People I Know Show

Boonmee McElroy recently released her first book, "I Hate Potatoes: They Make Me Cry". It's a huge accomplishment and something she said would be happening when we spoke to each other for Episode 92 of this podcast. Boonmee lived through an impoverished and abusive childhood in Thailand. For the first time, in her new book, she tells the full story and how she uses her experiences to better her life and the lives of others. For me, this is the 100th episode of my podcast. It's a huge accomplishment to have published so many meaningful conversations. This episode serves as a celebration for both of us. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Buy Boonmee's book on Amazon. Follow Boonmee's coaching page on Facebook @passionatecoach. Learn about the 75HardChallenge and/or listen to creator Andy Frisella explain the program. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Thanousay "T" Khamphoune realized a few years ago that sharing his story might be encouraging to others that have had a lot to overcome. As a child, he and his siblings had to live with different family members while his parents had legal problems. He was frequently moving and changing schools. Eventually being reunited with his dad brought some positives but also many challenges and threats of being taken away from his parents once again. Through all of this he's continued to work hard, pursue his dreams, and maintain the best life that he could. Sadly, he lost his youngest brother to suicide in the fall of 2021, adding another trauma to his family life. Still, "T" strives to be encouraging to others facing difficult challenges in their own lives. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Gary Arndt is the creator and host of the "Everything Everywhere Daily" podcast. The podcast is a newer extension of his work as a successful travel blogger on the website everything-everywhere.com. Gary's podcast showcases his never-ending curiosity and wide variety of interests, while providing great, well-written information in a short amount of time each day for his audience. In this conversation we discuss the growing success of his podcast and some of what he has learned from it in the first year and a half. Plus we share observations and lessons from traveling. Gary has been to well over 200 countries and territories, each US state twice, and each Canadian province three times. Listen to Everything Everywhere Daily. Connect with Gary on Instagram @everythingeverywhere. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Jeff Rinde was one of the other neighborhood farm kids when I was growing up in rural central Minnesota in the 1990s. While my family continually became less and less involved with farming, Jeff and his two older siblings partnered with their parents to expand the family farm into a much larger family business. What drew him to a life of farming? What does it take to make it as a modern farmer? The beef industry is accused of being one of the causes of climate change. Is farming sustainable? Watch this conversation on YouTube. Listen to Freakonomics - The Future of Meat. Listen to How to Save a Planet - The Beef with Beef. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Julie Rose has been on the road for nearly a year after selling her house and becoming a nomad. She works from "home" from wherever she chooses with her dog Penny as her permanent companion. She's on the verge of seeing all 50 states. Even when she completes that goal, there is no end in sight. What inspires Julie? Is it expensive? How is being single and dating with this lifestyle?  Julie answers those questions and many more. Follow her journey from @juliebrose on Instagram or juliedevivre.com. Her mini Australian shepherd, Penny, is @minipennyrose on IG. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

