THE GURNEY PUSHERS PODCAST

The Cafeteria Connoisseur – Featuring EMT Belloso On today’s episode of  Code Breakers , we make a special phone call over to EMT Belloso — also known as the Cafeteria Connoisseur — to break down the real priorities of EMS life: hospital food. From Orange County to Los Angeles County, and even all the way out to Las Vegas, we rank and review the best (and possibly most questionable) hospital cafet...

Episode 8: CHILL BILL — with EMT Hobbs We’re back. After a little time off, we sit down to give a quick update on where we’ve been, what’s been going on behind the scenes, and why EMS life never really lets you clock out. Then we jump into a field interview with EMT Alyssa Hobbs , recorded straight from the job. We get into the calls that make you stop and say “what the fuck was that?” — from the...

🎙️ Episode 7 — Quiz Show This week, the Code Breakers are putting their brains on the line! Napoli and Joplin dive head-first into an all-EMS trivia showdown — testing knowledge, roasting wrong answers, and proving who’s really been paying attention on scene. Between the laughs and the lightning-round questions, Napoli gets real about just how tough it is to produce this podcast every single week...

Episode 6: “You Know” Sit down with EMT Montoya In this episode, Crew Chief Napoli sits down with EMT Montoya for a raw and unfiltered conversation about life in the field — from the chaos of late-night calls to those “you know” moments every EMT can relate to. Tip of the Pod: Keep your gear and your ambulance organized. When every second counts, knowing exactly where your equipment is can make al...

🎙️ Episode 5 – “You Guys Have Metal On You?” This one’s a mix of laughs and lessons! Napoli and Joplin kick things off with the Tip of the Pod , breaking down everything EMTs need to know about DNRs in the field. We talk about which forms are actually valid for transport, why electronic DNRs don’t count, and why, if it’s not the proper EMSA #9 or POLST , your patient is full code —no exceptions....

Episode 4: That’s a Nurse for You In this episode of The Code Breakers Podcast , Napoli sits down with Nurse Hopkins — his former EMT partner from the 2020 COVID days. The two reunite to share stories from the height of the pandemic, talk about the wild calls they ran together, and reflect on how far they’ve come — from ambulance shifts to Hopkins now working in the hospital. Expect plenty of laug...

Episode 3 – You've Gotta Know When to Fold 'em In this episode of Code Breakers , Napoli lays it all out on the table. From the wild —showdown—where the county tried to pin a fraudulent cert on him—to proving that sometimes the best move in EMS is knowing when to hold your ground and when to fold ‘em. We also dive into a memorable 5150 transport that put both strength and patience to the t...

Episode 2: Rescue Ricky Chronicles, Trivia, and Tips from the Rig In this episode, Napoli and Joplin dive into the world of Rescue Rickies — those overzealous EMTs who turn every call into their own personal action movie. Napoli shares a wild story about one of his partners who fit the “Rescue Ricky” mold a little too well , while Joplin adds her signature sass roasting the type. We also roll out...

In our very first episode, we crack open the doors of the rig and let you ride along with us. Napoli shares the real reasons he stepped into EMS and the stories that shaped his journey, while I (Joplin) keep things grounded with some sass, myth-busting, and a spotlight on the  pet peeves  every EMT knows too well. We also kick off our recurring segments: Pet Peeves of the Pod  – the raw frustratio...