The DTALKS Podcast

Football (or Soccer depending on where you reside) is alive and well in the North of Sweden, in the Faroe Islands, in Ireland, and everywhere! In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes professional footballer & the co-founder of Football is Everywhere Pato Jerzak to the podcast. The two of them discuss how the magazine got started, Pato's professional career, and how football can unite the world...

"AND THE CATEGORY IS...!" That phrase may be something you've heard while watching either Pose on FX or Legendary on HBO Max but what does it mean? What IS Ballroom? What is the background context and history for this community?  If you've wondered all these things and more then we have the perfect episode in store for you today! Author Ricky Tucker joins the show today to discuss his new book "An...

It's Olympic Season and on this episode of the podcast we're rewinding the clock to bring you 3 different clips featuring our favorite Olympian Mr. Jonathan Horton! First - Jonathan stops by the show in 2018 to share his wild origin story with Gymnastics, some of the lessons learned while starting out in the sport, and a little Olympic wisdom to pass on. Next - Jonathan appears on the podcast in 2...

Welcome back! Thank you for allowing us the time and space to rest, recuperate, and recharge! We are ready for this SIXTH season of the podcast and what better way to kick it off than with an episode featuring Author & Illustrator of the beloved 'Arthur' books, Marc Brown ! Marc is on the show to discuss his latest book: " BELIEVE IN YOURSELF: What We Learned from Arthur " We cannot thank Marc eno...

On this special 200th edition of the podcast(!) Joe talks to actor Billy Campbell about his career. Joe and Billy discuss the  role that started it all:  The Rocketeer! They also discuss his work on Bram Stoker's Dracula, as well as his latest project "Cardinal". We want to thank Billy for being our guest on this special edition of the podcast, and hope you enjoy the show! We also had a few friend...

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back former guest and great friend Rebekah Kennedy to the podcast! Rebekah stopped by the show to discuss her latest movie: Los Angeles, and specifically her character 'Jojo' in the film. What transpires is a spoiler-free in-depth look at Jojo in the film, what the process was like for Rebekah, and a brief discussion on upcoming releases (such as 'Two Wi...

In this episode of the podcast Joe provides you with an extra special "rewind" edition of the podcast. Instead of providing a "Best of" episode or replaying an older episode again, we bring you a previous episode of a different podcast, The Art of Conversation Joe was a guest on this podcast back in March of 2019. Joe and former DTALKS guest Art Eddy discussed Joe's speaking engagement at Dad 2.0,...

In this episode of the podcast Joe provides you with an extra special "rewind" edition of the podcast. Instead of providing a "Best of" episode or replaying an older episode again, we bring you a previous episode of a different podcast, Hellbound. Joe was a guest on this podcast back in June of this year. Joe and former DTALKS guest Lara Whitley discussed the heartbreaking tale of The Von Erich fa...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to Author, podcast host, and all around amazing human Amy Newmark ! She details the history of the Chicken Soup franchise, how she has continued to connect people with stories that make you feel good, and promotes a few upcoming projects. Stories connect us to one another and are a vital part of making a more inclusive world. Enjoy! About Amy Newmark Amy Ne...

Welcome back! Unfortunately we had to take about an unexpected month off. However, we are back just in time for a very timely Halloween-themed episode featuring the wonderfully spooky author Ally Malinenko . Joe and Ally discuss her incredible novel "Ghost Girl", her upcoming book "This Appearing House", and a few other fun Halloween items.  Enjoy! About Ally Malinenko I live in Brooklyn which is...

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back Rajani LaRocca to the show to discuss her latest books "My Little Golden Book About Kamal Harris" & "The Secret Code Inside You". Joe and Rajani discuss the power of education and representation in children's literature and what she hopes kids take away from her latest releases.  Enjoy! About Rajani LaRocca Rajani LaRocca  believes that promoting di...

On this episode of the podcast Joe talks to George Lee aka The Conscious Lee . Lee and Joe discuss the importance of education in today's world, how to motivate people to make the change they seek, and ultimately how we can all make a more inclusive world. Enjoy! About The Conscious Lee Having grown up in the small town of Bryan, Texas, George's personal experience with adversity still informs him...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to author Chris Baron about the art of writing. Joe and Chris discuss his latest releases, the importance of instilling a love of reading within our kids, and ultimately why Chris writes. It's a fantastic conversation I know you're going to enjoy, cannot wait for Chris to come back on the show! About Chris Baron Chris Baron is the award winning author of tw...

