“On Air From the Chair”

Michael Roberts
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I am on a search to find the EXTRAORDINARY in everyday ordinary people. I might bring on a celeb or VIP from time to time, but this is going to be dedicated to all of you out there who have a story to tell that never gets told. We are going to make this the BEST podcast ever!! You won't want to miss an episode! So please subscribe, download & listen. You are going to LOVE it!! Each guest will then dare someone to take the chair!

  1. 12/14/2022

    Run Billy....Run! -Billy Richards takes the chair

    In this week's episode Billy Richards takes the chair!  Billy is from NY and is a veteran who proudly served both in the Marines and Army.  After his service Billy walks us through his journey of finding obsession with being an endurance athlete.  He sheds light on how he became an Ultra runner and both the accomplishments he has achieved and the toll it has taken on his body.  Billy is known for his American Flag that he proudly carries in every event and the 40lb rucksack that he wears as a symbol of the extra burden the veterans carry after their service.  Billy also did a thank you tour to police precincts across the country to show his appreciation for their service.  Billy is extraordinary not only for the physical accomplishments he has achieved but also the attention he draws for the cause of Veteran's health and mental wellbeing.  Please see the list below of all that he has accomplished: -Billy currently works as a personal trainer -Has ran close to 600 events -In 2016 Billy did a "thank the police tour" where he ran through 39 precincts across the country giving out an American Flag a handwritten thank you and handwritten list of donors to show support and raise morale -In 2017 Billy ran 9 Ultra Marathons in 9 days and 4 Marathons in 4 days carrying 45 pounds of canned food and an American Flag to raise money for struggling veterans -In 2018 He ran 7 50ks in 7 days as part of the Savage Series becoming the first person to finish the 50k challenge -In 2019 Billy attempted a world record for 100 mile runs in a year and finished 37 of them. -Billy currently does mostly Spartan Races having finished 158 of them across the US and the world. Follow him on Facebook to see his continued adventures: https://www.facebook.com/billyamania  Find everything you need for On Air From the Chair below: https://linktr.ee/onairfromthechair

  2. 12/07/2022

    You Asked....Big Mike Answers!

    On this week's episode, Big Mike takes the chair to answer questions from his listeners. A special guest joins us this week as the host to ask Big Mike the questions. Mike's wife, Amy, bravely takes the hosting chair to ask him randomly selected questions from YOU, the LISTENER! You don't want to miss this Q&A as it truly will give you insight into what inspires him, how genuine he is and what led him to being behind the mike (no pun intended)!

  3. 11/30/2022

    College, Country and Kole – Kole Roberts Takes the Chair

    This week's episode features Kole Roberts, my nephew and Godson.  Kole is currently enrolled at the University of Missouri.  He walks us through his thought process for selecting a college and navigating the newfound freedoms college life presents.  We dive into his new passion for country music, learning to play guitar and the opportunities it has created, not only to relieve some of the college pressures, but how it has opened the door to new friendships.  Kole is extraordinary because of his quiet confidence.  Listening to him on this episode, we all know he will go on and achieve great things in life after college!  He may even become the first Agricultural Engineer - Country Music Singer/Songwriter! #daretotakethechair #college #countrymusic #guitar #collegemajor #mizzou #universityofmissouri #trending  Kole's TikTok: _kole_roberts Https://onairfromthechair.com info@onairfromthrchair.com

  4. 11/22/2022

    Seasons with the Siblings.....Right! - Lauri DeLong and Todd Roberts take the chair

    Happy Thanksgiving!  Holidays are synonymous with family to me, what better way to celebrate then to invite my siblings on the show.  My sister Lauri and brother Todd take the chair in this MUST LISTEN episode where we share memories of our past Holidays.  We discuss traditions both in the past and what new traditions we are incorporating moving forward.  Make sure to listen all the way to the end for special bonus content.  The FIRST listener to email us the correct number of times Todd says "Right" will win a chance to be in the chair! https://onairfromthechair.com Email us: info@onairfromthechair.com #DARETOTAKETHECHAIR

