Talk to People Podcast

Mike Montague is a game show host, public speaker, podcaster, and writer at Playful Humans. He has been a radio DJ, karaoke host, virtual game show host, MC, and DJ for live events including opening for Billy Idol, Frankie Valli, and MC-ed at Toby Keith's Bar & Grill.  He has hosted game shows for Meta, Google, Hanes, Subway, T-Mobile, Express and many more. His mission is to help adults...

Rachell lives smack dab in the middle of the US in Kansas City. She’s a corporate trainer by day and a Skip The Small Talk (STST) Facilitator by night. She stumbled upon Skip the Small Talk as an attendee whilst traveling for work, immediately wanting to know how to get involved. Now, hosting STST events has become her favorite hobby. Skip the Small Talk is for creating the kinds of conversations...

Keontay Gaines is the Assistant Director of Student Athlete Development at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV). Keontay and I met in Lawrence, KS, where we quickly bonded over a fascination of the people around us. After growing up in inner-city Baltimore, Keontay went on to play college football, build a family, and grab several degrees along the way. He is a great example of someone who di...

Annie Miller is a former teacher of relational communication, an expert of belongingness, and an all-around all-star. Annie and I met in grad school at Wake Forest University where we were both teaching assistants. I invited a few people to go to a basketball game, and everyone backed out, except Annie. That basketball game ended up being our first unofficial date - and a few years later we were f...

Damon Parker spent 21 years as a teacher and coach in both Missouri and Kansas. He has coached his wrestling teams to 4 Kansas state championships. Since 2011, Coach Parker has received Teacher of the Year honors on 4 occasions and is the 6-time Kansas Coach of the Year.  In addition, Damon is a professional speaker who has given presentations to hundreds of audiences nationwide. In March of 2021,...

Scott Base is a Martial Arts Instructor for Prime Martial Arts. What I like most about Scott is his ability to work with the community, be it via teaching a group of realtors self-defense or hosting a martial arts tournament for kids.  In the past five years, Prime Martial Arts has hosted over 100 free self-defense classes for the Lawrence community. The more I think about this, the more I realize...

Santiago is a friend, inspiration, and overcomer. As an immigrant from Ecuador to the United States, he broke down barriers and found purpose. This conversation was an encouragement to me, this podcast, and the life I hope to live. Regardless of where you start, this episode will encourage you to determine how you finish.  May you all be reminded to "never be afraid of small beginnings."...

Adam Bush is comedian from Tulsa, OK. In 2018, he won a contest to perform stand-up comedy on Broadway, this beginning his comedy career. His Dry Bar special premieres in 2023. We talk about many things, but we focus in on storytelling, how to make your friends laugh, and one thing you can do to become a better storyteller.  EPISODE LINKS:  Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and Tiktok: @heyadambush Web...

Paul is the older half of the duo named TwinSauce. Their journey in the world of social media has been a long tedious 12 years. He is an Emmy nominated film maker, professional photographer, and a professional dancer. But really he’s just a guy passionate about bringing joy into peoples lives. This conversation was essentially a masterclass for me. I am thrilled that I got to capture it! EPISODE L...

Shawn Abhari is a published songwriter that has written and worked alongside multiple international Grammy winning and platinum-record songwriters and producers.  Shawn received his bachelors degree in music production from the Academy of Contemporary Music at UCO. Since then he has been traveling the world writing, producing and performing with his band: The Ivy. The Ivy duo [Shawn Abhari and Wya...

Rick served as Executive Director for National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Kansas from 2005-2018. Most recently, he directed the Behavioral Health Tobacco Project for NAMI Kansas from 2016-2022. He spent 27 years in advocacy and human services in Virginia.  Rick has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Princeton University and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from Virginia Co...

Christie is a champion in multiple aspects, excelling in both business and athletics. Her accomplishments include winning a college national championship, receiving multiple All-American selections, and earning an Olympic gold medal in softball. Additionally, Christie has successfully built and managed various companies while generously sharing her expertise through speaking engagements and coachi...

