Off The Box

Send a text Today, the guys sit down to take stock and give thanks for what has been an incredible journey.  They discuss their start in the podcast world, some of their favorite episodes, and look to what they have in store for the remainder of the year. Spoiler, we have some amazing guests coming up.  Think nuclear big.  CEO big.  The biggest names at the best school in the nation (UCSC).  The t...

Send a text Wow - what a podcast this one is!  Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Hacein-Bey, interventional radiologist.  He is an incredible guest and they cover a multitude of topics on and off topic relating to neurology and stroke. Initially, the conversation begins innocent enough...stroke, neuro, neuro IR, causes of stroke, prevention of stroke, and even a touch of Covid-19's impact on...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Rakesh Patel, a radiation oncologist at Good Samaritan Hospital and all around expert in his field.  The guys admit there is little exposure to the oncology world related to their days in EMS.  So this is a very ground up discussion regarding oncology, causes, treatments, the team involved with oncology care and what is involved during and after a canc...

Send a text Such a fun episode.  The guys sit down with Shelby Key, RN at Regional Medical Center.  She has so many fun stories about nursing, being a traveler RN (she has worked all across America in many different hospitals), making friends in new cities, ICU care, and they also talk a little bit about sepsis (she is the Sepsis Coordinator).   Shelby is so smart and absolutely passionate about h...

Send a text David Lee is the Director of EVS (Environmental Services) at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, CA.  Hospitals are a clean and often sterile place.  Dave and his team work extremely hard ensuring our hospital is as clean as possible for you, your family, and the team providing care. Today, the guys sit down with David to discuss what goes into ensuring the hospital is completely clea...

Send a text This is a fun one.  Did you know that there is a physician who's role is to read the x-rays, CT scans, MRI's and other imaging studies?  The guys knew this, and that was about the extend of their knowledge of radiology. Today, they sit down with Dr. Lien, a radiologist at Regional Medical Center and level II trauma center.  He discusses imaging, the lifestyle, x-rays, CT&apos...

Send a text Think back to your favorite teacher in school.  Had Dr. Borrison decided to follow her childhood dream to be a teacher, that is the name that would pop into your head to the question asked. However, Dr. Borrison chose medical school instead of teaching and now the guys have the awesome opportunity to get educated on a very important topic: women's health.  The interview is complet...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with long-time friend, co-worker, and awesome person:  paramedic Grace Mula. This podcast was originally thought of as an EMS type podcast but got hijacked by incredible physicians, nurses, executive, etc.  Not today.  If you want to know what EMS is really like, this is the podcast for you.  Between John, Garrett, and Grace, we are talking over 50 years of EMS...

Send a text You gotta listen to this one.  What is life like working in Detroit EMS?  Kip discusses his time working on the ambulance in Motor City and let's just say it is slightly different than what the guys experienced on the box in Silicon Valley.  Did he get shot?  Gotta tune in to see... The conversation jumps around so many great topics - they can't wait to have him back for a se...

Send a text What happens when you call 9-1-1?  Sure, somebody answers the phone and directs help to the scene. But there is so, so, so much more behind the scenes, and the insight is incredible.   The guys sit down with Jessica Stevens, a dispatcher and call-taker for the San Jose Fire Department.  She is an absolute expert in her field and her experience working as an EMT on the ambulance really...

Send a text This is a great one.  The guys sit down with the CEO of Regional Medical Center of San Jose, Tomi Ryba. Regional Medical Center of San Jose is a level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, cardiac center of excellence and home to One Team, an EMS and military partnership.  And she is at the helm of this very busy hospital - and does a great job at it, both in action and in dis...

Send a text Today, the guys are very excited to have Dr. Allon Rafael on the show.  He is an electrophysiologist (a cardiac physician who focuses on the rhythms and electrical conduction in the heart).  The guys dropped their jaws in the first five minutes, he is that impressive. He is truly an expert on the subject and exudes a genuine passion for both the treatment of cardiac issues and his pati...

