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Let's Talk!
by Joshua Penley
Changing up the podcast a little to track down all of the interesting conversations and stories. Hope you love the people that I get to meet and learn about!
Episodes
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Episode #80- Tricia Peterson
Caught up with an old friend! Had a nice conversation about growing up and making life decisions.
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Episode #79- Katy- Reception Teacher (British System)
Had a lovely talk with our friend Katy and learned all about England and her teaching experience.
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Episode #78- Alex and Taibah- Engineers
This was a fun conversation we had over tea. We went a lot of places and I learned more than I thought I would about concrete.
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Episode #77- Dalal VP at a Bank in Kuwait
Great conversation with Dalal about growing up in Kuwait and the success she has had in life.
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Episode #76- Hayat- Rock Climbing Accountant
Had a great conversation about rock climbing and growing up in Kuwait.
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Episode #75- Halima- ELA Teacher
Fun conversation about being half American and half Kuwaiti and what growing up in these places was like.
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Episode #74- Wala- ELA Teacher
This was a very fun conversation about growing up in Tunisia and the many places Wala taught.
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Episode #73- Chris Beane- Martial Arts Instructor and Podcaster
I have known Chris a long time. It was great getting to sit down and talk about his life. There are many nuggets of wisdom in this talk.
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Episode #72- Logan Miller- Musician and Podcaster
This is my first repeat guest. Last time Logan and I talked about his real jobs. This time we talked about his fun jobs that he hopes, someday, will become real jobs! Always a good time talking to Logan. We did this one driving to Chicago.
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Episode #71- Tari Nikolas- My Mom
Sat down and had a chat with my mom about her life. Give it a listen.
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Episode #70- Aseel- A Fifth Grade Student in Kuwait
I interviewed one of my students. Very interesting insight into what it is like to be a 5th grader in Kuwait.
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Episode #69- Dana Penley- Accountant turned Teacher
Long overdue. I interviewed my wife.
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Episode #68- Ali Abdulkarim- The Godfather of Climbing
I have been looking forward to interviewing Ali since the day I met him at his backyard climbing wall! This was a fun one!
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Episode #67- Kiran Bhujel- Climbing Guide
Learned all about Nepal in this episode!! Very interesting conversation.
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Episode #66- Don Miller- Science Teacher
Listen to how following his dad to Saudi Arabia planted the travel bug for years later.
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Episode #65- Dina Al Zaidi- OC Head of Discipline
A fun talk with one of my coworkers. Learned about Syria! Very fun conversation.
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Episode #64- Hasan Bin Nakhi- Chemical Engineer (Water Expert)
I learned so much about water during this podcast! I had a wonderful time talking to Hasan!
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Episode #63- Abdulhadi Bushehri- Poet/ Engineer
I had a wonderful time talking to Abdulhadi about being a poet!
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Episode #62- Leoka T.J. Mphuthi- Colleague and Future South African Minister of Education?
This podcast was super fun! We got into a nice conversation about a lot of things. Be a fly on the wall for an interesting conversation about our thoughts on the world.
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Episode #61- Kalena Williams- 4th Grade Teacher
Such a good conversation about expectations of life, the peace corps, and becoming a teacher.
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Episode #60- Strauss- High School English Teacher, Professional Violinist, and Scholar
Very fun conversation over tea while in Kuwait!
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Episode #59- Nasser Borjaib- Kuwait's Climber
Nasser is Kuwait's only professional climber. This was a fun conversation learned about what that takes and growing up in Kuwait!
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Episode #58- Chandra- ELA Teacher
I learned a lot from this interview. I learned all about South Africa. I learned what it is like when people think you are from a place when you are not. It was a fun conversation!
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Episode #56- Collin Baxter- Social Studies Teacher
Collin has worked in so many different types of schools! From traditional, to international, to outdoors, to detention centers- Collin has experienced them all. Listen to Collin's story!
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Episode #55- Ricardo Calderon- Spanish Teacher
Born in Panama, Masters in the North Carolina, Ricardo started his teaching career in the states. From there Oman, New York City, Shanghai, and now Kuwait. Very fun convo about these places and what it like to teach in them.
