Podcast appearances and mentions of joe sparks

This is episode 124, “Bad Healthcare News.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks describes how proposed Medicaid cuts in the misnamed Big Beautiful Bill will cause millions to lose health care.

This is episode 123, “Millions More Without Care.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains that the arguments over Medicaid cuts ignores people who are uninsured and underinsured.  

This is episode 122, "Bearing the Cost of Irresponsible Healthcare Decisions." Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains that Medicare for All would reduce bad healthcare decisions by ending the denial of care by health insurance companies.

This is episode 119, “Ending Medical Debt.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why removing medical debt from credit reports is not an effective way to deal with medical debt and how we can end medical debt.  

This is episode 118, “The Murders not Being Discussed in the Health Care Debate.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why the 76,000 unnecessary deaths of our current healthcare system could be considered murders.  

This is episode 117, “Will Health Care Get Even Worse in the United States?” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why health care is likely to become more expensive under Donald Trump.

This is episode one-hundred-and-sixteen, “The Curse of Medical Debt.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why medical debt is much larger problem than most people think. Here is the report I referenced in this podcast: 100 Million People in America Are Saddled With Health Care Debt Here are links to episodes 8 and 9 that I referenced in this podcast:  The Economics of Health Care, Part 1: The Problem – Our Current Health Care System Is Unaffordable The Economics of Health Care, Part 2: The Solution – Medicare for All  

Episode #343 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. Today on the show, Bryan and Bedroth from RPGera contemplate giving up on the game because they keep hitting the dreaded Game Over screens, but they keep pressing Start and continuing to Try, Try Again! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS A Bad Dream from EarthBound [Hirokazu Tanaka, Keiichi Suzuki & Hiroshi Kanazu, 1994] Game Over Theme from Batman [Naoki Kodaka & Noboyuki Hara, 1989] Game Over from Shadow of the Beast [Fredrik Segerfalk, 1990] Game Over from The World Ends With You [Takeharu Ishimoto, 2007] The Game Overs from Deathbulge: Battle of the Bands [Patrick Henaghan, 2023] You Became the Bad Guy! from Streets of Rage [Yuzo Koshiro, 1991] Failure from Wii Fit Plus [Toru Minegishi, Manaka Kataoka & Shiho Fujii, 2009] Saren from Mass Effect [Jack Wall, 2007] Demise from Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward [Shinji Hosoe, 2012] Try Again #1 from OutRun 2019 [Shigeki Sako, 1993] End of the Road from Final Fantasy XV [Yoko Shimomura, 2016] I've Never Seen One Fall So Gracefully from Fire Emblem: Awakening [Hiroki Morishita, 2012] Try Again from Rhythm Heaven Fever [Masami Yone, 2011] You Are Dead from Total Distortion [Kent Carmical & Joe Sparks, 1995] SUPPORT US Patreon: https://patreon.com/rpgera CONTACT US Website: https://rpgera.com Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Twitch: https://twitch.tv/therpgera Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/leveldowngaming RPGERA PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast The Movie Bar

This is episode 115, "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Health Records." Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of electronic health records and why we often depend on faxes to transfer health data.  

This is episode 114, “Amazed by Free Health Care and Why We Need Medicare for All.” Olympian Ariana Ramsey decided to try out the free health care at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. She was “amazed” and said that “America needs to do better with their healthcare system.”  Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains how the United States can do better with their healthcare system and how to make free health care normal so the amazement can end for everyone. Here is the link to Ariana Ramsey's TikTok video on being amazed by free health care:  https://www.tiktok.com/@ariana.ramsey/video/7399645817944001838

This is episode 113, “The Missing Criteria for Health Insurance Companies.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains that health  insurance companies are concerned with profits and are using AI to increase profits by denying care. Instead, insurance companies should be evaluated on how well they cover costs for treatment.  Here are the articles referenced in this podcast.  As UnitedHealth and Cigna are Sued for AI-Based Claims Denials, Documents Suggest Major AI Expansion Denied by AI: How Medicare Advantage plans use algorithms to cut off care for seniors in need Here is Wendell Potter's news site referenced in this podcast, HEALTH CARE un-covered. I highly recommend it. Please consider subscribing to this news site.   

