Best Tape Op Podcasts (2024)

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Larry Crane (Tape Op Magazine) Interview 37:01

4h ago37:01

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Larry Crane is an American editor and founder of Tape Op Magazine and recording engineer/owner of Portland's Jackpot! Recording Studio, He is also a freelance engineer, and the archivist for the estate of musician Elliott Smith. Jackpot has recorded the likes of Built to Spill, Wooden Shjips, Sleater-Kinney, Sonic Youth, Spoon, R.E.M., The December…

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DISCussion - Episode 41: Mario J. McNulty 30:48

11d ago30:48

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Welcome to Tape Op's DISCussion, where we call our friends and music community notables to talk about their favorite records. For this episode, Geoff Stanfield chats with producer/engineer Mario J. McNulty about Massive Attack’s 1998 release, Mezzanine. Enjoy!Sponsered by AKG-JBLwww.akg.coBy Tape Op Podcast

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Steve Vai Interview 53:18

1h ago53:18

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Steve Vai needs introduction! A virtuoso guitarist, visionary composer, and consummate producer who sculpts musical sound with infinite creativity and technical mastery, Steve Vai has awed fans of all genres with his exceptional guitar skills and musicianship for decades. At age 12, he started taking guitar lessons from Joe Satriani. At 18, he bega…

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Episode 280: Keywords Part 27: Shock States and A Tribute to Dr. Gillian Isaac 43:20

5d ago43:20

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In this 280th episode I share the shocking and tragic news that Dr. Gillian Isaac died suddenly and unexpectedly a few weeks ago. She was an incredible human being, teacher, doctor, wife and mother. She will be missed more than I can say by more people than we can possibly count. I know that she would want us to continue with these keyword episodes…

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Episode 15: Stu Hamm Interview 37:50

9d ago37:50

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Stu Hamm is an iconic bass player who attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, where he met guitarist Steve Vai and, through him, met Joe Satriani. Hamm. He played bass on Vai's debut solo album, Flex-Able, which was released in 1984. Hamm has performed and recorded with Steve Vai, Frank Gambale, Joe Satriani and many other well-respected g…

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Episode 92: Jolie Holland 49:53

11d ago49:53

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My friend Jolie Holland and I first met when I edited, overdubbed, and mixed her album Wine Dark Sea in 2014, ten years ago. Around then we even played a short 2 song set live at an Elliott Smith tribute show. A few years after that we worked again on Wildflower Blues, an album she did with Samantha Parton, her former bandmate from The Be Good Tany…

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Episode 14: Uli Jon Roth Interview 20:15

14d ago20:15

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In the year 1973, Uli’s friend, Michael Schenker, quit the already established band Scorpions to join UFO in England. This lead to the break-up of the Scorpions, which his brother, Rudolf Schenker, had formed in the Sixties. But before leaving the band, Michael asked Uli to take his place instead. Later that year, the two remaining members of Scorp…

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Episode 279: What does an Anesthesiologist Do with Phil Carullo 46:48

19d ago46:48

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In this 279th episode I welcome Dr. Phil Carullo back to the show to discuss what, exactly, an anesthesiologist does and how we fit into the perioperative experience for patients. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Episode 13: Dave Mason Interview 22:39

20d ago22:39

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Dave Mason left Traffic in 1969 to pursue a solo career in the U.S. Dave has penned over 100 songs, has 3 gold albums: Alone Together, Dave Mason, Mariposa De Oro, and platinum album Let It Flow, which contained the top-ten single “We Just Disagree”. In addition to cranking out hits, Dave has performed on, or contributed to, a number of famous albu…

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Philips Hue & Other Noisy Things | Bonny Light Horseman 35:02

30d ago35:02

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When someone named Spammy emails you, you have a choice: flag as a phishing threat, or read in entirety? Well, we do get a kick out of seeing the moniker appear in our mailbox, from a listener whose skewering takes leave us chuckling every time. While most emailers use the show email to send questions, Spammy mostly offers witty commentary with no …

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Episode 278: Liver Physiology 51:56

1M ago51:56

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In this 278th episode I discuss what you need to know about liver physiology for your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Jed Wolpaw

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Episode 12: Percy Jones (Brand X) Interview 41:18

1M ago41:18

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Percy Jones is the renowned pioneer fusion bass player with the British band Brand X. Virtuoso guitarist Steve Hackett stated "it was in fact Percy who chronologically emerged with his own unique fretless sound and should be given full credit for it”. Jones appeared on Eno’s Before and After Science, and Another Green World, on Steve Hackett’s debu…

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DISCussion - Episode 40: Mikey Coltun 26:08

