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Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 5 Ep 6 | Sara Stibitz | A Ladder to the StarsIn this episode of Some Things Considered, I had the pleasure of speaking with Sara Stibitz—NYT-bestselling collaborative writer, author of Writing on Purpose, and creator of the Substack A Ladder to the Stars—about creativity, narrative, and how story shapes everything we do. We went deep and wide, and some of the highlights include:* Sara’s relationship to story:Why storytelling is central to human meaning, healing, and creative practice.* A Ladder to the Stars:Helping writers navigate craft, publishing, emotional resilience, and building a sustainable creative life.* Creativity as connection:Why Sara r...
2026-02-031h 06
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.22 - Building Better Businesses: The Nperspective Approach with Russell SlappeyIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy sit down with Russell Slappey, Founder & CEO of Nperspective CFO & Strategic Services — a leader who has spent more than two decades helping companies gain clarity, confidence, and financial control. Russell shares his entrepreneurial journey, his leadership philosophy, and the lessons he learned from scaling one of Florida’s premier fractional CFO firms.From early struggles and pivotal reinventions to navigating partnership challenges and embracing AI-driven transformation, Russell offers a transparent look into what it really takes to buil...
2026-01-281h 23
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 5 Ep 5 | Chris Colin | Modern Life is Designed to Exhaust YouIn this episode, I talk with journalist and author Chris Colin, whose work in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and the WSJ explores the strange, frustrating, and revealing corners of modern life. We cover some of his recent journalism–and the experiences that inspired them, as well as the contemporary state of all-things literary. Some key takeaways include:* His New York Times story “You’re Going to Lose Your Mind’: My Three-Day Retreat in Total Darkness.”How Chris ended up in a three-day total-darkness retreat; what happens to the mind without stimulus; fear, boredom, insight, and why the pi...
2026-01-2755 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 5 Ep 4 | Jenna Blum | Changing Genres, Creative Identity, & the Business of WritingThis episode of Some Things Considered features the always-brilliant Jenna Blum, New York Times and #1 international bestselling author of Those Who Save Us, The Stormchasers, The Lost Family, Woodrow on the Bench, and her forthcoming psychological thriller Murder Your Darlings (out January 2026).It’s a wide-ranging, candid conversation about writing across genres, the realities of literary success, and what it really means to build a sustainable creative life.Murder Your Darlings & Genre Shifts* Jenna’s first psychological thriller* Why she chose to tackle the genre now* Writing across historical fict...
2026-01-131h 01
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 5 Ep 3 | Tim Wendel | Baseball, History, and CraftIn this episode, I speak with award-winning author and Johns Hopkins writing professor Tim Wendel, whose books include Summer of ’68, Castro’s Curveball, Cancer Crossings, and his newest novel Rebel Falls. Tim is productive, well-read, and well-traveled, so our conversation inexorably covered a great deal of ground, and some topics include:* Baseball & storytelling: How the game shaped Tim’s life as a writer; the mythology of Bull Durham; the legend of Steve Dalkowski.* Substack & citizen historians: Why Tim believes everyday people must help preserve historical truth, especially amid 2025’s wave of historical erasure.* History...
2026-01-061h 05
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.21 - The Courage to Scale: Geoffrey Gallo on Vision, Strategy, and ImpactIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy interview Geoffrey Gallo, Partner for Client Relations in the Central Florida region at H&CO USA. With a strong background in strategic advisory and business development, Geoffrey co-founded CEO Leadership Forums to tackle hiring and retention challenges faced by privately held companies. He shares insights on building resilient leadership communities, aligning talent with growth, and the evolving needs of mid-market businesses. Join us for a conversation that blends practical strategy with visionary leadership. Key Takeaways
2025-12-171h 31
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 5 Ep 2 | From Prison to Advocacy: Stephanie Shepard on Justice and ReformIn this episode, I speak with Stephanie Shepard, Executive Director of Last Prisoner Project. She was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for a first-time, nonviolent cannabis offense and now leads the Last Prisoner Project (LPP). Her story—and her advocacy—reveals the human cost of the War on Drugs and the urgent need for restorative justice. Some key takeaways from our conversation include:* Stephanie’s story: From her 2010 conviction and nine-year sentence to becoming Executive Director of LPP.* What LPP does: Freeing cannabis prisoners, record clearance, reentry support, and policy reform.* Breaking myths...
2025-12-161h 04
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 5 Ep 1 | Matt Davis | What does Mount Rushmore tell us about America?Some Things Considered returns with our fifth season, and we could not be more excited. Episode One features Matthew Davis, with whom I speak about his new book Biography of a Mountain, an in-depth examination of Mt. Rushmore as both a monument and a metaphor for America. Drawing on years of research and personal engagement with the Black Hills, Davis unpacks the layered histories, mythologies, and political tensions embedded in this iconic site.We cover a ton of ground, and highlights include:* Why Mt. Rushmore: How Davis realized this was the book he needed to...
2025-12-091h 02
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.20 – Genius at Play: Marnie Forestieri on Empowering Early LearnersIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy interview Marnie Forestieri, a nationally recognized entrepreneur, author, and early childhood education advocate. As the founder of Young Innovators Academy and a former journalist turned EdTech leader, Marnie blends creativity with business acumen to transform how children learn and grow. She shares her journey from media to education, the challenges of scaling impact-driven ventures, and her mission to empower educators and parents through innovation. Join us for an inspiring conversation on leadership, learning, and building a legacy through purpose-driven...
2025-11-191h 08
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.19 – Scaling with Purpose: David Carrier on Leading Through Change and ChallengeIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy interview David Carrier, founder of QuantumFlo and managing partner at QuantumFly Capital Group. With over 40 years of experience in sales, engineering, and entrepreneurship, David shares his journey from building pump systems to scaling disruptive technologies. He discusses the founding of QuantumFlo, the creation of industry-defining software, and the pivotal moment that led him to invest in himself after a significant setback. Now focused on private equity and real estate, David offers insights into market dynamics, tax strategies, and the...