My oldest two nephews Chase Carstensen and AJ Torfin joined me for an epic road trip to eleven national parks and three national monuments. In this episode we recap our exciting journey. We did the Delta Lake hike at Grand Teton National Park, the Angels Landing hike at Zion National Park, hiked to waterfalls at Glacier National Park, and whitewater rafted through Browns Canyon in Colorado. Chase is quite the adventurer and the main guest in this episode. AJ and I attempt to guide Chase through some of our observations we had of him during our journey. Chase turned 18 years old during the road trip. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Luke Boser left small town Minnesota shortly after high school nearly 20 years ago and has been living in Alaska and a few other distant places ever since. Visiting Alaska for the first time recently, I concluded that a certain type of person settles there. Luke is an outdoorsy, rugged, adventurer, which seems to fit the demographic. He shares the story of his recent trip to hunt for a brown bear, something relatively few people are able to do. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Natalia Cortes has been living in San Francisco for almost three years and this experience has had a big impact on her life. Originally from Colombia in South America, she spent nearly a decade studying and working in several different countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Now in the United States for a few years, she's gained a lot of perspective on what it takes to make it in Silicon Valley, and how vastly different the cultures are in the United States. Natalia has been traveling to many parts of the United States recently and happened to be in Minnesota when the Derek Chauvin trial verdict was announced for his murder of George Floyd. We share opinions on that and how it ties into history and the importance of understanding history. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Check out my previous conversation with Natalia for the podcast. Episode 23: Natalia Cortes, Colombia Born Citizen of the World. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Boonmee McElroy has overcome extraordinary obstacles in her life. Growing up in poverty in a small village in Thailand, vital things like food and education were not always available to her. After years of struggle she began to grow a career as an international life coach and inspirational speaker in Asia. As fate would have it, she met an American man while on a flight, eventually married him, and settled into a new life in Rochester, Minnesota. Now over a decade and many big life events later, Boonmee (Oui) is re-establishing her former career as a life coach and inspirational speaker. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Visit Boonmee's website for Above & Beyond Coaching LLC. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Noah Franske has a passion for math and for adventure. That combination has led him to Vietnam where he has been teaching math at an international school for the last 18 months. One of his math-related interests is investing and personal finance. A portion of his investment portfolio is devoted to cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin. In the conversation, Noah helps me talk through some of my recent thoughts regarding crypto and the stock market. He also explains what the pandemic has been like in Vietnam as an ex-pat. Plus we explore the term "ex-pat" and how it's not used in the United States. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Connect with me on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Krizia Almoite has not been a photographer for long. When she lost her job in the middle of the pandemic, Krizia put nearly all of her time into making her newest interest into her new career. In under six months she's landed some big clients and was hired as the photographer for a new movie being filmed in Minnesota. She's building a growing brand through social media by being the same open and unbashful person I've always known her to be. Krizia is opiniated, expresses her self freely, and attempts to bring out the best in the people around her.  Through her self-expression, I realized that I too was someone that could have a photoshoot: a thought that I had never considered before. As I post the photos from my photoshoot around the release of this episode, I'm learning to be confident about my appearance in a new way. And I have Krizia to thank for that. Perhaps you would like the same for yourself? See the photos I've posted so far on my Facebook page @curt.carstensen and on Instagram @curtpiks. Be sure to add or follow me while you are there. She Krizia's work on her @kriziastudios Instagram page. She her work from the @wayofthewarriorsfilm on Instagram. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Amanda Koonjbeharry has an impressive résumé of social work. Currently she is the Director of Public Policy for the Citizens League of Minnesota. Previously she had led a project for anti-sex trafficking in the Minneapolis area, and has been involved in numerous roles that serve communities and families that are in need. She holds two Master's degrees (Social Work & Public Policy) and a Bachelor's degree (Family Social Science) from the University of Minnesota. In 2018, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal named Amanda as a "40 Under 40" honoree. In the conversation we discuss some of the projects she has worked on, what motivates her to do the work she does, and how her family being from Guyana ties into all of it. Plus we reflect on 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Larry Rose was a Side Judge in the National Football League for nearly 20 years. He worked Super Bowl XLII when the New York Giants defeated the previously undefeated New England Patriots. Since retiring from the NFL five years ago he's taught, trained, or supervised football officials from the NCAA's Southeastern Conference and umpires from summer collegiate baseball's Northwoods League. Larry joined me for a conversation to share many life lessons he's taken into his retirement years. We talk about confrontation, excitement, being a giver, parenting and much more. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Dee Fiel has been working as a registered nurse in Canada for well over a decade. She shares her Canadian mentality towards the coronavirus and how its different than in the United States. As a nurse, she tries to better understand my recent experience while having COVID-19. Dee, like many, has some hesitancies about getting the new vaccine. I explain why I wouldn't be hesitant as we have a discussion on why each other feels the way the we do. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".  

