Last Letters: Recent Episodes
Hosted by: Jeremy Lock
If tomorrow was your final day on Earth, what would you write today? Hosted by 7 time military photographer of the year Jeremy Lock, Last Letters are true stories celebrating personal storytelling by illuminating both the diversity and commonality of human experiences. Guests include people globally from all walks of life: military, astronauts, students, homeless, yo-yo champions, mechanics, exonerated prisoners, headhunters, cab drivers, veterans, Nobel laureates and everyone in between. The Podcast shares these amazing tales with a wide array of experiences culminating in the guests “Last Letter” to the world— and maybe a final piece of advice.
Medal of Honor recipient & retired Major General of the United States Army, PATRICK BRADY, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss When I Have Your Wounded, the Vietnam War, Dustoff, Faith, Valor vs. Values and how the Best Helicopter Pilot is "Double Nickel"
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Son, Brother, and Turtle Creek Foodie, DARREN KNIGHT, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share his Last Letter and discuss Food, Social Media, Coming Out, and the realization to "BE THANKFUL, YOU'RE CAPABLE."
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WWII Veteran 98th Birthday Fundraiser
Mother, Daughter, and Military Spouse, LINDA PATTERSON sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss A Difficult Childhood, Family, The Medal of Honor and Finding Her Life Partner Bob in "NEVER A VICTIM"
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Son, Brother, and High School Senior JACK COHEN, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Family, Friends, Yearbook, Discovering Himself and how the most important thing is a fist bump in "THE JANITOR"
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Son, Husband, Father, and Chef, (Former) Petty Officer ROBERT IRVINE of the British Royal Navy, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Family, Military, Entrepreneurism, and how the art of food serves as his purpose for helping others in "THE COOK"
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Guest VICTOR VESCOVO sits down with host Jeremy Lock to "Catch Up."
Since his September 2022 episode, "THE EXPLORER," Victor has made a tough decision with his submersible, discovered a WWII ship, and been in to space. Victor also reveals a new passion & investment which will have far reaching impacts on Earth and Humanity.
Host Jeremy Lock reflects on 2022, looks forward to 2023, and shares a very special Last Letter.
Historian and Author DAVID S. TURK sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Genealogy, The U.S. Marshals, Billy The Kid, Fair Play and how often times searching for the Truth in History is like "CHASING GHOSTS"
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Husband, Father, and Man of Faith, US ARMY GREEN BERET CAPTAIN (Ret.) JOHN ARROYO, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Surviving a Mass Shooting, the God of Grandma, Finding Faith, Forgiveness, and Making the Choice to "GET UP"
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Entrepreneur and World Traveler DREW NEAL sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Well Crafted Things, Global Cultures, Human Center Design, and the Real Estate Inside Your Brain in, " LIFE'S FLAVOR PROFILE"
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Fashion Designer STEVEN GOUDEAU sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Family, Horror Films, A Passion for Fashion, Dreaming Big, and Creating a Worldwide Fashion Brand in, " THE ENERGY IS EVERYTHING"
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Son, Husband, and Father CHIEF MASTER SGT LA'AKEA YOUNG, USAF, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss a Military Childhood, Working at the Pentagon, Being a Cheer Dad, and the Importance of Togetherness in, "ALOHA IS FAMILY."
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Mother, Military Spouse, and Occasional Potty Mouth ERIN ZAVALA sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss, being a Military Spouse, Narcissism, Motherhood, Losing Mason, and how "I JUST WANT KINDNESS"
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THE ONLY HUMAN EVER to Climb Mt. Everest, Dive to the Deepest parts of the Ocean & Travel to Space, CDR. VICTOR VESCOVO, USN, RET. sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Loving Dogs, The Five Deeps Oceans Adventure, Climbing Mt. Everest, Failure Is a Good Thing, Space Exploration, and Pushing Beyond The Human Condition in "THE EXPLORER"
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Husband, Father, & Photographer BENNIE J. DAVIS III sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss , Tiger King, Military Photography, Old #1, Family and the importance of "COLLECTING HISTORY"
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Link to WWII Vet Don Graves Wish Fundraiser
https://gofund.me/84c9073a
Father, Farmer, and Fighter MATT HUGHES sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss , Being Hit By A Train, Mixed Martial Arts, Championship Mentality, and when doing anything in LIFE ... "WHAT'S THE POINT IN LOSING?"
