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Another season of Comedicine has come to a close! I want to sincerely thank all of our wonderful guests from season 5. It is wonderful to have you as part of our Comedicine community! As is now our tradition, this is just a tiny episode-let, a mini-epi, with a compilation of our guests' invitations, pleas, requests and demands to Ken Jeong to be a guest on Comedicine. And yes, I know this is a long shot, but now it's a bit, and I have to commit to it. Right now it's win-win, either Ken agrees to be a guest (win!) or I can keep doing this bit (small win, but still a win!). Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Season 6 is coming soon and it's fab!Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Liz Allen Buries the Lede  Our season 5 closer is a real treat! We have an incredible guest, Liz Allen, improv performer, director, coach, teacher and guru Liz Allen. Liz has performed and coached improv for 32 years! She works primarily out of iO in Chicago, (This is a big deal people!) but she has performed and coached improv all over the world, notably at the Edinburgh Fringe and, oh, by the way, she coached The Commune, the improv ensemble in Mike Birbiglia's 2016 feature film Don't Think Twice, NBD. (This actually blows Sarah's mind as Mike Birbiglia is her fave comedian.) Recently, Liz has been delving into solo show writing and performance, she recently performed her first solo show, Tonight I Am My Mother, and is completing her next solo show, There Were Signs, about her years in Las Vegas with her husband and their offspring. This is how Sarah met Liz, on an online solo show class with The Barrow Group, which is one good thing we can say about the pandemic. Okay, she sounds amazing, but how does she end up as a guest on Comedicine? Well, before discovering improv, Liz was a mechanical engineer! What? She worked for fifteen years as a consulting engineer and pharmaceutical technical writer. One night, on a lark, she joined some friends seeing a show at The Second City in downtown Chicago…and Liz got bit by improv. Do engineering and improv mesh? You be the judge!  www.lizallenimprov.com lizallenimprov@comcast.net www.tonightiammymother.com  Thank you to our season 5 title sponsor, Scribenote! Scribenote is an AI-powered veterinary scribe that saves you hours of record-keeping every day, boosts clinic efficiency, and helps you leave work on time.  Promo code: COMEDICINE15 for 15% off Scribenote for 1 year Link: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?referralCode=Comedicine-Bonus (use this link to double the regular free trial usage!)Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Elaine Miller, Fanny and Me!  In this episode of Comedicine, we get to talk to pelvic physiotherapist and comedian, Elaine Miller. Elaine Miller is a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy, specialising in women's health.  She started doing stand-up comedy as a hobby, finding the lighter side of female urinary incontinence. In doing so, she found a way to reach and educate women about their fannies.  Elaine lives in Edinburgh, home of the biggest Arts festival in the world, so the obvious next step for her was to write and perform a solo show about pelvic floors at the Edinburgh Fringe. Gusset Grippers, won the Comedy Award at Fringe World, Australia in 2020.  Her second show, Viva Your Vulva, the Hole Story, was one of only two shows to be awarded five stars in 2023.  She collaborated with Monash University on a paper examining humour as a health promotion tool and her #DryByChristmas social media campaign reminding women to do their pelvic floor exercises was published by Rosie Haper from Bournemouth University. Elaine shares some incredible facts, like 50% of women don't know the difference between the vulva and the vagina. FIFTY PERCENT PEOPLE! This is just not acceptable to Elaine. It is also not acceptable that it takes and average of 7 years for women to get medical help with incontinence. SEVEN YEARS!! The good news is that once you find a pelvic physio, most women get better! Through humour, Elaine is trying to change the world. One vagina at a time.   Clip – https://youtu.be/XODY8eqbG4I?feature=shared  More information on Elaine: https://www.csp.org.uk/frontline/article/3-minutes-elaine-miller  Scientific papers on humour: https://www.monash.edu/news/articles/could-humour-be-the-key-to-a-healthier-society  https://staffprofiles.bournemouth.ac.uk/display/rharper1  @gussiegrips   SCRIBENOTE  Thank you to our season 5 title sponsor, Scribenote! Scribenote is an AI-powered veterinary scribe that saves you hours of record-keeping every day, boosts clinic efficiency, and helps you leave work on time.  Promo code: COMEDICINE15 for 15% off Scribenote for 1 year Link: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?referralCode=Comedicine-Bonus (use this linke to double the regular free trial usage!)Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Today on Too Opinionated, we chat with  Niya Palmer who is bringing her talents to Netflix as the executive producer and writer of  “She The People,” a bold and hilarious new political comedy series. Created by an all-women writing team, “She The People” blends sharp satire with laugh-out-loud humor to spotlight the triumphs, struggles, and absurd realities of modern womanhood. With an unapologetic and diverse cast, the show offers a fresh, fearless take on what it means to navigate today's world as a Black woman—whether it's career chaos, relationships, or the societal expectations that just won't quit. The show stars, Terri J. Vaughn, who co-created the show with Niya and also serves as an EP.  Supporting cast includes Jo Marie Payton (“Meet the Browns”), Jade Novah (“That's My Jam”), Drew Olivia Tillman (“This Is Us”), Tré Boyd (“House of Payne”), and Dyon Brooks (“A Naughty Christmess Story"). Other executive producers include former Atlanta Mayor, Keisha Lance Bottoms who also serves as a political consultant on the show as well. Angi Bones (“House of Payne”),  and Tony Strickland (The Six Triple Eight) also serve as producers. The show will air under Tyler Perry's Netflix deal.  Tyler also serves as Executive Producer and writer and director of the first eight episodes. “She The People” will premiere second quarter 2025 on Netflix. An accomplished writer, producer, and humorist whose sharp wit and unique storytelling have made her a standout new voice in television industry. Niya is also a graduate of the ABC/Disney Fellowship and Warner Bros. Writing Program. Her past projects include hit series like "The Game" (BET), "Run the World" (Starz), and "Samantha Who?" (ABC)   Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Theatre is Life with Stephanie Goss How does a degree in theatre and music help you run a veterinary hospital? Let me count the ways! Our guest in this episode is Stephanie Goss. Stephanie started out with a plan to be in the theatre, but on the production management side. Then she transitioned to teaching. Then she transitioned into veterinary medicine. She is not afraid to make changes or take chances. We talk about her career path from receptionist to veterinary technician to practice manager to working for the Uncharted Veterinary Conference. Uncharted is a great word for Stephanie's career, but it's honestly working out for her. She is the co-host of the Uncharted Veterinary Podcast with friend of Comedicine, Dr Andy Roark. We can't wait to see what Stephanie does next! Sarah is hoping that fixing veterinary medicine is on her to do list. Thank you to our season 5 title sponsor, Scribenote! Scribenote is an AI-powered veterinary scribe that saves you hours of record-keeping every day, boosts clinic efficiency, and helps you leave work on time.  Promo code: COMEDICINE15 for 15% off Scribenote for 1 year Link: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?referralCode=Comedicine-Bonus (use this linke to double the regular free trial usage!) Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Taking Care of the Black Dog with Velina TaskovThis episode was such a treat! Sarah gets to sit down and chat with comedian and veterinary technician Velina Taskov. Velina is Australian, but she now calls British Columbia her home. Velina is working towards a balance between relief work as a veterinary technician and stand up comedy. She is has found great success in both of her careers. A natural story-teller, Velina Taskov has taken the stage by storm both internationally and locally and has been seen at such events as; Kamcomedy Fest, Calgary Funny Fest, Kelowna's Fringe Festival, Grindstone Comedy Festival, Hubcap Comedy Fest, Melbourne International comedy festival and Just For Laughs NW. She recorded on CBC LOL radio program for the 2022 Okanagan Comedy Festival.   We GET INTO IT! We talk about veterinary medicine, mental health and why health care professionals have such a dark sense of humour. Thank you to our season 5 title sponsor, Scribenote! Scribenote is an AI-powered veterinary scribe that saves you hours of record-keeping every day, boosts clinic efficience, and helps you leave work on time.  Promo code: COMEDICINE15 for 15% off Scribenote for 1 year Link: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?referralCode=Comedicine-Bonus (use this linke to double the regular free trial usage!) Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Dr Janice Baker, Veteran, Veterinarian, Thespian Dr Janice Lauren Baker has had an amazing career. She started out working with horses with a plan to become an equine veterinarian. She then joined the army and served 22 years in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve, over half of this time in Special Operations assignments.  Special Ops People!!!! She spent the bulk of her military career taking care of working dogs. In addition to having worked over 20 years in emergency practice, she is a board-certified specialist in Veterinary Preventive Medicine with a Master's Degree in Veterinary Forensics. Sarah didn't know that being board-certified in Veterinary Preventative Medicine was a thing either. She is now a part time ER veterinarian and runs a Veterinary Forensics Consulting business, taking care of law enforcement on animal-related cases. Janice started acting professionally in her mid-fifties as a sort of "retirement hobby." This quickly turned into getting work in film, television, and commercials. Not afraid to be typecast, she has played the body on crime shows several times, along with crazy cat ladies, nosy neighbors, and most recently, The President of the United States of America! Janice is known for her comedic, improvisation, and character actor work. I loved everything about talking to Janice. She is fascinating, inspirational and humble!   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/janicetheactor/ Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

