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Big DK Energy

Big DK Energy

By Danny Korentur

Whether it’s insight into an industry, learning a new skill, or just a fun fact, by the guest making us 1% smarter, it gives them “Big DK Energy”
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Big DK EnergyJan 19, 2022

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01:03:29
Devin Robbins - Owner of IDitAll

Devin Robbins - Owner of IDitAll

When he says he can ID-it-all, Devin Robbins isn't playing around. Based out of Miami, FL, I join him in his warehouse to see where the action of promotional product branding and printing takes place.

Nov 06, 202346:18
Kayla Moran - CEO/Founder - Konecta Social/Lawyer/Podcast Host

Kayla Moran - CEO/Founder - Konecta Social/Lawyer/Podcast Host

Kayla Moran is a Content Creator Lawyer based out of Miami, FL. Specializing in content marketing, as well as content law, Kayla joins us to discuss her journey through law school and why she ended up getting into content law.When Kayla isn't being a content creator or a lawyer, she's the host of the Let's Get Candid

With Kayla Podcast, where she discusses navigating life with people that inspire her, while also inspiring others to pursue and achieve their goals.

Let's Get Candid with Kayla Podcast Socials

Apple Podcasts- podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-lets-get-candid-podcast/id1586225103 Blog- kaylamoranblog.com/the-lets-get-candid-podcast/ Instagram- @theletsgetcandidpodcast TikTok- @theletsgetcandidpodcast

Sep 26, 202356:19
Zak Woodward - Founder - The Athletic Transformation Project

Zak Woodward - Founder - The Athletic Transformation Project

Zak Woodward is a strength coach, podcast host based out of Orlando. He is also the founder of The Athletic Transformation Project.A car doesn't run well if it isn't maintained, same goes for the body, so on this episode, we mainly talk about weight training from a mobility and longevity angle, which I personally never realized was that important up until a few years ago. Building muscle is important, but this is just as vital, so check it out!

Aug 18, 202359:14
 Adam Myrie- African Martial Arts and Military History

Adam Myrie- African Martial Arts and Military History

Joining us from Toronto, ON, Adam Myrie is the Chief Operations Officer of HAMAA, or Historical African Martial Arts Association. Adam is a practitioner of Modern Tahtiba and El Matreg. We discuss his start in practicing African martial arts, what HAMAA's goal is, and African military history overall. Adam Myrie's Socials: TikTok- @mansamyrie1 HAMAA's Website: https://hamaassociation.wordpress.com/

Jul 21, 202350:28
Parenting on the Autism Spectrum- Kuri Yasuno/Author, "Autism with a Side of Sushi"

Parenting on the Autism Spectrum- Kuri Yasuno/Author, "Autism with a Side of Sushi"

Kuri Yasuno is an author who wrote about her experience raising her autistic son in her book, Autism with a Side of Sushi. Having moved here from Japan when she was younger, she used to get teased for being different, especially different food. However, she noticed how sushi became more mainstream later in her life, which is the level of popularity she wants to see autism at. We talk about her being raised in a foreign country, our experience with autism, and how she goes about being and an advocate for autism. Kuri Yasuno links: Instagram- @kuriyasuno Link to buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Autism-Side-Sushi-Japanese-Spectrum/dp/B09ZD2VPDL/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1688530356&sr=8-1 Follow us at: Instagram- @bigdkenergypodcast TikTok- @bigdkenergypodcast
Jul 07, 202301:02:04
Worldbuilding with Devin Roberts

Worldbuilding with Devin Roberts

Devin Roberts is an author from Jacksonville, FL with a new book that just came out, Touch of Gravity. We go over what his book is about, discuss worldbuilding, and how One Piece and Zelda inspired him. Buy "Touch of Gravity" Here! https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Gravity-Book-Ecosphere-Chronicles/dp/1088112730/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1MGS2P09O5XZL&keywords=touch+of+gravity+devin+roberts&qid=1686502195&sprefix=touch+of+graV%2Caps%2C359&sr=8-1 Devin Roberts Social: Instagram- @authordevinroberts Tiktok- @authordevinroberts Follow us on social media: Instagram- @bigdkenergypodcast TikTok- @bigdkenergypodcast

Jun 12, 202356:31
Alli Caves- Graphic Designer/Founder-Caves Designs

Alli Caves- Graphic Designer/Founder-Caves Designs

Alli Caves is a Graphic Designer/Logo Designer based out of Orlando, FL. We speak about her experience and lead-up to background in graphic design, how vital mockups are to the graphic design process, and how Fleetwood Mac would influence some of her work.

