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Really? no, Really?

Meet The TV Veterinarian and Comic Who Protected Elvis, The Stones & The Wu-Tang Clan!

Nov 19, 2024
49:50

What do a bouncer for The Rolling Stones, Elvis, The Wu-Tang Clan and Willie Nelson…an Emergency Veterinarian who had a show on Animal Planet…a People Magazine most available bachelor, and a professional stand-up comedian all have in common? This episode’s guest! Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald is every one of those things… Really, no really!

As a veterinarian, Kevin has assisted in 10 animal expeditions to Antarctica, Mongolia and Manitoba all focused on conservation. He was featured on Emergency Vets and E-Vet Interns for over 11 years on Animal Planet. As an established stand-up comedian, he has opened for Bob Hope, Jeff Foxworthy, George Lopez and Joan Rivers!

IN THIS EPISODE:

  • How a mild-mannered kid from Denver bounced for the Stones, Elvis, The Who, Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, Wu-Tang Clan, and even Billy Graham!
  • The surprising and effective tricks professional bouncers use to dissuade you from rushing a stage.
  • A professional bouncer’s take on the Will Smith slap and how it could have been prevented!
  • Kevin reveals Mick Jagger’s little-known and heartwarming, pre-concert ritual.
  • The wise words from Keith Richards that transformed Kevin into a veterinarian.
  • How Kevin’s 24-hour veterinary practice became a hit Animal Planet show.
  • Kevin’s unforgettable encounter with the Crocodile Hunter Steve Erwin 2-weeks before his death.
  • Ferrari delivery man, hospital morgue worker: Jason & Peter share some of their oddest jobs.
  • What Jason stole from the set and the Seinfeld wardrobe mystery!
  • Do we define ourselves by our occupation? What does that mean?

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FOLLOW KEVIN:

Website: drkevinfitzgerald.com

YouTube: @kevinfitzgerald2456

Facebook: @kevin.t.fitzgerald.1

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