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Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati have a conversation about how to have community long distance and in quarantine. When you are long distance, in isolation, quarantine, or lockdown it is hard to have community with your circle. We all need community and social interaction it is good for our mental health. Steve and Kati give us ideas of ways to still be able to get together even though you are apart including zoom, facetime, google hangouts, drive through parties and more. Check out the episode on IG Live: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CD0JezDpeJC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link and check out our website utalkradio.com and our social media @utalkradio

Ever wonder who's behind the voices you hear in movies, tv shows, commercials, animation and toys? Check out our conversation with voice actor Laci Morgan. Laci tells us what a voice actor does and gives us some advice on what to do if you want to be a voice actor. How she got started in voice acting and her job at Disneyland. She tells us about some of her first jobs in voice acting and the roles she likes to play. Check out the interview for more.

Utalk Host Steve caught up with a friend of Utalk's Actor, Rapper and Athlete Shel Bailey. Shel fills us in on what he has been working on including executive producing a movie called "Black Skin" it speaks to police brutality and social injustice. He has also been promoting a video game he is in NBA 2K. Shel tells us about his re-occurring character in the game and what that is like to see himself in the game. Listen to find out who Shel was in boarding school with including some major players in the NBA and what its like to be Lebron James double. Shel tells us where his inspiration comes from and that he likes to be inspiration to other people. He says the best way we can make a difference is to show love to each other. Show compassion and remember that what we say and do to some one matters.Follow us on social media @utalkradio and check out our website www.utalkradio.com

On this episode we are joined by Emily Reynolds an intern with Miracle Messages. If you don’t know about the organization, they help homeless individuals and those facing relational poverty rebuild their social support systems through connecting them with loved ones and friends. Emily had a conversation with us about the different ways Miracle Messages re-connects these individuals with their loved ones. Some of the ways they do this are through video calls, text messages and mainly phone calls. This is a great way to help these individuals feel human, seen and valued. Make sure you go to our website utalkradio.com for more and follow us on social media @utalkradio. You can find out more about Miracle Messages at miraclemessages.org

Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati met up with friend Dawn Devine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Dawn is an Entrepreneur who is a Professional Dancer, Costumer, Author, Video Game Voice Artist and more. She started dancing professionally in high school. Dawn tells us how she got started, some of the elements of belly dancing and where to find and see belly dancing. She tells us about being a voice on video games and gives advice about pursuing your dreams and passion. She talks about creating your own path and empire and not letting haters stop you. You can find more on our website www.utalkradio.com and on social @utalkradio. You can find out more about Dawn Devine at www.davina.us and on social media @davinadevine

Utalk Host Steve sat down with 18 year-old entrepreneur Colton Minter. Colton owns several companies. He talks about how he started and developed his company as a multimedia specialist. Colton gives advice about how to start your own company. Make sure you check out our website utalkradio.com and follow us on social media @utalkradio for more. If you want to know more about Colton you can follow him on Instagram @minter117

Utalk Hosts Steve and Kati had an ugly Christmas sweater post Christmas hang with Batman and Wonder Woman. They talked everything from Christmas traditions to movies to New Years life changes. Batman and Wonder Woman told us the weirdest gifts they have received and what they did for Christmas. You can watch the fun on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CJcx9ZFFj89/ Make sure to follow us on social media @utalkradio

Dating is hard, relationships are work and trying to date during a pandemic in a mobile culture is even more challenging. Speaker and Author Kristin Fry joined us to talk about her book “Beyond The Swipe.” She gave us some tips and advice for how to match with someone and find a date through the mobile dating culture. Check out the Instagram live for more. ( https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFgFKhBApEz/)Follow Kristin @Kfrygirl and follow us @utalkradio.

Utalk Host, Steve, sat down for a conversation with our new intern Kylee Faloni for Utalk’s “Meet the Crew” segment.The conversation included past projects Kylee has worked on and why she chose to intern with #utalk.Steve and Kylee discuss what it is like to go to school during COVID-19 and her role as a member of the #utalk team!Make sure to check out @amourproprefilm and @untiltheendoftimefilm on Instagram or head over to Vimeo to watch!Amour Propre on Vimeo: vimeo.com/390137122Until the End of Time on Vimeo: vimeo.com/414142164Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.

