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Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

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Big Time Talker with Burke Allen brings you compelling conversations the best Authors, Entertainers, and Experts with longtime broadcaster Burke Allen. Our sponsor SpeakerMatch is the leading provider of tools and services for emerging and professional speakers, authors, and others with a message to share.

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Getting to Jumbalot with award-winning author Ryan Wakefield

March 26, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week Burke speaks with Ryan Wakefield, a Reader's Favorite Award Winner. In Ryan's award-winning book, Journey to Jumbalot, he tells an epic story in a world of animals combined together. He was always encouraged to create and it's paid off - he's told his books are enjoyed by children who don't usually enjoy books. He's been drawing some of these character since he was in grade school. To learn more about his book visit Jumbalot.com. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.c...

Bringing history to life with award winning author, Roni Rosenthal

March 19, 2024 09:00 - 20 minutes - 18.1 MB

This week Burke speaks with award-winning author, Roni Rosenthal. Her book, "Where the Lilacs Bloom Once Again: Friddie’s Story" has earned hundreds of rave reviews on Amazon and has won her a Reader's Favorite Award. After seeing her father's family tree, she knew it was a story she had to tell. Friddie is Roni's grandmother's cousin who survived a cruel stint in fascist work camps during World War 2. Her story of perseverance in the face of antisemitism and her fight for her life inspired...

Sisters accept Reader's Favorite Award for late sister, her life story

March 12, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MB

"It's plot-driven and paced perfectly and you can't wait to see what happens," 5-Star Amazon Review. At the 2023 Reader's Favorite Awards, three sisters accepted an award for their late sister, Karen Foster. Karen lived her life with 3% visibility and made the most of it every day. Karen was an editor for the CDC. Her three sisters join Burke this week to discuss Karen's book and to reflect on her life and how that influenced her writing. You can order Reasons for Waking on Amazon: https:...

Using personal experience to bring characters to life with K.C. Roy

March 05, 2024 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21 MB

K.C. Roy is an award winning author earning critical acclaim for his Elementals Series. How does somebody go from martial arts to construction and then to being an award-winning author? It's his love for writing that earned him a reader's favorite award for his original stories told in the Elemental Series. He won an award for the first part of a trilogy of books, Sara's Fear. He expects to finish the series this year with the third installment, Sara's Resolve. The Big Time Talker is spon...

Telling meaningful stories with award winning author, David Ross

February 27, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.2 MB

"I really want to foster a dialogue," David Ross. How can you write a whole book based on one letter? You can find out in David Ross' award-winning book, And Sometimes Y. It's a story of diversity and finding the ability to embrace our differences. David works in a school where students speak up to 45 different languages, it's just one thing that's taught him to appreciate diversity. In his book, David partnered with an illustrator from around the world to help tell his story. He had the h...

Finding the beauty in history with Laurie L.C. Lewis

February 21, 2024 12:00 - 29 minutes - 25.8 MB

Laurie L.C. Lewis often writes for her Christian audience fulfilling a need for appropriate books for young Christians. In her latest book she found somebody’s incredible story that she took the chance to tell immediately. In her book, The Letter Carrier, she helps to tell the story of a woman surviving the Nazi occupation of World War 2. A story she helped tell when the woman’s memory failed. Learn more about her writing by visiting her site: https://www.laurielclewis.com/ The Big Time Ta...

Encore! Former Supremes Sherrie Payne and Susaye Greene talk Motown and More!

February 13, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes - 52.2 MB

“Love is in the air this Valentine's Week, so we revisit a classic episode of the Big Talker Talker where Burke spoke with former members of The Supremes, who sang some of the biggest love songs of all time!  “Where Did Our Love Go”, “Love Child”, “You Can’t Hurry Love”, “Stop In The Name Of Love”.  If you LOVE Motown, you’ll LOVE this week’s show! The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

Mixing fantasy and romance with award-winning author, Jessica Flory

February 06, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.2 MB

This week Burke speaks with Jessica Flory, a recently award-winning writer who is making waves writing young adult fantasy novels. Her book, Oceans of Sand, won big at the Reader's Favorite Awards in 2023. Jessica is happy to bring her family into her novels, sharing the highs of being a writer with her children. She also discusses the experience of being a parent and a writer, squeezing in writing time while raising children. Jessica's newest book, Dunes of Water will be out in August of t...

