
Brian Talks To Humans!
a people's podcast about everyday people
Latest episodes

Sep 30, 2019 • 1h 16min
Episode 13: Season 2 Kickoff - Jo (aka Mom)
Welcome to season 2 of BTTH! I scored a big time celebrity for this episode - my mother. I thought she'd be a good person to interview to start season 2. Even though she doesn't think so, I think she's interesting - and I hope you do, too. I kept things light for the first portion of the interview so she could get comfortable before we discussed any deeper topics. I think in some ways we only scratched the surface of all that is Jo, and I want to get her back on for another episode - maybe to kick off season 3?
You'll also notice some new music in this episode, as I'm trying to move away from getting sued. You can find the track from the outro (and a lot more) on Manni Festo's Bandcamp and Soundcloud (linked on the website).
Enjoy, subscribe, rate, and review.
Stay human...
interlude music 1: Merle Haggard - Mama Tried
interlude music 2: The Growlers - Mama Said

Sep 15, 2019 • 5min
Welcome Back
Welcome back! Summer hiatus is just abut over. I'm just checking in. I'm looking forward to "season 2." Go to www.briantalkstohumans.net for more info.

Jul 20, 2019 • 2min
Hiatus
Greetings. The podcast will be on hiatus for the rest of the summer. I have a lot going on, especially with health and wellness. Listen to the most recent posting for more info. I'm coming back in the fall, and I'll probably have new music for the show. Stay tuned...

Jul 14, 2019 • 8min
Solo Quickie 5: FMFP and All the Feels
Solo Quickie 5: FMFP and All the Feels by Brian

Jul 6, 2019 • 10min
Solo Quickie 4: Low Anxiety, FMFP Hype, Your Music and Your Money
Solo Quickie 4: Low Anxiety, FMFP Hype, Your Music and Your Money by Brian

Jul 1, 2019 • 1h 10min
Episode 12: Shana - Radicalism, Brave Spaces, Embracing the Muddy
This episode's human is my friend and colleague Shana. I met Shana when I moved to the school where I now teach. She is a well-respected social justice educator and teacher of teachers. We discussed her progressive upbringing in an otherwise stale suburban climate, her radicalization and activism in college, creating "brave spaces," how being a parent has impacted her, and the messiness and complexity of building the world we want to see together. Listen, enjoy, subscribe, rate, review. Go to www.briantalkstohumans.net for more info. Click on Contact there for my email and social media, as well as a link to Patreon where you can donate to the cause.

Jun 17, 2019 • 1h 18min
Episode 11: Jacob - Politics, Pineapple, Banjo
This episode's human is my friend Jacob. We met through his partner a few years ago, shortly after he moved to New Jersey. We discuss growing up in Ohio, politics (briefly; too depressing), controversial pizza opinions, and folk music. Then Jacob plays some banjo. Stay tuned after the interview for a bonus track. Listen, enjoy, subscribe, rate, review. Go to briantalkstohumans.net for more info and a link to Patreon where you can donate to this people's podcast.

Jun 8, 2019 • 1h 4min
Episode 10.2: Iovino, pt. 2 - Cakeboy Buddhism (and a little Dr. John)
This episode is part 2 of my interview wth Iovino. We discuss his days as somewhat of a music celebrity known as Cakeboy, his marriage and divorce, and his journey with Buddhism... and, um, ABBA. I also say goodbye to the legendary Dr. John. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, review. And if you or someone you know can write new outro music for the show, contact me. Go to briantalkstohumans.net for more info.

Jun 2, 2019 • 1h 4min
Episode 10.1: Iovino - Class Clown Becomes Beloved Teacher
This episode's human is Michael, aka Iovino. We met doing some curriculum work with university researchers. He is a high-energy person with a lot to say and some good stories. We discuss his youth and family, the many jobs he had before landing as a teacher, and his love for that profession... and his aversion to mob movies. Enjoy, subscribe, rate, and review. Please consider donating through Patreon.

May 27, 2019 • 3min
Solo Quickie 3: I Sleep, I Apologize, I Ask For Money
another solo quickie - go to briantalkstohumans.net for more information... and to donate... i need your money...