Topic: Bypass Surgery

4 chapters across the catalog

Lunar Economy
Episode 1872 2:25:05 - 2:28:20

1872: Lunar Economy

Pool Guy Austin, Family Health History

"Austin the Pool Guy" contributes to the show, leading to a discussion about family histories of heart bypass surgery. Dvorak reflects on his own recovery and the differences between private insurance and Medicare. Austin also celebrates his daughter Marley's high school graduation and requests "baby making karma" for the community.

Hose Water
Episode 1849 1:50 - 4:47

1849: Hose Water

John C. Dvorak Medical Update, Heart Attack and Bypass Surgery

Mimi Smith-Dvorak provides a detailed situation report on John C. Dvorak’s health following a medical emergency on March 3. After experiencing chest pains, Dvorak was hospitalized, suffered a minor heart attack, and underwent a successful double bypass surgery. He has since been moved out of the ICU and is reportedly walking, talking, and complaining about hospital food.

Podcaster Down!
Episode 1848 0:00 - 9:04

1848: Podcaster Down!

John C. Dvorak Hospitalization, Mimi Dvorak Interview

Mimi Dvorak joins the program to announce that co-host John C. Dvorak has been hospitalized and is scheduled for a double bypass surgery. The medical situation was discovered following routine blood tests, leading to his immediate admission to a California hospital. Plans for "best of" episodes are established to cover the broadcast schedule during his recovery period.

Doctored Evidence
Episode 1321 2:24:51 - 2:36:27

1321: Doctored Evidence

Final Donor Credits, Health Karma, Zelle Donations

The final segment of donor credits includes a request for "health karma" for a producer in Huntsville, Alabama, undergoing bypass surgery. The hosts express surprise at receiving donations via Zelle, a service their bank reportedly does not support. They conclude the donation segment by thanking the "Gitmo Nation" for their continued support of the "Value for Value" model.