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A 15-year-old Elvis Tribute Artist that many feel is Elvis reincarnated but looks like Joaquin Phoenix! He is the only singer in his family. The attraction started in second grade after his best friend dared him to dress up as Elvis for Halloween, which began the love affair for the King of Rock n Roll.
Aiden also sings Johnny Cash, Josh Turner and a couple others but Elvis is his niche. He says, Elvis is a friend of his that he never got to meet and since 2nd Grade he has been singing his songs that began with “Jailhouse Rock.” Aiden spends an hour every day practicing Elvis’s music.
He states he has watch every single video on YouTube that Elvis has watched to perfect his mannerisms and movement and some of these moves come natural to Aiden. He has jumpsuits made specifically for him along with the replica clothes and he completely embraces this vintage look and mentions; he was born in the wrong era!
Being part of a big competition in Memphis in the Big “little” King Division, he will be performing in the Graceland tent very soon, but Aiden really wants to be the Ultimate Elvis and has been to Tupelo, MS many times and performed right outside the birthplace of Elvis! What is next? VEGAS?
Steve Pennington is his vocal coach for over the past year and half, and one Aiden believes in him in which the results speak for themselves. Pennington is the one to credit for posting his videos and putting the naysayers at bay that believed Aiden was lip synching by posting an A Capella video. How is he handling all the notoriety from his VIRAL videos?
He tells us what long term plans are, and he has a plan B too! What does a teenager away from being Elvis? He ends with a beautiful story of the impact he has had on others.
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Join Donna along with Elvis Tribute Artists, Harry Shahoian & Nathan Pittorf along with myself on 6 day Elvis Christmas Theme Cruise to the Caribbean! November 30-December 6, 2025.
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Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up.
What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon.
Was Graceland just home or did she realize how special a place it was? The advice Elvis gave to Donna on a rare occasion when they had a one-on-one conversation which leads to Elvis meeting her fiancé and how that ended up. More Elvis stories about how he loved to have fun which takes fireworks to a whole new level!
What was Vernon and Gladys Presley like, Elvis singing at home, the jungle room, and what she misses most about living on Graceland. What was her relationship with Priscilia that has a funny story with it. The reason behind why she decided to start telling stories about Graceland & Elvis.
Donna tells the details of when Elvis passed. Elvis was a sick man with many health issues but always looked out for others ahead of himself and the irony that every member of the Presley family has died from the same cause. She tells her thoughts on the new movie- Elvis; what was accurate and what was not.
She has books! Get them below. Donna is performing and traveling the globe, help get her to Vegas and your area. Being on the board of the charity, Choosing to Live-Suicide Prevention.
Donna Presley Links:
Website: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/
Self-Published Elvis As I Remember Him, One Flower While I Live: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/collection/p/style-02-e3z27
Purchase Donna’s Other Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=donna+presley&crid=115XIFC4TZXVP&sprefix=donna+presley%2Caps%2C138&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Choosing To Live Suicide Prevention: https://neversuicide.org/
Donna on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/DonnaPresleyOfficial
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I have decided to write a BOOK! Get all the details in this podcast from why and when! Hear the book summary and a recent zoom call with Coach RB aka "The Music Man" Randy Brown on our trip to Lubbock, Texas & Clovis, New Mexico to visit the sites and sounds of Buddy Holly & The Crickets.
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Listen to the Feb. 2023 Show-The Last Dance: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/um3qklge6olw99o34o1q8efpeydto2
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Recorded from the beautiful patio at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar which was decorated for Christmas. We talk about her last four singles: “Bad Decisions”, “Pick Your Poison”, “If It Was Easy”, & her newest release, “Love You With the Lights On.”
Christmas song from the archive that leads to are they any others she has? The love for music is heard in her voice, in which she explains how she goes from being shy off stage to being fearless when performing. Is Presley a golfer??
What would she tell her 16-year-old self before she went on “The Voice and what she learned from that experience which transitions into being in the industry and not getting caught up with those that are more successful even though her career is going forward.
See her in Las Vegas as she performs in Sin City, all the time! Residency? Catch her on NYE at North 40 and in April for Boots in the Park but how much bling will the NYE outfit be? She tells what her music means to her and the band aid is being ripped off in the next group of music on her own experiences.
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A Christian Country singer whose roots run deep with four generations of cowboys and singers. His inspiration came from his great grandmother and singing in the church along with cowboy church which he explains. His family are all rodeo athletes, and he competed in steer wrestling and still on occasion does a little team roping. When he is home, he shoes horses, builds fences and talks about being an accomplished farrier.
He mainly writes on airplane rides, at home on the porch and of course in Nashville with great writers. His 2018 singles, “What Would Jesus Do”, “That Ain’t My Church” & “Thank God” were all #1 on the Christian Country Charts. He talks about his LP: “Whiskey to Work” and being a storyteller in his writing. Check the link in the show notes for his documentary: North State Roots about his living in Red Bluff, CA. Hear the story behind his new single, “Imperfect Prayer” and evolving as a performer since 2016 that comes from his Bakersfield roots and his hero, Dwight Yoakam. Listen to when and what his next single will be!
He has his own beef jerky line which started during the pandemic year which is all-natural and free of preservatives. He is a bug fan of Garth Brooks and even has his own tribute show in which he is the lead singer. Chad gives everyone his plans for the next phase of his career which is a good one!
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Go Rent or Buy "These Ain't No Fairytales"-The George Martorano Stories: https://bit.ly/4dTVQTJ
George Martorano Before the Lights Show: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/961kc4xpp2qn6q1apo6xk9o37wr9fn
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Dreams are a universal human experience that involves thoughts, images, sensations, & sometimes sound that occur during sleep. They can include stories, things, or even vivid experiences. Can dreams tell you something? Yes! What are YOUR dreams?
Hope your dreams come true and find the moment when “You will know.”
Clip from California Dreamin’ which is looking to gain wealth or fame! Segway into the popular track by Fleetwood Mac that was written by Stevie Nicks in 1977. The emotional tolls among Fleetwood Mac when recording the iconic Lp-“Rumours.”
Fleetwood Mac Dreams Lyrics: https://genius.com/Fleetwood-mac-dreams-lyrics
“California Dreamin’-Mamas & Papas” https://open.spotify.com/track/1ZEOIhSn6BKErV59bIgn76?si=54f1bcc3482f42a0
“Dreams”-Fleetwood Mac: https://open.spotify.com/track/0ofHAoxe9vBkTCp2UQIavz?si=d11c2058bcca4ebc
Corrs Version: https://open.spotify.com/track/5BTnReEr0LDwgZu0vDdZih?si=54498381ecec4bdb
Deep Dish: https://open.spotify.com/track/6ztHD7TBXLxAaPxJ3sO8a4?si=a9afdc9ef576415a
Jolyon Petch: https://open.spotify.com/track/2J3TcdKkdU42R9zWqWi6LJ?si=b1bf68bf7b584ec1
Alex Ross Remix: https://open.spotify.com/track/5Upnghd53yVhWfZutscuff?si=19cc6920a093498c
The Electric Peanut Butter Company: https://open.spotify.com/track/5nRsPqkEPmEJrbA2K1uKzc?si=8efba33e12654ec3
The Cooltrane Quartet by Eve St. Johns: https://open.spotify.com/track/0H43pBez4rNfkacpFHwlmn?si=7aca72e5052b484b
Lanie Gardner: https://open.spotify.com/track/2HA6QsvyuQRoYhKoBZdyN2?si=6ff6d631b8244359
Lissie: https://open.spotify.com/track/7lcUx8bgiwGEn0BHNo3O31?si=dc16f25959c042da
Elise Trouw: https://open.spotify.com/track/263eNa0ryn0kWpKSbLXCOK?si=82954774a2384220
IMY2: https://open.spotify.com/track/2PlYqR3eMfTNfYLfsa7Hb4?si=3f29418142894517
Blacktop Mojo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAdu_IDnOxE
Aerosmith “Dream On”: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xsYj84j7hUDDnTTerGWlH?si=ea962548a58c4f73
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Two outstanding guys join the show and talk in-depth about their careers that starts with how these two met at a training scenario. Dutch tells going from football practice for his junior year in high school to ending up in boot camp for the Army! Working at a jail at 19 years old taught him how to speak, which helped him undercover. While McAlpin was at the jail, Rocco was being told at the same age to come down off a telephone pole by Italian guys.
Dutch tells about dealing with the dope epidemic at young age as he was a cop before he turned 21. Giovanni explains what would have happened to his career had he become the manager at the Olympic Garden Strip Club in Las Vegas along with how they handle multiple aliases.
Do you need an attitude when working undercover? Does surveillance teach you anything in addition to the importance of having a good budget and resources to be successful undercover. McAlpin tells a story of a case where he could have been killed while Rocco tells one that could have ended his career.
As adrenaline junkies, how they handle situations when the hair on the back of their neck stands up. The difficulty of being undercover when children are involved or even worse; death and how they debrief. What do they feel like when take the bad guys off the street.
They are the co-hosts of The Mob Museum new podcast: Inside the Life. Stories of not only their career but guests who lived on both sides of the law. New episodes every Thursday.
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Before the Lights Interview with Giovanni Rocco (9-2-2021): https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/44ik5gp7xcply4yoaayw38b96opbbb
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Lou tells about living in a garage growing up, smoking cigarettes while watching Scooby Doo AND by age 11 seeing someone stabbed along with women beaten by pimps. He then recalls the moment he knew he wanted to be a police officer along with what pushed him to serve in US Army.
If you have seen the movie, “Colors” featuring Robert Duvall and Sean Penn. Lou was like Penn’s character in real life with the Arizona State Gang Task Force. Being undercover forced him to grow up. Lou admits being addicted to the rush of this position. What is the difficulty of not allowing a criminal to dictate the pace of an investigation?
A graphic story of the extent drug dealers will go to hide drugs and get them to their destination. Complacency can not only get you hurt but killed, Lou retired medically after sustaining career ending injuries during an undercover assignment.
His PTSD went deep and dark, Lou explains all he went through, what he found to help get past it, and what he does today. Traumatic experiences that law enforcement face and their difficulty managing them.
As an entrepreneur, what did he do with that garage he lived in as a child? Being an actor, his own series; “Duress” and being in Jay Dobyn’s short film; “Big Red Friday.” Pimber’s thoughts on what leads to success, what breaking badly means to him, losing his identity, and did he write the book for him or others? COPLINE, what it is and how it serves officers.
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Buy Breaking Badly: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C47PN5XX/
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COPLINE: https://www.copline.org/about/who-we-are
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Clips are from interviews with:
Lou Pimber
Simon Kirke
Nick Christophers
Jody Lichtor
Michael Green
Michael Fenenbock
Brian Downes
Louis Balestrieri
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The show consists of clips from 9 former shows. Nick Parisi on Springfield, MA, Nick Christophers on the Greek Mafia, Ron Fino the relations between politics and crime families, Andy Thibault with Louis the Coin’s connections to the Patriarca Family, Louis Balestrieri with his undercover work on the Italian Bread Industry, Andrea Giovino growing up in the life, George Martorano with Philadelphia Mafia, Michael Green with the early days of the mobbed up Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, and the mysterious death of Tony Cornero told by Tommy Canale.
Full Episodes:
Nick Parisi: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/otns23m6z45403jagzgz14zigwv1yd
Nick Christophers: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/j36oy70av4bbozcz1ru6k5m5ahv7n3
Ron Fino: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/y41pi10clz8hd85rs8kbvived6alw6
Andy Thibault:
Louis Balestrieri: bit.ly/4aNTTq1
Andrea Giovino: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/t8cgl5qnlc5v8skut8qnquudl0rfo4
George Martorano: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/961kc4xpp2qn6q1apo6xk9o37wr9fn
Michael Green: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/sf7ri366d4jeqqazs55vv38uivk7vb
Tony Cornero: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/jw2nxnr06rkbvhghsrpsqjxy4jmpk2
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Named after Elvis?? Find out! Hear about Horsetown, USA where you may see a horse in a drive thru instead of a vehicle. The story auditioning for a Christian Rock Group but kept getting cut until the mayor of Temecula, CA saw her and introduced her to them. She thought she was loud when in fact she has a powerful velvet soulful voice. Finding her way back to country after being in the pop genre, and the explanation of what California Country Sound is.
Kelly Clarkson is the reason she started singing; she tells the “this is a dream” moment when she performed with her on stage in Las Vegas on her 17th birthday. Having Kelly has her mentor on S16 of The Voice, what is the best thing she taught her, being a friend with her idol and what the show did for her as an artist.
A conversation that more need to have regarding unnecessary comment on social media when this world needs to come together. Does she get nervous singing the National Anthem or opening for headliners such as Tim McGraw. Yes, ladies according to Presley, his jeans are that tight.
Talks about her music that include the tracks; “Half That Strong”, her debut EP “600 Miles”, “Break My Heart”, & “God Forbid We Pray” which leads into her new single that is excellent called, “Somebody Like You.” Fashion! Is she interested in it? A water bottle attachment, a big heart for animals and helping shelters with Riffs & Rescues.
Presley Tennant Links:
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Presley Tennant Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6WAnQSoxNf0YiXhWkEAqr7
Tickets Ole Red Las Vegas: https://www.bandsintown.com/e/105312967-presley-tennant-at-ole-red-las-vegas
Riffs& Rescues: https://www.presleytennant.com/riffsandrescues
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The portrayal of Almanzo Wilder on Little House on the Prairie inspired a new memoir, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Show begins with his upbringing in Northern California as a child acting as a cowboy, cherishing the simplicity of days gone by, like heating water on the stove. His journey into acting stemmed from experiences of bullying, leading to his breakthrough moment when he was first heard and seen.
Securing his first major role as Michael Wagner in Judy Blume’s Forever was preceded by a small part on The Streets of San Francisco. His agent, Ina Bernstein, played a pivotal role in opening doors for him and affirming, “You will do this show,” referring to Little House on the Prairie. He reflects on the importance of roles aligning with an actor's essence, noting how his upbringing uniquely suited him for the character of Almanzo Wilder.
Becoming a published author holds deep significance for him. He shares insights into Michael Landon's personality and his experience joining the series midway through its run. He was captivated by the show's essence after being cast. He discusses how fans embraced the love story between Laura and Almanzo, recalling a pivotal moment when he realized the show's immense popularity beyond the set. He expresses gratitude towards the many individuals who have supported him on his journey to success.
We reflect on how past television shows once brought families together, a tradition now fading into yesteryear.
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Buy Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond: https://www.amazon.com/Prairie-Man-Little-House-Beyond/dp/0806543299
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Co-Author of “You Thought It Was More” New Adventures of the World’s Greatest Counterfeiter begins by explain how he met Louis “the Coin” Colavecchio and if he wanted to be a made guy.
Louis sold fake luxury brand sweaters, stole money from Catholics, and even did load frauds to purchase luxury sports cars from Italy! A master at creating casino chips/tokens, but where does one get this equipment? It took four years to perfect with coins for 36 casinos that were used in Las Vegas, Laughlin, NV, Atlantic City, and even Tribal Casinos in Connecticut.
Where did all the money go? How did Louis the Coin get caught? Louis had a ¾ piece of plywood under a rug in the trunk of his car to handle the weight of all the counterfeit tokens along with other things. A quick discussion of having a travelling Louis the Coin Exhibit especially at The Mob Museum in Las Vegas!
Part of his pea deal after serving two years at Fort Dix, he showed Mohegan Sun how he did it and was hired by the US Mint! He paid only $2400 of a 90K restitution agreement and was given a REFUND!
Louis was also in trouble for not just casino chips but also for stealing $100K from his 92-year-old aunt, counterfeiting $100 bills and walked from testing positive for cocaine saying he needed it for sex. In addition to bank, mortgage, and insurance fraud!
Was Louis straightforward about his actions, did his mouth get him into trouble, and the status of the screenplay. What does he miss the most about Louis who passed away in 2020.
*Note: due to supply chain issues the release date of "You Thought It Was More" is July 9, 2024.*
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An expert in the music of Frank Sinatra’s music and all its components. The son of NFL star, Chuck Fenenbock talks about writing the book, “Fireworks Everytime He Touched the Ball."
How his affinity for Sinatra began, a funny story seeing him in concert, & does he have a favorite song or albums. The lasting musical legacy of Sinatra that spans four different periods.
See the links below to follow his podcast: Sinatra Matters that has over 60 episodes. The excellent explanation of choosing which tracks to do and the brilliant musicians Sinatra worked with that include Nelson Riddle, Don Costa & Count Basie Orchestras, and his longtime pianist, Bill Miller.
We get into talking about particulars songs that include All or Nothing at All, Come Fly With Me, I’m Getting Sentimental Over You, Goody Goody, Strangers in the Night, & Send in the Clowns.
Sinatra’s impact on popular culture which could be its own show. Will there ever be another Frank Sinatra that transitions to the reason why his music will live on forever.
Michael Fenenbock Links:
Follow Sinatra Matters Podcast: (Spotify) https://open.spotify.com/show/5hN0qfCDIjbRzA1FJ9mEL8
Songs talked about on the podcast:
All or Nothing at All: https://open.spotify.com/track/290Hwi5fTlIPTAymzadZti?si=a58f48f8897940e9
Come Fly With Me: https://open.spotify.com/track/1GcPhT7osBb4LEJnQ0tmfj?si=426704d953da4974
I’m Getting Sentimental Over You: https://open.spotify.com/track/1xRcmiaCpezTbsG3ig76cu?si=fc11dac6eec742e4
Goody Goody: https://open.spotify.com/track/45zzv95NObWLS55RdiGqlf?si=04730da867754fca
Strangers In the Night: https://open.spotify.com/track/74VR3AkGPhbYXnxcOYa16x?si=400d24a5d2264f43
Send In the Clowns: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qj3QuBUEwQINq2LkjhY5Z
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Growing up in Brooklyn the Park Slope Area and later Massapequa Park he was associating with children of connected guys. Living in a cop family, he tells his humbled opinion between the police and organized crime. Learning to be loyal and respectful from mob guys and by the age of 21 he was driving a new Lincoln and hustling. Stories of Roy DeMeo and him being an opportunistic criminal.
Did any of his previous jobs help him with being undercover? This transitions into how he landed being the Asian Undercover for China White Heroin and the enormity of the drug problem in NYC. Stories of being undercover include having a knife to his throat.
The Italian Bread Industry which was protected as he explains leads into Operation Wasteland where he was placed in a unit called, The Bad New Bears. Quick trip into martial arts background and back to the private sanitation industry where over 30 arrests of mob associates, soldiers, & capos of the largest organized crime case in NYPD & Manhattan District history. His explanation of why there it was no confidence in this team. What working wiretap is really like leads into a story that landed him in trouble.
The waste disposal industry before Operation Wasteland and how the wise guys were controlling it. Everyone was benefiting from it, but was Mayor Guiliani? A story about how he got a particular envelope from a meeting that broke the case open. The new laws that were made due to the case and The Operation Wasteland Documentary. Ending with the insurance business is organized crime!
Louis Balestrieri Links:
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Javier tells going from small bust operations in Austin, Texas to ending up on the case of Pablo Escobar in Colombia. Out of the academy he was hoping for a bigger city but ended up in Austin. After applying to go to Mexico, he was given Colombia. The eye-opening experience of dealing with Pablo Escobar who was hiding drugs in fruit and humans which we ended up on one of the biggest cases in the world!
Javier knew Pablo very well from all the studying he did such as his informants, family, drug movements, money, etc. He explains Narco Terrorism and the extent of how Pablo would get people to kill for him by buying them houses and providing for their families. Pablo placed bounties on police officers of $100 for each one killed.
In 1989 Escobar put a bomb on a commercial airline to kill a presidential candidate that killed 109 innocent people, a bus with dynamite in front of a building killed more, and the one that made him Enemy #1 in the world was he killed the presidential candidate at his rally. Extradition was eventually signed, which was the green light for Javier and his team. Was there an order to kill Escobar?
His self-surrender with his own penthouse prison and how he was later found after the DEA found his frequency that resulted in his killing by the Colombian National Police. Pablo’s motto was that he preferred a tomb in Colombia versus a jail cell in the United States. Javier said he was probably worth more than $30 Billion at the time of his death!
Javier Pena Links:
DEA Narcos Website: https://www.deanarcos.com/
Netflix Series: Narcos: https://www.netflix.com/title/80025172
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His journey begins with a childhood connection to a character from "The Outsiders," leading to a stint in a junior high gang. Amidst this, music and breakdancing emerge.
His writing career began with a Greek publication that led him to mainstream. His path intertwined with his father's café near Kennedy Airport, frequented by mob figures. A youthful venture into bookmaking at 13 prompted questions from his father after finding a betting sheet.
A brief flirtation with a gangster persona led to an arrest, a pivotal moment curbing his criminal inclinations due to his father's influence. Seeing John Gotti, the Greek Mafia in America, and the origins of the term "Godfathers of the Night."
His novels, notably "Destinies" and its sequel "No Honor Among Thieves," he is working on taking from page to screen. His co-wrote "Prison Rules," with ex-Gambino bodyguard John Alite which draws from real experiences and offers a gritty glimpse into life behind bars. His third book "Mafia Ties - The Greek Syndicates" will be available by June 1st.
His most intriguing mob story involves a man eliminating three assailants sent to kill him.
His upcoming attendance at the June 1st Mob Summit in Las Vegas, being an artist skilled in portrait drawing, he tells his next venture.
Nick Christophers Links
Website: https://nickchristophers.org/
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A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and drums that was inspired by Ringo Starr after watching him on television.
His life took a pivotal turn when a coin toss determined his fate, amidst a looming deadline set by his parents. Transitioning through experiences with Black Cat Bones, he ultimately teamed up with Paul Kossoff and Free, marking the recording of the smash hit "All Right Now," subsequent tours, and the eventual decline of the group.
In an era where attitudes towards drug were much different, the band grappled with Paul Kossoff's addiction, which significantly impacted their trajectory. The decision to join forces with Paul Rodgers led to the inception of Bad Company, with intriguing stories surrounding the band's name.
Legends suggest that during the recording sessions for the LP "Bad Company," band members were scattered throughout the house. He reflects on his favorite Bad Company track to perform, as well as his tenure with the groups Wildlife and Lonerider. Expressing disappointment over the absence of Free and Bad Company in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, he shares anecdotes of playing with Chuck Berry and the profound moment of drumming alongside Ringo Starr, whose influence sparked his musical journey.
Beyond the band scene, he released a solo record titled "Because of You" with Chicago-based: The Empty Pockets. Recounting Bad Company's final 2019 show in Las Vegas alongside Lynyrd Skynyrd, he discusses his newfound interest in composing movie scores and the significance of contributing to numerous timeless songs. The interview concludes with insights into his life beyond music.
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She boasts extensive experience as a food and prop stylist, with a vast array of clients. Her journey began as a young ballet dancer and was a creative child who eventually landed a career as a dental hygienist—a role she continues to fulfill today. Jody delves into her interpretation of beautification, which Tommy links to her involvement with
visual, performing arts, and design. As longtime member of Aging but Dangerous Women, “a movement focused on healthy aging and living dangerously through fun, spirit and style”, she was a part of a select group ranging in age from 50-80, who modeled for large charity events.
Her career in the film industry included various positions on feature films, cable television shows, commercials, high end corporate videos, catalogue and print media advertising. After being hired as a food stylist for an informercial for Ron Popiel’s Rotisserie 2000, Jody narrowed her scope of work to food and prop styling. For several months in 2006, she worked as an in-house producer for Andrew Zimmern, coordinating with his radio show and television segment producers, and doing research in support of his columns and written publications.
She shares insights into the techniques and props employed in food photography, such as those seen in the "Got Milk"; campaign where yogurt was used. Questions arise about the financial prospects, competitiveness, and outlook of this profession.
Jody's contributions extend beyond her career, as she served for many years on the
board of Minnesota Women in Film & Television and being involved with Women Who
Really Cook, an organization of professional women in the food industry. Additionally, she indulges in a side venture of repurposing and designing vintage jewelry, offering opportunities for connection. Our conversation concludes with a glimpse into her future aspirations.
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Several members of Before the Lights assembled for a podcast, including some from my hometown, Streator, IL. Kelly Burgin from Northern California shares news about Family Dollar closing numerous stores, sparking a discussion with Missy Mital on its impact on zip code 61364, which boasts several dollar stores and transitions into a comparison of Dollar General versus Family Dollar. Larry Henry from Arkansas weighs in on his preference.
After a brief discussion on the Cheltenham Festival, we delve into the upcoming Mob Summit 2024 in Las Vegas, scheduled for Saturday, June 1st. We reminisce about the Tropicana Hotel's glory days and lament its closure, once a bustling corner on the strip. The conversation shifts to the allure of Geri Rosenthal and the mob-connected casinos.
From pizza and beer, we segue into wine, with Kelly sharing his involvement in a project for the Italian Delicato Family wine company, featuring Francis Ford Coppola wines. Tommy impresses by recognizing the brand.
We introduce Jim Riordan, a.k.a. Fat Grampa Podcast, as he explains its inception. Jeff Horaney expresses his excitement for the upcoming Solar Eclipse, while Missy Mital discusses classes on making tortellini and cookie decorating. Cheryl Canale (Mom) shares her plans to head to Arizona for spring training. Kelly's journey into sign making and his donation of a significant piece for the Mob Summit. The Canale family's move from Illinois to Vegas prompts discussions on the old Vegas era and Bet Bash!
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A renowned chef, both a James Beard Semifinalist and Michelin Recommended, who is the proud owner of not one, but two thriving restaurants—Poppy & Rose and Poppy & Seed—sets the stage by delving into the essence of garden-fresh ingredients, the core principles of flavors, and the indispensable role of quality kitchen tools.
Before embarking on his culinary journey, he pursued studies at UCSB while also excelling in track & field, providing a diverse foundation for his eventual career. Engagingly, he recounts how his path led from academic pursuits to the culinary arts, touching upon the unexpected yet pivotal role of accounting and bookkeeping. This trajectory ultimately led to a recommendation from the culinary luminary Nancy Silverton, propelling him into the role of executive chef.
He navigates through the challenges of staffing, emphasizing the importance of finding dedicated individuals amidst the ever-present threat of burnout. Reflecting on his culinary creations, he traces their roots back to his Memphis-born grandfather, whose legacy inspired his dream of owning multiple restaurants—a dream now realized with two establishments under his belt and an exciting new concept slated for 2025: Poppy & Rose in DTLA and Poppy & Seed, upscale cuisine within a unique greenhouse setting in Anaheim.
In a dynamic discussion, he explores the intersection of social media and creativity, highlighting the influence it has had on his ventures, including his Upscale Catering Company, Root of All Food. Passionately, he advocates for the abolition of tipping, underscoring his commitment to fair compensation within the industry.
He recounts his experience participating in Guy Fieri’s Tournament of Champions 5 (TOC), regaling the audience with tales of the infamous randomizer, and pondering whether he would embark on such an adventure again.
As the conversation draws to a close, the mood lightens with talk of peaches and summer, encapsulating the essence of his culinary philosophy—one rooted in tradition yet infused with a zest for innovation and seasonal delights.
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Poppy & Seed: https://www.poppyandseedoc.com/about/
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Renowned for his expertise in 19th-century history, Nevada & Las Vegas welcomes a distinguished historian to the show to delve into the rich history of Tropicana. Beginning our discussion with his experiences in Las Vegas and his tenure at The Valley Times, which intersected with organized crime, we segue seamlessly into his initial impressions upon hearing the name "Tropicana."
Set to become the new home of the Las Vegas A’s baseball stadium, Tropicana has a storied past intertwined with the city's underworld. Initially touted as "The Tiffany of the Strip," its true colors were revealed following a failed assassination attempt on Frank Costello in New York.
From Joe Agosto's oversight of the Folies Bergere, operating without a license, to Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal's residence at the Tropicana, which sparks anecdotes about Michael's father's views on Sharon Stone's portrayal of Geri in "Casino," the property has navigated a complex path to the present day, often contending with larger competitors.
The integration of a new resort alongside the baseball stadium prompts reflections on past events, such as the 1984 labor dispute that culminated in a bomb explosion in the Tropicana's parking lot. The venue has hosted a myriad of legendary performers, from Ernie Kovacs and Benny Goodman to contemporary acts like Wayne Newton and productions like "Mamma Mia." Notably, the Tropicana also served as a backdrop for iconic television shows like "Charlie's Angels" and the filming of "The Godfather" in 1972.
Contemplating the announcement of the Tropicana as the stadium site, concerns arise about preserving the essence of old Las Vegas amidst the city's rapid evolution. The fate of the iconic stained-glass ceiling in the casino is pondered, along with reminiscences of what will be missed about the Tropicana.
In summary, the discussion illuminates Tropicana’s multifaceted history and its role in shaping the identity of Las Vegas, while also raising questions about the city's future direction and the preservation of its nostalgic landmarks.
Michael Green Link:
https://www.unlv.edu/people/michael-green
Tropicana Links:
Hotel Site (if still operational): https://casinos.ballys.com/tropicana-las-vegas/
Folies Bergere Last Dance Video: https://bit.ly/4bXpRSl
Photo of Iconic Stained-Glass Ceiling: https://www.casino.org/vitalvegas/say-aint-tropicana-casino-lose-stained-glass-ceiling/
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The greatest male Mexican professional of all time with over 700 PGA Tournaments under his belt, graces our show to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings – a childhood devoid of plumbing and adorned with dirt floors. He discusses the unwavering determination demanded on the PGA Tour, a path that emerged after a stint in boxing cut short by appendicitis, where he first learned of the legendary Julio Cesar Chavez.
His entrepreneurial spirit shone through as he sold golf balls for a living, even resorting to unconventional methods like fishing them out of ponds with his feet. Starting his golfing journey with just one club, a 7 iron, he encountered a turning point upon meeting John & Rita Minnis, whose impact on his life was profound.
Turning professional in 1986, he faced the grueling Q School a dozen times, contemplating quitting in 1993. However, he persevered, overcoming adversity to clinch victory in May 2013, becoming the first Mexican to triumph on the PGA Champions Tour on Cinco de Mayo, an achievement dedicated to his late brother.
He shares the significance of celebrating victories with a left hook and delves into the current state of golf in Mexico, seamlessly transitioning to discussing his passion project – The Esteban Toledo Foundation, aiding orphaned and foster care children through initiatives like the "Home of Love" facility.
We delve into his future, his poignant reflection on the meaning of "nothing," and his outlook on life after golf. Additionally, he discusses his book, a tribute to John Minnis and Mexico's National Soccer Teams, encapsulating his journey of triumph and dedication to his roots.
Esteban Toledo Links:
Official Website: https://www.estebantoledo.com/
Esteban Toledo Family Foundation: http://estebantoledofamilyfoundation.org/
HBO Special with Bryant Gumbel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhSKDXQ4JVQ
Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://www.reflectionbaygolf.com/
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An infamous bootlegger and gambling tycoon, renowned for his role in creating the iconic Stardust Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, Tony "The Admiral" Cornero was a legendary figure. His entrepreneurial spirit led him from the humble origins of an Italian village to the bustling streets of America. Yet, his journey was marked by turbulence and intrigue.
Born into hardship, with his family facing financial ruin, Cornero's early life was fraught with adversity. However, he swiftly rose from driving a cab to becoming a rumrunner, amassing a fortune by the tender age of 25. Yet, his rapid ascent fueled egos and bankrolls that ultimately culminated in a fatal encounter in 1925.
After a dramatic escape from arrest, Cornero found himself in Vancouver, only to surrender himself years later. Undeterred by his past, he ventured to Las Vegas, where he inaugurated one of the city's pioneering resorts, the Meadows Casino & Hotel. However, his refusal to associate with notorious figures like Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky led to arson, destroying his property.
Returning to Southern California, Cornero launched gambling ships off the shores of Santa Monica and Long Beach, most notably the SS Rex. Yet, his ventures drew the ire of State Attorney General Earl Warren, leading to a dramatic showdown dubbed "The Battle of Santa Monica Bay."
Despite setbacks, including the revocation of his gambling license and a near-fatal shooting, Cornero persisted. He returned to Las Vegas, where he ambitiously built the Stardust Casino & Resort. However, financial woes and pressure from The Cleveland Syndicate marred his endeavors, ending in his mysterious demise.
The aftermath saw no resolution for the families of Cornero, Siegel, and Berman, all embroiled in the tangled web of casino interests. Even as the legacy of Tony Cornero fades into history, the enigmatic allure of his life continues to captivate, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and intriguing discoveries.
Links:
Video of Tony Cornero: https://youtu.be/I_K6dyyc9-s?si=FNTK1D1iko8R5Vbl
Article: “Stardust In Your Eyes, Tony Cornero & The Stardust Hotel: https://www.americanmafia.com/Feature_Articles_26.html
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The tale of the Cuban Cowboy hailing from South Florida unfurls with the melody of multiple instruments, a narrative that began in his youth when he stumbled upon a harmonica cascading from a pinata. Prior to embracing country rhythms, the beats of hip hop and rap coursed through his veins. However, a serendipitous encounter with line dancing at a country bar transformed his musical trajectory irrevocably, propelling him into the realm of professional line dancing.
In our conversation, we delve into the diverse musical influences he melds together to craft his unique style. As a Cuban American artist, he navigates the intersection of cultures, pondering whether his heritage bolsters or hinders his artistic journey. From sharing the stage with Dylan Scott to offering line dance tutorials amidst his performances, and his unwavering dedication to charitable causes, his story is one of passion and purpose.
We offer glimpses into three of his tracks: "Oh, What A Woman," "Down in the Keys," and "The Round Up," each infused with its own distinct backstory. Through these snippets, we catch a glimpse of his ongoing creative endeavors and provide avenues for connecting with Gabe, inviting listeners to join him on his musical odyssey.
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He indulges in eating, drinking, and storytelling, commencing with an exploration of whether law was his initial path, having attended Brooklyn Law School while also immersing himself in the Rock & Roll scene. His journey includes working at the iconic CBGB punk club in NYC, where he developed a fondness for certain bands and elucidates his reasons for favoring them.
Fueled by a lifelong passion for food, he delves into the intricacies of fine dining, an expertise acquired out of defiance, as he recounts. Upon relocating to Las Vegas, his desire to contribute locally led him to begin his writing career with LV Weekly, initially covering strip clubs, later broadening his scope to encompass diverse cuisines through journalistic exploration.
He shares insights into the divergent culinary landscapes of New York versus Las Vegas, segueing into the innovative food scene flourishing in Vegas. The intricacies of composing negative reviews are discussed, alongside a rundown of his podcast, "Food & Loathing," and the accompanying app, "Neon Feast."
He points out dining establishments both on and off the Strip, highlighting potential disparities between the two locales. Engaged within the food and beverage community as a journalist, he explores topics ranging from steak to the influence of figures like Guy Fieri and the Chef Food Truck.
Tommy, seeking recommendations as a pescatarian, prompts a discussion on ideal dining destinations catering to his dietary preferences.
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The Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa, known for producing Buffalo Bill-style Wild West Shows, reminisces about the iconic figures of the old West and reflects on his sentiments towards modern Western movies. After spending a day with "The Duke" at his California home, he shares insights into John Wayne's character, a story about a memorable encounter for a lucky patron at a Utah bar. Is John Wayne's legacy resonating with the next generation?
Brian recounts his journey from Chicago to Iowa, driven by a lifelong passion for museums, reflected even in his own home's museum-like ambiance. The museum, adorned with a towering 7.5-foot statue of The Duke and featuring three distinct sections, including a 24-seat theater, stands as a testament to Wayne's enduring influence. Brian discusses the museum's aspirations, including acquiring notable items from Wayne's film career.
Learn about the notable celebrities who have graced this historic site, including the very house where John Wayne was born in 1907, earning him the moniker "The Duke" at the tender age of nine. As part of the 2024 birthday festivities, Riders in the Sky will be joining the celebration. Additionally, we delve into other attractions in Winterset, IA, such as the 1876 courthouse and the Bridges of Madison County.
Exploring why John Wayne remains a cultural icon, we ponder whether his legend would endure in today's world and whether he truly epitomized the ultimate cowboy being he was given the Congressional Gold Medal.
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John Wayne Birthplace Museum: https://johnwaynebirthplace.museum/
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Full Version Video by John Wayne: Why I Love Her: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I7Nkkpz25A
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Larry Henry, the mastermind behind the inception of The Mob Summit in 2018, offers a glimpse into its origins, past venues, notable attendees, and the outlook for 2025, emphasizing the necessity of this year's event.
2024 Mob Summit
June 1st
5-9pm at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV
Tentative Schedule:
5-6: Social Hour, mingling with book signings by mob experts.
615-7: Preliminary Panel of Speakers
630-730: Pizza & Pasta Buffet
730-830: Main Speaker-Sal Polisi
830-9: Live & Silent Auction Winners
Tickets Levels include Lower Patio ($70), Upper Patio ($85), VIP ($100)
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From Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria in Las Vegas, NV, we're joined by the founder of ICONic Clothing Brand & the mastermind behind Operation Stolen Base, a notorious sports memorabilia fraud. This former professional baseball player shares his remarkable career journey, including the staggering amount of money he never earned. Prior to Operation Stolen Base, he ran a legitimate business on eBay, detailing its evolution into forging signatures and his expertise in authenticating autographs.
Amidst the allure of big money, Cliff enjoyed a lavish lifestyle while still pursuing his baseball dreams. He managed multiple phones and recounts how an incident involving two individuals with gift cards triggered his investigation, ultimately concluding in December 2014.
Operation Stolen Base drew parallels to organized crime and resulted in a RICO indictment. Cliff discusses the genesis of a Sports Illustrated article on his case. In prison, he became known as THE BOOKIE. He also shares the challenges of transitioning to a halfway house and his foray into designing his own clothing brand, ICONic. The conversation concludes with a glimpse into Cliff's present life and ways to follow/connect with him.
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She emerged as a five-time World Boxing Champion and graced the pages of Playboy, all while staunchly advocating for mental health awareness. Returning to her mother’s homeland for a championship bout, she delved into Tae Kwon Do and took up fighting in grade school to combat bullying. Her struggle with alcohol began at a tender age of 11, prompting her journey to sobriety, which now entails a daily structure to maintain her wellbeing amidst various disorders.
