Ken’s Think Tank
EPISODES
S05E07 – Sallyanne Bachman Reveals Her Life Behind the Fame
You know how you meet somebody, and after listening to their story, think to yourself . . . how is it possible that I’ve gone this long without knowing this person? That’s Sallyanne Bachman. There are three things that become crystal clear when you meet Sallyanne . ....
S05E06 – Kyle Rhodes Explains How to Build a Successful Organization
The past year has been pretty stressful. We’re still dealing with a pandemic and related lockdowns. And right in the middle of all this, we had an incredibly divisive election and its related fallout. Despite the stress, there were, and are, several stars shining...
S05E05 – 5-Year Anniversary Episode
Ken’s Think Tank was an idea hatched in my head in 2017. Hi, I’m Ken Collins, the host of Ken’s Think Tank and we’re going to take a few minutes to explore this show and what it means to me, our sponsors, our guests, and our viewers. If you are interested in...
S05E04 – Jose Villareal Discusses the FMS Work-Based Learning Program
Do you remember when you were a kid and your parents were convinced that your generation would be the end of us all? I remember those days. Well, guess what . . . adults have believed this for hundreds of years. Absolutely convinced that young people would be the...
S05E03 – Dr. James Cole Discusses his Peruvian Amazon River Adventures
I’ve heard the name of my next guest for years. My girlfriend is a patient of his – and she really likes going to Dr. James Cole. Somebody who LIKES going to the dentist? Yes, Dr. Cole is a dentist here in Farmington – and has been for many years. But how could...
S05E02 – D.D. Seaton Discusses Life as a Musician, Artist, and Chef in Denver
Way back in the 80s, four guys in Farmington got together and formed a band called Burgundy. They moved the band to Denver, gained a following, and renamed themselves Men or Monsters. They later renamed themselves again to The Good Sirs. One of those guys is my...
S05E01 – Jamie Church Discusses Doing Business in 2021 vs 2020
2020 was an unsettling year. Is that a nice enough description? Let’s just say it was jam packed full of challenges. Health concerns aside, the business community took a big, big hit – and it’s not getting any better – not yet. Enter Jamie Church. If you are a...
S04E05 – Ken Collins Interviews Himself
Guest: Ken Collins My guest for this episode is . . . Ken Collins! He has some information to pass on regarding show schedule changes due to the COVID-19 lockdown. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio...
S04E04 – Michael Johnson Discusses Books & Movies
Guest: Michael Johnson My guest for this episode is . . . Michael Kent Johnson! He’s an author who decided to move to Farmington from Los Angeles to make movies. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio...
S04E03 – 100 Men Who Care
Guest: 100 Men Who Care My guests for this episode are . . . Patrick Manchester, Gary Smouse, and Martin Caddell! They founded a local group of men called the 100 Men Who Care to help local non-profits. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and...
S04E02 – Judy Castleberry Discusses ORII Basecamp
Guest: Judy Castleberry My guest for this episode is . . . Judy Castleberry! She has lots of grant money to award to outdoor recreation business owners to pay for marketing, and she’s going to announce it at ORII Basecamp. You can find these video episodes on YouTube,...
S04E01 – Jarrod & Mark Discuss Rowing Across the Atlantic Ocean
Guest: Guardian Initiatives My guests for this episode are . . . Jarrod Slindee & Mark Pfetzer! They plan to row across the Atlantic Ocean to raise awareness and funds for First Responder Wellness. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and...
S03E18 – Quinton Aaron Discusses Movies, Mamma, & Bullies
Guest: Quinton Aaron SEASON 3 FINALE – My guest for this episode is . . . Quinton Aaron! Though he’s known for his role in The Blind Side, he’s been involved in a ton of film projects, was raised by a strong single mom, and dealt with bullying as a child. You can find...
S03E17 – Donnie Pigford Discusses the Botanical Gardens in Farmington
Guest: Donnie Pigford My guest for this episode is . . . Donnie Pigford! He thought a botanical garden would be great for Farmington – so he’s building one! You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio format on...
S03E16 – Randy West Discusses Musical Theatre in Farmington
Guest: Randy West My guest for this episode is . . . Randy West! He’s on a mission to grow musical theatre in Farmington in a big way. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio format on your favorite podcast...
S03E15 – Shaña Reeves Discusses Farmington Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Affairs
Guest: Shaña Reeves My guest for this episode is . . . Shaña Reeves! She’s back in PRCA and making a splash – watch for really great things to happen in Farmington. See this episode and all the rest at http://KensThinkTank.com You can find these video episodes on...
S03E14 – Charley Tyler Discusses Dining with the Dead
Guest: Charley Tyler My guest for this episode is . . . Charley Tyler! This annual Kiwanis fundraiser at Greenlawn Cemetery is always a big hit. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio format on your...
S03E13 – Michael Bulloch Discusses Downtown Farmington Projects
Guest: Michael Bulloch My guest for this episode is . . . Michael Bulloch! There’s lots happening downtown – and much more to come. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio format on your favorite podcast...
S03E12 – Charles Holmes Discusses Theater Ensemble Arts
Guest: Charles Holmes My guest for this episode is . . . Charles Holmes! TEA has one more show this season – Robin Hood – and you need to see it. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio format on your...
S03E11 – Skyler Loyd Discusses Young, Independent Musicians
Guest: Skyler Loyd My guest for this episode is . . . Skyler Loyd! Skyler has just graduated high school – AND just released his 2nd album as an independent musician. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio...
S03E10 – Brent Garcia Discusses Film Four Corners
Guest: Brent Garcia My guest for this episode is . . . Brent Garcia! Brent founded the non-profit Film Four Corners to help our area benefit from the film industry. You can find these video episodes on YouTube, Facebook, and IGTV. They are also available in audio...