Best Christopher Register Podcasts (2025)

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Code Alone 1:32:10

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8d ago1:32:10

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Holy wow is this episode... wild. Every calamity that can occur, will occur, especially if you are unprepared. It's almost as though being unprepared invites a swinging paint can to the face. How does today's crew handle a heat related call? Or is it an MI... or is it respiratory?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Drowning Fool 1:22:53

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Can Spencer manage some absolutely wrecked lungs? Or will he drown in the salty sea? Vote and let us know what you think! @ems2020show on Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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The Toxicity of This Lady 1:56:39

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Dr. Ryan Feldman from The Poison Lab joins us again to talk about a patient that took... all of it. Like all of it. All gone. Can she be saved?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Pregnant Pause 1:07:08

29d ago1:07:08

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Chris is in the hotseat as Spencer gives him a chest pain call... that is interrupted by an MVA... that is interrupted by a pregnancy call... that is interrupted by a seizure call...By Christopher M Pfingsten

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L.A.S.T. Call 1:30:31

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The guys fumble through an interesting call with many odd findings... including a high-end hotel that is well prepared for the arrival of EMS. Can this all BLS crew come to the right conclusion?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: The Shootout 1:42:01

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Today Chris takes aim at Spencer with a call that is all about scene management and lotsa blood! Does Spencer hit the bullseye? Vote on our Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Freedom From Incompetence! 1:46:40

2M ago1:46:40

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The guys follow a crew that is mired with questionable choices and potentially a lack in leadership? Should this call have ever been ran? Will the mighty bald eagle weep for this patient? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Did They Slip or Knot? 1:39:28

2M ago1:39:28

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On today's special edition, Chris is put in the hotseat by Spencer on an altered LOC patient with a significant language barrier. Can Chris translate this difficult call into a success? Vote now on Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Trouble In The PlayPlace 1:44:14

2M ago1:44:14

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Special guest Patrick Pianezza, the writer of CODE 3 (streaming now on Apple and Amazon) joins the guys on a pediatric case with ever so helpful 'nurse' bystander. Do the guys sort things out and figure out what's what (and importantly, whose who)? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Slay Thy Assumptions! 1:33:26

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Spencer brings a call riddled with stumbles from both the patient and a seasoned Paramedic. Does this field training need some training of their own? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Heated Reaction 1:19:12

3M ago1:19:12

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Spencer finds himself in the hot seat on a hot day in a hot field with unresponsive patient. What could be the problem? Or problems? Does Chris make things harder? Of course he does. VOTE now!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Altered Addison's 1:36:38

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A crew runs a call with an altered patient. Could it be a rare endocrine disorder? Hypotension? Hypoglycemia? Bad cyberware? Find out on this week's episode!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Unhappy Meal 1:33:17

3M ago1:33:17

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Chris is in the hotseat as he does a call hungry, making each roll harder and each success a little more out of reach. Are his efforts a super sized success, or does his clinical skill belong on the dollar menu? Vote now!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Pali Palavathanan on Design as Activism 44:09

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Pali Palavathanan, co-founder and creative director of Templo. Based in London, Templo is a purpose-led design studio known for bringing creativity and activism together—working with clients like the UN, Amnesty International, and GF Smith, alongside grassroots organizations fighting for justic…

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Hot Pursuit, Hotter Patient with RAINN WILSON 1:34:13

3M ago1:34:13

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RAINN WILSON joins Chris and Spencer (no, really) as they discuss a methamphetamine marathon runner who gets brought up to medium rare. Can an EMT push against the tide to get the right thing done? Can Chris expand his vocabulary? Check out CODE 3 starring RAINN WILSON in select theaters NOW!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Pablo Martin on Building an Agency Culture In-House 46:44

3M ago46:44

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Pablo Martin, Creative Director at MUBI. A legend in editorial design, Pablo has spent four decades shaping the visual language of publications and brands across Spain, the UK, and beyond. His journey has taken him from a work placement with Massimo Vignelli to co-founding the Barcelona-based s…

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Special Edition: Damnit Jerry! 1:26:40

4M ago1:26:40

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Spencer is in the hot seat, but this time he has the help of Jerry the helpful RN at the local nursing facility / rehab / pit of despair! How does he do? Visit our Instagram to find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Debra Bishop on Making Magazines 41:33

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Debra Bishop—an award-winning creative director and one of editorial design’s most influential voices. Over the past four decades, Debra has shaped the look and feel of some of publishing’s most iconic titles—from her early days at Rolling Stone, to launching magazines at Martha Stewart, to ser…

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Ding Dong, The Patient's... Dead? 1:21:27