Jun 02, 202352:25
Building a Content Creation Company- Andy Varnes- Owner/CEO- Varnes Media
May 13, 202345:35
Nancy Debra Barrows- Livestream Co-Host/Top 50 Most Impactful People of LinkedIn

Nancy Debra Barrows- Livestream Co-Host/Top 50 Most Impactful People of LinkedIn

Nancy Debra Barrows has been a Speech Language Pathologist for the past 20+ years, but after deciding to become more engaged on LinkedIn, she's blown up into an internet personality as well. She is the co-host/Chief Engagement Officer of the show, Voice Your Vibe, a best selling author, Chief Inspiration Officer of The Chick with The Toolbelt, Co-Founder of the Peakaboo, and a keynote speaker to name a few. Oh, and she was listed as one of the "Top 50 Most Influential People of LinkedIn" in 2021. We discuss her life story, how to better engage on LinkedIn, and how to voice our message while putting ourselves out there. Nancy's Socials: LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancybarrows/ Instagram- @vibing_with_nancy_debra Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/nancy.l.barrows/ YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87OpZBfiR-khSvDjI12JqA Voice Your Vibe- https://www.linkedin.com/company/voiceyourvibe/ Follow us on social media: Instagram- @bigdkenergypodcast TikTok- @bigdkenergypodcast

Apr 25, 202301:02:39
Football vs. Art- The Journey of Aaron Evans

Football vs. Art- The Journey of Aaron Evans

Aaron Evans grew up playing football. He played OL at UCF and did a small stint with the Philadelphia Eagles and the Orlando Apollos of the AAF. Even with all this experience, Aaron decided to quit football and chase his true passion: art. We speak about his journey, how art has changed his life, and life lessons that were learned along the way Aaron Evan's Socials: Insta: @aevans_art Join us on all social media! Insta: @bigdkenergypodcast TikTok: @bigdkenergypodcast

Apr 04, 202301:05:42
Shirah and Fabiola: CEO/Founder- Nightcap/Content Creator

Shirah and Fabiola: CEO/Founder- Nightcap/Content Creator

For this episode, I travel to South Florida to interview with a CEO, who's Shark Tank-backed product is saving the lives of college-aged women, and a content creator from the area. We talk about how content is the name of the game, how the product came to be, and what it's like navigating the realm of social media.

Mar 24, 202356:32
Nile Flame- Artist, Business Developer, Solutions Expert

Nile Flame- Artist, Business Developer, Solutions Expert

Filming from the InnerSpace Orlando studio in Altimonte Springs, FL, Nile Flame is an artist and rapper who joins the show to talk about what being an artist vs. a regular artist is like, trends he sees in current hip hop, and the importance of collaborations in the musical space

Mar 05, 202354:44
SC Yearty- Comedian, Writer, Producer

SC Yearty- Comedian, Writer, Producer

Hailing all the way from Daytona Beach, FL, comedian SC Yearty joins the show to talk about his upcoming mockumentary series called Better than Ever. We discuss his creative career, the themes of the show, including finding oneself and social commentary; and what goes into gathering a crew to film a project

Feb 27, 202343:03
Dallas Ryder- Manager, Ticket Sales + Service, Brooklyn Sport & Entertainment

Dallas Ryder- Manager, Ticket Sales + Service, Brooklyn Sport & Entertainment

Live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NYC, we got my buddy Dallas Ryder, one of the managers of Ticket Sales there. On the show, we discuss the sports industry and how he started, the impact the Nets and the Liberty have on the public, and what different sports atmospheres are like for different cities.  

Follow us on all Social Media! 

Instagram: @bigdkenergypodcast  

TikTok: @bigdkenergypodcast   

Dallas Ryder's Social Media: 

Instagram: @dallasryderr

Feb 18, 202346:49
Fancygiant- Bodyguard/Actor
Feb 11, 202341:56
Randy Greenberg- CEO- Hyype Space/ Exec. Producer- The Meg, Meg 2: The Trench, and Cowboys & Aliens

Randy Greenberg- CEO- Hyype Space/ Exec. Producer- The Meg, Meg 2: The Trench, and Cowboys & Aliens

Randy Greenberg is currently the CEO of the app, Hyype Space, which a social media app based on fun + safe challenges. On the fence about downloading the app, Toph Beifong from Avatar: The Last Airbender is a fan of the app!  


