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DL and Evil Jimmy go deep on the best and worst albums of 2001 — a year that somehow produced Gorillaz's self-titled debut, The Strokes' Is This It, System of a Down's Toxicity, Tool's Lateralus, Jay-Z's The Blueprint, and Jimmy Eat World's Bleed American all at once.They build a collective top 10, trading picks and hot takes: Gorillaz at number one, Toxicity at two, Is This It at three — plus arguments for Opeth's Blackwater Park, Converge's Jane Doe, Tool's Lateralus, Muse's Origin of Symmetry, Jay-Z's The Blueprint, White Stripes' White Blood Cells, and Neurosis rounding out the list.Along the way: why Nickelback and Creed represent everything wrong with 2001 mainstream rock, the case for Built to Spill's Ancient Melodies of the Future, Wilco's Yankee Hotel Foxtrot, the Toadies' Hell Below Stars Above, Ben Folds' Rockin' the Suburbs, Tenacious D's self-titled, and Tupac's Until the End of Time. Plus favorite songs of the year, a Stone Temple Pilots deep cut, Andrew W.K.'s She Is Beautiful, and a Clint Eastwood / Morgan Freeman life philosophy detour courtesy of the Gorillaz track.Part of Verse Chorus Verse's year-by-year and album-by-album music coverage.2001 music,Gorillaz,The Strokes,System of a Down,Tool,Jay-Z Blueprint,Jimmy Eat World,album rankings,year in music,indie rock,metal,music podcast

