Two Peas And A Lung

A pea plant grew inside a man’s lung, and that sentence is not a punchline.  Our friends kick things off with a round of Headline Or Hoax, putting two outrageous-sounding “medical headlines” in front of Marianna Barksdale and Herb Coleman and asking them to trust their gut, their brain, or both. You get to play along too, and the twist is a reminder that real life medicine can be stranger than anything you see on your feed. Once we reveal the real story, we dig into the how: inhaling a seed, why the lungs can mimic other scary conditions, and how symptoms like coughing and trouble breathing can send someone down the path of scans, surgery, and big questions. It is equal parts hilarious and unsettling, and it highlights why case reports and credible sources matter when you are trying to separate fact from internet fiction. Then we shift to a very modern kind of health misinformation: the social media trend claiming beer on your skin leads to a better, safer tan by “activating melanin.” We explain why there is no scientific support for beer as sunscreen, what UV exposure actually does to your skin, and why influencer-style “proof” can be so convincing. If you care about skin health, sunscreen safety, and spotting viral medical myths before they spread, this one is for you. Subscribe for more games, laughs, and practical science, then share this with a friend who loves a good headline. After you listen, leave a review and tell us: which “headline” would you have believed first? THANKS TO OUR GUESTS: Marianna Barksdale (Comedian, Actor, Writer, Stuntwoman) Instagram: @itsmariannabarksdale https://linktr.ee/mariannabarksdale Herb Coleman (operating room tech, former NFL defensive lineman) DR BEN AND FRIENDS PODCAST: This episode was produced by Angie Debelak with post-production editing by Ben Hill Sound. Thanks for listening to Dr Ben and Friends.  Laughter is the best medicine...unless you're treating bowel or bladder incontinence.  See you next time! Team Dr Ben SUPPORT THE SHOW: Share a message with Dr Ben and Friends! Support the show Follow and listen for free on Dr Ben and Friends website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Fan of the show? Record yourself! on Dr Ben's website and YOU could be featured on the next episode! DISCLAIMER: Dr Ben and Friends Podcast Quick heads-up folks: Dr Ben and Friends is your weekly dose of laughs and stories.  We celebrate healthcare heroes and pro comics.   This is infotainment-- think popcorn, not prescriptions or medical advice. If you're feeling funky, see your medical professional.  Your health?  That's on you.  We'll stick to the punchlines. Share a message with Dr Ben and Friends! Support the show Follow and listen for free on Dr Ben and Friends website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Fan of the show? Record yourself! on Dr Ben's website and YOU could be featured on the next episode! DISCLAIMER: Dr Ben and Friends Podcast Quick heads-up folks: Dr Ben and Friends is your weekly dose of laughs and stories.  We celebrate healthcare heroes and pro comics.   This is infotainment-- think popcorn, not prescriptions or medical advice. If you're feeling funky, see your medical professional.  Your health?  That's on you.  We'll stick to the punchlines.