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Bad Idea Social Club is a weekly interview-style podcast of honest conversations, without filters or judgment, about creativity and life and processes and f*cking up and all that sh*t. Aaron McCall is a freelance graphic designer and an independent artist, and he is setting out to collect stories and insights from artists, writers, photographers, musicians, and a whole mess of other wildly talented creatives.
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Anesthesiology News will be publishing a new season of our popular podcast series, “On the Case” and “Ask the Experts.” “On the Case” is a review series that features the authors of our popular case report series. We hear the behind-the-scenes story on the most unique clinical case studies published in the magazine directly from the professionals who managed them. The first episode of this new season features an interview with L. Jane Stewart, MD, JD, MPH, who co-wrote a case report about a ...
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James Victore: The Weight Of The Chorus
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To wrap up season 3, James Victore (artist, graphic designer, art educator, creative coach) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they get into discovering your voice as an artist and a person, the line between creative block and being bored, and finding your way back to yourself after getting lost. Keep up with James Victore: yourworkisagift.com I…
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Dan Wiltshire (motion designer, Chop & Hue) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the energy that creativity gives and takes, catching influence from film and thin air, and overcoming physical and emotional setbacks to keep artful energy moving forward. Keep up with Dan Wiltshire: IG: @daniel_wiltshire_ch chopandhue.com IG: @chopandhue…
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Steph Harding (photographer, marketer, creative nomad) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they talk about chasing down creative ambitions, surrounding yourself with people who energize instead of drain, and turning the creative switch on and off. Over drinks, of course. Keep up with Steph Harding: IG: @stephwithdrinks IG: @sodrinkible Writer/Pro…
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Jack Muldowney (graphic designer, Studio Malt) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the intersection of design and beer, environmental and social responsibility in his work and his space, and identity as an artist/studio. Keep up with Jack Muldowney: studiomalt.com IG: @studiomalt Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall…
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Curt Prudden: Comparison, The Thief
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Curt Prudden (artist, painter) opens up with Aaron McCall about using creativity as a tool for both expression and survival, comparing himself to other people and artists, and his story from his time in the military to solo trips of self-discovery. Keep up with Curt Prudden: IG: @curtprudden Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.ne…
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Lainey Yehl (freelance graphic designer, illustrator) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss her crooked and colorful path to graphic design, the love/hate relationship with hunting down new business, and overdue invoices, and Instagram of it all. Read "Selling Art" by Lainey Yehl Keep up with Lainey Yehl: laineyyehl.com IG: @laineymay …
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Trish Hadley (boudoir photographer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the mutual vulnerability and trust in boudoir photography, the varied motivations of her subjects to be photographed, and the ability to pivot when your path feels wrong. Keep up with Trish Hadley: trishhadleyboudoir.com IG: @trish.hadley.studios Writer/Producer/…
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Sabrina Dahlgren: The Girl On The Bench
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Sabrina Dahlgren (singer, stage/voice actor) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the effects of mental health on creativity and relationships, exploring herself as a performer and a whole person, and sticking up for your time and energy to be who and what you want. Keep up with Sabrina Dahlgren: IG: @sabrinasings1 Writer/Producer/Edi…
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Derek Mohr (freelance brand designer and web developer) shares his story with Aaron McCall over a few bottles of red wine as they discuss the influences of travel on creativity, balancing professional and creative responsibilities with extracurricular experiences, and how design informs web development and vice versa. Keep up with Derek Mohr: onemo…
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Sarah Anderson (traveling ceramics artist) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss life on the road as a traveling artist, her vibrant and expressive sense of self and art, and her connection with nature from an ever-changing backdrop to funny mushrooms. Keep up with Sarah Anderson: sarahandersonceramics.com IG: @sarahandersonceramics Wr…
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Joe Short (founder, brewer, creative maniac, Short's Brewing Company) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss his relationship with creating and consuming beer, the blurry line between Joe as a person and Short's as a brand, and lessons learned in the first 20 years of Short's Brewing Company. Keep up with Joe Short: shortsbrewing.com IG…
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Kaelyn Moore (storyteller, podcaster, producer, Heart Starts Pounding, The Timekeeper) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the depths and limitations of telling real stories with creativity and empathy, exploring our dark curiosities, and the vulnerability in putting your whole self into the things you're passionate about. Keep up wi…
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In the first-ever Bad Idea Social Club LIVE event, hosted by DO:BETTER (dobetterhere.com) in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Jacob Rosenburg (graphic designer, illustrator, Design Director, Commonwealth//McCann Detroit) shared his story with Aaron McCall and Joe Matteson as they discussed the blurry line between art and design, the need for individuality in c…
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In this BONUS episode, marketing and communications professional, Lindsay Dow, turns the tables to put our host, Aaron McCall (graphic designer, artist, podcaster, Bad Idea Social Club), on the other side of the interview. Aaron shares his story with Lindsay as they discuss the effects of mental health on creativity, leaving behind a steady paychec…
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Is the Healthcare Delivery System Prepared for the Next Terror Attack?
