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Category: “People I Know Show” Episodes

Episode 79: Meghan Swanson, A Near Death Experience While Protesting

June 4, 2020June 9, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Important Causes

Meghan Swanson was protesting with Black Lives Matter when she nearly lost her life in a freak situation. She survived mostly unharmed physically. Now she is in a position to share why this cause so important to her. Besides watching on YouTube, you can listen from your favorite podcast app. Click the icons below for […]

Episode 78: Nick Hopping, Being A Comedian During A Pandemic

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Comedy

It’s a rarity for me to have a guest on my “People I Know Show” podcast that I have not met in person. Nick Hopping was only the third person that I’ve talked with in that circumstance. During the pandemic, I’ve gotten some daily laughs because of him and observed a high level of determination. […]

Episode 77: Dr. Tom Moorcroft, Lyme Disease Awareness & Prevention

May 15, 2020May 17, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Education

I had Lyme. Dr. Tom had Lyme. You likely are at risk of getting Lyme Disease as well if you are not aware or careful. Dr. Tom and I covered a variety of topics on Lyme Disease and some other more general health topics in this educational podcast conversation. Besides watching on YouTube, you can […]

Episode 76: Matt Bishop, The Heart Of The Fighter

May 8, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Inspiration

Matt Bishop has been through more in eight years than most people will go through in 80 years. Matt’s personal growth story involves surviving cancer twice, a bone marrow transplant, a coma, and withstanding dialysis everyday and severe back pain. Each day brings its challenges. He shared his story with me and why it has […]

Episode 75: Chandler Rose, When Baseball Is Canceled

May 1, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Sports

Chandler and I discussed what it was like for him to break the news to his college baseball team that the season would be canceled. Plus he explains how this affected players’ eligibility, the MLB draft, and recruiting. Chandler and I met with the Alexandria Beetles in 2006. He is now 10 years cancer free. […]

Episode 74: Chuck Carstensen, Pivot, Progress, Prosper

April 25, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Inspiration

Chuck and I discussed what he means by “Pivot, Progress, Prosper” and especially why its important during COVID-19. Plus, Chuck has funny stories about his first time skiing and accidentally getting “trapped” in the women’s bathroom of a casino. And I learned some lessons from cutting my own hair. Besides watching on YouTube, you can […]

Episode 73: Ryan Baron, Superintendent During COVID-19

April 17, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Education

Ryan and I discussed some of what he is dealing with during mandatory distance learning as Superintendent/Principal of Tri-County Schools. How was the transition? What about the kids without a computer or internet? And what is being done about the kids who rely on the school meals? Plus, Ryan shares a genealogy story. Besides watching […]

Episode 72: Bradley Schumacher, European Adventure & A New Normal

April 14, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Travel

Bradley and I recapped our trip to Europe and share stories about what life is like in a time that we aren’t supposed to leave home. We talk about the current obstacles of his job with UPS, his new side project, and why we both own a Toyota Prius. Besides watching on YouTube, you can […]

Episode 71: Meagan Nouis, The Bachelor Sweden

April 5, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Travel

Meagan joined me for a conversation about her time on Sweden’s version of “The Bachelor” and several other fun topics including her winning performance on “The Price Is Right”. Plus, we added an update on what she was experiencing in Sweden in the time of the coronavirus, about one month after seeing her in person. […]

Episode 70: Tibor Majzik, A Hungarian in Denmark

March 29, 2020May 11, 2020curtcarstensen"People I Know Show" Episodes, Travel

Tibor and I reunited in his adopted home of Denmark in February 2020. We first met in Australia in February 2018 while on a tour of the Great Barrier Reef. Tibor is originally from Hungary and helped me better understand how life in Denmark is different than some parts of Europe and much different than […]

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