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Cardiac CowboysDr. Eric A. Rose & Dr. Gerald Imber on the Future of Heart MedicineEric A. Rose, MD is a world leader in cardiac surgery and cardiovascular research who performed the first successful pediatric heart transplant. Gerald Imber, MD is a plastic surgeon and author whose medical history books include Genius on the Edge: The Bizarre Double Life of Dr. William Halsted and Cardiac Cowboys: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery. They join host Jamie Napoli to discuss the challenges facing medical innovators today, and their hopes for the future of heart medicine. Thoughts or suggestions? You can reach us at cardiaccowboys@13thlakemedia.com. E...
2025-11-1226 minCardiac CowboysThe Fates of the CowboysWalt Lillehei’s years of living and operating on the edge finally catch up with him. In Houston, rival surgeons attempt to resolve four decades of bad blood. For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out Dr. Gerald Imber's book "CARDIAC COWBOYS: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery," published by Post Hill Press in 2024. Presented by: Chris PineWritten and Narrated by: Jamie Napoli Executive Producers: Cristina Everett for iHeartPodcasts; Dub Cornett and Jason Ross for OSO Studios; Gerald Imber; Eric A. Rose, M.D.; John...
2025-09-2945 minCardiac CowboysA Man-Made HeartAn ingenious medical device promises to eliminate the need for heart donors entirely. But when accusations of a stolen heart emerge, the simmering tension between Michael DeBakey and Denton Cooley boils over, playing out in courtrooms and headlines across the country. For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out Dr. Gerald Imber's book "CARDIAC COWBOYS: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery," published by Post Hill Press in 2024. Presented by: Chris PineWritten and Narrated by: Jamie Napoli Executive Producers: Cristina Everett for iHeartPodcasts; Dub Cornett and...
2025-09-2955 minCardiac CowboysThe Transplant RaceSurgeons across the country race to transplant the human heart. The stakes are unimaginably high, rivalries turn vicious, and the first surgeon to cross the finish line shocks the world. For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out Dr. Gerald Imber's book "CARDIAC COWBOYS: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery," published by Post Hill Press in 2024. Presented by: Chris PineWritten and Narrated by: Jamie Napoli Executive Producers: Cristina Everett for iHeartPodcasts; Dub Cornett and Jason Ross for OSO Studios; Gerald Imber; Eric A. Rose, M.D...
2025-09-2945 minCardiac CowboysThe Can OpenerA devastating turn of events forces Walt Lillehei to re-think his approach to open heart surgery. In Houston, Denton Cooley’s swift rise plunges him into a battle of egos with his boss and mentor, Michael DeBakey. For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out Dr. Gerald Imber's book "CARDIAC COWBOYS: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery," published by Post Hill Press in 2024. Presented by: Chris PineWritten and Narrated by: Jamie Napoli Executive Producers: Cristina Everett for iHeartPodcasts; Dub Cornett and Jason Ross for OSO S...
2025-09-2941 minCardiac CowboysReady... Fire... AimTwo of the country’s most ambitious surgeons join forces to make Houston, Texas the new cardiovascular capital of the world. Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley’s complementary talents make them a surgical dream team. But a friendly rivalry turns them from close colleagues to fierce competitors. For more information on the first cardiac surgeons, check out Dr. Gerald Imber's book "CARDIAC COWBOYS: The Heroic Invention of Heart Surgery," published by Post Hill Press in 2024. Presented by: Chris PineWritten and Narrated by: Jamie Napoli Executi...
2025-09-2943 minCardiac CowboysThe Starting GunAmerica is in the midst of a cardiac health crisis. It’s the height of the Baby Boom, and American children are dying from heart disease in greater numbers than ever before in history. The doctor who sets out to solve this problem may just be the most fascinating man you've never heard of. Racing against his own terminal cancer diagnosis, Dr. Walt Lillehei embarks on an impossible mission: curing congenital heart defects in kids. His proposed solution outrages the medical community, threatens to end his career and risks the lives of both his young patients and their parents. Bu...
2025-09-2946 min
What Happened to Talina ZarIntroducing: Hands TiedHi, Talina Zar listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Hands Tied! Hands Tied: Lizz Melgar Rose went from being interested in true crime to living true crime. Back in 2012, relatives found her mother Sandy Melgar shut in a closet, her hands bound behind her back. Her dad Jim Melgar had been murdered. There was no time to finish the university course Lizz had signed up for, inspired by her teenage fascination with violence and serial killers. She needed to figure out what happened. If it were...
