The Tiberius Show

 Tiberius Boy sits down with Deirdre Irwin to unpack where our tap water really comes from (the Floridan Aquifer), how springs like Wekiwa connect to it, and why over-pumping + over-watering lawns puts our waterways at risk. In this episode: •    What “water conservation” actually means (it’s really just not wasting!) •    The Floridan Aquifer explained — limestone, recharge, and why it’s “constra...

This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Ryan Estrada — artist, writer, world traveler, and accidental lion-dodger — to talk about creativity, courage, and the adventures that come with following your passion.  In this episode: •    What it’s really like to work on Garfield and Star Trek •    How a six-year-old landed his first professional comic gig •    The wild stories behind Banned B...

Today’s guest is literally out of this world. 🚀  Astronomer John Hill (Astronomer Emeritus, University of Arizona) helped build the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT)—two 8.4-meter mirrors on a 600-ton mount—and co-founded the Mirror Lab that makes those massive, lightweight honeycomb mirrors. We talk about: •    What astronomers actually do now (hint: no eyepiece—screens & spectra!) •    How th...

How reliable is Wikipedia, really? Today Tiberius sits down with Lane Rasberry, a professional Wikimedian-in-Residence at the University of Virginia, to unpack how articles are written, fact-checked, and kept up to date across 300+ languages. Lane shares why he started (yep, as a mischievous student!), how conflicts between editors get resolved, and what makes Wikipedia different from old-school p...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, theater director, producer, and founder of the Reveller’s Hour Theatre Company, Halie Smith, shares how she turned a childhood love of musicals into a career bringing stories to life on stage. She explains why she chose the nonprofit route, the real challenges of funding and sponsorships, and what makes theater such a rewarding (and sometimes unpredictable) pa...

This episode of The Tiberius Show spotlights a true maker-at-heart: puppeteer, comic artist, writer, and storyteller Kevin L. Williams, creator of Muley the Mule. We go from first sketches inspired by Peanuts to building live-hand puppets, auditioning for the Jim Henson Company and Disney, and surviving on-stage hiccups with quick thinking and teamwork. Muley drops by to share the show’s core mess...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, filmmaker and studio owner Josh Mason breaks down how he turns video games and pop culture into fan films, why he skipped film school, and how he actually makes a living doing this stuff. We dig into resourceful producing, rain-soaked shoots that turned out better than planned, and the business side that keeps the cameras rolling. What you’ll hear ·         Or...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, we explore the world of insurance with the energetic and witty Tracy Milner, Insurance Broker, Business Owner, and former restaurant professional. From dishwashing at age 12 to running his own insurance company, Tracy brings a mix of humor, honesty, and real-world lessons as he shares: • What makes a broker different from an agent—and why that matters • Why in...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Martheus Wade—graphic novel artist, teacher, and creator of the Jetta series and Shinobi Ninja Princess. Discover how Martheus’ passion for drawing began before he could even speak, how he turned his love of comics and martial arts into a career, and the challenges (and rewards!) of creating original stories in a world o...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Sara A. Freites—cosplayer, model, author, and all-around creative powerhouse. Discover how Sara’s love for cosplay began with a simple Google search, how she transformed her passion into a business, and the challenges (and joys!) of bringing characters like Lara Croft to life. She opens up about costume fails, crafting p...

In this episode, we welcome Dylan Scott – cosplayer, machine mechanic, and actor – for a conversation that jumps from creative passion to career lessons and personal growth. Dylan shares how his acting journey began in high school with a YouTube skit called Nerd Rage , what it’s like balancing cosplay with his career in mechanics, and the one skill he believes every teen should learn before adulth...

In this episode of The Tiberius Show, we dive into the behind-the-scenes world of arts administration with the incredible Vicki Landon, Arts & Cultural Affairs Administrator for Orange County, Florida. From the wild and uncensored spirit of the Orlando Fringe Festival to the detailed spreadsheets and public funding that support the arts, Vicki shares: •    What makes the Fringe Festival unlike...

