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meaningful conversations

Aug 12
Love42

George Lindsey

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What was it like to build a career in radio when every conversation had the power to bring people together?

This week on Here’s What We Know, we welcome veteran broadcaster George Lindsey, whose remarkable career began at just 15 years old behind a radio microphone. 

George shares unforgettable stories from decades in broadcasting, remembers the legendary entertainers he met, and reflects on how radio created friendships that lasted a lifetime. He also opens up about his passion for charity auctions, explaining why helping communities has become one of the most rewarding chapters of his career. 

Join us as we explore the lasting value of curiosity, meaningful conversations, and the simple joy of connecting with people. Listen now.

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In this episode:

  • How George Lindsey got his start in radio as a teenager
  • What made the golden age of radio so memorable
  • Stories about legendary musicians, entertainers, and life behind the microphone
  • Why building genuine relationships mattered more than ratings
  • How charity auctions became an unexpected calling
  • Lessons about service, gratitude, and staying curious throughout life
  • Why authentic conversations continue to matter in every generation

Quotations:

“I started in radio when I was just 15 years old, and I’ve never lost my love for it.” – George Lindsey

“The business has changed, but people still want to feel connected.” – George Lindsey

“Helping people has become one of the most rewarding parts of my career.” – George Lindsey

“The memories stay with you long after the microphone is turned off.” – George Lindsey

Bio:

George Lindsey spent decades behind the microphone as an award-winning radio personality, delivering ratings, results, and memorable moments. Four years ago, after graduating from auction school and earning his auctioneer’s license, he traded the studio for the stage, where he now energizes audiences as a professional emcee and benefit auctioneer.

Alongside his wife, George also leads unforgettable small-group journeys across Europe’s most iconic destinations, helping empty nesters, solo travelers, and reluctant adventurers experience the trip of a lifetime.

Whether he’s driving excitement at a fundraising auction, guiding travelers through Europe, or sharing stories that connect people, George’s passion is creating experiences that matter.

Guest Contact Info:

Website: https://www.lindsey-adventures.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lindsey-auctioneer/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelindseyofficial/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.lindsey/

Jul 08
Love27

Mike Oppenheim

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Most people expect a conversation about death to feel heavy. This one feels surprisingly hopeful.

This week on Here’s What We Know, we sit down with Mike Oppenheim, host of the podcast Coffin Talk, for a conversation about fatherhood, grief, faith, forgiveness, and the question every person eventually asks: What happens when we die?

Mike shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son, how he found healing without living in anger, and why spending years with hospice patients changed everything he believed about what matters most.

Whether you share these beliefs or not, you’ll find something meaningful in this episode.

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In this Episode:

  • Growing up in Berkeley and the culture that shaped Mike’s early years
  • How a spur-of-the-moment college application sent him to the University of Pittsburgh
  • The custody battle and international parental child abduction that took his son to Thailand
  • Working through the U.S. State Department and the reality of cross-border custody cases
  • Volunteering at Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix and choosing the dementia ward
  • Why hospice families struggle more than the patients themselves
  • The origin story of the Coffin Talk podcast
  • America’s discomfort with aging and mortality compared to other cultures
  • Faith, fear, and why anger never solves anything
  • Blended family life, his current wife, and his two young daughters
  • The moment his daughter finally got to talk to her brother

Quotations:

“What faith also is getting in touch with your heart, with your feelings, with the part of you that isn’t just a brain. And to me, my heart doesn’t get angry. My body doesn’t get angry. My brain gets angry. My ego is what tells me to be mad, which is different from being sad and crying.” – Mike Oppenheim

“I wish our culture would step back and at least acknowledge that those people who have faith, and it doesn’t matter; they can have faith in nothing, but having faith in nothing and then making lemonade out of that is exactly what anyone could be doing.” – Mike Oppenheim

Bio:

Mike Oppenheim is an author, speaker, and the creator of the Coffin Talk podcast, where he asks guests one timeless question: What do you think happens when you die? After experiencing profound personal loss, Mike found purpose in hospice volunteering and helping others have honest conversations about life, death, grief, and hope. Through his writing and podcast, he encourages people to live with greater compassion, curiosity, and appreciation for the time we have.

Guest Contact Info:

Substack: https://mikeyopp.substack.com/podcast

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeyopp38/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mikeyopp

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-oppenheim-8a5562186/