In this 294th episode I play the live recording from my interview with Dr. Valerie Arkoosh who is the Secretary of Human Services for the State of Pennsylvania. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries…

This week on the podcast I am joined by Artist/Writer ELAINE M. WILL, the mind behind the hit Kickstarter comic, THE LAST BAND ON EARTH! Listen I as we discuss their process, inspiration for THE LAST BAND ON EARTH, our favorite Clip Studio Brushes, and a bunch more!Check out THE LAST BAND ON EARTH here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/emwill/t…

In this 293rd episode I interview Dr. Keith Baker in another master clinician episode. Dr. Baker is a professor at Harvard Medical School, the Vice Chair for Education at MGH and was formerly the residency program director there for 15 years. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out True…

This week on the podcast we have the great SIAN MANDRAKE (BLOOD OF THE TAKEN, KUBERT SCHOOL faculty). Join us as we chat about their spectacularly bloody new book BLOOD OF THE TAKEN, from John Carpenter and Sandy King’s STORM KING COMICS! Find BLOOD OF THE TAKEN HERE: www.StormKingComics.com Sian’s Socials INSTA: https://www.instagram.com/stormking…

This week I am joined writer/editor C.K. CARPENTER! Listen in as we chat about sweet tea, old school Image Comics, and the great comics Anthology unSEEN/unHEARD: Disability & Neurodivergence, a 64-page anthology that collects 12 new slice of life, romance, sci-fi, fantasy, and horror short comics about dealing with disabilities or being neurodiverg…

In this 292nd episode I play the audio from the live episode we did at the Northeast Anesthesia Resident Conference in Boston on 9/14/24. I interviewed Aalok Agarwala, Associate CMO at MGH, Joanne Conroy, President and CEO of Dartmouth Health, and Sunil "Sunny" Eappen, CEO of UVM Health. We discuss their careers, and their tips for aspiring leaders…

This week I am joined writer DILLON GILBERTSON! Listen in as we chat about Static-X and Industrial Metal, Diet Coke Mishaps, and his awesome comic MY NEIGHBOR NECROMANCER!My Neighbor Necromancer: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dillgilbertson/my-neighbor-necromancer-2Dillon's SocialsTwitter:⁠⁠https://twitter.com/DillGilbertsonCOMICS-COFFEE-MET…

***Note** Because tech is awesome, Kelly's audio throughout has some issues. Everything is listenable though! This week I am joined by the uber-talent that is KELLY SUE DECONNICK! Listen in as we chat about MetallicA, KISS , the importance of ordering from your local comic shop, FML, her new book with David Lopez and DARK HORSE COMICS, and a ton mo…

In this 290th episode I welcome Drs. Finan and Ehrenkranz to the show to discuss the data on using psilocybin and other psychedelics for treating chronic pain and depression as well as their ongoing study on the topic. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code AC…

This week I am joined artist and YouTuber SHANE PATRICK WHITE! Listen in as we chat about Metal, minimalism, fitness, art style, his fantastic art Youtube Channel BEYOND THE PROCESS...and pretty much everything else! Website: https://shanewhite.com/Beyond The Process: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheProcess/videosShane's SocialsTwitter:⁠⁠https://…

In this 290th episode I welcome Dr. Mike Grant back to the show to discuss post-op care for patients having cardiac surgery. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

This week I am joined by HOLLY AITCHISON: THE Comics Professional! Listen in as we chat about her experience and drive to translate the amazing Graphic Novel HANAMI: You, Me, & 200 Sq Ft in Japan by Julia Cejas, KING GIZZARD AND THE LIZARD WIZARD, coffee origins, making comics, and MORE COMICS! Find HANAMI Here: https://www.humanoids.com/book/1449 …

In this new series on master clinicians I will be interviewing people who have been identified by their colleagues and trainees as "master clinicians", people who others go to for advice and clinical guidance, people who are masters of their craft. In this episode I welcome Dr. Dave Berman back to the show to discuss how he has, in a relatively sho…

This week I am joined by KODY OKAMOTO, the creator of the great webcomic KEEPING TIME! Listen in as we chat about the band MOON TOOTH, Kody's approach to depicting the early 2000's, the origins of KEEPING TIME, and ALL the social media questions! Check out KEEPING TIME here: https://www.keepingtimecomic.com/ Kody's Socials Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/k…

In this 288th episode I welcome Dr. Tym Kajstura to the show to do an ABA keyword episode. We discuss considerations for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and transfusion reactions. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Ad…

In this 287th episode I welcome Drs. Kyle Sanchez and Dan Ellis to the show to discuss the perioperative care of transgender and gender-diverse Patients. We discuss terminology, different medications and surgeries that you may see, preop, intraop and postop considerations. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: w…

