Best Film Fatigue Podcasts (2025)

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91 | Old school paramedics | Is EMS just a steppingstone | For some it’s a job, for some it’s a life 33:10

33m ago33:10

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Best online EKG course you can finish in less than 4 hours: Practical EKG Interpretation - Practical EMS 4 Category 1 CME credits - Fundamentals through advanced interpretation Welcome our new panel Eddie and Casey, two very experienced paramedics 27 and 48 years in the field Casey talks about AI potential in the field and a study he was involved i…

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90 | Doing difficult things makes you stronger | Pain of getting well is sometimes greater than the pain of staying stuck | Is emergency medicine your purpose 26:51

2h ago26:51

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Whatever your beliefs regarding God or lack of a God as you work in emergency medicine, I hope this episode will uplift and encourage you Laurie likes to reflect on the one patient she was there to help during the day. Or the one patient she was there to interact with It is important to reflect on your highs, your lows and even things that made you…

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89 | Death and dying | Pastor Daniel Grothe | Non-anxious presence | Emotional whiplash | Habits to hit the reset button 30:05

5d ago30:05

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Whatever your beliefs regarding God or lack of a God as you work in emergency medicine, I hope this episode will uplift and encourage you Daniel talks about how the most anxious person in the room gets the most attention, but we should strive to be the non-anxious presence in the room. The non-anxious presence rebukes and resets the system Daniel t…

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Ep 44: Truth and Manipulation in Wicked Part 1 54:59

11d ago54:59

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In this episode we dive into Wicked: Part 1 and the deeper themes behind its story. Beyond the spectacle and music, we explore what it truly means to be "wicked" and how narratives shape our self-perception. The conversation unpacks the dangers of always seeing ourselves as the hero, the power of institutions to control truth, and the ways fear and…

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Ep 43: Fighting for Reconciliation 58:06

12d ago58:06

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This episode about fighting for reconciliation is a continuation on the discussion about Ender's Game. In this conversation we discuss how fear and ego can stifle curiosity, particularly in religious spaces where certainty is prized over open exploration. We also touch on the importance of self-reflection in fighting for what’s right, highlighting …

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88 | Death and Dying in emergency medicine | Pastor Daniel Grothe | New panel | Burnout comradery 31:17

18d ago31:17

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Whatever your beliefs regarding God or lack of a God as you work in emergency medicine, I hope this episode will uplift and encourage you New panel! Welcome Pastor Daniel Grothe, ER Physician Eric and ER PA Laurie Daniel talks about the life of a pastor, which isn’t exactly as we all might assume. He talks about being a brand new, young pastor and …

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87 | Kevin Hazzard | American Sirens | The great story of Freedom House and EMS origins | The good Samaritan | Early emphasis on intubation 25:30

23d ago25:30

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Kevin Hazzard Author of A Thousand Naked Strangers and American Sirens (you can find these on Amazon or wherever books are sold). You can find Kevin Hazzard at KevinHazzard.com Kevin talks about the story Jesus told of the good Samaritan as really the first example of EMS. Jesus tells this story in response to a lawyer asking him how to obtain eter…

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Episode 120 - Ninja Gaiden 2 Review, Sniper Elite, and Plans for 2025 1:15:57

20d ago1:15:57

1:15:57

Join us as we dive into the surprise release of Ninja Gaiden 2 Black. We explore how this remaster stacks up against its predecessors and whether its combat still holds up against today's action games. The crew speculates about the future of the series and what a potential Ninja Gaiden 4 might bring. Plus, Orrin shares his thoughts on Sniper Elite:…

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86 | Kevin Hazzard | Missing EMS | American Sirens | Chaotic scenes | Early paramedic John goes from cleaning hospital rooms to intubating critical patients 22:02

26d ago22:02

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Kevin Hazzard Author of A Thousand Naked Strangers and American Sirens (you can find these on Amazon or wherever books are sold). You can find Kevin Hazzard at KevinHazzard.com What does Kevin miss about EMS? He misses the partnerships and the chaos you went through together. The memories he has are both good and bad from his time in EMS, the failu…

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85 | Kevin Hazzard | Being an EMT tourist | Paragod phase | Moving on from EMS | A Thousand Naked Strangers 38:14