1M ago26:08

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Welcome to Tape Op's DISCussion, where we call our friends and music community notables to talk about their favorite records. For this episode, Geoff Stanfiled chats with producer/engineer Mikey Coltun about Toumani Diabeté's Symmetric Orchestra's 2006 release, Boulevard De I'Independance. Enjoy!Sponsered by AKG-JBLhttps://www.akg.co…

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Episode 91: Frankie and the Witch Fingers 38:16

2M ago38:16

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Indiana may not be the first place that comes to mind when you think of a blossoming psych-rock scene, but you'd be mistaken. Formed in Bloomington and now based in Los Angeles, Frankie and the Witch Fingers have been cranking out an interesting sounding and diversely-influenced series of albums that document their growth as songwriters and a band …

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Episode 11: Steve Hackett (Genesis) Interview 28:26

2M ago28:26

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Steve Hackett the legendary guitarist from the band Genesis contributed to six of the band's studio albums, three live albums, seven singles and one EP before he left to pursue a solo career. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Genesis in 2010. He released his first solo album, Voyage of the Acolyte, while still a mem…

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Episode 10: Gus G (Ozzy) Interview 36:01

2M ago36:01

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Gus G. former Ozzy guitarist was born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece and is hailed as one of the most important and influential Metal guitarists of his generation. Gus played guitar for Ozzy from 2009 till 2017, recorded all guitars on his Grammy nominated album “Scream” and toured the globe with the Prince Of Darkness until 2016. Gus has appea…

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Episode 277: Keywords part 26: Adrenal Diseases with Gillian Isaac 49:38

2M ago49:38

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In this 277th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss Adrenal Diseases and the questions you're likely to see about them on your exams. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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The New Lost Dunlavy Episode | Blake Mills 52:10

2M ago52:10

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By popular demand, we present the new lost Dunlavy episode. Longtime listeners know that Darren and Duncan originally recorded 10 podcasts before publishing the very first one, as practice. One of those, referenced in early talks about the guys' dearly beloved Dunlavy speakers, was a thorough explanation of how they landed them for free, and insigh…

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Episode 9: Geoff Tate (Queensrÿche) Interview 32:36

2M ago32:36

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Geoff Tate was vocalist and originaly member of the band Queensrÿche, who had groundbreaking metal albums like Rage for Order, Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. Tate is ranked fourteenth on Hit Parader's list of the 100 Greatest Metal Vocalists of All Time. He was voted No. 2 on That Metal Show's top 5 hard rock vocalists of the 1980s. In 2012, he w…

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Episode 276: Perioperative URIs in Kids with Rita Saynhalath 41:47

2M ago41:47

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In this 276th episode I welcome pediatric anesthesiologist Dr. rita Saynhalath to the show to discuss how to manage kids presenting for surgery with a recent URI. We discuss the evidence for proceeding versus postponing, whether the type of virus matters, and how to handle COVID infections. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACC…

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Episode 8: Christone "Kingfish" Ingram 23:39

2M ago23:39

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Kingfish debuted on the Billboard Blues Chart in the #1 position and remained on the chart for an astonishing 91 weeks. In addition to receiving a GRAMMY Award nomination, Kingfish was named the #1 Best Blues Album of The Year by UK tastemaker magazine MOJO. Ingram’s lead single, Fresh Out (featuring Buddy Guy) was the most played song on SiriusXM’…

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DISCussion - Episode 39: Steve Von Till 22:07

3M ago22:07

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Welcome to Tape Op's DISCussion, where we call our friends and music community notables to talk about their favorite records. For this episode Larry Crane chats with Steve Von Till from Neurosis about Brian Eno’s album Ambient 4: On Land. Enjoy!Sponsered by AKG-JBLhttps://www.akg.coBy Tape Op Podcast

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Episode 90: MGMT 41:36

3M ago41:36

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February 2024 will see the release of MGMT's fifth album, Loss of Life. Tape Op's online publisher Geoff Stanfield sat down for a chat with the band's founding members Andrew VanWyngarden and Ben Goldwasser to discuss the recording of the album, their long time working relationship with producer/mixer Dave Fridmann, and finding their new favorite m…

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Episode 275: Healthy Cooking with Myles Snider 46:42

3M ago46:42

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In this 275th episode I welcome Chef Myles Snider to the show to discuss how busy professionals can cook tasty, healthy meals for themselves and their families. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Searching for the Highest Value | Mighty Poplar 38:36

3M ago38:36

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With apologies for the delay, and for the audio which was nearly impossible to fix, the guys are back to answer a question from listener Rob Shrode. This episode is about the idea of a special price point threshold in each product category above which one can expect substantial performance improvement compared to below the threshold. As usual, it's…

