Seat 41A

Three friends discussing books, leadership, and current events

About the show

A space for healthcare leaders to learn about and discuss hot topics in the Air Force, the Medical Service Corps, and patient care.
Manoj, Chris, and Greg are US Air Force hospital administrators (specialty code: 41A), and a lot of talk centers around experiences in the workplace at military treatment facilities. Although we all work for the US Air Force, the views expressed in this podcast do not necessarily represent the Department of Defense or its components. No endorsement of this podcast by the DoD is implied or given.
Podcasts are released monthly.

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Episodes

  • Episode 311: SGA Discussion

    July 29th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  40 mins 53 secs
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    The guys talk about the new Hybrid SGA position, and talk about what they are currently reading.

  • Interview with Col Steve Fox

    January 29th, 2024  |  Season 3  |  54 mins 2 secs
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    The guys sit down with Col Steve Fox to discuss his leadership philosophy and his experiences.

  • HeroFront's Josh White - Part 2

    December 4th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  44 mins 51 secs
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    The guys sit down with MSgt Josh White, host and creator of the HeroFront Podcast

  • HeroFront's Josh White - Part 1

    November 20th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  49 mins 46 secs
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    The guys sit down with MSgt Josh White, host and creator of the HeroFront Podcast

  • The Psychology of Money

    October 30th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  46 mins 29 secs

    Three Air Force hospital administrators discussing the Corps Chief's professional reading list. Today we discuss The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel

  • Episode 306: Special Episode - Separations & Retirements Part 2

    October 9th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  39 mins 52 secs

    The guys sit down with 3 former MSCs to discuss their transition into the civilian sector; Part 2

  • Special Episode - Separations & Retirements Part 1

    September 25th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  40 mins 51 secs

    The guys sit down with 3 former Active Duty MSCs to discuss their transition into the civilian sector. It's so good, we had to split it into two.

  • Episode 09: Range

    September 4th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  54 mins 33 secs

    Three hospital administrators discussing books and professional readings of interest to the Air Force Medical Service Corps officers. Today we discuss the book Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein.

  • Episode 08: The Heart Led Leader

    July 24th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 1 sec

    For the first book review of Season 2, the guys discuss The Heart Led Leader by Tommy Spaulding. We also talk with Andy Auerbach about the MSC Chapter of Toastmasters

  • Special Episode 5 - Maj Ildar Ibragimov

    June 27th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  35 mins 45 secs

    The guys bring you another special interview in their deployment series with MSC officers from across the globe. This fourth episode features Maj Ildar Ibragimov and his unique experiences from becoming an MSC officer to his two Ground Surgical Team deployments.

  • Special Episode 4: Maj Samantha Brown

    May 29th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  44 mins 30 secs

    The guys bring you a special series of deployment interviews with MSC Officers from across the globe. This is the fourth episode with Maj Sam Brown and her deployment, on location in CENTCOM. Enjoy!

  • Episode 01: Season 2 Kickoff with Brig Gen Flowers

    March 9th, 2023  |  Season 2  |  45 mins 29 secs

    Three hospital administrators discussing the Corps Chief's Professional Learning List with special guest Brigadier General Alfred Flowers Jr., the 22nd Medical Service Corps Chief

  • Special Episode 3 - Capt Jill Ochoa

    January 11th, 2023  |  Season 1  |  37 mins 10 secs

    The guys bring you a special series of deployment interviews with MSC officers from across the globe. This is the third episode with Capt Jill Ochoa and her deployment as the Administrator for a Ground Surgical Team in Afghanistan in Central Command.

  • Special Episode 2 - Maj Rachel Jackson Interview

    December 7th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  37 mins 35 secs

    The guys bring you a special series of deployment interviews with MSC officers from across the globe. This is the second episode with Major Rachel Jackson and her deployment as the Command Medical Logistics Manager for Operation Inherent Resolve in Central Command.

  • Special Episode 1 - Capt Zach Gooch Interview

    November 23rd, 2022  |  Season 1  |  41 mins 57 secs

    The guys bring you a special series of deployment interviews with MSC officers from across the globe. This is the first episode with Captain Zach Gooch and his deployment as part of an Aeromedical Evacuation Liaison Team member in the European Command.

  • Episode 07: Patients Come Second

    October 24th, 2022  |  Season 1  |  44 mins 12 secs

    Three hospital administrators discussing the Corps Chief's professional reading list. Today we discuss the book Patients Come Second by Britt Berrett and Paul Spiegelman.