The Opening Statement with Joe Shannon

11/09/2020

Today we remember those who lost their lives in the tragedy of 9-11. Let us honor their memory and always remember that life is short and there is no time for hate.

10/09/2020

This interview is a special one - Joe had the opportunity to sit down with Father Larry Richards (Official)! Joe has admired Father Larry for years - If you are interested in receiving a copy of Fr. Larry's book, "Be a Man!," leave a comment below! We'll reach out to you and have one sent your way.

Links to listen are below!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3577xN0cSlqv637WdybYM4

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-opening-statement-with-joe-shannon/id1503763736?fbclid=IwAR0m05HK3a4AXt3aoKzQbK0XZKaQrRuRuNNu4PaGgukPX29j-PORS_6R9Mg

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCFGa27g4X8&list=PLRCDTrC2gPHj-BVtPnNQD1GjvIDcn2f3W&index=53&t=0s

08/09/2020

The Opening Statement is back! Today, we are promoting Episode 16 in which Joe sits down with Jim Koehr - National Account Executive at von Drehle Corp. This episode takes a deep dive into Jim's life, and we learn about how he has gotten to where he is today.

Give the episode a listen at the links below!

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1qW3TGRn4rkmfjaukLtYSj

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-16-national-account-sales-entrepreneur-venture-capital/id1503763736

07/09/2020

After a brief hiatus, The Opening Statement is back! Feel free to shoot me a text and let me know what you want to hear!

Hope everyone has had a safe and relaxing Labor Day Weekend!

12/08/2020

Episode 37 is live! In this episode, Joe sits down with Florida based personal injury attorney Jeffrey Meldon of Meldon Law to discuss his life, his practice, and what tips and tricks have gotten him to where he is today. Give it a listen via the links below!

Youtube - http://ow.ly/Ik6F50ANEJP

Apple - http://ow.ly/9fm650ANEJO

Spotify - http://ow.ly/BZFF50ANEJN

10/08/2020

Episode 32 is our featured episode of the day! Joe sits down with Nathan Marchese, Shannon Law Group alumnus, and president of Floracracy. Listen is as they dive into the challenges faced by small businesses and life as an entrepreneur. Links are below!

Youtube - http://ow.ly/XJS150ALzmn

Apple - http://ow.ly/a8mj50ALzml

Spotify - http://ow.ly/bB8D50ALzmm

07/08/2020

Episode 34 is our highlight for today! Joe sits down with personal injury attorney Seth Bader of Bader Scott Injury Lawyers, LLC to discuss his life down in Atlanta and his journey to where he has gotten today. Definitely an interesting episode, give it a listen via the links below!

Youtube: http://ow.ly/T2HA50ALx7u

Apple: http://ow.ly/q84W50ALx7w

Spotify: http://ow.ly/dO6Y50ALx7v

05/08/2020

Today, we are promoting Episode 31 of "The Opening Statement with Joe Shannon." In this episode, Joe sits down with Darren Heitner, founder of Heitner Legal; a premier sports law firm in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. If you're a sports fan, you are not going to want to miss this episode! Listen using the links below.

Youtube: http://ow.ly/Kz4R50ALuhs

Apple: http://ow.ly/DR4p50ALuhr

Spotify: http://ow.ly/KVw450ALuht

31/07/2020

Episode 55 is here! In this episode, Joe sits down with Chef Dr. Mike Fenster. Yes - he is both a board-certified interventional cardiologist AND a professional chef. He uses his unique background to integrate medicine into the culinary arts. In fact, he teaches a culinary medicine course at the University of Montana. In his own words, he is working to reshape the relationship between food and health. Give the episode a listen to learn more!

Youtube: http://ow.ly/ligl50ALsF5

Apple: http://ow.ly/ZLn150ALsF7

Spotify: http://ow.ly/ddn150ALsF8

29/07/2020

Episode 54 - Attorney Michael Ettinger

In this episode, Joe chats with Trust/Elder Law Attorney Michael Ettinger of Ettinger Law Firm in New York, NY.

Tune-in using the links below!

YouTube: https://youtu.be/OEL86JRl0II

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-opening-statement-with-joe-shannon/id1503763736?i=1000486395583

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1pH0EHcM8C2rY39mOdCfI6?si=EKjG_nybQfGvPVRNrnZBnA

27/07/2020

Episode 53 - Coach Jim Hall

In this episode, Joe chats with LTHS (Lockport Township High School) Hall-of-Famer Coach Jim Hall. Coach Hall led the Lockport Township High School Football team to consecutive state championships in '02 and '03, and an LTHS Baseball state championship in '05.

To hear more about Coach Hall's story, click on the links below!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/p1a050AJbSB

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/8iIB50AJbSA

Spotify: http://ow.ly/K2d250AJbSC

24/07/2020

EPISODE 53 IS HERE!

To celebrate the return of baseball, Joe sits down with White Sox Digital Video Coordinator, Erinn Casey. We get to see behind the scenes of one of our beloved Chicago teams and find out more about Erinn's educational and professional journey. Give it a listen!

