Life 2.0

RETURN TO WALTON'S MOUNTAIN

We fire up the "Wayback Machine" thirteen years to 2005 and my conversation with late, great author and creator of "The Walton's" Earl Hamner. I came across this interview buried among hundreds of CD's that are an audio treasure trove of my two decades plus on radio. This particular time with Earl was a bit different, as we were discussing a new book-that he didn't write-but was about his life, titled "From Walton's Mountain to Tomorrow" by James E. Person that had just been published. The phone lines were open and once again I was transported to the magic of live radio, that was captured for the archives and now uncovered all these years later. The lessons of faith, family and friendship once again come into the fold of The Human Family. 

I'M SPIRITUAL DAMMIT!

This "Freebie Friday" is a robust conversation with best-selling author, award winning journalist and respected broadcaster Jenniffer Weigel, who has the head of a reporter and the heart of a seeker, truly a formidable combination. It's is a serious dive into the deep end of the pool when it comes to the spiritual and emotional forces that create the belief systems that guide our journey in life, the challenge of holding higher ground in the world of the media and the life lessons that are often overlooked but are so very important. You can find out more about Jen at www.jenweigel.com

JOINED AT THE HEART

Freebie Friday is my powerful conversation with the late, great Pete Huttlinger and his wife Erin from 2015 when their book "Joined At The Heart" was released. Pete shared the stage and backed up some of music's greatest voices including John Denver & LeeAnn Rimes, and overcame incredible obstacles on his way to becoming a world class guitarist and composer. Remembering Pete on his 57th birthday.

http://www.petehuttlinger.com/

IMMIGRANTS AND ONLY CHILDREN

The images of children being torn from their familes and placed in holding cages at the US/Mexico border has created a tsunami of outrage. Humans are predictible creatures, especially when squeezed and the underlying narrative of this latest repeated lesson is what this episode of "Life 2.0" is all about. If we always do what we have always done, we'll always get what we have always got. Earth Matters with Bill Kurtis is part of the broadcast and the music this week comes from the musical genius of David Stoddard http://davidstoddardmusic.com/

FREEBIE FRIDAY LATE EDITION

This Freebie Friday was not planned, however after going to get a haircut this morning it turned into a drive through the "Wayback Machine" as it usually does when I hit the old neighborhood. Next thing I know the microphone is warmed up and we are off to the races. If you have an "old neighborhood" I think you'll understand that sometimes we don't know how much we need it until we are in it.

THE WIZARD OF OZ.

I opened the TBT vault and after digging around a bit plucked a conversation with my pal Dr. Oz from the deep recesses of the audio landfill that aired back in 2012 on WGN Radio in Chicago. But before that we have to first get through the incessant need I have to be the FBI (Face Book Investigator) when it comes to posting fake news and why I have gotten over the "Trump Speedbump." Another episode of "Earth Matters with Bill Kurtis" is included in this episode along with music from the legendary David Stoddard http://davidstoddardmusic.com/   

FREEBIE FRIDAY

Two celebrities take their own lives and the headlines explode. Twenty-two veterans commit suicide each day and people do push-ups on Facebook to bring attention to the problem-which hasn't changed anything. So what might be some of the obvious lessons buried in the absurd and how can we make sense of that which seems senseless? It's all about "The Human Family" with music from the late, great Pete Huttlinger. www.petehuttlinger.com

THE PATH

Life is a series of "connect-a-dots" that eventually forms "The Path" of our lives if we pay attention. An impromptu dinner with an old football buddy and his son is the foundation of this episode of "Life 2.0" What is the cost for not being willing to change? Is life set up in such a way that each of us has a role to play? Can we let go of who we think we are, in order to become a greater version of ourselves? All that and much, much more as the search for higher ground continues including music from Mark Cleveland and "Earth Matters with Bill Kurtis."

DOLLAR STORE AND MORE

The Dollar Store...that haven of predictable pricing turned into an unpredictable encounter at the check-out counter with reminders about patience, purpose and the power of a mother's love. This episode of Life 2.0 also is loaded with more of John's insights and outlooks on the human condition and you'll be hearing from legendary "Anchorman" Bill Kurtis as well.

MEMORIAL DAY REBOOT

Memorial Day has gone from a day of remembrance to a reason to sell everything from mattresses to tires and have a three day weekend. John sits down for a conversation with Greg Daniels who's son LCpl. Nickolas Daniels was KIA in Afghanistan. In the wrap up, John is adamant that video "war games" based on real life battles that cost thousands of American lives, is perhaps the most disrepectful piece of the gaming industry that rakes in billions of dollars off the backs of those who gave the ultimate sacrfice for freedom. This is a special "All Access" free episode in memory of those who did not return home.