Most people know what a migraine headache is -- some from painful experience -- but there's a lot more to this "neurobiological condition" than an achy noggin. Josh and Chuck explore the symptoms, triggers and mysteries of migraines in this episode.
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Join Josh and Chuck as they dive into the mysterious and debilitating world of migraines, exploring how these intense neurological episodes are much more than just bad headaches. The hosts break down what scientists currently understand about migraine triggers, symptoms, and treatments, while sharing listener Aaron Cooper's personal experiences with managing his condition. From the strange visual auras that can precede attacks to the various types of migraines and why they seem to run in families, this episode covers the latest research on a condition that affects millions but remains frustratingly difficult to predict or cure.
Donnie Darko
2001
1h 54m
★ 7.8
"But you remember in Donnie Darko where Drew Barrymore tells everybody there's some linguists who said that cellar door is the most beautiful phrase — Josh used a reference from Donnie Darko to make an analogy about how the term 'cluster headaches' evokes a particular feeling or image."
— Josh
Ghostbusters
1984
1h 47m
★ 7.5
"he has not thrown up since 1984, since Ghostbusters, he said — Chuck mentioned that their listener Aaron Cooper hasn't vomited since 1984, using Ghostbusters as a time reference for when he gained control over his vomit reflex during migraines."
— Chuck
"And he also referenced Seinfeld, of course, because. I was going to say the black and white cookie. — Chuck referenced Seinfeld in relation to their listener Aaron Cooper, specifically mentioning the black and white cookie episode in connection to nausea and vomiting."
— Chuck
Step Brothers
2008
1h 38m
★ 6.6
"He did a really good job with the Step Brothers one — Chuck complimented their listener Aaron Cooper's Photoshop work that involved the movie Step Brothers."
— Chuck
This Is Spinal Tap
1984
1h 22m
★ 7.4
"Well, not of course not. People have them, but I just, you know, you always laugh at spinal tap because the band and the, the movie — Josh mentioned the movie This Is Spinal Tap when discussing actual medical spinal tap procedures and how people associate the term with the comedy band and film."
— Josh
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