1M ago38:14

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Kevin Hazzard Author of A Thousand Naked Strangers and American Sirens (you can find these on Amazon or wherever books are sold). You can find Kevin Hazzard at KevinHazzard.com We talk about the difference of caring for someone dying in their home vs the hospital bed There is something more intimate about dealing with death in a home, where the per…

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The Jumpies: Our 2024 Game of the Year Awards 2:19:42

1M ago2:19:42

2:19:42

The Jumpies, our 2024 games of the year.Time Stamps:0:40 - A Tribute to David Lynch 5:00 - Kicking off the Awards8:00 - First Category: Best Character 14:50 - Best Style and Art Direction23:35 - Best Level Design29:15 - Best DLC32:30 - Best Music40:50 - Best Weapon (Unofficially sponsored by B.J. Blazkowicz)46:10 - Best Non-gaming thing 48:10 - Bes…

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84 | Kevin Hazzard | A Thousand Naked Strangers | Writing for film/TV | EMT school process 30:33

1M ago30:33

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Kevin Hazzard Author of A Thousand Naked Strangers and American Sirens (you can find these on Amazon or wherever books are sold). You can find Kevin Hazzard at KevinHazzard.com Paramedic from 2004-2013 for Grady hospital in Atlanta He talks about the self-doubt he had in the writing process and how he wasn’t sure anyone would relate to his stories …

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Episode 119 - Our favorite films of 2024 1:18:41

2M ago1:18:41

1:18:41

Madeline Stanley (@madexposure on X) joins Aaron and Orrin to dive into their favorite films of 2024! Tune in for our yearly wrap-up as we share the movies that wowed us, surprised us, and left a lasting impression this year. We each share our top five movies of the year, including some honorable mentions.Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game …

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83 | Is medicine your entire personality? | Get off on time | Burnout | Compassion fatigue | A physicians personal experience with the ER 29:28

2M ago29:28

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Don’t make your career your entire personality, extra shifts will affect you over time. Sometimes the extra money is not worth the burnout The culture is shifting from working a ton to a better work life balance Your family will remember that extra shift you worked far longer than your employer Get off on time Control the variables you can control …

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82 | Getting comfortable saying “I don’t know” | Advice for newbies | Learning from those lower than you on the perceived hierarchy 31:25

2M ago31:25

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Batching work applies with nurses too. Do multiples things when you enter the room, so you don’t have to go in and out many times Ben talks about efficiency in the field being important due to the limited time and resources As providers we must get comfortable with saying “I don’t know” In medicine in general we don’t know everything, nor can we di…

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81 | New panel | Charge RN advice | Physician efficiency tips | Developing Confidence 33:35

2M ago33:35

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New panel! Lucas (ER physician), Kendra (Charge RN, NP student), Ben (paramedic and educator) Kendra talks about her advice for new charge RN’s Have some ER experience first. She says it was difficult starting as a charge when she was so new to ER. Have a good set foundation. You need to be able to have difficult conversations with people in a tact…

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80 | Lori Hodges Part 2 | Author | Paramedic | Emergency Manager 36:26

2M ago36:26

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Lorihodges.com (4) Lori Hodges, MA, CCP, PMP | LinkedIn Shaking In The Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness: Hodges, Lori R.: 9798888244005: Amazon.com: Books Debriefing helps to learn from a big crisis and then move on without continuing to judge yourself and your mistakes We all make mistakes, getting stuck in the mindset of constantly reviewing…

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Episode 118 - The Jump Crouch Post-Game Awards Show 1:15:17

2M ago1:15:17

1:15:17

Aaron, Kevin, Orrin, and Mike attended the Game Awards, and we’re here to share our thoughts! We dive into what excited us most, the awards we felt were truly well-deserved, and why we’re absolutely hyped for the new Ninja Gaiden game. Plus, we had the chance to meet some amazing people in the industry, including the game director from Baldur's Gat…

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79 | Lori Hodges Part 1 | Author | Paramedic | Emergency Manager 31:50

3M ago31:50

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Lorihodges.com (4) Lori Hodges, MA, CCP, PMP | LinkedIn Shaking In The Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness: Hodges, Lori R.: 9798888244005: Amazon.com: Books Lori Hodges, is the author of Shaking in the Forest, Finding Light in the Darkness. She is a former paramedic and firefighter in Colorado and currently works as an emergency manager, recentl…

