Best Lamaze Podcasts (2024)

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EP 258: Munchkins at 2nd base 56:10

2d ago56:10

56:10

DLuks hosts this all Benchwarmer game with Tako & Scott facing off against Mason and Matt D. Tune in to discovery which Benchwarmer uses an NFL player for measurement, which player could have been two time defensive rookie of the year, who might qualify as the NBA's version of Kirk Cousins, and just who would pay Chris Canthit or Jimmy Incompetent …

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The NatureBack Method for a Vaginal Birth: The Book 30:27

3d ago30:27

30:27

NatureBack is the expression of Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak’s obstetrical philosophy after more than 3 decades in the field of high-risk perinatology Maternal-Fetal Medicine. It is a goal-oriented practical method that can mitigate or possibly even eliminate the need for a cesarean delivery. Now you can read Dr. Abdelhak's first hand experience in his new …

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EP 257: 18 Under at the No Hope Classic (Featuring Assistant Coaches Trevor Hogg and Drew Topp) 1:04:14

9d ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Assistant Coach Drew Topp writes his first game which pits Marrkkus & Scott against David and Assistant Coach, but practically Benchwarmer at this stage, Trevor Hogg. Early in the game, David has his Shawshank Moment (yes, he meant Slumdog Moment). Scott accuses our host of asking some of the whitest questions in BTP history (Drew likes his golf qu…

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Online Reviews for Doctors. Are they to be Trusted? Episode #154 22:10

10d ago22:10

22:10

Should You Trust Online Reviews? The Pros and Cons of Relying on Online Feedback In our increasingly digital world, online reviews have become a staple for making decisions, especially when it comes to choosing healthcare providers. But with so much information at our fingertips, how do we know if we should trust these reviews? Let's explore the pr…

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EP 42 BTP OT: May 2024 40:26

13d ago40:26

40:26

Eric and Matt Discuss the following episodes: EP 252: 24 Hours of Lamaze (featuring Assistant Coaches Byron Grubman & Tim Geving) EP 253: The Steph Curry of Westeros EP 254: Danger Eugene Robinson (featuring Head Coach Dave Wortz) EP 255: Heisman Trophy for Hackysack (featured Assistant Coach Ethan Metzker)…

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196 Let's Write Your Birth Story with writing coach Ashley Schein 47:23

14d ago47:23

47:23

Ashley Schein is a mother, a writer, and a writing workshop facilitator. She leads workshops, both in person and over zoom. In this episode she talks about the benefits of writing and sharing your birth story in a safe space, and gives some guidance on how to get started so that your story can unfold naturally and beautifully on the page. Ashley al…

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EP 256: Too Much Minestrone 1:01:21

16d ago1:01:21

1:01:21

In this all Benchwarmer game, Tako and Matt team up to face off against Scott and David with Ede hosting. In it we learn about Ede's indecent proposal, we invent a number of of new round styles including Curriculum VitHaiku and 5-7-5 on 3, we wonder why our baby is stalking Leon Lett and we ask...you don't know Rudy Bukich? #MoWilliams #GinoTorrett…

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EP 255: Heisman Trophy for Hackysack (featured Assistant Coach Ethan Metzker) 59:41

23d ago59:41

59:41

Assistant Coach Ethan Metzger returns to the Bench to team with Tako to take on the formidable team of Eric Ede and Josh. During the game, the teams explore many important topics: Josh keeps thinking about Tommy Boy, one player ponders whether there might be a Heisman Trophy awarded for Hackysack, another admits to having a soft spot for the Sacram…

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EP 254: Danger Eugene Robinson (featuring Head Coach Dave Wortz) 1:16:27

1M ago1:16:27

1:16:27

Head Coach Dave Wortz joins the bench and teams up with Matt to face Scott and Mason int his Markkus hosted episode. In it we learned Dave's favorite years is 1993, he wrote a certain wrestlers wikipedia page, Mason wonders if Markkus meant Darth Vader, Mason says there's no rule that a Mastadone can't play football, legendary Rookie of the Year Jo…

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Twin Vaginal Delivery. What to Expect. Episdoe #153 54:39

1M ago54:39

54:39

Today, we're diving into a fascinating and important topic: what to expect during a twin vaginal delivery. Twin pregnancies come with their own unique set of considerations, and understanding the process can help expectant parents feel more prepared and confident. In this episode, we'll explore the stages of labor, the role of the medical team, and…

