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Episode 38!  My guest this week is Curt Radford!  We talk about his passion for the art of Bar Trivia.  We talk about his love of Trivial Pursuit as a child and how a science teacher chose an interesting name for their test review game.  We talk about starting our trivia team and how that led to a deeper friendship.  We then talk about how he transitioned into to also being a bar trivia host.   You can learn more about the company Curt runs trivia for, Twin City Trivia, at: https://www.twincitytrivia.com/    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Hello everyone!  This is the beginning of the new bi-weekly format of the show!  Listen as I talk about how the podcast interviews are moving to every other week, with these shorter episodes filling in the gaps!   I would love to hear your thoughts!  Make sure to reach out on Twitter and Instagram and tell me what you think!   I want to thank everyone who has enjoyed the podcast so far and I hope you stick with me as the show grows and morphs into something even better I hope.   You can reach the podcast at:   Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @whatdoyoulikepodcast Website: https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   And if you like what you hear, give it a 5 star review on your favorite app and tell a friend!

Episode 37!  After a brief unexpected hiatus, we're back!  And our guest is the creator of 616 Enterainment, Ian Scherer!   Join us as we talk about how he got started in YouTube and how his content has changed over the years.  We also talk about why he has stuck with it and how his success is a mixture of preparation, hard work, and a little luck.   You can find Ian at: Twitter: @IDS616   You can find his YouTube Channel at: https://www.youtube.com/user/616Entertainment/featured    You can find his podcast at: Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/616entertainment-podcast/id1031788062    You can find his Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/616Entertainment    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 36!  My guest this week is Ashley Coppin!  We talk about how not being able to have a dog as a child led to her love of dogs to grow.  We talk about her finding her dog and falling in love with him.  We talk about what a dog/human relationship looks like during a pandemic.  Also we talk about fostering and what it takes to be a good foster.   You can learn more about fostering or send some support to the below organizations Ashley has worked with: https://wright-wayrescue.org/ http://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/ https://www.ildoberescue.com/   Also check out the below website if you are interested in adoption: https://www.petfinder.com/   You can follow Ashley at: Instagram: @coppinash   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 35!  My guest this week is a college professor in the School of Communications at Illinois State University, Dr. John Hooker!  We talk about his initial plan to be a sportscaster and how that developed into a career in higher education.  We talk about our experiences regarding good and bad college professors and how that influenced his style.  We talk about the challenges of teaching in the pandemic world and also where he views his place in the field going forward.   You can learn more about John and contact him from his faculty page: https://communication.illinoisstate.edu/faculty/profile/?ulid=jfhooke    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 34!  My guest this week is an old co-worker, Rachael Judson!  We talk about how she fell into volunteering in middle school ministry through a happenstance meeting with the director at a wedding.  We talk about the uniqueness of working with middle schoolers.  We talk about her transition from volunteer to staff member.  We also talk about what middle school ministry has looked like in the times of COVID.   You can follow Rachael at: Instagram: @rmjudson   You can check out her ministry at: https://www.willowcreek.org/en/connect/ministries/kids-and-students/elevate/south-barrington   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 33!  My guest this week is an old friend, Caitlin Plaza!  We talk about how the public school system almost left her behind.  We talk about how she advocated for herself and fellow students campaigning for referendums to make sure her school had adequate resources.  We talk about how the pandemic has changed how people view education and how it could be the catalyst to structural change in the education system.  We also make plans to straighten my hair.   You can follow Caitlin at: Twitter: @CaitlinPlaza Instagram: @CaitlinPlaza   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 32!  Our guest this week is the host of the Shelved Podcast, Mr. Jeremy Meyer!  We talk about how a viewing of The Mummy in 6th grade started him down the path of films.  We talk about a chance connection led to him finding a filmmaking mentor.  We talk the resources he uses to learn about films and help him write scripts.  