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The Guinea Pig

by Captain and Maverick

Two gamer friends, two states away. One is an actual medical doctor, the other just makes appointments with them. Get curious with Dr. Nathan Charapata aka Maverick and Josh Sanchez aka Captain as they explore the potential of human body optimization. Follow on IG: @theguineapigexperimentpodcast We want to hear from you, email your questions/comments: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. The catch up 2

    They took a healthy break but back in the lab. Catching up: talk about failed episodes, how the pod started. Then Captain interviews Maverick on what an internal medicine physician does. They both learn through fire. The two talk about residency and what it takes to become a doctor, tune in and...

  2. Mother’s Day episode-meet Maverick’ mom Geralyn

    Captain takes time away from the pod, and Maverick interviews his mother Geralyn. Recorded on 5/6/24. They go down memory lane from her humble beginnings in Summit Hill, PA to nursing school at Gwynedd Mercy, the jobs she took and career she carved out. They even discuss how she met his father…

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  3. Returning Guest Dr. Patrick Charapata marine biologist

    Join Captain and Maverick with returning guest and doctor of Biology Patrick Charapata. They discuss the scientific process and how many different people need to be involved from researchers to hunters to make a valid scientific claim. The thrill of discovery as well as interpreting sometimes...

  4. Special guest Marine biologist and brother Patrick

    Join Captain and Maverick with a special guest Dr. Patrick Charapata National Academy’s post doc marine biologist and maverick’s brother. How did he get into marine biology? They talk about Walruses, steroids, clams, and algae blooms, oh my. Should we test restaurant clams for toxins by rubbing...

  5. The return (IRL meeting)

    In Real Life, after a long hiatus, Maverick hops a flight to Portland to see Captain. When the virtual gets personal, the dynamic duo meet in person. Listen in and find out what adventures they go on and how meeting the rest of the Overwatch gaming crew is like in the flesh.

  6. Bonus Episode with Amber DiAngelis NP and master injector

    Captain and Maverick joined by friend of the podcast Amber DiAngelis who is a nurse practitioner and master injector for all things aesthetics also owner of DS Skin and Lips in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about Botox, filler, PDO threads, skin contouring and the importance of your skincare while going…

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  7. Episode 2 Yoga check-in

    Captain and Maverick checkin and give their take on the yoga challenge. What poses did they struggle with and what is a “burrito checker”. Find out here

  8. Episode 1: Yogi or not Yogi?

    All's well that ends well, but we're not done yet. Captain and Maverick get into some yoga.

  9. Bonus: Yoga Challenge Announcement

    Captain has a neck ache, join Captain and Maverick as they try and use a 30 day yoga challenge to avoid him having to have surgery. But really, join us! We start the 21st, but you can join anytime. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLui6Eyny-UzwxbWCWDbTzEwsZnnROBTIL

  10. Episode 6: To T or not to T?

    It's time to nut up, or shut up as Captain and Maverick rethink everything, but exciting news for what's to come.

  11. Episode 5: To T or not to T?

    Captain and Maverick talk about where we're at and where we're going.

  12. Episode 4: To T or not to T?

    Cap'n and Maverick, back in the lab again

  13. Episode 3: To T or not to T?

    Captain and Maverick at it again, or trying to

  14. Episode 2: To T or not to T?

    Round 2, Spinning the Wheel

  15. Intro: To T or not to T?

    Josh and Dr Nathan Charapata MD aka Captain and Maverick experimenting on optimization therapies, not guinea pigs

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Two gamer friends, two states away. One is an actual medical doctor, the other just makes appointments with them. Get curious with Dr. Nathan Charapata aka Maverick and Josh Sanchez aka Captain as they explore the potential of human body optimization. Follow on IG: @theguineapigexperimentpodcast We want to hear from you, email your questions/comments: [email protected]

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Two gamer friends, two states away. One is an actual medical doctor, the other just makes appointments with them. Get curious with Dr. Nathan Charapata aka Maverick and Josh Sanchez aka Captain as they explore the potential of human body optimization. Follow on IG: @theguineapigexperimentpodcast We...

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