The decision to pursue a professional boxing career came full circle when she faced a particular opponent twice, ultimately leading to her retirement. Reflecting on the perception of women's boxing as a novelty, she once embodied the sport's forefront before baring herself in Playboy in 1999, driven not only by financial reasons but also by a personal rationale.
Her life journey is marked by triumph over adversity, including a near-tragic skiing accident threatening her limb, the devastating loss of her son to suicide stemming from paranoid schizophrenia, and a prolonged legal battle with California over the ban of plastic bags in mental health facilities.
She speaks passionately about the need for a nationwide campaign to destigmatize mental illness and enforce treatment protocols akin to other medical conditions. Amidst her reflections lie regrets and a deeper sense of purpose, emphasizing the imperative for families to receive comprehensive information about available care facilities.
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Mia St. John Foundation: http://www.miastjohnfoundation.org/
Book, “The Knockout Workout”: https://www.amazon.com/Knockout-Workout-Winning-Steps-Improve/dp/047026750X
Book. “Fighting For My Life: A Memoir About A Mother’s Loss & Grief: https://bit.ly/3SwyN8z
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Giuseppe “Joseph” Parisi while sitting in his jail cell penned a diary that serves as the foundation for this intriguing narrative. The epic unfolds in Southern Italy, where 17-year-old Giuseppe embarked on a journey to America. As the year 1920 marked the onset of Prohibition, a wave of feuds swept the nation, and West Springfield, MA, was no exception. The catalyst? The murder of Carlo Siniscalchi, the King of Little Italy, at the hands of Giuseppe.
This notorious event catapulted the story onto the national stage, sparking a mob war that lasted 13 years and a trial drew over 2000 spectators during the intense closing arguments. The jury, after contemplation, delivered a verdict that echoed through the corridors of justice.
In the aftermath, jurors united in signing a petition against the sentencing. Meanwhile, Carlo’s widow, Pasqualina, assumed the mantle of the Queen of Bootlegging, only to meet a tragic end as she was brutally murdered in front of her companion, who peculiarly escaped with just a minor injury. Was he trying to take control of her empire?
Fast forward to later years, Giuseppe, now seeking citizenship, found himself filing papers alongside his former attorney, now holding the esteemed position of the governor of Massachusetts. Nick tantalizes you with a sneak peek into his forthcoming book, promising another riveting tale.
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Website: https://authornicholasparisi.myshopify.com/
Buy Mafia Confessions: King of Bootleggers-Murder: https://www.amazon.com/MAFIA-CONFESSION-Bootleggers-Murder-Prohibition/dp/B0CMYKQHBL
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The show welcomes a professional baseball player from the Cincinnati Reds, known as Captain Chaos. TJ discusses the benefits of playing multiple sports and shares his journey from being a preferred walk-on at the University of Nevada to becoming the most valuable position player in 2016, thanks in part to a motivational tweet.
His misunderstanding of the MLB draft rule led to him receiving the biggest bonus ever given to an undrafted free agent. TJ recounts his unforgettable debut in the Pioneer League and reflects on the grind of the minor leagues that shaped him. He shares a touching story of being told he was headed to "The Show" and describes hitting a home run for his first MLB hit, which Mookie Betts later traded for a signed bat.
TJ also discusses the ups and downs of the 2023 season, his outlook for 2024, and his offseason training regime at The Gym LV, operated by Rob Martinez, who specializes in sports-specific training, functional movement, and injury reduction. Additionally, TJ's family has a rich lineage of college basketball coaches at Kentucky, Xavier, and URI.
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TJ Player Profile Cincinnati Reds: https://www.mlb.com/player/tj-friedl-670770
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Clips are from interviews with:
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Bower Yousse
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Recorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released.
George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old seeing Benny the Gimp get shot in front of him. He was given the nickname of Cowboy, which he hates, and how that name started.
Great stories about his days dealing marijuana and how a diamond that was sewn into his pocket saved his life. His conversation with Pablo Escobar is a good one! Why Washington squeezed him after getting arrested is a great story in itself. George is the real-life man from the movie-Con Air and recalls the hijacking on the plane. He is a prolific writer that all began when he was locked in a boxcar cell for two weeks and found a pencil.
Being a workout buddy to a guy who had cut the head off three people! Does he wonder how he made it through it all and being the Growfather!
DOM DEMARCOS PIZZERIA: https://www.domdemarcos.com/
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Growfather Website: https://thegrowfathercbd.com/growfather/
Life Without Parole IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13969506/
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The owner of Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria & Bar shares tales from the Best of LV Gold Winner located in Las Vegas, NV at 9785 W. Charleston. From being a pizza fanatic to opening the first pizza place in Fresno, CA in 1966, Albert's journey unfolds. His love for De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton, NJ leads to a 5-year deal-making process to acquire Dom DeMarco’s from Di Fara’s in Brooklyn, NY.
The menu boasts authentic Italian options, including pizza, pasta, chicken parm, and MEATBALLS – all made from scratch. Albert spills the details on Happy Hour & Happiest of Happy Hours deals, featuring a generous 50% off!
Tune in for a captivating story about a high-profile celebrity delivery. Be the first to catch news of a new show announcement and the upcoming appearance of another celebrity at Dom DeMarcos – it's an exclusive scoop!
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Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria: https://domdemarcos.com/
Di Fara Pizza Caesars Palace: https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/new-roster-of-brand-restaurants-makes-strip-debut/
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The best in state teacher multiple times by Golf Digest and founder of the JRL Academy with his son, Grant who is a rising player in the game.
The story behind as a ten-year old going on a trip to Florida resulted in John being introduced to the game of golf and 6 months later he wins his first golf tournament. He has worked with Eddie Merrins and his short game coach was Dennis Sheehy who worked with the great Seve Ballesteros. Chi Chi Rodriguez took John under his wing but what is one thing he took from him that he has passed onto Grant?
He played his first tour event with BTL former guest Brett Quigley and has played the famous Riveria Country Club in college, on tour, and with his son. Tommy asks John to rate them in order of importance to him. John is impressed that Tommy asked him about a couple stories on being mistaken as a valet person and an amateur as a pro! Good stuff here!
John’s career was cut short by a back injury that he tells us about, starting a bait business to pay bills and who was influential in beginning his teaching career. We talk about how the mental side of the game is not practiced enough which brings in G Unit aka Grant Leary.
Grant tells how the love of the game began and became a science experiment on his first ever tournament which is a really good story! The contract he signed as a fourth grader set the tone for the importance of academics, talking golf at home with dad, and his first two-day win being interviewed by his father. What 2023 taught him, his outlook for 2024 and the explanation of two breakfast days in golf.
John uses his experience of being humbled in the game to prepare his son for them. The development of the California Jr. Golf Tour and final questions for them both.
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The son of a mafia boss that went undercover with the CIA & FBI against the Buffalo Family joins the show. We start with his as a child being a food thief and stories about when he learned his father was a made man, being told he was in the “Army” & meeting Rocky Marciano.
Learning how the mafia-controlled congress, has ties to President, politicians, & law enforcement officials. Does he have doubt on how our country functions? After he talks about Sammy Pieri and dealing with the union, he goes into how a mobster in Danny Domino saves his life. When and how he started cooperating with the FBI and CIA.
Being linked by Chicago newspapers & TV Stations to organized crime. US Attorney Dennis Vacco being crooked which made Ron’s life difficult, the reasoning for the Union President & his attorney to investigate his background. Ron sets the record straight on Jack Kemp if he was mobbed up.
How it all started, training and infiltrating the Russian Mafia. The inside scoop of how Dan Moldea, Robert DeNiro, and Ron helped Gennadi Vasilenko get out of jail and safely to the USA. Who is more terrifying the LCN or Russian Mafia? We conclude with his true feelings for the mafia and his proudest memory.
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The developer of Leans.AI joins the show to talk about sports betting and we begin with the global boom happening with no end in sight. How he got scammed out of $75, 000 and how sportsbooks use a tactic to kindly say we do not want your business. Are sports handicappers legit to Steve?
AI is only as good as the data inputted and he details this for you in addition to if he uses player of team dynamics and why. The platform on leans.ai is called Remi which is streaky with good and bad picks but does have a 58-win percentage. The reason he didn’t just keep it for himself, and we talk a little about Billy Walters and his Computer Group from his book-Gambler.
We both give out thoughts on if one can beat a sportsbook. How human behavior correlates with AI? What do you think is by far according to Steve the best sport to bet and are parlays a good play? The future of sports betting and AI concludes the show that explains what laying points, over/under, & parlays are for those that are into sports betting.
Steve Westfield Links:
Leans AI Website: https://leans.ai/
Billy Walters Book: Gambler, Secrets From a Life at Risk can be found on Amazon
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A church going woman who lived a life of crime joins the show. We begin by learning what kind of neighborhood she grew up in Brooklyn which leads to being taught how to steal at age 5 by her mother.
Crazy Joe Gallo played dice games in the basement of her house, she finished her education in the 7th grade and has a degree in street smarts. Her brother committed his murder at age 17 and listen to what her mother told him and did! Was this behavior encouraged?
Getting busted in 1992 on a RICO charge is when she realized this life wasn’t the norm and became her downfall when federal agents busted into her home. She was facing 10 years in prison and a contract out on her life. We touch on the glamorization of the mafia!
That night her husband came home with two bodies in the truck. She explains how crazy this was and one time it became personal when a friend she knew was killed. Andrea explains living in this life full of stress and how she used her street smarts when was moved to Pennsylvania to survive.
Meeting Mark Reiter & John Gotti-Was she a trusted advisor for Gotti? Was Andrea the typical mafia wife or not? Is she shocked looking back that she got out of that life, does she miss it and how long did it take her to transition to a new norm? We wrap up this show with talking about her children and the great gifts of giving back.
Andrea Giovino Links
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Hey Tommy, who is your favorite guest you have ever interviewed?
Answer: It is impossible to answer as I really enjoy every guest that has been on my show.
Next question, what is your all-time number 1 show? After being asked more than once, here are the Top 5 in terms of downloads as of December 2023.
Enjoy!
Here are links to the full episodes:
5: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/93yx1jntdm3lxj9q6dm4d7698dms6b
4: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/pllhvd5l8eza7vabxx4udz35334cvd
3: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/doug-dieken
2: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/pjc1txfvxxgekcmla6cs326bdwigzy
1: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/7jv3gtm1pej45er43bcd4vkb58isb6
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An Italian Christmas Show with a stand-up comic that wrote the catchy song, “Italian Christmas Time.”
Mike explains where the “KC” comes from & his love for comedy. We get into Italian families, neighborhoods, the 15-minute goodbye when leaving a party, and the noise level of a room full of Italians!
Godfather is a must at Thanksgiving! Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?
Cooking: Do you put olive oil in pasta water? Is it correct to break spaghetti? Sauce or gravy? Macaroni or pasta? Mike tells about his family’s Seven Fishes Christmas Tradition, having homemade wine and then there is PASTINA! (see show notes for recipe). Don’t forget the old-fashioned cookie tin!
Christmas Eve is BIGGER than Christmas Day for Italians: Tommy & Mike tell our family’s traditions which leads into nativity scenes and midnight mass.
The idea behind the song: Italian Christmas Time which brings memories of Sunday dinners, basement kitchens, and multiple refrigerators. Mike brings the show to the song by hoping the old days would come back….So Do I!
Mike Cifaloglio Links:
Italian Christmas Time on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzTBc-ARN5Y
Pastina: https://www.mysequinedlife.com/classic-italian-pastina/
Follow Mike on Face book: https://www.facebook.com/mike.kc1
Follow Mike on You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoJerseyJoker
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The author & founder of Live Ready joins the show to talk about his guide to protecting yourself in an uncertain world.
The psychological training, he received in the US Marines and what was the moment he decided to go from protecting people to teaching them how to protect themselves. The days of helping one another are gone but what has replaced it? After discussing the school shootings, Sam explains his myth of violence, his acronym for T.I.M.E. because violence is not random.
The police have a motto to Serve & Protect but is this accurate? He tells us about adrenaline and how it factors in protecting yourself. YES! If you learn if you feel helpless! Understanding the concept of denying opportunity that can lead you to avoiding a bad situation.
A must listen to the story of US Airways ticketing agent, Mike Tuohey from 9/11 so you realize how fast & accurate our radars are that rely on our senses. Is it hard to act on what we judge is wrong? Learn a couple tips from Sam on how to protect yourself physically & verbally. By learning self-protection & training you then become dangerous to a bad person.
Sam Rosenberg Links:
Live Ready Website: https://www.liveready.co/who-we-are
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A bluegrass, Texas Dirt country entertainer and rockabilly singer joins the show. We begin by hearing about at age nine he played a biker bar that had chicken wire and fencing-picture The Blues Brothers Movie. The artists Jimmy looked up to as a young kid and attending The Citadel which is a military college. Jimmy explains how his accounting and law background from college is still being used today in which other artists go to him for advice.
He is a true fan of bluegrass music, but has he always been a fan of country music? A great background story behind the beginning of his tv show, Jimmy Bowen & Friends. His agent got him into acting, which he does enjoy, and explains the type of roles he seems to always get cast for. Playing at The White House and Smithsonian that included getting frisked by a bunny!
The meaning and story of his new single, “I Ain’t Gonna Live Like That” and the name of the song coming in April/March of 2024. Jimmy loves the program-Christmas 4 Kids. He tells how he got involved, what it is, and a couple of heart touching stories that are a must hear.
Jimmy tells us what it means to him to still be part of the music industry after all these years and to feel honored to be inducted in certain hall of fame’s. The challenge of working with the artists on their music but not changing them. His life motto: Improvise, Adapt, Adjust, & Overcome.
Jimmy Bowen Links:
Official Website: https://www.jimmybowen.com/
Jimmy Bowen & Friends: https://www.jimmybowen.com/airing-affiliates
Listen to Single: “I Ain’t Gonna Live Like That”- https://open.spotify.com/track/0z9lYL27wV9cvNseXs2Aci?si=1e04867f730a46f0&nd=1
Acting: https://www.jimmybowen.com/acting
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The third-generation psychic joins the show to talk about his journey that begins with his long family lineage that goes back to his grandfather winning the Irish Sweepstakes in the 30’s along with the famous Russian Mentalist, Wolf Messing. Who introduced him to magic, and his relatives claim to have ESP.
Where did he discover his ESP & Is trusting your gut mean you have psychic potential? The great stories of predicting 15 spins on a roulette wheel in Las Vegas followed by being hired for a cruise ship after winning a Kentucky Derby & then being caught in an illegal betting game in NYC!
The connections between magic the CIA & law enforcement. His earlier jobs in television taught him some valuable lessons that led to him going on his own. Do you live in North Dakota or Kansas? If so, Michael needs those two states to perform in all 50 so reach out to him!
We talked about what magic, mentalism, psychic, & palm reading are which transitions into handling a tough crowd. He tells about his own show he is putting on at the World-Famous Magic Castle that was filmed on Nov. 8th, 2023.
Michael Gutenplan Links:
Mentalist Show: https://www.mentalist.show/
Members Only Show: https://www.mentalist.show/
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The Godfather of Reality TV joins the show and hold onto your pants as this show is a whirlwind filled with laughter, facts, stories, and Vegas!
We begin by hearing about Bobby Darin and A type personalities traits. John tells his story that begins being on the streets at age 6, an orphan, being in jail, and coming to the United States at age 17 with an affinity of gambling. He ends up in Lake Tahoe, NV at the Cal-Neva-Lodge and who does he see….Frank Sinatra with Sam Giancana! He goes from Las Vegas to Los Angeles.
After a great story of getting deported, a failed attempt to escape where he ends up falling asleep in dirty laundry on the 4th of July and why this date is of importance to the story! John was a widely known movie critic and this led to becoming a writer for Francis Albert Sinatra. Listen for a quick story about Redd Foxx! Frank booked John on The Tonight Show even though Johnny Carson did not like John at all and why so.
The TV Hit Show- Real People journey to fruition that includes a quick story on Richard Pryor, the pitch to Sinatra for him to do a show, and the films he wrote, produced, & directed on the murder on JFK.
John Barbour Links:
Website: https://johnbarboursworld.com/
Autobiography “Your Mother’s Not A Virgin”: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Mothers-Not-Virgin-Canadian/dp/1634242467/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1548505140&sr=1-1&keywords=your+mother%27s+not+a+virgin
The American Media & The Second Assassination of President John F. Kennedy: https://www.amazon.com/American-Media-Assassination-President-Kennedy/dp/B073XWW9C3/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=John+Barbour&qid=1699995737&sr=8-5
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The author of her new book: “Dream On Now Deliver”: The No Nonsense Guide to Achieving Success in the Entertainment Industry” rejoins the show.
9 and I start the show out with finding out when she started writing the book. We then dive into some topics of the entertainment industry, and some are topics in the book. Adapting to a highly competitive business, the amount of determination needed to make it, and dealing with rejection that comes into play constantly.
The new way of auditioning using self-tapes that has changed getting a job. You must understand that YOU are a business that is not easy to get a booking. The difficulty of finding, securing, multiple agents and then determining who you can trust! Do you network, how much & the importance of doing so? She gives us the importance of having a portfolio, and why this book is her way of giving back.
Reflecting to what she calls the “good ole days” of shooting for magazines which leads into why this is what she is most proud of.
Patricia Kara Links:
Pre-Order Dream On Now Deliver: https://amzn.to/45uHYuv
Official Website: https://www.patriciakara.com/
Podcast on BTL from 10/14/21: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/f5c7ybh94ndymy7qboc93vps6cxoa4
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Jim has over 35 years of experience as an actor and is an excellent impressionist. He is the son of Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham in Happy Days and the show begins by hearing what she taught him about show business and being on the set of Happy Days as a kid. His sister was a producer/writer for a very popular tv series called_________.
How he started doing voice impressions and hearing the first one he did at the age of 8 which was Tiny Tim. The backstory of being on AGT in 2013 and filling in for celebrities on movie trailers. Actors usually get a break to get in the business and Jim is no different. He explains what he was doing and the decision to transfer to voice over.
Playing President Washington on a GEICO commercial and Colonel Sanders for KFC. Catch Jim live with his Jimpressions Show that features over 60 celebrity voices. You can get your own custom Jimpressions from his website. Does comedy and impressionism go hand in hand and is this line of work a dying art?
Check out his YouTube channel for tips on acting. Jim is a painter and talks a little about his craft that he enjoys when time allows. Find out what the hardest part of being an impressionist is.
Jim Meskimen Links:
Website: https://jimmeskimen.com/
My Big Story Video:
George Washington Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKQtVhJtdtM
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0002350/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jimmeskimen
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Hear from:
Alan Geik on Murder Inc. Gianni Russo about Frank Costello. Blair Kenny on the Rochester Mob. Georgia Durante on being a getaway driver for the mob. Greg Stejskal photographing the Detroit Family Induction as a FBI Agent. Dan Moldea on the status of Jimmy Hoffa investigation. Tamer Elnoury dealing with a recording mishap and busting terrorists. Sean Patrick Griffin on the NBA Betting Scandal. Frank Hayde talks about Oscar Goodman. Gary Jenkins & Geoff Schumacher on the and LV Skim and Alan Glick. Larry Henry about the violence to investigative reporters & Jeff German tells a story about Tony Spilotro. Geno Munari on theories on the murder of Johnny Hicks.
Full Epsiodes
Alan Geik: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/j7dyhpzh43owyule4iaegt2fgsy22s
Gianni Russo: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/q933s1rqem1alh6g6fo71juqs5cosh
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Tamer Elnoury: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/p934pbik82exihfe9fqvm1wixqef7t
Sean Patrick Griffin: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/3gcyk4gz12pamy895cplhpby4oki2f
Frank Hayde: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/ndzb56yb92vgziyxvaev51kagl6b55
LV Skim: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/3e5m3f0u0wjwtejcqyveippumbcq9c
Larry Henry/Jeff German: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/e46lzt35a32dho12t74373ujrsa81n
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From Hungary, Budapest Oliver tells what it was like growing up there and coming from a complete family of musicians. The story behind getting into a Hungarian TV Talent Show at age 13 and winning! He attended Leeds College of Music in the UK and what he has taken from there may surprise you!
The music scene in London, his type of music, and does he prefer remixes or mashups. We speak about his music that includes:
“My All” & “Manana” covers which leads to getting connected with Erben Perez who is the bassist for Marc Anthony. The amount of heart and soul he put into the song-“Focus”. The Latin version of “Lonely” featuring Ominus, his original song: “Party” and how does Oliver feel the vibe?
His recent viral remix of “Baby Come to Me” that was originally done in 1982 by Patti Austin & James Ingram. Where the idea came from that has become viral on Tik Tok & YouTube. What next for him, will he be touring and where? (hint: Sin City). Who is Oliver away from music?
Oliver Wolf Links:
Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oliverwolfmusic
Christmas Mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnUs1sJwAm0
Latin Version-Lonely: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYq0i-ZoYXE
Baby Come to Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id1QvuuBlmo
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The Co-Author of the book: “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football along with Sammy Steinmark, who is the younger brother of Freddie joined the show to talk about this inspirational person.
We begin the show with learning how Bower met Freddie and Sammy, telling us what it was like growing up in the Steinmark household. Freddie was a multi-sport star at Wheat Ridge HS that was not recruited to any major colleges, but Coach Royal at U took a chance on him, but how did he find out about Freddie?
He was humble with a huge heart and his faith was very important to him. Hear stories that will paint the picture of Freddie as a person that shows his compassion and courage.
Sammy tells us what was happening at home and throughout his junior year when Freddie started having problems with his leg and the pain, he was in. This eventually led to his leg being amputated due to bone cancer. His outlook immediately afterwards and the process he went through to attend the Cotton Bowl vs. Notre Dame 20 days later. Hear about Freddie’s life the year and half after the Cotton Bowl.
Yes, I ask them what happened to Linda Wheeler who was Freddie’s girlfriend. Then tell you about the legacy Freddie has left behind at UT and WRHS. Is football or his amputation that have left a bigger impact? Freddie’s autobiography which leads to Bower having reservations to write the book and what happened to change it. Close with the lasting impression he has left behind.
Freddie Steinmark Links:
Website: https://www.freddiejoesteinmark.com/
Audiobook Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football: https://www.freddiejoesteinmark.com/#audiobook
Video of Freddie Receiving the Game Ball at The Cotton Bowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkovVyqZ1R8
Movie My All-American: https://www.amazon.com/My-All-American-Aaron-Eckhart/dp/B01BZGSR84
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John Hicks was a floorman at Binion’s Horseshoe In Las Vegas. He was murdered on Jan. 13, 1977, at his home which remains unsolved. The beginning of this show gives you the background on Johnny that saw James Woods played a character Lester Diamond in the movie, “Casino” which was based on Hicks.
Learn about his parents, their involvement in the casino industry in Las Vegas. Hicks’ being arrested for murder in June of 1972 and the story behind this which leads to his involvement in a highly organized cheating scheme. The contract that was placed on John’s life and why.
The particulars of what is known about his murder, how he was killed and with what kind of gun, and a couple possible reasons why this occurred.
Geno Munari joins me to talk about his friendship with Hicks, how they met, and a couple of good stories of what they did. Marion Hicks connection to Meyer Lansky and a photo John gave Geno. Learn about in the 70’s what would happen if you got cheating/stealing from Binion’s.
Geno tells an interesting story about Ed Becker, Tony Montana, & Carlos Marcello that is in relation to JFK. Then we get Hicks and Geri Rosenthal that talk about a shopping spree, a fight between Frank & John, and what the hell ever happened to Pete Griffith, the roommate that found John’s body! Tommy tells his opinion about why he disappeared.
Who may have killed him? How have they got into the grounds and much more!
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The two official biographers of Bob Crane and authors of the book: “Bob Crane: the Definitive Biography” join the show to talk about Bob.
We begin the show learning about Bob’s personality, who had careers in radio & entertainment. His start into radio was not easy as he sent many letters to stations but finally got a job at WLEA in Hornell, NY doing__________! His radio career evolved to having his own setup in LA where he became a celebrity interview on a wild, fun, unrehearsed show as some have said he is the first shock jock.
He starred in Hogan’s Heroes but how did he land this role and what did he think about it?
His death remains unsolved as he was murdered while sleeping. Bob was one that documented every aspect of his life from going to the dentist to consensual sex with many women who consented to being on camera in amateur pornography. Who was the suspect? Who could have wanted him dead? How brutal was the murder? Plus, so much more!
Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater Links:
Official Bob Crane Website: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/home
Buy “Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography”: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/the-definitive-biography/about-the-book
Video of Laffter, Sweet, and Profane-KNK Promotional Album for The Bob Crane Show (c. 1961):
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Clips are from interviews with:
Lon Bronson & David Perrico
Donna Presley
Craig Barlow
Ed Freeman
Frank Hayde
Marybeth Byrd
Chip Monck
Geno Munari
Jerry Cummings
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The owner of The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum in Gibsland, LA. gives us his knowledge of the story behind Bonnie & Clyde this includes:
· How he got into history & Bonnie & Clyde
· Clyde Barrow beginning of run ins with the law.
· Ted Hinton
· Clyde breaking out of prison and having two toes amputated.
· The shootout on April 13, 1933, in Joplin, MO
· Car flipping in a ravine that badly burned Bonnie.
· What happened in Platte City, MO at Red Crown?
· Clyde’s involvement in breaking out prisoners from Eastham Prison
· His collection of events from the famous Easter Sunday killings near Grapevine, TX
· The night before they were ambushed and stopping by a café for food which is now the Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum
· How did Frank Hamer get involved in this case?
· The ambush and events afterwards
· The burial sites of Bonnie & Clyde & the reason this story is still of relevance.
· The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum
· The movie- “The Highwaymen”
Perry Carver Links:
Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/10864
Bonnie & Clyde Face book Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064457213559
Death Car Exhibit: https://primmvalleyresorts.com/hotel/hotel-amenities/bonnie-clyde-exhibition/
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Recording from The Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas. We start with learning about how Alan got into the film business, living in London, getting a job at Wide World of Sports, and becoming an on-air host for 25 years.
Getting into his book: “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz” starting with his father Lou and if he was connected to the mob? When did he know members of his family were mob related and learning who Waxey Gordon was?
Dutch Schultz was into numbers rackets, how they would use apartments as offices, and the greed for money was the demise for Dutch. Uncle Charlie killed Dutch Schultz at the Palace Chophouse and received a life sentence but who was involved with him being caught.
We talked about Murder Inc. with names such as Louis Lepke and Sammy Kass. Why was the murder of Irving Penn significant? The real-life story of Eliot Ness and how he was fictionalized in “The Untouchables”. Uncle George life in the mob and being connected to names such as Moe Dalitz, Meyer Lansky and The Cleveland Four Organization. Uncle George’s role in the LV Skim and was part of the criminal interest in the Desert Inn & Stardust.
A great mob story involving Tony Cornero which is a must listen, Alan being on the phone buying marijuana when the President of Israel interrupted with an emergency call, and the story of him having a pastrami sandwich with Meyer Lansky!
Alan Geik Links:
About Alan: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06Y1QNRF9/about?ingress=0&visitId=fca038f5-626a-4b5e-acfb-09fe87857eff
Buy “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz”: https://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Charlie-Killed-Dutch-Schultz/dp/057887735X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=
Lemon Tree Café & Market:
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The Classic Blue Note and last remaining member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes begins the show by getting into to being an aborted baby which leads into the figuring why he was taken to his aunt’s house after they left the hospital that years later unsolved many unanswered questions. Around the ages of 4-5 he saw his grandmother record “See See Rider” that sparked him to want to be a recording artist.
Jerry explains how he met Harold Melvin and became a Blue Note. We then go back to 1968 when his best friend, who was killed in Vietnam, pushed him to become a singer.
Questions: Do the people in London love or hate R&B music more than the US? How was he dubbed The Classic Blue Note? What was it like working with Teddy Pendergrass?
The day Teddy told Jerry he was leaving the group and the changes that happened with the group afterwards. Meeting Luther Vandross and how his music got him back in R&B. His 15-year break from the music business.
His bestselling autobiography: “From Gold to Glory” (see show notes for link to purchase) and the meaning of the word: Gold. The feelings he gets when thinking about performing; “My Hero” on October 19, 1974, at Carnegie Hall which was his goal. His new music: “It’s My Pleasure” that includes the story behind writing the song. We end this epic interview with him talking about giving back to younger artists and his proudest accomplishment.
Jerry Cummings Links:
Official Website: https://www.fromgoldtoglory.com/
Buy your autographed copy of “From Gold to Glory”: https://www.fromgoldtoglory.com/store
Video: Jerry Singing to Mother Pendegrass: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Md7iTOYSck
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These are never before released to the general public interviews from "The Extra 5" Interviews that I used to do. There were many guests who did a second interview with me that was around 5 minutes. These were given as extra content to the BTL Members Group.
Due to the actors and writers strike and they are doing interviews, I decided to release these to you.
They inlcude:
Dwier Brown: Field of Dream
Joseph D'Onofrio: Good fellas & A Bronx Tale
Liz Mikel: Friday Night Lights
Joey Oglesby: 1883 & Friday Night Lights
Jack Gill: Stuntman
Eric Nielsen: 1883
Brad Leland: Friday Night Lights
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Two award winning musicians meet up with me at Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas to tell stories and share some laughs.
They start with playing at Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday party at Caesars Palace who recently passed away which leads into Natalie Cole. Lon tells the story of being a paid Nixon campaign flier distributor! What is funk music?
David tell stories about the days of playing at Cleopatra’s Barge at Caesars and how that developed him. Was the Paddlewheel Inn where Lon developed and how he got started at the Riveria.
David tells us how the gig with the LV Raiders is going as well as his LP Sidewalk. Lon discusses recording with Tower of Power, how that was the impetus for putting his band together and then David adds to it. The story how Lon & David met in Las Vegas which goes from the Naughty Ladies Saloon to being in drag.
They give their perspectives on teaching and giving back. Paul Shaffer stories leads into Steve Schirripa getting casted for The Sopranos. Playing at Myon’s Cabaret @ The Smith Center & of course… TOMATO PLANTS!
Lon Bronson Links:
Website: https://lonbronson.com/
Follow Lon Bronson Band on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=lon%20bronson%20band
David Perrico Links:
Website: https://www.davidperricomusic.com/
LP Sidewalk on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0A9gYyLB1gV5Emw1Ql8YtS?si=Zfpl2p4USge7symUpgJhhw&nd=1
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Lemon Tree Café & Market:
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The grandfather of Rock & Roll Productions that was the master of ceremonies for Woodstock, oversaw the Newport Folk Festival and has a resume full of iconic artists joins the show.
What he designed as a youngster that McCormick purchased and how the first Wednesday of each month in 1954 became his escape and introduced him to numerous plays on Broadway. Bob Dylan wrote songs in his apartment!
Hear about Village Gate, Newport Folk Festival, Newport Jazz at same time toured with many named artists..Oh and then there is Sam Shepard! The Rolling stones in 1966 along with the music festivals at Monterey, Philadelphia, & Miami that saw the likes of Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Janis Joplin, Judy Garland, Pink Floyd, Fleetwood Mac, and many others!
In 1969, there was WOODSTOCK! He was the lightning designer who became the emcee. Hear stories about this iconic festival that includes his famous, “Don’t take the brown acid” speech.
Crosby, Stills, Nash and Joni Mitchel at Greek Theatre, Eric Clapton’s Derek & the Dominos premiere, and The Rolling Stones free concert with the Hells Angels. His relationship with Paul Anka in Vegas, and dealing with Yoko Ono for a John Lennon concert, handling the lighting for Elvis in Hawaii in 1973.
He received a Tony Award Nomination for lightning design of the Rocky Horror Picture Show! Zaire Festival with James Brown during the “Rumble in the Jungle.” How his license plates caused Bette Midler to drive into his car! Then there was the Beach Boys Stadium Tour and let’s not forget the 1984 Olympics! And this is just a snippet of his career!
Chip Monck Links:
Website: https://www.chipmonck.com/
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_Monck
Chip Monck Stage Announcements @ Woodstock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBysxN5ry-8
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Learn about Armorel, Arkansas and how lawn mowers are a way of transportation. After Talking about Big Byrd’s BBQ food truck, Marybeth explains how singing helped overcome a stuttering problem. Recently listening back to a song, she recorded at age 11 and what genre of music is she?
Using her voice to tell the truth with grace that is reflected in her songwriting, what she has moved on from, like college, and what is ahead! The process to audition for S17 of The Voice, who she was prior to the show, along with the difficulty of choosing a coach after getting all four chairs to turn around. Her growth after The Voice to American Idol.
Her audition song, which was sensational, the meaning of the track, “Something in the Orange” and which show was harder for her. Marybeth talks about what life has been since American Idol and she gives voice lessons (see show notes)!
Marybeth’s new music of 2023 that includes: “People Pleaser” & “Jesus & Jail.” She tells when and what songs are coming out in September of 2023. A song she would like to cover and what is on her playlist?
Marybeth Byrd Links:
Official Website/Vocal Lessons: https://www.marybethbyrdmusic.com/
People Pleaser Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdovwO6cIeg
Marybeth Byrd Music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7IH5uFKnps15vRyK3iRFkg
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Why is the age 50 considered to be a rookie in golf? When Craig started thinking about The Champions Tour and the steps to get his game ready to compete at the professional level.
He won the qualifier at Edgewater CC in Portland shooting 65. The reason why he went there to qualify for The US Senior Open. His thoughts on the course the open was played, which was Sentry World in Stevens Point, WI. Did the course change throughout the week?
What his day was like with an afternoon tee time on Day 1? Was the quick turnaround from a late tee time Thursday to an early one on Friday an issue? Challenge to play smart vs trying too hard….After making the cut, did he feel more relaxed on Saturday? He birdied 2 of the last 3 holes on Saturday, did he find something as he carded -5 on Sunday.
Did Craig notice he was appreciating things more, the support from the Vegas community, and will we see him more on The Champions Tour?
Craig Barlow Links:
Bio: https://highperformancegolf.com/craig-barlow/
HPGI: https://highperformancegolf.com/
Craig Barlow Podcast: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/craig-barlow-pga-tour-veteran
Craig Barlow is Back Podcast: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/twqo0kalsmhs9dvy6pdwbc80l1jl2p
Champions Tour Website: https://www.pgatour.com/pgatour-champions
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What is the Sabenadica Club?
How old were the guys that were labeled as the Young Italians and how bad did the FBI want to get them? Who was Ferrell Travis Riley and how much did Cheryl (Coon) Riley benefit him? They ran scams all over the globe that estimated gross receipts of $28 million!
Hear about how two guys tried to swindle Travis into a double deal in which they end up getting charged with 19 counts of wire fraud and one becoming an informant.
How big a player was Travis’s son, Joe Riley? Were the FBI after him because of his actions, his father, or both? Michael Albanese was part of the Young Italians, but how did he and Joe work together. The Young Italians were part of a drug ring that was linked to the KC Mob and the Cali Cartel in Columbia and Frank explains how big this was.
Joe Bartels, the next-door neighbor to Joe Riley, was a paid informant. Learn about Bartels involvement and if he was placed by the FBI.
The people Joe Riley hung around including an old time KC mobster at the Italian Gardens. A reverse sting set up the FBI at a Motel 6 to sell cocaine that ends up with FBI shooting and killing someone who shot another guy who survived and the guy sitting outside in the car being charged with felony murder!
This leads us to Oscar Goodman and his involvement in this case and how he possibly saved Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal’s life.
Frank Hayde Links:
Buy “Mafia Dreams”: https://store.bookbaby.com/book/mafia-dreams
Books by Frank: https://www.isbns.net/author/Frank_R_Hayde
Dan Moldea Before the Lights Show on Jimmy Hoffa: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/jzer6jc19xr3xx0evujucydc2g4vtg
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Hear stories from his book: FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G Man.
Greg tells us about his childhood hero and the impact of being a boy scout. How did the FBI and law work together in the 1970’s? A story about Jimmy Stewart.
After we talked about the date he was sworn in, along with the other federal agencies he worked with we head into a few of the stories in his book. These include:
-Jimmy Hoffa
-Observing body language/and someone’s eyes
-Detroit Mob Boss being sworn in
-Relationship with former Michigan Football Coach Bo Schembechler
-Operation Equine: illegal trafficking of steroids
-Unabomber
-Section 8 Fraud Case
Get this book below that has many more stories that include Timothy McVeigh, Veterans Hospital Poisonings , GM Executive, & even a stolen meteorite.
Greg Stejskal Links:
Bio on Greg: https://lssconsulting.com/team/greg-stejskal/
Buy Book (FBI Case Files Michigan, Tales of a G Man here: https://www.amazon.com/FBI-Case-Files-Michigan-Tales/dp/1467148903
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The show starts with Blair explaining how his attraction to organized crime began. The importance of gambling in the Rochester Mob that even led to the disappearance of John “Broadway” Cavagrotti. Testimony that was damaging to the point many leaders were sent to prison and upon their release started the Rochester Mob Wars.
What event started this mob war, and could this whole thing have been avoided? The multiple attempts and murder of Sammy “G” Gingello
The reason behind the bombings of the “A” team’s gambling establishments. Why did the VP and Business agents of Teamsters Local #398 quit and move out of town on the same day?
Informants, convictions, and dirty cops! Murder of Teamsters President John Fiorino, who ordered it and who committed this hit. Who was trying to kill Thomas Marotta? The wiretaps between Boss Angelo Amico & Teamster Agent Angelo Misuraca. Associating with members of the La Cosa Nostra can end a reign on the board of the Teamsters.
End with the current state of the Rochester Mob.
Blair Kenny Links:
Rochester Mob Wars: https://www.amazon.com/Kenny-Blair-Rochester-Mob-Wars/dp/1532341261/ref=sr_1_1?qid=1686769136&refinements=p_27%3ABlair+T.+Kenny&s=books&sr=1-1&text=Blair+T.+Kenny
Black Hand Society: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Hand-Society-Rochester/dp/0578505681/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=the+black+hand+society+of+rochester&qid=1686769481&s=books&sprefix=The+black+hand+society+%2Cstripbooks%2C140&sr=1-1
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A football rivalry that began in 1897 which is the 31st oldest in NCAA Division 1. This game is historically known as the Cat-Griz game or Griz-Cat game. The game is advertised as the Brawl of the Wild with the winner receiving a massive over 300lb. trophy named, Great Divide Trophy.
