Before the Lights

By Tommy Canale

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April 14, 2022 Lou Valoze: Retired Federal Agent/Author-Storefront Sting: An ATF Agent's Life Undercover
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Retired federal agent who handled high profile investigations that included outlaw motorcycle gangs, organized crime, & murder for hire, was an undercover operative with the ATF for 26 years, instructor for law enforcement officers, author of the Amazon highly rated book- Storefront Sting: AN ATF Agent’s Life Undercover. He took over 1000 crime guns, millions of dollars in illegal drugs off the streets, and 350 violent criminals in prison.
Football and UC work then leads to a bank job that made him realize that was not the career for him
His A-ha moment that led him to law enforcement work
Private Investigating & training life like
How he handled befriending, betrayal & taking one’s freedom
How he learned about guns and the best gun he ever saw
Storefronts are established & street theater
Tactic used to get criminals to turn over their information
Why Operation Statesboro Blues haunted him
Dealing with his cover being blown with Operation Pulaski & how it went to another level
His last day undercover, the ATF brotherhood, & the addiction of this line of work
The phrase- Stop Borrowing Trouble from Your Future
Links:
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Extra 5
Working for the Puerto Rico Task Force
Murder for hire cases
Ray Kahn importance to the operations
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April 07, 2022 Chris Fields: Oklahoma City Fire Captain/Co-founder Trauma Behind the Badge
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Was a captain with the Oklahoma City Fire Department, trained hazmat expert, EMT, Father, husband, He was portrayed in the iconic photo that won a Pulitzer Prize holding the body of infant Baylee Almon after the Oklahoma Federal Building Bombing in 1995. Co-founder of Trauma Behind the Badge, He has dedicated his life & travels to 1st responders on the brutal realities of a life spent responding to citizens, there are over 1 million firefighters in our nation and 70% of them are volunteers.
Chris talks openly about:
The “Suck It Up Era”
His early days as a firefighter and their team concept
April 19th, 1995: the day of the bombing at the Federal Building in Oklahoma City. When he felt, saw, thought and when heard it was a bomb
How he came across Baylee Almon and what he feels the photo represents
Dealing with demons and when his PTSD really began, and he handles his triggers
Advice to those struggling that are in the darkness & silence of PTSD
Has he forgiven himself?
Was it all preventable and did pride get in the way?
Reaching out to others who have had a national photo
Faith & Family
Possible book

Links:
Chris Fields Website: https://www.traumabehindthebadge.us/host/chris-fields/

