Best Settingthetoneanerretrospective Podcasts (2025)

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S13E16 "Crisis Of Conscience" 1:08:13

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Content warning: patient suicide This week: Gates treats a dying woman whose story isn't quite lining up, Luka dives back into work, Neela uncovers a major ethical problem with a kidney transplant, Crenshaw is a sub, Ray treats a beaten cheerleader, and Andy Dick can see the future.

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S13E15 "Dying Is Easy" 1:10:08

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But pacing isn't, apparently.

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S13E14 "Murmurs Of The Heart" 1:03:15

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Content warning: Discussion of two suicides. This week: Chaos unfolds around Chicago as Tony tries desperately to save Meg’s life after she overdoses, Pratt eventually gets out of jail but is surprised to see who bailed him out, flames engulf the entirety of Sam’s apartment building, and Ames kidnaps Kovac and severely injures him while going on a …

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S13E13 "A House Divided" 1:31:46

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This week: Alex reclaims his title as king of the s****y kids list, Pratt proves once again why you should never talk to the cops without a lawyer, Kerry is still here for some reason, Ray and Gates once again clash over patient care (but it’s really about Neela), Abby’s mystery old man friend’s identity is revealed, and the episode has a weird amo…

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S13E12 "Breach Of Trust" 1:28:59

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This week: Kerry gets an enticing job offer in Miami, Gates brings Sarah to the ER for the day, Pratt and Hope’s church clinic secret is revealed in the worst way, Alex is getting his criminal record started, Sam’s grandma makes a surprise visit, and Luka’s budget problems lead to a surprise firing.

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S13E11 "City Of Mercy" 1:08:59

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This week: The Temu Newsies strike again as Ray and Gates leave the ER to help a pregnant teenager, Abby finds out what Luka has been doing to Ames, the Morris growth arc continues as he spends more time with Hope, Sam works to find out what really happened to an abandoned homeless woman, Neela is getting all sorts of attention (some professional, …

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S13E10 "Tell Me No Secrets..." 1:19:25

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CW: talk about the sexual assault of a minor This week: Tensions continue to rise between Ames and Kovac, everyone thinks Ray and Katey are dating, a handsome new nurse joins the ER for a little while, Neela is giving the cold shoulder to Gates, the Morris redemption arc reaches new heights, Abby treats the man from the bar last episode, and the st…

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S13E9 "Scoop and Run" 1:04:02

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This week: It’s Thanksgiving at County as Abby gets sucked into a long helicopter run that leads to a mass casualty incident, Luka puts his chef hat on, Gates and Neela get interrupted multiple times in some awkward positions, Sam has Alex helping out in the ER, Crenshaw and Jane finally meet, and Pratt goes to Kerry for some gay advice.…

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S13E8 "Reason To Believe" 1:12:11

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This week: The shitty kids list comes alive

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S13E7 "Jigsaw” 1:05:52

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Do you wanna watch an episode?

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S13E6 "Heart Of The Matter" 1:29:28

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This week: The verdict is in for the case of Ames v Kovac, Morris is being Morris about a TV appearance, Neela tries to get some extra OR time by being sneaky, Luka weighs telling a dying man just how serious his condition is, Ray is bad in the sack, Gates helps a very friendly teenage girl with Asperger’s, Pratt’s plans get interrupted, and Kerry …

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S13E5 "Ames v. Kovac" 1:00:40

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This week: Kovac faces off in court against an old patient who believes he was treated poorly after suffering a stroke in the ER, Chaz reconnects with Pratt, Abby takes charge during her first day back from maternity leave, Ray gets asked out, and the surgery squad inadvertently lights a patient (and a med student) on fire.…

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S13E4 "Parenthood" 1:06:56

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This week: Morris makes the ill-advised decision to attend one of his children’s soccer games, Abby gets a peek at the lives of nannies, Pratt juggles an avalanche of patients and teaching responsibilities, Neela gets paired up with a new med student, Gates continues to struggle with his paperwork (at least according to Pratt), and Luka helps a you…

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S13E3 "Somebody To Love" 1:31:00

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How do you do fellow gays? Support a real life LGBTQIA+ non profit by buying a piece of our STT Pride merch! 100% of all proceeds go to the Howard Brown Health Center! https://www.bonfire.com/store/setting-the-tone-store/

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S8E16 "Secrets & Lies" REUPLOAD 1:30:50

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This week: It’s a bottle episode! After rummaging through a sex worker’s personal belongings, Abby, Carter, Gallant, Luka, and Susan all have to take a class about proper workplace conduct. Sword fights, Shakespeare performances, sex talks, and deep conversations ensue. *Reuploaded because a certain podcast service removed it for copyright*…

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S8E8 "Partly Cloudy, Chance Of Rain" REUPLOAD 1:20:59

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This week: A massive rain storm messes up everything in Chicago, Mark fights to save a little boy who drowned, Cleo is leaving County, Benton is NOT the father, Gamma does a hit and run on the Pink Ranger, Nicole is a thief, Carter and Susan continue to flirt, and Kerry and Gallant battle the elements and risk electrocution to try and save a stabbi…

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S13E2 "Graduation Day" 1:35:23

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Sally Field's in this one, what more do you need to know?

