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Social Medicine is a weekly interview style podcast where rotating guests come and discuss topics they are passionate about and wish to educate the host (Giovanni) over.

Giovanni Gallegos


    • Jun 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 42m AVG DURATION
    • 39 EPISODES


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2021 36:07


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    Social Medicine Episode 19 - Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 41:42


    For the final episode of the season, I explore the notion that Donald Trump is a fascist, by going over individual traits of fascism and seeing if and how much they apply to our current, and possible future president.

    Social Medicine Episode 18 - Joe Biden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 25:06


    With election season upon us, I thought I would take some time and talk about the two main candidates for this presidential election. On this episode, I will be focusing on the Democratic candidate Joe Biden, and specifically look into his labeling as the 'lesser of two evils' and the criticism that he is too moderate.

    Social Medicine Episode 17 - Relationships Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 26:02


    What role do trust and loyalty play in our relationships? What do trust and loyalty look like when in healthy relationships? I attempt to find answers to these and many more questions on this week's episode of Social Medicine.

    Social Medicine Episode 16 - Furries

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 18:06


    I talk about furries.

    Social Medicine Episode 15 - 2017 Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 22:59


    On this episode, I go over five of my favorite films from 2017.

    Social Medicine Episode 14 - Tipping

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 26:03


    Introducing Social Medicine Debates - a new sub-series wherein I introduce the opposing arguments for a given topic of debate. For this episode, I will go over arguments for and against tipping, as well as discussing my personal stance on the matter.

    Social Medicine Episode 13 - Collecting

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 30:56


    On this week's episode, I dissect the topic of collecting and look to answer why we do it, what the difference between collectors and hoarders is, and look into some of the weirdest collections out there, as well as going over some of my collecting habits.

    Social Medicine Episode 12 - Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 26:13


    This week, I go over my history with video games, give some recommendations, give my quick thoughts on this upcoming console generation, and go over some examples of sexual assault and pedophilia in the community that have been brought to light recently.

    Social Medicine Episode 11 - Coronavirus Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2020 22:06


    On the first episode of the new season, I talk about the politicization of this current pandemic, and the resulting debates regarding its severity and the use of masks.

    Social Medicine Episode 10 - America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 40:35


    In the season one finale, I go over a few historical topics of interest and their connections to current discussions of race relations and voter suppression in America.

    Social Medicine Episode 9 - Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 34:55


    On the penultimate episode of the season, I discuss the good, bad, and ugly aspects of social media.

    Social Medicine Episode 8 - Writing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 4:22


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    Social Medicine Episode 7 - Foreign Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 28:37


    This week, I discuss my favorite elements from five of my favorite foreign films of all time.

    Social Medicine Episode 6 - Police Brutality

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 36:03


    Black Lives Matter. This week's episode is all about the police brutality rampant in America - the history of the police in America, the militarization of the police force, and the lack of accountability that is allowed by the corrupt institutions of power.

    Social Medicine Episode 5 - Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 29:10


    Words are powerful things! Join me as I discuss how words can be used to their full potential - for good and evil.

    Social Medicine Episode 4 - Aliens

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 24:27


    Aliens are out there! In this week's episode, I go through three potential scenarios that relate to contact with intelligent alien life forms.

    Social Medicine Episode 3 - Rap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 29:41


    The topics I discuss on this show can be categorized as either: more serious societal issues I feel inclined to discuss or discussions on things I enjoy or find interesting. This episode is the first to fit into the latter category. In it, I argue for rap and hip-hop's place in the world and insist on its artistic merits.

    Social Medicine Episode 2 - Relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 36:24


    On this week's episode, I delve into issues of regret, happiness, and abusive relationships.

    Social Medicine Episode 1 - Coronavirus

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 41:00


    In the very first episode of the newly rebooted show, I talk about some of the reactions to the novel Coronavirus and criticize the president for his response to the pandemic.