In addition to being a CEO, he's also had some tenure in the entertainment business. He's the Executive Producer for The Meg, Meg 2: The Trench + Cowboys & Aliens, as well as having done international work for Terminator 2 and 3 James Bond films with Pierce Brosnan  


Follow the show on all social media! https://linktr.ee/dkorentur 

Randy Greenberg's Socials: Hyype Space App 

Download: https://www.hyype.space/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/randy-greenberg-b2848b/

Jan 28, 202357:53
Christina Aguis- Dance Instructor and Owner of Mary-Ann's School of Dance

Christina Aguis- Dance Instructor and Owner of Mary-Ann's School of Dance

Christina Aguis, after college, eventually took over her grandmother's dance studio that she's been attending since childhood. We talk about her journey to procuring the school, what goes into being a dance instructor and how it's impacted the local area, being the oldest dance studio in the area

Jan 20, 202345:51
Jonathan Yunger- Actor/Producer/Co-President of Millennium Media
Jan 14, 202337:05
Megan Cahill- Singer/Guitarist for Surf Witch

Megan Cahill- Singer/Guitarist for Surf Witch

As Jack Black put it, "rockin' ain't no walk in the park, lady." Megan Cahill and her band Surf Witch rock the Central Florida area, being based out of Orlando. We talk about what it means to be a musician, what her influences were, and how you can improve your singing.  


Follow us on all social media! 

Instagram: @bigdkenergypodcast 

TikTok: @bigdkenergypodcast  

Surf Witch Social Media: 

Instagram: @surfwitchmusic 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076326947276

Check out their song "Insomnia" here: https://open.spotify.com/track/4NqpMn2Z5baTKr3xYguCIi?si=0f37c56372d54cba

Jan 05, 202343:27
Being Travel Nerds with Conner Ann

Being Travel Nerds with Conner Ann

Conner Ann Waterman is the host of the podcast, Travel Nerds, in which they discuss everything related to traveling; from tips, stories, and overall cool stuff to do. On this episode, we go over our travel experiences, our experiences as podcasters, and the longest flight in the world.

Dec 26, 202253:51
Creating at the Content Corner- with Brody Vinson & Devin Roberts

Creating at the Content Corner- with Brody Vinson & Devin Roberts

The Content Corner is a podcast studio set up in DT Orlando that accessible to anyone that wants to bring their podcast to life. Joining us again, Brody Vinson of the Profession Session Podcast and his business partner, Devin Roberts, talk about how them knowing each other has led to the creation of the studio, what directions podcasts are going in, and why Brody attracts so many mosquitoes.

Dec 16, 202243:40
Chase Shellee- Jazz Singer

Chase Shellee- Jazz Singer

Having been raised in the Philippines, Chase is now a jazz singer/leader of a 7-Piece Band in Orlando, FL. In this episode, we talk about growing up as the child of missionaries, how she adds a vintage zest to modern music, and what it's like working with Burlesque acts. Sit back, enjoy a Manhattan or Old Fashioned and enjoy!

Dec 11, 202257:19
Tailgate Episode
Nov 16, 202240:03
Linked Up for LinkdenIn with Manny Chambless

Linked Up for LinkdenIn with Manny Chambless

With 300,000+ impressions on LinkedIn within a period of a few months, Manny gives us tips and tricks on how to navigate LinkedIn, why it's important for people to share stories, and the direction humanity is going towards.

Nov 11, 202251:52
Halloween with Cidney Bachert

Halloween with Cidney Bachert

It's Halloween! The spooky time of year that everyone loves, so to talk about the spiritual side of both the holiday and in real life, Cidney is a copywriter and yoga instructor who is joining us today. We talk about Halloween's origin, spooky monsters, and I even get my astrological chart read, so tune in to find out!

Oct 31, 202201:01:37
Big DK Energy Turns 1!
Oct 20, 202209:47
Putting the "Men" in Mental Health- with Ryan Mir

Putting the "Men" in Mental Health- with Ryan Mir

Ryan Mir is a mental health counselor from New Jersey, who operates out of South Florida. On today's episode, we speak about how he got into his profession, stigmas around mental health, especially for males, and we go over why Freud was an oddball.

