Foot in the Door

#32 - Ben Kristijanto

March 10, 2015 03:37 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

Yes, Ben Kristijanto is the frontman for the band Bread of Stone, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Born in America, raised in Indonesia for the first nine years of his life, and then transplanted back to the States, Ben's unique upbringing has given him an infectious passion for life, helping others, and serving God.

#31 - Tim Riggs

September 30, 2014 03:36 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Earlier this year Ed was in a production of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" directed by the extremely talented Tim Riggs. After a few months of coordinating schedules (understandably difficult as Tim is both a new husband and a new father), Tim and Ed were finally able to sit down and talk about acting, directing, the craft, and John Denver.

#30 - Maria Walton

August 08, 2014 05:40 - 59 minutes - 55.6 MB

I'm very pleased to have Maria Walton as my guest on this episode. Maria isn't just a runner...and not just a marathon runner. She's an ultra marathon runner with a story that is at times heartbreaking, at times triumphant, but always inspirational. If you're into the running world, then the name Micah True may be familiar to you (his story is the basis of the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall). You'll hear the story of how Maria and Micah met, learn about their work together on t...

#29 - Lachlan Patterson

July 02, 2014 14:33 - 1 hour - 64.8 MB

Ed is pleased to join comedian Lachlan Patterson in his garage to discuss the life of being a stand-up comedian. From growing up in Vancouver to his move to California - and then back...and back again - to appearing on the latest season of "Last Comic Standing," Lachlan covers it all. A genuine guy with an eye for garbage, Lachlan makes this episode one that you won't wanna miss!

#28 - Anadel

June 10, 2014 07:39 - 1 hour - 71.5 MB

One doesn't begin playing Telltale's "The Walking Dead" video game and expect to be moved by a song, but that's exactly what happened to Ed. In this episode he tracks down the band behind the music and chats with J.T. Bailey, Andrew Arcadi, and Keri Bailey of Anadel (and is treated to a surprise appearance by Steven Bailey at the end!). Not only does Ed find out how they went from a small band in Napa, CA to appearing on one of the most talked about video games series in recent history, but ...

#27 - Sammy Ward

May 13, 2014 06:53 - 1 hour - 74.5 MB

It's been over ten years since Ed has spoken to Sammy Ward but the guys don't have a problem picking up right where they left off. Ed not only gets Sammy to re-tell one of his favorite stories (it has to do with a sack o' ham, that's all you need to know), but he also gets to hear a bunch of new tales as he finds out what Sammy's been up to in the last decade or so.

#26 - Tobin Hyman

May 06, 2014 00:58 - 58 minutes - 54.8 MB

Ed is super-excited to sit down with Tobin Hyman and becomes even more excited when he finds out Tobin lives on a boat. When they first met, Tobin was working as TobyMac's PA. A few years have passed and now Tobin is working as a talent scout for NBC's "The Voice." The conversation is encouraging and inspiring as Tobin shares his thoughts on the music industry. Not only is he a super-cool guy, but it's also nice to find someone who is aware of - and thankful for - how truly blessed he is to ...

#25 - Mike Couchman

April 15, 2014 05:24 - 1 hour - 61.1 MB

Ed is pleased to welcome radio guru Mike Couchman to the Foot in the Door podcast. From Detroit to Las Vegas, hip hop to country, Mike's not only done it all, but he's done it all well.

#24 - Paul Valenti

March 11, 2014 15:22 - 1 hour - 69.3 MB

It's late, he just got home and hasn't even had his dinner yet, and still he's game for a little conversation. That's just how accomodating Paul Valenti is. Ed catches up with the Italian half of The Chris & Paul Show - and his eggplant - for a conversation on improv, sketch, and The Stooges.

#23 - Jack Wolfe

March 04, 2014 09:00 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB

Yes, it's true, Jack Wolfe is the pastor at Epic Faith in Duluth GA. But really, he's so much more than that. To begin with, he isn't what you think of when you think of a pastor, and that is meant in the best way possible. Ed re-connects with his high school youth leader in a compelling conversation that mixes deep thought with deep laughs.

#22 - Beth Turcotte

February 26, 2014 16:05 - 46 minutes - 43.4 MB

Although we've exchanged messages and emails over the years, I haven't actually spoken with my Ball State Theatre professor Beth Turcotte since 1990. To say this conversation was long overdue would be a major understatement. As you'll hear in the interview, Beth is great to be near and a generous, giving person who can't help but change the lives of those around her for the better.

#21 - Adi Blotman

February 17, 2014 18:01 - 1 hour - 81 MB

It's a coast to coast chat with my dear friend, Adi Blotman. I met Adi while I was living in New York City and we were both performing improv at the National Comedy Theater. Adi is now on the Left Coast and it was good to catch up and, not only find out what she's doing now, but discover what she did before we knew each other. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!

#20 - David Zach

February 11, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Ed sits down with David Zach, frontman of the band Remedy Drive, to talk about music, life, art, and The Industry. With their new album so close to being finished, it's exciting to hear David's sinceere desire for the rest of the world to delight in their latest project.

#19 - Ed Doney

February 04, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 85.9 MB

They always say two Eds are better than when and when Placencia and Doney are the two Eds, well…the jury's still out on whether or not that saying holds up. Experience the lighter, funnier side of a news reporter as Ed Doney stops by the Foot in the Door podcast to talk broadcasting, Ball State, and Weird Al.

#18 - Denice Hicks

January 28, 2014 06:00 - 49 minutes - 46.2 MB

Ed sits down with the Artistic Director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Denice Hicks, and asks her all the questions you've always wanted to know about The Bard but may have been too intimidated to ask.

