Outta Toon Podcast

Author: Rick Baldwin

A weekly, humorous podcast focused on experiencing life as a creative outsider. Recorded in Atlanta and hosted by cartoonist Rick Baldwin. New episodes every Tuesday.
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With Every Beat of My Heart
Episode 134
Wednesday, 11 February, 2026

It's Valentine's week — and what better time to talk about a broken heart? Specifically, MINE. After months of trying to figure out why my heart rate was slowing down, I finally learned the real cause wasn't medication… it was a heart rhythm issue that required a pacemaker. Yes, I now officially have advanced bionics. In this episode, I talk about: Discovering bradycardia and heart rhythm problems Meeting the third cardiologist who finally listened The decision to get a pacemaker Facing my fear of anesthesia What it feels like to come out the other side SPOILER ALERT: I didn't die. Which means I'll be back next week.