Best N. Kumar Podcasts (2025)

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The key to healthy aging- Health Discourse Ep-17 39:23

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Cellular resilience & homeostasis is the centre piece of longevity. It is the ability of different branches of our biology to work in synchrony to establish & maintain redox equilibrium.The key driving force of our cellular longevity is mitochondria- the furnace that provides energy currency-ATP to our cells, tissues & organs.While mitochondria eff…

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Erin Kelly-Burkett (Fat Wreck Chords), Louis Posen (Hopeless Records), Joey Cape (Lagwagon) 52:01

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Episode 385 – Fat Wreck Chords Special – A landmark conversation with Erin Kelly-Burkett of Fat Wreck Chords, Louis Posen of Hopeless Records, and Lagwagon’s Joey Cape! We dig into the huge news that Hopeless is partnering with Fat Wreck, clearing all unrecouped artist debt and giving every Fat band a clean slate, while keeping the label’s legacy a…

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When Illness Scripts Fail: A Mystery Case 15:19

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In this special episode, Dr. Mitchell Charap, longtime IM residency program director and master clinician at NYU Langone, walks us through a mystery case that defies expectations. Together, he and host Emily Gutowski explore how illness scripts can both guide and sometimes mislead our diagnostic reasoning, and why the physical exam remains an indis…

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Luke Bentham (The Dirty Nil) 55:31

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Episode 384 – Luke Bentham of The Dirty Nil returns to the show, seven years to the day since his last visit! We dig into their brand-new album The Lash, the process of writing and recording it, and a standout track “Rock N’ Roll Band.” Luke also shares a moving story from his travels in Rome and how a piece he saw at the Vatican stuck with him. Th…

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Sedation and Anesthesia in the ICU 28:54

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Critical care attending Dr. Maria Sunseri and critical care pharmacist Dr. Brynna Crovetto join Emily Gutowski for a deep dive into sedation and analgesia in the ICU. They explain how to assess agitation, titrate sedation depth using the RASS scale, compare analgesia vs. anesthesia, and choose between agents like fentanyl, propofol, dexmedetomidine…

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Ashrita Kumar (Pinkshift) 58:37

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Episode 383 – Ashrita Kumar of Pinkshift joins the show today! Ashrita opens up about channeling their activism, from speaking out on genocide, trans rights, and more, to finding their voice in music. We dive into their journey starting with piano, flute in school band, navigating family expectations, and finding their way to grunge and punk. We al…

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Blastomycosis 14:45

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Dr. Matthew Pullen, infectious disease physician at the University of Minnesota, joins host Walker Redd to discuss blastomycosis, an often-overlooked endemic fungal infection. Through a case presentation, they explore epidemiology, classic histopathologic findings, and a variety of clinical manifestations, including pulmonary, cutaneous, CNS, and m…

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Adam Gontier (Three Days Grace, Saint Asonia) 49:23

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Episode 382 – Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace drops in for a grand return as co-frontman alongside Matt Walst, which makes for a truly unique story. We follow up on the last episode with Matt, diving into the reunion story, writing and recording their new album, and what it's like stepping back into the fold after over a decade away. Adam breaks d…

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Matt Walst (Three Days Grace, My Darkest Days ) 44:41

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Episode 381 – Matt Walst of Three Days Grace joins the show to unpack his unique journey! From leading My Darkest Days, to stepping in as frontman for Three Days Grace when Adam Gontier departed, to welcoming Adam back and sharing vocal duties in what feels like a natural evolution. We dive into the creative process behind their upcoming album Alie…

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Pete Loeffler (Chevelle) 1:05:29

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Episode 380 – Pete Loeffler of Chevelle is on the podcast! We talk about the new album Bright as Blasphemy, dropping August 15th. Pete shares how the band built their own studio and self-produced the record, reflects on Chevelle’s beginnings as a family band, and recording debut album Point #1 with Steve Albini. Plus, we unpack their upcoming U.S. …

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Septic Shock 18:23

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Dr. Vikramjit Mukherjee, critical care physician at NYU and Bellevue, joins Dr. Emily Gutowski for a review of septic shock management. They first review the diagnosis of SIRS vs. sepsis vs. severe sepsis vs. septic shock. Additional topics include identifying possible sources of infection, recognizing red flags, and initiating timely, adequate flu…

