Episode 231: ‘Mo’ / Lean (Purple Drank)

Doctor Vs Comedian

Today Ali and Asif discuss the critically acclaimed Netflix show ‘Mo’. They start off by discussing the life of the star and creator of the show, Mo Amer and Ali’s connection to Amer. The guys then give their spoiler free opinions on the show (hint: they loved it). Spoilers for the show follow at , including their thoughts on both seasons, the incredible cast and how the show relates to current events in the middle east.

Then the guys discuss abuse of Lean aka Purple Drank which (mild spoiler) factors into the plot of ‘Mo’. Asif describes how it is commonly a combination of codeine/promethezine, a soft drink and a hard candy. The guys then go over the alternate names for it and how commonly it is abused in the USA. Asif talks about the origins of this drug of abuse and how it started in the blues and rap scene in Houston. They discuss how it gets you high and the dangers of using it, including addiction.

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Show Notes:

• https://www.wtfpod.com/podcast/episode-1619-mo-amer
• : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/64-mo-amer-the-creative-savings-account/id1515419751?i=1000548774358
• Dave Chappelle Joins Mo Amer for Rare Interview on Political Comedy, Fiery ‘SNL’ Monologues and Crying Over Netflix’s ‘Mo’: ‘I’m Not Doing This S—‘ If the ‘Show Sucked’: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/dave-chappelle-mo-amer-politics-comedy-snl-monologues-1236414683/
• Statelessness, but make it funny: https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5500513
• ‘I can’t handle all this emotion’: Mo Amer on using daring comedy to redefine the Palestinian experience: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jan/24/i-cant-handle-all-this-emotion-mo-amer-on-using-daring-comedy-to-redefine-the-palestinian-experience
• Netflix's Mo season two: A case of diminishing returns: https://www.middleeasteye.net/discover/netflix-mo-season-two-case-diminishing-returns
• Use of “Lean” among Electronic Dance Music Party Attendees: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6706295/
• Lean/Sizzurp Ingredients, Use, and Coping With Mental Health Symptoms: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10517614/
• What to know about lean: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-is-lean#effects

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