Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens

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Health & Fitness #94, Medicine #8

"Knock Knock, Hi! with the Glaucomfleckens" dives into the highs, lows, and WTFs of healthcare. Whether you're in the medical field, live with a healthcare worker, or broke your arm once and are still paying off your medical bills, this is a must-listen. Join Will and Kristin Flanary (aka the Glaucomfleckens) for candid chats with leading healthcare voices like Dr. Mike and Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. Discover fun facts about eyeballs, hear relatable stories from medical training, and sneak a peek into the U.S. health insurance industry (spoiler alert: it's not great!). We'll share our own perspectives of being a patient or family member experiencing the healthcare system. And, of course, we explore the question on everyone's minds: "Why has Dr. Glaucomflecken never had his eyes dilated?" Combining science with humor and a dash of snark, we unpack the human side of healthcare.

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Recent Reviews
  • Cats & Churros Chris
    Informative and entertaining
    I really enjoy the Knock Knock Hippocrates, particularly the knock knock eye episodes, it’s fascinating to learn about the eyes and hear Dr Glaucomflecken geek out about ophthalmology! His personality brings a lightness to even serious topics and makes it a fun listen
  • Whaddyaknow
    Eye Love It!
    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Clear View Not in the medical field, but I really enjoy listening and learning. The conversations are insightful, and your take on insurance is especially eye-opening. Appreciate the work you do—keep the great episodes coming!
  • Rudy P-rez
    A+ pleasure
    I originally found Dr Glaucomflecken on TikTok then heard about the podcast and started from the beginning. The banter between you two is SO FUNNY from a relationship stand point. I absolutely love the interviews and believe it or not the information is wonderful. You and the guests put a whole new understanding on so many topics. Just got to the first episode of Glauc Talk and no offense Lady Glaucomflecken but I agree with Dr on being on time. Keep up one of the best podcasts and I hope someday to see a show.
  • U.Grumpy
    Ball talk
    THE BALL OF YOUR FOOT THE 🫸🏼BALLS🫷🏼 OF MY/YOUR/ANYONE’S FEET!! I am an idiot. 100% But I really had to get that one out.
  • Zonular apparatus
    Ophthalmology terms
    You questioned whether we like to hear your bizarre ophtho terms. I was listening today (ER and HIM NP here), and you said the words “zonular apparatus”, to which I loudly proclaimed “Now that is just completely made up!” I asked my husband (ER MD) who thinks he maybe learned that in his ophtho rotation and promptly forgot because “I knew I would never need that info again.” I love hearing these weird terms you use in eyeball world. Your podcast is great for down and dirty eye learning for we plebeians trying to not make people go blind.
  • Swaynie2
    I love all of it
    I haven’t even listened yet and already I’m giving you 5 stars. This Pediatrician can’t wait to listen! You’re going to eat into my Digging Up The Duggars time but it will be so worth it!
  • mamacsere
    Refreshing!
    As a nurse, it is so refreshing to hear a doctor host and RESPECT nurses on his podcast. Also this podcast is just very informative and easy to listen to. Worth a follow.
  • Sonoma gal
    Not a doctor but wow this is good
    I have learned so much - and laughed so hard - since discovering your podcast. Please keep doing what you’re doing. Love to hear more about ways to improve healthcare in the US. I’d also love to hear from some nurses and pharmacists. I also listen to Knock Knock Eye even though I am not an ophthalmologist and have zero intention of becoming one! But it is really interesting and Will does a great job making things understandable, even to us non-medical peeps.
  • ash24_24
    5 stars but
    Would be cuter with more eyeballs
  • Jennygrace
    Best doctor
    I love this podcast ! WOW on making eyeballs interesting ! Thanks for starting this and hope you never run out of topics !
  • USA Mknitter
    Interview with Dr Soderdahl, retired Army
    Realistic and truthfully humorous! I only learned about your podcast yesterday (November 17, 2023) from An Arm and Leg (via Business Wars CVS vs Walgreens). This episode with Dr Soderdahl “hit home” with me due to my husband’s 40-year-history with kidney stones and accompanying issues — “steinstrasse,” stents, lying in a big tub of water to blast them up in both kidneys at the same time, lithotripsies, going to a kidney center in a SE Asian country for relief, including one stone being so hard that it “broke the machine” — my husband had to return a few weeks later with “a big gun” to bust it up. Thanks for a great podcast!
  • Lorelei Faye
    Eyes are gross
    Nasty little face spheres
  • Delaney Halloran
    A must-listen for all!
    Absolutely spectacular. The balance of humor with medical topics is done so well, and Dr. and Lady G do such a good job of making content that is accessible to all ages, trainings, and backgrounds. I do not have enough good things to say, and will definitely be a listener for as long as they continue to make episodes. I look forward to listening every time an episode come out, and I appreciate the work they do and bringing medical outreach topics to patients and healthcare workers across the world!