Ross Meisner joins me to help me tell the story of my recent bout with COVID-19. Ross was recently elected to the Fridley (Minnesota) School Board and shares his experience running a campaign during a pandemic. We both share our opinions on the aftermath of the U.S. Presidential Election. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Jamie Dreher is my cousin and one of the many people in my family that will vote for Donald Trump this election. I was raised as a Republican, used to vote Republican, but denounce Trump, tend to vote Democrat, and will be voting for Joe Biden. Jamie and I discuss some of the often divisive political topics to see how far apart we really are and to prove that people with differing political views can have healthy conversations about politics. Jamie also shares the story of the farm accident he was involved in as a child that resulted with him losing his right leg. Plus, as a mechanic, Jamie explains some common maintenance mistakes people make with their vehicles. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

AJ Torfin is my oldest nephew. He has been working extremely hard over the past few years to earn a scholarship to play football in college following his senior year in high school. His senior year in high school is taking place online only. And his fall football season was originally postponed until spring before a recent decision moved the season back to the fall. AJ explains what this year has been like both as a football player and as a student as he works towards his goals. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Jon Laaser is the voice of Virginia Tech football and men's basketball. He explains some of the challenges college football faces playing their season during COVID-19. He shares the story of how his broadcasting career transpired to lead him to a high-profile Division One play-by-play opportunity. Jon's father passed away within the last year and he expresses some of his last memories he and his father shared. Watch this conversation on YouTube. See the tribute to my uncle Mark Dreher. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Ryan Voz is co-owner of the Willmar Stingers baseball team located in central Minnesota. Like virtually all of sports leagues in America, the Northwoods League schedule couldn't go on as originally planned. That meant Ryan and his franchise could cancel the season, or they could "roll with the punches" and make the most out of a difficult situation. On August 20, the Stingers finished their season, playing 42 total games, 24 home games, and averaging 254 fans per game.  Ryan explains the challenges, if it was worth it, and how he has grown as a person through this stressful summer.  Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Ken Thunder spent 25 days in the hospital, including 12 days on a ventilator, in a serious bout with the coronavirus. His wife, Rose Thunder, was not allowed to see him during that entire time. More than three months since the worst moments of his battle, Ken talks about the physical toll his body has been through, while Rose describes the emotional burden she has carried. Plus, what is it like interacting with people that don't take the pandemic seriously? And how will they live their life differently moving forward? Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Acoma Gaither's work as a historian and efforts as an activist have merged once again in the wake of the killing of George Floyd. What has she witnessed from the protests she's been involved with in Minneapolis and Seattle? What does she make of the movement to defund the police? Is the message clear enough? Watch this conversation on YouTube. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners.  NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

"I wish the reasons didn’t exist that motivated us to come together to talk about George Floyd’s murder, racism, police brutality, broken systems, division and some other topics. I wish we didn’t have to do it but I am so glad that we did." -Ron Johnson This special content came to be because Ron Johnson felt it was time to have important conversations and many others agreed that they wanted to be involved. This is part three of three. This part could be listened to without having heard parts one or two but you will lose some context. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Ron Johnson was the guest on Episode 13: Stories in Sportscasting and Life with Ron Johnson. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

"I wish the reasons didn’t exist that motivated us to come together to talk about George Floyd’s murder, racism, police brutality, broken systems, division and some other topics. I wish we didn’t have to do it but I am so glad that we did." -Ron Johnson This special content came to be because Ron Johnson felt it was time to have important conversations and many others agreed that they wanted to be involved. This is part two of three. This part could be listened to without having heard part one but you will lose some context. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Ron Johnson was the guest on Episode 13: Stories in Sportscasting and Life with Ron Johnson. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

"I wish the reasons didn’t exist that motivated us to come together to talk about George Floyd’s murder, racism, police brutality, broken systems, division and some other topics. I wish we didn’t have to do it but I am so glad that we did." -Ron Johnson This special content came to be because Ron Johnson felt it was time to have important conversations and many others agreed that they wanted to be involved. This is part one of three. Ron Johnson was the guest on Episode 13: Stories in Sportscasting and Life with Ron Johnson. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Meghan Swanson spent the afternoon of Sunday, May 31 protesting with Black Lives Matter. She spent the evening trying to make sense of her near-death experience on the I-35W bridge. We spoke about that experience, what inspired her to be there, and share perspectives on why we want positive change. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Read more on curtcarstensen.com. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners.  NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

