Uncommon with Pete Yonkman

Pete is joined by Lonnie Bedwell, a blind military veteran, extreme adventure athlete, motivational speaker and author. Lonnie speaks with Pete about a life-altering hunting accident that left him blind and set him on an extraordinary new path, one that now sees him pursuing the Explorer's Grand Slam, an elite challenge that involves summiting the highest peaks on each continent and reaching both...

Pete is joined by Margaret, Ray Amos's wife, to discuss life alongside Ray as a patient. They dive into the challenges not just for him, but for the entire family, offering a powerful perspective on resilience and support.

Ray Amos is back again with Pete to share his journey of recovery after receiving a ventricular assist device (VAD) to treat his serious heart condition. Ray shares insights into his recovery, reflecting on the challenges he has faced and the emotions he has navigated along the way.  

Pete checks in with Cook Medical engineer Ray Amos to get an update on his planned heart surgery and see how his treatment has progressed. 

Pete is joined by Ryan Amos, a Cook Medical engineer. Ray shares his journey while waiting for a heart transplant, focusing on his positive attitude and experiences in the hospital.

In this episode, Dr. John Kaufman, Chief Medical Officer at Cook Medical, joins Pete Yonkman live from SIR, the Society of Interventional Radiology annual meeting. They chat about the importance of SIR, what it means to be a Chief Medical Officer, and the future and potential improvements in patient care. 

In the latest episode of Uncommon, Pete engages in a two-way interview with Jay Zheng, a student at Indiana University. They delve into each other's life stories, exploring the theme of curiosity, stepping out of one's comfort zone to learn more, and defining what it means to be successful.

In this episode, Pete chats with Reuben Vandeventer, an expert in Artificial Intelligence. AI has caught the attention of the world, now more than ever. Pete and Reuben chat about how we use AI every day and what the future of AI looks like for businesses and our lives.  

In the latest episode, Pete chats to Dr. Fewna Milhouse, a urologist based in Chicago, about a chance encounter that introduced her to the area of urology. They discuss the use of social media for healthcare purposes to educate people about medical issues 'down there'. 

In this episode, Pete chats with Dr Vincent Rowe, a leading vascular surgeon. They discuss what it means to be a vascular surgeon and what it's like to be a doctor in today's world. They also chat about Dr Rowe's work in DEI and the formation of the Society for Black Surgeons.

In this episode, Pete is joined by Amy Yasbeck and Dr. Dianna Milewicz to chat about their work in raising awareness about aortic disease. In 2003, Amy's husband, actor John Ritter, died from an acute thoracic aortic dissection. Since then, she's been working with Dr. Milewicz through the John Ritter Foundation to spread awareness of aortic health through research, education and advocacy.

Join Pete as he chats with Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb about what it means to be civil in today's political world, and what it's like to try get attention with all the distractions online, when you're trying to be serious. 

Pete chats with Angela B. Freeman, a former biologist who now works as a Partner and Intellectual Property/Patent Attorney for Barnes & Thornburg LLP and is the monthly podcast host by the IBJ, called The Freedom Forum with Angela B. Freeman.    She was president on the board of Women & Hi tech and is an advocate for diversity and inclusion.

In this episode, Pete is joined by Dana Marlowe, a business owner, mother and human rights advocate. Pete chats to Dana about the organization she founded, I Support The Girls, which came from an idea and transformed into a global organization. I Support the Girls is a non-profit organization that provides a source of dignity, self-esteem, empowerment, and support to marginalized women via the don...

 In the first episode of Uncommon with Pete Yonkman, Pete chats with Shunryu Garvey, a Zen Buddhist Monk who specialises in artificial intelligence. Pete hears about Shunryu's journey from life in Bloomington, America to becoming the head priest of a temple in Niigata, Japan. With ChatGPT and other technological advances appearing every day Pete wants to know if we should be worried about AI.

Join Pete Yonkman as he chats with people who are leading in their community in unexpected ways. They may be at the forefront of a community group, an expert in their field or doing something others would deem unconventional. The conversations reflect Pete's curiosity for people with different viewpoints, experiences, and ideas. Join us for Uncommon with Pete Yonkman.