Since 1993 it has been the final game of the regular season for both teams and lately has had huge implications on conference championships as well as post season berths. After 2022 this game has been played 121 times! Montana leads the all-time series 73-42-5.
The show features four guests, two from each side, talking about the meaning to them of this rivalry. The show starts with Justin Green who played fullback for the Griz in 2003 & 2004 and is now the running backs coach for the University of Montana.
Next is Bobby Daly who played for the Cats from 2005-2008 and was a tackling machine. Currently is the asst. head & linebackers coach for MSU. Shifting back to Grizzly side we hear from Colt Anderson who was a three time All Big Sky First team Player from 2004-2009. Colt is the asst. special teams coach for the Cincinnati Bengals. We end with Logan Jones who was a running back from 2015-2019 for Montana State and was part of the Miracle in Missoula.
CATS/GRIZ LINKS:
Brawl of the Wild Throwback: Highlights from Every Game since 1986: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGlC_odNooY&t=879s
Miracle in Missoula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP_QTvSOHbA&t=1s
Montana Grizzly Football: https://gogriz.com/sports/football
Justin Green: https://gogriz.com/sports/football/roster/coaches/justin-green/589
Colt Anderson: https://www.bengals.com/team/coaches-roster/colt-anderson
Montana State Bobcats Football: https://msubobcats.com/sports/football
Bobby Daly: https://msubobcats.com/staff-directory/bobby-daly/291
Logan Jones: https://msubobcats.com/sports/football/roster/logan-jones/4375
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An all-star distinguished panel joins me to talk in detail about the Las Vegas Skim. The panel includes Gary Jenkins, a former KC Police Intelligence Detective that investigated the skim and the host of Gangland Wire Podcast. Geoff Schumacher, an author & VP of Exhibits & Programs at The Mob Museum. Larry Henry, veteran print reporter that runs the LV History & Mob Summit Facebook groups.
What is the skim? Get the background from prohibition days.
Gary gives us a great in-depth how the skim was uncovered that tells the story of the rise of Nick Civella, who he was, the Spero-Civella War, and the bug at Villa Capri Pizzeria that first heard the mob bosses talking about the money from Las Vegas.
Hear about the Marlo Tapes which was a house in full view of three Civella houses. These tapes heard clear description of the skim along with Carl Thomas who was seen as clean by Nevada Gaming Control Board. We discussed the use of code names that disguised who people were. Why didn’t Joe Agosto like Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal who served as an executive consultant for three casinos, & issues Cork Civella and Tuffy DeLuna had with Rosenthal.
The best kept notes in mafia history! Operation Strawman that was two trials under one investigation. Some of those convicted and who was Peter Tamburello? Why was Tony Spilotro tried later? Gary is now on the hunt to find out the reasons why Tuffy DeLuna was severed from the trial that was kept under seal.
The panel talks about Allen Glick (Argent Corp Owner), Tamara Rand (Investor), Alan Dorfman (Insurance Agency Owner), & Former Teamsters President Roy Williams. Was part of the mob downfall that the thought & acted like the owed Las Vegas?
Gary Jenkins Links:
Book-Leaving Vegas: How FBI Wiretaps Ended Mob Domination of Las Vegas Casinos: https://www.amazon.com/Leaving-Vegas-Gary-Jenkins-ebook/dp/B01ND1TUYF
Rent Gangland Wire Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Gangland-Wire-David-Jackson/dp/B088G28QJC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1XDQSBOKA5F18&keywords=Gangland+wire+Gary+Jenkins&qid=1686087840&s=digital-text&sprefix=gangland+wire+gary+jenkins%2Cdigital-text%2C147&sr=1-1-catcorr
Frank Rosenthal Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e5H3RQmkPc
Geoff Schumacher Links:
Book- Howard Hughes: Power, Paranoia, and Palace Intrigue, Revised and Expanded (Volume 1): https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Hughes-Paranoia-Intrigue-Expanded/dp/1948908603/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1585108371&sr=8-1
Book- Sun, Sin & Suburbia: The History of Modern Las Vegas:https://www.amazon.com/Sun-Sin-Suburbia-History-Expande
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We begin with learning on where his music influence comes from, his plan when studying French & Russian in college, and his days as a folk singer that includes us talking about The Newport Folf Festival.
How did he land the gig to work on The Beatles Last Tour in 1966. He tells about the pandemonium that surrounded the tour, a story about a drumhead, flying on the same plane with the band, and a strange connection he developed with George Harrison.
Signing with Capitol Records with his own group and breaking up without a release of a record! Producing and working with Don McLean on “American Pie”
His new passion which is………...? The relationship between musicians being photographers, how he started taking pictures of underwater nudes when he can’t swim! Why does he not care for headshots? His series called Desert Realty that tricks you and me.
Is his life, right place, right time, or luck?
Ed Freeman Links:
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The Day The Music Died Documentary featuring Ed: https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/vrmcb4z5mbx3CwjVzC4L5x_76JIz1t8h/
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Donna is the first cousin to Elvis Presley was kind enough to join my show and talk Graceland, Elvis, and her life growing up.
What was it like Donna growing up at Graceland? Her one-word answer sums it up. The funny story of when she realized how big of a star Elvis was. Donna recalls the time Elvis proposed that she live with them at Graceland and what her mother, Nash said. Stores about opening fan mail when she worked for her Uncle Vernon.
Was Graceland just home or did she realize how special a place it was? The advice Elvis gave to Donna on a rare occasion when they had a one-on-one conversation which leads to Elvis meeting her fiancé and how that ended up. More Elvis stories about how he loved to have fun which takes fireworks to a whole new level!
What was Vernon and Gladys Presley like, Elvis singing at home, the jungle room, and what she misses most about living on Graceland. What was her relationship with Priscilia that has a funny story with it. The reason behind why she decided to start telling stories about Graceland & Elvis.
Donna tells the details of when Elvis passed. Elvis was a sick man with many health issues but always looked out for others ahead of himself and the irony that every member of the Presley family has died from the same cause. She tells her thoughts on the new movie- Elvis; what was accurate and what was not.
She has books! Get them below. Donna is performing and traveling the globe, help get her to Vegas and your area. Being on the board of the charity, Choosing to Live-Suicide Prevention.
Donna Presley Links:
Website: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/
Self-Published Elvis As I Remember Him, One Flower While I Live: https://www.thedonnapresleycollection.com/collection/p/style-02-e3z27
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Choosing To Live Suicide Prevention: https://neversuicide.org/
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Ron Read is the author of the book: "Starting the US Open". He tells stories from his book and as a rules official for the USGA. He spent over 35 years with the USGA and was the starter from 1986-2010.
This is a show that was originally recorded on "The Golf Zone" Podcast with my then co-host Eric Dutt who is the GM at Reflection Bay. These are classic funny stores from the prestigious United States Golf Open!
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Lila tells the story of how her mother at age 14 ran away and walked barefoot after they married her. Her remembrance of when she first started singing and the three different identities she experienced as a child. Tapping into Mexican traditional & popular music when land and music wasn’t accepted. How using Indigenous languages to add an extra element to her performances.
How she lost her roots and the path back to finding them. We discussed the way we can teach and educate people on her culture and beautiful heritage.
We get into her music and learn about her breakthrough LP “La Sandunga” in 1999, “Border” and what it represents from 2001, “One Blood” that speaks about migration & discrimination. Then the fun song “La Cumbia del Mole”!
How she decided to become the flamboyant, diverse performer that she is, singing for President Obama at The White House and the background into recording 21 songs for her LP “La Sanchez”. After 25 years as an artist does she look forward or reflect?
Lila defines who she is, her passion, and activism efforts. We end smiling with the story of her single “Son Del Chile Frito.!”
Lila Downs Links:
Website: https://www.liladowns.com/language/en/
Lila’s Music: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lila-downs-mn0000280993/discography
Single: Son Del Chile Frito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U1ZuI5rw3U
Oaxaca Festival 2023: https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-festivals-in-oaxaca-mexico/#:~:text=The%20Guelaguetza%20(pronounced%20geh%2Dla,vary%20from%20year%20to%20year.
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Guest clips from:
Jeff Barnes
Arthur Nascarella
Marni Spencer Devlin
Kortney Olson
Lila Downs
Andrew Freeman
Patrick Gallo
Mark Lyman
Dee Dee Sorvino
Dick Peterson
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A prolific celebrity photographer that has shot the likes of Paul McCartney, Studio 54, and the disco era joins the show!
Bill starts the show by explaining where his love of photography came from, the darkroom days, along with those that influenced him besides his father. How his career began in the 70’s at Village Voice, his first assignment that is an eye-opening moment, and the research he does prior to shooting anyone.
Studio 54: Was it really like everyone said it was and did you look forward to going there each time to get more pictures? 2001 Odyssey where the iconic Saturday Night Fever dance floor was. Bill tells what the clientele was there in addition to talking about the fascination of the disco era and if he enjoys that genre of music.
How did he become Paul McCartney’s personal photographer for 15 years, what it was like working with him in which he was given all-access to Paul everywhere! The secret to making A list celebrities look unguarded in his work and having the opportunity to speak in 2017 at the Library of Congress.
Bill has many books (see show notes) as we speak about Disco & The Last Dance. The difficulty of choosing which photographs to use and a story behind one of his portraits of three guys and one girl on a couch in Studio 54. Bill tells about his exhibits, his idea which is excellent for a possible future project. Keep your eyes open for this one!
We close with the bass thumping disco club-Paradise Garage!
Bill Bernstein Links:
Bill Bernstein Website: https://www.billbernstein.com/
Bill Bernstein Fine Art: https://www.billbernsteinfineart.com/
Buy the book- The Last Dance: https://www.billbernsteinfineart.com/warehouse-new-york-city-printers/standard_products/last-dance-photographs-by-bill-bernstein?product_gallery=131361&product_id=4177423
Seven Minerals: https://www.sevenminerals.com/
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The man who has over 80 tv and film credits to his name. Films such as Cop Land, The Cooler, & Summer of Sam. His tv career consists of Billions & The Sopranos.
We begin this fun filled podcast that is full of wonderful stories of Arthur growing up in East Harlem, his days working undercover for the NYPD. This leads to him telling his personal stories looking for the Son of Sam (David Berkowitz), which is fascinating.
Being in the movie, The Cooler that was filmed in Reno, NV and being on set with Alec Baldwin and how wonderful Maria Bello is as an actress. How he plays organized crime roles so role and being casted for….THE SOPRANOS!
Working with James Gandolfini, his generosity, what he did for Arthur and his salary. Filming the last episode of The Sopranos and the story of the cast watching it in a theater in Florida. He tells about being part of Godfather of Harlem with Forrest Whittaker.
This great show ends with Arthur telling a very good story that will make you laugh about being an extra for the movie: Bronx Tale!
Arthur Nascarella Links:
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0621597/
The Cooler: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0318374/
The Sopranos: https://www.hbo.com/the-sopranos
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The show begins with Tom telling why growing up in poverty was the greatest thing that happened to him. How he decided to pursue of being an entertainer which includes the background from being a drug education presenter to teaming up with Tim Reid to become the first biracial standup comedy team. They even wrote a book! (See show notes).
Going from Illinois to LA, sleeping in an abandon car and getting his start with The Comedy Store and going back to Harvey, IL to record his LP: That White Boy’s Crazy in front of an all-black audience.
The story behind how he met Mickey Rudin the lawyer for Frank Sinatra which led to 14 years of opening for him. Tom tells us a few stories about singing in a car with Frank, Harry Carey and Frank drinking, and a night when he forgot his lyrics on stage.
Tom tells us two EXCELLENT life lessons he learned from Sinatra.
His work with different charities and his new endeavor The Illinois Fatherhood Initiative.
His book: Still Standing- My Journey from Streets & Saloons to the Stage & Sinatra. Which has over 400 five stars on Amazon. His one-man show called- The Man Who Made Sinatra Laugh.
Tom Dreesen Links:
Website: https://tomdreesen.com/
Book Still Standing: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Journey-Streets-Saloons/dp/1642933600
Book Tim and Tom in Comedy: https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Journey-Streets-Saloons/dp/1642933600
Video of Tom Dreesen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEcyJOExzOE
Illinois Fatherhood Initiative: https://www.4dads.org/
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A storyteller, editor, actor that has starred in The Irishmen & series; The Offer as Mario Puzo.
The moment he knew he wanted to be an actor, the attraction to comedy that leads to a story about filming a scene in “The Duece.”
How he was casted to play “Tony Jack” Giacalone for the movie, The Irishmen. He tells what it was like acting with Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro and directed by Martin Scorsese.
Playing Mario Puzo in The Offer, picking the iconic glasses, how he related to Mario, and the gangsters from his own life that Puzo wasn’t a fan of.
Amounts of pasta he consumed on set, connecting with Dan Fogler who played Francis Ford Coppola, and story being on set filming the Marlon Brando scene that was the best day for Patrick on set. Did he learn anything about The Godfather from filming the series?
Going from acting next to Al Pacino to being in a series with an actor portraying him. His life as an editor in Ghost Adventures, his short film Roscoe, which is a true story, and being a storyteller. Follow his Instagram that includes remake 80’s music videos.
Patrick Gallo Links:
Official Website: https://chubstock.wixsite.com/patrickgalloactor
Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chubomatic/?hl=en
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The owner of Get Noticed Advertising and founder of Heat Junkie Foods meets with me at beautiful Reflection Bay at Lake Las Vegas. We discuss:
Steven being from Rhode Island, his passion for cooking along with when he became a fan of hot and spicy foods. Introducing- The 6 Chili Blend Spice Rub!
How he started making hot sauce, what the first one was and the story of Heat Junkie Foods transforming into a hot sauce company. The two lines of his hot sauces and the flavors for each. Steven gives a few recipes to use his products with. The feedback he receives and REPEAT customers! We talk about the packages you can purchase. (See Show Notes)
If you are a resident or visiting Las Vegas, we will give you where you can find it as well as in Boulder City, NV. What are some of his upcoming products and those he tried but did not like. Steven gives you how to make celery flakes! How his advertising and marketing business works, Italy, and what Steven wants you to know about Heat Junkie Foods.
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The founder of Belevo and Edesia Oil Co begins the show with telling you his story of growing up in his Italian family where his grandmother introduced him to fresh food and still having traditional Sunday Dinner. Canning and growing tomatoes, peppers, & eggplant in the backyard!
His former Staten Island pizzeria that he had which leads to the family background from a small town in Sicily. Today he has a smaller pizzeria in Manhattan in Hells Kitchen now that led to the discovery of Belevo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blend which landed him in the oil business. Joe gives you the big business of scam oils which makes more than selling cocaine!
Why Belevo is superior to EVOO, what customers are saying about the product, and why this is a solution for restaurants. Contact Joe at the Belevo offices if interested in becoming a distributor on the west coast.
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A music legend that is a drummer and a member of The Kingsmen since 1963. The group best known for the hit, Louie Louie.
We begin the show learning about when Dick started playing for the drums and how he was in the right place at the right time to join the group, The Kingsmen in 1963. He gives the background of how the group started touring and Louie Louie being banned!
He tells us what the music scene was like in Portland, OR in the sixties that had groups such as The Wailers, Paul Revere & Raiders, and others. Richard Barry wrote Louie Louie, recorded it and wrote the song and sold all his rights for $750! Dick gives story how he changed the music industry where record companies must pay their royalties in four year or lose it.
The number of times he has played the hit song which was named the worst record at one time. Are the FBI the reason the song stayed alive? What is the longest time the song has been played consecutively? Dick explains going from high school to buying a Ferrari due to this pandemonium. What are the lyrics!?
How it became the official state song in Washington and played at all Seattle Mariners home games during the 7th inning stretch.
Book- “Louie Louie, Me Gotta Go Now” (see show notes). The other songs The Kingsmen have recorded charted in Billboard. He tells us about Mike Mitchell whose guitar break you hear at beginning of the song.
Wolfman Jack, his legacy, and songwriting wraps this fantastic episode up.
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The CEO at Sugar Freaks and creator of the World's Largest Gummy Bears®️ and original candies gives you in-depth information about:
He as a child and recently made a mashed potato Winnie the Pooh. His first recollection of candy, buying his first candy store and his answer to; Are candy stores struggling?
The evolution of theWorld's Largest Gummy Bears®️ leads to Gummy Hot Dog, python, alligator, pizza, and a human gummy! These are all part of The World’s Largest of each. How the molds are made and how he almost lost one when a steel table collapsed.
Do the flavors match up for gummy pumpkin pie, spaghetti & meatballs, ramen noodles and more? How hot is the Atomic Fire Bear and….Burning Wings of Fire Challenge! Who is daring enough? Some concepts that failed are in the works, and where the ideas come from. Tommy gives one of his own, has Derek heard this before??
Copyrights, being knocked off, and what is next!
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Eye-Opening Moments Podcast
Eye-Opening Moments are stories of adversity, encounters, and perspectives. They are...
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The an award winning plant-based meat producer of UNCUT and Before the Butcher comes on the show!
We open talking about Vegan and Pescatarian lifestyles. How the name Before the Butcher came about, the process to get the brand launched, and Danny’s background in the restaurant, sales, & marketing industry.
Is the number one question, what is in these products? Chef Ming Tsai uses the Before the Butcher products and his new innovative plant-based pepperoni that tastes, looks, and cooks like traditional pepperoni! Danny explains the importance of cooking and tasting like animal-based products.
The plant-based movement and where is the all plant-based pizzeria?! We close the show with how to get the products; see show notes to have it delivered to you!
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Ralph worked in the casino industry for almost 50 years. He has met and became friends with several celebrities. This show he tells his personal stories on a few of these that include:
SPORTS
Joe Dimaggio-Yankee baseball player
Larry Holmes-Former Heavyweight Boxing Champion
MUSIC
Sammy Davis Jr. – Rat Pack member
Frank Sinatra-Rat Pack member
Tony Bennett- Crooner
Diana Ross-Motown
Jerry Vale-Italian singer
ENTERTAINMENT
Helen Hunt-Actress
Kevin Spacey-Actor
Former President Bill Clinton
Elvis Presley-King of Rock & Roll
Hugh Hefner- Playboy
Shirley MacLaine-Actress
Don Rickles-Comedian
Norman Rockwell- Painter
Redd Foxx-Comedian
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Larry Henry, senior reporter at Gambling.com and administrator for the Las
Vegas Mafia History and Mob Summit Facebook group pages, talks from
the heart about the murder of his friend Jeff German, an investigative
reporter with the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
We begin the show about the global expansion of the sports betting world
and the membership numbers of the two Facebook pages: Las Vegas
Mafia History and Mob Summit. See show notes for links to join.
How Jeff and Larry met and became friends. Larry describes who Jeff was,
his deep respect for him, how he got to Las Vegas as he was a Wisconsin
native. Jeff’s his ability to dig up stores because people trusted him that he
would not reveal his sources. We hear clips from Jeff himself in relation to
this.
The big stories Jeff reported on that include the 1980 MGM Grand Fire,
Route 91 Harvest Festival shooting and writing a book on the death of Ted
Binion. Jeff himself tells two stories about being hit in the mouth by a
suspected Mob and sending Tony Spilotro a drink at a dive bar in Las
Vegas.
National story when Jeff was murdered after investigating a Clark County
Public Administrator Robert Telles, who is charged with murder in Jeff’s
death and is being held without bail. Jeff wrote about alleged
mismanagement, unlawful conduct, and bullying in the public
administrator’s office. Larry tells what he knows to date of the case which is
set for trial in November of 2023.
Special Thank you and credit for the Jeff German clips:
Sam Shad and Nevada Newsmakers July 21, 2021, show
Mobbed Up Podcast Season 2; episodes 3: Close the Place Down and
ep.7- A Judge Falls from Grace.
Links:
Join LV Mafia History Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198676433593669/?multi_permalinks=5776287122499221¬if_id=1679248369161725¬if_t=group_activity&ref=notif
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An award-winning gold & platinum recording artist with Capitol Records Canada. Over 30 years of experience negotiating major tours as well as extensive touring of his own. An associate partner with Artist International Management who handles over 100 shows a year for the Little River Band.
We talk:
Where his love of music comes from and what artists were an influence on him. How he went from studying Political Science to the music business. What is funk???
He started with Artists International Management (AIM) in 1992 after getting connected to Steve Green the President. His start with AIM and then I ask him what acts he has worked with which leads to long impressive list!
He explains the process on he works with acts, what AIM is looking for, and does working with buyers & artists make booking easier? How networking plays a role in the success of AIM. Does he have a good negotiating story for us?
We end talking about……ANIMALS!
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The award winning tv host and comedian will get you laughing as we discuss:
-Italians and Tommy’s favorite sauce
-Her time being an aide for President George W Bush
-How she met Paul Sorvino & what she first thought of him
-How she got into acting, where her love of comedy comes from, and Vitellos!
-Story on where she married Paul in front of Lincoln Center in NYC
-Cookbook-“Pinot, Pasta, & Parties, Sorvino Vino, & Drinks with Dee Dee Podcast!
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A Top 100 Who’s Who by Women in E Commerce, Bestselling author of several books including new release: The List Method, A speaker, survivor that not only survives but thrives talks with me about:
Her new book, “The List Method” A guaranteed science based way for finding the love of your life. The strategies, intrinsic needs, making your list, and we resist the things we want most. How she used her career as a leadership coach to write the book.
Her troubled past that includes going to a state prison, the emotional pain, and how the terrible things she went through did not jade her from true love. Having a broken heart that has now been replaced with…………??
How powerful is sex to humans?
An explanation of the Iceberg Method from her book, “The Iceberg Principles.” Steel vs gold handcuffs and she tells us about being an artist and her art pieces!
Marni Spencer Devlin Links:
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The List Method Workbook: https://www.marnispencerdevlin.com/workbook/
The Iceberg Principles Book: https://www.amazon.com/Iceberg-Principles-Truth-About-Universe-ebook/dp/B00CZE4UU0
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Dr. Disneyland who is the best-selling author of, “Wisdom of Walt” & “Beyond the Wisdom of Walt” and I talk about:
Who was Jeff as a child & what was his original career idea. The number of times he has been to Disneyland, it is closer to a 1000 than 500! His first visit to the park, his thoughts, and what drew him into loving the happiest place on earth. The power of resiliency of Walt Disney, his brother Roy, and did it really all start with a rabbit?
Passion being more powerful than your focus, leadership lesson Disneyland has taught him, the importance of time and did Walt Disney view time the same as I do? What does Disney teach you to let your imagination live?
The accredited course, The History of Disneyland at Cal Baptist University that is not going to the park to experience the thrill of the
rides!
Fun facts about Disneyland that include Doritos, the band-The Eagles, and a petrified tree stump. Has Dr. Disneyland thought about sitting on the park bench with Walt to have a conversation, Walt’s apartment at the park, and leaving your lasting Main St. Impression!
Jeff Barnes Links:
Official Website: https://thewisdomofwalt.com/
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Guest Clips are from:
Antonino D'Ambrosio
Ashley Michaelsen
Gianni Russo
Cortney Kern
Nancy Harding
Kim Alexis
Sean Patrick Griffin
Georgia Durante
Tamer Elnoury
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The rock vocalist, guitarist, that is a songwriter, music producer, audio engineer and video editor talks:
His first memory of music, the best era of music in his opinion, how he sang to cassette tapes in his car to train his voice for singing, and the emergence of VINYL!
Being part of the band- Thirty Stones in Massachusetts which leads to living in warm weather and blue skies!
We talk being with Offspring, Last in Line and their new album-“Jericho”, Jimmy Bain’s passing which was the same day he guest sang with Def Leppard.
Doing graphic design, photography, and video editing.
Being part of “Raiding the Rock Vault” Show at the previous LV Hilton and performing on same stage as Elvis. Performing on Jay Leno show with Lynch Mob, filling in for CJ Snare with Firehouse, and being part of Rock Island in Key West, Fl with Dee Snider.
The song he has covered that he las appreciated more after performing it, what he prefers to do in relation to sing, write, produce, etc.
Andrew Freeman Links:
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The victim of sexual assault and being almost murdered talks openly about:
Her not-so-easy childhood
The length of time she knew her boyfriend before the tragedy that she became part of that included how the morning started, what she saw when she walked into her boyfriend’s apartment, and all the horrific events that transpired after being locked in.
The moment she escaped and where she went. What he was found guilty of, the appeal process, and Ashley’s thoughts on the justice system.
Were there warning signs prior and how she is coping with all the PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
Her book “Finding Strength Through Tragedy” being part of her healing process.
Is there strength in trauma? Did this horrific crime teach Ashely anything? The challenges she still encounters and has she been able to have relationships since?
Ashley Michelle Links:
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YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyinspires8770
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The author Mental Hope: There is No Surgery for Depression talks openly about:
Growing up without a male figure that led to being deviant and having a negative attitude. Brandarius speaks about his struggles with being a high school student but loving the game of football. Graduating in 2015 with a degree from Fort Lewis College and when the light came on that academics were important.
Being a survivor of suicide, losing his very close friend to suicide, how that led to his “Everyday is Day 1”, and what purpose, resilience, faith, hope, and consistency means.
His clothing brand- Day 1 Ambition with products such as “The World Wouldn’t Spin the Same Without You”. Brandarius continues to bring awareness of mental hope through running with his new challenge of 351 Hope Marathon.
Mentoring youth and writing a curriculum for school in Nevada and beyond! Who is Brandarius Johnson today and when he really started to change from that kid to who he is and still wants to be.
Brandarius Johnson Links:
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Book-Mental Hope: https://day1ambition.com/products/mental-hope-there-s-no-surgery-for-depression
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The author of “Crushing It”, owner of Grrrl Clothing Leggings, and has the world’s deadliest thighs comes on the show to talk! Get insight into:
o The deep story behind how she became obsessed with muscles.
o How to love yourself and advice on to love yourself!
o How Craigslist ad led to bodybuilding and making money from kink.
o Hear how she started crushing watermelons with her thighs.
o Is trauma related to women in bodybuilding?
o Having a new level of self-confidence.
o How Grrrl Clothing Leggings was formed and those hurdles.
o Story of being catcalled by a man in a car with no plates and black out windows!
o Go Rate, Review, & Follow the Podcast!
Kortney Olson:
Official Website: https://kortneyolson.com/
Grrrl Clothing Leggings: https://www.grrrl.com/
Watermelon Crushing Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nr5I1RdUQlQ
Book-“Crushing It”: https://kortneyolson.com/book/
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The night American Youth was devastated when the lives of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, JP Richardson (Big Bopper) were taken after an early morning plane crash on February 3, 1959 outside of Clear Lake, Iowa after they performed at the iconic Surf Ballroom.
This show will give you a look into:
Surf Ballroom
1959 Winter Dance Party schedule and conditions
Their performance at Surf Ballroom
All the details about who was on plane and how they were chosen.
The Crash-What could have happened, and much more!
Who were-Pilot Roger Peterson, Big Bopper, Ritchie Valens, & Buddy Holly.
The conspiracies & the 2015 reexamination.
SPECIAL THANK YOU to the following for making this show possible:
Silhouette Music: The Day the Music Died LP
Del Fi-Ritchie Valens Live at Pacoima Jr. HS with Bob Keane
Red Robinson for his interviews from The Day the Music Died and his podcast-Legends
ABC News
London Live at 5 in the UK
Links:Surf Ballroom: https://www.surfballroom.com/
Buddy Holly Crash Site: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/12159
Photos:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Tdeb2VF7_raE8AtY-zgfIWT1oGX0MPSd?usp=sharing
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The author of ten true crime books gives us great insight and detail into:
Where he started his reporting career and how his eight-part series in a newspaper led him to getting involved in the Jimmy Hoffa case.
His nemesis of Rolland McMaster, a Detroit labor Racketeer. What involvement he may have had in the disposal of Hoffa’s body.
When he started investigating Jimmy Hoffa which was before his disappearance.
The involvement Hoffa had into the murder of JFK.
Was the demise of Jimmy Hoffa when Frank Fitsimmons took over the teamsters?
The explanations of the Three Acts of Jimmy Hoffa disappearance.
Informant Ralph Picardo that was telling the truth in November 1975.
The details and stories that lead to Jimmy Hoffa possibly being buried in an alcove by PJP Landfill also known as Brother Moscato Dump.
Did Frank Sheeran from the movie, “The Irishman” kill Jimmy Hoffa and Dan’s conversation with Robert DeNiro.
Where the case stands today, the next steps to digging the spot, and if Jimmy Hoffa’s not found, will Dan feel complete?
Dan Moldea:
Official Website: https://www.moldea.com/
Books found on website:
The Hoffa Wars: The Rise and Fall of Jimmy Hoffa (1978, 1979, 1993, 2015)
The Hunting of Cain: A True Story of Money, Greed, and Fratricide (1983, 1988)
Dark Victory: Ronald Reagan, MCA, and the Mob (1986, 1987, 2016)
Interference: How Organized Crime Influences Professional Football (1989, 2014)
The Killing of Robert F. Kennedy (1995, 2002)
Evidence Dismissed: The Inside Story of the Police Investigation of O.J. Simpson (with Tom Lange and Philip Vannatter, 1997,2016)
A Washington Tragedy: How the Suicide of Vincent Foster Ignited a Political Firestorm (1998,2015)
Confessions of a Guerrilla Writer: Adventures in the Jungles of Crime, Politics and Journalism (2013, 2015, 2020)
Hollywood Confidential: A True Story of Wiretapping, Friendship, and Betrayal (2017, 2018)
Money, Politics, and Corruption in U.S. Higher Education: The Stories of Whistleblowers (2020)
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Professional club fitting expert Brendan Bergin & HPGI Instructor/Club fitter Bradley Keyer join the show.
Brendan tells how he started working on clubs, his mentor Fernando Amourteguy, what the tours taught him, and using his eyes vs. technology when fitting someone. The advancement of Trackman as it is on its fourth generation.
We turn to instruction with Bradley who talks about his game currently & what he takes from the likes of Craig Barlow, Jeff Gallagher, & Nicole Roberts Dutt to be an instructor. The transition from playing to instructing and learning how to be a club fitter & club repairman from Brendan.
Both gives us what they do help maximize a players potential, we find out what club manufacturers they offer that leads to learning that HPGI also specializes in more than clubs but putter and ball fitting. Are you playing the right ball?
How to connect with Brendan & Bradley and the “NEW” wedge clinics!
HPGI Links:
Website: https://highperformancegolf.com/
Brendan Bergin: https://highperformancegolf.com/custom-club-fitting/
Bradley Keyer: https://highperformancegolf.com/bradley-keyer/
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Noelle tells how she would hide in the weight room, not give effort in practice when she was a three-sport athlete in high school which carried over into college at UMass Lowell where she had an outstanding freshman season.
Noelle tells about the day she was in accident which resulted in her being amputated from above the knee while riding a moped. How she realized the extent of her injuries, what she first thought of and the steps back to recovery that included relying on her teammates, coaches and her Uncle Vincent who also was an amputee.
How she received a running blade so she could compete once again, the number and different kinds of prosthetics she uses, the time is took her to get back on the field and was the accident the best thing that ever happen to her?
Getting into sprinting and running, the mindset she has and having no daily challenges!
Starting her Born to Run Foundation that has given over 20 prosthetics and receiving the 2020 L’Oreal Paris Women of Worth National Honoree by Helen Miren!
Landing on the USA Para-Snowboarding Team and then…..Survivor!
Getting casted, feelings of going, her biggest accomplishment, winning a reward challenge from coming behind, her recovery after the show, and when she do it again!?
Service dogs Bailey & Ollie!
Noelle Lambert Links:
Official Website: https://noellelambert.com/
Born to Run Foundation: https://theborntorunfoundation.org/
Noelle Resiliency Video: https://vimeo.com/580375514
Follow Noelle on IG: https://www.instagram.com/noellelambert/
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Interview starts with hearing about some of his visual art pieces and why that is a big component of who Antonino is. Why movements in our country resonate with him and his workings.
What, “Let Fury Have the Hour” means to him personally, visiting Johnny Cash’s recording studio in Tennessee, and what is was like working with Frank Serpico for his film entitled, “Frank Serpico.”
The series called- “Inside the Touchline: Soccer Stories That Change the World” and the metaphor it carries.
His new film- ROBERTA which will be released on Jan. 24 on American Masters. Antonino tells the story on how this film came to him, what the stipulations were to do the film which required him to meet Roberta Flack. The things he learned about her putting this together that took him back.
The amount of time it took him to put this film together, the thoughts of what she thought of the film, and what is his first thought when he now hears her name mentioned.
We concluded with what is next for Antonino.
Antonino D’Ambrosio Links:American Masters (Roberta): https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/masters/roberta-flack/
Let Fury Have the Hour Book: https://www.amazon.com/Let-Fury-Have-Hour-Strummer/dp/1568587198
VIDEO-Let Fury Have the Hour: https://www.amazon.com/Fury-Have-Hour-Anna-Burger/dp/B00BP4WMBK
A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tear Docuseries: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/docuseries/bitter-tears
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How what we do in our youth shape us to who we are today. Kim speaks about being a swimmer, when she started modeling school and landing on the cover of Bazaar in just 4 days!
She tells what she can on how she became the face of Revlon in 1983, having any idea that she was one of the most recognizable faces in America and the moment she realized that she was a Supermodel. What does that term mean? Being in six Sports Illustrated issues and what shot does she like the most which leads into a conversation of running and her current injury.
Sticking to her values and not posing nude and her thought process if there may have been any backlash for future work. Life after modeling and staying in shape which led her into broadcasting and getting the job at Good Morning America.
Being on the last episode of “Cheers” with Mike Ditka and what that experience was like. The importance of health and fitness alongside being an author and what the book- “A Model for a Better Future” is about that segways into how her nanny turned Kim to the faith she has in her life today!
Was she ever questioned or punished for being a sex symbol and having her faith?
How she came up with her new Mission Statement, what she hopes to accomplish and is she where she thought she would be today looking back 5 years?
Kim Alexis Links:
Official Website: https://kimalexis.com/
1987 SI Photo with airplane: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/236650155410330343/
Buy “A Model for a Better Future”: https://kimalexis.com/a-model-for-a-better-future/
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Jesse starts with his memories of music as a child, where his influence came from and the time, he decided to make music part of his life. Growing up in Wetumpka and living in a small town. What was his career thought when going to college and earning a master’s degree.
His first performance in front of a crowd that could come back to haunt a former teacher, playing on TV for Alabama Live, the story behind his first single- I’m Going Out. The early days when he played in front of nobody.
Hear a clip, the funny story behind the song- “Natty Light” and what parts of the song refer to him personally. His two singles in 2022- “Used To” & “You”, hear clips from both, the inspiration behind them and how they are being received. Using his life experiences to connect with his fans.
His label-Treehouse Records, songs he likes to cover and who he would like to open for!
Get connected with Jesse below:
Jesse Cofty Links:
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Listen to Jesse’s Music: https://beacons.ai/jessecoftymusic
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Christmas Music:
Christmas Parade- Home for the Holidays, Jingle Bells-Edward Hall
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Hear great insight from Gianni about:
His new book-The 6th Family, Corleone Fine Italian Food Products, & his clothing line-La Cosa Mia.
The polio ward, being homeless, and sleeping on 50lb. bags of flour in a bakery.
How he met Mob Boss Frank Costello, first met Marilyn Monroe and the money he was making during the filming of the wedding scene of The Godfather.
Gianni’s plan for himself for the premiere of The Godfather which he thought would make him a star!
His foresight to buy the unpaid casino markers in Las Vegas and turn them into a business.
His clubs in Las Vegas, Tiffany’s & State Street that leads to his parcel of land he still owns today that is vacant.
The story of who he was with (a former president) on 9-11 and where he ended up for the next year.
How he was given a one of kind Rolex watch that is worth over 100K and the historic home he now lives in.
The tactic Frank Sinatra used to help him become a singer!
Gianni Russo Links:
Official Website: https://www.giannirusso.com/
Buy Hollywood Godfather Book: https://www.giannirusso.com/book/
Corleone Fine Italian Foods: https://corleonefineitalian.com/
La Cosa Mia Clothing Line: https://lacosa-mia.com/
Hollywood Godfather Podcast: http://hollywoodgodfatherpodcast.com/
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Her career began as a DJ in Michigan and then talked her husband into moving to LA with no jobs.
Voice over work led to where she is today, the difficulty of being an actress, and dealing with rejection of not getting a part.
The first job on “Only in Hollywood” and what she recalls about that, being on scare tactics, MAD TV, & Netflix.
The process of recording a video game, landing roles in 9 films and 5 commercials in 2002, the importance of an agent and getting the role in Disney’s “Cheaper by the Dozen.”
What it means to be part of The Lifetime Movie Network, her upcoming film “Armageddon” on Sci Fi Network which will be released soon! She talks about her two viral PSA’s (Love Has No Labels & Save the Bees).
Her Christmas Movie, “Crown Prince of Christmas” starts airing on December 10th on Great American Family. Hear what it is about, where and when it was shot and how to find it in your area.
Does the red carper ever get old?
The shows conclude with her favorite role to play role to play, who she at home, being a Sunday School Teacher, and how to connect with her (see links).
Nancy Harding Links:
Follow Nancy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/nancy.harding/
Great American Family: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/
Crown Prince of Christmas: https://www.greatamericanfamily.com/movie/a-prince-for-the-holidays/
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We begin the show with great stories of her childhood drag racing with golf carts on her father’s course! Georgia tells us of the days as the Kodak Girl and having a life-sized cutout of her in over 80,000 drug stores all over the world.
Her two alter egos Georgia White & Black, the first memory of the mafia in her neighborhood, learning the violence of the mafia and how she became a getaway driver for the mob. Meeting Mob Boss-Carlo Gambino and becoming a courier for him.