Historical fiction meets children's literature with Sheryl Bass

January 30, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 10.8 MB

Sheryl is the author of the Baby Dragon children's book series, a story going back into medieval times. She mentions her career as a social worker helps her write for children. She also discusses the importance of working with her editor and using online resources to help her write. You can look at all of Sheryl's books by visiting her Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BK2R97KQ The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

Old-school journalism with journalist and award-winning author Tony Hylton

January 23, 2024 10:00 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MB

This is a special collaboration with Headline Books. This week Burke speaks with Tony Hylton, an award-winning author who has spent most of his life as a newspaper editor in Southern WV. Instead of resting Hylton used the stories from his career to fuel his passion as a novelist. There are few things Tony says are more important to journalism than facts and accuracy, a driving factor in his books. To learn more about Tony and his works, visit https://www.tonyhylton.com/ You can also visit...

How 12-time award winning author Miles Watson brings his books to life

January 16, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week Burke speaks with Miles Watson, a 12-time award-winning author who writes historical fiction and uses his experiences in law enforcement and martial arts to bring his stories to life. Miles published his first story at 17. He taps into his experiences working in Hollywood and law enforcement to put his stories together. You can learn more about Mile and his work by visiting: https://www.mileswatsonauthor.com/ The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

The secret to a good children's book with award-winning author Megan Deliberto

January 09, 2024 10:00 - 20 minutes - 17.5 MB

This episode of the Big Time Talker was recorded as part of the Reader's Favorite Event. This week Burke speaks with Megan Deliberto, she writes children's literature and recently won her first Reader's Favorite Award. She uses her skills as a writer and an artist to teach children valuable lessons. Megan is always excited to talk to students and young, aspiring authors.  Megan's website features free pieces of her work a megandauthor.com. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch....

A discussion with Eric Westergard, Air Force Vet and award-winning author

January 02, 2024 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.9 MB

This week Burke speaks with the recently award-winning author, Eric Westergard. Eric talks about how his time in the Air Force helped shape his love for stories and how he balances a busy home life with writing and a career as a dentist. Eric is receiving praise for his first release, "Soul Scepter: Time Marauders," an young-adult novel sending his characters throughout time. Visit Eric's Facebook page to learn more about him and his upcoming stories: https://www.facebook.com/eric.westergar...

What makes a good thriller? With author T.O. Paine

December 26, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 19.6 MB

Happy Holidays from the Big Time Talker! This week Burke speaks with T.O. Paine about his newest award-winning book The Excursion. Paine is part of the International Thriller Writers and takes a personal and passionate approach to the stories he writes. In The Excursion, a trip gone wrong in a snowed-in cabin in the Rocky Mountains, Paine uses his children as inspiration for the book's main characters. You can learn more about Paine and his newest writings on his website: https://topaine.c...

Writing a book a week, is it possible? With author, Alison McBain

December 19, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.7 MB

Alison McBain is a magazine editor and professional ghostwriter, writing tens of thousands of words a week for clients across the world. As the conversation about the ethics of artificial intelligence gets more divisive, she is challenging AI. She will be committing to writing one book every week throughout 2024. Each book will feature different genres. She wants to prove that human writing skills can prove better than the convenience of AI. To follow her journey starting next month, visit ...

Taking control of your life with award-winning author, Tony Selimi

December 12, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 21.2 MB

This episode of the Big Time Talker was recorded at the 2023 Reader's Favorite Awards in Miami, Florida. This week Burke speaks with award winning author Tony Selimi. At just 19 Tony was pulled into a civil war, for what seemed like an eternity he drifted from one job to the next even spending some time homeless. He would eventually find his way. Learn more about Tony and his services by visiting his website: https://tonyselimi.com/ This episode of the Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speak...

