The People Podcast

Tommy Balcetis is the Assistant General Manager of the Denver Nuggets, and his story is truly one of a kind.

How did a chance encounter with an NBA front office member change the course of his career?

How has analytics changed since he first entered the league, and where is it headed next??

And how did the Nuggets become one of the best-run front offices in the NBA???

In Episode 27 of The People Podcast, Tommy answers all that & more!

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Jordan Goldwire is a brilliant college basketball player for Oklahoma, but as you'll hear in this interview, his story goes much deeper than that.

What was it like playing on a high school basketball team that was loaded with Division 1 talent?

What does he like to do when he's not playing basketball??

And what was it like to play for the winningest coach in college basketball???

In Episode 26 of The People Podcast, Jordan answers all that & more!

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Quenton Jackson is a dynamic college basketball player for Texas A&M, and he has an incredibly unique story to share.

What was it like going from high school, to prep school, to junior college, to the SEC? 

What's his favorite pregame meal??

And how does he rack up so many steals???

In Episode 25 of The People Podcast, Quenton answers all that and more!

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The Stinking Rose is a unique restaurant that is known for a lot of things, but mainly: GARLIC! 

One of the masterminds behind the iconic establishment is Dante Serafini, who is the star of this week's episode!

Dante might have struck gold with The Stinking Rose, but as you'll hear in Episode 24, his story goes much deeper than that.

This week also features another gift card giveaway! Dante donated TWO $50 gift cards for TWO lucky listeners, so make sure to enter the giveaway on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CaS2LVOPtad/?utm_medium=copy_link

Thanks as always for listening!

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In Episode 23 of The People Podcast, Brian is back with another PEOPLE PROFILE. This time, it's about Johnny Campbell, who is considered to be the very first cheerleader!

PEOPLE PROFILES are episodes that don't include an interview with a person, but rather, a story about their life and legacy. Johnny Campbell first started cheerleading in 1898, and his endeavors sparked a nationwide movement that has only gotten bigger since.

If you've ever wondered how the sport of cheerleading was created...you're in the right place.

So listen along as Brian tells the story of Johnny Campbell, the University of Minnesota medical student who helped pioneer cheerleading as we know it.

In Episode 22 of The People Podcast, Brian talks to Salena Nguyen, aka SalenieBeanie!

Salena is an incredibly talented DJ from San Francisco. She talks about where her passion for DJing originated from, what she really thinks about song requests, and so much more.

Thanks as always for listening and be sure to follow the show on Instagram at PeoplePodcasting to stay up-to-date on all the latest news!

In Episode 21 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with musician, Rob I. Miller!

Rob is one of the founding members of Blues Lawyer, a "DIY pop band" with an incredibly unique style.  Rob tells Brian about the origins of his music career, how Blues Lawyer came together, and shares the stories behind some of their biggest songs. 

Thanks as always for listening! Be sure to follow the show on Instagram at PeoplePodcasting to stay up-to-date with all our latest content!

In Episode 20 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with Chef Alejandro Morgan!

Alejandro is one of the mastermind chefs behind the amazing plant-based restaurant, Wildseed. But as you'll hear in this week's episode, Wildseed is just one of the many places that Alejandro has left his mark on.

He also talks about his first cooking job at a waffle house in Mississippi, the creativity involved in vegan cooking, and what spices home cooks might be overlooking in the kitchen.

PLUS...make sure you enter our gift card giveaway for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Wildseed! Follow the show at PeoplePodcasting on Instagram for all the details, or go straight to the giveaway post with the following link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CZITZ8Mvg2M/?utm_medium=copy_link

Thanks to Alejandro & Wildseed for this amazing opportunity! Be sure to check them out in San Francisco and at their website: www.wildseedsf.com

In this week's episode, Brian chats with Bay Area-based tutor, John Linneball!

John is an experienced tutor who helps students get high scores on the SAT, ACT, and many other standardized tests. Before starting his own tutoring business, John worked for some of the biggest tutoring companies in the country.

But what's the future looking like for standardized tests? It was really interesting to hear John's answer to that question given his many years in the industry.

If you're interested in any of John's services, check out his website: www.johnlinneball.com

And make sure you're following The People Podcast on Instagram! PeoplePodcasting is the username, and that's where you can find all the latest updates about the show. There's a gift card giveaway coming up, so hit that follow button NOW!

In Episode 18 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with the founder of Baking Steel, Andris Lagsdin!

Baking Steel is a revolutionary way to make pizzas at home. Years ago, Andris discovered that the best way to cook pizzas in a home oven was with steel. The journey he has been on since then, and before then, has been nothing short of magical. 

But what if I told you that you could also make delicious bread, breakfast and burgers with a Baking Steel? For more on that...hear from Andris himself in this week's episode!

In Episode 17 of The People Podcast, Brian talks to actor & musician, Tray Chaney!

