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Medicine for the Dead

Medicine for the Dead

By Medicine for the Dead

Medicine for the Dead is a podcast that attempts to dissect difficult topics through a lens of empathy and reason, but often devolves into childish name-calling, captivating nonsensical tangents, and liberal use of the F-word.

"To argue with a man who has renounced the use and authority of reason, and whose philosophy consists in holding humanity in contempt, is like administering medicine to the dead, or endeavoring to convert an atheist by scripture." -Thomas Paine
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DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: F-14 RIO with Dave "Bio" Baranek.

Medicine for the DeadMar 04, 2021

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34. The Tale That Wags the Doge

34. The Tale That Wags the Doge

The gang talks a little crypto, a little end of democracy, and a little mortality.
Jun 03, 202101:07:52
33. No News is Good News.

33. No News is Good News.

After an unintentional hiatus, the gang returns to peel back the curtain on a very strange few weeks.

May 25, 202101:20:31
32. The Start of Something Good.

32. The Start of Something Good.

This week the gang is on vacation so here are some off air prerecord clips that prove we actually do like hanging out together!

May 06, 202148:21
31. Gettin’ Privy With It Featuring Evan Woodard.
Apr 27, 202101:27:25
30. Take Me Out To The Ballgame.

30. Take Me Out To The Ballgame.

In this episode, the gang talks sports! More specifically, the impacts of sports culture on each of their lives and on society as a whole. Disagreements are had, understandings are reached, Josh reminds everyone that “his” Washington Nationals are 2019 World Series Champions.
Apr 20, 202101:23:16
26. Breast Envy Featuring Warren & Ricky (Fatty Bose).

26. Breast Envy Featuring Warren & Ricky (Fatty Bose).

In this episode, the gang is joined by Baltimore duo Fatty Bose. Warren Bose (All Mighty Senators) and Ricky Wise (Ricky Wise and the Dirty Unit) share some tunes and get comfy for a wonderful conversation about music, body image, and mental health.

Track #1: Fatty Bose - “Nobody Knows You When You’re Down and Out” 

Track #2: Ricky Wise and the Dirty Unit - “All Over the Road”

Apr 06, 202102:14:57
28. Mass Groundhog Day.

28. Mass Groundhog Day.

In this episode, the gang scratches the surface of America’s non-baseball national pastime. Atlanta/Boulder Edition.
Mar 30, 202101:55:03
27. Do You See What Vaccine?

27. Do You See What Vaccine?

In this episode, the gang is guest-less (I repeat, guest-less) to talk vaccine procurement and skepticism featuring a healthy dose of the tangents you've come to know and love.

Mar 23, 202101:42:24
HI! I'm sorry! Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

HI! I'm sorry! Happy Saint Patrick's Day!

Sorry about last week, spare some change? - BJ

Mar 17, 202102:03
25. Capturing the Perfect Storm Featuring Kaitlin Newman.
Mar 16, 202101:53:22
DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: F-14 RIO with Dave "Bio" Baranek.
Mar 04, 202101:43:41
24. A Taste of Joy Featuring Mya Bilal.
Mar 02, 202102:13:25
23. If You Got It, Flutist Featuring Dr. Sarah McIver.

23. If You Got It, Flutist Featuring Dr. Sarah McIver.

The gang is joined by master flutist and defender of freedom Dr. Sarah McIver to discuss a variety of topics ranging from women in leadership to the fragility of democracy.
Feb 25, 202102:15:04
22. Long Trip, No Short Cuts.

22. Long Trip, No Short Cuts.

In this episode, the gang attempts another introspective retrospective between tales of impropriety.

Feb 16, 202101:51:43
21. Down With The Pantriarchy Featuring Lauren Campbell.

21. Down With The Pantriarchy Featuring Lauren Campbell.

The gang is joined by writer and professor Lauren Campbell to discuss a little bit about teaching during the pandemic and a lot a bit about language and the evolution of communication; semicolons become the latest victim of cancel culture. BJ doesn’t understand emojis, Josh loves commas, and everybody hates pants.
Feb 09, 202101:51:60
DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: A Literal Deep Dive with Kim Gravatt.

DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: A Literal Deep Dive with Kim Gravatt.

In this Deep Deep, BJ is joined by Kim Gravatt, a structural engineer, commercial diver, and musician. They discuss feeling up bridges in brackish water and the underworking of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Feb 04, 202158:58
20. What Is This, A Crossover Episode? Featuring Avik and Enzo.
Feb 02, 202101:37:50
DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: Bronze Me Up, Buttercup with Christian.

DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: Bronze Me Up, Buttercup with Christian.

In this Deep Dive, Christian helps BJ wrap his head around the process of making a bronze bust.

Jan 28, 202158:14
19. A Better Shield Than Sword, Featuring Reverend Randy.

19. A Better Shield Than Sword, Featuring Reverend Randy.

In this episode, the gang is joined by Reverend Randy to tackle the finer points of the place of religion in a society of sinners. Everyone works really hard not to  be a dick about it. And, well, sonofabitch, Delmar's been saved!

Jan 26, 202102:13:53
DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: Walk Faster with Dr. Kat.

DEEP DIVE - Medicine for the Head: Walk Faster with Dr. Kat.

In the first mini episode of the Medicine for the Head Deep Dive series, Dr. Kat and BJ sit down for an in-depth discussion on molecular biology.
Jan 21, 202140:24
18. A Million One Dollar Bills, Featuring Laura Van Riper.

18. A Million One Dollar Bills, Featuring Laura Van Riper.

In this episode, the gang talks with Laura Van Riper, political activist and absolute rockstar, about the fight to flip Georgia and the past, present, and future of Republican voter suppression.

Jan 19, 202101:36:36
17. Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes.

17. Play Stupid Games, Win Stupid Prizes.

The dudes react to the entirely predictable white nationalist coup attempt incited by the worst, most treasonous excuse for a president in American history and his cowardly enablers. The f-word is used liberally.
Jan 12, 202101:36:17
16. Chair Man of the Bored.

16. Chair Man of the Bored.

In this episode, the gang discusses the finer points of being fat. Matt vanishes. BJ shares a cautionary tale of consequences of drinking Jägermeister.
Jan 05, 202102:37:41
Scheduling Difficulties and a Holiday Message from Josh

Scheduling Difficulties and a Holiday Message from Josh

The gang had some issues with holiday scheduling, so Josh took it upon himself to share a few incoherent words to get you through the holidays.

Reminder to take care of yourselves and your loved ones. 

For anyone who needs a little extra help, the Nationals Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 at 800-272-8255.

Dec 22, 202007:28
15. Episode 15 Retrospective Extravaganza!

15. Episode 15 Retrospective Extravaganza!

As has become an every-fifth-episode tradition, the gang gathers for some good old fashion back-patting tom commemorate somehow managing to keep this trainwreck on the tracks for 15 damn weeks. Nothing like a little introspective self-aggrandizing retrospective episode pretention with just the perfect amount of modesty. Thanks for listening.
Still no fat man concession as of the date of publication.
Dec 15, 202001:56:41
14. The Sunrise Through the Clouds, Featuring A.J. Howard.

14. The Sunrise Through the Clouds, Featuring A.J. Howard.

In this episode, the dudes discuss sexual freedom with friend of the pod A.J. Howard. Dr. Kat sits in. As of this recording, the fat man still has not conceded.
Dec 08, 202002:08:06
13. Joe Versus the Bullshit Volcano, Featuring Joseph Carter-Brown.

13. Joe Versus the Bullshit Volcano, Featuring Joseph Carter-Brown.

Creative media guru, and all around wonderful human, Joseph Carter-Brown, brings a unique insight on right-wing media and joins the dudes to discuss (among other things) what BJ describes as a chipmunk with a nuclear detonator. Turns out, that analogy isn’t entirely inaccurate.
Dec 01, 202001:33:43
12. The End of Life Aquatic with Cale Miller.