Oct 17, 202201:01:30
UCF Football Updates with Allen Levin

UCF Football Updates with Allen Levin

This week, we have Allen Levin, founder of the college football analysis Instagram, UCF Football Updates. We talk about what parts of UCF's football program we witnessed, what we want for the future of the program, who our favorite players are, and to see what goes into 6 years worth of football sports reporting  Social Channels: Instagram: @ucf.football.updates  Follow Us On All Channels: Instagram: @bigdkenergypodcast TikTok: @bigdkenergypodcast

Oct 10, 202201:01:20
Tips to Get in Shape for Halloween with Brooks Jenkins

Tips to Get in Shape for Halloween with Brooks Jenkins

We once again have Brooks Jenkins, bodybuilder, joining the show today to give us some tips for any last minutes pounds we want to burn off before Halloween and Thanksgiving

Oct 02, 202249:20
Kaitlyn Blem- Owner, Kait's Korner Marketing

Kaitlyn Blem- Owner, Kait's Korner Marketing

This week, we have Orlando social media marketer/model Kaitlyn Blem joining us. We talk about social media tips, insights into the modeling industry and talk about her high school wrestling career

Aug 28, 202249:01
Former Collegiate Football Player Will Tillo

Former Collegiate Football Player Will Tillo

Will Tillo played linebacker for Southeastern University. We talk about how he got to that level and how football has affected his life in whole, including what he has learned that affects his everyday life

Aug 22, 202201:03:50
From Colombia, With Love- David Johnston and Valentina Lopera

From Colombia, With Love- David Johnston and Valentina Lopera

This week, we have two individuals from the land of Colombia. While discussing the life and culture there, we also talk about how David was on the Colombian National Basketball team. Through their travels, we find out what they learned from their time there.

Aug 15, 202243:55
High School QB Coach- Craig Vanek

High School QB Coach- Craig Vanek

On the way back up to Orlando, I sit down with and old friend of mine who is currently a high school football coach. We talk about his career in high school, who he spent with Calvin Ridley of the Atlanta Falcons, how he develops QBs, and just have a talk about America's favorite sport.

Jul 23, 202253:14
Staying Social with Eddie Garrison- Founder of Clover Media

Staying Social with Eddie Garrison- Founder of Clover Media

Local Orlando social media expert, Eddie Garrison, joins us on the show this week. We pick his brains about finding your niche, email marketing and tips on how to boost your social media performance

Jul 16, 202252:48
Kat Plesha- Travel Blogger

Kat Plesha- Travel Blogger

In the words of Johnny Cash, Kat's been everywhere and having done so, she has written about her travels on Instagram, and so we discuss her traveling resume, tips on traveling, and cuisine from around the world including fantastic sushi in Utah and squid ink pasta in Italy.

Jul 08, 202257:34
Eddie Maybury- Founder of EKM Productions

Eddie Maybury- Founder of EKM Productions

Eddie joins us this week to talk about his travel video company, EKM Productions, how it started during the trip of a lifetime, and we rep our favorite hockey teams as we chat about the greatest sport in the world

Jun 29, 202259:02
Getting Down to Business with Brody Vinson- Collab with Profession Session

Getting Down to Business with Brody Vinson- Collab with Profession Session

I collab with another Orlando podcaster name Brody Vinson. Every Wednesday, Brody and his podcast, Profession Session, interviews local successful business people under the age of 40. In this episode we speak about his show, how we go about handling our own shows, and about his dealings in business himself

Jun 22, 202201:00:25
Ryan Azarkhail- Med Student

Ryan Azarkhail- Med Student

Went to Dallas!.....Georgia to have my friend, Ryan Azarkhail join the show. He's currently a med student in his last year at the Ross School of Medicine. We speak about his life as a med student, South Florida sports, and one of the scariest syndromes I've ever heard of.