My city of Minneapolis is currently the heart of one of the most significant cultural events in years. It's happening now in front of our eyes. It's a sad and significant time in history. I wrote a blog post today that expresses my perspective on what's happening in my city. This bonus episode is me reading my blog post. Read the blog post on curtcarstensen.com or join the conversation on my personal Facebook and Instagram pages. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Nick Hopping has devoted his life to his stand up comedy career. When the pandemic began he had to pivot to fill the void. For more than two months, instead of performing in front of live audiences every day, he's been writing and producing a daily comedy video about something he has learned that day.  Where does he get his ideas each day? After so long is he still driven to do it? Or does he feel obligated to keep it going? Watch Nick's videos on Instagram @nickhoppingcomedy or on his YouTube Channel. This conversation was captured as a live Facebook video on May 19. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. Read the blog post on curtcarstensen.com and see the transcript. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Make sure you subscribe! Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Dr. Tom Moorcroft shares his expertise on Lyme Disease as well as general health advice. I had Lyme Disease two years ago and want to help you to avoid it. But if you do have it or someday contract it, Dr. Tom is a great resource. He had Lyme Disease and Babesiosis and struggled to get it properly diagnosed and treated. You can reach Dr. Tom at Origins of Health in Connecticut through originsofhealth.com or on Facebook. This conversation was captured as a live Facebook video on May 12. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. Read the blog post on curtcarstensen.com and see the transcript. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Matt Bishop has been through more in eight years than most people will go through in 80 years. Surviving cancer twice, a bone marrow transplant, a coma, and withstanding dialysis everyday and severe back pain, each day brings its challenges. But Matt is a fighter. He has loyal and loving family and friends in his corner. Through this, Matt is writing a book called "The Heart Of The Fighter". Matt wants to share his story so that everyone knows that no matter the circumstances they can keep fighting. This conversation was captured as a live Facebook video on May 5. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. Read the blog post and transcript at curtcarstensen.com. Contact Matt: Email: mgbishop2@gmail.com Twitter: @mattbishop2 Instagram: @mgbishop2 Facebook: Matt Bishop YouTube: Matt Bishop Caring Bridge: Matt Bishop Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

As the NBA season was being suspended and the NCAA basketball tournaments were being canceled, so were the seasons of sports teams and leagues all across the country. University of Montevallo's head baseball coach Chandler Rose is still dealing with the emotions of having relationships suddenly change and the work invested in to the season disappear.  Chandler, in his 10th season as head coach of the NCAA Division II school in Alabama, shares his perspective on what he dealt with in mid-March and what happens next for his players.  Ten years after a battle with cancer, Chandler reflects on what he's learned. This conversation was captured as a live Facebook video on April 30. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. Read the blog post from curtcarstensen.com. See the transcript. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. NEW! See clips from recent episodes on the People I Know Show Clips channel on YouTube. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

My brother Chuck Carstensen continues to inspire me and others with a mindset towards self-improvement. When something major disrupts our plans we need to pivot and make progress so that we can prosper in a new way. In this conversation we share ideas and examples of how we are adjusting our lives during the pandemic. Plus, Chuck shares stories of how his first time skiing didn't go well and why he should have been more aware before stepping into a restroom. This conversation was captured as a live Facebook video on April 23. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. Listen: Episode 2 with Chuck Carstensen Listen: Episode 37 with Chase Carstensen (cameo by Chuck) Website and Facebook: Carstensen Team - Re/Max Results Join: Michael Bernoff's "Call2Action" (free for a short time) Join: Michael Bernoff's "Average Sucks" Community on Facebook Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".  

