Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler
Going Under: Anesthesia Answered is a podcast with renowned physician and anesthesiologist Dr. Brian Schmutzler. Together with Award-Winning Co-Host and television journalist, Vahid Sadrzadeh, the podcast aims to answer not only your most pressing anesthesia questions but to provide the most up-to-date medical data available.
This weekly medical podcast will release a new episode every Thursday at 5 am. Thanks in advance for being a listener.
Don't forget to send your questions to Dr. Brian Schmutzler on social media and his website at www.drbrianschmutzler.com.
Episodes
79 episodes
Why Early-Onset Cancer Is Rising In The United States
On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, why Early-Onset Cancer Is Rising In The United States.Colon cancer at 40 should stop you in your tracks, and it’s becoming less of a rarity. We’re seeing more...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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30:17
Diabetes & Insulin: What Every Patient Should Know
In the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we unpack how diabetes actually works, why “pre-diabetes” misleads, and how care evolved from pig pancreas insulin to smart pumps and GLP-1s. Practical steps on diet, walking, and stren...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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38:31
"The Pitt" vs Reality: Care, Costs, And Burnout
We unpack what "The Pitt" gets right about ER reality, where AI helps and where it fails, how cybersecurity outages ripple through care, and why insulin costs still push patients into crisis. We close with practical ways to protect purpose and ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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31:38
Hospitals, Insurance, And The Squeeze
On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack why hospitals rely on operating rooms for most of their revenue and how private insurer denials, prior authorizations, and payment delays are p...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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19:51
Pesticides, Labels, And Liability
In the latest episode of Going Under, we unpack how federal preemption for pesticide labels could limit lawsuits and reshape accountability, and we trace the health stakes from farm fields to the foods we eat. Along the way, we compare tobacco ...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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22:06
GLP-1s, Explained
On the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler, we break down GLP-1s with clear takeaways on how they work, who benefits, and the tradeoffs behind oral vs injectable options. We also dig into muscle preserva...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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34:40
Mentors, Faith, And My Why
In this edition of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Shmutzler, we trace the mentors who shaped Brian’s faith, scientific rigor, leadership, and fatherhood, and how that guidance forged a clearer 'why'. From early beli...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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35:28
Heart of the Matter: Indiana’s AED Debate
On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we unpack why AEDs in schools are non-negotiable, how survival changes with early defibrillation, and what it takes to make policies real on fields and in gyms. We share practical costs, trai...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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18:57
The Food Pyramid Was a Lie (And We’re Finally Admitting It)
In this episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how the old grain-heavy pyramid collided with modern food engineering to fuel obesity and diabetes, then lay out a practical path centered on protein, natural fats,...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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26:42
Guidelines, Lawsuits, And The Art Of Care
In the Season 5 debut, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Host Vahid Sadrzadeh open the discussion on medical guidelines and attorneys. Paper rules aren’t supposed to replace clinical judgment, yet more care is being delivered with one eye on...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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41:22
Should You Become A Doctor In 2026?
In the Season 4 Finale of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we weigh how rising premiums, AI advances, and shifting reimbursement shape the choice to enter medicine in 2026. We compare cognitive vs procedural specialties, outline durable paths ...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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19:47
Obamacare on Trial — Again. Here’s What’s Really at Stake.
On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the Obamacare debacle. and debunk the myth that health care and health insurance are the same thing. They aren’t—and that confusion fuels ba...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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32:55
So You’re A Resident? Congrats, You’re Not An Expert
In the latest episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, we dig into the Dunning-Kruger effect, why medicine breeds overconfidence, and how social media and news sites blur the line between trainee and expert. Have a question for ...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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34:51
Thankful for Anesthesia providers, but we need MORE!
In this Thanksgiving episode, we break down why operating rooms are closing, why anesthesia staffing fell behind demand, and what hospitals can do now to keep cases moving. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit t...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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26:43
Anesthesia In Space
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh go into outer space.What would it really take to deliver safe anesthesia in orbit? Blending new microgravity research with practical anesthesio...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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33:18
Movember, Men's Health, Real Talk
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into Movember and Men's Health: prostate basics, what screening really means, how to weigh PSA and exams, and when to act. We also discuss testic...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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32:09
Measuring What Matters: Why Dr. Peter Attia is Right
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack how wearables, testing, and everyday habits translate into real gains in healthspan. Then we dive into Peter Attia’s case for train...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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40:32
Fright Night: Diagnosing Classic Monsters
In this frightful episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh turn classic Halloween monsters into medical case files and use real science to explain their symptoms, risks, and treatments. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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31:31
Fields of Hope: Farming, Faith, And A Life-Saving Transplant
In this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh welcome David Schrock, A lifelong farmer who has battled heart failure, a daring transplant, and a second chance at life: All fueled by faith and grit...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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47:50
Breast Cancer: The Risks & Preventative Measures Available
Cutting through confusion about breast cancer! Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack why “breast cancer” isn’t a single diagnosis, how tumor subtypes drive treatment choices, and where screening makes the biggest difference. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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33:22
How a Government Shutdown Hits Anesthesia, Hospitals, and Health Care
The Government shutdown is affecting medicine, but to what extent? Medicare IT furloughs delayed payments, hospitals and anesthesia groups face cash crunches, and telehealth reimbursement rollbacks. Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh disc...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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32:23
Tylenol, Autism, and the Evidence
In this week's episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh weigh the evidence behind the Tylenol–autism debate, explain how acetaminophen actually works, and share practical guidance on dosing during pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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33:01
Money Matters: Navigating the Financial Future of Anesthesia Providers
The economics of anesthesia is approaching a breaking point. In this eye-opening episode of Going Under, Dr. Brian Schmutzer and Vahid Sadrzadeh reveal the unsustainable trajectory of anesthesia provider compensation against a backdrop of criti...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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28:15
High Alert: How Marijuana Impacts Anesthesia
Marijuana's impact on anesthesia presents significant medical concerns. Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh dive into the science behind cannabis and how it affects surgical outcomes and anesthesia effectiveness.Have a quest...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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40:27
Dark Day: The Freedom of Speech & Medicine in a Divided World
The shocking death of Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus serves as the catalyst for one of our most timely and important conversations. What happens when we fail to engage in civil discourse? And how has this same polarization infected medic...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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29:46