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 251 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Rick Komotar hosts The Brain Surgeon's Take, a education show with 251 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  The Brain Surgeon's Take

  Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May: FEAR FACTOR – The Origin and Treatment of Phobias

  Aug 12, 202635 min

  Dr. Jill Ehrenreich-May is a Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in UM’s Department of Psychology, and Director of the Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT) Program. She’s best known as the primary developer of the Unified Protocols for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders in Children and Adolescents (UP-C/UP-A), with 175+ publications and 10,000+ citations. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Mississippi (2002) and has served as incoming President-Elect of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Support the show

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Brain Surgeon's Take

  Dr. Alexander McKinney: Will AI Replace Doctors?

  Aug 5, 202632 min

  Dr. Alexander McKinney is the Chair of the Department of Radiology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Chief of Service for Radiology at both UHealth and Jackson Health System. A nationally recognized neuroradiologist, he spent 26 years at the University of Minnesota, where he completed his medical training and rose to the rank of professor before joining Miami. Dr. McKinney is an accomplished physician-scientist with more than 200 peer-reviewed publications, numerous textbook contributions, and a research portfolio spanning neuroradiology, advanced imaging, and artificial intelligence in medicine. He has emerged as a leading advocate for integrating AI into radiology, championing a vision in which radiologists leverage advanced technology to improve diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and preventive care. Support the show

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Brain Surgeon's Take

  Ali Landry: The Daily Non-Negotiable Routines for Health and Longevity

  Jul 21, 202637 min

  Ali Landry is an actress, entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and former Miss USA. Best known as the iconic “Doritos Girl” and for her work in television and film, she has successfully reinvented herself as a business leader, author, and champion for healthy living. Through her RE/SHAPE platform, Ali inspires others to pursue personal growth, resilience, and intentional living while balancing a thriving career and family life. Support the show

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Brain Surgeon's Take

  Colonel Merryl Tengesdal: Shatter the Sky - Leadership, Resilience, and Making History

  Jul 10, 202634 min

  Colonel Merryl Tengsedal is a trailblazer in the field of aviation and a symbol of perseverance and excellence. She is notably recognized as the first and only African American woman to pilot the U-2 “Dragon Lady,” a high-altitude reconnaissance aircraft in the United States Air Force. Her journey to this remarkable achievement began with a degree in electrical engineering from the University of New Haven, where she was one of only three women in her program and actively participated in basketball and ROTC. Merryl’s military career started in the Navy as a commissioned officer after graduating from Officer Candidate School in 1994. She excelled as a Naval Aviator, piloting the SH-60B Seahawk Helicopter and serving in various global locations, including the Middle East, South America, and the Caribbean. Her transition to the Air Force marked a historic moment as she became the only Black woman to fly the U-2 spy plane, accumulating over 1,000 flight hours and participating in critical reconnaissance missions worldwide. In addition to her flying career, Merryl has held significant leadership roles, such as the Chief of Flight Safety for the 9th Reconnaissance Wing, Director of Operations for the 9th Physiological Support Squadron, and Commander of Warner Robins Air Logistics Center, Detachment 2 at Palmdale, CA. Her last assignment before retiring in 2017 was as the Director of Inspections at the Pentagon, where she managed the USAF Nuclear Surety Inspections (NSI) program. Support the show

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  The Brain Surgeon's Take

  Mike Maroone: The Power of Philanthropy

  Jun 15, 20269 min

  Michael Maroone has served as President and Chief Operating Officer of AutoNation, Inc., the world’s largest automotive retailer, since 1999. Today, AutoNation represents more than 35 brands, from Porsche to Rolls Royce and Honda to Chevrolet. AutoNation has twice been ranked in Forbes magazine’s annual Top 500 Companies in the United States and has received numerous awards such as Time Magazine’s Quality Dealer and Fortune’s America’s Most Admired and and was ranked the Number One Industry Champion five out of the last six years. In 2001, Maroone, along with five other entrepreneurs, purchased the Florida Panthers hockey team from H. Wayne Huizenga, allowing the team to remain in South Florida. Michael is an active member of the community, sitting on the board of organizations such as the Dan Marino Foundation, the Boys and Girls Club of Broward County, Police Athletic League, and the Children’s Cancer Caring Center. He is also the chairman of the board for Take Stock in Children, a program that helps low-income children receive assistance for education. Support the show

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on The Brain Surgeon's Take. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.