Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

Listen as Burke Allen talks with Melissa Krivachek President of Briella Arion.  Melissa is committed to enhancing the growth & effectiveness of leaders, teams, and organizations by utilizing the tools, knowledge, resources & relationships they already have to elevate their leadership capacity. She provides “High Caliber Leadership” training and additional tools, knowledge, resources, and p...

Listen as Burke Allen talks with Julia Kline, the author of the new book "The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sleaze-Free Selling". Julia's 3-step Sleaze-Free Sales formula is a step-by-step blueprint to develop an effective, yet heart-centered, sales and marketing strategy for small businesses, so if selling is a part of what you do (and for most of us, it is!) don't miss this show! During this interview...

While the holiday season brings happiness to most, for many others it triggers painful memories of lost loved ones, or the challenge of being separated from family and friends during this usually festive time. Michael Neale has captured the heart of hope and triumph in the midst of tragedy while writing his debut novel THE RIVER, and can offer you some real encouragement for those facing a difficu...

Host Burke Allen talks with his pal Landau Eugene Murphy Jr., the AMERICA'S GOT TALENT winner and Columbia Records artist about how his life has changed in the year since winning the AGT title. The former auto detailer went from washing cars to Hollywood stars with a sold out tour, a #1 album, trips to the Superbowl and to sing at Madison Square Garden, the legendary Apollo Theatre, his first over...

If you're a fan of classic television, don't miss this fascinating interview with Dreama Denver, wife of the late "Gilligan's Island" icon Bob Denver, and author of the new memior "Gilligan's Dreams." For nearly 30 years, Dreama Denver was married to legendary television personality Bob Denver (Gilligan, Maynard J. Krebs) until his death in 2005. Ms. Denver met Bob when the two were cast as love i...

Listen as host Burke Allen talks with award winning author, Don Stansberry.  His new book SECRET BLOOD is a daring novel about cloning Jesus!  Written with flair and page turning twists and turns. From the Beatles, Central Park, and Cleveland to a TV evangelist and the Oval Office, this remarkable story hits home with real questions about current technology and the men who control it. A covert CIA...

What's it really like for those among us who suffer from mental illness?   Linda Naomi Katz, author of SURVIVING MENTAL ILLNESS takes us inside that often frightening and always confusing world.   Throughout her life, mental illness has played a big factor.  It started when her mother was diagnosed with acute depression when Linda was ten years old.  Linda did not understand what her mother was go...

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future come alive at this time of year when Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol” is seen again in multiple film, television and stage versions, and the book once again becomes traditional family reading.  What is it about this timeless tale that still resonates today? Cheryl Kincaid, the author of the book “Hearing the Gospel through Charles Dickens’s ‘Ch...

A staggering number of U.S. couples now struggle with the mystery of infertility; the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology reports that 20% of all American couples are infertile. Our guest is Dr. Masood Khatamee, who founded the Society for Prevention of Infertility over 15 years ago to battle what he calls “a silent epidemic of infertility, and a full  80% of all infertility is preventab...

What if abortion was illegal in our country?  What are the ramifications if the landmark Roe v. Wade decision is overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court?  Would we solve the problem or would we create more problems?  That's the near future scenario at the heart of New York based author A. Raynor and her new political thriller "OVERTURNED!"   The year is 2021, and with abortion once again illegal in A...

  The boys from the heavy metal 80s rock bands are back this summer: David Lee Roth has hooked up again with Van Halen. KISS and Motley Crue are touring together and the smash Broadway musical Rock of Ages is a hit summer movie.  For music fans interested in the behind-the-scenes action that took place at their favorite 80s rock concerts, our guest is Rita Rae Roxx, author of Once Upon a Rock Star...

  Burke Allen talks with Stephen Mateo, the author of Journey, a riveting and touching account of the astonishing, harrowing, and dangerous odyssey of a brave 17 year-old boy who chooses freedom over tyranny, and in so doing, places his family and his own life in peril.  It is the story of a young boy becoming a man, finding his place in the world, and living with the heart-breaking guilt of havin...