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78 | Kelly Grayson Part 2 | Author | Blogger | Paramedic 28:47

3M ago28:47

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Kelly Grayson is a very experienced paramedic, educator, speaker and author that serves the EMS community. You can follow him here: (10) Kelly Grayson (@AmboDriver) / X (20+) Facebook You can find his books on Amazon Amazon.com: On Scene: More Stories of Life, Death and Everything In Between (A Paramedic's Stories of Life, Death and Everything In B…

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77 | Kelly Grayson Part 1 | Author | Blogger | Paramedic 27:21

3M ago27:21

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Kelly Grayson is a very experienced paramedic, educator, speaker and author that serves the EMS community. You can follow him here: (10) Kelly Grayson (@AmboDriver) / X (20+) Facebook You can find his books on Amazon Amazon.com: On Scene: More Stories of Life, Death and Everything In Between (A Paramedic's Stories of Life, Death and Everything In B…

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Ep 42: Ethics and Leadership in Ender’s Game 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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In this episode, we explore Ender’s Game, the cinematic adaptation of Orson Scott Card’s novel. Following Ender’s rise as a brilliant strategist, we unpack the moral weight of his decisions, the manipulation of truth, and the devastating consequences of war. Using our SMART framework, we examine the ethics of leadership, the role of fear in shaping…

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76 | Difficult intubation | Advice for newbies | Don’t blame patients | Your happiness is up to you | Event horizons on calls 29:52

3M ago29:52

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Nick talks about a difficult RSI intubation and his struggle to overcome the feeling that he didn’t do his best We talk about how intubation success was such a critical point as a paramedic that everyone would have judged you on in the past We talk about the direct laryngoscopy vs the new video techniques Advice for the newbies: Brent: You’re going…

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75 | We can’t choose what affects us | Teamwork on scenes | Recognizing you need help | Responding with anger 29:23

4M ago29:23

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Nick talks about a difficult traffic accident and how something that seems like not a big deal but actually affected him – we can’t choose the things that affect us Is there something protective in the fire or law enforcement world that helps with longevity? Is it the wider variety of calls? EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) is a…

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Episode 117 - Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake Lake House DLC, and Remake Fatigue 2:11:46

4M ago2:11:46

2:11:46

Nic Grasso (@nickygra97) joins us to talk Silent Hill 2, Alan Wake 2 DLC, and remake fatigue. 0:00 - Intro7:30 - Silent Hill 2 Remake non-spoiler review48:30 - Alan Wake 2 Lake House DLC review57:00 - Kevin gives his quick thoughts on the Vampire Survivors Castlevania dlc, Clock Tower Rewind, and Red Dead 1 on PC1:10:45 - Aaron is watching Twin Pea…

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74 | Burning out on EMS | Sleep deprivation | Raging at dispatch | Daily micro-traumas 32:55

4M ago32:55

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Why did Nick switch to law enforcement? He burned out on medicine What does he miss the most: The team mentality. The fire crews that he grew close to. He felt certain they could handle whatever call came their way We talk about the struggles working a 48-hour shift with a rural fire department but also having to manage the expectation from the pri…

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73 | New panel! | EMS to law enforcement | The lesson from the spine board 31:01

4M ago31:01

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Mark (paramedic) | Brent (fire officer and EMT) | Nick (former paramedic and current police officer) Mark has worked in urban and very rural 911 ambulances and does part time EMT education now Community paramedicine is an emerging field and can vary a lot from region to region. Paramedics are flexible providers, so the potential is huge Brent has s…

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72 | Nate’s off-duty call | That human connection | Moral injury vs burnout | Newbie advice 32:45

4M ago32:45

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Nate talks about a motorcycle crash he stopped at on his way home and how he was critical in saving an injured patient and how he became close with the family who still talk to him today. Even though the patient ultimately died, the impact he made on that family was immense. Patients remember us We need to remember we treat a person not a complaint…

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71 | Rapid sequence intubation changes | How crews can make or break an EMT student’s experience | How those hard calls affect us | Casey talks about the impression he made on a family 29:47

4M ago29:47

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The paradigm around rapid sequence intubation is evolving and becoming much safer with more education and procedures. Sometimes in emergency medicine slow is better. We need to stay mindful and calm in chaos and this requires us to detach and be above the fray and walk slowly instead of run. This will actually increase effectiveness and efficiency.…

