Episodes

  • 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
  • Episode 54 - Urinary System Part 2 (The Nephron)
    Feb 6 2025

    Today's episode continues our discussion of the urinary system with the nephron, including glomerular filtration, tubular reabsorption, and tubular secretion. Check out my instagram for images to help you following along with today's episode and don't forget to send your questions to minus55media@gmail.com so I can answer them on the show. You can also check out my tutor videos on YouTube.

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    33 mins
  • Episode 53 - Urinary System Part 1 / Doing Good & Doing Well
    Jan 27 2025

    Episode 53 begins our discussion of the urinary system, including general functions and anatomy. The urinary system does so much more than just making pee... but that is super important! Check out my Instagram to see images you can use to follow along with today's anatomy discussion. And don't forget to check out my YouTube channel for A&P tutor videos.

    I also have a conversation with Dr. Michael L. Kaufman, author of the book Doing Good & Doing Well: Inspiring Helping Professionals to Become Leaders in their Organizations.

    Email me your questions at minus55media@gmail.com.

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    55 mins