Epi After Dark

Latest Episodes:

Cryptococcosis Jul 09, 2022

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As told by The Ringmaster. The Ringmaster formulates a plan that causes Trick Rider to betray the group and get banished to the Crypto Corner Club. The Ringmaster recites the Eternal Flame Prayer and is instantly vaporized by the goddess Cryptococcosis. While aflame the Ringmaster sees the past, present, and future and is sent through the void.
He rises only fast enough to be killed by the Dark Lord. He drifts through the veil and sees Cryptococcosis destroy Toxoplasmosis and Coccidioidomycosis. The Ringmaster begins his ascent into the afterlife but his soul is captured by the goddess and they go to collect the souls of the Lords of The Abyss.

Cryptosporidiosis Jul 07, 2022

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Episode Notes: Cryptosporidiosis
The Master of Ceremonies, The Ringmaster, and Curious Wanderer all of whom died in the confrontation with the Dark Lord are mysteriously brought back to life and the House of Opportunists is now complete and is no longer being broken into fragments.
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Show Notes
• Pax introduces the episode and suggest that this story may not be on a regular schedule and then almost a week and a half later finished the disease.
• Pax, the Ringmaster – details the 1993 Milwaukee Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak.
• Time shifts again and the Ringmaster, and Master of Ceremonies both come back with a mystery illness
• We have a discussion regarding Simon Guzman who was the first person to officially die from Cryptosporidiosis.
• The episode concludes with Pax informing the listeners that Epi After Dark will end, primarily because it makes me sick to think about them listening to my podcast. So, we will figure out something else. Have no fear I will return but I do not want to think about anyone listening to this who I hate.
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Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Jun 09, 2022

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Episode Notes: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy
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Show Notes
• Master of Ceremonies and the Ringmaster sit on the bluffs over looking the city of Dawnbreak, which Master of Ceremonies sees the Dastardly Dou.
• We get more back story on the ancient rulers.
• Toxo and Cocci are both marching on the Neon City
• The Ringmaster gives the symptoms of PML and tells the story of Pedro Zamora who died from the disease in 1994
•We end the story component with a recounting of the Life and time of Uncle Reggie.
• We conclude the 21-minute episode with a thank you from Epidemiologist Pax, and introduce our next episode, Cryptococcosis. The group only has four days worth of content
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Kaposi's Sarcoma Jun 01, 2022

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This Episode is the eight of the first season.

Ringmaster defends himself against the cocky Master of Ceremonies.
Pax walks us through the complexities of Kaposi's Sarcoma
We discuss the stigma associated with KS
Master of Ceremonies is visited by The Twins of Terror
Trick Rider greets the two as they leave the Bastion

Mycobacterium Avium Complex May 25, 2022

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Episode Notes: Mycobacterium Avium Complex
The Master of Ceremonies begins to lose his mind as he spends an indeterminant amount of time winding up the tower unsure how far he is from the surface. The Twins of Terror take advantage of this and slowly chip away at this sanity. The Ringmaster and Tricker Rider take a calculated risk and as they emerge from the darkness they realize just how much their actions have consequences.
Show Notes
• The Master of Ceremonies continues his way up the Tower of MAC though he slowly starts to lose his mind.
• Pax gives his background and helps us understand the cadence and format of Epi After Dark.
• We delve into the epidemiology of the disease. Focusing on the many dimensions of the disease and how it has evolved over time.
• We start to learn about a gentleman but we are interrupted by the Master of Ceremonies and learn Trick Rider has received an upgrade.
• The three of them make their way toward the Lost Bastion which appears to no longer be lost.
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Candidiasis May 11, 2022

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Episode Notes: Candidiasis
The Master of Ceremonies explains to Curious Wanderer that the Tower of Mac is where they will be sent if he is unable to complete the task. They are also able to see the lights of the Neon City just on the other side of the bridge.
Check out www.epiafterdark.com for the companion guide to this episode which contains images and other resources. This is free to download and the Master of Ceremonies has now made his first update to his diary titled Disease Guide.
Show Notes
• We catch up with the Master of Ceremonies and the Curious Wanderer as reach the top of the rainbow bridge and much to the surprise of Master of Ceremonies he is given an impossible task and his failure lands him in the Tower of Mac
• Pax provides background on opportunistic candidiasis
• After a lengthy discussion on the clinical aspects of Candidiasis, Master of Ceremonies parallels the House of Opportunistic story by telling the story of Queen Candidiasis.
• We delve into the epidemiology of the disease. Focusing on the many dimensions of the disease and how it has evolved over time.
•We discuss the emerging threat of multi-drug resistant Candida auris which is becoming a much more common nuisance.
• We conclude the 22-minute episode with a thank you from Epidemiologist Pax, and introduce our next episode, Mycobacterium Avium Complex, and the Master of Ceremonies is released from his cell and beings climbing the endless stairs.
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Histoplasmosis May 03, 2022

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Episode Notes: Histoplasmosis
The Trick Rider ind congratulates you on your faithful leap into the abyss as the two of you start your journey through the House of Opportunists to discover what happened to the King before Toxoplasmosis took over. The Master of Ceremonies then introduces us to the new Ringmaster, Snack Pax Epi. Pax, walks us through the episode and ends the tale with a spot of hope for all who would listen.
Check out www.epiafterdark.com for the companion guide to this episode which contains images and other resources. This is free to download and the Master of Ceremonies has now made his first update to his diary titled Disease Guide.
Show Notes
• The Ringmaster tells the Histoplasmosis story
• We conclude the episode with a thank you from Epidemiologist Pax, and introduce our next episode, Candidiasis, as the Master of Ceremonies and Curious Wanderer begin their ascent over the rainbow bridge.
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Cytomegalovirus Apr 27, 2022

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In this week's episode, Curious Wanderer and Master of Ceremonies reach the Oculary of Lies, where Curious Wanderer is allowed to see three visions of his future. One is a lie, one is a half-truth, and one is the truth.
SnackPax introduces the show and provides an exciting journey through opportunistic CMV and a brief and exciting never before seen case of congenital cytomegalovirus.

Pneumocystis Apr 20, 2022

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Snack Pax is back with another episode of Epi After Dark. This week as we progress through the House of Opportunists Pax examines the most important defining features of the early AIDS Crisis through examination and retrospective analysis of the June 5, 1981, and July 3, 1981, MMWR issues that alerted medical professionals to the crisis. The Master of Ceremonies and Curious Wanderer manage to escape the Inverted Pole only to discover there is more than meets the eye when it comes to the Oculary of Lies. Check back next week for the next episode where we cover Cytomegalovirus.

Coccidioidomycosis Apr 13, 2022

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This is the continuation of the First Season of Epi After Dark, the Second episode titled, Coccidioidomycosis part of the House of Opportunists. In this episode:

The Master of Ceremonies briefly introduces us to the Lord of the Land and why it felt like they were being watched. The MC warns Curious Wanderer not to offer the lord and notes the Lord of Sand and Shadow, Coccidioidomycosis, has sent riders to bring them both in
Pax thanks everyone for their support during the first week of the podcast.
Pax describes his personal struggles with chronic coccidioidomycosis
Pax tells the story of Xavier and Ella. One of the hundreds of tales of life and death in New York City adapted from his Uncle Matt's journal
Pax rounds out the episode with some history and epidemiology before wishing everyone farewell.
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MC informs us that he and Curious Wanderer offended Coccidioidomycosis and as a result they have been sent to the Inverted Pole and Hell Dimension that closely resembles the North Pole.

I am still getting used to the sound, it was worse today, but it will get better.