DiscoverThis Filipino American LifeEpisode 235: Joke Lungs w/ Vincent Collyer & Charles Collyer
Episode 235: Joke Lungs w/ Vincent Collyer & Charles Collyer

Episode 235: Joke Lungs w/ Vincent Collyer & Charles Collyer

Update: 2025-07-11
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In this episode Producer Mike and Elaine have a conversation with TFAL graphic designer Vincent Collyer and his brother Charles Collyer about Charles’ experience with a surprise diagnosis of lung cancer. Charles explains how a post Tough Mudder run lead to a rib injury which the X-rays lead to his lung cancer diagnosis. Post lung cancer surgery, somehow Charles decided to get back into running and began training for races.


 


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Charles (bottom left) with Sick Step during their run on America’s Got Talent


 


Vincent & Charles at Producer Mike and Elaine’s wedding


Charles Collyer - IMDb

Emmy award winning visual effects artists Charles Collyer


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Want to share your experience with cancer? Are you a runner? Leave us a voicemail at (805) 394-TFAL or email us at thisfilipinoamericanlife@gmail.com.


 


This episode is brought to you by Oblivious Nerd Girl Services. If you need a mobile notary in Los Angeles County, you can reach out to Elaine and she can take care of it for you!


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Episode 235: Joke Lungs w/ Vincent Collyer & Charles Collyer

Episode 235: Joke Lungs w/ Vincent Collyer & Charles Collyer

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