Episodes

This episode shows us the beauty and joy of two parents of a lovely child diagnosed with Down Syndrome. With every parent of children, there are challenges, joys, and stresses, but having a child with special needs is not som...

During this episode, I am honored to have Kalevi return to share his story about his faith journey. We discuss his coming to terms with his sexuality, coming out, struggles faced, misconceptions people have, finding his commu...

In this episode, I am honored to have my friend Daniel as he shares what it's like living behind his eyes. Daniel is diagnosed with Asperger's which is a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder, a developmental disorder that can lea...

The world of fantasy role-playing games is one of intrigue but most get overwhelmed by the intricacies and misunderstandings of how it works. During this hour you get a small introduction with some general knowledge questions...

Cars are a major part of our lives; each of us has our own personal connections to certain makes and models over others. There is a whole culture to it in the car world which makes it fascinating. Today I am speaking with a f...

My friend today is Derek Weinrich, and what we are discussing is the magic that comes from reading about events and places in history and then traveling to these locations to soak in the moments where these events took place ...

There is a lot being said out there about cannabis and I had the great privilege of sitting down with a very knowledgeable friend to help shed some light on the topic. Garrett currently manages a Hemp and CBD shop and has a t...

My guest today comes not from my usual connection of friendships that I grew up with or have close contact with. This is a friend of my wife’s she met during college. We met a few times, and this is how I learned that I am a ...

In this part 2 of 2 episodes, I speak with John McMurry. He is a jack of all trades, an auctioneer, an eBay seller, part owner in an antique and interior marketplace, master of the side hustle, and overall a nice guy. We peek...

In this part 1 of 2 episodes, I speak with John McMurry. He is a jack of all trades, an auctioneer, an eBay seller, part owner in an antique and interior marketplace, master of the side hustle, and overall a nice guy. We peek...

In this episode, we discussf Nuclear Energy, both fission and fusion. At first glance, I know most of you are thinking, skip or nope, this episode is not for me. STOP that thought and listen because of how Matt talks with ent...

There are so many types of energy available in the world. In this part 1 of 2 episodes, we focus on an overview of Chemical - Coal, Natural Gas, Photovoltaic / Thermal - Solar, and Mechanical - Wind, Hydroelectric. As we go ...

This is an extraordinary holiday episode where we will be talking with my Father-In-Law, Ken about what Christmas has meant to him over the years. We discuss food, traditions home, mail, school, religion, music, weather, gift...

My guest on this episode is Nadya Zeitlin, an artist of movement who interlaces dance and theatre into different spaces throughout Atlanta, Georgia. She has this langue and presence that engages you while she unravels this vi...

Let's continue with part 2 of the Great Mullinator. In this episode, we focus more on her time in the classroom, where we learn about how she handled teaching new students music and discipline, moving from teaching middle sch...

The guest on the episode today has had a significant impact not just on my life but on thousands of others who came through the Teasley Middle School and Cherokee High School band / choral director program. She is the one and...

It's been a fun year doing this podcast, and in this episode, I have the roles reversed on me where, I become the guest, and my first guest Chris Byess takes over as host to get the inside scoop on who Cade Curtis is and why ...

It's time for that special edition Halloween episode of Learning From Friends, and the guest I have on today fits the bill perfectly. My friend Dak and I have known each other for about 18 years. Out of all my friends, if I e...

Let’s crack the door open and see what we can learn today. Joseph Mullinax, a ten-year high school special education teacher and wrestling and football coach. We will touch on these topics so you can see what it takes to be a...

Rodney is an investor. He is there if money is to be made in the markets. During this episode, he introduces many different investing routes while unfolding his approach to investing. We discuss the stock market and what sto...

It is beyond an honor to have Paron return to the podcast to help bring awareness to another critical issue overlooked in our communities. The “school-to-prison pipeline” is a disturbing national trend wherein youth are funn...

There are several issues in the United States today that are challenging and starting to change as our country's landscape and awareness are being addressed. Some are more visible, while most are heavily overlooked due to st...

In this episode, I speak with Rose Dye, a friend I have known for over two decades. She is an artist, a cat mom, a nerd of all sorts, and most of all, an honest and loyal individual to family and friends. She even was my date...

In this episode, I speak with Chris Neal, an eclectic, strong, and wonderful human being who is gracious as he shares his battles with drug addiction, sobriety, and his road to recovery. Book recommendation -- Be Here Now by ...