The EasterPod

Actor, Public Speaking Coach, Voiceover Artist, & Storyteller Brian Lafontaine joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his 30+ year acting career spanning TV, film, commercials, & voiceover work, the art of storytelling across different mediums, how he brings what’s on the page to life, the importance of being adaptable, positive, & professional in the entertainment industry, & why it’s ok to simply have fun & enjoy the creative process. Corey & Brian also chat about his experiences on hit shows like Ozark, his work as a Public Speaking Coach, Stand-Up Comedy, making ideas palatable & accessible, the role of empathy, the goal of connection, why he loves empowering & teaching others, & so much more. Follow Brian Lafontaine on Instagram (@blafontaineymhs). Learn More about Brian Lafontaine: brianlafontaine.com Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom). Production & Design: Token (@tokencreative.co, tokencreative.co). Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

Writer, Director, Actor, Producer, Author, & Creator of the award-winning web series “Abnormal Fixation” John Kenneth Muir joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the behind-the-scenes of how he brought Abnormal Fixation to life, his vision for the project, assembling a talented cast & crew, playing lead character Elvis Bragg, Elvis’s quest for the paranormal, & Corey’s acting debut as the mysterious “Professor”. Corey & John also chat about John’s past work as the creator of “The House Between” & “Enter The House Between”, writing 34 Film & TV books, their shared love of the Horror & Sci-Fi genres, the absolute hilarity & absurdity baked into AF, & so much more. Watch “Abnormal Fixation”: youtube.com/@thinkatron Follow “Abnormal Fixation” on Facebook Follow John Kenneth Muir on X (@JKMuir) and Instagram (@household_lar). Read John’s Blog: reflectionsonfilmandtelevision.blogspot.com Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday on X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom). Production & Design: Token (@tokencreative.co, tokencreative.co). Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

Musician, Artist, & Creative Billy Mays III joins host Corey Easterday to discuss a “laundry” list of topics including his music project Infinite Third, their shared involvement with Current Initiatives & “The Laundry Project”, life as the son of renowned pitchman Billy Mays, his 9+ hour recent album “Holy Noise”, & his mission to honor & carry on his father’s legacy in ways both meaningful & light-hearted. “But I’m not done yet” - Corey & Billy also chat about the joys of his project Mouth Council, the work of BillyMays.org, the power of human connection, & so much more. Learn more about Billy Mays III: infinitethird.com. Follow Billy Mays III (@infinitethird). Listen to Infinite Third wherever you get music. Check out billymays.org. Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & Host Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms (@CoreyEasterday) on Twitter/X). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative), easterdaycreative.com). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom). Production & Design: Token (@token.brand, tokencreative.co). Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort are Fox and Bones - energetic offbeat folksters with a retro pop-rock bent who have been setting the world alight with a hand clapping, foot-stomping good time since 2016. The duo from Portland, OR joins host Corey Easterday to discuss their new record “Long Time Honey”, the sounds, themes, artistry, and studio process that went into making it, their growth as artists & people, & being forged in the fire Game of Thrones style. Corey & Fox and Bones also chat about life on the road, the human need for connection, stability, & nature, the business of music & supporting your favorite artists, Corey’s impressive (?) pop culture recall, & so much more. Learn More about Fox and Bones & Pre-Order their New Record “Long Time Honey” or Purchase the Official Release on May 17th: foxandbones.com Follow Fox and Bones on all social platforms (@foxandbones). Listen to Fox and Bones wherever you get music (and be sure to purchase their music & merch). Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & on all social platforms. Follow Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms, and on X (@CoreyEasterday). Presented By: Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative, easterdaycreative.com). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom) Production: Token (@token.brand - tokencreative.co) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

1402 is a very talented band from Northeast Ohio composed of musicians Christian, Joel, Lip, & John. While on tour in Charlotte they sat down with host Corey Easterday to discuss how they build a connection with the audience & approach each show, the importance of having fun & not taking music or creativity for granted, stories from their first tour together, & their perspectives on all things music. Corey & the guys from 1402 also chat about Corey’s longtime friendship with John, John’s project Shame Chamber, the incredible Walkie Talkie Coffee in Canton, OH, each member’s musical influences & other music/creative projects, why Lip is Corey’s favorite because he’s the drummer, Joel’s understandable aversion to doing gymnastics on stage & how he’s also Corey’s favorite, the creative force that is Christian, & so much more. Seriously - these dudes rock! (and they’re all my favorite) Follow 1402 on Instagram & all social platforms (@1402band). Learn More about 1402 by visiting https://linktr.ee/1402band. Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative) on all social platforms. Follow Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms, and on X (@CoreyEasterday). Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Production: Token (@token.brand - Instagram & Threads, tokencreative.co) Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a rating & review!

