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Medic2Medic Podcast
by Steven Cohen
Medic2Medic is back. After 300 episodes and a three-year pause, the podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that define Emergency Medical Services. Each episode takes you behind the sirens and into the lives of EMS professionals—paramedics, EMTs, educators, leaders, and innovators—who dedicate their careers to saving lives and shaping the future of prehospital care. Whether you’re in the field, connected to EMS, or simply curious about the people who answer the call, Medic2Medic brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and the human side of emergency medicine. Because in EMS, the stories never retire. Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share episodes with someone shaping the world of EMS and public safety.
Episodes
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Episdoe 339: Sara Moore
Steve Cohen welcomes Sara Moore, a paramedic and EMS educator from Watkins Glen, New York, with more than 20 years of emergency medical services experience.Sara's career has taken her from frontline patient care to both urban and rural EMS, leadership, curriculum development, and instructor...
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Episode 338: Kevin Whitsell
Steve Cohen sits down with Kevin Whitsell, a 20-year paramedic veteran, firefighter, and Founder and Executive Director of A Silent War Within Media. Kevin introduces us to The Erosion Effect, the cumulative impact of years of calls, experiences, and operational stress that can slowly wear down...
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Episode 337: Jeff Dill
Ten years after his first appearance on Medic2Medic on August 28, 2016, Jeff Dill returns to the podcast. Jeff is a retired Fire Captain, counselor, and founder of the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance. Since 2010, he has dedicated his work to improving behavioral health awareness and…
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Episode 336: James Owen
In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, retired Long Beach Fire Department Captain James Owen shares his story with remarkable openness and brutal honesty. After nearly three decades in emergency response, James talks about what the job gave him and what it quietly took away. He takes us...
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Episode 335: Heather Edwards and Jenn Vazquez
In Episode 335 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with sisters Heather and Jenn, two Denver Health Paramedics featured in the documentary Into the Unknown. The first half of this episode is about getting to know the sisters and the experiences that shaped them. Both were students at...
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Episode 334: Sean Russell
In Episode 334 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Sean Russell, President of the Pacific Region for Global Medical Response, to discuss his nearly four decades in EMS and healthcare. Sean shares his journey from hanging out with his best friend, whose dad was the fire chief, Flight...
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Episode 333: Ritu Sahni
Episode 333: Ritu Sahni: Don't be surprised if this episode starts somewhere you weren't expecting. Steve welcomes Dr. Ritu Sahni for an entertaining conversation that begins far away from ambulances and emergency departments. Before diving into EMS, Dr. Sahni shares stories from his unexpected...
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Episode 332: Steve Wirth
Steve Wirth has spent more than 5 decades helping shape the EMS profession as a paramedic, attorney, consultant, educator, author, and mentor. In Episode 332 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve joins me for a wide-ranging conversation that goes well beyond EMS law. We discuss the early days of his...
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Episode 331: Into The Unknown with Tom Putnam and Baxter Larmon
In this special edition of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with filmmaker Tom Putnam and EMS pioneer Baxter Larmon to discuss their powerful new documentary, Into the Unknown. The film follows five diverse paramedic teams from across the United States, offering an unfiltered look at the...
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Episode 330: Joseph "JZ" Zalkin
In Episode 330 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Joseph “JZ” Zalkin for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, innovation, and the future of EMS. With more than 51 years in emergency medical services, JZ reflects on his remarkable career and the philosophy that has guided his...
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Episode 329: Brad and Kiera Newbury
In Episode 329 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve is joined by Brad and Kiera Newbury, co-authors of The Saved Effect: True Stories of Lives Reclaimed by People Who Were Ready to Act. Brad, a veteran fire captain, paramedic, educator, and CEO of the National Medical Education & Training Center,...
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Episode 328: Jimmy Apple
This is Steve's first episode recorded from Denver. Steve sits down with Pediatric Critical Care Paramedic Jimmy Apple, better known online as EMS Avenger. With more than 22 years in EMS, Jimmy has built a large online following through thoughtful discussions on evidence-based medicine, provider...