True stories of divine intervention with Daniel Fazzina

December 05, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.4 MB

How do you explain somebody taking a bullet between the eyes and not suffering any brain damage? Sometimes, all it takes is a little faith. This week Burke speaks with fellow radio personality and author Daniel Fazzina. Daniel hosts Divine Intervention Radio and was recently awarded at the Reader's Favorite event in Miami, Florida for his book  Divine Intervention: Amazing True Stories of God's Miracles Today. It features 50 true stories of unexplainable miracles, miracles that could only ...

Could AI be dangerous? With author and expert Guy Morris

November 28, 2023 10:00 - 36 minutes - 32.6 MB

"Don't be afraid of the AI... it's the uses of it," Guy Morris Guy Morris is a longtime author and researcher who specializes in artificial intelligence. After many years in the technology industry, he has insight into what artificial intelligence can mean in for the world.  Guy has been working in technology since the 1970s and has seen the workforce evolve rapidly following technological innovations. Learn more about Guy and his writing by visiting his website: https://www.guymorrisbooks...

Mixing faith with fiction with award-winning author Lorana Hoopes

November 21, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MB

This episode was recorded at the Reader's Favorite Awards in Miami. Burke speaks with Lorana Hoopes, a USA today best selling author who blends her faith with her love for writing by penning Christian fiction. You can learn more about Lorana by visiting her website: https://authorloranahoopes.com The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com

Managing the world's biggest stars with legendary executive Danny Goldberg

November 14, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MB

Burke chats with legendary music executive Danny Goldberg (Nirvana, Led Zepplin, Allman Brothers, Steve Earle, many more) on this weeks show, recorded live in Las Vegas at the National Conference of Personal Managers Hall of Fame Induction.  Visit Danny online at www,dannygoldberg.com The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

Behind the Scenes in Book Publishing with Andy Symonds

November 07, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 48.1 MB

Andy Symonds is the president of Ballast Books and has been a longtime friend of Burke's. Andy and Burke collaborate on dozens of projects for artists and authors across the world. Ballast Books represents a plethora of award-winning authors with stories from around the globe. Visit Ballast Books at: https://ballastbooks.com/ The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com

Behind the scenes of the original slasher with Friday the 13th's Ron Millkie

October 31, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 31.8 MB

Happy Halloween from the Big Time Talker! Ron Millkie is known for being a part of the groundbreaking horror classic, Friday the 13th. He played the role of Officer Dorf. He and Burke talk movie trivia and behind-the-scenes stories of how this classic made it to the big screen. Ron also talks about his time as an acting coach and the time he had the pleasure of teaching little-known celebrity Reese Witherspoon The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

Touring Motown History with Antonio Dandridge

October 24, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MB

This week Burke speaks with Antonio Dandridge, Air Force vet and musician who provides tours for the Motown Museum in Detroit, MI. Antonio has lived a storied life, in many respects carrying the legacy of Motown in his everyday life. When he's not giving tours he's perfecting his craft and is among the best Motown experts in the world. You can listen to Antonio's newest single on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/antonio-dandridge/1659775983 Or you could also set up a tour at ...

Talking Sci-Fi with award-winning novelist Calvin Fisher

October 17, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

Calvin Fisher returns to the Big Time Talker! This time he talks about his newest book Stormwatch. Since his last time on the show, Calvin has grown a YouTube channel with over 100,000 views. Calvin does video essays on games and storytelling. Watch his newest videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@calvinfishermedia You can also order the newest piece of the Northfield Saga here: https://calvinfishermedia.com/ The Big Time Talker is sponsored by SpeakerMatch.com.

Healing Appalachia through Art with Dave Lavender

October 10, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MB

After serving as a journalist for years in West Virginia, Dave grew passionate about West Virginia's opioid crisis and wanted to help draw attention to the issue in a positive way. Healing Appalachia is the ultimate support event with music and film showcases along with contributions to those who are struggling with drug addiction. This year's Healing Appalachia saw stars like Tyler Childers. Learn more about next year's celebration by visiting: https://healingappalachia.org/ The Big Time...

Celebrating a lifetime of creativity with children's book author, Beth Davis

October 03, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.8 MB

This week Burke speaks with author Beth Davis, whose explosive creativity resulted in several award winning children's books she's been touring around the East Coast. Beth and Burke have something in common, being proudly raised in the Appalachian region. Beth explains her love for storytelling comes from her roots as a Southern storyteller. You can purchase Beth's stories by visiting her Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BDNMPGDL The Big Time Talker in sponsored by Spea...

