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This episode features a discussion about Henry Heimlich and his controversial medical practices with guest Matt Spaziani.

Send us Fan Mail This month we are once again joined by our friend Matt Spaziani! Get ready for a rib cracking good time that's sure to resuscitate your interest in medical megalomaniacs as we tell you all about Henry Heimlich and his quest to overthrow back-blows. You can support our guest by checking out their writing at ( https://vocal.media/authors/matt-spaziani ) or watch their Rebel Inc Weekly Challenge videos at ( https://www.youtube.com/@MattTheRebel-l6z ). Support the show ✨Sub...

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Host: Halfwit Podcasts

Guest: Matt Spaziani

Topics covered

• medical history
• Henry Heimlich
• back-blows
• medical megalomaniacs
• fan mail

Keywords

• Heimlich maneuver
• medical history
• Matt Spaziani
• back-blows
• fan mail

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