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Episode 327: James DiClemente
Episode 327: In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with James DiClemente, paramedic and President/COO of Prodigy EMS, to discuss the evolution of EMS education and the need to modernize how we train today’s clinicians. Drawing on nearly a decade as a paramedic program...
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Episode 326: Dr. Melody Glenn
In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Dr. Melody Glenn, a practicing physician who is triple board-certified in EMS, Addiction Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Glenn serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, medical director for several rural...
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Episode 325: Kevin Hazzard
Episode 325: Kevin Hazzard In Episode 325 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Kevin Hazzard for his third appearance on the show. A former paramedic-turned-best-selling author, Kevin returns to catch up and discuss his latest book, No One’s Coming, a gripping real-life account of one…
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Episode 324: Dr. Ashlyn Sanders
Episode 324: In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Dr. Ashlyn Sanders, pediatric neurology resident at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Founder and Chief Medical Officer of NeuroVice. Dr. Sanders shares her personal journey following her diagnosis with Chiari Malformation,...
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Episode 323: Jonathon Feit
In Episode 323 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Jonathon Feit, Co-Founder and CEO of Beyond Lucid Technologies, to discuss EMS innovation, interoperability, and the future of digital health in public safety. With decades of experience at the intersection of EMS, healthcare IT, and...
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Episode 322: Chief Amera Gilchrist
In Episode 322 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Chief Amera Gilchrist of the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS for one of the most open, honest, and meaningful conversations in the show’s history. This episode continues Steve’s long-standing tradition of speaking with the Chiefs of...
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Episode 321: Hilary Gates
In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with educator, paramedic, writer, and advocate Hilary Gates for a fun, engaging, and wide-ranging conversation about EMS, leadership, education, and human connection. Hilary, who serves as Director of Educational Strategy for Prodigy EMS...
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Episode 320: LE McCollough
In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve speaks with Pittsburgh journalist, author, and playwright L.E. McCullough, Ph.D., about his new play, "Freedom House: Giving Life a Second Chance", based on the true story of the Freedom House Ambulance Service. The conversation explores how the...
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Episode 319: Dr. Jeff Jarvis
In Episode 319 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Dr. Jeff Jarvis, a returning guest from the first edition of the podcast, for a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation rooted in experience, evidence, and perspective. Jeff is the Chief Medical Officer and System Medical Director…
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Episdoe 318: Mike Verkest
In Episode 318 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with longtime EMS clinician, educator, and storyteller Mike Verkest to discuss clinical practice, quality improvement, Mobile Integrated Healthcare, and the role of storytelling in EMS. Mike is a career EMS clinician and educator with...
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Episode 317: T.J. Bishop
Episode 317 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with longtime EMS leader, educator, and U.S. Army veteran T. J. Bishop for a grounded conversation on rural EMS, leadership, education, and service. T.J. serves as the Assistant Chief of Operations and Training for San Juan Island EMS,...
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Episode 316: Special New Year’s Edition, with Greg Howard
To kick off the new year, Medic2Medic presents a Special Edition episode centered on survival, perspective, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Steve sits down with career EMS professional and public safety technology leader Greg Howard, a sudden cardiac arrest survivor whose story…
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Episode 315: Rob Lawrence
Episode 315: This episode goes beyond trends and buzzwords. It’s a candid discussion about leadership, accountability, education, and execution grounded in decades of experience across multiple EMS systems and cultures. Steve reconnects with longtime EMS leader, strategist, and global EMS…
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Episode 314: Shaun Pitts: EMS Education, Be a Duck, and Legacy
Episode 314: In this episode of Medic2Medic, Steve sits down with Shaun Pitts, a second-generation EMS provider with nearly two decades of frontline experience and a deep passion for EMS education. Shaun shares his journey of following in his father’s footsteps, building a career from the street...
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Episode 313: From Homeless to Offshore: The Grit of Harold Wright
Episode 313 of Medic2Medic, Steve sits down with Harold Wright, a paramedic with over 30 years in the medical field whose career was built the hard way. Harold’s journey started with real struggle, including a period of homelessness, before becoming an EMT-MAST in New Bedford, Massachusetts, in...
