Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

This week, Burke talks with DC Glenn, The Brain Supreme of Tag Team. Most well known for their Platnum Hit, Whoomp! (There It Is), Glenn shares his life as a D.J. in Georgia, his ability to learn no matter what, and his sheer determination to grow as a person.   While Glenn grew up in Chicago, he’s lived an extraordinary life in the up-and-coming Georgia Rap Scene, teaming up with a friend and bro...

This week, Burke speaks with award-winning author of the Ages of Malice series, Lloyd Jeffries. He served in the U.S. military and has practiced Emergency, Trauma, and Wilderness medicine for 20+ years. Lloyd decided to create the Ages of Malice series because he wanted to write a novel that thrilled, inspired thought, and questioned everything while doing so in a meaningful way. The Ages of Malic...

This week, Burke speaks with award-winning author Noemi Figueroa Soulet about The Borinqueneers, the only Hispanic segregated regiment in U.S. military history. Noemi first became interested in the 65th Infantry Regiment in 1999, leading her to produce a documentary and write a book on the subject. In their conversation, she delves into the regiment’s history, highlighting the contributions of Pue...

This week, Burke speaks with award-winning author Mark Worden. Mark won the Readers Favorite Award in the Christian - Devotional/Study category for his book He Is!: Knowing God through Fifty Scriptural Meditations.  In a deeply personal conversation, Burke and Mark delve into the profound topic of God, tracing Mark's spiritual journey that began in his youth. They also explore the idea of whether...

"Keeps you on the edge of your seat," - a quote from just one of the 5-star Amazo reviews for Adam Klein's latest book, Unlawful Games. The first-time author entered his book legal thriller into the Reader's Favorite Award's and has since earned high praise. He thanks his relationships with real-world lawyers in New York who helped him sculpt the world of this suspenseful mystery.  Adam has been a...

This week Burke speaks with Stephen Winer, one of the award-winning writers behind David Letterman's first show. He has used his lifelong love for writing to write a variety of shows with some of the country's favorite talents. After 40 years in the business, he's seen the industry evolve and what those changes meant for the actors and the writers behind the scenes. He has a great appreciation for...

"I realized I should not only forgive the people who hurt me throughout my life, but I should also thank them," Liliane Fortna. While recovering from a lifesaving emergency story Liliane Fortna looked back on her life and wrote about her story. At 73 she wrote her first book and has used her career to be a positive influence for others. Liliane's story reads like it came from a storybook: She had...

This episode features discussions of sensitive topics that some may find inappropriate. Listener Discretion is advised! This week Burke is joined by award-winning author Adrian Heflin who has received major praise for his book Lady of the Plantation. Lady of the Plantation follows a young girl fighting her way through the Georgia slave trade in the 19th century. The book touches on several sensiti...

What are the little-known tips and tricks to renting? Rent rates have increased over the last decade, especially in big cities - Justin Pogue uses his expertise from his time as a landlord to help renters slash those prices. Justin is the writer of Rental Secrets: Reduce Your Rent - Get Better Value - Create Quality Communities, a recent Reader's Favorite Award winner. His book is full of advice f...

"This book literally left me speechless," 5-star Amazon Review for The Flower from the Garbage. G. Edward Martin loves to write and uses his passion to fuel his entire creative process. He uses his book, The Flower from the Garbage to ask rough, philosophical questions to keep readers engaged in more ways than one. He's pleased to see his writings earn him a Reader's Favorite Award and it only enc...

"My Best Mistake by Carole Wolfe is a fun and inspiring read," Edith Wairimu for Readers' Favorite This week Burke is joined by Carole Wolfe, a Reader's Favorite award-winning author, who recently found critical acclaim with her "My Best..." series. For Carole, being a writer has been a lifelong ambition. It's something she's been excited to do and is thrilled to be recognized for her work. She ta...

This week Burke speaks with Terry Birdgenaw, author of the award-winning Antunite Chronicles trilogy of books. He talks about his inspirations and what got him into writing. Terry shares how his career as a scientist actually informs the way he writes these books. He was inspired by the altruistic tendencies of ants and how their attitude reflects those of humans. He uses these characteristics to...