What it was like being married to the mob? Did she turn her head to husband’s possible extra marital affairs? Was she property?
Stories of the multiple times her then husband tried to kill her which includes Russian Roulette, being hung out of a window and jumping out of a car in Las Vegas.
On top of this she was being stalked!
Going from getaway driver to Hollywood stunt driver that leads to the accident that ended her days driving cars for Hollywood. Is the mob or Hollywood harder?
Her book- “The Company She Keeps” that helped her with all the trauma and bring her and her daughter Toni closer together.
Putting her life into a television series! Georgia tells about Frankie, who he was and what he meant to her.
Georgia Durante Links:
Official Website: https://www.georgiadurante.com/
BUY- The Company She Keeps: https://www.thecompanyshekeeps.com/
Wheel Woman Podcast: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-wheel-woman-96165410/
Kodak Girl Photo: https://www.georgiadurante.com/gallery
Enchanted Manor: https://www.enchantedmanorevents.com/index.php
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His story was the inspiration for the 2006 Disney Movie-Invincible. Former Football wide receiver and played 3 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. A Cancer survivor and author. An inspiration to others.
Vince explains how he handled the mental illness of his mother growing up, the teachers at school which became his mentors, and his father doing all he could to provide for the family.
What is his favorite sport as he played football, basketball, and track in high school and received a track scholarship to St. Joe’s University.
What the quote from his mentor Coach George Corner means to him that leads him to telling the untold story.
He was running a 4.5 at age 30 on grass!
The days of trying out and making the Philadelphia Eagles roster that includes what got him through the tough days of training camp, his feelings of making the first cut and when he felt part of the team after becoming an Eagle.
What he learned from Coach Dick Vermeil, the hardest part of being in the NFL and how a 4-minute segment on Monday Night Football sparked Hollywood to make his life into a movie.
Vince tells the process on how the movie was made, the title Invincible, and how his life changed after the movie was released!
The books he has written, white knuckling, and overcoming colon cancer.
Vince Papale Links:
Website: https://www.vincepapale.com/
Vince’s Books: https://www.vincepapale.com/invinciblebooks.html
Buy “The Last Laugh”: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Laugh-Vision-Victory/dp/1684016150/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2HNARV1NT81Y0&keywords=vince+papale+book&qid=1668027169&sprefix=vince+papale+book%2Caps%2C181&sr=8-3
Video of Vince in the NFL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9WpnaTICs2g
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Son of Bill Haley who was a Rock & Roll legend. Author of Crazy Man, Crazy: The Bill Haley Story. He is a businessman, musician, performer, and publisher.
Bill and I discuss:
His memory of playing in the garage with his father with a pair of drumsticks and a cardboard box. The instruments he plays and taught himself.
Book- “Crazy Man, Crazy: The Bill Haley Story”- the research he has completed to write the biography, and the story behind how the book was put together.
Is it fair to consider Bill Haley who popularized Rock & Roll as a one hit wonder?
Bill’s early passing, his struggles with alcohol addiction, fleeing to Mexico in 1962 and the hurt he left behind with Bill Jr.’s family. Bill speaks about the conversations he had with his father later in his life.
His father started to write his own biography and where that manuscript is today.
Acquiring the name- The Comets.
Playing in January 2015 at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake, IA with Tommy Allsup who played with Buddy Holly on his last performance at The Surf before tragically dying in a plane crash that evening.
Bill Jr.’s feelings of deciding to keep his father’s music alive and those feeling today. What is his favorite song of his father’s to play?
Bill Haley Jr. Links:
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Growing up one of 18 children in a loving family in Honduras. The difficulties living in East LA after moving to the US. Carlos tells a couple stories when he realized what kid of childhood he had. These stories are the bedrock of him becoming a comedian.
His mother saw he would want to say things that leads at a story on how he got into comedy. Mitzi Shore the Comedy Store owner suggested he change his name from Ned to Carlos which he explains that includes the attack on his name which many others have done.
The escape from Mexico story behind taking the stage in Acapulco and performing in Spanish.
Does he enjoy acting? The best part of the Super Bowl 2007 Commercial for Bud Light that made his Dad proud.
Carlos has been accused of stealing jokes but have comedians stole his jokes? He gives a detailed answer on this entire topic which a discussion about how he has been treated where other celebrities have done far worse things develops.
The current tour-Laughin’ & Livin’ is coming to Las Vegas from November 18-20 at the South Point Casino.
Carlos Mencia Links:
2007 Super Bowl Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=670X2MCWzK0
Official Website: https://carlosmencia.com/
Laughin & Livin Tour: https://carlosmencia.com/tour.php
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A well renowned vegan chef that is creating a better world one dish at a time. Head of the all-star panel of judges on the new vegan competition show-Peeled! She is an environmental and animal activist who is fiery that also has a spiritual soul.
What do the words food & vegan bring to your mind? Josie & Tommy want to know.
Hearing what a plant-based lifestyle is and the difference between plant-based and Mediterranean diet. Then get the new idea for expanding on Meatless Mondays!
Discussion on the vegan movement that has facts on the billions spent each year, talk on Italy, Vegan pizzerias, and we challenge you to “try” vegan for just 30 DAYS and what that saves!
Josie talks about your pantry, spices, good fats, vegan cheese, and chia seed ideas.
Plant Based healing in which Josie shares a personal experince, helping the planet with facts to back this up.
Your Thanksgiving dinner and Josie’s Chicago deep dish pizza.
What are Chef Josie’s future plans?
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Public speaker, that was born in Egypt and raised in the US. NY Times bestselling author for American Radical-Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent. He is an Arabic speaking Muslim American and former undercover operative with the FBI that covered al Qaeda and ISIS.
Tamer gives us insight into:
Winning spelling bees as a child
Getting into law enforcement, undercover school, and does he consider himself to be an actor?
Thoughts when chosen for undercover operative work, the levels of al Qaeda, and reason behind the name Operation Dire Wolf.
Using emotion to get in with the bumps as he explains, his role on the scheduled attack in Toronto, the feelings when a criminal tells him all his secrets. This leads to a story about a recording mishap along an example of a high counterterrorism situation.
The moment he gained the trust of the mastermind, testifying in court, their justifications for their acts of terrorism which Tamer then explains the difference between radical Islam & true tenets of the religion. His feelings of what they doing to his religion and is there a way to end these radicals?
What human connection means to Tamer, the term American Sleeper, and what he feels the current state of the fight vs. ISIS is. He tells you what he learned about counterterrorism reflecting back. Tamer talks about the hours and efforts he goes through to conceal his identity as he wanted by every terrorist group in the world.
Ending his career as a undercover operative, writing his book-American Radical, and what he continues to recall about the operation.
We conclude the show with Patriotism.
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American Radical Official Site: https://americanradical.com/
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She Specializes in fashion publicity and small fashion business consulting, she is a marketing guru, social media management, and creative director. Entrepreneur owner of AMPR Showroom, AMPR Creatives, & Free as a Tee. A fashion expert that is highly intelligent. A small-town girl with a big city attitude.
Ashley opens up about her personal struggles, dependence and recovery from Adderall. She starts back in her youth as being alienated from those her age and the reasons behind it. The first days of noticing that she had a problem focusing at school.
We talk about her two businesses under one umbrella- AMPR Creatives & AMPR Showroom which simplifying business and life. (See links)
When and how Ashley was reintroduced to Adderall that began a 5-year addiction and how this had progressed into a toxic cycle of Xanax and alcohol. This leads to her realizing that this addiction was bigger than her.
Her brand-new creative business called- Free As a Tee! How this idea came about, what is means to Ashley and why this is about wearing a shirt that has meaning to you! We talk about the mission of the company and each purchase supports a cause.
Hear Ashley discuss what Serotonin Syndrome is and her decision to end her addiction which has landed her freedom in recovery. Inspiring each person to represent a milestone in your life and wearing a shirt proudly for yourself.
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Complied is a series of 9 former guests clips from the show. Hear from:
Shawn Levy-Author of Rat Pack Confidential, Ralph Deligatti-Former Dunes Employee, Peter Bronson-Author of Forbidden Fruit, Lou Valoze-ATF Special Agent, Frank Calabrese Jr.-Chicago Outfit, Steve Murphy/Javier Pena- Narcos on Pablo Escobar, Robert Mazur-The Infiltrator, Jay Dobyns-ATF Expert, & Steve Cook- Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Expert.
Full Show of guests:
Shawn Levy: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/c20yh3haz5h1nxca3v9thmm4ijqy1w
Ralph Deligatti: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/r77m1zhvwdye4vr0u6kj8plz812rd5
Peter Bronson: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/peter-bronson
Lou Valoze: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/mbgb95xg190farigora8zpji1p98b6
Frank Calabrese Jr.: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/jrv0d3fpoi2g65ofletk7az5qyq0mk
Steve Murphy & Javier Pena (Narcos): https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/dymv1glth0ujf65z0trqocx9acplf8
Robert Mazur: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/z4cluktoctjlg1hael1kh38jjd122f
Jay Dobyns: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/dkqbkqt0ih2rc3j8dwwnfmsg3yzucx
Steve Cook: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/brkirfvd0ya84kob16nu13mcmn381y
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Appeared as an invited guest panelist on several forums, bestselling author, a professor of criminal justice at The Citadel. Former Philadelphia police officer, consultant for Black Brothers Inc. episode on series of American Gangster. His writings include police legitimacy, securities fraud, professional sports gambling, organized crime, and more!
Sean explains what molded him to what he is today that includes his background in law enforcement and how he became a professor and writer.
What were the alliances & conspiracies of his 2003 book- “Philadelphia’s Black Mafia, “ the backstory of how this book came to fruition & Sam Christian the founder of the Black Mafia who was the most feared man in Philadelphia.
The short version of the 1973 mass massacre in Washington D.C.
2011- “Gaming the Game”-The story behind the NBA Betting Scandal and the gambler who made it happen. How the NBA referee, Tim Donaghy got reconnected to his high school friends that were gamblers?
Who the FBI target was, the reasoning behind Donaghy staying under the radar, along with Sean’s opinion on if anything is being done to prevent this from happening again.
Sean talks about his many summers in the Netherlands researching international trade of women and vice laws and how America tries to apply the lessons from the Dutch.
Sean Patrick Griffin Links:
Official Website: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/
Buy “Philadelphia’s Black Mafia: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/philadelphias-black-mafia-a-social-and-political-history/
Buy “Black Brothers Inc.”: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/black-brothers-inc/
Buy “Gaming the Game”: https://seanpatrickgriffin.net/gaming-the-game-the-story-behind-the-nba-betting-scandal-and-the-gambler-who-made-it-happen/
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Rated one of the top latte artists all over the world by Sprudge. Coffee roaster, organic syrup maker, recipe specialist, professional barista, etching latte foam art expert & artist. His art includes traditional to colorful paintings to 3D. Known as barista maniac, resides in Illinois and one of the coolest baristas and latte artists to follow on social media.
Who he was before coffee was his life, his first coffee tasting, and the moment he decided to submerse himself into this field.
Who is the Barista Maniac, the amount of practice he does, and some insight into his artwork.
How he got started into the world of latte art from a character in Never Ending Story, we talk Star Wars- The Last Jedi, and Get On Up that includes stories on each one.
Fall & Halloween latte art
Coffee 101: Brewing flavors from specialty roasts, light or dark roast, seasonal beans, drinking too much coffee, rate the coffee industry is growing, and cold brews.
Tips to get gourmet results at home and mistakes that are commonly made.
Advice if looking to pursue a coffee career and Cortney gives his opinion on where the best coffee comes from.
Cortney Kern Links:
Barista Maniac: https://www.baristamaniac.com/
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Former running back who played at UNLV and for the Cincinnati Bengals from 1988-1991. A series of injuries shortened his career. A Fresno, CA native born Elbert Woods. He set numerous rookie franchise records. He is most remembered for the end zone dance called- Ickey Shuffle!
How he received his nickname of Ickey, his high school days and when his recruitment started.
Story of his recruiting visit to Las Vegas & UNLV. His playing as a Runnin’ Rebel and what changed between his junior & senior that led him to lead the country in rushing. How he spent his time off the field and on the strip!
His thoughts of going to Cincinnati after being drafted in the second round in 1988.
The NFL attempted to ban the Ickey Shuffle that leads to a good story of GM Paul Brown coming into the locker room about his dance. Using it as motivation to score.
The city of Cincinnati when they went to the Super Bowl, SI Super Bowl Cover, and what he remembers about the Super Bowl away from the game in the city of Miami.
Injuries, providing for his family and our of football by the age of 26, being part of a full contact women’s team and what is like coaching females.
His huge “B”, Geico commercial and how he improvised the line- “Gonna Get me some cold cuts.”
The Javonte Woods Foundation: Who Javonte was as a person, explaining the 3-fold mission of the foundation, & the celebrity cruise in 2023. Asthma is the #1 chronic condition in children & takes 11 lives every day.
Links:
Javonte Woods Foundation: https://www.jovantewoodsfoundation.org/
Cruise for a Cure: https://www.jovantewoodsfoundation.org/events
Ickey’s Geico Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5U85N-xVvA
Ickey Shuffle End Zone Dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih-TYjxG0Ug
Ickey & the BIG B: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18wwd62-8ZWrhR5edzCzJ4agPw54EVPKK/view?usp=sharing\
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Guest Clips include:
Eric Nelsen
Darcy Donavan
Chef Josie Clemens
Lee Cockerell
Don Yeager
Frank Calabrese Jr.
Joe Pennington
Tommy Townsend
Kimberly Corban
Brad Leland
Burt Ward
Ickey Woods
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Former film critic, bestselling author, community volunteer, podcaster, & blogger. His biographies include Paul Newman, Robert DeNiro and many others. A former Sr. Editor of the American Film & former associate editor of Box Office. His work has been featured in NY Times, LA Times, SF Chronicle, Hollywood Reporter and many more.
This episode is chalked full of:
Where his love of writing came from, stories from a New York place called The Comic Strip that featured young comedians such as Eddie Murphy and how he went from Pennsylvania to California for his master’s degree.
Becoming a film critic, his first review, favorite movie, and learning about the oldest bookstore in Portland, OR-Cameron’s Books & Magazines.
He tells us how he chose his first subject when decided to write biographies which leads us into hearing about some of his books.
1996: King of Comedy-The Life & Art of Jerry Lewis
1998-Rat Pack Confidential: Frank, Dean, Sammy, Peter, Joey, & the Last Great Showbiz Party
2016- Dolce Vita Confidential: Fellini, Pucci, Paparazzi, & the Swinging High Life of 1950’s Rome
2021-A Year in the Life of Death: Poems Inspired by the Obituary Pages of the NY Times
2022- In on the Joke: The Original Queens of Stand-Up Comedy
We close the show talking about Ronald Reagan who was a FBI informant!
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Official Website: https://shawnlevy.com/
Buy Shawn’s Books HERE: https://shawnlevy.com/books/
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Consultant, bestselling author, public speaker, that led a team of over 40,000 cast members. He was responsible for operations of 20 resort hotels, 4 theme parks, 2 water parks, shopping & entertainment village along with ESPN Sports, A retired executive VP of the Walt Disney World Resort. He spent 8 years with Hilton Hotels and 17 years with Marriott International. He teaches leadership, management, customer service from his life at Disney. Served as chairman of the board of Heart of Florida United Way and Board of Trustees Culinary Institute of America.
What a small-town boy from Oklahoma had as his career path with no college degree which leads to a story on dropping out of speech class only to learn years later that he needed that experience.
He explained what Bill Marriott has meant to his career, going from sharing hamburgers with his wife to becoming VP of food & beverage for all Marriott Hotels & Resort. Challenges of opening Disneyland Paris in 1990, leaving a job only for the money, and paying attention to pictures, magazines, and more to make a difference.
RAVE acronym, Take 5, being open to change, Creating Disney Leader Strategies, and the word, Magic!
Lee’s Books- “Creating Magic”, Customer Rules, Career Magic, & Time Management Magic. (See Links)
Learn about the Cockerell Academy, his podcast- Creating Disney, and the Main Street Leader.
How far ahead in time was Walt Disney? Being Grandfather of the Year and is he more busy since retirement?
Lee Cockerell Links:
Official Website: https://www.leecockerell.com/
Buy Lee’s books here: https://www.leecockerell.com/books/
Cockerell Academy: https://www.cockerellacademy.com/
Creating Disney Podcast: https://www.leecockerell.com/podcast/
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First vegan chef to compete in Hell’s Kitchen, author, culinary visionary, has worked in kitchens of Hollywood Icons and International Vegan restaurants. She is globally recognized Vegan Chef, A Macomb, MI native & is leading an All-Star panel of judges on upcoming world’s first vegan culinary competition show- Peeled!
What is her first memory of cooking, the attraction to it and what impact the Montessori school had on her.
The ripple effect she went thru at age 19 when decided to go vegan, managing a vegan food truck, and why she quit Tesla! Did she have nerves when she moved to Phoenix without ever been there to start a company.
An in-depth conversation ensues between Josie & Tommy about how foods can assist with ailments to the point that Josie interviews Tommy about his change in lifestyle due to cancer and then there is mushrooms!
Her challenges of being a vegan chef on season 20 of Hell’s Kitchen and if she was supported by the cast and producers.
Peeled! The first vegan culinary competition show. Learn about the concept, the competition, Vkind studios, Josie leading the all-star judging panel, and how you can become part of the Red-Carpet Premiere on Sept. 24th.
A discussion takes place about the demand for plant-based cooking shows, how to get more people to try to change their unhealthy lifestyles and what the environment would be like if 50% were plant-based.
Gut health is the key to mental clarity, if there are still misconceptions of veganism.
Links:
Follow Chef Josie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veganchefjosie/?hl=en
Peeled!: https://www.peeledshow.com
Vkind App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1515006098
Vkind App Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.vkind.vkind
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A 27-year career with 17 of them in the private sector as an expert witness. He is one of the world’s leading authorities on money laundering techniques. The author & executive producer of- “The Infiltrator” which covered his 2-year undercover infiltration of the Medellin Cartel and the Bank of Credit & Commerce International. In addition, he wrote “The Betrayal” on his 2.5-year undercover work of the Cali Cartel & underworld figures in Panama. A US Special Agent that retired in 1998 and whose work led to the biggest prosecution of bankers & money launderers there has ever been.
He tells about his childhood job and how that has a connection to his Lucky Luciano out fit that his grandfather and great-grandfather were part of.
How he got into law enforcement, undercover work, and an explanation of what money laundering is.
Supply, demand, a college professor, training, handling high pressure stress, and remaining calm.
What attracted Robert during his undercover operative and how he worked directly for Pablo Escobar.
The story behind him finding out the Bank of Credit & Commerce International was laundering money.
The helped he received to keep him alive, being betrayed by a former colleague that compromised his identity. Is the illegal drug industry out of control in today’s world?
Links:
Official Website: https://www.robertmazur.com/
Video of Bryan Cranston’s Testimony of “The Infiltrator”: https://vimeo.com/channels/1021727
2-minute video of “The Betrayal” https://vimeo.com/channels/1021727/671672537
Get books here: https://www.robertmazur.com/book-film/
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Author, Actor who played Batman’s sidekick- Robin and is the last surviving main cast member of tv series which aired from 1966-1968 in three seasons and 120 episodes. The Caped Crusader has started Gentle Giants Rescue &Adoptions Inc., which rescues giant breed dogs and sells pet food which is veterinarian tested and recommended.
Being a professional ice skater at age 2, how got the nickname “Sparky” which Burt gives why this was so important along with great facts about the role of Robin, Bruce Lee, and more!
Did he have any aspirations to play a sport in college? Was a DJ at KCSB which was the college station for UCSB and being tabbed the World’s Fastest Reader!
The audition process, a story behind it, and when he found out he got the part. The reason behind legally changing his name to Burt Ward and did comic books help him play the role of Robin?
Stores of filming the show that were dangerous and resulted in injuries that include hanging above wild Bengal tigers and being hung from top of the soundstage! We speak about his earnings on the show and why he feels Batman was canceled when was so popular.
Working for DC Comics, the costume of Robin which received some backlash, receiving his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after 55 years!
Learn about his Gentle Giants Company, how many dogs he lives with, has rescued, why he has spent over $4 million developing the pet food that has increased the lives of dogs and cats.
Shout Outs: Mansour Mbye -Welcome to the BTL Members Group!
Links:
Gentle Giants Adoption & Rescue: http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/
Gentle Giants Dog Food: https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com/
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Burt’s Audition Tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ukf9cYBzdg
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Co-founder of Forge, served on the apprenticeship training committee, president of Stevenson Company, is on the welding advisory committee at Washburn Institute of Technology, and volunteer at the Evel Knievel Museum in Topeka, KS in which his expertise is in the antics of America’s Favorite Daredevil.
The show includes:
Joe growing up in a steel worker family and where his affinity for motorcycles started.
Story behind how the Evel Knievel Museum ended up in Topeka, KS, some of the items on display and responses he receives from visitors.
Who was responsible for Evel wanting to become a stuntman, the back story of him making a earth mover pop a wheelie and how spending a night in jail earned him the nickname-Evel.
Stories about Evel outside of being a daredevil that includes being an insurance salesman and hitchhiking across the country.
The story and stunt that launched him to being a household name (Caesars Palace) and some background on the 1974 jump of Snake Canyon.
Was it fame, thrill, money or all that kept him coming back? The year of 1977 was not a good one for Evel from the Shark Jump and his assault on his promoter.
The drive, determination, positive mindset Evel had that leads to a tale from a museum visitor that stood up to his abusive father.
A legendary Evel tale towards the end of his life, and how he has inspired Joe and helped him in his business.
Links:
Evel Knievel Museum: https://www.evelknievelmuseum.com/
Evel Jump of Caesars Palace in 1967: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX2XUESyXsI
1974 Snake Canyon Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2p1khN1xyBw
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Executive producer, former Ms. Nashville, TN, actress who has appeared in Anchorman, Bones, Parks & Recreation, All My Children, Nip Tuck, and many others. She is an author, platinum selling recording artist with a German, Italian, & Brazilian ancestry. Started as a child actor in National TV Commercials and has been named World Peace Ambassador & #CryptoQueen.
This fun show includes:
Darcy’s childhood dreams for a career, her high school years, and starting her own band around age of 13.
When she started modeling and what she received for being Ms. Nashville, TN.
The role when she knew the entertainment bug had bit her, what role did she have the most fun filming, and why she decided to start producing which leads into “Secret Agent Dingledorf and his Trusty Dog Splat”
We speak about her single-“It’s My Life” along with a answer that using the analogy of twins to a questions she receives all the time.
Darcy speaks about her 2016 near death experience, her Inspirational Book- “Darcy’s daily Dose of Inspiration” and feelings on being a World Peace Ambassador. Tommy offers Darcy an idea for a book that she has been thinking of doing.
Get the insight into how she got involved in Crytpo in which she offers you advice.
Links:
Official Website: https://www.darcydonavan.com/
Buy Darcy’s Daily Dose of Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Darcys-Daily-Dose-Inspiration-Better-ebook/dp/B07JM1WMVR
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In observance of the release of Caddyshack on July 25, 1980, we hear from Michael O’Keefe (Danny Noonan) and Cindy Morgan (Lacey Underall).
Michael and I talk about his start in acting and his entire body of work.
The fun of filming Caddyshack, adlibbing parts he did, who could golf and what he thought about the movie when it was being filmed.
An on-set story, the all-night parties, how he kept a straight face when filming, and his Netflix movie- “Things Heard & Seen.”
Cindy Morgan joins the show to talk about her days as a radio DJ and landing the gig as the Irish Spring Girl.
Being casted for Caddyshack which was her first film, asking Harold Ramis to remove a line and the love scene with Chevy Chase.
How her part changed over the course of filming and becoming close friends with Rodney Dangerfield.
More fun on or off set and her thoughts of the movie when being filmed. Story of when the hurricane delayed filming. Making her character for her, how Caddyshack furthered her career that includes the story behind her topless scene.
Fun with cameo, Caddyshack photo collection, meeting fans and the lines from the movie she hears.
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Michael O’Keefe: https://michaelokeefe.com/
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A songwriter, producer, and award-winning composer for TV & Film. His music has been used for video games promos, scores along with film & TV. He worked on the production & sound development for rapper NF. Originally from Grand Rapids, MI and now a resident of Nashville, TN. He has worked with major networks such as Fox, VH1, ESPN, & a sleuth of others.
Tommee talks about his first memory of music, his love of music evolution, the age when he started producing his own music.
The music challenges of Grand Rapids, MI which leads to his studio then and the studio he has today. (See Links)
The days of the Tommee Profitt Band, the track “Faking Love” & the parody that went viral of his then pregnant wife.
How he got his break to doing music for TV & Film which led to his first placements.
The story behind the over 50 BILLION worldwide views & streams of the cover song “In the End” by Linkin Park. How his friendship with rapper NF has evolved and little behind the scenes story.
His Cinematic Songs which have 6 volumes, the track “The Warriors” & a TIP on how to really get the most of out his music!!!
Hear how long he had been working on the 2020 Christmas LP-“Birth of a King”.
We talk about his balance these days, looking at what he has done and he feels about it all.
The inside scoop of the cover-“Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol that was used in the 400th episode of Grey’s Anatomy.
Who would he like to collab with, his addiction to sound libraries, life without music, and magic!
Links:
Tommee Profitt Website: https://www.tommeeprofitt.com/
Video of his Nashville Studio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fz6F5VRJdHU
Parody Viral Video called I’m Pregnant & I Know It: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THAaNPIxEek&t=79s
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Kimberly Corban is a mother, wife, speaker, crime victim advocate, and survivor! A Greeley, Colorado native who was the victim of sexual assault at the age of 20, Kimberly has been featured on major news outlets such as CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, the Washington Post, USA Today, and many more.
Kimberly bravely tells us about the worst day of her life including:
Who she was prior to the attack and having no idea she was being stalked.
The morning of May 12, 2006, when her attacker broke into her apartment and raped her. Kimberly recounts the attack and the things she did to help identify him though she felt he was going to kill her.
The astonishing awareness she maintained to preserve physical evidence and fingerprints.
A portion of the 9-1-1 call (trigger warning: This is chilling to hear and may not be suitable for all audiences. Please exercise self-care).
Her extensive trauma and recovery to get to where she is today.
How the attacker was located, arrested, and convicted following a 5-day jury trial. Kimberly’s feelings about the judge’s prison sentence and an update on his time served.
We discuss how the justice system should work and hear sobering statistics that lead to her questioning President Obama regarding lawful concealed carry policies.
Find out how you as a listener can get involved and more about available crisis resources for survivors.
As a bonus, hear more about Kimberly’s life today that includes a story on how she met her husband!
Links:
Kimberly Corban Website: https://www.kimberlycorban.com/
Start By Believing Campaign: https://www.startbybelieving.org
End Violence Against Women International: https://evawintl.org
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Creator, host, cameraman, editor, culinary director for YouTube Show- Not Another Cooking Show. He has worked with national brands that has a modern grandma cooking style. From Brooklyn, NY that is teaching the world how to cook.
Where does his love of food come from that goes into who was Stephen in high school and learning about his background.
How difficult is operating a food truck and what did it teach him? The backstory on how the YouTube Channel-Not Another Cooking Show began & how long it takes to film, edit, and put together a show.
Cacio e Pepe talk, importance of the pan you use to cook with, & kitchen tips.
When & when not to use pasta water.
Feelings of other making his recipes, the fuel he uses to keep growing, and PASTINA!
Links:
Not Another Cooking Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW/featured
Official Website: https://www.notanothercookingshow.tv/
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Tik Tok Channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@notanothercookingshow?lang=en
Pastina Recipe: https://www.notanothercookingshow.tv/post/pastina
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He does presentations to law enforcement officers all over the US, detective with law enforcement agencies for 28.5 years and considered international expert in Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs. Head of the Midwest Outlaw Motorcycle Investigation Association and has been part of FBI Violent Crime/Gang Task Force. Simply put he is a motorcycle gang expert!
Hear how Steve got into law enforcement along with the amount of training her has had in Outlaw Motorcycle Gang’s.
Why are they the least targeted, how do they conceal themselves, & the lengths they go to guard against informants.
Obstacles in investigating them, flipping them, & communities being at risk.
The misconceptions & myths.
Discussion on what they go through to become part of a gang & seriousness of touching their colors.
What can happen to a woman who accepts a ride from them.
The Run Bag Theory explained & what meth has done to Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs.
Patches, weapons, brotherhood, rules, and is one more violent than another
Steve talks about the death threats and a scary incident in his career.
His feelings on how the police are portrayed today.
Links:
Steve Cook: https://www.gangenforcement.com/stevecook.html
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Photographer, bassist, songwriter, member of the band- Lit since 1987, He has played with Lynch Mob too. Lit has sold over 2 million albums worldwide and released 7 albums. Members include A. Jay Popoff (Lead Vocals), Jeremy Popoff (Guitar & Vocals), Taylor Carroll (Drums). LIT is one of the preeminent bands to come out of the post grunge era.
This show includes:
How Kevin started playing bass, how the name LIT came about, & being on tour for 2 years after “My Own Worst Enemy” was released.
Playing Woodstock in 1999 that includes a James Brown story.
New LP- “Taste Like Gold”
Tracks “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah”, & “Kicked Off Plane” is this a true story?
Growing a new audience of a different generation, performing, & secret to the band staying together for so long.
The album’s artwork that Kevin shot which leads to how he got into photography?
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Kevin Baldes Photography: http://www.kevinbaldes.com/
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Former member of the Chicago Outfit, author of NY Times Bestseller Operation Family Secrets. He was a government informant who helped take down several major mob figures in a landmark case referred to as "Operation Family Secrets" by the FBI. Family Secrets was the nation’s most expansive mob murder racketeering indictment. 3 months trial with 130 witnesses that saw his testimony bring down his own father.
The show consists of:
Frank’s life as a child that includes robbery and learning about the street.
What his father (Frank Sr.) was like?
The violent bombing period from 1971-1986
The murders of Mad Sam DeStefano, Sam Giancana, & Tony Spilotro. Who killed Sam?
The phrases they used to talk to each other.
Incidents that happen to Frank by the hands of his father and time he thought his father was going to kill him.
Mailing the letter to the FBI, when his father found out he wrote it and testifying against him.
Was there something harder than putting his father in prison for life?
Advice for those fearing a family member
His book and tours he is doing.
Links:
Buy “Operation Family Secrets”: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Family-Secrets-Mobsters-Murderous/dp/0307717739
Family Secrets Tours: https://www.familysecretstours.com/
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Served in the Nevada Assembly for eight terms & on the Clark County Commission for one term. His political career was cut short when he was convicted of accepting bribes from a LA architect. He served in the Merchant Marines where he earned the nickname of -sailor.
The story of James Ryan who started out as Stanley Zawatski, ran away from an orphanage, and ended in Las Vegas, NV. After working on the Hoover Dam, he became a powerful Clark County Commissioner that was convicted of taking a bribe for a re-zoning vote.
A politically motivated move that still has unanswered questions.
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Only 3 Snack Crisps: https://www.only3snacks.com/
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Who was Bob Delaney as a child? Learn about Bob as an athlete. Why he decided to take the NJ Trooper exam in 1972 and how he was chosen to go undercover? What sports taught him that he could use undercover and how he earned the trust of the mafia guys? We speak about the times his cover was almost blown and the wires that were placed. The stress of being undercover and having a threat made on his life after the undercover was over.
How Bob was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the number of the times he denied it and how he came to grips with it? Can PTSD affect someone indirectly along with symptoms to know? Being a NBA referee in large arenas with a threat on your life, his road to becoming a NBA referee and if wearing uniform #26 had any significance.
The demands of being a NBA referee, a story about how the NBA and Bob made an impact on firefighters and policeman during 9/11 and finally how long it took for him to get back to normal.
Links:
Pre-Order-Heroes Are Human: https://www.heroesarehuman.com/
Covert-My Life Infiltrating the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-My-Years-Infiltrating-Mob/dp/1402754434
Surviving the Shadows- A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress: https://www.amazon.com/Surviving-Shadows-Journey-Post-Traumatic-Stress/dp/1402263554
HBO Real Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUAq39Dmz4
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Story with former partner Bobby Scott that he could not tell he was undercover
Number of arrests from spinoff investigations due to Project Alpha
Donnie Brasco and Bobby Covert story
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His career spans over 4 decades. He is the man with a distinctive voice, actor who has appeared in over 100 feature films & tv shows along with numerous theater performances. He is best known as Buddy Garrity from the tv series Friday Night Lights. Owns Turnkey Productions III, A Lubbock, Texas native.
Brad discusses on the show:
Parents went to school with Buddy Holly, Miko his pet monkey in Japan, & appearing on stage at Disneyland at age 6.
Playing McMurphy in “Once Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” in theater and how that lead to roles in tv show- “Dallas” & the movie, “Silverado.”
Being part of the tv miniseries, “North & South” that includes a couple stories of off set and who he met that he ends up working with on another show.
Friday Night Lights Film, getting casted, how this led to the tv series and is there a real-life Buddy?
His toughest scene to film, the relationship between Buddy & Coach Taylor, & Buddy not having any dates after the divorce.
Being back in the theatre on stage to play the Scrooge in “A Christmas Carol” at the Wyly Theater in Dallas, TX.
Being the lead for the film, “The Last Whistle” & his new role in “Hostile Territory.”
Links
Brad on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/bradleland
Friday Night Lights TV Series on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/70136125
The Last Whistle: https://pluto.tv/en/on-demand
Hostile Territory: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.70f98723-77b9-4e99-9956-4742e6c254b2?ref_=imdbref_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv&tag=imdbtag_tt_wbr_pvt_aiv-20
Clear Eyes Full Hearts Podcast: https://www.cleareyesfullheartspod.com/
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Being part of Walker Texas Ranger
Has he done voice acting?
The importance of doing theater to be an actor
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Guest on many major talk shows that includes Oprah, CNN, & Good Morning America. He is an executive coach, 11-time NY Times bestselling author & co-author of 30 books, Award winning keynote speaker that is NSA Certified Professional & CSP Leadership speaker. CEO of 180 Communications. Maxwell leadership Thought Leader & Forbes Sr. Contributor.
Don and I discuss:
Living abroad, the love of writing coming from a newspaper, and attending Ball State University.
The days of being a reporter and what he has taken from those positions.
Why did he write his first book- ‘Undue Process: The NCAA Injustice for All.”?
The cover story he wrote with William Nack entitled: “Who’s Coaching You Kid?” Don speaks what this story means to him and how it changed the laws in several states.
Living with Walter Payton along with his family as he was dying, the trust he placed in Don, and what he learned from Walter.
Is Don a history buff as he has written books on George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, & Andrew Jackson?
Love being a core value, we vs. me, common factor of all those he has interviewed, and success leaving clues.
Two words-Warrick Dunn!
Don’s podcast: Corporate Competitor- How Sports Shaped Today’s Business Icons.
Becoming a speaker and being connected to John Maxwell.
Don is 1-0 vs. Michael Jordan and the story behind this!
His 30-day online course-Journey to Greatness, motivation needed daily, and what separates Don from others.
We talk about the importance of time and how it has changed over both of our lives.
Links:
Don Yeager: https://donyaeger.com/
Podcast Corporate Competitor: https://donyaeger.com/corporate-competitor-podcast/
30-Day Online Course: https://donyaeger.com/shop/journey-to-greatness/
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Is Bubba Watson misunderstood?
Meeting John Wooden who is the ultimate mentor
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Continue to spread the word as the show continues to reach new heights! Thank you for being a listener and to every guest who has taken time to be on my show. Those included in this clip include:
Dr. John Delony
Jay Dobyns
Joe Avati
David Perrico
J Randy Taraborelli
Jack Gill
Chuck Garfien
Louis Prima Jr.
Arnell Carmichael
Dr. Bill Dorfman
Steve Murphy & Javier Pena
Rudy Ruettiger
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A Tony & 4x Emmy Award winner that includes a daytime Emmy award for outstanding supporting actor, the youngest producer at age 23 in history to win an Emmy Award, he has done numerous commercials & voice overs for companies such as Pizza Hut, Toyota, Mountain Dew, Game Stop & others. He is best known for Ennis in 1883 & A Walk Among the Tombstones, his 18-year career has seen him portray Brett Sampson in Broadway production of 13. A West Palm Beach native.
Eric & I have a great conversation about:
Wanting to be an astronaut, his schooling and family.
His first role on Guiding Light, almost being on Gossip Girl, being a producer which is a passion of his and “The Bay” web series.
The process on how was casted for “A Walk Among the Tombstones.”
“1883”- Auditioning, call from Taylor Sheridan, pinch me moments, people on set, scenes from show, his most difficult scene to shoot and much more!
What 1883 has done for him personally?
Does he have a dream role?
Links:
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Eric Nelsen IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2235173/
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Extra 5
Accident that happened filming “Hardflip” in 2012
Landing and producing the indie feature “Wakefield” with Jennifer Garner & Bryan Cranston
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Guitar slinger, singer, founder of Grandaddy’s Mimms Moonshine, born in Blairsville, Ga & mentor was Waylon Jennings. He is a man of hard work, loves his family, GOD, & country music. His new LP-Southern Man was released on April 29th.
-Southern Man not being released over 25 years ago when it was recorded
-Story on how it came up to current label
- His spin on the album & tracks that Waylon Jennings is featured on
-Discussion on a few of the songs on Southern Man
-What the project means to Tommy, other archived music, & upcoming tour dates
-Waylon’s thoughts on album being released
-Introduction track
-How Tommy was brought into the project
Links:
Tommy Townsend Music: https://tommytownsendmusic.com/
First BTL Interview: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/1efia6zuo2752gnc5d1skbhlk538sm
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DEA Partners, they were awarded Colombian national Police Medal of Distinguished Service, the men who spent 6 years taking down narco-terrorist Pablo Escobar. 1993- Steve was present during the chase & shooting that resulted in the death of Pablo Escobar. They are senior consultants in the Netflix Show- Narcos and lecture around the country on drug trafficking & security related challenges. Cofounders of a law enforcement private consulting firm.
Here the guys talk in detail about:
Their backgrounds and they trust they have for each other.