This is episode 112, “The Harm Caused by Medicare Advantage.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks discusses a report by Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP) that documents the harmful effects of Medicare Advantage. Here is a link to the report: Taking Advantage: How Corporate Health Insurers Harm America's Seniors.

This is episode 111, “We Don't Need Medicare Advantage.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why Medicare Advantage is not needed and is detrimental to Medicare.  Here is the MedPac report that I used as a source: Medicare Payment Policy. (See page XXV and pages 373-374.)  

This is episode 110, “We don't Need Health Insurance Companies.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks discusses why we don't need health insurance companies.  

This is episode 109, “Some Really Good Reasons Why We Need Medicare For All.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explicates some good reasons why we need Medicare for All and comments on some of the disinformation regarding Medicare for All. These following articles are referenced or used as sources in this podcast: 22 studies agree: ‘Medicare for All' saves moneyMedicare For All Would Improve Hospital Financing National Improved Medicare for All (NIMA): “But How Are You Going To Pay For It?” M4A Math Universal healthcare as pandemic preparedness: The lives and costs that could have been saved during the COVID-19 pandemic What the data says about gun deaths in the U.S.

This is episode 108, “A Prologue to the Future.”  Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why the University of Delaware freezing hiring, pausing projects and curbing travel is a prologue to the future in the United States if we keep the current healthcare system. These are the two articles referenced in this podcast: Hiring frozen. Projects paused. Travel curbed. UD reacts to spiking state health care cost Why companies are leaving the cloud  

This is episode 107, “A Traditional Medicare Benefit.”  Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why Medicare makes it easier to move to a different state.  

This is episode 106, “Medicare for All Audio Bullet Points.”  Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks uses audio bullet points to explain why we need Medicare for All.

This is episode 104, "The U.S. Has the Worst Healthcare System Among Wealthy Nations." Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks discusses some of the reports that show the U.S. has the worst healthcare system among wealthy nations.  

This is episode 103, “Why Medicare for All Is Better Than Direct Contracting.”  Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why Medicare for All is better than direct contracting.

This is episode 102, “Why Medicare for All Will Provide More Freedom.”  Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why Medicare for All provides more freedom than private health insurance plans.  

This is episode 101, “Drowning, Guns, Healthcare and What People Say.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why the response to drownings, gun violence, and healthcare is to let people die and why we need to change that. Here is the article that I referenced from the New York Times: "Drowning Is No. 1 Killer of Young Children. U.S. Efforts to Fix It Are Lagging." Here are two other reference articles on drownings:  "Drowning Facts" "Drowning: The Fast and Silent Killer" Here is the study from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions for my statistics on gun violence: "U.S. Gun Violence in 2021: An Accounting of a Public Health Crisis"

This is episode 100, “Bubble-Up Economics.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks expands the discussion beyond Medicare for All and discusses why we need to take a “bubble-up” approach to the economy. In this podcast, I quote CBS News. However, in the podcast I do not say explicitly that I am quoting CBS. Here is the quote, “If the minimum wage had risen along with workers' productivity since the 1970s, it would currently be set at nearly $23 an hour, according to the Center for Economic and Policy Research.”  

This is episode 99, “Clarifying a Few Points.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why the free-market will always result in a market failure for healthcare and why the free-market will never provide a viable solution for healthcare.   

This is episode 98, "The Reintroduction of Medicare for All Bills and Why We Need Medicare for All." Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks informs that the Medicare for All Act bills will be reintroduced in the House of Representatives and the Senate on May 17, 2023, and summarizes some of the reasons why we need Medicare for All.

This is episode 97, “Some Changes Needed in Our Current Healthcare System.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why certain companies should not be allowed to assist or advise the Centers for Medicaid and Medicaid Services, why we need to track denial of care by health insurance companies, why physicians deserve a rate increase from Medicare, and why health insurance companies don't.   

This is episode 96, “Why Does the Government Keep Letting Medicare Advantage Plan Companies Off the Hook.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks explains why, in his opinion, Medicare Advantage plan companies are like bank robbers that the government supports and what needs to be done to stop these bank robbers. Here is the article referenced in this episode: Medicare Delays a Full Crackdown on Private Health Plans.

