Really? no, Really? with Jason Alexander & Peter Tilden Meet The TV Veterinarian and Comic Who Protected Elvis, The Stones & The Wu-Tang Clan!
What do a bouncer for The Rolling Stones, Elvis, The Wu-Tang Clan and Willie Nelson…an Emergency Veterinarian who had a show on Animal Planet…a People Magazine most available bachelor, and a professional stand-up comedian all have in common? This episode’s guest! Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald is every one of those things… Really, no really!
As a veterinarian, Kevin has assisted in 10 animal expeditions to Antarctica, Mongolia and Manitoba all focused on conservation. He was featured on Emergency Vets and E-Vet Interns for over 11 years on Animal Planet. As an established stand-up comedian, he has opened for Bob Hope, Jeff Foxworthy, George Lopez and Joan Rivers!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- How a mild-mannered kid from Denver bounced for the Stones, Elvis, The Who, Bob Marley, Willie Nelson, Wu-Tang Clan, and even Billy Graham!
- The surprising and effective tricks professional bouncers use to dissuade you from rushing a stage.
- A professional bouncer’s take on the Will Smith slap and how it could have been prevented!
- Kevin reveals Mick Jagger’s little-known and heartwarming, pre-concert ritual.
- The wise words from Keith Richards that transformed Kevin into a veterinarian.
- How Kevin’s 24-hour veterinary practice became a hit Animal Planet show.
- Kevin’s unforgettable encounter with the Crocodile Hunter Steve Erwin 2-weeks before his death.
- Ferrari delivery man, hospital morgue worker: Jason & Peter share some of their oddest jobs.
- What Jason stole from the set and the Seinfeld wardrobe mystery!
- Do we define ourselves by our occupation? What does that mean?
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FOLLOW KEVIN:
Website: drkevinfitzgerald.com
YouTube: @kevinfitzgerald2456
Facebook: @kevin.t.fitzgerald.1
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