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Retired EMT – Tim Taylor


What does it take to save lives every day? Today, Tiberius talks with Tim Taylor, a retired lab professional turned Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), about what life is really like behind the sirens. From helping patients in crisis to building wheelchair ramps for those in need, Tim’s story shows what it means to serve others with heart, skill, and humility.
What You’ll Learn:
• What EMT really means — and how it’s different from a paramedic
• How ambulance teams handle real emergencies
• Why patience and humility matter more than speed
• The physical and emotional side of emergency work
• How Tim’s science background helps him save lives
• Why helping others is the most rewarding job of all
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Founder of SpeakerCoop- Jeff Klein


Today’s guest is Jeff Klein — a speaker, author, coach, trainer, and founder of SpeakerCoop.com! Jeff has spoken over 1,000 times, helped thousands of speakers grow, and even worked in the movie industry. In this fun and inspiring episode, Jeff teaches Tiberius how to speak with confidence, how to make a great elevator pitch, and why breathing is the #1 secret every speaker should know.
Jeff also shares stories about storm chasers, funny speaking moments, building a huge speaker network, and how kids can become strong speakers at any age. Stick around for Math Corners (guest booking math!) and Heart of a Lion (all about nobility and choosing your words with purpose).
What We Talk About
• How Jeff became a speaker after working in film
• What an elevator pitch really is
• How Speaker Co-op grew to 20,000+ people
• Tips for kids who want to speak on stage
• Why breathing makes your speech better
• Dealing with tough audience reactions
• The coolest speakers Jeff has ever worked with
• Confidence, passion & finding your voice
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Screenwriter and Producer – Michael Box


Screenwriter, producer, and musician Michael Box (Echo Eterna) joins Tiberius to talk indie filmmaking—from writing dystopian, neo-noir, and horror stories to producing on a budget and building creative teams. Michael shares the origin of his new project “Speak Easy” (a music-driven dystopia where self-expression is illegal), how ADHD fuels his creativity, and why leadership and collaboration matter as much as camera gear. Stick around for Math Corners (film budgeting math!) and Heart of a Lion (leadership in action).
Discussion Points
• What a screenwriter vs. producer actually does on a film
• Why Michael loves dystopian, crime, and horror stories
• The concept behind “Speak Easy” and writing music for the film’s band
• Making movies in Ohio and the realities of indie funding
• Crafting story: starting with concept → characters → worldbuilding
• On-set collaboration, rewrites, and checking ego at the door
• ADHD as a creative superpower (focus, hyper-fixation, and systems)
• Practical math on set: budgets, gear, and light/aperture ratios • Leadership for filmmakers: communication, conflict resolution, and integrity Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-tiberius-show–3352195/support.

The Tiberius Show EP 370 Daniel Rumanos


Ever wonder what it’s like to mix magic, mystery, and the mind? In this fun and fascinating episode, Tiberius sits down with Daniel Rumanos, a real-life stage magician, sci-fi author, and talent agent who proves that imagination and reality aren’t so far apart. From performing mind-bending tricks to writing intergalactic detective stories, Daniel shares how creativity connects everything he does — and why being yourself is the best kind of magic.
Guest: Daniel Rumanos
Host: Tiberius Boy
In this episode, Daniel talks about:
• Why he loves science fiction (and mixing it with detective stories)
• Life as a stage magician and why mind-reading tricks wow crowds
• Moving from Baltimore to Atlantic City for show business
• What a talent agent does and how he helps new actors and models
• Paranormal investigations (EMF readers, ghosts, and healthy skepticism)
• Advice for kids: be yourself and do what makes you happy
#TheTiberiusShow #Magician #SciFi #TalentAgent #Paranormal #KidsPodcast #FamilyShow #MathCorners #Character #Nobility #Courage
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3D Rigger – Jasmeldy Diaz


Ever wonder how game characters move? Today, Tiberius talks with Jasmeldy Diaz, a 3D rigger and animator who brings digital characters to life. She explains what rigging is (making the “skeleton” inside a 3D model), the tools she uses, and how patience and practice make all the difference. We also chat about video games, books, and how to get started in 3D.
What you’ll learn:
• What 3D rigging is and why it matters
• Maya vs. Blender (plus free tools to start)
• How reading and games inspire character ideas
• Tips for teens: patience, practice, and learning software
• Career goals (video games!) and building a portfolio
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Authorization Expert – Damien WhoKnows


