Sick Man Talking Podcast

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A chronically ill man has been trapped in a room for the majority of his adult life, exploring the limits of agony, sanity, and time. Armed with failing wits, growing pain, Turner Classic Movies, and a variety of recording devices, he navigates his mind and the world as it exists to him. Welcome to Sick Man Talking.

Episode 47
In this episode, the Sick Man talks about the myth of Sisyphus. Punished by the gods to roll a boulder up a hill, only to have it roll back down to do it all over again, for all of eternity.Sound familiar? Relatable? Join the Sick Man as he explores how Sisyphus may feel about his punishment. There’s a chance he may not mind it. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 46
In this episode, the Sick Man provides an addendum (two of them) for his previous episode about his latest hospital adventure(s). He also displays concern that he can’t tell the difference between his show and his real life. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 45
In this episode, the Sick Man brings back a familiar character to tell the story of his most recent hospital adventure. Condolences to the Mendoza family.Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 44
On a Very Special Episode of Sick Man Talking: On March 12th 2025, the Sick Man was contacted by a person calling themselves a podcast promoter. Intrigued for several reasons, he hired them. It would lead him down a twisting path of fake ratings, fake comments, fake subscriptions, and fake people. Fakery. Join the Sick Man as he exposes the dark underbelly of the podcast promotion business. Where anything is possible, and nothing is real… This is the Fake Episode. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 43
In March of 1993, a 19-year-old Sick Man was recruited onto a men’s slow pitch team, with promises of fortune and fame. It would change his life forever.Money, fame, women, alcohol, cars, gambling, scandals, cigarettes, hotdogs, hamburgers, beer gardens, picnic tables, gardening gloves, injuries, pills, SWAT cops, steroids.Join the Sick Man as he recounts the tragic, true rise and fall story of a young slow pitch prodigy, and how it almost ended his life. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 42
A Sick Man Talking EXCLUSIVE: They tried to erase it from the local history books; now it gets told for the first time. In October 1990, a 17-year-old Sick Man began working in Newmarket’s Upper Canada Mall selling shoes. It would change his life forever. Join the Sick Man in this Very Special Episode as he goes back to the mall and inside the events of the most explosive story in Upper Canada Mall history: The Great North American Shoe Wars of the 1990s. A Sick Man Talking Exclusive. Coming to an Internet near you this Friday. Additional music by Paul W Wells Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 41
In this episode, the Sick Man reveals the fate of his missing Dick Pot producer Greg, and has a new message for Jeff Bezos. Then he embarrasses himself by modernizing one of his favourite Greek myths and tragic love stories, Orpheus and Eurydice. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 40
In this episode, the Sick Man gives an update on his war with Jeff Bezos and the fate of his Dick Pot producer, Greg. Then he talks about Vikings, Valkyries, and Valhalla. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 39
In this episode, the Sick Man is too sick to talk. So he presents you with Greatest Hits Vol I: The Early Stuff. This is a collection of some of his most popular recordings from episodes 1-17. Revisit some of your early favorites, or perhaps hear them for the first time. This is the Greatest Hits Episode. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 38
n this episode, the Sick Man talks about his greatest enemy: math. And how a learning disability was ignored by every educator around him. This is the "I Suck at Math Episode".Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 37
In this episode, the Sick Man talks about a position as old as time. One you’re perhaps caught in right now. Meet Scylla and Charybdis. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 36
In this episode, the Sick Man attempts to rescue his dick pot producer Greg, who has been allegedly kidnapped by Jeff Bezos. Then, he talks about a night at McDonald’s in 1996, where he witnessed the greatest practical joke of all time. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 35
In this Very Special Episode, the Sick Man goes back in time, and gives you a late-night, 70s-style FM radio program. Join him as he plays all the songs featured on his earlier episodes; Lady Gaga, Elvis, Guns n’ Roses, the Rolling Stones and more. Plus amazing new remixes that you can totally dance, chill, or groove to.This is the Remix Episode.Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 34
For this week’s episode, the Sick Man talks about how his life and thoughts (and perhaps yours) differ from conventional tradition. Welcome to the Inverse World.Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 33
In the final part of the Newmarket Kids Trilogy, the Sick Man talks about the summer of 1986, when an arsonist terrorized his hometown of Newmarket, Ontario, Canada. Join him as he runs down the dramatic events in chronological order, and tells the story about how he and his childhood best friend tried to catch the arsonist when they were 13. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 32
In this Very Special Episode, the Sick Man brings you part two of his ongoing Newmarket Kids Trilogy. Join him as he leads you on an epic adventure through the Forest, a legendary landmark behind his childhood school Glen Cedar. Leap multiple timelines. Get chased by dogs and bullies. Learn how to win a crabapple war. Down every twist, turn, path, trail, hide, holler, and hill, waits a new story …Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 31
In this episode, the Sick Man takes you on an epic adventure through the Southern Serengeti, announces his plans to move to Australia to become a crocodile celebrity, and finally brings his brutal war with Google to a close. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 30
In this episode, the Sick Man talks about his 25 year battle to keep flesh on his body. This is the Involuntary Weight Loss Episode. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 29
In this episode, the Sick Man tells a Rocky-style story about a piece of geography he went to war with in the summer of 2009. Then, he releases a classic series of short recordings from a long time ago, and finishes by attempting to sing for the first time in 12 years (he fails). Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com
Episode 28
In 2006, the Sick Man bought a retired police car. For the next three years, he went on a reign of terror. This is the Cop Car Episode. Support the showHost: Brad Cartner Show Producer: Greg O’Brien Sound Engineer: Derek Welsman Music: Brad Cartner Officer Wilfert: Adam Carter FOR FULL PODCAST DETAILS, NEWS AND DIRECTORIES visit us on our MAIN WEBSITE at https://www.sickmantalking.ca/ or visit our HOST WEBSITE on BuzzSprout at https://sickmantalkingpodcast.buzzsprout.com/ Keep up to date and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784Join our Facebook Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/1113434209965784/ and on INSTAGRAM at https://www.instagram.com/luigivampa44/ SUPPORT & DONATE TO SICK MAN TALKING AT https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sickmantalking https://www.buzzsprout.com/2352199/support QUESTIONS OR COMMENT DROP US AN EMAIL AT sickmantalking@gmail.com

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