Everybody Else

52 episodes over 52 weeks and it's closing time...One year after launching the Everybody Else podcast, Wes sits down to reflect on the journey of what's been and discuss the future of what's next with his good friend and regular listener of the show, Zac Parsons. 

Zac co-founded Honey Moon Coffee Co. in 2016 with his wife Jessica, and, together with their crew of over 60 employees, have grown it into a local coffee institution across four unique shops known for their cozy environments and creative menus. Zac is also the CEO of Evansville Coffee Company, a micro-roastery known for its focus on freshly roasted, high-quality, ethically-sourced coffee beans. Zac also hosts two podcasts: Zac Parsons Projects - "From coffee making to meaning making", and the Honey Moon Coffee Co. Podcast, a show about business, marriage, and the Honey Moon spirit.

Recorded at Honey Moon Coffee Co. HQ on May 14, 2026.
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Thank you to all who've listened to and supported the podcast over the last year, including the first sponsors Groover, Symphonic, and the Victory Theatre. And thank you to all of the great people who sat across from me with a microphone and shared their stories. I learned a ton, all of which will remain documented here for years to come. - Wes

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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. 

Kevin Valadares, Ph.D., is a Professor of Health Services at the University of Southern Indiana, where he serves as Chair of Graduate Health Administration and Chair of Health Informatics and Information Management. He came to USI in 2001 to help launch the university’s Master of Health Administration program, and his work has since expanded to include research and community engagement around advance care planning, emotional intelligence (EQ), loneliness and social isolation, and healthy aging. Kevin serves on the board of the Welborn Baptist Foundation, St. Vincent Hospital, and other health and community organizations throughout the Evansville region.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on May 7, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Deacon Rocky Mattingly is an ordained Catholic deacon assigned to St. Boniface Parish in Evansville, Indiana. Born in Alton, Illinois, he moved to Evansville as a child and later graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in psychology and sociology, with a minor in social work. Before becoming a deacon, Rocky worked in electronics, spent several years in television repair, and owned an embroidery and screen-printing business for 25 years. Today, his ministry includes visiting the sick, offering spiritual counseling, and assisting and giving homilies at Masses. Rocky is a board member of several non-profit organizations including Serra Club, Birthright, and the Knights of Columbus.

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 17, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Zachary Goebel is the owner and CEO of Marshall Disposal, Inc., a waste hauler based in Poseyville, Indiana that has served the Southwest Indiana region for 26 years. Since stepping into leadership in 2015, Zach has helped guide the company’s growth around the core values: “Respect”, “Integrity”, and “Having a Heart to Serve”. He's led the way in building a family-style team culture that has earned Marshall Disposal recognition as one of the best places to work in Indiana two years in a row. He is also the CEO and co-host of the Life and Leadership Podcast with Jared Totsch, where they focus on organizational culture and leadership growth. Zach and Jared have presented in Evansville, Indianapolis, Lexington, Myrtle Beach, and Connecticut, and in February 2026 hosted the first annual Strengthen Southern Indiana Leadership Conference in Evansville with more than 60 local leaders in attendance.

Follow Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-goebel-18a281204/
Learn more about Marshall Disposal: https://www.marshalldisposal.com/
Listen to the Life and Leadership Podcast:  https://linktr.ee/Lifeandleadershipevv

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 13, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Joe Atkinson is the Director of Evansville NewsLab, a University of Evansville project working with local media to identify gaps in local journalism and help existing outlets fill them. Before that, he served as Communications Director for Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, following years at UE in news, digital media, and communication roles. Alongside his work in journalism, civic communication, and higher education, Joe is also a filmmaker whose documentaries with WNIN have explored Evansville’s World War II history, brewing culture, addiction in the Midwest, and the 1977 UE basketball plane crash.

Follow Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson-a08a87b/
Learn more about NewsLab: https://evansvillenewslab.com/

Recorded at the University of Evansville on April 7, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Ted O’Connell is the Jacobsville Development Consultant for the Jacobsville Area Community Corporation in Evansville, Indiana. Drawing from a background in sales, recruiting, and startup work, he pairs hands-on neighborhood leadership with thoughtful, data-informed problem solving. In the long-underinvested neighborhood of Jacobsville, that work has contributed to real results, including a 93% reduction in rodent activity and a 53% drop in shots fired.

Follow Ted: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siuted/
Learn more about Jacobsville: https://www.forjacobsville.org/

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 1, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Zack Mathis is the Director of Marketing at Evansville-based, locally-founded Azzip Pizza. He started on day three of the company’s first store opening on the West Side and worked his way up from hand-making pizzas on the front lines to helping shape the flavorful brand now known across the region. Today, Zack helps tell the story of the 13-store pizza company as it expands into new markets while supporting its founders and leaders behind the scenes, including launching Azzip’s first rewards program and helping grow its Pizza of the Month Club.

Follow Zack: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zackmathis/
Visit Azzip's Website: https://azzippizza.com/

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 30, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Julie Antey is the studio manager and a yoga instructor at The Yoga Space in Evansville, Indiana. With 22 years of practice behind her, Julie trained under Jimmy Barkan in 2003 and now teaches in a style that blends hot-yoga roots with a more intuitive, free-flowing approach. Grounded in human anatomy and shaped by the energy of the room, her classes help students move with greater awareness, find steadiness in their bodies, and reconnect with themselves.

Follow Julie: https://www.instagram.com/bluejuleyoga/
Follow Yoga Space: https://www.instagram.com/evansville.yogaspace/

Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 19, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Adam Trinkel is the Executive Director of the Downtown Evansville Improvement District, where he helps lead the work of keeping downtown Evansville clean, safe, and vibrant while connecting property owners, city partners, businesses, and the broader community around its continued growth. After earlier roles in nonprofit development and philanthropy at The Arc of Evansville, the University of Southern Indiana, and St. Vincent Evansville Foundation, Adam joined the district in 2018 as its second employee and has grown with the organization through its next chapter of downtown revitalization.

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Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 13, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

Tait Tenbarge is the founder and head chef of Blue Bird Hot Chicken, a southern Indiana food truck known for its original take on Nashville-style hot chicken. After starting out in restaurants as a teenager and later leading kitchens at Haub’s Steak House and R’z Cafe, Tait built Blue Bird from the ground up, transforming an old school bus into a state-of-the-art food truck with the help of family and friends. In this episode, he shares the story behind the truck, the 31 attempts it took to perfect his hot chicken recipe, and the grit, creativity, and family support that turned Blue Bird into one of the Tri-State’s most talked-about food trucks.

Follow the Bird:
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Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on March 9, 2026.
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Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.