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The Swab with Georgie Carroll

Space Gorilla
Nursing
Australia
South Africa
Magnetic Sentinel Node Technology
Perth, Australia
Healthcare Leadership
United Kingdom
Stand-Up Comedy
Breast Cancer
Africa
Neurodiversity
Autism

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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Georgie Carroll and Practice Nurse Lyndsay Holley put Lindsay's recently spared vocal chords to good use and mull the question - ''If you don't rock up to work with cancer, are you even trying?''

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Georgie Carroll and Susan have a right 'ol natter. You know all those things you diagnose yourself with but don't have time to go to take to the Doctor? Turns out there is a special leave entitlement to get that sorted. It's called retirement.

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Georgie Carroll and Registered Nurse Julie Belloni get snickering about how a broken heart can catapult a fledgeling nurse across the globe for nigh on 4 decades soaring above Africa scouting for broken tits to mend.

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Georgie Carroll and Nurse Chris Ford have a rabbit on about his story of homelessness to London's head of Nurses ( pretty sure that's a made up job title ) Chris makes it all sound very accidental, it wasn't, he's pretty great. Give him a follow on I... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Stokes
Retired nurse with decades of experience in psychiatric care and nursing administration
None stated
Episode: Season 4 Episode 5 - Susan Stokes - YOU CAN’T PUT PEOPLE IN BOXES!
Julie Belloni
Nurse with four decades of experience, including extensive work in South Africa
Independent clinical professional
Episode: Season 4 Episode 4 - Julie Belloni - THE HEART THAT SPRINGED-BOK BIGGER
Chris Ford
Formerly a baby, currently a trollop; nurse, comedian, and writer
Independent/Space Gorilla Productions
Episode: Season 4 Episode 3 - Chris Ford - CINDERELLA FELLA
Drew Price
Cardiac ward nurse; hearing-impaired
Hospital Cardiac Ward
Episode: Season 4 Episode 2 - Drew Price - BOYZ TO MEN
Lizzie Bartlett
Nurse, Ultra Orca, author of The Reluctant Nurse
Episode: Season 4 Episode 1 - Lizzie Bartlett - THE QUEEN, LIZ

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Georgie Carroll
Host of the show with a long-running background in nursing and storytelling, affiliated with production entities that partner in healthcare-focused programming.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • 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
  • Seriously Funny!

    This podcast cracks me up. Georgie is SOOO funny.

    I’m not a nurse but I love this show. I have nurses in the family so can relate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jess52855
    Australia4 years ago

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Nurses love the humor and relatable stories.
Guests bring real-world nursing insights and inspiration.
The host makes heavy topics feel approachable and human.
The show blends laughs with meaningful discussions about healthcare culture.

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#204
Australia/Comedy
Apple Podcasts
#196
Ireland/Comedy

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Season 4 Episode 5 - Susan Stokes - YOU CAN’T PUT PEOPLE IN BOXES!
Q: What have you learned about neurodiversity and how has that affected your view of nursing?
She explains how neurodiversity shaped her interactions with colleagues and patients, the importance of finding a supportive 'tribe', and the value of seeking diagnosis and strategies to cope, especially later in her career and during retirement.
Season 4 Episode 5 - Susan Stokes - YOU CAN’T PUT PEOPLE IN BOXES!
Q: Tell me when you started nursing and when you stopped.
Susan recalls starting as a nursing assistant in 1976, training through 1979-1982, and continuing into the COVID era with a temporary return to work before settling into retirement.
Season 4 Episode 4 - Julie Belloni - THE HEART THAT SPRINGED-BOK BIGGER
Q: Something you would need an operation for?
Inguinal hernia

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A witty, nurse-centered show that blends storytelling from frontline healthcare workers with sharp humor and candid career reflections. Episodes spotlight diverse nursing experiences—from psychiatric care and global clinical work to leadership, disability inclusion, and the evolving dynamics of patient care and hospital culture. A standout trait is the blend of levity with insightful takes on ethics, technology, and health systems, often anchored by a charismatic host who keeps conversations warm and relatable. Noteworthy are global perspectives, candid anecdotes, and recurring sponsor integrations that underscore practical implications for healthcare staffing and work-life balance. This mix makes it appealing to healthcare professionals wh... more

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