Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

Dr Mike Todorovic

Join Dr Matt and Dr Mike, University Professors of Anatomy and Physiology, on their journey through the human body!

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Aug 9, 2025 · 54 min
Fat Digestion & Absorption
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore how the digestive tract breaks down fat (triglycerides, cholesterol, phospholipids and fat-soluble vitamins) for absorption and distribution around the body!
Aug 2, 2025 · 34 min
Protein Digestion & Absorption
How do we turn proteins into amino acids?
Jul 26, 2025 · 49 min
Carbohydrate Digestion & Absorption
How do we turn complex carbohydrates into glucose, fructose, and galactose?
Jul 19, 2025 · 56 min
Embryology | Introduction
Did you know that sperm can reach an ovulated egg within 5 minutes!
Jul 12, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min
The Cardiovascular System | Re-release
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss all things, heart, blood, and vessels!
Jul 5, 2025 · 1 hr 14 min
Edema (Oedema) | Re-release
What causes tissues to swell? In this episode, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore the biology behind why in certain conditions fluid can accumulate in various parts of the body.
Jun 28, 2025 · 1 hr 15 min
Exercise Physiology | Temperature Regulation during Exercise (Part 11)
How does your body manage heat during a workout? And can training in hot or cold conditions make you better or worse?
Jun 21, 2025 · 1 hr 17 min
Exercise Physiology | Acid production and removal during exercise (Part 10)
Did you know the body doesn't produce lactic acid? That's right!
Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 56 min
Exercise Physiology | Respiratory System (Part 9)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore everything associated with the respiratory system!
May 31, 2025 · 1 hr
Q&A #8 | Randle Cycle, Alkaline Diet, and GLUT Drugs
In this Q&A, Dr Matt and Dr Mike answer listener mail!
May 24, 2025 · 1 hr 29 min
Exercise Physiology | Cardiovascular System (Part 8)
How does the cardiovascular system support exercise? How does our heart rate, cardiac output, and blood vessel diameter alter to meet the demands of the exercising muscle.
May 17, 2025 · 44 min
Statins | Cholesterol Lowering Drugs
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss Statins - What are they? How do they work? What are their side effects?
May 10, 2025 · 1 hr 30 min
Exercise Physiology | Muscle (Part 7)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike explore how muscle contracts, muscle fatigue, cramps, and more!
May 3, 2025 · 27 min
Salbutamol | β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist
Salbutamol, also known as albuterol or ventolin is a short-acting β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist used to relax the airways during asthma.
Apr 26, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min
Exercise Physiology | Nervous System (Part 6)
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike explore how the nervous system controls movement. They explain everything from action potentials to the basal nuclei and more!
Apr 19, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min
Q&A #7 | Pitting oedema, intracranial pressure, Alport disease, and more!
What could cause the pressure in our skull to rise? Why do we get oedema? And how does Alport disease effect our kidneys? Plus listener mail!
Apr 12, 2025 · 33 min
Lisinopril | Blood Pressure Medication
Lisinopril is a medication used to lower high blood pressure and help the heart work more efficiently. It belongs to a group of drugs called ACE inhibitors (angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors).
Apr 4, 2025 · 1 hr 24 min
Exercise Physiology | Exercise and the Immune System (Part 5)
Does exercise increase or decrease our risk of infection? What type of exercise can modulate our immune system? Should we exercise with a cold?
Mar 22, 2025 · 51 min
Exercise Physiology | Hormonal Control of Fuel Sources (Part 4)
In this special episode on exercise physiology, Dr Matt and Dr Mike break down how hormones like adrenaline, growth hormone, cortisol, and others influence which fuels—carbohydrates, fats, or proteins—your body chooses to burn during exercise.
Mar 15, 2025 · 1 hr 2 min
Exercise Physiology | Fuel Sources (Part 3)
In this episode, Dr Matt & Dr Mike discuss VO2 max, lactate production and threshold, and what fuel sources (carbs, fats, and proteins) are utilised before during and after exercise.

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

Fat Digestion & Absorption

Protein Digestion & Absorption

Carbohydrate Digestion & Absorption

Embryology | Introduction

The Cardiovascular System | Re-release

Edema (Oedema) | Re-release

Exercise Physiology | Temperature Regulation during Exercise (Part 11)

Exercise Physiology | Acid production and removal during exercise (Part 10)

Exercise Physiology | Respiratory System (Part 9)

Q&A #8 | Randle Cycle, Alkaline Diet, and GLUT Drugs

Exercise Physiology | Cardiovascular System (Part 8)

Statins | Cholesterol Lowering Drugs

Exercise Physiology | Muscle (Part 7)

Salbutamol | β₂ adrenergic receptor agonist

Exercise Physiology | Nervous System (Part 6)

Q&A #7 | Pitting oedema, intracranial pressure, Alport disease, and more!

Lisinopril | Blood Pressure Medication

Exercise Physiology | Exercise and the Immune System (Part 5)

Exercise Physiology | Hormonal Control of Fuel Sources (Part 4)

Exercise Physiology | Fuel Sources (Part 3)