    Social Medicine Episode 0 - Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 9:07


    The rebooted Social Medicine is back! In this introductory episode, you will be introduced to the new format of the show, and learn some personal things about me.

    Goodbye for now.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2020 14:14


    A temporary goodbye to Social Medicine. Thank you to my listeners, guests, and Patreon supporters. Y'all have made my life so much brighter. I will be back soon, I promise.

    Episode 15 - Iran, Impeachment, & Podcasts

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 56:49


    In this episode, we learn a brief history of Iran-American relations, the story behind the impeachment trial, and I for some reason allow other podcasts to be discussed, among other topics.

    Episode 14 - Q&A, Controversy, & Oscars (Solo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 66:46


    On this solo episode of Social Medicine, I answer questions asked by listeners, discuss the latest racial controversy at the University of Oklahoma, and the historic 92nd Oscars, among other topics.

    Episode 13 - Marines, Fatherhood, & the Future

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 71:40


    Goodbye Luis! On this episode, we say goodbye to Luis as we discuss his future endeavors, among other topics.

    Episode 12 - Books, Religion, & Immigration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 0:30


    In this episode, we discuss what we think makes books good, our personal religious journeys, and immigrant fears, among other topics.

    Episode 11 - Star Wars, Star Wars, & Star Wars

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 0:30


    The season two premiere is here! In it, we discuss the recent Star Wars films, video games, and television shows, among other Star Wars related topics.

    Episode 10 - Relationships, Anxiety, Food, & Writing (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 68:09


    Social Medicine's first ever season finale has a surprising twist, and us discussing our local food recommendations, and our inspiration for writing, among other topics.

    Episode 9 - Relationships, Anxiety, Food, & Writing (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2019 59:04


    On the first part of this two part season finale, we discuss the reality of romantic relationships, and the effects of generalized anxiety on one's life, among other topics.

    Episode 8 - Language, Inclusion, & Foreign Policy (Spanish)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 65:19


    On this episode of Social Medicine, we discuss the difficulties of learning a new language, issues of incorporating inclusion policy on campuses, and foreign policy under the Trump administration, among other topics - now in Spanish!

    Episode 7 - Social Media, Comedy, & Television

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 91:22


    Episode seven of Social Medicine introduces yet another two-person interview wherein topics such as the effects of social media, the state of comedy in the modern climate, and our favorite television shows are discussed, among other topics.

    Episode 6 - Christianity, Friendships, & Women

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 72:41


    This week's episode of Social Medicine sees us discussing the Christian faith and God, the layers of friendships and love, and the institutional sexism that women in America have still to overcome, among other topics.

    Bonus Medicine - Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 118:14


    On this bonus episode of Social Medicine, we recount spooky stories from our childhoods, battle it out with scary trivia, and make some frightening recommendations for this year's Halloween.

    Episode 5 - Disney, Streaming, Rap, & God (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2019 65:44


    In part two of this series, we discuss our opinions on Star Wars Episode IX after the release of the final trailer, our favorite rappers, and our belief in a higher power, among other topics.

    Episode 4 - Disney, Streaming, Rap, & God (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 59:35


    The first of this multi-part series, episode four sees us discussing our love and hate relationship with Disney, the death of physical media, and SpongeBob, among other topics.

    Episode 3 - College, Cars, & Video Games

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 66:39


    On this week's episode, we discuss our experiences as college students, how cars work, and controversies in video games, among other topics.

    Episode 2 - Music, Veganism, & Morality

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 83:10


    Episode two of Social Medicine centers on a discussion of the power of music, views on veganism, and our morality, among other topics.

    Episode 1 - Art, Gays, & Love

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2019 85:18


    On the debut episode of Social Medicine, we discuss our basic criteria for a good movie, tips for coming out, and the abstract concept of love, among other topics.

    Episode 0 - Syllabus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 30:56


    An introduction to Social Medicine, the background behind it, and what it will consist of moving forward.

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