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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. 
 
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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. 

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

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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! 

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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

Tommee’s Music: https://www.tommeeprofitt.com/music

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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!

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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!

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Not Another Cooking Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/NOTANOTHERCOOKINGSHOW/featured

Official Website: https://www.notanothercookingshow.tv/

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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.

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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.

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Buy “Operation Family Secrets”: https://www.amazon.com/Operation-Family-Secrets-Mobsters-Murderous/dp/0307717739

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