Beyond the Books Med: Recent Episodes
Alex Chong
Give a round of sound as we go deep into the backgrounds and stories of our future healthcare heroes! In perfect weather conditions, of course.
On this episode of "Beyond the Books", local NFL RedZone viewer and avid sports gambler Rick Patton joins me as we preview Super Bowl LVI. Join us as we talk about the ethics of tanking, Tom Brady's legacy, how the Bengals and Rams got to the Super Bowl, and who will win it all. (Interview date: 2/3/22).
On this episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Matt Zielinski is more than just a medical student! Listen in as we talk about what it was like growing up on the East Coast, his memories being recruited to a special boarding school for hockey, what he learned while starting a Special Olympics program at Holy Cross University, and his rationale of why he does not use any social media. Also hear about his incredible trip in Europe with his now-fiancée Emily, including the story of how a random teenager played a huge part of helping them get engaged in front of the Eiffel Tower.
Interview date: 3/14/21
--Check out all of the other "Beyond the Books" episodes on YouTube and Spotify!
--Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo! Check out his website at: www.brett-laux.squarespace.com
--Thanks to Dalton Bates for the voiceover work! Check out his website at: www.daltonbates.com
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
On this episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Megan Chiu is more than just a medical student (now a resident!!!). Listen in as we hear of Megan's early interests in robotics and engineering, what it was like to hear President Obama speak in-person, what she learned while leading Timmy Global Health in college, and her epic trip to Southeast Asia and Australia. Also get Megan's thoughts of being IU School of Medicine's Student Body President during the COVID19 pandemic, as well as her reaction of once being featured on Purdue's Secret Admirers Facebook page.
Interview date: 2/28/21
-Listen to all episodes of "Beyond the Books" on YouTube and Spotify!
-Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo (www.brett-laux.squarespace.com)
-Thanks to Dalton Bates for the voiceover work (www.daltonbates.com)
-Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
On this unique episode of "Beyond the Books", we travel across the pond to Ireland, where we prove that Cathal and John are more than just pharmacists! We talk about what's life like growing up near Dublin, their real thoughts of Paddy's/St. Patrick's Day, some hilarious drunk/travel stories (including one involving a tiger), and how they've been faring in the pandemic. We also get their live reactions (horror?) to a word cloud made by my American friends of the first three words that came to mind when thinking about the word "Ireland."
Interview date: 2/7/21
-Check out all episodes of "Beyond the Books" on YouTube and Spotify!
-Thanks to Dalton Bates for the voiceover work. Check out his website at www.daltonbates.com
-Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo. Check out his website at www.brett-laux.squarespace.com
-Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In this episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Christian Garcia is more than just a medical student! Listen in as he talks about growing up an hour away from Chicago, what he learned from Augustana College (along with some iconic costumes), his epic trip to India, and his first-ever Pride. Also get some hot tips from this fitness king of how to best tackle a workout!
Interview date: 1/31/21
-Check out all episodes of "Beyond the Books" on YouTube and Spotify!
-Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo. Website: www.brett-laux.squarespace.com
-Thanks to Dalton Bates for the voiceovers. Website: www.daltonbates.com
-Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In this episode, we prove that Erin Bammann is more than just a medical student! Join us as we learn about Erin's unusual school mascot, her many travels, her passion for climbing, and her inspiration of starting a National Health Program at IUSM. Also, as a wonderful artist, Erin tries to explain abstract art, including a very sexy potato.
Interview date: 1/24/21
--Check out all episodes of "Beyond the Books" on YouTube or Spotify!
--Podcast logo: Brett Laux (www.brett-laux.squarespace.com)
--Voiceover work: Dalton Bates (www.daltonbates.com)
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
On this Season 2 premiere of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Austin Dukes is more than just a medical student! We learn of his unique hairstyle choice for his graduation speech, a sentimental high school baseball championship, what he learned from Wabash College, some silly photos from being a camp counselor at Roundup River Ranch, and a sweet date with past "Beyond the Books" guest Grace Rushton!
Check out all episodes of BTB on Spotify! Search "Beyond the Books Med."
--Interview Date: 1/4/21
--Podcast logo: Brett Laux (www.brett-laux.squarespace.com)
--Voiceover work: Dalton Bates (www.daltonbates.com)
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In the final episode of Season 1, we prove that Kesha Kandoi is more than just a medical student. Hear about her thoughts of being from "the Region" and the secrets of entertaining young kids at a day camp and at Indiana University's WonderLab science museum. Also, find out how being a vegetarian greatly benefitted her while volunteering in Nicaragua and what it was like organizing a local and national traditional Indian dance competition called "Raas." Last, find out why she missed her flight from Paris while traversing through Europe.
--Interview date: 7/9/20
--Check out all episodes on Spotify! Search "Beyond the Books Med."
--Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo! Check out his other works at www.brett-laux.squarespace.com
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In this 9th episode, we prove that Sydney Willhite is more than just a medical student. Hear about what it was like growing up in the smallest county in Indiana (along with the current debate of a semi-controversial fountain) and her high school days of crushing it on the softball field. Also hear about what it was like meeting Victor Oladipo, attending a live taping of "American Ninja Warrior", and scuba diving in the Grand Cayman Islands for a college class. Learn about some Willhite traditions when they visit Holden Beach, North Carolina, and what Sydney appreciates of having a boyfriend outside of the medical field. As an added bonus, this lover of chicken tenders dishes her take about which dipping sauce reigns supreme (and a unique reason of why she hates mayonnaise).
