Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast

09/19/2025

In this special episode of the Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast live from the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia, host Burke Allen sits down with attorney-turned-author Howard Langer.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=1000727025744

At 70, Howard traded a remarkable legal career for a new journey as a novelist. He shares the inspiration behind his debut book The Last Dekrepitzer, how a single short story evolved into a powerful novel, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Discover his fascinating path, his insights on writing later in life, and how his legal career shaped his storytelling.

Get your copy of The Last Dekrepitzer at howardlanger.com

BTT is sponsored by SpeakerMatch🎙️

09/13/2025

In this episode of the Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke sits down with author Andy Ross to discuss his gripping new thriller, Attacking the Dragon. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148 📕
Drawing from years of legal work and firsthand experiences in China, Ross weaves a story of espionage, power, and survival where China is not the aggressor but the target. Listeners will gain insight into China’s Belt and Road Initiative, the delicate balance of global politics, and Ross’s unique writing process.

08/30/2025

Live from the American Library Association’s annual summer conference in Philadelphia, the Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast welcomes Tammy Gerhard, award-winning author of Coco Hugs and Coffee Mugs. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=10007235706

Tammy shares her journey from 22 years as a school counselor to inspiring readers of all ages with her picture books about kindness, empathy, and community. Discover how her stories — and companion activity book — are making a real difference in schools, homes, and beyond.

Learn more and grab her books at https://tammygerhard.com/published-books/.

Podcast Episode · Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch · 08/26/2025 · 17m

08/19/2025

On this epsiosode if Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast…Southern rock legend Greg T Walker shares his journey—from playing with Blackfoot and early Lynyrd Skynyrd to leading his latest band, Two Wolf. He opens up about what drives him to keep creating music after all these years, the powerful chemistry behind Two Wolf’s lineup, and the passion poured into their debut album on Cleopatra Records. Greg also reflects on his Native American roots, the importance of preserving cultural traditions, and the truth behind how Hollywood shaped the public’s view of Native history. If you're into authentic, swampy, no-holds-barred southern rock—and stories that go deeper than the music—this conversation hits hard. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=1000722634652

New episodes drop weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

08/09/2025

In this lively episode of the Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast, award-winning children's author and illustrator Ashley Belote joins us live from the American Library Association’s annual summer conference in Philadelphia. Ashley shares her creative journey from being the “designated art kid” to becoming a successful author-illustrator with a passion for humor and heart in children’s books. She dives into the balance of writing and illustrating, the value of finding your creative voice, and how persistence pays off. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=1000720700l

Discover more of Ashley’s work and browse her books at: https://www.ashleybelote.com/books

Perfect for parents, educators, aspiring authors, and young-at-heart readers!

08/01/2025

07/30/2025

Award-winning author Dan E. Hendrickson returns to the Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast, live from the American Library Association conference in Philadelphia, PA to unveil his latest action-packed historical novel, "Brandy: Dame of the Caribbean” with Host Burke Allen! ⤵️
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=1000719614897

Learn more about Dan Hendrickson at www.DanEHendrickson.com

07/26/2025

Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast latest episode with Hazel Thomas on ‘Money Moves a Nation’: A Civil Rights Story for the Next Generation recorded at the American Library Association in Philadelphia, PA ⤵️

Podcast Episode · Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch · 07/22/2025 · 13m

07/11/2025

On this ep of the Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast, we’re joined by Aaron LaPedis, author of The Garage Sale Millionaire. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=1000716301430

With over four decades of experience, a PBS show, and a column in The Denver Post, Aaron reveals how to make thousands from the stuff you already own—and how one childhood mistake turned into a multimillion-dollar journey. From yard sale dos and don’ts to spotting hidden gems and using eBay + Meta AII to price smarter, this episode is full of real-world advice, hilarious stories, and garage sale gold. 📚 Grab Aaron’s book The Garage Sale Millionaire here:⤵️
https://www.amazon.com/Garage-Sale-Millionaire-Auctions-Everything/dp/1118370546 New episodes every Tuesday—stream on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your audio fix.

BTTP is sponsored bySpeakerMatchh🎙️

07/03/2025

In this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, host Burke Allen welcomes humorist and former media executive Bill Williams, author of 20 Years of Internet Humor. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/burke-allens-big-time-talker-podcast-by-speakermatch/id1504107148?i=1000715267920

Bill shares his fascinating journey from a successful career in media and government work in Washington, DC, to becoming one of the first to use email as a tool to spread humor and inspiration in the early days of the internet. What started as a simple way to get his sales team to read their emails turned into a 30-year project that now reaches inboxes across the globe. Bill talks about the evolution of digital communication, the power of laughter in business and life, and how his daily “thoughts of the day” became a beloved part of thousands of people’s routines. Tune in for a heartfelt, funny, and insightful conversation about creativity, reinvention, and finding joy in unexpected places.

Podcast Episode · Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch · 07/01/2025 · 29m

07/03/2025

Great episode of Zoom Into Books with Richard V. Battle!

From the first profile, your AmeriCAN-do spirit will inspire your increased success and contributions to our magnificent country! This volume continues celeb...

06/28/2025

80’s fans…tune in for the latest episode with Rita Rae Roxx on Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast 🎙️ Get her book: https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Rock-Star-Backstage/dp/1936840162

Podcast Episode · Burke Allen's Big Time Talker Podcast — by SpeakerMatch · 06/24/2025 · 28m