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EP 253: The Steph Curry of Westeros 1:14:27

1M ago1:14:27

1:14:27

In this all-Benchwarmer game hosted by Josh, we learned that Dikembe Mutombo was too short (but not for the WNBA), that Josh would never use Cloverfield of Dreams for a Halftime Chat GPT movie plot (even though it would be awesome), that we all agreed we'd like to see Peter Dinklage play in a basketball tournament to save the Seven Kingdoms, that S…

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EP 41 BTP OT: April 2024 44:00

1M ago44:00

44:00

Eric and Matt Discuss the following episodes: EP 247: I Hope it Doesn't Taste Like its Name (featuring Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin) EP 248: Your Special Teams have Died of Dysentery (featuring Assistant Coach Byron Grubman) EP 249: So Much Talc (featuring Equipment Manager Andy Barry) EP 250: Double Dishman (featuring Assistant Coach Scott Hyland…

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195 Jenna Slot is back! Baby #4 with a L&D nurse from the busiest L&D unit in the USA 1:01:09

1M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

This is a follow up birth story with baby #4 with Jenna Slot of the oh so popular episode 41 where we discuss her surprise PFO diagnosis. That episode was republished just before this one in Episode 194. In Jenna's words: "We'll talk about my 4th birth story, which started with my water breaking in the elevator at work (work for me is as a labor an…

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194 Jenna Slot's PFO mid pregnancy and ocular stroke birth story REPLAY 1:17:28

1M ago1:17:28

1:17:28

This is a replay of Episode 41! Stick around because Jenna and I met up 4 years after this episode and recorded her most recent birth story! It is wild. So start here, and continue to episode 195 for the follow up story! XOXO- Heidi Jenna is an experienced Labor and Delivery nurse established in one of the busiest L&D hospitals in the country. Tune…

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EP 252: 24 Hours of Lamaze (featuring Assistant Coaches Byron Grubman & Tim Geving) 1:10:39

2M ago1:10:39

1:10:39

Assistant coach Tim Geving joins the bench and teams up with Mason to face Matt and Scott in this game hosted by Assistant Coach Byron Grubman. In it we learned that Tim doesn't own a lot of pantaloons, Tim and Mason do some breathing excersizes to get through the game, Matt's only answer for the halftime was Eddie the Eagle, Matt got Scott to an a…

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193 How to LITERALLY Have a safer childbirth with attorney Gina Mundy 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Today I chat with Gina Mundy about having a safe childbirth in a hospital. Pitocin should have their feelings hurt right now. Trigger warning as we discuss the stuff no one wants to think about, but that we all need to think about. Maternal and Fetal demise mentioned. Birth injuries mentioned. In her own words: I am an attorney specializing in chil…

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EP 251: Too much Brown... University (featuring Assistant Coach Marc Grenier) 1:03:49

2M ago1:03:49

1:03:49

Assistant Coach Marc Grenier returns to the bench to team with Markkus to play against Josh and Tako. Marc witnesses David process his own trauma before we even get out of the first quarter. Later, the teams contemplate whether Lenny Wilkins could have played shortstop, and just what Sylvester & Frank Stallone's combine box office take is. Tako als…

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TNBL: 2024 NFL Mock Draft 1:28:49

2M ago1:28:49

1:28:49

The Naked Bootleg is back with their annual mock draft. Mason, joins Markkus, Scott and Ede. Let us know what you think. Fingers crossed that they get a couple right.By The Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast Crew

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EP 250: Double Dishman (featuring Assistant Coach Scott Hyland) 1:13:56

2M ago1:13:56

1:13:56

Assistant Coach Scott Hyland returns to the Bench for this Markkus-hosted game. In it we learn about what it is to be a fresh human, that we already have a new name for Mason's next child, to think like a yinzer, that Markkus is a nerd & needs more practice hosting, we discuss Red Sox legend Ana de Armas, we decide if you can Wordle your way to an …

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192 Stem cells, placenta cells, cord tissue cells OH MY! How and why to privately bank with ANJA HEALTH CEO, Kathryn Cross 43:12

2M ago43:12

43:12

We will cover Kathryn’s “Founder’s Story” about why she founded Anja Health - after a near-drowning accident, her brother was left with cerebral palsy and umbilical cord blood stem cells could’ve helped save his life. Since they’re mixed race, they were unable to find a match in public banks, which inspired Kathryn to create an affordable private s…

