Seriously, BUD?

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a world's leading authority on privacy, who received her law degree when she was 21.  This episode features Bud and Donata Stroink-Skillrud as they discuss Donata's remarkable journey of achieving a law degree at the age of 21. Donata shares her accelerated educational path, beginning with early learning encouraged by her grandfather, then...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a web development instructor who is working on a Bachelor of AI degree.  Matt Graham, a longtime resident of Ontario, Canada, joined the show from Whitby, just east of Toronto. Despite being Canadian, Matt playfully claims he doesn’t have much of an accent—likely  due to watching American TV. Unlike many Canadians, he doesn’t closely follow hockey,...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an irrepressible dynamo whose magnetic smile brightens the world.  In this engaging interview, Marieke van de Rakt discusses various aspects of her life, starting with her childhood memories in the Netherlands, her educational journey, and her academic achievements. Marieka reveals that she recently discovered she has ADHD, which affected her attent...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a guy who survived high school by reading furtively on his way to becoming a solutions architect. The interview with Dan Knaus delves into his rich and diverse life experiences, spanning several U.S. states and culminating in his current residence in Canada. Dan begins by describing his early years, having been born in Poughkeepsie, New York, and gr...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a woman who is passionate about giving back more than she receives.  Stacey L. Carlson, originally from Gothenburg, Nebraska, discusses her unique life journey in this episdoe of Seriously, BUD? She describes her early move to Lincoln, Nebraska, and her experiences living in different states such as Dallas and New Jersey. Stacey shares her challengi...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with an engaging life-long learner, co-founder and CTO of Human Made.  In this engaging conversation, Joe Hoyle, CTO and co-founder of Human Made, discusses his work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of managing work hours effectively. Joe shares that he now strives to work only about eight hours a day, having put in grueling 12-hour work days in...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a world-traveling entrepreneur who knows how to cook and do laundry for seven.  Miriam Schwab shares her extensive journey in this engaging conversation with Bud. They reflect on the year-long delay in their discussion, and Miriam details her life starting from her upbringing in Toronto. She humorously discusses the Jewish community she grew up in a...

Send us Fan Mail An unexpected conversation with a hippie who advises that you probably should not marry someone older than your parents. In this episode of *Seriously, Bud,* Bridget Willard takes us on a heartfelt and humorous journey through her life, beginning in the small coastal town of Pacific Grove in Monterey County. She reflects on growing up in a quiet place shaped by its past as a churc...

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...