It's time for an UPDATE. After 11 episodes, its time to share some exciting opportunities, reflect on the previous episodes, and share an opportunity for YOU.  TALKTOPEOPLEPODCAST.COM Article referred to: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2018/03/life-saving-relationships An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here. Support the show Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it,...

Zane O'Brien is a highschool biology teacher. When I spoke of starting a podcast, Zane was one of my first supporters. He is a great example of a teacher who is thinking about the wellbeing of his classroom, as well as being innovative with technology in the classroom. TikTok and YouTube is really good at keeping our attention, but Zane is better.   We discuss many things, including technolog...

Pat Brown is an investment advisor and a former football player who has a heart for teaching financial literacy to student athletes. While playing for the University of Kansas, Pat set the university record and tied the NCAA record for most pick 6's by a linebacker in a game. He now brings the same level of dedication and focus to his work in the financial industry. Pat is a kind individual w...

Kris Walker has spent over 30 years empowering clients to overcome addiction and shame as a mental health technician, addiction counselor, and treatment center administrator. When I think about having hard conversations, I often think of the  moments where vulnerable people are navigating trauma and hardship through counseling. Talking with Kris was a great way to understand the power of compassio...

Tracy Green is a project manager for a large healthcare technology company. She has a passion for developing a safe environment and she puts her money where her mouth is. She has spent time traveling around the globe for project management work and she got her professional start as an intern at Disney World. I got to witness her leadership first hand, and I am grateful that we got to talk about mi...

Dr. Jeff Hall is a Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Kansas (KU) and the Director of the KU Relationships and Technology Lab. He is the former Chair of the Human Communication and Technology Division of the National Communication Association and the founding editor of Human Communication & Technology . He was awarded the Early Career Award from the Interpersonal Communica...

Jeremy Pearson is a 3rd year PhD student at the University of Kansas studying muscle stem cell activity in response to exercise. Jeremy has published multiple research articles examining how to build muscle and lose body fat via exercise and nutritional strategies. On top of that, he has been a competitive bodybuilder for over a decade. He is a great example of someone who can simplify scientific...

Mike Gerrish is the Chief Marketing and Experience Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas. He has been an executive at several companies and is a great friend. He is a published author and a musician in the Double Jumble Band. He is a great example of a leader who communicates well and knows how to produce results while having fun. He shares with the Talk to People Podcast how to build a...

Mia Santarelli is a creative, a photographer, and an art historian expert. While attending The Savannah College of Art and Design, she traveled to Italy to visit and learn from the late and great Italian photographer, Piergiorgio Branzi. She is a thoughtful creative who builds a great case on the Talk to People Podcast for the importance of self-expression. Support the podcast below: An easy way t...

Nick Wolf is a hands-on contractor by day, hot rod builder by night, and musician on the weekends. Please support the podcast by checking out the links below: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Joining the Mailing List Support on Patreon This podcast is a collection of conversations that I have had with a variety of people. Some deal with love, pain...

The inaugural episode is with my wife - an expert in many things, especially people.  An easy way to send me a message? Click the link here. Support the show Have you enjoyed the podcast? If so, follow it, rate it, and share it with three people: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you want to share feedback, have a great idea, or have a question...

Nate Andre is a law enforcement officer. Please support the podcast by checking out the links below: Follow on Apple Podcasts Follow on Spotify Follow on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube Joining the Mailing List Support on Patreon   This podcast is a collection of conversations that I have had with a variety of people. Some deal with love, pain, ups and downs, or simply a passion that is unique to t...

This podcast is a collection of conversations that I have had with a variety of people. Some deal with love, pain, ups and downs, or simply a passion that is unique to them. The goal of the show is to create a space where we can explore the nuances of being human and have some fun while we’re at it. EPISODE LINKS: Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0unjLsI1lJyuwI9VNaguaM?si=1fc79e126...