Youtube: http://ow.ly/m1Ym50AGyD8

Spotify: http://ow.ly/ENJA50AGyD9

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/f5tT50AGyDa

22/07/2020

EPISODE 52 IS LIVE!

In this episode, Joe sits down with the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Live Action. We learn more about her childhood (she is the oldest of 14 kids!), and what has led her to where she is today.

Take a listen using the links below!

Spotify: http://ow.ly/UNcN50Az3nA

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/zRKp50Az3nB

20/07/2020

Episode 35 is HERE!!

This episode features Disability Attorney Adam Banton of Ball, Banton & Johnson, P.C.

Tune-in using the links below to learn more about Adam and his career as a Disability Attorney in Michigan!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/n0eJ50AmhwA

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/WyMt50Amhwz

Spotify: http://ow.ly/1yvX50Amhwy

17/07/2020

Episode 51 is now LIVE!

Joe sits down with Ron Shigeta (Wild Earth Inc), an investor, entrepreneur, and startup advisor from Berkelely, California.

Tune-in through the links below to hear more about Ron's family life and career path!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/HfCO50AwW7Y

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/iN8a50AwW7X

Spotify: http://ow.ly/65rE50AwW80

15/07/2020

Episode 28 is HERE!

This episode feature Sister Sue Mosteller of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto. Joe chats with Sr. Sue about her upbringing and journey of faith.

To hear more about Sr. Sue, listen here:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/hOn250Am9gR

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/NTxZ50Am9gU

Spotify: http://ow.ly/n1iP50Am9gS

13/07/2020

EPISODE 39!!!

In this episode, Joe chats with Attorney Carey Meldon of Meldon Law in Gainesville, FL.

Take a listen using the links below to hear more about Carey's upbringing, career path, and Florida life!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/V0pR50Am54p

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/u4kj50Am54o

Spotify: http://ow.ly/nphg50Am54q

10/07/2020

Episode 49 is HERE!

This episode features Madison County Prosecutor & Circuit Court Judge Nominee, Amy Maher.

Take a listen below to hear more about Amy's path to a career in law!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/tC5m50Am49X

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/GKwy50Am49U

Spotify: http://ow.ly/1T8750Am49T

08/07/2020

Episode 50 is LIVE!

In this episode, Joe sits down with Jessica Lahey, a teacher and New York Times column-writer.

Jessica talks parenting, her recent novels, and much more!

Listen using the links below:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/DTmV50AsTCa

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/eCFq50AsTCb

Spotify: http://ow.ly/fssD50AsTC6

06/07/2020

Episode 41 is LIVE!

In this episode, Joe chats with Personal Injury Attorney Digger Earles of Laborde Earles Law Firm in Lafayette, Louisiana.

Digger has represented individuals in all facets of litigation, from filing the initial claim in state and federal courts, through trial, through courts of appeal and through the Louisiana Supreme Court.

Listen to Episode 25 using the links below:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/EIdZ460ghZs

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/N7ZP50Am5v3

Spotify: http://ow.ly/ZhoR50Am5v4

03/07/2020

Episode 25 is LIVE on all platforms!

In this episode, Joe sits down with Maria Grygleski, a Missionary at The Fellowship of Catholic University Students.

Fun fact: Maria played Division-I soccer at Northwestern University in Evanston.

Listen to Episode 25 by using the links below:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/6tMC50AlZxO

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/ibeC50AlZxS

Spotify: http://ow.ly/Mm2Z50AlZxP

01/07/2020

Episode 23 is up today!

This episode features St. Joan of Arc Principal, Michelle Picchione.

Michelle has served as a reading specialist and team leader for various professional learning communities at St. Petronille School in Glen Ellyn. She also serves on the Curriculum Council for the Diocese of Joliet!

Learn more about Michelle by listening through the links below -

YouTube: http://ow.ly/ouZI50AlTL1

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/OlbB50AlTKZ

Spotify: http://ow.ly/MwTO50AlTL2

29/06/2020

EPISODE 36 IS LIVE!

In this episode, Joe chats with Larry Nussbaum of Nussbaum Law Group, PC in Boston, MA.

A few months ago, Larry set up an ongoing chain game for attorneys to challenge each other to send pizza to local hospitals and their workers during the COVID-19 crisis.

To learn more about Larry and his law firm, listen to Episode 36 using the links below!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/jmAq50Ak8Qh

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/HdGy50Ak8Qg

Spotify: http://ow.ly/HyxH50Ak8Qi

27/06/2020

Exciting news - our website is LIVE! Check it out at the link below.

https://www.theopeningstatementpod.com/

On The Opening Statement podcast, Joe Shannon interviews people who are making a difference in their communities to find out how they got started. Listen on

26/06/2020

EPISODE 48 IS HERE!

Joe sits down with his former high school cross country coach, Phil English. Phil has coached cross country for 40+ years.

Fun fact: Phil is originally from Ireland!

Take a listen using the links below -

YouTube: http://ow.ly/k0ut50AhPnB

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/GQZu50AhPnz

Spotify: http://ow.ly/dHjy50AhPny

24/06/2020

Episode 44 is NOW AVAILABLE!

