Yuni shares stories about family, a quinceanฬera, experiences in Mexico and Hawaii during Covid, and personal growth in this interview episode.
12 Feb 2025
Ep. 18: Avary - Study Abroad in Greece, Nebraska, Advocacy, and Spirituality
Welcome to this episode of Across the Decades with my "viking" friend, Avary.We cover a variety of topics:-How we met-Viking story-Studying abroad in Greece with Jackie-Meeting Despina and her family-Family in politics-Nebraska-Life plan, sense of purpose, and north t-Being an advocate-Spirituality and prayer-HumilityLet me know what you think! Please drop a like, comment, subscribe, and share with others!Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcastAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
27 Jan 2025
Ep. 17: Tavasya - Evanston, India, Effective Altruism, and Objective Morality
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my friend, Tavasya.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Life in Evanston
-Education and Product Management
-Life in Chicago
-Moving to New York
-Effective Altruism
-Unity of Life
-Objective Morality
-Reality
-Who would you meet dead or alive?
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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18 Jan 2025
Ep. 16: Kailey - Growth After Loss, Art, Father-Daughter Trips, and Karate
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my cousin-in-law, Kailey.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-The Yelenosky Family
-Karate and Black Belt
-Family integration
-Growth after loss
-Maturity and siblings
-University of Illinois
-Travel and father-daughter trips
-Art and inspiration
-3 inspiring people
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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22 Oct 2024
Ep. 15: John - Heritage, National Parks, Exploration, Weightlifting, and Public Transit
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my old gym coach, John.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Meeting Emma
-Italian to Czech
-Major League Baseball
-Annual friend outings to national parks
-Ernest Shackleton's failed expedition to cross Antarctica
-Weightlifting and future goals
-My Bachelor party trip to the Dominican Republic
-Walk-ability and public transit in the city
-The unfortunate optimism of a Bears fan
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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18 Sept 2024
Ep. 14: Sargun - Moving from India, Sikhism, Traditional Values, Domestic Economy, and Legacy
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my bearded friend, Sargun.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Moving from India and culture shock
-First friends
-Growing up in the US as a Sikh
-Sikhism and its philosophy
-Life with four families in a home and why
-Family business and growth
-Planning for the family's future
-Passing culture on
-The Sikh kara and a fun fact about pirates
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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5 Sept 2024
Ep. 13: Maddy - Iowa Dorms, Non Profit Work, Siblings w/ Disabilities, FB Marketplace, and Reading
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my fellow Instagram influencer, Maddy.
We cover a variety of topics:
-Creating a food Instagram @chowdown_in_chitown
-How we met
-How she met Jackie
-Studying abroad in Barcelona
-Working at Lawrence Hall nonprofit
-Misericordia Catholic Charity of the Archdiocese of Chicago
-Growing up with a sibling with a disability
-FB Marketplace
-Reading and book clubs
-Was there a Great Flood? Atlantis?
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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15 Aug 2024
Ep. 12: Grace - Lottie's Hotties, Run Club, Tennis, Education, and Language
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with mi amiga, Grace.
We cover a variety of topics:
-Meeting at Abbey's birthday party
-Run Club
-Lottie's Hotties origin story
-Tennis era
-"Brick brain" and "bubblegum brain"
-Inspiration for being a teacher
-Higher ed and Master's program
-Teaching and pedagogy
-Importance and implications of language
-Monthly ins and outs list
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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8 Aug 2024
Ep. 11: Sammy - School, "Super Sammy" Book, Kindness Day, and Supportive Community
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my lil' sis', Super Sammy.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Middle school and high school
-Choir and singing
-Super Sammy book and background
-The beginnings of Kindness Day
-Hobbies and aspirations
-Community involvement and Taco Dale
-Family shoutouts
-Bolingbrook murals
-How well do you know Sammy quiz
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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31 Jul 2024
Ep. 10: Carlos - Music, Epistemology, Jazz, Culture, and History
Welcome to the episode of Across the Decades with my brother, Carlos.