Dr. Bishal Gyawali and Dr. Tessa Cigler share the new, comprehensive, evidence-based update of the ASCO guideline on the use of hematopoietic colony-stimulating factors in patients with cancer. They discuss recommendations on primary prophylaxis, secondary prophylaxis, and treatment of febrile neutropenia along with stem cell mobilization, efficacy, safety, duration, dosing, and administration of CSFs – including biosimilars. They highlight where it is appropriate to use a CSF, and importantly, when not to use a CSF. They touch on the significance of individual patient considerations and cost implications, and future work to refine the risk factors for the development of complications of febrile neutropenia. Read the full guideline, "White Blood Cell Growth Factors: ASCO Guideline Update" at www.asco.org/supportive-care-guidelines TRANSCRIPT This guideline, clinical tools and resources are available at www.asco.org/supportive-care-guidelines. Read the full text of the guideline and review authors' disclosures of potential conflicts of interest in the Journal of Clinical Oncology,  https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/JCO-25-02938     Brittany Harvey: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Guidelines podcast, one of ASCO's podcasts delivering timely information to keep you up to date on the latest changes, challenges, and advances in oncology. You can find all the shows, including this one, at asco.org/podcasts. My name is Brittany Harvey, and today I'm interviewing Dr. Bishal Gyawali from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada, and Dr. Tessa Cigler from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York, New York, co-chairs on "White Blood Cell Growth Factors: ASCO Guideline Update." Thank you for being here today, Dr. Gyawali and Dr. Cigler. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: Thank you very much for having me. It's a pleasure. Dr. Tessa Cigler: Hi there. Nice to be here as well. Brittany Harvey: Great. And then before we discuss this guideline, I'd like to note that ASCO takes great care in the development of its guidelines and ensuring that the ASCO Conflict of Interest Policy is followed for each guideline. The disclosures of potential conflicts of interest for the guideline panel, including Dr. Cigler and Dr. Gyawali, who have joined us here today, are available online with the publication of the guideline in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, which is linked in the show notes. So then I'd like to dive into the guideline that we're here today to talk about. So first, what prompted an update to this guideline on the use of hematopoietic colony-stimulating factors in patients with cancer, and what is the scope of this updated guideline? Dr. Bishal Gyawali: The last version of the guidelines from ASCO on this topic was back in 2015, so it has been more than a decade since ASCO had a guideline on the use of G-CSF in patients with cancer receiving treatment. So it was due for an update because there has been a lot more evidence based on not necessarily new drugs, but evidence for proper timing of these agents and the duration of these agents, as well as there have been a lot of new biosimilars, and there are questions about are these biosimilars equivalent or how do we choose among these different options. One is that content of the evidence that has evolved over time in the last decade, but also I think the last time we had these guidelines, the ASCO guidelines were not incorporated to have those evidence GRADE tables. So the quality of the ASCO guidelines itself has evolved over the years, so we wanted to have a new version of the guideline that includes not only the new evidence, but also contains those evidence GRADE tables that will help to quantify the benefits. And so I think it was high time, and even more than that, the newer ASCO guidelines for any guideline, they also include considerations of cost, access, equity, and all these factors that were not included in the previous version of the guideline. So I think it's only natural that with time the guideline should also evolve. Dr. Tessa Cigler: I agree completely, and just as a framework, as we all know, neutropenia and its complications, including febrile neutropenia and infections, are still an important toxicity of many myelosuppressive chemotherapies. And these neutropenic complications do require prompt evaluation and treatment and often hospitalization, and we know that hematopoietic colony-stimulating factors, which I'm going to refer to as growth factors, can reduce the duration and severity of neutropenia and the risk of febrile neutropenia, so it remains an important topic in the practice of clinical oncology. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. It's an important topic for both clinicians and for patients who are receiving treatment for their cancer. And as you said, there was a substantial amount of literature to review here and updating everything to be in line with the GRADE evidence rating system, so there was a lot of work that you both put into this. So then next, I'd like to review the key recommendations of this guideline by clinical question. So first, what factors did the expert panel identify that should influence the decision to administer primary prophylaxis of febrile neutropenia with a CSF? Dr. Bishal Gyawali: Yeah, so I think that constitutes one of the most important recommendations in our guidelines about primary prophylaxis with G-CSF. And this is important because not only it's about when to use it, it's also about when not to use it, as in the ASCO "Choosing Wisely" campaign has also made some recommendations about this. So our guideline recommendations are also aligned with that. So first of all, we recommend that primary prophylaxis with G-CSF is recommended when the risk of febrile neutropenia because of the chemotherapy regimen is equal to or more than 20% unless an alternative chemotherapy regimen with comparable efficacy and safety that does not need G-CSF is available. And the quality of evidence to make this recommendation is high, so we give a strong strength of recommendation for this. Having said that, even for patients where the risk of febrile neutropenia is not necessarily 20%, it's a little lower, but because of other patient-related factors, the patient is at a higher risk of complications from febrile neutropenia, such as age, comorbidities, and other factors, in such case primary prophylaxis with G-CSF should be offered. And we also make a recommendation that if G-CSF is not affordable or available, then antibiotic prophylaxis can also be offered, but the evidence quality for this is low, and the strength of recommendation is very conditional. A couple of things to highlight here would be that, I think Dr. Cigler can attest to that, we ran into lots of problems about finding the data for the evidence base to say what are the patient-related factors that actually make them at a higher risk of febrile neutropenia, you know, like how did that 20% benchmark come about? Why 20%? Or when we say even if it's less than 20%, if based on other comorbidities, if the risk is higher, we tried to dig into that evidence. For example, we're talking about our "Box 1" in the guideline, what is the evidence for each item we have included under that "Box 1"? And we tried to do a lot of search to find the evidence for that, and some of them do have strong evidence, and that will tie into our future research ideas as well. And some of them actually don't have such solid evidence too, so that was one of the reasons why we ran into lots of problems about how do we quantify whether someone is at a high risk of febrile neutropenia and where that 20% benchmark comes from. Dr. Tessa Cigler: And definitely, because there's not very clear data, our guidelines definitely leave room for physician discretion in all these situations. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. I find that in a lot of these guidelines the key point is that there's a lot of shared decision-making with patients after talking through what risk factors they may have and what is best for them in their individual clinical scenario. So then moving on to secondary prophylaxis, what factors did the expert panel identify that should influence the decision to administer secondary prophylaxis of febrile neutropenia with a CSF? Dr. Tessa Cigler: So for patients who've already experienced a neutropenic complication from a previous cycle of chemotherapy, the question is which patients should then receive prophylactic G-CSF for subsequent cycles of chemotherapy. And without a lot of evidence again to guide us, the panel really felt strongly that secondary prophylaxis should be used when a treatment delay or when a reduced dose of chemotherapy would be thought to compromise cure rates or survival outcomes. We do note that in many situations, certainly a dose reduction or a delay would be a very reasonable alternative or an additional strategy to G-CSF administration. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: Yeah, I think it's more like if there is going to be compromise in outcomes without using G-CSF, as in if we can't maintain the dose intensity and that's going to lead to inferior outcomes, then we should. But if we can reduce the dose intensity and treatment frequency and still have the same outcomes, then I guess in simple words, we're just trying to say use it when it's absolutely needed, or you can also look into other alternatives that might not need G-CSF but you could maintain the same outcomes. Brittany Harvey: Understood. It's helpful to review those options for clinicians and showing that there's not just one way to address potential neutropenic complications for later cycles of chemotherapy. So then following those recommendations for prophylaxis, what does the expert panel recommend regarding CSFs for the treatment of febrile neutropenia? Dr. Bishal Gyawali: This is an important question because this ties strongly with the "Choosing Wisely" campaign. In other words, primary and secondary prophylaxis we talked about when CSF should be used; here we make a sort of negative recommendation in that we say when CSF should not be used, because this is where we see most overuse or overtreatment with G-CSF. So first, we say that we should not be using a CSF routinely simply because a patient has neutropenia. If they are afebrile but they only have neutropenia, we recommend against using CSF just to boost neutrophil counts; that's not a meaningful metric. Then the second recommendation we make is CSF should not be routinely used as an adjunctive treatment with antibiotic therapy for patients with fever and neutropenia. So the first one was neutropenia, no fever, don't use it. The second one is okay, there is neutropenia and fever, but the treatment for that is use of antibiotic therapy, and so in such situations routinely we should not be using G-CSF just to boost the neutrophil count. And that is tied on to the third recommendation where if the patient has fever and neutropenia but is also at a very high risk for infection-related complications or who have other prognostic factors that we think will lead to poor outcomes for the patient, then in such situations, a CSF can be used as an adjunctive treatment. But we talk about the data in the manuscript, but the data show that the most that this will do is reduce the days of hospitalization by a couple of days. It actually does not have any data that it's going to improve the mortality rates. So as of now, we use the word "may be offered," it's not "should be offered," it's "may be offered" if there are other factors that we think will make the patient at the very poor risk of mortality outcomes, and the evidence quality here therefore is low and our strength of recommendation is conditional. And we also have a box that lists those items that we think might be associated with poor prognosis for the patients, but again the data for those, are they really hard evidence? No. And that is also tied with our future research recommendation that we should study more about these factors that might lead to these poor outcomes. Dr. Tessa Cigler: And again, allowing for discretion of the treating physician. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. It's just as important to know when not to use CSFs routinely, and those risk factor boxes that you mentioned are available in the full manuscript along with the full list of recommendations, and our listeners can refer to that; a link will be in the show notes of the episode . Dr. Tessa Cigler: Just so you know, the panel, we really discussed those criteria a lot and agonized over them and gave you our best recommendations. Brittany Harvey: Definitely, and it sounds like there was varying degrees of evidence to support a lot of those risk factors, and so it's really important that the evidence supports those, but also there was expert consensus of the panel in reviewing each of those factors individually to come up with recommendations that can be applicable for all clinicians. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: If I may add, we're proud of our panel because I think our panel is quite inclusive of people representing different specialties within cancer care, as in we had radiation oncologist, we had infectious disease expert, pharmacists, and most importantly, we also had patient partners. Brittany Harvey: Absolutely. Having a multidisciplinary panel is really important for each and every guideline. So then, this is probably relevant now, but addressing a few more specific sections addressed in the guideline, what is the role of CSFs as adjuncts to progenitor cell transplantation? Dr. Tessa Sigler: Great question, and so, as solid tumor oncologists, Dr. Gyawali and I really leaned heavily on our hematology experts within the panel. The panel decided that a CSF should be used alone after chemotherapy or in combination with a CXCR4 inhibitor to mobilize peripheral blood progenitor cells. Clearly the choice of mobilization strategy depends on the type of cancer and the type of transplantation. The panel noted that a CSF should be routinely administered after autologous stem cell transplantation to reduce the risk of severe neutropenia, and that a CSF may be administered after allogeneic stem cell transplant to reduce the duration of severe neutropenia. Again, this last recommendation has not a lot of evidence to support it, and so we kind of tempered our language that it may be administered or can be considered based on clinical judgment of the physician and the clinical status of the patient. Brittany Harvey: And that really highlights the need for a multidisciplinary panel, because as you are solid tumor oncologists, you need the hematologists to make recommendations for all sorts of patients and make sure that these guidelines are comprehensive.   So then moving on to another smaller subset population, for patients receiving concomitant chemotherapy and radiation therapy, are CSFs recommended? Dr. Bishal Gyawali: I think there is very little evidence for patients who are receiving radiation therapy alone, so there is no evidence to suggest the use of CSF in patients with radiation therapy alone. The bigger question is in patients who are receiving both chemo and radiation together, chemoradiotherapy. In those patients, up until now, the classical recommendation has been to avoid G-CSF use. I think in our updated guidelines we discuss a couple newer trials that are trying to address this issue, but in the totality of evidence, we still stick with the same recommendation as before, which is CSFs are not recommended in patients receiving concomitant chemotherapy and radiation therapy, especially those involving the mediastinum because the biggest evidence of harm is for these patients. Dr. Tessa Cigler: I agree completely. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. It's important to recognize when that balance of benefits and harms leans more towards harms, and so that this should not be recommended for those patients. So there are several different CSFs that are recommended in the guideline, including biosimilars. So do the recommended CSFs differ in efficacy or safety? Dr. Tessa Cigler: So as supported by evidence, and the panel all agreed, that the various forms of CSFs, including the biosimilars, really have the same evidence for efficacy and for safety, and that the choice of agent really should depend on cost, availability, accessibility, patient convenience, and sometimes disease subtypes and treatment regimens. But, in essence, these can be used interchangeably without concern for efficacy or toxicity differences. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: I completely agree. I think in terms of efficacy outcomes, I don't think there is anything to choose between these agents. The choice between these agents would largely depend on different patient and treatment-related factors: cost, availability, affordability, feasibility. We even discuss things like where does the patient live, as in how frequently the patient can commit to the cancer center, and we also discussed things like even for the daily shots of filgrastim, patients can be taught and they can get it by themselves at home. So we discussed all these factors, but in a nutshell, the choice within these agents primarily depends not on efficacy factors, but simply based on all these other factors that are equally important but which can lead to informed decision-making about what is best for a given patient. But we mention it explicitly that the biosimilars, there is nothing to choose between them, especially the biosimilars; it's about price competition and what you can get at an affordable rate. Brittany Harvey: Understood. It's great to have many different options for patients so that there's something that can work for them based off access, cost, and all these factors that you listed. As you mentioned, it may be easier for some patients to get their treatment at home rather than in clinic, and so having different options and reviewing those with patients is very important. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: As we are having this conversation, I'm thinking that we might be a very unique guideline in that I don't think in many other settings you have this many options that you are asking about, you know, choices between equally good options and making decisions based on cost. I don't think there are any other areas in oncology where we have the privilege of making these decisions based on cost and convenience and all these factors, as well as we might be one of those guidelines where we have, as discussed before, so many recommendations about when not to do things and trying to promote judicial use of treatments. Dr. Tessa Cigler: As you might imagine, our panel discussions were very lively. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: Yes. But Dr. Cigler, do you recall any other guideline where there is so much discussion about when not to use things and how we have so many biosimilar options and we can choose the one that's most appropriate? I don't recall any other. Dr. Tessa Cigler: I agree with you. Brittany Harvey: It's certainly a unique guideline in that regard. So we'll move into the last clinical question that the expert panel addressed. But what does the expert panel recommend for the initiation, duration, dosing, and administration of CSFs? Dr. Bishal Gyawali: Yeah, I think there has been some new data in this regard that were not available in the previous guideline. For example, we have new trials testing a shorter duration of filgrastim injections compared to the standard of care. So we have some data, we call this 'de-escalation of treatment'. So we have more data supporting de-escalation of treatment. We have some data for lower dose of pegfilgrastim, we have data for lower duration of filgrastim, we have also some new data about timing of treatment, as in there has been some newer data presented about the relationship of timing of the drug and the frequency of adverse events from G-CSF such as bone pain. There is also the question about, for patients who don't live near the cancer center, can they get their pegfilgrastim shot on the day of chemo while they are in the cancer center? So all these questions that are very pragmatic and important questions, but were not answered before, we're glad that we had more evidence to talk about all these factors and give a more solid recommendation to our users of the guideline. Brittany Harvey: Definitely. And listeners can review the full list of dosing and administration recommendations in Table 2 in the guideline, and that will be linked in the show notes of the episode. So then I really want to thank you both for reviewing all of these recommendations. There's certainly a large amount of clinical questions and recommendations that you went through. I'd like to next ask, in your view, what is the importance of this updated guideline and how will it impact both clinicians and patients? Dr. Bishal Gyawali: I think the importance of this updated guideline is that, as mentioned before, we talk about newer data that have come up with regards to not just the most important two questions as in when to use it as primary prophylaxis and when to use it as secondary prophylaxis and when to use it as treatment, but also with regards to the duration and timing and dosing and multiple options and how these all factors as well as patient-related factors should be combined to make an informed decision, the most appropriate decision for the patient. And as mentioned before, we have the GRADE tables that were not in the previous version of this guideline. So I think even those users that are familiar with the 2015 guideline, I think they will find very novel content in this new updated guideline, and they will find it useful for their practice. I would encourage the readers to not only read the headlines of the box recommendations, but also read the full text of these guidelines because we have worked really hard to incorporate the latest evidence and also interpret them contextually. The discussion regarding de-escalation, patient considerations, cost implications; usually, people just skip these portions when they read a guideline. But I think these are also one of the most important paragraphs in our guideline, so they have been written with very careful thought, and I think reading the whole guideline is very much worth your time. Dr. Tessa Cigler: As you can imagine, I agree completely, having just spent several months thinking about these guidelines and all their nuances. Brittany Harvey: Certainly, this guideline is definitely a very comprehensive update, and that nuance in the manuscript is really important for clinicians to understand and read through and understand when it's appropriate to make certain decisions. So then to wrap us up, I'd like to ask, what are the outstanding questions and active research areas regarding the use of white blood cell growth factors in patients with cancer? Dr. Tessa Cigler: As you all know from clinical practice and that we've said several times already in this podcast is that the risk factors for the development of complications of febrile neutropenia are still not clearly worked out. And one of the things that is, I think, really needed in clinical practice is the development of predictive algorithms or biomarkers to really allow us to understand who might be more at risk and to allow for the clinician to be able to tailor the use of G-CSF as needed. Brittany Harvey: Yes, and so we'll look forward to future updates in this space to inform new recommendations and an updated guideline in the future. So I want to thank you both so much for your work to develop this comprehensive guideline. It was certainly a lot of effort, and thank you for your time today, Dr. Gyawali and Dr. Cigler. Dr. Tessa Cigler: Oh, my pleasure. It's nice to be here and to speak with you all. Dr. Bishal Gyawali: Yeah, it was great to speak with both of you but also through you to the audience, and we had a great time. Thank you. Brittany Harvey: And then finally, thank you to all of our listeners for tuning in to the ASCO Guidelines podcast. To read the full guideline, go to www.asco.org/supportive-care-guidelines. You can also find many of our guidelines and interactive resources in the free ASCO Guidelines app, available in the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. 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Amy MacIver is joined by Professor Elizabeth Mayne, a specialist haematologist and immunopathologist at the University of Cape Town, to unpack new research revealing how our immune system is influenced by light. A recent study from the University of Auckland found that neutrophils — the body’s most abundant white blood cells — are more effective at killing bacteria during the day, thanks to an internal, light-sensitive circadian clock. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Low white blood cell count, also known as leukopenia, is a common finding in many people, including those with thyroid and autoimmune thyroid conditions. There are five types of white blood cells - neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils - and these markers are part of a complete blood count (CBC) with differential, which I recommend for all my patients. While a low white blood cell count alone does not necessarily raise a red flag, it's essential to determine the underlying cause, as many of these factors can trigger thyroid conditions. Today, I'm discussing the connection between low white blood cells and thyroid health, how you can support your immune health, and when to be concerned about low white blood cell counts.In this episode, you'll learn about:- How white blood cell counts are assessed and their significance- Risks associated with low white blood cell counts- Common causes of low white blood cells- Neutropenia and its relationship with infections- When to be concerned about low white blood cell counts- The relationship between low white blood cells and thyroid health- The importance of identifying and addressing underlying causes- Supplements and herbs for immune supportAs always, I hope you find this episode valuable, and I look forward to catching you in the next episode!To learn more, visit the show notes at https://savemythyroid.com/podcast/low-white-blood-cells-and-thyroid-health/. Do You Want Help Saving Your Thyroid? Access hundreds of free articles at www.NaturalEndocrineSolutions.com Visit Dr. Eric's YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/c/NaturalThyroidDoctor/ To work with Dr. Eric, visit https://savemythyroid.com/work-with-dr-eric/