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S13E1 "Bloodline" 1:48:44

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CW: Sexual assault of a main character. This week: Steve’s kidnapping plan takes some major turns for the worse, Jerry undergoes open heart surgery to repair his wounds, Abby is stubborn as ever as her condition threatens the life of her unborn child, Luka does what he can from the sidelines for both Jerry and Abby, and Neela makes a great save fro…

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Patreon Preview: Season 12 Wrap-up 1:02:06

5M ago1:02:06

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It’s that time again! Join the STT hosts and special guest Jake from The Popular Court as we recap all the good and bad that was season 12. Hear our opinions on the season as a whole, what we loved and what we hated the most, as well as some thoughts from your fellow listeners. Want to hear the full episode, including the semi-annual “Tone-y” award…

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S12E22 "Twenty One Guns" 1:36:30

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This week: Sam and Luka get caught up in Steve’s attempt to escape prison, Kerry is under fire for hiring Clemente in the first place, Pratt helps Neela get the closure she needs at Gallant’s funeral, Morris is very picky with his patients on his last day at County, Abby consider’s Luka’s sudden proposal, and a shootout erupts in the ER that leaves…

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S12E21 "The Gallant Hero and The Tragic Victor" 1:38:50

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This week: The ER staff are devastated after Gallant is killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq, Neela has to be forced to stop working, Jane has a perfect Jane moment with Abby, Ray tries his best to help Neela, and Clemente’s mental health issues finally hit the breaking point.

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S12E20 "There Are No Angels Here" 1:16:28

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We're done with the Africa episodes.

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S12E19 "No Place To Hide" 1:22:47

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This week: Abby helps a child and her grandmother after they’re involved in a car accident, Albright’s feelings for Morris become apparent, Clemente’s justified paranoia continues to escalate, Sam and Luka are surprised to see Steve in the ER and actually sick, and Pratt makes his way to Darfur where problems arise almost immediately.…

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S12E18 "Strange Bedfellows" 1:29:31

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This week: Sam’s new boss proves to be incredibly stubborn, Neela finally meets Gallant's parents, Pratt ruins his relationship with Olivia, Abby is frustrated as Luka contemplates returning to Africa, and Ray and Morris treat a young deaf black man beaten by the cops after getting into a car accident while trying to get his girlfriend help when sh…

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S12E17 "Lost In America" 1:22:14

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This week: Clemente returns to County and receives a less than warm welcome, Neela is stressed about a presentation she’s giving at a conference, Abby and Luka debate the merits of baptism, Morris gets a surprise set of visitors, Sam has money troubles, Ray works with a man who claims to be suicidal, and a young woman’s complex family issues are br…

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S12E16 "Out On A Limb" 1:42:20

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This week: Kerry delayed her hip replacement surgery for a 3rd time as she weighs the potential consequences, Neela lets her leftist flag fly, Abby worries about her pregnancy after she’s exposed to a form of meningitis, Pratt finally falls on his sword, and Sam gets an intriguing offer from a wealthy patient.…

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S12E15 "Darfur" 1:06:10

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"Wonder what Carter's up to?"- Nobody

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S12E14 "Quintessence of Dust" 1:06:57

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This week: Clemente’s paranoia about Jodie’s husband turns out to be well founded, The ER staff does some bigotry after a date with Pratt is auctioned off for charity, Abby is nervous for some early pregnancy test results, Morris and Albright continue to duke it out over which residents should be doing procedures, and Ray cares for a homeless man w…

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S12E13 "Body and Soul" 1:13:43

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This week: James Woods guest stars as a man dying due to ALS. The episode takes us through the last 6 years of his life from his initial diagnosis to his last day in the hospital, and shows the lasting mark he’s leaving on various doctors at County.

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S12E12 "Split Decisions" 1:37:10

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This week: Ray has to help Zoe flee the city after she was beaten by her father, Morris needs advice on dating black women, Dubenko is pressed into running the ER for the day after Clemente is a no-show, Pratt does some light crime to help KJ’s dad, Abby and Luka begin to prepare for their baby, and Neela is stunned after Gallant makes a huge decis…

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S12E11 "If Not Now" 1:23:15

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This week: Kerry takes a tumble, Clemente's world begins to crumble, and Abby makes a big decision for her and Luka's future.

