The Tim & Trav Podcast

Join us as we kick off this new season with the effervescent Cheryl Brass, Creator and Program Coordinator of East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra! To say Cheryl radiates positivity is an understatement, so listen in as she talks all things creativity, filling a void in her community, and taking on the challenges of running a start-up nonprofit. East Brunswick Symphony OrchestraMain site: https://www.ebsomusic.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EASTBRUNSWICKSYMPHONYORCHESTRAInstagram & Facebook: @eb_symphony_orchestraLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/east-brunswick-symphony-orchestra/

And that's a wrap on season 2! Join Tim and Trav as they recap the season and discuss takeaways and insights from their incredible guests. Make sure to stick around till the end to hear the teaser for Season 3!Have a question, comment, or anecdote you'd like to share? Or maybe a season 3 guest suggestion?! Please email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com Feeling generous or full of zeal as a fan of the show? Please give us a like, drop a review, and/or subscribe to the show using your favorite podcast app so that we can continue to help real people tell their awesome stories!

After an exhausting day of work, most people retreat to the couch to decompress from the day's activities. Jessy Stenross, on the other hand, feeds her soul by rehearsing with her adult choir - Kith + Kin Chorus - for a 2-hour practice session every Monday evening. The group's mission is to build community, spread joy, and use their music to support those in need. Join Tim and Trav as they learn more about the history, evolution, and impact of this unique and talented group of people.Kith & Kin Chorus: https://www.kithandkinchorus.org/homeGaia Collective: https://www.youtube.com/@gaiamusiccollectiveRock the Rez: https://www.rocktherez.com/Bay Village High School Music Man Performance / Tickets: https://bayvillageschools.hometownticketing.com/embed/all?schools=1Have a question, comment, or anecdote you'd like to share? Please email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.comFeeling generous or full of zeal as a fan of the show? Please give us a rating and subscribe so we can continue to help real people tell their stories!

Heather James-Zuckerman lives life to the fullest. Between her commitments to her family, her role as a college professor, and her ongoing involvement in her community, she somehow still finds time to pursue a passion that she only recently picked up: adult synchronized figure skating.Join Tim and Trav as they connect with Heather to learn about her early morning practices (Saturday at 6am!), the ever-evolving world of synchronized skating, and her goals for the future!Safe Motorist Course: https://www.safemotorist.com/new-jersey/defensive-driving/Cleveland Angels: https://www.cleangels.org/Please like and subscribe if you're so inclined. Have a question, comment, or criticism? email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com

This week, Tim and Trav sit down with Caroline Cikra who has taken up a rather unique passion for an already-busy Mom of 3 with a full-time job: DANCE!Join in as she talks about what she’s learned, how she manages the various challenges, and why she keeps coming back to the stage. This is a fun one!NPR "Grandpas United": https://www.npr.org/2025/03/12/nx-s1-5323125/grandpas-united-creates-volunteer-opportunities-for-the-benefit-of-young-and-oldKristy's Kristy's Broadway News Link: https://www.broadwaynews.com/little-known-theater-jobs-stage-directors-and-choreographers-society-director-of-contract-affairs/Have a question or comment? Please email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com

Join Tim & Trav as we talk with another Tim (gasp!) who shares a touching message about looking for signs while carrying on the legacy of a dear friend and mentor through his work with Project Healing Waters.Project Healing Waters: www.projecthealingwaters.orgDan Zukie's Fire Tiger Zonker: https://youtu.be/7zXp9j9ACNk?si=TY5sQnD-EqpvwvoT

Have you ever had the urge to take something on that felt just a bit outside of your comfort zone? Did you do it? Did you take the plunge? Not all of us are as brave as Benji, who, after years of self training, decided to build a street legal hot rod in his garage! Join Tim and Trav as they connect with Benji to learn more about this arduous (and impressive!) endeavor.International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP): https://eca.state.gov/ivlpHave a question or a comment? Please email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com

The Tim & Trav Podcast welcomes their very first rock star on this week’s episode! Take a listen as we talk to Roger Jones, lead guitarist for OMF!, about all things starting out, playing in a band, and what it means to have a passion for music. Links from the show: OMF Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omf.theband/?OMF Facebook: hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/OMFthebandAnvil Documentary: Anvil documentaryBeer sludge - https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250206-how-brewers-spent-grain-is-being-turned-into-vegan-barley-milk-leather-and-cakes

Join Tim & Trav as they connect with novelist Randy Anderson to learn about his incredible talent of writing books that engage and delight his readers (while maintaining an incredibly busy, full-time job, of course!). As a prolific author, Randy shares some of his tips and tricks that cover everything from framing a story, to execution, to publishing. On top of it, you'll also hear about some of Randy's unique experiences that can only take place in New York City!Be sure to check out Randy's books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Randy-Anderson/author/B00712VE50?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_5&qid=1738696180&sr=1-5&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueHave a question or comment? Please email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com