Finally, we chat about where the movie industry is headed in the near future. You can find Jeremy at: Instagram: @advent_crash Twitter: @advent_crash   You can find his podcast, Shelved at: Instagram: @shelvedpodcast Twitter: @shelvedpodcast Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shelved/id1182782204    You can find his Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/Shelved    Also, as mentioned on the show, see his movie music videos here: https://www.youtube.com/user/adventcrash/featured    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 31!  My guest this week is an old roommate and one of my close friends, Ramo Stott!  We talk about how his love of board games started.  How it started to get more serious over time.  We talk about what he loves about teaching games to people.  And we also talk about what board gaming looks like after COVID.   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 30!  Our guest this week is one of the hosts of the We Watch Wrestling Podcast, Mr. Matt McCarthy!  We talk about his childhood spent recording and saving movies on VHS.  We talk about how he has maintained his video collection over the years.  We talk about the history that is available through the home video medium.  We talk how things are changing and how society is missing out with the shift to an all digital world.  And Matt shares an interesting story about finding the family from a random family video VHS he picked up at a thrift store. You can find Matt at: Instagram: @mccarthyredhead Twitter: @mccarthyredhead   You can find his podcast, We Watch Wrestling at: Instagram: @wewatchwrestling Twitter: @WeWatchWpodcast Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-watch-wrestling/id690982755   You can find his podcast Justifying My Movie Collection at:  Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/matt-mccarthys-podcast-justifying-my-movie-collection/id1440843785    You can listen to his standup album, "Sober Dad" at: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/685ra6an38eb5JdHIN2wyL?si=FbrE-qD9R9W5yyUPbH_e6g    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 29!  Our guest this week is Co-host of the 2 Heels and a Face Podcast, Cris Romero!  We talk about his first introduction to Lucha Libre, which let to his mother coming home and taking a beer out of a 6 year old Cris' hands.  We talk about the cultural transition in wrestling when he moved to the US from Mexico.  We talk about what brought him back into wrestling and how it led him to host the top Chicago Indy Wrestling podcast.   You can follow Cris at: Instagram: compadrecris Twitter: CompadreCris   You can find his podcast at: Instagram: @2heelsandaface Twitter: @2heelsandaface Website: https://2heelsandaface.com/   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 28!  Our guest this week is Andy Steckling!  We talk about how the unfortunate passing of his grandmother led to a discovery about her place in history serving as a Marine in WWII!  We talk about the process he is in to write a book to share the story and the role writing in general has on his life.   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 27!  Our guest this week is Kelsey Smith!  We talk about how she developed a love for costumes as a child.  We talk about how the renaissance fair led to her sewing her first piece of clothing.  We talk about her developing cosplays for conventions and her process in creating a costume.     Kelsey works for the Philidelphia Education Fund, which creates equitable access to opportunities for students by providing resources and expertise that build paths to college and career success.  You can support this mission by donating at the link below: https://philaedfund.org/give/   You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 26!  We made it half a year!  Our guest this week is none other than my very own uncle, Chris Zaucha!  We talk about what being a wrestling fan was like in the early 80's before it became popular.  We talk about his first experience going to a live wrestling show with his whole family.  We talk about how his passion for wrestling affected his social status back then.  We also talk about how he sees wrestling fitting into his life in the future.   You can follow him at: Instagram: @chriszaucha Twitter: @chris31974 (Viewer Discretion is Advised)    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 25!  Our guest this week is one of the hosts of the Movie Talk Podcast and content creator for TheThirdTake.com, Matt Belenky!  We talk about how early trauma from Disney movies shaped his interest in movies.  We talk about growing up with no real restrictions on what movies he could see shaped his taste at a young age.  We talk about how he discovered Quentin Tarantino while avoiding a family gathering.  We also talk about how he has started moving into a position to help films be made.   You can find his website at: https://www.thethirdtake.com/the-third-take-podcast    You can find his podcast, The Movie Talk Podcast at: https://open.spotify.com/show/1N66FZp2l9OihLzulHJIZO    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 24!  Our guest this week is one of the hosts of the We Watch Wrestling Podcast, Mr. Vince Averill!  We talk about how he stumbled upon the genre when a friend gave him a cassette at a skate park.  