Surgery Tools Explained Through Stand-Up Comedy

Knock knock. A surgeon, a scrub tech, and a stand-up comedian walk into a podcast and somehow we end up talking about the duodenum with way more passion than anyone expects. We kick things off by turning a common medical term into a real, listener-friendly anatomy lesson: what the duodenum is, where it sits in the digestive system, and why surgeons treat it with extra respect when ulcers or perforations show up. Then we play “What The Heck?” with actual operating room instruments, and Brandon’s job is to look at them and make his best guess. The result is equal parts medical education and chaos: an “eyelash tool,” a “Zen garden rake,” and a “microphone” that should never go near your mouth. Casey, our scrub tech first assist, keeps us grounded with clear explanations of what the instruments are, how they’re used, and why design details like ratchets and sizing matter in real surgery. We also get into colon surgery basics with an EEA sizer for end-to-end anastomosis, plus a surprisingly practical tangent on why a vice grip sometimes earns a place in orthopedic cases when implants, plates, or broken screws refuse to cooperate.  If you like medical comedy, surgical instruments, operating room stories, and learning without feeling like you’re in a lecture, you’ll feel right at home. Subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review with the weirdest medical word you want us to tackle next. THANKS TO OUR GUESTS: Brandon Skelton (Comedian, Teacher) Instagram and YouTube: @comedianbrandonskelton https://www.drybarcomedy.com/brandonskelton Casey (Operating room Scrub Tech, First Assist) DR BEN AND FRIENDS PODCAST: This episode was produced by Angie Debelak with post-production editing by Ben Hill Sound. Thanks for listening to Dr Ben and Friends.  Laughter is the best medicine...unless you're treating bowel or bladder incontinence.  See you next time! Team Dr Ben SUPPORT THE SHOW: Share a message with Dr Ben and Friends! Support the show Follow and listen for free on Dr Ben and Friends website, YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and iHeart Radio! Fan of the show? Record yourself! on Dr Ben's website and YOU could be featured on the next episode! DISCLAIMER: Dr Ben and Friends Podcast Quick heads-up folks: Dr Ben and Friends is your weekly dose of laughs and stories.  We celebrate healthcare heroes and pro comics.   This is infotainment-- think popcorn, not prescriptions or medical advice. If you're feeling funky, see your medical professional.  Your health?  That's on you.  We'll stick to the punchlines.