Two guys vs. Pablo Escobar that was responsible for 80% of the world’s cocaine,
Trusting Colombian National Police and was the goal to seize drugs or kill Escobar? Bounties placed on the agents.
The deal Pablo made with his country, the sentencing, his prison living arrangements, and more details that will not seem possible.
Was Escobar more dangerous after his escape & his money.
The level of the corruption & did Pablo & Chapo work together? Who was Gustavo Gaviria?
Times the case was almost shutdown, How Javier heard he had been killed, & getting back to normal life after Escobar death.
World Speaking Tour, which is an adventure
An 80-year-old case that involves the Hawaii Clipper that could change the history books about WWII
Their podcast- Game of Crime Podcast- Evil is Coming.
Links:
DEA Narcos Website: https://www.deanarcos.com/
Buy the book: Manhunters: How We Took Down Pablo Escobar: https://www.deanarcos.com/shop
Find out where they will be speaking: https://www.deanarcos.com/speaking
Follow their Podcast Game of Crime: https://www.deanarcos.com/gameofcrimes
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Extra 5
What was the fascination with Pablo Escobar?
How they bring awareness to drugs
How dangerous is fentanyl?
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Italian-Australian & #1 selling bilingual comedian in the world, producer, actor, and photographer. He has been called -The Italian Seinfeld, was internet millionaire by age 27, His comedy is centered around Italian family & experiences, a wedding MC & corporate entertainer, dubbed the biggest comedian you’ve never heard of- from Sydney, Australia
Joe tells us:
What a Beatles documentary did for him and how he used a tennis racket to teach himself a musical instrument.
Studied food science and the story how he worked on comedy during that time. What is Vegemite?
His first time on stage in 1995 at Sydney’s Original Comedy Store, Napster, & doing shows in English & Italian.
How he brings families together with his shows that contain no profanity or controversial material.
How he got his break to the US that leads to the meaning behind bringing his grandparents on tour with him to Canada.
What he feels about being under the radar even though he holds record in Canada for selling 6400 tickets in 2 hours!
Keeping fresh material, audiences engaged for 90 minutes, and great story about two brothers-in-law at a sold-out show.
His podcast- A Serious Chat with a Comedian, Children’s Book- “When I Was Your Age”, and his upcoming World Tour in 2022 & 2023.
The Bully Zero Australia Foundation
Links:
Joe Avati Website: https://joeavati.com/
Joe at home IG: https://www.instagram.com/joeavatihome/
Joe Avati YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/joeavaticomedy
Follow Joe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joeavati/
Podcast: A Serious Chat with a Comedian: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cW9ja4EOYhDxFAHTjtr5K
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Extra 5
What he did over the pandemic?
Stage Show- IL Dago
Food Investigators Show & Italian Recipes
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Retired federal agent who handled high profile investigations that included outlaw motorcycle gangs, organized crime, & murder for hire, was an undercover operative with the ATF for 26 years, instructor for law enforcement officers, author of the Amazon highly rated book- Storefront Sting: AN ATF Agent’s Life Undercover. He took over 1000 crime guns, millions of dollars in illegal drugs off the streets, and 350 violent criminals in prison.
Football and UC work then leads to a bank job that made him realize that was not the career for him
His A-ha moment that led him to law enforcement work
Private Investigating & training life like
How he handled befriending, betrayal & taking one’s freedom
How he learned about guns and the best gun he ever saw
Storefronts are established & street theater
Tactic used to get criminals to turn over their information
Why Operation Statesboro Blues haunted him
Dealing with his cover being blown with Operation Pulaski & how it went to another level
His last day undercover, the ATF brotherhood, & the addiction of this line of work
The phrase- Stop Borrowing Trouble from Your Future
Links:
Purchase the book-“Storefront Sting” here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SDH1V91/ref=dp_kinw_strp_1
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Extra 5
Working for the Puerto Rico Task Force
Murder for hire cases
Ray Kahn importance to the operations
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Was a captain with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, trained hazmat expert, EMT, Father, husband, He was portrayed in the iconic photo that won a Pulitzer Prize holding the body of infant Baylee Almon after the Oklahoma Federal Building Bombing in 1995. Co-founder of Trauma Behind the Badge, He has dedicated his life & travels to 1st responders on the brutal realities of a life spent responding to citizens, there are over 1 million firefighters in our nation and 70% of them are volunteers.
Chris talks openly about:
The “Suck It Up Era”
His early days as a firefighter and their team concept
April 19th, 1995: the day of the bombing at the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. When he felt, saw, thought and when heard it was a bomb
How he came across Baylee Almon and what he feels the photo represents
Dealing with demons and when his PTSD really began, and he handles his triggers
Advice to those struggling that are in the darkness & silence of PTSD
Has he forgiven himself?
Was it all preventable and did pride get in the way?
Reaching out to others who have had a national photo
Faith & Family
Possible book
Links:
Chris Fields Website: https://www.traumabehindthebadge.us/host/chris-fields/
EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/
Trauma Behind the Badge: https://www.traumabehindthebadge.us/
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Extra 5
Baylee’s Law
What he thinks of photos of the building
Radius of damage
When he decided to retire
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CEO of R3M Group & Ricochet Music, entrepreneur, man with a golden voice, musician, guitarist, original member of the funk R&B band-Raydio, Raydio & Ray Parker Jr recorded 6 top 20 R&B LP’s, 5 in top 10, 14 top 20 R&B songs, & 13 top 40 hits, a public figure, a Detroit, MI native
Get insight from Arnell about:
The groups he grew up with in his neighborhood!
Henry’s Lounge in Detroit
The Carmichael Movement, Energy MC2, & the money earned in those days
The sound of funk and where it is today
Raydio being the first black group on Arista Record Label
Songs from the Raydio days along with a story from the Dinah Shore Show
Being on tour with Frankie Beverly, Bootzie Collins, Rick James, & Kool & the Gang
Tough story on him writing a song for the SOS Band that leads to his other singles
Reviving Raydio that includes his love of jazz
What his take of music is today, the sound of vinyl records, & what satisfies him as a musician
The phrase- Keep It Funky
Links:
Original Raydio Website: https://www.originalraydio.com/
Follow Arnell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arnellderek/?hl=en
Arnell on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/ArnellDerek/
Video of Raydio feat. Arnell Carmichael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNET2xamcxU
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Extra 5
Was Ghostbusters the end of Raydio?
Stopping in Minneapolis for Prince & Ray Parker to meet
The group- Heatwave
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He has won 6 Chicago/Midwest Emmy awards for feature stories on Chicago sports, Host of White Sox Pre & Post Game Live, a reporter & anchor on NBC Sports Chicago, Host of White Sox Talk Podcast. Regarded as one of the most skilled & insightful reporters in his field.
Chuck & I discuss:
His Chicago sports heroes as a child which leads to DePaul & Chicago Sting!
The moment that led him into the field of broadcasting.
How he went from Homewood-Flossmoor HS to USC in California?
Story on how he landed the job at WPBN in Traverse City, MI then doing solo anchoring for hours at ESPN News!
The movie: Slap Shot led him to his current position at NBC Sports Chicago and the story behind it.
Working with Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas that dives into the Field of Dreams Game trip where weather took over.
His 4-part Chicago Bears Doc Series & will there be any other doc series in future (hmm)?
The interview he still wants for The White Sox Talk Podcast, driving Eloy Jimenez to Wrigley Field, plus organist Nancy Faust!
Opening Day, favorite memory, talk about eulogies, and advice for those wanting to break into the sportscasting business.
Links:
The White Sox Talk Podcast: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/white-sox-talk-podcast
Follow Chuck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChuckGarfien
Chuck’s Profile on NBC Sports Chicago: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/chuck-garfien
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Extra 5
Michael Jordan’s 1st game was in Indiana!
White Sox names that are emerging
Fun on Cameo- Click here to get yours: https://www.cameo.com/chuckgarfien
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A Ramsey personality that aids people in reclaiming their lives, take responsibility for thoughts & behaviors. A leading voice on emotional wellness, relationships, direction, & finding hope. National best-selling author and host of the popular Dr. John Delony Show.
Get Dr. John’s advice on:
Connecting with yourself & those your care about
Handling plans that are canceled
Profession balance vs family that leads to insecurities with dating
Stepping out of the madness of the world that offers a life hack
New Book: “Own Your Past, Change Your Future” hear insights into the book that include:
Idea for the title, solutions to problems, & exercises to change your life
The word-Relationships
5 steps to being well
Grieving and forgiving
Mindless tv that offers false & negative news
Focusing on who you want to become vs goals you want to achieve
Links:
Dr. John Delony Website https://www.ramseysolutions.com/john-delony
ORDER THE BOOK- “Own Your Past, Change Your Future”: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/own-your-past-change-your-future-by-dr-john-delony
Order “Redefining Anxiety” here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/redefining-anxiety-by-john-delony
Listen to the first show with Dr. John of Before the Lights: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/7jv3gtm1pej45er43bcd4vkb58isb6
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Extra 5
Questions pre & post pandemic
How to make your family grow
Allowing fear to control you
An unforgettable question
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On this episode:
What learned from his parents that helped him undercover and a 4-letter word you will look at different?
Miami Vice v Reality
Why Jay needed trauma surgery four days after starting as a special agent
Street smarts & wildest thing he has seen
A scheme that would have led to three Las Vegas Casino bombings & purchasing 100 improvised bombs from Aryan Brotherhood
River Run Riot in Laughlin, NV, Operation Black Biscuit that involved infiltrating Hells Angels
Who are the Hells Angels & Jay’s motorcycle skills?
The comfortability level being undercover
Becoming a Hells Angel, Sonny Barger, and how the operation ended
Life after Operation Black Biscuit
Jay’s books and will they be made into films
What he would do different if did it again
Visiting Ghana & coaching high school football
Links:
Book “No Angel”: https://jaydobyns.com/no-angel.html
Book: “Catching Hell”: https://jaydobyns.com/catching-hell.html
Short Film-“Big Red Friday”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl9p48liC0I
Copland Podcast: https://jaydobyns.com/copland.html
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Extra 5
Jay’s exhibit at the Mob Museum
Copland Podcast-A must listen
His fake relationship with a fellow biker that was also an undercover agent
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How he got the name Rudy and what overcoming an impoverished family taught him.
Playing for legendary Coach Gordie Gillespie.
What the Navy taught him that helped him build relationships and raise his GPA so he could get accepted into Notre Dame.
Feeling of stepping on the field at Notre Dame for the first time.
How he dealt with dyslexia and what the school system today still needs to do for learning disabilities.
Boxing at Notre Dame
Did he ever think he got into more than he thought on the field?
Thoughts when was called onto the field and the first play, he was in which was a kickoff.
Did :27 change his life and being on campus after that game.
Decision to take his story to Hollywood, the struggle getting it made and plans for the 30th year anniversary.
Today’s relationship with teammates
Motivational speaking & being an author.
Commitment, reaching potential & mindset.
Rudy’s Podcast- Rise Above with Rudy
Links:
Official Website: https://www.rudyruettiger.com/
List of Books by Rudy: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/254070.Rudy_Ruettiger
Podcast-Rise Above with Rudy: https://www.rudyruettiger.com/rudypodcast
Video of Rudy making tackle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z950ovP7N4
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Producer, writer, director, actor, has created some of movie industry’s most memorable action scenes, stuntman who has jumped cars & motorcycles thru glass, fire, wood in shows such as Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard and fallen from a 12-story building. Directed 2nd unit -stunt coordinator movies such as Fast Five, Hangover III, Date Night, Money Train and many more. Member of Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, & The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science. He has won several stunt awards in a career that spans over 45 years.
Jack tells about:
Life as a child being the son of a 2-star General in the Air Force.
Being an adrenaline junkie and how he got into being stuntman.
First stunt on screen, being a double add to pulling off a stunt, & training for stunts.
Stunt preparation, safety practices, & how the invention of the jump harness has changed stunt work.
Scariest stunt performed. (GREAT STORY)
Overcoming injuries and having a 6-inch titanium plate in his neck.
Does he still learn today?
Doing stunts with animals, Did John Schneider from Dukes of Hazzard want to be a stunt man, & working with Marvel Cinematic.
Number of cars wrecked in the Fast Series.
Needing a category for stunts in the Oscars. (See Links to help)
How to get into stunt work, the future of stunts, and how he wants to be remembered.
Links:
Stunts Unlimited Website: https://stuntsunlimited.com/
Video of breakdown of the vault car chase scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaHxGu5YeKM
Oscars Website: https://www.oscars.org/
Email the Academy to get a Stunt Category: https://www.oscars.org/form/send-message
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Extra 5
Motorcycle stunt in Fall Guy
Working with brother Andy Gill
Show that he would like to see redone
How has stunts progressed over the last 45 years
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16 NY Times Best-sellers 21 books with more in the making. Producer, Journalist, known for his celebrity biographies. Entertainment news reporter on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, Today, CBS This Morning, & CNN Headline News.
Was there any other career path before meeting Mary Wilson from the Supremes?
Soul Magazine Days
The work that is done after writing a book and how important are reviews?
Co-anchoring Michael Jackson’s funeral with Katie Couric
Neverland
Book discussions on: “The Hilton’s”-The complexity of Conrad Hilton. The media frenzy around the launch of “Becoming Beyonce”, The mystery around “Jackie, Janet, & Lee”, & what did the book “The Kennedy Heirs-John, Caroline, & the New Generation” expose?
Who might he want to write about one day?
How he values his time each day
Links:
J. Randy Taraborelli Website: https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/
Order Books: https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/projects/books/
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First Show with J Randy: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/d8nr5as8xjrx42ai5pjoyog562fzey
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Thank you to all you listeners for making the show what it is. Special thank you to all the guests that have been on my show as it is because of you that Before the Lights keeps going.
Comments in this trailer from:
- Patricia Kara
- Kevin Balfe
- Liz Mikel
- Dan Winters
- Donna Nolan Wilson
- Randall Thompson
- Peter Bronson
- Joseph Donofrio
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Philanthropist, holder of two Guinness Book of World Records, has received 20 lifetime achievement awards, NY Times best-selling author, celebrity cosmetic dentist with over 40 years of experience in the Beverly Hills area. He has transformed the smiles of Katy Perry, Anthony Hopkins, Hugh Jackman, Jessica Simpson, Eva Longoria, and many more. Founder of non-profit LEAP Foundation, dentist on ABC show-Extreme Makeover. Is referred to as the Michael Jordan of dentistry. Has appeared on several TV shows that include Oprah & E! Entrepreneur & TV Personality. Humanitarian, He has done numerous interviews such as: The View, Larry King, Jay Leno, Rachel Ray, & The Osbourne's.
We discuss:
What did he enjoy doing as a child which generated a great story and answer?
The secret to success is_______?
The process of his residency in Switzerland and what it taught him.
The early days of his practice which includes a discussion about elbow grease.
The first celebrity he worked with.
The story behind becoming a NY Times Best-Seller with Billion Dollar Smile.
New inventions on the horizons and the time he spent with patients on Extreme Makeover & The Doctors.
Raising money for charities and giving back
Judging the Miss USA Beauty Pageant
Juggling the demands of his time & his legacy
Links:
Book-Billion Dollar Smile: https://www.amazon.com/Billion-Dollar-Smile-Complete-Makeover/dp/1401602495
LEAP Foundation: https://www.leapfoundation.com/
Follow Dr. Bill on IG: https://www.instagram.com/drbilldorfman/
Meet the Mentor Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meet-the-mentor-podcast-with-dr-bill-dorfman/id1472953696
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Extra 5
Being a health & fitness enthusiast
Story behind his Guinness World Record-Most money raised for a charity through head shaving by an individual.
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A versatile actor that has over 20 credits to his name that include Fruitvale Station, Law & Order SVU, 1883, & FNL. He has over 15 years of experience on stage, commercials, film, & tv. Entrepreneur, Improv master, has represented corporate businesses such as Dr. Pepper & Warner Brothers, a Plano, TX native.
Joey talks openly about:
Lip synching to Weird AL
Being part of a high school play about drinking & driving
Attraction to the play-Lone Star
Being the voice of Jasper for video game- Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway
Friday Night Lights TV Show
Researching a guest role such as Law & Order SVU (Great on-set story)
Handling self-doubt before acting & pressure to perform
Being in Fruitvale Station as Cale (Listen for the on-set story)
Stories on set filming 1883
Upcoming film -Killers of the Flower Moon as Roy Bunch which is directed by martin Scorsese
The word- compassion
Links:
Mary Collins Agency Page: https://marycollins.com/talent/joey-oglesby/
Follow Joey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mejoeyoglesby/?hl=en
“Killers of the Flower Moon”: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5537002/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_1\
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Extra 5
Being an actor & producer of short film- “Condemned”
Who is Joey Oglesby outside of work
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Award winning composer, has 15 CD’s & 5 DVD’s, conductor, trumpeter, Creator & director of Pop Evolution & Pop Strings Orchestra (award winning 14-piece ensemble), he has performed internationally with Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, has been featured with headliners such as Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Cirque Du Soleil, Franki Valli, 2000 US Presidential Inaugural Ball, the LV Raiders House Band and performs at the beautiful Smith Center in LV.
A fun discussion that includes:
His days living in Youngstown, OH that tells us how he was molded, his love of music, and how he got from there to Las Vegas.
What he learned from travelling with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his first gig in Las Vegas that brings some laughter.
Being the music director for Paul Shaffer at Caesar’s Palace and working on the Grammy LP of Gladys Knight.
We get into his groups of Pop Strings Orchestra, Pop Evolution, Pop 40, and his other acts.
How he landed becoming the house band for the LV Raiders, what this has done for him personally & professionally where he performed with Sammy Hagar at halftime.
Setlists, going from 200 people to 60,000 fans and the atmosphere of the Monday Night Football game that opened the stadium.
Obtaining all the musicians with vast experience in his groups and bands from past that have had an influence on him.
What else he would ever be doing if wasn’t in music. (Great answer)
Links:
David Perrico Website: https://www.davidperricomusic.com/
Follow him on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerricoPopEvolution
Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_perrico/
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Extra 5
String Queen- 90-minute Tribute to Queen with an all-female ensemble
His favorite sports teams
Working on cruise lines and The Scintas
What he did over the shutdown in Las Vegas
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Singer, musician, recording artist, trumpeter, songwriter, lover of all music, performer, the youngest and only son of musician and entertainer- Louis Prima.
Growing up on his father’s golf courses
Should there be a street named after Louis Prima in Las Vegas?
Learning the drums, piano, guitar, and trumpet
Sam Butera
Royalties from father’s music
Louis Jr.’s journey from the band Problem Child and why he decided to focus on his father’s style of music.
LP’s- “Return of the Wildest”, “Blow”, and single called- “Hey Skinny Santa” released in 2021 that will be a bonus track on the new album coming in 2022!
Stops on the current tour that includes FL, LA, NJ, & Vegas.
The expectations, pressure of being Louis Prima Jr.
Creating his own legacy and feeling after performing a high energy show.
Links:
Official Website: https://www.louisprimajr.com/
Listen to Louis Prima Jr & the Witnesses Music: https://www.louisprimajr.com/#music
Tour Dates: https://www.louisprimajr.com/#tour
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Extra 5
The music he grew up with
Playing in Palermo, Italy
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Coach, reporter, consultant, former newsman, award winning editor & columnist, author of several books that includes Forbidden Fruit: that includes-mobsters, hookers, murder, dirty cops, & dice! Owner of Chilidog Press. He is a publisher and writer. Host of TV News Shows, local historian, a East Lansing, MI native.
Hear Peter discuss:
How he got hooked on reading and when he knew he wanted to be an author. Why Earnest Hemmingway led him to college.
What made him decide to go on his own and start Chilidog Press LLC in 2003? The struggles of getting a book published.
Insight into book: “Cincinnati: For Pete’s Sake” and the story behind his publication: “Behind the Lines: The Untold Story of the Cincinnati Riots”.
Extensive talks about his 2021 Book: “Forbidden Fruit-Sin City’s Underworld & The Supper Club Inferno.” This story includes the mob, hookers, murders, dirty cops, corrupt politicians, and goes as high up as the FBI and The White House!
What has he learned since starting Chilidog Press?
Links:
Chilidog Press: https://www.chilidogpress.com/
Get Autographed Copies of Peter’s Books: https://www.chilidogpress.com/bookstore
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Extra 5
Peter’s volunteer work with non-profit organizations for neglected & abused children.
Leading Bible groups for church
2021 Book: “Discover the Leader Within You: How to Learn from Heroes, Mentors, & Life.” – written with John Hayden (Fortune 500 CEO)
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Historian, collector, A lifelong Marilyn Monroe fan, he assists in auction companies authenticating & verifying memorabilia of Marilyn Monroe. Owner of one of the world’s largest private collections of Marilyn Monroe’s personal property. It includes clothing, furs, cosmetics, financial documents, & much more. This collection is not for sale.
On the show hear:
How Scott got into collecting Marilyn Monroe
Why do people have a fascination with Marilyn Monroe?
Why Marilyn changed her name and who was Marilyn
Number of pieces in his collection, most treasured item, & can he value his collection?
Her finances, favorite singers, and what she loved to drink
Marilyn the reader, her true size, and in Scott’s opinion-who did she love the most?
Prescription pills
Performing for US Troops and what Korea did for her
Do people still visit her final resting place?
What it was like visiting her Brentwood home
New pieces to his collection & learn about her autograph
Marilyn Monroe the brand vs Marilyn the real person
What is Scott’s prize piece to add to his collection?
Exhibits of his collection
Links:
Website: https://themarilynmonroecollection.com/
Follow Scott on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marilynmonroecollection/
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Extra 5
What types of accessories does he own?
How addicting is collecting Marilyn?
Marilyn was into fitness but was she a smoker?
Marilyn: A Hollywood Farwell Book which is rare
Presenting at the 2011 Academy Motion Picture Arts & Sciences
Marilyn wanting to be a mother
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Director, Comedian, actor, writer, played Tommy in Goodfellas & Slick in A Bronx Tale, has over 100 acting credits to his name, born & raised in Brooklyn,
Get the stories about:
Being a break-dancer, placing 6th in a contest and being in the Pringles Commercial
How got casted in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Goodfellas and Martin Scorsese
Jungle Fever and working with Spike Lee
On set story from Analyze That & working with Harold Ramis
Working with Robert DeNiro
What Chazz Palminteri means to him
TV Show- Are We There Yet? & Gravesend on Amazon Prime
2021 Movie- Birthday Cake, Mob Museum and Las Vegas
Upcoming projects that include his own: The Romanos & Tony
Comedy attraction and who he looks up to
Reflecting on his career
What is his pinnacle project?
Links:
Follow Joseph on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialjosephdonofrio/
Follow him on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/RealJosephDonofrio/
Gravesend on Amazon Prime: https://www.amazon.com/Gravesend/dp/B08679WP1P
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Extra 5
Cooking
The awards he has won and those short film projects
Challenges of directing & acting in short films
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Former professional pitcher, entrepreneur, President & founder of DugOut Mugs: bat themed mugs & accessories. They represent every MLB team, the Nolan Ryan Foundation, & others. Can be found in over 70 MLB & MiLB stadium stores.
On this show:
High school baseball positions
FL Tech Days as a pitcher
Making the AD honor roll
Being a professional player and earning $38/week!
Days after being released
Being a coach and business owner
Dugout Mug idea and early days
How to grow demand and keep up with it (Great insight)
The process to make the mug and what type of wood they use
Obtaining all the licensing deals they have
Sandlot, Field of Dreams and other accessories they offer
Dugout Mugs staff, atmosphere, and what athletics taught him as an entrepreneur
Magic!
Special Shout Out, Thank you & Credit for “The Christmas Blues”: Tara Williamson, George Turner, & Casey McBride
Links:
Dugout Mugs: https://dugoutmugs.com/
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Extra 5
Toronto Blue Jays purchase of 4600 units
Being Spiderman and Pete the Panther
On the board at FL Tech Bisk College of Business Advisory Board
His envision of Dugout Mugs
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Editor of 3 online magazines, writer for many publications such as AXS, Yahoo, Spin, & Online Entertainment, songwriter, producer, author of children’s books, poet, owner of Inside the Song Promotions, PR Specialist. Her clients include: Raydio, Zebra, Molly Hatchet, Ambrosia, Rickey Medlocke (LS), & Little River Band.
Special Shoutout to newest BTL Member-Kelly Burgin! Thank you for support and Welcome!
Donna and I discuss:
Her high school years and being a writer with the Long Island Veterans Time
Being a paralegal for 16 years and how she started/got her break into the music & entertainment business
Songwriting along with the new service called- Your Song (see show notes)
Inside the Song Promotions and the 4 P’s
Number of clients she represents, finding new artists, and how to promote a tour
Struggles of being a promoter
Back Stage Pass (see show notes)
Author of Children’s Books entitled: The Traveling Jalapenos & Firefly Christmas (see show notes)
We talk about her music that includes The Autism Song
Finding time to do it all and her biggest accomplishment
Riding the ups and downs in life and business
Links:
Your Song Songwriting: https://www.insidethesong.com/your-song.html
Inside the Song Promotions: https://www.insidethesong.com/index.html
Back Stage Pass: https://backstagepassnews.com/index.html/
Children’s Books: https://www.nolanwilson.com/nolan-wilson-albums-and-books.html
Nolan Wilson Website: https://www.nolanwilson.com/
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Extra 5
The song called- Inside the Song
Being a freelance writer
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Complied is a series of 13 former guests clips from previous shows
Hear from:
Frank Costello expert- Casey McBride, NYC reporter Larry McShane, Former Columbo Crime Family Enforcer Larry Mazza, Hollywood Fixer Ori Spado, Former KC Police Intelligent Detective Gary Jenkins, Co-host of the Frank (Lefty) Rosenthal show Pamela Payton, Veteran Print & Broadcast Journalist Larry Henry, VP of Exhibits at The Mob Museum Geoff Schumacher, LV Dunes Hotel Author Geno Munari, Undercover NJ State Trooper Bob Delaney, Retired FBI Task Force Officer Giovanni Rocco, and Undercover FBI Agent Jack Garcia!
Full Shows:
Casey McBride: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/bbzvgnnzbncxet3a43lor1rrogejpb
Larry McShane: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/q43iogirh383yo1awb9a1fknn5meif
Larry Mazza: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/tfgnnin3fqf0vh2qp6j0inw03j05jd
Ori Spado: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/c5out4ro5vrl7a3fw93ihv1nsc2i18
Gary Jenkins: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/qp2yrkyjg9yxult1ccar5xwautxhat
Pamela Payton: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/mnkx9dk9ysd7571mvcetrf1uavq8a6
Thanksgiving 2020 Zoom Call: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/mgc20qo9ibxf7lchubk1b0tegoffks
Geoff Schumacher: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/geoff-schumacher
Geno Munari: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/le8qr5ltvn97g6jp5f30bhiqvkcz7r
Larry Henry: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/9bof1bz3qewzwl9fyg7ly5spvhx17g
Bob Delaney: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/f827zf2wszov47bup83b027f63u80d
Giovanni Rocco: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/44ik5gp7xcply4yoaayw38b96opbbb
Jack Garcia: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/5ta9qt2i13nusj0xkkurxtlb0bkoqc
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Angel & real estate investor, background in creative process, has decades of media experience, executive producer, creator, & founder of CrimeCon, Cheshire, CT native and true crime entrepreneur.
On the podcast:
· His previous work experience at KPMG, Arthur Andersen, & Mercury Radio Arts
· How the name Red Seat Ventures came to fruition
· Making a vision into a reality
· How CrimeCon was developed and what it entails
· The attraction to true crime
· Protecting yourself and Dating apps
· Cases asked about
· The controversies that come with CrimeCon
· CrimeCon HQ & CrimeCon UK
· 2022 Vegas!
· Cases CrimeCon has helped solved
· How CrimeCon has changed Red Seat Ventures
· Feelings for what they have accomplished
Links:
CrimeCon: https://www.crimecon.com/
2022 Vegas! https://www.crimecon.com/cc22
Crime HQ: https://www.crimehq.com/
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Extra 5
What were the expectations of the first CrimeCon in Indianapolis?
What did he learn from the event?
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Ian gives you education into wine with:
· Why the master test is so difficult
· Difference between advanced and master sommelier
· Being names best young sommelier under 35
· Las Vegas
· Thanksgiving pairings and wine
· SommSelect & their clubs you should join
We tasted WINE! 1) Champagne André Clouet, Rosé No. 3, Grand Cru Brut 2) Paul Achs, “Ried Edelgrund” Blaufränkisch 3) Montevetrano, Colli di Salerno Rosso
· Number wines he tastes per week & his favorite grape
· Listen for wine tips throughout the show
· Great wine story to close out the show
Special Shout Out to my Mother (Cheryl) for joining the show! Love You Mom!
Links:
SommSelect Website: https://www.sommselect.com/
Wines that were tasted:
Champagne André Clouet, Rosé No. 3, Grand Cru Brut: https://www.sommselect.com/product/detail/CLTMV_CHMROSE_750_1/
Paul Achs, “Ried Edelgrund” Blaufränkisch: https://www.sommselect.com/product/detail/SOMM2107-ACH18BFR-750/
Montevetrano, Colli di Salerno Rosso: https://www.sommselect.com/product/detail/SOMM2107-MNT17SAL-750/
SOMM Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Somm-Brian-McClintic/dp/B01M27DQH2
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Announcer, Director of Operations, & Stage Producer for America’s Greatest Game Shows, only son of Altovise & Sammy Davis Jr. who was an actor/singer/dancer/ entertainer, head of the Sammy Davis Jr Estate which includes his recordings and life story. A rag to riches story
Manny speaks about:
-Childhood and being adopted twice
-Acting and dance classes
-Attending Beverly Hills HS and good story of being picked up by Sammy
-Serving in the US Army
-America’s Greatest Game Shows
-Stories of travelling with Sammy and who he met
-Describing Sammy Davis Jr’s music
-Sammy’s Las Vegas Legacy
-Losing the families possessions and moving from Beverly Hills, CA to Queens, NY
-Estate battle and winning court case from a website will
-The estate today and the plans
-Sammy’s Life adventure
- His favorite song of his fathers and throwing out the first pitch at the SF Giants game
- What the future holds for Manny?
Links:
Sammy Davis Jr Estate Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSDJ
Manny Throwing Out the First Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNGuPDHqGGY
Unveiling of Sammy Davis Jr. Drive in Las Vegas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XAzCBspy3U
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Extra 5
Will there be a movie about Sammy Davis Jr. in the future?
What is the best book to read about Sammy’s life?
Being in the audience for tv show- “So You Think You Can Dance”
Being on Unsung Hollywood in 2015
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Actress, jazz vocalist, known as Corrina “Mama” Williams on Friday Night Lights, has performed on stage for over 30 years and is a fixture on the Dallas Theater scene. Voice is described as immense and joyful. Received the Sankofa Award for dedication to the Arts in the community. Voice over talent, accomplished dancer. Is described as a powerhouse, a Texas native.
Liz and I talk about:
- What her grandmother and mother mean to her
- Her first TV project
- How she received her break into Broadway
- Stepping in for Oprah Winfrey in “The Vagina Monologues” on the 10th anniversary. This is a outstanding story!
- Friday Night Lights audition, working with Gaius Charles, and the show in general
- Playing Ruthie Jenkins in Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins in an all-star cast
- Opening for Erykah Badu and Lucky Peterson
- Miss El Centro Crown
- How much she loves her career
Links:
Official Website: http://www.lizmikel.com/
Friday Night Lights Series: https://www.netflix.com/title/70136125
Welcome Home Roscoe Jenkins: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0494652/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3
Liz Mikel You Tube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/MIZLYZZ
Follow Liz on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/DownhomeDiva
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Extra 5
Playing Gertrude in “Get on Up!” and working with the late Chadwick Boseman
Her YouTube Channel
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Based on the book and film by Antonino D'Ambrosio. In support of Native American Rights of the harsh, and unfair treatment of the Indigenous Community
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Webpage: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertears
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A guitar slinger, singer, songwriter, founder of Grandaddy Mimms Moonshine, has distinct vocals, lead singer of Waymore’s Outlaws, former member of The Waylors, a Waylon Jennings Band.
Listen to Tommy tell stories and talk about:
· What hearing Waylon Jennings on an 8-track did for his life
· Why old country music resonates with him
· True story behind the tragic plane crash with the Big Bopper
· Story behind using Waylon’s guitar on stage with him
· Songwriting
· Turn Back the Clock LP story and few of the tracks
· Richie Albright
· Signing with BFD/Audium in Sept. 2021 & new LP
· Waylon Jennings reflection
· Grandaddy Mimm’s Moonshine: Who was his grandfather? How the business came about, the products they offer, and how you can get them.
Links:
Tommy Townsend Music: https://www.tommytownsendmusic.com/
Grandaddy Mimm’s Moonshine: https://grandaddymimms.com/
Turn Back the Clock LP: https://www.tommytownsendmusic.com/media-horizon
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Extra 5
Plug the Jukebox Back In single
The instruments he can play
Playing glowball to help students with scholarships
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Director, illustrator, beekeeper, filmmaker, writer, family man, famed photographer, recognized for iconic celebrity portraits and scientific photography. Has shot the likes of Bono, Barack Obama, Dalia Lama, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and many others. Won over 100 national & international awards that includes World Press Photo Award. Professional photographer for over 35 years. A Ventura County, CA native and photo historian.
Hear Dan speak about:
· First memory of photography
· Darkroom magic and his first camera
· Working full time while in high school in motion picture industry
· Days as a newspaper photographer
· Irving Penn-Iconic photographer
· Studio in a historic building
· How got into celebrity portraits, and what makes a good portrait
· What drives his creativity
· His 6 books
· Being a beekeeper
Links:
Dan Winters Website: https://www.danwintersphoto.com/
Book-Periodical Photographs: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Winters-Periodical-Photographs-Commissioned/dp/1597110922/
Book- America: Icons & Ingenuity: https://www.amazon.com/America-Icons-Ingenuity-Dan-Winters/dp/029275809X/
Book- Road to Seeing: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Seeing-Dan-Winters/dp/0321886399/
Dan Winters Other Books: https://www.danwintersphoto.com/BOOKS/1/thumbs-caption
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Extra 5
How he met his wife Kathryn who is his photo rep and studio manager
His 1943 Cushman Airborne WWII Scooter
Things that have happened he didn’t expect on a shoot
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Has over 10 studio albums, Worked with Boz Scaggs, Elton John, Amy Grant, Barry Manilow, Donna Summer, Nancy Wilson, Neil Diamond among many others, won multiple Grammy Awards for songwriting, singer, musician, arranger, producer. Formed the band Sons of Champlin in 1965 which still performs, was member of the group Chicago for 28 years, and is the CEO of CRS (Can’t Remember Shit).
Bill tells us about:
· How it all started at a young age
· Sons of Champlin Name
· Dropping out of college to pursue music
· LA music scene in 1977
· Studio session work, songs he worked on, and working with Michael McDonald
· Working with REO Speedwagon
· Stories behind his two Grammy songs he co-wrote
· His days with the band Chicago
· Does he have any regrets spending 28 years with Chicago?
· George Hawkins Jr.
· 2021 Solo LP “Livin for Love
· The musician he would like to work with
Links:
Bill Champlin Website: https://www.billchamplin.com/
2021 “Livin for Love” LP: https://www.billchamplin.com/shop
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Extra 5
Being part of Scandinavian Tour with Leon Russell
Working with Burleigh Drummond and Ambrosia
His son, Will finishing 3rd in season 5 of “The Voice”
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Spokesperson, producer, model, actress, TV personality that has covered Golden Globes along with being on the red carpet for Catherine Zeta-Jones Benefit. She has modeled in advertisements for AT&T, Venus Swimwear, Disney and appeared in commercials for Coors Light, Old Navy, Kohls, V8 and many others. The Longest tenured and only model to appear on all 3 versions of Deal or No Deal. A Greek descent that has been in the entertainment business for over 30 years. She was listed in People’s Magazine- 100 most beautiful people.
On this show:
· How was attracted to the entertainment industry and what her sister means to her
· Chicago Greektown
· What New York taught her
· The sacrifices she made to be successful and overcoming critics
· Coors Light Super Bowl commercial
· Deal or No Deal: Casting, case #9, rigors of job, stories of filming, being on the revival of show and the syndicated TV version
· Being on Ellen & Oprah
· Thoughts of hosting own game show, being in Trace Adkins music video
· Fast Fitness Workout Video, Workshops for young women, and Dish with Trish
· Charity Involvement
· Next Projects & how to follow her on social media
Links:
2001 Coors Light Super Bowl Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMdf-6wkS4o
2009 Trace Adkins music money “Marry for Money”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcUDqKsBgsk
Patricia Kara Website: https://patriciakara.com/
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Extra 5
Being on “Catch 21” Celebrity Edition
Co-Hosting Pop Goes the 70’s with Donny Osmond
Photography
Her hobbies
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NY Times Best Selling author, a world class entertainer with a beautiful voice that has appeared on Larry King Live, Access Hollywood, E TV, Entertainment Tonight, and many others, Theatrical credits include Romeo & Juliet and Hamlet. singer, actress and the daughter of the Iconic legend Dean Martin and is licensed pilot.
Deana and I discuss:
· Her childhood and Dean being her father
· Being around Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Marilyn Monroe, Bobby Darin, and Elvis
· Being in Neil Simon’s play- “Star Spangled Girl”
· Duet of “True Love” with her father on her LP- Destination Moon
· Concert to honor Dean Martin’s 100th birthday
· Recording LP Swing Street in same studio at Capitol Records that her father recorded in
· Facebook Live Shows
· Being on The Dating Game in 1968
· How she wants to be remembered
Links:
Deana Martin Website: https://www.deanamartin.com/
Get Your Copy of: “Memories Are Made of This-Dean Martin Through His Daughters Eyes”: https://www.deanamartin.com/product/memories/
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Thank you to all you listeners for making the show what it is. Special thank you to all the guests that have been on my show as it is because of you that Before the Lights keeps going. I appreciate all the kind comments in this trailer from:
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- Kathy McCabe
- Ian Cauble
- Amby Burfoot
- Rendy Lovelady
- Kate Eckman
- Wayne Nelson
- Tripp Bowden
- Presley & Taylor
- Kevin Kruger
- Deana Martin
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Keynote speaker, bestselling author, director, has 59 credits as an actor in 45 years in the business such as Ally McBeal, Charmed, ER, & Criminal Minds. He played Henry Mitchell in Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, he has appeared in several horror films, and is best known as John Kinsella as the late baseball player and father to Kevin Costner’s character in Field of Dreams.