2025-10-151h 09
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 11 | Karen E. Bender | Literary Fiction, Storytelling, and the Times We Live InWhat is the role of literary fiction in 2025? Is it simply escapism, or is it something deeper — a mirror to the world we inhabit, a lens on its inequities, contradictions, and quiet truths? In my latest episode of Some Things Considered, I spoke with Karen E. Bender, National Book Award finalist and author of The Words of Dr. L, to explore these questions.Karen’s new collection is a meditation on our times. Her stories navigate the uneasy space between overt political urgency and narrative subtlety, achieving what only the most mature and authoritative fiction can: illuminating soci...
2025-10-071h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 10 | Caroline Bock & Jona Colson | Talking "America's Future" with Washington Writer's Publishing HouseIn this episode of Some Things Considered, I’m joined by Caroline Bock and Jona Colson, co-presidents of Washington Writers’ Publishing House. They are two of my favorite DC-area writers and advocates, but today we gather to discuss–and celebrate–the publication of a brand new anthology “America’s Future: poetry & prose in response to tomorrow.” Caroline is the author of the story collection “Carry Her Home” and Jona’s poetry collection “Said Through Glass” (both published in 2018). Washington Writers’ Publishing House is the longest, continuously operating nonprofit, cooperative, literary organization in the United States. Established in 1975 in our nation’s capital, we have...
2025-09-301h 02
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 9 | Karen Eber | The Art & Science of StorytellingIn this episode of Some Things Considered, I sit down with Karen Eber — TED speaker, award-winning author of The Perfect Story, and former Fortune 500 executive whose talks have reached millions worldwide. Karen specializes in the science and skill of storytelling, helping leaders and creatives alike use stories to inform, influence, and inspire.The conversation explores:* The science of storytelling: what happens in the brain when a story works, and why humans are wired to connect through narrative.* What makes a story succeed—or fail: common pitfalls and how to avoid them.* Trus...
2025-09-2359 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.18 - Leading with Purpose: Steven Castino on Growth, Culture, and CommunityIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy interview Steven Castino, the Chief Growth Officer at Rehmann. A key figure in the professional services industry, Steven's career spans finance and executive leadership, marked by innovative mergers, acquisitions, and a commitment to a people-first culture. As a former collegiate athlete, Steven emphasizes teamwork and resilience in leadership. He shares insights from his career journey, discussing challenges, lessons learned, and the impact of technology and private equity on the industry. He also highlights his passion for community engagement. Join...
2025-09-1750 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 8 | Lisa Cooper Ellison | Writing, Resilience, and the Creative LifeIn this episode, I’m joined by Lisa Cooper Ellison—author, speaker, trauma-informed writing coach, and host of Writing Your Resilience. Lisa works at the intersection of storytelling and healing, using her personal experiences and clinical training to help writers transform difficult life events into meaningful art. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, HuffPost, Risk!, and more. She recently completed her memoir Please Stage Dive Carefully: How I Survived My Brother’s Suicide and Forgave Myself.Our conversation explores:* The multiple hats every modern writer must wear: creator, promoter, brand-builder, and, most import...
2025-09-161h 07
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 7 | Whitney Matheson | Talking Shop with the Queen of PopIn this wide-ranging, high-energy conversation, I’m overjoyed to connect with old pal Whitney Matheson—one of the most important and beloved pop culture writers of the past 25 years. Best known as the creator of Pop Candy, the groundbreaking USA Today blog that ran from 1999–2014, Whitney has built a career out of curiosity, enthusiasm, and the art of connecting people to the culture they love. Today she’s busier than ever with her Substack newsletter Hi, It’s Whitney, as well as short fiction, comics, and other creative projects.We cover a lot of ground, digging into her career...
2025-09-021h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 6 | Robert Rodriguez | The Long and Winding Road with a Beatles ExpertThis week on Some Things Considered I’m joined by Robert Rodriguez—award-winning author, creator of the Something About the Beatles podcast, and one of the most prolific and insightful chroniclers of the Fab Four and their cultural universe.Robert has written or contributed to more than a dozen books, including Solo in the '70s, The Beatles FAQ series, and the critically acclaimed Revolver: How the Beatles Reimagined Rock ‘n’ Roll. He’s also one of the most trusted voices in Beatles fandom, consistently bridging rigorous scholarship with genuine fan enthusiasm. More, he is a community builder, a...
2025-08-261h 16
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.17 - Vision, Grit, and Capital: Richard Powell’s Billion-Dollar JourneyThe Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast presents Richard Powell as this episode's guest.In this powerful episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson and co-host Sean Murphy sit down with Richard Powell, a Jamaican-born entrepreneur, investor, and strategic advisor whose journey has included elite athletics, Harvard academia, and billion-dollar business ventures.Richard shares his inspiring path from Spanish Town, Jamaica, to becoming a Young Global Leader recognized by the World Economic Forum. From co-founding a $100 million company during the dot-com era to scaling Zero Chaos into one...
2025-08-221h 07
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 5 | Leah Paulos | Finding Your Book PR SuperpowerWhat does it really take to break through the noise and get your book noticed?In this episode, I talk with Leah Paulos, founder of Press Shop PR and Book Publicity School. With 25+ years in the literary publicity world, Leah has worked on campaigns for authors like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, John Lewis, and Neil deGrasse Tyson — and now she’s using that experience to demystify the PR process for authors of all stripes.We discuss:* Why standing out in today’s media landscape is harder than ever* The biggest myths authors believ...