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S12E10 "All About Christmas Eve" 1:07:23

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This week: Eve has a disagreement with a bigoted Santa, Luka is really feeling the Christmas spirit, Sam visits Steve in his new, and much closer, prison, Clemente has a surprise guest, Pratt does his best to treat a six year old girl with a gunshot wound, Morris has a surprisingly angelic voice, and Abby has some huge news.…

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S12E9 "I Do" 1:29:36

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This week: Neela and Gallant have a surprise and mostly improvised wedding, Pratt tries to help KJ after KJ is falsely accused of stealing a camera, Luka is your new ER chief, Abby goes the extra mile to save a patient’s life, Clemente is furious after an HIV+ mom refuses to treat her young boy for AIDS, Dubenko ups his recruiting game, and a long …

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S12E8 "Two Ships" 1:17:33

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This week: The ER descends into chaos as two planes collide midair and crash into the city below, Ray does his best to avoid Zoe, Abby and Luka aren’t quite sure how to move forward with their relationship, Neela picked the best day to do her paramedic ride-along, Pratt does all he can for a conscious man whose heart won’t start up again, and Cleme…

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S12E7 "The Human Shield" 1:17:14

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This week: Tensions rise as Luka and Clemente butt heads over how best to treat a young kidnapping victim, the kidnapper injures multiple members of the ER staff, Gallant’s return home gets delayed, Dubkeno and Neela do an ex-lap in the ER, Ray gets the everloving crap beat out of him (much to Daniel’s delight), Gates makes his debut and nearly get…

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S12E6 "Dream House" 1:20:59

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It's a chimp in a diaper, what more do you need to know? Just kidding, this episode sucks.

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S12E5 "Wake Up" 1:17:38

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I'm running out of clever episode descriptions.

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S12E4 "Blame It On The Rain" 1:19:40

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The fuck did the rain do?

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S12E3 "Man With No Name" 1:10:55

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Episode with no description

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S12E2 "Nobody's Baby" 1:17:45

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This week: Pratt meets his father’s new family, that's as far as Lizzie got and I'm tired

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S12E1 "Cañon City" 1:16:59

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This week: Luka and Sam chase after Alex from Chicago all the way to Colorado, Susan and Pratt have some harsh criticism for the new R2s, Neela has to correct several mistakes for a new intern, and Morris just needs a nap.

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Patreon Preview: Season 11 Wrap-up 59:39

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It’s that time again! Join the STT hosts and special guest Jake from The Popular Court as we recap all the good and bad that was season 11. Hear our opinions on the season as a whole, what we loved and what we hated the most, as well as some thoughts from your fellow listeners. Want to hear the full episode, including the semi-annual “Tone-y” award…

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S11E22 "The Show Must Go On" 2:11:54

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This week: Carter says farewell to County after 11 years, Morris tries his best to socialize, Pratt makes a visit to a stranger (or is he?), Alex runs away, and Abby, Ray, and Neela are forced to step up after a porch collapse sends multiple critical patients to an understaffed ER. Special thanks to Aaron Burgin of FullTimeHoops for joining us!…

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S11E21 - "Carter Est Amoureux" 1:31:51

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This week: Sam and Luka start couples therapy, the ER has a new volunteer, Ray accidentally kills a stabbing victim, Birdie and Rebecca are back after a home incident, Morris is drunk with power, Jake ponders his future, Pratt is REALLY pissed at Neela, and Carter flies to Paris after Kem’s mom becomes ill. Special thanks to Marge of In A Snit: A M…

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S11E20 - "You Are Here" 1:41:54

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This week: Ray has to decide whether to prioritize a gig or a patient, Carter gets an early tenure position, Sam and Luka continue to be toxic, Jake introduces Abby to his entire family, Morris gets a promotion, Susan has some choice words for Kerry, Pratt visits his old neighborhood, and the ER is flooded with patients from an explosion at an apar…

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S11E19 "Ruby Redux" 1:39:57

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This week: Lizzie wrote 7 episode descriptions in less than two weeks but forgot this one for some reason. Also, Diana Goodman of the Laser Time network is joining us again. She's rad.

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S11E18 - "Refusal of Care" 1:17:26

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This week: A woman on a hunger strike is brought in but refuses treatment, Morris keeps screwing up an article him and Susan are publishing, Carter reveals just how big of a donation he’s going to make, Jake and Abby continue to try and be “a thing”, and Ray and Pratt try to help a woman with breast cancer who is scared of of the treatment options.…

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S11E17 - "Back In The World" 1:16:28

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This week: Gallant makes his grand (but short) return to County General, Neela is super confused by her feelings, Pratt continues to smooth talk every pretty woman he sees, Carter is planning a major addition to the hospital, Steve 2.0 debuts and Sam gives him money, Alex gets pissed at Luka, and Ray helps a young kid who accidentally shot himself.…

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S11E16 - "Here and There" 1:08:47

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This week: we get a parallel day in the life of Neela and Gallant as they connect with each other through letters. Neela helps a woman who had both arms amputated and Gallant treats his fellow soldiers and a young girl caught in an explosion near his base.

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S11E15 - "Alone in a Crowd" 1:03:32

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This week: Cynthia Nixon guest stars as a woman who suffered a stroke but is still fully conscious and aware of her surroundings, Sam and Luka consider more children, Morris is a huge racist POS, Neela helps a young boy with a suspicious home life, Pratt looks more like a leader, Dubenko tries to get a date with Abby, Carter and Wendell finally bre…