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322. Favorite books and why reading is essential

I love reading or rather listening to audiobooks these days. It has truly become one of my favorite past times and allows me to multitask while being entertained.

316. Best of: Kelly Sue DeConnick on Wonder Woman Historia, Greek tragedy and tae kwan do

My idea of a lovely afternoon involves talking with Kelly Sue DeConnick! She is the acclaimed comic book writer with works that include: BITCH PLANET, PRETTY DEADLY, AQUAMAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL & the her newest release Wonder Woman Historia.

295. Dan John on destiny and the hero’s journey

Coach Dan John and I are back discussing life, destiny, cannibalism… and of course The Sword in the Stone!

In T.H. White’s book, he raises the question: are you prepared for your destiny? It prompts an in-depth conversation on the hero’s journey. I love dissecting this book with Dan which entails so much more than reading a story.

272. Kelly Sue DeConnick on Wonder Woman Historia, Greek tragedy and Tae Kwan Do

My idea of a lovely afternoon involves talking with Kelly Sue DeConnick! She is the acclaimed comic book writer with works that include: BITCH PLANET, PRETTY DEADLY, AQUAMAN, CAPTAIN MARVEL & her newest release Wonder Woman Historia.

I enjoyed getting to know Kelly Sue in our first episode where we discussed her writing origins and her work on Captain Marvel.

166. Nick Winkelman on why language matters

Nick Winkelman is the head of athletic performance & science for the Irish Rugby Football Union. As a performance coach, Nick has worked with many athletes across the NFL, MLB, NBA, National Sports Organizations, and Military.

138. Director Trish Sie on how movement is a form of storytelling

Trish Sie is an award-winning director and choreographer. She recently directed Pitch Perfect 3 and Step Up: All In, and, is best known for her choreography on many of OK Go’s viral music videos. One of my favorites is where she choreographed the band dancing in zero gravity. Trish is also the creator, composer, and writer of the musical science-based children’s show, The Snark-a-Snoops. Trish and I go way back, so join us on our reunion, as we chat directing, film, and dance. It is an honor to talk with guests like Trish, and I hope to continue to bring these conversations to you. In order to help me do that, please share this podcast with others.

135. Dan John on education and fitness

My recurring guest Dan John has taken me on this incredible journey through T.H. White’s The Once and Future King, or The Sword in the Stone. In previous episodes with Dan, we discuss everything from fitness philosophy to musicals.

83. Ricardo Williams on Nerd Nite Orlando

Ricardo Williams is a filmmaker, musician, event organizer, and program manager. Since studying communications at Pace University in NYC, he’s appeared in commercials and independent films and produced numerous albums. He’s also guest lectured on film theory and video production at New York’s School of Visual Arts. Currently, Ricardo is the host of Nerd Nite Orlando.

71. Owen Everard James on Jamaican by Birth, American by Choice

Owen Everard James is a family friend we know through the Jamaican community. He has been a teacher, civil servant, banker and worked for nearly thirty years as a manufacturing executive with a Fortune 500 American multi-national corporation. He has lived and worked in the Caribbean, Canada, the United States, and East and Southern Africa.