The Lantern with Dr. Ryan Martin
The Lantern with Dr. Ryan Martin is a podcast about discovery, resilience, and transformation. Each episode illuminates the journeys people take through challenge and change. You’ll hear inspiring conversations with trailblazers who share personal stories, hard-won wisdom, and a spark of hope for the future.
Episodes
In this episode of The Lantern, Ryan sits down with actor, comedian, and UW-Green Bay alum Mary Gallagher, whose career includes appearances on Friends, How I Met Your Mother, The West Wing, Flightplan, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mary shares the unexpected path that led her from a quiet, artistic childhood in Wisconsin to the stages of Second City and the studios of Los Angeles.
Through stories about bold choices, early...
In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin sits down with Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich to talk about public service, community, and what it means to lead with curiosity. From his start in local government to his ongoing work strengthening connections between the city and its people, Mayor Genrich reflects on what drives him—his deep roots in Green Bay, a belief in the power of collaboration, and the everyday inspiration he fi...
Dr. Alison Jane Martingano believes most people are good — not perfect, not flawless, but genuinely trying their best. And she’s got the research to prove it.
In this episode, host Dr. Ryan Martin chats with Dr. Martingano, assistant professor of psychology and head of UW–Green Bay’s Social Research Lab, about what empathy really means, why it’s so hard (but so worth it), and how things like books, conversations, and even a little c...
Corey Behnke has produced the worldwide New Year’s Eve broadcast in Times Square for more than a decade, co-founded Cheesehead TV for Green Bay Packers fans, and now finds new passion tending a pollinator garden across from Lambeau Field. In this episode of The Lantern, Corey joins host Ryan Martin to talk about risk, resilience, and the creative drive that connects livestreams, sports, and soil.
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In this episode of The Lantern, host Ryan Martin talks with Barb LaMue, President and CEO of New North, Inc., about her journey from growing up on a family farm to leading economic development across 18 counties in Northeast Wisconsin. Barb shares the story of her grandparents’ immigration, her passion for mentoring veteran-, women-, and diverse-owned businesses, and the programs she leads to connect talent, startups, and communiti...
In this episode of The Lantern, Adam Kinzinger – former Congressman of Illinois' 16th District and Lieutenant Colonel in the Air National Guard – joins Ryan Martin for a candid conversation about standing alone, pushing through doubt, and what it really means to lead with integrity. From imposter syndrome to national unity, Kinzinger reflects on the personal cost of breaking with his party and why he still believes the next genera...
In this episode of The Lantern Podcast, Dr. Ryan Martin sits down with Brian Johnson, CEO and driving force behind On Broadway — a dynamic local organization where vision, creativity, and community come together. Discover how Brian overcame unique challenges, built his platform from the ground up, and continues to spark positive change right here in Green Bay.
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In this episode of The Lantern, Dr. Ryan Martin talks with
Chris Kimbrough—former police officer turned entrepreneur, community leader,
and owner of Starz Barber and Beauty. Chris shares how his journey from badge
to barbershop was fueled by resilience, faith, and a deep commitment to giving
back. From building a business where clients become family to hosting Green
Bay’s All Starz Youth Celebration, his story is about turning struggle ...
In this premiere episode of The Lantern, Dr. Ryan Martin sits down with Jyll Everman, Owner and Executive Chef at Gather on Broadway and Host for Fox 11 Living, to explore what it means to start from the ground up. From her path from culinary school to reality TV to building a business from scratch, this conversation is full of stories about resilience, discovery, and transformation.
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