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Amazing People Amazing Things

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Welcome to AMAZING PEOPLE, AMAZING THINGS. Through the power of storytelling, we will aim to entertain, and inspire listeners to embrace their own inner strength and embark on their own paths of self-discovery. Our guests come from diverse backgrounds and fields, including entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, musicians, activists, and everyday heroes, each with their unique and amazing journey. Join me as they share their narratives of triumph, resilience, personal growth, and achievements. Collectively we can we learn about new things. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chucktuck/support

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Multiracial American

October 30, 2020 07:20 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MB

In this episode, Al, Nicky, and me, Chuck Tuck, sample a couple of beers and rate them on flavor, aroma, and just a general like it or not.  (about the first 20 minutes) In the second half of the podcast we get into talking about growing-up as a multiracial male in America and abroad.  We talk about some of what we experienced, and how it shaped who we are today.   Please remember to like, rate (5 stars please!) comment, follow or subscribe on your favorite podcast station.  This helps with o...

Nicky Salapu FIFA World Cup, American Samoan Football

September 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Born in Pago Pago, American Samoan football (soccer) player, Nicky Salapu talks about movies, his passion, and life.  Joining Salapu is his friend Al Land.   Listen as we laugh, joke, and get serious.  Oh, this podcast was recorded on video which will be released 5 days after the podcast airs.  (available to watch on OCT 4, 2020) at www.YouTube.com/chucktuck  WATCH IT HERE Big news!! Nicky and Al will be reoccurring guests (which makes them co-hosts) on Open Mic With Chuck Tuck. We'll be t...

Vicious Kitty Band; Still Towing the Line of Rock-n-Roll

September 11, 2020 22:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MB

Don't believe it.  The 80's Glam Punk Rock is still living large in Buckley, WA and the proof is in the kitty litter.  Just dig around a little and you'll find a nugget of a gem and they're called, Vicious Kitty! I love these guys.  They are hard working, and serious about what they're doing.   You'll have a good laugh, and a great time with Anthony on bass, Matt on guitars and lead vocals, and the one and only Jimmy St. Bitchin on drums.  if you can imagine what it'd be like to scramble t...

A Conversation with Award Winning Actress and Filmmaker Rachelle Henry

September 01, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 95.9 MB

On episode 16 I have a conversation with award winning actress and filmmaker, Rachelle Henry on her journey to Hollywood.   Here's a front row seat to listen to a Hollywood mover and shaker.  Henry has been involved with film making for most of her life, and she in fact made it her life.  She will share with us her personal journey from the Pacific Northwest to Hollywood where she has been honing her craft and creating a name and image for herself.   IMDB Instagram www.RachelleHenry.com --- ...

Actress and Filmmaker Rachelle Henry

September 01, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

On episode 16 I have a conversation with award winning actress and filmmaker, Rachelle Henry on her journey to Hollywood.   Here's a front row seat to listen to a Hollywood mover and shaker.  Henry has been involved with film making for most of her life, and she in fact made it her life.  She will share with us her personal journey from the Pacific Northwest to Hollywood where she has been honing her craft and creating a name and image for herself.   IMDB Instagram www.RachelleHenry.com --- ...

Home Automation with Luis Aguilar

August 20, 2020 19:23 - 51 minutes - 29.8 MB

Home automation has become the big thing as of late.  But, home automation has been around since 1966, when Westinghouse engineer Jim Sutherland created the first true home automation device.  This device allowed controlling of temperature and appliances, and it advanced from there.  Guest, Luis Aguilar is a sales executive with Allterco Robotics based out of Sofia, Bulgaria with a US office in Las Vegas, NV.  The USA home automation division is called Shelly.   They have a line of products...

David L. Anderson, Film Producer/Author

August 13, 2020 02:02 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

In this episode, I talk with David L. Anderson.  Local producer and author of Gadlynn Wayfare and the Great Hunt: A First Ranger of the King Story David talks a little about indie film making, and his passion for the art of writing.   Have a listen, check out his book on Amazon (you can follow the links) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chucktuck/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chucktuck/support

David L. Anderson, Indie Producer and Author

August 13, 2020 02:02 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

In this episode, I talk with David L. Anderson.  Local producer and author of Gadlynn Wayfare and the Great Hunt: A First Ranger of the King Story David talks a little about indie film making, and his passion for the art of writing.   Have a listen, check out his book on Amazon (you can follow the links) <iframe style="width:120px;height:240px;" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" src="//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operat...

Remembering Hiroshima August 6, 1945

August 07, 2020 02:34 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MB

Listen to someone who experienced the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, as America became the first and only nation to use an atomic weapon during wartime.   Listening to this choked me up some, and I got emotional hearing the scar that was left behind, and all the lives that was lost in a blink of an eye.. and then more over time.  I pray/hope this never happens again. Please listen.. support this channel by listening, sharing, and supporting in any way you can.  Thank you,  Chuc...

