Dr. Dave King - Med School to MLB Medicine

In this episode of Irregardless, Shep sits down with Dr. Dave King, a leading orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, for a deep dive into the high-performance world of sports injuries and surgical innovation. From his days in med school to the intense realities of the OR, Dr. King shares how mental focus, teamwork, and technology collide when treating athletes on and off the field.
They explore what it’s like to work with professional sports teams like the St. Louis Cardinals, the evolution of sports-related surgeries, and how robotics and AI are transforming both patient outcomes and the future of medicine. Dr. King also reflects on the contrasting experiences of studying at Emerson vs. WashU, and what it takes to stay sharp—whether you’re leading a surgery or jamming with your band, Manship.
This one’s for the athletes, the tech nerds, and anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to repair the human body under pressure.