50. Rocky Mattingly; Catholic Deacon, St. Boniface Parish

51. Kevin Valadares; Professor & Dept. Chair, University of Southern Indiana

Kevin Valadares, Ph.D., is a Professor of Health Services at the University of Southern Indiana, where he serves as Chair of Graduate Health Administration and Chair of Health Informatics and Information Management. He came to USI in 2001 to help launch the university’s Master of Health Administration program, and his work has since expanded to include research and community engagement around advance care planning, emotional intelligence (EQ), loneliness and social isolation, and healthy aging. Kevin serves on the board of the Welborn Baptist Foundation, St. Vincent Hospital, and other health and community organizations throughout the Evansville region. Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on May 7, 2026. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

50. Rocky Mattingly; Catholic Deacon, St. Boniface Parish

Deacon Rocky Mattingly is an ordained Catholic deacon assigned to St. Boniface Parish in Evansville, Indiana. Born in Alton, Illinois, he moved to Evansville as a child and later graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a degree in psychology and sociology, with a minor in social work. Before becoming a deacon, Rocky worked in electronics, spent several years in television repair, and owned an embroidery and screen-printing business for 25 years. Today, his ministry includes visiting the sick, offering spiritual counseling, and assisting and giving homilies at Masses. Rocky is a board member of several non-profit organizations including Serra Club, Birthright, and the Knights of Columbus. Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 17, 2026. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

49. Zachary Goebel; Owner & CEO, Marshall Disposal, Inc.

Zachary Goebel is the owner and CEO of Marshall Disposal, Inc., a waste hauler based in Poseyville, Indiana that has served the Southwest Indiana region for 26 years. Since stepping into leadership in 2015, Zach has helped guide the company’s growth around the core values: “Respect”, “Integrity”, and “Having a Heart to Serve”. He's led the way in building a family-style team culture that has earned Marshall Disposal recognition as one of the best places to work in Indiana two years in a row. He is also the CEO and co-host of the Life and Leadership Podcast with Jared Totsch, where they focus on organizational culture and leadership growth. Zach and Jared have presented in Evansville, Indianapolis, Lexington, Myrtle Beach, and Connecticut, and in February 2026 hosted the first annual Strengthen Southern Indiana Leadership Conference in Evansville with more than 60 local leaders in attendance. Follow Zach: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-goebel-18a281204/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-goebel-18a281204/] Learn more about Marshall Disposal: https://www.marshalldisposal.com/ [https://www.marshalldisposal.com/] Listen to the Life and Leadership Podcast:  https://linktr.ee/Lifeandleadershipevv [https://linktr.ee/Lifeandleadershipevv] Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 13, 2026. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

48. Joe Atkinson; Director, Evansville NewsLab

Joe Atkinson is the Director of Evansville NewsLab, a University of Evansville project working with local media to identify gaps in local journalism and help existing outlets fill them. Before that, he served as Communications Director for Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry, following years at UE in news, digital media, and communication roles. Alongside his work in journalism, civic communication, and higher education, Joe is also a filmmaker whose documentaries with WNIN have explored Evansville’s World War II history, brewing culture, addiction in the Midwest, and the 1977 UE basketball plane crash. Follow Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson-a08a87b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-atkinson-a08a87b/] Learn more about NewsLab: https://evansvillenewslab.com/ [https://evansvillenewslab.com/] Recorded at the University of Evansville on April 7, 2026. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.

47. Ted O'Connell; Development Consultant, Jacobsville Area Community Corporation

Ted O’Connell is the Jacobsville Development Consultant for the Jacobsville Area Community Corporation in Evansville, Indiana. Drawing from a background in sales, recruiting, and startup work, he pairs hands-on neighborhood leadership with thoughtful, data-informed problem solving. In the long-underinvested neighborhood of Jacobsville, that work has contributed to real results, including a 93% reduction in rodent activity and a 53% drop in shots fired. Follow Ted: https://www.linkedin.com/in/siuted/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/siuted/] Learn more about Jacobsville: https://www.forjacobsville.org/ [https://www.forjacobsville.org/] Recorded at Wally Opus Studios on April 1, 2026. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Everybody Else is a podcast about the invisible people who make life happen. What began as conversations with behind-the-scenes builders in the music industry has grown into a broader exploration of how people think, work, and carry responsibility across industries and across disciplines. Hosted by Wes Luttrell, the show centers on thoughtful dialogue with creatives, leaders, and operators whose work often goes unseen but shapes the world we live in. New episodes streaming every Tuesday.