Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch

After serving as a journalist for years in West Virginia, Dave grew passionate about West Virginia's opioid crisis and wanted to help draw attention to the issue in a positive way. Healing Appalachia is the ultimate support event with music and film showcases along with contributions to those who are struggling with drug addiction. This year's Healing Appalachia saw stars like Tyler Childers. Learn more about next year's celebration by visiting: https://healingappalachia.org/ The Big Time Talker is sponsored by SpeakerMatch.com.

How has the public speaking industry changed with COVID-19? With more speakers moving to virtual platforms, is this trend the new normal? In this new landscape of social distancing and virtual work, what are effective public speaking skills?  Our guest, Leisa Reid coaches speakers how to get booked and stay booked. She will share great tips and secrets to engage your audience even though you are addressing them virtually. As a speaker who has booked and delivered over 500 talks, Leisa is passionate about teaching speakers how to get their message heard so that they can make a massive impact on those who can benefit from their expertise. You can visit Leisa Reid online and receive "5 Top Tips on How to Get More Speaking Gigs" at www.GetSpeakingGigsNow.com

With stay-at-home orders and social distancing touching the two month mark, how has the new normal affected mental health. Our guest Lesli Dullum-Tutterrow, is the President of Optimal Wellness and a Certified Counselor in Silverdale WA.  Lesli joins us with tips on how to manage ourselves during this challenging time; how to make the most of this time in spite of challenges, how to live more closely with family that perhaps in the past we were too busy to really interact with, how we can seize this opportunity in the midst of fear, anxiety and uncertainty to come out of the Covid-19 crisis better, stronger and more resilient than we were before. Visit Lesli online at https://www.thewellspringcompany.com

Remember when "manners" was a graded subject on your elementary school report card?  Should this be reinstated? Is it needed more than ever right now when 'too much'' time together isin't everybody's choice?  Our guest, Susanna Theo is the one of the country's top "everyday equitte" experts. Her firm Protocol and Etiquette Services says it's mission is to redefine civility is through expert knowledge, humor, and positive motivation. With coronavirus in play and stay-at-home orders, the basics of civility are more important than ever and a "must have" conversation on etiquette takes a front seat with social distancing and staying sane. Visit Susanna Theo online at http://www.protocoletiquette.co/about.html

How is the entertainment industry coping with the pandemic? With more and more artists shifting to the vitual platform, is this sign of a new emerging trend. Our guest today, 90's country hitmaker Lionel Cartwright, an award winning singer/songwriter is a familiar face in the world of music who continues to work on all fronts like writing and recording, producing, mentoring younger artists, and performing. Lionel has also composed/played/produced on over 100 TV theme songs.  Visit him online at http://www.lionelcartwright.com/

Every year, millions lose billions in Vegas, but after Stephen Paddock opens fire on a crowd of 22,000 and kills 58 people, Sin City's image as a safe adult playground is put in jeopardy. Recent controversial remarks by the Mayor of Las Vegas on CNN showed just how important the gaming industry is to the cities fortunes. With billions on the line, the corporations that run Vegas use their power to get America's mind off the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Featuring an exclusive interview with Stephen Paddock’s brother, Money Machine exposes a rigged game of corrupt policing and corporate cover-ups. Our guest today is Money Machine filmmaker Ram Denison who through the movie exposes the rigged game of corrupt policing and corporate cover-ups.  See the film's trailer and read more about it in this excellent Forbes piece: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidalm/2020/04/20/what-happened-in-vegas---a-new-documentary-unpacks-the-sordid-aftermath-of-the-2017-mass-shooting/#679aede47de7

Is the stress of COVID-19 outbreak pushing you to your limits? Are you worried about the uncertainty that surrounds you and fear the quesrion, "what if?" Our guest, Richard Flint, is a keynote speaker, coach and author of 'The Truth About Stress' with three decades of experience in human behavior and development.  Richard Flint has been speaking and changing lives for over 30 years and will share tips and secrets to stay positive and optimistic during a crisis like the one we are in right now.  Visit Richard Flint online at https://richardflint.com/

Kate Dalley, host of the nationally syndicated "The Kate Dalley Show' feels the mayhem due to coronavirus is exaggerated and not much of a threat. "The CDC numbers actually tell the story," she says and Kate says she has facts to back up her argument.  Kate believes we are trading liberty for security right now with the pandemic. This Big Time Talker podcast guest will share her thoughts on COVID-19 and what she says is the overblown hype around it.  You can visit Kate online at katedalleyradio.com. The Big Time Talker podcast is powered by Speakermatch.com!