River Road Music Fest - This Saturday!

September 26, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 32.1 MB

It promises to be a fun evening for music fans of all ages featuring American Idol Contestant Sydney Mack and up-and-coming Nashville singer and friend of the show, Kate Boyek. The historical Henderson Hall Plantation along the Ohio River will serve as the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening. Get tickets while you can at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/river-road-music-festival-tickets-663776101187 Visit the event's website for more information: https://riverroadmusicfest.com/ The...

Psychic Barbara Bandel shares her other-worldly experiences

September 19, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 47.6 MB

"Deceased people have such a great sense of humor," - Barbara Bandel This week Burke is joined by psychic Barbara Bandel. As a practicing psychic for most of her life, Barbara recounts her personal and true-to-life experiences connecting with the other side.  Barbara discovered her abilities when she was seven years old, her exploits since then have earned her features in publications like Reader's Digest. In Barbara's book, My Most Memorable Psychic Readings and Personal Stories: Plus Exe...

Award winning creator Daniel Boyd returns to the Big Time Talker!

September 12, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MB

This episode was recorded live at the American Library Association's annual conference in Chicago. Filmmaker, author, graphic novelist, playwright, pro wrestler, teacher, parent, and more - there aren't many things Danny Boyd hasn't done. This week Daniel Boyd returns to the Big Time Talker Podcast to talk about his newest release while looking back on his time in entertainment. Daniel's most recent creative endeavors include award-winning children's books. You can learn more about Danny a...

Riding across the nation with musician and motorcyclist, John Gore

September 05, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 48.4 MB

In this special episode of the show, Burke speaks with John Gore, a musician and old friend who, while he's not on the road with his band, takes his motorbike around the country. This summer, John traveled across the country on his motorbike, often camping on the side of the road and getting a true taste of the United States and its people. Having just returned from this year's trip, John talks about his experience and the highs and lows of riding across America. The Big Time Talker is spo...

The reality of being a performer in the modern day with Kimberly Faye Greenberg

August 29, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes - 49.4 MB

This is a special collaboration episode with Headline Books' Zoom Into Books podcast. This week Burke speaks with Kim Greenberg about the realities of being a performer at all levels of the industry. Whether you are an aspiring musician or actor, Kim's book, Business & Marketing Strategy For The Proactive Performer has advice for you. Kim made headlines by making waves in the New York theatre scene, becoming the first actress to star in two Off-Broadway musicals at the same time. Kimberly ...

Creating Genre-Defining Work with award-winning author, Linn Aspen

August 22, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.4 MB

This week Burke speaks with Linn Aspen, the genre-defining author whose award-winning work has been celebrated for weaving philosophy, mystery, and mental health into one book. Amazon reviewers call it a "Thought-provoking memoir" Linn Aspen's award-winning book, The Dreamtidings of a Disgruntled Starbeing: Life with a psychopathic brother, touches on family, nature, spirit, and more. You can learn more about Linn and her work by visiting her website: linnaspen.com The Big Time Talker is s...

Urban Fantasy Author Eliot Esparza talks about His Award Winning Story

August 15, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MB

What happens when you take Sherlock Holmes, The Last of Us, Star Wars, and anime and cram it into one award-winning book? That's when you get My Mind is Not Yours by Eliot Esparza.  Eliot credits a variety of pop culture icons as influences for his hit, My Mind Is Not Yours. The urban-fantasy detective book is the first part of a series of young-adult novels available at bookstores everywhere. To learn more about Eliot, visit his website: http://eliotdesparza.com/ The Big Time Talker is sp...

Relationship Expert Heather Dugan Returns to the Show

August 08, 2023 08:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MB

This week relationship expert Heather Dugan returns to the show. After going through emotional struggles like death, divorce, parenthood, and the COVID pandemic, Heather understood more than anybody what it was like to put yourself first. After the pandemic, Heather found herself in a rut, "I'd like to put my best foot forawrd, but my feet aren't even on the ground right now." With adults dealing with so much, it can feel impossible to go out and make friends. Heather says even though it ca...