2025-08-191h 01
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 4 | Gregg Wilhelm | Telling Better Stories in Troubled TimesToday on STC, I’m joined by someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with (and learning from) for years: Gregg Wilhelm, Director of Mason Creative Writing, co-founder of Watershed Lit, and long-time literary advocate and publishing pro. Gregg’s experience spans every corner of the literary world—from launching presses to running CityLit, mentoring students, and staying in the fray as the arts face new pressures and provocations.In this conversation, we go deep on:* The state of MFA programs and the future of English majors* Why fewer students are reading (and how...
2025-08-121h 07
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 3 | Dinaw Mengestu | Art, Immigration, Masculinity, and the Power of StorytellingToday’s guest is the acclaimed Ethiopian American novelist and writer Dinaw Mengestu, whose award-winning work has appeared in Harper’s Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many other outlets. He currently directs the Written Arts program at Bard College and has been recognized as a MacArthur Fellow among numerous other honors.I first encountered Dinaw at a recent event hosted by George Mason’s Cheuse Center—shout out to my alma mater!—where his insights lingered long after the talk. His artistry is compelling, but I was especially drawn to his reflections on two urgent themes: masculinit...
2025-08-0547 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 2 | Emma Sarappo | On Novels, Lists, and Literary LifeThis week, I was delighted to be joined by Emma Sarappo, senior associate editor at The Atlantic, where she writes and commissions coverage on books, poetry, and literary culture. Formerly the arts editor at Washington City Paper, Emma’s work has also appeared in Preservation, Pacific Standard, Washingtonian, The Bitter Southerner, and beyond.In other words: she’s the real deal, and she’s got the literary chops to prove it.In this wide-ranging and lively conversation, we dug into everything from The Atlantic's ambitious recent packages on The Best American Novels of the 20th Centur...
2025-07-2959 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 4 Ep 1 | Richard Blanco | The Inaugural Poet on Politics, Poetry, and PowerWe’re back. And I can’t think of a better or more necessary guest to kick off Season 4 of STC than the poet Richard Blanco.If you’ve been reading or listening to me for any length of time, you know I believe in the power of storytelling—not only to entertain or inspire, but to bear witness, raise the stakes, and push the culture forward. That’s why this conversation means so much to me, and why I hope you’ll make time for it.Richard Blanco was selected by President Obama as the fifth in...
2025-07-221h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySome Things Considered: Season 3 RecapSeason 3 of Some Things Considered wrapped up a remarkable run that continued to peel back the layers of how creativity works—from the personal routines and philosophies of master storytellers to the broader cultural currents shaping art and expression in America today.Hosted by award-winning author and cultural critic Sean Murphy, Some Things Considered remained a weekly podcast and Substack newsletter that went deep with creative minds across literature, music, art, politics, and tech. These weren’t just interviews—they were immersive conversations about what drives creativity, why story matters, and how our most inspired thinkers turn vision...
2025-07-1501 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 10 | Paula Whyman | In the Weeds: Writing, Identity, & BelongingToday’s guest is Paula Whyman, author of the collection You May See a Stranger, which received a starred review in Publishers Weekly. Her new book Bad Naturalist: One Woman’s Ecological Education on a Wild Virginia Mountaintop is a blend of memoir, natural history, and conservation science. Her writing has appeared in myriad outlets, and she was co-founder and editor in chief of the literary journal Scoundrel Time. Paula and I discuss the story behind the story of her new memoir, and her real time training as a contemporary naturalist. Her book, filled with vivid descriptions of plants, inse...
2025-07-081h 03
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 9 | Shawn DuBravac | AI, Technology, and the Cultural Shift AheadToday’s guest is my longtime friend and colleague, Dr. Shawn DuBravac. Shawn is author of the New York Times bestseller Digital Destiny: How the New Age of Data Will Transform the Way We Work, Live, and Communicate. An economist, futurist, tech analyst, and public speaker, Shawn has always been my go-to guy when I want to better understand emerging technologies, or make necessary connections between what’s happening today to understand—and predict—what might happen tomorrow. Shawn is one of the most intelligent, curious, and charismatic people I know, and I’ve seldom encountered anyone who can talk effor...
2025-07-011h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 8 | Ryan Flahive | Fighting Disinformation and Inspiring ChangeToday’s guest is Ryan Flahive, an entrepreneur, podcaster, and Learning Technology & Publishing Executive with deep experience in higher education, workforce development, and social impact. He is currently producer and host of CLIMATE CHANGERS, a podcast featuring interviews with scientists, activists, and other leaders. Ryan, and this conversation scarcely scratches the surface, has a long, varied, successful career, and he’s the rare individual who combines passion with expertise, and success has followed him from adventure to adventure. We talked about his amazing work and mission, as well as the necessity of wearing many hats in the creative realm. Ryan...
2025-06-2451 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 7 | Will Boast | Gut Feelings: Storytelling, Writing, and IndigestionToday’s guest is Will Boast, author of a story collection, Power Ballads, a memoir, Epilogue, and a novel, Daphne. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The New Republic, and The Guardian, among others. I love Will’s writing and was truly blown away by his recent piece in the Virginia Quarterly Review, “From the Gut: A Literary History of Indigestion.” This is long-form journalism at its best: informative, deeply researched, often amusing, at times disturbing, and a reminder that so many human beings, including beloved authors ranging from Voltaire to Twain, Kafka and Beckett, have all...
2025-06-171h 03
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 6 | Jason Zinoman | For Comedians, PR & Branding is No JokeToday’s guest is Jason Zinoman, a critic and author of Shock Value and Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night. He’s currently critic at large for the Culture section of the New York Times and writes a column about comedy. Jason became a blinking red light on my radar courtesy of his recent piece “For Comics, Honing Jokes Has Taken a Back Seat to Marketing. That’s Not Good.” Jason’s perceptive take confirmed a phenomenon I’ve both read a great deal about and experienced personally: that is, any artist, in today’s environment, is obliged to focus an incr...
