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, 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!

On this episode of the podcast, Angie Beckel conducts/co-produces a fantastic, very fun, and really conversational interview with me In Person. This is Angie's debut/first time on the show and we recorded this in a study room at Urbandale Public Library.

After our introductions, Angie asked me the following questions: 1. Tell me about your dogs 2. What inspired you to start this podcast? 3. What's the first concert you ever attended? 4. Angie asks me to talk more about my Medify HEPA air purifier. Since we were stuck being indoors because of the rain, we used the air purifier to clean the air and to make it safer for us to be unmasked indoors during the interview. 5. Is there a song that takes you back to a specific time? 6. What is an experience you think everyone should have once? 7. What is your favorite way to spend a day off? 8. Do you like playing or watching sports? 9. What are your hobbies? 10. Talk more about your Blu-Ray and DVD collection 11. What are three things that make me genuinely happy? 12. Aside from podcasts and your passing for movies, if you had to give a TED Talk tomorrow with no preparation, what could you talk about for an hour? 13. Are you a Chef? Are you a Foodie? 14. Do you have a favorite reel on Facebook or social media? 15. Do you personally recognize Halloween? 16. What is your favorite beverage? 17. Where did the Juice in the podcast's name come from? 18. Do you garden? 19. Are there any questions you have never been asked that people should ask you?

This episode was recorded on Wednesday September 30, 2026 and it runs 1 hour and 10 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!