The Guinea Pig

Captain and Maverick

Two gamer friends, two states away. One is an actual medical doctor, the other just makes appointments with them. Get curious with Dr. Nathan Charapata aka Maverick and Josh Sanchez aka Captain as they explore the potential of human body optimization. Follow on IG: @theguineapigexperimentpodcast We want to hear from you, email your questions/comments: theguineapigexperimentpodcast@gmail.com

  1. 21/10/2025

    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

    1h 16m

  2. 08/05/2024

    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)

    34 min

  3. 10/04/2024

    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/

    29 min

  4. 19/03/2024

    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

    37 min

  5. 02/03/2024

    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.

    32 min

  6. 04/09/2023

    Bonus Episode with Amber DiAngelis NP and master injector

    Captain and Maverick joined by friend of the podcast Amber DiAngelis who is a nurse practitioner and master injector for all things aesthetics also owner of DS Skin and Lips in Scottsdale, AZ. Learn about Botox, filler, PDO threads, skin contouring and the importance of your skincare while going to a hypothetical deserted island. Check her out on the web dsskinandlips.com and instagram dsskinandlips

    28 min

  7. 16/08/2023

    Episode 2 Yoga check-in

    Captain and Maverick checkin and give their take on the yoga challenge. What poses did they struggle with and what is a “burrito checker”. Find out here

    29 min

  8. 30/07/2023

    Episode 1: Yogi or not Yogi?

    All's well that ends well, but we're not done yet. Captain and Maverick get into some yoga.

    21 min
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Two gamer friends, two states away. One is an actual medical doctor, the other just makes appointments with them. Get curious with Dr. Nathan Charapata aka Maverick and Josh Sanchez aka Captain as they explore the potential of human body optimization. Follow on IG: @theguineapigexperimentpodcast We want to hear from you, email your questions/comments: theguineapigexperimentpodcast@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Captain and Maverick
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Captain and Maverick
  • Show Website
    The Guinea Pig