This week the Big Time Talker shifts gears while Burke and his cousin, Larry Barrett, talk about the history of the Allen family. Burke was raised by two parents confined to wheelchairs in the Southern West Virginia Coalfields, together they reminisce on days long gone. For the first part of this series, Burke and Larry talk about Burke's mother, who lost the ability to use her legs after a battle with polio. Find out how Burke's family managed to support his mother in every way possible by truly defining Southern Hospitality. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com

This week, Burke speaks with Lynn Fairweather, an abuse survivor who have worked in domestic violence response and prevention for over two decades. Lynn recently released her book, Stop Signs: Recognizing, Avoiding, and Escaping Abusive Relationships, a passion project that serves to alert readers about relationship red flags and the best way to avoid abusive relationships. She also discusses how to recognize abusers in the early stages of relationships and how to help those who are effected by relationship violence. Stop Signs has received rave reviews on Amazon and can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Signs-Recognizing-Avoiding-Relationships-ebook/dp/B007UPDEQ0?ref_=ast_author_mpb The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

This week, Burke was a guest on Nick Scott's Podcast "The Nick Scott Effect" which features guests and experts from different topics and subject matters. Burke opens up about how he got into radio while learning about Nick's experiences as well. Nick has been podcasting consistently since the beginning of the COVID-19 Pandemic and, similarly to the Big Time Talker, speaks with authors and specialists in fields from around the country with interesting stories. You can listen to the Nick Scott Effect on any platform: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-nick-scott-effect/id1510382216 The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

Long-time rock and roll artist, John Townsend, talks about the ever-evolving world of the music industry. The Alabama-raised singer discusses how his experience working as a young musician during the segregation era informed his life and the way he writes. John is the writer of the classic "Smoke From A Distant Fire" and shares throughout this episode the story behind his career and how he came to write his classics. This week's episode also features music from John's career along with a look into the mind of an artist. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

Child abuse, neglect, military training, and bombings in Iraq - there's nothing that Annamarie Altomare hasn't been through. This week Burke speaks with Annamarie about her story, a lifetime of trauma escaped with her time in the military. Annamarie's newest book, Getting Real with God: How to Find Peace with a Painful Past, provides hope by giving those who have also struggled throughout their life. Annamarie's experience hardened her resolve and helped her to find the best way to address trauma and loss. You can purchase both of Annamarie's books on amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Real-God-Peace-Painful-ebook/dp/B0BRTHJVYL?ref_=ast_author_mpb The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

This week Burke speaks with Jan Davis, a retired astronaut who served in NASA following the tragedy of the challenger explosion. Jan Davis has served as a NASA executive, scientist, astronaut, and engineer in her storied history of space and aviation and is part of the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

This week Burke speaks with Ricki Lee McKenna, a long-time food expert and certified nutritionist about dietary challenges and life changes made for New Year's Resolutions. In her book, YES YOU CAN EAT WELL AND EAT RIGHT and FIND the JOY of Cooking, McKenna talks about what she's learned in her time studying nutrition and she shares new recipes. Ricki also has a weekly show every Thursday where she shows off new recipes and talks about dietary advice. Learn more about Ricki on her site, https://rickiskitchen.net/ or you can support Ricki on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/m/rickiskitchen The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

This week's podcast was recorded on Martin Luther King Jr. Day with patriot and author Richard Battle. Together they discuss what makes separates great leaders from bad ones, and how Richard identifies them as "AmeriCANS" vs "AmeriCANTS." Richard Battle has written nine books over his career and has devoted his life to being a motivational speaker finding the positive moments in the worst of times after a his personal experience with tragedy. Richard also chimes in about how we can address imperfections in people worldwide. Preaching that everybody has flaws and regardless of that, we are still entitled to this positivity. You can learn more about Richard and his books by visiting his website: richardbattle.com The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com.

This week Burke speaks with Hailey Newman, an emerging country musical artist who just released her newest single "Worth Fighting For." Hailey's love for music began at her 8th-grade talent show, growing up in Eastern Kentucky she has no shortage of love for her caring and supportive tight-knit community of friends and family. "This new single holds a special place in my heart because we wrote it for all those who feel that they aren’t worth fighting for” — Hailey Newman You can visit Hailey's website, haileynewman.net, to learn more about her and her other music and you can find her on all major social media platforms. The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com

Happy New Year from the Big Time Talker! This week Burke revisits some of the best interviews from 2022 ahead of the new year. Links to the full episodes: Stories from the War on Terror with the Authors of the 20 Year War Graduating High School with America's Got Talent Winner Landau Eugene Murphy Jr. Beating Allegations with Bruce McLaughlin Dream Home Turns Nightmare Over Bloody Land Dispute in Mexico with Janet Sanders Finding Success After Conquering Addiction with Unlikely Leader, Roger Smith Finding Relentless Positivity Ahead of the New Year with Kyle Cozad The Big Time Talker is sponsored by Speakermatch.com