Block It Like It’s Hot: Regional Anesthesia, Pain Medicine & POCUS

Jeff Gadsden & Amit Pawa

Regional Anesthesia

Pain Management

Paravertebral Block

Acute Pain Medicine

Nerve Blocks

Abdominal Wall Block

Abdominal Surgery

Fascial Plane Blocks

Brachial Plexus Block

Spinal Anesthesia

Thoracic Epidural

Quadratus Lumborum Block

Local Anesthesia

Seeker Solution

Gastric Point Of Care Ultrasound

Erector Spinae Plane Block

Horner Syndrome

Complications In Anesthesia

Emergency Medicine

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Your hosts Amit ”I Got The” Pawa and Jeff “Tha Notorious JCG” Gadsden discuss current issues in regional anesthesia, ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, pain medicine and POCUS, while dropping some tips on how to make your regional anesthesia workflow a blocker’s delight. Each episode dives into clinical pearls, emerging research, and practical POCUS tips (along with a lot of banter and dad jokes). Id... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	48	Founded	3 years ago
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S4 E3: "Our convo with Vicente Roques and Rosie Hogg!"

In this episode from the Oslo Block Box sessions, we chat with Vicente Roques from Spain who is a wizard with using AI to generate images, videos, and audio narration--Vicente shares his favorite tools and experiences, and gives us some insight as to... more

24 Feb 2026 • 49 min

S4 E2: "Block Box 11: Our convo with Bo Gottshau and Philip Peng!"

What would it look like to push the boundaries of ambulatory surgery under regional anesthesia? What new innovations are there left in blocks for shoulder surgery? How should blocks be taught, and what makes a good block name? Spoiler: Make it sexy. ... more

27 Jan 2026 • 42 min

S4 E1: "Block Box 10: Our convo with Alan Macfarlane and Nuala Lucas!"

New Season Unlocked! Happy New Year and welcome to our 4th season...in this episode, we're back in the Block Box chatting with none other than Alan Macfarlane from Glasgow, who gives us some amazing Scottish jokes AND a sneak peek into the NAP8 Proje... more

6 Jan 2026 • 50 min

S3 E21: "Our Xmas Special Episode: BILIH listener questions!"

Ho ho hold the phone! It's time for our Holiday Special Episode and in this, our third season, we go to the BILIH voicemail inbox and see what's been on YOUR mind! In this episode we'll do our best to answer listener questions about continuous spinal... more

23 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 28 min

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Recent Guests

Vicente Roques

An anesthesiologist from Murcia, Spain, known for his innovative use of AI in medical presentations.

Episode: S4 E3: "Our convo with Vicente Roques and Rosie Hogg!"

Rosie Hogg

An expert in POCUS and regional anesthesia from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

GE Healthcare

Episode: S4 E3: "Our convo with Vicente Roques and Rosie Hogg!"

Bo Gottshau

Anesthesiologist from Copenhagen

Planned Surgery Hospital in Copenhagen

Episode: S4 E2: "Block Box 11: Our convo with Bo Gottshau and Philip Peng!"

Philip Peng

Professor at the University of Toronto and expert in regional anesthesia

University of Toronto

Episode: S4 E2: "Block Box 11: Our convo with Bo Gottshau and Philip Peng!"

Alan Macfarlane

Professor and NAP8 lead at the Royal College of Anaesthetists

Royal College of Anaesthetists

Episode: S4 E1: "Block Box 10: Our convo with Alan Macfarlane and Nuala Lucas!"

Nuala Lucas

Consultant Anesthetist and President of the Obstetric Anesthesia Association

Northwick Park Hospital, Obstetric Anesthesia Association

Episode: S4 E1: "Block Box 10: Our convo with Alan Macfarlane and Nuala Lucas!"

Dr. Jeni Nuremberg

Integrative Anesthesiologist, Sommelier, Dog Lover, and Acapella Singer

Kaiser Permanente

Episode: S3 E20: "Needles, Nirvana, and Nausea Control: The Integrative Anesthesia Episode with Dr. Jeni Noerenberg!"

Amy Pearson

Director of Digital Strategy for the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation

Episode: S3 E19: "Block Box 9: Our convo with Amy Pearson and Kariem El-Boghdadly!"

Guy Weinberg

An innovator in acute care medicine and pioneer of lipid emulsion as a treatment for local anesthetic toxicity.

