Ed Patrick: Comedian, Author & NHS Anaesthetist Talks Sleep, Surgery & Stand-Up
All My Clothes Need Burning (formerly Television Times) · Steve Otis Gunn
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (sphinx.acast.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
Ed Patrick: Comedian, Author & NHS Anaesthetist Talks Sleep, Surgery & Stand-Up
🎙️Episode Overview
In this insightful episode, Steve Otis Gunn chats to Ed Patrick, a comedian and NHS anaesthetist, who shares his unique perspective on the intersection of medicine and comedy. Topics include:
- Television Appearances: Ed discusses his recent appearance on Have I Got News For You and his thoughts on the changing habits of television viewing.
- Comedians' Surgery Podcast: The inspiration behind launching his podcast, Comedians' Surgery, and how it provides a platform for comedians to discuss health openly.
- Personal Anecdotes: Ed and Steve share personal stories, including Steve's experience with a vasectomy during the pandemic.
- Sleep and Health: A discussion on the importance of sleep and its impact on health.
- Music and Television: Insights into the influence of music on television and the unique career of Greg James.
This episode offers a blend of humour, industry insights, and personal anecdotes from Ed's extensive career in comedy and medicine.
🖋️ About Ed Patrick
Ed Patrick is a comedian, author, and NHS anaesthetist based in the UK. He has appeared on television programs such as Have I Got News For You and Friday Night Live. Ed is the host of the Comedians' Surgery podcast, where he engages in candid conversations with fellow comedians about their health and well-being. He is also the author of Catch Your Breath: The Secret Life of a Sleepless Anaesthetist, a memoir that delves into his experiences in the medical field.
🔗 Connect with Ed Patrick
📢 Follow the Podcast
Stay updated with the latest episodes and behind-the-scenes content:
This podcast is now called All My Clothes Need Burning. We’ve leaned into the chaos.
Host: Steve Otis Gunn
Guest: Ed Patrick – Comedian, Author & NHS Anaesthetist
Duration: 38 minutes
Release Date: January 7, 2025
Season: 3, Episode 22
All music written and performed in this podcast by Steve Otis Gunn.
Please buy my book 'You Shot My Dog and I Love You', available in all good bookshops and online.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.