Skip to main content
Alternative Fictions: There Is Proof of God

Alternative Fictions: There Is Proof of God

By Michael Fine

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.
Available on
Apple Podcasts Logo
Google Podcasts Logo
Overcast Logo
Pocket Casts Logo
RadioPublic Logo
Spotify Logo
Currently playing episode

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E10 - The Failure of Family Medicine

Alternative Fictions: There Is Proof of GodAug 30, 2020

00:00
35:57
There is Proof of God S4 E8: Mothers Days

There is Proof of God S4 E8: Mothers Days

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 28, 202215:13
There is Proof of God S4 E7: Immigration

There is Proof of God S4 E7: Immigration

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 21, 202248:33
There is Proof of God S4 E6: The White Donkey

There is Proof of God S4 E6: The White Donkey

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 14, 202221:09
There is Proof of God S4 E5: The Man with no Nose

There is Proof of God S4 E5: The Man with no Nose

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 07, 202221:56
There is Proof of God S4 E4: The Kaddisher

There is Proof of God S4 E4: The Kaddisher

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the

album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners

and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976,

allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism,

comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and

research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might

otherwise be infringing.


Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of

under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and

family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous,

war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have

enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we

can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a

collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-

michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts:

https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9

wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 31, 202232:33
There is Proof of God S4 E3: God's Providence

There is Proof of God S4 E3: God's Providence

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 24, 202244:28
There is Proof of God S4 E2: There is Proof of God Part 2

There is Proof of God S4 E2: There is Proof of God Part 2

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 19, 202219:48
There is Proof of God S4 E1: There is Proof of God Part 1

There is Proof of God S4 E1: There is Proof of God Part 1

The introduction song to this podcast is Dimming of the Day from the album From the Inside Out by Cathy Clasper-Torch.

All the songs used in this podcast belong to their respective owners and I or this channel does not claim any right over them.

Copyright Disclaimer under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 10, 202258:21
The Director's Cut S3 E10 Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Please with Samuel Shem

The Director's Cut S3 E10 Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Please with Samuel Shem

Samuel Shem, pen name of Stephen Bergman is a novelist, playwright, essayist and activist. A graduate of Harvard College and Medical School, and Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, he was on the faculty for 35 years. His novels, The House of God, Fine and Mount Misery have sold over 3 million copies.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jun 20, 202158:43
The Director's Cut S3 E9 The Dream House with Barbara Morse

The Director's Cut S3 E9 The Dream House with Barbara Morse

Barbara Morse anchors NBC 10 News on Saturday and Sunday evenings, joining NBC 10 in June 1995.

Prior to that, Barbara was the weekend general assignment reporter at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, a television news anchor/reporter at WLVI-TV in Boston, a general assignment reporter for WLNE-TV in Providence, a news reporter at WAND in Decatur, Illinois, and at KOLD-TV in Tucson, Arizona.

Barbara was nominated for Emmy Awards in 1993, 1999, 2001 and 2008. She also won an Associated Press Award in 2008 for her report on shaken baby syndrome.

Barbara is very active in the community, spending much of her down time volunteering for nonprofit organizations in our area.

Over the years, Barbara has received numerous awards from organizations, including A Wish Come True, The Tomorrow Fund, the Rhode Island Blood Center, the Rhode Island Black Nurses' Association, The Rhode Island Black Historical Society, Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island, and the Visiting Nurse Service of Greater Rhode Island.

Barbara spent her earlier years in Detroit before moving to Indianapolis. She's called Southern New England home since 1987 which, she says, makes her an honorary Rhode Islander.

Barbara is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists and the Southern New England Association of Black Journalists.

Barbara graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications. She loves to read, write, exercise and hang out with her family.


Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jun 06, 202155:00
The Director's Cut S3 E8 When We Were Dead with Karen Santilli

The Director's Cut S3 E8 When We Were Dead with Karen Santilli

Karen Santilli is the President and CEO of Crossroads Rhode Island the leading homeless services organization in RI.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

May 30, 202140:08
The Director's Cut S3 E7 The Choke Artist with Josh Fenton

The Director's Cut S3 E7 The Choke Artist with Josh Fenton

Josh Fenton has a track record of success as an entrepreneur and has successfully launched and grown communications and media concerns. In 2010, he co-founded and launched GoLocalProv, the first digital platform of GoLocal24 – a digital media firm. Since then, GoLocal24 has launched two more cities.