EMDR: https://www.emdr.com/what-is-emdr/
Trauma Behind the Badge: https://www.traumabehindthebadge.us/
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Extra 5
Baylee’s Law
What he thinks of photos of the building
Radius of damage
When he decided to retire
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March 31, 2022 Arnell Carmichael-Original Member of Raydio/Musician/Man with Golden Voice
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CEO of R3M Group & Ricochet Music, entrepreneur, man with a golden voice, musician, guitarist, original member of the funk R&B band-Raydio, Raydio & Ray Parker Jr recorded 6 top 20 R&B LP’s, 5 in top 10, 14 top 20 R&B songs, & 13 top 40 hits, a public figure, a Detroit, MI native
Get insight from Arnell about:
The groups he grew up with in his neighborhood!
Henry’s Lounge in Detroit
The Carmichael Movement, Energy MC2, & the money earned in those days
The sound of funk and where it is today
Raydio being the first black group on Arista Record Label
Songs from the Raydio days along with a story from the Dinah Shore Show
Being on tour with Frankie Beverly, Bootzie Collins, Rick James, & Kool & the Gang
Tough story on him writing a song for the SOS Band that leads to his other singles
Reviving Raydio that includes his love of jazz
What his take of music is today, the sound of vinyl records, & what satisfies him as a musician
The phrase- Keep It Funky
Links:
Original Raydio Website: https://www.originalraydio.com/
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Video of Raydio feat. Arnell Carmichael: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNET2xamcxU
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Extra 5
Was Ghostbusters the end of Raydio?
Stopping in Minneapolis for Prince & Ray Parker to meet
The group- Heatwave
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March 24, 2022 Chuck Garfien: Sports Anchor/ Host of White Sox Pre, Post Game Live & White Sox Talk Podcast
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He has won 6 Chicago/Midwest Emmy awards for feature stories on Chicago sports, Host of White Sox Pre & Post Game Live, a reporter & anchor on NBC Sports Chicago, Host of White Sox Talk Podcast. Regarded as one of the most skilled & insightful reporters in his field.
Chuck & I discuss:
His Chicago sports heroes as a child which leads to DePaul & Chicago Sting!
The moment that led him into the field of broadcasting.
How he went from Homewood-Flossmoor HS to USC in California?
Story on how he landed the job at WPBN in Traverse City, MI then doing solo anchoring for hours at ESPN News!
The movie: Slap Shot led him to his current position at NBC Sports Chicago and the story behind it.
Working with Ozzie Guillen, Frank Thomas that dives into the Field of Dreams Game trip where weather took over.
His 4-part Chicago Bears Doc Series & will there be any other doc series in future (hmm)?
The interview he still wants for The White Sox Talk Podcast, driving Eloy Jimenez to Wrigley Field, plus organist Nancy Faust!
Opening Day, favorite memory, talk about eulogies, and advice for those wanting to break into the sportscasting business.

Links:
The White Sox Talk Podcast: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/white-sox-talk-podcast
Follow Chuck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChuckGarfien
Chuck’s Profile on NBC Sports Chicago: https://www.nbcsports.com/chicago/chuck-garfien

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Extra 5
Michael Jordan’s 1st game was in Indiana!
White Sox names that are emerging
Fun on Cameo- Click here to get yours: https://www.cameo.com/chuckgarfien
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51min
March 17, 2022 Dr. John Delony: Finding Hope, Direction, & Emotional Wellness Expert/ Host of Dr. John Delony Show
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A Ramsey personality that aids people in reclaiming their lives, take responsibility for thoughts & behaviors. A leading voice on emotional wellness, relationships, direction, & finding hope. National best-selling author and host of the popular Dr. John Delony Show.
Get Dr. John’s advice on:
Connecting with yourself & those your care about
Handling plans that are canceled
Profession balance vs family that leads to insecurities with dating
Stepping out of the madness of the world that offers a life hack
New Book: “Own Your Past, Change Your Future” hear insights into the book that include:
Idea for the title, solutions to problems, & exercises to change your life
The word-Relationships
5 steps to being well
Grieving and forgiving
Mindless tv that offers false & negative news
Focusing on who you want to become vs goals you want to achieve

Links:
Dr. John Delony Website https://www.ramseysolutions.com/john-delony
ORDER THE BOOK- “Own Your Past, Change Your Future”: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/own-your-past-change-your-future-by-dr-john-delony
Order “Redefining Anxiety” here: https://www.ramseysolutions.com/store/books/redefining-anxiety-by-john-delony
Listen to the first show with Dr. John of Before the Lights: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/beforethelights-episodes/7jv3gtm1pej45er43bcd4vkb58isb6

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Extra 5
Questions pre & post pandemic
How to make your family grow
Allowing fear to control you
An unforgettable question
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March 10, 2022 Jay Dobyns: Veteran Undercover Operative with ATF/Expert in Violent Crime Investigation/"A Government Trained Predator."
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On this episode:
What learned from his parents that helped him undercover and a 4-letter word you will look at different?
Miami Vice v Reality
Why Jay needed trauma surgery four days after starting as a special agent
Street smarts & wildest thing he has seen
A scheme that would have led to three Las Vegas Casino bombings & purchasing 100 improvised bombs from Aryan Brotherhood
River Run Riot in Laughlin, NV, Operation Black Biscuit that involved infiltrating Hells Angels
Who are the Hells Angels & Jay’s motorcycle skills?
The comfortability level being undercover
Becoming a Hells Angel, Sonny Barger, and how the operation ended
Life after Operation Black Biscuit
Jay’s books and will they be made into films
What he would do different if did it again
Visiting Ghana & coaching high school football

