Sick Man Talking Podcast
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.
Episodes
22 episodes since 2024
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.
September 13, 2024
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Episode 21
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30:50
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.
September 06, 2024
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Episode 20
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39:11
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.
August 30, 2024
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Episode 19
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43:14
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.
August 22, 2024
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50:44
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
July 25, 2024
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Episode 17
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1:31:30
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.
July 18, 2024
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Episode 16
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44:06
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.
July 12, 2024
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Episode 15
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32:57
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 h...
July 05, 2024
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Episode 14
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32:28
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.
June 28, 2024
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Episode 13
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40:20
Episode 12
In this episode, the Sick Man talks about pills and aliens. This is the Pills and Aliens Episode.
June 21, 2024
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Episode 12
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44:15
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.
June 14, 2024
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Episode 11
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40:45
Episode 10
n his 10th episode, the Sick Man talks about Greek Mythology. This is the Myth Episode.Music: Brad Cartner, PhillipMariani, dimafocus, ZtarrZound
June 09, 2024
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Episode 10
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32:27
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.
May 31, 2024
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Episode 9
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57:53
Episode 8
In this episode, the Sick Man talks to children. This is the Kids Episode.Additional Music: applehillstudios, MusicalFunnyGirl, leto
May 25, 2024
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29:42
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.
May 18, 2024
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Episode 7
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43:24
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.
May 11, 2024
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Episode 6
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28:27
Episode 5
In this episode, the Sick Man rallies. This is the Rally Episode. Additional Music: ihsandincer, MagicMood
May 05, 2024
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Episode 5
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25:38
Episode 4
In this episode, the Sick Man takes you for a walk down a hospital hallway. Listener discretion advised.
April 28, 2024
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Episode 4
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31:12
Episode 3 - BONUS
In this bonus episode, the Sick Man talks about the Mafia. For 31 straight minutes.
April 24, 2024
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Episode 3
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31:18
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.
April 21, 2024
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Episode 2
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29:22