Think of a time when you have been disappointed? You probably thought of multiple times you have felt let down. Now think of a time you experienced loss? We all have experienced disappointment and loss in our life at one time or another. So what do we do when that happens? How do we process and handle the disappointment and grief we feel? Our very own Dr. Josh shares his advice for handling and dealing with our disappointment or loss. He gives us tips we can use when we are in the midst of feeling let down and helps us learn how to get through it. Check out the episode for helpful advice on dealing with life's let downs. You can also check out our conversation with Dr. Josh on IGTV. Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CHMkjvMAm1R/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkDon't forget to follow us on social media @utalkradio

Go behind the scenes as we turn the spotlight on one of our interns, Benjamin Folgert. Utalk host, Steve, and Ben talk about what college is like during the pandemic, what Ben has worked on, and what interning at Utalk requires.Don't forget to check out Ben's award-winning documentary on skateboarding, "Shred's Not Dead", which has been shown at film festivals around the world!Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure to follow us on social media @utalkradio.

Dr. Josh joins Utalk host, Steve, to discuss anxiety, depression, abuse and other issues that have been heightened as a result of the pandemic. The discussion also points to ways how to cope.Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.

Utalk hosts, Steve and Kati, went behind the scenes with Logan’s Candies for a look at how candy canes are made. Jerry Rowley the owner and candy maker walked us through the process from copper boiling pot to an edible sweet peppermint treat.Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.

Utalk host, Steve, sits down with TV host, author, and speaker Cynthia Garrett who's experienced the pain of being a victim. Cynthia shares some practical advice on breaking free from the victim mentality.Steve and Cynthia discuss her new book and her speech at a Media Dinner in DC a couple years ago.Cynthia is the first African-American woman to host a network TV show.Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.

Here's part two of a two-part special Thanksgiving program we did that previously aired. We liked it so much we wanted to share it again with you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Here's part one of a two-part special Thanksgiving program we did that previously aired. We liked it so much we wanted to share it again with you. Happy Thanksgiving!

Utalk sits down with Background Design Supervisor and Animator Lance Wilder from the Simpsons. He’s not only worked on the Simpsons but also shows like Rugrats and King of the Hill. Steve talks with Lance about how he got started, his favorite episode, and what he does on the show.Lance shares the toughest part of his job and how he’s been affected by COVID-19.It's a great behind-the-scenes conversation!Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.

Utalk host, Steve, is joined by Worth Dixon who’s the product manager at D’Addario Company in New York. D’Addario manufacturers dozens of different music accessories including guitar strings and Evans Drum heads.  Steve and Worth discuss what  his job involves and what accessories his company manufactures.  The may focus of their convo is about how Evans Drumheads is making a difference during the pandemic by manufacturing face shields out of the same material used to make drum heads. We also get a first look at a brand new shield they’ve created.Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.#drums #drumheads #guitar #musician #makeadifference #artist #faceshields #mask #pandemic #medical #hospital #uvtechnology #consistency #drumset #music #evansdrumheads #drummer #daddario #tuning

Want to be more informed about the process of voting? If you’re old enough, do you want to know how you can vote intelligently?In this show, we discuss the Election and voting!Our special guest is Trent England. He’s a speaker, author, and film producer of the feature-length documentary “Safeguard An Electoral College Story.” He’s the Executive Director of “Save our States. He’s been on Fox News and other media shows across the country numerous times.Trent talks about why we vote and discusses what the Electoral College is and why it’s important. He also talks about why we vote and how he got started with his career. Make sure to check out the website of Trent’s organization: savethestates.com and watch his film “Safeguard: An Electoral College Story"!Want more information about the film? Head over to: safeguard.film.Follow his Instagram @trentengland!Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.

We were joined by Zack Shada and DC Cody. These talented guys are actors, writer / directors, musicians, and most recently authors of a new book called “Mandy’s Pet Shop: A Pet Shop For Monsters.” The book is about lovable monsters, little sisters, and life lessons! Shada and Cody discuss their inspiration for this book and its message. They talk about the process of how the book came together as well as their future plans for other projects.Throughout the conversation, they talk about what they hope people – especially children - will get out of their book. You can find out more about Zack and Cody’s book and purchase a copy at their website: mandyspetshop.comor on Amazon.You can follow the guys on social: @zackshada and @d.c.cody.Check out the podcast and Instagram TV for more and make sure you follow us on social media @utalkradio.