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Everyday InjusticeEveryday Injustice Podcast Episode 263: Innocence Project Frees Man in Shaken Baby CaseIn October, Jose Olivares, a 39-year-old man wrongfully incarcerated for 13 years in the death of his girlfriend’s son was released after a Los Angeles County judge vacated his conviction. Lawyers from two Innocence Projects and a unit of the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office had filed together to overturn his conviction.
Olivares was arrested in 2011 following the tragic death of his girlfriend's almost four-year-old son from an accidental short fall.
Dr. Judy Melinek, a renowned forensic pathologist, authored a report in 2023 after a thorough review at NCIP’s request, and stated that an accidental short fall was the “reasonab...2024-12-0246 min
Voices of Women at Wartime(7) A Volunteer Forensic Pathologist is Called to ActionWhat compels a volunteer forensic pathologist to travel all the way from New Zealand to Israel? Dr. Judy Melinek speaks about the crucial role of science in bearing witness to the Hamas attacks on October 7th. Read Dr. Melinek’s firsthand account here. Support and amplify women's voices by contributing to the making of this podcast: Donate now to the Center for Women’s Justice.2023-12-1219 min
Book Talk, etc.Easily Distracted By New Releases (July 2023) + ThreadsSend us a textIn Episode 110 of Book Talk, Etc. Tina and Renee share their recent new release reads They also share what they've been loving lately, their latest reads, and have book talk about Threads . If you enjoy this episode, be sure to FOLLOW /SUBSCRIBE on your podcast app so you never miss an episode!**If you enjoy our commercial free podcast please consider supporting us on Patreon! We have great bonus episodes including: Books we DNFed, What's in the Mailbag,+ Criminally Booked! Plus, we host fun Zoom events like Mood Reader Happy Hour, B...2023-07-111h 03
Body To Burial23: The Forensic Pathologist 📁This week we welcome Forensic Pathologist, Judy Melinek M.D. Judy is an American forensic pathologist and the CEO of PathologyExpert. She is currently working as a contract pathologist in Wellington, New Zealand.She is the co-author with her husband, writer T.J. Mitchell, of the New York Times–bestselling memoir Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner, and two novels, First Cut and Aftershock, in the Jessie Teska forensic detective series. Selected Links from the EpisodeTikTok | Website Want more Body To Burial?Beco...2022-11-221h 03
DarswordsReview: Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner by Judy MelinekThis episode is also available as a blog post: https://darsword.wordpress.com/2022/07/07/review-working-stiff-two-years-262-bodies-and-the-making-of-a-medical-examiner-by-judy-melinek/2022-07-0801 min
The Creep DiveBollox Buffet and the 9/11 Clean UpDick and balls are on the menu for the starter and the main course is a HARROWING mix of gore and sadness. Sophie brings us back to 9/11 and tales from forensic pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek.Buckle on in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-02-151h 10
CAPcast from the College of American PathologistsWellness and Resilience: Practical Tips in the Face of BurnoutPathologists and laboratory staff in various practice settings have experienced severe challenges and stresses secondary to the COVID-19 pandemic. This CAPcast features an audio recording of a virtual roundtable discussion about pathologist wellness and resilience in the face of burnout, which was hosted by the CAP’s Practice Management Committee earlier in 2021. Moderated by Dr. Karim Sirgi, panelists include Dr. Gina Ann Drobena, who is a pathologist at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Dr. Judy Melinek, CEO of Pathology Expert.2021-10-2556 min
Peculiar Book Club PodcastAn Examining Exercise with Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell!Join host Dr. Brandy Schillace for a night of examination into the forensic training of author Judy Melinek along with her husband T.J. Mitchell, co-authors of Working Stiff! In true book-club style, you will meet the author and participate in the discussion–so come with questions! Join us, too, for the PopCult Quizzer with host Davey Berris, where science fact meets science fiction.
Episode recorded live on September 23rd, 2021. To join future broadcasts check out our Book Club schedule at https://brandyschillace.com/peculiar/.
Follow us on Twitter (@peculiarBC), Facebook (facebook.com/groups/peculiarbooksclub), In...2021-10-201h 11
Już tłumaczę#83 Przenosimy się do USAW dniu po dwudziestej rocznicy zamachów na World Trade Center i Pentagon chcemy Was zabrać do Stanów Zjednoczonych Ameryki. Będzie więc aktualna książka opisująca jedenasty września z bardzo osobistej perspektywy, która skupia się na ludziach i emocjach, jakie towarzyszyły Amerykanom w tym dniu. Ela zaproponuje Wam także lekturę uzupełniającą. Natomiast Paya chce się przyjrzeć podziałom toczącym Stany Zjednoczone i empatycznie spojrzeć na amerykańską prawicę po lekturze książki „Obcy we własnym kraju”.