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Link to WWII Vet Don Graves Wish Fundraiser
https://gofund.me/84c9073a
Journalist, Husband & Father, JIM SCIUTTO sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss , Ukraine, Traveling, War, Fatherhood, and how at the end of the day you should make the choice to focus on the "MOST IMPORTANT STUFF"
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Renaissance Woman, Wife, Mother, and Actor NELLIE SCIUTTO sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss , Writing, Acting, Martin Scorsese, Motherhood, and how life is about embracing the "BEAUTIFUL FLAWS"
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LINK TO DON GRAVES GOFUNDME
Navy Seal, NASA Astronaut, and National Medal of Honor Museum President & CEO, CAPTAIN, CHRIS CASSIDY, USN, RET. sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss , team work, BUD/S, Medal of Honor recipients, the NASA Astronaut program, Space Walking, and how often times "ORDINARY CAN BE EXTRAORDINARY"
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Tinkerer, Singer, and Performer ROBERT STREET Sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing up poor, Fighting through life, Elvis, Love, and finding "SERENDIPITY."
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Civil Rights Leader and Grandmother of Juneteenth OPAL LEE sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss The Civil Rights Movement, Juneteenth becoming a National Holiday, Walking from Texas to Washington D.C., Following Through, and how "WE'RE ALL RESPONSIBLE"
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Son, Partner, and Teacher, SEAN CRIBBIN sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Coming Out, Being your Authentic Self, Mr. Leather, Parkinson's and Surviving a Serial Killer in "COMING BACK ALIVE"
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Son, Husband, Father, and WWII Veteran CPL. DON GRAVES, USMC, RET. sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss The Battle at Iwo Jima, The Great Depression, Patriotism, A Love of Singing, and how the Greatest Generation feels in "WE TRIED OUR BEST"
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United States Army Veteran & Purple Heart recipient, Staff Sergeant TRAVIS STRONG, joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing up, The war in Iraq, Life after a combat injury, Finding his Purpose, and having a "MOUNTAIN TO CLIMB."Last Letters Website
Wife, Mother, and Artist RAE JAMES joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing Up, Motherhood, Tattoo Art, Losing Your Spouse, and how Life's Journey is both "LOVE & HATE"
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Wife, Mother, and Austrian American Gabrielle Gilmore joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss Coming to America, Dating, Marriage, Motherhood, Drugs and how Gabrielle discovered she is a "Mafia Princess"
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Civil Rights Leader REVEREND PETER JOHNSON sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss The Civil Rights Movement, Rosa Parks, Dr Martin Luther King Jr., Racism, Guns, Hunger and dedicating his entire life to God's people in "DID NOT GIVE UP."
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Wife, Mother, and Entrepreneur AMY ROBBINS joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss Running, Self Defense, Small Victories, and the impact of Just Saying, "HI"
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Father, & Storyteller Jody Dean joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss Adoption, Radio, Television, Being Humbled, and how in life, "We Learn What We Live."
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Fiance, Father, & Friend Bo Dorton joins host Jeremy Lock for his second Last Letter. Bo & Jeremy discuss new life revelations, friendships, and how his glass half full approach is the only way to live "Positive"
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Son, Brother, and Husband Lt. Col. ROBERT LOCK, U.S. Air Force, Retiredsits down with HIS SON & host Jeremy Lock to discuss Family, Fatherhood, Forgiveness, and How a single kiss changed his entire life in "FAMILY IS LOVE"
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Daughter, Mother, and Educator MARY FEDORE sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Students, Family, Blue Juice, and how she's dedicated her life to educating the often forgotten in "NOT JUST A TEACHER"
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Daughter, Wife, and Recent Graduate LAUREN KATAKOWSKI sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Agoraphobia, Depression, Nutrition, and Learning you're okay, just breathe in "NO MUD, NO LOTUS"
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Son, Father, and T.V. Producer BOBBY SIZEMORE sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing up, Storytelling, and Learning to stand on your own in "YOU'RE ALWAYS GOOD ENOUGH"
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Son, Father, and Chef JOHN TESAR sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Adoption, New York, Cocaine, and his journey of self discovery in "TO BE UNDERSTOOD"
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Daughter, Mother, Wife, and Entrepreneur, KATIE AUNG sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing up, The Power of Positivity, Building a YUMMI EMPIRE, and Her incredible immigration journey to America in "I'M DETERMINED"
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Husband, Father, and Sports Director/Anchor for NBC Nightly News Dallas & Washington DC, SCOTT MURRAY, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Philanthropy, Keys to success, Sports, and how believing you can accomplish anything starts with "BECAUSE YOU CAN"
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Son, Brother, and Acclaimed Magnum Photographer, ELI REED sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Looking Beyond, Photojournalism, Racism, Tupac and how his journey through the world, has never been "A Normal LIFE"
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Son, Brother, and Artist, CAL KNAPP sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Music, Life on the road, Photography, and how the pursuit of authenticity as an artist adds up to "MISSED TIME"
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Mother, Daughter, and Veteran, Dominique Collins sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing Up, The Gulf War, Motherhood, and the delicate balance of presiding over criminal court in "WHEN I GET BIG"
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This weeks episode features an amazing Human, Husband, Father, and Friend DON WINSPEAR who left this earth for his home in heaven September 17, 2021.
