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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...
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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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10 JAN 2026 · 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, overseeing response and education. With more than 30 years spanning civilian EMS, military medicine, and healthcare education, TJ shares hard-earned lessons on training an entire system, leading in resource-limited environments, and building programs that last.
A Powerful Family Story
Toward the end of the episode, TJ shares a deeply personal story about his family, specifically his son Andrew, who has special needs, and his incredible Make-A-Wish journey to become a U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer. It’s a moment that captures the heart of this episode: service, resilience, and what truly matters.
🎥 Watch Andrew’s Make-A-Wish story here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgeKVGCVlW4
Subscribe to Medic2Medic wherever you get your podcasts and share this episode with someone who believes in service, family, and heart.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episdoe-317-tj-bishop--69383549
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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1 JAN 2026 · 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 reframes how we think about EMS, provider health, and what truly matters. With more than 25 years of experience across EMS, emergency medicine, fire service operations, and healthcare technology, Greg has helped EMS agencies nationwide improve care delivery, documentation, and data-driven decision-making. That professional journey took a deeply personal turn when Greg suffered and survived sudden cardiac arrest.
This episode sets the tone for the year ahead by focusing on awareness, survivorship, and the responsibility EMS has not only to patients, but to its own people. In true Medic2Medic fashion, the conversation also takes a turn toward shared roots and relationships. Steve and Greg reflect on their Pittsburgh area EMS connections, swapping stories and names familiar to anyone shaped by that region’s EMS culture.
This Special New Year’s Edition of Medic2Medic is a reminder that sudden cardiac arrest does not discriminate, even within EMS. It challenges listeners to start the year with intention, awareness, and renewed commitment to caring for both patients and providers.
https://bit.ly/4skYJoz
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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27 DEC 2025 · 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 advocate Rob Lawrence for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, education, system design, and the future of EMS.
Rob is the Director of Strategic Implementation for PRO EMS and its educational arm, Prodigy EMS. Rob brings a rare international perspective, shaped by leadership roles in the United States, the United Kingdom, and the development of EMS systems worldwide. Rob is a prolific writer and broadcaster for EMS1 and Police1.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-315-rob-lawrence--69220043
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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20 DEC 2025 · 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 up, and learning the lessons that only real calls can teach. He talks honestly about what works, what doesn’t, and why practical, relatable training matters more than ever.
The conversation dives into Shaun’s role as Head of Education for EMSConnect, how he became involved with the platform, and what he sees as the future of EMS education nationwide. Shaun also discusses the EMSConnect On Shift Podcast, the importance of real conversations in the fire and EMS community, and why authentic storytelling helps providers stay connected and resilient. Beyond the uniform, Shaun reflects on balancing family life as a husband and father of three while maintaining a long-term career in EMS.
This episode is about legacy, leadership, education, and staying grounded in the profession we love.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-314-shaun-pitts-education-be-a-duck-ems-and-more--69149864
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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14 DEC 2025 · 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 1995. From city EMS and rural North Carolina, to advanced airway work, RSI, disaster response, and offshore medicine on major BP platforms, Harold’s path proves that resilience matters more than comfort. A powerful conversation about grit, reinvention, and staying in the fight.
https://bit.ly/44na9xW
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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29 NOV 2025 · 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 as much as medicine.
We dive into how education has evolved, what makes today’s EMS students unique, and her new role as Director of Innovation and User Experience at Prodigy EMS. Ginger also reflects on her most memorable Medic Mindset episodes, her favorite guests, and the lessons she’s learned after nine years of podcasting.
A thoughtful and inspiring conversation for anyone passionate about EMS, teaching, or the art of thinking clearly under pressure.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-312-ginger-locke--68800901
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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16 NOV 2025 · 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 today. In this episode, we talk about the 2025 AHA Guidelines, Handtevy, leadership in modern EMS systems, why EMS is the most important sub-specialty of Emergency Medicine, and how pediatric care continues to evolve thanks to his innovative approach. Peter shares real-world insights on translating new evidence into action and offers practical advice for providers on the front lines. If you’re passionate about improving patient care, leadership, and EMS innovation, this episode is a must-listen.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-310-peter-antevy--68475475
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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16 NOV 2025 · 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 Health from The Ohio State University.We dive into how data drives better patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and provider wellness across EMS and hospital systems. She also shares her experience and advise about my passion projects and as an author of the newly released 2025 AHA Guidelines for CPR and ECC: Part 4: Systems of Care.
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
Transcribed
9 NOV 2025 · 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 mountaineer, share their deeply personal journeys from the moment their hearts stopped to the moment they stood again. Both men survived thanks to the Whatcom County EMS System, early CPR, and the seamless teamwork between bystanders, first responders, and hospital staff.
Jim and John remind us that behind every EMS call are real people, families, and communities, and that every trained responder, every AED, and every compassionate hand matters.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-309-jim-hallet-and-john-storm-against-all-odds-surviving-sudden-cardiac-arrest--68390154
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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1 NOV 2025 · 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: compassionate, flawed, and human. In this episode, Joanna reflects on her path from feeling adrift in Oakland to finding purpose as a paramedic serving the communities of Reno, Santa Cruz, and San Francisco. Her insights shine a light on the humor, heartbreak, and compassion that define the world of EMS.
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/joanna-sokol-notes-from-the-streets--68380096
- Greg’s path through EMS, flight medicine, leadership, and technology
- The experience of surviving sudden cardiac arrest as an EMS clinician
- Seeing cardiac arrest care from the patient’s perspective
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...
show more
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.
show less
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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| Author | Steven Cohen |
| Organization | Steven Cohen |
| Categories | Medicine , Education , Health & Fitness |
| Website | medic2medicpodcast.com |
| medic2medicpodcast@gmail.com |
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