  • meason85
    Thanks
    Just came off a brutal PEM shift and literally brought to tears by your “soap box” about ED consultant calls. Thank you. We try so, SO hard.
  • selkies are people too
    Listen and be inspired
    The Glaucomfleckens are such an inspiration and have brought me and my coworkers so much joy (shoutout to the YouTube series as well!). As an ex-Jonathan who is considering going into medicine but is simultaneously disgusted by the depravity of the US “health” system it is so great to hear your shows and know that some doctors are fed up as well and brave enough to talk about it. The guests on the show have been awesome. Big fan of the game segment too. Also I just listened to the cardiac arrest episode and Lady Glaucomflecken is an absolute legend for doing chest compressions for 10 minutes straight!! Keep doing what your doing guys. Love from the east coast. Also Dr G when you died did you see anything??
  • Mindy Goo
    Love your mom
    The conversation with Ma Glaucomflecken was one of the cutest and funniest things I’ve ever heard
  • Kevin.S.21
    Discussion with LT Aaron Gregg on Will and Kristin’s Cardiac Arrest
    Awesome. So important! An essential topic and so expertly handled to reveal what went well and also what can be improved in pre-hospital EMS handling of cardiac arrest for the patient, AND, as importantly, the family, and specifically those family who had to take part in a resuscitation. This benefits all of us humans on both sides of this most time critical, most important emergency where 10 minutes can make the difference between life and death. Bravo!! 🙏⭐️🌟
  • KittypantsILM
    Recommend for healthcare workers and ALL
    Love and support the show. You all are doing great work. Keep it up!
  • Undercover KC
    DR Mike Natter
    Thanks for the beautiful interview. I just finished watching it. I am a fan of Dr. G the ophthalmologist is just one of the inspiring doctors the inspiring more to go into medicine. Dr Natter sounds like a really great doctor. I am very thankful for all the doctors that help us today. I am trying to become a Surgeon Not only a surgeon” A female Somali Mulism so l am very determined to be it. Thanks Docs.
  • BigFan001
    Dr. Fitzharris was amazing!!!
    Best interview to date!! Please bring her back! Her energy is infectious! Love the podcast. Keep up the great work!
  • South Fl fan
    So entertaining. Really enjoy your show.
    I would suggest you watch St Elsewhere. This show was on NBC in the early 80’s. The writer was way ahead of his time. I think you will truly appreciate not only the content but I bet many of the shows you like took a lot of the material from this show. It was awesome.
  • AntKristi
    Green but great
    Love the Glaucomfleckens! They’re a bit green in the podcast world but are figuring it out quickly. I love the variety of different specialties of doc guests, keep that going. Just a suggestion though to vet who and who may not sound the best for podcast world (I couldn’t listen past about 10 minutes to Dr. Nath (neurologist), she talked soooo fast and her voice trailed off a lot, it was too frustrating. But most others have been great. More comedian-world doctors too would be great!
  • 23drkim
    Funny education
    Get smarter
  • The war within a war
    Down to earth
    Great listen. Information is fresh and easy to listen to.
  • Freckle123
    Entertaining and educational!
    Fun to listen to and I learn more stuff about medicine! Probably going to take a CPR class now.
  • Dakeeb
    Great show
    Dr. G and his wife make medical talk fun to listen to, even for me, a non-medical person. Just a really engaging set of personalities. Love seeing Dr. Mike on an episode too!
  • Mshauver
    Love it!
    Such a great show!
  • AndrewAlford
    Great!
    Thank you for making a podcast! Love listening to the show while im driving. I Enjoy the show! Keep up the good work!
  • CaronC14
    Love the show
    5 stars for sure! Please add an RN (not a suit/manager but a floor RN) to an interview. Get their perspective on how it is to work with doctors (interns, students, resident). Trust me, that would make for a great interview.
  • The 585
    Love it!
    Will and Kristin are naturals! Their banter with their guests and each other is entertaining and fascinating. I feel like they could be my new best friends!
  • Eye’m a fan!
    Prefer the ‘new’ format!
    Loved the short form, Dr. G-only format. Q&A was fun and informative. I do also like the MD interviews and the games from the longer shows, but the ‘banter’ of Mrs. G is not to my taste. It feels mean-spirited and I hope is just put on for the show. Because if ‘I saved your life so I can treat you any kind of way’ is really how your marriage rolls, that makes me sad for a fellow who seems like a genuinely nice person. Dr. G-only is clearly intelligent, competent (‘I just did 11 surgeries this morning’!), and a little silly in a way that the ‘teamwork’ Dr. G seems to be about undermining Dr. G at every turn (let your light shine, Dr. G!).
