Episodes

Saturday May 29, 2021
Lest We Forget
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. Many Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials, holding family gatherings and participating in parades. Unofficially, it marks the beginning of the summer season, and retailers have piggybacked on the three day weekend for decades, giving deep discounts on everything from mattresses to tires to appliances. But, for Gold Star families, there is nothing "Happy" about Memorial Day. In this podcast, I share with you the lives of Nick Daniels, Ryan Jopek, Don Sansone, Kurt Duncan and Nate Bruckenthal, who gave their last full measure for their country.

Saturday May 22, 2021
Thanks Deacon Jones
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
It's not often that I feel like a 12 year-old kid, but today a box arrived that contained treasure beyond measure to me, and while I have almost nothing in common with the late, Hall of Famer Deacon Jones, the greatest defensive end in the history of the NFL, his presence and legacy was an important reminder to keep the kid in me alive, more than I do.

Saturday May 08, 2021
Pumping Spiritual Iron
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021

Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Earth Day 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Thursday Apr 22, 2021
Over time, I've become a conservation curmudgeon, when it comes to the ongoing environmental challenges we face, mostly because we're the ones creating the problems, then denying they exist. With over 20 years of effort in using my media platform to inform, entertain and inspire a greater awareness and responsibility, I wonder if any of it really matters in the big scheme of things. But, as always, there is a corridor of hope, of change and of stewardship that remains, no matter how much plastic we put in the oceans. Music from old friend John Denver always puts things in perspective as well.

Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Remembering Hillary
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
Thursday Apr 15, 2021
It dawned on me earlier this morning, that today would have been my friend Hillary Raimo's 48th birthday. Hillary passed away suddenly last November, not long after she was a guest on the international radio show I host called "The Bridge." She was a force of nature, a fierce warrior and incessant seeker of those truths that live between the lines, that most of us miss. She was a best-selling author, internationally recognized artist and radio host. Taking a few moments to listen to her voice, lessons and laughter, I am reminded that tomorrow is promised to no one, and while she is no longer here in the physical, her gifts are still alive in the world.

Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Disclaimers and Reminders
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
Saturday Mar 13, 2021
So, I forked over $69.95 to watch five seasons of The Muppet Show on Netflix-and was surprised to find a disclaimer, warning me of the dangers and stereotypes that are embedded behind the antics of Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang. Then, a few of Dr. Seuss's books were on the chopping block for the same reasons. As recall the one year anniversary , when Cyrus The Virus put us into barely controlled chaos, I was reminded by my conversation from many years ago, with the late, great Christopher Reeve of what's important.

Monday Feb 22, 2021
The Dilemma
Monday Feb 22, 2021
Monday Feb 22, 2021
When a friend of mine suggested I watch a documentary about the effects of social media on humanity at large, I carved out 90 minutes-which might have better been spent watching "Creature from the Black Lagoon." The documentary made some great points, but being a media insider for a couple of decades, nothing I haven't really heard before-and since I still think that common sense in uncommon times is usually the best answer-I offer up a solution to the "Social Media Dilemma."

Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Nitwits, Dimwits & Halfwits.
Saturday Jan 30, 2021
Saturday Jan 30, 2021

Friday Jan 15, 2021
Post-It Note
Friday Jan 15, 2021
Friday Jan 15, 2021

Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Coming Attractions
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Saturday Jan 02, 2021
Finally! 2020 is officially in the history books, and life can start anew! Well...not exactly. While the concept of a clean slate is a good thing, but expecting 2021 to be a cake walk, is a set-up for depression, anxiety and a host of other soul crushing maladies, and while some major names passed away last year, I also wanted to take a little time and remember a few friends I lost, and also what I found, in their passing.