About this episode

In this bonus episode, John discusses the acclaimed medical drama 'The Pitt' with guest Danielle Riendeau, covering various serious topics related to the show and the medical field.

NOTE: This bonus episode contains discussions of medical trauma, sexual assault, addiction, child abuse, mass shootings, and generally some sad stories about real life emergencies. It’s hard to avoid those topics when discussing this television show, so if you need to duck out and catch the next regular bonus, we totally get it. Additional note! This is a bonus episode of the show from 2025--we're freeing it from the confines of the bonus feed to prepare you for The Pittcast Season 2, which will be available for the public and not just in the bonus feed. The Pitt is one of this year’s best TV shows and such a delightful surprise for folks who might have been missing a truly great medical drama in their lives. John treated himself to over an hour chatting about the show with full-time games media legend (Polygon, Waypoint, Fanbyte, and current EIC at Game Developer) and part-time volunteer EMS Danielle Riendeau . They cover a lot of ground in a relatively short time, including: Michael Crighton’s estate and the battle for the ER revival Noah Wylie aging like fine wine This wonderful cast (even the nepo babies are great) Advanced medical procedures and practical effects How Covid…

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