Jun 18, 202201:02:35
Golfing Greatness with Kyle Berkshire- 2X World Long Drive Champion
Jun 08, 202235:58
Carlye Hubert- Child Life Specialist

Carlye Hubert- Child Life Specialist

On the last stop of this tour, I visit my friend Carlye who is a Child Life Specialist for the Johns Hopkins All Children's Outpatient Care. We find about how she works with children patients, how she contributes to the hospital as a whole, and how she carries the motherly nature of her job to her German Short Hair Pointer, Boone

Jun 01, 202255:40
Kickin' it with RJ Jefferson- Anime & Hip Hop Talk

Kickin' it with RJ Jefferson- Anime & Hip Hop Talk

On stop number two in Tampa, I'm kicking it with my buddy RJ, and in this more chill episode of the podcast, we talk about anime being a positive force in the world,  our experiences living in Asia (Me in Korea and him in Japan), and how RJ witnessed hip hop history.

May 25, 202252:45
Francesca Lazzara- Fitness Instructor/ Marketing Manager- Wulfaven Brewing Company

Francesca Lazzara- Fitness Instructor/ Marketing Manager- Wulfaven Brewing Company

Francesca is from Tampa originally and after learning to love herself, has gone to become a fitness instructor who is NASM-certified and is working to become a personal trainer. When she isn't promoting workouts on social media, she's running the social media for the upcoming Wulfaven Brewing Company, located in Tampa, FL. We talk about our lifting experiences, learning to love ourselves and find out why Napolean Dynamite is one of the best movies ever

May 18, 202254:58
Riisky- Up-and-Coming Rapper/Musician

Riisky- Up-and-Coming Rapper/Musician

Hailing from Fort Myers, Florida; Riisky, or born with the name Chance, is currently based in Dallas, TX. Ever since his childhood, Riisky has always had an affinity and gravitation towards music. So much so that before graduating from the University of Central Florida, he decided that he was made for the rap game. We find out more about his journey up until this point, what makes him tick, and how the police saved his ass at the last minute.

May 11, 202254:18
Collab with A Novel Console
May 04, 202201:04:15
Kyle McManus- Former US Army Ranger

Kyle McManus- Former US Army Ranger

Kyle McManus is from Orlando. After a stint playing college baseball, Kyle joined the US Army. Eventually, he became a member of the 3rd Ranger Battalion. We talk about his military career, what it's like working for a gun range, and what tattoo was worth 3, 10-hour sessions

Apr 27, 202246:28
Landon Woodson- Defensive End at UCF

Landon Woodson- Defensive End at UCF

Landon plays defensive end for my alma mater, UCF. Today, he talks about how he came to UCF, what  the life of a collegiate athlete entails, and what his future plans are, regarding going for the league.  Landon's Socials: Instagram- @landonwoodson Twitter- @landonwoodson  Follow us on all social media! Instagram- @bigdkenergypodcast TikTok- @bigdkenergypodcast

Apr 21, 202236:55
Kermit Gonzalez- Karate Instructor/Podcaster/Standup Comedian
Apr 13, 202256:43
Alex Bonenfant- Graphic Design/Comic Artist

Alex Bonenfant- Graphic Design/Comic Artist

Alex Bonenfant is a graphic designer from the Orlando area. In this episode, we discuss our diagnoses with Autism Spectrum Disorder, her upcoming projects, and why sharks are better than dolphins!
Alex Bonenfant's Socials:
YouTube-
youtube.com/channel/UChO36pmxSyvK1LuH-VhFEA
Twitter: - twitter.com/SupernovaDax
We met through the ASD Adult Achievement Center that does so much for young adults with ASD in the Central Florida Area. Feel free to follow them on social media, and a link will be provided if you would like to donate!
Instagram- @asdachievement
Website- asdachievement.org/
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Instagram- @bigdkenergypodcast
TikTok-@bigdkenergypodcast
Apr 07, 202201:01:58
Rob from McDojoLife- Internet Personality, Who's a Badass with Nunchucks
Mar 30, 202201:12:43
Rossalyn Delfino- Social Media Marketer/CEO- Tula Marketing Co.

Rossalyn Delfino- Social Media Marketer/CEO- Tula Marketing Co.

Rossalyn Delfino is the CEO of Tula Marketing Co. based out of Sarasota, FL. During this episode, she gives you tips to spice up your social media, tells us about the time she lived in Italy and there's talks of...eating guinea pigs??? Find out this week!  Follow us on all social media! - Instagram- @bigdkenergypodcast - TikTok- @bigdkenergypodcast   Tula Marketing Co. Socials: Insta- @tulamarketingco

Mar 24, 202248:54