The Guinea Pig

The catch up 2

They took a healthy break but back in the lab. Catching up: talk about failed episodes, how the pod started. Then Captain interviews Maverick on what an internal medicine physician does. They both learn through fire. The two talk about residency and what it takes to become a doctor, tune in and listen as Maverick takes the hot seat. Notes: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/wheat-belly/ - link to Dr. Williams book about wheat evolution that Maverick talked about https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2659709/ - link to alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme deficiency Maverick talked about

Mother’s Day episode-meet Maverick’ mom Geralyn

Captain takes time away from the pod, and Maverick interviews his mother Geralyn. Recorded on 5/6/24. They go down memory lane from her humble beginnings in Summit Hill, PA to nursing school at Gwynedd Mercy, the jobs she took and career she carved out. They even discuss how she met his father, Dr. Francis Charapata, and their adventures together and becoming parents. Maverick is proud to present his mother who wears so many hats for the Charapata household: mom, a nurse, business woman, and a literal rock. Listen now https://www.elizabethresidence.com/ Geralyn’s assisted care family owned business (shameless plug, but great care found here)

Returning Guest Dr. Patrick Charapata marine biologist

Join Captain and Maverick with returning guest and doctor of Biology Patrick Charapata. They discuss the scientific process and how many different people need to be involved from researchers to hunters to make a valid scientific claim. The thrill of discovery as well as interpreting sometimes conflicting results. Free Willy, Michael Jackson, swimming with sharks and scuba diving for benthic (bottom feeding organisms) in the freezing ocean, listen here! https://www.patrickcharapata.com/ [https://www.patrickcharapata.com/]

Special guest Marine biologist and brother Patrick

Join Captain and Maverick with a special guest Dr. Patrick Charapata National Academy’s post doc marine biologist and maverick’s brother. How did he get into marine biology? They talk about Walruses, steroids, clams, and algae blooms, oh my. Should we test restaurant clams for toxins by rubbing them on our lips? Listen now! Below is Dr. Patrick Charapata’s website to read more: https://www.patrickcharapata.com

The return (IRL meeting)

In Real Life, after a long hiatus, Maverick hops a flight to Portland to see Captain. When the virtual gets personal, the dynamic duo meet in person. Listen in and find out what adventures they go on and how meeting the rest of the Overwatch gaming crew is like in the flesh.