Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen on Big Time Talker Podcast, Linda Hickam discusses her debut children's book, The Tale of Little Bit, inspired by her goldfish, who was bullied for having a bent tail. Encouraged by her husband, bestselling author Homer Hickam, Linda wrote a story about kindness, friendship, and accepting differences. The book, illustrated by Jan...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen on Big Time Talker Podcast, Liliane Fortna, author of The 4 Santas, discusses her award-winning children's book, which reimagines Santa Claus with four Santa figures working together to manage the holiday rush. Liliane explains how she crafted a unique Christmas tale of time, toys, and togetherness, inspired by her own challenging...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen on Big Time Talker, sits down with Paul Kiritsas, clinical psychologist and author of the award-winning The Riddle of Alchemy. Paul takes us on a journey through the mysterious world of alchemy, exploring its historical, psychological, and spiritual dimensions. From ancient traditions to modern interpretations, Paul delves into th...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen on Big Time Talker, who is live from the American Library Association’s annual conference in San Diego. Guest Patricia Miller discusses her book series, The Mysterious Tales of the Unexplained, a collection of cozy mysteries targeted at middle school readers. With three volumes already released and a fourth on the way, each book c...

 This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen's Big Time Talker podcast features an interview with Kevin D. Miller, an award-winning author who shares his fascinating journey from web developer to novelist. Kevin recounts how a family secret, uncovered through newspaper research, led to the creation of his debut book Heart of Steel. This true crime story about his grandfathe...

In this episode of the Big Time Talker podcast, host Burke Allen chats with children's book author Judy De Young about her delightful book, Light Fright. The story follows Marley, a little monster who’s afraid of daylight, turning the typical fear of the dark on its head. Through charming illustrations and a quirky family of Halloween-inspired creatures, Marley learns to embrace his fear and disco...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen on Big Time Talker podcast features an interview with the T Graham Brown reflecting on his career and personal mission, acknowledging that he does not have an official "foundation," his life’s work is driven by a combination of passions and a deep commitment to helping others. Primarily, he makes a living through live performances...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen on Big Time Talker podcast features an interview with Dr. Natasha Cox Magno, an award-winning author and reading interventionist. Her book, A Purposeful Reading Journey with a Metacognitive Approach, explores strategies to help students improve reading comprehension through "metacognition," which means thinking about what you're r...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster, Burke Allen, went live at the American Library Association Podcast Pavillion in San Diego with author and singer-songwriter, J.J. Maze. Known for her powerful memoir, "Walk Into Sunrise," Maze writes with influence from a series of harrowing experiences within her own life, ultimately providing her readers with a deeply connected journey. Wr...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning broadcaster Burke Allen went live at the American Library Association's Podcast Pavilion in San Diego with award-winning children's book author Rita Reed. Reed shares the magic behind her book, "Dogfish, Just Be YOU!" the newest entry in her acclaimed "Dogfish Tales" series, winner of the 2023 Golden Wizard Book of the Year. Reed describes the origin of...

This week, Billboard Magazine award-winning host Burke Allen speaks with Christa Bruhn, author of the poignant memoir Crossing: The Search for Dignity in Palestine. With decades of experience in the region since 1986, Christa brings a unique perspective to the complex Israel-Palestine conflict, emphasizing the shared human desires of both Israelis and Palestinians for family, safety, and dignity....

This week, Big Time Talker host Burke Allen talks with author Rodney Cloud Hill live at the American Library Association's annual conference in San Diego, where they discuss his provocative book, Blackwash: The Untold Stories of Reverse Racism. Through a fictional parallel universe and 200 historical and contemporary events, Hill flips traditional racial roles to explore the concept of reverse rac...

This week, Burke chats with Mom’s Choice award-winning children’s author Nina Kelly at the American Library Association’s annual conference. Nina shares her journey from working in elderly care and organ donation to becoming a beloved writer for kids aged 6-10. She discusses her debut book, The Honeybee Treehouse, which teaches children about the importance of bees, and her second book, Athena the...