In this episode, we had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Mike, an Emmy Award-winning cinematographer with over 25 years of experience in the film industry. We traversed the fascinating landscape of his career, uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped his unique approach to visual storytelling. Mike's journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and the courage to pursue one's true calling.Initially setting his sights on a career in dentistry, his path took an unexpected turn when he discovered his innate talent for capturing the world through the lens of a camera. This led him to the world of documentary filmmaking, where he honed his skills in weaving compelling narratives and addressing pressing social issues. Throughout the interview, Mike's passion for his craft was palpable. He emphasized the importance of staying true to one's artistic vision, even when faced with the pressures of the industry.His dedication to capturing the essence of his subjects and his commitment to using film as a tool for change were truly inspiring. We delved into some of the key aspects of Mike's filmmaking process, from his meticulous pre-production planning to his hands-on approach to cinematography. He shared his insights on the ever-evolving technology of filmmaking, emphasizing the importance of mastering the fundamentals while remaining adaptable to new tools and techniques. Mike's advice to aspiring cinematographers was both practical and heartfelt: "Have fun, be passionate, and never stop learning." He stressed the significance of building strong relationships within the industry and the value of continuous self-improvement.This episode was an insightful exploration of the art and craft of cinematography, guided by the wisdom and experience of a true master. Mike's journey is a reminder that the path to success is rarely linear, but with passion, dedication, and a willingness to embrace the unexpected, anything is possible.Relevant links:https://www.film180.com/aboutSpalding University's MFA in Writing Program

S5 - E3 - Emily in Research - Emily TangIn this episode, we stretch the definition of health care a bit for our delightful guest, Emily Tang. Despite the pressure to become a doctor, Emily learned early on that she is not good with nightshifts or bodily fluids, especially blood, so doctor fell off the list of possible jobs. Emily is a full-time Master's student at the University of British Columbia. Her Master's research thesis is on social media and its influences on sexual health education for immigrant women. Emily and Sarah try to solve all of the problems caused by social media in this episode and we get so close! Emily discovered the UBC Comedy Club when she started her Master's and now spends her spare time writing and performing stand-up comedy. She takes inspiration from her experiences as a first-generation Chinese immigrant, arriving in Canada at the age of 8. Emily has advocated for sexual health since high school, and she is also currently the Vice President of the graduate student society at UBC, advocating for government policies related to post-secondary education, sexualized violence, and well-being. Emily comes from a conservative Chinese cultural belief where sexual health is viewed as taboo, she wants to use stand-up comedy as another way to advocate for Asian women. I can't wait to see what she does next! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsemilytang/ Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Vet-fluencer Life with Dr Molly Says In this episode, we get a chance to talk to Dr Molly Brinkmann, who is a veterinarian and content creator in the veterinary space. Molly loves people as much as she loves animals, which is not the norm for veterinary peeps. Like many of our guests, she is a polymath. She creates comedy videos for veterinarians and pet owners that educate (a bit) and entertain (a lot). She also is medical director of a small animal hospital in Franklin, Tennessee and she is the founder of The Companion Project, which brings veterinary services to people in need. She also runs a housing ministry and, did I mention she is a mom. How does she do all these things? No one knows! We get into important veterinary clinical topics like horses = cats and dogs = calves and we also share how Figs doesn't want either of us to sell their fancy scrubs, which actually makes Sarah feel a lot better about herself. Molly is the ray of sunshine we all need right now. Check out this episode and Molly's socials to see what she does next! Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/drmollysays/ TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@drmollysays You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmollysays Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drmollysays/  The Companion Project: https://www.instagram.com/thecompanionprojectusa/ ___________________________________Thank you to our season 5 title sponsor, Scribenote! Scribenote is an AI-powered veterinary scribe that saves you hours of record-keeping every day, boosts clinic efficience, and helps you leave work on time.  Promo code: COMEDICINE15 for 15% off Scribenote for 1 year Link: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?referralCode=Comedicine-Bonus (use this linke to double the regular free trial usage!)  Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

