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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Episodes
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 ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 178: Kevin O'Kelley | Mayor Candidate 12.05.2026 51:39
Kevin O'Kelley is a mayor candidate for Vermillion. We discuss why Kevin is running and some ways to fix issues such as housing. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 177: Austin Brunick | South Dakota House Candidate 10.05.2026 56:37
Austin Brunick is running for District 17 House of Representatives. We discuss why he's running, his campaign, and the healthcare system. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 176: Shivansh Rastogi | Elevaze 06.05.2026 55:55
Shivansh is a finance student and the founder of Elevaze . We discuss how he started his company and how Elevaze Rx is being implemented at a local pharmacy. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 175: Prashant Shrestha | U.S. Diversity Visa lottery 01.05.2026 1:24:05
Prashant is a personal banker & military veteran. We discuss his life before winning the U.S. Diversity Visa lottery. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 174: Mary Redlin | City Council Candidate 27.04.2026 52:26
Mary Redlin is running for City Council in Vermillion. We discuss why she is running, housing, and future development. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook , ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 173: IKTOMI-INK 24.04.2026 55:40
IKTOMI-INK is a mother & daughter own tattoo shop. We discuss how they got into tattoos and the tattoo scene. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook , YouTu...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 172: Molly Radigan | Boston Marathon 17.04.2026 1:06:14
Molly Radigan is a well known local runner. We discuss her experience in the Boston Marathon and how she started. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook , YouTube...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 171: Amy & Jeff | Fine Mess 10.04.2026 55:29
Fine Mess is a local indie band made of workers in education. They discuss how they started, they're growth and what's next for them. They'll be playing in Sioux Falls tonight at 7:30 pm. Big thanks to our sponsor! FIVE STAR Barbershop Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 170: Daniel Herrera | Life Is Too Short 07.04.2026 1:32:07
Daniel Herrera shares his childhood stories, being a parent, and a bit on his accident. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Pristine Enterprises Follow us on Facebook , YouTube...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 169: Dan Alten | Comedian 26.03.2026 33:44
Dan Alten is stand-up comedian. We discuss how he got into it and discuss stories. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Pristine Enterprises Follow us on Facebook , YouTube...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 168: Mark Krebs | Travel Agent 19.03.2026 42:51
Mark Krebs is a travel agent and owns 72 And Sunny Travel . We discuss travel tips for 2026 and personal goals. Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Pristine Enterprises Follow us on Facebook , YouTube...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 167: Kayla Buffalo-Chief Sirom | Justice for Lori Ann DeCora 13.03.2026 1:08:36
Kayla Buffalo-Chief Sirom is the daughter of Lori Ann DeCora. Lori was murdered in Sioux City when Kayla was a child. She discusses the cold case and her experience. Lori's Cold Case Information Big thanks to our sponsors! FIVE STAR Barbershop Pristine Enterprises Follow us on Facebook...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 166: Mohamed Mohamed | South Dakota Politics 05.03.2026 1:28:09
Mohamed is an upcoming journalist and works with Coyote News at the University of South Dakota. We discuss local, South Dakota politics, and the current administration. Big thanks to our sponsors! Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency FIVE STAR Barbershop Pristine Enterprises Prairie Eye Clinic Follow us on ...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 165: Renae Helper | Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women 27.02.2026 1:23:38
Renae Helper works for social services on the Santee Sioux Reservation. We discuss reservation life, missing and murdered indigenous women/relatives, and Lori Ann DeCora. Lori Ann DeCora Case Justice For Lori Ann DeCora Big thanks to our sponsors! Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency FIVE STAR Barbershop Prairie Eye Clinic Foll...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 164: Corgan Larson | Law Student 20.02.2026 1:04:11
Corgan Larson is a law student at the University of South Dakota. We discuss the gray areas in the law and his career path. Big thanks to our sponsors! Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency FIVE STAR Barbershop Wynie Mae's AVEDA Salon & Spa Prairie Eye Clinic Follow us on Facebo...
Vermillion Unplugged Ep. 163: Ethan Parr | Medical School & Rodeo 12.02.2026 1:06:02
Ethan Parr is a medical student at the University of South Dakota. We discuss why he wants to be a doctor, how medical school is, and his experience in rodeo. Big thanks to our sponsors! Farm Bureau Financial Services: Jon Cole Agency FIVE STAR Barbershop Wynie Mae's AVEDA Salon & Spa Prairie Eye Clinic Follow us on ...
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