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Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an artist who takes joy in painting outside the lines of life.  Anne-Mieke Bovelett comes from a remarkable family of artists. Her father, Børge Ring, was a world-renowned animator whose short film "Anna & Bella" won an Academy Award. Another of his films, "Oh My Darling", was nominated as well. Anne-Mieke recounted the emoti...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a legendary high school rock star. Tim Monner's story begins with his early brush with local fame as a high school musician in the Quad Cities. While he humbly denies being a “rockstar,” he played keyboards and guitar in a band that got two songs on local radio, including a patriotic track that resonated with listeners during the Gulf War. Desp...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a classically trained musician who moved out when her daughter turned 21. The podcast opens with Bud welcoming Milena Cap and making light of potentially mispronouncing her name, which leads to a humorous exchange about different ways to pronounce it based on nationality. They discuss Milena's life in her hometown in Serbia, detailing its size,...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a Salutatorian who was astonished to see someone pay $80,000 for a Magic card.  Nick Diego, originally from Cape Cod, talks about his upbringing, including attending a small public school in Chatham, Massachusetts. Although he didn't frequently run into the Kennedys, he did see Arnold Schwarzenegger once. He was a salutatorian in high school an...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a psychology enthusiast who might need a session of her own. The podcast begins with Bud welcoming Stephanie Hudson and diving directly into her health issues, including her experience with a coma due to a diabetic episode. Stephanie describes her bizarre and terrifying coma experience, advising listeners to speak and gently touch their loved ones i...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a cat Dad who thinks his 2 year phone bill commitment is a marriage certificate.  The podcast episode features an engaging conversation with Christos Paloukas, who shares his life's journey from his childhood in Illinois to his current life in Greece. Christos discusses his early years, including his education struggles and moving to Greece at...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a happy nerd who is is a standsout in a crowd and loves that.  Mervin Hernandez, a person with visual impairment due to albinism, shares his long-standing passion for aviation and his initial ambition to become a pilot. Despite his condition preventing him from pursuing this dream, he found fulfillment in the field of technology and business. His co...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a failed organic vegetable farmer who learned he was better at buying veggies than growing them.  Roger Williams joins Bud on "Seriously Bud" to discuss his roots, family background, and experiences. Roger's mother hails from Utica, Ohio, while his father was born in Atlanta, Georgia, but later moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Roger share...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a strong man who is a Friesian making websites faster.  The conversation starts with Bud welcoming Remkus and asking about his unique name and background. Remkus explains that he is from the Netherlands, particularly from a region called Friesland, which has its own distinct language and culture. He elaborates on the geography of Friesland and clari...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with the host of Seriously, BUD?, a guy who has one foot in the past, one foot in the present, and one foot in the future.  The podcast episode begins with Marcus Burnett welcoming Bud Kraus to his own show, "Seriously Bud." Marcus turns the tables by interviewing Bud instead. Bud reminisces about "The Abbey Road Light Show," a quirky...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who teaches us that an object that is in motion stays in motion.  In this episode, Bud interviews Adam Weeks about his life and various experiences. The conversation begins with a humorous discussion about Adam's interest in e-bikes, which Bud initially scoffs at as cheating. They then delve into Adam's high school days, detailing ho...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a self-described ambivert who just might be etching his way into WordPress history. Kevin Geary begins his conversation on "Seriously Bud" by sharing that the last new experience he had was a family trip to New York City. He and his wife, along with friends, gathered their children and embarked on a whirlwind 48-72 hour Christmas-season ad...

Send us Fan Mail  An unexpected conversation with a golden-piped podcaster who's a Renaissance man hooked on Ancient history.  Nathan Wrigley, a noted WordPress podcast host, shares insights about his diverse interests and life experiences in an engaging conversation with Bud. Nathan begins by recounting his unexpected journey into scuba diving around the muddy escarpments of the North Sea an...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a brilliant designer, developer, and entrepreneur who is downright down to Earth.  Brian Gardner joins Bud on the "Seriously Bud" podcast for an engaging conversation covering various aspects of his life and career. Brian recounts his recent new experience attending an NFL playoff game in Phoenix, followed by clarifying his Chicago roots d...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who didn't know what he wanted to do until he found marketing and marketing found him. The podcast episode with Abhishek Garg on "Seriously Bud" delves into a range of topics spanning pronunciation, personal history, and professional journey. Abhishek clarifies the correct pronunciation of his last name within the Indian context...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is an irrepressible gadget geek and is a hoot wherever she goes. Robbie Adair discusses her familial relationships, early life, and career journey in an engaging interview with Bud, touching upon significant personal and professional experiences. She reveals her family dynamics, mentioning her brother who worked with her at her web agenc...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who probably knows it's not a good idea to walk dogs and ride his bike at the same time. Here, we have an unexpected conversation between Bud and Leo, a personable and engaging guest from Indonesia. Initially, Leo discusses his name pronunciation and his move from Jakarta to Bogor, emphasizing Jakarta's traffic and pollution contrast...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a bootstrapping serial entrepreneur who is always looking for something new to do. In this episode, Andrew Palmer shares details about his complex personal life and entrepreneurial journey. He begins by discussing his familial relationships, highlighting his connections with an ex-wife and an ex-partner. He maintains a friendly relationship with his...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman from Kherson, Ukraine, trying to stay safe while running a WordPress business in the middle of a war. This episode features an interview with Anna Hurko, a Ukrainian currently in Romania due to the war in her homeland. Host Bud welcomes Anna, acknowledging his mispronunciation of her name and discusses her experiences during the war and her...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation between me, myself, and I as I put a bow on my first year as a podcaster. 

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a young entrepreneur who is never going to work a day in his life. The podcast episode titled "40 - Adrian Tobey" features a conversation between Bud and Adrian Tobey. Bud starts the episode by asking Adrian about fixing foundation cracks with expansion polyurethane foam, leading to Adrian recounting how he tackled a water leakage issue in...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation between two guys who know what it's like to struggle with mental illness. This episode of "Seriously Bud" features a heartfelt conversation between Bud and Cory Miller. The dialogue opens with Bud welcoming Cory and discussing their mutual unfamiliarity, leading into talks about Cory's origins in Oklahoma City and connections with not...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an outgoing introvert who lives in the middle of nowhere. Aaron Campbell appeared on "Seriously Bud" and discussed his journey as an outgoing introvert, clarifying that being shy and being introverted are not the same. Aaron finds social interactions rewarding but also exhausting, and emphasized the importance of understanding one's o...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is Tuscan forever, no matter where she lives. In this episode, Piccia Neri dives into the unique aspects of her name and her life journey. She starts by explaining how her name, which isn't her official name, often garners intrigue, particularly because it doesn't exist in Italy. Despite living in multiple countries, including...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a Michigander who knows a good story when he sees one and can tell a few too. The interview, led by Bud, begins with a discussion about Topher’s adventurous experiences in aviation, including an intriguing anecdote where Topher piloted a plane over the Bering Sea during a mission trip to Alaska. Topher recounts his passion for aviation and aerospace...