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Were You Still Talking?
by Joel Albrecht
It's about people, places, arts, food, culture, putting positive energy in the world, how all of us have something to say or maybe we don't, drugs, exercise (or exorcise, if you spell it wrong!), laziness, motivation, breathing! The connection we all share on the planet and quite possibly getting away from the pedestrian level of consciousness.Music by Jon Griffin.
Episodes
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Award-winning Actor, Playwright, and Screenwriter, Seth Panitch
On today's episode I have Seth Panitch, an award-winning actor, playwright, screenwriter, and filmmaker who recently published his first novel "Antique." Seth shared his career journey from writing Jaws 2 in third grade to becoming a theater professor at the University of Alabama, where he heads...
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What Does Wealth Mean to You with David Gottfried
Episode134 What Does Wealth Mean to You with David Gottfried Had an amazing time talking to David Gottfried, the founder of the U.S. Green Building Council and the World Green Building Council. We started with the meaning of wealth then we talked about his new book, Regen360, which presents an...
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Independent Film Maker Austin Galante
In this episode, I sit down withAustin Galante— an independent filmmaker, actor, musician, and podcast host — to talk about the realities of making art outside the traditional studio system. Austin shares insight into his recent and upcoming film work, including "Sanguine Teeth on a Driftless...
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"You're Going to Die, But Not Me." With Liz Scott
#133 – "You're Going to Die, But Not Me." With Liz Scott This time I spoke with Liz Scott, a psychologist and author, about her latest book "You're Going to Die, But Not Me." We discussed how her personal experiences with death - including her husband's death in 1999, her mother's death in 2004,...
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#132 With best-selling writer of humorous sci-fi and fantasy novels, Dick Wybrow
Had a great conversation with author Dick Wybrow. We discussed his writing career, background in radio and television production, and his move to New Zealand. Wybrow shared insights into his writing process, the challenges and rewards of independent publishing, and his latest book, "The Facilite...
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A working actor with guest Rob Brownstein
Rob Brownstein is a working actor with a long resume that includes movies such as Michael and The Last Appeal and numerous television appearances including Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Shrink Next Door, Young Sheldon, Star Trek: Discovery and many more. Rob shared his journey into acting, starting...
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Shattering stigma with stories and humor with Dave Mowry
EP 130 with Dave Mowry, on a journey of living with severe mental illness and how he found healing and purpose through stand-up comedy. Dave discussed his background as a successful businessman, his psychotic break, and the 14 years he spent struggling with deep depression and anxiety. He…
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One Dollar Science Fiction with Liam Begley
#129 This was a great conversation with Liam Begley, author of the sci-fi novel "Broken Interstellar: A Union Worker Space Opera." We discussed his writing process, which took about a decade to complete, and his decision to self-publish after being unable to secure an agent. The conversation...
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Teaching Uncomfortable History Dr. Ettie Zilber
#128 Teaching Uncomfortable History with Dr. Ettie Zilber. We talked about her career in international education and her work documenting and sharing her family's Holocaust experiences. Ettie discussed her extensive background working in international schools across six countries and her research...
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With The Multi-talented Rosie Tran
#127 with Multi-talented Rosie Tran! On this episode I talk to comedian Rosie Tran, we talk about Rosie's 24-year career in comedy, her creation of the "Rosie Tran Presents" comedy showcase series streaming on Amazon, and her approach to building a platform for underrepresented voices in...
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#126 with Writer/Director Taylor Morden
#126 with Writer/Director Taylor Morden on Directing a movie a year, Getting Lost Doc, his latest movie Eat Your Heart Out, things I didn't know about and so much more. We talked for what seemed like 10 minutes, but it was maybe a little longer. First time I've done a podcast in person in a while...
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Stunts, Photography and World Travel with Dailyn Matthews
What an amazing conversation with Dailyn Matthews, we discussed Dailyn's diverse background and experiences. Dailyn shared details about her recent rowing experience in an eight-man boat, her adventures observing the Kilauea volcano eruption on the Big Island of Hawaii, and her travels across the...
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A Cup of Tea with Flowing River
#124 A Cup of Tea with Flowing River On this episode we sit down with Flowing River, a heart-centered mystic and ceremonialist who runs a tea house in Montecito, California. The conversation covered Flowing River's spiritual journey, including his travels to 34 countries seeking personal healing...