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There has been a marked increase in mass casualty events in our society. Targets have included schools, malls, houses of worship, and yes, hospitals. Our staffing crisis unfortunately has negatively affected even our most robust trauma system and emergency rooms; there has also been the closure of many hospitals in rural areas, which has created he…
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Mythbusters: Tips for Young Anesthesiologists
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Whitney Fallahian, MD, an assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Wisconsin, in Madison, shares her thoughts on several important topics for fledgling anesthesiologists, such as fellowship options, work-life balance and salary expectations.By Anesthesiology News
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To wrap up Season 2, Edwin Anderson (painter, mural artist, Studio Smoov) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they get into the weight of creating artwork to reflect the people and the culture of the space it’s in, making the most of the opportunities in front of you, and the importance of representation in art and media. Keep up with Edwin Ander…
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Jason Richardson & Korin Hollinshead: Hungry & Tired
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Jason Richardson (chef) and Korin Hollinshead (varied creative) are the husband and wife team behind Black Napkin Takeout and Any Colour You Like Popsicles. Jason and Korin share their story with Aaron McCall as they discuss creating something special out of something familiar, betting on yourself to do things your way, and the need to always be cr…
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Nick Camia (elementary school art teacher, illustrator, extracooler) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss creating artwork in the professional wrestling space, nurturing the creativity of children through education and illustrating children’s books, and somehow balancing it all with quality family time and his own podcast, The extraco…
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Dustin Foster: Ghost In The Archives
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Dustin Foster (video editor, director, Chop & Hue) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the value of collaboration in creativity, finding and addressing your vulnerabilities, and the impact of physical and mental health on creativity. There's a ghost story in there, too. Keep up with Dustin Foster: chopandhue.com IG: @chopandhue IG: @…
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Susan Thompson (brand designer, art director, The Dogs Breakfast) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they get into what makes a good brand, intentionality in both creativity and in life, and the importance of giving a damn. Keep up with Susan Thompson: thedogsbreakfast.com IG: @thedogsbreakfast IG: @wolf.in.the.parlor Writer/Producer/Editor/Host…
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Luciana Van Dort (poet, Love Ya, Flippant Hiatus) and Aaron McCall have a raw and honest conversation about creativity as a form of therapy and healing, the changes that come with suffering personal tragedies, and the weight of each word she puts on the page. Keep up with Luciana Van Dort: flippanthiatus.com IG: @lucianagoose — "Love Ya," on Amazon…
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Jon Moore (co-founder, Foster Coffee Co.) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss coffee and cocktails, his former life as a touring drummer, and how creativity plays into his everyday life without a specific medium. Keep up with Jon Moore: fostercoffee.co IG: @jonjmoore Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.net) Co-Host…
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Khalid Ibrahim (photographer, Eat Pomegranate) opens up with Aaron McCall about connecting with his subjects, balancing his creativity with his life as an epidemiologist, and how his experiences growing up in both Pakistan and the United States have influenced his relationship with his camera. Keep up with Khalid Ibrahim: eatpomegranate.com IG: @ea…
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Jen Estill (creative director, Redhead Creative Consultancy, The Nelson Gallery, podcast co-host, The Speak Easy Podcast) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss her transition from a freelance graphic designer to an agency owner, contributions to—and appreciation of—the creative communities around them, and successfully running on fumes…
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Bradley Walden: Sometimes You're The Villain
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Bradley Walden (singer, songwriter, Emarosa, Badley) shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the substance in songwriting, real-life influences in his music, and upholding creative integrity. Keep up with Bradley Walden: emarosa.us IG: @bradleyscott, @emarosa Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.net) Co-Host/Sidekick: J…
