Best LiveWell Podcasts (2025)

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334 - St. Luke's Robotic Surgery 20th Anniversary (Dr. Jonathan Rippentrop) 18:16

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Send us a text UnityPoint Health - St. Luke’s Hospital acquired Cedar Rapids’ first robotic surgery technology in 2005, performing the areas first procedure the following year. Joining today's episode to talk about the 20-year history of robotic surgery and its benefits is Dr. Jon Rippentrop, medical director of robotic and minimally invasive surge…

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333 - Blood Donation (Suzanne Felton, (MLS)ASCP & Adam Wilcox, PharmD) 11:47

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Send us a text Did you know that someone needs blood in the United States every two seconds? Whether it’s for surgeries, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries or something else, your blood donation could help save a life. Suzanne Felton, Laboratory manager at St. Luke’s, and Adam Wilcox, St. Luke’s Clinical Pharmacy manager and a frequent blood dono…

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332 - Atrial Fibrillation (Dr. Talha Farid) 14:04

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Send us a text According to the American Heart Association, Afib affects an estimated 5 million Americans today, and 12 million are projected to have it by 2030. Returning to the podcast to discuss Atrial Fibrillation is Dr. Talha Farid, cardiologist with St. Luke’s Heart Care Clinic. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, …

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331 - Understanding Shoulder Injuries (Brock Yotty, PT, DPT, OCS, ATC) 12:42

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Send us a text Whether you’re working out at the gym, reaching for the top shelf, or carrying in groceries, your shoulders are involved in nearly everything you do and they’re more vulnerable to injury than you might think. Today we’re joined by Brock Yotty, supervisor and physical therapist at St. Luke’s Therapy Plus to break down common shoulder …

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Crankbaits 101 2:00:41

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On this episode of The Livewell Podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with the crew to discuss the best crankbnait techniques for the late fall and into the winter. What brands? Where to target with them and what crankbaits work best in particular situations.By Danny Pruitt

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Should Bassmaster Ban Anglers From Live Streaming During Events? 1:40:37

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On this epsidoe of the Livewell's Lunch Break podcast, based upon a tweet by Trait Zaldain, host Danny Pruitt discusses with the crowd if Bassmaster should prevent it's anglers from streaming during their events and why they would do so.By Danny Pruitt

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Bass Fishing and Laughs with "Jacky" 1:53:42

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On this episode, you are guaranteed to enjoy one of the most colorful characters we have ever had on the show. Suguru Takauji, better known as Jacky, is a Japanese transplant who has found his way in life taking care of professional anglers and their boating needs during their major tournaments. An accomplished angler himself, he keeps host Danny P…

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Hot Foot Throttles and Boating Regulations 1:40:10

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On this episode of The Livewell's Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt carries over the conversation from the previous episode in which a viewer wondered if a broken hot foot throttle had anything to do with the unfortunate Flint Davis crash in April. Also, if you could have one regulation to increase boating safety, what would it be?…

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330 - Spinal Cord Injury Clinic (Dr. Elissa Zakrasek) 14:17

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By UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids

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The Flint Davis Crash and The Legal Aftermath 1:24:50

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By Danny Pruitt

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Fishing Grass Lakes Like Guntersville 1:43:07

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On this episode of the livewell, local favorite Dave Aldridge joins host Danny Pruitt and the crew to discuss how he tackles grass lakes like Guntersville. A lot of techniques are covered on this one.By Danny Pruitt

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October Bass Fishing From The Kayak 1:53:02

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Local kayak hammer Dashawn Johnson joins host Danny Pruitt and the crew to share how he approaches bass fishing in October and how he is currently catching bass.By Danny Pruitt

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What Are The Best Fall Baits That Aren't Topwater? 1:55:10

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Fall is topwater time for many anglers. But what are you throwing in the fall when topwater isn't working? Host Danny Pruitt sits down with the crew to discuss just that. Seems like everything is working right now. What's your favorite?By Danny Pruitt

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Old School Ways To Catch Bass 1:56:44

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Local angler Ryan Sheffield joind host Danny Pruitt and the crew on this episode of the Livewell to discuss ways to catch fish as if FFS technology had never existed. What did we do before it and does it still work?By Danny Pruitt

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Finding Bass In the Fall 2:02:15

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On this episode of The Livewell Podcast, host Danny Pruitt sits down with Kevin Underwood of Lipsticker Fishing to discuss where bass are headed during the fall. Where and how to find them and most importantly, how to catch them.By Danny Pruitt

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Fall Topwater Bassin' on Herring Fisheries 1:40:24