He has driven GoLocal’s growth from a one city platform that recorded 100,000 pageviews a month to a profitable multi-city media company recording 12 million pageviews per month.

Previously, Josh founded The Fenton Group, a boutique integrated communication firm with a focus on developing highly integrated communication programs. The firm served a range of national and global brands, including, GE, W.L. Gore (the makers of GORE-TEX®), Harrah’s Entertainment,and Lindt Chocolate.

Josh is recognized in the industry for his special expertise in developing integrated communications. His awards for advertising and marketing excellence include a CLIO award, more than twenty Bell Ringer awards from the New England Publicity Club, and recognition for one of his spots on the ABC television program “America’s Best Commercials.”

Prior to advertising, Josh worked in government and policy at all levels: Minority Leader of the Providence City Council, appointee of three governors, and served on the staffs of United States Senators John Chafee and George Mitchell. Josh is a featured character in The New York Times best seller, The Prince of Providence. He is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and Brown University.


Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

May 23, 202101:13:26
The Director's Cut S3 E6 Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Infantile Liberalism and the End of Democracy with Martha Bebinger

The Director's Cut S3 E6 Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Infantile Liberalism and the End of Democracy with Martha Bebinger

Martha Bebinger is a general assignment reporter at WBUR, with several beats including health policy. She has won dozens of regional and national awards in 12 years as a reporter, and has completed six fellowships, including the Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard University, 2010.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

May 16, 202101:03:24
The Director's Cut S3 E5 The Bull with Ray Rickman

The Director's Cut S3 E5 The Bull with Ray Rickman

Ray Rickman is co-founder and Executive Director of Stages of Freedom, a nonprofit that teaches swimming to children of color and provides African American cultural programs to thousands of Rhode Islanders of all races. He is a former State Representative from the Brown University area of Providence and served as Rhode Island Deputy Secretary of State from 2000 to 2002, the highest office held by an African American in the state’s history. Among his many pieces of successful legislation was a bill to create the position of Rhode Island State Poet Laureate, and to name a bridge at the foot of the Capitol Building in honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He co-chaired the commission to place sculptures of Black philanthropist Christiana Carteux Bannister and White abolitionist Elizabeth Buffum Chace in the RI State House. As chair of the Dexter Commission, he oversaw the disbursement of $3,000,000 to low income Rhode Island groups which had never received funding.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

May 08, 202101:45:37
The Director's Cut S3 E4 A Long Way to Fall with Jodie Vinson

The Director's Cut S3 E4 A Long Way to Fall with Jodie Vinson

Jodie Noel Vinson holds an MFA in non-fiction creative writing from Emerson College, where she developed a book about her literary travels. Her essays and reviews have been published in Harvard Review, The New York Times, Literary Hub, Ploughshares, Electric Literature, Agni, The Rumpus, Creative Non-Fiction, The Gettysburg Review, The Massachusetts Review, Nowhere Magazine, Pleiades, Green Mountains Review, The Los Angeles Review of Books, World Literature Today and Kyoto Journal, among other places.

Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and selected as “Notable Essay” in The Best American Essays and The Best American Travel Writing. She is the recipient of the St. Botolph Club Foundation Emerging Artist Award, runner-up for the 2017 Berlin Writing Prize and finalist for the 2019 New Letters Nonfiction Award and the 2020 Disquiet Literary Prize in Nonfiction.

Jodie lives with her husband in Providence, where she serves the Rhode Island literary community as Program Manager at What Cheer Writers Club. She is currently working on a book about insomnia, The Insomniac's Wife.


Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

May 02, 202154:37
The Director's Cut S3 E3 The Failure of Family Medicine with Dr. Pablo Rodriguez

The Director's Cut S3 E3 The Failure of Family Medicine with Dr. Pablo Rodriguez

Dr. Rodriguez has a BS in Biology from the university of Puerto Rico, Doctor in Medicine from The State University of NY in Buffalo and completed his residency in 1985 from Nassau County Medical Center in NY. Currently he is an Associate Professor Emeritus of OBGYN at Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University, and Medical Director for Community Affairs at Care New England. He was the President and CEO of Women's Care a multispecialty group in Southern New England and is the former Medical Director of Planned Parenthood of RI. He is a former Chair of the Association of Reproductive Health Professionals, The Rhode Island Community Foundation, International Institute of RI and Rhode Island Project AIDS. He also has been a board member of the Alan Guttmacher Institute and the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health He co-founded the RI Latino Political Action Committee and Latino Public Radio, where he hosted a daily radio show in Spanish on health care issues, for which he was recently awarded the Metcalf Media Award. He currently hosts a health themed webcast and radio show called Nuestra Salud, and a news analysis show Cirugia Politica, on RhodeInforma.com and La Mega 94.9 FM


Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw



Apr 25, 202101:01:40
The Director's Cut S3 E2 Anyway with Dr. Mari Dias

The Director's Cut S3 E2 Anyway with Dr. Mari Dias

Dr. Mari Dias is a nationally board-certified counselor, holds a Fellow in Thanatology and is certified in both grief counseling and complicated grief. Dias is a Certified death doula, and has a Certificate in Psychological Autopsy.

She is Professor of Clinical Mental Health, Master of Science program, Johnson & Wales University. Dias is the director of GracePointe Grief Center, in North Kingstown, RI.  For more information, go to:  http://gracepointegrief.com

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw



Apr 18, 202156:32
The Director's Cut S3 E1 Awaking Horse with Kim McHale-Marion

The Director's Cut S3 E1 Awaking Horse with Kim McHale-Marion

Kim is a vocalist with the Nightlife Orchestra, as well as the Kim McHale Band. She is also an avid equestrian both riding and owning horses for most of her life. Kim spent 20-years in healthcare marketing and communication, and in 2016, used those skill to transition to a successful career in real estate with Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Apr 04, 202142:02
Rhode Island Stories S2 E17 The Deer Stand of The Dead Deer Hunter

Rhode Island Stories S2 E17 The Deer Stand of The Dead Deer Hunter

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Feb 21, 202133:37
Rhode Island Stories S2 E16 21 Horses

Rhode Island Stories S2 E16 21 Horses

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Feb 15, 202123:11
Rhode Island Stories S2 E15 The People United Will Always Be Defeated Part 2

Rhode Island Stories S2 E15 The People United Will Always Be Defeated Part 2

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Feb 08, 202128:02
Rhode Island Stories S2 E14 The People United Will Always Be Defeated Part 1

Rhode Island Stories S2 E14 The People United Will Always Be Defeated Part 1

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jan 31, 202131:17
Rhode Island Stories S2 E13 Amazing Grace

Rhode Island Stories S2 E13 Amazing Grace

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jan 24, 202121:40
Rhode Island Stories S2 E12 Woke

Rhode Island Stories S2 E12 Woke

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jan 17, 202128:24
Rhode Island Stories S2 E11 The Social Determinants of Health

Rhode Island Stories S2 E11 The Social Determinants of Health

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jan 03, 202118:28
Rhode Island Stories S2 E10 God's Providence

Rhode Island Stories S2 E10 God's Providence

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Dec 06, 202042:24
Rhode Island Stories S2 E9 Job Lots

Rhode Island Stories S2 E9 Job Lots

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Nov 29, 202015:47
Rhode Island Stories S2 E8 Isaiah on Route 6

Rhode Island Stories S2 E8 Isaiah on Route 6

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Nov 22, 202010:05
Rhode Island Stories S2 E7 - Snow

Rhode Island Stories S2 E7 - Snow

Two people meet in a lecture.  Have they met before? Do people ever meet?  How much do we know about each other?

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Nov 15, 202040:21
Rhode Island Stories S2 E6 - Cancer

Rhode Island Stories S2 E6 - Cancer

A Rhode Island musician battles a deadly disease and love lost.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Nov 08, 202016:26
Rhode Island Stories S2 E5 - From All Men

Rhode Island Stories S2 E5 - From All Men

The shamesh of a small prayer group in a synagogue struggles to find ten people to pray together. Help comes from unexpected quarters.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Oct 31, 202022:36
Rhode Island Stories S2 E4 - Nero

Rhode Island Stories S2 E4 - Nero

A Liberian internet entrepreneur from North Providence, Rhode Island falls in love, sort of, with a Honduran doctor he meets when she comes to clean his mother’s house.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Oct 25, 202025:47
Rhode Island Stories S2 E3 - The Prisoner of Ideas

Rhode Island Stories S2 E3 - The Prisoner of Ideas

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Oct 18, 202026:46
Rhode Island Stories S2 E2 - The First Violinist of Lowden Street