As Superintendent/Principal, Ryan Baron has been challenged to oversee and execute an entire new way of educating school children. Some kids did not have internet access at home. Others rely on the school meals.  The communities of Tri-County Schools in northwestern Minnesota, like all school districts in the state, have transitioned as best they can. Ryan was my first best friend during our time in school in Browerville, Minnesota. He was my guest on Episode 11 of the podcast as well. During that episode we talked a lot about his passion for genealogy and family history and got back into that topic near the end of this conversation. This conversation was presented in live video on Facebook on April 14th. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. View the transcript of this episode. Listen: Episode 11 with Ryan Baron Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Bradley Schumacher was my travel partner for my trip to Europe in February. We recorded this conversation as a live Facebook video to discuss some memories from that trip as well a way to catch up on some what is makes up our current new normal. He also shares about an exciting new project he is working on. And we discuss why he was the inspiration when I bought my Toyota Prius. Watch this conversation on YouTube or Facebook. Visit: MastersinPsychology.com View photos discussed during the conversation on my personal Facebook and Instagram pages. You can follow me or say hi while you're there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Plus check there for news on other upcoming live video podcasts. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Meagan Nouis loves Sweden! First visiting there, now living and studying there, she also found her way on to the Scandinavian country's version of "The Bachelor". She shares stories from that experience and her winning performance on "The Price is Right" a few years ago. Plus, what its like living in Sweden during the coronavirus pandemic. Sweden is one of the only European countries not currently on lockdown and is taking a different approach than most. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Read: Why is Sweden staying open amid the coronavirus pandemic? Watch: Meagan called down to "The Price is Right" Watch: Meagan plays "That's Too Much" Watch: Meagan spins the big wheel Watch: Meagan's Showcase Watch: Meagan wins the Showcase Watch: "The Bachelor Sweden" episodes with Meagan's commentary Watch: Meagan juggling! Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Tibor Majzik accepted a deal seemingly too good to refuse when he decided to study for free in Denmark for a year. Tibor, from Hungary, decided to stay and finish his education there only leaving for semesters abroad in South Korea and Australia. Now married and beginning his career, he shares his perspectives on what makes Denmark such a great place to live. We recorded most of this conversation while I visited his home in rural Denmark. The conversation begins with a recent chat over Zoom about the global coronavirus pandemic. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Kiki Seit was studying at a university in Italy when the country began to get overwhelmed by the novel coronavirus. She shares the story of how she realized she needed to leave the country and booked a flight home to Kyrgyzstan the day before Italy went on lockdown and was able leave the country the day after. She has been forced into quarantine ever since arriving to her country. Kiki and I met in Greece two weeks before this came to fruition. She is one of the great people I met on my journey and we share the story that brought us together randomly. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Ro Leonard has gone through their share of uncomfortable situations and continues to find comfort on the other side of that difficulty. I shared about one week with Ro during my time in Greece. Ro has a wonderful positive demeanor and outlook and shares a variety of life experiences that they have gone through and learned from. I've never met anyone more excited about vegetables! As they should be. Vegetables got Ro out of wage slavery. Ro "lives in the woods" whenever possible. And Ro shares their viewpoint on polyamory. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Mariah (Moss) Schumacher's plan for an extensive journey through Europe laid the groundwork for my recent opportunity to travel there. My week in Greece split between Athens and Crete gave me ample time to begin to know Mariah who has been touring the continent since July 2019. Mariah finds beauty in places and situations others might not. Mariah has endless love to give, which helps to explain how polyamory exists in their life. Mariah's awareness of their own energy and that of others helps to explain why they choose to use gender-neutral pronouns to describe themself.  Mariah's journey through Europe and journey through life is one that is impacting many. Mariah uses WorkAway to allow for her many months abroad. Waking Up is the meditation app mentioned. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Gene Healy is someone I have met a few times in the past year and the more I am around him the more fascinated I became. He has meandered around the world for many years learning about himself and incorporated much of what he has discovered into his healing practice in Florida where he leads his clients through acupuncture, meditation and more.  He has briefly been a rapper. He has briefly been a monk. He has a great story about a silent retreat. He's always seeking to learn and grow. He and I share that mentality and I met him because of that at some events led by Michael Bernoff. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Watch from the moment this podcast conversation ends. Learn more about Michael Bernoff from his website or from watching or listening to his podcast "The Average Sucks Show". Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