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Experiencing Trauma at a Young Age with Noah May
#123 Experiencing Trauma at a Young Age with Noah May My guest this week is Noah May. We talked about Noah's journey into podcasting and his mental health story. Noah shared how he started podcasting randomly during quarantine in 2021 after taking a podcasting class at Auburn University, which...
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The Threat of AI to Creatives with Aaron Ryan
#122 with Aaron Ryan – The Threat of AI to Creatives On this episode I'm speaking with Aaron Ryan. Aaron discussed his prolific output of 46 books across various genres, including his best-selling Dissonance – The Alien Invasion Saga and his recent pivot back to full-time authoring. We also…
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With Bilal Ahmed - Should you do your own research?
#121 with Bilal Ahmed - Should you do your own research? This episode I'm speaking with Dr. Ahmed Bilal Ahmed, an interventional structural cardiologist and co-founder of Lylah Health, a microbiome therapeutics company. We discussed the evolution of microbiome research, AI's role in medicine, and...
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With Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer
#120 with Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer We talked about men with breast cancer, having a presence on social media, getting the message out about men with cancer and why they are misdiagnosed more often and a lot more! Jake Messier, @theguywithstage4breastcancer, is a pioneering...
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#119 with Ralph Velasco Photography around the globe.
#119 with Ralph Velasco Photography around the globe. Great conversation with Ralph talking travel photography, most visited countries, why it's good to put the camera down and enjoy the view sometimes and much more. More info and all the links right here: Since 2008 (17+ years) Ralph Velasco has...
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#118 Chai (High) on Life with Lorie Kleiner Eckert
My guest today is an expert in personal reinvention. Lorie Kleiner Eckert is a dynamic author, fiber artist, and motivational speaker who has inspired over 22,000 people. In her latest book, CHAI ON LIFE, she shares heartfelt and humorous essays on navigating life's biggest transitions, from an...
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Empowering Narratives: Insights from Kay A. Oliver
Episode #117 Empowering Narratives: Insights from Kay A. Oliver Storytelling, working in Hollywood, leaving Hollywood to go her own way, and championing women's resilience are just a few of the things we talked about on this episode. Kay A. Oliver, is a dynamic storyteller holding degrees in...
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#116 With Edward Miskie - Cancer, Musical Theatre & other Chronic Illnesses
Episode #116 With Edward Miskie - Cancer, Musical Theatre & other Chronic Illnesses My conversation with Edward felt honest, heartwarming, fun, sad, and everything in between as we talked about theartre, cancer, social media, favorite musicals, how annoyingly good young actors of today can be and...
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#115 – With George Siegal – Built to Last Buyer Beware
Episode #115 – With George Siegal – Built to Last Buyer Beware This engaging and important conversation on buying, renting, building or updating your home is filled with real world information you need to know. Not just about what to ask your insurance agent, but about things you can do to…
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#114 – With Bob Alper – They Really Let You Do That?
Episode #114 – With Rabbi Bob Alper – They Really Let You Do That? Fun conversation with Bob Alper, world's only practicing rabbi/stand-up comic (really). We talked about his start in comedy, the Jewish comedy of the year contest, totally clean comedy and much more. From Bob: Key Message / Core...
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#113 Jill Chalsty: Packets of Hope & Life Skills That Change Lives
Episode #113 – Jill Chalsty: Packets of Hope & Life Skills That Change Lives In this episode, I sit down with Jill Chalsty — author, educator, filmmaker, and founder focused on bringing life-skills education to students around the world. Jill shares the heart behind her memoir, Packets of Hope: A...
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#112 with Douglas Lynam: From Monk to Money Manage
Episode #112 – Douglas Lynam: From Monk to Money Manager & Enneagram Insights In this episode I sit down with Douglas Lynam whose journey spans from monastic life to the world of finance. Douglas shares how his early years as a monk shaped his perspective on work, wealth, and what it means to…
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#111 Gil Gillenwater: Hope, Borders & Helping Without Handouts
Episode #111 – Gil Gillenwater: Hope, Borders & Helping Without Handouts In this episode, I sit down with Gil Gillenwater — author, traveler, and humanitarian — to talk about his book Hope On The Border and the life experiences that led him to write it. Gil has spent years working in Mexico and...