Send a text The guys have been looking forward to this one for a while.  They sit down with Dr. Sarah Lee, a maternal fetal medicine physician.  She specializes in high risk OB and provided an fascinating interview.  Yet again, all parties lost track of time during the the course of the interview - they had that much fun. She has an incredible background and is an absolute expert in the field of h...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Kittle from Stanford Hospital.  The episode starts out innocent enough:  her path into medicine from EMS, the culture of medical schools, and her role navigating the medical patient pre and post surgery. Then, it takes a turn for the incredible and mind-blowing.  Medical hypnosis.  The guys could not stop talking after they recorded this episode about...

Send a text Today's episode is extremely entertaining.  The guys sit down with Dr. Jothi Murali and she has a gift when it comes to podcasting.  Not shy of the mic, she and the guys discuss sports medicine, pediatrics & pediatric ortho, trauma, and a few other fun rabbit holes (platelet rich plasma, being an entrepreneur, etc.).  Definitely high marks for education and laughter with a few...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Janet Childs, Critical Incident Stress Management expert.  Anyone can be faced with stress and critical incidents, and this is especially true for healthcare workers, first responders, dispatchers, and the military. How do we handle that?  How do we process the feelings, emotions, and impact to others? Garrett has professional and educational experienc...

Send a text The guys are back, sitting down with the incredible Dr. Taher, emergency room physician at Good Samaritan Hospital and an EMS Medical Director in the Silicon Valley.   The guys thought they would be right at home in their old stomping grounds of discussing emergency medicine, but Dr. Taher takes them to school, discussing an incredible range of topics including:  cultural care across A...

Send a text Today, the guys reflect on their amazing engagement with a rapidly growing audience and discuss where they are taking the show, including the guests planned in the future.   The popularity and growth of the show surprised a lot of people, including the company that Garrett and John work for, HCA (Hospital Corporation of America).  HCA did not have a podcast until Garrett and John start...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Carl Law.  They reference cooking in their discussion and this podcast has equal parts fun, comedy, education, and sincerity to make a batch of awesome.  Honestly, you would think the trio has been hanging out for years together after listening to this podcast.   Dr. Law is an incredible human being who has the most sincere passion for his profession a...

Send a text Wow.  Absolutely wow.  The guys get blown away going behind the scenes with Karen Walker, RN, Cardiac Cath Lab Director at San Jose Regional Medical Center. They discuss so. Much.  Stuff.  Cardiology, the history of cardiology, stents, ECMO, bypass, ablations, heart failure, quality control, LVADS, transplants and several other completely fascinating rabbit holes regarding the ol'...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with Melissa Harte, VP or Trauma at Regional Medical Center in San Jose, California.   There is so much more to being a trauma center than one might think.  It takes a strong team, specialized physicians, highly trained staff, more data than you can imagine, and a dedicated leader at the helm.  Melissa is that leader and we discuss trauma care, running a trauma...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with Dr. Cagle, orthopedic surgeon specializing in robotic knee and hip joint replacement.   The discussion begins innocent enough:  robotic joint replacement and being a leading surgical pioneer in the field.  It evolves into an absolutely incredible web of sports medicine, being a parent in the world of youth sports, the future of robotic surgery, and the pat...

Send a text What is your "why"?  Why do you do what you do?  What are you passionate about?  How do you lead?  How do you interact with your leaders or how do you lead if you are a leader?   Today, the guys sit down with the incredible Mark Brown, Chief Nursing Officer at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, California.  Their discussion goes in-depth on a myriad of topics including heal...

Send a text Today, the guys sit down with the world-renowned Dr. Poelstra.  He is a leading pioneer in robotic spine surgery and a fascinating wealth of information. They discuss a vast array of topics - ortho-spine, robotic surgery, trauma, his PhD research, the history of spine surgery, the future of spine surgery, prevention, and the physician/patient relationship.   Dr. Poelstra showcases his...

Send a text Today, the guys go in-depth with Lesley, charge nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital.   She discusses her life in EMS before nursing school, tips and advice for anyone looking for a career in healthcare or advancing their career, and what it is like leading a fast-paced ER in Silicon Valley.   The guys have known Lesley a long time and they share stories from their days back on the box - n...