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Episode 7: Al Di Meola Interview 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Al Di Meola a bona fide guitar hero, perennial poll-winner, and prolific composer, he has amassed over 20 albums as a leader while collaborating on a dozen or so others with the likes of the fusion supergroup Return to Forever (with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke and Lenny White), the celebrated acoustic Guitar Trio featuring fellow virtuosos John McL…

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Episode 274: Anaphylaxis and Other Perioperative Hypersensitivity Reactions with Jonathan Kay 51:23

3M ago51:23

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In this 274th episode I welcome Dr. Jonathan Kay (JK) to the show to discuss perioperative hypersensitivity reactions. We focus on the diagnosis and treatment of anaphylaxis and also discuss antibiotic allergies and how to deal with the ever present allergy to PCN. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries:…

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The Beauty of FM | Fabiano do Nascimento 28:06

3M ago28:06

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The HiFi Podcast is back with a tech-centric take on FM Radio, answering a listener question and delving into why so many audiophiles gravitate toward it as a favorite source. As so many conversations do, this one meanders toward noise and distortion, but Darren's take on the loveliness of the sound of FM may surprise you. Brazilian musician Fabian…

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Room Treatment As We See It | Voces8 38:33

3M ago38:33

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In this episode, a listener requests a deeper dive into room treatment for optimizing sound in a HiFi listening space, and the fellas oblige. In fact, Darren and Duncan leap at the chance to talk about the curious look of some commercial treatment products, bemoan the high prices of some seemingly cheap-to-develop elements, and generally touch on m…

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DISCussion - Episode 38: Thom Monahan 29:20

4M ago29:20

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Welcome to Tape Op's DISCussion, where we call our friends and music community notables to talk about their favorite records. For this episode we chat with Producer/Engineer Thom Monahan about the 1993 Polyphemus album, Scrapbook of Madness. Enjoy!Sponsered by AKG-JBLhttps://www.akg.coBy Tape Op Podcast

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Episode 89: Mike Matessino 37:38

4M ago37:38

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If there is an authority on the production, editing, mixing, and mastering of film scores, it is Mike Matessino. He has had a hand in hundreds of films including classics such as the Star Wars Trilogy, Poltergeist, The Goonies, Superman, Back to the Future, Home Alone, the Star Trek films and Empire of the Sun. For his latest project, he meticulous…

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Episode 273: Anesthesia for Fetal Surgery with Caitlin Sutton 43:01

3M ago43:01

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In this 273rd episode I welcome Dr. Caitlin Sutton to the show to discuss Anesthesia for fetal surgical procedures. We discuss some common procedures, how the anesthesia is done and why, what can go wrong and how to prepare, and what the future holds. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redci…

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All About GaN FETs | Mitski 43:24

4M ago43:24

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Welcome to the new season and new format for The HiFi Podcast. This time, the boys are back and apparently recording under a popular confluence of flight paths, but if you can get past the air traffic noise, this episode is one you don't want to miss. Darren dives deep into the makeup and uses and pros and cons of Gallium-Nitride Field Effect Trans…

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Episode 272: Supporting Mothers in Anesthesiology with Kinza Berical 39:17

4M ago39:17

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In this 272nd episode I welcome Dr. Kinza Berical to the show to discuss her work developing support systems for mothers who practice anesthesiology. We discuss navigating pregnancy and prenatal care, breastfeeding, mentorship around pregnancy loss, IVF and childcare. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiri…

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Episode 271: Keywords Part 25: Lower Extremity Nerve Blocks 37:40

4M ago37:40

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In this 271st episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show for another ABA keyword episode. We discuss lower extremity nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Episode 88: Beirut 38:41

5M ago38:41

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"In the early days of 2020, following a cancelled tour and a near total mental collapse, Beirut's Zach Condon arrived on Hadsel, an island in the far northwest reaches of Norway. Armed with several suitcases stuffed with recording equipment, a modular synth rig, an Austrian tape machine, his trumpet, and some winter clothes, he embarked on the crea…

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Episode 270: Dexmedetomidine as an Adjuvant with Drs. Douglas and Soloniuk 55:12

5M ago55:12

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In this 270th episode I welcome Drs. Michael Douglas and Leonard Soloniuk to the show to discuss the use of dexmedetomidine in spinals, epidurals and nerve blocks. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Jeff Knurek 36:01

5M ago36:01

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If you don't know the Jumble, now you know. Here's a nice article properly crediting Jeff for the invention of Spikeball. And here's a Wikipedia entry for Roundnet (basically Spikeball, but an entry that credits Jeff) Jeff was also a guest on this podcast (talking about Spikeball, of course). He helped found The Tweedy Show Client Union as well And…

