On this episode of the podcast, Jill Alesch conducts and co-produces a fantastic, superb, and really conversational interview with me In Person. This was Jill's debut/first time on the show and we recorded this episode at Walnut Woods State Park in West Des Moines.

This episode was a combination of Jill asking questions concerning the current political scene and upcoming Midterm Elections (almost a month away!! Everyone 18 and older needs to get out and VOTE!!), my passion for Iowa's State Parks, where I grew up, high school reunions I went to, and other pleasures; along with us taking a walk throughout all the paved parts of Walnut Woods and offering commentary on them.

This episode was recorded on Friday October 9, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 16 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Bryan Hall conducts and co-produces a fantastic and very conversational interview with me In Person. This is Bryan's second time on the show and we recorded this episode at Campbell Recreational Area in Clive.

This particular episode is special because it focuses on birthdays as we recorded this episode on my actual birthday (I turned 52 this year!!).

After our introductions, Bryan asked me the following questions:

How does it feel to be celebrating another year of life?

What is the biggest lesson you feel that you've learned over these last 12 months?

What is the thing that you wish was different that maybe is within your realm of control, if you could wave a magic wand and make that wish come true, what would it be?

If your life were a movie, what movie would it be?

What is a pet peeve of yours?

If you could go back into time and give your younger self any advice, what would that advice be?

What are some favorite birthday memories that you've had?

What is something that you would wish for someone else in your life?

Is there anything on your birthday list that you have received or are hoping to receive?

This episode was recorded on Monday evening October 19, 2026 and it runs 38 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!

On this episode of the podcast, Hannah Rogers and Maggie Matijevich conduct and co-produce a fantastic, superb, pretty energetic, very fun, and conversational interview with me In Person for Episode #371 of the show!! This is Hannah's third time and Maggie's debut/first time on the podcast and we recorded this episode in the backyard/pool area of Hannah's house.

HANNAH'S FIRST ROUND OF QUESTIONS: Where were you born? Where have you lived? And where do you currently live? Which dorms did you live in during the years you went to Drake? Thinking back on jobs you have previously held, what was the best job you ever had and why, and what was the worst job you ever had and why? What is your favorite thing about living in Iowa and why? If you couldn't live in Iowa anymore and you could choose to live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?

MAGGIE'S ROUND OF QUESTIONS: If you had to eat just one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? What is your favorite cocktail, wine, beer, or any beverage at all? You talk a lot about Neurodiversity and acceptance, what is something that well meaning people still get wrong? What would you say is the most interesting thing about you people should know? What have you learned about the community that you didn't know before you started this podcast? What is your favorite TV show? What is your favorite sports team whether pro or college, and your favorite kind of sports to watch? What do you feel has changed the most over the last few years, what do you think is the biggest change that you have noticed, especially in Iowa? What is your favorite memory about elementary school?

HANNAH'S SECOND ROUND OF QUESTIONS: Have you ever seen as someone who is neurodivergent something that you would consider to be a good representation of it in a movie or TV series? What is your favorite color? Do you have a favorite animal? What is your second favorite animal? If you Grove and you could buy any car that you wanted, is there a dream card that you could see yourself driving around? What is your favorite musician, band, or genre of music? If you could go to a concert with the musician, whether living or dead of your choice and there would be an individual concert just for you, who would that musician or group be? Have you ever played an instrument, do you have a favorite instrument, and what would that instrument be? Do you have a favorite flower? What is your favorite season? What is your favorite Jewish holiday and why? What is your favorite General or secular holiday and why? What do you think is the best Purim costume you ever wore? We wrap up the interview with Maggie asking me: What question that you have never been asked on the show before do you wish someone would ask you?

This episode was recorded on Sunday afternoon October 11, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 3 minutes long. Our opening and closing theme music is provided by Anastasia Chubarova courtesy of Pixabay. Funding for this podcast is provided by RandomKid, Lee Larue, and Rachel Graham. Enjoy!