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TNBL: All 90’s Draft 50:47

2M ago50:47

50:47

The boys from BTP sit down for another special episode of The Naked Bootleg. Josh, Markkus, Scott and Ede have an all 90’s Fantasy draft with a couple stipulations. Who did better? Who got snubbed? Give it a listen and let us know.By The Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast Crew

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EP 249: So Much Talc (featuring Equipment Manager Andy Barry) 1:17:07

2M ago1:17:07

1:17:07

Equipment Manager Andy Barry returns to the Bench for this Eric Ede-hosted game. In it we learn about hyphenated Super Bowl MVP cornerback Something-1973, that friend of the pod Neal Fischer is a perv (sorry Neal), that for the first time both teams were glad not to know the Missing Link theme, that Father Time comes for everyone but not Skip Bayle…

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EP 248: Your Special Teams have Died of Dysentery (featuring Assistant Coach Byron Grubman) 50:13

2M ago50:13

50:13

Assistant Coach Byron Grubman returns to the Bench teaming up with David to face Walling and Matt in this Matt Takimoto hosted episode. In it, we learned that Denny Walling has been to every Masters, we discuss cities in Texas, we ask the important question: can one man be too much Minnesota? We also discuss Benchwarmers Ragnarok, Walling hurts his…

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Coping with Perinatal Loss: Episode #152 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

Welcome to True Birth, where we provide raw, honest insights into pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Dr. Yaakov Abdelhak, a Perinatologist, and Certified Nurse Midwife Kristin Mallon are here to share their professional perspectives straight from the trenches of the labor floor. Episode Overview: In this special episode, we delve int…

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EP 40 BTP OT: March 2024 45:13

2M ago45:13

45:13

Eric and Matt Discuss the following episodes: EP 243: Old Pee Hands EP 244: I only play Kosher Pickleball (featuring Assistant Coach Adam Speas) EP 245: Gazpacho Claritin (featuring Assistant Coach Matt Coleman) EP 246: DGB: Grown Man with Children (featuring Equipment Manager David Kennedy)By The Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast Crew

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EP 247: I Hope it Doesn't Taste Like its Name (featuring Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin) 1:09:19

3M ago1:09:19

1:09:19

Equipment Manager Hugh Gitlin retuns to the Bench for this Josh-hosted game (aka BTP: The Daylight Savings Epiosde). In it we learn that a particular tennis champion learned to play in Minnesota, that everyone knows famous two-sport athlete Lucky Johnson, that Mason would not advise dog fighting in the air, that George is a very British name with a…

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EP 246: DGB: Grown Man with Children (featuring Equipment Manager David Kennedy) 1:05:29

3M ago1:05:29

1:05:29

Equipment Manager David Kennedy returns to the Bench fot this Ede hosted joint. In this episode we learned to avoid "driveway" problems, the teams were tested on their "Weird Al" knowledge, people had to figure out deep information about Uncle Phil, and Ede has an award worthy intro to the game before he attempted to kill Rick Mirer twice. #Drivewa…

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The Importance of the Right Location for Birth: Episode #151 32:42

3M ago32:42

32:42

When expecting a baby, among the flurry of decisions to be made, choosing where to deliver stands out as one of the most significant. It's a choice that goes beyond mere geography or convenience; it's about where you'll welcome your child into the world and the first level of care both of you will receive. It's about safety, support, and a positive…

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EP 245: Gazpacho Claritin (featuring Assistant Coach Matt Coleman) 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Assistant Coach Matt Coleman returns to the Bench for this Tako-hosted game. In this episode, we translate Martin Prado's name into English, and reminisce about MLB journeyman David Swimmer (not Schwimmer). Also, one team gets ethered, David doesn't fix Josh's internet, we ruin rap music, and we declare our favorite Dominican actor to be Yonaton Ta…

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EP 244: I only play Kosher Pickleball (featuring Assistant Coach Adam Speas) 57:50

3M ago57:50

57:50

Adam Speas, Assistant Coach and host of Throwback Trivia Takedown, returns to the bench to discuss his recent national gameshow appearance, and to play some sports trivia! David hosts the game which pits Adam & Eric Ede against Matt D & Josh. In this game, Adam regales us with several facts about snacks, including singing on in his lounge style as …