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Episode 269: New Frontiers in Preop Assessment and Optimization with Dr. Jeanna Blitz 1:15:04

5M ago1:15:04

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In this 269th episode I welcome Dr. Jeanna Blitz to the show to discuss the newest, most evidence based approach to preoperative assessment and optimization of patients. We discuss the use of biomarkers, alternatives to RCRI and using METS alone and assessment and optimization of frailty, nutritional status, anemia, psychological status and functio…

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Episode 87: Morphine 40:20

6M ago40:20

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September 2023 marked the 30th anniversary of the now classic Morphine album Cure for Pain. It was the band's sophomore release and recorded during the transition from original drummer Jerome Deupree to Billy Conway, with Jerome playing on the bulk of the album's songs and Billy playing on the title track, "Cure for Pain" and "Let's Take a Trip Tog…

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Jacob Ewald (Slaughter Beach, Dog) 28:22

6M ago28:22

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Here's the Slaughter Beach, Dog website And here's Jacob's previous band Modern Baseball, for a little context Jacob mentioned touring with Bonny Doon As well as Sun June And we chatted about that awesome Pops Staples record Plus talked a lot about SchmilcoBy Jacob Ewald, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas

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Episode 268: The State of Fellowships In Anesthesiology 51:16

6M ago51:16

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In this 268th episode I welcome Drs. Carullo, Kostibas, Isaac, Banks and Segna to the show. They are our peds, cardiac, OB, critical care and regional fellowship directors and we discuss the state of fellowships in anesthesiology. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

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Patrick Sansone (Part 2) 38:56

6M ago38:56

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First of all, don't sleep on Patrick Sansone's photography (a new book, Noticings is in the works, too) OR his new single: a cover of Colin Blunstone's song "Smokey Day." (The video and arrangement are both gorgeous). Pat mentioned the artist Joseph Cornell as an influence on his photography. Mary and Patrick are both big fans of these guys: The Ne…

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Episode 267: The Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) with Alli Bechtel 54:27

6M ago54:27

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In this 267th episode I welcome Dr. Alli Bechtel to the show to discuss the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation where she works as their podcast host. We discuss the APSF top 10 priorities, what they include and what guidance clinicians can get from them. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://…

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Episode 86: Dan Workman and the Ghost of Sugar Hill Studios 14:59

6M ago14:59

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Over the years it has been suggested that we do a segment on haunted studios. Our friend Heba Kadry got her first job in the U.S. as an intern at the famed Sugar Hill Studios in Houston, Texas.Legend has it that the place is haunted, and Heba told me that she was freaked out to be there alone at night and would blast loud music to keep the spirits …

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Patrick Sansone (Part 1) 19:40

6M ago19:40

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If you don't know The Autumn Defense, get to know 'em! They're on Instagram, too. As is Mr. Patrick Sansone himself. He also has a website dedicated to his photography. For context, here's The Art Institute of Chicago, beloved by both Mary and Patrick. And here's the Albright-Knox Art Gallery (now shortened to AKG), also beloved by those two. Plus,…

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Episode 266: Live from ASA 2023! Post-op Delirium and Patient Monitoring with Drs. Culley and Eichorn 54:20

6M ago54:20

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This special 266th episode was recorded before a live audience at the Anesthesiology 2023 Annual Meeting in San Francisco. I interviewed Dr. Deb Culley about post-op delirium and Dr. John Eichorn about the history and future of patient monitoring. Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle…

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Annlie Huang & Devin Kerr 26:38

7M ago26:38

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Here's Meredith's interview with Annlie for SoundGirls And here are her film/television credits (be impressed!) Here's Devin talking plugins on his YouTube channel And here's the link to Goodhertz and all of their fabulous plugins (including Tupe, which Devin mentioned in this episode)By Annlie Huang, Devin Kerr, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas, Adam Nash

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Episode 265: Keywords Part 24: Nitroprusside and Nitroglycerin, hemoglobinopathies part 2 44:48

7M ago44:48

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In this 265th episode I welcome Dr. Gillian Isaac back to the show to do another ABA Keyword episode. We follow up on the last one by discussing Nitroprusside, Nitroyglycerin and their effect on hemoglobin Our Sponsors: * Check out Neurohacker: neurohacker.com/ACCRAC Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red…

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Morgan Enos (plus COUSIN reactions) 52:20

7M ago52:20

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Catch all of Morgan's various writings here: https://www.morganenos.com/writing And check out the music he has released as Other Houses, too.By Morgan Enos, Adam Nash, Meredith Hobbs Coons, Mary MacLane Mellas

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