Spine & Nerve

Dr. Brian Joves and co-host Dr. Jason Kung are both physicians specializing in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation, and their conversations reflect that dual identity. With 127 episodes and new content dropping as recently as April 2026, Spine & Nerve has built a consistent presence in the PM&R podcast space. The show tackles modern pain management from a physiatrist's perspective. Recent episodes cover peripheral nerve stimulation updates with emerging evidence, the identity crisis facing pain medicine training programs, and practical discussions about nutrition's relationship to chronic pain and cancer. They also bring on guests to explore topics like wellness approaches that go beyond typical biohacking trends. What makes this podcast stand out is the conversational dynamic between two practicing physicians who clearly enjoy debating clinical questions. They do not shy away from controversy -- an episode on pain medicine's future training pathways directly addresses turf battles and specialty scope that other shows avoid. The format feels like eavesdropping on a discussion between two sharp colleagues who happen to disagree on interesting points. Episodes mix clinical education with broader commentary on how physiatrists and pain physicians can build sustainable careers and practices. The production quality is straightforward, no frills, which keeps the focus on substance. For physiatrists who spend their days managing spine pathology and nerve-related pain conditions, this podcast speaks directly to their daily clinical reality without oversimplifying the medicine involved.