The Art of Veterinary Endoscopy meets the Science of Storytelling Dr. Eugene Gorodetsky is a veterinary mobile endoscopist in Vancouver. Originally from Donetsk, Ukraine (then USSR) he arrived in Canada in 1990 with a pregnant wife & a pregnant dog, both of whom promptly gave birth.Among the litter of spaniel puppies was Ben,who did not grow up to be a veterinarian or a dog, but followed his own path, with a BFA from the UofA & MFA from Brooklyn College-CUNY. Ben is a performer, writer, producer, filmmaker & university lecturer.Ben is the director/host of Pinch Cabaret, an award-winning monthly variety show, & is former Associate Artistic Director of Rapid Fire Theatre.Back to Eugene, he estimates he has removed approximately 14,000 foreign bodies from dogs, cats, ferrets, birds, lizards, turtles, horses, pigs & one unfortunate lion. Eugene's personal highlight reel of foreign bodies includes: a diamond ring, assorted brooches, a garden hose nozzle, door knobs, several rubber duckies, a string of intact Christmas tree light bulbs, seven feet of poop bags, Mr. PotatoHead's tongue & not one, but TWO toupees! His endoscopy practice, BC Mobile Animal Endoscopy, enjoys a thriving social media following on Facebook.Back to Ben, who recognized that people want more of what Eugene is doing,his fans are hungry for more ‘strangely satisfying' procedures. And so, “My Pet Ate WHAT??!!?” was born. Check it out on CTV Wild starting January 2025 &on Crave.Join us as we get to know the greatest comedy duo since Abbott & Costello.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048795620860  https://pinchpinchpinch.com https://www.instagram.com/papagorodetsky/ https://www.instagram.com/pinchcabaret/ https://www.instagram.com/mypetatewhat/ Thank you to our season 5 title sponsor, Scribenote!Scribenote is an AI-powered veterinary scribe that saves you hours of record-keeping every day, boosts clinic efficiency, and helps you leave work on time. Promo code: COMEDICINE15 for 15% off Scribenote for 1 yearLink: https://app.scribenote.com/auth/register?rThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Season 4 Kenvitation Kenpilation   Another season of Comedicine has come to a close! I want to sincerely thank all of our wonderful guests from season 4. It is wonderful to have you as part of our Comedicine community! As is now our tradition, this is just a tiny episode-let, a mini-epi, with a compilation of our guests' invitations, pleas, requests and demands to Ken Jeong to be a guest on Comedicine. And yes, I know this is a long shot, but now it's a bit, and I have to commit to it. Right now it's win-win, either Ken agrees to be a guest (win!) or I can keep doing this bit (small win, but still a win!). Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Season 5 is coming soon and it's fab!Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Do you know Kim Kerley?  In this episode, we get to know Kim Kerley. She is very special and she knows it!! Kim spent most of her teens homeless, but through sheer determination, she got herself through school and university and is now a teacher and school counsellor, as well as a stand up comedian. A keen observer of life's crazy conditions, her comedy comes from seeking the funny in real life. Kim has been performing stand-up comedy for over 20 years. She is based in San Antonio and has traveled extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Kim also, acted with the comedy group, Laff Stock and Dramatic Diva Productions in the San Antonio area and has appeared in feature films with Mutt Productions. She has appeared on The View and The Mike Huckabee Show. Her Dry Bar Comedy special, Do you Know Her and has over 20 million views and it's also available as an album on Spotify.    Kim's skills go beyond comedy as she helmed San Antonio's number 2 drive time morning radio show. The day after being told she was one of the fastest rising women on the radio, she was fired. The fall from radio fame and a paycheck had her seeking miracles for money for small things like food, mortgage payments and those teenage girls she was raising as a single mom. It was during this time so many miracles did come her way, and she began to document and eventually write about her journey, which has now branched out to public speaking and writing.  Kim stays busy sharing her life and journey. She dares you to define the funny in life. “My wish is we can all find our sparkle.”  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/comickim/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/23xcaQxQEmzgizS9npQpRa?si=16k_G07HTui1PakRKZKt3A  Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Cracking Jokes and Cracking Backs   On this episode, we talk to our first chiropractor! Dr Michael Friedman joins us from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, which is also where Sarah lives now so we are neighbours! Cool. Michael tells us about the pros and cons of practicing as a chiropractor and his stand up comedy, which has been something that he always wanted to do. He finally took the plunge in 2013 and he hasn't looked back. Micheal is a regular around the Ottawa comedy scene and he has also travelled around Canada with his comedy. We get into the very controversial topic of dishwasher loading and Sarah flexes her nerd muscles hard and out-nerds Michael with her utensile loading system! Michael also tells us about a patient who did not think a chiropractor should be a stand up comedian because it is not professional and this led Sarah to think that this woman might be dead inside. You be the judge, on this episode of Comedicine!  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.michael71/?hl=en Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Don't Get Mad, Get Curious and Creative!Lacey PitcherOn this episode of Comedicine, we get to know Lacey Pitcher, Registered Veterinary Nurse and she is a DELIGHT!!!! Lacey shares her insights as a veterinary nurse and the editor of the VN Times. Everything she does is infused with creativity and curiosity and sprinkled with joy! Lacey has found her voice as an author and, although she tends to be most inspired by anger, she loves to give her thoughts on the topics of the day in veterinary medicine. If you tell Lacey no, that probably means she is going to do it anyway, and you should probably just let her TBH. Lacey keeps her comedy life private and tends to write about her disastrous dates and do stand up comedy under an alias in a very strong effort to keep her professional life and her comedy life separate. So we aren't going to tell you how to find that because it's secretThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

S4 - E5 - Men Have Feelings Too - Tim LoweThis episode we have a wonderful talk with Tim Lowe. Tim is a licensed professional counselor with a private practice located in Summit, NJ. One of his areas of focus is helping men in committed relationships better communicate with the women they love. Yes please, Tim. More of that. He is also a stand-up comedian, who has been performing for the past ten years, self-producing a special "Free Advice" in 2017. Tim is an improviser, featured poet, and author. Tim is a doer. If he says he is going to do something, he does it. He wrote and published this book,  All the Things I Know: A Book of Comedic Insights and you can buy it on Amazon. Come and relax during this lovely chat, I promise you will feel better.Comedy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimlowe/Professional Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothylowellc/Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08WK6QM4D?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_titleThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