While the world was stunned and saddened by the tragic death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and six others, Steven Brown was struck personally by the loss of three of those six other lesser known individuals. Steven was a player for baseball coach John Altobelli at Orange Coast College in the mid-2000s and remained very close with "Alto" ever since beginning his coaching career. He's known the entire Altobelli family, including Keri and Alyssa who also perished with their husband and father in the crash. In this episode, Steven shares some personal stories and lessons from his connection with John and his family. We also discuss how we met in 2011 and Steven's journey so far in his coaching career. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Dave Overlund and I have similar backgrounds. We both grew up as big sports fans in Minnesota and pursued a career in sports broadcasting while studying at St. Cloud State University. Dave has stayed on that path, working in radio in St. Cloud for several years.  In December, when St. Cloud State cut its football program, I took notice to an opinionated article Dave wrote about the sudden decision. It expressed a sentiment shared by many and called out some of the decision makers at the University. Read Article: SCSU Athletes And Coaches Deserved Better Dave joined me for this conversation to discuss that fiasco now that nearly two months have passed. Plus we talk about St. Cloud itself, a city with changing demographics including many from Somalia. Kobe Bryant died a few days before the recording so we spend a few minutes sharing our perspectives on him and the aftermath of his death. Related Episode: 34: Hodan Nur, Somali Woman's Education Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Alec Sewell is an Australian that has traveled to North America three different times in his life and has a mind filled with observations. He and I met randomly on one of his trips to the United States and have stayed in contact over the years. We agree that the way Australia approaches tipping and wages is much more effective. He explains the initial ramifications of the devastating bushfires that are impacting much of Australia. Plus he explains why he was wrong about body image. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

YouTube's Jackknife Finnegan returns to inspire a stunningly honest conversation about the serious and not so serious aspects of life. From the seasonal depression that had him falling out of love with living leading up to the holidays, his dysfunctional childhood, and some strange bathroom stories, this episode might pull at your emotions, entertain you, or make you think. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow Jackknife Finnegan on YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter.  Related Episode: Episode 24: Jackknife Finnegan, The Side Hustle Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Lee Bush has one son. As a single mother, it was a constant challenge to keep her son out of trouble. His list of mental health afflictions includes Asperger syndrome, ADHD, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Dysthymia, and PTSD. Once he became an adult, it was out of her control as he entered the legal system and was treated like a typical prisoner. Lee is working and hoping to get changes to the system so that when her son returns to civilian life he has a better chance to stay out of trouble than before. And generally she hopes more people can be more compassionate towards the challenges of others. Lee recently also experienced the sudden death of a man she was dating and shares the positives she can take from that hardship. Lee is treasurer for Minnesota Mineral Club where she considers herself a rockhound. And she is a member of Freethought Toastmasters. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Website: Freethought Toastmasters Website: Minnesota Mineral Club Related Episode: Episode 12: Overcoming Behavior Problems with Dave, Molly, and Ethan Berg Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Mackenzie Sweeney is making a living from helping herself and others be more productive. She has learned how to effectively turn an idea into a reality. In this conversation, we talk about how she discovered this was something she was so good at, and we share tips, ideas and strategies so that you will leave this conversation feeling and being more productive. Follow @bymackk on Instagram. Website: mackmotion.com Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show". Register: Mackenzie's 1-1 Productivity Coaching Program Learn more: Michael Bernoff Learn more: Brené Brown Book: Originals - Adam Grant Book: The War of Art - Steven Pressfield Planner: Project Evo Listen: Pink Fluffy Unicorns

Marlena Jordan-Childress has a knack for finding or creating a fun-filled time and surrounding herself with positive people. She recently encouraged me to visit her in Seattle and I almost found enough reasons to say no. After reevaluating, I realized that taking this type of trip on short notice is precisely why I've designed my life the way I have. And Marlena, with her fun, adventurous, and inspirational attitude, precisely represents the type of person I enjoy life with most. Follow @lenachild on Instagram. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show".

