52 episodes over 52 weeks and it's closing time...One year after launching the Everybody Else podcast, Wes sits down to reflect on the journey of what's been and discuss the future of what's next with his good friend and regular listener of the show, Zac Parsons.

Zac co-founded Honey Moon Coffee Co. in 2016 with his wife Jessica, and, together with their crew of over 60 employees, have grown it into a local coffee institution across four unique shops known for their cozy environments and creative menus. Zac is also the CEO of Evansville Coffee Company, a micro-roastery known for its focus on freshly roasted, high-quality, ethically-sourced coffee beans. Zac also hosts two podcasts: Zac Parsons Projects - "From coffee making to meaning making", and the Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast, a show about business, marriage, and the Honey Moon spirit.

Recorded at Honey Moon Coffee Co. HQ on May 14, 2026.
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Thank you to all who've listened to and supported the podcast over the last year, including the first sponsors Groover, Symphonic, and the Victory Theatre. And thank you to all of the great people who sat across from me with a microphone and shared their stories. I learned a ton, all of which will remain documented here for years to come. - Wes

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in.

Kevin Valadares, Ph.D., is a Professor of Health Services at the University of Southern Indiana, where he serves as Chair of Graduate Health Administration and Chair of Health Informatics and Information Management. He came to USI in 2001 to help launch the university’s Master of Health Administration program, and his work has since expanded to include research and community engagement around advance care planning, emotional intelligence (EQ), loneliness and social isolation, and healthy aging. Kevin serves on the board of the Welborn Baptist Foundation, St. Vincent Hospital, and other health and community organizations throughout the Evansville region.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on May 7, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Deacon Rocky Mattingly is an ordained Catholic deacon assigned to St. Boniface Parish in Evansville, Indiana. Born in Alton, Illinois, he moved to Evansville as a child and later graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in psychology and sociology, with a minor in social work. Before becoming a deacon, Rocky worked in electronics, spent several years in television repair, and owned an embroidery and screen-printing business for 25 years. Today, his ministry includes visiting the sick, offering spiritual counseling, and assisting and giving homilies at Masses. Rocky is a board member of several non-profit organizations including Serra Club, Birthright, and the Knights of Columbus.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 17, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.