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Sick Man Talking Podcast

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A chronically ill man has been trapped in a room for the majority of his adult life, exploring the limits of agony, sanity, and time. Armed with failing wits, growing pain, Turner Classic Movies, and a variety of recording devices, he navigates his mind and the world as it exists to him.  Welcome to Sick Man Talking.

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Episodes

Episode 22

In this episode, the Sick Man talks about isolation. This is the Isolation Episode. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Sep 20, 202433 minEp. 22

Episode 21

In this episode, the Sick Man returns to the Upper Canada Mall, Apocalypse Now-style. Then he wraps up his three-part series Family Ties: Cartner Edition by revealing his actual true last name. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://si...

Sep 13, 202431 minEp. 21

Episode 20

In this episode, the Sick Man ends his war with Amazon prime; then he gives a Family Ties-style follow up on his fake relative story from EP 15. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to da...

Sep 06, 202439 minEp. 20

Episode 19

In this episode, the Sick Man continues his war with technology. Then he tells stories about selling shoes at the mall as a teenager. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE...

Aug 30, 202443 minEp. 19

Episode 18

In this episode, the Sick Man discovers Star Trek: The Next Generation (35 years after the rest of the world has), and gives his typical Warp 9 perspective. This is the Star Trek: The Next Generation episode. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprou...

Aug 22, 202451 min

Episode 17

In this episode, the Sick Man displays an alarming interest in the mind and work of William Shakespeare. He even attempts to act. This is the Shakespeare Episode. Additional Music: Individual Projects Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at htt...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 32 minEp. 17

Episode 16

In this episode, the Sick Man shares the story of his first kidney stone, revisits a 10-year-old recording on artificial intelligence, and recounts a spiritual episode he had laying on a stretcher in the middle of downtown Toronto. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HO...

Jul 19, 202444 minEp. 16

Episode 15

In this episode, the Sick Man shares an anecdote about his father, goes through hell trying to rent First Blood from National Video, re-creates a famous scene from Jaws, and then plays his own rendition of a Rolling Stones song. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST ...

Jul 12, 202433 minEp. 15

Episode 14

In this episode, the Sick Man plays his oldest recording - a 30 year old conversation about pizza (of course). Then, he shares his experiences in the quarantine section of a hospital, loses his mind trying to cancel Amazon prime, and delivers his own rendition of a popular song by The Who. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAI...

Jul 06, 202432 minEp. 14

Episode 13

In EP 13, the Sick Man sends a warning to a friend, talks about Mountain Men, shares a strange moment from the St. Lawrence Market, and discusses his medical records. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzspr...

Jun 29, 202440 minEp. 13

Episode 12

In this episode, the Sick Man talks about pills and aliens. This is the Pills and Aliens Episode. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.faceb...

Jun 21, 202444 minEp. 12

Episode 11

In this episode, the Sick Man laughs at a Black Sabbath song, shares his thoughts on animals, and then offers a cinematic metaphor for anxiety. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to dat...

Jun 14, 202441 minEp. 11

Episode 10

n his 10th episode, the Sick Man talks about Greek Mythology. This is the Myth Episode. Music: Brad Cartner, PhillipMariani, dimafocus, ZtarrZound Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to ...

Jun 10, 202432 minEp. 10

Episode 9

In this episode, the Sick Man performs Suspicious Minds for a friend, talks about his relationship with Elvis, Elvis and drugs, and Elvis’ love for guns. Then he sings an acappella version of In The Ghetto. This is the Elvis Episode. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our ...

May 31, 202458 minEp. 9

Episode 8

In this episode, the Sick Man talks to children. This is the Kids Episode. Additional Music: applehillstudios, MusicalFunnyGirl, leto Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE...

May 26, 202430 min

Episode 7

In this episode, the Sick Man shares his thoughts on hockey playoffs, hockey interviews, hockey hits, hockey fights, and recalls a hockey memory. This is the Hockey Episode. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast....

May 18, 202443 minEp. 7

Episode 6

In this episode, the Sick Man ponders space, connects with his ancestors, and contends with construction. He also sings a Guns N’ Roses song without knowing any of the lyrics. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcas...

May 11, 202428 minEp. 6

Episode 5

In this episode, the Sick Man rallies. This is the Rally Episode. Additional Music: ihsandincer, MagicMood Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://...

May 05, 202426 minEp. 5

Episode 4

In this episode, the Sick Man takes you for a walk down a hospital hallway. Listener discretion advised. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://ww...

Apr 28, 202431 minEp. 4

Episode 3 - BONUS

In this bonus episode, the Sick Man talks about the Mafia. For 31 straight minutes. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups...

Apr 25, 202431 minEp. 3

Episode 2

In this episode, the Sick Man grows anxious waiting for a pizza, shares his admiration for old Hollywood actors, recounts the Mother of all Freudian slips, and puts a new twist on the Marvel Avengers movies. He also sings a Lady Gaga song. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visi...

Apr 22, 202429 minEp. 2

Trailer

A chronically ill man has been trapped in a room for the majority of his adult life, exploring the limits of agony, sanity, and time. Armed with failing wits, growing pain, Turner Classic Movies, and a variety of recording devices, he navigates his mind and the world as it exists to him. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN ...

Apr 15, 20243 min0

Episode 1

In his debut episode, the Sick Man introduces himself, discusses one of his favourite books, has a warning for dictators and drug dealers, and shares a thought about Bruce Lee. Support the show Host: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodca...

Apr 12, 202437 minEp. 1
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