It's Opposite Day With Rob Lewin!!! This episode is very exciting because it is opposite day with Rob Lewin! Rob is an improviser and sketch comedian living in Guelph, Ontario. His live comedy credits include The Second CityToronto FamCo,The Making-Box Brigade, The Bad Dog Featured Players and festivals such as Toronto Sketchfest, Detroit Improv Festival, Del Close Marathon NYC, and Montreal Improv Festival. He teaches improv and sketch classes with Pinch and you see his sketch duo Corpse perform around Guelph and Kitchener-Waterloo. Unlike every other (wonderful) Comedicine guest, who is a health care professional first and then transitions into comedy, Rob has been improvising since before his brain was fully formed. (Grade 9!) Rob is currently in his second year of the Practical Nursing program at Conestoga College. Yes, he is going to keep on doing improv, sketch and teaching improv AND doing nursing, but not at the same time. Would it be cool to teach nurses about improv with his background? Maybe it would, but that's not what Rob is doing here people! Have a listen, Rob is a wonderful improviser, comedian and human and he whoever ends up with him as their nurse and/or in his audience and/orin his improv class is very lucky!!!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/rob.lewin/Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Notes and Links to Lauren Markham's Work       Lauren Markham is a writer based in northern California. She is the author of the recent A Map of Future Ruins: On Borders and Belonging (Riverhead, 2024) which The New Yorker listed as one of “The Best Books We've Read in 2024 So Far” and which Kirkus reviews called “a remarkable, unnerving, and cautionary portrait of a global immigration crisis.” A fiction writer, essayist and journalist, her work most often concerns issues related to youth, migration, the environment and her home state of California. Markham's first book, The Far Away Brothers: Two Young Migrants and the Making of an American Life (Crown, 2017) was the winner of the 2018 Ridenhour Book Prize, the Northern California Book Award, and a California Book Award Silver Prize. It was named a Barnes & Noble Discover Selection, a New York Times Book Critics' Top Book of 2017, and was shortlisted for the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize and the L.A. Times Book Award and longlisted for a Pen America Literary Award in Biography.  Markham has reported from the border regions of Greece and Mexico and Thailand and Texas; from arctic Norway; from gang-controlled regions of El Salvador; from depopulating towns in rural Sardinia and rural Guatemala, too; from home school havens in southern California; from imperiled forests in Oregon and Washington; from the offices of overwhelmed immigration attorneys in L.A. and Tijuana; from the upscale haunts of women scammed on the Upper East Side.  Her writing has appeared in outlets such as VQR (where she is a contributing editor), Harper's, The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, The New York Review of Books, The New Republic, Guernica, Freeman's, Mother Jones, Orion, The Atlantic, Lit Hub, California Sunday, Zyzzyva, The Georgia Review, The Best American Travel Writing 2019, and on This American Life. She has been awarded fellowships from The Mesa Refuge, UC Berkeley, Middlebury College, the McGraw Center, the French American Foundation, the Society for Environmental Journalists, the Silvers Prize, the de Groot Foundation, and the Bread Loaf Writers' Conference.  In addition to writing, Markham has spent fifteen years working at the intersection of education and immigration. She regularly teaches writing in various community writing centers as well as at the Ashland University MFA in Writing Program, the University of San Francisco and St. Mary's MFA in Writing Program. Her third book, Immemorial, will be published by Transit Books in 2025.       Buy A Map of Future Ruins   Lauren's Website   Los Angeles Review of Books' Review of A Map of Future Ruins   At about 4:00, Lauren makes the case that not all young reading has to be high-brow as she discusses formative works as a kid and adolescent, which included Nancy Drew and Milan Kundera At about 6:50, Lauren responds to Pete's question about how she thinks and writes in diverse genres, and how her reading of varied writers informs her own work At about 10:40, Lauren shouts out Vauhini Vara, Hernan Diaz, Nathan Heller, Jia Tolentino, and other treasured contemporary writers At about 12:45, Lauren talks about how writing informs her teaching, and vice versa At about 15:25, Pete asks Lauren about seeds for A Map of Future Ruins and how her work with many undocumented and refugee students has affected her writing At about 19:00, Lauren and Pete discuss ideas of belonging and exclusion and pride and heritage in connection to Lauren's Greek heritage and reporting trips there At about 23:10, Ideas of “insiders” and “outsiders” and the challenges of immigration paperwork are discussed At about 26:05, Pete and Lauren reflect on a powerful quote from Warsan Shire regarding people being impelled to emigrate At about 26:55, Lauren gives background on the conditions that made Moria on the Greek slang of Lesbos a “purgatory” At about 31:20, Demetrios, a representative Greek from the book, and his views on immigration and “speak[ing] bird” is discussed  At about 36:05, Lauren expands upon how Greece as the “starting point of democracy” has been corrupted and co-opted and points to a stellar expose on truth from Kwame Anthony Appiah At about 41:50, The two discuss the arbitrary nature of “The West” and Greece and its ideals and ideas of a “Western lineage At about 43:55, Lauren expands upon the ideas of “proximity to Whiteness” with particular historical relevance for Greeks, Italians, and Southern Europeans At about 44:55, Pete and Lauren reference the horrific images of the Syrian refugee whose death galvanized support, as well as Ali Sayed's story, traced in her book At about 46:40, Lauren explains terminology and methods of doing business by Turkish and other smugglers At about 48:10, Turkish and Greek relations and how they affected the lack of patrols is highlighted  At about 49:20, “The Moria Six” and Ali's story and trials are discussed in relation to the fire referenced at the beginning of the book At about 52:00, The impositions of maps and Empire are reflected upon  At about 53:05, “Whiteness” and its imposition on “classical form” and racist science are explored, as written about in the book At about 54:55, The two trace the initial and later welcome for refugees to Greek islands and ideas of the original meaning of “asylum”; Lauren also highlights many incredible people helping refugees to this day, as well as ideas of “invaders” and scapegoats At about 58:40, Discussion of Greek austerity and true issues of difficulty for are referenced  At about 59:50, The two discuss Lauren's section in the book regarding Darien Gap and connections to Lauren's family's own emigration/immigration story At about 1:02:00, The two highlight ideas of community among refugees, and Pete asks Lauren about pessimism and optimism and the book's title At about 1:03:25, Ali's unfinished story is referenced  At about 1:04:05-Laser Round Questions! East Bay Booksellers, Point Reyes Books and Green Apple are shouted out as good places to buy her books At about 1:05:05, Immemorial, Lauren's 2025 release, is described  What a pleasure it has been to speak with Lauren. Continued good luck to her with her future writing and important work. Thank you for listening to this episode of The Chills at Will Podcast.    You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.       I am very excited to have one or two podcast episodes per month featured on the website of Chicago Review of Books. 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The Art and Science of Cat CarriersIn this episode, Sarah gets to know Dr. Mansum Yau. Mansum is a small animal veterinarian who likes to blend her love of animals, jokes, writing and cartoons. Her main gig is locum small animal veterinarian in Vancouver. Mansum is passionate about educating pet parents about things that people in veterinary medicine take for granted, but she also has a wonderful way of looking at the world through a cat's eyes. She is the author/illustrator of The Ins and Outs of Cat Carriers: A Veterinarian's Guide, featuring tips and tricks on cat carriers, cat cartoons, jokes, puns, funny poems, and more! She lets us know that stuffing a cat in a cat carrier for vet visits and then scruffing them and dragging them out may not the be best plan for you or your cat. Who knew?Mansum loves drawing cartoons, writing humour, performing stand-up comedy, and public speaking. Born in Hong Kong, Mansum grew up in Syria and Lebanon and graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 2010. Fun fact, Sarah was one of her professors in vet school! According to Mansum Sarah was not memorable at all! Enjoy this chat with Mansum!Links: websitehttps://www.drmansum.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/drmansum/Bookhttps://www.amazon.ca/dp/1738383709/https://www.drmansum.com/catcarrierbookTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@drmansumThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Dr Mike McClenahan aka Bow Tie Vet Guy is a veterinarian, stand up comedian, author, musician, podcaster and lecturer. He is a 1997 graduate of Iowa State CVM, and has spent time in private practice, as a senior veterinary services consultant for Bayer Animal Health, and as a relief veterinarian. He is currently in general practice in LA and he loves it! Mike has combined his experiences in veterinary medicine, comedy and health care communications to create RACE approved lectures for veterinarians on, “The Use of Virtuous Humor in the Veterinary Clinical Setting.” Yes you can (and should) use humour at work, and yes you have to keep it profesh! You can find Mike and his colleage and friend on his podcast Vets Unleashed where he discusses the issues of the day in veterinary medicine over cocktails, which is a great way to discuss issues of the day. Mike's love of comedy and veterinary medicine are infectious, and he has some great insights about how to stay happy!Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/c/TheBowTieVetGuyhttps://www.instagram.com/bowtievetguy/https://www.instagram.com/thevetsunleashed/https://www.thevetsunleashed.com/linksThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Ninja Warrior fans! Everyone else!We have the wonderful Matt Iseman as our guest on this special episode of Comedicine!Matt is the cohost of NBC's reality competition show “American Ninja Warrior”. He is a comedian and actor and has hosted several other TV shows. Oh, and he won an Emmy, there's that. Before all of this, Matt was a physician. During his internal medicine residency, he made the life-changing decision to move to LA to pursue comedy. WHO DOES THAT??!??? Matt does. Matt had the support of his parents, including his father who was a world-renowned pulmonologist. When Matttold his parents he was leaving medicine, his father said, “Life is short. Do what makes you happy.” Great advice then and now and alwaysfor everyone! Matt also won the last season of “Celebrity Apprentice” with Arnold Schwarzenegger, which really did not get its due because of some issues with the previous host of the show. I can't really remember what happened there. This episodeis for you if you like inspiration and joy!! Also, a very special teaser at the end....Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Okay Ken Jeong, this is for you. It's all for you! I mean, anyone can listen, but we made this for you. We just really want you on the show! The final question for every guest it so invite Ken to be a guest on Comedicine. Whether he ever comes on the show or not, this amuses me to no end! I hope you also find it funny! Enjoy our Kenpilation of Kenvitations from Season 3! Ken, have your people call my people. Actually, I don't have people. Have your people call me! Thank you so much for listening and being a part of the Comedicine Community!!! Please like, share, download etc. We will be back with Season 4 on September 26th and we have some AMAZING guests lined up. I mean, they are all amazing aren't they?Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards

Our guest for our last episode of season 3 is the incredible Brad Nieder, MD, CSP*, AKA The Healthy Humorist®.  Dr Nieder is a physician and a motivational keynote speaker and master of ceremonies.  He is a perfect guest for the Comedicine Podcast and everything that Comedicine stands for!Prepare to have your mind blown a bit and to be maximally inspired to follow your dreams! After completing his internship and embarking on a career as an ER clinician, Brad took a hard turn and hasn't looked back. He is a comedian and  Keynote speaker,  delivering his unique brand of Healthy Humor around the country to corporate audiences, convention crowds and conference attendees. Physicians, nurses, bankers, teachers—indeed people from all industries—have benefited from the comedian doctor's house calls.  It's an unusual medical practice, but when Dr. Brad dispenses humor, inspiration and education, it just may be the best preventive medicine available!Warning: Brad may inspire you to quit your job and pursue your dreams!! Please let us know if you do this!healthyhumorist.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/BradNiederMDhttps://www.facebook.com/HealthyHumorist/https://www.linkedin.com/in/BradNiederhttps://twitter.com/HealthyHumoristhttps://www.instagram.com/healthyhumorist/Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Dr. Cynthia Shelby-Lane saved many lives as an ER doctor in a level one trauma center in Detroit over twenty years. She has since pivoted and pivoted and pivoted. She is constantly reinventing herself. She is currently practicing anti-aging medicine and is board certified in anti-aging, functional and integrative medicine. (Yes, please.) She is also a stand up comedian and has been performing in Detroit and around the US for the past 15 years. She combines the two by educating audiences on the health benefits of laughter and humour and is certified in Laughter Wellness and Positive Psychology.  She recently gave a lecture at Gilda's Laughfest called “Laughter for the Health of It: The Serious side of Funny”. That's Comedicine gold! Shelby also loves space! She hopes to get to the International Space Center one day and we are rooting for her! Check out this truly fascinating lifelong learner in this episode that left Sarah speechless, not once, not twice, but THRICE!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbylanemdThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

