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Medic2Medic Podcast

Medic2Medic Podcast

By: Steven Cohen
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Summary

 Medic2Medic is back. After 300 episodes and a three-year pause, the podcast returns to shine a spotlight on the voices and stories that define Emergency Medical Services. Each episode takes you behind the sirens and into the lives of EMS professionals—paramedics, EMTs, educators, leaders, and innovators—who dedicate their careers to saving lives and shaping the future of prehospital care. Whether you’re in the field, connected to EMS, or simply curious about the people who answer the call, Medic2Medic brings you honest conversations, lessons learned, and the human side of emergency medicine. Because in EMS, the stories never retire.

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Episodes
  • Episode 327: James DiClemente

    Episode 327: James DiClemente
    May 3 2026
    Episode 327: In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with James DiClemente, paramedic and President/COO of Prodigy EMS, to discuss the evolution of EMS education and the need to modernize how we train today’s clinicians.

    Drawing on nearly a decade as a paramedic program director, James shares insights on the challenges of preparing providers for real-world EMS, the limitations of traditional training models, and how technology can improve access to high-quality education without losing the human side of learning. The conversation highlights the importance of supporting EMS professionals through meaningful education, building a culture of learning within agencies, and ensuring training is relevant, engaging, and impactful.

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    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-327-james-diclemente--71839752
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    50 mins
  • Episode 326: Dr. Melody Glenn

    Episode 326: Dr. Melody Glenn
    Apr 25 2026
    In this episode of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve sits down with Dr. Melody Glenn, a practicing physician who is triple board-certified in EMS, Addiction Medicine, and Emergency Medicine. Dr. Glenn serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Arizona, medical director for several rural fire departments along the U.S.–Mexico border, and Associate Program Director of an addiction medicine fellowship. Dr. Glenn is the author of Mother of Methadone, which highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Marie Nyswander and the history of methadone treatment.

    The conversation explores the intersection of EMS, emergency medicine, and substance use treatment, with a candid discussion about provider burnout, bias in healthcare, and the stigma that continues to surround addiction and those seeking treatment.

    Steve and Dr. Glenn also discuss her book. They examine how misinformation, fear, and policy failures have shaped the opioid crisis and what healthcare professionals can do differently moving forward. This episode is an honest and thoughtful look at compassion, accountability, and the role EMS can play in treating addiction as a medical condition.

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    https://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-326-dr-melody-glenn--71634995
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    39 mins
  • Episode 325: Kevin Hazzard

    Episode 325: Kevin Hazzard
    Apr 18 2026
    Episode 325: Kevin Hazzard

    In Episode 325 of the Medic2Medic Podcast, Steve welcomes back Kevin Hazzard for his third appearance on the show. A former paramedic-turned-best-selling author, Kevin returns to catch up and discuss his latest book, No One’s Coming, a gripping real-life account of one of the most daring medical rescue missions in modern history.
    The conversation reflects on Kevin’s journey from the streets to the page, his continued connection to EMS, and the stories that have defined his writing. Steve and Kevin explore the high-stakes Ebola rescue at the center of the book, the courage of those who stepped forward when others hesitated, and the role of fear, media, and uncertainty during major medical crises.
    As with his previous work, Kevin highlights the extraordinary actions of ordinary people, offering a powerful reminder of the resilience, commitment, and identity of those in EMS and emergency medicine.

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    56 mins
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