Drew Nicholas is director and producer for "Blood Memory: A Story of Removal and Return". This decade long project is culminating with screenings in select cities and a international release on public television in 2020. The film shares perspectives and emotions of individuals taken from their tribal communities to be raised to lose their identity in boarding schools and with White families. Drew was in his early 20's when beginning the project and is now in his 30's and a changed person. This is a conversation about a young man learning about himself while learning about and telling the stories of a community which he had no previous ties. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners about this topic. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Visit the Blood Memory website and see the official trailer. Use Tugg to coordinate a screening of the film. Connect with Drew and the documentary through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Schedule: Past and Future Screenings of "Blood Memory" Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show". Episode 36: Terry Henry, An American Indian Perspective From Canada Book: Ignore Everybody: and 39 Other Keys to Creativity

Jim Ballidis has been winning cases and innovating as a lawyer and entrepreneur for many decades. When I met him recently, almost immediately I realized I have not been clear with my vision for this podcast. Jim shares his story of wrong, discovery, and his current successful and not as successful challenges to vision. He also challenged me to discuss my vision. Join the discussion. Join Jim, me and you to reveal your uncompromising vision for success. Watch this conversation on YouTube and have a discussion there. Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and to interact with other listeners about this topic. Email comments and questions to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com. Email Jim at jim@happitummi.com. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show". Website: Happi Tummi Website: Human Interaction Technology Certification with Michael Bernoff Website: Allison Maslan Book: The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks Book: The Success Algorithm by Paul Rhines  

Matt Schneider is co-founder of City Dads Group and he has been a stay-at-home dad for 14 years. City Dads Group is in 40 cities and counting across the United States and serves fathers that are dedicated to being active in their children's lives. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Visit citydadsgroup.com Listen to the Modern Dads Podcast Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and other show content. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show". Email feedback to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com.

Lindsey Hadden and I had a very different experience at a recent stand up comedy performance by Mark Normand. While I was having a great time watching my favorite comedian she was growing increasingly uncomfortable and decided to leave. In this conversation we discuss that experience and how it relates to her Social Anxiety Disorder. Plus, we talk about how she and her husband John have influenced the way I travel, why she looks at being late much differently than before, and how she was wrong about dictating relationships. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Visit: Green Lady Lounge in Kansas City Visit: Mike Talayna's Juke Box Restaurant in St. Louis Book/quiz: The 5 Love Languages Article: Joker's Marc Maron calls bullshit on Todd Phillips saying "woke culture" is ruining comedy Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and other show content. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show". Email feedback to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com.

Comedian Mark Normand has been making waves recently in the world of stand up comedy. Jerry Seinfeld thinks he could be the next comedy star and Joe Rogan recently had him as a guest on his ultra popular podcast. Meanwhile, I have been infatuated with his dark comedy to the point where I question whether I should even be laughing at some of what he says. But I do laugh. He is hilarious to me. And as it turns  out, Mark is a down to earth and likable guy. To attempt to make sense of it all, I invited him on the podcast. Watch this conversation on YouTube. Mark talking about he and I on his podcast "Tuesdays with Stories"  @marknormand on Instagram @marknorm on Twitter marknormandcomedy.com Mark Normand on YouTube Article: Joker's Marc Maron calls bullshit on Todd Phillips saying "woke culture" is ruining comedy Meme: @Neil Strauss on Instagram Follow "People I Know Show" on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for photos, videos and other show content. Browse a list of some of the apps to listen to "People I Know Show". You can also email any feedback to peopleiknowshow@gmail.com.