Comedian, Writer, Actor, Filmmaker, Podcaster & so much more Jason Allen King joins host Corey Easterday to discuss Jason’s perspective on the art of stand-up comedy, his journey to becoming a professional comedian, why he loves teaching stand-up comedy & cheerleading other comics, & how Jason’s class at CATCH empowered Corey to realize his dream of becoming a comedian. Corey & Jason also chat about Jason’s comedic influences & work with other comics, how comedy can be empowering, Jason’s experience in film, leaning into the awkwardness of being human, the stand-up comedy “state of the union” & more. It’s not Thanksgiving Night, it’s not Christmas Morning, it’s Corey Easterday & Jason Allen King! Follow Jason Allen King on Instagram & all social platforms (@kingjasonallen). Learn More about Jason Allen King by visiting jasonallenking.com. Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative) on all social platforms. Follow Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms, and on X (@CoreyEasterday). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom). Production & Design: Token (@token.brand, tokencreative.co). Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

Goalkeeper for Charlotte FC George Marks joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his journey as a professional soccer player, the path that led him to playing in the MLS for Charlotte FC, & his involvement in the Charlotte community. Corey & George also chat about what it’s been like to be a part of Charlotte FC, George’s partnership with The Laundry Project, the importance of mental toughness & resilience, what it means to him to be great both on & off the pitch, & so much more. Follow George Marks on Instagram (@georgemarks_31) & X (@georgemarks_24). Follow Charlotte FC (@charlottefc) on all social platforms. Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod) & Easterday Creative (@easterdaycreative) on all social platforms. Follow Corey Easterday (@theeasterdude) on all social platforms, and on X (@CoreyEasterday). Original Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom). Production & Design: Token (@token.brand, tokencreative.co). Subscribe wherever you get podcasts, share with friends, and be sure to leave a rating & review!

Founder & CEO of Current Initiatives Jason Sowell returns to the pod! He joins host Corey Easterday to discuss 15 years of hope dealing through Current, the vision & mission behind Current’s Laundry Project, Affordable Christmas, & Hope For Homes initiatives, the roles that dignity & empowerment play, & why the “how” is just as important as the “what” when it comes to serving others. Corey & Jason also chat about the growth of Current over 15 years, the human impact behind over 25,000 families served & more than 2.5 million pounds of laundry washed across 18 states & 61 cities, what it means to empower someone to be the hero of their own story, & so much more. Follow Current Initiatives on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Threads (@engagecurrent). Learn more about Current Initiatives: engagecurrent.org. Follow Jason Sowell on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, & Threads: (@jasonsowell). Learn more about Jason Sowell: jasonsowell.com. Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and Threads. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a Rating & Review. Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook) Production: Token (@token.brand - Instagram & Threads, tokencreative.co)

Associate Director of Family Empowerment for SchermCo Mathu Gibson joins host Corey Easterday to discuss making the transition from pursuing his NFL & CFL career to becoming an educator, the social-impact work he does through SchermCo, what it means to help others become their truest selves, & the way he encourages through his content & general demeanor. Corey & Mathu also chat about the power of rest & vulnerability, the importance of community listening & working with communities in a dignifying & empowering manner, favorite places to travel, & more. Follow Mathu Gibson on Instagram (@historynthamakn) & Twitter (@wisdomintheroom). Learn more about Mathu Gibson and check out the content he has created. Learn more about SchermCo: https://scherm.co. Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a Rating & Review. Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook) Production: Token (@token.brand - Instagram, tokencreative.co)

Musicians Tyler Talbott & Nick Talbott (The Talbott Brothers) join host Corey Easterday to discuss their latest acoustic tour, how each show is a unique & special experience, the importance of developing a personal connection with the audience, & how they discovered a newfound resiliency both personally & musically while finding beauty in the flaws. Corey & The Talbott Brothers also chat about their friendship origin story, merging public/personal & creative personas to become your authentic self, Dumb & Dumber quotes, & more. Follow The Talbott Brothers on Instagram, Twitter, & Facebook (@talbottbrothers). Learn more about The Talbott Brothers: thetalbottbrothers.com. Listen to The Talbott Brothers on Spotify, Apple Music, Youtube, & wherever you get your music. Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a Rating & Review. Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook) Production: Token (@token.brand - Instagram, tokencreative.co)