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Dr. Charlie and Nurse Lauren dive into listener questions on boosting white blood cell count, managing nerve pain, detoxing post-vaccine, and more. Learn practical tools, supplements, and lifestyle tips in this episode. What Can I Do to Increase White Blood Cell Count? Optimal Range: 5-8 Above 8? Indicates active infection. Below 5? Often points to chronic infection (viruses and mold are common culprits). Suggested Supplements: Immune RMOR – SHOP HERE Golden Thread Supreme – SHOP HERE Scutellaria Supreme – SHOP HERE VerVita InspiraCell – SHOP HERE SuperStratum Mold Cleaner – SHOP HERE (Use code REDPILL for 10% off) Astragalus Supreme – SHOP HERE Reishi Supreme – SHOP HERE Lifestyle Tip: Eat ginger to boost TH1 and white blood cell count. How to Manage Long-Term Nerve Pain from Shingles Find a Quantum Neurologist for nerve recovery. Check the Directory Here. Tools and Supplements: Red Light Therapy by Fringe – SHOP HERE Melia Supreme – SHOP HERE VerVita Klenz+ – SHOP HERE Woad Supreme – SHOP HERE Reishi Supreme – SHOP HERE Camu Supreme – SHOP HERE Nutrient Support: High doses of Folate, B12, Vitamin C, and Cod Liver Oil. Fullscript Recommendations: Biotics Research B12 2000 Biotics Research Lipoic Acid Cod Liver Oil 1025  Detox from the COVID Vaccine Key Supplements: BodyBio PC – SHOP HERE GlyphoX Supreme – SHOP HERE Cat's Claw Supreme – SHOP HERE Klenz+ – SHOP HERE Camu Supreme – SHOP HERE D Spike – SHOP HERE Resource: Shop Rooted Remedies Products Here. Use code:naturalnursemomma How to Manage High DHEA Recommended Supplements: Scutellaria Supreme –  VerVita Black Cumin – SHOP HERE VerVita RegenerZyme Heart – SHOP HERE Schisandra Supreme – SHOP HERE Lifestyle Tip: Use castor oil packs for hormonal balance. Shop Castor Oil Packs on Amazon. How to Handle Psoriasis Recommended Supplements and Tools: Golden Thread Supreme – SHOP HERE Melia Supreme – SHOP HERE Klenz+ – SHOP HERE Red Light Therapy- SHOP HERE Cir Q Tonic – SHOP HERE Quinton Isotonics – Fullscript Fish Oil - Fullscript Gastro Digest – SHOP HERE

