Episodes

  • Episode 62: Large Intestine, Motility, Blood Supply plus SHARPEN
    Jun 12 2025

    Episode 62 finishes up the digestive system with the large intestine, intestinal motility, and blood supply. I also talked with the good people at Sharpen by McGraw-Hill. Sharpen is a study app that includes learning resources, flash cards, quizzes, videos, and more to help students study for college courses and be better prepared for exams. You can find Sharpen on the web, in the Apple App Store, or the Google Play Store. Use the Promo code STUDYPERKS for a $20 discount!

    Check out my ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ account and ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!!

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    48 mins
  • Episode 61: Small Intestine, Accessory Organs, and Dr. Jessica Knurick
    Jun 5 2025

    In this episode, we continue on with the digestive system, discussing the small intestine, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and chemical digestion. I also share my conversation with Dr. Jessica Knurick, a registered dietitian with a Ph.D. in Nutrition Science. Dr. Knurick has about 1,000,000 followers on instagram, where she refutes the rampant disinformation about health and public policy on social media. She uses scientific evidence and valid empirical data to set the record straight. You can also find her writings and videos on her Substack.

    For images that help follow along with this episode, check out my ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ account. I also have a ⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠ channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 60 - The Stomach and @My.anatomy.teacher
    May 19 2025

    This episode covers the stomach. Gross anatomy, histology, motility, secretion, etc. I also had the pleasure of talking with TikTok and Instagram's Dr. Jill is the best at finding memory hacks that help students perform better on exams. She also posts instructional videos and quizzes. You can also check her out on YouTube.

    For images that help follow along with this episode, check out my ⁠Instagram⁠ account. I also have a ⁠Youtube⁠ channel with more A&P content to help you understand the human body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!!

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    49 mins
  • Episode 59 - Digestive System Part 1
    May 8 2025

    This episode begins the digestive system by covering the functions, general anatomy and histology, the mouth, esophagus, and swallowing. I also discuss autoimmune diseases in response to several listener questions.

    You can check out my ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠ for more A&P content to help you understand the human the body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!!

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    39 mins
  • Episode 58 - Adaptive Immunity - The 3rd Line of Defense
    Apr 21 2025

    This episode covers adaptive immunity. This includes cellular immunity and humoral immunity. It's the reason you don't get chicken pox twice and why vaccines protect us from disease. You can check out my ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Youtube⁠ for more A&P content to help you understand the human the body and maybe even get your B or better in A&P. As always, feel free to email me at minus55media@gmail.com with your questions. Please rate and review the show! Thanks for listening!!!

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    37 mins
  • Episode 57 - Immunity's 2nd Line of Defense
    Apr 2 2025

    Episode 57 continues with the immune system, specifically the 2nd Line of Defense. That includes leukocytes, antimicrobial proteins, inflammation, and fever. Don't forget to check out my Instagram account and Youtube channel for resources that can help you get your B or better in A&P. And tell your instructor about A&P Digital Suite by McGraw-Hill, my tutor video-based textbook alternative being used at several colleges and universities throughout the United States.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 56 - Immune System and Learning Strategies
    Mar 11 2025

    This episode begins our discussion of the immune system. I also talk to Dr. Michael Koot of McGraw-Hill Education about learning strategies students can use to foster success in courses like Anatomy & Physiology. In our conversation, Dr. Koot references The Learning Scientists and Daniel Willingham's book OutSmart Your Brain. I highly recommend checking all these links out to learn more about how you can be successful on your A&P exams and get your B or Better. Don't forget to check out Instagram and YouTube for more A&P content and email me your questions at minus55media@gmail.com.

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    44 mins
  • Episode 55 - Urinary Part 3 and Kidney Stones
    Feb 28 2025

    Episode 55 finishes up the Urinary System, and I answer a listener's question about kidney stones. Thank you, Sarah, from the UK, for sending me your question! We cover a good amount of anatomy in this episode, so go to my Instagram page, where you can find images to help you follow along. You can also find tutor videos on my YouTube page. Feel free to email me your questions at minus55media@gmail.com.

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    26 mins