Don loved his wife (Ellen), sons (Frank & Ryan), and Green Egg Cooking.
Don sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Family, Fatherhood, Transverse Myelitis and not realizing he is "THE ROCKSTAR"
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Husband, Father, and Entrepreneur, TRAVIS HOLLMAN sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Growing Up, X-Wing Fighters, Fatherhood, Philanthropy and not being defined by being called "THE DUMBEST KID THEY EVER TAUGHT"
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Chef, Author, Philanthropist, & Entrepreneur KEVIN HODES sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, being groomed, business and sponging life experiences in "THE THINGS THAT MAKE US"
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Husband, Father, Police Officer, & Green Beret, JOHN BELL sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, Vietnam, serving as a police officer and how experience matters "WHEN THE BULLETS FLY"
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Executive Director, Philanthropist, Daughter, & Wife SUZANNE GRISHMAN sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, philanthropy, religion, and the importance of having the courage to be the change and "BECOME THE ONE"
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Daughter, Sister, Wife, & Dancer AUDREY FERNANDEZ sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, friends, beauty in the weird places, and the importance of finding yourself in "LIFE'S DANCE."
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Husband, Father, and Groesbeck, Texas Fire Chief PATRICK SAMUELS sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, community, fire service, and the importance of selflessness in "NOBODY FIGHTS ALONE."
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Avid Outdoorsman & Public Speaker Tyson Dever sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss life, family, love for the outdoors, and an accident which CHANGED his life forever and the ATTITUDE he chose moving forward in "CHANGE & ATTITUDE."
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Child, Sibling, & Theater lover JACKSON ANTHONY sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share their Last Letter and discuss family, finding ones path, a world famous trumpeter dad: Ryan Anthony, and how important it is to speak your truth in "They/Them/Theirs"
Husband, Father, and NASCAR Driver, DAVID STARR sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, growing up on the track, chasing your dreams, buckling up & stepping on the gas in PART 2 of "Racing Life"
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Husband, Father, and NASCAR Driver, DAVID STARR sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, growing up on the track, chasing your dreams, buckling up & stepping on the gas in PART 1 of "Racing Life"
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Wife, mother of three & non profit worker BRENDA ROZINSKY sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss community, volunteering, raising a beautiful daughter with Down syndrome, and how family should be filled with "Unconditional Love."
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Singer & Songwriter, RACHEL STACY sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss her music, family, drugging, abuse, and how she was raised on "Conditional Love."
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Host of M2 The Rock MICHAEL MOLTHAN sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss his childhood, finding love for drugs & alcohol, family, prison, and how he discovered his true calling with "Eleven Soups"
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Singer, Songwriter, and Actor MARK COLLIE sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss his new album, music, family, prison, PTSD, and how everyone needs "One More Second Chance."
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POW & Retired U.S. Air Force Veteran, Col. Ken Cordier sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss the Vietnam war, getting shot down, being held prisoner, repatriation, and the fortitude within to survive "6 YEARS, 3 MONTHS, 2 DAYS"
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U.S. Navy SEAL Veteran, Lieutenant CLINT BRUCE sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss Fatherhood, Loving his bride, Playing in the NFL, Serving his country, Being a CURVE SETTER, and how you should always "RUN AT THE HARD THINGS."
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Husband, Father, and CEO, SID EPPES sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, supporting veterans, gold star families, business, philanthropy, and embracing "Life's Opportunities."
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Veteran U.S. Army Ranger Sergeant ANTHONY "BRANDON" MATTESON sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss serving in battle, the long lasting trauma of war, family, finding his purpose in fatherhood, and living life as a "Flawed Human."
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Mother, Wife, & Entrepreneur SHEELA MARSHALL joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss growing up in India, family, emigrating to America, motherhood, and taking a shot at building a tequila empire in "Tequila Sheela."
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Restaurateur, Son, & Father Bo Dorton joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss raising two daughters, family, engagement, working through fears, making amends, & learning to uncork your emotional bottle in "What If?"
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Entrepreneur, Mother, Daughter, & Ballerina DEVE SANFORD joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss growing up in Switzerland, family, motherhood, a crushed dream, finding identity, navigating success, & rising from the ashes in "The Phoenix."