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A Day in the Life of an OB/GYN 58:50

3M ago58:50

58:50

A typical day for an OB/GYN on the labor floor in Labor and Delivery (L&D) is dynamic and multifaceted, blending clinical acumen with compassionate patient care. Their day begins with rounding on patients who are in various stages of labor, assessing their progress, and managing any complications that arise. Throughout the day, the OB/GYN is consta…

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The Naked Bootleg 2024 NFL Free Agency 59:37

3M ago59:37

59:37

Scott and Markkus sit down and talk about the upcoming NFL Free Agency frenzy. Who is a good fit for your team? Where will they go?? Join us for a discussion about this wonderful time of the year.By The Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast Crew

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EP 243: Old Pee Hands 1:12:04

4M ago1:12:04

1:12:04

Scott Grimes hosted this unconventional game in which a last-second player scratch led to the rare 1 vs 1 vs 1 game with Tako vs. Markkus vs. Luks. The lack of traditonal team talk-outs didn't prevent our players from citing noted feminist, Eric Ede, noting that several people do have stupid faces, or discussing people that may have cheated on Eva …

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EP 39 BTP OT: February 2024 43:41

4M ago43:41

43:41

Eric, Mat. & special guest Josh discuss these episodes. EP 239: Famous Luchador Elle Woods (featuring Asistant Coach Dave Brown) EP 240: Little Heroes (featuring Equipment Manager & host of The Sports Trivia Face-Off Podcast Brent Bollmeier) EP 241: Summer Sander... NOW! (featuring guest Zach Gozlan) EP 242: Uncontroversial White Guys (featuring As…

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EP 242: Uncontroversial White Guys (featuring Assistant Coach Scott Hyland) 1:09:43

4M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Assistant Coach Scott Hyland returned to the Bench for this Josh-hosted game. In it we learned that Ede is finally aware that not all questions are about men (he is also herpes-free and pro-women in 2024) and doesn't want to sit here and talk about punters, that a particular celebrity-athlete couple (not named Traylor, Tavis, or Swelce) are both to…

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Back pain in Pregnancy. Episode: #149 24:29

4M ago24:29

24:29

Easing Back Pain During Pregnancy: Tips and Insights Pregnancy is a beautiful journey filled with anticipation and joy, but it can also bring about a less welcomed companion: back pain. Many expectant mothers experience back pain, particularly in the second and third trimesters. This discomfort arises from the natural changes your body undergoes to…

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EP 241: Summer Sanders... NOW! (featuring guest Zach Gozlan) 1:10:53

4M ago1:10:53

1:10:53

Guest Zach Gozlan teams up with Scott to face Ede and Dougherty in this unequivocally white episode hosted by Matt Takimoto. In it we search for a chicken chunk sponsor, we invent Scandinavian Ryder Cup golfers, Dougherty's face lights up as he's asked two old timee baseball questions, Matt pontificates about Pakistani Politics, and we constantly a…

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EP 240: Little Heroes (featuring Equipment Manager & host of The Sports Trivia Face-Off Podcast Brent Bollmeier) 57:59

4M ago57:59

57:59

Equipment Manager and Sports Trivia Face-Off host Brent Bollmeier joins the Benchwarmers to team with Eric Ede, facing Josh and Markkus. As to be expected, Luks faces the eyerolls from Josh and the hatred from Eric Ede. This was probably well deserved since Luks nerds out. We find out which major league baseball players can play in a war, and still…

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EP 239: Famous Luchador Elle Woods (featuring Asistant Coach Dave Brown) 1:11:51

5M ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Assistant Coach Dave Brown joins the Bench and teams up with Eric Walling to face off against Scott and Matt in this Matt Takimoto hosted episode. In it we learned who Eric's go-to Spanish woman is, the difference between Santo and Diablo in Spanish, the teams reminice about the Real American Hero commercials, Tom Hanks did NOT play Don King, the t…

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EP 38 BTP OT: January 2024 41:45

5M ago41:45

41:45

Eric and Matt are joined by Mason & the infamous David Luks (and maybe some Lavid Duks also....) to discuss these episodes: Dan's Fireside Trivia EP 235: The Nick Anderson Butterfly Effect (featuring assistant coach Vinnie Iyer) EP 236: Making out with Strangers in West Virginia EP 237: Shirtless Movie EP 238: A Racehorse named Philadelphia Turkey …

