Jul 25, 202530 minS0
<p>In this special Parks and Recreation Month episode of Shock Talk, host Cara Elbert sits down with her husband Jared Elbert, Parks and Recreation Director for the City of Grandview, Missouri, to explore how public...
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Shock Talk
Hosted by Sheila Shockey · government · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to "Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government," hosted by Sheila Shockey, Futurist and CEO of Shockey Consulting. This podcast explores the future of local government, focusing on trends and innovations reshaping municipal governance. Episodes feature experts discussing topics such as smart city technology, sustainable urban development, digital governance, community engagement, and policy innovation. Our goal is to equip listeners with insights to help local governments adapt and thrive. Join us to discover strategies for creating resilient, inclusive, and dynamic communities.
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What is Shock Talk about?
Welcome to "Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government," hosted by Sheila Shockey, Futurist and CEO of Shockey Consulting. This podcast explores the future of local government, focusing on trends and innovations reshaping municipal governance. Episodes feature experts discussing topics such as smart city technology, sustainable urban development, digital governance, community engagement, and policy innovation.
Who hosts Shock Talk?
Shock Talk is hosted by Sheila Shockey. The show has published 10 episodes to date.
What has Shock Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Designing Places to Play: The Role of Recreation in Resilient Cities" (25 July 2025, 30 minutes), "Clearing the Road: Women Leading the Future of Engineering with Tawn Nugent, PE, DBIA" (23 June 2025, 19 minutes), and "Telling Our Stories: Historic Preservation with Jeffrey Williams" (5 May 2025, 30 minutes).
How often does Shock Talk publish?
Shock Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 28 minutes across 10 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Shock Talk?
Booking probability for Shock Talk is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Shock Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Shock Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Shock Talk?
The strongest fits for Shock Talk are Government & Politics. Shock Talk has a government audience.
About the host
Sheila Shockey hosts Shock Talk, a government podcast with 10 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 23, 202519 minS0
<p>In this special episode of Shock Talk, Sheila Shockey sits down with Tawn Nugent—Associate Partner at Trekk Design Group and President of WTS-KC and APWA-KC—to talk equity in engineering. From mentorship to DEI under...
- May 5, 202530 minS0
<p>In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, host Sheila Shockey sits down with new Shockey team member Jeffrey Williams, a seasoned expert in historic preservation and city planning. From the...
- Apr 7, 202554 minS0
<p>Sheila Shockey (Founder & CEO) and Grant Mayfield (Public Administration Consultant) join the mic to share their recent conversation on the GovLove podcast—now streaming here for our listeners!</p><p>🎙️ In this...
- Jan 28, 202528 minS0
<p>In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, Sheila Shockey, futurist and CEO of Shockey Consulting, sits down with Bill Ebel, former City Manager of Overland Park and a military leader, to discuss...
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- Jan 16, 202518 minS0
<p>In this insightful episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, host Sheila Shockey, Founder, CEO, and Futurist at Shockey Consulting, sits down with retired utility executive Mike Armstrong, former General...
- Dec 19, 202432 minS0
<p>In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, Sheila Shockey sits down with Damon Hodges, City Administrator of Raytown, Missouri, to discuss how his community secured voter-approved bonds to...
- Oct 30, 202421 minS0
<p>In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, host Sheila Shockey, founder and CEO of Shockey Consulting, dives into the power of curiosity in leadership. Joined by Molly Saunders, an organizational...
- Sep 19, 202424 minS0
<p>In this episode of Shock Talk: The Future of Local Government, Sheila Shockey and Steve Arbo dive into how elected officials and city staff can create lasting impact by making their meetings more efficient and...
Shock Talk
Leading with Values: Civility, Vision, and Integrity in Local Government with Walter Denton
Aug 14, 202421 minS0<p>Join host Sheila Shockey, Shockey CEO and Futurist, as she welcomes Walter Denton, City Administrator of O’Fallon, IL, who’s been in local government for 30 years, as they discuss trends associated with value-based...
- Jun 12, 202426 minS1
<p>In this episode of "ShockTalk: Future of Local Government," host Sheila Shockey explores the critical role of trust and credibility in the success of infrastructure projects. Joining her is Jeff Henson, a seasoned...
Recent guests
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Jeffrey Williams
seasoned expert in historic preservation and city planning, Getty Music Foundation
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Mike Armstrong
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer, Juventus Football Club, National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
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Jared Elbert
City of Grandview, Missouri
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Tawn Nugent
Trekk Design Group
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