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Style Points

John Crowe

A podcast to discuss anesthesiology topics for residents, medical students, and more!

All opinions and views expressed on this podcast are my own. Information does not represent medical advice and does not reflect the views, opinions or positions of my place of work or employers.

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  • monthly
  • Avg 51 min
  • English
  • #33
    Thursday · 54 min

    The Wisdom of CA2s

    This special episode is the third in a series- the Wisdom of Interns (Episode 7) and the Wisdom of CA1s (episode 21) are prequels, featuring the same residents over their time in residency sharing their wisdom as they have continued their journey through residency. I hope you like it!

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  • #32
    July 30 · 51 min

    The Elephant in the Room with Mike Wenninger

    In this episode, we start with an RSI from David Karngba on anesthetic considerations for patients of Venezuelan descent. Next, I talk to veterinarian Mike Wenninger, Director of Animal Health at the Cincinnati Zoo, about what anesthesia looks like when your patients include fish, penguins, venomous snakes, and elephants.

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  • #31
    June 30 · 58 min

    Pain Points with Brad Budde

    In this episode, I talk to Dr. Brad Budde about his philosophy on pain management, and what's new in the world of regional anesthesia. We don't have an RSI this month, but I still learned a lot from Brad!

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  • #30
    May 29 · 45 min

    The Point of Caring with Tyler Guidugli

    In this episode, we start with an RSI with intern Lauren Pferdmenges who does a great job talking about learning how... to learn! (Procedures, specifically). Next, we talk to Dr. Tyler Guidugli about point of care lab testing, and what it's like when you try to create institutional change. Spoiler alert- it isn't easy!

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  • #29
    April 28 · 55 min

    Pinkey and the Brain (with Pinkey Shah)

    In this episode, we start out with an RSI by intern David Karngba. Next, we talk about Pinkey Shah's journey into medicine, as well as some interesting tidbits about neuroanesthesia.

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  • #28
    March 31 · 1 hr 1 min

    Hat Collecting with Paul Wojciechowski

    In this episode, we start with an RSI about cricoid pressure with intern Sarah Miranda. Next, I talk to Dr. Paul Wojciechowski, who is someone who "wears a lot of hats" in our department- we discuss navigating his path through academic medicine.

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  • #27
    February 27 · 54 min

    Being There with Mary Roberts

    In this episode, I talk to Dr. Mary Roberts, who did her anesthesiology residency and OB fellowship here at the University of Cincinnati. We talk about how to have difficult conversations with patients, and then we have a difficult conversation ourselves.

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  • #26
    January 30 · 45 min

    Under the Mask with Ben Fedeles

    In this episode, we start with an RSI about inhaled anesthetics with intern Veronica Takougang. Then, I host Dr. Ben Fedeles, and we fight about which one of us is the biggest imposter. Or maybe, we just discuss imposter syndrome in medicine. You'll have to listen to find out!

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  • #25
    Dec 31, 2025 · 55 min

    Going the Distance with Jordan Crouch

    In this episode, we start out with an RSI about vasopressors featuring CA1 Wesley Young. Next, we talk to CRNA Jordan Crouch about his experience with running truly absurd distances, and how his insights translate to the world of anesthesiology.

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  • #24
    Nov 26, 2025 · 47 min

    Critical Care Conversations with Josh Trester

    In this episode, we start off with an RSI featuring Joey Sandolo who discusses cardiac changes during pregnancy. Then, we discuss some of the philosophy behind critical care medicine with Dr. Josh Trester.

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  • #23
    Oct 31, 2025 · 33 min

    Dumpster Fires with Kristin Horton

    In this episode, we talk to self described black cloud Dr. Kristin Horton, who is an expert crisis manager and teacher. We discuss how to deal with intraoperative dumpster fires.

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  • #22
    Sep 30, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

    The Kids Table with Marc Mecoli and Joe Weethee

    In this episode, we first start with an RSI from current CA-1 Kat Dunshee about aortic stenosis and its anesthetic implications. Next, we talk to Drs. Joe Weethee and Marc Mecoli about pediatric anesthesia! One thing we talk about on the episode is Marc's band "Moonshine Drive"- link below. Check them out! https://www.moonshinedrive.com/

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  • #21
    Aug 28, 2025 · 21 min

    The Wisdom of CA-1s

    In this episode, we created a sequel to Episode 7: The Wisdom of Interns. All those interns have now completed their CA-1 year, and we hear some of their best stories and advice they have to offer.

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  • #20
    Jul 29, 2025 · 53 min

    Anesthesia without Borders with Erica Alcibiade

    In this episode, I welcome world traveler and colleague Dr. Erica Alcibiade to the podcast. We discuss some of the intricacies and challenges of doing anesthesia in areas with limited resources.

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  • #19
    Jun 26, 2025 · 47 min

    ICU 101 with John Galvin and Anne Burgess

    In this episode, we welcome guest host and incoming CA-1 John Galvin as well as incoming CA-2 Anne Burgess to talk about how to approach your first day working as a resident in the ICU.

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  • #18
    May 29, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    Match Points with Dustin Tsitouris

    In this episode, we start out with an RSI about ventilator modes by Anne Burgess, CA1. Next, I bring on fellow associate program director Dr. Dustin Tsitouris. We discuss some of the finer points of how to craft a CV in the increasingly competitive landscape of matching into a residency in anesthesiology.

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  • #17
    Apr 29, 2025 · 50 min

    Protecting Mothers with Kelly Fedoruk

    In this episode, we start out with an RSI (Resident Selected Information) about RSI (Rapid Sequence Induction) brought to us by our anesthesiology intern Rachel Kidwell. Next, we feature Dr. Kelly Fedoruk, a visiting professor from Stanford and self-described "podcast junkie" who was kind enough to discuss the role of the OB anesthesiologist in preventing maternal morbidity and mortality.

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  • #16
    Mar 25, 2025 · 57 min

    Managing Overtime with Yousef Raslan

    In this special episode, Dr. Yousef Raslan and I discuss his cardiac arrest in 2022 and his path to recovery- as well as his connection with NFL star Damar Hamlin, who recovered from his cardiac arrest months later at the University of Cincinnati.

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  • #15
    Feb 25, 2025 · 57 min

    Crashing to ECMO with Mohsin Zaidi

    In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring intern Lauren Brown discussing obstructive sleep apnea and its anesthetic implications. Next, we talk to ECMO expert Mohsin Zaidi about resuscitation in the most challenging- and sometimes dramatic- circumstances.

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  • #14
    Jan 29, 2025 · 56 min

    Sick Hearts, Simple Surgeries with Cory France

    In this episode, we start out with an RSI featuring intern Christa Saelinger. We then meet with prior Golden Apple teaching award winner Cory France, who breaks down how to manage patients with a significant cardiac history having non-cardiac surgery.

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