A comedian walks into a medical school for a rectal exam….This is not a set up for a joke, this is Devon Flynn's day job. Our guest on this episode is a stand up comedian, playwright, author, DJ, bike mechanic and a standardized medical patient and male clinical teaching associate at a medical school. In his day job, he helps medical students practice their communication skills and clinical acuity, acting as a standardized patient. Things get a little more intense when his job takes a turn as a male clinical teaching associate and students learn how to do digital rectal examinations on him. Yes, that's what I said. Devon is a consummate professional by day, guiding medical students through this delicate examination and offering real time feedback and tips and tricks. (For example, trim those fingernails folks!) By night, he takes all of his experiences, including this one, and finds the funny. Devon is a strong advocate for mens' health and for getting all of your parts checked out regularly. He is happy to report that his prostate is doing great. This episode is about vulnerability, professionalism, and lube. Enjoy!FacebookCBC storyThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Phillip Lopate is the author of many acclaimed books, including the essay collections Bachelorhood, Against Joie de Vivre, and Portrait of My Body and the novels The Rug Merchant and Confessions of Summer. He is the editor of several anthologies of essays. Lopate taught for many years in the Writing Program at Columbia University School of the Arts.

In this episode, we get to know Kate Nichols, who is our first social worker on Comedicine and we are so happy to have her! Kate is a licensed clinical social worker and stand up comedian. She has performed internationally, including 4 years at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival and for the US Army as part of the USO, opening for Chris Gethard, in addition to her regular local appearances in the NY and NJ comedy scene. In addition to her stand-up, she's half of comedy duo “Belleville Broads”, who perform as animal-print loving, exaggerated versions of everyone's favorite over-the-top Aunts from New Jersey! Aunt Angela even joins up for a quick hello on this episode! Kate loves blending the worlds of comedy and mental health, as two sources for the human pursuit of making meaning out of our experiences to find greater connection to each other. She has an insightful and positive perspective on her profession, comedy, mental health and life in general. I promise you will feel great after listening to this episode.  Instagram: @heykatenicholsTherapy practice: @cyclebreakerstherapy@gmail.com Website: www.cyclebreakerstherapy.comLaughing Together IG: https://www.instagram.com/laughingtogetherofficial/Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Dr Greg Bishop is a veterinarian and cartoonist. He graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine at the peak of the median curve in 2013, but Greg is anything but average. Greg endured a small animal rotating internship in the New York area, complete with old-school verbally abusive surgeon, and soul-crushing hours and workload.  This horrific experience made Greg decide to be a person after his internship. He is a husband, dad and dog dad in Portland, Oregon. Greg now works as a relief veterinarian in primary care and emergency practice. He is also a teacher at a technical college and a creative. Greg has illustrated eight children's books (working on the ninth) and is currently writing a graphic novel about veterinary medicine. He has a monthly cartoon featured in Veterinary Practice News, and recently started submitting cartoons to the New Yorker. We talk about veterinary medicine, jokes, cartoons, rejection, mentorship and whether it is better to be a crayon or a pencil.Sasquatchpaw.com - Greg Bishop's personal blog with cartoons, articles, and links to other creative projects. This is the article we discussed at the beginning of the podcast. Louie's Little Lessons - A series of children's books for early readers about resilience and growth, illustrated by Greg Bishop.Follow me on Instagram @sasquatch_paw or on my LinkedIn page.  Links:www.sasquatchpaw.com https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/tag/greg-bishop/www.faunacartoon.comThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Zabrina Douglas is a full-time nurse, full-time comedian and full-time mother of five. Hey, that's three full-time things! How does she do that? Join us on this episode as Sarah tries to find out! Zabrina has an infectious positive energy that fuels her comedy and nursing. She loves both and can't see doing one without the other. She is a professional comedian with YukYuks and performs primarily in the Toronto area. She also has recorded two albums with a third coming out soon. Her album, Things Black Girls Say was nominated for comedy album of the year at the 2023 Juno Awards. She has performed at Just For Laughs Toronto, The Toronto Fringe Festival, the Slo Comedy Festival in California and The Women's Comedy festival in Boston. Zabrina has been a regular and headlined Kenny Robinson's legendary "Nubian Disciples All Black Comedy Revue". She Created and Produces her Critically acclaimed show "Things Black Girls Say". Zabrina is a joy to be around and listen to. Enjoy this episode.Links:InstagramSpotify Album Itunes AlbumThanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

On today's episode we talk to our first paramedic! Brad Pittman has been a paramedic and stand up comedian for 34 years. He works the nightshift as a paramedic outside of Atlanta. Guys, Brad has seen some sh*t. Maybe you think your job is stressful, but do you wear a bullet proof vest to work? Do you? Well Brad does. Brad also had a stroke 8 years ago while at work. This is terrible, but if you are going to have a stroke, having one in an ambulance with another paramedic is a close second to having one in the hospital. Brad's stroke left him with an intermittent stutter which he has had to work through on stage. Brad is also a Youtuber with some super fun characters that he has cooked up, and a podcaster. His podcast is called Smoked Meat, named after his love of meat! And his meat-related hobbies that helped him get through some tough times. Getting to know Brad was super fun! I'm glad he is out there! Thanks Brad.https://youtube.com/@paramedichope?si=utsEVmWp9KpCtYl3Podcast.  https://anchor.fm/smokedmeatIG: @bradpittmancomedyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradscomedy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bradscomedy?_t=8jfDjYKCekA&_r=1Thanks for listening to Comedicine! Send is a text to let us know what you think!Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

On today's show, Alex and Calvin are thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patricia Fancher, a Continuing Lecturer in the Writing Program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. In her fabulous new book Queer Techné: Bodies, Rhetorics, and Desire in the History of Computing, Dr. Fancher offers a groundbreaking history of how the Manchester University Computer and discourses about it were shaped by queerness, embodied gender performativity, and invisibilized gendered labor in the early 1950s. Some of the figures that Fancher's book offers new understandings of include Alan Turing, Christopher Strachey, Audrey Bates, and Cicely Popplewell, with each case study capturing how technical communication and technology development are about more than just usability, efficiency, and innovation. A recurring theme in Dr. Fancher's rhetorical reading of Turing and his colleagues is that there is something queer, performative, and playful about intelligence, and that these dimensions are mostly ignored by the hype around so-called “artificial intelligence” tools like large language models. To explore this theme, we chat about Christopher Strachey's rudimentary love letter generation program, comparing its output to ChatGPT's for similar prompts. We ultimately explore what Turing might have thought of LLMs, and how we can begin to ask queerer questions of our digital tools to produce more interesting and intelligent discourses and technologies. Works and Concepts Referenced in this EpisodeEdenfield, A. C., Holmes, S., & Colton, J. S. (2019). Queering tactical technical communication: DIY HRT. Technical Communication Quarterly, 28(3), 177-191.Fancher, P. (2024). Queer Techné: Bodies, Rhetorics, and Desire in the History of Computing. NCTE.Fancher, P. (2016). Composing artificial intelligence: Performing Whiteness and masculinity. Present Tense, 6(1).Haas, A. M. (2012). Race, rhetoric, and technology: A case study of decolonial technical communication theory, methodology, and pedagogy. Journal of Business and Technical Communication, 26(3), 277-310.Henrik Oleson exhibition about Turing.Matt Sefton and David Link's web version of Strachey's love letter programRhodes, J., & Alexander, J. (2015). Techne: Queer meditations on writing the self. Computers and Composition Digital Press/Utah State University Press.

