The Crew Table

Ryan and Shay
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Trust is built between calls — in conversation, shared meals, and everyday moments that strengthen a team. On our YouTube channel, we cook with medical and public safety professionals, highlighting their programs and communities. The Crew Table Podcast takes it further: deeper conversations, extended interviews, and stories that deserve their own space. Pull up a chair. There’s always room at the table.

Episodes

  1. Jul 30

    5 Things ER Doctors are Doing | Emergency Medicine Hot Topics

    Welcome back to The Crew Table Podcast!In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Anna Garvey, a second-year Emergency Medicine resident at one of the nation's premier Level I trauma centers, for a conversation that goes far beyond the walls of the emergency department.Together, we explore five things you might not know ER doctors are doing today and discuss some of the biggest hot topics shaping emergency medicine. From advances in patient care and evolving physician responsibilities to thought-provoking conversations about science, the universe, this episode is packed with insight and curiosity.Whether you're a physician, nurse, paramedic, medical student, or simply fascinated by emergency medicine, this conversation offers a unique look at one of healthcare's most dynamic specialties.About Our Guest:Dr. Anna Garvey is a second-year Emergency Medicine resident at Hennepin County Emergency Department, home to the second-oldest Emergency Medicine residency program in the United States and a nationally recognized leader in emergency medicine training. She earned her master's degree in Biomedical Sciences from Marian University before completing her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Marian University.In This Episode:5 things ER doctors are doing that may surprise youHot topics in emergency medicineAdvice for aspiring Emergency Medicine residentsShould we still be considering REBOA? What is the data on C-collars and BackboardsScience, the universe, and exploring the unknownIf you enjoy honest conversations with healthcare professionals, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and discussions that stretch beyond medicine, subscribe to The Crew Table for more interviews with the people shaping emergency care.#EmergencyMedicine #EmergencyRoom #ERDoctor #EmergencyPhysician #TraumaCenter #EmergencyMedicineResident #HealthcarePodcast #MedicalPodcast #TheCrewTable #FlightNurse #Paramedic #EMS #Medicine #LevelOneTrauma

  2. Jul 19

    Questions Every Future Flight Clinician Should Ask | How to Find the Right HEMS Program for You

    10 Questions every candidate should ask and conversation between two flight clinicians at two different programs.Choosing a HEMS program is about much more than the aircraft, the pay, or the schedule. The people you fly with and the culture of the organization will shape your career and could one day impact your safety.In this video, we walk through the questions every future flight nurse or flight paramedic should ask before accepting a job. From safety culture to training, fatigue policies, and clinical practice, we'll discuss how to evaluate a program beyond what you see during the interview.Whether you're just starting your journey toward flight medicine or you're considering a move to a new program, our goal is to help you become an informed applicant who knows what to look for and what red flags to avoid.

  3. Jul 16

    Hot topics in HEMS | Unfiltered Flight Paramedic Q & A w/ Brad W.

    In today's episode, The Crew Table sits down with Flight Paramedic and Educator Brad W. We discuss pay disparities in HEMS, medical education, skill proficiency, and more. Come take a seat at the table in this unfiltered and raw look into prehospital EMS. Be sure to check us out on all platforms! Interact with our Linktree to submit requests to have us come to your organization or join our show!!!

  4. Jul 12

    Myths, Facts, And Procurement. What Really Happens During Organ Donation?

    What really happens during the organ donation process? In this episode of The Crew Table, we sit down with a former flight medic who now works in organ donation and procurement. Drawing from years of experience in both emergency medicine and organ recovery, she offers an inside look at one of healthcare's most misunderstood specialties. Together, we discuss the journey from flight medicine to organ procurement, the medical care donors continue to receive before organ recovery, and the many misconceptions surrounding organ donation. We also explore what happens behind the scenes after a patient is declared dead by neurologic criteria, how donation decisions are made, how donor patients are cared for with dignity and respect, and why this work has the potential to save multiple lives. Whether you're a healthcare provider, first responder, transplant recipient, donor family member, or someone who's simply curious about the donation process, this conversation provides an honest, compassionate, and educational look at a topic that affects thousands of families every year. If you enjoy thoughtful conversations with the people behind emergency medicine, critical care, and healthcare, be sure to subscribe for more interviews on The Crew Table Podcast. #OrganDonation #OrganProcurement #TransplantMedicine #FlightMedic #FlightNurse #EMS #CriticalCare #EmergencyMedicine #HealthcarePodcast #MedicalEducation #OrganDonationAwareness #FirstResponders #TheCrewTable

  5. Jul 8

    The Downsides of Helicopter EMS | Truths less talked about

    Excitement, autonomy, and incredible patient care are all things that come with working in Helicopter EMS (HEMS). But there are parts of this career that don't get talked about nearly enough. In this podcast Ryan and our guest who chose to remain anonymous discuss some of the realities that plague the industry, without holding back. Whether you're an EMT, paramedic, ER nurse, ICU nurse, or someone hoping to become a flight clinician, understanding both the rewards and the challenges is essential before making the jump into this career.What do you think is the hardest part of working in HEMS? Let us know in the comments.#FlightNurse #FlightMedic #HEMS #EMS #CriticalCare #Paramedic #EmergencyNurse #LifeFlight #AirMedical #CriticalCareTransport

  6. 12/10/2025

    Episode 1- "After the MEDEVAC" - featuring former Army Ranger and current Flight Nurse Brendan Jannesen

    In this episode, we sit down with Brendan Jannesen, former Specialist with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Alpha Company, who served from 2005–2012 as both a JTAC and combat medic. Brendan shares an unfiltered look into life on target: taking casualties on missions, the realities of high-risk operations, and the day an injury changed his career forever. After being medically discharged, he faced a new and silent fight—the battle of recovery and rebuilding identity outside of the military. Today, Brendan continues serving others as a civilian flight nurse, flying critical-care medevac missions on AW119 helicopters. His story is one of purpose, resilience, and finding a new mission as one uniform comes off and another is put on. If you’re drawn to stories of Special Operations, Medevac operations, and overcoming obstacles, this episode is for you.

  • 6 Episodes

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About

Trust is built between calls — in conversation, shared meals, and everyday moments that strengthen a team. On our YouTube channel, we cook with medical and public safety professionals, highlighting their programs and communities. The Crew Table Podcast takes it further: deeper conversations, extended interviews, and stories that deserve their own space. Pull up a chair. There’s always room at the table.

Information

  • Creator
    Ryan and Shay
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ryan and Shay
  • Show Website
    The Crew Table

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