Meet the Hosts
🎙 Joel aka Joelindu
Joel, better known as Joelindu, is one of the co-hosts of the Touching Tips Podcast, where curiosity, common sense, humor, and spirited debate collide.
Originally from Illinois and now embracing country life in Kentucky, Joel brings a perspective shaped by both city roots and rural living. Whether discussing history, politics, culture, technology, photography, or everyday life, he's always interested in asking questions, challenging assumptions, and having conversations that are honest—even when they're uncomfortable.
Outside the podcast, Joel is a photographer, musician, and creative. He's passionate about capturing the outdoors through his camera, producing music, flying drones, and building the Joelindu brand around creativity, storytelling, and authentic living. His love for photography often takes him deep into the woods in search of the perfect light, while his background in music fuels the creative energy behind many of the podcast's projects.
Joel believes great conversations don't require everyone to agree—they require people willing to listen, think critically, and laugh along the way. That's exactly what Touching Tips is all about.
When he's not behind a microphone, you'll probably find him exploring back roads with a camera, working on his next creative project, cheering on the Chicago White Sox, or spending time with his wife Sarah, their children, and far too many cats.
🎙 Gunnar aka Gunnar the Great
Known to listeners as Gunnar the Great, Gunnar brings a thoughtful perspective, quick sense of humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism to the Touching Tips Podcast. He's the kind of person who enjoys asking the follow-up question, looking at an issue from another angle, and making sure every conversation explores more than just one point of view.
As one of the show's co-hosts, Gunnar thrives on meaningful discussion, friendly debate, and the occasional verbal sparring match—especially when Joel is convinced he's absolutely right. Whether they're tackling current events, history, politics, culture, or life's everyday absurdities, Gunnar has a knack for keeping conversations balanced while never missing an opportunity to slip in a well-timed joke.
What makes Gunnar such an important part of the podcast is his willingness to challenge ideas without taking himself too seriously. He believes the best conversations happen when people can disagree, laugh, and still walk away respecting one another. That approach helps create the open, conversational atmosphere that defines Touching Tips.
Outside the podcast, Gunnar enjoys diving into new ideas, learning how things work, and sharing his unique perspective on whatever topic lands on the table that week. Whether he's making listeners laugh, questioning conventional wisdom, or pushing Joel and Caitie to think differently, Gunnar helps ensure every episode is engaging, unpredictable, and never just an echo chamber.
If Joel is the one who starts the debate and Caitie is the one who throws gasoline on it, Gunnar is the one making sure everyone has a chance to be heard—even if he's secretly enjoying the chaos just as much as everyone else.
🎙 Caitie aka QT <Queen Tits> on the Touching Tips Podcast
If there's one thing you can count on, it's that Caitie is going to say exactly what's on her mind. Bold, opinionated, and wonderfully unpredictable, she brings an energy to the Touching Tips Podcast that keeps every conversation fresh, entertaining, and just a little bit chaotic.
As one of the show's co-hosts, Caitie isn't afraid to challenge ideas, ask the uncomfortable questions, or push the conversation in a direction no one saw coming. Whether she's defending a strong opinion, playing devil's advocate, or calling out the guys when they deserve it, she helps create the kind of authentic discussions that make the podcast feel less like a show and more like friends around a table.
Her quick wit and unfiltered personality often lead to some of the funniest moments on the podcast, but beneath the humor is a genuine curiosity about people and the world around her. Caitie enjoys exploring different perspectives, questioning assumptions, and reminding everyone that disagreement doesn't have to mean disrespect.
Whether she's sparking a debate, delivering a perfectly timed one-liner, or steering the conversation completely off the rails in the best possible way, Caitie makes sure no two episodes of Touching Tips are ever the same. Her fearless personality, infectious sense of humor, and willingness to keep things real are a big part of what makes the podcast such a fun place to be.