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Osteoporosis 14:11

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Dr. Walker Redd interviews Dr. Brooke Matson, endocrinologist at UNC Chapel Hill, about osteoporosis. Together, they review the diagnosis of osteoporosis and osteopenia, the use of the FRAX calculator, and the basics of antiresorptive and anabolic therapies. They also cover lifestyle changes that patients with osteoporosis can incorporate to preven…

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Can Wearables help you prevent Chronic Disease? 37:08

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Health is not about reductionist biology, not about treating every body organ separately. Unfortunately this has been practice till now!If we experience particular symptoms, we head to our healthcare practitioner & get a series of labs done! Our healthcare practitioner recommend some synthetic compounds, pharmaceutical drug or generic nutrition rec…

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Michael Poulsen (Volbeat) 54:08

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Episode 379 – Michael Poulsen of Volbeat joins the show! We dive into the making of their ninth album God of Angels Trust which dropped on June 6th. After a year-long break for vocal surgery and time with his death metal side project Asinhell, Michael returned refreshed, crafting the new record in just five weeks with a spontaneous, no-rules approa…

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Perioperative Risk and Management 21:23

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In this episode, Dr. Emily Gutowski interviews Dr. Michael Janjigian about preoperative assessment and perioperative medicine. They discuss the recent updates to perioperative management guidelines, the Revised Cardiac Risk Index (RCRI) and Gupta scores, and integration of laboratory data into preoperative visits. This episode also helps identify p…

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Dan "Soupy" Campbell (The Wonder Years, Aaron West and the Roaring Twenties) 1:01:23

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Episode 378 – Dan “Soupy” Campbell of The Wonder Years returns for his third visit—right on schedule, every five years! We talk about the band's new acoustic EP Burst & Decay: Volume III, released a few weeks ago, and how this tour has been a unique experience with reimagined versions of their songs and a special stage setup. Dan also shares insigh…

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Cardiovascular-Kidney-Metabolic (CKM) Syndrome 15:23

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Dr. Ryan Bonner returns to explore cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome and its clinical implications through the lens of chronic kidney disease. The discussion walks through atherosclerotic risk, weight management, hypertension, and heart failure, offering a multidisciplinary, practical approach to managing CKM. Our Sponsors: * Check out…

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Allen Steinberg (Arm's Length) 1:11:00

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Episode 377 – Allen from Arm’s Length is here! The band is blowing up right now with their incredible new record "There’s a Whole World Out There" (which drops TODAY), and we get into how it all came together. We also touch on vocal struggles while on tour, and how it all started for him growing up in cold, rainy Canada. Arm’s Length are out on the…

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Thomas Erak (The Fall Of Troy) 51:00

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Episode 376 – Thomas Erak of The Fall of Troy joins the show for a long-overdue chat, six years in the making! We dive into his insanely musical upbringing, his new solo record "(AU)" where he played every instrument as Thomas Erak & The Ouroboros, and how things have evolved for him as a songwriter, musician and person over the years. The Fall of …

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Carson Pace (The Callous Daoboys) 1:04:03

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Episode 375 – This week on the show I talk to Carson of The Callous Daoboys. We cover his early influences getting into heavy music, to his songwriting and approach to production, his lyricism, and so much more in this conversation. Catch them on tour with Chiodos and headlining later this year, and don't miss their new album, "I Don't Want To See …

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CKD: General Management 15:46

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Dr. Walker Redd interviews Dr. Ryan Bonner, nephrologist at UNC School of Medicine, about principles of managing a patient with CKD. They discuss best practices in assessing a patient's true renal function, review the major classes of medications in CKD, and go over some common pitfalls in treating these patients. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and…

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Derek Sanders (Mayday Parade) 55:17

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Episode 374 – Derek from Mayday Parade returns to the show for his third visit! We talk all about kicking off their massive 20 year tour, building the perfect setlist, prepping his voice for the road, and also dive into their new self-released trilogy of albums. The first of the three, "Sweet", is out now wherever you get your music, so go check it…

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Are fats good for your health? 37:01

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We have spent decades avoiding one of the most essential & vital macromolecule-FATS to our own peril.You may hear these fitness folks propagating fats are bad & causing cardiovascular disease referring to an obsolete & obnoxious paper or theory of Ancel keys who claimed in 1958 that it is fat & cholesterol which causes heart disease.Obviously, thes…

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Pulmonary Embolism 21:24

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Dr. Allison Greco, pulmonary and critical care specialist at Bellevue Hospital, sits down with Dr. Emily Gutowski and discusses the initial presentation, workup, and management of a patient with a pulmonary embolism. They go through diagnostic modalities, scoring systems, and the various treatment options for patients depending on their risk profil…