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Episode 116 - Video Game Industry Report Card + Silent Hill 2 Remake 2:14:14

5M ago2:14:14

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1:00- Silent Hill 2 Remake impressions15:30- Our video game industry report card18:30- Sony report card53:00- Xbox report card1:17:00- Nintendo report card1:34:00- PC Report Card1:50:30- Video Game industry general report cardJoin the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2Orrin & Aaron o…

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70 | Why the big scope differences across state lines | Case review purpose | Teaching the newbies 29:13

5M ago29:13

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EMS varies significantly from state to state so you get a wide range in the abilities of EMT’s and paramedics nation wide Case reviews are moving to an educational rather than a punitive model There is no true national standard for EMT’s and paramedic’s which further complicates things The regions that EMS is practiced in vary a ton as well. Skills…

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Influence of Psychotherapy on the Immune System in Chronic Fatigue, Robert Bosnak 50:28

5M ago50:28

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Chronic Fatigue is a complex, acquired condition whose cause is a topic of muchresearch and debate. The severity of symptoms vary, however, around a quarter ofpeople are unable to leave their home due to the multi-system impacts of ChronicFatigue. In this lecture, Robert shares examples of how Embodied Imagination canbe used to dream the dream onwa…

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69 | New panel! Why emergency medicine | Don’t just do something, stand there | Being proud of what you do 36:28

5M ago36:28

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Meet our new panel Kash (EM physician) Casey (Paramedic) Nate (EMT) Why emergency medicine? Kash: Likes to see results in the short term rather than manage long-term problems. Decided on EM and even an EMS fellowship before starting med school after getting his EMT Aaron: When in PA school you really need to be at least considering primary care but…

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The Enclosed garden: Temenos of the Soul, Juliana Kaya Prpric 56:43

5M ago56:43

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The Enclosed Garden is one of the oldest expressions of civilization, and possessesa long and direct relationship to symbolism and mythology. Such a garden creates afertile place of verdant abundance, a haven of peace and quiet, shade and water,order and pleasure and a retreat from a hostile, threatening and chaotic wilderness.The world beyond the …

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#68 - Over-reliance on technology, standards for students, don't listen to naysayers, advice for newbies 26:17

5M ago26:17

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Matt talks about our reliance on technology and how sometimes it is nice to remember that to assess a patient it is actually really simple without using technology Andrew: I am mostly paid to not get tricked into missing something big. Standards in medical education changing when there is emphasis on getting people through programs Keep holding hig…

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Ep 41: Sequel Fatigue and Parallels to the Church’s Journey 45:44

5M ago45:44

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This episode was sparked by the number of recent movies and sequels that just ended up being disappointing. We dive into the factors that may contribute to the production of bad movies (quality and content wise) and the challenges the audience may face in navigating them. At the end we turn the conversation to an unexpected comparison—the church's …

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#67 - Burnout avoidance, decision fatigue, driving lights and sirens, Where is God in emergency medicine? 26:10

5M ago26:10

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Imminent baby delivery stories Burnout tips: avoid the overtime. Sometimes the extra money is not worth the additional life stress. Make sure you get off on time and make that transition to home life. Andrew uses audio books so he has something to look forward to while driving to and from shift. Patients are often not even the source of our stress,…

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Episode 115 - Our Top 10 Games of the Decade so far 2:50:15

6M ago2:50:15

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This week Sida (@Sida6666) joins us and we decide once and for all what are the best games of the first half of the 2020's. There can be only one (or 10). 4:00 - we reveal our personal top tens1:59:20 - we summarize our personal top tens2:02:00 - debating the top ten games of the decade so far2:40:30 - revealing the top ten games of the decade so f…

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#66 - Paramedics getting offended, first code as a medical student, making a human connection and measuring success in EMS 32:49

6M ago32:49

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The team mentality at all levels in the ED is key to a harmonious, efficient and effective environment In EMS, this can be difficult on a given scene when you may not know the other responders all that well and it can be easy to get offended when no offense was meant Developing a thick skin is important in emergency medicine. You can’t allow negati…

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New panel, power in detaching, controlled drowning, overwhelm as a new provider 29:59