Our guest on this episode is Professor Frank Chindamo, the Founder and CEO of Laugh MD. Frank began his media career in comedy writing and production at SNL, and as an assistant on Ghostbusters.  He has had a successful award-winning career writing and producing comedy videos for major networks. He made short films for the web before this was a thing and was an Adjunct Professor in Web Video at USC, UCLA and Chapman University. Frank is a Certified Humor Professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor. Frank is passionate about the healing power of laughter in helping both patients and health care professionals through LaughMD. LaughMD is an app with curated, safe, clean, positive, vetted, trigger-free comedy videos that have been shown to decrease pain and stress levels. We all need laughter. It's just science.Website: https://www.laughmd.comHealth care professionals – get in touch with Frank and he will send you the LaughMD app to trial for free!Help for US Military Veterans: www.Healarious.org and www.BestMedicineBrigade.comInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

I can't believe season two is over. Thank you so much for listening and staying with Comedicine!  As we did in season one, we have rounded up all of the Dr. Ken Jeong invitations (Kenvitations)! One of our goals on Comedicine is to have Ken Jeong as our guest. We had some amazing guests this season with some seriously compelling invitations. I hope you enjoy this pseudo-episode!  Stay tuned for a wonderful season three! And Ken, if you're out there, please get in touch. We would love to have you as a guest on Comedicine!  Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Welcome to the third episode of Season Nine of the Bagley Wright Lecture Series on Poetry podcast. Season Nine is comprised of lectures written and delivered by Lisa Jarnot during her tenure as a Bagley Wright Lecturer. Lisa Jarnot's autobiographical lectures are an intimate, uncompromising, and generous glimpse into a remarkable life in poetry. Throughout these talks, Jarnot explores what it means to be a woman in a male-centered experimental tradition, to have white privilege and to write poetry. She examines the prophetic tradition in American poetry as inflected through counter-cultural spirituality, investigates the generative tensions at the intersections of formal and informal, traditional and experimental; develops relationships between ‘deep gossip' and ecstatic connectedness; and asks, finally, what does it mean for the poet to act as prophet in envisioning a new heaven and a new earth. Today we'll hear “Epistle to the Summer Writing Program (On the Metaphysics of Deep Gossip),” given June 24, 2021, in partnership with the Naropa University, via Zoom. Jarnot's book based on her BWLS lectures, titled, Four Lectures, is forthcoming from Wave Books, and is available here. Visit us at our website, www.bagleywrightlectures.org, for more information about Bagley Wright lecturers, as well as links to supplementary materials on each lecturer's archive page, including selected writings. This podcast was produced by me, Ellen Welcker. Thank you to Naropa University for partnering with us on this event, and thank you for listening. Music: "I Recall" by Blue Dot Sessions from the Free Music Archive CC BY NC

Sue William Silverman joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about claiming our stories, creative nonfiction as an act of affirmation and courage, tapping into artistic masks, discovering answers along the way, the aware and the unaware voice, writing metaphorically and sensorily, the arc of reflection and the arc of action, her decades of teaching at the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program and her newest book Acetylene Torch Songs: Writing True Stories to Ignite the Soul.   Also mentioned in this episode:  -the revision long-haul -our many writerly voices -Sue's complete reading list   Books mentioned in this episode: -I wore the Ocean in the Shape of a Girl by Kelle Groom -Sue's Reading List: https://www.suewilliamsilverman.com/click_here_to_see_sue_william_silverman_s_contemporary_creative_nonfiction_readin_71566.htm   Sue William Silverman is an award-winning author of eight works of nonfiction and poetry. Her most recent book is "Acetylene Torch Songs: Writing True Stories to Ignite the Soul." Her previous book, "How to Survive Death and Other Inconveniences," won the gold star in Foreword Reviews Indie Book of the Year Award and the Clara Johnson Award for Women's Literature. Other works include "Love Sick: One Woman's Journey through Sexual Addiction," made into a Lifetime TV movie; "Because I Remember Terror, Father, I Remember You," which won the AWP Award; and "The Pat Boone Fan Club: My Life as a White Anglo-Saxon Jew." She is faculty co-chair in the MFA in Writing Program at Vermont College of Fine Arts.    Connect with Sue: Website: www.SueWilliamSilverman.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SueWilliamSilverman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suewilliamsilverman/ Get Sue's Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sue+william+silverman&crid=3L3XIG0XVQ21Z&sprefix=%2Caps%2C123&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent — Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories. She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and lives in Seattle with her family where she teaches memoir workshops and is working on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com   Sign up for monthly podcast and writing updates: https://bit.ly/33nyTKd   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://twitter.com/RonitPlank https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

This episode we are joined by the remarkable Walter L. Brown Jr., BS, RVTg, aka Skinni Go Live! Walter is a registered veterinary technologist with a VTS specialty designation in Critical Care. He is also a social media influencer who makes the viral content we all need right now. He combines his background in veterinary medicine, comedy, film school and social media to create hilarious videos that entertain and educate, that's why it's called edutainment. Most of his inspiration comes from real life because, you honestly can't make this stuff up! Walter thinks that the key to success in life and work is to be a good person. Walter is not just good, he is great! I loved getting a chance to talk to him on this episode!! Enjoy!TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@skinnigolive?lang=enFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/SkinniGoLiveIG - https://www.instagram.com/skinnigolive/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/lilskinniWalter L. Brown Jr., BS, RVTg, is a registered veterinary technologist and social media influencer blending veterinary medicine with comedy for global education and relief. With millions of views on Skinni Go Live, he also serves as a Veterinary Technician Liaison at United Veterinary Care, creating externships and learning opportunities. Walter aims to establish veterinary assistant programs in inner-city and low-income schools. He earned his degree from Fort Valley State University and received specialized training in emergency care at the University of Georgia. Beyond his work, Walter is an arachnid enthusiast with a collection of over 10 tarantula species.Timestamps[00:00] Introduction[01:02] Walter Brown from Athens, Greece[02:40] Walter's Day Job [08:21] Walter's time as a bulldog[12:45] Biggest challenge in Veterinary Medicine[16:59] Be a people person[21:35] Walter's unofficial start in comedy[24:20] Walter's official start in comedy[27:38] Skinny Go Live on TikTok, Insta and Skinny Go Live Live[30:15] Leave baby wild animals in the woods[32:14] Don't lie to us when your dog is high[34:50] Pet Marijuana Ingestion Tips from Skinny Go Live[39:49] Who is this guy?[41:31] There is no predicting viral videos[43:31] More on pot dogs[49:21] Skinny goes to film school![56:30] When your Uncle is a Critter Fixer[1:01:59] Ken Jeong, we need to Rat Now![1:07:35] OutroInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

We head back across the pond to UK interventional cardiologist, Youtuber and comedian, Dr Rohin Francis. His YouTube channel is called Medlife Crisis. Rohin makes videos on medical topics that don't get covered elsewhere and/or with more scientific rigor than Goop! He breaks it down to make it understandable and he crams in a lot of jokes! We talk about science, jokes and trying to find balance. Is that a thing?Find Dr Rohin Francis here:Website: https://www.medlifecrisis.co.ukYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MedlifeCrisisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medcrisis/Timestamps[00:00] Introducing Dr Rohin Francis[00:48] Interventional Cardiologist and Conventional Cardiologist[02:10] Bad timing on the SPACE time continuum[03:47] That's Edutainment![07:40] Exercise vs Comedy: Which one is the Magic Bullet?[08:27] Cardiology with humour and heart[10:17] Comedy in teaching and teaching in comedy[17:40] Science, vaccines, nutrition and other controversies [23:10] YouTube Channels on Starting YouTube Channels[27:40] There's riches in the niches[29:10] Veterinarians and Doctors: different but same same[33:26] The Widowmaker and why you shouldn't call it that[36:06] Achieving work-life balance by not sleeping much[38:30] YouTuber vs Physician in the NHS[43:01] Rohin invites Dr Ken Jeong to join us on Comedicine[44:29] OutroInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

In honor of Women's History Month, Tanya Lee Stone, director of the Writing Program at Champlain College and author of several books about unsung heroes and missing histories for young readers, most recently, Remembering Rosalind Franklin: Rosalind Franklin and the Discovery of the Double Helix Structure of DNA (Christy Ottaviano Books, 2024) discusses her latest nonfiction picture book on a female pioneer in science and listeners call in to shout out the histories of other notable women in science.

