Joe Maes is a product specialist for Medline in Phlebotomy and blood collection. Prior to working for Medline, Joe worked as a Pediatric ER Nurse at the University of Chicago Comer Children’s Hospital for 6 years. Joe discusses best practices and tips for needlestick safety with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider.…

Associate Editor, Matt MacKenzie reads this June article on how AI remains a promising tool for clinical use, but manual review remains vital.Endeavor Business Media

Jay Mervis, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Redox and previously Sales Director at Lifescale Analytics, has a deep background in healthcare and has held various roles across the industry. Jay also is the host and author of the Hammerdown Roadshow Podcast, Vlog, and Newsletter. Jay is back for a second episode, this time on the importance of c…

A new study, published on Jan. 10, 2024, by the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC), sounded the alarm on a number of pathogens that surfaces in hospitals tend to harbor that were previously not known or expected to be particularly harmful to patients. New research suggests that those pathogens, including skin flora and environmental bacte…

Jay Mervis, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Redox and previously Sales Director at Lifescale Analytics, has a deep background in healthcare and has held various roles across the industry. Jay also is the host and author of the Hammerdown Roadshow Podcast, Vlog, and Newsletter.Endeavor Business Media

Healthcare Hodgepodge with Healthcare Purchasing News features interviews and article reads. The podcast features topics from the publication’s many verticals including supply chain, infection prevention, sterile processing, surgical/critical care, healthcare IT, EVS, and more.Endeavor Business Media

On Episode 256 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the new Planet of the Apes film as well as Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted. Did both keep them entertained or did they fail miserably? Take a listen, but beware of SPOILERS throughout the discussion!Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 255 of the Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss some streaming shows! Is streaming still Peak TV or has its best days come and gone? Shows discussed include: Poker Face, Dr. Death, Apples Never Fall, and Reacher. Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 254 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Netflix’s new show, 3 Body Problem from the creators of Game of Thrones. Is this new show more like the early seasons of Thrones or the last two? There are MAJOR SPOILERS throughout the episode, so if you haven’t seen the show and…Doug & Dirty A

In Episode 253 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A give their thoughts on Dune: Part 2! Did it live up to Part 1 or does the whole damn thing fall apart? They also talk about the Oscars results and Amazon Prime’s Ricky Stanicky! Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

It’s finally here! Doug and Dirty A run down their Top 10 lists for the films of 2023! Will your favorites make their lists or will there only be laments that they couldn’t add Madame Web? Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 251 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss three films. Which ones made the grade and which ones failed to impress? The films discussed are: American FIction, Poor Things, and Saltburn! What did the guys think? Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

It’s our 250th episode! And it is very, VERY late! This episode was recorded over two weeks in NOVEMBER, so forgive us for the out-of-date news. In this milestone episode, Doug and Dirty A discuss Marvel Studios’ The Marvels and Alexander Payne’s The Holdovers. We think they might still be in theaters. Thanks for listening!…

On Episode 249 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug & Dirty A discuss Christopher Nolan’s latest film, Oppenheimer! Is Nolan’s first film for Universal a return to form or more divisive than Tenet? Prior to delving into Nolan’s latest, the boys discuss everything from the strikes to Pee-Wee Herman (RIP) and Raleigh Galaxycon! The Oppenheimer review……

Comstock is not pleased with Floribunda. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2023 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

On Episode 248 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss two of the most-anticipated films of the year: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and Mission: Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One! Did these two hit the mark, or should the producers have left well enough alone? Before discussing the movies, the boys……

Miss Floribunda is grilled over the Hodgepodge Hotel.Kurt Nielsen

Comstock is grilled over the Hodgepodge HotelKurt Nielsen

On this episode that was recorded around MEMORIAL DAY (yikes!), the boys discuss the HBO series Succession! Watch out for MAJOR SPOILERS throughout. Before they spoil the hell out of Succession for you, Doug and Dirty A discuss Ted Lasso’s 3rd season finale, Little Mermaid’s box office, and the WGA Writer’s Strike. Take a listen!…

Episode 246 of The Hodgepodge Podcast was delayed a bit by a nasty head cold, but Doug and Dirty A are back with their reviews of Sisu and the long-awaited Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. Did these two hit the mark or were they not worth the time? Before diving into the reviews, the…Doug & Dirty A

After a short hiatus, Doug and Dirty A are back with their preview of Hollywood’s summer slate of movies for this year! Which films are they most looking forward to and which ones don’t make the list? Before the boys get into the movies they’re anticipating this summer, they dole out some quick thoughts about……

Episode 244 is all about John Wick: Chapter 4! Did Doug and DIrty A think it was “the greatest action movie of all time” or a bloated mess? Watch out for SPOILERS and thanks for listening!Doug & Dirty A

In Episode 243, Doug and Dirty A discuss Shazam: Fury of the Gods as well as the HBO hit adaptation, The Last of Us! Did they live up to lofty expectations? In addition to reviewing The Last of Us and Shazam 2 (watch out for SPOILERS), the boys bid farewell to Lance Reddick.Doug & Dirty A