Lets talk about why sauna's have gained a lot of popularity but also why many cultures have been doing this for centuries. 

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This episode of The Naked Scientists: How scientists are getting to grips with the UK's E. coli outbreak. Lettuce leaves look like the source, but how? Also, how atomic bomb tests have helped us build a better picture of how much carbon plants can lock away - and the news is both good and bad. And, how scientists near Norwich are sniffing the air... for DNA. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

This week on Is It Dad Rock Yet? Steve chooses the album that he will quiz Martin on. Martin has to guess the album, but it's already the title of the episode, so we might as well tell you. Steve chose the 2001 garage rock classic White Blood Cells, from The White Stripes.

Welcome back to our weekend Cabral HouseCall shows! This is where we answer our community's wellness, weight loss, and anti-aging questions to help people get back on track! Check out today's questions:    Al: Hello Dr. Cabral, I have a question about food sensitivity. If my food intolerance test show high reactivity to chicken eggs (whites in red field), can I safely eat other eggs like quail eggs, duck eggs etc? I particularly like quail eggs and there are some good nutrition informations about them. What do you think? My second questuion is about fruits after meals. I am aware from your podcasts that fruit isnt good to combine with solid meals. In my case, it causes bloating if eaten after a meal as a desert, but only if its fresh fruit. If the fruit is eaten dried as a dessert, there is no issue whatsoever. Why is that, it doesnt make sense to me? I dont drink much fluids after meals and my OAT is clear of candida by the way. Thank you.   Jacqueline: Hi Dr Cabral Thank you for everything you and your team do. 2 questions regarding pregnancy. I am just finishing fmd 21, heavy metal and cbo protocols. My husband and I are going to start trying at what point should one stop use of sauna and flying on airplanes. Any other health habits or products other trn herbs that should be postponed to post breast feeding?   Rickardo: Hi Stephen Cabral. on my recent blood tests with my GP over the last few years, i have had low white blood cells neutrophils. My doctor has no idea why this is casued, but said it is best we just monitor it. Do you have any suggestions as to how i can raise my levels and become healthy again? thanks so much !   Karen: Hi there Dr. Cabral and team - so grateful for all you guys are doing!!! I recently listened to a podcast from someone who seems very knowledgeable about gut health say that ox bile shouldn't be taken with meals because it DECREASES stomach acid. Could you weight in on this   Karen: Just wanted to see if you had any thoughts on the pros and cons of CALCIFEDIOL vs. CHOLECALCIFEROL versions of vitamin D supplements? Thanks so much!   Thank you for tuning into today's Cabral HouseCall and be sure to check back tomorrow where we answer more of our community's questions!    - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3025 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

HOST: Andy Herber, P.A.-C. GUEST: Ronald S. Go, M.D. Join our host, Andy J. Herber, P.A.-C. as he discusses the complete blood count (CBC), which is one of the most ordered laboratory tests in the primary care setting. Providers are frequently tasked with evaluating all aspects of the CBC.  A keen understanding of this laboratory test is essential to providing quality care for patients.  Joining us again to discuss white blood cell count abnormalities is renown Mayo Clinic Hematologist, Ronald S. Go, M.D. Learn more about our Lab Medicine Edition here Connect with the Mayo Clinic's School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Grandpa Bill: Well partners, we've explored the battlefield, met the soldiers, and even dug into the kitchen of the immune system's fortress. But before we wrap up, let's give a standing ovation to the superstars of the show - the incredible white blood cells! Highlighting the Heroes: Neutrophils: "These frontline fighters, the neutrophils, are like the SWAT team of the immune system, gobbling up invaders with their mighty weapons." Lymphocytes: "But don't underestimate the B and T lymphocytes, partners! These clever strategists build antibodies, those little lock-and-key weapons that target specific nasties." Natural Killers: "And let's not forget the natural killer cells, the silent assassins who take out suspicious characters before they even cause trouble." Remember: It's a team effort! Each type of white blood cell plays a crucial role in keeping us healthy, so giving them the right fuel (healthy food, sleep, exercise) is essential. Bonus Tip: Want to supercharge your white blood cell squad? Check out BH Sales Kennel Kelp's natural supplements. Our high-quality kelp is packed with iodine and other minerals that help those immune warriors stay strong and ready for battle! Call to Action: Don't forget to share your immune-boosting tips and tricks on the BH Sales Kennel Kelp Facebook page! Head over to our website to grab some kelp-tastic supplements and give your immune system some love. And join us next time for another fascinating journey into the world of holistic healing! Outro Music (Fade Out) #WhiteBloodCellWarriors, #ImmuneSystemBootcamp, White Blood Cell Roundup: Meet the Immune System's Mighty Defenders! From Neutrophils to Natural Killers: Understanding the White Blood Cell Brigade Boost Your Immune System with White Blood Cell Superheroes Grandpa Bill is cracking open the gates of your body this week on The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour! We're embarking on a fascinating journey into the realm of the incredible human immune system, the powerhouse keeping you healthy and ready to tackle anything life throws your way. Imagine white blood cells as valiant warriors, battling invaders at the border, while antibodies act as clever lock-and-key weapons. We'll explore the different battlezones within your body, from the gut to the skin, and discover how to support your internal defenders with the power of plant-based, wildcrafted foods. But wait, there's more! Grandpa Bill will delve into the world of BH Sales Kennel Kelp's natural supplements Leave your voicemail messages on The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Message Board and let your voice be heard! #ImmuneSystemPower, #PlantBasedHealing, #BHKennelKelpForHealth, #HolisticLiving,#BHSalesVoicemailChallenge, Share this episode with your friends and family! Let's spread the word about the power of holistic healing and empower everyone to take charge of their immune health. Remember, you have the power to build a fortress of health - join Grandpa Bill on this exciting journey and unleash your inner immune warrior! Holistic Health Secrets and Life-Sales Strategies with Grandpa Bill Nourish Your Soul, Boost Your Business: The BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Healing Hour Experience Website: https://www.7kmetals.com/grandpabill Website:https://www.myctfo.com/index.html YouTube: Bill Holt@billholt8792 Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/bill.sales.524 Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/bradybrodyboy12/ Voicemail Message Board: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales JOIN US EVERY TUESDAY AT 6PM. EST. https://freedomsnap.org/Seth/ BH Sales Kennel Kelp Holistic Virtual Mall Patriot Supply Link:  ⁠⁠https://mypatriotsupply.com/?rfsn=5615494.137cb6⁠⁠ Health Ranger Link: ⁠⁠https://www.healthrangerstore.com/?⁠⁠rfsn=301296.96452b2&utm_source=HR_Affiliate&utm_campaign=14708&utm_affiliate=301296⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Healer.com⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.HealerCBD.com/?ref=11⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bhsales/message

For National Blood Donor Month, Courtney Allison speaks with Dr. Elizabeth Stone, assistant director of transfusion medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia. Unprecedented blood shortages mean that the need for donated blood is as critical as ever. Dr. Stone demystifies the process of giving blood, explains blood types, and shares how both the recipient and the donor can benefit from a single donation.Click here for the episode transcript.

