Everything really IS awesome in this conversation with BrickinNick! You can catch him on Season 3 of LEGO Masters and we chat with him not only about being on the show (or as much as we can reveal before the debut in September) but also about where Nick is from, how LEGO has been with him since a child, and how it drove him to chase his dreams. 

Check out this encouraging and inspiring conversation!!

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Lane is the epitome of a working actor and I was fortunate enough to spend some time talking with him about what that involves. His ambition is infectious and this is a conversation that left me encouraged and motivated. I'm sure it'll have the same effect on you. Give it a listen and see if you don't walk away instilled with a new enthusiasm to hanker down and chase a few dreams of your own.

As talented as they are genial, Cissy and Gavin have each amassed quite an impressive resume and I was genuinely humbled to be able to chat with them about their lives, their craft, and how they juggle the two. If you've played a video game in the last few years, you're probably familiar with their work. They've both given impressive performances in such acclaimed projects as The Walking Dead series, Firewatch, Oxenfree, Life is Strange, and so much more.

To be totally honest with you, I'm not 100% convinced that Mike Bauer isn't a super hero.

He's a Los Angeles District Attorney by day with a genuine heart for justice and doing what's right. With a moral code firmly rooted in being honest and standing up for those who may not be able to defend themselves, it's people like Mike who restore your faith in the legal system.

After hours, Mike is one of the most talented singer/songwriters I've had the pleasure to stumble upon. It was at a Storyteller Night at the iO West on Hollywood Boulevard in late 2014 when I first encountered Mike's talent and I haven't taken his music out of rotation since (Yep. I immediately came home and bought all of his stuff I could get my hands on over at Amazon).

His story sounds like the description of the latest Netflix superhero series, but this is real life and that's what makes it all even better. Knowing there are still good guys like Mike in real life, fighting the fight and making music that transcends a bad day...the citizens of Metropolis can all sleep a little better.

Ten years ago, if you would have asked someone who knew anything about the CCM Industry if they'd heard of Milam Byers, their answer would probably have been something along the lines of, "Yeah. He's in the band Bleach." And they would have been correct.

But something has shifted in the last ten years and I love what's happened. As people would ask me who I have coming up on the podcast and I would tell them that Milam's episode is on the way, I would see their faces light up. "I love that guy!" "He's so nice!" and "He's great to be around!" were all responses I got on more than one occasion.

Stop and think about that. In a time when everyone is identified by their career or what they do (John? He's a painter. Mary? She's a bank teller. Steve? Oh yeah, the guy at the hardware store), Milam is identified by who he is. That's pretty incredible, if you ask me.

Listen to this conversation with Milam and you'll start to understand why his rep is something we should all strive to have.

I have a sentiment about good things happening to good people, and that sentiment is: I like when that happens. Such is the case with my latest guest, John Tibbs.

I sat down at the offices of Fair Trade Services in Nashville with John a couple of months ago and to say he was excited about his future would be putting it lightly. He was excited about his new upcoming music and was really eager for people to hear it. I can't blame him. I was given a sneak peek at his new single, "Dead Man Walking" (available now!) and I knew he had accomplished exactly what he set out to do.

But what brought him to that point? Where did this guy come from? And did he really get to hold Punxsutawney Phil? Found out in this episode!

It's been a while since Ed's had the chance to sit down and interview someone and you couldn't ask for a better way to break the silence than to sit down and catch up with Among the Thirsty's Ryan Daniels. 

Yes, Ben Kristijanto is the frontman for the band Bread of Stone, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Born in America, raised in Indonesia for the first nine years of his life, and then transplanted back to the States, Ben's unique upbringing has given him an infectious passion for life, helping others, and serving God.

Earlier this year Ed was in a production of "One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" directed by the extremely talented Tim Riggs. After a few months of coordinating schedules (understandably difficult as Tim is both a new husband and a new father), Tim and Ed were finally able to sit down and talk about acting, directing, the craft, and John Denver.

I'm very pleased to have Maria Walton as my guest on this episode. Maria isn't just a runner...and not just a marathon runner. She's an ultra marathon runner with a story that is at times heartbreaking, at times triumphant, but always inspirational.

