Renown opera singer, Ms. Denyce Graves, frequents the world's greatest opera halls and concert halls.  After sharing her favorite vocal warm ups, she schools Reid on a few opera phrases and tells the story of how her passion was born. She is a household name in our house (because she sang the letter "O" on Between the Lions.) www.denycegraves.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Denyce Graves, American mezzo-soprano opera singer

Fellow roving reporters, Murray and Reid, talk shop and swap "awesome" highpoints of being out and about in New York and San Diego respectively. www.sesameworkshop.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 5-7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Guest: Murray monster, Sesame Street

With Murray tucked back in his duffel bag, Reid got to speak directly with his voice and creator, Joey Mazzarino. In short order, they were sharing birthday memories, finishing each other's sentences and enjoying an energetic banter. www.sesameworkshop.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 5-7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Guest: Joey Mazzarino, head writer and puppeteer, Sesame Workshop

Meeting Babbie Mason was a thrill for Reid having worshipped with her on cassette and DVD for years. Enjoy stories from her childhood, the inspiration for her songs, and why she does all that he does as a gospel legend, talk show host, songwriting instructor, and mentor to contemporary Christian artists. www.babbie.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

Guest: Babbie Mason, gospel singer, songwriter

Reid interviews the pastor who baptized him in the ocean and learns the highs and lows of being a pastor. Let the laughs they share buoy you with joy. www.solanapres.org

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 5-7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Guest: Josh Kerkhoff, Next Gen Pastor, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church

Reid meets Dr. Mack Wilberg in his dressing room before a rehearsal. Enjoy his childhood memory of first hearing the world reknown choir and learning what he sang to his own children. Reid was mesmerized.
www.mormontabernaclechoir.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

Guest: Mack Wilberg, Conductor, Mormon Tabernacle Choir

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

Lindsay Laricks, owner Little Freshie, Kansas City

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

Samantha Ginn, actress, improv teacher

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

Ashlee Rosas, Ariel in Arms Wide Open Little Mermaid production

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

Billy Jack Blankenship, Minister Children Through College, Solana Beach Presbyterian Church

You don't get to meet an astronaut everyday. As a veteran of both NASA and the United States Marine Corps, Bob Springer has logged more than 237 hours in space and 500 combat sorties during the Vietnam War. He is a favorite educator at the Kennedy Space Center and now of ours too. www.kennedyspacecenter.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

Bob Springer, NASA astronaut, Atlantis and Discovery shuttles

Reid hears directly from Rachel Simon about The Public Collection she spearheaded. More than 8 Indiana-based artists were commissioned to create site-specific book share stations throughout Indianapolis. In a spectacular way, they increase access to books and art. www.thepubliccollection.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.

Rachel Simon, The Public Collection, Indianapolis

Reid sits down with a fellow podcaster, Michelle Fischer, to compare notes about researching, broadcast heroes, and who's on your wish list. The two contagious personalities shared more than a love of people and being behind the mic. They took turns interviewing each other. www.arcind.org/category/a-view-from-my-window/

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Michelle Fischer, podcast host, A View from My Window

Bartlett's Farm is a beloved landmark and seventh generation farm, market, and greenhouse on the the faraway isle of Nantucket. Reid sat down with John Bartlett, who is currently running the 125-acre operation as President and farmer. www.bartlettsfarm.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

John Bartlett, Bartlett's Farm, Nantucket

You know Boston is a baseball town,  when the conductor of the Boston Pops, Keith Lockhart, is off to a Red Sox game. Listen in as Reid asks asks the maestro untold questions about Disney soundtracks, tuxedos, and fireworks. www.keithlockhart.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

Keith Lockhart, Conductor, Boston Pops Orchestra

In a brick building just north of North Market in Columbus, Ohio, Reid entered a modern-day Wonka factory of delights, albeit without oompah loompahs or a chocolate river. Jen Britton Bauer is the inventor, artist, and entrepreneur behind flavors like Xocorosa, Whole Lemon sorbet, and Ylang Ylang Fennel as well as a great storyteller. www.jenis.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

Jeni Britton Bauer, Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

Thrilling only begins to describe the band-room-tour Neil Steffens gave us of TBDBITL in action. Faced with a literal wall of brass and percussion, Reid was mesmerized. Enjoy the conversation that ensued once we followed them outside to the stadium. I dare you not to tap along. The Ohio State University marching band and its "script Ohio" epitomize college football. www.tbdbitl.osu.edu

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Neil Steffens, "i" dotter, The Ohio State University marching band

We met Jana after she shared her powerful testimony with the Solana Beach MOPS and sang with their Moppets. The room was a buzz with empathy and enthusiasm; people clamored to meet Jana and stock up on her popular DVDs. Like a kid in a candy shop, Reid jumped into the light and waited his turn to ask Jana all about her ministry of music. What a thrill!