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Episode 312: Ginger Locke
Episode 312: In this episode, I welcome back Ginger Locke, a Paramedic and EMS Educator at Austin Community College for over two decades, and the creator of the Medic Mindset podcast. Ginger shares her journey through EMS education, how curiosity fuels her teaching style, and why mindset matters…
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Episode 311: Peter Antevy
Episode 311: Dr. Peter Antevy returns to Medic2Medic to catch up on what’s new since his last visit, and a lot has happened from stepping into his new role as Chief Medical Officer for Brevard County Fire Rescue. Peter remains one of the most influential voices in emergency medical services…
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Episode 310: Remle Crowe, Data, Systems of Care, and the Future of EMS
Episode 310: Dr. Remle Crowe, Senior Director of Research and Data Enablement at ESO. Remle began her EMS journey as a volunteer EMT and instructor with the Mexican Red Cross in Mexico City, completed the EMS Research Fellowship at the National Registry of EMTs, and earned her Ph.D. in Public...
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Episode 309: Jim Hallet and John Storm: Against All Odds: Surviving Sudden Cardiac Arrest
In this powerful episode of Medic2Medic, two remarkable survivors, Jim Hallett and John Storm, who both suffered sudden out-of-hospital cardiac arrests and live to tell their stories. Jim, a lifelong Washingtonian and respected community leader, and John, a retired IT executive and avid...
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Episode 308: Joanna Sokol, Notes from the Streets
Episode 308:What happens when a paramedic turns years of street-medicine notes into reflections on humor, heartbreak, and humanity? Her book: "A Real Emergency: Stories from the Ambulance" is a must-read as Joanna’s writing doesn’t just capture what we do as medics, it captures who we are:...
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Episode 307: Kelly Grayson, Stories from the Heart of EMS
In this episode of Medic2Medic Podcast, I’m joined by Kelly Grayson, a veteran paramedic, author, educator, and one of the most recognized voices in EMS. You know Kelly from his EMS1.com columns, his national conference presentations, and his acclaimed memoirs En Route and On Scene. Kelly opens…
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Episode 306: In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness
We’re revisiting one of the most heartfelt episodes in Medic2Medic history. Originally Episode 70, this “Special Pink Edition” features then Cary Area EMS Division Chief Tammy Patton, who joined me a year after her breast cancer diagnosis. Tammy shares her courageous journey, unwavering optimism,...
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Episode 305: Improvisation, Resilience, and the Human Side of EMS with Eric Chase
Episode 305: In this inspiring episode, host Steve Cohen sits down with Eric Chase, Nationally Registered Paramedic, educator, conference speaker, and founder of EMSIMPROV LLC and the EMSIMPROV Podcast. Eric is known nationwide for blending improvisation, education, and empathy to transform how…
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Episode 304: Steve Tafoya
Episode 304: Welcome back to Medic2Medic. After a break, the podcast is back to share the stories of EMS and more. This week on Medic2Medic, I sit down with Steve Tafoya, a critical care paramedic and healthcare operations leader with over 25 years of EMS experience. Steve has worked at every…
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Bonus Episode: Randolph Mantooth
As I dust off the mic and line up new guests for the long-awaited reboot of Medic2Medic, I thought it’d be fun to share a little “blast from the past” to get us warmed up. This bonus episode features Randolph Mantooth—yes, that Randolph Mantooth—who continues to hold the crown as my...
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Episode 303 Dr. Stewart Tribute Part 2: Dave Lindell and Mike Yee
In Part 2 of this special tribute episode with Dave Lindell and Mike Yee, we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Ron Stewart a visionary physician, the former City of Pittsburgh EMS Medical Director, and a true pioneer in emergency medical services. Dr. Stewart helped shape EMS as we…
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Dr. Stewart Tribute with Wes Notoivitz and Dave Naples
Episode 302: As we approach the Pittsburgh EMS 50th Anniversary, Medic2Medic Podcast will bring you 2 tribute podcasts honoring Dr. Stewart. In these special tribute episodes, we honor the life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Ron Stewart, a visionary physician and the City of Pittsburgh's EMS...
