Latest Episodes
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Getting the Names Right: Preserving Veterans’ Stories Through Research and Memorial Design
In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns speaks with military researcher Bill Beigel, founder of World War II Research, Inc., about how...
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Safety First: Protecting Monument Builders in 2026 and Beyond
In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns speaks with Mark Harrison, president of Certified Safety Training (CST), about the real-world safety risks...
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AI for Monument Builders: Turning Everyday Tasks into Time-Saving Opportunities
In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns talks with Mike Lannen, digital strategist and founder of Eternity, about how artificial intelligence is...
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Facing the Four Horsemen: How Monument Builders Can Respond to Changing Traditions in Memorialization
In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns welcomes grief expert Dr. Jason Troyer to explore the cultural shifts reshaping memorialization. Troyer shares...
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Honoring Sacrifice: The Story of Ohio Veterans Memorial Park
This episode of Monument Matters offers monument builders a behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Ohio Veterans Memorial Park. Beyond its role as...
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Creating Connections: The MBNA PR Toolkit
In this episode of Monument Matters, host Mike Johns speaks with Brad Myers and Cristine Bouwkamp about MBNA’s updated PR Toolkit—an essential resource for...