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Gracie Weeks is the newly elected OMSGA Vice President of Finance and President of InTun Acapella. Join us as we explore leadership, creativity, and the journey through medicine. From finding motivation in the chaos of medical school to balancing service with self-expression, Gracie reflects on the experiences that continue to shape her path.

Parsa Azaei joins the podcast to talk about the journey through medicine, medical school, and life beyond the classroom. We share our perspectives, swap stories, and go off on a few fun tangents along the way.

Andrew Alfonse is a student doctor navigating the chaos of medicine, relationships, and real life. On this podcast, he shares honest conversations about love, med school, and everything in between.

Sam Nguyen is a first-year medical student navigating the controlled chaos of early training. In this episode, he shares honest reflections on transitioning into medical school, balancing ambition with well-being, and the realities of life in year one. It’s a grounded conversation about growth, pressure, and figuring things out in real time.

Student doctor John Bouchard joins us for a relaxed, candid conversation. Beyond his run for OMSGА President, John shares his background, what drives him, and the experiences that have shaped his path in osteopathic medicine. A laid-back way to get to know the person behind the title.

Mason Underwood is an OMS-1 at Touro University Nevada who is deeply interested in medical education, mentorship, and improving the admissions experience for future students. Currently running for Director of Admissions, he is focused on promoting transparency, fairness, and a more holistic approach to applicant review. Mason is especially passionate about helping prospective students feel informed, supported, and confident as they pursue a career in medicine.

Nathan Lach is a first-year medical student at Touro University Nevada and a graduate of the school’s Master of Health Sciences program. With prior exposure to the academic rigor of medical training, he entered medical school with a strong scientific foundation and a grounded perspective on the realities of becoming a physician. His insights reflect the early, honest stages of medical education and the transition into the M1 year.

Here's some updates on what I've been up to with my friend, Micah Garces. Hoping to have more conversations with friends and guests. Again, please don't take us too seriously.

Micah Banks is a local radio personality and music producer from Hawaii. From humble beginnings to his current success working with many of the industry's top artist, he has been an inspiration and I am proud to call Micah my friend. Please enjoy our conversation. Follow him on IG @micahbanks and to find out about the various events, music and merch drops.

Westin Fabro is a dentist who also hosts the sports betting podcast, Odd Guys Picks. His algorithm has a 70% success rate in picking winners against the spread. Please follow him on IG and Twitter @oddguyspicks to find out his weekly picks and to hear some sports commentary.

Marc Ito is a local DJ and long-time friend of mine. To find out where DJ Marcnado is playing, follow his IG @dj_marcnado.

Calvin Yang is a biology major and pre-med student who shifted into owning his own business. Moist Hawaii conducts beach clean ups and helps create venues for local artist. Check out his merch at moisthawaii.com. Follow him on IG @moistcalvin and @moisthawaii to learn more.

Patrice Quadrel is a fourth-year dental student forced to withdraw from Creighton for refusing the vaccine. Please join us to hear her story. To find out more about her legal battle, check out her linktr.ee/pquadrel. Also, please visit lifefunder.com/vaxmandate if you would like to support her and her fight against vaccination mandates.  Discussion on controversial issues should bring us together, not further group polarization. Arguments have no winners or losers. Reaching an understanding should always be the goal in any debate or discussion. We each have different experiences that result in different perspectives in life. Listening and understanding each other's perspectives gives us the best chance at solving the problems we face as a species and society.

Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you for being a part of our first year of podcasting. We hope to continue the conversations on both DAP and Down in the DMs.

In this conversation, I catch up with my old friend, Kevin Milla. Kevin is an ex-pat living in Singapore and hosts a radio show about his experiences living abroad. Check out his show DB Radio, on Youtube and Spotify. Check out his IG @kevomilla and @db.radio to learn more about him and his show.