Our guest Garret Biss, is a Recovery Mindset Specialist and author of The Spheres Approach to Happiness and Fulfillment, will discuss how COVID-19 is affecting people who have struggled with addiction along with tips for dealing with the times.  A retired Marine Corps Pilot, Garret has been serving those living in addiction recovery to reach their full potential. He’s on a mission to help others break free from the lingering chains of their addictions to experience the highest levels of happiness, fulfillment, joy, and success. Garret will share the necessary inspiration and wisdom to serve others from his own struggles with addictive substances and behaviors.  You can visit Garret online at: www.thrivinginyourrecovery.com

H. Robert Silverstein, MD, FACC, Medical Director at the Preventive Medicine Center in Hartford CT is our guest today to tell us more about the novel coronavirus and where it originated. Dr. Silverstein's extensive research and study includes tracing the origin of the virus, its spread around the globe and now possible vaccines that may help fight the virus.  With the world coming to a standstill, reassurance from experts in the medical field is more important than ever. Join us today to learn more about COVID-19 with Dr. Silverstein. Learn more about Dr. Silverstein at  https://www.thepmc.org

Michael Enoch is a veteran entertainment industry executive whose roles have included overseeing major venues in Shanghai and Macau China, as well as Las Vegas and Atlanta. He was in China on business in January 2020, and was on board one of the last flights out of the country before travel was halted by the White House to the U.S.  Michael was one of the first people to sound the alarm to me regarding coronavirus and the rapidly worsening situation in Wuhan, many weeks before it was being discussed seriously in the U.S. We'll talk with Michael and get his amazing story on today's Big Time Talker Podcast, a service of Speakermatch.com! Visit Michael at https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-craig-enoch-704b996/ and http://mode.audio

Claustrophobic survival thriller MINE 9, one of the best-reviewed independent films of the past year is finally available to NETFLIX subscribers in this U.S.A. and around the world. The Big Time Talker podcast, powered by SpeakerMatch, is proud to talk with two of MINE 9's stars on today's podcast! The heart-stopping story of tragedy, terror, and survival follows nine Appalachian coal miners trapped two miles underground after a methane explosion. With only an hour’s supply of oxygen, the race is on to escape alive.  Join two of the movie's stars, Kevin Sizemore from Los Angeles and Clint James currently sheltered-in-place in New York on the importance of staying home. There's never been a better time to "Netflix-and-chill" than now, with Mine 9!  “It's appropriate that MINE 9 is being released on NETFLIX now when most Americans are sheltered-at-home and more cognizant than ever about the dangerous sacrifices essential workers are making for the rest of us”, says the movie's director/producer Eddie Mensore. Find out more at www.mine9movie.com.

"It’s Critically Important That We Maintain Our Healthcare Workers", says Rear Admiral (ret.) James M. Galloway, MD, a former assistant U.S. Surgeon General, a cardiovascular medical doctor and a public health expert. As the former Director of the Office of Health System Collaboration for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, integrating clinical care and public health at a national level, Dr. Galloway has been monitoring the global impacts of the COVID-19 Coronavirus outbreak, and governments’ responses to them. Dr. Galloway has also served as a Senior Federal Official on Health for Pandemic Influenza and Bioterrorism for the Department of Homeland Security.  Tune in to Big Time Talker podcast to get answers to COVID-19 questions including: -Could the U.S. have responded more quickly, and how? -Are China's numbers accurate? -Should Americans wear face masks and gloves? -Will warm weather slow down the virus? -What will likely happen in smaller, rural communities, Indian reservations, and outside major population centers? -Will this come back again in the fall? -How long will most Americans be under stay-at-home orders? -If you get the virus, will you be less likely to catch it again by building up immunities? Your questions are welcome too, at 516-418-5635 or via our chat room.

Faith; it's a much-debated topic in tough times. Many people might ask how could a loving, merciful God bring a pandemic down on his people?  We'll have a discussion with Pastor Sean Roberds to get his take on how faith, or a lack of faith, plays into many people's methods of coping with stressful times like these.  And, how social distancing has affected the way he conducts services for his parishoners.  Sean is the Pastor of First Baptist Church of Herndon, VA in suburban Washington D.C. Visit them online at www.fbcherndon.com.