Rhode Island Stories S2 E2 - The First Violinist of Lowden Street

A violin teacher takes a pupil to the next level and finds the love of her life in her own lost dreams.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Oct 11, 202034:29
Rhode Island Stories S2 E1 - The Death Spiral

Rhode Island Stories S2 E1 - The Death Spiral

Jack Shady-McCoy is a cop assigned to guard a US senator in the face of rowdy demonstration. Then someone unexpected appears, and help comes from where Shady-McCoy least expects it.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Oct 04, 202021:60
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E10 - The Failure of Family Medicine

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E10 - The Failure of Family Medicine

A doctor sees a 36-year-old Hispanic Female with fatigue and abdominal pain – a patient. A young woman falls in love with a married man who tries and fails to leave his wife for her. Two people occupy the same narrative but might as well exist on different planets. One lives by reducing the experience of others to a medical chart progress note. The other lives and loves in a world of heartache and desire. Who is wise? Who is rich? Who is good?

***NOTE: Audio error occurs about a minute into the recording and lasts for 30 seconds

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 30, 202035:57
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E9 - Anyway

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E9 - Anyway

A young Latinx woman from Pawtucket works evenings, sitting with a crotchety old white man.  Then the pandemic hits and she can’t keep working, until she does. Her life is upended. Even more than most lives have been.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 22, 202023:37
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E8 - Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Infantile Liberalism and the End of Democracy

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E8 - Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Infantile Liberalism and the End of Democracy

They always talk about the victims, those poor people who keep getting screwed.  Like we don’t know that those poor people is us. They always talk about the middle class, like the best anybody wants is average.  They never talk about the love between people, about our communities, because they just can’t remember that we exist and our communities exist to do way more than just to vote for them.  They never talk about justice or democracy.  All they ever talk about is themselves.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw


Aug 16, 202028:52
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E7 - The Dream House

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E7 - The Dream House

Winning the lottery can change your life but it always comes with consequences. Some you never expect.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 09, 202019:04
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E6 - Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Please

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E6 - Stand Clear of the Closing Doors Please

Roland Chesney comes back to New York City after a long absence to march in a general strike, and to meet Deborah, an old girl friend, who he hasn’t seen in 40 years.  Things do not go as planned, not for the general strike, and not with Roland and Deborah.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Aug 02, 202033:31
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E5 - A Long Way to Fall

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E5 - A Long Way to Fall

Cutting trees is hard work. It can test you physically but it can also test your life.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 26, 202020:23
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E4 - Awaking Horse

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E4 - Awaking Horse

A beautiful white horse which promises to fulfill our hopes and dreams.  But then she falls asleep, and can't wake up.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 19, 202015:54
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E3 - The Bull

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E3 - The Bull

A man loses control of a dangerous bull he raised from a calf, in a time when we have lost control of the forces shaping our politics and common life.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 12, 202038:05
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E2 - When We Were Dead

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E2 - When We Were Dead

They said we were dead.  They said we were just one person.  We are not so sure.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jul 05, 202013:59
New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E1 - The Choke Artist

New Stories from Michael Fine S1 E1 - The Choke Artist

Two Latino men drive up to the condo of a white man who is down on his luck. The white guy pulls out a gun. A black police sergeant among the many police on scene stops a disaster from happening, tries to process what he is seeing and feeling, and finds himself radicalized.

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alternative-fictions-new-stories-from-michael-fine/id1517653005?uo=4

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqEWytcOIJ8u5H28zAUqg

Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8yNDNjZjE0NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

Jun 28, 202030:38
TEASER - Alternative Fictions: New Stories from Michael Fine

TEASER - Alternative Fictions: New Stories from Michael Fine

Michael Fine, MD has been an advocate for communities, healthcare reform and the care of under-served populations worldwide for 40 years. His career as a community organizer and family physician has led him to some of the poorest places in the United States and dangerous, war-ravaged communities in third-world countries. His experiences across the globe have enabled him to craft numerous short stories, novels and healthcare policy books about how we can change the world by empowering, caring for and educating one another. This podcast is a collection of new short stories by Michael Fine.

Email us any questions or suggestions at michaelfinemd@gmail.com

Follow Michael Fine for updates on events and appearances on

Twitter: @DrMichaelFine

Facebook: facebook.com/drmichaelfine

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmichaelfine/

Jun 08, 202008:14