2025-08-0602 min
The Idaho MassacreIntroducing: Hands TiedHi, Idaho Massacre listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Hands Tied! Hands Tied: Lizz Melgar Rose went from being interested in true crime to living true crime. Back in 2012, relatives found her mother Sandy Melgar shut in a closet, her hands bound behind her back. Her dad Jim Melgar had been murdered. There was no time to finish the university course Lizz had signed up for, inspired by her teenage fascination with violence and serial killers. She needed to figure out what happened. If it were...
2025-08-0602 min
Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen MurdersIntroducing: Hands TiedHi, Paper Ghost listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Hands Tied! Hands Tied: Lizz Melgar Rose went from being interested in true crime to living true crime. Back in 2012, relatives found her mother Sandy Melgar shut in a closet, her hands bound behind her back. Her dad Jim Melgar had been murdered. There was no time to finish the university course Lizz had signed up for, inspired by her teenage fascination with violence and serial killers. She needed to figure out what happened. If it were...
2025-08-0602 min
Hit ManIntroducing: Hands TiedHi, Hit Man listeners! We're excited to share with you a sneak peek at iHeartPodcasts' latest release, Hands Tied! Hands Tied: Lizz Melgar Rose went from being interested in true crime to living true crime. Back in 2012, relatives found her mother Sandy Melgar shut in a closet, her hands bound behind her back. Her dad Jim Melgar had been murdered. There was no time to finish the university course Lizz had signed up for, inspired by her teenage fascination with violence and serial killers. She needed to figure out what happened. If it were...
2025-08-0602 min
He Said, Ella Dijo with Eric Winter and Roselyn SancheziHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Let's Be Clear with Shannen DohertyiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Amy & T.J.iHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-2053 min
Rogue EnergyiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-2053 min
Politickin' with Gavin Newsom, Marshawn Lynch, and Doug HendricksoniHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-2053 min
I Choose Me with Jennie GarthiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomiHeartPodcasts presents a Town Hall with California Governor Gavin NewsomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-01-2053 min
Stuff To Blow Your MindIntroducing: TechStuff TrailerHi, Stuff To Blow Your Mind listeners! iHeartPodcasts has a new and improved hit franchise, TechStuff, hosted by Karah Preiss and OZ! TechStuff is the podcast where technology meets culture. We speak to the folks building the future to understand what tomorrow will look like and how our technology changes us: how we live, love, work, and even die. With a healthy dose of drama, too, as tech titans clash over their interstellar ambitions. Tune in to this top-tier true crime story, but don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself!
2025-01-1902 min
The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast"This, That, or the Other" w/ Rennae StubbsHello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former tennis player and host of "The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast," Rennae Stubbs! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuha...
2024-12-1720 minThe Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast"Fifteen-Love" w/ Rennae StubbsHello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: former tennis player and host of "The Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast," Rennae Stubbs! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts! "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas. Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuha...
2024-12-1620 min
13 Days of HalloweenIntroducing Dream SequenceHi, 13 Days of Halloween listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new podcast called Dream Sequence! When down-on-her-luck Kay Craft gets a call from her estranged genius sister Sadie inviting her to document Sadie’s new invention – a machine that records dreams – Kay can’t resist. What Kay doesn’t know is that Sadie’s come to believe there’s something alive in their dreams. Something that holds the key to the tragedy that tore them apart seven years ago. Something that can scare them to death. Tune in to this top-tier science fiction story, but don't just take our word...
2024-08-0501 min
Because the Boss Belongs to Us7. The VerdictAfter all of this work, have Jesse and Holly succeeded on their mission? Is Bruce Springsteen a queer icon? In order to know whether The Boss does, truly, belong to us, Jesse and Holly need to persuade a Panel of Queers who are so far unconvinced. Show notes: Read a transcript of today’s episode Our friends have released 6 absolutely STUNNING bruce covers to celebrate the series. Find them all on our Queer Springsteen playlist
2024-07-231h 00Because the Boss Belongs to Us6. Last ChanceJesse and Holly just have one checkpoint to go before we can officially crown Bruce Springsteen with queer icon status. Quite simply – is there a vibe? Do other queer people agree that Bruce is a queer icon? This is their last chance to collate their evidence, gather their findings, and prepare their ultimate arguments for the Panel of Queers next week. Show notes: Read a transcript of today’s episode Read Alana Kumbier’s seminal zine Because the Boss Belongs to us Read Holly Casio’s Graphic Memoir Looking for Bruce Fol...
2024-07-1638 minBecause the Boss Belongs to Us5: Cry / Dance / F**kThey’re back, baby. Jesse and Holly are donning their lab coats once again to see if Bruce Springsteen ticks off checklist point three: Good Music. Does Bruce Springsteen’s music help queer people access emotions that they have spent years learning to dissociate from? Or, in other works, can you dance to it, can you cry to it, can you f**k to it? Show notes: Read a transcript of today’s episode If this is your first time thinking about The Boss as a queer icon, and you want to explore these n...