Książki, o których rozmawiamy w podkaście, to: Mitchell Zuckoff, „11 września”...2021-09-1222 min
Doctor NOS5 | Dr. Judy Melinek & T.J. Mitchell on forensic pathology, 9/11 & writingDr. Judy Melinek is an American board-certified forensic pathologist and graduate of Harvard University. She trained at UCLA in medicine and pathology, graduating in 1996. Currently, Dr. Melinek is CEO of PathologyExpert Inc., & is currently based in Wellington, working as a clinical professor at the Otago School of Medicine. She also travels nationally and internationally to lecture on anatomic & forensic pathology and she has been consulted as a forensic expert in many high-profile legal cases.T.J. Mitchell, husband of Dr. Melinek, graduated with an English degree from Harvard and worked in the film industry before becoming a...2021-09-0956 min
Homegrown conversations for curious minds.Recommended ReadsA conversation recorded for KFSK Public Radio August 19, 2021 with Petersburg Public Library Staff members Orin Pierson, Heather Canik-Thomas, Martha Cummins, and Kari Petersen about books they would recommend.Orin PiersonDune (Book 1 of 6 in Dune Chronicles) by Frank HerbertThe Way Winter Comes: Alaska Stories by Sherry SimpsonHeather Canik-ThomasGotham Central Omnibus by Ed Brubaker & Greg RuckaResident Alien by Peter Hogan & Steve ParkhouseRasl by Jeff SmithChew: Tasters Choice by John Layman & Rob GuilloryLet’s Make Ramen!: A Comic Book Cookbook by Hugh Amano & Sa...2021-08-2529 min
Practicum PodsEpisode 3: Lauren SantoroLauren Santoro (she/her) is a third-year GDB student who is currently in the process of finding a practicum project and mentor in the field of forensic pathology. Hear more about Lauren's experience in GDB Advising's March 2021 episode of Practicum Pods!
Important Links:
Public Health Institute: https://www.phi.org/
Yolo County Coroner's Office: https://www.yolocountysheriff.com/services/coroner/
Dr. Judy Melinek, President and CEO of PathologyExpert Inc., a consulting firm and educational resource center for forensic pathology (contact here: http://www.pathologyexpert.com/).
Dr. Melinek's suggested references for students interested in the field...2021-03-1727 min
The Premed YearsPremed Questions on Applications, MCAT, Shadowing, and MoreFor today's episode, I do a deep-dive Instagram Q&A to answer your questions. We covered everything from military scholarships, match lists, the MCAT, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaThe Premed Years Podcast Session 432: Breaking Down The U.S. News and World ReportSpecialty Stories podcast episode 24: Interview with Forensic Pathologist Dr. Judy MelinekThe Premed Playbook: Guide to the Medical School Application ProcessMappdMappd.tvPremed.tveshadowing.comHPSP2021-03-1043 min
Explore The SpaceJudy Melinek & TJ Mitchell on “Aftershock” & Moving To New Zealand“I will do the detective work after the fact to try to figure out what happened”
Dr. Judy Melinek is a forensic pathologist and TJ Mitchell is a professional writer & they are back to discuss their experiences after moving to New Zealand as well as the release of their new book “Aftershock”
If you didn’t hear them on Explore The Space last year discussing “First Cut” here’s the link to that episode. It is so much fun getting back into the world they’ve created with their protagonist, Dr. Jessie Teska.
Please subscribe t...2021-02-2238 min
People of Pathology PodcastEpisode 47: Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell - Aftershock, Forensic Pathology, and Life in New ZealandToday my guests are Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell, authors of Aftershock.