We talk about how he created a record label right out of high school.  We talk about how he wanted to start a band years after he started the label, but was more focused on recording music than touring or playing shows.  We talk about his process for writing lyrics and the crossovers to other music.  Finally we talk about what the future of Hardcore looks like for both himself and the industry as a whole.   You can find Vince at: Instagram: @vince.averill Twitter: @vinceaverill   You can find his podcast, We Watch Wrestling at: Instagram: @wewatchwrestling Twitter: @WeWatchWpodcast Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-watch-wrestling/id690982755   You can find his podcast Monday Night Beers at:  Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monday-night-beers/id1537300271   You can find his band Cross Control at:  Instagram: @crosscontrol_la Bandcamp: https://crosscontrol-la.bandcamp.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/08ySc9PqZMf09cMaGWq5NE    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 23!  Our guest this week is Russell Hauser!  We talk about how He fell into wrestling in middle school to train for football without knowing anything about the sport.  We talk about how a coach who wouldn't let him quit affected how he looks at helping others.  We talk about how he struggled his senior year, but it led to a personal victory for me.  We also talk about what amateur wrestling looks like as an adult.   Russell currently works for The Legal Aid Society.  You can learn more and contribute to the cause at this link: https://www.lsc.gov/what-legal-aid/find-legal-aid   If you want to reach out to Russell directly, the best way is to reach out to the podcast and we will connect you!    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 22!  Our guest this week is Christopher Michael Castro!  We talk about his first exposure to pro wrestling and how he was hooked right away.  We talk about finding a group to "Backyard" wrestle with helped him move toward his dream.  We talk about how a transition in High School helped him develop who he is today.  And we talk about what being a fan of pro wrestling looks like when you are a pro wrestler.   You can reach Christopher at: Twitter: @Castropollis Instagram: @Castropollis Twitch: @Castropollis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChrisCastroWrestling/    You can find Christopher's online store at: Website: https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/chriscastro     You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   You can follow our sponsor Guerrilla Publishing at: Twitter: @Guerrilla_Pub Instagram: @guerrillapublishing https://www.guerrillapublishinggroup.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 21!  Our guest this week is Erin Crossett!  We talk about how she started to follow journalism when she enter college.  We talk how the rise of the internet has changed how news is shared and how to know you are getting news from a trustworthy source.  We also chat about how to find some levity when the news is so dark.   Also our sponsors Guerrilla Publishing is giving away a prize pack of many of their comic titles.  All you need to do is: 1. Follow @WDYLPodcast on Twitter 2. Like and Retweet the tweet advertising this episode. THAT'S IT! Winner will be chosen the afternoon of 1/4/21 and will be announced on the podcast next week.   You can find Erin's online book store at: Instagram: @AllTheOldPoisonsBooks Website: https://alltheoldpoisons.square.site/    You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   You can follow our sponsor Guerrilla Publishing at: Twitter: @Guerrilla_Pub Instagram: @guerrillapublishing https://www.guerrillapublishinggroup.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!  

Episode 20!  Our guest this week is someone you should know from the local Texas music scene, or from the music and jingles from many wrestling podcasts.  It's Kevin Aldridge!  We chat about how he started in music by touring with bands before he could even play an instrument.  We talk about the unique phone call he received to join his first band.  We talk about his music making process, and how he got involved in the wrestling podcast zeitgeist.  We end the podcast with the song "Fall Guy" from his Twoster project that released earlier this year.   You can follow Kevin at: Twitter: @kevinjaldridge Website: https://kevinaldridge.com/index.html   Follow his music on Spotify: Solo: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3apSMSPnlmXqB8gFessMo7?si=uUo2uLWFTgikd5w63eQS5g Kevin Aldridge and the Appraisers: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5rqSU51IBxRvIPCIQqvFdq?si=jTmkx9jfQpu4krzWgRwLxA And his new project Twoster: https://open.spotify.com/album/16zbNIynUJqaTAvU5HYXe5?si=Z-DCtwq8TX-zMwVo4mDGNg      You can follow this podcast at: Twitter: @WDYLPodcast Instagram: @WhatDoYouLikePodcast https://www.whatdoyoulikepodcast.com/   You can follow our sponsor Guerrilla Publishing at: Twitter: @Guerrilla_Pub Instagram: @guerrillapublishing https://www.guerrillapublishinggroup.com/   Don't forget to tell you friends and give the podcast 5 stars anywhere that asks!