Ed and Josh talk about projects around the house (and why they suck), how frightening a carny can be to a child (and a grown man), passing out from drinking (and wetting the bed), and just how fun having a loud mouth friend can be (we love ya, Zach). This episode is a party. Check it out! Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagr…

In this episode, we talk with ACEP Past-President, Dr. Paul Kivela, about career fulfillment, resilience, and opportunities in and outside EM. We also talk about his adventures in speed golf. This is the Greg Henry Lecture from MEMA24 in Michigan.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Ed and Josh talk about fighting for your PTO, chasing people down to get paid, how not to repair a transmission on a 1980 Mercury Capri, which family member gives the worst directions, and the real reason behind Happy Meals. Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @workingclassholes @joshaccardo @edmcgowancomedy…

The discussion of patient experience does not always bring a welcome or warm response, but in this episode, Dr. Nick Dyc discusses how you can win at it and advance your career/group.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Liz Glazer stops by with stories about being a law professor, what it's like to be a part of a cadre, and how bad coaching tennis at a day camp is for your skin. Josh reminds everyone that he played college football while Ed talks about his busboy days hanging out with the dishwasher in Atlantic City. Liz teaches us how easy it is to steal…

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Frank Peacock and Dr. Jame Neuenschwander about the current statue of VTE, DVT, PE, and AFib management, as well as the approach to anticoagulation reversal. Great podcast on a common EM presentation and opportunities in EM.ACEP POC Tools -https://poctools.acep.org/Supported by an unrestricted educational grant fro…

Comedian Soora joins us this week with some hilarious job stories. We talk about the pros and cons of being a flight attendant, the mile high club, how to duct tape a rowdy passenger, first class vs the jump seat, trading out shifts, how often she gets called a stewardess. We also talk about her time as a hostess at a Miami South Beach steakhouse/n…

This episode features the new steps and CMS requirements on the "age friendly ED" initiative. We are joined by Dr. Biese who breaks down the new requirements and opportunities within EM.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

This episode has it all: Pony kegs, black box cable, short pants aka "floods", subway jiu jitsu, taking beer from work, living on a boat, bootleg VHS tapes, stolen sneakers, serial killers, bank robbery and falling for a DEA agent during homeroom. It's a wild one! Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @workingclassholes @jo…

In this special #ACEP24 primer, we talk with keynote opening speaker, Heather Mcgowan, about healthcare, workforce, efficiency, and wellness. We focus on the changes in generations, technology, and a look towards the future. ACEP24 Promo Code for Registration - A481646https://heathermcgowan.com/By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Ed & Josh got some wild stories this week about stealing TVs from work, road rage, wheelies, going to SeaWorld and getting yelled at by adults, losing your temper in front of your neighbors and how old is too old to eat loose candy. This is a fun solo episode with just the boys Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @working…

Fresh episode from #MEMA24 in Harbor Springs, MI, talking with Dr. Henry Moss, discussing whippit abuse and smoking cessation. Two topics, one podcast!By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Dylan Krasinski stops by with some hilarious job stories. After failing to land a college internship in his field, he becomes an intern for a landscaping company. The gang ponders who would be the best politician of the bunch and Josh teaches everyone what a snow bunny is. Dylan reveals his greatest to talent is knowing how to learn. Ed ta…

Here is a special education track from FCEP Symposium by the Sea in Miami Beach, FL. Great collection of speakers and educators discussing the business of emergency medicine with regard to documentation, billing, reimbursement, advocacy, and communication.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Ed and Josh are crazy from the heat. Ed has some dirtbag tips to stay cool, which leads to Josh pitching ideas for the Dirtbag Olympics. The boys talk about their old jobs selling cars and being a high school janitor, how to clock out early and when it's time to finally throw out a grandfather clock. There's debates over whether or not Ed's family …

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sean Michael, Regional Chief Medical Officer for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. We discuss EMTALA as a tool for emergency departments and EM physicians to facilitate the management, acceptance, and transfer of behavioral health patients. We often see EMTALA as a barrier, but we discuss how it can b…

Comedian Chris Brown stops by to talk about graduating high school early to become a dishwasher at a Red Lobster. As Chris puts it, he was "really shooting for the stars"! He's got stories about being bagging groceries, playing D3 basketball and becoming a high profile barber, which led him to a career in standup comedy. We talk about smoking with …