  5. 11/15/2022

    The Good Struggle Forward ... Seth Oswald takes the chair

    In this weeks episode Seth Oswald, a pastor in Toledo OH, takes the chair to share his inspirational journey of overcoming addiction.  Seth is extremely candid in sharing his struggles growing up and hitting rock bottom that ultimately lead him to his relationship with God.  His story shows that the beast that is addiction, can happen to anyone from any socioeconomic demographic. His message that there is always hope, as long as you have air in your lungs,  will resonate and hopefully reach someone who needs to hear his victory.  Who do you know that is struggling with addiction?  Take action and be that person Seth had, who said it was time to change and brought him to the Salvation Army for help! Please see the resource links below if you or someone you love is fighting addiction, get the help you or your love one needs to start the "Good Struggle Forward"! Salvation Army -Contact Us 1-800-728-7825  https://gethelp.salvationarmyusa.org/ SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline National Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline 1-800-662-HELP(4357) https://nationaltoolkit.csw.fsu.edu/resource/national-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-hotline-1-800-662-help-4357/ https://onairfromthechair.com Email us: info@onairfromthechair.com #daretotakethechair #addiction #thegoodstruggleforward #salvationarmy #substanceabuse #gethelp #mentalhealth #redemptionstory #findinggod

  6. 11/08/2022

    Compost or Bust! - Colleen Falicki takes The Chair

    This episode will open your eyes and will inspire your entrepreneurial spirit!  Colleen Falicki takes the chair in this week's episode and walks us through her journey of starting her company, Back to Earth Compost Crew, in suburban PA.  You will get a bird's eye view of her passion for the environment, that still drives her today! This girl was on a mission starting with only herself, a couple of buckets and her car, she has successfully grown her company to over 500 residential customers as well as expanded into being a commercial collection business.  Colleen is extraordinary not only because of her welcoming, sweet personality but her fearlessness to not only start her own company but to make an impact on our planet! You can "Borrow Her Confidence" if you need! Please visit their website: https://backtoearthcompost.com/ Click here to sign up for the webinar on 5 easy steps to composting: https://backtoearthcompost.com/register-for-workshop Email us at: info@onairfromthechair.com Website: https://onairfromthechair.com #daretotakethechair

  7. 11/01/2022

    Deep in the Heart of Texas - Stacey Russell Takes the Chair

    On this week’s podcast, Stacey Russell takes the chair to share her 20-year journey working for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and what it has meant to her to build her career fighting cancer.  She shares what inspired her to go down that career path and how rewarding that decision was for her both personally and professionally.  She’s a native Texan through and through - genuine as they come and a girl who loves her roots. Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Blood Cancer Leaders | LLS On Air From The Chair Podcast with Big Mike! Email us at: info@onairfromthechair.com

  8. 10/25/2022

    Why Me ... Watch Me! - Jordan Hammett Takes the Chair

    Jordan Hammett, 21 years old, takes the chair to share his extraordinary journey with the biggest fight of his young life against cancer!  It is so inspiring to hear his ability to stay in a positive mindset from diagnosis at age 19, to treatment and ultimately a bone marrow transplant that saved his life.  Being diagnosed at the start of COVID, he walks us through what it was like getting the news, not being able to have love one's with him in the hospital, the toll that treatment took on Jordan and ultimately what it felt like to get the greatest news of all...He is cancer free! Jordan is the exact reason we started this podcast; his story deserves to be heard around the world!  Please share and make his story reach as many people as possible.  His mindset of "Watch Me" can truly impact anyone that this horrible disease has touched. #daretotakethechair info@onairfromthechair.com http://onairfromthechair.com

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I am on a search to find the EXTRAORDINARY in everyday ordinary people. I might bring on a celeb or VIP from time to time, but this is going to be dedicated to all of you out there who have a story to tell that never gets told. We are going to make this the BEST podcast ever!! You won't want to miss an episode! So please subscribe, download & listen. You are going to LOVE it!! Each guest will then dare someone to take the chair!

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