Learning what makes a good Christmas story with author, Matt Dragovits

August 01, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.1 MB

This week Burke speaks with Matt Dragovits, who wrote the Christmas story, Zach's Quest: A Tale for Christmas. Growing up in a family of nine kids, Matt knows more than most the significance of celebrating the Christmas season. Matt created two versions of the book, one for younger children and another for teenagers. The difficulty for the book was finding its niche in a market full of Christmas books. You can learn more about Matt and his work by visiting MattDragovits.com The Big Time ...

The New Way to Navigate your Well-being with Dr. Pl Bandy

July 25, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.2 MB

This week Burke speaks with Dr. Pl Bandy who wrote the award-winning self-help book, Rehabit Your Life. Coming out last year, Bandy wrote and illustrated the book, which is also extensively researched to help you navigate the best way to improve your health. She uses illustrations to break down difficult-to-understand concepts and medical jargon, making it the self-help book for the layman. You can keep up with Dr. Bandy by visiting her website: https://www.plbandymd.com/ The Big Time Tal...

Reconnecting with former Golf Channel anchor Kraig Kann

July 18, 2023 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MB

"I don't want to be known, I would rather be knowable," Kraig Kann Kraig Kann is one of the most recognizable voices in the sports industry. After a long and storied career on the golf channel, he changed gears and started writing.  Another special episode of the American Library Association's annual conference in Chicago. He spends his time as a keynote speaker for Fortune 500 companies. Learn more about his advisory group by visiting kannadvisory.com. Connected with Kraig Kann airs on Si...

Looking ahead to the River Road Music Fest - Saturday, September 30th!

July 11, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 32.3 MB

This week Burke speaks with the organizers of the first River Road Festival at the Henderson Hall Plantation in the historical Williamstown, West Virginia. The fest is a huge outdoor concert with successful singers from around the mountain state. It promises to be a fun evening for music fans of all ages featuring American Idol Contestant Sydney Mack and up-and-coming Nashville singer and friend of the show, Kate Boyek. The historical Henderson Hall Plantation along the Ohio River will serv...

Celebrating Independence Day with fire captain and celebrated author Tracy Moore

July 04, 2023 09:00 - 18 minutes - 15.7 MB

This week the Big Time Talker celebrates Independence Day with an American hero, fire captain, and award-winning author Tracy Moore. Tracy is the author of "The Fire She Fights," a collection of true events from her and other women's experiences as firefighters put into a fictional narrative. She interviewed over 30 women to flesh out the story and  You can order her book on Amazon or by visiting her website: https://tracymoorebooks.com/ This is another episode captured at the American Li...

Salmon in the Seine with award winning author - Norris Comer

June 27, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MB

This week the show comes live from the American Library Association's annual conference in Chicago. Burke hosted several podcasts on the convention floor, talking with award-winning authors. To kick this series off, Burke speaks with Norris Comer, who wrote the award-winning "Salmon in the Seine." The book chronicles his time on an Alaskan fishing boat right out of high school.  At 18 years old, Norris was pushed to his limit, with death-defying tales of adventure and survival. He has been...

A career in showbusiness with Broadway veteran Dominic Nolfi

June 20, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 39.4 MB

This week Burke speaks with Dominic Nolfi, a lifelong performer and Broadway vet from Jersey Boys and Motown the Musical. Dom has traveled the country as a singer and actor, who currently travels as part of the Doo Wop Project. "You take things less personally when you've been in the game for a long time." He also talks about having a family in the business, with his mother being a professional dancer and his own daughter being an accomplished dancer. Dom currently tours the country as par...

Eileen Collins on Making Space History

June 13, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 32 MB

This week Burke speaks with famous astronaut Eileen Collins. Eileen gained fame after becoming the first American woman to pilot a spacecraft. Today, she's promoting her book, Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars. Eileen talks about her time at NASA and how she was able to navigate her and her team through difficult times after the Columbia Tragedy. Having a difficult home life as a child, Eileen worked hard and made history. Eileen had a strong career in the United States airforce and be...

