The DR Pod

The DR Pod

David Fear, MD and Rahul Gaini, MD

Episodes 48
Avg. Duration 8m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
40%
Hosting
anchor.fm

About This Podcast

The DR (David & Rahul, but also Dr. – get it?) Pod is a podcast series created by two Duke Neurology Residents, David Fear and Rahul Gaini. The goal is to learn clinical neurology together in an auditory format for busy clinicians who are often on the go. We hope you enjoy! https://neurology.duke.edu/education/dr-pod Disclaimer This podcast is for education and does not constitute medical advice. Information provided should not be used for diagnosis or treatment. Patient cases are either factitious and/or based upon published case reports. Any similarity to real life is coincidental.

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Recent Episodes

S1E48 Progressive Numbness and Imbalance in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 48

May 22, 2026 9m

A 54-year-old male presents to your clinic with progressive numbness and imbalance over three months. A classic "who" done it (pun intended)!

S1E47 Personality Changes and More in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 47

Apr 10, 2026 6m

A 26-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with personality changes. I sniff a triad incoming...Episode 47 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E46 Bilateral Hand Numbness in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 46

Mar 14, 2026 9m

A 67-year-old female presents to your clinic for progressive bilateral hand numbness. Can you help her out?Episode 46 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E45 Slowing and Sleep Problems in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 45

Mar 02, 2026 8m

A 67-year-old male is brought to your clinic by his wife for progressive sleep disturbance and gait instability. Don't let this one keep you up at night! Episode 45 of our Oliver Snacks - Short,…

S1E44 Progressive Arm Weakness in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 44

Feb 18, 2026 8m

A 9-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with acute weakness in his arms. Caution: this episode is infectious!Episode 44 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E43 Unilateral Arm Weakness in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 43

Jan 31, 2026 9m

A 20-year-old male presents to your neurology clinic with progressive weakness in his right arm. Help him out before it gets worse!Episode 43 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

Painful Muscle Stiffness in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 42

Jan 21, 2026 9m

A 55-year-old male is sent to the Emergency Department by his outpatient neurologist for severe muscle stiffness leading to inability to walk. Can you help a colleague out?Episode 42 of our Oliver…

S1E41 Progressive Diplopia and Vertigo in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 41

Jan 13, 2026 9m

A 70-year-old female presents to your clinic for evaluation of progressive dizziness, double vision, and recurrent falls. This one is a doozy!Episode 41 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology…

S1E40 Progressive Painful Leg Weakness in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 40

Dec 19, 2025 8m

A 52-year-old male presents to your clinic with weakness and pain in the left leg. This localization is a doozy!Episode 40 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E39 Progressive Leg Weakness in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 39

Dec 11, 2025 7m

A 56-year-old female presents to the emergency department with progressive weakness and numbness in the legs. Walk down the diagnosis with us! Episode 39 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology…

S1E38 Right Hand Weakness in the Emergency Department - Oliver Snacks Episode 38

Nov 16, 2025 8m

A 63-year-old male presents to the emergency department for right hand weakness. You note a wrist drop, but what next??Episode 38 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E37 Bilateral Lower Extremity Weakness in the Hospital - Oliver Snacks Episode 37

Nov 07, 2025 7m

You are consulted for a 59-year-old male with progressive weakness in his legs. Can you perform a thorough exam to figure out the diagnosis?Episode 37 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology…

S1E36 Weakness and Difficulty Walking in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 36

Oct 14, 2025 11m

A 60-year-old male presents to your clinic for right hand weakness and difficulty walking. Do you have a grip on the diagnosis?Episode 36 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E35 Confusion and Facial Movements in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 35

Oct 10, 2025 7m

A 68-year-old male presents to the Emergency Department with his wife because he has been acting strange. Can you identify the source of his encephalopathy?Episode 35 of our Oliver Snacks - Short,…

S1E34 Progressive Weakness in the Hospital - Oliver Snacks Episode 34

Sep 28, 2025 9m

You are consulted for a 42-year-old male admitted to the hospital for pneumonia with progressive weakness. His knees are weak; can you figure out the diagnosis before his arms are heavy?Episode 34 of…

S1E33 Altered Mental Status and Seizures in the Hospital - Oliver Snacks Episode 33

Sep 11, 2025 10m

A 27-year-old female presents to the general neurology service as a direct admission determined by her outpatient neurologist after developing altered mental status and seizure-like activity. Can you…

S1E32 Headache and Weakness in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 32

Sep 04, 2025 6m

A 24-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with severe headache and weakness. Help reverse her symptoms!Episode 32 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

S1E31 Eyes Stuck in the ED - Oliver Snacks Episode 31

Aug 28, 2025 7m

A 25-year-old female presents to the Emergency Department with migraine and develops a persistent eye deviation. Can you solve this crisis?Episode 31 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology…

S1E30 Numbness and Tingling Plus in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 30

Aug 21, 2025 8m

A 56-year-old male presents to your clinic for progressively worsening numbness and tingling in his feet. Can you broaden your differential to clinch the diagnosis?Episode 30 of our Oliver Snacks -…

S1E29 Sleepiness in the Clinic - Oliver Snacks Episode 29

Aug 06, 2025 11m

An 18-year-old female presents to the clinic for day-time sleepiness. Don't sleep on this diagnosis!Episode 29 of our Oliver Snacks - Short, Sweet Neurology Case Series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The DR Pod have?

The DR Pod has published 48 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is The DR Pod still active?

The DR Pod is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 8m.

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