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The Swab with Georgie Carroll

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G’Day Swabbers, we’re back! Season 4 of the Swab is here and honestly, we’ve missed you. Georgie Carroll returns with eight brand new episodes and a lineup of nurses who have absolutely no business being this interesting. Cardiac wards, cancer scares, homelessness, OnlyFans. The usual. Pull up a chair. This one’s been worth the wait. If you’re a nurse and want to share a funny nursing story, or if... more

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Orca turned beach babe Sister Sav reminisces with penguin turned couch potato Georgie Carroll. A career that spanned 1958-2005 and nursed everything from Elvis pelvis through to Bieber Fever. Do you consider yourself savage, classy, bougie or ratchet... more

Today, Georgie blabs with circus performer turned pediatrics powerhouse, Peter Pan. We talk about shark attacks where you would least expect them, and we get empirical evidence that a child will usually only tell 1/5th of the truth.

If you think yo... more

Georgie met Carolyn, a naughty nurse, online. Make of that what you will. She is a third generation RN/RM fighting to end fistulas which makes her sound lovely, but she also has a history of sticking pins in chickens.

If you think you’ve got a story... more

Nurse joy monger heavyweights Georgie Carroll (AUS/UK) and Hannah Fernando (NZ) fight to the death in a bloody battle to decide which one mungs joy the hardest. No nurses were harmed in the making of this episode, in fact quite the opposite. Follow H... more

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Recent Guests

Sister Sav
Nurse with a 47-year career spanning multiple specialties; renowned figure in the Brisbane nursing scene
Brisbane medical community
Episode: Season 5 Episode 6 - Sister Sav - SAVAGE, CLASSY, BOUGIE, RATCHET
Peter Pan
Children's nurse, veteran in Victorian hospitals
Victoria pediatric nursing
Episode: Season 5 Episode 5 - Peter Pan - SHARK WEEK
Carolyn McMahon
Nurse with 34 years experience, involved with Let's End Fistulas Initiative
Let's End Fistulas Initiative
Episode: Season 5 Episode 4 - Carolyn McMahon - PRACTICE MAKES ANIMAL RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
Nurse Hannah
Nurse Hannah (That Nurse Hannah)
Nurse influencer from New Zealand
Episode: Season 5 Episode 3 - Hannah Fernando - THAT NURSE!
Mel Doig
Immunology nurse from the Gold Coast
Nurse, immunology and infectious diseases
Episode: Season 5 Episode 2 - Mel Doig - SNOOP DOIGY DOIG
Betty Bailey
Community nurse with extensive history in NHS/Australian nursing heritage, known as a longtime wound care expert
Australian nursing community
Episode: Season 5 Episode 1 - Betty Bailey - JABBERING ON
Hayli Hooper
Content creator on OnlyFans and nurse
Independent creator; Nursing professional
Episode: Season 4 Episode 8 - Hayli Hooper - WHO CAME FIRST, THE CHICK OR THE ECG?
Claire Moore
Pediatric nurse, autism advocate
Emergency department / pediatric unit
Episode: Season 4 Episode 7 - Claire Moore - LIKES BIG MUTS AND SHE CANNOT LIE!
Lyndsay Holley
A nurse in the UK who discusses her cancer journey while working in healthcare
Nurse (UK)
Episode: Season 4 Episode 6 - Lindsay Holley - MY LOVELY LADY LUMPS

Host

Georgie Carroll
Host of The Swab and The Swab with Georgie Carroll, known for candid nursing-focused storytelling and humor.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings
  • LMAO

    Laughed and laughed at this one. Nurses do have the best stories! I hope the rest of the episodes are like this one!

    Audible
    5
    Janelle Francis
    United States3 years ago
  • Laughed and laughed at this one. Nurses do have the best stories! I hope the rest of the episodes are like this one!

    Audible
    5
    Janelle Francis
    United States3 years ago
  • Travel nursing with The Swab

    The perfect podcast when travelling between contracts. You make me laugh out loud. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    *#Fred123*#
    Australia4 years ago
  • Nightshifts with Georgie as so good!

    Its late at night, the wards are quiet and nothing is going on. I’ll pop this on and it get’s be through, loving the show and the community group on Facebook. Can’t wait for another season. B

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Britzky11
    Australia4 years ago
  • About time!!!

    Finally… a podcast for nurses! We need this so much. Not everyone gets our sense of humour - which as far as my husband is concerned is a good thing. Love this. If you ever want stories from theatres…. Give me a call

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tikimonster1
    Australia4 years ago

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Great mix of humor and insightful nursing experiences.
Relatable stories that bring hospital life to life.
Likes to spotlight diverse nursing voices and experiences.
Energetic host with a sharp, warm wit.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Season 5 Episode 2 - Mel Doig - SNOOP DOIGY DOIG
Q: What is your absolute clacker of a dinner party story?
Mel shares a memorable catheterization mishap turned funny, highlighting the chaotic humor that often accompanies long shifts and the strong bond among colleagues.
Season 5 Episode 2 - Mel Doig - SNOOP DOIGY DOIG
Q: What is your plan for the night-shift conversation game this week?
We discuss a lighthearted, morally charged scenario to test wit and reaction, aiming to keep listeners engaged while exploring boundaries in a safe, fictional context.
Season 5 Episode 1 - Betty Bailey - JABBERING ON
Q: Are you glad you did it that way? Do you think hospital entry or home-based care was the right path for you?
Betty: It was a long time ago and I think the home-based approach has its merits; it allowed me to care for people in familiar surroundings and adapt to their needs.
Season 5 Episode 1 - Betty Bailey - JABBERING ON
Q: Let's start with where you started at. What year was it when you started nursing?
Betty: 1970.
Season 4 Episode 7 - Claire Moore - LIKES BIG MUTS AND SHE CANNOT LIE!
Q: What has been the biggest challenge and its workaround in your day-to-day duties?
Managing conversations and equipment requests, like the frequent demand for tonometers, required me to create structured processes and business cases to justify equipment needs, reducing friction and improving outcomes.

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A candid, nurse-focused series blending humor with frontline healthcare realities. Episodes spotlight long careers, high-stakes hospital moments, and the quirky, human side of nursing—from pediatrics and cardiac wards to home-based care and even unconventional topics like OnlyFans. The host uses warmth, wit, and audience participation to surface practical wisdom, ethics, and resilience in healthcare culture. A standout trait is the consistent pairing of veteran nursing perspectives with accessible storytelling, making it engaging for listeners who want relatable anecdotes, career insights, and a sense of community among medical professionals and nursing fans.

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1. Sister Sav
2. Peter Pan
3. Carolyn McMahon
4. Nurse Hannah
5. Mel Doig
6. Betty Bailey
7. Hayli Hooper
8. Claire Moore

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