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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:

Website: https://ashleyinspires.com/

YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyinspires8770

Buy book- Finding Strength Through Tragedy: 

https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Strength-Through-Tragedy-Michelle/dp/0995898626/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2JSXZEWNWLH68&keywords=Finding+strength+through+tragedy-+ashley&qid=1676577807&sprefix=finding+strength+through+tragedy-+ashley%2Caps%2C149&sr=8-1

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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:

Official Website: https://www.brandariusjohnson.com/

Book-Mental Hope: https://day1ambition.com/products/mental-hope-there-s-no-surgery-for-depression

Day 1 Ambition: https://day1ambition.com/

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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:

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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

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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!

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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!

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Born to Run Foundation: https://theborntorunfoundation.org/

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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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