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Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tim Commerford joins The Male Room to speak candidly about his prostate cancer journey — from the shock of diagnosis and the emotional aftermath of surgery to the hard-won strength he’s built on the other side. The Rage Against the Machine bassist opens up about masculinity, recovery, fitness, sexuality, and why men need to take their health seriously and advocate for themselves. Alongside Dr. Jesse Mills and Producer Jordan, Commerford reflects on turning fear into purpose, and how sharing his story can help save lives.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Tim Commerford joins The Male Room to speak candidly about his prostate cancer journey &mdash; from the shock of diagnosis and the emotional aftermath of surgery to the hard-won strength he&rsquo;s built on the other side. The Rage Against the Machine bassist opens up about masculinity, recovery, fitness, sexuality, and why men need to take their health seriously and advocate for themselves. Alongside Dr. Jesse Mills and Producer Jordan, Commerford reflects on turning fear into purpose, and how sharing his story can help save lives.

As Director of The Men’s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he’s bringing that expertise to The Male Room — a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works — and what doesn’t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.

As Director of The Men&rsquo;s Clinic at UCLA, Dr. Jesse Mills has spent his career helping men understand their bodies, their hormones, and their health. Now he&rsquo;s bringing that expertise to The Male Room &mdash; a podcast where data-driven medicine meets common sense. Each episode separates fact from hype, science from snake oil, and gives men the tools to live longer, stronger, and happier lives. With candor, humor, and real-world experience from the exam room and the operating room, Dr. Mills breaks down the latest health headlines, dissects trends, and explains what actually works &mdash; and what doesn&rsquo;t. Smart, straightforward, and entertaining, The Male Room is the show that helps men take charge of their health without the jargon.

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Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford on His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery

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Dr. Mills sits down with cognitive neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author Daniel Levitin for a wide-ranging conversation on the brain, music, and what it really means to age well. From the science of dopamine and why music can literally rewire the brain to the difference between lifespan and “healthspan,” Dr. Levitin breaks down complex ideas with the same clarity that made 'This Is Your Brain on Music' a modern classic. He also shares insights from his latest book, 'I Heard There Was a Secret Chord,' including powerful stories about music’s role in healing and recovery. It’s a deep, funny, and unexpectedly moving look at how curiosity, creativity, and a great song might just be the keys to a longer, better life.

Dr. Mills sits down with cognitive neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author Daniel Levitin for a wide-ranging conversation on the brain, music, and what it really means to age well. From the science of dopamine and why music can literally rewire the brain to the difference between lifespan and &ldquo;healthspan,&rdquo; Dr. Levitin breaks down complex ideas with the same clarity that made 'This Is Your Brain on Music' a modern classic. He also shares insights from his latest book, 'I Heard There Was a Secret Chord,' including powerful stories about music&rsquo;s role in healing and recovery. It&rsquo;s a deep, funny, and unexpectedly moving look at how curiosity, creativity, and a great song might just be the keys to a longer, better life.

Dr. Daniel Levitin Explains How Music Can Help Heal the Brain

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Every guy wants to keep his hair—but not at the expense of everything else. Dr. Mills unpacks finasteride, its benefits, and the rare but real side effects that have fueled online panic around post-finasteride syndrome. Along the way: hormone deep-dives, myth-busting, and why “one-size-fits-all” medicine doesn’t work. It’s the truth about hair loss drugs—without the fear-mongering

Every guy wants to keep his hair&mdash;but not at the expense of everything else. Dr. Mills unpacks finasteride, its benefits, and the rare but real side effects that have fueled online panic around post-finasteride syndrome. Along the way: hormone deep-dives, myth-busting, and why &ldquo;one-size-fits-all&rdquo; medicine doesn&rsquo;t work. It&rsquo;s the truth about hair loss drugs&mdash;without the fear-mongering

Make America Hairy Again: The Truth About Post-Finasteride Syndrome

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Dr. Mills sits down with longtime collaborator Dr. Stanley Frencher Jr. for a wide-ranging conversation on healthcare disparities, entrepreneurship, and building systems that actually reach underserved communities. From his upbringing in a family of physicians to leading innovative care models in South Los Angeles, Frencher shares how his work with HubMD is bridging gaps through technology, partnerships, and patient-centered design. The discussion explores how fragmented systems fail vulnerable populations—and what it takes to rebuild them with access, equity, and sustainability in mind. At its core, it’s a powerful look at how one doctor is scaling compassion from individual patients to entire communities.

Dr. Mills sits down with longtime collaborator Dr. Stanley Frencher Jr. for a wide-ranging conversation on healthcare disparities, entrepreneurship, and building systems that actually reach underserved communities. From his upbringing in a family of physicians to leading innovative care models in South Los Angeles, Frencher shares how his work with HubMD is bridging gaps through technology, partnerships, and patient-centered design. The discussion explores how fragmented systems fail vulnerable populations&mdash;and what it takes to rebuild them with access, equity, and sustainability in mind. At its core, it&rsquo;s a powerful look at how one doctor is scaling compassion from individual patients to entire communities.

Bridging the Gap: Inside The Fight for Healthcare Equity 

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Rage Against the Machine’s Tim Commerford on His Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Recovery

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