2025-06-101h 10
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 5 | Ed Simon | The Great American Novel Remains a Work-in-ProgressToday’s guest is Ed Simon, who is the Public Humanities Special Faculty in the English Department of Carnegie Mellon University and the Editor-in-Chief for Belt Magazine and the forthcoming Pittsburgh Review of Books. His essays have appeared in The Atlantic, The Washington Post, The New York Times and many others. He dropped by to discuss his recent piece from Lit Hub, “American Literature’s White Whale: Why the “great American Novel” is Still Worth Pursuing.” Our conversation tackled this question (spoiler alert: a resounding YES), and explores how the best American novels have had one consistent quality across the centurie...
2025-06-031h 05
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 4 | Leeya Mehta & Bill Miller | International Literature as Cultural ForceToday’s guests are Leeya Mehta and Bill Miller, both of whom I admire as friends, artists, teachers, and occasional collaborators. Bill directed the creative writing program at George Mason University for more than two dozen years, and helped establish the Alan Cheuse Center. Leeya is the current Director of the Center, and is also a prize-winning poet, fiction writer and essayist. This year marks the tenth anniversary of the Cheuse Center, and we talk about how this beloved institution went from idea to thriving cultural force. Bill and Leeya share a genuine passion for community and connection, and th...
2025-05-271h 03
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 3 | Jessa Crispin | Cultural Criticism as Political ProjectToday’s guest is Jessa Crispin, one of my favorite go-to sources for cultural insight and inspiration. She’s the author of Why I Am Not a Feminist: A Feminist Manifesto, and The Dead Ladies Project. Currently, she is editor-in-chief of the awesome publication The Culture We Deserve. Jessa joins me to talk about everything from the present state of American politics, to how both class and education remain ubiquitous yet oddly—and annoyingly—under-discussed topics in our media, and especially amongst progressives. Jessa, suffice it to say, is a much-needed voice, and one more self-satisfied and myopic critics and opin...
2025-05-201h 03
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 2 | Matthew Shipp | Visions of Icons & ArtistryToday’s guest is American avant-garde jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader Matthew Shipp. Prolific and critically adored, Shipp has been praised by eclectic musicians ranging from David Bowie to Henry Rollins, and has recorded with virtually every significant contemporary jazz musician. Matthew joined me to talk about his new book Black Mystery School Pianists and Other Writings, which covers decades of his writing on subjects ranging from jazz icons, his own influences, and his voracious appetite for art and culture of all kinds. Matthew has many opinions, all of them deeply held and informed, and he shared his thoughts on...
2025-05-061h 23
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 3 Ep 1 | Jacob Silverman | Crypto, Chaos, & the Culture WarToday’s guest is Jacob Silverman, who is an independent journalist and co-author of the New York Times bestseller Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud. He writes often about the politics of technology, the media, and is a contributing editor for The Baffler and The New Republic. Jacob and I compare notes on how we saw the 2024 election unfold (including predictions and assumptions we—and most journalists—made), and some of the myriad things that are different with Trump 2.0. One particular topic we go deep on is the unsettling, recent development of MAGA-supporting tech oligar...
2025-04-291h 05
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySome Things Considered: Get Ready for Season 3We’re thrilled to announce that Season 3 of Some Things Considered drops next Tuesday, April 29th—and we’re just getting started.Hosted by award-winning author and cultural critic Sean Murphy, Some Things Considered is a weekly podcast and Substack newsletter that goes deep with creative minds across literature, music, art, politics, and tech. These aren’t just interviews—they’re immersive conversations about what drives creativity, why story matters, and how our most inspired thinkers turn vision into impact.Now entering its third season, the podcast continues to peel back the layers of how creativity w...
2025-04-2201 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.16 - Navigating Adversity with Purpose and Perseverance: A Conversation with Sean MurphyIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson welcomes Sean Murphy, a senior business advisor at South State Bank with over 30 years of experience serving the Central Florida business community. Sean shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings in New Orleans to becoming a respected leader in the banking industry. From cold-calling as a stockbroker to his pivotal role at Deloitte, Sean has never avoided taking risks or shied away from adversity. His story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless d...
2025-04-1658 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 10 | Jane Friedman | The Truth About AI and the Future of WritingToday’s guest is Jane Friedman who, if you have even casually followed anything to do with book publishing and the state of the literary industry during the last two decades, you already know—and appreciate. Jane has been the consensus go-to for insights on trends, developments, and how to build a platform in the 21st Century. Named Publishing Commentator of the Year by Digital Book World in 2023, Jane has been featured across countless media outlets, including The New York Times, The Atlantic, CNN, BBC, NPR, and many others. Her guide The Business of Being a Writer is the book...
2025-03-041h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 9 | Grant Shonkwiler | How Storytelling Powers Best-Selling GamesToday’s guest is Grant Shonkwiler who, if you’ve been following the gaming industry during the last couple of decades, you already know as the legend he is. For those unfamiliar, Grant has built his reputation as a programmer, lead designer, technical producer, leadership coach, and author. (Even if you aren’t personally a gaming enthusiast, it’s almost impossible you’ve not heard of Doom and Fortnite—just two of the massively popular and influential projects Grant has worked on!) For today’s discussion, Grant reviews his career trajectory—from apprentice to master, from fan to mentor—throug...