Listen to Dwier talk about:
· Growing up on a farm in Ohio and playing sports in high school
· How decided to become an actor
· A day with Jean Simmons
· Production of filming “Gettysburg”
· Casting process for “Field of Dreams”
· Discussion about filming his scenes and the musical score
· When he realized the movie was having an impact
· Small role having big impact
· His book- “If You Build It”
· Field of Dreams Cereal & Field of Dream MLB Game experience
· Kinsella’s in Dyersville, IA?
Links:
Dwier Brown Website: https://www.dwierbrown.com/
Field of Dreams Cereal: https://www.fieldofdreamscereal.com/
Connect with Dwier on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actordwierbrown
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Extra 5
His book tour with his son
Being on Ghost Whisper and working with Jennifer Love Hewitt
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2X all county and all city pick at Walton HS, Only Pac 10 player to be ranked in the Top 10 of 8 categories when played at ASU, Former professional basketball player from 2007-2013 in Bulgaria, Italy China, Mexico, Belgium & Germany, son of the recently retired Coach Lon Kruger, has been an asst. at NAU, Oklahoma, and UNLV and currently the head coach at UNLV.
Coach Kevin Kruger talks about:
What parents taught him
Kind of high school player he was
College days at ASU & UNLV
Playing in the D League & overseas
How he landed at NAU as an asst.
Working for his father at OU
UNLV: coming as asst., getting promoted, academics, being face of the program
Outlook for the UNLV season
Links:
UNLV Men’s Basketball: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball
Coach Kevin Kruger: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/kevin-kruger/3374
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Extra 5
Should the MW be considered as the next in line after the Power 5 conferences?
How has transfer portal affected high school recruiting?
Hardest place to be overseas
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Founder & Chief wine officer for SommSelect, served as the US ambassador for Krug Champagne of France, one of just over 200 Master Sommeliers in the world, Named best young sommelier in the world under 35 years old. Was featured in wine documentary called SOMM.
Ian tells us about:
- His first wine memory which may surprise you
- Fantastic stories about his experiences travelling thru countries such as Morocco, India, Germany, and others!
- Trip to Chile that became his A-ha moment
- Get insight into wine temperatures, glassware, and how much you should pour
- SommSelect wine subscription site
- Learn how soil dictates the taste of wine
- Tips on buying wine
Links:
SOMMSelect Wine Club: https://www.sommselect.com/monthly-wine-clubs/
SOMM Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Somm-Brian-McClintic/dp/B01M27DQH2
Riedel Glassware: https://www.riedel.com/en-us
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Extra 5
The relationship between what we eat and drink to how we feel
Future of wine industry
Hear about the vintage of wine
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President of Tin Drum Music, drummer, songwriter, singer, percussionist, producer. Founding member & only drummer/percussionist for 5-time Grammy Award nominated band Ambrosia. Current members include: Kipp Lennon, Joe Puerta, Mary Harris, Chris North, and Doug Jackson. Most of original band members have been with group for over 30 years. Has own band-Tin Drum with wife and fellow Ambrosia member- Mary Harris.
Listen to Burleigh talk about:
· Being an Army Brat and what hearing hammering on copper plates did to him
· Studying music at UCLA with famed jazz drummer Freddie Gruber
· A $5 musicians contract led to the formation of Ambrosia and how name was chosen
· Stories about Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, and Herb Albert
· His longevity with Ambrosia & the breakout moment for the group
· The former people that have played with Ambrosia
· How his wife (Mary Harris) Joined Ambrosia.
· Tin Drum Music which features their children
Links:
Ambrosia Official Website: https://www.ambrosialive.net/the-band
Tin Drum Website: https://www.tindrummusic.com/
Burleigh Drummond Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burleigh.drummond.1
Ambrosia Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Ambrosiatheband
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Extra 5
Has he and his wife learned anything from legendary musician Bill Champlain?
Single-How Long
What the shutdown taught him and livestream concerts
His hobbies away from music
Home studio sound
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26 years in law enforcement in NJ & 20 undercover, FBI Undercover Task Force Officer, was known as Giovanni Gatto, life in dangerous mafia world, author of “Giovanni’s Ring”- My Life Inside the Real-Life Sopranos. Part of Operation Charlie Horse & Operation Family, was known as Giovanni Gatto, was involved in murder for hire, international drug trafficking, used four different aliases, dealt with biker gangs, drug cartels, domestic & international terrorist groups.
Hear Giovanni talk about:
· Recalling fruit truck as a child and being a problem kid
· How watching his father made him want to get into law enforcement
· Street education
· FBI role playing
· Operation Family Ties
· Who was Charlie Stango?
· Trusting your gut instinct
· The story about Luigi
· Great story about RICO
· Life after investigation ended
Shoutout to new BTL Platinum Member: Missy Mital
Links:
Get “Giovanni”s Ring- My Life Inside the Real Life Sopranos”: https://www.amazon.com/Giovannis-Ring-Life-Inside-Sopranos/dp/164160350X
NY Post Article on Giovanni: https://nypost.com/2021/07/17/bringing-down-the-sopranos-for-the-fbi-destroyed-my-life/
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Extra 5
The early tough days as a cop
Meeting and working a case with his wife
The methods of wiretapping he used
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Involved in all facets of gambling and hospitality business, publisher, was an adjunct professor at UNLV, Author-Las Vegas Dunes Hotel: The Mob, The Connections, The Stories, he has worked at several casinos that include Sahara, California Club, Dunes, Flamingo, Imperial Palace, and Owned Cowboy Gene’s Casino and President of Houdini’s Magic. Has years of experience in casino operations, scams and cheaters.
Geno tells his side regarding:
· Magic & Jimmy Grippo
· What is baccarat?
· Start of the Dunes
· Who was Sid Wyman & George Duckworth?
· Wyman’s relationship with Meyer Lansky. Jake Gottlieb’s relationship with Jimmy Hoffa
· Tony Spilotro
· Secret bookmaking room at the Dunes
· Dunes, Morris Shenker, & Jimmy Hoffa
· Howard Hughes and Watergate scandal
· Friendship with Johnny Hicks who was portrayed by James Woods in “Casino.”
· The spirit & stories of the Dunes
Links:
Las Vegas Dunes: The Mob, The Connections, The Stories: https://www.genomunari.com/index.php/2020/02/07/dunes-hotel-the-book-is-almost-completed/
Geno Munari Website: https://www.genomunari.com/
Dunes Implosion Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdIrnntfgqc
Geno Munari School of Houdini’s Magic: https://www.youtube.com/user/chromakeyblue/videos
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Extra 5
Who does Geno think shot JFK
A good Redd Foxx story
How he landed the trademark name of Houdini
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What is his favorite sport as Coach Kruger lettered in football, basketball, and baseball in all four years at Silver Lake HS in Kansas. What he learned under Coach Jack Hartman at Kansas State and what he took from him that he used as a coach. How he decided what sport to play between basketball and baseball as was drafted professionally for each.
He started his coaching career at Pittsburg St as a grad assistant, learn how this began and the transition to being the assistant coach back at Kansas State which led him to being a head coach at Texas Pan American and how he turned that program around. The feeling of becoming the head coach at Kansas State and coaching Steve Henson & Mitch Richmond. He talks about taking the University of Florida to the 1994 Final Four and looking back at it now.
Coaching the Fighting Illini, that featured the Peoria trio of Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin, and Frank Williams along with Brian Cook. The excitement of that team and how he was contacted by the Atlanta Hawks to coach in the NBA. He tells us about the adjustment to NBA, the length of the seasons and a possible refund to season ticket holders for playoff game.
The opportunity to coach his son Kevin at UNLV, taking the 2006-2007 team to Sweet 16, and thoughts of Kevin becoming the head coach for The Runnin’ Rebels. Coaching Buddy Heild and Trae Young at University of Oklahoma. When he started to contemplate retiring and the reasons behind the final decision.
His definition of integrity which leads into a discussion about Coach’s involvement in Coaches v Cancer that includes Suits & Sneakers, and LV Golf Classic. Being a recipient of the John Wooden Award and where the passion to be involved in so many community and volunteer work with his wife Barb comes from, life plan for retirement and we talk about Coach’s Coaching Tree which is extensive!
Links:
Coach Lon Kruger Coaching Record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/lon-kruger-1.html
Coaches v Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/our-partners/coaches-vs-cancer.html
Follow Coach Kruger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LonKruger
Kevin Kruger UNLV: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/kevin-kruger/2169
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Extra 5
Being part of the 1998 FIBA National Team in Greece
FIBA Rules and College Basketball
His book- “The X’s & O’s of Success: A Playbook for Leaders in Business & Life. Purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Xs-Os-Success-Playbook-Business/dp/193504303X
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Learn where the name Rendy comes from and who he was as child that grew up in New Orleans. He started sweeping floors for the Messina Brothers at age 13 and after college became their National Director of Concerts. Being Rendy is a man of faith he received his degree in religious education, and he explains if this was his original career path.
Hear what the day-to-day grind of being on the road is like, how he discovered Little Big Town, and was the deal with Jars of Clay wasnsigned on a napkin? He tells us who was the first artist he represented and the pros and cons of managing artists. Rendy tells us the size of his team, how he stays organized and then the story of how he got connected with Daryl Worley and started Tennessee River Run.
What made him decide to head to the Florida panhandle to begin Gulf Coast Jam? We discuss the success of the festival in June, How the workers and performers were acting, and a sea plane incident!
Hear who the headliners are for the Labor Day Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam event, how to purchase tickets, and a story about a headliner who fell ill and could not perform in 2019 and who played the next night that saved the show. Rock festival- SandJam is coming in October of 2021.
Rendy gives his take on the future of live music, along with the music business heading back to singles, and we end the show with what he would like his legacy to be.
Links:
Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam: https://gulfcoastjam.com/
2021 SandJam: http://sandjamfest.com/
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Extra 5
What he thinks of when hears the names of: Eddie Van Halen, Ted Dibase, Luke Bryan, and beach band Heritage.
How he got connected with American Idol finalist Danny Gokey
How he finds new talent these days.
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What learning the banjo at the age of 3 did for his career looking back. He started performing at that early age which led him to meeting the original Lassie and The Lone Ranger. He taught himself the guitar by age 5 and drums by age of 8. Who was his biggest influence and the advice he received from this person?
Rickey discusses how he landed with Lynyrd Skynyrd the first time as a drummer, songwriting, vocals and recorded the first and last album or the Muscle Shoals sessions.
A deep dive into his Native American Heritage and the issues that they deal with. Rickey goes into his feelings on how everyone can pay the respect that is deserved to Native people. He talks about the history and The Removal of Native American Act, casinos are not the answer, and the need for awareness. Do you know when Native American month is?
Rickey gives us his take on the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, and others. Why they have stopped answering questions about it, how he could have been on that flight, and where he was that night. Who and how he was asked to rejoin Lynyrd Skynyrd which got him $1.50 and a snickers candy bar?
A good story of opening for the band- KISS, how he will look back on his career, and his interaction with the fans.
Links:
Rickey Medlocke Website: https://rickeymedlocke.com/index.html
National Indian Education Association: https://www.niea.org/
Native Women’s Wilderness: https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/
Lynyrd Skynyrd Website: https://lynyrdskynyrd.com/
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Extra 5
What it was like attending Woodstock who was his favorite band
Is there a special Lynyrd Skynyrd show for Rickey that stands out?
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What would he say if was told he would be the same band for over 40 years? We discuss growing up in Rome, IL and he knows my hometown of Streator, IL. How he was introduced to music, started playing the bass and the bands he played in Illinois before moving to California.
Wayne tells us how he got the job in Jim Messina’s band, how he was invited to join Little River Band in 1981, and being at the right place at the right time has been in his favor a few times that includes being the lead singer on the track- “The Night Owls” which was his personal break out moment in the business.
We discuss if fans forget about all the hit songs the band has and Little River Band was the first band to have Top 10 hits in six consecutive years! Not Elvis, The Beatles, or even The Eagles but Little River Band! How many different lineups has Wayne played with being with the band for over 40 years? He tells us how they keep the history of the Little River Band alive. Hear about how the band is interactive with its audience and the 2020 LP- “Black Tie” which is a greatest hits compilation with an orchestra.
Little River Band plays close to 100 show per year, and we talk about how active the band is and end with how Wayne wants to be remembered.
Links:
Little River Band Website: https://reallittleriverband.com/
LP- “Cuts Like a Diamond”: https://www.amazon.com/Cuts-Like-Diamond-Little-River/dp/B00DU15Z1K
LP-“Black Tie”: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Tie-Little-River-Band/dp/B08MX9TSZK
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Extra 5
Making new music with same excellence as they always have
Giving back to Wounded warriors, Habitat for Humanity, Animal Rescue, & Children’s Hospitals
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Learn at what age they both started singing that came from the influence of their family. What a trip to a recording studio did for them to realize singing is what they wanted to do. They talk about sharing the stage with Tanya Tucker who they grew up listening to, the early bumps in the road they encountered, and the a-ha moment at their kitchen table.
The why and when they decided to move to Nashville, how they complement each other, they explain their maturity level for just being in their 20’s, which leads to the answer of how their throwback sound has become them. They talk about the days of performing at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge in Nashville and the breakthrough moment that gathered the attention of James Stroud.
Performing at the Grand Ole Opry with Pam Tills, how they got connected with award-winning director- Brian Vaughn which helped with their over 2 million streamed song- Everybody Sees It. How they used social media during the pandemic to grow their brand/audience. Their brand-new single- Don’t Even Know Your Mama, why this song and what it means.
They talk about how they have grown as artists, who they would like to tour with if they had their choice, and they explain their motto of – Faith, Hope, Love, & Country Music.
Links:
Presley & Taylor Website: https://presleyandtaylor.com/
Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/presleyandtaylor/
Listen to New Single Don’t Even Know Your Mama: https://orcd.co/pt-mama
Presley & Taylor YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBZW4Z3hrqhcpdBHkvfk6Pw
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Extra 5
They are inseparable- how does dating work?
What are their hobbies outside of music?
Make-up and clothes
What are their 2021 goals?
The song from 2017- This Phone
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Hear what it was like growing up in Brentwood in Long Island, NY, where the name Buddy came from, and how was he shaped as a young boy? He tells how he got started in boxing at the age of 12. He has 5 siblings, and he tells us how they helped mold him. Buddy shares his birthday with some of the best in boxing- Hear who they are! Being he is a student of the game hear the story about a book he checked out at the library more than once. This leads us to tell who we feel is the greatest pound-for-pound of all time.
Buddy turned pro while still in high school, he talks about his pro debut, how he met Al Certo, and how he had to go 3 hours one way to train and how he got there. He won the WBC Continentals America Light Welterweight Title in Miami which leads Buddy to tell a funny story about the belt. Winning the IBF Jr. Welterweight Title from Frankie Warren and how hard he had to dig to win this fight.
A sentimental moment on what winning the titles really meant to him and why he wanted to win them for his Mother. Why and when he decided to retire. What does he prefer being a fighter or a trainer? What is the difference between teaching and training, and can he say what is the toughest fight being a trainer? What does it mean to him to be mentioned with the greats such as George Benton and Eddie Futch as one of the greatest trainers?
Links:
Follow McGirt Boxing Gym on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/buddymcgirtboxing/?hl=en
Boxing HOF Bio: http://www.ibhof.com/pages/about/inductees/modern/mcgirt.html
Buddy vs. Frankie Warren II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkydwIgW5dQ
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Tripp starts by telling you who he was as a child, his first memory of fishing, along with where and how he started golfing. We hear about who Freddie Bennet was, what he taught Tripp in life, a few of his many Freddie-isms, and why Tripp decided to tell his story.
What is a forecaddie? How did Tripp end up at Augusta U to play golf? What does he recall about the first time he put on the Augusta National White Caddy Jumpsuit? Tripp explains the learning curve at Augusta National and a couple stories about his caddy days.
Caddy’s Cookbook conversation that includes a salad dressing that Tommy would eat off a garbage sack it is that good! Tripp gives us his favorite recipes and why he chose the approach to write- All the Memorable Rounds from the experience at a golf course? His new release- Hey Tiger! You Need To Move Your Mark Back steers a warranted conversation if you would have done what Steve Scott did?
How does he think his life would be had Freddie Bennet come into it? Once a caddy always a caddy?
Links:
Tripp Bowden Website: http://www.trippbowden.com/
Simon & Schuster-Tripp Bowden: https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Tripp-Bowden/154149164
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Extra 5
How was Amen Corner named?
Does he still have his caddy book?
What is golf like these days for Tripp?
What is the Cabbage Patch?
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We begin with learning what running has taught Amby along with the number of lifetime miles he has ran. He tells us how attending Fitch HS in Connecticut where John Kelley, who was a distinguished runner in his own right was the cross-country coach, the influence he had on Amby which leads us to how he first got into running. He attended Wesleyan University, the process on getting there, becoming roommates with Bill Rodgers (4x Boston Marathon Winner), and a good story about his college coach.
Amby recalls the first time running the Boston Marathon in 1965, the days leading up to the 1968 race in which he won that includes his feelings that day, the race details, and what he recalls after finishing.
Shoes! What were the shoes like then vs now? Hear about his performance at Fukuoka Marathon in Japan which was one second from the American World Record at the time.
How did he get his job at Runners World Magazine, the first position he held, and covering the 1984 Olympic Marathon in which Joan Benoit Samuelson who was the first women’s Olympic marathon champion. He has run Boston 25 times and we talk about the events of 2013, 2014, & his 50th anniversary of his win in 2018 that was during the worst weather conditions in the history of the race.
Amby is the author of several books; we discuss a couple “Runspirations” & his favorite “First Ladies of Running”. He then gives you tips to start running and what he thinks of when he hears the words- Boston Marathon?
Links:
Amby Burfoot Website: https://www.ambyburfoot.com/
Get Your Autographed Copies of Amby’s Books Here: https://www.ambyburfoot.com/p/buy-autographed-book.html
Amby’s Training Plans: http://runwithamby.com/
Boston Documentary: http://bostonmarathonfilm.com/
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Extra 5
His thoughts on The Marathon Project
Can chili peppers improve endurance and being a vegetarian?
Being part of The Boston Documentary
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The discussion begins with J. Randy being from an Italian American family and how that is important. He tells us how is love of writing began by forming a fan club for the group- The Supremes at age 10. This will tell you how he became the guy to write celebrity biographies. He gives us the average time it takes to research and write a book which may surprise you along with the challenges of this profession and being self-employed.
Are the subjects he writes about personal connections, coincidence or on purpose as he writes about powerful women? Hear insight into Diana Ross, Carol Burnett, and Frank Sinatra. J. Randy tells us about his relationships with Madonna and how she has changed, the first time he met Michael Jackson that leads to his relationship of many years. What is was like being at the verdict of his molestation trail, Michael's pain pill addiction, and was he misunderstood.
How he obtained never before seen photos of Marilyn Monroe? Hear about his writing of four books with more in the future on The Kennedy Family. Will the fascination of this family ever fade? He speaks about his relationship with Jackie Kennedy which goes way back that leads to how great Katie Holmes was playing her in the tv miniseries- After Camelot.
His new release “Grace & Steel”- Dorothy, Barbara, Laura, & The Women of the Bush Dynasty is available as J. Randy is a Bush Family Historian. Hear about his upcoming projects and we close with what he wants his legacy to be.
Links:
J. Randy Taraborrelli Website: https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/
Order Books: https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/projects/books/
After Camelot Miniseries: https://www.reelz.com/after-camelot-home/
Grace & Steel: https://www.amazon.com/Grace-Steel-Dorothy-Barbara-Dynasty/dp/125024871X
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Extra 5
Training in martial arts
Where does his drive come from?
Does he read other books outside of your work?
Does he ever take a break?
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What is his first memory of music as a child and what type of music did, he listen to growing up? He won contests at ages 15 & 18 did he take anything from these that he may using today, which leads to what and why did he decide to make the move to Nashville? He tells us about the first few months in Nashville and what the gig at the famous- The Stage did for the start of his career.
Where and how his break happened, how he got into songwriting and who was it that pushed him to write? We discuss songs “Fish” & “Topless” then how he hear what he did when heard the organization he was signed with was closing? When and what does he remember about the first time he heard of one his songs on the radio?
Craig talks about writing the song- “All-American Kid” how Garth Brooks ended up recording it, what it was like meeting him, and the feelings he had when saw it performed at the 2015 ACM’s? Fans love his song- “Outskirts of Heaven” what has the song meant to him? We hit on topics such as The Grand Ole Opry, “See You Try” EP, why he chose to go independent, “It’s About Time”, and how he gets passionate about producing songs.
We discuss his fun party songs (“Good Things Come To Those Who Drink” & “Mas Tequila:), the inspirations behind “Fly My Country Flag” & “What A Girl Will make You Do”.Craig’s NEW RELEASE- “Never Mine” is out! Family and owing his career to the guy who told him to start songwriting.
Links:
Craig Campbell Website: https://www.craigcampbell.tv/
Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigcampbelltv/?hl=en
NEW RELEASE- Never Mine: https://www.craigcampbell.tv/music
“Outskirts of Heaven” LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViZxFU1Jevs
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Extra 5
How he got connected with Craig Cambell Entertainment
The story behind the 2015 song; “Stronger Than That” to fight colon cancer
What does he love about Nashville?
Will there be a duet with his wife Mindy who is also a singer?
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We go all the way back to her days at St. Ursula Academy and what they did to start her foundation of who she is. Kate goes into why education and learning is important to her and reasons behind being a life-longer learner. This gets us to how to handle your emotional well-being, handling your insecurities and dealing with the overwhelming stress & anxiety.
Kate goes to a dark moment of her life that led her to know it was time to change. I give her credit for being able to talk openly about this tragic period. She gives her feelings on negative vs. positive thinking, not allowing others approval or disapproval to matter, and to believe in yourself!
Hear what it takes to get your spirit in shape and how her system works with whether you are an over-achiever or an under-achiever. The Book “The Full Spirit Workout” has a 10-step plan we hit on a couple with one being stretching your comfort zone which leads us to discuss the dangers of expecting someone else to “complete” you.
A real conversation about social media and it can be good but also how it clouds us. We go into depth with this as it is full of great insight. Kate’s five P’s are presence, patience, purpose, preparation, and practice but which one is her favorite and why? She gives you tips on how to stop yourself from spinning out to end our talk.
Links:
Full Spirit Workout Book: https://www.thefullspiritworkout.com/
Kate Eckman Website: https://www.kateeckman.tv/
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Extra 5
Did being a model give her a false mindset of who she really is
How to love your body
Is chivalry gone
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How many times has she been to Italy? Hear about her early days in journalism which includes if the job at ABC News taught her anything that she may be using today and did she take anything from working at World News Tonight and Peter Jennings? Listen for how working at USATODAY.COM made her so aware of typos and attention to detail. What was her love before it was Italy?
Kathy explains how she researched all her ancestors in Italy, wrote a biography of her Italian-American grandfather in high school and the story how she took her parents back to this area that had not been visited in over 100 years. The moment when the name- Dream of Italy clicked which began as a magazine and extensive website DREAMOFITALY.COM that has evolved over the last nineteen years.
Dream of Italy TV Series conversation, which is well worth the time to watch, hear about interviewing Francis Ford Coppola, challenges of filming in Italy, the size of the crew, and is there a season 3 in the future? The brand-new special-Dream of Italy- with Sting & Trudie Styler: Travel, Transform, & Thrive. Get the insight on how the concept began and is now a PBS Special.
Italian dual citizenship is popular now and Kathy gives the lowdown on you can qualify, where you can go for assistance (See Links), and then talks about if moving to Italy is something she gets asked about. Her podcast was started in 2019 that we touch on how much fun this is and when it will be back. Are there any places in Italy she has not been too that she wants to visit, will she get you in touch with the locals in Italy on your visit, and are there solutions for Venice & Florence that have overcrowding issues from people visiting?
Get her take on where you should visit, language barrier, and what sight/sound/smell that take her to Italy.
Links:
Dream of Italy Website: https://dreamofitaly.com/
Find When the PBS Special will be aired in your area: https://dreamofitaly.com/travel-transform-thrive/
Italian Dual Citizenship: https://www.italyancestry.com/ Code- Dream of Italy for discount
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Extra 5
Speaking at the Smithsonian Museum
Her love of dogs, especially Wire Fox Terriers, and her plan to take hers to Italy
Who or what inspires her?
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What does Brimstone think of when he hears the words - Long Island, NY? How he got into childhood acting and appeared on Sesame Street and Romper Room. Hear how his first influence was music and who he’d gone to school with that ended up becoming big name rappers. Did his job at Newsday in 1997 carry anything that he can use today in all his endeavors? How did he get the name - BRIMSTONE?
We get the story behind wrestling for the international promotion, Wrestling Worldwide (WWW) which helped with Brimstone’s exposure; as well as what the day after a match feels like. Would he rather be a trainer or a wrestler? He explained the importance of his marching in a small, local Memorial Day parade. What is the next step for The Grindhouse Radio and just how many people are on the Brimstone team? The answer may surprise you.
FOOD TALK! Hear about his award-winning sauces, what’s new on the horizon and why a drink made for him by the Jack Daniels Distillery is the cherry on top? He wrote a small book during 2020 named “Brim-isms” that is filled with inspirational and motivational quotes.
Links:
Brimstone Website: https://www.therealbrimstone.com/
Grindhouse Radio Show: https://www.thegrindhouseradio.com
Brimstone Sauces: https://www.torchbearersauces.com/product/torched-stone-thai/
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Extra 5
Having his hand in Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Being in the Documentary “Wrestling Then & Now”
Hosting the Ultra Hot Pepper Eating Contest for Maxim Magazine
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The show begins with a brief sample of the song “The Life” from the book- “The Life”-A true story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into the Dark World of the Mafia which was written by Larry. Did he have any lineage in his family history that were in the Costa Nostra? We touch on Larry’s life as a youth that included athletics and what his first career path was.
How a bottle of wine and some M&M’s changed his life with an affair that ended up with an older woman who was a wife of “The Grim Reaper” Greg Scarpa which was a deadly killer in the mafia. Did he ever think he was getting setup by Greg when he gave his blessing to continue the affair and the Costa Nostra rule of sleeping with a made man’s wife. Larry explains how it finally ended.
What & how he got him pulled into “The Life”? What did his grandmother say about Greg and was she correct about her feelings? The importance of street smarts to surviving in the mob, being proposed at age 27 to be a made man and was it a requirement to kill someone to get made? The gradual ways he was pulled into committing murder that includes a few stories of his hits. How many did he commit, was part along with the number of conspiracies he was charged with?
During the Colombo war, it was kill or be killed that caused Larry to murder Nicky Black that also had a hit out on Larry. After being sentenced to life in prison how did a corruption aid in his sentence being reduced to ten years and learn about Greg Scarpa had been working with the FBI. Which is tighter the Mafia family or your Blood Family? Biggest price he paid for being in The Life, and will his book hit the big screen?
Hear about meeting the actor Armand Assante, Robert DeNiro, and others that have led to him being in “The Irishman” and “The Perfect Murder”. We close with the level of happiness he has these days.
Links:
Get Your Copy –“The Life”- https://larrymazza-thelife.com/
Video of the song- The Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQidGcMUvVg
Larry Mazza IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9934975/
The Perfect Murder Show: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3691462/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_
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Extra 5
Feelings when got out of Costa Nostra
Reason(s) for not being in the witness protection program
Bookmaking in prison, being a consultant, and how many stamps did he have
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Matthew begins the show by telling us his first memory when he fell in love with music. In the 1980’s he wrote songs in high school and talks about being in the band called- “The Specs.” He explains how he was discovered in 1984 when he signed a solo deal with Columbia records. We discuss his top 10 single “Girlfriend” that will be turning 30 along with the album that was re-titled. What was the original name and why was it changed?
Hear what it was like working with Lindsey Buckingham along with the insight into the cover of Walter Eagan’s “Magnet & Steel” for Sabrina the Teenage Witch LP. Doing “Sail on Sailor” with Darius Rucker for a tribute to Brian Wilson and then performing it with Brian on David Letterman. We discuss how the songs are chosen for “Under the Covers” that have three volumes. Could there be a volume four coming?
He was featured on “The Simpsons” as he wrote a song for an episode, the story behind this that includes playing bass for Homer Simpson and a small guest voice appearance. In 2021 he released “Catspaw” that he recorded in his home studio. What were the inspirations for the songs and playing his first solo effort on lead guitar? Get information on possible future livestreams.
Links:
Matthew Sweet Website: https://www.matthewsweet.com/
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Magnet & Steel YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9XF-iP6rco
Catspaw LP: https://omnivorerecordings.com/shop/catspaw/
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Extra 5
Why he feels he has a following in Japan
Get the complete story how he ended up as an extra for the film “Terms of Endearment” featuring Debra Winger.
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Were Dave’s parents runners and how did running become a passion for him? This is not an answer you will expect. He goes into how it all started that he runs his age in miles which began at age 12 that leads him to explain how to earn the right, makes goals and have success. The story why he got into running in high school and college, which leads to how he grew eternally. His love for endurance events, the drive that fuels him and how he raises the level of people’s self-esteem.
Hear the story behind running from Oregon to Fenway Park in Boston to benefit the Jimmy Fund & Dana Farber Cancer Institute. The inside scoop on number of shoes he used and an injury that he figured out to fix. This is a good listen for anyone dealing with any type of obstacle in their lives. Why he ran the Boston Marathon in 1981 blindfolded, a detailed insight into a running club that was held inside a maximum-security prison.
Dave started DMSE Sports in 1981 and get the reason behind this was formed. He began working for the Boston Marathon in 1988 and explains the challenges of putting this race on that he runs every year too! He has written four books (See Links) and he details why he wrote them and what you can expect by reading them. Get your kids doing the “Dream Big Marathon”. DMSE turned its axels to help with the coronavirus vaccination effort in the Boston area and the balancing act between family, career, and being an athlete.
Links:
DMSE Website: https://www.dmsesports.com/
“The Last Pick” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Pick-Marathon-Directors-Success/dp/1594864225
“Dream Big” Children’s Book: http://dreambigwithdave.org/
“Running Across America” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Running-Across-America-Determination-Heading/dp/1619308754/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=nancy%2Bfeehrer&qid=1617393414&sr=8-3
“Finish Strong” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Finish-Strong-Seven-Marathons-Continents/dp/1647410398
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Extra 5
Completing the World Marathon Challenge at 63 years of age
Creating the Fenway Park Marathon
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Get your hands on Ori’s book, “The Accidental Gangster” (See Links). Was Ori looked at as a con artist possibly and where his mind for business came from? Ori tells us what he thinks of the word- Friendship along with his take on if he got too big too fast. This leads to a story about how he resolved an issue running a computer business.
When did Ori fall in love with Hollywood or did, he? We hear a detailed story of when he was involved in a shakedown at a brothel in Hawaii and how he took a job with little to no typing experience. These are two good stories. After being indicted on ten counts of mail fraud did he think about going to his friend Sonny Franzese who was mob made.
The first time the FBI was told to Ori that he was on their radar, the stress of living under being watched, and why you should not want this type of life. An explanation why he was not informed that there were hits out on his life. What and who was Jimmy Caci and Ori’s incredibly detailed feelings about RICO (Racketeer Influenced & Corrupt Organization). How did he change from being in prison, what his children mean to him and how they helped him?
Catch Ori at the Mob Museum on May 11. 2021!
Links:
Accidental Gangster Book: https://theaccidentalgangster.com/
Ori Spado on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100010025146205
RICO: https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/content/rico-act.html#:~:text=Passed%20in%201970%2C%20the%20Racketeer,of%20an%20ongoing%20criminal%20enterprise.
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Extra 5
How he met Celine Dion
What his relationship was like with President Ronald Reagan
The way he helped Noami Campbell
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Was Carson an early entrepreneur as a child that sold candy cars? We learn what his original career path was until the idea of Fan Food hit. Being in the military, did he take anything from that to use in his business today and the idea of fan food came from being at a bar.
We get into a great layout of how to raise money to begin a business from boot strap to angel investors. Once this is completed does one need to still fundraise? How much time can you save by using the Fan Food app, when can you first order your food/drinks?
Our discussion goes into mental health after a question regarding burnout comes up. This is a must listen and please get help if you feel you need it. Persistence and its relation to Fan Food, earning the trust of a customer or client and the increase of orders from a customer that uses the Fan Food App at an event.
Hear about the first event that went live along with some places you may not think that you could use Fan Food at. Will the new safety protocols due to the pandemic help business for Fan Food and new technology that may help Fan Food?
Links:
Fan Food Website: https://www.fanfoodapp.com/
Download app (Apple): https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fanfood-app/id1153019375
(Google): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fanfoodapp.fanfoodapp&hl=en_US≷=US
Locations: https://order.fanfoodapp.com/
Email Carson! - carson@fanfoodapp.com
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Extra 5
Feed back received about Fan Food
Is Carson a sports fan?
Thoughts on millennial entrepreneurs
What are Bunker Labs and how Fan Food gives back
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How did the love of baseball start for Coach Davis, what other sports did he play which leads us into a conversation about how it was growing up then versus now? Learn the moment that led Barry to think about becoming a coach and who his coaching mentors are.
We discuss getting the job at Gloucester County College, the shape of the program when he started, the success he achieved at GCC, and the challenges of building a program at a junior college. The discussion goes into how a team becomes consistent. What has he taken from GCC and GA SW that he uses today at Rider U? Is repetition a key to success? Did he have the goal to coach at D1 or is that goal higher?
Learn about the number of times it took to achieve win #900, the story behind the win and guiding former assistants and players to being head coaches of their own. Get his definition of transformation along with how to be a leader or follower and getting a growth mindset.
If you are not a fan of baseball or think the game is too slow then Coach Davis gives you an explanation about this great game.
Links:
Dr. Barry Davis Website: https://barrydavis.co/
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Rider U Baseball: https://gobroncs.com/staff-directory/dr-barry-davis/82
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Extra 5
How mental toughness can be a differentiator
Being coachable vs trainable
Do you need to be humble to improve?
Ceiling to Floor
Coach Davis hobbies
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He began boxing at age 5 and competed at age 10 as all his older brothers & SISTERS were boxers as their father (Joe) trained them all. What is The Blender Style? He recalls his thoughts, feelings, and experience at the 1992 Olympics and winning a Silver Medal. How was it fighting back home in Michigan after turning pro?
We talk openly about going from middleweight to heavyweight in 3 fights, how he gained the weight, what he made in first two pro fights, what his recovery was like after fights, and why he was rushed to a hospital after winning a fight. The discussion goes into winning his first heavyweight title and some insight thoughts on this fight. Defeating Evander Holyfield for a second title and the punishment he took from Wladimir Klitschko. What happened when he dropped 40 pounds to fight at light heavyweight?
Life after boxing was not good for Chris for many years as we hear about the chronic pain, PTSD, severe neuropathy, and his life ending thoughts. This is an emotional part of the show. How he has transformed his life, what has helped him alleviate the pain, and his future to become the middleweight champion of the world at the age of 50. Let’s Get It!
Links:
Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chris_byrd_boxing/?hl=en
Byrd’s Eye View on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CHRISBYRDBOXING
Fight Hype Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=besN3SMpB4o
Boxing Record: https://boxrec.com/en/proboxer/4923
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Extra 5
What it was like being singed by Don King and is he flamboyant off camera?
How has a plant-based diet changed his life?
Weekly Video Podcast- Byrd’s Eye View
You are never too old to do something
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What and who are the AAA Eugene Emeralds? We then go back into the days of being the lead drummer of the Henry D Sheldon HS Jazz Band and being a radio DJ. Why he wanted to be an umpire, how umpiring school operates, along with a story from Santo Domingo in 1986.
Learn about the time and pre-game routine of a MLB Umpire, how the calls are made at first base, and how is iconic strike 3 call developed. (See Links) Was there any reason behind wearing numbers 39 and then 5? He recalls his MLB debut on 8/19/1985 that includes a story before the game.
Do umpires get World Series rings? How much talk is there at the plate between the hitter, catcher, and umpire? Working his 3000th game on his 50th birthday in 2009, the longest game he was a part of and being behind the plate for Game 5 of the 2015 playoff game between Texas & Toronto that had a wild 7th inning that lasted over an hour! (See Links)
A really good conversation about Dale coming out gay in 2014, the power of visibility, and going from being an umpire to throwing out the first pitch during Pride Night. Has he heard “Take Me Out To the Ballgame” enough or too much?
Links:
Dale Scott Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dale_Scott
Video of Strike 3 Call & Ejection: https://www.closecallsports.com/2016/09/mlb-ejection-155-dale-scott-6-welington.html
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Extra 5
We talk about being an avid Oregon Duck Fan
How an umpire become a crew chief
What injuries he occurred throughout his career and what injuries umpires usually get
How is working an All-Star Game different?
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Sam talks about his family lineage in football that includes his father who played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints and his two sons. He speaks about always being a student of the game and how to be a reliable teammate.
We hear when and why he got into throwing the shot put and discus which he won the state championship and 2nd in the nation. How crazy his college recruitment was with coaches showing up at school, who the final four schools were and why he chose Texas A&M. Sam tells us about his transition from high school to college and a great story about how he juggled football and track at Texas A&M.
How the NFL combines worked for him and what teams he spoke with? (Hint-All) Who were his NFL Mentors? Listen to an incredibly detailed explanation of what a typical NFL practice and day is like along with what it is like to play the defensive line in the NFL. Sam speaks about playing on the defense with the Baltimore Ravens that won Super Bowl XXXV and his story about getting an interception for a touchdown off Tom Brady.
