Best Pencil Problems Podcasts (2025)

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109 = Fourth Dimensions and Love Conventions 1:01:06

3d ago1:01:06

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4️⃣ What would it look like to be trapped in a 4D world? 🥰 What is the meaning of marriage? ✨Izzy Wizzy Let’s Get AOBusy Head to our socials to see some fantastic representations of 2D meets 3D meets 4D in fiction, some magical magic, and an alphabetically perfect travel route (for 40 days in 1990). If you’re heading to the Edinburgh Fringe, you ca…

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Hot as a hare, mad as a hatter: Cracking the toxidrome code 21:15

5d ago21:15

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In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson dig deep into one of EMS's most overlooked (and often forgotten) topics — toxidromes. You might remember the word from paramedic class, but today’s street calls demand more than a vague memory. With patients taking everything from grandma’s Ativan to street-made spee…

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Best of the Vault Vol. 4 54:52

6d ago54:52

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We'll be back next week with a new ep, but to hold you over we've got more of the best from the Vault! Bryan's one man show Hair I Am, Yarn Tethers, Big Teeth Small Mouth, and interviews with our friends Kulap Vilaysack and Karen Kilgariff! For this week's bonus This New Thing We're Doing! visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener…

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Not your average sugar rush: EMS strategies for DKA 23:45

13d ago23:45

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This week on the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson tackle a metabolic monster that every EMS provider needs to master: diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). They kick off with a common (but critical) 911 scenario: a 19-year-old with a history of Type 1 diabetes, confusion, vomiting and a blood sugar of 500. Sound familiar? Kelly di…

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Best of the Vault Vol. 3 45:45

14d ago45:45

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We're off this week but have compiled some of our best bits from the vault! Get ready for an unfortunate hotel experience we had while on tour, Pizza Horse, and interviews with our friends Pete Zias and Sam Pancake! For this week's bonus Dateline Recap visit www.patreon.com/attitudes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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108 = Proofed Mates and Proved Dates 1:03:46

17d ago1:03:46

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🍻What’s the best way to politely tell a friend that they’ve had too much to drink? 🗞️ Is there a way to prove that something existed before a certain date? ❌And AOB brings us some friendly corrections… A useful menu of alcoholic choices… https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/ A hash of a DING! 1f2b352be3c09872b3e38083ec6f0d2b22615a99c5a446a03abf24430187c484…

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Is your EMS agency all talk, no accountability? Here’s how to fix that 24:08

20d ago24:08

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What does accountability actually look like in EMS? In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, cohosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson get into the gritty details — beyond the management-speak — and outline the 7 pillars of accountability that can make or break an EMS organization. From character and unity, to urgency and evolution, they explore …

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For Women Scotland, Alabama Anti-LGBTQ+ Bills, Whistler and iMessage Hearts 58:08

21d ago58:08

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Recorded pre-Easter and pre-Pope dying, Erin is on her way to Whistler in Canada for a long weekend and Bryan is worried about whether his iMessage reaction to a straight man was sending the wrong signal. Erin shares news out of the UK where the TERF organization For Women Scotland won a court ruling defining a woman by biological sex. Bryan tells …

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Air Force Defies Trump, The SAVE Act, Sally Jesse Raphael and 700th Surprise! 1:00:41

28d ago1:00:41

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We've joined The 700 Club! Who'd have thought when we started in 2011 that we'd be in this dystopian nightmare 14 years later?! For this momentous occasion we take a virtual tour of icon Sally Jesse Raphael's $6.5 million dollar mansion that's up for sale, and get surprised with well wishes from our friends and past guests! Bryan shares how the Uni…

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107 = Megabytes and Satellites 56:13

1M ago56:13

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🧱How many megabytes are actually in a gigabyte? 🌕There have been some Moon Developments… 😎And AOB will bring a little sunshine into your life Here is NASA’s Press Release about navigation on the moon: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/somd/space-communications-navigation-program/nasa-successfully-acquires-gps-signals-on-moon/ And some further readi…

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EMS on the Hill: Why advocacy matters now more than ever 28:36

1M ago28:36

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Guest host Rob Lawrence joins Kelly Grayson to reflect on the recent EMS on the Hill Day. Rob offers a behind-the-scenes look at his experience leading the California delegation and provides insights into how EMS professionals can influence policy on issues like Medicare reimbursement, community paramedicine and workforce development. Kelly questio…

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Georgia Woman Arrested After Miscarriage, California Rejects Trans Athlete Ban, Aunt Selfies and Slinkies 56:14

1M ago56:14

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This week we're sharing our airline hacks for all you Southwest Early Birds! Bryan is back from El Paso with stories about his silent gym experience and helping an aunt take selfies. Erin discusses Selina Maria Chandler-Scott's arrest after suffering a miscarriage in Georgia, plus how state reps are using the incident to make a case against abortio…