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#110 with Danny Johnson
Episode #110 – Danny Johnson: Clean Comedy, Big Faces & Long Roads In this episode, I sit down with Danny Johnson, a stand-up comic who's been making people laugh for over 15 years without having to get dirty to do it. Danny's style is clean, relatable, and packed with those now-famous facial...
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#109 with Amy Lenius
Episode #108 – Amy Lenius: Empowerment, Awareness & Next Level Living In this episode, I'm joined by Amy Lenius of Next Level University — a coach and mentor dedicated to helping people step into greater confidence, clarity, and purpose. We dive into what empowerment really looks like, why...
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#108 With Matt Savino: Roads, Borders & Stories That Almost Didn't Make It Home
Episode #108 – Matt Savino: Roads, Borders & Stories That Almost Didn't Make It Home In this episode, I sit down with Matt Savino — writer, traveler, and storyteller with a passport full of stamps and a knack for finding himself in situations that make great stories later. We talk about travel as…
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#107 with Chip Jacobs: Writing, Pasadena's Past & The Edges of Life
Episode #107 – Chip Jacobs: Writing, Pasadena's Past & The Edges of Life In this episode, I'm joined by Chip Jacobs — award-winning author, journalist, and storyteller with a deep love for California history and an eye for the unusual. We dive into the craft of writing and editing, the…
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#106 with Shanti Hershenson - Writing and publishing books as a teen author.
Episode #106 – Shanti Hershenson We talked about building a TikTok (now with over 70k followers), her amazing focus and discipline, writing every day and some of the other things she does with her time, like falconry! Since the age of twelve, Shanti has actively been writing and publishing books....
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#105 With Amy Dickens
Episode #105 – Amy Dickens on joy, play and reconnecting with the parts of ourselves that make us feel most alive. We may have talked about joy, creativity and connecting with your child self, I'm not sure. It seems like we just talked for an hour and a half and laughed and created a lot of...
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Michael Wendroff - Killing it! The thriller writer's journey
Episode #104 – Michael Wendroff: Marketing Mastermind Turned Thriller Author In this week's episode, I sit down with Michael Wendroff — a global marketing consultant with an MBA from New York University (and an induction into their Hall of Fame) who pivoted into writing to publish his debut...
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#103 – Melinda Lee, From Hugs to Healing: Melinda's Story
Episode #103 – Melinda Lee "From Hugs to Healing: Melinda's Story" In this engaging conversation, I talk with Melinda Lee about her exploration of the transformative power of hugs, gratitude, and self-love. Melinda shares her unique journey of hugging everyone she encountered for a year,...
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#102 – Ken Cox: Punchlines, Punching Bags & A.I.
Episode #102 – Ken Cox: Punchlines, Punching Bags & A.I. In this episode, I sit down with Ken Cox — a stand-up comedian, boxer, gym owner, and storyteller who bridges worlds we don't always see together. We talk about the connections between comedy and combat, why he chose to buy the gym where he...
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Episode 101 - With Me, Joel Albrecht
Episode #101 – With Me. This one is not about me though, it's about all of you. Big thank you to everyone who has ever listened to the show or been on the show or thought about being on the show or contacted the show. Still learning, still growing, still doing the podcast. Stay tuned! 🎙️ Were…
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Episode #100 – Albert Bramante: Hypnosis, Agents & Managing Self-Doubt
Episode #100 – Albert Bramante: Hypnosis, Agents & Managing Self-Doubt In this special centennial episode, I'm joined by Albert Bramante, Ph.D. — talent agent, hypnosis & NLP practitioner, psychology expert, working with actors and creatives to push past mental barriers. We went deep: acting,...
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#99 John DeDakis: From White House Press Room to Novels & Edits
Episode #99 – John DeDakis: From White House Press Room to Novels & Edits In this episode, I talk with John DeDakis — former White House correspondent, longtime journalist, editor at CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, now novelist, writing coach, and editor. We unpack what it means to…
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#98 – Mike Schwab: Lights, Laughs & Local Skies
Episode #98 – Mike Schwab: Lights, Laughs & Local Skies This week I sit down with Mike Schwab — a writer, actor, comedian, and short film creator who also happens to spend part of his days observing the weather at the local airport. (Yes, that's a real job, and yes, it's exactly as cool as it...