Brian Dillon, one part of Meltybrains, released his second solo album under the moniker The Line on November 1, 2023. Entitled Red Blood Cells and Righteousness, it's an album full of collaborations, featuring Lullahush, Fehdah and Loah, Sarah Corcoran (Pillow Queens), Sorcha Richardson, Talos, God Knows and Murli, and lots more. On this episode, we talk through all the tracks on the album and discuss the making of it. Brian says: “This is an album built on personal relationships and communication, dedicated to playing a small but significant role as a part of a world so much bigger than any of us are willing to admit. After all, maybe we're all just blood cells, swimming through the veins of the earth, serving a much higher function.” On January 25 at The Horse Gallery, Dorset Street, Dublin, the exhibition White Blood Cells is opening, a sister piece to the album. A series of immersive soundscapes by Brian Dillon in collaboration with photographer Mark McGuinness. The audio-visual work explores the role and effect of supply chains in today's global world. From the press release: One of the key topics highlighted by the audio work is immigration and refuge. In 2024 global migration is taking place on a level never seen before. The work explores the West's reluctance to give shelter to people who have been driven from their homes due to economic factors which are heavily influenced by western consumer demands. If Dillon's soundscapes pose questions for the future of society, industry, and migration, McGuinness' images act as accompanying notes on our present. The images are all taken from the ongoing project, I Hope I'm Wrong, which documents the impact human activity is having on the environment. All of the images are taken in locations in Ireland which are predicted to be heavily impacted by sea level rise within the next decade. A live performance will take place on the opening night by a music group made up of migrants and asylum seekers. They will perform a short set of songs from their home countries at 6pm, Thursday 25th January 2024. Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend. You can buy Red Blood Cells and Righteousness at TheLine2.bandcamp.com

Have you ever mourned about the death of a white blood cell in your body? No? Well in this episode we discuss why the universe feels much the same way about you, and how that is not actually sad. A few thousand years ago Marcus said: Take a view from above — look at the thousands of flocks and herds, the thousands of human ceremonies, every sort of voyage in storm or calm, the range of creation, combination, and extinction. Consider too the lives once lived by others long before you, the lives that will be lived after you, the lives lived now among foreign tribes; and how many have never even heard your name, how many will soon forget it, how many may praise you now but quickly turn to blame. Reflect that neither memory nor fame, nor anything else at all, has any importance worth thinking of. — Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, 9.28We explore what it means to struggle well, what human suffering looks like and how to get relief from our struggles from doing a Stoic exercise of taking the view from above. In our Stoic reimagining we talk through how Toby Keith's song "I Wanna Talk About Me" might be different if he were a stoic. And discuss our thoughts on Taylor Swifts "The Era's Tour." 

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Overview White Blood Cells Normal Value Range Pathophysiology Special considerations Abnormal values (high) Abnormal values (low) Nursing Points General Normal value range WBC 4500-10000/mcL Differential Neutrophils 40-60% Bands 3-5% >8% indicates signal to WBC for more production Infection or inflammation is severe Eosinophils 1-4% Basophils 0.5-1% Lymphocytes 20-40% Monocytes 2-8% Pathophysiology WBC Formed in the bone marrow Responsible for responding to foreign invaders Creating antibodies (immunity) Phagocytosis (eating bacteria or fungi) Multiple types with different purposes Neutrophils – inflammation and first response to invader Eosinophils – Inflammation Allergic response Parasites Basophils Inflammation Allergic response Lymphocytes Create antibodies Recognize antigens Destroy cells T Cells B Cells Natural Killer cells Monocytes Macrophages Engulf and destroy invaders Indicative of infection Special considerations Lavender top tube Will commonly be submitted for Complete Blood Count with differential Abnormal lab values Increased White Blood Cell count (leukocytosis) Infection Inflammation Trauma/Stress Pregnancy Asthma Allergic Reaction Decreased lab values (leukopenia) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)/Rheumatoid arthritis Cancers Chemotherapy/Radiation Medications Neutropenic precautions Masks Gloves Wash hands Consider yourself infectious Prevent spread of infection to the patient Assessment Consider the overall WBC count plus abnormalities in differential Evaluate patient Signs or symptoms of: Trauma Inflammation Infection Therapeutic Management Antibiotic therapies where indicated by infection (followed by cultures to determine efficacy of antibiotics) Anti-inflammatories for inflammation Provide neutropenic precautions when necessary Nursing Concepts Lab Values Infection Control Patient Education Educate patient on the finishing any antibiotics completely. Do not stop prior, even if the patient says they are feeling better.

Mark Lovendale was a rather fascinating guest to have on the show. He is the author of Quality Longevity. I found out about his work through my mom who has a mutual friend of Marks and it was a blessing to have him on the show. He talked about lots of interesting topics such as […]

Get a free nursing lab values cheat sheet at NURSING.com/63labs   What is the Lab Name for White Blood Cell (WBC) Lab Values? White Blood Cell   What is the Lab Abbreviation for White Blood Cell? WBC   What is White Blood Cell in terms of Nursing Labs? White blood cells (WBCs) are created in the bone marrow. Their primary function is to defend the body against infection. There are various types of WBCs which have different shapes and functions. Decreased WBC count is called Leukopenia and increased WBC count is called Leukocytosis.   What is the Normal Range for White Blood Cell? 4,500 – 10,000 cells/mcL   What are the Indications for White Blood Cell? Evaluate for infection   What would cause Increased Levels of White Blood Cell? Infection/inflammation Leukemic Neoplasia Trauma/stress Tissue necrosis Pregnancy Cushing Disease Asthma Allergic reaction   What would cause Decreased Levels of White Blood Cell? Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Anemia Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Chemotherapy/radiation Overwhelming infections (WBCs are all used up)

Have you heard of high lipase before? I'm guessing there a good chance you have. Not only are we talking about that today but we're also talking about oxidation and I'm willing to bet that's something you're NOT familiar with. That's okay. I'm going to break it all down for you today. LLL: Milk IssuesLLL: Storing Human MilkThis episode appeared first on the Breezy Babies website.Intro to the episode.0:00How to get free consults.2:10What's in your breastmilk?6:57Lactoferrin protects against bacterial infections.11:42What is lipase and what does it do?14:17Is your milk safe to feed your baby?16:08Test your freezer stash while it's still small.19:20Scald your milk before storing it.21:26How to prevent chemical oxidation of milk.24:11Support the showFollow along @breezy__babies on Insta for more tips and tricks.Check to see if your insurance will cover FREE consults with Breezy BabiesJoin Bri's crew so we can stay in touch.This podcast is not "medical advice". Please consult with your Healthcare Provider about your specific situation.Podcast song credit: Stock Media provided by juqboxmusic / Pond5