12. The End of Life Aquatic with Cale Miller.

In this episode, the dudes are joined by Cale Miller, long-time friend and doctoral student of marine ecology, to discuss his studies and provide perspective on our gliding past various points of no return on climate change. BJ receives devastating news about the glowy fish.
Nov 24, 202001:35:09
11. Too-ra-loo-rye-ay (COVID-19, ta-loo-rye-ay)

11. Too-ra-loo-rye-ay (COVID-19, ta-loo-rye-ay)

In this episode, with cases skyrocketing across the country, the dudes check in on Matt’s COVID recovery and recklessly extrapolate anecdotal evidence to predict the future.
Nov 18, 202001:07:49
10. The Lame Duck Has No Clothes, Featuring Jake English.

10. The Lame Duck Has No Clothes, Featuring Jake English.

In this episode, the dudes welcome long-time friend (and better podcast host) Jake English to take a Bird's Eye View of the 2020 election and the aftermath, now that it's over... OR IS IT?!

Editor's Note: This episode was recorded on Friday, Nov. 6th. Since that time, we have come to learn that It is, in fact, over. Concede, fat man.
Nov 10, 202001:56:51
9. So This is Hell: Jimi Haha and the Disappearing Tequila Incident.

9. So This is Hell: Jimi Haha and the Disappearing Tequila Incident.

In this episode the dudes sit down with hometown hero Jimi Haha! Much is discussed. Tequila is consumed. Hilarity ensues. Good times are had by all. VOTE!
Nov 03, 202001:52:58
8. Hello, Drunkstick. Goodbye, Democracy.

8. Hello, Drunkstick. Goodbye, Democracy.

In this episode the dudes make some rules to ensure the previous episode never happens again, Rudy Giuliani keep his hands on himself, Matt and Josh talk a little SCOTUS and Christian claims his throne as the opening Loud-Voice-in-Chief. Eat up!
Oct 27, 202001:08:31
7. Zombies Are For Lovers, Featuring Island Styles.

7. Zombies Are For Lovers, Featuring Island Styles.

In this episode the dudes talk with Island Styles, guitar wizard and former touring/mop sparring partner of BJ. Christian made cocktails. Josh joins via Zoom. CHRISTIAN MADE COCKTAILS. Matt gets very drunk.
Oct 20, 202002:13:44
6. The Delirious Files.

6. The Delirious Files.

Two of the dudes had a long week, two of the dudes are in top form, Mike Pence meets a fly. STRAP IN!

Oct 14, 202001:02:25
5. Fifth Episode Introspection and Drinks-iversary!

5. Fifth Episode Introspection and Drinks-iversary!

In this episode the dudes get personal and reflect on five weeks of this strange adventure, get a little tipsy and navigate a power outage.
Strap in.
Oct 06, 202002:21:31
4. Methamphetarats and the Scientific Method with Dr. Kat.

4. Methamphetarats and the Scientific Method with Dr. Kat.

In this is episode the dudes take a deep dive into the world of biomedical research with the magnificent Dr. Kat.
Sep 29, 202001:40:19
3. Tough day? Cool off with Eric Scott, Deren Blessman and a Refreshing Coolata.

3. Tough day? Cool off with Eric Scott, Deren Blessman and a Refreshing Coolata.

In this episode we interview the incredible Eric Scott and the mighty Deren Blessman. We talk music production, musician life during a pandemic, and racism in America.
Sep 22, 202001:52:23
2. It's the Economy, Peasant.

2. It's the Economy, Peasant.

In this episode BJ, Matt, Josh and Christian explore the inner workings of how the inner workings of Americas economy are doing absolutely nothing for the average American. Pop a couple Xanax and strap in as our friend Matt Porter guides us through the end of western civilization.
Sep 15, 202001:57:50
1. We Feel Stupid, and You're Probably Contagious.

1. We Feel Stupid, and You're Probably Contagious.

Hi! It's nice to meet you. We are BJ, Matt, Josh, and Christian, a group  of self-aware, rational people compelled to dig a little deeper into the world and the humans that occupy it. In this inaugural episode, we explore the COVID-19 pandemic and the ways it has affected our lives. The word "fuck" is used within the first 30 seconds. Hold on to your butts.

Sep 04, 202001:14:12