In this episode of The Opening Statement, Joe sits down with Denice Gierach, a Naperville based estate planning attorney with a very interesting perspective on life. Her clients get a lesson on legacy, and a great attorney to boot! Listen in to

Sp. 61 | Noah Labhart

Oct 23rd, 2020 44m 44s

In this episode, Joe sits down with Noah Labhart.

Ep. 60 | Mark Kumar

Oct 23rd, 2020 58m 36s

Mark Kumar comes by to talk with Joe about his journey as an entrepreneur. Having dabble in several different industries, he has some interesting stories to share.

Ep. 59 | Nate Peo

Oct 23rd, 2020 21m 14s

In this episode, Joe sits down with entrepreneur Nate Peo to talk about his journey.

Ep. 58 | Lee Chambers

Oct 23rd, 2020 1h 8m

In this episode, Joe sits down with entrepreneur Lee Chambers.

Ep. 56 | Joseph Belliston

Oct 23rd, 2020 1h 6m

Joe sits down with entrepreneur Joseph Bellistion.

Episode 62: Father Larry Richards

Sep 4th, 2020 1h 2m

This episode was such a privilege! Joe has admired Father Larry Richards for years - it was great to sit down with him and listen to his story.

Ep. 55. | Chef Michael Fenster, M.D.

Jul 29th, 2020 53m 55s

Chef Mike Fenster, M.D. from Montana.

Ep. 54 | Attorney Michael Ettinger

Jul 28th, 2020 43m 4s

Elder Law Attorney Mike Ettinger of New York.

Ep. 53 | Coach Jim Hall

Jul 27th, 2020 36m 9s

LTHS Hall of Famer & USA Baseball Coach Jim Hall.

Ep. 57 | White Sox Digital Video Coordinator Erinn Casey

Jul 23rd, 2020 34m 17s

Baseball is back! To celebrate, in this episode Joe sits down with Erinn Casey, the White Sox Digital Video Coordinator.

Ep. 52 | Lauren Merz

Jul 15th, 2020 49m 25s

Episode 52, Lauren Merz.

Ep. 51 | Entrepreneur Ron Shigeta

Jul 13th, 2020 57m 23s

Ron is a serial Biotech entrepreneur and the co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Wild Earth. Together with Ryan Bethencourt, Ron has funded over 70 startups that have redefined food, manufacturing, and consumer products through biotechnolog

Ep. 50 | Jessica Lahey

Jun 30th, 2020 57m 2s

Jessica Lahey is an educator, writer and speaker. She writes "The Parent-Teacher Conference" advice column for The New York Times, is a contributing writer to The Atlantic is a commentator for Vermont Public Radio and wrote the book, The Gift o

Ep. 49 | Attorney Amy Maher

Jun 30th, 2020 43m 19s

Prosecutor and Madison County Circuit Court Judge nominee.

Ep.48 | Coach Phil English

Jun 25th, 2020 41m 21s

This episode features Cross Country Coach Phil English of Yakima, WA.

Ep. 47 | Fr. Dennis Paul

Jun 16th, 2020 52m 19s

Father Dennis Paul of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Lisle, IL joins Joe for an interview via Zoom.

Ep. 46 | Patti Maguire Armstrong

Jun 11th, 2020 50m 30s

Patti Maguire Armstrong is a journalist at National Catholic Register and OSV Newsweekly, and blogs at: CatholicMom, Catholic Lane, Spiritual Direction, PattiMaguireArmstrong.com. Her writing began as a hobby alongside a degree in Social Work a

Ep. 45 | Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami

Jun 7th, 2020 40m 16s

Former Military Policeman Jon Hatami sits down with Joe (via Zoom) to discuss his path to a career at the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, along with memorable cases throughout his career such as that of Gabriel Fernandez.

Ep. 44 | Attorney Jay Urban

May 26th, 2020 43m 45s

Episode 44.

Ep. 43 | Attorney Bryan VanMeveren

May 26th, 2020 46m 58s

Mr. VanMeveren is admitted to practice in the State and Federal Courts of Colorado, Wyoming and Arizona. A former insurance defense litigator specializing in personal injury and bad faith cases, Mr. VanMeveren uses his experience and expertise