Comedian Derek Drescher stopped by with the craziest job stories - from installing fireplaces in Reverend Run's house, to replacing bricks fifty stories up; all while being a heroin addict. We talk about how much copper goes for on the open market, what's better getting paid hourly or being paid by the brick, that stealing from Sephora might not be…

In this special episode of the podcast, we hear from Dr. Annalise Sorrentino with a 2024 PEM evidence update. This talk is geared towards ensuring all emergency physicians are ready when a pediatric patient presents to our ED.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

TV host and comedian, Abbi Crutchfield stopped by to talk about all her jobs while pursuing comedy. Turns out, if you're a secretary answering phones, you're supposed to know the name of the company. Who knew? We also learn that making cookies for the office might not be the best way to fit in. And even starring in a national commercial for the com…

Special episode of the podcast from Emerald Coast Conference and on the road(literally) with Dr. Gabor Kelen, talking boarding and capacity with some of the data and myths.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

In this episode, we talk with Dr. William Weber about the management of allergic reactions in the emergency department. There are often "cocktails" that many order, but the key is still early epinephrine. We chat about the approach, timing, and disposition.Resources/Links -www.aaaai.org/Aaaai/media/Media-Library-PDFs/Professional%20Education/Podcas…

Comedian, writer and director, Cristian Duran stops by to talk about his worst jobs. Crispers Restaurant in Florida was the top of the list. Ya know it's bad when you have to hide your tips. We also learn about the zen of sandwich-making, what it's like being the face of a construction company, how useful a single black leather glove can be, and ho…

In this episode of The Frontline, we have a special episode with the CDC discussing the most recent rendition of the opioid prescribing guidelines which focus on SUD prevention, pain management, and medication safety. I am joined by Dr. Kate Vlasica and Dr. Debbie Dowell.https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2211040https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/vol…

Ed and Josh discuss how to navigate an open work space, dodge the loudest coworker, and how to successfully drink from a flask at the office. Ed talks about how the porters of a building really are the cool kids and how he considered a high school janitor his mentor. Josh gives tips on how to get out of work drinks and how a severe limp in your leg…

Interview from Emerald Coast Conference in Sandestin, FL, talking with Dr. John Proctor about emergency physician billing, reimbursement, and advocacy. The advocacy of ACEP and the RUC are key to maintaining a viable financial environment in EM.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Ed and Josh talk about various work schwag, from tote bags to emergency t-shirts, flirting at work and how to exact revenge on a work bully. Josh quotes the beatitudes, while Ed reveals that he has t-shirts that are 20 years old. Ed tells a story about the worst taxi ride imaginable and why you should never ever open the the front door of a taxi. T…

In this episode recorded at the Emerald Coast Conference, we interview Dr. Jaron Raper about two of his topics that both involve the chest, a pulmonary embolism update and the managing LVAD issues in the community ED.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

In this bonus episode, we get a pediatric emergency medicine evidence update with Dr. Annalise Sorrentino from Emerald Coast Conference 2024 in Sandestin, FL.PEM Assembly as part of Accelerate 2025 in Orlando!https://www.acep.org/accelerate/overviewBy Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Chris Faga tells us about his worst job petitioning door to door for the local comptroller in the hoods of Brooklyn. The job was so bad that years later he became a County Committeeman because “it was funny”. We talk about tending bar in Brooklyn and how NOT make a Long Island Iced Tea. We also discuss strip club buffets, guys named Hennes…

In this episode from the Emerald Coast Conference in Sandestin FL, we talk with Dr. Sudave Mendiratta about the intersection of how homelessness and healthcare intersect.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Joanna Ross stops by the break room to explain the differences between performing on Broadway and working the cash register at a candle store. She also reveals when she realized what "See You Next Tuesday" really means, how many goldfish a snapper turtle can eat at a bar, and how useful a wheelchair can be in meeting women. Ed and Josh fin…

