Episodios

  • Episode 305: Improvisation, Resilience, and the Human Side of EMS with Eric Chase

    Episode 305: Improvisation, Resilience, and the Human Side of EMS with Eric Chase
    Oct 12 2025
    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 EMS providers communicate and lead.
    Eric’s storytelling ability shines as he shares personal moments from his 25-year career, including a deeply moving account of a serious health crisis that changed how he views patient care, teamwork, and vulnerability. His openness reminds us that even those who save lives face their own moments of uncertainty, and how resilience grows from those challenges.
    Eric’s blend of humor, honesty, and heart makes this episode one of the most authentic conversations yet on Medic2Medic. Whether you’re a new EMT, seasoned medic, or EMS educator, you’ll walk away with a new appreciation for the connection between creativity, courage, and care.

    Medic2Medic is back, bringing authentic voices, untold stories, and the human side of Emergency Medical Services and beyond.
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    42 m
  • Episode 304: Steve Tafoya

    Episode 304: Steve Tafoya
    Oct 5 2025
    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 level of the profession, from the back of an ambulance to the executive suite, and even as Nevada’s State EMS Program Manager, overseeing licensure, investigations, and standards for more than 60 agencies.

    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-304-steve-tafoya--68024317

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    37 m
  • Bonus Episode: Randolph Mantooth

    Bonus Episode: Randolph Mantooth
    Sep 30 2025
    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 most-listened-to guest of all time. This conversation was Episode 30, back in the days when the podcast had no theme music, and I had plenty of nerves (you’ll probably hear them sneaking through). Spoiler: Randy carried me through like the pro he is.
    Enjoy this classic episode while we get ready for fresh stories, new voices, and the next chapter of Medic2Medic. The nerves may be gone now… but sadly, the theme music still isn’t here.

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    41 m
  • Episode 303 Dr. Stewart Tribute Part 2: Dave Lindell and Mike Yee

    Episode 303 Dr. Stewart Tribute Part 2: Dave Lindell and Mike Yee
    Aug 3 2025
    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 know it, bringing medical oversight, high training standards, and compassion to the field. He mentored generations of paramedics and physicians and laid the foundation for the modern EMS model.


    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-303-dr-stewart-tribute-part-2-dave-lindell-and-mike-yee--67238814

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    32 m
  • Dr. Stewart Tribute with Wes Notoivitz and Dave Naples

    Dr. Stewart Tribute with Wes Notoivitz and Dave Naples
    Jul 19 2025
    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 Medical Director, as well as a true pioneer in emergency medical services.
    Dr. Stewart helped shape EMS as we know it, bringing medical oversight, high training standards, and compassion to the field. He mentored generations of paramedics and physicians and laid the foundation for the modern EMS model.
    Join me, Dave Lindell, Mike Yee, Wes Notovitz, and Dave Naples over 2 episodes, who lived and worked within the impact zone of Dr. Stewart’s groundbreaking work: Through stories, reflections, and gratitude, we explore the man behind the title and the enduring mark he left on EMS. Our first episode is with Dave and Wes.

    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/dr-stewart-tribute-with-wes-notivitz-and-dave-naples--67038317

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    37 m
  • Special Edition of Medic2Medic Podcast: A Conversation with Jeff Hammerstein

    Special Edition of Medic2Medic Podcast: A Conversation with Jeff Hammerstein
    Jun 29 2025
    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 really means to “belong” in EMS.

    It’s raw, real, and a reminder of why we do what we do.
    Whether you're a field medic, EMS leader, or fan of behind-the-scenes public safety stories, this one brings heart, history, and perspective.

    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/special-edition-of-medic2medic-podcast-a-conversation-with-jeff-hammerstein--66797849

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    39 m
  • Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa

    Episode 29: Exploring Italy on Two Wheels with Nancy De Losa
    Mar 31 2025
    🌟 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 is one of the most immersive ways to explore Italy, from breathtaking landscapes to rich cultural experiences and, of course, the incredible food! We also chat about her journey in launching A’qto, her favorite hidden gem destinations, and what makes Italian hospitality so special for riders as well as non-riders who tag along.

    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-exploring-italy-on-two-wheels-with-nancy-de-losa--65241073

    #MagicalDestinationsBySteve #TravelItaly #CyclingTours #DreamVacation #ItalyAdventure #podcast #travel #travelpodcast #A'qto

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    32 m
  • Episode 28: Wanderlust Whispers: Your Next Travel Adventure Awaits

    Episode 28: Wanderlust Whispers: Your Next Travel Adventure Awaits
    Mar 25 2025
    Medic2Medic is back, bringing authentic voices, untold stories, and the human side of Emergency Medical Services and beyond.
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    11 m