2024-07-0935 minBecause the Boss Belongs to Us4: FailureOff the back of their conversations last episode, Jesse and Holly are really starting to doubt their mission. Sure, a lot of Bruce Springsteen's lyrics make them feel seen, but can they relate to actual Bruce Springsteen? He’s a multi-millionaire! And his fanbase is not representative of their identities and beliefs. Does that even matter? Show notes: Read a transcript of today’s episode If this is your first time thinking about The Boss as a queer icon, and you want to explore these new feelings you’re having, me and Holly have ma...
2024-07-0236 minBecause the Boss Belongs to Us3: UnderdogIt’s time to investigate item two on Jesse and Holly’s airtight queer icon checklist: Underdog Status. They need to find in him experiences of struggle that would make him relatable to queer people, so they can root for him as an underdog. Show notes: Read a transcript of today’s episode Live recording of The River where Bruce talks about his dad If this is your first time thinking about The Boss as a queer icon, and you want to explore these new feelings you’re having, me and Holly hav...
2024-06-2535 min
NBA FlashbackCeltics Win Reaction, Historical Perspective and Next Season PredictionsSarah and NBA senior writer Michael C. Wright react to the Celtics winning their 18th NBA Championship. They examine Jaylen Brown as MVP, the historical place of this team and look ahead to next season. NBA Pulse is a production of iHeartPodcasts and the NBASee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-06-1823 minBecause the Boss Belongs to Us2. CampJesse and Holly have anointed themselves with Queer Scientific Research Status and they’re ready to put The Boss to the test. Can he fulfill the first item on their checklist: CAMP? Show notes: Read a transcript of today’s episode ‘Can a cis guy be butch’ meme If this is your first time thinking about The Boss as a queer icon, and you want to explore these new feelings you’re having, me and Holly have made a playlist: Queer Springsteen. Think of it as a Queer Bruce 101 - it’s a combinatio...
2024-06-1836 min
PodversationsPodversations Presents: SNAFU with Ed HelmsThis episode of Podversations features Ed Helms, the host of SNAFU, and Will Pearson, President of iHeartPodcasts. While Ed Helms is widely recognized for his comedic talent, did you know he's also a history enthusiast? Unlike typical chat shows, Ed Helms and the SNAFU team embark on season-long explorations of history's greatest screw-ups, many of which you probably haven't even heard about. As SNAFU gears up for its highly anticipated second season, you won't want to miss this exclusive preview! In his conversation with Will Pearson, Ed Helms offers insights into what's in store for Season 2...
2024-06-1720 min
My Momma Told MeIntroducing: #1 DadHi, Lil' Mommas! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new podcast called #1 Dad hosted by Gary Vider! As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Tune in to this top-tier true crime/comedy story, but don't just take our...
2024-06-1202 min
The Dougherty GangIntroducing: The Idaho Massacre Season 2Hi, Dougherty Gang listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new season of The Idaho Massacre hosted by Courtney Armstrong, Stephanie Lydecker, and Jeff Shane! On November 13, 2022, four students from the University of Idaho were brutally stabbed to death in an off-campus house. After a lengthy investigation and cross-country manhunt, a Ph.D. student from a neighboring university is charged with the crimes. As it turns out, the 28-year-old was majoring in criminology, studying the behavior of killers like the ones he would later be accused of becoming. Did he use his skills to become a real-life Dexter...
2024-06-1201 min
The Nikki Glaser PodcastIntroducing: #1 DadHi, Nikki Glaser listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new podcast called #1 Dad hosted by Gary Vider! As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Tune in to this top-tier true crime/comedy story, but don't just take...
2024-06-1102 min
Poog with Kate Berlant and Jacqueline NovakIntroducing: #1 DadHi, POOG listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new podcast called #1 Dad hosted by Gary Vider! As kids, most of us look up to our Dads. A Dad should be a positive role model who shows us the value of hard work. Dads are supposed to teach us the difference between right and wrong. But that’s not the story we’re telling here. This is the story of Gary Vider, a successful stand-up comedian, who grew up with a Dad unlike any other. Tune in to this top-tier true crime/comedy story, but don't just take our...
2024-06-1102 minBecause the Boss Belongs to Us1. The MissionJesse Lawson fell in love with Bruce Sprinsteen when they were 20. They knew who he was before then, but that’s the first time they’d properly heard his music. It went straight into their insides, pulling out feelings that they didn’t even realize they had yet, giving them new words as they were held up to the light. It turns out, they are not alone. And Jesse has questions. What is it about Bruce? Why are queers so obsessed with him? And why don’t people know that Bruce is loved by queer people? Show n...
2024-06-1130 min