I Am A Black Man In America: Segregation, Racism, and Injustice

July 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB

What was life growing up black in America in the 1940's to the 1960's. Years have passed, and not much has changed.  Some of course for the better, but other things have taken a possible step backwards. This is a brief life story of my father.  A black man growing up in West Virginia, and his life from approximately 1931 to 1949. He recounts his first memories of murder, death, segregation, racism, and the military.  Through it all until his death in 2016, he rarely if ever complained about ...

90 Years Later And Nothing Has Changed- Black In America

July 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 81.9 MB

Almost 90 years has passed, and not much has changed.  Some of course for the better, but other things have taken a possible step backwards. This is a brief life story of my father.  A black man growing up in West Virginia, and his life from approximately 1931 to 1949. He recounts his first memories of murder, death, segregation, racism, and the military.  Through it all until his death in 2016, he rarely if ever complained about his life growing up.  He loved his mother, father, sister, a...

Black In America

July 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Almost 90 years has passed, and not much has changed.  Some of course for the better, but other things have taken a possible step backwards. This is a brief life story of my father.  A black man growing up in West Virginia, and his life from approximately 1931 to 1949. He recounts his first memories of murder, death, segregation, racism, and the military.  Through it all until his death in 2016, he rarely if ever complained about his life growing up.  He loved his mother, father, sister, and ...

Black History Growing Up In America

July 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Almost 90 years has passed, and not much has changed.  Some of course for the better, but other things have taken a possible step backwards. This is a brief life story of my father.  A black man growing up in West Virginia, and his life from approximately 1931 to 1949. He recounts his first memories of murder, death, segregation, racism, and the military.  Through it all until his death in 2016, he rarely if ever complained about his life growing up.  He loved his mother, father, sister, and ...

My Life Growing Up Black In America

July 31, 2020 21:41 - 1 hour - 40.2 MB

What was life growing up black in America in the 1940's to the 1960's. Years have passed, and not much has changed.  Some of course for the better, but other things have taken a possible step backwards. This is a brief life story of my father.  A black man growing up in West Virginia, and his life from approximately 1931 to 1949. He recounts his first memories of murder, death, segregation, racism, and the military.  Through it all until his death in 2016, he rarely if ever complained about h...

Tech World with Jeanine Jue

July 28, 2020 17:45 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

This is an ongoing series of Women in Business and Technology In this podcast you’ll hear from Jeanine Jue, Head of Global Developer Relations at R3. R3 is an enterprise blockchain software firm working with a broad ecosystem of more than 300 participants across multiple industries from both the private and public sectors to develop blockchain applications on Corda, an open-source blockchain platform, and Corda Enterprise, a commercial version of Corda for enterprise usage. Jeanine is also an...

Succeeding In A Male Dominated Tech World with Jeanine Jue

July 28, 2020 17:45 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MB

This is an ongoing series of Women in Business and Technology In this podcast you’ll hear from Jeanine Jue, Head of Global Developer Relations at R3. R3 is an enterprise blockchain software firm working with a broad ecosystem of more than 300 participants across multiple industries from both the private and public sectors to develop blockchain applications on Corda, an open-source blockchain platform, and Corda Enterprise, a commercial version of Corda for enterprise usage. Jeanine is als...

Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, Kamrin Huban

July 26, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 39.8 MB

Today’s episode with Kamrin Eriksen Huban is part of the Women in Business and Technology series. Listen to Kamrin’s story of being in the right place at the right time, overcoming struggles of the corporate world, and creating her own opportunities. Kamrin now runs a successful coaching practice to help women and men get results in business, work, and their personal life. Listen close, as she will share some of her passions to success. You can contact Kamrin directly for guidance and co...

Succeeding In A Man's Corporate World As A Woman with Sharon Crosetto

July 24, 2020 01:10 - 1 hour - 29.6 MB

“AWARD” Winning MOONIE Icy Tunes is owned and operated by Sharon Crosetto. Sharon has decades of experience in quality food service and event management in the greater Seattle Area.  Sharon served the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery for six years as the culinary supervisor, and she still maintains an intimate relationship with them today. Sharon’s discerning palate has been the basis for sophisticated serving menus in the past. Presently, that same spectacular sense of taste can help you finaliz...

Go From Corporate to Independent Business Owner with Sharon Crosetto

July 24, 2020 01:10 - 1 hour - 69.1 MB

“AWARD” Winning MOONIE Icy Tunes is owned and operated by Sharon Crosetto. Sharon has decades of experience in quality food service and event management in the greater Seattle Area.  Sharon served the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery for six years as the culinary supervisor, and she still maintains an intimate relationship with them today. Sharon’s discerning palate has been the basis for sophisticated serving menus in the past. Presently, that same spectacular sense of taste can help you finali...

