On Success and Silly Songs
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On Success and Silly Songs

Episode 20. Matt Asciutto.

On this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on our experience at the AVMA Convention and the complexities involved in defining success. He also premiers his new song "Oh Hold (a cordial request)," a musical representation of what happens when an emergency veterinarian becomes captivated by the Poison Control hold music and slips into a trance.

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Certified Rich People
Matthew Asciutto Matthew Asciutto

Certified Rich People

Episode 19. Jess Trichel (part two)

This episode of the podcast is part two of our conversation with Dr. Jess Trichel. Together, Matt and Jess discuss losing track of time, good ideas, and single-serving friends.  

In this part two of a two part conversation with Dr. Trichel, we lean on Dr. Trichel's vast experience within veterinary lending and higher corporations to provide insight into where we are as an industry. 

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Proper Rednecks
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Proper Rednecks

Episode 18. Jess Trichel (part one)

On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by snow cone enthusiast, Dr. Jess Trichel. Together, Matt and Jess discuss four-wheeling, petting horses, and what it's like to be a connoisseur of rental cars.

This is part one of a two part conversation with Dr. Trichel. In part one we cover her path into veterinary medicine, her own journey finding happiness through exploring personal values, and odd circumstances that led these two to become friends.

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Fish with No Bra
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Fish with No Bra

Episode 17. Laura Bailey (part two)

On this, part two of our conversation with Laura Bailey, Matt and Laura go on to discuss Christmas parties, expensive signs, and how we'll know when we've arrived. 

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Didn’t Learn Anything as a Child
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Didn’t Learn Anything as a Child

Episode 16. Laura Bailey (part one)

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by Laura Bailey. As real life best-pals, Laura and Matt talk about anything and everything; that's why we had to split the conversation into two episodes. On this first installment, we talk about adult braces, linebackers, and being part of the problem.

We also dive into conversations about sexual harassment and our personal experiences with suicide.

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Meanderings: On Fingers and Timelines
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Meanderings: On Fingers and Timelines

Episode 15. Matt Asciutto

On this episode of the podcast, our host, Matt Asciutto reflects back on themes from the last episode: No Extra Fingers Left. He particularly finds himself ensorcelled by the notion of timelines and how we compare our lives to the trajectories of the lives of others. 

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No Extra Fingers Left
Matthew Asciutto Matthew Asciutto

No Extra Fingers Left

Episode 14. Lindsay Knott

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the inimitable, and extendable, Lindsay Knott. Matt and Lindsay talk about weddings, tattoos, and heated games of Jenga.

Dr. Knott is an equine surgeon practicing in (the currently verdant) Northern California.

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Made-Up Medicine-Land
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Made-Up Medicine-Land

Episode 13. Mike Nystrom

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by the overly helpful specialist, Michael Nystrom. Matt and Mike talk about creaky knees, crying dads, and silly podcasts.

Dr. Nystrom is a critical care specialist working just outside of Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Tell Me You’re Joking
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Tell Me You’re Joking

Episode 12. TJ Muse

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by TJ Muse! Matt and TJ discuss being rich, envelope sizes, and being allergic to the job.

Dr. Muse is a relief emergency veterinarian and former medical director of an ER/Specialty hospital based in central North Carolina.

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Three Out of Five
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Three Out of Five

Episode 11. Jeremy Nix

On this episode of the podcast we are joined by vet school classmate and fellow accidental veterinarian, Jeremy Nix! Matt and Jeremy discuss being failed teachers, different types of babies, and, of course, Captain Kirk.

Dr. Nix is a general practitioner and medical director of a VCA hospital in Florida.

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