  • metakitty
    My new favorite podcast
    This podcast is the perfect mix of lighthearted banter and emotional depth. I love it so much - even though I nearly vaso-vagaled while driving when they talked about the eyeball speculum. I am a doctor myself, but I can only take so much! Haha
  • HobGirl79
    Fun Listen
    I am a current medical scribe at a children’s ER with various medical career experiences over the past 20 years. Planning on applying to medical school in 2025 and really love listening to this show! It really rings true to my experiences and it is great to listen to on my way to work! Keep up with more podcasts, I will continue to listen and tell others!
  • KERL619
    5 stars!
    The show is fantastic! Lady G’s female and non-medical perspective really adds depth and relatability to the show. Can’t wait to keep listening!
  • Piecost Henweigh
    Great job
    Thanks guys
  • ISU Empl
    Great podcast!
    The husband and wife team keep the pace moving. Fascinating stories and guests. Well worth the listen. Give them a try!
  • CheerBear8302
    New Favorite Podcast 🤩
    As an avid true crime connoisseur and medical professional, this podcast has been a funny, informative breath of fresh air. I was immediately hooked after you showed up on my FYP, and was so excited when you announced this podcast. The perfect blend of humor and truth about life in the medical field. 10/10 will recommend 🥰
  • Cupidgirl11
    Love it !
    I love that it’s an interesting medical podcast but not so serious like others. It’s nice to listen to medical content and just enjoy it without having to think too hard or get in to serious or stressful issues. Great content and cool guests!
  • SoCal2NoVa
    Thumbs Up
    I’ll definitely listen to future episodes based on the first four. Nice combo of medical stuff, conversation and humor. I hope Dr. & Lady G. will host a cardiologist and promote CPR training at some point in the future. I don’t know if it’s possible to work humor into the subject, but if anyone can, it would be these two.
  • Erigby12
    The Art & Science of Healthcare Comedy
    This podcast is a master class for those delivering healthcare and medicine, as well as those who need it. That would be all of us. Will, Kristin and their guests explore what it means to be a doctor, someone related to anyone in healthcare, people working in the field, or those loved ones needing care. IOW, again, everyone. The balance between Will and Kristin is exquisite. All laypeople/ patients should be as engaged and curious as Kristin; all doctors should be as genuine, informative, and engaged as Will and his guests. This is the best of medicine, and it’s fun to listen to. Thank you!
  • slaapmd1
    A bit raw for me.
    The pair of Glaucomflackens is less than the single. The humor is too crude for me and while I find some parts funny, others are pretty crude. If I were one of his patients I would think about changing doctors. Not the same caliber of thr sight humor of the original. jh, MD
  • Nuts About Medicine
    Thank you
    Thank you for humanizing what has become a non-humanizing field healthcare system of late and thank you for getting the most depressing field of medicine out of the way on your first podcast. That being said, having lost both parents to cancer, we need more Dr. Dizons!
  • Lefty big guns
    Needs more Jonathan
    The content is an upbeat mix of education and humor. There are humorous anecdotes and great chemistry between Mr. and Mrs. Glaucomflecken. However, I feel the Glaucomflecken universe is a 3 person partnership. Without a contribution from Jonathan the audience is denied a logical and oftentimes sobering experience from a brilliant mind. I can only attribute Jonathan’s absence to petty jealousy and assume Dr. G views him as a rival for the audience’s adoration (and possibly even Mrs. G’s adoration).
  • Armadillo 9
    Knocked it out of the ballpark
    Great! Entertaining, interesting and informative. Thanks Doc!
  • AshleyRoumph
    Hooked!
    I’m so hooked already! Great show.
  • Tulsagal14
    Dang it
    I was so excited and waiting for this podcast Doc did not disappoint but unfortunately I won’t be able to listen because of his wife’s high pitched voice and unnecessary irritating sidekick chatter , leave doc to this himself
  • Grexton
    Got a sneak peak
    The show is fun to listen too. A nice mix of funny and seriousness when it comes to the people, the problems, and the pros of the medical world. It’s not Dr. Glaucomflecken skits, but the show is funny. With moments of serious talk. All in all, very enjoyable. I’d recommend.
  • ICU-MD
    Can’t wait!
    Already love it!!!!
  • khighlen
    A just needed laugh!
    As an extremely exhausted nurse in primary care, you hit the nail on the head portraying us and our entire office and physician get such a kick out of it!
  • Yediah
    Can’t wait!
    I became acquainted with Dr. and Lady G just before the pandemic. They have some stuff to say and I’m delighted to listen to them. 2023 has just gotten better 🙏
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