4M ago1:21:27

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When a code 99 comes in for a frequent flyer, a crew finds themself in a classic case of "there's more than meets the eye". Do they follow the yellow brick road to get their questions answered? Click your rube red slippers three times and be transported away to a land of not quite death but maybe some destruction.…

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Nadia Tzuo on Storytelling Through Title Design 49:14

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Nadia Tzuo—an Emmy Award–winning motion designer and director whose title sequences have become cultural touchstones. Nadia’s work spans television, film, and streaming, with credits on The Last of Us, Shogun, American Horror Story, Pachinko, Star Trek Beyond, and Captain Marvel. Her sequences …

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Stephen Gates on Speaking the Language of Business 56:37

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Stephen Gates—global design leader, keynote speaker, and host of The Crazy One podcast. Stephen’s career has spanned more than 20 years leading creative teams at companies like Apple, Citi, InVision, and McCann, where he’s built award-winning work across branding, product design, and customer e…

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Special Edition: It Can't Be THAT Simple... Can It? 1:41:52

4M ago1:41:52

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Chris is in the hotseat and immediately starts over thinking a call involving a possible stroke... or UTI... or hypoglycemia... or alcohol? Check out @ems2020show in Instagram and vote on his performance!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Verònica Fuerte on Building Hey Studio 45:12

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Verònica Fuerte. Verònica is the founder and creative director of Hey Studio in Barcelona. Since launching the studio in 2007, Verònica has built one of the most recognizable and beloved visual identities in contemporary design: known for bold color, geometric forms, and a relentlessly optimist…

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Paralyzing Yourself to Refuse 1:35:23

4M ago1:35:23

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What does Carhart pants, Fireball Whiskey, weed, and an allergy to authority have in common? They're all in this episode! Follow the Paramedic of Darkness into the fray as we sort out and angry MVA patient that has more issues than they realize.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Rachel Gogel on Redefining a Creative Career 53:33

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Rachel Gogel. Rachel is an independent creative executive shaping the future of design at the intersection of brand, culture, and technology. After building multidisciplinary teams at places like GQ, The New York Times, Meta, and Godfrey Dadich, Rachel launched her own consultancy in 2020. Sinc…

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Special Edition: Oops! All Trauma! 1:44:07

5M ago1:44:07

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Spencer is in the hotseat trying to fix all the problems with a severe trauma patient. Also, Chris cannot count. Vote on Instagram now!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Kemp Atwood on Design as a System for Value 51:19

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This week on the DesignThinkers podcast, I’m joined by Kemp Attwood, partner at AREA 17. With a background in creative writing and new media design, Kemp has spent nearly two decades working at the intersection of design, strategy, and technology. He has helped shape AREA 17’s global vision—leading interdisciplinary teams across Paris and New York …

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Self Inflicted Surgery 1:44:55

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Hands down, this is the weirdest episode. So many twists and turns. Chris rants about TXA again (start the emails), Spencer gets weird about barnyard animals, and a goat is suspect for attempted murder. Maybe.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Introducing Season Three of the DesignThinkers Podcast, Coming August 6th 1:18

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We’re back with a third season of the DesignThinkers Podcast. DesignThinkers is Canada's largest graphic design conference. For twenty-five years, the Association of Registered Graphic Designers has been bringing together visionaries from a range of disciplines to explore creativity and the design process. This podcast is an extension of that missi…

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Special Edition: Face the Pain 1:29:56

5M ago1:29:56

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Chris is in the hot seat! Spencer pulls out a rare but immediately life threatening disorder that threatens to crush Chris under the weight of airway management. Does Chris prevail? VOTE NOW ON INSTAGRAM! @ems2020showBy Christopher M Pfingsten

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Bold Strategy Cotton 1:47:11

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An interfacility call that seems like your basic, everyday call... until it isn't. A patient goes from walking and talking to huffing and puffing to gasping and... dying?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Little Altered Man 1:26:50

6M ago1:26:50

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Spencer is given a 'kitchen sink' type call as Chris leaves him looking around every corner to see if he can walk down Holland road. Does Spencer eek out a 2, or is he leaving you waiting for more? Vote on IG!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Sus 4 CO 2:03:25

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Hey wait... that's not Oxygen! Call an emergency meeting! Does the crew in this week's episode get to the bottom of the problem BEFORE it's too late? Listen and find out on this OD turned CO!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Recipe for Disaster 1:33:00

6M ago1:33:00

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Spencer attempts to trip Chris up with a chaotic flight call! An IFT where a small hospital is struggling to keep up with a severe trauma patient's needs. Is Chris the missing ingredient that ties the whole dish together, or does he completely ruin the flavor profile? VOTE ON INSTAGRAM!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Bullet(s) With Butterfly Wings 1:38:39

7M ago1:38:39

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A team of responders enter a scene made safe(ish) by PD to find a very unhappy gunshot victim. Are they able to calm his rage and treat appropriately? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: He's Choking Now 1:24:07