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes NY Times Bestselling Author Lauren Tarshis to the podcast. Joe and Lauren discuss her famous "I Survived" books, the importance of reading to and with your kids, as well as how to stay focused in these uncertain times. It's a great episode I know you'll enjoy! About Lauren Tarshis LAUREN TARSHIS' New York Times bestselling I Survived series (which has ov...

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back WFAA & Dallas' own Dale Hansen . Dale recently announced he was retiring after more than 38 years in broadcasting! Dale discusses his background coming to Dallas, some of his favorite moments over the years, and what he hopes his legacy is.  We thank Dale for coming on the show over the years and wish him all the best in retirement. Enjoy! About Dal...

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes Cat H. Bradley to the podcast. Cat is the host of the fantastic " We admitted: the recovering us project " podcast and stops by the show to discuss a whole range of topics. Joe & Cat discuss goodness, our relationship with the world, and how we fully live in our own individual truth. It's a great episode that we know you'll enjoy! About Cat H. Bradley Ca...

In this episode of the podcast Joe provides you with an extra special "rewind" edition of the podcast. Instead of providing a "Best of" episode or replaying an older episode again, we bring you a previous episode of a different podcast, This is Parenting. Joe was a guest on this podcast back in June, 2019. Joe was fortunate enough to be a guest on this podcast and share his personal parenting jour...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to world famous author Heidi Murkoff . They discuss her book "What to Expect When You're Expecting", how she has grown her brand from one book to an entire "What to Expect" brand, and the current focus on #BumpDay Enjoy! About Heidi Murkoff It all started with a baby and a book. Heidi Murkoff conceived the idea for  What to Expect When You're Expecting  dur...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to fabulous playwright Jeremy O'Brian . Joe and Jeremy discuss the art of living, what works Jeremy is currently focused on, and how to leave the world a better place. Enjoy! About Jeremy O'Brian O'Brian is a Mississippi-born, Brooklyn-based playwright and educator. His visceral and imaginative plays seek to uncover the deep genius of the Black quotidian wh...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to Dr. Deborah Pope about the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation , the EJK Awards , an upcoming documentary, and the importance of representation in children's literature. Specifically representation in books that 'celebrate childhood'. Enjoy! About Dr. Deborah Pope During her tenure as Executive Director, Deborah Pope has focused the work and mission of the Ezra J...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to Eric & Julia Lewald responsible for showrunning (either collectively or individually) X-Men: The Animated Series back in the 90's. This series was groundbreaking for it's storytelling style, it's artistic design, and how it laid the foundation for the current Superhero boom we're in the midst of today.  Enjoy! About X-Men: The Animated Series A team of m...

. In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes Brianna Wu to the show. Joe and Brianna discuss the current political climate heading into the mid-terms, Brianna's previous involvement in the infamous 2014 'Gamergate' controversy, and our biases in Video Games. It's a fascinating conversation you're not going to want to miss. To quickly and easily leave a rating/review for this podcast please go to:...

In this episode of the podcast Joe provides you with an extra special "rewind" edition of the podcast. Instead of providing a "Best of" episode or replaying an older episode again, we bring you a previous episode of a different podcast, Tha Reality Is. Joe was a guest on this podcast back in February, 2018. Joe has guested a few different times on this podcast over the years but this was his first...

In this episode of the podcast Joe welcomes back former guest Jordan Shapiro to discuss his latest book: "Father Figure: How to be a Feminist Dad". Joe and Jordan discuss our old patriarchal way of viewing the world, how systems we've become accustomed to are hurting the progress we're trying to make, and how we can start to build a better world for all. It's a fascinating discussion that digs dee...

In this episode of the podcast Joe talks to actor Matt Pascua about the various communities he has in his life and the support each of them provide. On the cusp of Pride Month 2021 Matt talks about the important role the LGBTQ+ community has played in his life. We also discuss the theatre community and our own social community of friends/family. As we start to emerge from this global pandemic we n...