6M ago29:59

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Meet our new panel Matt (EMT) Julie (RN) Sarah (paramedic) Schasny (paramedic) Andrew (EM physician) Advice for the newbies: Don’t panic, it is not your emergency Find the balance of detachment while still making sure the patient feels cared for and understood Part of avoiding burnout is taking some time to access the human side of youself in carin…

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Ep 40: Power and Control in Rollerball 1:01:27

6M ago1:01:27

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In this episode, we explore the 1975 sci-fi film Rollerball through our SMART framework, focusing on its portrayal of a dystopian future where corporations control everything, including the brutal sport at the center of the story. We discuss the journey of Jonathan E., a superstar athlete caught in the deadly corporate-controlled sport, who struggl…

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Overcoming burnout, having purpose, showing grace for patients while also having healthy boundaries 31:20

6M ago31:20

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Keep asking “why” do get to a full understanding of what is going on As providers we do want questions asked of us if someone is not sure about something we ordered Tracey has found techniques to avoid burnout despite 24 years in emergency medicine, she says it is very individualized how you overcome burnout Belligerent patients do cause burnout an…

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Episode 114 - Summer Catch-up: We review Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess, Anger Foot, and more 1:46:31

6M ago1:46:31

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This week Zack stops by and we cover the games we might have missed this summer. 6:30 - Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess review18:00 - Discussing the new Doom remasters35:30 - Anger Foot review43:30 - Fallen Aces impressions46:30 - Felvidek review52:40 - Selaco review update1:07:30 - LXD Red Honey review1:11:30 - Dread: Delusion discussion1:18:00 …

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The Dunning-Kruger effect, building confidence, the importance of knowing the "why", when to do nothing 39:03

6M ago39:03

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We talk about EKG interpretation Adam talks about the power of teaching Ongoing learning is key to performing well in emergency medicine and medicine in general We discuss confidence in emergency medicine and The Dunning-Kruger effect: People with limited competence tend towards an overestimation of their abilities It is very dangerous at the top o…

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Stress exposure in school, zero to hero, advocating for patients 33:00

7M ago33:00

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Stress exposure in school is very helpful for real life practice A good analogy for lay people: EMT is like CNA, AEMT is LPN, paramedic is RN. This helps people understand the progression of levels of care better Paramedics need to be learning provider type assessments on rotation not nursing assessments Kim talks about the zero to hero debate: Exp…

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Only medical provider on a plane, swatting flies in the back of an ambulance, paramedic program changes 32:01

7M ago32:01

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We meet our new panelists Kate (EMT) Kim (Paramedic and educator) Tracey (Former paramedic and current PA) Adam (Former paramedic and current EM physician) Kate talks about how the public doesn’t know the difference between EMT’s and paramedics Tracey talks about a humbling experience in her early career where she did not know where her equipment w…

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Ep 39: Family Bonds in The Mitchells vs. The Machines 1:00:08

7M ago1:00:08

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In this episode, we dive into The Mitchells vs. The Machines, exploring how this animated film cleverly critiques our reliance on technology while also reflecting on family dynamics. Katie Mitchell, an aspiring filmmaker, has her relationship with her family tested when their road trip collides with a tech apocalypse. Through Katie and her father R…

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Foley buddies and no no zones 32:12

7M ago32:12

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Be willing to speak up. Sometimes you might be the only person to notice something important. We need resiliency in this field. We are all still learning, so stand up and advocate for your patient. Regardless of your level of care, you need to advocate for your patient. The hierarchy is largely in your mind. Don't be afraid to approach someone with…

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Episode 113 - Our favorite games of 2024 so far 1:45:44

7M ago1:45:44

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This week Nic Grasso stops by and we talk about our favorite games of the year so far, along with other favorite non-gaming things. 7:20 - Our favorite games of 2024 so far1:04:00 - Our favorite non-gaming things of 2024Join the Jump Crouch discord for more game discussions, retrospectives, and interviews! https://discord.gg/YHRezVwGk2Orrin & Aaron…

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Nate's overdose and recovery 38:45

7M ago38:45

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Nate (EMT) shares his story and the issues he has been dealing with. Nate overdosed on medication and ended up in inpatient psych care which helped him immensely. He still feels grief from time to time but does have happiness more now. Nate wants people to know that these struggles are real and you are not alone. Don’t be afraid to talk about it. S…

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