• Episode 101: The Q&A Continues
    May 4 2026

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    🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 101: The Q&A Continues

    The conversation isn’t over… it’s just getting started.

    Episode 101 brings you Part Two from our 100th episode celebration at the Montana Society for Respiratory Care—a live Q&A session with JJ, Mindy, and Matty P. Real questions, real answers, and the kind of unfiltered discussion you’ve come to expect from RT Sidebar.

    If you loved Episode 100, you won’t want to miss what comes next.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 100 - It's Finally Here
    Apr 16 2026

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    🎙️ RT Sidebar – Episode 100 🎉

    100 episodes. Countless conversations. One incredible community.

    From bedside insights to big-picture debates, RT Sidebar has been all about elevating respiratory care—and we’re just getting started. This milestone episode is a celebration of the journey, the guests, and the Barflies who made it all possible.

    Join us for Episode 100 as we reflect, laugh, and look ahead to what’s next.

    🗓️ April 16th | 4 PM EDT

    Let’s make this one big.

    #RTSidebar #Episode100 #RespiratoryTherapy #Barflies #HealthcareLeadership #StayTuned

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    22 mins
  • Episode 99 - Update on APRT & Compact with Mindy
    Apr 14 2026

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    On this episode of RT Sidebar, America's RT Sweetheart Mindy Conklin and Matty P dive into the evolution of the APRT and the growing momentum behind compact licensure in respiratory care. From expanding scope of practice to increasing mobility for therapists, they tell you everything you need to know!

    Plus, the countdown is on—Episode 100 is right around the corner. Don’t miss this conversation as we look ahead to what’s next for RTs everywhere. April 16, 2026

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    23 mins
  • Episode 98 - JJ & Matty P - A Real Discussion
    Apr 8 2026

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    🔥 RT Sidebar Show Notes 🔥

    This is what JJ and Matty P do every week… #RTNerds #SavingTheWorld 😄

    From PICS to vent checks, from patients first to practicing at the top of our license—nothing is off limits. Big questions, real conversations, and a few laughs along the way.

    Can we save U.S. healthcare? Maybe not alone… but we’re definitely going to talk about it. 👀👇

    #RTSidebar #RespiratoryTherapy #CriticalCare #TopOfLicense #PatientsFirst #HealthcareLeadership

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    22 mins
  • Episode 100 Promo!
    Apr 8 2026

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    The countdown is here! Let's go!

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    2 mins
  • Episode 97 - A Day in the Life of a Director
    Apr 3 2026

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    RT Sidebar Show Notes

    On this episode of RT Sidebar, we’re joined by Mike Nay for an inside look at what it really means to be a director in respiratory care. From staffing and strategy to tough decisions and team development, Mike pulls back the curtain on the depth and breadth of leadership behind the scenes.

    This conversation is a must-listen for therapists at every level—whether you’re considering leadership or just want a better understanding of the challenges and responsibilities your managers navigate every day. Insightful, honest, and relatable, this episode bridges the gap between the bedside and the boardroom.

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    42 mins
  • Episode 96 - Get out of Bed! Kali Dayton Update!
    Mar 13 2026

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    RT Sidebar Show Notes

    On this episode of #RTSidebar, @Mindy Conklin and @JJ Valdez are joined by special guest host @Kali Dayton from #AwakeAndWalking ICU for a lively catch-up on all the exciting work happening in the movement to transform ICU culture. From early mobility to keeping patients awake, engaged, and walking! The conversation dives into the progress, the pushback, and the wins along the way.

    Expect a lot of inspiration for respiratory therapists and ICU teams looking to shake things up. If you care about better patient experiences and moving critical care forward—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. #WalkingHomefromtheICU #RT #empowerment #patientcare #StayTuned

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 95 - It's a Snow Day!
    Feb 20 2026

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    RT Sidebar – Snow Day Edition ❄️

    It’s a Snow Day! On this episode of RT Sidebar, we’re joined by our friends Rob and Mike from Let’s Get Ethical to tackle a topic every hospital and respiratory therapist knows all too well—snow days.

    From staffing challenges and patient safety to communication breakdowns and ethical decision-making, we dig into how hospitals and RT departments can better prepare, respond, and lead when the weather turns wild. Practical insights, real talk, and a few cold-weather lessons you won’t want to miss.

    Bundle up and stay tuned.

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    38 mins