In this episode, comedian Ryan Conner explains how he survives while living amongst an uncomfortable amount of bugs in LA. He also critiques The World's Ugliest Dog Contest. The guys finally get around to what the show is actually about and listen to clips from the most recent guest: virologist Meghan. She talks about the transition from pandemic to endemic and the frustrations that scientists felt during that time. Doctor Eric Shaw provides his insights into lessons learned and how the future looks bright in the world of medicine.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

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Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Remember that COVID thing? Well, in this episode, the guys are joined by Meghan, a laboratory director with expertise in virology and infectious diseases. They discuss Meghan's experience working in a clinical testing laboratory during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meghan shares insights into the development of COVID-19 tests, the challenges faced by healthcare workers, and the impact of the pandemic on her personal life. The conversation explores the psychological and emotional aspects of the pandemic, including feelings of alienation, betrayal, and the politicization of the virus.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

In this episode, the guys have some follow-up comments from Kate’s episode including a clip from possibly the craziest story she had to share. Eric gives his input about Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for kids and, somehow, that leads to talking about 80’s movies about the USSR. There’s also talk about the latest on MDMA treating PTSD. The guys finish up with a preview of what the next episode will entail and how can you talk COVID without talking about the crackpot theories surrounding it.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

In this episode, the guys interview Kate. She's spent 17 years as a teacher, teaching coach, and school administrator. Maybe you think your kids' teachers had it hard already but trust us, you have no idea. Kate talks about dealing with difficult parents and the most challenging situations. She also delves into the effects of the pandemic and social media. Yes, there's an unusual number of poop stories but it all fit in context. So please, remember this episode when it's your kids' last day of school and think about what their teachers went through to get to that point.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

In this episode, the guys play a couple of clips that didn't make it into the last episode with guest and Vietnam Vet, Don Frank. That generates a discussion amongst the guys about burn pits and, yes, burning your poo. The guys also talk about what young men do for extended periods of time without the company of women as well as answer listeners' questions.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

We’re back with part two with retired Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel Don Frank’s stories surrounding the Vietnam War. We pick back up when he’s in country dealing with the challenges of combat. He talks about going from Vietnam to having to recruit on college campuses during the war. Finally, he shares he thoughts on PTSD and Vietnam vets’ challenges versus vets of Afghanistan and Iraq.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

This is the first episode of Carry-On: a place to talk about all the stuff that didn’t fit into an episode of Baggage. We go over listeners’ questions from the first half of Don’s Vietnam Vet episode as well as questions from Eric’s three-episode series. There’s Oliver North, Dave Attell, and dysentery stories mixed in there. Plus, we cover the ins and outs and things to avoid regarding Vietnamese cuisine. You’ll notice this is much more laidback than a normal episode. So relax and enjoy!

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Don Frank shares his early days in the Marine Corps as a captain in Vietnam. We start with his not-so-successful attempt to master the Vietnamese language which, somehow, leads to him being the dean of a Vietnamese language school? Don shares insights into the war, his experiences, and some anecdotes along the way. We finish with Don talking about a very dark day in his military career when his company was ambushed by a North Vietnamese battalion. He’s never talked about these events before making this a very special episode for one of the hosts and Don’s son, Ryan Frank.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

This episode is the final chapter in Dr. Eric Shaw’s journey in the medical field. He shares his journey through medical residency, the challenges faced in the emergency room, and his transition to outpatient pediatrics. He discusses the emotional toll of working in high-stress medical environments, the importance of humor, and the impact of personal experiences on mental health. The conversation also touches on coping mechanisms, personal growth, and the journey towards better emotional well-being.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History

In this episode, we’re back with Eric Shaw as he shares stories from his days as a medical student. The guys delve into the rigorous and often challenging journey of medical training, exploring themes of burnout, trauma, and the emotional toll of working in healthcare. Eric shares personal stories from medical school, including experiences with pediatric patients and the harsh realities of surgical rotations. The conversation highlights the importance of compassion in medicine and the need for mental health support for medical professionals. Ultimately, the episode serves as a reminder of the extraordinary experiences that shape healthcare providers and the impact they have on their patients.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

Special thank you to our premium members. If you’d like to support the show and listen ad free, you can become a premium member by clicking subscribe in your Apple podcast app or visit https://thebaggagepodcast.com/support to sign up or to gift a membership to someone. A percentage of all proceeds go to charity.

If you have questions, comments, or a good story, email us at [email protected].

Mentioned in this episode:

Canine Companions

Canine Companions is leading the service dog industry so our clients and their dogs can live with greater independence. We provide service dogs to adults, children and veterans with disabilities and facility dogs to professionals working in healthcare, criminal justice and educational settings. Since our founding in 1975, our dogs and all follow-up services are provided at no cost to our clients.

Canine Companions

Math! Science! History!

Math! Science! History! is about the history of people, theories, and discoveries that have moved our scientific progress forward and spurred us on to unimaginable discoveries. Join Gabrielle for a little math, a little science, and a little history. All in a little bit of time.

Math Science History