We've all seen those people, right? You know the ones running outside in the worst winter weather imaginable while you sip your coffee and stare out your window in disbelief from under a heated blanket? Or the ones sprinting at the front of the marathon pack at mile 23 while you gnosh on a soft pretzel. Well guess what, that "person" just might have been our guest, Alex Lorton! Join us as he shares why he pursues this particular passion, when it all started, and why he continues to push himself to new limits. (While also taking a few jabs at Tim’s expense in the process.) Please hit like and give us a follow - it really does help! Thank you!Happy Ever After You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8SFCqPNmXEThe Band cover of "Atlantic City" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0eZwpHtcK4Justin Bieber & Ed Sheeran "I Don't Care" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y83x7MgzWOA&list=RDy83x7MgzWOA&start_radio=1Have a question, comment, or couples card idea? Please email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com

We all have people in our lives who amaze us with their seemingly limitless energy. But how many of those people fully dedicate themselves to creating good in the world? Meet Robin Laird, the consummate giver and community builder. In this week's episode, Tim and Trav connect with Robin to learn about what lit her fire and how she incorporates 'service to others' into every component of her life. We know you'll leave with a significant dose of hope and inspiration.Watch Duty App: https://app.watchduty.org/Skylight Frame: www.skylightframe.comJeff Goldblum recites George Bernard Shaw: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te5NchUyxfE

At some point in our lives, we've all gazed up at the night sky. Yet, few of us have actually taken the time to equip ourselves with the tools and resources to truly understand the vast universe that surrounds us. On top of his role as a family man and his professional career, Isaac Osores has chased his passion for astronomy by becoming a NASA Ambassador. In doing so his efforts have uplifted his local community through the creation of an Astronomy Club in his hometown.Get inspired by Isaac's story as Tim & Trav plunge into Season 2!Links from the Episode: East Brunswick Astronomy -- www.ebastro.org Isaac is @3dastrogeek on IG -- https://www.instagram.com/3dastrogeek East Brunswick Astronomy is @ebastronomy on IG -- https://www.instagram.com/ebastronomy/

In this, the first season finale of the Tim & Trav Podcast, we talk about the season's unexpected insights, listener analytics, key takeaways, and the moments that defined our first season. Along with our candid reflections, we'll give a first look at what's coming in season 2. Join us for an episode that's part retrospective, part preview, and all-around fun.Please be sure to follow, like, and subscribe using your favorite podcast platform.Have a comment, suggestion, or worthwhile gripe? email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.com

Step into summer camp magic in our latest episode of the Tim & Trav Podcast featuring Kari Grove, the visionary behind Lakeview Day Camp in East Brunswick, New Jersey. While many spend years searching for their calling, Kari's story proves that sometimes life's purpose finds you early – and holds on tight. In this heartwarming conversation with Tim and Trav, Kari shares what it's like to build and nurture not just a camp, but a thriving community that creates lifelong memories.From managing what amounts to a small village to fostering those special moments that kids carry into adulthood, this episode dives deep into what it means to truly love what you do.Parents take note: Lakeview Day Camp's 2026 season is already filling up fast!https://lakeviewdaycamp.com/

Tim and Travis welcome esteemed guest Matt Russo to talk about saying yes through transitions, the adjacent possible, and getting your hands dirty while building businesses.If you're in the Columbus, Ohio area, check out his company, Columbus Painting! columbuspainting.com From the episode: George Bernard Shaw as quoted by Jeff Goldblum: https://youtu.be/hbnUGrtzcLc?si=tD8pmIZp5-2Bn9v2&t=177 Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson https://www.amazon.com/Where-Good-Ideas-Come-Innovation/dp/1594485380

As an anesthesiologist in veterinary medicine, Dr. Kate has had her fair share of interesting experiences. Join Tim and Trav as they welcome Dr. Kate for an in-depth dive into a world that many of us rely on but know little about.Please rate, review, & subscribe!

Tim and Trav welcome their first international guest! Join them with special guest, Ryan Kelley, as he shares his experience building a coffee company in Madagascar (get yours at: madagascarcoffeecompany.com), striving to “do something interesting,” and seeing life as an adventure.Please subscribe, rate, review, etc.! Tim needs that Dyson Moment!

Join Tim and Trav as they connect with Alyssa Syms, a strong and compassionate young professional who has dedicated her life to serving some of society’s most vulnerable individuals. Hear from Alyssa as she shares her secrets to living a healthy and balanced life, while confronting a variety of complex human behaviors and circumstances.

Join Tim and Trav as they talk to Tim's longtime friend and Chief Program Officer of Chicago CRED, Paul Robinson. Take a listen as Paul speaks to his experience with significant career transitions, stress management, and finding inspiration while being a leading force in gun violence prevention. Chicago CRED: https://www.chicagocred.org/ Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-robinson-1526a1103/Leading with Lollipops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVCBrkrFrBE

Tim and Trav are honored and excited to have Manoj Thomas on the podcast to discuss all things transitioning throughout your career, continual education, context, and connections.Reach out to Manoj at Catalytic Counseling: connect.catalytic@gmail.comHave a question or comment for Tim and/or Trav?email us at timandtravpodcast@gmail.comPlease rate and review the Tim and Trav Podcast on your favorite podcast player.Believe it or not, it actually helps.