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Special Edition of Medic2Medic Podcast: A Conversation with Jeff Hammerstein
After 300 episodes, Medic2Medic took a pause. But sometimes, the mic calls you back—and this one was worth it. Episode 301: I’m joined by my former colleague Jeffrey S. Hammerstein, paramedic and author of the new memoir Hi, I’m a Paramedic. We talk first calls, fear, vulnerability, and what it...
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Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa
🌟 Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa! 🇮🇹🚴♀️ Get ready for an unforgettable ride! In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast, we’re diving into the beauty of Italy with Nancy De Losa, Co-Founder of A’qto Italian Cycling Tours. Nancy shares how cycling…
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Magical Destinations By Steve Podcast Episode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures
Episode 27: A Day in the Life of a Travel Advisor & Sports Travel Adventures! Ever wondered what a day in the life of a Travel Advisor looks like? Steve takes you behind the scenes of his daily routine—booking magical vacations, staying on top of the latest travel trends, and making dream trips a...
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Magical Destiantions By Steve Podcast: Episode 26
In this episode of Magical Destinations By Steve, Steve is exploring two unforgettable vacation styles: Caribbean cruises and European river cruises. Plus, Steve shares a personal update on his recovery and upcoming travel plans. What You'll Learn: 🌊 Key differences between Caribbean and…
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Episode 24: Episode 24: From MGM to Hollywood Studios: The Transformation of a Disney Classic Theme Park.
Lights, Camera, Transformation! In this episode, Steve dives into the fascinating history of Disney’s MGM Studios and its evolution into Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Learn why the park underwent this big change. The Q&A segment of "Hey Steve" returns to answer your 2025 travel questions. Why…
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Episode 23: Holiday Travel Tips: What to Do, What to Avoid & Listener Q&A
In Episode 23, I dive into all things holiday travel! From the festive magic to tips on how to make your trip stress-free, this episode is packed with advice for making the most out of your holiday getaway. Plus, I return to the listener Q&A segment, “Hey Steve, regarding holiday travel…”, where…
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Episode 22: Universal Epic Universe and All Inclusive Resorts
The Countdown to Universal Orlando Resort's Epic Universe! Get ready to experience Universal’s newest and most exciting park! I’m diving into all the amazing details we know so far about Epic Universe, from jaw-dropping attractions to immersive lands that will take your breath away. DO's and…
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Episode 21:Wave Season is Here! Get Ready to Cruise with Magical Destinations By Steve
In this episode, I dive into everything you need to know about the cruise industry's Wave Season and why it's the best time to book your next adventure! Plus, I’m sharing a personal milestone that’s been a big part of my journey this year. And don’t miss the return of your favorite segment, "Hey...
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Episode 20: Land to Sea Adventure – Hot Disney Deals & Expert Cruising Tips!
Get ready for a fast-paced journey from land to sea in this exciting episode! 🚢🌍 First, we dive into the hottest Disney vacation deals that you won’t want to miss! Then, I’m taking you onboard as we set sail with practical tips for both first-time cruisers and seasoned pros. Whether you're...
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Episode 19- Let’s Explore Alaska – Beyond the Cruises!
In this episode, we’re taking a different approach to visiting Alaska—no cruises here! Instead, we dive into the excitement of Land Tours and why this unique adventure might be your perfect way to explore the breathtaking Alaskan wilderness. Plus, we're introducing a brand-new segment called “Hey...
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Medic2Medic is back. After 300 episodes and a three-year pause, the podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that define Emergency Medical Services. Each episode takes you behind the sirens and into the lives of EMS professionals—paramedics, EMTs, educators, leaders, and innovators—who dedicate their careers to saving lives and shaping the future of prehospital care. Whether you’re in the field, connected to EMS, or simply curious about the people who answer the call, Medic2Medic brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and the human side of emergency medicine. Because in EMS, the stories never retire.
Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share episodes with someone shaping the world of EMS and public safety.
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Steven Cohen
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Medic2Medic is back. After 300 episodes and a three-year pause, the podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that define Emergency Medical Services. Each episode takes you behind the sirens and into the lives of EMS professionals—paramedics, EMTs, educators, leaders, and...
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