People Talking Sitting Down

Hugh McNulty is an amateur boxer who recently took home the silver medal in the 2024 Ringmasters Championship.

In this episode of  @PeopleTalkingSittingDown , Hugh joins us to discuss his journey to the final bout, while telling the story of how he got into boxing in the first place. 

Hugh opens up about how getting picked on turned him into a fighter, what it feels to be punched in the face, the reasons he’s wal...

If you’ve been to @shaysphiladelphia, chances are you’ve run into the owner, Scott DiClaudio. If you missed him, he was probably in the back chef’ing up Philadelphia’s best cheesesteak, or sitting on the bench at his full time job as one of Philadelphia’s top judges.

In this episode of @peopletalkingsittingdown, Judge Scott DiClaudio joins us to share the story of how he and his wife Jackee started Shay’s, and the 5 reasons why they...

George Peyrouton is the youngest podcaster of all-time. When he’s not doing average 17-year old things like going to school and practice, he’s interviewing some of the most interesting characters in America.

Whether it’s Sam Bankman-Fried’s roommate in jail, the head of the New Jersey FBI, Navy Seals and CIA agents, infamous scammers like Matthew Cox, or YouTubers with millions of followers, George’s curiosity has no bound...

Matt Higgins is a Professor of Art & Design. While he’s not teaching college students, you can find him in his studio, translating his thoughts and feelings into beautiful works of art.

In this unique episode of @peopletalkingsittingdown, Matt joins us to discuss his craft, and how it has been an outlet for him while maintaining his sobriety after struggling with addiction issues at a young age.

We cover a wid...

Former FBI Special Agent, John Schwartz, is the Founder and President of the Center for Combatting Elder Financial Abuse, a non-profit that works to protect the nation’s 59 million seniors safe from financial predators and scammers.

In this episode, John shares insights to help prepare yourself, or a parent or grandparent for potential romance schemes, fake computer virus attacks, grandchild hostage threats, and more.
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Whether it be throwing weights around at the gym, closing deals in corporate America, or getting her hot takes off on Instagram, there’s one thing that Darby Sinunu is always doing - and that’s keeping it real.

In Episode #16, @222darby joins @PeopleTalkingSittingDown to talk about her transformation from being diagnosed with clinical depression to turning herself into an unstoppable force, both in and out of the weight-ro...

Blaise Connor is the Co-Founder of Dript Coffee Co., a Philly based coffee company that was born in the city & inspired by the shore, operating with one mantra in mind: “A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats.”

At Dript, owners Blaise and Sal strive to be that tide, one that lifts customers and improves their communities, one coffee at a time.

Blaise joins @peopletalkingsittingdown to share the story behind building @d...

Will Toms is as cool as they come. As the Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of @recphilly, he finds himself juggling the day-to-day business and simultaneously leading the charge to keep Philly on the map in the world of art, music, and culture.

He makes it look easy, but it wasn’t always that way.

Sleeping in warehouses while trying to fundraise millions of dollars, dealing with the loss of family members, and building a relatio...

Sean Kent is a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who works in the emergency room taking care of animals in their most vulnerable moments.

In this episode of People Talking Sitting Down, Sean joins to discuss the emotional toll of his profession, his love for animals, and the hardest part of working in the ER. He also shares what it’s like to be a twin, the excitement of getting married (he got married between recording and publishing - ...

Scott Ruth is a singer, songwriter, and producer who has recently taken his talents from Los Angeles to Nashville.

While releasing his upcoming EP, he’s detailing the story of how each song was made on his new podcast, the Retrospected Podcast.

We had the honor of talking about his new single, THE AFTERLIFE, on this weeks episode of People Talking Sitting Down.

Scott also opens up about what it’s really like to go on tour, how an arti...

Julian Dorey is The Grittiest Podcaster Of All Time. Over the last 3 years, Julian has built one of the world's biggest podcasts - all from his parents’ basement.

With guests ranging from brilliant scientists to convicted felons, UFO researchers to CIA spies, he’s willing to talk to anyone, about anything.

In this episode, Julian joins People Talking Sitting Down to share how he built the Julian Dorey Podcast from scratch, the h...

Jim DiOrio has seen a lot. As a former FBI Special Agent and Captain in the United States Army, he’s lived a life that many people only get to see in the movies. (Literally… the movie Captain Phillips)

Whether it be uncovering financial fraud schemes, dismantling human trafficking networks, interrogating terrorists, working undercover, or protecting high profile clients as the CEO of J3 Global, Jim has stories to tell.

Marc Jackson is larger than life, and at 6 foot 10, he’s larger than you too. That said, he deals with the highs and lows of life - just like everyone else.

Playing in the NBA, traveling the world, and hosting Sixers Pre- and Post- Game Live are just a few of those highs, but none compare to being a father to his 3 sons.

What you don’t get to see on TV are the obstacles that Marc has overcome, to become the man he...

Nicole Glass has a heart of gold. If you’re familiar with her work as the creator of @AffirmationsForBlackMen, you probably already know that. With over 100,000 followers across all platforms, Nicole’s powerful, thoughtful, and loving words of affirmation reach millions.

What her followers might not know - is that she is every bit of positive, friendly, and empathetic offline as she is online. Living the brand she's b...

Mike Giongo has the heart of a lion. Actually – in his own words, it more closely resembles that of a dog. Full of love, and always willing to both give and receive it.

Growing up as a person with Autism, Mike faced unique challenges. Through self-reflection, a positive spirit, and a family that always had his back, Mike learned to appreciate his strengths, embrace his neurodiversity, and overcome what one doctor said was impossible...

Frank Jackson is a writer, speaker, and founder of The Pearl Effect, and that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface of who he is, and what he does.

After losing his mom at age 9 and his dad at 23, Frank has turned his pain into positivity, earning his Masters of Applied Positive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

In this episode, Frank joins @PeopleTalkingSittingDown to discuss how he’s processed, coped, and reflected ...

Wrestling is one of the most grueling sports in the world, and arguably requires just as much mental strength as physical strength, if not more.

With over 20+ years of wrestling experience combined, Aston and Mike joined @PeopleTalkingSittingDown to share lessons they've learned from a life on the mat.

In this episode, we discuss how the mentality of wrestlers translates to mental health, leadership, teamwor...

Dan Pulzello is a stand-up comedian, co-host of the Culture Clash comedy podcast, and creator of the viral series, Europe vs. America.

Growing up, Dan used his innate ability to make people laugh as a coping strategy for an undiagnosed anxiety disorder.

Much like his comedy, he's continued to develop over the years and joined People Talking Sitting Down to discuss his career path in the world of stand up, lif...

MEET TYLER:

Tyler is my friend, former co-worker, and someone who has helped me just by being him.

Whether it’s catching waves, swimming laps, taking care of clients, or 1-on-1 conversations, Tyler puts his all into everything he does.

It was no surprise when I found out that he has faced hurdles in life that many people don’t get through.

After losing his brother at a young age, fighting through a life threatening surgery, and feeling...