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7 minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! www.reidmoriarty.com

Jana Alayra, Children's Worship Artist

Tobias and Reid go way back, to before San Diego had a Capernaum ministry. Tobias brought Young Life to town for teens with special needs; now he develops new clubs throughout the region.  He is as good at his job as he is at being a friend. Having shared lots of memories, he and Reid reflect on a few as well as find out some new things about each other. www.Capernaum.YoungLife.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

Tobias Haglund, Capernaum Ministries Developer, Young Life Southcoast Region

Featured for Father's Day, Reid sits down with his dad who also happens to surf, ran Surfrider Foundation for 10 years, and is defining Brand Citizenship at a top creative agency in the world. www.singlefin.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

Jim Moriarty (my dad), Director of Brand Citizenship, 72andSunny

Loving Nantucket includes its history, architecture, beaches, solitude, and mystique as a whaling capital as well as tourist destination. Listen as Reid dives deep into the many siren songs of the faraway island Melville called an "elbow of sand" with a senior interpreter at the Whaling Museum. www.nha.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

Peggi Godwin, Senior Interpreter, Nantucket Whaling Museum

We weren't the only ones flocking to see the house where the classic holiday movie "A Christmas Story," was filmed. We were, however, the only ones permitted to enter a secret door in the back to interview veteran tour guide Michelle in an upstairs apartment where diehard fans can stay overnight. Michelle loves the movie as much as her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Enjoy discovering her favorite scenes, traditions, and sights. www.achristmasstoryhouse.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

Michelle, Tour Guide, A Christmas Story House and Museum

Reid played Linus this year in an extraordinary production of A Charlie Brown Christmas. Everyboy's dream, right? Turned out to foreshadow our visit to the outstanding Charles M. Schulz Museum in Sonoma county. We were so grateful his widow, Jean, took a few minutes away from her duties (and from her flying trapeze) to answer Reid's questions. www.schulzmuseum.org

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Uninhibited. www.reidmoriarty.com

Jean Schulz, President of the Board, Charles M. Schulz Museum

After filming a segment together for the upcoming IMAX film, America's Musical Journey, Reid got to interview Aloe with a live audience of kids and film crew listening. From Queen to Bob Marley, you'll love the breadth of topics these collaborators cover and the pure joy their music brings.  www.aloeblacc.com
www.americasmusicaljourney.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Uninhibited. www.reidmoriarty.com

Aloe Blacc, Grammy-nominated Musician Singer Songwriter

Over the festive din of a New Orleans jazz band after seeing himself on the giant screen at the California premier of America's Musical Journey , Reid asks Greg how he got started as a giant in filmmaking and what he's learned from the adventure. www.macgillivrayfreeman.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Greg MacGillivray, Chairman, MacGillivray Freeman Films

The Carle Museum beckons artists, adults, and children by the busload to its grassy inviting knoll in western Massachusetts. Reid sat down in the auditorium with Alex Kennedy to learn more about this colorful place of imagination and comfort. www.carlemuseum.org

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Alix Kennedy, Executive Director, Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

A highlight of our family reunion on Hilton Head was getting to meet the man some people think is a shoe. Stan Smith is a gentleman and an athlete. Enjoy his reflections on canvas shoes, grass courts, and  his Adidas skateboard film. https://amzn.to/2NMMod2

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Uninhibited. www.reidmoriarty.com

Stan Smith, tennis legend and fashion icon

Kathy O'Connell is the voice of Kids Corner on WXPN. We met her at the station on the University of Pennsylvania campus right where Walnut Street crosses the Schuylkill River. Her domain on the award-winning interactive radio show for children is silly, spontaneous, and soul-satisfying.  http://www.kidscorner.org

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Uninhibited. www.reidmoriarty.com

Kathy O'Connell, WXPN Kids Corner on-air host

On a snowy Christmas Eve, before their traditional caroling event at the lodge, Reid and Sam von Trapp talk about his grandmother, skiing, and his plans for the lodge. It went down as one of our favorite things. www.trappfamily.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Sam von Trapp, Trapp Family Lodge and Maria's grandson

When in Philadelphia, Reid couldn't pass up a chance to ask Benjamin Franklin a few questions. Franklin was a printmaker, inventor, and statesman who shaped our country. Known to be curious and a friend to all, he remains so today. 

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Benjamin Franklin, Founding Father, United States

Jackie Renner is the first non-family member entrusted with the Martin Guitars legacy of crafting the finest acoustic instruments in the world. She left Nashville to get into the music business. Her inspirational story includes science and the arts. www.martinguitar.com

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Jackie Renner, President, Martin Guitars

Julie and her sternwoman motored up in their skiff after a long day of lobstering. Tying up to the public dock, Julie made fast friends with Reid.  We had some laughs about cats, the off season, and the catwalk.

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Julie Eaton, Lobsterboat Captain, Stonington, Maine

The Nubble Light is a photogenic beacon for more visitors than you can count. Reid talked with the Keeper of the Light about his job, what lights up his life, and a few other quintessentially Maine pursuits. www.nubblelight.org

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Matt Rosenberg, Keeper of Nubble Light, York, Maine

Jane McCloskey is just as cute today as she was scampering around the rugged Maine coast collecting clams with her dad. Immortalized as the little sister on the pages of Blueberries for Sal, One Morning in Maine, and Make Way for Ducklings, McCloskey welcomed Reid at her kitchen table on Deer Isle, Maine. https://www.amazon.com/Robert-McCloskey-Private-Words-Pictures/dp/0978689968

"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Unlikely. Unscripted. Unaffected. www.reidmoriarty.com

Jane McCloskey, daughter of children's author Robert McCloskey

Unlikely. Unscripted. Unabashed. 
"Talk Time with Reid Moriarty" is a series of 7-minute interviews with people Reid finds interesting, and you might too! Don’t let his autism diagnosis fool you. Reid is a charismatic, innate emcee whose direct, comedic style strikes a chord of human interest. Tune in to more than 70 podcasts with the likes of Temple Grandin, Murray of Sesame Street, and Andy Grammer who said "yes" to an unlikely conversation.

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