This week, Burke teams up with Jim O'Cain and Hal Bryan from the October Sky Minute Podcast. In this special crossover episode, they dive into 1950s music, radio, and the cultural impact of October Sky. Burke shares his unique perspective as Homer Hickam's manager while the group explores West Virginia's vibrant music scene and radio's pivotal role in small-town America.   Enjoy Burke's personal s...

This week, Burke speaks with Liliane Fortna, author of the award-winning book Winks from Above, live from the San Diego Convention Center. Liliane dives into her personal journey, sharing how a profound experience with illness inspired her to explore life's hidden signs and synchronicities. Drawing from her diverse upbringing in Vietnam and France and an unexpected modeling career, Liliane discuss...

This week, Burke is joined by Dr. Joe Kerwin, the first American physician in space. In this captivating episode, Dr. Kerwin takes listeners through his pivotal role as a science pilot on the historic Skylab Two mission and his involvement in the Apollo program, including Apollo 13. Hear thrilling firsthand accounts of spacewalks, the emotional and physical challenges of life in space, and the pow...

This week, Burke sits down with Dinodave Fuqua, an adventurous dinosaur fossil hunter and the author of "Made in Montana." Dinodave shares stories from his upbringing in the small town of Glendive, Montana, and his incredible experiences in paleontology, including a thrilling trip to Mongolia, where he unearthed a triceratops fossil with renowned paleontologist Jack Horner.   "Made in Montana" is...

This week, Burke sits down with rockabilly music expert Buzz Campbell to explore his remarkable musical journey in-depth. From the sun-soaked surf tunes of his youth to the life-altering moment he witnessed the Stray Cats live, Buzz takes us through his evolution as a musician. He shares captivating stories from his career, including opening for Lee Rocker, backing up the legendary Chuck Berry, an...

This week, Burke sits down with award-winning thriller novelist T.O. Paine to dive deep into his latest book, The Delusion. Paine shares his unique approach to writing, blending 40% of his real-life experiences—including marathon-running adventures across all 50 states—into his novels. He opens up about the personal tragedy that sparked his literary journey and reveals how this loss fueled his buc...

This week, Burke sits down with Award-Winning Author Rick Robinson to explore his latest non-fiction book, *1968*. Best known for his political thrillers, Robinson shifts gears to provide an in-depth look at a year that reshaped America.   They discuss the pivotal events of 1968, including the Vietnam War, a turbulent presidential election, and the civil rights struggles highlighted by the tragic...

This week, Burke interviews Award-Winning Author Eliot Esparza at the American Library Association conference, where he introduces his supernatural detective urban fantasy thriller, "My Mind is Not Yours." Esparza shares insights about his self-publishing journey, including his illustrations and the challenges of engaging young adult readers while emphasizing the importance of capturing ideas on p...

This week, Burke is excited to welcome Rodney Justo, the charismatic lead vocalist of the Atlanta Rhythm Section. Rodney takes us on a journey through the band's storied career, sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes from their hit-making days.   From the creation of iconic tracks like "So Into You," "Imaginary Lover," and "Spooky,"  to unforgettable moments on the road, Rodney provides an insider’s...

This week, Burke speaks with Award-Winning Author Tasha-Nicole Terani about her book 'A Tree for Me.' In this episode, you'll hear her story of how the book came to be, discuss her life as an orphaned child, her memories of a beautiful tree from her childhood, and her respect towards changed her perspective on her life. Although she felt lost, the tree taught her to love herself and not rely on ot...

This week, Burke talks with Award-Winning Author Cambria Williams about her Readers Favorite Award-winning book, The Befallen. Williams is most well known for her incredible fantasy fiction and poetry. She comes on to discuss the writing process, a bit about the book, and how she teaches others to write.  Her newest book, The Befallen, is her debut into the dark fantasy novel world. It follows Slo...

This week Burke speaks with Richard Battle, a longtime friend of the show, about his new book AmeriCANS Who Made America. It's a comprehensive breakdown of inspirational American figures of the 18th century. Richard goes through American history to draw attention to valuable Americans who may or may not have gotten their fair share of attention and praise. He discusses the common criticisms of his...