Gross Anatomy
242 episodes Last Updated: Jun 25, 25
Gross Antaomy is where pop culture and health culture meet.
Dr. Jason Cohen and Ali address medical questions that the doc is asked by friends, family, and often strangers.
We also love to talk pop culture and how it relates to health and medicine — like celebrity diets, Amy Schumer speaking out about endometriosis and our doctor reviews of medical TV and movies.
We also splice in professional interviews, check out our episode with TV writer and The Resident co-creator Dr. Roshan Sethi, or our interview with famous plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Rey aka DR. 90210, and don't miss our Q&A with Miss USA Nana Meriwether and many more!
Episodes
Jun 25, 2025
Peloton Instructor, Bradley Rose joins the show!
Our guest today is a celebrated Peloton instructor and actor, joining us all the way from London, it’s Bradley Rose.
We discuss Bradley’s fitness journey, recent biopsy scare, what it’s like to work on a Hallmark holiday set, and becoming a first-time father. Then, we get Bradley to reveal his favorite Peloton playlist!
Jun 12, 2025
Bad Surgery
We discuss surgeons…the bad, the unlicensed and the fictional. Including, a surgeon who performed a splenectomy and removed a patient’s liver —not their spleen! And, a woman who suffered lidocaine toxicity under the care of a "doctor" who wasn't licensed to practice. Then, we take a 'which TV doctor are you?' quiz and discuss our results.
May 28, 2025
Part Two: Dissecting The Pitt
In Dissecting The Pitt Part Two, we examine the last eight episodes of the series. These episodes are full of drama and a little humor, including: A black widow bite, code triage alert, questionable blood bank, solid doctor jokes, and the finale! Plus, Dr. Cohen answers questions about what it’s really like being a surgeon in a bustling hospital.
May 14, 2025
Dissecting The Pitt Part One
We deep dive into the first seven episodes of The Pitt, reviewing some of the most memorable scenes from the series. We also discuss the most realistic characters, our favorite moments, and Dr. Cohen gives insight into the medical accuracy of what’s seen on screen.
Trey Holterman, CEO and co-founder of Tennr, the healthcare automation platform, joins the show!
Trey tells us what it was like growing up in the Bay Area and why the series Silicon Valley is more of a documentary than a comedy. We also discuss the motivational messages from his mentors, why they decided to base Tennr in New York City and his brief venture as a stand-up comic.
Apr 16, 2025
Bankruptcy of 23andMe and Celebrity Ancestry
We get into the bankruptcy of 23andMe, what Dr. Cohen was hoping to find out when he submitted his saliva for testing, and what celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and Gwyneth Paltrow were shocked to discover about their ancestry. We also dive into 1923’s Helen Mirren believing she’s related to Harrison Ford, and our feelings watching them share the screen the first time in The Mosquito Coast.
Plus, the Oscar nominated movies Dr. Cohen chose to watch on his journey to Tampa for a surgical conference. And, how medical TV shows never come out alone...The Pitt and Pulse are now streaming.
Alan Blumenfeld, celebrated stage and screen actor with a Hollywood career spanning over 40 years, joins us! Alan tells us about his illustrious career, acting in the American Conservatory Theater to guest starring in hit series Heroes and Gilmore Girls. Plus, he answers all of our questions about working on medical shows, ER and Grey’s Anatomy.
Mar 18, 2025
Celebrity Deaths and Autopsy Requests
We talk about recent celebrity deaths with causes not immediately known, and get into all things autopsy. Then, we discuss cell saver technology, reasons for liver transplants and the invention of the rabies vaccine.
Plus, Dr. Cohen, a huge Demi Moore fan, gives his honest review of The Substance!
Mar 05, 2025
The Office actor, Andy Buckley joins the show!
Andy Buckley, who played David Wallace on The Office, joins us! Andy talks to us about being cast on one of the most popular television shows ever, taking an acting class with Channing Tatum, performing in The Groundlings and what it’s like working a full-time job for Merrill-Lynch while being a recognizable actor.
We also talk about Andy’s current role on the Netflix series FUBAR and what it's like to act with Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Feb 19, 2025
Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story
We talk about the role of caregivers in entertainment, and discuss the reality of social services involvement in hospitals. Then, why we think the biggest Oscar snub of the 97th Academy Awards is…Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story. Our favorite doc of 2024 failed to secure a nomination, but we believe it's essential viewing. The film details how Reeves gave visibility to people living with disabilities and how he was able to move the research field forward. We get into all of this and more!