Jose Lira
Vermillion Unplugged
There are very interesting people in South Dakota of all places. Scientists, doctors, engineers, politicians, international people, farmers etc. We'll meet them and get a different perspective of the people that live in a midwestern small college town.
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Jose Lira
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Oct 28, 2026
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Episodes
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 203: Troy Redler | South Dakota House Candidate 28.10.2026 53:41
Troy Redler is the owner of Redler's LTC Pharmacy and running for South Dakota House in District 17. We discuss the healthcare industry and the issues he's encountered. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 202: Dan Ahlers | South Dakota Governor Candidate 21.10.2026 59:29
Dan Ahlers is the Democrat governor candidate for South Dakota. We discuss we he's running and what he hopes to fix around the state. Thank you to Main Street Inn for the location! Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 201: Leslie Gerrish | South Dakota House Candidate 13.10.2026 1:06:04
Leslie Gerrish is running for South Dakota House in District 17. We discuss education and the the struggles of the middle class. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebo...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 200: Chris Nelson | Providence Reformed Church 09.10.2026 54:26
Chris Nelson is a pastor at Providence Reformed Church in Vermillion. We discuss how he came to faith and biblical stories. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 199: Chris Kassin | District 17 House of Representatives 05.10.2026 39:32
Chris Kassin is the current House Representative for District 17. We talk about his campaign and issues across the state. Thank you to Main Street Inn for the location! Big thanks to our sponsor! MVP Cuts Sioux Falls Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 198: April Lee | Community Service 29.09.2026 52:14
April Lee is the Assistant Director of Service Learning & Community at the University of South Dakota. We discuss about community service and the Feed The Funnel event. Big thanks to our sponsor! MVP Cuts Sioux Falls Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 197: Kwaku Oteng | Computer Science 22.09.2026 1:11:20
Kwaku Oteng is a software engineer. We discuss the differences between Ghana and South Dakota, Christianity, and AI. Big thanks to our sponsor! MVP Cuts Sioux Falls Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 196: Stew Powers | Sweden to South Dakota 10.09.2026 1:08:55
Stew Powers is a new pastor at Pulse of Life. He discusses his life in Sweden and how he ended up in South Dakota of all places. Big thanks to our sponsor! MVP Cuts Sioux Falls Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 195: Stephanie Ufford | Ufford Hills 03.09.2026 49:55
Stephanie Ufford joins us to discuss her upcoming Corn Maze & Harvest Festival at Ufford Hills . Thank you Pop Fizz for reaching out! Big thanks to our sponsor! MVP Cuts Sioux Falls Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 194: Austin Brunick | Data Centers 21.08.2026 1:06:21
Austin Brunick is the Democrat candidate for District 17 House. We discuss the data center situation and issues South Dakotans are facing. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebo...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 193: Savannah Klein | Daycare 14.08.2026 48:42
Savannah Klein runs Nana's Little Ducklings Daycare . We discuss the hardship and struggle of daycares in South Dakota. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 192: Tracy Tian | Volunteering 10.08.2026 1:02:59
Tracy Tian is a newly graduated medical PhD student and military medic. We discuss her experience in the military and her passion in volunteering. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 191: Adam Dyess | Dyess Media & Web Funnel Express 30.07.2026 1:14:15
Adam Dyess is in film production and web design. We discuss filmmaking, cultural identity, and media analysis. Web Funnel Express Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 190: Larry Rhoden & Tony Venhuizen | South Dakota Governor 24.07.2026 38:13
South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden & Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen are preparing for their runoff election. We discuss economic difficulties, healthcare, and ways to combat them. Thank you to Main Street Inn for the location! Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 189: Nichole Lewison | Nursing & Home Care 21.07.2026 39:31
Nichole Lewison is a registered nurse. We discuss why she started her home care program and senior care in the state. https://www.nursingbynichole.com/ Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Fac...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 188: Jarett Bies | Jake Jaunt Missouri River 14.07.2026 31:37
Jarett Bies is a postal man. We discuss the upcoming Jake Jaunt event for July 18th. Where people paddle 25 miles from Yankton to Clay County on the Missouri River. For more information check out The Jake Jaunt . Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 187: Maya Radigan | College Life 07.07.2026 56:13
Maya Radigan is a local of Vermillion. We discuss about college and what the future holds. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 186: Toby Doeden | South Dakota Governor Candidate 24.06.2026 1:14:41
Toby Doeden is a businessman and running for Governor of South Dakota. We discuss why he's running, the issues in the state, and what he has planned. Thank you to Main Street Inn for the location! Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 185: Rand Wergin | Life Lessons & Finding Your Purpose 18.06.2026 1:33:02
Rand Wergin is a University of South Dakota Professor of Marketing. We discuss life lessons, opportunities, and what gives us purpose. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 184: Rebecca Bailey | Shakespeare Festival 08.06.2026 49:41
Rebecca Bailey is the Executive Artistic Director of the South Dakota Shakespeare Festival . We discuss the upcoming festival and philosophical themes. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 183: Victoria & Travis | Prairie Eye Clinic 01.06.2026 49:16
Dr. Victoria Johnson & Dr. Travis Larson are optometrists for Prairie Eye Clinic . We discuss what an optometrist does, eye care, and share stories. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 182: Bill Ames | School Board Candidate 26.05.2026 55:04
Bill Ames is in the IT field. We discuss why he's running for school board, and what he would do. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 181: Jon Cole | Mayor Candidate 21.05.2026 1:10:58
Jon Cole is the current Mayor of Vermillion. We discuss the behind the scenes of what goes on, and what it's been like in taking the role. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 180: John Banasiak & Sarah Hanson-Pareek | Photography 18.05.2026 58:44
John Banasiak is a photographer who is retiring from the University of South Dakota. Sarah Hanson-Pareek is an independent artist and former student of his. We discuss their work and what photography means to them. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 179: Kristy Bothwell | Rosewood Greenhouse 15.05.2026 20:16
Kristy Bothwell owns Rosewood Greenhouse. We discuss her passion of flowers and how the nursery started. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency Follow us on ...
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