Episodes

  • Episode 014: Deanna Chapman on Podcasting
    Jun 7 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Deanna Chapman, a podcast producer residing in Peyton, CO.

    Topics include:

    • Biggest podcast inspirations
    • Making your podcast standout 
    • Having a process and sticking with it
    • Keeping it simple: talk about what you like
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show:

    Deanna's YouTube Channel

    Welcome to Geekdom Podcast

    Chat Sematary Podcast

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    55 mins
  • Episode 013: Kylie Czajkowski on Hiking
    May 24 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Kylie Czajkowski, a software engineer residing in Georgetown, Colorado.

    Topics include:

    • Cherishing quiet time alone in nature
    • Avoiding burnout by getting outside
    • Lessons learned from hiking Fourteeners
    • Mountain goats
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show:

    Kylie's Climbing and Hiking Blog

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    55 mins
  • Episode 012: Collin Bull on Traveling
    May 10 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Collin Bull, a software developer residing in Glasgow, Scotland.

    Topics include:

    • An evolving relationship with travel
    • Gaining perspective  through new places
    • The mental clarity travel provides
    • Best and worst airline?
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show:

    Collin's Podcast, What D'You Think Of It?

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    48 mins
  • Episode 011: Will Johnston on Getting into Graphic Design
    Apr 26 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Will Johnston, a graphic designer residing in Denver, Colorado.

    Topics include:

    • Discovering graphic design through the music industry
    • Quitting a band and moving to New York City
    • Embracing mistakes as learning opportunities
    • Leaving a personal mark on the work you do
    • Does the Papyrus font deserve the hate?
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show:

    Follow Will on Instagram

    Check out Will's Personal Site

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 010: Mike Searle on Getting into Photography
    Apr 12 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Mike Searle, a photographer residing in Monument, Colorado.

    Topics include:

    • Being inspired by ranch photography at a young age
    • Finding an outlet through skateboarding and live music photography
    • The journey from taking personal photos to working on tv shows
    • Finding a healthy balance with technology
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show:

    Crime Scene Confidential

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Episode 009: Kadrick Henderson on Coming to America
    Mar 29 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Kadrick Henderson, a software engineer residing in Charlotte, North Carolina.

    Topics include:

    • The retrospective influence of being proud of who you are
    • Coming to America being considered black canon
    • Forging your own path in life
    • New York or Zamunda?
    • Akeem or Semmi?
    • and much more!
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    36 mins
  • Episode 008: Ben Reno on Playing Drums
    Mar 15 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Ben Reno, a musician residing in Eugene, OR.

    Topics include:

    • Wanting to play drums but playing the saxophone instead
    • Touring in a band fresh out of high school
    • Being inspired by metal at a young age
    • The similarities between touring full-time and home inspection
    • Kenny G and Slipknot
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show: 

    Follow Altars on Instagram

    Listen to Altars on Spotify

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    59 mins
  • Episode 007: Travis Alexander on Fantasy Football
    Mar 1 2022

    In today's episode, I speak with Travis Alexander, an artist and entrepreneur residing in Jersey City, NJ.

    Topics include:

    • Keeping connected with friends through fantasy sports
    • Being a Rams fan in the North East
    • Sharing the love of sports with kids
    • The importance of not half-assing anything
    • Will the Kurt Warner movie be good?
    • and much more!

    Mentioned on the show: 

    Follow Travis on Instagram

    Follow Travis on Twitter

    Throne Watches

    Travis' Personal Site

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    49 mins