The DTALKS Podcast

Get ready to go BACK! Back in time through food!? Yes! On today's episode of the podcast we welcome author Flora Ahn to the show to discuss her latest book "A Spoonful of Time".  This book will warm your heart and provide you with all the recipes you need to fill your stomach! Seriously though, Joe & Florah get into a fantastic discussion about representation, food, ancestry, and how we can contin...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to both author  Megan Wagner Lloyd  and illustrator  Michelle Mee Nutter about their fantastic book Squished ! Megan & Michelle dig into themes of the book, why representation matters, and how kids can use books to help them ground their emotions as they group up feeling all different types of 'squished'  It was a fantastic conversation and Squished is a fa...

Are you ready for an adventure of an 11th century lifetime!?  What will you do when every village you encounter sends an assassin after your guardian? This is the premise of the story "The many assassinations of Samir, the seller of dreams". Our guest today, Daniel Nayeri , talks to us about how he came to write this story, why the magic of the silk road fascinates him, and what he hopes everyone...

**INTRODUCING A NEW DTALKS PODCAST PRODUCTION: '25 FOR 25'** In Chapter VI: "Let me set the record straight" current International Communications rep with Major League Soccer (MLS) / Soccer United Marketing (SUM) and former PR rep/Jack of all trades/"PT Barnum of Soccer" Gabe Gabor takes us deep into the 'unbelievable" aspects of all things Miami Fusion! Gabe shares a few different unbelievable st...

**INTRODUCING A NEW DTALKS PODCAST PRODUCTION: '25 FOR 25'** In Chapter V: "Fine, I'll score goals" the 2001 MLS Scoring Champion AND league MVP Alex Pineda Chacon shares his perspective participating as a key figure in that magical 2001 season for the Miami Fusion. Alex shares his early interactions with Miami a few years before he finally came to the team, how he ended up playing in MLS, and why...

**INTRODUCING A NEW DTALKS PODCAST PRODUCTION: '25 FOR 25'** In Chapter IV: "Finally, I have a team" El Presidente himself, Fernando Fiore, shares his perspective on what it was like covering the Miami Fusion throughout their run in MLS. While hosting Republica Deportiva on Univision every Sunday he was uniquely positioned to push the Miami Fusion and Major League Soccer to a new soccer-loving aud...

IT'S MORPHIN' TIME! MASTODON!...and you know the rest! On today's episode of the podcast Joe gets to talk to one of his childhood stars! Walter Jones stops by the podcast to discuss the latest Netflix special 'Power Rangers: Once and Always' debuting on  Wednesday, April 19! Walter and Joe discuss how he first got the role of Zack back in '93, how he felt being the first black superhero on tv and...

**INTRODUCING A NEW DTALKS PODCAST PRODUCTION: '25 FOR 25'** In Chapter III: "Can you work with pros?" former assistant coach John Trask shares his stories of coaching the Fusion alongside Ray Hudson during both the 2000 & 2001 seasons. John shares a few different unbelievable stories in this episode which include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. The unique job interview John had for Ray...

What would you do if someone came back to the future to save the earth? No, we're not talking about the Terminator today (Looper  maybe  but no Arnold today), we're talking about 'We the Future' by fantastic author Cliff Lewis. In his book, Cliff details what might happen if someone from the future comes back to present day to teach us how we can help solve the climate crisis! In this episode of t...

What do you do when you're stuck inside due to a pandemic taking place across the world? You explore the woods near your house with your faithful canine companion! And what do you do once you've explored those woods? Write a book about it! In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes legendary author, M.T. Anderson to the show to discuss his latest book "Elf Dog & Owl Head". A fiction youth book he...

**INTRODUCING A NEW DTALKS PODCAST PRODUCTION: '25 FOR 25'** In Chapter II: "We liked to win" former starting goalkeeper Jeff Cassar shares his stories of playing for the Miami Fusion. Jeff started in net 25 years ago for the Fusion's first-ever game. Having been one of only a handful of players who were in Miami all 4 seasons, Jeff has a unique perspective on the trajectory of the team. In this e...

How incredible would it be if you would work on a project with one of your closest friends? How incredible would it be if that friend were your brother? How cooler still if the project was a book based on your own adventures growing up? That's the case with the guests on the latest episode of The DTALKS Podcast. Jarrett & Jerome Pumphrey have been working on books for years and only recently were...