This week I'm joined Artist TOM FOWLER (Gamemasters, Quantum and Woody, Dungeon and Dragons and Doodles), we have a big ol' chat about prog rock, fancy paper, the origins of his new book with Fred Van Lente GAMEMASTERS: The Comic Book History of Role Playing Games, and a very...unique find in his old art cabinet! Check out GAMEMASTERS: https://www.…

This week I'm joined Artist/Writer FELL HOUND (S.I.R., Commander Rao, And We Love You), We chat about the origins of her new romance/drama/motorcycle jousting book S.I.R. from BOOM STUDIOS, her developing art style , a ton of q's from social media, and a bunch more! Check out Fell Hound: https://www.fellhoundart.com/ Fell Hound's Socials Twitter: ⁠…

In this 286th episode I welcome Dr. Elisa Walsh to the show to discuss Central Venous Catheters. We discuss where they can be placed, what can go wrong, how to teach people how to place them safely and how to confirm placement. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use m…

This week I'm joined Artist MARIE ENGER (Upcoming: DEATH TO THE WIZARD KINGS, FEN, FHTAGN AND LOATHING, THE BONES OF THIS PLACE), We chat about Nightwish, Fancy coffee makers, art style evolutions, b-stock books and a whole bunch more! Check out Marie's Website Here: https://www.so-engery.com/ Marie's Socials Twitter: https://twitter.com/so_engery …

In this 285th episode I welcome Dr. Andrea Dutoit back to the show to discuss the most recent data on program signaling and what we know about how it affected applicants' chances of getting and interview and matching. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACC…

This week I'm joined XANDER ARNOT and ANDREW LEAMON, the creative team behind the stellar comics CAMERAMAN! we chat the creation of the book, how their collaboration works, their individual work processes, and a bunch more! Link to the CAMERAMAN Campaign⁠: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/xanderflicks/camera-man-1 Xanders YouTube Channel: https…

This week I'm joined by JP AHONEN, the writer/artist behind the hilariovs comic, Belzebubs! We talk the newly release 2nd Volume, NO REST FOR THE WICKED, EVERGREY, some chat about the upcoming BELZEBUBS animated series, and a bunch more! Check out ⁠⁠BELZBUBS VOL. 2 HERE⁠: https://www.topshelfcomix.com/catalog/belzebubs-vol-2-no-rest-for-the-wicked/…

This week I'm joined by BALAZS LORINCZI, the writer/artist behind the amazing new Jazz Playing Werewolf Band RomCom Graphic Novel WOLFPITCH! We chat the origins of the book, bass guitars, making color choices for the book, and a whole bunch more!Check out ⁠Wolfpitch HERELinks to Balazs Socials/Website HERECOMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDEN…

This week I'm joined by the epic duo of GAVIN SMITH (Dead Legends, TMNT) and RICH DOUEK (Drive Like Hell, Wailing Blade) who chat about the debut issue of their new Dark Horse Comic HEARTPIERCER! Check out Heartpiercer! Website: Rich - https://linktr.ee/rdouekGavin - https://t.co/YZTpNmiCnLCOMICS-COFFEE-METAL is hosted by DON CARDENASTwitter: https…

In this 284th episode I welcome Drs. Sparling and Agarwala to the show to discuss the importance of, and evidence for, perioperative hand-offs. We discuss what hand-offs are, what kinds of handoffs occur during the perioperative period, why they matter, how they can cause harm when poorly done, and how implementing good hand-offs can reduce harm. O…

In this 283rd episode I introduce a new podcast from University of Cincinnati Department of Anesthesiology hosted by Dr. John Crowe. This episode is about Primate Anesthesia and John interviews one of his colleagues who does some anesthesia for primates at the local zoo. I think they're doing great work on this podcast and look forward to more epis…

In this 282nd episode I welcome Dr. Tricia Pendergrast to the show to discuss how to navigate the process of applying for residency in anesthesiology. We discuss how to set yourself up for success, how to figure out how competitive you are, when to consider an away rotation, when to consider dual applying, and how to figure out how to best use your…

In this 281st episode I welcome our SICU pharmacist, Traci Grucz, to the show to discuss glycemic management of critical ill patients. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/br…

This week I'm joined by the talented LESLY JULIEN who returns to the the show to chat about the second issue of his fantastic Barbarian turned Wizard book SAVAGE WIZARD! Back SAVAGE WIZARD here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/leswrite/savage-wizard-1-2Follow Lesly Here:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LesWriteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/…

In this 280th episode I share the shocking and tragic news that Dr. Gillian Isaac died suddenly and unexpectedly a few weeks ago. She was an incredible human being, teacher, doctor, wife and mother. She will be missed more than I can say by more people than we can possibly count. I know that she would want us to continue with these keyword episodes…

This week I am joined by writers and creators of the new Image Comic's series THE CABINET, David Ebeltoft and Jordan Hart! Awesome dudes who can write one hell of a book! Check it! Additionally I check out some great coffee from RUSTY DOG COFFEE, great new LP's by AMARANTHE and LODESTAR, and a fun new comics series by Alex Osbourne and Hugio A.R.T.…

