First Aid The Original Hype Man and Women for Doctors TMSW J.R. Bjornson

J.R. explores some of August 12’s strangest holidays before heading into a first aid and CPR course, where he hopes to learn how to keep someone alive until the professionals arrive

J.R. celebrates Middle Child Day, Vinyl Record Day, IBM PC Day and other August 12 oddities before talking about why he’s spending the day taking a first aid and CPR course. From the Internet myth surrounding the Heimlich maneuver to preparing for outreach work, J.R. wonders what he’ll learn about keeping someone alive until the professionals arrive.

The Midday Show with J.R. Bjornson is a weekday 13-minute hangout featuring unusual calendar celebrations, personal stories, random observations and whatever happens to be on J.R.’s mind.