This episode features Attorney Jay Urban of Urban & Taylor S.C. Jay is a personal injury lawyer from Milwaukee, WI.

To hear more about Jay's upbringing and path to a career in law, listen using the links below!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/YZBk50Aeqdk

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/FUYO50Aeqdi

Spotify: http://ow.ly/H4gB50Aeqdh

22/06/2020

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22/06/2020

Episode 47 is up!

In this episode, Joe chats with Fr. Dennis Paul of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Lisle, IL.

Fr. Dennis actually interviews from outer space (Zoom space, of course, watch on YouTube to see for yourself)!

You can hear more about Fr. Dennis Paul by listening through the links below:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/niFE50AdNW8

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/ximt50AdNW7

Spotify: http://ow.ly/ylDX50AdNW6

21/06/2020

Here's a look at this week's featured guests on "The Opening Statement with Joe Shannon."

Monday: Fr. Dennis Paul of St. Joan of Arc Parish in Lisle, IL

Wednesday: Attorney Jay Urban of Milwaukee, WI

Friday: XC Coach Phil English of Yakima, WA.

19/06/2020

19/06/2020

THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF THE OPENING STATEMENT...

Episode 22 features Caroline Yeager, an Associate at Vitalize Venture Group in San Francisco, CA. Caroline attended Boston College for her undergrad, and the University of Notre Dame for her Business Management Masters.

Fun Fact: Caroline and her team won the WIAA State Golf Tournament in high school!

YouTube: http://ow.ly/xh5A50A9gN7

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/Ix2550A9gN6

Spotify: http://ow.ly/rgvO50A9gN9

17/06/2020

Episode 40 is LIVE. In this episode, Joe sits down with Louisiana based personal injury attorney, David Laborde. They dive into David's childhood, living in rural Louisiana... to say David had an unconventional childhood is an understatement to say the least. Links to listen are below!

Youtube: http://ow.ly/DdVv50A8xZl

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/vMdE50A8xZj

Spotify: http://ow.ly/AIjF50A8xZk

15/06/2020

Episode 15 is LIVE!

This episode features Personal Injury Attorney David W. Craig of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC.

Check out Joe's Interview with David through the links below:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/dTMX50A7qVL

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/iERw50A7qVK

Spotify: http://ow.ly/BAqK50A7qVJ

12/06/2020

Ready for Episode 46?!

In this episode, Joe interviews Patti Maguire Armstrong-Writer, a National Catholic Register Journalist, author, blogger, wife, and mother of TEN kids!

To learn more about Patti and her "Holy Hacks," listen using the links below:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/yjAtayAbQxo

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/BgbQ50A62ZX

Spotify: http://ow.ly/HxnZ50A62ZV

11/06/2020

Yesterday, we highlighted Bryan VanMeveren of VanMeveren Law Group P.C. Thought we'd share this awesome video his daughter made, highlighting his Iron Man journey.

https://vimeo.com/381699475

This is "IRONMAN 2019" by Chloe VanMeveren on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

10/06/2020

Bryan VanMeveren of VanMeveren Law Group P.C. is on the podcast today! In addition to being a father, entrepreneur, and attorney, Bryan likes to spend his time competing in triathlons! To hear more, listen to the episode at the links below.

YouTube: http://ow.ly/eF2u50A3cli

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/7KvI50A3clg

Spotify: http://ow.ly/qVdw50A3clh

08/06/2020

Last week, Joe sat down with Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami of Los Angeles County to discuss his family life and most memorable cases, such as "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez," which was featured on Netflix.

Here's a sneak peek of their discussion - Jon speaks about his part in developing Senate Bill 756, which provides restitution for survivors of child abuse.

Episode 45 featuring Jon Hatami is available on the following platforms:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/mIea50A1ddQ

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/IxzN50A1ddP

Spotify: http://ow.ly/TBh550A1ddR

08/06/2020

EPISODE 45 IS LIVE!!!

In this episode, Joe chats with Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami of Los Angeles County. You may recognize Jon from the Netflix series, "The Trials of Gabriel Fernandez," a child abuse case in which he prosecuted two parents charged with first-degree murder and torture.

To hear more about Jon's upbringing, family, and path to a law career, watch and listen using the links below:

YouTube: http://ow.ly/mIea50A1ddQ

Apple Podcasts: http://ow.ly/IxzN50A1ddP

Spotify: http://ow.ly/TBh550A1ddR

06/06/2020

Meet Archie Shannon, honorary producer of "The Opening Statement." When he's not podcast producing, he is busy begging for treats, going on long runs, and being adorable.

04/06/2020

This week on "The Opening Statement," Joe sits down with US Women's National Volleyball Team player, Kelsey Robinson. Her work ethic, positive outlook, and passion made her a joy to talk to. Check out her website here: http://ow.ly/b2Yc50zW5WV and listen to the episode at the links below!

Spotify - http://ow.ly/KUrK50zQBAS…

Youtube - http://ow.ly/OSuZ50zQBAR

Apple Podcasts - http://ow.ly/chk050zQBFD