What we discuss:
Their relocation to New Zealand in July of 2020
The COVID response in New Zealand and how it could be applied to other countries
Some of the differences in life and forensic pathology between to US and New Zealand
The writing process for Aftershock, and how it was different from First Cut
The character development of Dr Jessie Teska
The importance of using real forensic pathology in their books
Mentors that influenced both Dr Melinek and TJ
Links for this...2021-02-0856 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveAftershock: A Novel by T.J. Mitchell, Judy MelinekPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/439556 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Aftershock: A Novel Series: #2 of A Dr. Jessie Teska Mystery Author: T.J. Mitchell, Judy Melinek Narrator: Amanda Dolan Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 8 minutes Release date: January 19, 2021 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: When an earthquake strikes San Francisco, forensics expert Jessie Teska faces her biggest threat yet in this explosive new mystery from the New York Times bestselling duo There’s a body crushed under a load of pipes on a San Francisco construction site, and med...2021-01-1905 min
Download Best Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveAftershock: A Novel by T.J. Mitchell, Judy MelinekPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/439556to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Aftershock: A Novel
Series: #2 of A Dr. Jessie Teska Mystery
Author: T.J. Mitchell, Judy Melinek
Narrator: Amanda Dolan
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 8 minutes
Release date: January 19, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Police & Detective
Publisher's Summary:
When an earthquake strikes San Francisco, forensics expert Jessie Teska faces her biggest threat yet in this explosive new mystery from the New York Times bestselling duo There’s a body crushed under a load of pipes on a San Francisco construction site, and medical exa...2021-01-199h 08
Top of Mind with Julie RoseHealthy Masculinity, Teacher Burnout, Noise PollutionHelping Players Develop Healthy Masculinity (0:35)Guest: Kip Ioane, Head Coach, Men's Basketball, Willamette UniversityCollege basketball teams are getting set for the start of the season at the end of November, though the pandemic may throw a wrench in that. Back in April, we heard about the unusual viewing schedule of the Willamette University men’s basketball team. In addition to watching film of themselves and their opponents playing, they watch documentaries about masculinity. There's a Netflix documentary called “The Mask You Live In” that is one of the films Willamette University basketball coach Kip Ioane shows his player...2020-11-061h 44
STEM Fatale PodcastEpisode 067 - Frances Glessner Lee | Forensic ScientistAlternate Title: In a Nutshell
Emma tells Emlyn all about the designer of the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death, Captain Frances Glessner Lee, who was incredibly influential in the development of early forensic science in the United States.
Learn more about us and other women in science at our website www.stemfatalepodcast.com
Sources
Main Story - Frances Glessner Lee
Melinek, Judy, and Goldfarb, Bruce. 18 Tiny Deaths: The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensics. United States, Sourcebooks, 2020.
The Nutshell Studies. (99 Perc...2020-10-2657 min
The House of PodEpisode 90 - Dr. Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell: First CutKaveh and guest co-host Ryan Marino speak with forensic pathologist Judy Melinek and her husband, New York Times best-selling author, TJ Mitchell, about why they moved her practice from the US to New Zealand, the differences in response to COVID-19, and how death certificates are filled.Send your questions and comments to hopquestions@gmail.com, or leave a voicemail at 408-444-6623 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2337 min
OldPreMeds PodcastHow Can You Find Out If Being a Physician Is Right for You?You are interested in medicine, but you aren't sure being a physician is right for you right now. How do you find out? Can you change your mind later?Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaMappd.comNontrad Premed ForumPremedforums.comSpecialty Stories Session 24: What is Forensic Pathology? Dr. Judy Melinek Shares Her Story2020-08-2611 min
Target USA Podcast by WTOPTarget USA –Ep. 224 | Was COVID-19 in the US last fall?Is it possible the COVID-19 virus was already circulating in the U.S. in November? Noted pathologist Dr. Judy Melinek says, "It's not just possible, it's likely."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2020-05-1424 min
The PEN PodEpisode 19: Writing Duo Dr. Judy Melinek and T.J. Mitchell on Science and the OutbreakMedical examiner Dr. Judy Melinek and her husband/writing partner T.J. Mitchell discuss writing about medicine and science amid a pandemic (and experiencing their own quarantine). Plus, the White House's unfounded attack on Voice of America, and a new musical series from PEN America, Just Press Play.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/penamerica/support2020-04-1313 minPeople of Pathology PodcastEpisode 4: Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell - First CutOn this episode of the People of Pathology Podcast I speak with Dr Judy Melinek and TJ Mitchell, the authors of First Cut.
What we discuss with Dr Melinek and TJ Mitchell:
Their first book, the New York Times bestseller Working Stiff, and how they decided it was time for a new book
Some of the characters in First Cut, and how they were inspired by real people
Why accuracy was so important in First Cut, not only in the forensic pathology, but also in other aspects of the book
Buy First Cut here
2020-03-1345 min
I Love This, You Should Too039 Parasite, Working Stiff, & Do The Right Thing PreviewAfter meandering touches on Mother!, Slumdog Millionaire, curling irons, and He Got Game, we talk about upward mobility in a spoiler free review of Parasite, and the fascinating world of forensic pathology in the book Working Stiff. Then Indy previews his Black History Month pick: Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing.
Parasite Trailer: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=SEUXfv87Wpk
Working Stiff: Two Years, 262 Bodies, and the Making of a Medical Examiner
by Judy Melinek MD and T.J. Mitchell: https://g.co/kgs/qUmYpE
Do The Rig...2020-02-1031 min
Explore The SpaceJudy Melinek & TJ Mitchell On “First Cut” & Collaboration“We never cut corners on the science”
Dr. Judy Melinek is a forensic pathologist and TJ Mitchell is a professional writer. Together they have released their second book, “First Cut” and they join to discuss the fun and power of collaboration in creating this wonderful book. This episode is packed with incredible insights around collaboration, creativity, and having fun with the process. No spoilers about “First Cut”, so definitely go read it for yourself!
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Email feedback or ideas to mark@explore...2020-01-2241 min