If you're into the running world, then the name Micah True may be familiar to you (his story is the basis of the book "Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall). You'll hear the story of how Maria and Micah met, learn about their work together on the Ultra Caballo Blanco Ultra Marathon (a 50+ mile race up and down the hills of Urique, Mexico of which Maria is still co-race director), and find out how Mariah faced True's unexpected passing.

This is an episode not just for marathon runners but for anyone looking to be inspired by the beautiful mariposa.

Ed is pleased to join comedian Lachlan Patterson in his garage to discuss the life of being a stand-up comedian. From growing up in Vancouver to his move to California - and then back...and back again - to appearing on the latest season of "Last Comic Standing," Lachlan covers it all. A genuine guy with an eye for garbage, Lachlan makes this episode one that you won't wanna miss!

One doesn't begin playing Telltale's "The Walking Dead" video game and expect to be moved by a song, but that's exactly what happened to Ed. In this episode he tracks down the band behind the music and chats with J.T. Bailey, Andrew Arcadi, and Keri Bailey of Anadel (and is treated to a surprise appearance by Steven Bailey at the end!). Not only does Ed find out how they went from a small band in Napa, CA to appearing on one of the most talked about video games series in recent history, but he also finds some inspiration along the way. Visit them online at anadelband.com

It's been over ten years since Ed has spoken to Sammy Ward but the guys don't have a problem picking up right where they left off. Ed not only gets Sammy to re-tell one of his favorite stories (it has to do with a sack o' ham, that's all you need to know), but he also gets to hear a bunch of new tales as he finds out what Sammy's been up to in the last decade or so.

Ed is super-excited to sit down with Tobin Hyman and becomes even more excited when he finds out Tobin lives on a boat. When they first met, Tobin was working as TobyMac's PA. A few years have passed and now Tobin is working as a talent scout for NBC's "The Voice." The conversation is encouraging and inspiring as Tobin shares his thoughts on the music industry. Not only is he a super-cool guy, but it's also nice to find someone who is aware of - and thankful for - how truly blessed he is to be where he is, and where he came from.

Ed is pleased to welcome radio guru Mike Couchman to the Foot in the Door podcast. From Detroit to Las Vegas, hip hop to country, Mike's not only done it all, but he's done it all well.

It's late, he just got home and hasn't even had his dinner yet, and still he's game for a little conversation. That's just how accomodating Paul Valenti is. Ed catches up with the Italian half of The Chris & Paul Show - and his eggplant - for a conversation on improv, sketch, and The Stooges.

Yes, it's true, Jack Wolfe is the pastor at Epic Faith in Duluth GA. But really, he's so much more than that. To begin with, he isn't what you think of when you think of a pastor, and that is meant in the best way possible. Ed re-connects with his high school youth leader in a compelling conversation that mixes deep thought with deep laughs.

Although we've exchanged messages and emails over the years, I haven't actually spoken with my Ball State Theatre professor Beth Turcotte since 1990. To say this conversation was long overdue would be a major understatement. As you'll hear in the interview, Beth is great to be near and a generous, giving person who can't help but change the lives of those around her for the better. 

It's a coast to coast chat with my dear friend, Adi Blotman. I met Adi while I was living in New York City and we were both performing improv at the National Comedy Theater. Adi is now on the Left Coast and it was good to catch up and, not only find out what she's doing now, but discover what she did before we knew each other. Grab a cup of coffee and join us!

Ed sits down with David Zach, frontman of the band Remedy Drive, to talk about music, life, art, and The Industry. With their new album so close to being finished, it's exciting to hear David's sinceere desire for the rest of the world to delight in their latest project.

They always say two Eds are better than when and when Placencia and Doney are the two Eds, well…the jury's still out on whether or not that saying holds up. Experience the lighter, funnier side of a news reporter as Ed Doney stops by the Foot in the Door podcast to talk broadcasting, Ball State, and Weird Al.

Ed sits down with the Artistic Director of the Nashville Shakespeare Festival, Denice Hicks, and asks her all the questions you've always wanted to know about The Bard but may have been too intimidated to ask. 