2025-02-251h 01
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 8 | Karen E. Bender & Robert Anthony Siegel | How to Adapt & Thrive as a WriterToday’s guests are dynamic duo and my favorite creative husband and wife team Karen E. Bender and Robert Anthony Siegel. Karen is author of the story collection Refund, which was a Finalist for the 2015 National Book Award in Fiction and also a Los Angeles Times bestseller. Her third collection of stories, The Words of Dr. L, will be published by Counterpoint Press in May, 2025. Robert is a writer, writing coach, and author of the memoir Criminals and two novels, All Will Be Revealed, and All the Money in the World. In addition, they have taught creative writing at th...
2025-02-111h 06
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 7 | Hannah Grieco | A Literary Powerhouse on Writing & MotherhoodToday’s guest is Hannah Grieco, who, using baseball terminology is a five tool player: she’s a writer, a teacher, an editor, an advocate, and a literary citizen extraordinaire. She is also one of my favorite creative people, managing to be insanely productive (and successfully published!), but also a devoted mother, friend, and cheerleader for the arts. You may have read her work in The Washington Post, or Huffington Post, or The Rumpus, or in any number of other highly regarded lit journals. Her writing has been nominated for Best American Essays, The Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net...
2025-02-041h 07
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 6 | Jordan Blum | Prog Rock, Honest Criticism, & Managing Modern MediaToday’s guest is Jordan Blum, a writer and critic I admire and hold up as an ideal example for anyone who is trying to figure out how to navigate an ever-evolving media landscape. I first met Jordan more than a decade ago when we both were columnists for PopMatters—contributing features, reviews, and interviews on everything from music and books to movies and politics. Jordan, like myself, is a music fanatic and it’s illuminating (and, yes, inspiring) to hear him discuss his early forays into criticism, his first bylines, and his maturation as a widely published editor and su...
2025-01-2856 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 5 | Justen Ahren | Creativity, Community, & Devotion to ArtToday’s guest is Justen Ahren, a photographer, poet, musician and writing workshop facilitator. I met Justen at the Noepe Center a decade ago, and he and I share—among other things—a passion for writing and how to push creative boundaries, the rewards of cultivating communities (both in and outside artistic spaces), and balancing how to make a living and how to suck the marrow out of life, as Thoreau encouraged. Justen has, in addition to running the Noepe Center and producing his own work across multiple genres, been developing his Devotion to Writing program, which is at once a...
2025-01-2156 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 4 | Holly Karapetkova | Poet Laureate to Professor: Art Advocacy and Higher EducationToday’s guest is the poet, professor, and arts advocate Holly Karapetkova. If you’ve been following anything I do, especially the year-round free programming of 1455, you already know Holly, because she is one of my favorite people and someone to whom I always take the opportunity to speak with: speaking with her on any topic is always enlightening and inspiring, and the primary purpose of today’s conversation is celebrating her forthcoming poetry collection, and comparing notes on the state of higher education. Holly brings informed opinions based on decades of classroom experience, and she has only become more c...
2025-01-141h 05
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 3 | Louis Bayard | #1 Netflix Novelist Tells Oscar Wilde's StoryToday’s guest is Louis Bayard, the critically beloved and ever popular novelist, whose novel The Pale Blue Eye was adapted into the global #1 Netflix release starring Christian Bale. I’m honored to call Lou a friend, but I’ve been a fan since long before I met him, and it was a true pleasure to name him 1455’s Storyteller of the Year in 2022. The New York Times has written that Lou “reinvigorates historical fiction,” rendering the past “as if he’d witnessed it firsthand.” Anyone familiar with his work knows Lou combines brilliant storytelling with deep research, and his titles include...
2025-01-0756 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 2 | Charles Bock | Writing Success in the Age of OverloadToday’s guest is Charles Bock, author of the new memoir I Will Do Better, as well as the novels Alice & Oliver and Beautiful Children (which was a New York Times bestseller and Notable Book, and which won the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters). His fiction and nonfiction have appeared in The New Yorker, Harper’s, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsweek, and in numerous anthologies. Our discussion covered Charles’s experience, thus far, with his memoir (which, it should be stated, has garnered uniformly positi...
2024-12-171h 05
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphySeason 2 Ep 1 | Austin Smith | The Corporatization of Colleges is an Epic FailWe kick off Season 2 of Some Things Considered with a conversation continued from real life in real time. If you are in any way involved with (in no particular order) academia, writing, or the insanity of late-stage capitalism on a micro level, you might have read about what’s going on at Stanford, and the debacle occurring in their Creative Writing program.Long story short: just as professors were preparing for the fall semester, they were notified (via Zoom, because of course) that the non-tenured teachers who account for most of the courses being taught to undergrads we...
2024-12-101h 02
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 10: Redemption on Death Row: The Power of StoryToday’s guest is the writer, professor, music expert and advocate Mark Katz. Dr. Katz, after receiving his PhD in muscilogy, has spent the last several decades writing, teaching, thinking about, and proselytizing the power of music; his accomplishments and publications are too numerous to list, but please visit him online to get a handle on the scope of his work and ongoing projects. The topic of today’s discussion was his new book Rap and Redemption on Death Row, co-authored with incarcerated musician Alim Braxton. I would describe this text as at once a compelling and necessary read, equa...
2024-10-0156 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 9: A Literary Icon on Creating a Positive PlatformToday’s guest is the award-winning author and literary queen Deesha Philyaw. Her debut short story collection The Secret Lives of Church Ladies won the 2021 PEN/Faulkner Award for Fiction, and was a finalist for the 2020 National Book Award for Fiction. Deesha is also a Baldwin for the Arts Fellow, and co-host of two podcasts, Ursa Short Fiction (with Dawnie Walton) and Reckon True Stories (with Kiese Laymon). Her debut novel, The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman, is forthcoming in 2026. Deesha has been featured in the 1455 Author Series, and been a repeat speaker at the 1455 StoryFest, and she’s be...