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On this episode of The Livewell, local favorite and CastFishingCo team angler Franco Currato sits in with host Danny pruitt and the crew to talk his best techniques to throwing topwater in the fall.By Danny Pruitt

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329 - New Clinician Spotlight: Dr. Taylor King 6:08

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Send us a text Dr. Taylor King, a new physician with UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics - Tower Terrace, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. King, call UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics – Tower Terrace at (319) 206…

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The Lunch Break with Colton Posey 1:33:39

4M ago1:33:39

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On this episode of FNGO's The Lunch Break podcast, host Danny Pruitt welcomes viewer and social media content creator Colton Posey to the stage. Colton lives in alabama and shares his favorite techniques to catch more bass and what he tries to do with his social media content. https://www.youtube.com/live/7af-mM_edjY…

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Bassmaster's 2026 FFS Rules and The Current Bite 1:43:23

4M ago1:43:23

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Bassmaster just dropped their new 2026 rules for forward facing sonar. Host Danny Pruitt and the crew, along with the viewers, breakdown their thoughts on the situation. Did B.A.S.S. get it right? Should they have even changed it at all? What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/live/TXHmfSE7zTIBy Danny Pruitt

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Bassmaster Elite Emil Wagner 1:55:28

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Emil Wagner, one of north Georgia's young hammers and fresh off his rookie season with the Bassmaster Elites, sits down with host Danny Pruitt and the crew to look back over his first professional season at the highest level of bass fishing. What did he learn and was it everything he expected it to be? Of course, as always, we squeeze him for some …

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Aliens, Conspiracies and Big Bass 1:50:13

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On this episode of The Livewell, host Danny Pruitt and the crew enjoy something a little different than the normal episode. They, along with the viewers, dive deep into some of today's crazier conspiracy theories and stories out there. Is Bigfoot real? Did we go to the moon? There's so many and everyone has their own thoughts to add. A very fun epi…

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Bass Behavior with Fisheries Biologist Thad Moody 2:04:36

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Thad Moody, a Fisheries Biologist from Mississippi, joins host Danny Pruitt and the crew to discuss a variety of questions concerning bass behavior, fish care, lake management and of course, how to catch bass. Thad brings his extensive knowledge to the program and there is so much to digest in his opinions. https://www.youtube.com/live/bOljL3hw2iI…

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Tactical Fishing Company with Andrew Blair 2:05:11

4M ago2:05:11

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On this episode, Andrew Blair, kayak angler, social media content maker and owner of Tactical Fishing Company joins host Danny Pruitt and the crew to discuss a variety of items. What goes into making baits and growing a bait company. Fishing tactics and what he looks for in social media content creators, especially in the fishing industry. https://…

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328 - GLP-1 Catalyst Program (Nichole Lucas, RD, LD & Gracie Cheville, NBC-HWC) 15:26

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Send us a text With the increased use of GLP-1 medications for weight-loss, UnityPoint Health Healthy Living Clinic saw a need for a special program dedicated to individuals who use these types of medication. Returning to the podcast to talk about this is Nichole Lucas, a dietitian at the Healthy Living Clinic. Also joining us is Gracie Cheville, a…

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327 - A Day in the Life of an ER Nurse (Courtney Spencer, BSN, RN & Courtney McGreevy, RN) 19:03

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Send us a text Courtney Spencer, BSN, RN, supervisor at St. Luke's Marion ER and Courtney McGreevy, RN, UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids ER Float pool nurse, join Dr. Arnold to give listeners a look into a day in the life of an ER nurse. They shares daily routines, education and training, why they love working as a nurse and so much more. If you're…

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University of Montevallo Hammers! 1:43:31

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On this episode of The livewell, University of Montevallo anglers Brody Robison and Dalton Head join host Danny Pruitt and the crew to discuss success on the collegiate trails, pro ambitions and what the bass are biting right now!By Danny Pruitt

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Late Summer Bass Fishing Techniques 2:11:32

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On this episode of The Livewell at FNGO, Matt O'Connell with Cast Fishing and NPFL Tournament Director Shaun Mulhall join host Danny Pruitt and the crew to break down some late summer patterns for bass, tournament life and aspirations and a few stories from the NPFL trail.By Danny Pruitt

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Dillon Falardeau - 2026 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier 1:55:41

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On this episode of FNGO's The Livewell, 2026 Bassmaster Classic Qualifier and owner of Talkin' Tackle on Lake Chickamauga, joins host Danny Pruitt and the crew to breakdown his season and chase for the Classic as well as dropping tons of good fishing tips for the crowd.By Danny Pruitt

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Finding Bass In The Summer Heat 2:01:00