Episode 242 finds Doug and Dirty A discussing the results of Oscars 95 and making promises they can’t keep! What surprised them about the ceremony? After the Oscars discussion, a surprise guest makes a visit and takes the episode in a completely different direction! Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

In Episode 241, Doug and Dirty A FINALLY deliver their Best of 2022 lists! Which films were tops for them? Was it Avatar 2? It’s probably Avatar 2. Before they talk about their 2022 favorites, the boys discuss the top contender for Best of 2023, COCAINE BEAR! Also, Dirty A gives his thoughts on Creed……

On Episode 240, Doug and Dirty A discuss the start of Marvel’s Phase 5, Ant-Man & The Wasp: Quantumania! (still hate that title) Is it the next explosive chapter in the Marvel saga or does it just fizzle out? Beware of SPOILERS as you listen! The boys reveal what worked and what didn’t for them…Doug & Dirty A

In Episode 239, Doug and Dirty A have an inadvertent Dave Bautista party as they discuss the films Glass Onion and Knock at the Cabin! Are these two winners or evidence that Bautista should go back to wrestling? Along with the Bautista festivities, the boys discuss the big announcements from James Gunn and Peter Safran……

After a little time off for the holidays and whatever, Doug and Dirty A are back to talk some movies they’ve seen over the last few months! What did they love and what did they loathe? Prior to talking about the films, the boys discuss the Oscar nominations, HBO sensation The Last of Us, and…Doug & Dirty A

Floribunda's daughter arrives at the hotel. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

A new promotion brings nothing but problems. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

In Episode 237 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug & Dirty A try to be like the cool kids and discuss Netflix’s Wednesday! Is it a winner or another miss from the streamer? In addition to their review of Wednesday, the guys also discuss all the shake-ups at DC. Please keep in mind, though, this episode…Doug & Dirty A

On Episode 236 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss the big three trailers released last week! Which film are they most looking forward to? Film previews discussed include: Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Take a listen and see which……

In Episode 235, Doug and Dirty A discuss the long-awaited Black Panther sequel, Wakanda Forever! Is it worth the wait or is it one of Marvel’s disappointments? Prior to the Black Panther discussion, the boys remember the late Kevin Conroy, the definitive voice of Batman, who passed away on November 10th. Spoilers for Wakanda Forever……

After a LONG hiatus, The Hodgepodge Podcast is back! In Episode 234, Doug and Dirty A discuss a slew of entertainment news as well as four current offerings on streaming and in theaters. Did they enjoy these titles or is this the end of times for quality? Titles discussed and reviewed in this episode include:……

Two brothers on their way... to disaster. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

Find out where the show has been...Kurt Nielsen

On this very, very late episode of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss Brad Pitt’s latest, Bullet Train, as well as the Amazon Prime series Paper Girls! Did the boys enjoy these two offerings or did they miss this train? Take a listen!Doug & Dirty A

With Episode 232 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A discuss several recent streaming offerings. Is this still the Golden Age of content or is the tank empty in Hollywood? The streaming shows discussed in this episode are: Stranger Things 4 (Netflix) Severance (Apple+) The Old Man (Hulu) The Boys 3 (Prime) Take a……

After a short hiatus, The Hodgepodge Podcast is back! In this episode, Doug and Dirty A do a little summer catch-up on the films they’ve seen during this very sparse summer movie-going season. Were they all winners or should the summer have had even fewer films? The films discussed include Jurassic World: Dominion, Thor Love……

Comstock has a not-so-secret admirer. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

The aftermath of the McCartney birthday bash weighs heavy on Comstock. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

The hotel is hosting the birthday of the year... and Comstock doesn't know it. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

Floribunda has a secret. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

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In Episode 230 of The Hodgepodge Podcast, Doug and Dirty A review the long-gestating Top Gun sequel, Maverick! Does the film live up to the many hyperbolic reviews out there? Also in this episode, the boys discuss their initial thoughts on Netflix’s Stranger Things 4 and Disney+’s Obi-Wan Kenobi! BEWARE OF TOP GUN SPOILERS Take……

In Episode 229, Doug and Dirty A discuss the Netflix series Ozark! Does it stack up against other prestige shows? Along with the Ozark discussion, Dirty A delivers his review of Writer/Director Alex Garland’s Men. Do these projects make the grade? Take a listen and find out!Doug & Dirty A

Joe Mirto stays a while... and Comstock seems confused by his methods. Written and produced by Mr Kurt Nielsen - 2022 All rights reserved.Kurt Nielsen

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Since Hollywood decided to have a light Summer Movie season, Doug and Dirty A let The Hodgepodge Podcast live up to its name as they discuss some streaming shows: HBO’s Winning Time and Amazon Prime’s Outer Range! Winning Time is a dramatization of the Los Angeles Lakers’ rise to dominance in the 1980s, while Outer……

The Summer Movie Season is upon us! The party gets started, as usual, with the MCU and this year’s entry is Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness! What did Doug and Dirty A think of this latest flick in the MCU? Episode 227 is all about the Doctor Strange sequel. Does Director Sam Raimi…Doug & Dirty A