Podcast

Inside The Pitt

After Shows, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Inside the Pitt goes beyond the drama to unpack what’s really happening behind the scenes of The Pitt.

Hosted by Heather Pierce, a healthcare communications executive with 25 years of experience in the industry, and Dr. Adrian Cois, a real emergency department physician, Inside the Pitt takes you episode by episode into the clinical realities, ethical dilemmas, healthcare policies, and system failures playing out in the ED. We’ll look at what the show gets remarkably right, where Hollywood takes liberties, and how the policies and decisions made far beyond the hospital walls ultimately show up at the bedside.

From overcrowding and staffing to access, insurance, public health, patient safety, and the impossible decisions clinicians face every day, we’ll connect the storylines of The Pitt to the bigger healthcare system—and ask what they reveal about how healthcare actually works.

Episodes
23
Releases
Daily
Typical length
6 min
On air since
2026
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

23 episodes, newest first

  1. S1E11: 5-6pm

    Episode 23

    Show notes

    Today, Heather and Dr. Cois discuss cases from Season 1 Episode 11 of The Pitt. The conversation includes cases of complex births and postpartum hemorrhage, opiod use and medications effective for addition recovery (both emergency and long-term wise), and the unavoidance of working under burnout for American healthcare professionals. Especially for those working Inside The Pitt.

    Dr. Cois' Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/Lba5t17CWN0?si=e85y6EMLKQIGqvtp

    42 min
  2. Highlight Reel: 5-6pm

    Episode 22

    Show notes

    Highlights from Heather and Dr. Cois' breakdown of Season 1 Episode 11 of The Pitt.

    6 min
  3. S1E10: 4-5pm

    Episode 20

    Show notes

    Heather and Dr. Cois break down a high-intensity ER hour that covers workplace violence, miscarriage, stroke recognition, a severe burn care, eye-saving trauma procedures, and the implications of physician drug use. They also dig into the episode’s biggest clinical moments and what they reveal about patient care, safety, and the limits of hope.

    Dr. Cois' signs of a stroke video: https://youtu.be/i_9AWSdb5C8?si=hbfkvSGAfzhN83p_

    36 min
  4. Highlight Reel: 4-5pm

    Episode 21

    Show notes

    Highlights from Heather and Dr. Cois breaking down Season 1 Episode 10 of The Pitt.

    6 min
  5. S1E9: 3-4pm

    Episode 19

    Show notes

    In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore critical issues facing today's healthcare providers, including vaccination debates, weight bias among healthcare providers, and the importance of masks and systemic support for vulnerable populations.

    DrCois.com | Learn, Achieve, Thrive Today

    42 min
  6. Highlight Reel: 3-4pm

    Episode 18

    Show notes

    Highlights from Heather & Dr. Cois' breakdown of Season 1 Episode 9 of The Pitt.

    6 min
  7. S1E8: 2-3pm

    Episode 17

    Show notes

    In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore emotional medical cases, including pediatric resuscitation, bradycardia management, and the impact of healthcare access disparities. They share insights on medical procedures, emotional challenges, and systemic issues in healthcare.

    https://www.youtube.com/@dr_cois

    43 min
  8. Highlight Reel: 2-3pm

    Episode 16

    Show notes

    Highlights from Season 1 Episode 8.

    5 min
  9. S1E7: 1-2pm

    Episode 15

    Show notes

    In this episode, Heather & Dr. Cois explore critical medical procedures like ECMO (Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), discuss ethical dilemmas in healthcare, and examine the importance of communication and resource management in emergency medicine.

    @dr_cois - YouTube

    41 min
  10. Highlight Reel: 1-2pm

    Episode 14

    Show notes

    Highlights from Season 1 Episode 7

    4 min
  11. S1E6: 12-1pm

    Episode 13

    Show notes

    In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of healthcare, including private equity impacts, medical procedures, and the importance of evidence-based medicine, all through the lens of medical dramas and personal stories.

    @dr_cois - YouTube

    41 min
  12. Highlight Reel: 12-1pm

    Episode 12

    Show notes

    Highlights from Season 1 Episode 6

    5 min
  13. S1E5: 11am-12pm

    Episode 11

    Show notes

    In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois explore critical themes from medical emergency scenarios, communication in high-stakes situations, and systemic healthcare challenges. They analyze real cases, emphasizing the importance of calm leadership, effective communication, and systemic improvements in healthcare.

    @dr_cois - YouTube

    39 min
  14. Highlight Reel: 11am-12pm

    Episode 10

    Show notes

    Highlights from Episode 5 Season 1, 11am-12pm.

    5 min
  15. S1E4: 10-11am

    Episode 9

    Show notes

    In this episode, Heather and Dr. Cois delve into the complex topics of end-of-life care, mental health, healthcare disparities, and sensitive issues like abortion and transgender healthcare, highlighting the importance of compassion, communication, and systemic change.

    (2) @dr_cois - YouTube

    44 min
  16. Highlight Reel: 10-11am

    Episode 8

    Show notes

    Highlights from Season 1 Episode 4.

    5 min
  17. S1E3: 9-10am

    Episode 7

    Show notes

    In this episode, Dr. Cois and Heather explore the realities of emergency medicine, including the emotional toll, decision-making challenges, and the importance of systemic support and research. They discuss key medical concepts like cardiac arrest, STEMI, and overdose management, sharing insights from the show and personal experiences.

    Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8

    Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel ⁨@dr_cois⁩

    44 min
  18. S1E2: 8-9am

    Episode 6

    Show notes

    In this episode, we explore the realities of emergency medicine during COVID-19, the importance of bias awareness in healthcare, and the significance of advance care planning. Join us for insights from healthcare professionals and personal stories that highlight the human side of medicine.

    Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8

    Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel ⁨@dr_cois⁩

    45 min
  19. S1E1: 7-8am

    Episode 5

    Show notes

    In this episode, Heather Pierce and Dr. Adrian Cois discuss the realities of emergency healthcare as portrayed in Episode 1 of the show 'The Pitt'. They explore topics like ER dynamics, healthcare system challenges, and the importance of understanding medical workflows.

    Check out Heather's other podcast Healthcare Uprising @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4NTh5Jgn5LZqD6RpuYxvrS?si=469028eb139e44f8

    Check out Dr. Adrian's YouTube Channel ⁨@dr_cois⁩

    50 min
  20. Highlight Reel: S1E3 9-10am

    Episode 4

    Show notes

    Highlights from Episode 3 of Inside The Pitt

    6 min