What’s it really like to be a professional hunter, travel the world for game, and turn animals into stunning taxidermy mounts? Kimberly Darling, professional hunter, Army veteran, TV personality, and taxidermist, joins Tiberius to share her amazing (and sometimes scary) adventures in the wild. What you’ll discover in this episode: •    How Kimberly Started Hunting at Age Four – And the life lesson...

Can hypnosis help you unlock past lives, break bad habits, and achieve your goals? Professional hypnotist Diane Ross joins Tiberius to reveal the science, secrets, and surprising truths behind hypnosis. From exploring your higher self to healing old traumas, Diane explains how hypnosis can change your life in ways you never imagined. What you’ll discover in this episode: •    Hypnosis Demystified...

In this fun and eye-opening episode of The Tiberius Show, your host Tiberius Boy dives deep into the fascinating world of American Sign Language with special guest Alexa Triska, a professional ASL interpreter and proud CODA (Child of Deaf Adults). Alexa shares what it's like to grow up with deaf parents, how she became fluent in three languages, and why she chose to pursue a career in interpretati...

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode of The Tiberius Show, host Tiberius sits down with Orlando-based abstract expressionist Anthony Astarita for a candid conversation about life, healing, and the power of creativity. From his early days drawing on walls in Brooklyn to becoming a celebrated visual artist in Central Florida, Anthony shares how his instinctual approach to painting and his “frosti...

In this fascinating episode of The Tiberius Show , Tiberius sits down with the incredible Emily Jahnke — a woman of many hats: night matron at a senior center , former Disney custodian , and fantasy author ! What You’ll Discover in This Episode:  ✅ The surprising real-life duties of a night matron (it’s more than just sitting around!).  ✅ Emily’s spooky ghost encounter at work.  ✅ Behind-the-sc...

What does a TikTok Agency do? How did you first get into TikTok, What type of creators do you work with? Does it cost a lot of money or need a lot of equipment to start in this business?  Why would a teen listening want to grow up and do YOUR job? Can you work with someone like me and make me a TikTok star?  All these questions and so much more will be answered by Garreth Mein, Founder of Angels a...

From breathtaking bouquets to battling surprise snakes in Christmas trees (!), retired floral designer Sharon Walker takes us behind the scenes of the floral industry like never before! In this inspiring and fun-filled episode of The Tiberius Show, Sharon shares: How she got started in floral design (spoiler: it began with delivering flowers in high school!) Where flowers come from and how many pe...

What exactly is an Ocean Resin Artist. How long does it take to make a piece. How does it work? How do you have the waves look so real?  Why do you hold classes? Are you worried about training your competition? What is the best part of doing your work? How do you get the different colors and textures? Why would a kid want to grow up and do YOUR job?  What other classes do you hold for teens and ad...

What exactly does a Radio station Manger do? Your station does a mix of talk radio and music, why did you decide to have variety instead of just picking one theme? What id the difference between running a web based radio station and a terrestrial one? How many computers do you use to run your station? You have to get up so early to run your station, Is it worth it?  All these questions and so much...

What exactly is the difference from a Science and Technology Librarian and well a public librarian? Do people use you to do their research for them? What makes a library search harder than another? What is something that happened in your career that you did not expect? As an author, how hard was it to find a publisher and what was that process? What is the most misunderstood part about your vocati...

What exactly does a bathroom designer do, and why were you interested in this field over say designing a kitchen or bedroom? Have you ever make a secret bathroom or cool features? What software do you use for your designs? What is the most misunderstood part about designing someone's bathroom? So you also write sci-fi books, so which is better Star Trek or Star Wars?  Do you base your characters o...

What got you interested in being an entertainer? Wait this is second time around for Singer, Songwriter, Actor, and now a public Speaker!!!!  Does doing gospel content limit the type of people that will view your content? Now which of these different jobs are more entertaining to do? Are you thinking about building a podcast? So for the second time around we are happy to ask tons of questions to S...

What is the best part about being a TV show host? Do you have to write your own scripts? How do you find your guests? How in the world do you get so many famous people to be a part of your shows? Do you use special equipment to produce your show? How do you deal with difficult guests or people that only give one work answers? How do you monetize your show to create an income? All these questions a...