This is episode 94, “Why Doesn't the Government Provide the Same Help to People Who Are Denied Care?” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks asks why the government doesn't provide the same quick help to people who are denied care by health insurance companies as it did to the Silicon Valley Bank depositors. 

This is episode 93, “Fifty Years of Failure.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks discusses how the HMO Act of 1973 led to fifty years of failure and caused the U.S. to end up with the most expensive healthcare system in the world while having the worst overall health outcomes of wealthy nations.  

REVIEW PART TWO (FEAT. RETURNED TO HEAVEN) Returned to Heaven Written by Linda M. Sauve Starring Beauhol Produced and scored by Joe Sparks

The Magazine Review is here! Issue #99 Featuring The Coin: By Christopher Bice Narrated by John Kostohryz Composed by Joe Sparks

In this week's episode, Jenna and Joe Sparks are back with us and talk about the depth and intrigue of the Queen's Gambit as well as discussing Joe's latest read.

The Dynamic Duo of Jenna and Joe Sparks are back this week with their review of the latest issue of the World of Myth Magazine! Join them in their continuing journey traversing this amazing issue filled with fiction, poetry, and art. If you are a part of this issue, you won't want to miss their thoughts on your submission!

This week the dynamic duo, Jenna and Joe Sparks return after a brief absence to continue to explore how the real world has translated into creative constructs. This week they talk about Victim Blaming and how it has had a strong impact on our society with much, much more!

After missing last week, the dynamic duo, Jenna and Joe Sparks are back with a brand new episode! This time they get into the holiday spirit as they both review and talk about their favorite movies to watch during the festive season. Setback, enjoy their thoughts and find out what movies tickle their fancy, and much more!

Here we are! Welcome to the magazine review of The World of Myth's ninetieth issue! As always, the Dynamic Duo of Jenna and Joe Sparks sit down and covers everything from stories to the owner's commentary! If you are apart of this issue, you won't want to miss their thoughts on your submission!

On this episode, I open with the history of Medicare for all and it's importance. I also speak about the coronavirus pandemic and play a clip of an interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci. Then, I speak with Joe Sparks, the Host of the podcast, Medicare For All Explained. He joins me to talk about the importance of Medicare and why it's pivotal. Joe Sparks Information: https://twitter.com/M4AExplained https://medicareforallexplained.org/ Podcast Information: TJPS Website- futurepres101.wixsite.com/mysite DISGRACE- anchor.fm/disgrace U.S Presidents- anchor.fm/uspresidents --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thejeremiahpattersonshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thejeremiahpattersonshow/support

It's the episode everyone has been waiting for as Jenna and Joe Sparks bring us Magazine Review. They tackle each submission by our creative superstars, with a full-on review of Issue #88 of The World of Myth Magazine and if you were a contributor to this issue, this is a MUST LISTEN to episode!

Welcome to The World of Myth Magazine Podcast with new co-hosts, Jenna Sparks and, husband, Joe Sparks. This episode, we set down and chat with them and learn a little about our hosts and the plans for the podcast!

In this episode, Rachel Johnson, Lindsay Skinner, and Joe Sparks gather together to share the insights they gleaned from Patrick Lencioni's 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team'. They wrestle with the book, the ideas in it, and what it's meant for them and examples of how they have handled ‘dysfunctions' in teams. PiXL is a partnership of 3,000 schools and colleges spanning KS1-5, focusing on equipping leaders and teachers to bring a better future and brighter hope to young people. Learn more at www.pixl.org.uk  

Joe Sparks is a Competitive Bowler that has been bowling for over 23 years! Anyone who can dedicate that much time to something they love deserves all the beer we have to offer (We ran out of beer, send help)! If you bowl in the Delaware area than Joe recommends Rackbusters Pro Shop (www.rackbustersproshop.net) for all of your bowling needs. More episodes like this one at MaximumMediocrity.com Follow us on your favorite social media of choice at: facebook.com/maximummediocrity instagram.com/maximummediocrity Intro Music: www.purple-planet.com Outro music provided by Shawnzy @lumbricusterrestris

So awesome to catch Joe Sparks news and chat! A favorite of mine is this cartoon, great character voice talent and musician!