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Professional Basketball Player & Artist RON SANFORD joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss growing up in New York, family, world travel, & his evolution in professional basketball while painting a fulfilling life in "The Art of Basketball."
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Texas Pipe Salesman GARRETT L. GEORGE sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, Boys Ranch, abuse, being left for dead, and finding his higher calling serving others while "Dying To Live."
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Christian, Husband, Father, & Friend, TRAVIS WILSON brings host Jeremy Lock to tears discussing family, military service, losing his father, a surprise love letter, and a few tips on living a "Joy Filled" life.
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Lions Club Volunteer, World Traveler, Granddaughter, Wife, & Mom JAN "HUNNICUTT" BOHLS, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss volunteering, life, family, growing up a "Hunnicutt,", and how a ranch isn't just a building, but all the people who tend to it in "A Ranches' Roots."
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Born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, RON BULTONGEZ, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss growing up, immigrating to America, family, foster care, competing on American Idol, and how, in life, you have to "Take a deep breath & start kicking."
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Dallas Realtor, World Traveler, Son, and Sibling, LANCE BLANN, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share his Last Letter and discuss family, growing up in Arkansas, coming out, suicide, & when he was 5-years old...HE "KNEW."
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Texas Peace Officer, Mother, and Undercover Narcotics Investigator- LISA RAMSEY sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss family, growing up amongst oil fields, becoming a police officer, being shot and brought back from death - 8 TIMES.
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Raised in one of the wealthiest cities in America & born to a heroin addicted mother LISA OLGIN sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss growing up addicted to an abusive family, destructive men, the penal system and how it all started as a "Little Girl" (Episode 2 of a 2 part interview) www.lastletters.org
Raised in one of the wealthiest cities in America & born to a heroin addicted mother LISA OLGIN sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss growing up addicted to an abusive family, destructive men, the penal system and how it all started as a "Little Girl" (Episode 1 of a 2 part interview) www.lastletters.org
Graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, JERRY BRYAN MCKINNEY, JR., Captain of Marines sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share his Last Letter and discuss learning from the past, the enjoyment of reading, "The Mayor of Burlesque," and how HIS LIBRARY IS LIFE.
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Husband, Father, Underdog, CEO, & NFL player- DAVID VOBORA sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share his Last Letter and discuss Ego, "Mr. Irrelevant," Awakening, and how "UNDERDOGS NEED TO SEE UNDERDOGS."
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Wife, Mother, Daughter & Caregiver NIKI ANTHONY sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss family, her world famous trumpeter husband Ryan Anthony, and the uncertainty of "The Caregiver's House of Cards."
Guest AMY VANDEROEF sits down with host Jeremy Lock to "Catch Up." Since her episode, "Bless & Release," Amy has had some amazing feedback. Flipping the interview on Jeremy, Amy inquires about Last Letters' beginning.
Father, developer, hotel owner, and Rocker - BILL HUTCHINSON sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share his Last Letter and discuss the "Rags to Riches" story of fighting fears to find HAPPINESS.
Mother, Wife, Daughter, Queen, and autism advocate DINA ALSAID sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss family, asking for help, and how "Your current situation, is not your final destination."
Author, comedian, CrapCar racer, & Adman VINNY MINCHILLO joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss family, politics, glass half full mentality and how the New York Jets are the perfect metaphor for life.
Host Jeremy Lock joins singer, songwriter, author and humorist KINKY FRIEDMAN at Echo Hills Ranch outside of Austin, Texas. Kinky shares what it is to be a great musician and writer, insight on a long friendship with Willie Nelson, and the world premier of his new song (singing from a piece of legal paper) "BUDDY YOU'RE LIVING MY DREAM."
United States Marine Corps Veteran & Purple Heart recipient MICHAEL JERNIGAN joins host Jeremy Lock to discuss being a Marine, the war in Iraq, life after a combat injury, finding his light, and what it means to KEEP FIRING & KEEP MOVING.
Media personality AMY VANDEROEF sits down with host Jeremy Lock to share her Last Letter and discuss life as an on air personality, divorce, being a single mom and the beauty of living “Others oriented.”
Steve Stodghill sits down with Jeremy to share his Last Letter. A Texas litigator who has represented Mark Cuban, celebrities, billionaires and multiple fortune 100 companies, Steve is truly a renaissance man who embodies the Batman ethos.
Artist and marine conservationist Jeremy Mckane sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss the Earth, oceans and read his Last Letter. Jeremy shares entertaining stories of life below the waves as well as is "Sustainable" possible. Mr. Mckane hosts an ocean conservation conference UltraMarine on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.