We’re working on the next season of Creative Control. In the meantime, we’re revisiting this still-relevant topic: doctors on platforms like TikTok and Twitter making medicine less of a mystery for people—and becoming celebrities along the way.
But the ethics of being a medical influencer are a bit hazy. We’ve seen how misinformation can run rampant on socia ... Show More
Aug 11
Inside the Curious World of Lucy Darling
Carisa Hendrix never set out to be in show business, and yet she's created one of the most unique entertainment personas working today. Lucy Darling is a character Hendrix created who's part magician, part comedian, and wholly original. Lucy's quick-witted crowd work regularly go ... Show More
52m 6s
Jul 14
Inside Bob's Burgers Creator's Recipe for Creative Longevity
According to Bob's Burgers creator Loren Bouchard, you can either go the formal route of establishing a creative career—or just make shit. Both have their merits, to be sure. But to Bouchard, the latter is a true superpower. Over the course of its 15-year run, Bob's Burgers has b ... Show More
35m 16s
Jun 9
How Kerry Washington’s Simpson Street Thrives Through Disruption
Over the past decade, Hollywood has been upended by streaming wars, labor strikes, AI anxiety, and a rapidly shifting business model. Amid the turbulence, Kerry Washington and Pilar Savone have built Simpson Street, a production company with projects that have been both commercia ... Show More
45m 53s
Jul 2025
Medfluencers and Patient Education: Helpful or Risky? (Recess Rehash)
[We're on vacation, so enjoy this recent show in case you missed it!] How future doctors are navigating social media’s impact on public education. How can a well-meaning medfluencer be sure they’re actually helping? M1 Zach Grissom, M2 Fallon Jung, M3 Jeff Goddard, and M4 Matt En ... Show More
1h 5m
Sep 2022
The Cult of Celebrity Doctors
Did you know Dr. Phil is not actually a medical doctor?? When “physicians” like Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, and Dr. Drew are elevated to TV star status, followers flock to their “wisdom” to feel safe in a society whose healthcare system is seriously lacking. But should doctors really be tr ... Show More
54m 12s
Feb 2024
Is "Influencer" a Dirty Word?
Ross and Natalie open up about their lives as content creators, sharing why they made their first videos, “pinch me” moments throughout their content creation journeys, and insights into what it takes to build a brand on social media. You can expect an unfiltered take on the real ... Show More
42m 41s