--Interview Date: 6/27/20
--Check out all episodes on Spotify by searching "Beyond the Books Med!"
--Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo. Go to www.brett-laux.squarespace.com to check out his other creations!
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In this 8th episode, we prove that Zack Patton is more than just a medical student. Hear what he appreciates about growing up in a small town, his experience umpiring a baseball youth league (along with a live demonstration of the most absurd strikeout dance that he has ever seen), and his gratitude towards basketball. Listen to his years at Wabash College, including his experience as an NCAA athlete and his challenges of tackling hazing and academics while President of Beta Theta Pi. Lastly, find out how being a camp counselor for Flying Horse Farms impacted him, including a summer romance that has blossomed into his current relationship today.
--Interview date: 6/17/20
--Check out the episode on Spotify by searching "Beyond the Books Med"!
--Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo. Check out his other creations at www.brett-laux.squarespace.com
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this 7th episode, we prove that Sam Melo is more than just a medical student. Hear about how she planned each workout as a cycling instructor for the University of Florida, as well as her favorite Gainesville hangouts, her days at Delta Zeta (the debut of #HotTakesCorner), and what her friends thought Indiana was potentially missing before she moved here. Also listen about how she went bungee jumping in Peru for $1. At the end, as a member of Indiana University School of Medicine''s Wellness Coalition, Sam supplies some advice of how to be well during these uncertain times.
--Interview Date: 6/7/20
--Listen on Spotify by searching "Beyond the Books Med"!
--Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo. Go to his website at www.brett-laux.squarespace.com
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In this 6th episode, we prove that Jack Townsend is more than just a medical student. Listen to what he learned while selling dress shoes as a teenager in a local shoe store, whether being President of Chinese club or President of Co-Ed Choir was a harder gig, and how soccer has impacted his life. Also hear about his experience at Purdue University, from studying business and management to his days at Phi Gamma Delta (also known as Fiji) to his most memorable Purdue basketball moment. Lastly, hear about the nearly-decade-long relationship with his girlfriend-now-fiancée, from how they met to their recent engagement.
--Interview Date: May 27th, 2020
--Thanks to Brett Laux for the podcast logo. Check out his work at www.brettlaux.crevado.com!
--Want to see the video? Go watch the podcast on YouTube! Search "Beyond the Books Med."
--Insta: @beyondthebooksmed
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this basketball-heavy 5th episode, we prove that Jonah Persinger is more than just a medical student. Hear about the time he helped coach at a basketball camp alongside Luke Zeller, his experience as IU women's basketball team manager, and when he wore a Buzz Lightyear costume to an IU basketball game. Also, find out why the 7-iron is his preferred golf club and hear some wild stories of his recent, pandemic-affected wedding (it involves some forgotten shoes and a missing wedding ring).
--Interview Date: May 19th, 2020
--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)
--Also available to listen on Spotify! Search "Beyond the Books Med."
--Instagram: @beyondthebooksmed
In this 4th episode, we prove that Grace Rushton is more than just a medical student. We discuss her days as a Starbucks barista (and why frappuccinos were her least favorite orders), her experience of competing for 4-H Boone County pageant queen, celebrating her 21st birthday at a 36-hour hospital charity event, and what she learned while looking out into the Kenyan wilderness during sunset. We also talk about what it was like finding her current boyfriend during medical school.
--Interview date: May 4th, 2020.
--Podcast logo designed by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)
--Check out the YouTube version of this episode!
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In this 3rd episode, we prove that David Wong is more than just a medical student. We talk about his days as a Dairy Queen employee (along with an unexpected favorite Blizzard), what his secret weapon was while playing varsity high school tennis, and what he believes was the most difficult part of being a fraternity President. We also relive his experience of witnessing one of the top IU basketball moments of all time live and get the scoop of how "truffle lasagna" became his favorite meal during his recent trip in Italy.
--Interview Date: April 26th, 2020
--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)
--Check out the YouTube version of this episode by typing "Beyond the Books David" in the YouTube search bar!
In the barely-improving second episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Clarissa Hanna is more than just a medical student. We talk about her experience as a secretary in a legal law firm, what she thinks about the Midwest after moving from California, and the time that she and her sister got lost while driving in Ireland. We also dish some hot takes about the secret menu of California's famous In-N-Out burger.
--Interview Date: April 16th, 2020
--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
In the inaugural episode of "Beyond the Books", we prove that Sean Buehler is more than just a medical student. We talk about his work with the homeless population, early Eagle Scout days, how he almost got trapped in a middle of storm while rock climbing, and what he learned about his mom while traveling together in Japan.
--Interview Date: April 11th, 2020.
--Podcast logo created by Brett Laux (www.brettlaux.crevado.com)
--Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVpJoUhT7IA&t=1706s (or DM @beyondthebooksmed on Instagram!)
--Insta: @beyondthebooks