Nurse John went from working hospital shifts to making millions laugh about the realities of healthcare. In this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, John Dela Cruz, aka Nurse John, opens up about leaving nursing, the accidental viral video that changed his life, and how burnout, short staffing and “trauma bonding” became the inspiration for his comedy.

He also talks about using his platform to support nurses on the picket line, why healthcare workers around the world relate to the same jokes, and what it’s been like taking his comedy to audiences across the globe.

Plus, Nurse John shares what fans can expect from his first comedy special, “Against Medical Advice,” taping Aug. 16 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.

Get ready for the full dose of Nurse John — no prescription required.

Please subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker.

Nurse John went from working hospital shifts to making millions laugh about the realities of healthcare. In this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker, John Dela Cruz, aka Nurse John, opens up about leaving nursing, the accidental viral video that changed his life, and how burnout, short staffing and &ldquo;trauma bonding&rdquo; became the inspiration for his comedy.
He also talks about using his platform to support nurses on the picket line, why healthcare workers around the world relate to the same jokes, and what it&rsquo;s been like taking his comedy to audiences across the globe.
Plus, Nurse John shares what fans can expect from his first comedy special, &ldquo;Against Medical Advice,&rdquo; taping Aug. 16 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale.
Get ready for the full dose of Nurse John &mdash; no prescription required.
Please subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theheatherbrooker">@theheatherbrooker.</a>

🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. 

Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores can’t-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you! 

🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. Each week, actress, comedian, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Heather Brooker dives into entertainment headlines, chats with industry insiders, and explores can’t-miss local events and theme park experiences in Southern California. We go beyond the headlines during conversations with newsmakers and add a fun, laid-back twist. Whether you’re a movie buff, a TV lover, looking for your next binge-worthy series, or just someone who wants to know what’s happening in SoCal, this is the place for you!

🎬 Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker is your go-to podcast for everything that keeps us entertained! This is the show where entertainment meets in-depth interviews, comedy, and the vibrant pulse of Southern California. 

Each week, actress, comedian,...

Entertain Me! with Heather Brooker

Nurse John on Going Viral, Nurses on Strike & ‘Against Medical Advice’

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Entertainment host Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for a new edition of Entertain Me, reviewing The End of Oak Street, the new dinosaur adventure starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and One Night Only, the dystopian romantic comedy starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. Plus, we dig into TIME’s list of the most underrated movies of the past 25 years — including which films deserve another look and which picks have us scratching our heads.

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Entertainment host Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon for a new edition of&nbsp;Entertain Me, reviewing The End of Oak Street, the new dinosaur adventure starring Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor, and One Night Only, the dystopian romantic comedy starring Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner. Plus, we dig into TIME&rsquo;s list of the most underrated movies of the past 25 years &mdash; including which films deserve another look and which picks have us scratching our heads.
Subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theheatherbrooker">@theheatherbrooker!</a>

‘The End of Oak Street,’ ‘One Night Only’ Reviews and TIME’s Most Underrated Movies

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is back! And Christina Rose Hall is bringing one of its most beloved characters to life.

Christina joins Heather Brooker to talk about playing Mrs. Potts in the first Disney-produced North American tour of Beauty and the Beast in more than 25 years. She shares what it’s like to step into an iconic role, sing the Oscar-winning title song each night, and be part of a massive production filled with spectacular sets, costumes and plenty of Disney magic.

Plus, Christina talks about making Mrs. Potts her own and what it’s like watching a new generation fall in love with a tale as old as time.

Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Sept. 6 before heading to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County.

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Disney&rsquo;s Beauty and the Beast is back! And Christina Rose Hall is bringing one of its most beloved characters to life.
Christina joins Heather Brooker to talk about playing Mrs. Potts in the first Disney-produced North American tour of Beauty and the Beast in more than 25 years. She shares what it&rsquo;s like to step into an iconic role, sing the Oscar-winning title song each night, and be part of a massive production filled with spectacular sets, costumes and plenty of Disney magic.
Plus, Christina talks about making Mrs. Potts her own and what it&rsquo;s like watching a new generation fall in love with a tale as old as time.
Beauty and the Beast is playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre through Sept. 6 before heading to Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County.
Subscribe to Entertain Me and follow Heather on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theheatherbrooker">Instagram!</a>

Christina Rose Hall Talks Playing Mrs. Potts in Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ North American Tour

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Ted Lasso is back on Apple TV, but can Season 4 recapture the magic that made us fall in love with AFC Richmond? Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down the long-awaited return of Jason Sudeikis and the show’s big new direction. And it all started in Ojai!

Plus, we review Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the wildly inventive Big Bang Theory spinoff that puts Stuart and some familiar fan favorites at the center of a multiverse adventure.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day is smashing box office records, becoming the fastest movie ever to cross $500 million domestically. What does its massive success say about superhero fatigue?

And finally, we dig into Cookie Queens, the new documentary following four ambitious Girl Scouts through the surprisingly intense world of Girl Scout Cookie season.

It’s reviews, box office news and plenty of opinions on this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker. Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and listen to the entertainment report on Gary and Shannon every Friday!

Follow Heather on Instagram @theheatherbrooker!

Ted Lasso is back on Apple TV, but can Season 4 recapture the magic that made us fall in love with AFC Richmond? Heather Brooker joins Gary and Shannon to break down the long-awaited return of Jason Sudeikis and the show&rsquo;s big new direction. And it all started in Ojai!
Plus, we review Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the wildly inventive Big Bang Theory spinoff that puts Stuart and some familiar fan favorites at the center of a multiverse adventure.
Tom Holland&rsquo;s&nbsp;Spider-Man: Brand New Day is smashing box office records, becoming the fastest movie ever to cross $500 million domestically. What does its massive success say about superhero fatigue?
And finally, we dig into Cookie Queens, the new documentary following four ambitious Girl Scouts through the surprisingly intense world of Girl Scout Cookie season.
It&rsquo;s reviews, box office news and plenty of opinions on this episode of Entertain Me with Heather Brooker. Don't forget to subscribe to Entertain Me and listen to the entertainment report on Gary and Shannon every Friday!
Follow Heather on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theheatherbrooker/">@theheatherbrooker!</a>

Ted Lasso Season 4 Review, Spider-Man’s Box Office Record & The Big Bang Theory’s Wild New Spinoff

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Nurse John on Going Viral, Nurses on Strike & ‘Against Medical Advice’

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