Classic TV trivia and history with Daniel Boone's Darby Hinton

June 06, 2023 09:00 - 53 minutes - 47.7 MB

This week Burke speaks with classic television actor Darby Hinton with some classic TV trivia and a trip down nostalgia lane. Darby starred in Daniel Boone, Malibu Express, and has recently made his way to the Hallmark movie scene. This episode features tons of laughs while Darby talks about his life as a child actor.  Darby talks about growing up in Hollywood and the struggles that many child actors face. He also tells some great stories from the sets of Mr. Ed and Daniel Boone. You can l...

What makes a good actor? With Family Affair star Kathy Garver

May 30, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 35.4 MB

This week Burke speaks with Kathy Garver, a celebrated actress who has been in dozens of roles both behind and in front of the camera. Over the last 60 years, Kathy has performed in cartoons, movies, and shows.  Recently, Kathy kicked off her career as an author with her stories receiving rave reviews on Amazon. After her time on the screen, Kathy pursued a career in voice acting and teaching others how to voice act. She says one of the most important skills an actor needs to make it in Hol...

Discussing Modern Cinema and the Writers Strike with Ty DeMartino

May 23, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 39.6 MB

This week Burke speaks with Ty DeMartino, longtime writer, director, and playwright, about the current state of the film industry and how events like artificial reality and the writer's strike may affect the future. Ty has written celebrated films like Tulsa and The Pledge and has been involved in the writing process in Hollywood for years. With being so involved in the film industry he gives his box office predictions along with his take on the WGA writer's strike. There's also an importa...

Learning about the Ghosts of Baghdad with author Colonel Eric Buer

May 16, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 27.1 MB

This week Burke speaks with Colonel Eric Buer, author of Ghosts of Baghdad. Ghosts of Baghdad releases on Independence Day and immerses you in a Cobra Helicopter during the Iraq War.  After years of experience and life-risking operations manning the stick of a Bell AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter, Eric decided to write to tell the stories of the brave men and women who have flown with him and who were involved in the conflict. Preorder Ghosts of Baghdad now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gh...

December Sky Announced! Flashback episode with Rocket Boys author Homer Hickam

May 09, 2023 09:00 - 20 minutes - 17.7 MB

In this week's Big Time Talker Podcast, we tune in to an episode from 2008 with famous author, Homer Hickam. Homer recently returned to his home state of West Virginia where he teased the development of a tie-in film to the critically-praised October Sky. October Sky (1999) starred Jake Gyllenhaal and Laura Dern and was based on Homer's best-selling novel, Rocket Boys. This throwback episode takes place before the annual Rocket Boys Festival, where Homer and the former Rocket Boys would vis...

How will AI change the future of art? With award-winning artist Ashley Belote

May 02, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 44.6 MB

This week Ashley Belote returns to the Big Time Talker podcast. Ashley specializes in writing and illustrating children's books with successful launches for her stories Listen Up, Louella, The Me Tree, and Frankenslime. As somebody who continues to learn about the art industry, Ashley discusses how artificial intelligence will affect the way art is created? What's the use of you could paint the Mona Lisa with one computer prompt? Ashley also discusses the importance of staying young and kee...

How NASA Recovered from Tragedy with Astronaut Charlie Camarda

April 25, 2023 09:00 - 54 minutes - 48.8 MB

This week Burke speaks with former NASA astronaut, Charlie Camarda. Charlie has a wealth of knowledge about the space travel industry and talks about his time in NASA experiencing tragedies and making sure his voice was heard. Charlie first flew into space on Space Shuttle mission STS-114, since then he has worked to solve problems and educate engineers for future travel. He currently runs a nonprofit organization, the Epic Education Foundation which he hopes can help get internet services ...

The Future of the Medical Industry with Dr. Andrew Wilner

April 18, 2023 09:00 - 37 minutes - 33 MB

This week Burke is rejoined by Dr. Andrew Wilner, an author and Locum Tenens physicians. Andrew's career features him travelling across the country as a locum tenens physician, being placed sporadically around the nation offering his services. Dr. Wilner is the author of The Locum Life: A Physician's Guide to Locum Tenens - which offers insight to his career as a travelling physician. Wilner offers a wealth of knowledge when it comes to the medical industry and discusses how to navigate the...

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