In this 279th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Carullo back to the show to discuss what, exactly, an anesthesiologist does and how we fit into the perioperative experience for patients. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Ad…

In this 278th episode I discuss what you need to know about liver physiology for your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.…

This week I have returning guests HEATHER ANTOS (Editor-IDW, MARVEL) and MICHELE ABOUNADER (Sharp Wit and the Company of Women, The Color Of Always) jump on to discuss the LGBTQIA+ Charity Comic Anthology, WHEN I WAS YOUNG (all profits going to the Trevor Project), as well as the landscape of crowdfunding, trying to bully Michele into making a news…

In this 277th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss Adrenal Diseases and the questions you're likely to see about them on your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com A…

This week I am joined by modern master Phil Hester (The Wretch, The Anchor, Mythic, Green Arrow, Irredeemable Ant-Man)! We chat about original art collecting, Industrial Metal, the indie boom of the 80's, why the industry should listen to Phil about new artists, questions from social media, and much more! Also, I finally get back to some intros and…

In this 276th episode I welcome pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. rita Saynhalath to the show to discuss how to manage kids presenting for surgery with a recent URI. We discuss the evidence for proceeding versus postponing, whether the type of virus matters, and how to handle COVID infections. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 f…

Dave Jordan returns to the podcast to chat about his awesome pedal company, NON-HUMAN AUDIO, and we go in about his journey to making pedals, why having lots of guitars is cool, some questions from social media and a whole bunch more!Follow Dave Here:https://www.nonhumanaudio.com/Twitter:⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thatdavejordanInstagram:⁠⁠https://insta…

In this 275th episode I welcome Chef Myles Snider to the show to discuss how busy professionals can cook tasty, healthy meals for themselves and their families. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries…

This week I am joined by Writer SCOTT BRYAN WILSON (TRVE KVLT, PENNYWORTH, KILL MORE)! Join us as we chat about Dungeon Synth, making comics, Scott's work and approach to his new book KILL MORE, and a bunch more!Follow Scott Here:www.scottbryanwilson.comTwitter:⁠https://twitter.com/scottbrwilsonInstagram:⁠https://instagram.com/scottbrwilsonCOMICS-C…

In this 274th episode I welcome Dr. Jonathan Kay (JK) to the show to discuss perioperative hypersensitivity reactions. We focus on the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis and also discuss antibiotic allergies and how to deal with the ever present allergy to PCN. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfr…

In this 273rd episode I welcome Dr. Caitlin Sutton to the show to discuss Anesthesia for fetal surgical procedures. We discuss some common procedures, how the anesthesia is done and why, what can go wrong and how to prepare, and what the future holds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check…

This week I am joined by Artist/Musician NELSON BLAKE II (BYTE-SIZED, THE DARKNESS, VARIOUS MARVEL/DC, LOCKED IN A VACANCY)! We have an in depth chat about Nelson's passion for guitar, working with Marc Silvestri at TOP COW, his journey back to LOCKED IN A VACANCY and making their killer new EP, and of course, a ton of gear chat!Locked In A Vacancy…

In this 272nd episode I welcome Dr. Kinza Berical to the show to discuss her work developing support systems for mothers who practice anesthesiology. We discuss navigating pregnancy and prenatal care, breastfeeding, mentorship around pregnancy loss, IVF and childcare. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.ge…

In this 271st episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss lower extremity nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.…

This week I am joined by Artist/Instructor SHADIA AMIN (SPIDER-HAM, SHINY MISFITS, AGGRETSUKO)! We chat about the band MAXIMUM THE HORMONE, the comics of Fabien Vehlmann and Marie Pommepuy (Beautiful Darkness), common pitfalls of beginning creators, and a whole heap more! Shadia's Store Pre-Order SHINY MISFITS ⁠Check out MONKEYGONG here!⁠ Follow Sh…

This week I am joined by ultra rad artist/writer KRAIG RASMUSSEN! We chat about his new comics subscription service MONKEYGONG, and a ton of great art, coffee, and metal chat! Kraig is great and you're gonna dig this convo! Check out MONKEYGONG here! Follow Kraig Here: Twitter: https://twitter.com/kraigcomx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krai…

In this 270th episode I welcome Drs. Michael Douglas and Leonard Soloniuk to the show to discuss the use of dexmedetomidine in spinals, epidurals and nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Freed and use my code ACCRAC50 for a great deal: www.getfreed.ai * Check out Truelearn and use my code ACCRAC for a great deal: truelearn.com Advertising Inquir…

In this 269th episode I welcome Dr. Jeanna Blitz to the show to discuss the newest, most evidence based approach to preoperative assessment and optimization of patients. We discuss the use of biomarkers, alternatives to RCRI and using METS alone and assessment and optimization of frailty, nutritional status, anemia, psychological status and functio…