#17 - Danielle Kimmey

January 21, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 68.5 MB

Ed returns to The Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to sit down with Danielle Kimmey, the youngest of three sisters who comprised the singing group Out of Eden. It's a fun conversation with more than a few surprising turns tossed in. Grab your favorite blend and join them!

#16 - Hadassah Wilson

January 14, 2014 06:00 - 1 hour - 91.2 MB

Ed thought he knew what was in store when he sat down with barista and US Coffee Competition competitor Hadassah Wilson. He didn't, and what he got was a conversation deeper and as honest as any he's ever had.

#15 - Jim Chaffee

January 07, 2014 06:00 - 58 minutes - 54.6 MB

Ed returns to The Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to speak with Jim Chaffee and is pleasantly surprised by how much of Jim's story he didn't know. As well-rounded of a guy as you'll ever meet, Jim has some thoughtful insights into the world of music, books, managament, and entertainment.

#14 - Tammy Trent

December 31, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Ed sits down with Tammy Trent at The Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to hear her story. Not just the story you may have heard before, but her WHOLE story. Join Tammy as she shares a life full of laughs, tears, and eventually, again, dancing.

#13 - Lane Wright

December 24, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

When you think of Nashville, theater may not be the very first thing you think of. Ed sat down with Music City native Lane Wright to talk about the rich theatrical blood that courses through the city. From the history of Nashville theater to the many approaches an actor and director can take when walking the boards, the guys cover it all.

#12 - Randall Goodgame

December 17, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

After a brief sitcom-like misunderstanding, Ed finally meets with Randall Goodgame at The Frothy Monkey in Franklin, TN for a conversation about making music, being silly, and the deeper meaning behind being able to combine the two.

#11 - Lisa Landis

December 10, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Ed sits down with fellow movie/TV/pop culture fanatic Lisa Landis to talk about her life in radio, how she got there, and the really weird second half of 2013 that changed her forever. It's a great story full of laughs and surprises that could only be told by Lisa herself.

#10 - The Sweet Sorrows

December 03, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

On a random November Saturday, Ed sat down to chat with Sammy and Kylie Horner. Sammy's an Irishman from a blue collar family who went on to seminary and, eventually, The Electrics. Kylie grew up in Australia who followed the footsteps of her surgeon father and went into nursing. Together, they're The Sweet Sorrows and you'll love spending time with them.

#9 - Gabriel Patillo

November 26, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 78.5 MB

If anyone ever tells you God doesn't have a sense of humor they haven't met Gabriel Patillo. That's pretty much the story of Gabe's life and you'll love hearing him share how he got to where he is today: a father, husband, hype man, gamer and all around good guy. No one is more surprised by the journey that brought him here than Gabe himself.

#8 - B. Reith

November 19, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 73.8 MB

What happens when you're an artist, you have a vision, and things don't work out as planned? That's what happens when Ed sits down with B. Reith at Frothy Monkey in Franklin, TN. It's a great conversation with a guy who may not have all the answers but that's not going to stop him for seeking them out.

#7 - Brad Moist

November 12, 2013 06:00 - 59 minutes - 55.7 MB

If you were ever looking for a podcst that really gives you an education on how a record label runs, this episode is the one for you. Ed sits down with Brad Moist from Gotee Records for a conversation about the process of making an album, from the very beginning - finding and signing a band - all the way through finalizing the track listing.

#6 - Davy Baysinger

November 05, 2013 06:00 - 1 hour - 77.9 MB

Ed is pleased to once again be on "Davy's Porch" as he sits down with Davy Baysinger, frontman of Bleach and COO and Head of A&R at Slospeak Records.

#5 - Chris Hauser

October 29, 2013 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Chris Hauser started off as a kid in New York who loved the drums and went on to become one of the pivotal movers and shakers in CCM today. If you don't work in - or have ties to - Nashville, you may not know him by name, but you certainly know him by his fruits. Join Chris and Ed as they sit down in the upstairs room of Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to talk about…well…everything.

#4 - Joey Elwood

October 22, 2013 07:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

What does it take to successfully helm a record label? There's no for-sure way to do it, but it wouldn't hurt if you took a note or two from Gotee Records President and Co-Founder, Joey Elwood. Along with his cousin Toby McKeehan and producer extraordinnaire Todd Collins, "The Gotee Brothers" created a voice in the CCM industry that still speaks volumes 20 years into the game.

#3 - Mitch McVicker

October 15, 2013 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Imagine if you will a cabin deep in the middle of Nowhere, Pennsylvania. That's where Ed sits down with singer/songwriter Mitch McVicker to talk about growing up in Kansas with hoop dreams, traveling America with Rich Mullins, and coloring his hair for a movie with spray paint.

#2 - Nik Curtis-Beal

October 08, 2013 04:30 - 1 hour - 67.8 MB

We start in Montana and - in a way - end in Montana with all sorts of adventures in between. Join Ed as he sits down with Nik Curtis-Beal, a mom, author, and former radio promotions director, for a fun conversation that spans everything from DC Talk to the Donner Party.

#1 - Fred McNaughton

October 01, 2013 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

Let's start at the very beginning. Ed sits down with Fred McNaughton, General Manager of WJTL for a chat where everything is discussed from the future of radio to ukuleles.

Foot in the Door Episode 1 - Introductions

August 21, 2013 23:21 - 8 minutes - 6.82 MB

Before things get going, let's do some introductions.

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