2024-09-2457 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 8: How to Survive --and Thrive-- in the Music IndustryToday’s guest is guitarist, composer, producer, and bandleader Jon Madof. Based in New York, Jon is the leader of several bands, including Zion80 and Rashanim, and has released seven albums on Tzadik Records. In addition, Madof is co-founder of the prolific and eclectic CHANT Records label. I have known Jon for two decades and followed his remarkable career as a fan, critic, and friend. Our conversations, dating back to my days as a tech analyst, have always revolved around the challenges and opportunities of contemporary creativity, and how it’s incumbent on artists to both understand and utlize avail...
2024-09-1758 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 7: Behind the Scenes & Untold Stories From the White HouseToday’s guest is Steven L. Herman, author, teacher, and chief national correspondent for the Voice of America. His latest book, Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist’s Story of Covering the President—and Why It Matters, was published in June. Steve was one of the first guests for the new Speaker Series I curate for the Center for Story at Shenandoah University, and he was on my podcast wish list as the election year chaos shifts into overdrive. In addition to discussing his book, which covers his decades of experience on the front lines, culminating with some t...
2024-09-1058 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 6: Are Short Stories the Key to Success?Whitney Collins joins us to discuss—and celebrate—her brand-new collection Ricky and Other Love Stories. Whitney describes the unique ways short fiction works, and why this form (traditionally disdained by the Lit Industry as not being sufficiently “commercial,” prompting the by-now cliched question even a successful short story writer hears “what about a novel?”) seems uniquely situated for our current attention-deficit / info-overload cultural moment. Whitney unpacks why short fiction appeals to her and has helped her development an aesthetic that often does what the best flash fiction achieves: delivering quick punches that land and linger. Whitney also talks about the res...
2024-09-031h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 5: Sarah Trembath on Creative and Cultural Applications of Invitational RhetoricToday’s guest is the writer, editor, and educator Sarah Trembath. Sarah has been teaching since 1998 and joined the faculty of American University in 2014 where she’s co-chair of the Critical Information Literary Committee; her written work has been widely published and anthologized and her most recent book is the poetry/creative non-fiction hybrid This Past Was Waiting for Me. Our discussion is part of a continuing dialogue we’ve enjoyed about creativity, community, the teaching of writing, and promoting civic engagement. While this conversation covers a lot of ground, the guiding topic is the concept of Invitational Rhetoric: what i...
2024-08-2753 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 4: Courtney Maum on The Continuing Story of Literary CitizenshipCourtney Maum, to invoke Whitman, truly contains multitudes: she is a widely published and successful writer (fiction, non-fiction, essays, criticism, etc.) and a one woman ambassador for literary apprentices. Her deep knowledge, gained from years of experience, of all-things publishing is nicely captured in her indispensable book Before and After the Book Deal (2020), and is alive and well via her super popular newsletter of the same name. Courtney has assisted countless writers, and deeply believes in Community (with a capital C). We delve into how one becomes part of this world, how one can aspire to do meaningful work...
2024-07-301h 04
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 3: The Intersection of Artistry & AdvocacyToday’s guest is the one and only Jeannine Ouellette, who is not only a gifted and celebrated writer, teacher, and editor, but creator of the beloved Substack newsletter Writing in the Dark. In addition, she’s author of the memoir The Part That Burns (2021), and is the quintessential creative advocate and enthusiast. Our discussion gets behind the scenes of how literary community works: how one gets involved, how one involves others, and how artistic momentum can be sustained over time. Jeaninne describes how she’s built her incredibly popular and important newsletter community, literally one subscriber at a time...
2024-07-301h 00
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 2: Building a Better MaleToday’s guest is James Millner, Director of VA Pride at Diversity Richmond and LGBTQ advocate, whom Sean has known—and been inspired by—for several decades. This discussion covers the special urgency of messaging and awareness during an election year, and more broadly covers the evolving discourse about maleness, with a special focus on how far America has come (and how much work still needs to be done) in terms of inclusivity and opportunity. If we look at the ways “wokeness” has been attacked by cynical opportunists, are there effective ways to engage and initiate conversations (instead of simply acc...
2024-07-3058 min
Some Things Considered with Sean MurphyEp. 1: Flipping the Script on Toxic MasculinityIn the first episode of Some Things Considered with Sean Murphy, guest Brian Broome joins us to talk about issues of “maleness,” interrogating toxic masculinity, writing about men (and men’s health), the possibility of establishing positive narratives around men, and the art of political writing. Brian discusses both the artistic and existential notions of authenticity, and how honest engagement with false constructions (of gender, of class, of race relations, etc.) is a way to establish more constructive dialogue and understanding. We compare and contrast the ways effective storytelling works in the classroom, via memoir, and for the public, partic...
2024-07-3057 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E25You can take the boy out of Fort Walton Beach, but you can't take Fort Walton Beach out of the boy. 2 of Sean's BFF's Alan "Lil Al" Helmuth and Dan "The Man" Rimes sharing some crazy stories in this episode of Stories from the Vault.
