meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Story Worthy

585 - A Day In The ICU with Comedian Murray Valeriano

Story Worthy

Story Worthy Media

Comedian, Hannesphinney, Shotgunstoryworthy, Storyworthy, Stories, Moth, Sideshownetwork, Comedy Interviews, Comedy, Comedians, Storytellingpodcast, Drama, Hollywood, Christineblackburn

4.1529 Ratings

🗓️ 22 October 2019

⏱️ 47 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Comic Murray Valeriano (Road Stories Podcast) was surfing one day when he had trouble breathing. The next thing you know, he was in Seattle. And then the NEXT thing you know, he was having open heart surgery. Listen!And please visit storyworthypodcast.com! You'll find special deals courtesy of my sponsors like LiteratiBookClub and KiwiCo. Just use the promo code STORY or STORYWORTHY. When you support my sponsors, you support me. THANK YOU! It's good karma guys!And please subscribe, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts here- http://apple.co/1MceZ2Q And check out the funniest game show in LA! Story Smash! EVERY month at the Hollywood Improv! and podcast on Story Worthy. Follow me on Social Media. Thanks guys! Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/storyworthy/ Twitter-https://twitter.com/storyworthy Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/StoryWorthy/ Christine Blackburn- http://christineblackburn.com/Privacy Policy and California Privacy Notice.

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Your favorite band's about to play a sold-out show. You got in. Over here. With a friend,

0:05.3

and found a spot close enough to see the set list. They're definitely playing your song.

0:09.6

When you're with Amex, it's not if it's going to happen. But when? American Express, don't live life without it.

0:23.7

Hey, it's Christine from Storyworthy.

0:31.1

Today on the show, my good friend, comedian Murray Valeriano, talks about open heart surgery and a day in the ICU.

0:33.5

I've been a vegetarian for 25 years.

0:34.8

I don't smoke.

0:36.1

I don't do drugs anymore.

0:37.0

I surf.

0:38.2

I work out every day.

0:41.2

A year ago, I ended up having open heart surgery.

0:43.0

Full on, open up.

0:49.1

Not to get too graphic, but split the chest, ribcage wide open, shut off my heart for five hours.

0:49.9

The whole night.

0:50.3

And I have to say that because when people find out I have open heart surgery, some

0:53.7

Nimrod will go, oh yeah? Would they go through your leg? Like, no, dude, open heart. It's in

0:58.8

the title. Spoiler alert. I lived. Today on the show, Murray Valeriano talks about a day in the ICU.

1:09.5

Stay close.

1:12.2

Hey, guys, this is Murray Valeriano,

1:14.1

and you're listening to Storyworthy with my really good friend, Christine Blackburn.

2:01.8

Hey! Welcome to Storyworthy. My name is Christine Blackburn, and I'm coming to you from Los Angeles, California. Whether you're a longtime fan of the show or a new listener, welcome to StoryWordy. I hope you guys enjoyed the story last week with Dixie de la Tour. Dixie de la Tour. Do you know what she's famous for, Murray? Her cups? Floriano. The Dixie Cup. That's funny. Okay, good. I'm glad you went with that. That's pretty good. No, she is famous for another storytelling show called Body Storytelling.

2:05.7

And so they're all sexy, racy stories.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Story Worthy Media, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Story Worthy Media and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2026.