7M ago1:24:07

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Time's up! Over! BLAU? Spencer is in the hot seat as an unconscious unresponsive patient is presented to him. Does he choke? Does he handle it with grace? Let us know and vote on our IG! @ems2020showBy Christopher M Pfingsten

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Prepare for Unforeseen Consequences 1:21:46

7M ago1:21:46

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The guys analyze a crew that walks into self-imposed traps. Do they figure it out before it's too late, or do they find themselves at the bottom of a hidden pit? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Special Edition: Gambling with Grumpy 1:29:08

8M ago1:29:08

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Spencer rolls the dice for Chris as he presents him with one grumpy customer... can Chris get through the interpersonal obstacles or will he fall flat on his face? Vote on our Instagram!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Get Out of My Head! 1:32:02

8M ago1:32:02

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Is it an overdose? Is it trauma? Is it... something else entirely unhinged? Yes. Listen and find out what the guys have to deal with in today's exciting and surprising episode!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Adam JK on Embracing Imperfection 39:34

8M ago39:34

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This is our last episode of the season—and what a high to go out on! Adam JK is a Toronto-born, Honolulu-based artist whose illustrative work is rooted in honesty, humour and a little bit of darkness. His books and journals, including Things Are What You Make of Them, have sold over a million copies in 20 languages worldwide. Obsessed with aphorism…

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No Right Answers! 1:52:25

8M ago1:52:25

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Chris gives Spencer a maze with no end... or a maze with too many endings? Can Spencer pull his patient out of jeopardy and save the day? Or will he miss a vital intervention that leads to a dead end?By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Eva Cremers on Finding Your Own Way 41:38

8M ago41:38

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This week, I’m sharing my conversation with Eva Cremers. Eva might be a new name for our DesignThinkers audience! She’s a 3-D artist and animation director from The Netherlands. Eva blends her playful, graphic CGI style with her own graphic design sensibility to create charming, joyful worlds for a growing list of global clients including H&M, Meta…

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Rage Against The EKG 1:33:22

8M ago1:33:22

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Is this EKG even for the right patient? A wild call with everything from pediatric to... significant OLMC considerations causes the guys to call in some backup... this time in the form of Dr. Michael Lauria! Can the team find some useful lessons with a little help? Listen and find out!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Vincent Wanga on Audacious Creative Leadership 58:18

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This week, it gives me great pleasure to introduce you, our DesignThinkers audience to Vincent Wanga. Vince is new to the DesignThinkers universe. He’ll be joining us on stage in Vancouver next month to talk about creative audacity. Vince is one of those multi-hyphenates—In this episode, we joke that “I do a lot of things” is our shared tagline. He…

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Special Edition: Crafting a Plan 1:34:53

8M ago1:34:53

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Chris is given the mother of all scenarios where a pediatric patients takes... well, all the medications. PLUS! We introduce the coveted DICE ROLL to spice things up! Just because Chris asks for it doesn't mean he'll get it! Luck of the draw is at play in this week's episode. VOTE ON INSTAGRAM!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Catalina Estrada on Creating for Change 46:01

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This week, I’m sharing my conversation with Catalina Estrada. Catalina is a Colombian illustrator now based in Barcelona. She reinterprets Latin American folklore and expertly documents the natural world in her stunning, and extremely colourful, artwork and patterns. Catalina has worked for major brands like Disney, Netflix and Coca-Cola but she’s …

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Disappearing Leadership 2:14:31

9M ago2:14:31

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A discharge home for a patient is difficult for all the wrong reasons. Chris... defends the bad guy? Nuance is key as Chris and Spence discuss the wrong time and place in this week's episode.By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Carson Ting on Making Career Moves 42:03

9M ago42:03

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This week’s guest is illustrator, art director and fine artist Carson Ting. Carson kicked off his career in Toronto before moving across the country for a dream job at Rethink. Today, Carson is best known as an artist and founder of Chairman Ting. He’s a bit of a legend in Vancouver, where his murals are plentiful and on occasion span entire city b…

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Special Edition: Bled Too Much? Is That A Thing? 1:24:54

9M ago1:24:54

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SPENCER is back in the hotseat! Is it trauma? Is it childbirth? Is it both? Is it a code? Vote now on our Instagram and let Spencer know how you feel!By Christopher M Pfingsten

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Eleni Beveratou on the Intricacies of Type 48:25

9M ago48:25

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In this week’s episode, I’m catching up with typeface designer Eleni Beveratou. While working toward her MA in Typeface Design from the University of Reading, she developed an interest in the science of reading for the partially sighted. Her research and findings were published in Digital Fonts and Reading by World Scientific. Today, Eleni works at…