University of Illinois in Chicago

Episode: S3 E18: "Block Box 8: Our convo with Guy Weinberg & Barbara Breebaart!"

Hosts

Amit Pawa

Co-host known for his engaging style and expertise in regional anesthesia.

Jeff Gadsden

Co-host who brings humor and expertise in pain medicine and anesthesia.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 211 ratings

The Coolest POD for the coolest people in medicine
Drs Pawa and Gadsden are legends and household names (or blockroom hold? 😅) in the field of regional anaesthesia, but they make the pod seem like it’s just 2 dudes on either side of the Atlantic talking about life,regional anaesthesia and everything in between.Classic Dad Jokes, strong Disney references. Discretion advised 😆
Apple Podcasts
5
SleepDoctorMD
United Arab Emiratesa month ago
Amit world tour
Had the privilege of seeing a few of Amit’s lectures in Hobart, Tasmania this past week. If you think listening to him is amazing, his presentations and personality are even better in person. If he had a global tour, sign me up!
Apple Podcasts
5
Dr Eleni
Australiaa year ago
30/30
I would definitely rate this 30/30 stars. It has actually helped me a lot when I am performing my blocks, and my coworkers have criticized my skills less since iv’e been using this. They used to say that one day I might just kill someone from using the wrong block(Im sure they’re only kidding😅) Anyways I would definitely recommend this to anybody that comes across it. Every month when a new episode comes out me and my family gather around and listen to it. It gives all a good kick and always ha... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Perry009D
United Statesa year ago
Nice Podcast
The Podcast are very cool
Apple Podcasts
5
MeltedCat10696
Germany2 years ago
Block it Like It’s Hot Rocks
This podcast is such a fun way to learn the nuances of regional anaesthesia and it always has a fun aspect to it!
Apple Podcasts
5
Nerve blocker
United Kingdom2 years ago

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The podcast's lighthearted banter and dad jokes create a unique atmosphere, fostering a strong connection to its audience.

Listeners appreciate the engaging blend of humor and insightful content, making complex medical topics more accessible and enjoyable.

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Apple Podcasts	#179	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#179	Italy/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#216	Australia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#71	Indonesia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#158	Denmark/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#162	Saudi Arabia/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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S3 E21: "Our Xmas Special Episode: BILIH listener questions!"

Q: How should we communicate with surgical colleagues about new blocks?

Demonstrating value through patient outcomes and involving surgeons in the learning process helps gain their buy-in.

S3 E21: "Our Xmas Special Episode: BILIH listener questions!"

Q: What do you think about mixing local anesthetics?

Mixing local anesthetics may provide faster onset, but it's not always necessary and evidence surrounding it is mixed.

S3 E20: "Needles, Nirvana, and Nausea Control: The Integrative Anesthesia Episode with Dr. Jeni Noerenberg!"

Q: What techniques can anesthesiologists learn to support their patients better?

Learning about herbal supplements and practicing motivational interviewing to enhance patient engagement and care.

S3 E20: "Needles, Nirvana, and Nausea Control: The Integrative Anesthesia Episode with Dr. Jeni Noerenberg!"

Q: What's the most underused pre-optimization tool that could significantly improve outcomes?

Guided imagery and noetic medicine techniques can greatly reduce patient anxiety and improve surgical outcomes with little to no cost.

S3 E20: "Needles, Nirvana, and Nausea Control: The Integrative Anesthesia Episode with Dr. Jeni Noerenberg!"

Q: What inspired you to pursue integrative medicine?

Personal experiences with chronic pain and the challenges of traditional Western medicine led me to explore and find evidence for alternative practices.

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A lively exploration of regional anesthesia and pain medicine unfolds with engaging banter and practical insights that resonate well with medical professionals in the field. With a combination of clinical pearls, emerging research, and POCUS tips, there is a strong focus on making anesthesia workflows efficient and engaging. Listeners can expect a friendly atmosphere enriched with humor and lighthearted discussions that cover a wide array of topics within the realm of medicine. The appeal lies in the hosts' ability to balance educational content with entertainment, making complex medical practices accessible and enjoyable to a diverse audience.

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2. Rosie Hogg
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5. Alan Macfarlane
6. Nuala Lucas
7. Dr. Jeni Nuremberg
8. Amy Pearson

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