This week on Here's What We Know, we’re thrilled to bring you a fascinating conversation with an award-winning audiobook narrator! Our guest is the incredibly talented Scott Brick. Scott shares how he continues navigating his successful career from his journey through 1,100 audiobooks to overcoming health challenges and working on notable titles like Jurassic Park from Michael Crichton’s collection, Orphan X series by Gregg Hurwitz, and many more!

Tune in and discover how his dedication shines through every project, whether it be new releases or classic retellings!

In This Episode:

• Career Milestones: From Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park to its sequel, The Lost World, discover how Scott got these iconic gigs.
• Health Challenges: Hear about Scott's journey through diabetes and thyroid cancer and how it shaped his career.
• Character Voices: Learn about the delicate balance between staying true to characters without mimicking previous performances.
• Audiobook Narration Techniques and Insights: Uncover Scott’s approach to vocal training and balancing originality with audience expectations
• Emotional Depths: Feel the passion as Scott recounts breaking into tears while narrating an Orphan X book.
• Preparation & Dedication: Discover how thorough preparations like listening to previous series' narrators have helped him excel—such as for Shawn Inmon's Middel Falls Time Travel series.

This episode is sponsored by:
Reed Animal Hospital (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you!)
Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!)

Bio:
Scott Brick is an actor, writer, and award-winning audiobook narrator who certainly knows how to tell a story! Hailed by Audible in 2012 as their most prolific narrator, Brick has narrated titles such as Jurassic Park, the Jack Reacher series, Alexander Hamilton, the Hunt For Red October, The Passage trilogy, In Cold Blood, the Bourne trilogy, Atlas Shrugged, Helter Skelter, Fahrenheit 451 and the Dune series.

To date, he’s won over 60 Earphones Awards for his narrating skills, as well as five Audie Awards, five SOVAS Awards for voiceover, and a Grammy nomination for the multi-cast recording of The Mark of Zorro (2011). After recording 250 titles in his first five years, AUDIOFILE MAGAZINE named Brick “one of the fastest-rising stars in the audiobook galaxy,” and proclaimed him a Golden Voice, but it was the WALL STREET JOURNAL that sealed the moniker with a front-page article in November, 2004. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY then honored Brick as Narrator of the Year in both 2007 and 2011. That honor was followed up with another feature in the WSJ in 2019 and a recent appearance on the CBS Sunday Morning news show. And the ultimate distinction – being inducted into the Audible Narrator’s Hall of Fame in 2018. Having now recorded over 1100 audiobooks, Brick has no intention of slowing down. He obviously won’t be happy until he’s recorded every book ever published.

Website: https://scottbrick.com/

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This week on Here's What We Know, we’re joined by Ganesh Venkataramanan, an accomplished engineer, Vice President at a leading software technology company, and author of the book Let Me Into Heaven. In this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, Ganesh shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a Hindu household, becoming an atheist, and ultimately finding faith in Christ through his interactions with influential entrepreneurs.

Prepare for an engaging dive into big questions about the intersection of science and faith, the mysteries of the universe, and how Ganesh’s intellectual exploration led him to rediscover a belief in God.

In This Episode:

• Ganesh’s path from Hinduism to atheism and his embrace of Christianity
• The intersection of science and faith in understanding the universe
• The Big Bang and what it reveals about the existence of a Creator
• The rarity of life and the intricate design of the universe
• The importance of truth, honesty, and integrity in science
• How faith can transform lives, bringing joy, peace, and purpose
• The existence of evil and the human longing for a heavenly home
• Insights from Ganesh’s book Let Me Into Heaven

This episode is sponsored by:
Winchester Western Wear (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you so you can save 20%!)
Dignity Memorial

Bio:
Ganesh Venkataramanan, pen-named Geeves, is a graduate from the prestigous Indian Institute of Technology. He works as Vice President at a Software Technology company. With his background in science and experience in working with highly analytical teams, Geeves found that scientific explanations, while fine in themselves, lacked depth and human meaning. In his attempts to better understand life, Geeves stumbles across religion and then Jesus. Thanks to his mentors, Bill and Paul, Geeves learned about living a meaningful life that spans eternity.

Website: https://www.letmeintoheaven.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/geevesofficial
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@GEEVESOFFICIAL

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This week on Here's What We Know, we're thrilled to welcome the incredibly versatile Don Stuck, a media personality who has truly done it all. From his early days as a musician to his transition into radio as a disc jockey, and now a licensed pilot and rising television actor, Don Stuck is the epitome of someone who never stops chasing his dreams. Get ready for a wild ride of nostalgia, laughter, and unexpected stories in this fascinating conversation you won't want to miss!

In This Episode:

• Don takes us on his unconventional journey from being a musician to becoming a renowned radio personality.
• Hear about Don’s acting career, including his roles on shows like Chicago PD, where he often portrays intriguing characters like drug dealers and bad guys, and learn how he stood out in thousands of auditions.
• Discover the thrilling story of how Don became a licensed pilot.
• Join Don and Gary as they take a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the thrill, magic, and irreplaceable energy of live radio.
• Gain insights into how corporate changes have reshaped the radio landscape, with personal anecdotes from both Gary and Don.
• Listen to their admiration for Howard Stern's evolution into one of the greatest interviewers of our time, despite his controversial beginnings.
• And don’t miss the story behind Gary’s supposed first radio career debut!

This episode is sponsored by:
Bison Junk Removal
Sterling Oak Cabinetry
Dermawav (Be sure to tell them Gary sent you to receive free extra treatment!)

Bio:
Don Stuck is a veteran SAG-AFTRA radio/television personality and actor who is heard daily in Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, St Louis, Milwaukee, and SiriusXM. As a licensed pilot, Don Stuck is the "Eye in the Sky" as an airborne traffic reporter and is a reporter for NBC Chicago's Sky 5 helicopter operation. A professional musician since age 16, Don has shared the stage with some of the world's biggest bands.

Website: https://donstuck.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donstuck/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonstuck/
X: https://x.com/donstuck
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/don-stuck-ii-4aa63348/

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