Welcome to Another Great Day, the podcast designed to encourage interaction, creativity, and conversation. In this episode, we follow the exciting journey of Red Blood cells, platelets, and White Blood Cells as they rush through the bloodstream to prevent infection and heal a paper cut. We also share fun facts about blood banks and ask the audience the Question of the Day: If you could store something in a bank, other than money or blood, what would it be? Later, we share a dad joke and reflect on Ephesians 2:12-13 in our Word of Wisdom segment. Join Aaron and Chris for Another Great Day! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anothergreatday/message

Musikgeschichte im Konjunktiv: Hätten nicht eigentlich The White Stripes (statt: The Strokes) das Gitarren-Revival der 2000er auslösen sollen? Vielleicht – wenn man White Blood Cells als Garage Rock begreifen möchte. Doch das Album ist so viel mehr als das.

This study investigated the impact of a single Finnish sauna (high temp) session on the white blood cell profile and cortisol levels of both athletes and non-athletes. The results indicated that a sauna session can have beneficial effects on these markers of health and well-being. If you want to find out more about the potential benefits of sauna use and how it can improve your overall health, listen to this episode!

Stress may affect your white blood cells and your immune system—making you more susceptible to getting sick. Check this out. Dr. Berg's Keto and IF Lab: https://www.facebook.com/groups/drbergslab/ How to Bulletproof your Immune System FREE Course: https://bit.ly/39Ry3s2 FREE MINI-COURSE ➜ ➜ Take Dr. Berg's Free Keto Mini-Course! ADD YOUR SUCCESS STORY HERE: https://bit.ly/3z9TviS Find Your Body Type: https://www.drberg.com/body-type-quiz Talk to a Product Advisor to find the best product for you! Call 1-540-299-1557 with your questions about Dr. Berg's products. Product Advisors are available Monday through Friday 8 am - 6 pm and Saturday 9 am - 5 pm EST. At this time, we no longer offer Keto Consulting and our Product Advisors will only be advising on which product is best for you and advise on how to take them. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, 51 years of age is a chiropractor who specializes in weight loss through nutritional & natural methods. His private practice is located in Alexandria, Virginia. His clients include senior officials in the U.S. government & the Justice Department, ambassadors, medical doctors, high-level executives of prominent corporations, scientists, engineers, professors, and other clients from all walks of life. He is the author of The 7 Principles of Fat Burning. Dr. Berg's Website: http://bit.ly/37AV0fk Dr. Berg's Recipe Ideas: http://bit.ly/37FF6QR Dr. Berg's Reviews: http://bit.ly/3hkIvbb Dr. Berg's Shop: http://bit.ly/3mJcLxg Dr. Berg's Bio: http://bit.ly/3as2cfE Dr. Berg's Health Coach Training: http://bit.ly/3as2p2q Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/t/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/37DXt8C Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/drericberg/

Will Walter the White Blood Cell defeat the Bacteria Boyz? Find out on Chompers tonight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're back in the body with Walter the White Blood Cell in today's science story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walter the White Blood Cell is trying to help the body feel better, but Histamine is making things worse! Who will help Walter save the day? Find out tonight on Chompers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Walter the White Blood Cell is back to protect the body from an allergy invader! This time he has a new side kick -- Histamine! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Remember back in the day pore strips for the blackheads? Those things were painful man Headlines with STD's out of control nationwide Sports with Kyler Murray possibly getting assaulted at the end of the Raiders Cardinals game Sunday by a fan

PODCAST HIGHLIGHTS: 03:19 Simple Lab Testing 04:18 Ideal Functional Ranges 07:20 White Blood Cells 10:25 Hemoglobin 12:06 RDW 14:17 MCV 15:13 Platelets 20:05 hs-CRP 20:55 Homocysteine 21:19 D-Dimer 23:25 Fibrinogen 24:09 GGT  24:48 Ferritin 25:49 Can high platelets lead to menstrual cramps https://youtu.be/6V3L-DhKLEs Transcript from Webinar: Welcome to another edition of "Ask Dr. Neiters" here...... Continue Reading →

I Don't Wanna Hear It Podcast187 - One and One Are Five: My White Blood Cells Have Intrusive Thoughts This week we list off a whole slab of shit and you'll listen to it and goddamn like it.Check out more of our stuff at I Don't Wanna Hear It and join the Patreon, jabroni. I mean, if you want. Don't be weird about it. Oh, and we publish books now at WND Press because we want to be bankrupted by a dying medium.We now have a Big Cartel where you can buy shirts, pins, mugs, and coffee.Also, you should listen to our 2021 Christmas special: A Black Metal Christmas Carol, as well as Mikey's true crime podcast, Wasteland and Shane's psychology podcast, Why We Do What We Do.Aaannnddd... our good buddy Matt Moment is in a great hardcore band called Contact. Check 'em out!Episode Links:Burnt By the SunThe Black Dahlia MurderMork BorgA.I. RapperIn the Wild by The InterruptersBeach SlangLustral Purge In Cerulian Bliss by Vertebra AtlantisNo Control by Bad ReligionSome of our old bands are on Spotify:Absent FriendsWe're Not DeadYears From NowMusical Attribution:Licensed through NEOSounds. License information available upon request.“5 O'Clock Shadow,” “America On the Move,” “Baby You Miss Me,” “Big Fat Gypsy,” “Bubble Up,” “C'est Chaud,” “East River Blues,” “The Gold Rush,” “Gypsy Fiddle Jazz,” “Here Comes That Jazz,” “I Wish I Could Charleston,” “I Told You,” “It Feels Like Love To Me,” “Little Tramp,” “Mornington Crescent,” “No Takeaways.”

Matt and Morgan wallow in the idea that Hot Girl Summer is still on, figure out what glue is made of, talk about a MAGA army, talk about their friends complaining too much, and mock Grateful Dead fans.