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191 The birth story of what happened when Sarah Latane had an umbilical cord prolapse in labor 1:20:32

5M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

My name is Sarah Latane. I live in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. I am a board certified behavior analyst and a stay at home parent. Brief overview of pregnancy; surprise pregnancy, early symptoms, initial MD care (on accident), early scare, practice transfer to midwife care, later symptoms (including GBS + and hypothyroid). Day/night of birth; prodr…

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EP 238: A Racehorse named Philadelphia Turkey (featuring guest Meesh Resnick) 1:20:04

5M ago1:20:04

1:20:04

Guest Meesh Renick returned to the Bench for the 2023 Year in Review episode hosted by Josh. In it we learned that that name Hanks was not a reference to multiple guys named Hank, that the Benchwarmers should invest in a racehorse (re: episode title), that Markkus can never get off of Mo Alie-Cox, that Matt's thoughts on the FIBA World Cup champion…

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EP 237: Shirtless Movie 1:00:46

5M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Matt Takimoto wrote a great all-Benchwarmer competitive game pitting Matt D and Eric W against Scott & David. The teams contemplated more of life's most difficult questions: Could Martin Sheen really own a Dojo? Is Impact Point the worst name for a wrestling PPV? Just when is the time for Kenny Lofton to show up as an answer for a question? Who is …

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How to Choose a VBAC Friendly Provider: Episode #147 19:51

5M ago19:51

19:51

Navigating the Path toward a Successful VBAC: Essential Questions for Your Healthcare Provider As strong advocates for informed and empowered childbirth, this episdoe addresses a topic close to the hearts of many expectant parents: Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). Choosing a VBAC-friendly provider is a critical step in this journey, not just fo…

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BTP OT EP 37: December 2023 42:46

5M ago42:46

42:46

Eric & Matt discuss these episodes: EP 232: Bruce Bochy's Husky Head (featuring Assistant Coach Dave Wortz) EP 233: Honey I Shrunk Juan Antonio Samaranch (featuring Assistant Coach Josh Snyder) EP 234: The Mustache That Transcends Time (featuring Assistant Coach Matt Coleman) 2023 BTP Holiday TriviaBy The Benchwarmers Trivia Podcast Crew

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190 Rainbow Babies Part 2 with Kelli the Labor Nurse on Changing the narrative for redemptive birthing 1:06:29

5M ago1:06:29

1:06:29

This is Part 2 of my discussion with Kelli! During the podcast interviews we are going through 3 different birth stories as well as two losses. Each story is very unique in its own way and just goes to show how every birth can be different. We talk about Kelli's first birth being an induction with various interventions, her experience with two preg…

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189 Kelli the Labor Nurse on her first birth as a young mom who did it the hospital's way and then 2 miscarriages PART 1 OF 2 1:11:28

5M ago1:11:28

1:11:28

TRIGGER WARNING Miscarriages and miscarriage information. Walking through what it is like to miscarry at home and to have a DNC. Part 2 are her rainbow baby birth stories if you prefer to skip ahead. During the podcast interviews we are going through 3 different birth stories as well as two losses. Each story is very unique in its own way and just …

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EP 236: Making out with Strangers in West Virginia 1:00:09

5M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

David hosted this (debatably) amazing all-Benchwarmer game with Matt Takimoto still searching for his first win as a Benchwarmer. The teams posed several important questions: Is it time to bring back the backup truck? Is Luc Longley ever going to be a right answer? Who, besides Russell Westbrook, could have a line of 20 points, 20 assists, and 20 t…

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No Surprises Act: Episode #146 21:51

5M ago21:51

21:51

The No Surprises Act: A Much-Needed Shield in the Healthcare Battlefield In the labyrinth of American healthcare, where the Minotaur of unexpected costs lurks around every corner, the No Surprises Act emerges as a beacon of clarity and protection. Enacted in 2022, this legislation represents a crucial step in untangling the Gordian knot of medical …

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188 Birth Happens Author Sarah Beauchamp 3 Birth Stories Hospital to Home 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

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In Sarah Beauchamp's own words: "My name is Sarah Beauchamp and I have a Bachelor’s degree with a focus on education. I am a mom of three kids (Almost 6, 4, and 1), a birth doula, a birth photographer, and the creator of the book, Birth Happens. I live in Northern Vermont. I am a doula and birth photographer who will give an overview of my own birt…

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