S2 E2 “Just Do It” With Dr Andy Roark

Comedicine

We are joined by Sarah’s old friend and kindred spirit, Dr Andy Roark. Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality. He has found that improv comedy is his superpower, and it infuses all areas of his life with hilarity and compassion for others. He is not big on plans, which seems to be working for him. Andy gives great advice at all times. If you listen to this episode, he will drop some gems that you can strategize your entire life around. I promise. Andy also has a wonderful podcast called Cone of Shame if you want to hear more about the wonderful, sometimes funny, sometimes challenging world of veterinary medicine. We could not be more excited to have this award-winning human and improv comedian on Comedicine!Website
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[00:05] Welcome Dr Andy Roark!!!
[00:19] Dr. Andy Rourke Does All the Things and he is Awesome!
[01:02] Sarah & Andy’s new and totally original catch phrase: “Just Do It”
[05:23] Dr Andy Roark’s shameful origin story
[05:40] The NIH, a Zoo and a girl was Andy’s recipe for veterinary greatness
[14:57] Planning is totally overrated? Planning is important but plans are useless
[17:03] Let Jesus Take the Wheel!
[18:06] The Impact of Life Events on Career Choices
[20:28] Thank you to our sponsor! PetDx
[21:30] What is this Facebook the kids are talking about?
[24:20] Humourless curmudgeons and veterinary medicine
[26:20] How Improv can make you better at everything
[30:44] A speaker’s technical nightmare, but make it fun!
[32:15] Improv is a super power!
[32:31] The Unexpected Challenges of Public Speaking
[32:58] Sarah and Andy’s nerdy dream of totally improvised lectures
[34:21] Do we really have to TikTok?
[38:03] Rotate your dogs
[41:42] If your hobby is work it is not a hobby
[45:42] Andy’s brush with stand-up comedy
[50:19] Improv and the art of meeting people where they are
[53:48] Andy pitches to Ken Jeong
[56:24] Bonus material!
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Your host, Dr Sarah Boston
Dr Sarah Boston is a veterinary surgical oncologist (cancer surgeon for dogs and cats), cancer survivor (ironic, right?), bestselling author, actor and stand up comedian. She is a 2023 graduate of the Humber College Comedy Performance and Writing Program. She is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Sims Encouragement Fund Award, which recognizes and supports promising comedic performers in the early stages of their career She is also the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence from Humber College because she is a nerd in all aspects of her life.
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