This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with Damien — supervisor in a hospital authorization department, former restaurant worker, food truck guy, physical therapy assistant, and current podcaster. (Yes… all of that. We checked. He’s real.)
We talk about:
 What “authorizations” even means in a hospital (spoiler: without it, you can’t get care).
 Why health insurance makes everything harder than it needs to be.
 Why he calls the healthcare system “a necessary evil.”
 How it feels telling someone, “You can’t get the treatment you need,” even when it’s life or death.
 What skills you need if you want to work in medical approvals (hint: empathy, Microsoft Excel, and being able to talk to people without freaking out).
 Why he thinks health care should not depend on how rich you are or where you work.
#TheTiberiusShow #Healthcare #PodcastLife #AuthorizationDept #MathCorners #HeartOfALion #KidsInMedia #StayInSchool #RemainRoamReturn
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Entrepreneur and Media Host – Deb Drummond


In this episode, Tiberius talks with entrepreneur, media coach, speaker, and podcast host Deborah Drummond.
Deb tells the story of starting 7 companies, launching a women’s media channel, going on a world book tour, and helping people share their voice on stage and on podcasts. She explains how she went from music to health and wellness, why she believes in “showing up,” and what it really takes to build something big.
They talk about:
• What “holistic wellness” really means
• Why most podcasts fail after 7 episodes
• How kids can start a business the right way
• How to avoid burnout when you’re working nonstop
• Why respect and follow-through still matter
• What she teaches her own kids about business
• Whether AI is good or dangerous for creators
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Water Conservation Coordinator – Deirdre Irwin


Tiberius Boy sits down with Deirdre Irwin to unpack where our tap water really comes from (the Floridan Aquifer), how springs like Wekiwa connect to it, and why over-pumping + over-watering lawns puts our waterways at risk.
In this episode:
• What “water conservation” actually means (it’s really just not wasting!)
• The Floridan Aquifer explained — limestone, recharge, and why it’s “constrained”
• How much a yard watering cycle really uses (≈ 1,000 gallons!) and smart ways to cut it
• Florida Water Star® homes: design choices that save 40–50% more water
• Easy kid wins: turn off the tap while brushing, fix leaky toilet flappers, and spot your toilet’s gallons-per-flush
• Why rain sensors (required in FL) matter and how HOAs can stop wasting thousands of gallons
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Graphic Novelist – Ryan Estrada


This week, Tiberius Boy sits down with the amazing Ryan Estrada — artist, writer, world traveler, and accidental lion-dodger — to talk about creativity, courage, and the adventures that come with following your passion.
In this episode:
• What it’s really like to work on Garfield and Star Trek
• How a six-year-old landed his first professional comic gig
• The wild stories behind Banned Book Club — a book so powerful it became banned itself!
• Life lessons from sleeping through typhoons, skinny-dipping with piranhas, and almost being eaten by lions
• Why mistakes and “not-my-jam” moments can become your greatest teachers
• The truth about AI in the creative world — is it helping or hurting artists?
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Astronomer – John Hill


Today’s guest is literally out of this world. 🚀
Astronomer John Hill (Astronomer Emeritus, University of Arizona) helped build the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT)—two 8.4-meter mirrors on a 600-ton mount—and co-founded the Mirror Lab that makes those massive, lightweight honeycomb mirrors.
We talk about:
• What astronomers actually do now (hint: no eyepiece—screens & spectra!)
• How the LBT works and why “binocular” = two giant mirrors working together
• Why mountaintops beat backyards (and when space telescopes are worth the $$$)
• Adaptive optics and that jaw-dropping visible-light image of Io’s volcanoes
• The Mirror Lab’s biggest uh-oh: a 2-ton glass leak—and the $400k recovery
• Careers: the math/physics/CS you need, plus real talk on schedules & all-nighters
• AI in astronomy: helpful tool, not a replacement
• Math Corner: resolving power—how far apart do the mirrors need to be?
• Heart of a Lion: choosing nobility and honoring first responders
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