**INTRODUCING A NEW DTALKS PODCAST PRODUCTION: '25 FOR 25'** 25 years ago, on March 15, 1998, the Miami Fusion kicked off their opening game in MLS' 3rd season, becoming one of the 2 expansion teams in this ever-growing professional league. In 2001, despite putting together one of the best seasons in MLS history (at that point and arguably since), MLS made the decision to fold both the Fusion and...

Are you looking for light in the darkness?  Are you having a difficult time forging a path forward? Do you need to be reminded that you're not alone? In today's episode of the podcast Reverend Otis Moss III stops by the podcast to discuss his latest book " Dancing in the Darkness: Spiritual Lessons for Thriving in Turbulent Times. "  Joe and the Reverend get into a detailed conversation about vari...

Why are there "Ice Bats" in Austin, TX!? Where is there Ice Hockey in El Paso!? How did this wild and crazy idea of minor league hockey in Texas come to be and who was there to document it all!? In comes this week's guest, Jason Cohen . Jason literally wrote the book on minor league hockey in Texas with a book titled "Zamboni Rodeo". In this episode Joe and Jason cover Jason's background in journa...

What do you do after you retire from over 40 years in the entertainment business!? You start a podcast about the entertainment business! Seriously though, both Fritz Coleman & Louise Palanker are storytellers at hear and love guiding listeners down the  Media Path each and every week on their podcast. They explore various themes and resources all in an attempt to help listeners understand the worl...

Are you wrestling with your faith practice? Do you wish you felt at peace everytime you went to a place of worship? Are you a member of the LGBTQ+ community AND a practicing Christian who is seeking their own unique place in this world?  Have we got the episode for you! In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes Rolf R. Nolasco Jr. on the show to discuss his book 'Hearts Ablaze: Parables for the...

Are you ready to  Rise and Shine!?  This week's guest sure knows how to exactly that as we welcome 2010 USMNT World Cup Veteran Jay DeMerit to the podcast to discuss his career! There was a documentary made about Jay's career called 'Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story'. It chronicles his life and career showing how, through hard work and effort, Jay was able to work his way up the English Footb...

Introducing "Cut: Tales from the minor leagues" a DTALKS Production coming in Q1 2023! 'Cut' is a podcast miniseries highlighting the professional hockey career of Al Rooney. This podcast explores what happens on the margins of the sports you love. How does someone chart a career playing professionally in the minor leagues? What drew Al to the sport of hockey and what kept him going year after yea...

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! We hope everyone had a fantastic end to 2022 and a brilliant start to 2023! What a way to kick off an exciting *SEVENTH* season of the podcast with a fabulous conversation ft. Mother Gopi Gita ! If you're looking for a new approach to parenting heading into the new year we've got you covered because in this episode Joe and Mother Gopi dive into her "leadership parenting" style (w...

Happy New Year!!! For the final episode of 2022 we welcome notorious acting coach, director, producer, and all-around Hollywood talent Michelle Danner on the show! She and Joe discuss her history in acting, what current projects she is focused on, and how her unique approach to teaching actors has lead to her specific style of crafting a "golden toolbox" of resources for each individual. We hope y...

Ho Ho Ho! If you celebrate Christmas the time is almost near! And truly, whatever holiday you celebrate 'tis the season to come together with friends and family while reflecting on this past year. In this episode of the podcast I welcome back my close friend Vegan Chef Josie Clemens to the podcast! We discuss a holistic approach to the holidays which includes:  - Sustainable food choices - Sustain...

What might the Biblical story of Jacob's relationship with Esau look like if we examined it through the lens of generational trauma dating all the way back to Isaac on the altar? Or how might the story of Joseph resonate if we thought about it in context to Jacob's relationship with his mom?  These are but a few of the stories Shannon T.L. Kearns examines in his book: "In the Margins: A Transgende...

Wow, get ready for a powerful episode which could fundamentally change the way you think about your body and it's energy! That enough of a tease? Seriously though, in this episode Joe recorded his first in-person episode since before the pandemic! And what better person to interview in-person than Dr. Tyler Lewis at Self Unbound in Dallas, TX We think you're going to be intrigued by this episode,...

What are you thankful for?  In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes Devan Sandiford to the show and what follows is an extremely deep and thoughtful conversation around the way we move through life as individuals and collectively as a community. It truly feels like a conversation between old friends and we can't wait for Devan to come back on the show. Enjoy! About Devan Sandiford Devan is a p...