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Exhausted and overworked: The fatigue crisis in EMS 22:38

1M ago22:38

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In this episode of the Inside EMS Podcast, co-host Kelly Grayson is joined by international guest host Rob Lawrence for a candid and timely conversation on one of the most pressing issues in EMS today: fatigue and its impact on provider safety and wellness. The discussion begins with a heartbreaking story out of Georgia, where a nurse, after workin…

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Utah Bans Pride Flags, Exploding Voter Gender Gap, Pill Nightmares and Thomas Kinkade 1:01:20

1M ago1:01:20

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This week Erin is taking advantage of Canada's socialized medicine with pills that are going to give her nightmares, and is pulled over by the VPD AGAIN! We go on a deep dive on Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light, and Bryan recalls the making of his album Heels. Bryan advises us about which states are passing legislation against displaying Pride flag…

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Future-proofing EMS: How a new course is building results-driven problem solvers 1:01:48

1M ago1:01:48

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Note: Thanks for following the Inside EMS podcast! Enjoy this special EMS One-Stop crossover episode with host Rob Lawrence, who will also join Kelly Grayson as a guest cohost during the month of April. In this episode of the EMS One-Stop podcast, Dr. Dave Williams discusses an exciting new master's-level course designed for EMS and fire leaders, f…

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106 = Travel ABC and Art of Karate 55:48

2M ago55:48

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🗺️ Is there an alphabetically perfect travel route? 🪵 What can be done with karate chopped wood? 🤙 And we ride the crest of the Any Other Business wave You can find the data-basis for the alphabetically perfect travel route here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_countries_and_territories_by_number_of_land_borders Here are some of Bec’s aesthet…

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‘Death was staring me in the face’: Kelly Grayson’s no-BS guide to getting healthy 28:16

2M ago28:16

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In honor of First Responder Wellness Week, Inside EMS hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson go beyond the surface-level tips and dig into what true wellness looks like in this profession. Spoiler: it’s messy, personal and sometimes terrifying. Kelly shares his deeply personal journey from a spinal surgery and a near-fatal pulmonary embolism to dr…

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New Jersey Reproductive Rights Bills, El Cerrito, Gay Quads, and Pulled Over in Vancouver 58:51

2M ago58:51

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Happy Birthday Erin! Our feminasty celebrated another trip around the sun with a French dinner and an encounter with the VPD. Bryan educates us on polyamorous gay quad sleeping arrangements and shares an interesting expeience at Julius' in NYC. Erin briefs us on the pro-reproductive rights bills that look like they're headed to pass in New Jersey, …

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Show me the money: How EMS can tap into opioid funding 23:47

2M ago23:47

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Billions of dollars from opioid settlements are flowing into communities, but how does EMS get a slice of the pie? In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, host Chris Cebollero is joined by Corey Carlson, EMS segment lead at Lexipol, to break it all down. Carlson simplifies the complex world of opioid settlement funding, sharing exactly where the…

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Montana Anti-LGBTQ Bills, Transphobe Congressman, Squirt and SmilePik 1:07:38

2M ago1:07:38

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This week Erin is back in Jigsaw's basement (Vancouver). Bryan has a memorable dining experience in NYC, plus he has a birthday surprise (and demonstration!) of Erin's birthday gift from Madison Avenue. Bryan informs us of Republicans changing their vote in the Montana legislature after both HB 675 and HB 754 targeting drag and trans children were …

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105 = Next Prime Dates and Ancient Gag Rates 1:03:41

2M ago1:03:41

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📆 When is the next Prime Number Day? 🤣 What is the oldest joke? 🪨 And we get to the rock bottom of Any Other Business You can find Matt’s Divisibility Rules video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pLz8wEQYkA You can read more about the world’s oldest joke here: https://www.wbur.org/endlessthread/2022/08/05/sumerian-joke-one And you can get you…

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Pencils down: EMS test-taking tips … from a guy who writes EMS tests 26:00

2M ago26:00

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Sitting for the National Registry exam might rank up there with colonoscopies in terms of excitement, but EMS educator Dan Limmer recently took the test. Why? To stay sharp, to keep his licenses and to see firsthand how the test has evolved. And guess what? He walked out impressed. In this episode of Inside EMS, Dan sits down with host Chris Ceboll…

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Billionaire Women Doing Good, Love Is Blind, Scottsdale and Cruella Breville 56:47

2M ago56:47

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Erin has some tales from her Scottsdale pit stop on the way home to New Mexico, and Bryan is having issues troubleshooting his new espresso machine. Erin breaks down how Reaganomics led to the rise in billionaires in this country, and how the widowed and divorced women of these tech company founders are using their immense wealth to help those in n…