In typical Airstreamers fashion, Ilias and Chris fully divert their agenda and talk about nothing they had initially planned! Topics discussed in this episode include Lizzo, a phenomenon called "The Last White Blood Cell" and a quick review on the Steam Deck that Ilias has waited for a YEAR to arrive!

This first episode explores the White Stripes debut albums, from the self titled album, through the bedroom-made sophomore album De Stijl, and the record that put them on the national stage, White Blood Cells, featuring Dead Leaves and The Dirty Ground and Fell In Love with a Girl.--Jack White rose to legendary musician status via his breakthrough band, The White Stripes. Coming out as a blues rock, punk aesthetic garage rock band with child-like drummer Meg White, The White Stripes paved the way for a lot of acts to come. As their success grew, Jack White branched out into other projects, including the classic rock inspired "super group" The Raconteurs, and Led Zeppelin-spirit revival, hard as nails "super group," The Dead Weather. As Jack gained momentum elsewhere, The White Stripes came to an end, leaving room for Jack White to explore a solo career. Throughout his solo career, he started honing his comfort material -- country, blues, and fuzz rock -- moving toward new grounds with experimental noise, high tech production, and unexpected plot twists.Tyler, being a conseur of pop and knower of all things music, and Greg, a Jack White super fan, have a lot to say on Jack White, including a plethora of insights and context into the creation of this music, the cultural impact of Jack White and his embedded philosophies, and the growth of self and artist.

Walid Daqer is a Cleveland/Akron Comedian originally from Cincinnati. During this episode we Duke It Out with Cancel Culture, Race, and lots of comedy talk! Check out Walid: https://www.instagram.com/waliddaqer/

Depression is no easy condition to predict because there are so many potential factors involved. Some factors are external and some factors are associated with genetic disposition. However, new research shows that it's not genetic markers alone which influence your risk. Inflammation may play a part as well.

Matt Bailey of GUY FRIEND comes onto the podcast to inflate Clay and Erin's egos -- but also to play some great music, give some history on Jurassic Pop Records and release a brand new single! You gotta check this one out!Guy Friend, “Stepping Out” (Exxp: 2038) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*Guy Friend, “Me and My Friends” (Exxp: 2038) *Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*!!!GUY FRIEND WORLD PREMIER SINGLE -- "I Want You To Know" -- AVAILABLE TODAY! -- FULL ALBUM DROPS JULY 2ND!!!Listen/Purchase: https://guyfriend.bandcamp.com/Matt's New Music Rec:Melkbelly, ”LCR"*Played with permission from the artist and copyright holder*Listen/Purchase: https://melkbelly.bandcamp.com/album/pith VVVVVFeatured Exxpired Albums:The White Stripes, "White Blood Cells"Fennesz, "Endless Summer"Additional Exxpired Albums:The Screaming Trees, "Nearly Lost You"Tricky, "Blowback"Tha Liks, "X.O. Experience"Big Sugar, "Brothers and Sisters, Are You Ready?"Mentions:Lafayette, INTV Ghost Young WinonaHappy Death DayGarden of ElksJurassic PopDino DNA https://dinodna.bandcamp.com/Campscouts PodcastKXLUGeocitiesMix Master Mike~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~The Exxpired Music theme, "This Is Not The End" was written and produced by Rob Taxpayer.Join Rob's Song of the Week Club:https://www.patreon.com/songoftheweekclubExplore Rob's extensive discography:https://taxpayers.bandcamp.comhttps://anxietycat.bandcamp.comhttps://trustysnakes.bandcamp.comhttps://trashswan.bandcamp.com****SUPPORT ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS, BUY THEIR MUSIC AND ART****

Episode 83: Destroy The Virus this week with the Game Jawns Crew in an interview with Caleb from Elusive Panda (independent game development studio)! Caleb discusses his game development journey with his newest release, The Virus, on Steam! ---------------------------------------------------------- Podcasters:  Reilly Zink: https://twitter.com/TrippingOver2Ft (@TrippingOver2Ft) Eli Williams: https://twitter.com/its_eliwilliams (@its_eliwilliams) Braden Spiriti: https://twitter.com/BradenSpiriti (@BradenSpiriti) ---------------------------------------------------------- Guest Info: Caleb: Elusive Panda: https://twitter.com/panda_elusive (@panda_elusive) The Virus on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510740/The_Virus/ (link) Game Description: Play as a White Blood Cell whose home has been invaded by viruses. Your job is to protect the red blood cells by collecting them. Navigate through a variety of challenging levels, collecting all of the red blood cells and avoiding the viruses in hopes to rid your home of The Virus. ---------------------------------------------------------- Big Thanks to our Sponsor for this Episode, Baxter Blue! https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 (Check Out Baxter Blue!) https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471 (https://baxterblueglasses.pxf.io/c/2544961/1031264/11471) ---------------------------------------------------------- Enjoy the show? Be sure to follow, subscribe, like, retweet, favorite, and share us with the people you love!  You can check out all of our episodes at https://my.captivate.fm/GameJawnspodcast.com (GameJawnspodcast.com) & visit https://allmylinks.com/gamejawns (allmylinks.com/gamejawns) for anything else! Wanna show us some love? You can support the Game Jawns Crew directly via https://glow.fm/gamejawns/ (glow.fm/gamejawns/). You can also choose to support Lantern Light Studios as a whole by becoming a patron at https://my.captivate.fm/patreon.com/lanternlightstudios (patreon.com/lanternlightstudios)! And as always, we thank each and every one of you for every bit of support! --------------------------------------------------------- The Game Jawns Crew: [Producer] Anthony Zoccola: https://twitter.com/AnthonyZoccola (@AnthonyZoccola) [Audio Engineer] Steve Angello: https://twitter.com/stephenangello (@StephenAngello) [Artist] Kuang Gan: https://twitter.com/Kcgan93 (@Kcgan93) [Host] Reilly Zink: https://twitter.com/TrippingOver2Ft (@TrippingOver2ft) [Manager] Eli Williams: https://twitter.com/its_eliwilliams (@its_eliwilliams) [Liaison] Andy Andermatt: https://twitter.com/voidy1111 (@voidy1111) [Liaison] Braden Spiriti: https://twitter.com/BradenSpiriti (@BradenSpiriti) [Liaison] Robert Gangwer: https://twitter.com/EctoScreen (@EctoScreen)