The EasterPod

Urbanist, Real Estate Developer at Camp North End, & Retired Pro Soccer Player Tesho Akindele joins host Corey Easterday to discuss his passion for urbanism & building better neighborhoods, how he advocates for more walkable, sustainable, & affordable communities, his work developing the popular Camp North End in Charlotte, his MLS playing career spanning 9 seasons, & his journey to becoming an urbanist. Corey & Tesho also chat abo...

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 ...

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 &...

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 no...

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 fo...

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 f...

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 inf...

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...

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 g...

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, ...

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 s...

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 o...

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 ...

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 C...

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.

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.

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