Dr Matt Asciutto is a veterinarian, podcaster, musician, improvisor, educator, Dad and visionary that we had the pleasure of talking to on this episode. He has maintained a fine balance of science, medicine, music and comedy throughout his life and he has carved his own path. Matt didn't get the memo that veterinary medicine is hard to get into and hard in general, and he has a refreshing attitude towards the profesh. Prior to veterinary school, Matt was a professional improv performer for seven years and he completed a Masters in Chemistry. Who exactly is this guy? Take a listen to find out. You won't regret it!!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_asciutto/?hl=enAnd: https://www.instagram.com/thegreatestprofession/?hl=enLinked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattasciutto/Podcast: https://www.thegreatestprofession.comMatt Asciutto has made the annoying decision to live a life that defies the traditional. It is impossible to devise a traditional thesis sentence for a traveling relief emergency vet who still thinks of himself as a performer and teacher.2017 graduate of The University of Tennessee's College of Veterinary Medicine, defies norms by working as a full-time emergency relief veterinarian, covering over 35 hospitals across 6 states.In his free time, Matt can be found writing silly songs for friends, editing his upcoming book about life as a relief veterinarian, or painstakingly editing episodes of his podcast: The Greatest Profession.Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

“Your identity and your life is lived through your body”In a time where many of us find ourselves disconnected from our bodies, Margo Steines relentlessly chased physical pain. As she recalls in her gripping memoir “Brutalities: A Love Story”, Margo pursued extreme experiences—drugs, sexual violence, and abusive relationships—as avenues to escape psychological discomfort and to feel alive.Throughout this episode, Margo shares her ever-evolving relationship with her body from working as a professional dominatrix, to an ironworker, and later as a writer and mother, the latter of which revolutionized her relationship with her body. It is a profound conversation on identity evolution, mental health, family dynamics, self-love, and what it means to be human beings living within physical bodies in this confusing modern world. Join us as we discuss:Margo's path to pursuing pain through sex work and BDSMThe power of aging and how it allows us to uncover profound truths about ourselvesNature vs. nurture and how inherent traits and environmental influences shape our identities in different waysThe lasting impact of childhood experiences in shaping adult behavior and coping mechanismsThe interconnectedness of body and identity and the transformative effect of motherhoodThe importance of ongoing self-reflection, growth, and embracing the fluidity of identityOUR GUEST: Margo Steines holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from the University of Arizona, where she is faculty in the Writing Program. Her work was named Notable in Best American Essays and has appeared in The Sun, Slate, Air Mail, Brevity, Off Assignment, The New York Times (Modern Love), the anthology Letter to a Stranger, and elsewhere. She is the author of the memoir-in-essays ‘Brutalities: A Love Story'. Margo is a born-and-raised New Yorker, a journeyman ironworker, and serves as mom to a small person. She is also a private creative coach and writing class facilitator. You can read more about her practices at margosteines.com.Want more Margo? Find her online at https://www.margosteines.com and her book HERE. Take her writing classes at https://www.margosteines.com/classes Follow Margo on Instagram @redstateblues and Twitter/X @margosteinesWant more Hotter Than Ever? Find us and episode transcripts online at www.hotterthaneverpod.com and sign up for our mailing list! Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090728330453 Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever you listen to podcasts so you never miss an episode! We'd love to hear what you think about the show - tell us what stories are resonating with you by writing us a review on Apple Podcasts.

The emergence of ChatGPT has sent shockwaves through many secondary and post-secondary English departments. There's no shortage of doomsaying and prognosticating about the future of writing instruction, even the discipline itself, in the wake of the large language model revolution. Luckily for us, my guest today is Dr. J Palmeri—Professor of English and Director of the Writing Program at Georgetown University. J's work exploring the past, present, and future of multimodal composition is some of the richest, most comprehensive scholarship I've seen. Better still, J practices what they preach in the classroom. Over the course of our dialogue, J details the ways they use new media pedagogy to learn with students, embrace play, compose for real audiences, hack technology, center learning, and ultimately to rethink teaching and learning. There is no shortage of philosophical questions and practical suggestions, but my favorite part of this episode is the way J situates his work on multimodality within a broader story—one that will likely resonate with many of you. This episode is a powerful reminder of why technology is only a tool. Whether that technology is tactile, digital, or artificial intelligence, there is no replacing the deeply human parts of teaching, learning, and communicating alongside others.Faculty Page100 Years of New Media Pedagogy (Open Source Book)Academic Research (Google Scholar)Support the show

On this episode of Comedicine, we are hopping across the pond to speak with Liz Easter. Liz is a seasoned veterinarian and relatively new stand-up comedian. She has been a primary care veterinarian in the UK for 19 years, and she recently has made a shift into mobile veterinary palliative and end-of-life care. Liz keeps her comedy life and her veterinary life separate, which is just a personal choice and totally not because she is a spy. She tells us about her first comedy set when she lost her voice right before the showcase. Most people would have bailed, but she wrote a whole new set and performed it using text-to-voice like a champ. Liz tells us about the London stand-up scene and what it's like to perform in a gong show that uses dildoes as gongs. Yes, that's what I said.Instagram: https://instagram.com/liz_like_the_tube_line?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==YouTube ‘Text to Speech': https://youtu.be/y4o8Pav4Ta4Liz Easter is a Veterinarian working in mobile end-of-life care in London, England, having spent 19 years in general practice. She has been performing stand-up comedy since 2022, and is an observational and storytelling comic. She performed at the 2022 Brighton Fringe, and more recently, completely died on her ass at the Big Belly Ding Dong Gong show in London. At home, Liz has two children, a cat and a long-suffering husband, who feature in much of her stand-up material.Timestamps [00:00] Introducing Dr Liz Easter [00:55] Is it Dr or Mr? Discuss [03:28] Liz's (almost) twenty-year career in veterinary medicine [08:07] We can do things in vet med we could never do before [10:31] Can we ever achieve work life balance? [12:17] Old dogs are just the best [13:55] If the universe throws a stand up class your way, do it! [17:57] The London Comedy Scene. Is Sarah on the wrong continent? [22:51] Liz at the Brighton Fringe Festival [24:08] The worst thing that is going to happen? Someone gongs you with a dong. [27:50] You 100% will not remember your jokes. Get them down! [32:30] Separation of Comedy and Medicine [34:50] Comedy is good for your brain, which is good for your work [37:47] Comedy but don't make it into work [40:21] Liz_like_the_tube_line [41:04] Liz invites Ken Jeong to come on Comedicine with her fancy accent [42:22] Outro [43:15] Bonus material: Liz's first stand up clip with text-to-speech Instagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Does Alyson Sinclair sleep? We had to keep asking ourselves as we chatted it up with Alyson from the floor of AWP (Association of Writing and Writing Program)'s Conference and Bookfair. She's done it all when it comes to the writing world—bouncing between the bureaucracy of big-four publishers—um, she sent faxes to Seamus Heaney?—to the hustle and bustle world (emphasis on the hustle) of independent presses. Currently, Alyson is the Owner/Publisher at The Rumpus and founder of Nectar Literary, a boutique publicity and communications firm for authors, independent presses, and literary organizations of all ilk. Making literary community might just be the crux of our conversation. After learning that hunker-down-and-drink-tea-all-day-with-page-turny-manuscripts editorial roles are not the default at an eye-opening internship, she turned to publicity. Connecting authors to the broader writing ecosystem thrilled her. Publicity and pitching media, in Alyson's eyes, is a fascinating form of problem solving. Her insight comes from a wide range of experiences in all corners of our ecosystem, spanning from soliciting advertising at a magazine, to setting off individually in the convoluted publishing universe, to coexisting with other literary collectives that share the same mission. Let's just say—both before and after soaking in this conversation—Bloomsday is a certified Alyson Sinclair fangirl. Honorable Mentions:Independent Press, Alice James BooksIndependent Press, City LightsLiterary Network, Community of Literary Magazines and Presses (CLMP)Literary Magazine, CrazyhorseNonprofit Publisher, Graywolf PressDirector of Coffee House Press, Mark HaberNonprofit Publisher, McSweeney'sSeamus HeaneyYusef Komunyakaa Audio by Bloomsday Literary in partnership with the official 2023 AWP Conference & Bookfair

