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Conversations with Calcaterra

Conversations with Calcaterra is about people who are passionate about what they do, whether it be art, business, entertainment, or healing. Real people living extraordinary lives. Names you’ve never heard, stories you’ll never forget.

EP73 – Rebecca Schaaf (Entrepreneur) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“One of my favorites was the metal trivia night. We had tons of people coming in, all cocky with their cool shirts. They left crying because they didn’t know half the answers.”  – Rebecca Schaaf on Conversations with...

EP72 – Eric and Darren Vorel (Musicians – TLB) – EXPLICIT – Conversations with Calcaterra

“There is no time to go over songs because they (Darren Vorel and Tom Higginson) literally drop them on me at the last second. So I gave up on learning the songs and found that just going into the studio is like F you guys. You’re going to get what you get.  –...

EP71 – Javier Mendoza (Singer/Songwriter a.k.a. Hobo Cane) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“People will give me a recording of a show but I don’t listen. Once I do I’ll realize how bad I am at this.” – Javier Mendoza on Conversations with Calcaterra “Because of Covid I don’t think I’ll ever want to play a show without a drummer anymore…because of...

EP70 – Phil Johnston (Writer, Director – Wreck It Ralph, Zootopia, Ralph Wrecks the Internet, Cedar Rapids)

“There’s an old Disney joke...if you don’t want to work on Saturday, don’t even bother coming in on Sunday.” – Phil Johnston on Conversations with Calcaterra “I suspect Stay Puft (Marshmallow Man) has references back to King Kong also. We’re all fishing in the...

EP69 – Eddie Van Halen Tribute with Jimmy Griffin, Eric Grossman and Joe Meyer (Explicit) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“Eddie Van Halen…he never did anything that didn’t sound like EVH. His voice was so unique.” – Jimmy Griffin on Conversations with Calcaterra “He’s the Bill Murray of guitar players.” – Eric Grossman about Eddie Van Halen randomly hanging out with fans....

EP66 – Tom Bober (Educator) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“I was raised with a lot of self doubt, so... I walk out of work everyday and think...how can I get a little better?” – Tom Bober as stated on Conversations with Calcaterra “If somebody is always sharing something that you have to question and crowd source for them...

EP61 – Craig Nobbs (Screenwriter) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“I’m the writer who likes to show up as close to everyday. A friend in my writers group wrote a book about comedy screenwriting, he had a term called ass in chair which I’m an advocate of. You show up each day even if you don’t see output.” – Craig Nobbs as stated on...

EP54 – Tim James (Health Coach) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“62% of all bankruptcies in the United States are related to medical bills.” – Tim James as stated on Conversations with Calcaterra “You have all the power to turn your health around, to get your energy back…to lose the weight. It’s not some mystical deal. You just...

EP53 – Adrian Todd Zuniga (Author) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“The idea of starting tomorrow is a lie.” - Adrian Todd Zuniga as stated on Conversations with Calcaterra “Do not move to LA unless you have a project.” - Adrian Todd Zuniga as stated on Conversations with Calcaterra “I’m not the brightest guy but I’m pretty smart.” –...

EP49 – Joe Sanfilipo (Entrepreneur) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“You’re only as good as your last meal.” – Joe Sanfilippo “You can’t qualify your life as successful just because of finances.” – Joe Sanfillippo Joe’s career in the restaurant business began at the age of 11 when he filled in at one of his uncle’s restaurants on New...

EP48 – Tony West (Filmmaker) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“A large cross represented a person who had died of cancer and a small cross represented those who were battling cancer. There were way to many crosses out there.” – Tony West “People said you’re a television cameraman, what do you know about nuclear waste. Well I’m...

EP43 – Matt Hodel (Tattoo Artist) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“On working with other people – “I think a lot of times it’s just planting seeds and the weird thing is that just because you have a vision and you see things your way doesn't mean that when you plant the seed in someone else there going to grow the same tree or...

EP38 – Connor Weinstein (Musician) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“Music along with love is probably the most powerful force in the universe and I think it has the power to change lives!!!” – Connor Weinstein (Singer/Guitarist) – Next Door to the Moon “The most meaningful aspect of being a musician is making an emotional connection...

EP37 – Shane Presley (Podcaster) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“The theory behind it all is to shine a light on the St. Louis music scene. I’m of the mentality that if one succeeds we all benefit.” – Shane Presley – Rock Paper Podcast “People hit me up all the time…how do I do a podcast? I want to do it and I’m like, do it! Grab...

EP30 – Corey Stulce – (Author) – Conversations with Calcaterra

“I definitely wanted it to be not just a glossy Hollywood tale but to have some drama.” – Corey Stulce on “The Union of the State” What is the current Union of the State? Do you even know who the State are? If not then you should definitely tune in to learn why author...

EP24 – Eric Betz – (Yogi) – Conversations with Calcaterra

What does it take to perform a handstand? For Eric Betz it took 180 days of practice and he continues to perfect it although to onlookers he makes it look easy. Eric began practicing Yoga after a car accident kept him from the gym, his sanctuary. The life altering...

EP23 – Rico Anderson – (Actor) – Conversations with Calcaterra

Who is the guy in that thing? In this episode it’s Rico Anderson a Los Angeles based character actor who wasn’t in the documentary “That Guy…Who Was in That Thing,” but is one of those guys who has been in many things including a pilot episode for a Star Trek show...

EP20 – Adam Huber – (Parodist) – Conversations with Calcaterra

A parody is a work created to imitate, make fun of, or comment on an original work—its subject, author, style, or some other target—by means of satiric or ironic imitation. It is the preferred art form of Adam Huber, independent filmmaker and founder of the popular...

EP19 – Alan Carter – (Healer) – Conversations with Calcaterra

Alan Carter is a man of many talents with a lifetime of experience as a martial artist, police officer and most passionately as an herbalist. Ken speaks with Alan about herbal tinctures and his time in Bosnia where the French speaking Belgian Army played a prank on...

EP17 – St. Louis Blues – (Themed) – Conversations

When you hear the opening music you'll know artist Steve Walden is studio...we do what we can on a tight budget. The St. Louis Blues are on a historic run to raise Lord Stanley's Cup and what better way to celebrate then a discussion with the patriarch of St. Louis'...

EP02 – John Vlasich (Healer) – Conversations with Calcaterra

Air Force veteran John Vlasich has been practicing the healing arts for over 24 years. He discovered the magic of Shamanism while dealing with alcoholism and has since become a Reiki master, EFT practitioner and Chigong healer. He puts these modalities together to...

EP01 – Ben Wilson (Musician) – Conversations with Calcaterra

Ben Wilson is an "alternative folk" singer/songwriter based out of Nashville, TN. Ken and Ben discuss Ben's latest album Wilson, the prolific storytelling which he channels through his music, and his various charity endeavors. Ben grew up listening to the Counting...