During his decade (1975-1985) as one of the lead singers of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group The Drifters, Blunt was privileged to perform alongside the legendary Ben E. King (Stand By Me) and the great Johnny Moore (Under The Boardwalk). During this period, The Drifters experienced a significant career resurgence, especially in England, where the group returned to the top of the charts with s...

This week Burke speaks with Ryan Wakefield, a Reader's Favorite Award Winner. In Ryan's award-winning book, Journey to Jumbalot, he tells an epic story in a world of animals combined together. He was always encouraged to create and it's paid off - he's told his books are enjoyed by children who don't usually enjoy books. He's been drawing some of these character since he was in grade school. To le...

This week Burke speaks with award-winning author, Roni Rosenthal. Her book, "Where the Lilacs Bloom Once Again: Friddie’s Story" has earned hundreds of rave reviews on Amazon and has won her a Reader's Favorite Award. After seeing her father's family tree, she knew it was a story she had to tell. Friddie is Roni's grandmother's cousin who survived a cruel stint in fascist work camps during World W...

"It's plot-driven and paced perfectly and you can't wait to see what happens," 5-Star Amazon Review. At the 2023 Reader's Favorite Awards, three sisters accepted an award for their late sister, Karen Foster. Karen lived her life with 3% visibility and made the most of it every day. Karen was an editor for the CDC. Her three sisters join Burke this week to discuss Karen's book and to reflect on her...

K.C. Roy is an award winning author earning critical acclaim for his Elementals Series. How does somebody go from martial arts to construction and then to being an award-winning author? It's his love for writing that earned him a reader's favorite award for his original stories told in the Elemental Series. He won an award for the first part of a trilogy of books, Sara's Fear. He expects to finish...

"I really want to foster a dialogue," David Ross. How can you write a whole book based on one letter? You can find out in David Ross' award-winning book, And Sometimes Y. It's a story of diversity and finding the ability to embrace our differences. David works in a school where students speak up to 45 different languages, it's just one thing that's taught him to appreciate diversity. In his book,...

Laurie L.C. Lewis often writes for her Christian audience fulfilling a need for appropriate books for young Christians. In her latest book she found somebody’s incredible story that she took the chance to tell immediately. In her book, The Letter Carrier, she helps to tell the story of a woman surviving the Nazi occupation of World War 2. A story she helped tell when the woman’s memory failed. Lea...

“Love is in the air this Valentine's Week, so we revisit a classic episode of the Big Talker Talker where Burke spoke with former members of The Supremes, who sang some of the biggest love songs of all time!  “Where Did Our Love Go”, “Love Child”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “Stop In The Name Of Love”.  If you LOVE Motown, you’ll LOVE this week’s show! The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch....

This week Burke speaks with Jessica Flory, a recently award-winning writer who is making waves writing young adult fantasy novels. Her book, Oceans of Sand, won big at the Reader's Favorite Awards in 2023. Jessica is happy to bring her family into her novels, sharing the highs of being a writer with her children. She also discusses the experience of being a parent and a writer, squeezing in writin...

Sheryl is the author of the Baby Dragon children's book series, a story going back into medieval times. She mentions her career as a social worker helps her write for children. She also discusses the importance of working with her editor and using online resources to help her write. You can look at all of Sheryl's books by visiting her Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BK2R97KQ T...

This is a special collaboration with Headline Books. This week Burke speaks with Tony Hylton, an award-winning author who has spent most of his life as a newspaper editor in Southern WV. Instead of resting Hylton used the stories from his career to fuel his passion as a novelist. There are few things Tony says are more important to journalism than facts and accuracy, a driving factor in his books....

This week Burke speaks with Miles Watson, a 12-time award-winning author who writes historical fiction and uses his experiences in law enforcement and martial arts to bring his stories to life. Miles published his first story at 17. He taps into his experiences working in Hollywood and law enforcement to put his stories together. You can learn more about Mile and his work by visiting: https://www....

This episode of the Big Time Talker was recorded as part of the Reader's Favorite Event. This week Burke speaks with Megan Deliberto, she writes children's literature and recently won her first Reader's Favorite Award. She uses her skills as a writer and an artist to teach children valuable lessons. Megan is always excited to talk to students and young, aspiring authors.  Megan's website features...