So awesome to catch Joe Sparks news and chat! This cartoon is a favorite of mine, great character voice talent and musician!

The Original and trusted and True "Dirty Pop" Series continues on a semi-monthly basis bringing you the best remixed and mashed up Pop music on the internet. Dirty Pop strives to continue to be the edgiest in pop music stylings. Featuring tons of exclusives that you can't find anywhere else. Mixed Live by DrewG All mixes produced or deconstructed by DrewG & Brian Cua except Treasured Soul - Produced by Kryder Art by Jon McQueen Photo by Brett Saari ( #sarrinotsorry ) Happy Summer everyone! with love - the Dirty Pop team Special thanks - Eric Hanser, Brian Cua, Joe Sparks, Orlando Puerta, Maria Amador, Ed Bailey, Adam Campbell, Michael Benedetti, Tracy Young, Matthew Riccotti, Bret Law, Victor Mauro, Shane Rodgers, NMF, Victor Hugo, Brynn Taylor, Ryan Bedrosian, Nikno, Billy Carroll, Eric Von Kuersteiner amongst many others. Thanks for all the love and support. #socalhouse4ever

Dirty Pop 36 - Summer Anthems Mixed by DrewG Art - Jon McQueen Photo - Edison Graff Intro Voice - Cake Moss Like the mix? Click the [↻ Repost] button! Special thanks to Orlando Puerta, Mike Rizzo, Courtey Anderson, Joe Sparks and Victor Hugo, Ryan Bedrosian, Nikno and the Rich's Team, John Joseph and Taj, Mark Rustein and Ed Bailey, Jon McQueen, Cake Moss, RuPaul, My Production Partner Brian Cua, Jason Harrigan, Bret Law and of course my husband to be, Eric Hanser. Also just a quick note.... the FINAL King Party (Hence the cover) is coming up. After 5 plus years we've decided the bring the party to a close. It's def been fun! Michael Kuselk and I will see you at the last one coming soon! Enjoy. ******DJ's You May DOWNLOAD All Songs for FREE UNMIXED by clicking the LINKS BELOW!!!********* Disclosure - Latch (Dirty Pop Deconstruction Pt 3) goo.gl/CQ1Skd Madonna- Papa Don't Preach (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/yd9XUY Nelly Furtado- Say It Right (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/OXsKBg Ariana Grande, Jessie J, and Nicki Minaj- Bang Bang (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/JXpmnh Zedd- Stay The Night (Dirty Pop 2014 Deconstruction) goo.gl/xPRu6w Lady Gaga- Judas (Dirty Pop Deconstruction Mixshow Edit) goo.gl/bFtSRx J Lo- Tens (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/SxmKKq Ariana Grande- Break Free (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/fW34E5 Kieza- Hideaway- (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/PUyS8Y Beyonce - Flawless (Dirty Pop Slays CCM Anthem) goo.gl/koJAtY Mark Morrison- Return of The Mack (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/FLbvT5 Sam Smith- Stay With Me (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/L7KD01 Katy Perry- This is How We Do (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/LEY57j Blink 182- All The Small Things (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/u6LPmH Cher - Song for the Loney (Dirty Pop Vs Bret Law Edit) goo.gl/eaUK3t Betty Who- Somebody Loves You (Dirty Pop Deconstruction)for Eric goo.gl/Jj3XIt Sum 41- In Too Deep (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/7XROAt Meghan Trainor- All About that Bass (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/P0nfqi Bastille- Pompelli (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/tRdm6L Coldplay - SKy Full of Stars (Dirty Pop Deconstruction) goo.gl/F7A3OM Sia- Chandellier (Dirty Pop Deconstruction vs Enrry Senna Mix Part 2) goo.gl/lSNulW Green Day vs Calvin Harris- Blvd of Broken Countdown (Dirty Pop vs DJFM Anthem) goo.gl/G3GOf7