Owner & Founder of Plant Therapy Alicia Martin joins host Corey Easterday to discuss her lifelong love of plants, how she works to foster that same love in others, the therapeutic nature of plants & how they can improve lives, plant care tips, & how every plant is unique. Corey & Alicia also chat about building community & collaborating with other businesses, why she loves educating others about plants, a mutual love of plant puns, her work on an audio drama podcast, & more. Follow Plant Therapy on Instagram & Facebook (@planttherapyclt). Learn more about Plant Therapy: planttherapyclt.com Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a Rating & Review. Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook) Production: Token (@token.brand - Instagram, tokencreative.co)

Singer/Songwriter, Musician, & long time staple of the Ohio music scene Cody Martin joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his journey from metal band to mellow tunes, his songwriting & creative process, the influences & themes behind his music, & being authentic as an artist. Corey & Cody also chat about growing up in the Ohio music scene, Cody’s first time in Charlotte, paying your dues as an artist, not being afraid to create & share your ideas, the beautifully maddening game of Qwirkle, & more. Follow Cody Martin on Instagram, Facebook, & Twitter (@codyjmartin). Learn more about Cody Martin: codyjmartinmusic.com. Listen to Cody J Martin on Spotify, Apple, & wherever you get your music. Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a Rating & Review. Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook) Production: Token (@token.brand - Instagram, tokencreative.co)

Artist, Dancer, Community & Cultural Connector, & one of the Founding Members of Namaste Artists CLT Shefalee Patel joins host Corey Easterday to discuss growing up as a second-generation Indian in America, her commitment to connecting with others & sharing her culture through art, & the work of empowering other creatives through collaboration. Corey & Shefalee also chat about the arts community in Charlotte, her passion for folk dancing/visual art, & the importance of building bridges. Follow Shefalee Patel on Instagram (@artshefalee). Follow Namaste Artists CLT on Instagram (@namasteartistsclt). Learn more about Shefalee Patel: shefalee.art Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts and be sure to leave a Rating & Review. Original Podcast Music by Cory Heddleston of Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook). Mixed & Mastered by David Caplinger of Soothsayer Audio (@soothsayeraudio - Instagram, Facebook) Production: Laird Creative Agency

Owner & Founder of GohJo Studios Andy Goh joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his love of podcasting, the vision behind GohJo Studios, podcasting trends, how he works to empower podcasters, and the advice Andy would give to anyone looking to start a podcast. Corey & Andy also chat about Andy’s recent cross-country road trip, favorite TV shows, & why every person’s voice matters. Follow Andy Goh on Instagram & Twitter . Follow GohJo Studios on Instagram. Learn more about GohJo Studios: gohjostudios.com Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and don’t forget to Rate, Review, and Subscribe. Podcast + Interview Intro Music: “You Got Me” by Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook) Podcast Outro Music: "Back To You" by Speak Seldom Production: Laird Creative Agency - Instagram, Facebook

Artist, Musician, & Owner of Days Under Sun Coffee Tecoby Hines joins host Corey Easterday to discuss a shared love of music & coffee, the themes prevalent throughout his latest album “Days Under Sun”, & the vision behind Days Under Sun Coffee. Corey & Tecoby also chat about the NBA, what it was like on Tecoby’s latest tour, & the role of faith & community in everything that Tecoby creates. Follow Tecoby Hines on Instagram & Twitter (@nahitstecoby). Follow Days Under Sun Coffee on Instagram (@daysundersuncoffee). Listen to “Days Under Sun” on Apple & Spotify. Learn more about Days Under Sun Coffee: dayundersun.com Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, and don’t forget to Rate, Review, and Subscribe. Podcast + Interview Intro Music: “Days Under Sun” by Tecoby Hines Podcast Outro Music: "91 Rodman" by Tecoby Hines Production: Laird Creative Agency - Instagram, Facebook

