Talk Time With Reid Moriarty

Billy Jack Blankenship loves kids, camp, and ministry. As pastor at Solana Beach Presbyterian Church, he serves children from birth through college age. Reid will never forget his animated recruitment announcement; the "Top 10 Reasons to Volunteer for KidsGames" have gone down in our family history. Enjoy their shared passion for speaking, travel, and the Easter story. "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

You know the sound: Ladysmith Black Mambazo introduced the South African Zulu a cappella harmonies of isicathamiya music to the rest of the world. Thulani is one of Josephs Shabalala's four sons carrying on the tradition. He and Reid met up on their recent tour. www.mambazo.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Reid had to meet the woman with the best handmade popsicles in Nashville – and likely burritos too! Norma and her sister started Las Paletas to bring a taste of their Mexican home to foodies of Nashville. The translucent colors and traditional flavors consistently entice young and old. www.laspaletasnashville.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Ashlee Rosas is taking the stage at the Lyceum in San Diego as Ariel in the Little Mermaid. Audiences are blown away by her winning voice and personality. Listen in as Reid learns how she got the role and what she has learned from being in the Arms Wide Open theater group. www.awosd.org "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Reid had the distinct honor of interviewing Liezl Els, founder of the Els Center of Excellence in Jupiter, Florida, before performing there. Although her husband Ernie is more often in the spotlight as a championship golfer, Liezl generates her own considerable warmth and is a shining light. Enjoy her memories of South Africa and thoughts on being a mother. www.elsforautism.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Tom D'Eri and his dad founded Rising Tide Car Wash in Parkland, Florida with a vision to employ his brother Andrew. It's turned into so much more as they now have a TED talk and are featured in numerous entrepreneurial magazines. Get acquainted with Tom and then check out ways they teaching other families nationwide to "Awaken the Autism Entrepreneur" through their Rising Tide U. www.risingtidecarwash.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

If one voice prepares you to love country music, it might be Bill Cody’s. On the airwaves for 45 years, he hosts "Coffee, Country, and Cody" the morning show on WSM-AM as well as shows at the Grand Ole Opry and the audio tour of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Reid left wanting to listen to what he listens to and walk in his stride, literally. www.wsmonline.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

A thrill in Nashville is to attend a concert in the round at the intimate Bluebird Cafe. Even better is a chat with Amy Kurland about music, musicals, and movies. No wonder they call her the first lady of Nashville. www.bluebirdcafe.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Actress Samantha Ginn works on and off stage making people laugh, think, and expand their horizons. Reid is one of the lucky participants in her latest venture teaching Improv to teens and young adults of all abilities. She is a master at it. www.kids-act.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Where can you find organic, hand crafted sodas, modern snow cones, pastries, and espresso in Kansas City? Little Freshie of course! Lindsay Laricks owns and operates this styling storefront with a flair. She's even sweeter than the treats! www.littlefreshie.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Steph Johnson exudes positivity and her music makes you wanna groove. She and Reid met years ago when they shared the coffeehouse stage at a Kingsmen gig. Since then she has recorded 4 albums and become a frequent and favorite visitor to Banding Together Jam Sessions. Listen in on their tipi talk and be sure to join us at the annual Belly Up event she is headlining on Saturday, January 30, 2016. www.stephjohnsonband.com www.bandingtogethersd.org "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

The Budweiser Clydesdales are an iconic part of the Anheuser-Busch heritage. Reid was fortunate to talk directly with general manager, Jeff Knapper, while we were in St. Louis at their world headquarters about the horses, his job, and life. http://anheuser-busch.com/index.php/our-heritage/budweiser-clydesdales/ "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Sluggerrr led the victory parade through Kansas City when the Royals won the 2015 World Series. He can't talk, but he can get a crowd going. His best friend Brad Collins lets Reid in on a few behind the scenes details. http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/kc/fan_forum/sluggerrr.jsp "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Matthew Garbutt is a household name at our house. After years of attending the San Diego Symphony family concerts, Reid was thrilled to meet him in person and hear his compelling stories about falling in love with tuba before he had permanent teeth. www.sandiegosymphony.org "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Reid was first smitten by their ubiquitous thrift stores, then by a bell ringer at Rockefeller Center with contagious dance moves. Listen and learn more about The Salvation Army from their divisional leader in San Diego. Then go find a red kettle near you! www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Susan Gillituk has run the Cracker Barrel test kitchen for 27 years. She knows a lot about the company's mission of pleasing people. Reid kicks off his Midwestern road trip by talking with Susan about comfort food, recipes, and technology in the kitchen. www.crackerbarrel.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Sitting down with Dan Bane to share notes on Trader Joe's products was a thrill for Reid. They touched on some of the reasons everyone loves Trader Joe's: from Hawaiian shirts to "wow" moments and personable employees. The Big Kahuna sets an outstanding example, lives the core values, and loves the popsicles! www.traderjoes.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

If you have been to church in the past decade, you have sung Brian Doerksen’s songs like 'Come, now is the time to worship’, ‘Faithful One’, ‘Refiner’s Fire’, ‘Hallelujah (Your love is amazing)’ & ‘Hope of the Nations.’ Reid loved visiting with Brian in his childhood home near Vancouver, Canada. www.briandoerksen.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Minutes before his seated show at the Belly Up, Reid got to have a few words with his favorite blues singer, Keb' Mo.' His "Big Wide Grin" album is an oldie but goodie that plays nearly every Saturday at our house. Listen in and you'll hear why. www.kebmo.com "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

What's even better than baseball? Meeting the man behind the music at Fenway Park. Enjoy hearing about nicknames, libraries and new music from Josh Kantor, the absolute kindest man on the team. https://twitter.com/jtkantor "Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-9 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com