In this episode, we have a special author series edition with emergency physician and medical director of the NFLPA, Dr. Thom Mayer, and his new book, "Leadership Is Worthless...But Leading Is Priceless: What I Learned from 9/11, the NFL, and Ukraine".https://thommayermd.com/booksBy Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian and Off-Broadway actor, Derek Humphrey stops by to talk to us about some of his worst jobs. We find out that working at Kmart as a teenager has its benefits and that ditching work for a girl will probably get you fired. Derek lets us know the pros and cons of working at a TCBY vs the steel mill. And that serving in the Navy can lead to a l…

In this episode, we join Dr. Emily Dawson, helping us tackle some of the ductal dependent pathologies we may see in emergency medicine. This episode was recorded live at ICEP24 in Chicago.Presentation content...https://www.icep.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/09-Peds-Cardiology-Dawson.pdfBy Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Ed and Josh podcast live from Megaton Brewery in Humble, Texas. They talk with Master Brewer Jered Montgomery about his worst jobs, including digging up guns for a paranoid employer and working the tobacco fields of Georgia. They also talk to Miss Vicky, Humble's very own teacher of the year. She talks about her days in Philadelphia, how to spot th…

In this edition of the podcast, we visit Chicago, Il for #ICEP24 at Northwestern University Medical Center. In this session, Dr. Lisa McQueen discusses "Two Truths and a Lie" regarding pediatric emergency medicine and the management in the community ED.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Jake Vevera joins us with a truckload of stories about mixing cement, George Santos-ing his resume, wearing an ankle bracelet, his great grandmother's breasts, partnering up with a crackhead for work and almost burning down a Pizza Hut while on acid. This is a wild one!! Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @worki…

In this special episode of the podcast, we talk with the Chief Medical Officer for the National Disaster Medical System and Deputy Director of the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, Dr. Michael Zanker. I am joined by Dr. Luke Wohlford and Sriram Venkatesan. We talk about Dr. Zanker's role in the disaster environment as a pract…

Comedian Alex Payne tells us about his terrible job working for AT&T selling "Obama phones" in the projects and then for Ace Hardware making keys for famous comedians, and which was worse. We talk about aspiring to be drug dealers and dirtbags, the business savvy of strippers and how many pairs of shoes is too many. Follow us on YouTube @workingcla…

In this segment, we dive into some of the key ultrasound guided regional blocks for pain management in the emergency department. We join Dr. Chase Palisch from Vanderbilt University at TNCEP24 in Chattanooga.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Teresa DeGaetano stops by with tips on how to make restaurant shoes fashionable, how soon you should leave an interview, and how long you should wait before you quit on your first day. We talk about how the Prime Rib at a VFW is actually good (it's not), how many shots is too many to do during a job interview and that working at a Science …

In this episode, we join Dr. Leon Adelman at #LAC24 as we discuss the impacts and differences in employment categories and how being 1099 or W-2 may impact you in a number of ways.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Max Fine stops with some great job stories. We find out what is like when the FBI asks shows up to you job, what police officers think of Ted Nugent's "Stranglehold", how NOT to pawn jewelry and how k-holes are so much better than black outs. This episode is a wild ride! Follow us on YouTube @workingclassholes Follow us on Instagram @worki…

The money of medicine is a difficult subject, but still integral to the successful access and application of healthcare. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Tony Cirillo about the economics of medicine and how pressures move the needle.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Lizzy Cassidy stops by to talk about all the jobs that are worse than shoveling horse manure (it's a long list). We talk about the time she called OSHA on her boss, the night her black belt coworker literally threw a guy to the curb and how being a manger of a comedy club is the worst way to get stage time. She also reveals the secret to w…

In this session, I send out a topic that I put together for 2024 as part of my 3+ decades of experience in media.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Comedian Matthew Broussard stops by to talk about joke work on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the surprising lack of math he used as a financial analyst, and that despite appearing on Comedy Central multiple times, his mom would like for him to find a real job. We also talk about what job your comedy business card should say, who would make the best la…

We have another topic from TNCEP24 with Dr. Jordan Rupp discussing ED POCUS evaluation of the eye and posterior chamber.By Ryan A. Stanton MD, FACEP

Zach Petrovich, comedian and friend of the show, joins us for a wild episode. We talk about his days as the resident chef of a pool hall, his restaurant days locking out brunch guests, booking a hotel reservation at Denny's and how when he goes to a strip club "it's not even that expensive." This is a hot show. Follow us on YouTube @workingclasshol…