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Gout: Acute and Long-Term Management 23:17

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In part 2 of our series on gout, Dr. Michael Pillinger is back to talk about treatment strategies in the acute setting, as well as how to approach urate-lowering therapies in the outpatient setting. He and Dr. Gutowski discuss the impact of lifestyle changes on gout control, and review the elements that may trigger a gout attack. Our Sponsors: * Ch…

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Discover your Biological Age Story- Health discourse with Sakshi & Sushant Ep 13 51:22

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Aging is the future not because there is a wave of longevity companies measuring your biological age but assessment of biological age at system biology level gives a comprehensive picture of efficiency of your human & microbial cellular functions.Unfortunately, none of the longevity or so-called fitness companies have model & data in place to measu…

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Gout: Presentation and Workup 25:11

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Dr. Emily Gutowski interviews Dr. Michael Pillinger, NYU rheumatologist and gout expert, about the initial presentation and workup of a patient with this gout. This is the first episode of a two-part series on gout. Join us for the next episode where we'll dive into acute management and long-term outpatient treatment strategies for this chronic con…

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Approach to Prevention in Cardiovascular Disease 25:36

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Dr. Greg Katz, a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health, takes us through a comprehensive approach to preventing cardiovascular disease in a patient with multiple risk factors. Using a patient case, Dr. Katz explains how to balance lifestyle changes with medical interventions and the role of imaging in risk assessment. He also discusses advanced lipid …

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Metabolic Therapy for Prevention & successful elimination of cancer- Ft. Dr Thomas N Seyfried 59:16

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In the year 2022, 1.46 million Indians developed cancer while over 9,00,000 lost their life.65% cancer mortality rate is the biggest cause of concern given that we have so many companies claiming to detect cancer early & number of therapies- radiation, chemo & immunotherapies to kill the tumours.Have you ever wondered why ?We have been stuck in the…

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A brief update from RTL 2:58

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Here’s a quick update on some exciting changes at RTL and a look towards the future! Our goal is to deliver more consistent content with a continued focus on internal medicine, covering both inpatient and outpatient topics. Moving forward, rather than releasing episodes by organ system or specialty, we’ll be prioritizing episodes based on when we i…

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Approach to Dyspepsia 21:24

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Dr. Navin Kumar and Dr. Walker Redd discuss their approach to dyspepsia in the outpatient setting. They walk through key symptoms, when to consider H. pylori testing, and how to think about PPI trials. They explore the role of functional dyspepsia, the impact of medications like GLP-1 agonists, and navigating the delicate balance of avoiding unnece…

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Impact of Oxidative Stress on Longevity #biologicalage #aging #longevitysecrets #longevity 6:43

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One of the important factors that directly impacts your longevity & biological age is oxidative stress.Oxidative stress is one of the culprits in the onset of various metabolic diseases & even cancer.What exactly is Oxidative Stress?It is a state of imbalance between pro-oxidant & antioxidant activities.Interaction between your biology with the foo…

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Martin Johnson (Boys Like Girls) 1:27:02

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Episode 373 – This week we have a wildly fun conversation with a long-awaited guest: Martin Johnson of Boys Like Girls! We get deep into his career of course, but also into emo history, how he rode across the US on a bicycle, & so much more. Their most recent album "SUNDAY AT FOXWOODS" is streaming everywhere now! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and st…

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Rheumatoid Arthritis 20:03

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Dr. Joyce Zhou, hospitalist at BIDMC, interviews Dr. Emily Gutowski, rheumatology fellow at NYU, about rheumatoid arthritis. They discuss a case of early RA, as well as important diagnostic considerations and first steps in managing this chronic condition. Our Sponsors: * Check out FIGS and use my code FIGSRX for a great deal: https://wearfigs.com …

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Marshal Dutton (Hinder) 49:36

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Episode 372 – Marshall of Hinder joins the show today! We have a great conversation about getting into music as a child, how he joined the band, what it's like to be the lead singer, and a deep dive on his process for songwriting. Hinder's next album will be dropping early 2025, so keep an eye out for that! Shampoo sucks! It dries out and strips yo…

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Collin Walsh (Grayscale) 49:56

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Episode 371 – Collin of Grayscale joins the show today! He's been on before - but it was a bonus episode. Check out the All Access Club if you want to hear that conversation! This time we go in-depth on the creation of their new album, and the growth of both the band & Collin himself have gone through since the last time we spoke. "The Hart" will b…