Sam explains being the CEO/Owner of the Indoor Football Team- Spokane Shock, the hurdles of owing an indoor team, the outlook for the season, and how owning two previous teams helped him today. We end the show with learning what Sam’s proudest moments are in life and in NFL?
Links:
Spokane Shock: https://thespokaneshock.com/
Sam Adams Pro Football Reference Page: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AdamSa00.htm
Video of Pick 6 vs. Tom Brady: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PPuGjTAxgg
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Extra 5
Giving back to many organizations that include Special Olympics
Raising the 12th Man Flag in 2012 for the Seattle Seahawks
Being inducted into the Texas A&M HOF
Ever think about being a coach at the collegiate or professional level?
How the idea came about to own multiple health clubs came about?
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Dara begins the show by telling us what “Be the Exception” means and how to achieve it. What the Star-Spangled Banner takes her to when she hears it these days, how growing up with 5 siblings instilled competition and the age she started swimming. Does she get nervous watching her daughter play? Was it the love of swimming or passion for competition that was greater? What did sport teach Dara and did playing multiple sports help her in swim and competition?
We hear about how she overcame an eating disorder that was the darkest years of her life (5 years). What HOF Coach Mark Schubert did for her career, when did the Olympics first become a goal for Dara that leads to how to stay focused once you are competing in the water. Hear about the nerves of being in her first Olympics (LA-84) and being on stage in front of the world to see. She shares her story that almost led her to being replaced in the finals.
We get the reason to choose U of Fl & how she handled swim and her degree. What drives her to be better along with how she was able to stay grounded. We then get into a discussion about life after the Olympics, coming out of retirement in 2000 for Sydney and 2008 Beijing. Her feelings of making the Olympics at age 41 vs 17. Hear about her books (See links), being an Olympic ambassador, being a role model, what she most proud of, and has she ever thought of being a coach for the Olympics? Advice for anyone with aspirations of being an Olympian.
Links:
Official Website: http://www.daratorres.com/
Age Is Just A Number Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767931904
Gold Medal Fitness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Fitness-Revolutionary-Program/dp/0767931947/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Dara+torres&qid=1613075279&s=books&sr=1-2
Dara Torres Great Moments Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyrv--z0vt8
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Extra 5
The injuries that occurred and how long they kept her out of competition.
The reason to be part of the Princess Charlene of Monaco initiative on drowning prevention.
Competing 5 times in Toyota Pro/Celebrity Grand Prix.
Story behind being the host of Billy banks Tae-Bo Infomercial.
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Grab a drink! We did! Get ready to smile and laugh. It starts with Chris telling us about his basketball abilities and career that leads to what his original career outlook was which could be finance, sales, sports management, or none of the above. Hear about Tommy’s sports management degree and background this goes into Chris being a fan of podcasts that started with Adam Carolla. Who did Chris admire that helped him get started and we discuss advice to those who want to start a podcast and what schooling is needed?
The networks made at St. Louis Live that paved the way to where Chris is today and just how important is collaborations? We get into this from his and my side which spears us to the reason for Before the Lights and its layout. Where did the We Are Live concept originate from, its background, the importance of social media, and whose idea was it to start Drinks with the Band? This gives you a reason to drink while watching the show. Chris gives us the roadblocks he looks out for with this concept, he tells us what his typical day is and if the pandemic has made permanent changes.
We end the show with talking about what events we would like to attend that could be past, present, or future. Good stuff here!
Links:
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Drinks with the Band: https://www.facebook.com/weareliveradio
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Extra 5
Virtual Happy Hour Online Variety Show
Missouri Pitbull Rescue
Mental Health Awareness
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What is feathergirl on social media mean? Why did she organize a topless march that led to her being arrested? She explains the attraction to being a casting director came from, how she created her own break in the business, the pros, and cons of her job along with is this lucrative?
What does a casting director look for in a person? How she makes a final decision, and who tells applicants that were not chosen or do they? Has Jaimie walked up to someone on the street about casting them for a show, does she look for people on social media for shows and tips for applying for a reality TV show!
Listen for what kind of show Jaimie would cast herself. We then discuss her work on Paradise City, River Runs Red, and working with the famous Betty White on a TV commercial that featured Shaq.
Where did her attraction for true crime come from that leads to the how and why the podcast “Strictly Stalking.” Jaimie gives us the behind the podcast information on how the show is done, research, and making sure everything is valid. See Links to check it out! We end the show finding out about Mancation- The Adventures in Dating!
Links:
Strictly Stalking Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/-U8I2DVR
Jaimie Casting Website: http://jaimiecasting.com/
Follow Jaimie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feathergirl77/
Music Videos Jaimie Casted: http://jaimiecasting.com/portfolio-category/music-videos/
Reflection Bay: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/
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Extra 5
Starting Bikini Builders after a contractor stole her money.
The number of bikinis she owns.
Her favorite places to travel in USA and Internationally.
Working with Buckcherry on music videos
What she is doing in 2021
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Rudy begins the show teaching us about what it was like growing up in Havana Cuba after WWII in addition to what the world was like during that time. The type of music he grew up with, why he choose the guitar (Great answer!), how he learned to play and on what type of guitar! Learn how the early garage bands shaped him to who he is.
Rudy tells when it went from rock to metal or was it always metal? There are musicians and professional musicians, but what does it take to be a pro, who awes Rudy these days, and what are the challenges of touring the world. Guarantee you will not guess this answer! How many times was Rudy with Quiet Riot? How do you learn the songs when you join a legacy band such as Ozzy or Whitesnake? Learn about sperm mode….
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What did Rudy learn from Randy Rhodes as well what he did for him? Did Rudy really go from sleeping on a floor to living with Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne? If the joy of playing was lost after the death of Randy Rhodes and if so, how did he get it back? Really good segment here. What being inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History meant, how he wants to be remembered if he ever stops playing, and his current projects for 2021.
Links:
Six Degrees of Sarzo on Monster Rock Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersOfRockOfficial/posts/2792929034111719
Rudy Sarzo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rudysarzo
Off the Rails Book: https://www.amazon.com/Off-Rails-Aboard-Crazy-Blizzard/dp/1537437461
Rudy Sarzo Bass Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW3iNS0jxNg
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Extra 5
How he felt winning the 1983 Top Bassist by Circus Magazine
The trophy he received.
How he got into computer animation
Being inducted into the 2020 Miami Dade CC Hall of Fame
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Is pizza simple? We find out along with a short version of the history of pizza. Who was Tony Gemignani as a child? The how, when, and who helped him become a pizza acrobat, tossing dough with the famous Harlem Globetrotters, in addition to odd places and celebrities he has taught how to toss pizza dough. Tony tells us the A-Ha moment when he decided he wanted to learn it all.
The difficulty from being a pizza tossing world champion to being known as a master pizza maker and how he went about building his brand. He traveled the world for 16 years learning different pizza styles which he elaborates on and gives us the true style of a Neapolitan Pizza (Tony is one of only 3 people in the world to be an Official US Ambassador of Neapolitan Pizza.
In 2005, he started the World Pizza Champions and we hear how one becomes a member and a story on how he was received as an American that won three first place titles in one competition in Leece, Italy. He has several restaurants/concepts and what the original plan was when thought about owning a restaurant. Get the insight into how Pizza Rock came to Vegas and what it is about. (You MUST try this place!). Tony gives the at home chefs tips on making pizza in your own kitchen and how you can connect with him.
Links:
Tony Gemignani Website: https://www.tonygemignani.com/
Purchase The Pizza Bible:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pizza-bible-tony-gemignani/1118889699?ean=9781607746058
Pizza Rock Downtown Las Vegas: https://pizzarocklasvegas.com/
Tony Gemignani Flour: http://www.giovannispecialties.com/shop/
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Extra 5
Learn about Tony Gemignani’s own flour
Hear about all the Guinness Book of World records and which ones he is most proud of
The inside to the 2004 Pizza! The Movie
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This story includes drugs, murder, threats, violence, conflict of interest, political corruption, and cover ups. We begin learning what his childhood was like, how long he has been clean, and how bad his drug habit was at one point which will surprise you.
Alain was mistaken for someone else with a criminal background that included 11 prior convictions that includes drugs, theft, and robbery. ALAIN HAD NO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND! He tells his story that has tremendous insight on how he was set up, the threats he received to push him to agree to go to Thailand, as well as what the RCMP paid for which included his trip as he was thought to believe he was an accessory to murder.
The details of finding a seller in Thailand, the day and night of the buy/bust that tells his side of the traumatic events that took place that claimed the life of a RCMP Corporal. Did he have drugs on him when he was arrested? Why he decided to plead guilty and what the other option was! For this he received a 100-year sentence. He spent 8.5 years at the infamous Bang Kwang Prison as we hear about what life was like inside these walls that includes the chains, he wore 42 months, the language barrier, and detailed explanations of what he saw.
The process behind getting released and how long it took to get transferred back to Canada, the reason why the Public Complaints Commission re-wrote their original story, his status of his fight for $47 million in a lawsuit against RCMP.
Links:
Official Website: https://www.alainolivier.ca/
Good Luck Frenchy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Luck-Frenchy-Deception-Thailands/dp/1525537326
Movie-Most Wanted: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Wanted-Josh-Hartnett/dp/B08D9SB13H
Documents: Go to website.
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Extra 5
How does being part of a wrongful conviction affect others?
Did Buddhism help him?
Wearing shackles
Frustration of being in prison
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We start the podcast with what Italian means to Mike and his favorite Italian word. Hint (Earmuffs!). He tells us what his household was like as a child and what influences he took from his family to start the business. Mike gives us where the whole concept originated from, how it began with just one shirt on Ebay.
He graduated from NIU with a Business Administration degree, did an internship at his father’s place of employment along with the hours he keeps for this job. Was Mike scared at all to start this full-time coming out of college or did he just hit the ground running? He explains who all is involved in Hardcore Italians and how it operates. We learn what is all available on the site, such as apparel, recipes, news blogs, and more! (Get YOURS!) What his thoughts of the worst BOGO of all time may be? Biggest challenge of operating Hardcore Italians, how long it took to build the brand, the day-to-day operations and how Hardcore Italians has changed his life. What are backyard pizza parties!?
The Hardcore Italian Podcast started in November of 2020; get the reason for starting it, what you can except from it and how often it will be coming out. Who are the organizations that he admires and looks up to, what advice he has for anyone that is looking to start their own business and being an entrepreneur? Learn how to follow and connect with Mike and Hardcore Italians.
Links:
Hardcore Italians Website: https://www.hardcoreitalians.com/
Follow Hardcore Italians on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardcoreitalians/
Hardcore Italian Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSAOd_Mo1GOO83gNfYPHBA
Mike Carioscia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarioscia/
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Extra 5:
Receive tips from Mike on how to create an e-commerce business.
How to manage an ecommerce business
His investment into Chill Axe Throwing in Aurora, IL
What kind/type of music are they playing in the Hardcore Italian Warehouse
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We begin the discussion by learning of Antonino’s childhood and the influences that steered him to writing. The conversation then goes into how he got started and what was his A-ha moment that led him to the career he has. What are the hurdles and struggles of being a film producer? Hear how film producers make money along with the cost of putting a documentary together. (It is not cheap!)
Antonino tells us how long a project can take, the research he does to make a film what it is, and how he decides what to keep and what to delete for a film. He explains what a typical day is for him and how it shifts throughout the day. What is his proudest achievement to date?
Get the story behind the La Lutta Logo that is eye catching, who came up with it and how many times they edited it. In 2010, he wrote “Mayday” that ended up on the back of Shepard Fairey’s signature flag print. Get the inside behind this. The story behind the story of his documentary “We’re Still Here-Johnny Cash Bitter Tears Revisited” that is excellent and includes how he found individuals that would be relative to the project.
What are the challenges of projects like this and we end with what drives him today?
Links:
La Lutta Productions: http://lalutta.org/home/
Frank Serpico Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B076ZW9ZNR/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
https://www.hulu.com/movie/frank-serpico-52c93fa8-9c54-4d81-94c5-060c26646120
Johnny Cash Bitter Tears Revisited: https://kinonow.com/film/we-re-still-here-johnny-cash-s-bitter-tears-revisited/5ed582997226490001819689
Let Fury Have the Hour: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BP4WMBK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
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Extra 5
How the 2009 project of “A Heartbeat & A Guitar” developed
What are Antonino’s hobbies outside of his career? Do we have a new Italian team?
The insight of his 2015 Musical Soundhunters that was directed to Speak the Way You Breathe.
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Whitney is back with her new EP- Heartbreaker! Her first EP in almost a decade and she tells why she decided to do another solo project. Whitney tells us how long this has been in the works and what tracks she wrote herself.
What does the title track- Heartbreaker mean to her? The blood, sweat, tears she has poured into this project along with some insight into the tracks of: Homesick, All She Wants, and Damn I Do. Whitney tells us her plans for 2021 and beyond!
Links:
Official Website: https://www.whitneyduncan.com/
Heartbreaker EP: https://smarturl.it/heartbreakerep
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The author of the book- The Last Casino begins our show by explaining what it was like growing up in NY right after WWII. Ralph takes about an incident as a young kid fishing that shook him and led to him seeing a movie in a way you more than likely have not.
We hear a great story about Ralph being a shoe salesman that led to get some inside tips on horse betting that at first was very lucrative. At age of 19, he left NY for LA and ended up meeting several movie stars and becoming friends with Lee Marvin. In 1958, Ralph drove thru Las Vegas and basically never left. His first experience is a must listen as he meets up with two French showgirls at the El Rancho Casino.
Ralph talks about meeting and his relationships with Elvis, Chuck Norris, and Colonel Tom Parker. (All great stuff). Did he know when went to work at the Dunes Casino that it was run by the mob and did he ever see anyone skimming money? Why the job of working in the baccarat was wanted by many in the casino industry? After a few developments at this position his tire was slashed and what he found in the trunk of his car! We end the show with hearing how he brought championship boxing back to Atlantic City in 1980-1982 and bringing the Playboy Centerfolds to his casino and a funny story about a call from Hugh Hefner.
Links:
The Last Casino Website: http://www.thelastcasino.net/
Last Casino Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1482378469/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Copy of the telegram from Meyer Lansky: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FL-WQ8ogRL-QnKKC8tAh_DFWeZdXq1Yw/view?usp=sharing
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Extra 5:
Hear Ralph’s relationship with Redd Foxx and the gambling habit Redd had
A funny story about Ralph and Redd Foxx at the craps table
Asking for an autograph from Elvis and what he sent him
How he met and his relationship with astronaut Buzz Aldrin
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We begin this show by becoming aware of the date and how long Damon has been clean. We then dive into Damon as a child athlete and the sexual abuse at age 9 from a babysitter and what this led to. We discuss being under the Friday Night Lights in 5A of Texas football. Damon had the very rare opportunity to be on the sidelines of the Dallas Cowboys with Coach Jimmy Johnson and how this door was open.
Being a D1 college QB at North Texas U, the injures that cut his career short and what path that led him to. Damon was working with US Congress, Wall St, and on a US Presidential Campaign before being introduced to meth. How fast he became an addict. Being known as The Uptown Burglar-how long this was going on until July 30, 2008.
We get the in-depth explanation of how that day unfolded, the 10 months being in the county jail, the gasp from his Mother when he was sentenced to what she said to him before he was taken to a Texas Maximum Prison. The process of getting himself off drugs, being an inmate for the first few days, and living in Texas Prison with no air conditioning.
Listen to this excellent advice Damon received from Mr. Jackson at the county jail and what the lessons are of The Coffee Bean. (Get a pen and paper ready). After being paroled he explains what the call to action is and how racism needs to be addressed. (Please give this your undivided attention!) Damon ends the show with how he was able to go back and speak to the inmates at Stiles Prison.
Links:
Official Website: https://damonwest.org/
Follow Damon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damonwest7/
The Change Agent Book: https://www.amazon.com/Change-Agent-College-Sentenced-Transformed/dp/1642931020/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=damon+west&qid=1608076462&sr=8-1
The Coffee Bean Book: https://www.amazon.com/Coffee-Bean-Simple-Lesson-Positive/dp/1119430275/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=damon+west&qid=1608076549&sr=8-3
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The Extra 5
Listen to Damon speak about how fast he spun out of control
The low point of stealing from his grandmother
Helping the city of Port Arthur, TX after Hurricane Harvey
The power of social media
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We hear and learn about Coach Suhr’s original career aspirations, how and why those changed. He discusses how he shaped himself to where he is today. We get his perspective on why the game of basketball is so loved and revered and how he knew he was making an impact not on the game but on the lives of those he touched.
Get an inside scoop on being an assistant coach for Dick Vitale at U of Detroit Mercy (yes, that Dickie V!) Then Coach tells what it was like to coach Dominque Wilkins when he was with the Atlanta Hawks and then we learn how he got connected with Chuck Daly and ended up with the Detroit Pistons. Coach goes into depth about their relationship and why he decided to write the book –“Chuck Daly Coaching U”.
He tells us about the inter squad scrimmage game with The Dream Team at the Olympics and what team he feels was a better team then this Gold medal team. Great stuff here! He was involved with the Grand Rapids CBA team, the reason he went there, the greatest deal he ever made, and why he left.
Brendan talks about what is the harder to develop skill set or knowledge of the game? How Coaching U came about and hosting the Coaching U Podcast (See Links). He is the only professional coach to be certified as a Master Strengths Coach by the Gallup Organization and what this means to him.
Links:
Official Website: https://coachbrendansuhr.com/
Chuck Daly Coaching U Book: https://books.apple.com/us/book/chuck-daly-coaching-u/id553490206
Coaching U Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coaching-u-podcast-coach-brendan-suhr-presented-by/id1498048309
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Extra 5
How Coach met Coach George Raveling and how special he is
Who level plays with more heart- NCAA or NBA?
Coach Suhr’s Quote- “I don’t coach players, I coach people.” Hear his expansion on this.
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Who was Bob Delaney as a child? Learn about Bob as an athlete. Why he decided to take the NJ Trooper exam in 1972 and how he was chosen to go undercover? What sports taught him that he could use undercover and how he earned the trust of the mafia guys? We speak about the times his cover was almost blown and the wires that were placed. The stress of being undercover and having a threat made on his life after the undercover was over.
How Bob was diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the number of the times he denied it and how he came to grips with it? Can PTSD affect someone indirectly along with symptoms to know? Being a NBA referee in large arenas with a threat on your life, his road to becoming a NBA referee and if wearing uniform #26 had any significance.
The demands of being a NBA referee, a story about how the NBA and Bob made an impact on firefighters and policeman during 9/11 and finally how long it took for him to get back to normal.
Links:
Covert-My Life Infiltrating the Mob: https://www.amazon.com/Covert-My-Years-Infiltrating-Mob/dp/1402754434
Surviving the Shadows- A Journey of Hope Into Post Traumatic Stress: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1402263554?pf_rd_r=F9AX54X8F0VFXANMM25Z&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee
HBO Real Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_tUAq39Dmz4
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Extra 5
Story with former partner Bobby Scott that he could not tell he was undercover
Number of arrests from spinoff investigations due to Project Alpha
Donnie Brasco and Bobby Covert story
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On this bonus episode we learn about how long Casey has been involved in music and where his influence came from. We talk about his work being a drummer, a composer and putting together music for podcasts and documentaries. Casey discusses being a singer/songwriter and his upcoming EP “Gangsters & Ghosts” that will be out in 2021.
Where did his interest in organized crime come from? Why Frank Costello and the starting of Uncle Frank’s Place. How much time he devotes to these sites and then we learn about how Frank got involved in the 104st Gang in Harlem, NY. Why he was known as the Prime Minister of the Underworld and we learn something you probably did not know about Frank Costello.
Casey expands on the attempted hit on Frank’s life in 1957 and some of the conspiracies surrounding it. Was his downfall started with his Senate hearing with no 5th Amendment protection? How Frank was inspired for the blockbuster movie- “The Godfather.” We learn a quote of his was actually not from Frank and has Casey ever visited the burial site in Queens, NY.
We end with a special Christmas Song!
Links:
Casey McBride Music: https://www.caseymcbridemusic.com/
Uncle Frank’s Place Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/unclefranksplace
Frank Costello Testifying Before the Kefauver Committee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW0_fJqF_Iw
View the Burial Site of Frank Costello: http://dev.foundagrave.com/grave/frank-costello/
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We are joined by the VP of Exhibits & Program of the Mob Museum- Geoff Schumacher. Get an in-depth insight of the Mob Museum that includes the music that begins on the steps to the museum, where the idea originated from, the history of the building and the date it was opened that is a historical date in organized crime.
Hear about some of the exhibits on display that includes getting your photo taken in lineup style, St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, and interactive opportunities for every guest. 25 years since the movie “Casino” was released in theaters in 1995, the Mob Museum has opened a temporary exhibit through November of 2021 that has memorabilia from the movie. Hear what is on display, and Geoff answers some questions regarding the movie that includes Robert DeNiro, Joe Pesci, and what Oscar Goodman means to the museum who was in the movie and served three terms as Las Vegas Mayor.
Future plans and displays coming to the museum in 2021 and what all you can get from the gift shop!
Links:
Mob Museum Website: https://themobmuseum.org/
Gift Shop: https://store.themobmuseum.org
Casino Exhibit: https://themobmuseum.org/events-posts/temporary-exhibit-the-25th-anniversary-of-casino/
Howard Hughes Books: (From The Extra 5)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1948908603/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_taft_p1_i1
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Extra 5
Hear Geoff talk about the amount of research he has done for his books on Howard Hughes
Why he chose Howard Hughes
His room at the Desert Inn and few crazy things he did
How he held business interactions
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Ben’s childhood influences that pertained to getting him into music, the age when he started playing in bands and how the move to Memphis, TN happened. He reflects on his days with the band Red 40 and how the name Lucero was chosen.
Who the band was influenced by in its early days, learn about Lucero Family Block Parties, and having April 13th being named Lucero Day. What album does Ben feel the band took the next step with? We discuss the LP-“1372 Overton Park” & making the Live Record from Atlanta that features 32 songs! How his daughter has changed his life and influenced him. We then go into detail about the 9th LP- “Among the Ghosts” that includes recording at Sam Phillips Recording Service in Memphis, TN, working with Matt Ross-Spang, and Ben’s feeling about this record.
The new LP “When You Found Me” released (January 29, 2021), the challenges of recording this during the pandemic, what you can expect from this album, and the songs Ben is excited about to get feedback from. We cover his challenges over the past 20 years, how Memphis has influenced their music, and why the band is not a mainstream radio listen? The show concludes on how he feels the fans connect with Lucero.
Links:
Official Website: http://luceromusic.com/
Pre-Order “When You Found Me” (Due for release Jan. 29, 2021): https://lucero.merchtable.com/?
Follow the Band on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/Lucero/
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Extra 5
The direction he receives from his acclaimed filmmaking brother (Jeff Nichols) in recording music for every movie he has done.
What is the Memphis Sound?
How much fun is Ben having these days with Lucero?
Touring overseas
Ben’s hobbies outside of music
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We begin the show by learning that Pam was a devoted Mormon but at age 16 that changed: Why? How did she get into beauty pageants and what is was like to go from being a devoted Mormon to a topless dancer on the Las Vegas Strip? She explains how she got her first gig as a showgirl, the challenges of being a Vegas showgirl, and all the shows Pamela performed in.
Getting hired as a co-host of the Frank “Lefty” Rosenthal for his show that was filmed at the Jubilation in Las Vegas. What were Frank and Geri Rosenthal like to Pamela? What she got paid for this (PAY ATTENTION)! How the job was like versus what she thought it was going to be like. We discuss the Disco Night Show (See Links) that was filmed at 3:30am.
Pamela talks about how she got into the Howard Hughes room at the Desert Inn, what it was like along with her encounters with Liberace. Why she moved to LA in 1980 and her job as a Director of Sales in Beverly Hills. What her thoughts were when she heard Frank Rosenthal’s car was bombed in Vegas and knowing Tony Spilotro. What are her hobbies today and going to the Phillips Graduate School.
Links:
Frank Rosenthal Show 1979 Disco Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4e5H3RQmkPc
Las Vegas Show Girls Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Showgirl#:~:text=Showgirls%20were%20presented%20in%20Las,the%20topless%20showgirl%20in%20Vegas.
Pamela Payton in Vegas Visitor inn 1975: http://www.vegasretro.com/vegas_visitor/34_pam_payton13175v.html
Frank Rosenthal Car after Bombing Pic: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/487796203372873696/
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The Extra 5
What is was like meeting Steve Wynn -Casino Mogul
Growing up in the disco era
Vegas vs. LA for disco dancing
Did she get to keep any of her costumes from being a showgirl
Number of shows they did per night and going out afterwards
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We are joined by some of our Patreon members of the BTL Crew from a recent zoom call. Those on the call include: My mother (Cheryl), Jeff Horaney (IL-OH), Missy Mital (IL), and special guest Larry Henry, previous guest and was kind enough to meet a few of our members. Larry is a veteran print journalist, and runs the LV Mafia History and Mob Summit FB pages.
On this day when we are all spending time with family – Before the Lights is thankful for each and every one of you and all our listeners. This was a fun call and looking forward to the next one. To be part of the next one, join the BTL Crew and visit: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights
Jeff kicks this off talking about the Doug Dieken show, Cheryl then discusses the Mob Museum, the book Double Deal (see links) and a shout to Streator, IL. Larry gives us some great insight to the life of Geri Rosenthal who was played by Sharon Stone in the movie Casino.
New Vegas vs Old Vegas? Please check out Larry's outstanding work on https://www.casino.org/
What Las Vegas is like during Covid, Jeff speaks about his family, some Q&A from Missy and Jeff and the growth of Before the Lights.
Links:
Double Deal: https://www.amazon.com/Double-Deal-Unbridled-Corruption-Mobster/dp/0061030481
Capone's Cornfields: https://www.amazon.com/Capones-Cornfields-Mob-Illinois-Valley/dp/1594570930
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We begin with Joe talking about the Lunardi lineage at St. Joe’s University and his brief stint in CA for high school. Joe talks about all the positions he held at St. Joe’s and we discuss if Joe has seen more live St. Joe's Men’s Basketball games than anyone alive. We transition to talking about his time with Blue Ribbon College Basketball Yearbook and some history about the publication.
How this helped pave the way to Bracketology, how the term was coined, along with learning Joe has a book coming out in early 2021 called Bracketology. How the whole ESPN deal transpired and the art/science behind projecting all the teams.
Joe tells how many teams he normally gets correct and what communication if any he has with the selection committee. Do coaches call Joe to ask him if they are going to make the NCAA Tournament? We discuss what the outlook for the 2020-21 college basketball season and how the tournament may play out. Some tips on how to fill out your brackets and some teams that could be this years surprise that is not from a power 5 school.
Links:
ESPN Bracketology: http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/bracketology
Follow Joe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ESPNLunardi
Joe Lunardi ESPN Press Room: https://espnpressroom.com/us/bios/joe-lunardi/
Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/
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Extra 5:
Does Joe feel doing Bracketology adds pressure to the selection committee?
His Covid proposal for an 80 team tournament
College Football selection process
Explanation of what Big 5 Basketball is
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The show starts with Whitney talking being from a small town of 900 people in Tennessee called Scotts Hill. She talks about how her Grandfather was the one who introduced her to music and starting to sing at age 3. At age 12-13 she was offered a record deal that led to her connection today that helped pave the way for her music career.
Performing at Tootsie’s in downtown Nashville and collaborating with Kenny Rogers on his single “My World Over” that is on his 42 Ultimate Hits LP. How she got on Nashville Star that led to a deal with Warner Brothers. We talk about the singles “Skinny Dippin” & “When I Said I Would” off her Right Road Now LP in 2010 that also included “So Sorry Mama” that was a single in the movie Footloose.
Learn how she was casted for Survivor South Pacific, how much down time they have, her weight loss, recovery time, and being on Ponderosa. Whitney and her husband were on the 25th season on Amazing Race as she talks about the experience.
I bring up her EP One Shot that has been forgotten, the story behind the song “Homesick” and the band she was in called Post Monroe Band that toured with Martina McBride. We then talk about her new music “Lightweight” and “All She Wants”.
The challenges for Whitney in the music business, how to connect with her and what is on her playlist these days.
Links:
Official Website Whitney Duncan: https://www.whitneyduncan.com/
Skinny Dippin Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vyzHkv42W8
Official Video Lightweight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgnhXWtX9ho
All She Wants Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYfxNKtYqXI
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Extra 5:
Whitney’s hobbies
Being on Say yes to the Dress
Slow drivers pet peeve… Great stuff here
Singing the National Anthem for the 2006 CMA Music Festival
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Back by popular demand, Craig kicks off the show telling us about the book, OPEN by Andre Agassi and then about his junior golf days. His early mentors, what junior golf was then, and the clubs he used. What are the costs to play on the mini tour, and the PGA Tour as well as what caddies are paid?
Craig talks about what it was like being a rookie on the tour and how each new player is assigned a big brother. We discuss the difficulty and mindset once you have missed multiple cuts in a row on tour and how this tip can help you in your events. Does seeing a low round posted before you start your day change your strategy for the day? How to be comfortable going low as Craig has shot 62 multiple times in his career.
Learn about who Craig’s instructor was, how they met, and in-depth conversation about the way Craig teaches these days. Great stuff here! Does he still play these days and we end with learning about what you can expect to see next June at the 2021 US Open and Torrey Pines where Craig played an US Open event at.
Links:
Book-OPEN by Andre Agassi (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Open-Autobiography-Andre-Agassi/dp/0307388409/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2BI2JEHUI0TIG&dchild=1&keywords=open+by+andre+agassi&qid=1601865217&sprefix=Open+by+%2Caps%2C198&sr=8-1
Craig’s first show on Before the Lights: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/craig-barlow-pga-tour-veteran
High Performance Golf Institute- Lessons from Craig: https://highperformancegolf.com/
Video putting tip from Craig: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xig0KIU7zo&feature=emb_logo
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Extra 5:
Learn about wedge game importance
Craig’s favorite tour events he played
What are his hobbies outside of golf?
Champions Tour Outlook for Craig
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Larry tells the when, why, and how the love of writing/reporting began and how he did baseball dictation for the Associated Press (AP) in 1980. Hear his story about the night Paul Castellano (head of the Gambino Crime Family) was murdered outside Sparks Steak House in 1985, running into the Gotti brothers in a restroom and we discuss Larry’s coverage of Sammy “The Bull” Gravano testimony in 1997 (GREAT STUFF).
We discuss his book, “Cops Under Fire- The Reign of Terror Against Hero Cops”, the story he wrote in 2005 to win NY Press Clubs feature Story of the Year, his coverage of 9/11 and stories of a few members of the Rock & Roll HOF. You don’t want to miss this!
2016 publication, “Chin-The Life & Crimes of Mafia Boss Vincent Gigante” is talked about in detail as well his 2017 book, “Last Don Standing-Secret Life of Mob Boss Ralph Natale. The show comes to a close with insight into Jimmy Hoffa!
Links:
Amazon to ALL Larry’s Books: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Larry+McShane&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
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Extra 5:
Larry is a BIG sports and music fan. Hear about his love for the NY Giants, NY Yankees (Good story), why NJ Devils along with being a Bruce Springsteen fanatic. How many times as he seen him? What is his most memorable show and live music in 2020.
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What does STL mean to Larry and what was growing up in St. Louis like for him as a child? Being at Christian Brothers College HS and winning the 1997 State Championship. We talk about grassroots AAU for him and his team that won the AAU 17U National Championship with the St. Louis Eagles. We then hit on the 97 McDonalds All-American Game where he dropped 21 points against some of the big names we know today.
What was his college recruitment like and why he chose to stay home wit St. Louis U and what he remembers about beating UMass in the 1998 NCAA Tournament? NBA Draft night and being picked #8 in the draft, who was in that draft and what it was like once his name was called.
Playing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Allen Iverson, a story about when A.I. gave him his Bentley. What the move to the Golden State Warriors did for his career and being in the 2000 Slam Dunk Competition. We talk about his defensive ability, why he liked to lock down on defense, why defense is not the same today, and what Michael Jordan taught him about playing defense.
The injuries he occurred and how that hampered him from being the NBA player he hoped to be, what it is like coming back after an injury with the expectations to be where you were prior. We talk being traded, the insight behind them that includes how living arrangements are handled. A couple of his most memorable games, what teams he really enjoyed playing for.
We find out why he started the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy, the mission behind it and his new podcast called “Bleav in Wizards” with Matt Modderno.
Links:
Larry Hughes Basketball Academy: https://lhbasketballacademy.com/
Bleav in Wizards Podcast: https://bleav.com/podcast-show/bleav-in-wizards/
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Larry Hughes Basketball Academy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/larryhughesbasketballacademy/
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Extra 5
Larry tells his definition of what being a valuable teammate is
Being in Nelly’s Dilemma Video featuring Kelly Rowland and playing her boo.
How many ways is a NBA player pulled off the court and how time management plays a roll.
Being part of the 2017 Ice Cube’s Big 3 League
A good story that happened in a practice between a Duke and UNC player
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Grandson of Diamond Jim Moran was a restauranteur in New Orleans in 40’s & 50”s tells us what comes to mind when hears the word food, & his jobs as a child working in families many restaurants. Bobby has served in the US Marines, Army National Guard and Air National Guard. Talks about being a lead mechanic & what that position entails. Why did he write the book? “Food for Kings”?
How come Diamond Jim was forced to shine shoes & why he changed his last name from Brocato to Moran. A story about getting a tip from a connected guy to stop an assassination on politician Huey Long. Diamond Jim’s sentencing for breaking the Volstead Act at the Ming Toy Night Club raid in 1930.
Jim had big names as friends such as…listen to show to find out! What was all included in his diamond collection & what is its worth? Being called before the Senator Kefauver’s Crime Investigating Committee for slot machine business which was ran by Frank Costello. A story behind the horse race named: Booby Brocato who was the grandson of Man O’ War. How the tradition of placing diamond rings in meatballs at Diamond Jim’s restaurants began & how long it went for. Listen for size of diamonds placed in the meatballs. We go thru the list of restaurants that were in the Brocato family and what each one was about. We close the show by learning how Bobby Jr became interested in his grandfather’s life and why.
Links:
Get copy of Food for Kings: (Ebay-Cheaper than Amazon): https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIAMOND-JIM-STORIES-PHOTOS-RECIPES-OF-LA-LOUISIANE-IN-NEW-ORLEANS-1920-1980s/184411678402?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3Dc8741d413278443398f7f62cfaf490ad%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26sd%3D184449686621%26itm%3D184411678402%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D2060778&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
Kindle Version: https://www.amazon.com/Food-Kings-New-Orleans-Legend/dp/1795013354/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=food+for+kings&qid=1601330615&sprefix=food+for
Video Trailer of Diamond Jim’s Life: https://drive.google.com/file/d/118UKbmtm083Pqf9jcAh7wcOk_b2kl_ds/view?ts=5f626813
Picture of DJ with his grille: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2/#label/Guest+Photos/FMfcgxwJXxwXKxkQDNXFKnZPbvrLCMpn?projector=1
Picture of DJ and Rocky Marciano: https://mail.google.com/mail/u/2/#all/FMfcgxwJXxwXKxkrVqfzzbQjBbWNmnnB?projector=1
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Extra 5:
How much time Bobby has spent in Sicily studying his families history
What he learned about his families heritage
Where those from Contessa Entellina migrated to in US?
Learn about Creole Gumbo & Diamond Jim's Chocolate Cheesecake
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We begin this show hearing about how John's youth and childhood shaped him into who he is today. Being a Certified Critical Incident in Stress Management and Behavior Intervention Team, you find out how his father’s career along with training Police and SWAT Teams aided in this. What are the responsibilities of being a Dean of Students at a D1 University?
How does one handle and define trauma? How to heal from a past relationship and not take those days with you to a new one, are children resilient and a detailed conversation about how texting has affected real communication. Why do we tolerate things that are not good for us and learn how to look for joy and not happiness.
What does being a Ramsay personality mean to Dr. John, how to reach out and ask him a question on his show (See Links) and why it is not ever too late to change your life? Be on the lookout for his new book coming in November on anxiety.
Links:
Dr. John Delony Show: https://www.johndelony.com/show
Leave a voicemail: 844-693-3291 or email: askjohn@ramsaysolutions.com
Follow Dr. John on Twitter: https://twitter.com/johndelony?lang=en
Mistakes Were Made But Not By Me Book: https://www.amazon.com/Mistakes-Were-Made-but-Third/dp/0358329612/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2R3KCK23VF8ZR&dchild=1&keywords=mistakes+were+made+but+not+by+me&qid=1601507977&sprefix=mistakes+were+%2Caps%2C197&sr=8-1
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Extra 5
Are the questions John receiving the same now as pre-covid?
What is one thing each person in a family can do to make their families grow?
Why do we allow fear to control our actions?
Hear about a memorable question from a caller that left John speechless
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Coach Pilipovich starts the show asking who in Las Vegas has the best sub sandwich? After a brief conversation about the food in Vegas we start down his path. Where did his love of hoops begin and what were his obstacles in playing the game?
Who were a few of his early coaching mentors, after sending out several applications for a job how he handled some rejection and then getting a graduate assistant position at U of California- PA to start his coaching carousel.
Hear what he took from his first jobs at U-California PA, Florida Atlantic that was just joining the D1 level, and Georgia State. Why Robert Morris was a job he felt comfortable with and the hurdles he faced at Eastern Michigan. Going from EMU to U of Michigan under Coach Tommy Amaker and what the big difference was he noticed right away.
Coach Pilipovich talks about the challenges of recruiting at Air Force Academy that makes it so different than any other school, the story, and thoughts of when his head coach was released mid-year and he was named interim head coach. Unlike most college graduates the Air Force Cadets go to serve. Hear how their assignments affect how they play once they are handled out. We finish with some advice for assistant coaches that aspire to be a head coach and what is next for Coach Pilipovich.
Links:
Coach Pilipovich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davepilipovich?lang=en
Coaching Record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/dave-pilopovich-1.html
Video of Air Force Basketball w Coach Pilipovich (January, 2020): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3QpyKtjxBY&list=PLjssGb6ZvhE8RYNgprtY5TaaQ8WcdL887&index=74
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The Extra 5
How did the relationships as a camp counselor pay rewards later in his career?
