Episodes

A member of the Virginia House of Delegates, Shelly Simonds (VA-94) comes on the show to speak about her journey becoming a legislator, and how her experience as a teacher helped guide her path. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016. Shelly Simonds is a former teacher, who started her time in elected office as a member of the Newport News School Board and as the Chair of Board ...

A scientist by day, performer by night, Lizz Yimer comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her time at Virginia Commonwealth University, her recent internship at Harvard University, and how she began opening up to her creative side. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016. Lizz Yimer is a scientist by day and a performer by night. She have recently discovered the multifa...

We are changing things up this week, and we are diving into a fun conversation with Kennedy Henderson, an avid runner, movie-lover, and incoming ODU PRSSA President. Be sure to listen and join in on the fun! Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016. Kennedy Henderson is a rising senior who grew up in a military family, living in Germany and Colorado, before moving to NOVA, and is ...

A college radio host, a podcast host, and an aspiring librarian are just some of the many titles held by Kenneth Ashley, today's guest on the Tansson Talks show! Coming on the show in Summer 2023, he comes on to speak about his upcoming projects, his love for exploring underappreciated cinema, and finding his own personal niche in life. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital communication. He has been curating online content since May 2016. Ke...

Whether as an award-winning television producer or doing public relations at The White House, one thing that Alexis Revis Yeoman never did was stop learning. Continuing on our mission to bring people together, we are excited to have Mrs. Yeoman on our show, speaking about her journey through television producing, her pivot to public relations, and the greatest lessons she has learned through all of it. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a podcaster and graduate student majoring in lifespan and digital com...

Heading into our twenty-fifth episode of Tansson Talks, we are excited to have Kathryn West joining us today! A recent college graduate and incoming graduate student at Olivet Nazarene University, she comes on the show to speak about her love of cosplay, her initiatives to bring awareness to human trafficking, and the role that the Lord's plan has on her life. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves ...

Soon to complete his studies at Valencia College, Lucas Marrero is setting the course for himself to become a business owner and grow into the profession of photography and videography. Speaking on the show, he lets viewers know how his past experiences led up to this point and why this is the right time to start the next chapter. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Ta...

When it comes to overcoming hurdles, look no further than Matty Madden, a graduate student studying lifespan and digital communication. Nearly complete with his capstone project ahead of his August 2023 graduation, he comes on the show to speak about his academic research focused on student athletics and his message for fellow graduate students. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and...

Community radio is nothing without the community behind it, and we are glad to have Nathan Moore on our show this week! The general manager at WTJU-FM in Charlottesville, Virginia, he speaks about his personal experience with radio broadcasting and what makes broadcast so special for him. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show. Nathan Moore is the Gene...

When it comes to video production and the communication industry, it is safe to say RaJeana Price is no stranger! Having worked in the industry in numerous capacities since before even leaving high school, RaJeana comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about her early start in the industry and the process creating the television pilot for "Big Girl Love." Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as ...

When it comes to navigating through life, Glenn Dano is quick to realize that everything relates to history. In his final lap of graduate school, Glenn comes on the podcast to speak about his untraditional path towards focusing on history education and why it is important to learn history. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show. Glenn Dano is a current...

Astronomy, theater, and writing are just some of the many interests of Tracy Harmer, a 21 year old communication graduate student attending Old Dominion University. This week's guest on the Tansson Talks show, she comes on to speak about her graduate studies, life as a child of a deaf adult (CODA), and her relationship with the television series Heartstopper. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves a...

Supporting local public relations professionals is just one of the many roles of Alisa Crider, the current president of PRSA Hampton Roads. We are proud to have her on the Tansson Talks show to speak about the organization's role in community involvement, their upcoming events, alongside her personal story and what makes Hampton Roads a special region. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the h...

Having been recently selected as the PRSSA National President (2023-24), we are excited to welcome San Sharma to our show! In our Tansson Talks discussion, he speaks about his current role as PRSSA National Vice President of Chapter Development and his personal development journey over these past few years as he completed high school and entered college. You won't want to miss this discussion! Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content ...

Most recently a lifestyle associate producer for the High Noon broadcast at WTVQ, Michael Mcclellan comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his lifelong ambition to get into television production and his numerous ventures along the way! Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show. Michael Mcclellan is a recent graduate of Asbury University with a bac...

With the topic of the week being educational opportunities and cybersecurity, we are proud to welcome back Josh Stuck. Now a certified professional in cybersecurity, he speaks on the Tansson Talks show about his educational and personal journey over the past two years to discuss how he is grown through this time. Within the discussion, he also informs us about the current status of cybersecurity and why it is important to know in the present-day. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, comm...

When it comes to approaching a new task or life experience, Peyton Buckley firmly believes that you should follow the path in front of you and appreciate the process. A student attending Old Dominion University, originally from Northern Virginia, he comes on the Tansson Talks show to speak about his time as a film production student, his experience being a lifeguard, and everything in-between. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content ...

When it comes to Zee Cherry, nothing is more important than serving the community. As aspiring juror, Zee comes onto the Tansson Talks show to speak about her desire to serve the community and the importance it carries. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show. Zee Cherry is a student at Old Dominion University, double majoring in Criminal Justice and So...

Only the sky is the limit when it comes to goals set my SkylarRose Margolin! A podcaster in her own right, she comes on the Tansson Talks show this week to speak about what serves as her inspiration to podcast, her initial start to college, and what it means to have a support system. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show. SkylarRose Margolin is a publ...

Going into our eleventh episode of the Tansson Talks show, we are proud to welcome Dr. Darwin E. Mills, an educator and lifelong learner who speaks with us about his experience as an educator, how he found his passion in mathematics, and his plans for his new role at Regent University. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of Tansson Talks show. Dr. Darwin E. Mills holds a...

In the tenth episode of Tansson Talks, we are proud to have Taylor Ann Carpenter join us from Tennessee, where she hosts her "Nothing But Everything" podcast. On this episode, she speaks about what brought her to podcasting, her experience at the University of Memphis, and the experience of being an introvert in an extrovert's world. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and producer of...

A campus radio show host, Mekhi Kirkwood is no stranger to being in front of the microphone. Now as a guest, he speaks on the TanssonTalks show about his experience thus far hosting his shows during his freshman year of college, the role professional wrestling has played within his life, and how he plans to make the most of his time at his university. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the ho...

A student at the University of Florida and the National PRSSA Vice President of Member Services, Lauren Casole knows that it is important for college students to make the most of their college experience. Joining the podcast, she speaks about what led her go to the public relations route from journalism and how PRSSA members can maximize their membership. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as th...

Having spent the past several years working on projects ranging from vlogs to photography, ‎Seth Gardner is now a 3D artist working towards his own personal aspirations. On the Tansson Talks show, he speaks about his experiences within content creation, his desire to continue growing his interests, and his hopes for the creative community. Brandon K. Hedgepeth is a lifelong learner, communicator, and graduate student who has been a content creator since May 2016. He serves as the host and produ...