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#97 With Alan Lazaros
Episode #97 – Alan Lazaros Had an amazing conversation with Alan Lazaros, co-founder and co-host of Next Level University. We dove deep into the art (and science) of personal development, turning big dreams into actionable goals, and why self-improvement is a lifelong game worth playing. Alan...
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#96 With Chuck McGee III Icevikingbreathworks
Episode #96 – Chuck McGee III: Breathing Through the Ice and Everything Else This one's a deep breath in and a blast of cold air out. Chuck McGee III—aka @icedvikingbreathworks—joins me for a wild and wide-ranging conversation about breathwork, recovery, resilience, and the power of the cold.…
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#95 With Author Brad Elder
🎧 Were You Still Talking? – Episode 95: Brad Elder – Thrillers, Texas & Starting Over In this episode, we cover everything from his law firm to writing his first novel to quitting smoking—and yes, even the passing of Ozzie Osbourne. Author Brad Elder joins me to talk about his debut legal…
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#94 With Tim Thomas, Breath Work In Bed
Were You Still Talking? – Episode 94: Tim Thomas – Breath, Sharks, and Peaceful Sleep In Episode 94, I sit down with the deeply insightful and endlessly interesting Tim Thomas—a man who's swum with sharks, brewed coffee for fellow soldiers in Afghanistan, and now teaches people how to breathe…
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#93 With Kevin Polmieri
Episode 93 – Kevin Palmieri | Leveling Up, Staying Consistent, and Getting (a Little) Off Topic In this episode of Were You Still Talking?, I chat with Kevin Palmieri—CFO, co-host, and co-creator of Next Level University—about his journey from hitting rock bottom to building a globally-ranked...
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#92 With Dr. Rober J. Wolf
Episode #92 Robert J. Wolf 🎙️ Episode 92 – Dr. Robert J. Wolf: Survival, Family, and the Fight for Freedom In this powerful conversation, I talk with Dr. Robert J. Wolf—neuroradiologist, speaker, and author of Not a Real Enemy: The True Story of a Hungarian Jewish Man's Fight for Freedom. We...
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#91 With Alan Katz!
Episode #91 Alan Katz Well that was a blast. Had a great conversation with AL Katz about his journey through Hollywood and beyond. We got into his time writing for iconic shows like Tales from the Crypt, working with legends like Robert Zemeckis and Walter Hill, navigating the wild world of TV…
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#90 With Peter Moore
Episode #90 With Peter Moore Ok, that was fun. Talked to Peter Moore about a few of the things he's been up to over his career. We talked about working as a columnist/cartoonist, writing for major magazines like Backpacker and, Men's Health, flying on a private jet with Matt Damon, meeting with...
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#89 With David Amerland
Episode #88 With David Amerland This one was a lot of fun. We had a great conversation even before the podcast started. (some of it included on YouTube). We talked about human behavior, his new book "Built to Last", understanding why we do the things we do and much more. David Amerland is a…
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#88 With Jaime Schwarz
Episode #88 With Jaime Schwarz Had a great conversation with Jaime about so many things, NFT's marketing, digital art, AI, cats and even raising kids a little bit. This short bio just scratches the surface: After growing up surrounded by over 20 struggling artists, performers, and art historians…
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#87 With Miles Spencer
In the studio today I have Miles Spencer. Great conversation. Learned a lot and enjoyed talking about his book - A Line in The Sand, trekking 1100 miles through the middle east, kayaking across the Long Island sound on a bet, doing it for 11 years after for charity, and running with bulls. More...
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It's about people, places, arts, food, culture, putting positive energy in the world, how all of us have something to say or maybe we don't, drugs, exercise (or exorcise, if you spell it wrong!), laziness, motivation, breathing! The connection we all share on the planet and quite possibly getting away from the pedestrian level of consciousness.Music by Jon Griffin.
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Joel Albrecht
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It's about people, places, arts, food, culture, putting positive energy in the world, how all of us have something to say or maybe we don't, drugs, exercise (or exorcise, if you spell it wrong!), laziness, motivation, breathing! The connection we all share on the planet and quite possibly getting...
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