    Join host Burke Allen as he talks with John Ratkovich about his controversial new book "TEENAGER'S GUIDE TO BECOMING A MILLIONAIRE."   After many successful years of business, law and finance (and six happy, healthy kids of his own), John has the experience, knowledge - and wealth - to teach your teens how to achieve THEIR OWN success in business and in life.   And, here's a hint: it's really...

  Looking for the straight skinny about losing weight and getting in shape? Join Burke Allen as he talks with award-winning humorist Judy Gruen, who determined to streamline her body and outsource her fat during the months leading up to a college reunion.   In her new book, Till We Eat Again: A Second Helping, Gruen chronicles her campaign to unearth long-hidden hip bones and earn the right to fee...

  The 138th Kentucky Derby is THIS SATURDAY MAY 5TH, and the legendary “Run For The Roses” at Churchill Downs will again captivate the nation and set the stage for the excitement of another U.S. Triple Crown season.   Sol says “Never before in the history of horse racing has there been a better time to do this than now!”  His new ebook “Winning Long Shot Angles” gives step-by-step instruction on h...

The yoga craze is gaining momentum everyday - it's such a sexy and growing fitness trend -  from celebs to athletes, research in major medical school programs and definitely as a home remedy for curing everything from stress to lower back pain. One big issue that is starting to come to the surface is that with all of the well-intentioned yoga teachers out there (of varied levels of training) yoga...

  Andy Warhol once said "In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes."  With the launch of the new website and social media platform LoadnVote.com, the future is here.  Billed as the premier source for visual media competition on the net, the scrappy start-up contest site invites visitors of all ages and interests to compete in head-to-head competitions by uploading videos, picture...

Two Utah high school students were arrested January 25th after authories were tipped off about threatening text messages pointing to a terrorist attack on their school. Police say the teens had plans to bomb Roy High School during an assembly and then make a dramatic airborne getaway.  Most frightening is the fact that authorities say that the two seemingly normal students actually had the ability...

Fed Chair Ben Bernake has again said that the economy is "far from normal".  Americans continue to struggle with high unemployment and low job prospects.  However, Dr. Frederick W. James, the author of the controversial new book SPEND, DON'T SAVE, says that saving isn't neccessarily the right strategy for most individuals and families in these uncertain economic times. Get his take on how to best...

Burke Allen talks with Chris Montan, the president of Walt Disney Music, the Grammy award winner behind the music of all Disney and Pixar animated films.  The movies including The Lion King, Toy Story, Mulan, Tarzan and more, and their songs, have become a fabric of our lives.   Don't miss "the man behind the music" Chris Montan on The Burke Allen Show!

Dr. Peter Shield has spent the past four decades in search of the truth behind unexplained mysteries including UFO's, The Shroud of Turin, The Loch Ness Monster, paranormal activity and more with his syndicated radio and television series. Join Burke Allen as he talks with Dr. Shield about this fascinating topic, just in time for Halloween!

Fans of the great singers/songwriters will enjoy our conversation with the award winning Grace Griffith. Perhaps best known as the insipration for the late songtress Eva Cassidy, Grace has been releasing fantastic albums for more than 15 years.  Her latest is "Sailing", and we'll talk about it and about Grace's battle with Parkinson's Disease and the impact it has taken on her voice and her life....

Their friendship began over two decades ago, and continues today.  Listen as Burke and Billy Ray catch up on the old times and talk about BRC's new album and television series. 

  What is The Divine Meridian?  Dr. Huesan Tran will tell us, and explain how "The Divine Meridian" can affect you and your family.   Don't miss this fascinating discussion with host Burke Allen and remember to call in with your questions or comments at 718-506-1944.

America's Got Talent has skyrocketed Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. into the national spotlight, as he competes this week in the finals for a million dollar prize and a coveted spot as a Las Vegas headliner.  It's pretty heady stuff for a former car washer and road crew worker from the tiny coal mining town of Logan, West Virginia deep in the Appalachian mountains. It just so happens that Landau (or as...