Sports betting expert and sports broacaster Brad Taylor joins us today from Lexington, KY. After spending over two decades in Atlanta, Brad moved to Lexington, KY to take care of elderly parents. He was recently hired by ESPN Radio in Lexington in early March after years of trying to get an on-ir spot on radio and then coronavirus hit, meaning no sports...and no sports to talk about on the radio! Why did this virus hit just as he was about to make a triumphant return to sports talk radio? Can sports talk radio shows survive when there's no sports? What does Brad, a sports betting expert since the 80's do now? What does any sports betting expert do now?

Our guest today, Jack Owens is a long time FBI field agent and former FBI SWAT team member. He’s busted bad guys, was involved in the arrest of the Atlanta child serial killer in the late 70’s and the Atlanta Olympic bombing investigation.  His son currently serves in the bureau in Washington DC, and Jack writes novels about serial killers (his “Pock” series) and his time in the FBI (“Don’t Shoot…We’re Republicans!) https://www.amazon.com/Jack-Owens/e/B01MXYG221%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share He’s the go-to guy for any law enforcement story and will talk to us about the upcoming HBO series about the Atlanta child murders, Richard Jewell, the potential threat to Asian- Americans amid coronavirus. Fun fact:  Jack was a contestant on CBS TV’s “Big Brother”!

Join host Burke Allen as he talks with NFL veteran Alex Molden about how to handle life with no sports in the era of isolation.  Alex was a first-round draft pick out of college who played defensive back between 1996 and 2004 for the New Orleans Saints, San Diego Chargers and Detroit Lions.  Molden's college career at the University of Oregon including a trip to the Rose Bowl. In 1992 he had 55 tackles, four interceptions, and 19 passes broken up. He suffered a devastating knee injury in the Independence Bowl, and tore his anterior cruciate, medial collateral and posterior cruciate ligaments. He came back after a nine-month rehabilitation to start nine games in 1993. He was selected as an All-Pacific 10 cornerback in 1994, and was an All-Pacific 10/Football Coaches Association All-American and Associated Press second-team All-American in 1995. Now a leading corporate speaker and leadership trainer, Alex's main focus is to strengthen team collaborations, communication & transparency using his patent Leadership workshop. His formula has given many organizations and executives PROVEN SOLUTIONS to help them build a more galvanized team.  Visit him online at www.alexmoldenspeaks.com

Kevin Miller, the best-selling author of HEART OF STEEL, is certain he and other family members contracted COVID-19 before it was announced in the U.S. We'll ask him what makes him so sure, what his symptoms were, and how writing is helping him get through this time of lockdown and social distancing in his Southern California home. Check out www.heartofsteelbook.com and don't miss this show!

One of the first casualties of the pandemic is the music and entertainment industry; concerts and events are canceled for the foreseeable future, putting tens of thousands of artists and behind-the-scenes music pros immediately out of work. What's the future hold for the music and event business? The Big Time Talker Podcast asks Tom Callahan, who for the past three decades has served as a Music Business Executive from Boston to LA, Japan to South America, Europe to Asia and to Boulder Colorado, where he currently resides as a consultant for music and media companies, a mentor to start-up companies, and a world-renowned budo martial arts instructor. Tom sits on a number of advisory boards where his unique insights are often called upon at music and martial arts conferences, worldwide. His most recent success is helping to create the company “Songtradr,” an award-winning leader in music licensing and branding. With his distinguished career in business, martial arts and mentoring, Tom has a passion to share his unique philosophies on health, wellness, and character development. He is currently in the process of finishing his book “Corporate Fitness,” a guide to improving one’s character, leading to a healthier, happier and ultimately more productive you.

Uncertainty of future, quarantined from others with limited living space for months, job loss/no income despite bills to pay, struggling to survive, scared, no college graduation for being a senior in college, robbed of college experiences, no closure, anxiety, many unknowns...Does this sound familiar? Guest on Big Time Talker podcast is a national award-winning professional speaker, Darcy L. Keith will talk about real-time tips that you can put into practice RIGHT NOW to navigate through chaos and uncertainty. Known as 'Miracle Child' after she survived a car crash that left her helpless, Darcy is no stranger to adversity! She will share tips to beat the odds and achieve the unimaginable goals in life.