Being in the CIT with AF and keeping the team motivated after missing out on NCAA and NIT
What is was like being in the NIT Final 4 at Madison Square Garden with U of Michigan
How and why did the gum chewing all start
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26 years of service and over 100 undercover operations- Thank You for your service! We start with what it is was like growing up in Havana, Cuba as a child, ending up in the Bronx, NY, and his football days. Jack talks about applying for the FBI and how needing to be a US Citizenship was holding his application.
What is mob school, was it made for Jack, and the details he needed to have to be able to go undercover with organized crime. You will not look at broccoli the same. He worked cases with Asian and Russian organized crimes, murder for hire as well as Colombian and Mexican Drug Cartels. He speaks about juggling 5-6 identities at once and if he ever got them mixed up.
Stories about Greg DePalma and the Gambino Crime Family. What it would had meant for the FBI if he would been allowed to be made as a wiseguy if case were not shut down. He talks about testifying in the courtroom against Greg DePalma in the courtroom and what he said when he walked by him after being on the stand.
Jack has a NY Times Bestseller= Making Jack Falcone-An Undercover FBI Agent Takes Down a Mafia Family. (See Links) We end with what life is like with Jack these days.
Links:
Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Making-Jack-Falcone-Undercover-Family/dp/1439149917/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AJU9RD8APZRO&dchild=1&keywords=the+making+of+jack+falcone&qid=1598387850&sprefix=the+making+of+jac%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-1
Joaquin “Jack” Garcia Bio: https://wolfmanproductions.com/jack-garcia/
Video of Jack Talking about an Incident with Greg DePalma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqFxQ0rKp14
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The Extra 5
How much cash did Jack see get kicked up or exchanged?
Jack talks about his display at The Mob Museum: Are the guns counterfeit?
How many tape recorders did he use while undercover?
Did he have to change the tape himself?
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Just how big is high school football in the state of Texas? Is winning the Texas State Title for football the hardest thing to do in high school sports? Where did his love of the game of football begin and what does the word “Character” mean to Coach Allen.
Coach recalls playing in the state championship in 1967 and the controversy of the last second decision the seniors made and the result that occurred. Hear about attending SMU, playing under Coach Hayden Fry and why he feels SMU was the right decision for him and where he is today.
What he took from being under Coach Merrill Green who is a Texas HS Football Hall of Fame Coach and how he helped him get a head job. We hear stories from days at Ballinger HS and then the process of getting hired at Brownwood HS following a coaching legend in Gordon Wood. Coach then gets hired back at his alma mater of Abilene Cooper and how he turned that program around along with his feelings of getting them back to the state championship for the first time since his playing days in 1967.
What the rich tradition is at Highland Park HS, what he felt after winning his first state championship in 2005 on an undefeated season. From there they have gone on to win three straight state titles from 2016-2018. How the game has changed in Coach Allen’s time in the game of football. Coach goes into detail about announcing his retirement in the spring of 2018 only to change his mind 21 days later. We end with Coach Allen’s answer to how much longer will he go?
Links:
Article and Video of Coach Allen’s 400th victory: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/dfwvarsity/prep-football/article236987234.html
2021 Highland Park HS Football Schedule: https://www.scotsillustrated.com/sport/football/boys/?tab=schedule
WATCH HPHS Football: https://www.scotsillustrated.com/broadcasts
Video Highlights of 2017 State Championship Game vs. Manvel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUCBq_8uU04
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The Extra 5
How, when, and why Coach Allen wears the fedora hat and suits on the sidelines. Hint: Dallas Cowboys
Hear an in-depth recollection of one of the wildest games he has been apart of which was a state championship game. See links for highlights.
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We begin this show with Gary telling us why and how he got involved with law enforcement. The process behind becoming a detective and then how he landed a position with the KC Police Intelligence Unit. Gary talks in detail about his first assignment watching a car lot from a cemetery and how that led to the investigation of the Civella-Spero Mob War. After that surveillance was over next he was assigned to work surveillance on persons connected to the skim in Las Vegas.
Gary tells the story when he was being followed by the underboss of the KC Crime Family, Carl “Tuffy”DeLuna and how a bug that was placed in a pizza place led to a bigger investigation of the skim coming from Las Vegas! Gary goes into depth about how this came about, along with some insights of the case. This alone is worth the price of admission which is FREE!
We talk about Allan Glick and was he legit? How Gary obtained the ledger notes that DeLuna kept and were they any good? Allen Dorfman who was tied to Jimmy Hoffa and the Chicago Outfit is discussed and a story about Nicholas Pileggi, the man who wrote the book Casino that become the movie. The show wraps up with hearing about Gary’s podcast- Gangland Wire. Become a Wiretapper!
Links:
Gangland Wire Podcast: https://ganglandwire.com/
Gangland Documentary (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Gangland-Wire-David-Jackson/dp/B088G28QJC/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Gangland+wire&qid=1597452178&sr=8-1
Brothers Against Brothers Documentary (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/Brothers-against-Civella-SperoWar/dp/B081ZKBVRC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=19C2FV45XJ137&dchild=1&keywords=brothers+against+brothers+the+civella-spero+war&qid=1597452253&sprefix=brothers+against+%2Caps%2C205&sr=8-1
National Crime Syndicate Interview with Gary Jenkins: https://www.nationalcrimesyndicate.com/an-interview-with-former-kansas-city-police-officer-gary-jenkins/
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Extra 5
Does the mob still exist in KC today?
Gary recalls his days being with the tactical response team (SWAT)
Is he still practicing law today being he was an attorney?
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Timothy begins the show talking about what living in Cali was like in the 60’s, the inspiration from his Mother and how seeing firsthand what his father (James Drury) did for a living made him realize what he did not want to do in life. His once in a lifetime evening meeting iconic movie stars.
We start through Timothy’s road to where he is today by beginning as a staff writer with Warner Chappell, who he met and became friends with that has become a household name, and the audition process to land the job on Don Henley’s End of Innocence Tour in 1989. We hear about his first night on tour, then being on the road with The Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour, writing songs for Stevie Nicks and Don Henley and then being on a world tour (Good to Be Bad) with Whitesnake in 2008.
Timothy speaks about how he got into photography, his first camera, the magic of the darkroom and his Performance Cube, which you must see! He talks about how the idea came about, what it is and choreographing music and pictures for presentation. We hear about his artwork that is for sale on his website (See Links) and lastly the hardest thing about staying motivated during these times.
Links:
Official Website: https://timothydrury.com/
Performance Cube 2019 Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OR18HU6nJw
Timothy’s Instrumental CD the Crossing can be purchased through Apple iTunes,
https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-crossing/278782728
Amazon,
https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Timothy-Drury-Corridor/dp/B0018A1L2W
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Extra 5:
Timothy & Don Felder open for this group in 2014
His 2008 self LP- The Crossing
A detailed explanation on how music has changed over the years
Timothy’s love of cooking
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Shawn reflects on growing up on the south side of Columbus, OH, being pulled back to first grade and dealing with being told he would never make it among other names. He was diagnosed with learning disabilities in the 5th grade, started down a wrong path and talks about how he turned his life around.
After high school, he attended North Iowa CC (NIACC) and did not play his entire first season. Shawn speaks about his call home and then what he told his teammates he was going to do. Shawn played at Indiana University, we hear why Indiana and then was drafted in the 4th round by the Los Angeles Rams. He speaks about his injury that could have ended his career and his thoughts on being cut years later by the Indianapolis Colts.
What led to becoming a motivational speaker for over 22 years, he talks about a couple quotes he uses and what is in the book you get for FREE (See Links)! After being asked if I was a private investigator, we hear about his time on MTV’s Made reality show. Learn how to connect with Shawn and what it is like being a family man.
Links:
Shawn Harper Official Website: https://www.shawnharper.org/
FREE Book: https://shawnharperspeaking.clickfunnels.com/opt-in
Follow Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnharperspeaker/
King’s Ransom Foundation (From The Extra 5): https://kingsransomfoundation.org/
Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/
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The Extra 5:
What Shawn’s meaning of hard work is
His feelings on winning the National Achievement Award at Indiana U
Being a board member of King’s Ransom Foundation and what it is
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Shawn grew up with a mother who was an opera singer and a father (George) who was a former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and is in the Body Building HOF Twice! We hear what it was like growing up in the Eiferman household. Shawn began playing guitar at age 9- You must hear what he did to learn the guitar.
He sold Pepe Jeans in front of Wembley Stadium while in London with his mother. Hear how this help with his music career and the perks that came along with this job. Shawn won UNLV Entertainer of the Year two times in a row. He reflects on those days and how Tommy Rocker was a big influence on him. (Listen for the story on the movie- Friday the 13th). He won a battle of the bands competition by himself and where the bands mad, he won?
The story behind the song “Gone” that won him 1st place in the USA Songwriting Contest, the number of songs he has written, and the band called Epstein’s Mother. How this band was a crossroads in his life which leads to a great story of Shawn playing basketball with some members of the Harlem Globetrotters.
His “That Vegas Show” from his bathroom to help of work musicians during this pandemic and the inspiration behind it. We close with how you can get a personalized singing telegram for just $10 from Shawn!
Links:
Shawn Eiferman Official Website: https://shawneiferman.com/
Song “Gone”: https://soundcloud.com/shawneiferman/gone-2
Donate to That Vegas Show to help of work musicians:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/request-a-songsave-a-singer
Get Your Personalized Singing Telegram: https://shawnegram.com/
Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/
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Shawn and I reflect on our days at The Shark Club (Old Vegas Hotspot)
Shawn talks about nominating himself for Father of the Year 20 years in row
What it is like being a Dad vs a Father vs Career
Shawn has recently married and talks about buying a house that was on the TV Show Property Brothers
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We begin by learning about Larry’s background which includes his positions as a Crime Reporter (Tulsa, OK), Political Editor (LV Sun), and Press Secretary for Nevada Governor Bob Miller. We hear the story behind how he was approached for this position and how this along with his love for journalism all ties into his passion for learning about the mafia. Larry writes a monthly column for The Mob Museum.
Speaking of the Mob we talk about:
-Hot Springs, AR
-Frank Costello hit that had a tie to the Tropicana in 1957
-Chicago Outfit
-A FBI investigation of killings in KC that ended up exposing the skim in Las Vegas
-Las Vegas Mob Stories that include Tony Spilotro, Lefty Rosenthal, and Ned Day (Investigator Reporter)
What may have caused the decline of the Mob in Vegas along with was Vegas better then or now? Larry started the LV Mafia History Face Book Page (See Links) and why the Mob is such a hot topic right now. Finally, a story about a photo in the Mob Museum that has a tie to Tommy’s family. (This photo has since been removed at the museum).
Links:
Mob Museum: https://themobmuseum.org/
LV Mafia History Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198676433593669/
Gangland Wire: https://ganglandwire.com/
Video of Frank Rosenthal Talking about Car Bombing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_Bzk9PfsI
Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/
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Larry speaks about his thoughts on the TV Series Sopranos
Frank Sinatra and his involvement in the Mob
Story of Sam Giancana and Phyllis McGuire at the Velda Rose Motel in Hot Springs, AR
How big the Teamsters was to the expansion of Las Vegas?
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Where did the name Rollie come from? We start there and then head down to CA and Rollie’s sleeping arrangements on that trip. Being there was no MLB draft in 1964, we learn how he was discovered, the offer from the Dodgers that was turned down, why it was along with the agreement to sign with the KC Athletics on Christmas Eve and what Rollie did with the money.
What was minor league baseball like in the 60’s and some big names that were his teammates. Rollie talks about opening day in 1967 that ended up with a stay in the hospital, the background on the handlebar mustache and has he ever thought about shaving it off?
How Rollie’s career was saved when he went to being a reliever and then winning not one but three World Series Titles in a row! Where is the 30 for 30 on this????
Rollie talks in depth about being sold to the Boston Red Sox in 1976 and then having the deal retuned three days later which resulted in a possible player strike. After talking about his career stops in San Diego and Milwaukee, we hear about the offer from the Cincinnati Reds that ended up with a famous quote by Rollie.
What being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame means, how he was notified, and the emotions of making your induction speech. The show is closed out with talking about golf which Rollie loves and is good at!
Links:
Rollie’s Baseball Reference Page: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fingero01.shtml
Handlebar Mustache Story (Including Cincinnati Reds Quote): https://www.sportscasting.com/rollie-fingers-mustache-began-as-a-joke-then-he-chose-it-over-baseball/
Johnny Bench Fake Pass Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR0jGrfQCu4
Hall of Fame: https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/fingers-rollie
Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/
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Rollie discusses playing for several managers in his career
The hat choice for Cooperstown and who made it
Pitching in the Senior Professional Baseball League
Being on the 1983 Family Feud—Great story!
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Coach Simon talks about growing up in Fowler, MI which is a small town and knowing he wanted to become a coach at age 6! Meeting his wife and how basketball become part of knowing she would be the one. Learning how he handles being diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder (See link) and the adaptation he has made dealing with it.
He discusses his first coaching job and how he feels young coaches need to learn how to teach others. In depth conversation regarding being at Findlay Prep that includes: Living with the players for 5 years with his wife and how they monitored academics that produced a 100% graduation rate!
Coach talks about the hurdles of putting together high-level recruiting classes, being the Interim Head Coach at UNLV in January in 2016 and how the landed the position he currently holds at Southern Utah University.
Links:
Coach Simon (SUU): https://suutbirds.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/todd-simon/985
Charcot-Marie-Tooth: https://www.cmtausa.org/understanding-cmt/what-is-cmt/
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Coach Simon talks about Ready v Prepared
Scouting v Recruiting
What song he would like played when he enters a room…No way you come close to guessing
What profession other than the one he is in he would try
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Brett talks about growing up in Fort Devens, MA, the golfers in that area and being the nephew of PGA Pro Dana Quigley. He talks about his high school days and how a basketball coach gave him the fire to be a pro golfer.
He recalls the US Junior Amateur he won in 1987, what his college recruitment was like and the decision to attend upset South Carolina a family member for a week. The early struggles of being a pro, all the stops along the way that led him to a great year in 2006. We learn the real reason why he turned down the invite to play in The Open Championship after earning the spot from the John Deere Classic in 2009.
We discuss all the injuries he has had that include a torn meniscus in each knee, an un-diagnosed injury to his left leg and three fractured vertebrae. What it is like to be an on-course reporter for Fox Sports, the equipment they wear and a few insights to the position.
Brett talks about not only winning the Morocco Champions event in February but how he got in and the story of his caddie go along with the thought process of the last hole. We sum up what is next for him on the Champions Tour in 2020.
Links:
Brett Quigley PGA Tour Page: https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.07749.brett-quigley.html
Video of final putt for win at Morocco Champions: https://www.pgatour.com/champions/video/2020/02/01/brett-quigley-claims-first-win-at-morocco-champions.html
Fox Sports Reporter: https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/brett-quigley
Dana Quigley PGA Tour Page: https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01977.dana-quigley.html
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Brett talks about his love for cars and motorcycles
What are a couple of his favorite cars
What are his favorite majors he has played (Has been in 15)
What habit he has he feels separates him from his competitors
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Natasha started playing at age 5 and we hear who introduced her to the game along with how the first time she put the bat on the ball went. She talks about the memories in youth softball and when in high school her recruitment started. Why she choose UCLA and we go thru just a small sample size of her phenomenal career as a Bruin which culminated in winning the College World Series. Natasha explains what the USA Red team was and what it is like playing for our country.
Just how fast was Natasha from home to first? What was it like winning the winning the World Series? What it meant to be named the Nation’s Top Female Athlete as the only second softball recipient beside Lisa Fernandez who is her hero? We discuss the importance of academics and the balance between them and athletics.
The 2004 Olympics selection process, what the first game was like for her and feeling seeing the USA Flag being raised as a gold medalist. What she felt once she was a professional, trying to balance this job and being a volunteer asst coach at UCLA and what prompted her to start the Natasha Watley Foundation.
The podcast wraps up with winning the NPF Championship, playing overseas, her final at bat, retirement, advice to young softball players, and how to connect with Natasha!
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Natasha Watley Foundation: https://www.natashawatleyfoundation.org/
Follow Natasha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/natashawatley29
Official Website: https://www.natashawatley.com/
Team USA Profile: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/athletes/Natasha-Watley
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Natasha’s favorite quotes and who was hardest pitcher to hit off of?
She talks about being a coffee fanatic, how to eat a mango and being a purse freak
How she continues to get better over the years
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Monica talks about the early days of softball that did not go as you might think it might have. How she obtained her first pitching lesson and the challenges as a youth player. We talk about how it was at North Salinas HS and the mindset going into her junior year and why Monica felt she had to produce.
What it meant to her being part of a 18U team that went to the Canada Cup, the different styles of play from teams that were there from other countries, her summer experience and the food she fell in love with from Canada. Monica reflects on the accomplishment of getting 500 strikeouts. She was the first pitcher to record this feat in all 4 years! She did it in her 33rd game. What it was like being in the zone when she recorded 22 strikeouts vs Florida which is the highest singe game record.
Her fondest team achievement at U of Tennessee, being part of the United States National Team and playing for the USA at the Olympics. Monica talks about the first time she went into the game at the Olympics and the feelings that came with it. The process of becoming a professional in Japan and the decision that she almost did not make. She talks about how hard it was being traded away from the USSSA Pride to the Tennessee Diamonds and how signing the $1 million contract hopefully opens more doors for others.
We touch on the Monica Abbott Foundation and then go into detail on losing softball in the Olympics and why it is so important to have it as well as being the veteran on the team now. Has she thought about how much longer she will play? We end with her pet peeve that is worth the listen!
Since the recording of this interview Monica and her teammates walked away from their former team due to an insensitive tweet and formed their own team called- THIS IS US!
Links:
DONATE TO "THIS IS US": https://www.thisisussoftball.com/donate
Monica Abbott Official Website: https://www.monicaabbott.com/
Monica Abbott Foundation Scholarship: https://www.monicaabbott.com/scholarship
USA Softball Page with Accolades: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/athletes/Monica-Abbott
Follow Monica on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monicaabbott/?hl=en
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Monica talks about why she wears #14
How being 6-3 is an advantage
The top speed she has ever thrown and is recorded. Hint it is over 75!
What sport she would like to try
Playing the Piano and her hobbies
Who were her mentors
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Hear when and why Lindsey got started in field hockey and her genuine love for athletics. Was being a sports reporter for Cougar TV her first experience in front of a camera? We dive into her college days at Bucknell, why she choose to attend, a summer internship and the attraction to psychology as she earned a Master’s in the field from American U along with a Bachelor in English from Bucknell.
Turning from athlete to coach in field hockey all while trying to figure out her career
Her path and how the two P’s may have helped with that. The Two P’s…. you want to take notes for this segment. Did a position with Living Social help get the career started and what was taken from it?
Does it ever get old being in numerous publications? What is like to see yourself on TV? Lindsey gives you great insight into these questions along with others. What is on her horizon and she tells us what she is not good at!
Links:
Lindsey Weller Official Website: https://www.lindseykweller.com/
Follow Lindsey on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lindseykweller/
See Lindsey in action on Blue EMU Commercial as discussed on the show: https://vimeo.com/219533971
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10945089/
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Lindsey talks about her love for yoga pants. Yes, yoga pants
What is her favorite red wine
Is she a runner being her Dad is a tri-athlete
What is her workout regime like to stay in shape
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We go back to the early days of Barry’s life and what his first aspirations were in life. A fun little conversation about his brief stop at a City College and the why his GPA was good considering….. well, you will find out. In high school he and some friends formed a music group and toured a bit with a stop at The Apollo in New York!
Career begin in advertising briefly before being named the promotion director at KCBS, the breaks he got form the right people at the right time which eventually led him to KPIX and in front of the camera for the very first time at a big time network at the time.
Barry begin his broadcast career in TV in 1968 and his boxing career in 1976 as he called the gold medal matches for boxing and field hockey in the 76’ Olympics. His first tennis broadcast was no other than Wimbledon and even did the 1978 Rose Bowl! After being in NY and back to SF we talk about the days at HBO and boxing. His famous fights he called that leads to a great, rare story about the Marvin Hagler v Sugar Ray Leonard MegaFight. You want to hear this!
Barry tells how he landed the role for Rocky IV, what that was like, a behind the scenes story, the money he received for the doing the movie and the checks that showed up later and still do. Great stuff here. We discuss the hall of fames he is in that includes the International Boxing HOF, his top memories that includes a wonderful insight into the friendship with Arthur Ashe and what lies ahead for Barry. This is a fantastic podcast!
Links:
Follow Barry on Twitter: https://twitter.com/barry_tompkins
Barry Tompkins Official Website: http://www.barrytompkins.com/
Video of Barry – Rocky IV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-21i-OKCGYY
Leonard v Hagler Video of Fight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH1U1jC0Lgc
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What is Barry’s favorite sport to cover? Boxing? Hmmm
Talks about writing a humor column for Marian Independent Journal (Bay Area) for 16 years
Is there a book n the horizon?
Doing a live broadcast in all 50 states and which was the last one
How he met his wife Joan Ryan who is an author and has new book called Intangibles
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Deon talks openly about growing up on the west side of Chicago in “The Village” and how his Mother and Grandparents shaped him to who he is. We discuss who first recruited him to play basketball, how winning the Chicago Public League Title is a huge ordeal, along with what Coach Bob Hambric meant to him and how he developed Deon.
Who helped him make his college decision once he narrowed it to five schools? After going thru the records, he currently holds in U of Illinois Men’s Basketball History, we talk about the art of shot blocking and why he choose to play professionally in Europe over the NBA.
We discuss going from a player to be a coach and how that all came about at a Starbucks of all places, the time it takes away from your family and how his life has come full circle.
Links:
Article on Joining the I Team: https://fightingillini.com/news/2019/7/24/general-all-time-leading-scorer-deon-thomas-joins-fighting-illini-development-team.aspx
Chicago Simeon Academy Wikipedia (Scroll to bottom for list of players): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simeon_Career_Academy
Deon Thomas Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deon_Thomas
Deon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deon-thomas-844377a/
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Deon talks about his 30 years records being broke one day
Having two of his freshman records broken
The buzz that Shaq was looking at attending the U of Illinois
His outlook on the future of The Fighting Illini under Coach Underwood
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It begins from a tiny village in France with fresh vegetables in backyard and we hear about Pascal as an incredibly young child and literally how toys and cabinets were the grassroots of his career. His creative side that led him to practicing piano for 10 hours a day for how long????
The turning point that led him from being a performer to be a producer. How MY SPACE…Yes, My Space was huge in getting noticed and eventually getting to the United States, but he produced a song that ended up in a Ben Stiller movie all from France!
His first two weeks in LA are mind-blowing, not even knowing who Heavy D was and how he is fluid in all genres of music. This transitions from music to stock trading and programming to being part of HyperloopTT which you can check in links below. His decision to be a public speaker and a video game that pays him but costs you NOTHING to play!
You get a great social media tip, hear about his typical day (this is good) and advice for all you musicians.
Links:
Pascal Guyon Website: https://pascalguyon.org/
HyperloopTT: https://www.hyperlooptt.com/
Programming Proof of Concept: https://educationalgaming.org/
The Point Of It All by Anthony Hamilton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGMje3QR2Ew&feature=youtu.be
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Pascal discuss how to past the middleman
His passion for cooking that is on his blog along with recipes
How often he gets back home and if he is a BIG celebrity there
Hear about his Coronavirus Development Tracking with the most current information
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Jen has a 2:34.37 PR from the 2019 Chicago Marathon along with 1:11.32 in the half from Houston in 2020. She recalls her first running memory and overcoming Osgood Schlatter in both knees in high school. We discuss her college recruitment and why she made the decision to attend the U of Arizona.
After hearing about her transition to college, Jen talks about her 3rd place finish in the 2011 NCAA Outdoor 10,000. We go thru only some her accolades in college as there are many (See Links) then we move to what her transition was like to the professional ranks. We hear about her marathon debut, taking four months to travel to South America & the 2019 Chicago Marathon PR of 8 minutes!
Jen discusses the 2020 Olympic trials race, the track & some advice for anyone who is thinking about running. Do It!
Links:
Jen Bergman Athlete Roll: https://rollrecovery.com/trials-talk-with-first-time-qualifier-jen-bergman/
Roots Running Group: https://rootsrunning.org/
Viral Fitness Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/viralfitnessgroup/
Follow Jen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenbergy16/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.bergman.profile
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Jen talks about her love for coffee and beer in Portland, OR
How important recovery is to training along with sleep
Her decision to go pro
Advice to college Jen
What her feelings on what hard work is
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Lian is deeply passionate about her career, her clients, and her lifestyle. All this is discussed in length on the show. She talks openly about her high school struggles which could be a podcast of its own. The “A Ha” moment to go into the fitness industry and her early jobs and companies she started.
We talk through 2011 when she made a few lifestyle changes, what they mean to her today, and how Work-Grind-Fly started the movement to today’s model of the L3 Method. Lian goes back to her two back surgeries, why there was a second one, and her ups downs with being a bikini competitor and a bodybuilder. We end with an in depth talk about L3 Method and what she has done to stay motivated with being home while the gyms are closed.
Great conversation with Lian Price!
Links:
L3 Method: https://www.l3method.fit/
Follow Lian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lianprice/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lian.price
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/LianPrice
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Hear Lian take a deep dive into meditation and why it is alright if you do fall asleep while meditating.
She is excited to share about being a minimalist and how that has made her feel free
Great stuff here!
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Tim speaks from the heart about growing up in Ohio, helping win his high school state championship and being in an athletic family. He talks about the days at Sierra College, the grind of being at a two-year school, the accomplishments they achieved and getting the job from being at Seven Bridges GC.
We discuss the time at William Jessup, how he landed the position and not getting it the first time, he applied. The conversation then goes into his TWO near death experiences, a little about them, and how this became the reason for the book- Heaven’s Nice Been There Twice.
Tim openly discusses being dead for 18 minutes! How he was brought back, and who he had a conversation with before coming back to life. See links to get your copy! Tim and I talk about the process of putting this book together and retirement in Arizona.
Links:
Announcing Retirement: https://jessupathletics.com/news/2018/12/5/mens-golf-hovancsek-announces-retirement.aspx?path=mgolf
Follow Tim on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/tim.hovancsek
Order Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Heavens-Nice-Been-There-Twice-ebook/dp/B0899GBTHX/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=tim+hovancsek&qid=1590692953&sr=8-1
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Perry was born and raised in Las Vegas and starts with growing up in Sin City. He explains how being in the smaller version on Vegas than it is today may have aided him to meeting his best childhood friend (Andre Agassi). We talk about what his father taught him being an owner of six TV stations, going to college in Washington D.C. and how he became the President of Agassi Enterprises.
This led to meeting and representing Brook Shields which led him to the film industry and the story behind how he met Shaquille O’Neal and has handled all his business since. Perry tells the story of how he became part of an investment group that bought and sold the Golden Nugget in downtown Fremont St (Vegas) for a profit of 226% in less than two years and before the age of 36!
Perry discusses about how he was humbled once he got off the path, getting involved with Uncle Drew, This Magic Moment (30 for 30-ESPN) and are lawsuits just part of the job? Big Chicken is discussed and some great advice for young entrepreneurs! This is a MUST listen and needs to be shared!
LINKS:
PRP: https://prp-lv.com/team/perry-rogers/
LV Sun Article on Golden Nugget: https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/nov/17/nugget-was-more-golden-after-all/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-rogers-a79b7398/
IMDB Page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0737126/
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Perry discusses how he got hooked with up with PGA Tour Player, Adam Scott
Early Perry vs Today’s Perry and how that differs
Being on several Board of Directors and how he not only balances those but enjoys them
Balancing his career and family and what is upcoming for him in the future
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Two Words for this podcast- Golden Nuggets!
Alan begins by giving you a detailed explanation of proven strategies to improve organizational and personal performance. We discuss a different take on chocolate chip cookies and why he choose basketball as his sport. Alan attended Elon U and what life lessons he learned from his own doing.
What obstacles he faces over 15 years as a basketball performance coach, getting his foot in the door to work with NBA stars such as Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry and Kobe. Where is passion to speak came from and his early hurdles in getting into the corporate world. One word- FREE!
Alan goes over his preparation for each engagement, where the idea came from to write “Raise Your Game” a book on high performance secrets from the best of the best. We end with great stuff about what we know vs what we do and how you need to fill your buckets!
Links:
Personal Website: https://alansteinjr.com/
Get Your copy of Raise Your Game: https://raiseyourgamebook.com/
He can be found all major social media platforms at Alan Stein Jr. Here is Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-stein-jr/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbxHcvzoqjfH5Ugrd0Q63Fw
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Alan goes in depth about filling your buckets
His drive to become better and where it comes from
Advice for entrepreneurs
What 10 assists means- GREAT STUFF HERE
How to overcome complacency
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Hear Vinny Adinolfi and his son Vin A talk about how they found their love for music at a young age. The story how the group was formed, the very early stages of it (who was really playing instruments?), hear the growth of the band, and those that were big influences to getting others to take notice. They tell the stories about Wayne Newton, Danny Aiello, Chazz Palminteri, Tony Orlando, & Dion!
The money that was spent to play in Vegas and get known and how they have become a Vegas Headliner on the strip! The struggle to make set list for their shows and the plans with new music, video and is a there a TV show???
This conversation is full of laughs, great conversation, stories and much more!
Links:
Bronx Wanderers: https://www.thebronxwanderers.com/
Video of Bronx Wanderers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZbNlu6ztFk
Ticketmaster for 2020 Dates: https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-bronx-wanderers-tickets/artist/1578563
Music & Merch: https://www.thebronxwanderers.com/store
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They discuss in length about having over 1000 shows in Vegas and all those that have come and gone during that time
Hearing about touring for 12 years and places they went to that they did not expect to be so good
What their fan base means to them
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Craig currently is the Director of Instruction at High Performance Golf Institute at Lake Las Vegas but is also a PGA Tour Veteran (explained on the podcast). He talks about his favorite one and why as we go back to the beginning with his first memory of the game of golf. He speaks about being not only a state champion (Nevada) but attending a junior college and winning multiple Nevada Tournaments while playing in the US Open the same year!
Craig goes into what this did for his career, turning pro, successfully getting thru Q school four times and what he is most famous that happened in Q school. This is a story you must hear! We talk about the many injuries he obtained along the way and what is means to have a medical extension on the PGA Tour. Hear Craig discuss ball striking and how important it is or isn’t to the game the difference between putting in work to your game vs playing for the love of the game.
Craig is not only fantastic but one you will want more from him!
Links:
High Performance Golf Institute: https://highperformancegolf.com/
PGA Tour Profile: https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.19824.craig-barlow.html
Lifetime Member Article (Golf LV Now): http://www.golflasvegasnow.com/the-newest-lifetime-pga-tour-member-is-las-vegas-golfer-craig-barlow/
Reflection Bay Golf Club Welcome Announcement with Achievements: https://www.reflectionbaygolf.com/-instruction
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Craig goes into what it is like to play with the cameras on you
What to do when improper thoughts pop into your head
How to handle adrenaline when it happens while playing
How to become a better bunker player.
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Scott Commings grew up on a farm in WI and discusses how working on a farm helped him with his culinary journey. The call at 13 years old to help in a kitchen and what his first career path was going to be. We go thru how he landed a position with Loyola U (Chicago) that involved working on an organic farm and there is a discussion about organic produce!
Everything about Hell’s Kitchen is here including the call, before the show, off camera life, how hard the show really was, winning the competition and what he learned from Chef Gordon Ramsey. Life after the show in Vegas includes working at Caesar’s Palace, Downtown Grand and Lake Las Vegas. Hear Chef talk about ECM (Established Culinary Management), Hospitality Alliance Group, finally great tips for pairing food with wine! You want to hear this!
Links:
Hospitality Alliance: https://hospitalityalliance.co/scott-commings/
Fandom Hell’s Kitchen: https://hellskitchen.fandom.com/wiki/Scott_Commings
Lake Las Vegas: https://lakelasvegas.com/
Lake Las Vegas Live (Jan.2020) For interview with Chef go to 19:05-27:35
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Chef talks about his goals before Hell’s Kitchen
What drives him today
Biggest event he has cooked for and how planning is a BIG part of preparing food and all that goes into it.
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Jeff has over 25 years of experience in the game of golf. He talks about becoming a state champion in Indiana, becoming a pro, and what his nerves were like making his first pro cut. Jeff goes into the competition between his brother (Jim- 5x Winner on the PGA) and himself. We talk about getting into contention, being in a US Open and why playing in the US Senior Open (4x) has meant so much to him each time.
There are plenty of great golf nuggets in this interview along with his injuries he has overcome and what it is like to be in the “golf groove.”
Links:
High Performance Golf Institute: https://highperformancegolf.com/
Follow Jeff on Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffgallagher15?lang=en
Jeff Gallagher Website: https://jeffgallaghergolf.com/
Wearing the ND Helmet to First Tee Video: https://www.foxsports.com/golf/usga/video/1559739971746
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Hear Jeff talk about the difference between the PGA Tour and the Nationwide Tour, his 2001 injury that set him back, the common myth about playing on the PGA Tour, and the design of his JG Logo!
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Aaron speaks about playing slow pitch softball with his father at age 10 and his mentors in the big league as a child. We go into detail about being drafted out of high school, the decision to attend college instead and what that taught him. How minor league baseball is different from college and the big leagues.
After going over his fit at bat, first hit and how the White Sox and Aaron handled his first injury. We discuss how the team started to get gel in the 2004 season that led to a World Series Championship in 2005 to being traded less than a month later!
We go over his outstanding catch in Philadelphia, what it is like to be an All Star and now being a manager.
Links:
Baseball Reference Page: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/rowanaa01.shtml
The Catch (Video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp--V5x3-_g
Ed Farmer on call-Rowand AB: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=10157024018318298
Aaron Rowand Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Rowand
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Aaron talks about what is was like for him going from the AL to NL
His pregame routine for a night game, time he arrived at the park until time to take the field
Hear him discuss the Sox-Cubs game atmosphere at Wrigley Field and his story about the Bleacher Bums
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Vic Moea- aka- Chef Vic Vegas starts out this interview with how it started with his family and how taking a job as a dishwasher was what he needed to get going in the culinary industry. As a self-taught chef we hear about the early beginnings, his mentors (which will surprise you), taking his ceiling to make it his ground for each step in his journey.
Chef speaks about wanting to learn from not just one restaurant in a casino but ALL of them, get some insight into a kitchen for banquets and a Vegas buffet! The backstory of getting on the Next Food Network Star, what life was like on the show and being the expert chef for Bar Rescue.
The idea behind Sinful Subs and a little advice for you as a home cook.
Links:
Sinful Subs: https://sinfulsubs.com/
Follow Chef Vic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefvicvegas/
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This is radio GOLD! Gary wears many hats with CBS Sports Network. We start out with how the love to read started, his first ever column and then we travel through his journey as a student at the U of Memphis writing for the school paper. GP will discuss his breaks and how they happened at the right time, his thought process with getting an internship and the story that gave him his name so to speak. From there we learn just how he has climbed the ladder to where he is today.
We talk about his current responsibilities and why he does them all. What drives Gary these days? The answer will surprise you. The story behind Eye on College Basketball Podcast and he leaves you with valuable nuggets if you are in this field or thinking about it.
You do NOT have to be a college basketball fan or even a sports fan to enjoy this conversation with Gary Parrish- He is a MUST listen and the stories are fantastic.
Eye on College Basketball Podcast: https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/eye-on-college-basketball/
The Gary Parrish Radio Show: https://929espn.radio.com/media/podcast/the-gary-parrish-show
Recent Articles on CBSSports.com: https://www.cbssports.com/writers/gary-parrish/
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Gary discusses what his travel schedule is like which is CRAZY
How the ESPN Radio Show on 92.9 FM came about
We end with how his breaks have been at right time and how is work ethic has helped
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Doug Dieken is a native of Streator, IL and played 14 seasons as an OT with the Cleveland Browns from 1971-1984. He is currently the radio color analyst for Game Day for the Browns and was named Man of the Year in 1982. Doug is a member of several Hall of Fame organizations.
Doug talks about growing up in Streator, IL, his playing days at U of IL along with leading the charge to keep a football coach from being fired. How he found out he was drafted, transitioning from TE to OT and playing over 200 consecutive game for the Cleveland Browns.
We discuss his move to the radio booth, his broadcast partners, prep work for calling a game and what he did for three years when the team moved to Baltimore.
Cleveland Association of Broadcasters: http://www.cabcleveland.com/index.php?page=Doug-Dieken
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Ashley is an entrepreneur, the found
er and creative director of Ashley Michaelsen PR (AMPR) http://www.ashleymichaelsen.com/
AMPR is a marketing/branding/media agency & fashion showroom in Hollywood, CA. Ashley is a fashion expert with 25 years in the fashion & entertainment industry. She is also an actress, model and appears on HSN at times.
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Stephanie is currently one of the XC & T/F coaches at the U of Akron. She is an accomplished middle distance runner. A 4X All-American, a SEC Champion, 10X NCAA qualifier in XC & T/F and a professional.
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Satchel once ruled the LA Sunset Strip, is a guitarist, vocalist for the heavy metal band: Steel Panther. He has figured out the balance on how to party all night, sleep all day and survive on Pizza!
Time to talk about music, heavy metal and rock & roll!
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Coach Pigatti reveals his first memory in the game of basketball as a kid. He wore some Chuck Taylors! Coach P as he is known as then goes into his first job as a 5th grade girls coach and his first stud player (Todd Jones).
We learn about his mentor(s) and his ride as an asst for 19 years with stops as Elmhust College, Creighton, Texas A&M, Western Michigan, St. Joseph's (IN), Akron, Chicago State, Akron, St. Francis PA all before landing at SSC.
Hear about the recruiting days of old, how they had to communicate, and his connections to Hall of Fame Coaches. Coach Pigatti is a must listen for anyone who wants to coach in college, is a fan of the game, or for those who wonder what the off the court jobs are of a college coach.
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