Women In Business And Technology- Come and Get Your Ice Cream!

July 24, 2020 01:10 - 1 hour - 69 MB

“AWARD” Winning MOONIE Icy Tunes is owned and operated by Sharon Crosetto. Sharon has decades of experience in quality food service and event management in the greater Seattle Area.  Sharon served the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery for six years as the culinary supervisor, and she still maintains an intimate relationship with them today. Sharon’s discerning palate has been the basis for sophisticated serving menus in the past. Presently, that same spectacular sense of taste can help you finali...

Murder, Mental Health, and Police Reform In America

July 10, 2020 21:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MB

In this episode I talk with reoccurring guest, Sean Aust and special guest, Betty Taylor.   Taylor is a former police chief with the Winfield Police Department in Missouri, (fmr) gang investigator for the city of Louisiana, MO, and (fmr) S.W.A.T. team member.  Taylor continues to work with law enforcement, teaching courses on sexual assault investigations as an adjunct professor of criminal justice, and currently resides in Seattle, WA. Taylor has also written a book, If You Can't Quit Cry...

Have you ever been experienced? Seattle music history.

June 25, 2020 03:12 - 1 hour - 41 MB

In the episode we talk to long time Seattle resident and musician, Joe Dredd.   Joe has been a staple in the Seattle music scene for, dare we say, nearly 40 years.   Listen to Joe as we relive the Seattle music scene from the 80's to present, and what has changed.  You can now see Joe in the the best KISS tribute band of the Northwest, Almost Human. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chucktuck/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.co...

Proper potty training for that new pup or adopted dog

June 12, 2020 03:39 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Auntie Tami is back this week with a tip on how to properly train your pup to go potty outdoors.  Big, small, young, or old, these tips can help with problem dog who potties in the house.  Thanks for listening, and supporting this channel.   Please remember to subscribe, share, and listen to our shows.  It helps us grow.  In July, I'll be talking with some successful women in business and technology.  You're not going to want to miss this series! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anc...

Potty Training That New Puppy Or Adopted Dog

June 12, 2020 03:39 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MB

Auntie Tami is back this week with a tip on how to properly train your pup to go potty outdoors.  Big, small, young, or old, these tips can help with problem dog who potties in the house.  Thanks for listening, and supporting this channel.   Please remember to subscribe, share, and listen to our shows.  It helps us grow.  In July, I'll be talking with some successful women in business and technology.  You're not going to want to miss this series! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcas...

Defunding the Police Departments, Can America Get Back On Her Feet?

June 10, 2020 23:25 - 50 minutes - 46.8 MB

In season 1 episode 5, I have a conversation with guest, Dean Hamack on the hot topic of defunding the police.. Where will the money go?  He also touches on the subject of mental health in kids, and where America is headed.  Have a listen.  This could trigger some thoughts, provoke some emotions, maybe you agree, maybe you won't.   Don't forget, please subscribe and help this podcast get recognized and grow.  Thanks,  Chuck Tuck - Host --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e...

Dog Obedience Training

June 07, 2020 21:16 - 1 hour - 31.8 MB

In this episode I talk with veteran dog obedience trainer, Tami Calapp aka, Auntie Tami about dogs and human interaction.  This is the first in a series that will be on dog obedience training.  So sit back, get comfortable and listen to Tami as she reveals some insights into dog behavior and human interactions.  Don't forget to subscribe to keep up to date on future podcasts, as we do our best to bring you something every Sunday afternoon. Auntie Tami Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/au...

When Will the Wrong Be Right?

May 31, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes - 23.4 MB

This podcast was taped on the evening of 5.29.20 Minorities, and especially men of color are still being wrongfully categorized by a bias society.  My friend, and guest, Sean Aust and I discuss the events happening now in Minneapolis and around the US.  First we wonder how something like this continues to happen to people, and especially men of color.  However, what is just as bad (in the opinion of the host) is what/how people are reacting with violence and looting.   Listen to our discu...

I'm an artist, and it saved me

May 22, 2020 20:00 - 1 hour - 47 MB

Art therapy is a real thing.  There's a real job, and real people behind many of the successes.  If you've ever wondered why you've lost your motivation for art, or think that you can't do it, there's someone there to say you can.   Listen as artist, Anjanette Hewitt as she talks about her art, and the motivation behind it, and how it saved her. Dictionary- Art, Noun: The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculp...

UNIVERSAL vs AMC, who's gonna win?

May 12, 2020 07:07 - 49 minutes - 22.6 MB

Episode 1 is all about the feud which started in late April between entertainment giants, Universal and AMC. One makes moves and the other shows them.  You'd think it would be a perfect marriage because one couldn't live without the other.  Or so we thought.. With the coronavirus having government shut down public crowds and entertainment, there was nothing for people to do but eat, drink, and watch movies at home.  And that, is where the trouble began.  Listen as two movie fans discuss wh...

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