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Earlier this year, Aaron McCall launched Bad Idea Social Club as a way of collecting stories and insights from some wildly talented creatives. Season 1 was a f—cking blast, and we're stoked to share that Season 2 starts hitting on Tuesday, October 3, and will hit every Tuesday for the next 10 weeks. That's 10 more sessions with 10 more creatives, a…
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Before the first episode went live, Aaron McCall recorded a test episode with his good friend, Jeff Torrey (podcaster, Fantasy Football Prophet). The point was to get a feel for the process, build the format, and to get comfortable behind a microphone. But Jeff turned out to be a bit more than a great test subject—he shared his story as they discus…
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The American healthcare system is experiencing a growing crisis: How do we adequately staff our operating rooms, hospitals, clinics and offices with healthcare professionals? The lack of staff crosses all professional lines, from physicians to nurses to lab technologists—all levels of staff are in short supply. To deal with this challenge, health a…
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The Value of Podcasting for Anesthesiologists
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At the 2023 spring meeting of the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Rajnish Gupta, MD, a professor of anesthesiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville, Tenn., discusses how podcasting can be a way for anesthesiologists to highlight their academic work and communicate with other like-minded professionals …
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To wrap up our first season, Christopher Michon (artist, Failed Imagineer) shares some stories with Aaron McCall about mashing up punk rock and popular culture, the fun and the anxiety that comes with putting your artwork into the world, and how managing your mental health is its own different kind of project. Keep up with Christopher Michon: IG: @…
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Rhett Blankenship (motion and visual effects artist, The Flannel Motion Co.) shares some stories with Aaron McCall about finding his footing in video, the blurry line between work and life, and his love for horror and bad comedy bits. Keep up with Rhett Blankenship: theflannel.com IG: @rdblank, @theflannelmotionco Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron…
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Jon Eslinger (brand strategist/designer, DO:BETTER) shares some stories with Aaron McCall about selling t-shirts on the indie wrestling scene, starting a design shop rooted in social justice and defiance, and some successes and f*ck ups, too. Keep up with Jon Eslinger: dobetterhere.com IG: @dobetterhere, @joneslinger Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aa…
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Kelly Brown (potter, writer, model, marketer, host of Creative Mornings Grand Rapids, and dabbler in about a dozen other things) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss the importance of trying new things, how and why she set out to fine-tune a creative space or all creatives, and what it means to nurture your curiosity and creative voic…
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Chef Kyle Murray shares his story with Aaron McCall as they discuss how he fell backward into his craft, dodging hot sauté pans, and the weight of hospitality on creativity. Keep up with Chef Kyle Murray: IG: @chefkmurrrr Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.net) Co-Host/Sidekick: Joe Matteson Music: "Noises" by Mike Mains & The B…
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Jill Zelenski (painter, graphic designer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss successes and disappointments, vulnerability in artwork, and the necessary evil that social media has become. Keep up with Jill Zelenski: jillymakes.com IG: @helloimjilly Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.net) Co-Host/Sidekick: Joe Matt…
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Dayfran Camacho (aka Ann Amy Grant, drag queen) shares his stories and ambitions with Aaron McCall as they discuss becoming a drag queen, living authentically, and pushing forward in spite of intolerance and bigotry. Keep up: Ann Amy Grant IG: @annamygrant Dayfran Camacho IG: @dayfran94 Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.net) Co…
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Mike Mains (singer, songwriter, producer, engineer, Mike Mains & The Branches, Lady Love Studio) shares with Aaron McCall about finding music and giving his life to it, and how the highs and lows of his mental health journey have affected him personally and creatively. Trigger Warning: Sensitive Content This episode contains discussions about sensi…
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Joe Matteson (photographer, videographer, The Mattesons) opens up with Aaron McCall about self-doubt, his confidence struggles, and their time coming up together as best friends, college roommates, and creative partners. Keep up with Joe Matteson: themattesons.co IG: @themattesons Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall (aaronmccall.net) Co-Host/…
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Lydia VanHoven-Cook: Don't Read The Comments