2022-02-0956 min
From Half Court: An NBA Podcast with Sean Murphy Jeff Iafrate and Troy SergeyMEMPHIS GRIZZLIES AND JA MORANT ARE FOR REAL! - From Half Court Episode 34On this episode of "From Half Court" Sean and Troy (@troysergey44) talk about the RETURN of Klay Thompson, the Memphis Grizzlies, and more. I JOINED WOODWARD SPORTS! Check out my first article https://woodwardsports.com/nba/five-takeaways-from-the-bulls-vs-pistons/ Consider donating to the podast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/sean-murphy-pursuing-content-and-sports-media?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1
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2022-01-1247 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E24Welcome to the world of Legend, Timothy, and Heath. They are a trio of young dudes, doing cool creative things... and creativity is where it's at. When Sean met them he was moved by the fact that each of them held their own special unique creative power. They are either a team of superheroes, or a team of bandits - time shall be the judge. It makes for some fun conversation, and we hope that time does pave the right path to success. recorded Dec 2 2021
2021-12-1650 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E23Jessica Heit and Neve Cunnane are a lovely pair of talented musicians. The duo is currently based in Nashville, but have been hanging around the Murphy Compound quite a bit while they've been in the area for a month-long gig at McGuire's in Pensacola. Sean had a series of photoshoots with the girls, and we had a super time going to hear them play the night before this podcast episode was recorded. Listen up for a good dose of laughter and creative inspiration. recorded Dec 2 2021
2021-12-0556 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E22Episode 22 of Sean Murphy's Stories from the Vault features conversation with artist & friend Bradley Copeland. Bradley is one of Sean's favorite artists and photo subjects. We learn about her iconic lip paintings, and talk about creative paths to success! Check out her amazing art at bradleycopelandstudio.com and click here to see behind the scenes from the recent shoot. recorded Nov 17 2021
2021-11-1952 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E21Bryce Paul is the guest on Episode 21 of Sean Murphy's Stories from the Vault. A man of many talents and interests, Bryce shares stories from his journey - a start as a touring musician at 17 years old, to landing in Nashville where he joined country outlaw musician Tim Montana, and now known best as the bass player with Swedish melo-death metal band, In Flames. recorded Nov 5 2021
2021-11-051h 52
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.15 - Encouraging The Growth of Women, Small Business Owners, and Young Adults with Pamela RoganIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson welcomes Pamela Rogan, an award-winning marketing strategist, business leader, and mentor whose career spans top NYC ad agencies and entrepreneurial success. Pamela is the founder of Rogan Marketing and Communications, a full-service outsourced marketing firm that helps businesses grow through branding, strategy, and creative execution. Her passion for empowering others is evident in her extensive volunteer leadership, including:Over a decade on the Governing Board of Athena PowerLinkFour years as President of N...
2021-11-031h 04
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories From the Vault E20Artist Harley van Hyning is the guest on Episode 20 of Stories from the Vault with photographer Sean Murphy. Sean and Harley both have a love for the water and a passion for the creative endeavors in their lives. We learn a lot about Harley's unique gyotaku art and have a special conversation between friends, filled with love, stories about surfing, fishing... and poo. recorded Oct 13 2021
2021-10-1651 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories From the Vault E19Episode 19 features a momentous conversation with like-minded creatives, Scott and Michelle Montgomery. We caught up with this cool photographer couple while they were in town from New York City. Michelle and Sean have some common ground as they both grew up here in Fort Walton Beach. She found success with product photography working as an in-house studio photographer at Quiksilver HQ for a number of years, and freelance with a focus on eyewear & accessories. Her husband Scott keeps the wheels rolling strong as a photographer in the commercial/advertising world. With similar experiences, but different paths, Sean and Scott...
2021-10-041h 56
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E18Alan "Lil Al" Helmuth visits the vault for his 2nd SFTV podcast appearance. Al came in with so many good questions on his first visit that we had to have him back for more, and he didn't let us down. Having known Sean for most of his life, yet traveling very different paths, Alan's thought-provoking questions provide us with interesting Murphy stories and inspiring conversation. The friendships where you can pick up right where you left off are the best... Life is short, make sure to keep the good ones in your lil pocket. (recorded Thurs Sept 9 2021)
2021-09-2343 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.14 - Tech, Trees, and Transformation: Daryl Dixon’s Business PhilosophyIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson interviews Daryl Dixon, CEO of VALiNTRY Services, a tech consulting and IT staffing firm specializing in Salesforce digital transformation. With over 40 years of experience—20 in corporate America and 20 as an entrepreneur—Daryl shares his journey from executive leadership to founding a nationally recognized firm that helps businesses simplify operations, boost efficiency, and drive growth through customized Salesforce solutions. As one of the few Salesforce® Silver Consulting Partners offering both consulting and staffing services, VALiNTRY serves clients across industr...
2021-09-2258 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories From the Vault E17Sailor Harrison is a young creative guy. At 14 years old, he is the youngest SFTV guest so far. Sailor is the son of Sean's good friends, Jerry and Teri Harrison, owners of the Sail Away Tattoo shop in Fort Walton Beach. Sean loves to talk with all kinds of creative people and has been inspired by watching this young man as he grows up. Sailor tells us about his passion for cooking and we get a little insight into this younger generation. Not sure if all the kids have the positive attitude that he does, but let's hope so!
2021-09-1334 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E16During Sean's 3-week road trip to California for Bote, he had some time to reminisce with one of his best friends, Travis Shinn. Working together and sharing all kinds of experiences over the past 20 years or so - both being highly respected in their field, these guys have a million stories to tell. Between their crazy stories, they share a lot of valuable advice about the long road to creative success as a photographer. Tyler Trant, videographer for Bote & Sean's copilot on the road trip, joins the guys in the conversation. visit Travis on IG https://www.instagram.com/tr...
2021-08-171h 29
From Half Court: An NBA Podcast with Sean Murphy Jeff Iafrate and Troy SergeyEpisode 17 - The problem with the summer league and The Ben Simmons SituationOn this episode of From Half Court, Sean Murphy and Troy Sergey (@troysergey44) Talk about the overreactions from Summer League (PISTONS AND ROCKETS FANS ALIKE) as well as the Ben Simmons situation, and we close the podcast talking the biggest busts in NBA Draft History. From Half Court posts every Tuesday at 9 am. You can follow me on twitter @seanyewest255
2021-08-101h 42
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.13 - Listen, Learn, and Light the Stage: Cosmo Wilson’s Rock & Roll JourneyIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson welcomes Cosmo Wilson, an award-winning concert lighting designer and director whose legendary career spans over 40 iconic rock acts—including AC/DC, Aerosmith, Foreigner, The Rolling Stones, Scorpions, Guns N' Roses, John Secada, Gloria Estefan, Steel Pulse, and Van Halen.Cosmo’s journey began at age 18 as a drum tech in New York. When faced with the possibility of b...
