Walk On Podcast

06/04/2026

We were out exploring the Finger Lakes this weekend in what is finally a glorious spring in New York. And we stopped in on local wineries and breweries, which reminded me of this great episode featuring Paul Leone of the New York State Craft Beer Association.

Check it out to get you in the mood for a crisp, refreshing springtime ale.

Michael continues season five of the Walk On Podcast with Paul Leone, Executive Director of the New York State Brewers Association. "Believe in your dream, it may come true. Believe in yourself and it will come true."Paul began his career as ...

05/06/2026

Spring is budding here in the Finger Lakes so it is a perfect time to revisit the interview with renowned winemaker Kelby James Russell.

His winery Apollo's Praise, received the 2025 Sommeliers Choice Award; Gold Medal and 97 points by James Suckling; Wineanorak: 95/100 for 2023 and 2024 The Knoll Riesling; and many more

Michael interviews noteworthy Finger Lakes winemaker Kelby James Russell for the final episode of season one. Kelby recently launched Apollo's Praise winery after successfully leading winemaking at Red Newt Cellars and his eponymous Kelby James Ru...

04/08/2026

Congratulations to Joanne Schell from Blueberry Nutrition for crossing the 100 download threshold for your episode on our podcast! 100 download threshold for your episode on our podcast!

Jo is a multi-certified healthy habits counselor and our conversation covers health and wellness, the power of small choices, latest wellness trends and more.

Have you listened to the episode yet?

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04/02/2026

Elected leaders in Albany are working through the intricacies of the next state budget. It's a good moment to listen to Senator Jeremy Cooney talk about public service, transportation innovation, and how government should work

Michael continues season five of the Walk On Podcast with his friend and fellow Hobart College alum, New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney.In this clip Michael and Jeremy discuss poverty in the region. Senator Cooney is Chair of the Transporta...

03/23/2026

Have you listened to our last episode featuring Gracie Pfaff?

Our conversation with this nonprofit founder and social influencer is the fastest downloaded episode we've ever released. Gracie is now the second most downloaded episode of the Walk On episode podcast.

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02/27/2026

One of our episodes has been a runaway freight train with the most downloads. Have you listened to our conversation with Joanne Schell? We discuss the myths, facts and value of nutrition and finding "health" for you individually

Michael welcomes Joanne Schell, founder of Blueberry Nutrition to the final episode of Season 5 where they discuss health and wellness, the power of small choices, latest wellness trends and more. Joanne is a multi-certified Healthy Habit Cou...

01/23/2026

Have you listened to these great episodes? Check out our top five most downloaded shows

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01/08/2026

What a year of podcasting - the totals are in! Thanks to all our guests, listeners and supporters!

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01/05/2026

Happy New Year - welcome back to the work world. Did you know we posted two new episodes during the holidays?

Check out these great interviews with Gracie Pfaff, founder of Harvest107; and Kevyn Rustici, an HR pro and founder of the Podcast

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12/31/2025

Michael welcomes Gracie Pfaff, founder of Harvest107 and a digital marketing consultant with Influentialist Marketing to the Walk On Podcast for the final episode of 2025.

Gracie founded an international nonprofit to end hunger (Harvest 107) at 12 years-old, transitioned into a successful pageant participant, and now helps individuals and brands connect with audiences in the digital world. Gracie was named a ONEderWoman by the One campaign among other accolades.

Gracie and Michael discuss international aid, how to engage people more deeply, and that sometimes rejection is just rejection. Learn more about Gracie at https://www.harvest107.org/about