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In the very first episode of Bad Idea Social Club, Lydia VanHoven-Cook (artist, graphic designer, writer) shares her story with Aaron McCall as they discuss authenticity within yourself and your work, and not letting the a-holes in. Keep up with Lydia VanHoven-Cook: lydiawritesgood.com IG: @lydiawritesgood Writer/Producer/Editor/Host: Aaron McCall …
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The Pivotal Role of Anesthesiologists in Improving Maternal Care
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Barbara Orlando, MD, PhD, an associate professor of anesthesiology and the division chief of obstetric anesthesiology at McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center, in Houston, discusses several ways to reduce morbidity and mortality in pregnant patients. She also addresses high-risk pregnant patients with various como…
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The Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Stroke
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) affects 20% of U.S. adults, of whom about 90% are undiagnosed. The major risk factors for OSA include obesity, male sex and a family history of OSA. There is a large body of literature showing that OSA is an independent risk factor for hypertension, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. This case illustrates how a…
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New Textbook Addresses Perioperative Cancer Care
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Cancer is a major global public health concern that affects all citizens and communities around the world. Globally, the incidence of cancer is predicted to increase by 50% by the year 2030; and during the same period, cancer-related mortality is projected to increase by 60% to 13.1 million deaths worldwide. This increasing trend in cancer-related …
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I’m a freelance graphic designer—I’m not a podcaster but I’m gonna give it a shot anyways. My name is Aaron McCall and I’m setting out to collect stories and insights from artists, writers, photographers, musicians, and a whole mess of other talented creatives. Bad Idea Social Club is to be a collection of honest conversations without filters or ju…
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Neil Ratner, MD, has played remarkably divergent roles in his life, initially as a rock-and-roll drummer and staging entrepreneur, working with the likes of Edgar Winter and Emerson, Lake & Palmer. But he always had an interest in medicine, so eventually he ditched his successful rock career and went to medical school, later becoming an anesthesiol…
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Will Isotonitazene Be Our New Overdose Crisis Drug?
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The Drug Enforcement Administration Washington Division is warning local residents of a dangerous new drug emerging in the D.C. area that is as deadly as fentanyl. We as neurocritical care practitioners may therefore soon find ourselves caring for patients that have overdosed on this drug and may be suffering from severe hypoxic injury and coma. In…
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Early Recovery Program Reduces Opioid Use by 80% After Cesarean Delivery
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Over the past two years, Saddleback Hospital, in Laguna Hills, Calif., has implemented a robust ERAC (early recovery after cesarean) protocol that includes a transversus abdominis plane block with liposomal bupivacaine for post-op cesarean delivery pain. Results have shown that the protocol has reduced the use of narcotics for the post-op period by…
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The Etherist Podcast, Season 4: Burnout Prevention Tips and Key Takeaways
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In the previous chapters of “Anesthesiology News Presents The Etherist,” we defined just what physician well-being is, when it came to light and why the concept needs to be addressed at institutional and systemwide levels. We also explored managing the cognitive workload during residency, the stress of working during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the …
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The Etherist Podcast, Season 4: Burnout During Residency and Culture
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In the second episode of Anesthesiology News presents The Etherist, we discussed some of the main causes and signs of burnout. We also explored what it was like to work during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In this installment, we first examine well-being during residency. Managing the cognitive workload and production pressure can be incredib…
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The Etherist Podcast, Season 4: Defining Burnout and Physician Well-Being
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The season premiere of Anesthesiology News presents The Etherist featured Dr. Amy Vinson, the chair of the American Society of Anesthesiologists Committee on Physician Well-Being. Among many other things, she explained why physician well-being needs to be addressed at an institutional and systemwide level. In this episode, we delve deeper into work…
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