Dr. Keith Cradle is a Community Engagement Specialist, Cultural Arts Advocate, Podcast Host, Executive Director of Camping With Cradle, & more. He joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the various ways he works to empower, engage with, & advocate for people in the Charlotte community, including his nonprofit Camping With Cradle & his podcast Crafted With Cradle. Corey & Keith also chat about mutual pop culture loves, how Charlotte can grow into a more equitable place for all, & the importance of consistency & self-care. Follow Camping With Cradle on Instagram Follow Crafted With Cradle on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Listen to Crafted With Cradle on Apple & Spotify. Follow Keith Cradle on Instagram & Twitter Learn more about Camping With Cradle: campingwithcradle.org Learn more about Keith Cradle: keithcradle.com Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook and don’t forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe. Podcast + Interview Intro Music: “You Got Me” by Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook) Podcast Outro Music: "Back To You" by Speak Seldom Production: Laird Creative Agency - Instagram, Facebook

Megan Easterday makes her triumphant return to The EasterPod! She joins her husband and host Corey Easterday to discuss working as a business owner & photographer with Easterday Creative, practicing self-care & resilience, & learning how to innovate as a creative. Megan also talks about the joy of working with her clients & collaborating, becoming more ingrained in the Charlotte community, & why her ultimate goal is to empower each individual she captures through her lens. Follow Easterday Creative on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest (@easterdaycreative). Learn more about Easterday Creative: easterdaycreative.com Follow The EasterPod on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, (@theeasterpod) and don’t forget to Rate, Review, Subscribe Podcast + Interview Intro Music: “You Got Me” by Speak Seldom (@speakseldom - Instagram, Facebook) Podcast Outro Music: "Back To You" by Speak Seldom

Author & Mental Health Advocate Lauren Dow joins host Corey Easterday to discuss her latest book “In Body I Trust”, the process of creating it, & her desire for people to experience authentic self-love, know they are not alone, & find hope, community, & resources through her work. Lauren also talks about being diagnosed with an eating disorder, her personal experience with mental health, & her journey on the road to recovery while advocating for others who suffer in silence from mental health conditions. Preorder “In Body I Trust”. Follow Lauren Dow (@laurendowwrites - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Learn more about Lauren Dow & her work: laurendow.com Resources Mentioned: National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) Eating Disorder Foundation Lauren’s List of Resources Project Heal Follow The EasterPod (@theeasterpod - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Be sure to Rate & Review the show on Apple Podcasts + Follow/Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts. Podcast Intro Music: “We Got Love” by The Talbott Brothers (@talbottbrothers - Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). Interview Intro Music: "The Epic Conquest Of A Dream" by Elijah Wild Podcast Outro Music: "Decrescendo" by Elijah Wild

Taylor Fraser is the Writer & Director of the new audio drama podcast “Foreward”, which chronicles one family’s story after the tragedy of a school shooting. She joins host Corey Easterday to discuss the process of creating “Foreward” alongside her team, the real life events she experienced that inspired the podcast, how she has been able to heal from her own trauma, & her hopes for the positive impact “Foreward” will have on its listeners. Listen & Subscribe to “Foreward” on Apple, Spotify, & wherever you get your podcasts. Follow “Foreward” (Instagram: @forewardpodcast, Facebook: Foreward Podcast). Learn more about “Foreward”: forewardpodcast.com Follow The EasterPod (Instagram: @theeasterpod, Twitter: @theeasterpod, Facebook: The EasterPod) Podcast Intro Music: “Run No More” by The Talbott Brothers (Instagram: @talbottbrothers, Twitter: @talbottbrothers, Facebook: The Talbott Brothers) Interview Intro Music: "The Epic Conquest Of A Dream" by Elijah Wild Podcast Outro Music: "Decrescendo" by Elijah Wild

Lead Pastor of Citizens Akron James Talbert joins host Corey Easterday to discuss being a church committed to ethnic & generational diversity, the process of planting Citizens, how their community has evolved, & why Citizens makes it a priority to engage in the development of their local neighborhood. The two also have an honest & vulnerable conversation about James’s perspective on issues of race & systemic injustice, including his thoughts on how we can all be a part of combating racism & healing divides. Follow Citizens Akron (Instagram: @citizensakron, Facebook: Citizens Akron) Learn More about Citizens Akron: citizensakron.com Follow The EasterPod (Instagram: @theeasterpod, Twitter: @theeasterpod, Facebook: The EasterPod) Podcast Intro Music: “We Got Love” by The Talbott Brothers (thetalbottbrothers.com) Interview Intro Music: "The Epic Conquest Of A Dream" by Elijah Wild Podcast Outro Music: "Decrescendo" by Elijah Wild