2021-08-0956 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E15Sean reconnects with one of his favorite friends, Angelina Butera, for Episode 15 of Stories from the Vault... while the two were in Oklahoma working on a shoot for Choctaw Casinos. Angelina is a celebrity makeup artist and has worked with Sean for many years. This trip down memory lane is quite an adventure. Listen and learn from the best of the best.
2021-08-0644 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E14After a full day of shooting in the studio for Emerald Coast Magazine, the photographer and his subject sit down for a chat in the vault. Skylar Capri is a lovely young musician, a creative singer / songwriter with an exciting road ahead. Sean and Skylar had fun getting crafty in the studio, and their conversation uncovers interesting ways that different kinds of artists explore the creative process. Check out Skylar Capri's awesome music and videos online and look out for the upcoming feature in Emerald Coast Magazine.
2021-07-2238 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E13Sean sits down with his 3 sons - Ozzy is 21 and the twins, Milo and Tripp are 20, so they are what some would identify as Irish triplets. They are each little chunks of Sean in their own unique way. With such a unique guy to have as a dad, we hear some fun stories of crazy things that happened when they were little kids growing up in the Murphy compound, and how things that some people would think are super cool are just another regular day.
2021-07-0736 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.12 – From Aerospace Dreams to Marketing Impact: The Journey of Andres GoyanesThe Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast presents Andres Goyanes as this week's guest.Andres is a marketing communications strategist specializing in branding, marketing, and content strategies. He is also the founder and Chief Alchemist at AETHER Marketing Communications.Truth be known, marketing was not always on his radar. He always had a passion for designing airplanes and spaceships, and he was on his way to becoming an Aerospace Engineer when he discovered his passion for marketing. So, he pivoted his career, earned his degree in Marketing from UCF, and focused on being...
2021-06-301h 11
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E12On Episode 12 of Sean Murphy's Stories from the Vault, Maxine Orange is back for more conversation with Sean. We hear stories about G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE. Sean tells his story about taking one of the last photos of James Brown, and mentions others he's shot (with a camera!) who are no longer with us... and that one time he almost killed Sugar Ray's Mark McGrath on a boat.
2021-06-2527 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E11One of Sean's oldest pals, Alan Helmuth, sits down for a sesh in the vault. These two grew up surfing on acid in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Sean and Al reminisce with some crazy old stories about stealing surf racks and competing against Kelly Slater. Al brings some pretty cool questions to the table - one about if you can be taught to be a photographer or if it is only a natural talent... inspired by a question Steve Harvey asked Jerry Seinfeld about if you can be taught to be a comedian vs natural talent. Listen for more...
2021-06-1845 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.11 – The Risk Whisperer: Casey Fernandez on Protecting What MattersIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson welcomes Casey Fernandez, a seasoned risk advisor with decades of experience helping business owners protect what they’ve built. Casey’s journey began in the PEO space, where he developed a deep understanding of business operations and employee management. In 2004, he transitioned into the insurance industry and now serves as a Client Executive at HYLANT—one of the largest privately owned insurance brokerages in the U.S.Casey specializes in risk consulting, advisory, and brokerage services for clients worldwide. His approach goes b...
2021-06-0856 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E10Episode 10 features conversation with Sean's friend, artist Kelly Sullivan. They worked together in 1995 at a restaurant in San Francisco's Phoenix Hotel, Miss Pearl's Jam House. Any band that came to San Francisco at the time, stayed at that hotel, ate and partied at the restaurant. Many great stories were born in that place, and it was a big turning point for Sean's career as a photographer.
2021-05-2835 min
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.10 – Building Smarter Businesses: Alonzo Williams on Strategy, Systems, and SuccessIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson welcomes Alonzo Williams, founder of Zerion360 and a seasoned expert in enterprise systems and strategic business growth. With over 25 years of experience in executive leadership, business development, and multimillion-dollar system integration projects for Fortune 500 companies, Alonzo brings a wealth of insight into how ERP systems can transform small and midsize businesses.Alonzo shares his entrepreneurial journey—from early ventures to founding Zerion360, a consulting firm that helps businesses streamline operations and scale through customized ERP solutions. He also discusses his role as...
2021-05-241h 12
Dynamic Business Leaders PodcastEP.09 – Leading with Legacy: Doug Foreman and Tina Craft on Benefits, Business, and CommunityIn this episode of the Dynamic Business Leaders Podcast, host Roy Richardson welcomes Doug Foreman, CEO of Fringe Benefit Plans, and Tina Craft, Vice President of Sales. With deep roots in Central Florida, Fringe Benefit Plans has been serving the community since 1969. Doug, a third-generation insurance professional and lifelong Orlando resident, continues his family’s legacy while leading the firm with a commitment to personalized service and community involvement. He’s also a past President of the Central Florida Society of Financial Service Professionals and serves on the boards of the Manufacturers Association of C...
2021-05-1052 min
Sean Murphy's Stories from The VaultSean Murphy's Stories from the Vault E9Sean's guest on Episode 9 is Thomas Ramsey, a former Bote co-worker. The conversation gets a little wacky as Thomas gets Sean cranked up sharing stories about the club kid days from NYC's Limelight with characters like Superstar DJ Keoki and James Saint James. Sean and Ahmet Zappa coming up with situations for photoshoots with Gary Coleman and... the one and only Andy Dick.
2021-05-0640 min