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On this episode of The Livewell podcast at FNGO, host Danny Pruitt brings in NPFL pro Rob Wroblewski, along with the crew and viewers, to find the best ways to catch bass during the summer heat.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 7-31-25 1:35:41

4M ago1:35:41

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On this episode of The Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt discusses tackle from the past as well as terrible "BEST OF" lists.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 7-30-25 1:33:14

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On this episode of The Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt discusses "GateKeeping" and which do the viewers prefer, spinning setups or baitcasters?By Danny Pruitt

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326 - New Clinician Spotlight: Allison Cadden, PA-C 14:33

4M ago14:33

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Send us a text Allison Cadden, PA-C, a new physician assistant with UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine - Northridge, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical and personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Allison, call UnityPoint Clinic Family Medicine – North…

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How To Catch Bass When the Bite is Tough 2:07:59

5M ago2:07:59

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On this episode of The Livewell, host Danny Pruitt and the crew sit down to discuss with the viewers their best techniques to catch bass when conditions are tough and the bite is slow.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 7-29-25 1:29:16

5M ago1:29:16

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Do you use finesse style worms or senkos on your shakey heads and Danny recounts a recent trip on Lake Lanier.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 7-28-25 1:26:19

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Danny goes over the Georgia Outdoor News Blast Expo. He went with some of the guys from The Livewell crew and he shares about things they liked and disliked. Also, do trikes count as motorcycles ad so much more.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 7-25-25 1:00:52

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Today's lunch break goes over weather clickbait and what are your thoughts on expos and local shows?By Danny Pruitt

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How to Catch Bass When Things Are Tough! 2:08:38

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On this episode of The Livewell, Kevin Underwood of Lipsticker Fishing joins host Danny Pruitt and the crew to discuss his favorite techniques when the bite is stingy and the weather is rough. Lot's of good juice in this episode.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-24-25 52:18

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Host Danny Pruitt welcomes the viewers on this episode of the Lunch Break. The topics are varied and we just want to help everyone enjoy a short break in their work day.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-23-25 1:06:11

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On this episode of The Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt discusses the passing of Ozzy Osbourne and what are your bucket list fishing trips?By Danny Pruitt

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What Really Happened at Icast25 2:08:00

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On this episode of The Livewell, host Danny Pruitt sits down with the crew to discuss what they saw down at Icast in Orlando this year. Not only all the new baits and such, but also the after parties where things can sometimes get out of control.By Danny Pruitt

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325 - Dual Chamber Leadless Pacemaker (Dr. Talha Farid) 12:42

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Send us a text St. Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Talha Farid is the first in Cedar Rapids to be trained and successfully implant the AVEIR DR, which is the world’s first dual chamber leadless pacemaker system. Dr. Farid joins Dr. Arnold on today’s episode to share more. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke’s Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/…

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The Lunch Break 07-22-25 1:22:19

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2026 Bassmaster Elite schedule drop, narcisstic people and why Icast is not dying are all on today's Lunch Break Menu.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-21-2025 1:25:43

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This episode of the Lunch Break contains a few of host Danny Pruitt's thoughts on Icast, addictions and a whole lot more!By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-14-2025 1:26:51

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On this episode of the Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt discusses Arm Chair General Managers, not making Randy Blauket's Top 5 podcasts, chilli with or without beans and the New World Order.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-11-2025 1:09:42

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Today's menu is Chicken Lips, pbj and beef jerky sandwiches, floggers and a lot more.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-10-2025 1:39:42

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On this episode of the Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt tries a pineapple sandwich, discusses a few of the new baits he intends on seeing at Icast25 and has a few questions about life's protocols in certain situations.By Danny Pruitt

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The Lunch Break 07-09-2025 1:30:48

5M ago1:30:48

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On the menu for The Lunch Break: boat snacks, music we don't admit to listening to but love it and the bet finesses bass fishing techniques.

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Finesse Fishing Tactics with Bassmaster Elite Tim Dube 1:59:05

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On this episode of The Livewell, Bassmaster elite Pro Tim Dube jumps on with host Danny Pruitt and the crew to discuss life on the highest bass fishing tournament trail and he shares some of his best techniques for smallmouth fishing and how it translates to southern fisheries.By Danny Pruitt

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324 - MitraClip (Dr. Nidhi Madan) 10:23

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Send us a text St. Luke’s cardiologist Dr. Nidhi Madan joins Dr. Arnold on today’s episode to discuss mitral valve conditions and how they are treated with MitraClip. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke's, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and i…

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The Lunch Break 07-08-2025 1:00:08

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On this episode of The Lunch Break, host Danny Pruitt discusses negative social media comments, tattoos and night time bass fishing.By Danny Pruitt