The Brain Surgeon's Take

The Brain Surgeon's Take is a discussion based podcast where experts in every field from Nobel Laureates to Navy SEALS to NASA Astronauts to NFL Athletes sit down and talk with world renowned Neurosurgeon and Professor of Neurological Surgery Dr. Rick Komotar.

The Brain Surgeon's Take is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Rick Komotar, with 255 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Dr. Rick Komotar hosts The Brain Surgeon's Take, a education show with 255 episodes published.

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  Shelton Berg: Can AI Improvise? Creativity, Consciousness, and the Future of Music

  Sep 28, 202637 min

  Shelton “Shelly” Berg is an acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger, educator, and five-time Grammy-nominated musician who has made a profound impact on music education and the South Florida cultural community. Berg served as Dean of the University of Miami’s Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music from 2007 through 2026, where he helped transform the school into a nationally recognized leader in innovative, experiential music education. A graduate of the University of Houston, where he earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in piano performance, Berg has performed and recorded with some of the world’s leading musicians and has composed and arranged for film, television, and major recording projects. His work has included collaborations with artists such as Ray Charles, Gloria Estefan, Arturo Sandoval, and Chicago. As an educator and leader, Berg has championed creativity, entrepreneurship, technology, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, preparing generations of musicians for the rapidly evolving music industry. Support the show

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  Donna Shalala: From Cabinet Secretary to Campus President: A Lifetime of Leadership

  Sep 16, 202632 min

  Donna Shalala is an American educator and public official whose career spans academia, government, and philanthropy. She served as Secretary of Health and Human Services from 1993 to 2001 under President Bill Clinton and later served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2019 to 2021 , representing Florida’s 27th congressional district. She was the first woman to head a Big Ten university and the longest-serving secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services , having served as chancellor of UW-Madison and earlier as president of Hunter College. She became president of the University of Miami in 2001 and led the school for 14 years , and later served as CEO of the Clinton Foundation. A Washington Post article described her as “one of the most successful government managers of modern times,” and in 2008 the Council on Excellence in Government named her one of the greatest public servants of the past 25 years ; that same year she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Support the show

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  Dr. Patricia Whitely: What Students Need Most Today: Lessons from Four Decades in Higher Education

  Sep 8, 202635 min

  Dr. Patricia A. Whitely serves as Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement at the University of Miami, a role she’s held in various forms since joining the university in 1997, capping over four decades of service to the institution. She oversees the 24 departments and areas that provide programs, services, and facilities shaping the Miami Hurricane student experience . She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Management and Theology from St. John’s University, her master’s degree in Student Personnel Services from the University of South Carolina, and her doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Miami . Over her career she has become a nationally recognized figure in higher education administration and crisis management, earning honors such as the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service and Leadership Award, the NASPA Scott Goodnight Award for Outstanding Performance as a Senior Student Affairs Officer, and recognition as a Pillar of the Profession, while UM students honored her by naming the Patricia A. Whitely Unsung Hero Award in her name. Support the show

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  Ron Baron: How to Spot Generational Companies Before Everyone Else

  Aug 25, 202648 min

  Ron Baron is an American billionaire investor and founder, chairman, and CEO of Baron Capital, an asset management firm he started in 1982 known for long-term growth investing. He built his reputation identifying high-growth companies early and holding them for years or decades, with notable bets including Tesla, which became one of his firm’s most famous and profitable positions. Baron is also known for his lavish annual investor conference featuring major celebrity performers, and he’s a prominent philanthropist who has pledged to give away the bulk of his fortune, supporting causes in education and medical research through his Baron Foundation. Support the show

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  EJ Manuel: 2026 College Football Preview

  Aug 20, 202633 min

  EJ Manuel is a former NFL quarterback, college football analyst, and entrepreneur best known for his standout career at Florida State University and as a first-round pick in the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. A four-year contributor at Florida State, Manuel led the Seminoles to an ACC Championship and an Orange Bowl victory before spending four seasons in Buffalo and later playing for the Oakland Raiders. Since retiring from professional football, he has transitioned into broadcasting as a premier college football analyst for ESPN where he provides insight on the game and player development. Off the field, Manuel is an advocate for leadership, mentorship, and financial literacy, using his platform to inspire the next generation of athletes and professionals. Support the show

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