Ed returns to The Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to sit down with Danielle Kimmey, the youngest of three sisters who comprised the singing group Out of Eden. It's a fun conversation with more than a few surprising turns tossed in. Grab your favorite blend and join them!

Ed thought he knew what was in store when he sat down with barista and US Coffee Competition competitor Hadassah Wilson. He didn't, and what he got was a conversation deeper and as honest as any he's ever had.

Ed returns to The Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to speak with Jim Chaffee and is pleasantly surprised by how much of Jim's story he didn't know. As well-rounded of a guy as you'll ever meet, Jim has some thoughtful insights into the world of music, books, managament, and entertainment.

Ed sits down with Tammy Trent at The Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to hear her story. Not just the story you may have heard before, but her WHOLE story. Join Tammy as she shares a life full of laughs, tears, and eventually, again, dancing.

When you think of Nashville, theater may not be the very first thing you think of. Ed sat down with Music City native Lane Wright to talk about the rich theatrical blood that courses through the city. From the history of Nashville theater to the many approaches an actor and director can take when walking the boards, the guys cover it all.

After a brief sitcom-like misunderstanding, Ed finally meets with Randall Goodgame at The Frothy Monkey in Franklin, TN for a conversation about making music, being silly, and the deeper meaning behind being able to combine the two.

Ed sits down with fellow movie/TV/pop culture fanatic Lisa Landis to talk about her life in radio, how she got there, and the really weird second half of 2013 that changed her forever. It's a great story full of laughs and surprises that could only be told by Lisa herself.

On a random November Saturday, Ed sat down to chat with Sammy and Kylie Horner. Sammy's an Irishman from a blue collar family who went on to seminary and, eventually, The Electrics. Kylie grew up in Australia who followed the footsteps of her surgeon father and went into nursing. Together, they're The Sweet Sorrows and you'll love spending time with them.  

If anyone ever tells you God doesn't have a sense of humor they haven't met Gabriel Patillo. That's pretty much the story of Gabe's life and you'll love hearing him share how he got to where he is today: a father, husband, hype man,  gamer and all around good guy. No one is more surprised  by the journey that brought him here than Gabe himself.

What happens when you're an artist, you have a vision, and things don't work out as planned? That's what happens when Ed sits down with B. Reith at Frothy Monkey in Franklin, TN. It's a great conversation with a guy who may not have all the answers but that's not going to stop him for seeking them out.

If you were ever looking for a podcst that really gives you an education on how a record label runs, this episode is the one for you. Ed sits down with Brad Moist from Gotee Records for a conversation about the process of making an album, from the very beginning - finding and signing a band - all the way through finalizing the track listing. 

Ed is pleased to once again be on "Davy's Porch" as he sits down with Davy Baysinger, frontman of Bleach and COO and Head of A&R at Slospeak Records.

Chris Hauser started off as a kid in New York who loved the drums and went on to become one of the pivotal movers and shakers in CCM today. If you don't work in - or have ties to - Nashville, you may not know him by name, but you certainly know him by his fruits. Join Chris and Ed as they sit down in the upstairs room of Frothy Monkey in Franklin TN to talk about…well…everything.

What does it take to successfully helm a record label? There's no for-sure way to do it, but it wouldn't hurt if you took a note or two from Gotee Records President and Co-Founder, Joey Elwood. Along with his cousin Toby McKeehan and producer extraordinnaire Todd Collins, "The Gotee Brothers" created a voice in the CCM industry that still speaks volumes 20 years into the game.

Imagine if you will a cabin deep in the middle of Nowhere, Pennsylvania. That's where Ed sits down with singer/songwriter Mitch McVicker to talk about growing up in Kansas with hoop dreams, traveling America with Rich Mullins, and coloring his hair for a movie with spray paint.

We start in Montana and - in a way - end in Montana with all sorts of adventures in between. Join Ed as he sits down with Nik Curtis-Beal, a mom, author, and former radio promotions director, for a fun conversation that spans everything from DC Talk to the Donner Party.

Let's start at the very beginning. Ed sits down with Fred McNaughton, General Manager of WJTL for a chat where everything is discussed from the future of radio to ukuleles.