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Blue Collar I.C.'s - The Real World of Interventional Cardiology

RealWorks Media
Interventional Cardiology
Intravascular Lithotripsy (IVL)
Pulmonary Embolism
Carotid Intervention
Impella
Live Cases
Med Tech Startups
Salus Scientific
Cardiac Imaging
Professional Conferences
Atherectomy
Crest-2
Stroke
Reimbursement
FDA Approval Process
Inari
Medical Education
Drug-Coated Balloons
Calcium In Coronary Disease
TCAR

Blue Collar ICs is a roundtable podcast hosted by seasoned interventional cardiologists who work on the front lines of cardiovascular care. The show delivers honest, experience-driven conversations about real cases, complications, evolving technologies, and the decisions that matter when the stakes are high. From complex coronary and peripheral interventions to stroke prevention, structural heart,... more

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Latest Episodes

Not all vascular closure devices are created equal—and this conversation proves it. Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield joins Blue Collar ICs for an honest discussion on femoral access, radial access, carotid stenting, and what really works in the cath lab.

Fres... more

The Blue Collar ICs crew takes on one of the hottest debates in cardiology: should every PCI be guided by intracoronary imaging?

From IVUS and OCT to AI-assisted decision making, the team discusses where imaging helps, where it doesn't, and whether ... more

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs, the conversation shifts from the cath lab to the journey that creates physicians in the first place.

From handwritten medical school applications and 36-hour call shifts to Zoom interviews, gap years, and pass/fai... more

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs, the crew tackles one of the biggest questions in interventional cardiology right now:

Is Impella dead?

Following the latest trial data presented at ACC, including DTU and BSIS-3, the discussion dives deep into wh... more

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Recent Guests

Ann Marie Brown
Second year family medicine resident
Tallahassee Memorial Hospital / FSU College of Medicine
Episode: Medical Education - Then and Now
Jim Schubert
Industry representative, Impella advocate
AbioMed
Episode: Is Impella Dead? The Truth After the Latest Trials
Amir Kaki
Interventional Cardiologist
Detroit, MI
Episode: Is Impella Dead? The Truth After the Latest Trials
Dr. Jeffrey Hull
Interventional radiologist
Episode: Inside Med Device Startups: Funding, FDA, and Near-Death Moments
Rob Williamson
Starter/entrepreneur involved in multiple med device startups
Various startups
Episode: Inside Med Device Startups: Funding, FDA, and Near-Death Moments
Louise Caron
RCIS at Rubber Hospital, Charleston, SC
Rubber Hospital
Episode: A Day in the Lab: Decisions You Can’t Learn From a Textbook
Jessica McCormick
Rep with years in pharma and medical device
Episode: Read the Room: How Industry and Physicians Actually Work Together
Reid Rucker
Executive-level medical sales professional
Boston Scientific (mentioned in conversation)
Episode: Read the Room: How Industry and Physicians Actually Work Together
Dr. Van Crisco
Interventional Cardiologist
St. Augustine, Florida
Episode: Carotids, CREST-2, and the Blue-Collar Reality of Stroke Prevention

Hosts

Jordy Collada
Host of the show with a focus on frontline interventional cardiology and practical stories from the cath lab
Bill Dixon
Co-host/guest facilitator with extensive interventional cardiology experience
Brian Brown
Interventional cardiologist and frequent host/participant
Todd Flohr
Host focused on roundtable format and industry perspectives

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • New pod listener

    I’m an incoming general cardiology fellow and am very interested in pursuing interventional and am exited to learn from these different perspectives. I know interventional work is demanding and rigorous and can make a big impact in our patients lives, which attracts me, and am exited to learn more about how the group addresses its different challenges, as well.

    Apple Podcasts
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    yofoljda
    United Statesa month ago

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The format is value-driven for professionals seeking actionable takeaways from cath lab experiences.
The show blends clinical know-how with industry perspectives in an approachable way.
Listeners appreciate the practical, real-world focus and candid stories from front-line clinicians.
Guests are generally seen as credible, experienced, and willing to share hard-won lessons.

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What is Blue Collar I.C.'s about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical, frontline interventional cardiology, featuring roundtable-style conversations among seasoned clinicians, industry professionals, and startup founders. Episodes cover real-world cases, evolving technologies, and the decision-making that shapes patient outcomes in ASCs, cath labs, and high-risk interventions. A distinctive trait is the unfiltered mix of clinical experience, industry insights, and startup perspectives, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, mentorship, and how technology translates into everyday practice. Listeners can expect candid discussions about training, lab culture, device use, and the business side of healthcare, making it useful for clinicians, sales and device professionals, and aspiring l... more

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1. Ann Marie Brown
2. Jim Schubert
3. Amir Kaki
4. Dr. Jeffrey Hull
5. Rob Williamson
6. Louise Caron
7. Jessica McCormick
8. Reid Rucker

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