Dr. Sarah Boston returns to the Cone of Shame podcast, this time to discuss her career journey, which includes major pivots from academia to comedy. Between slaying dragons, climbing ladders, and dealing with expectations, Dr. Sarah Boston and Dr. Andy Roark provide great insight into reinventing yourself. LINKS Dr. Sarah Boston & Comedicine Podcast: https://www.drsarahboston.com/ Lucky Dog: https://www.amazon.com/Lucky-Dog-Being-Veterinarian-Saved/dp/1770893512 Uncharted Roadshow in Atlanta: https://unchartedvet.com/product/on-the-road-atl/ Leadership Essentials Certificate: https://unchartedvet.com/uvc-april-2024/ Charming the Angry Client Course: https://drandyroark.com/charming-the-angry-client/ Dr. Andy Roark Swag: https://drandyroark.com/store/ ABOUT OUR GUEST Dr. Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist who is an ACVS board certified small animal surgeon and an ACVS Founding Fellow of both Surgical Oncology and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. She practises with VCA Canada in the Toronto area. Up until recently, she has spent most of her career in academia as a tenured faculty member at both the University of Guelph and the University of Florida. Dr Boston is also a best-selling author of the book, Lucky Dog: How Being a Veterinarian Saved my Life and one of the creators of The Cageliner, a satirical online newspaper for veterinary professionals that she is currently woefully neglecting. She is also a stand up comedian and in spring 2023, she graduated from the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the host of the podcast Comedicine, where she interview healthcare professionals who are also comedians. She is a nerd. She believes that we all need to laugh more.

Dr Jeffrey Gurian is a dentist, lecturer, motivational speaker, comedy writer, stand-up comedian, director, author, producer, radio personality, film and TV writer and psychotherapist. First of all, that is a lot of things! Secondly, what do all of these things have in common? In a word, HAPPINESS! Jeffrey spreads Happiness in the world through laughter, dentistry, teaching and helping people overcome stuttering. (He always capitalizes the word “Happiness” because he thinks it's so important!)Dr Jeffrey Gurian is a former cosmetic dentist and clinical professor at NYU in the Oral Medicine/Oro-Facial Pain Department. He also served on the board of the Association for Spirituality and Psychotherapy, where he has lectured on his technique known as STAR Therapy™ (Spiritual, Transformational, Affirmative, Resonance Therapy).Jeffrey Gurian started by producing short films in comedy and as a comedy writer for some of the greatest comedians of all time including Rodney Dangerfield, Joan Rivers, Gilbert Gottfried, Andrew “Dice” Clay, and even Jerry Lewis. He is the host of Comedy Matters TV, an internet channel with over 600 interviews done on the red carpet with A-list comedians. He has written three films that have been produced and continues to work in TV and film (stay tuned!) He is a stand-up comedian in his own right, performing in NY, LA and in comedy festivals around the USA. He is a bestselling author and motivational speaker, with eight books, the first five on comedy and the last three on Happiness.Maybe you are wondering, Who the F*ck is this Guy? Well, listen to this podcast episode, or watch this short film to find out.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7tSiROK60Ahttps://vimeo.com/414818932Can a hairstyle also be a life philosophy? A state of being? A career path? Can you really be a dentist in the front and a comedian in the back? Meet Dr. Jeffrey Gurian to find out!Website http://www.comedymatterstv.comBooksHealing Your Heart, By Changing Your Mind–A Spiritual and Humorous Approach To Achieving Happinesshttps://www.amazon.com/dp/0692982515Fight the Fear-Overcoming Obstacles That Stand In Your Wayhttps://www.amazon.com/dp/1735442607Facing Adversity–Stories of Courage and Inspiration https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735442631Man Robs Bank With His Chin https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735442623Patreon link http://www.patreon.com/comedymatterstvYouTube https://www.youtube.com/comedymatterstvLink for Stuttering Help http://www.stopstutteringnowgurian.comIG @‌jeffreygurianInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Today on the show is Rebecca Windsor, the Vice-President of the Warner Bros. Television Workshop, the premier writing and directing program for professionals looking to start and/or further their careers in television.As an extension of her role developing new talent, Rebecca was recruited to help launch Warner Bros. new digital content brand Stage13, overseeing the critically acclaimed short-form digital series Snatchers, which premiered at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival and is available on Verizon's go90 platform.Previously, she was the Creative Producing Initiative Manager of Sundance Institute's Feature Film Program, playing a key role in coordinating the Creative Producing Lab and Summit, Screenwriters and Directors Labs, and Episodic Story Lab.Prior to Sundance, Windsor was Manager of Development at Samuel L. Jackson's television company, UppiTV, and at Mandeville Films. She started her career as an assistant at the Broder Webb Chervin Silbermann Agency and ICM. A San Diego native, she attended Northwestern University, where she received a BS in Theatre.Enjoy my conversation with Rebecca Windsor.

Our guest on this episode is the inimitable, incomparable, incredible Dr. Janet McMordie. She is a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician who also does surgical assist and mass gathering medicine. During the pandemic, she made a hard pivot to improv comedy. For her second act, she is an improv performer, actor in film and TV, voiceover artist, stunt performer and podcaster. She is also a medical consultant for film and TV where she tries really hard to make art medically accurate, but that's hard because sometimes medically accurate doesn't look good on TV. She is going to tell us about how she does all of this. It's an amazing and fun and cool chat!!https://www.janetmcmordie.com/abouthttps://www.instagram.com/janetmcmordie/Podcast: https://www.secondactactors.comRepresentation: maya@RitterTalentAgency.com0:00 – Introducing Dr Janet McMordie and everything she does!0:53 – Dr McMordie's Healthcare Day Jobs 4:49 - Mass Gathering Event Medicine is not the cops9:32 - Sports Medicine v The Government v Health Insurance13:00 – The pandemic pivot to improv comedy16:21 – Podcasting: Second Act Actors Podcast was born23:38 - The Joy of Film and TV is in the craft29:57 - Medicine makes the acting better and acting make the medicine better41:05 - Improv Game which results in the 1st humans sports medicine veterinary surgical oncology clinic in the world48:46 – Would you quit medicine if you could?51:33 – Dr McMordie is paging Dr Jeong53:30 – OutroInstagram @comedicine_comedyComedicine FacebookYour host, Dr Sarah BostonDr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life. Instagram @drsarahboston www.Drsarahboston.com Representation Book Musical Genius Mark Edwards Producer Heather McPherson Twisted Spur Media

Ordinary people with extraordinary stories. That's the ethos behind the Louisville Story Program which is celebrating ten years of amplifying unheard voices and untold stories. Jeffrey Brown went to Kentucky to see the power of writing one's own story. It's part of our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Melisa is thrilled to share her journey of applying to Disney's prestigious Writing Program. Delve into her aspirations, inspirations, and the creative process behind her application. Meanwhile, Meghan embarks on an ambitious DIY project – building an Ikea house from scratch. Follow her progress as she navigates the challenges and triumphs of this self-imposed task. Get ready to get into the festive spirit with a discussion of Flyana Boss' new Christmas song. Analyze the lyrics, melodies, and overall vibe of this holiday tune. And finally, celebrate Zahara Jolie's recent acceptance into Melisa's sorority.Tune in for this entertaining and informative podcast episode, packed with personal stories, creative endeavors, and holiday cheer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this lively episode, we'll hear from a seasoned freelance writer with a background in journalism. He wants to make a coaching program—but how will he compete with AI? Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Twitter: @chrisguillebeau Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.