We cover a variety of topics:
-Early childhood
-Inspiration for becoming a musician
-Buying and learning the guitar
-What is music
-CDs and vinyls
-Reason, the failure of skepticism, and oral tradition
-The ISU music scene
-Jazz and its history
-Christian reversion story
-Playing the Across the Decades music
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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24 Jul 2024
Ep. 9: Mitch - The Military, Tobacco, and Stories of Adventure, Virtue, Responsibility, and Morality
Welcome to the ninth podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is my brother-in-law, Mitch.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-National Honors Society
-West Point
-Black Hawk Pilot
-Cigars, pipes, and other tobacco
-Lord of the Rings and Tolkien's faith
-Abraham and the spirit of adventure
-Super Sammy
-Is lying ever justified?
-Craziest (PG-rated) military story
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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17 Jul 2024
Ep. 8: Davis - Living with Crits, Academics, Athletics, Catholicism and Detroit Lions
Welcome to the eighth podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is my brother in Christ, Davis.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Meeting Crits
-Life as roommates
-Post-grad education
-Running, lifting, and other sports
-Career trajectory
-Catholicism
-Family, Jasmine, and faith
-Lions predictions
-Favorite saint
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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10 Jul 2024
Ep. 7: Natalie - Life in Illinois & Michigan, MSU Spartans, Meeting Pat, and Health Scare
Welcome to the seventh podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is the soon to be Mrs. O'Keefe, Natalie.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Moving from Illinois to Michigan
-Michigan State
-AI Tools
-Meeting Pat
-Moving in during Covid
-Mass on liver
-Gluten intolerance
-Vlogging
-3 year prediction
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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Welcome to the sixth podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is my good friend, Rachel.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Squamily
-Going to University of South Carolina (USC)
-PT School
-Time in Florida
-Running and Swimming
-Dating author Ryden (On Mazes and Meaning)
-Travel (Hiking and Europe)
-Pottery
-Music
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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20 Jun 2024
Ep. 5: Jackie - Dating, Engagement, Marriage, and Love
Welcome to the fifth podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is my lovely wife, Jackie.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-How we started dating
-Going off to college and long distance
-Moving in
-Proposal
-Getting married
-Life as a married couple
-Love
-Faith and Catholicism
-Encouragement and advice to others
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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13 Jun 2024
Ep. 4: Malcolm - Teammates, Relocation, Individualism, and Family
Welcome to the fourth podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is my childhood friend, Malcolm.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-In house soccer
-Sports and competition
-Band
-High School
-Changing majors
-Relocation to California
-Work and Individualism
-Home
-Champions League prediction
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
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5 Jun 2024
Ep. 3: Crits - Memories, Technology, Hawkeyes at Illinois State, and Soccer
Welcome to the third podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is my longtime friend and Best Man, Crits. We cover a variety of topics:-How we met-Elementary School-Family
-Middle School-High School-Soccer
-Visiting ISU-Visiting Notre Dame-My Bachelor Trip-Champions League Final Prediction
Let me know what you think! Please drop a like, comment, subscribe, and share with others!Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcastAvailable on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
30 May 2024
Ep. 2: Sydney - Bolingbrook, Physical, Mental and Spiritual Health, and Chicago Bears
Welcome to the second podcast episode of Across the Decades! My guest is a friend from freshman year of high school, Sydney.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-Bolingbrook High School
-Chicago Living
-Growth and Reflection
-Running and Mr. Banks
-Mental Health
-Bears Predictions
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Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
30 May 2024
Ep. 1: Alonzo - ISU, American Ninja Warrior, Reconnecting with Family, and New England Patriots
Welcome to the first podcast episode of Across the Decades! My first guest is a friend from freshman year of college, Alonzo.
We cover a variety of topics:
-How we met
-His girlfriend, Ashley
-American Ninja Warrior
-Author Aunt
-Parents
-Patriots
-Drake/Kendrick
-Should TikTok be banned?
Let me know what you think! Please drop a like, comment, subscribe, and share with others!
Instagram: @acrossthedecades_podcast
Note: We had a technical issue with Alonzo's mic that has been fixed for future episodes. Apologies for any instances of poor audio quality.
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