Tray is best known for portraying Poot on HBO's The Wire, but as you'll hear in this interview, he's done so much more than that! Whether it's winning talent shows with his amazing dancing skills or selling his own merchandise on the streets, Tray Chaney has done a little bit of everything.

Thanks for tuning in to the FIRST episode of 2022! Last year was a great start, but this year is going to be an amazing party!

In Episode 16 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with calligram artist, Reilly Haney!

Reilly is a Navy veteran who runs DetentionArt.com, where he uses thousands of words from your favorite films, shows, recording artists and sporting events to produce stunningly unique pieces of art. Reilly talks about how he first got started with calligram art, which print has taken him the longest to complete, and so much more.

Reilly has also been generous enough to donate a FREE PRINT to one lucky listener! Check out The People Podcast on Instagram to see how YOU can win one of Reilly's amazing "Here Comes The Sun" sunflower prints: https://www.instagram.com/p/CXeieSkvX_K/?utm_medium=copy_link

Episode 16 is also the final episode of 2021! The People Podcast will be on a two week break for the holiday season, but we'll pick up right where we left off on the first Wednesday of 2022, January 5th!

Thanks as always for listening and thanks as always for your support. See you in 2022 for more episodes, more learning, and more laughter!

In Episode 15 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with the manager of the Free Clothing Program at St. Anthony's, Sam Brock!

St. Anthony's is a non-profit organization that serves the San Francisco community. They feed, clothe, heal and lift the spirits of San Franciscans in need. As the manager of the Free Clothing Program, Sam does a lot to help St. Anthony's visitors pick out new clothes and up their fashion game. But Sam also does a lot more than that, and it was a real pleasure to hear his story in this week's episode. 

If you are interested in volunteering with St. Anthony's or making a donation, please check out their website! www.stanthonysf.org

In Episode 14 of The People Podcast, Brian introduces his first-ever PEOPLE PROFILE on Ruth Fertel, the woman behind Ruth's Chris Steak House!

PEOPLE PROFILES are new to The People Podcast. These will be episodes that don't include an interview with a person, but rather, a story about their life and legacy. Ruth Fertel unfortunately passed away in 2002, but her story of building Ruth's Chris Steak House is incredibly inspiring and must continue to live on.

If you've ever wondered why the name is "Ruth's Chris Steak House" instead of "Ruth Chris' Steak House"...you're in the right place.

So listen along as Brian tells the story of Ruth Fertel, the visionary businesswoman that turned a local steakhouse into an international sensation.

In Episode 13 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with professional chin balancer, Kevin Shiflett!

After seeing Kevin perform live at a Golden State Warriors game, Brian knew right away that Kevin would be a perfect guest for The People Podcast. Kevin has been balancing a variety of things on his chin for a number of years and it was a lot of fun to hear him talk about how he got started, what he's trying to balance on his chin right now, and more! 

Kevin might have an incredible chin, but he also has a warm heart and a great sense of humor. Check him out at www.ChinBalancing.com because I promise you won't regret it!

In Episode 12 of The People Podcast, Brian talks to professional motocross & supercross rider, Max Anstie!

Max discusses what age he first started riding motorcycles, what's the most scared he's ever been while riding, and more! Max's career has taken him all over the world and it was really fun to hear all his stories. 

Thanks for listening and be sure to circle back next week for another awesome interview!

In Episode 11 of The People Podcast, Brian chats with small business owner, Matt Ishak!

Matt is the owner of BANDIT, a local business that serves the best burgers and breakfast sandwiches in all of San Francisco. After a few years of eating the delicious food at BANDIT, it was only a matter of time before Brian linked up with Matt to get the full story.

Check out BANDIT's website to see their menu, hours & more! www.banditsf.com

Thanks for listening and be sure to circle back next week for another fun interview!

In Episode 10 of The People Podcast, Brian presents Part 2 of his conversation with fencing instructor, Kathy Krusen!

In Part 2 of this insightful interview, Kathy discusses what her fencing students have taught her, which fencing weapon is most natural to her, and more!

If you're interested in Halberstadt Fencers' Club, be sure to check out their website for more details! https://www.halberstadtfc.com/

Thanks as always for listening to the show!

In Episode 9 of The People Podcast, Brian presents Part 1 of his conversation with fencing instructor, Kathy Krusen!

Kathy Krusen has been involved in the sport of fencing for over 40 years and her stories were a real treat to listen to. I decided to split this into a special 2-part interview after I had such a profound and wholesome conversation with Kathy. Part 1 has a bunch of gems, but wait until you hear Part 2!

Thanks as always for listening to the show, your support means everything. Be sure to circle back next week for Part 2 of this fun interview!

In Episode 8 of The People Podcast, Brian talks to the Director of Operations for La La Land Kind Cafe, Abigail Myers!

The La La Land Kind Cafe is an amazing cafe, and it's different than any cafe you've ever been to. They are on an inspiring mission and it was a real treat to highlight their story this week. 

Thanks for listening and be sure to circle back next week for another big interview!