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Iowa Removes Trans Civil Rights Protections, Military Female Firings, Oscars and Special Guest Jeffery Self! 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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This week we're excited to have Jeffery Self to chat about his book Self Sabotage and Other Ways I've Spent My Time coming out March 11th! Bryan regales us with what happened at The Academy Awards IRL including a bathroom emergency and the snack situation inside the Dolby Theater. Bryan then discusses the unfortunate news out of Iowa where for the …

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104 = Paper Spread and Pencil Lead 49:09

2M ago49:09

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📃 Is a sheet of A-45 paper big enough to wrap the earth? ✏️ Why do we still call pencil graphite lead? 👔 There’s business to attend to. You can find Matt and Hannah’s protractor up the shard video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckcdqlo3pYc&ab_channel=Stand-upMaths Here’s Matt’s Truncatable Prime Pencil: https://mathsgear.co.uk/products/trunc…

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EMS life: Stuck in an ambulance with your work enemy? 29:42

3M ago29:42

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In EMS, where the stress is high and space is tight, conflict is bound to happen. Whether it’s a personality clash with your partner, frustration over unclear responsibilities or a disagreement with leadership, knowing how to navigate workplace tension is a crucial skill. In this episode of the Inside EMS podcast, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Gr…

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Conservative Push to Raise Birth Rate, Increasing Number of LGBTQ+ Americans, Devil in a Blue Dress and Gatorade 1:03:45

3M ago1:03:45

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Bryan is fresh from an NYC haircut giving him Elizabeth Taylor spider bangs. Erin missed LA’s Frieze Art Fair, but rediscovered the 1995 Denzel Washington film Devil in a Blue Dress. Erin discusses the GOP obsession with increasing the U.S. birth rate. Bryan reviews the data showing the number of Americans identifying as LGBTQ+ has risen to 9.3%, t…

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‘You hope it never happens’: Responding to an MCI on Bourbon Street 28:24

3M ago28:24

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New Year’s celebrations in New Orleans are always a spectacle, but this year, tragedy struck at 3:15 a.m. A truck barreled into the crowds, triggering what first responders feared was a vehicle-ramming attack. Within moments, New Orleans EMS was in full mass casualty mode — triaging, treating and coordinating with law enforcement amid the unfolding…

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Erasing T and Q from LGB, Diem, Post-Valentine's and Sheryl Crow 46:11

3M ago46:11

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We're soaking up the sun with the Lady Attorneys to discuss our romantic Valentine's Day outings (with husband and client), plus a deep dive into Sheryl Crow and her Tennessee Mansion. Bryan covers the Compton's Cafeteria site at 101-102 Taylor St. in San Francisco receiving a historic landmark designation, while the Trump Administration concurrent…

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103 = Heaps Splad and Paul’s Pad 49:18

3M ago49:18

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🤫 Which synonyms are Caesar ciphers of each other? 🎨 Bec and Matt attempt to help a listener decorate their home. 💼 The tax business briefcase is wide open. ⚔️ And battleships heats up. It’s time to go see ‘Bec Hill: Guess Who's Bec, Bec Again?’ at The Adelaide Fringe! https://adelaidefringe.com.au/fringetix/bec-hill-guess-who-s-bec-bec-again-bec-h…

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Contraception Begins at Erection Act, Liberal State Hospitals Ending Gender-Affirming Care, Grandma Gibson and Diet Coke 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

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Get ready for our new opening segment Grandma Gibson where Erin pleads for us all to get off social media and tells us about her lymphatic massage experience. We share our distraction television recs like Great British Bake-Off, Traitors and 90 Day Fiancé: The Last Resort and try and figure out which diet soda is okay to drink now. Erin shares prop…

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Why every EMS agency needs a mental health game plan 29:31

3M ago29:31

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In this episode of Inside EMS, hosts Chris Cebollero and Kelly Grayson are joined by Nick Maltby, chief of service for New Hartford Volunteer Ambulance Service, and a clinical psychologist specializing in anxiety and PTSD. Nick brings a unique perspective, blending frontline EMS experience with mental health expertise to tackle one of the biggest i…

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Queer Erasure, Deleting Reproductive Rights Information, Grammys and Tinctures 59:10

3M ago59:10

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Bryan is back in Texas for his dad's birthday and full of Oregonal and Erin pulls out some good ol' gym floor xanax for her flight anxiety. Bryan gives an unfortunate update on President Musk's attempts to erase LGBTQ+ informaiton from federal websites, including years of scientific research from the CDC website necessary for doctors practicing med…

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102 = Copyright Traps and Saturday Night Gaps 52:39

3M ago52:39

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✅ What’s the best way to leave your mark? 🗓️ Can Saturday Night Live be on Every Day? 📍 And there are some big locations in AOB Top Marks: https://neatnik.net/steganographr/#results SNL Spreadsheet: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/i9leqlafx0orjfp6l8a6t/weekend_whatdate.xlsx?rlkey=vetpi2qg9etbb35jq0zculjt1&e=1&st=q5vl7052&dl=0 Big Map: https://maps.a…

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