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Episode #54- Korrie and Kelsey Barnes- Traveled the World for a Year
If you have ever wanted to know how to take a year off and travel, this is the podcast that can answer the realistic questions of how to actually do this. Learn about the pre-planning, the places and experiences, and the reflections they learned after finishing their year.
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Episode #53- Caleb House- WWE Wrestling (Broadcast Engineer)
Super fun talk to my old friend Caleb about his life in live television.
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Episode #52- Mark Baumgarten- Family and Life Story
I interview my father in law and learned all about the family and some of his stories. I also learned what it was like to work for John Deere.
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Episode #51- Roxy Henke- Woman's Contemporary Fiction Writer/ Magazine Columnist
A very interesting look into what it is like to be a writer!
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Episode #50- Donnie Baumgarten- 91 year old North Dakota Farmer
Listen to some Baumgarten history and what it is like to farm well into your 90s.
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Episode #49- Janice Boekhoff- Suspense Author/ Former Geologist
What is it like to be an author? How do you know you can even become an author? These questions and more are answered in this very fun episode of the podcast!!
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Episode #48- Duane Brumitt- Owner of Tri-Star Karate Studio
What is it like to own a business and many good things to think about when you want to start your own.
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Episode #47- Scott Nikolas- Retired Army Veteran and Business Owner
Learned all about making machines that make other machines to make our things we all enjoy. I also learned about what it is like to be in the army.
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Episode #46- Brian Hyma- Athletic Trainer/ University Chair and Professor
I had a wonderful time sitting down with an adult that was pivotal in my life growing up. Listen to hear our very interesting conversation.
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Episode #45- Logan Miller
Listen to my long time friend's journey through life!
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Episode #44- Evelyn- 5 year old
I interviewed my 5 year old niece about life, love, and the economy.
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Episode #43- Derick Miller- Pastor
Listen to learn about Pastor Derick's origin story! I had a wonderful time talking about life, the faith, and we even get emotional at the end when we talk about my dad.
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Episode #42- Stephanie Rudd- Design Coordinator
Who designs the insides of houses? This lady that's who.
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Episode #41- Jim- Cellular Company, NASA, Coast Guard
From the Coast Guard to NASA to working for the phone company. Listen to Jim's story!
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Episode #40- Zachary Fraley- Pastor
Exciting discussion with Zachary about being a pastor.
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Episode #39- Diane McAnally- Retired Special Ed Teacher
Fun talk about education, special education, life, and being retired.
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Episode #38- XiaoFeng- Geography
Listen to a very interesting story of how XiaoFeng eventually found teaching but adventured the whole time!
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Episode #37- Lily- Advertising
Listen to find out what advertising looks like in China and how my friend Lily got into the business.
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Episode #36- Secondary Director- Dieu-Anh Nguyen
I had a wonderful time talking with Dieu-Anh about her life and her past. This episode is full of one-liners you could live by! Give it a listen.
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Episode #35- School Counselor- Laura Zhang
Listen to this podcast to find out what drives Laura to help students everyday! Also some fun insights into growing up in China!
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Episode #34- International Teacher- Rachel St. John
From a dabbling archeologist to voice of the radio to life in theatre, listen to Rachel's story of what each job taught her and how she found fulfillment in teaching.
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Episode #33- PE Teacher and Coach- Goncalo Porto
Loved my conversation over tea with Goncalo. Listen to learn some life lessons!
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Podcast Posse Interview
I sponsor a podcast club called the Podcast Posse. This is the first interview they did which was interviewing me. Check out their podcast for more interviews!
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Episode #32- High School During COVID
I talked to my podcast class about growing up and doing high school during COVID.
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Episode #31- Let's Talk- Growing Up in Beijing
What was it like to grow up in Beijing and what has changed over the years?
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Changing up the podcast a little to track down all of the interesting conversations and stories. Hope you love the people that I get to meet and learn about!
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Let's Talk! is created and hosted by Joshua Penley.
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