Links:
Book “No Angel”: https://jaydobyns.com/no-angel.html
Book: “Catching Hell”: https://jaydobyns.com/catching-hell.html
Short Film-“Big Red Friday”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl9p48liC0I
Copland Podcast: https://jaydobyns.com/copland.html
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Extra 5
Jay’s exhibit at the Mob Museum
Copland Podcast-A must listen
His fake relationship with a fellow biker that was also an undercover agent
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51min
March 03, 2022 Rudy Ruettiger- Early Life was Inspiration for the film: Rudy/Motivational Speaker
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How he got the name Rudy and what overcoming an impoverished family taught him.
Playing for legendary Coach Gordie Gillespie.

What the Navy taught him that helped him build relationships and raise his GPA so he could get accepted into Notre Dame.

Feeling of stepping on the field at Notre Dame for the first time.
How he dealt with dyslexia and what the school system today still needs to do for learning disabilities.
Boxing at Notre Dame

Did he ever think he got into more than he thought on the field?

Thoughts when was called onto the field and the first play, he was in which was a kickoff.
Did :27 change his life and being on campus after that game.
Decision to take his story to Hollywood, the struggle getting it made and plans for the 30th year anniversary.
Today’s relationship with teammates

Motivational speaking & being an author.
Commitment, reaching potential & mindset.
Rudy’s Podcast- Rise Above with Rudy

Links:
Official Website: https://www.rudyruettiger.com/
List of Books by Rudy: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/254070.Rudy_Ruettiger
Podcast-Rise Above with Rudy: https://www.rudyruettiger.com/rudypodcast

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February 24, 2022 Jack Gill: Stuntman, Producer, Director for films & shows such as Fast Five & Dukes of Hazzard.
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Producer, writer, director, actor, has created some of movie industry’s most memorable action scenes, stuntman who has jumped cars & motorcycles thru glass, fire, wood in shows such as Knight Rider, Dukes of Hazzard and fallen from a 12-story building. Directed 2nd unit -stunt coordinator movies such as Fast Five, Hangover III, Date Night, Money Train and many more. Member of Directors Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, & The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Science. He has won several stunt awards in a career that spans over 45 years.

Jack tells about:

Life as a child being the son of a 2-star General in the Air Force.

Being an adrenaline junkie and how he got into being stuntman.

First stunt on screen, being a double add to pulling off a stunt, & training for stunts.

Stunt preparation, safety practices, & how the invention of the jump harness has changed stunt work.

Scariest stunt performed. (GREAT STORY)

Overcoming injuries and having a 6-inch titanium plate in his neck.

Does he still learn today?

Doing stunts with animals, Did John Schneider from Dukes of Hazzard want to be a stunt man, & working with Marvel Cinematic.

Number of cars wrecked in the Fast Series.

Needing a category for stunts in the Oscars. (See Links to help)

How to get into stunt work, the future of stunts, and how he wants to be remembered.

Links:

Stunts Unlimited Website: https://stuntsunlimited.com/

Video of breakdown of the vault car chase scene: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaHxGu5YeKM

Oscars Website: https://www.oscars.org/

Email the Academy to get a Stunt Category: https://www.oscars.org/form/send-message

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Extra 5

Motorcycle stunt in Fall Guy

Working with brother Andy Gill

Show that he would like to see redone

How has stunts progressed over the last 45 years

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February 17, 2022 J. Randy Taraborelli- 16 NY Times Best-Sellers/Celebrity Biographer, Entertainment News Reporter (Bonus Show)
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16 NY Times Best-sellers 21 books with more in the making. Producer, Journalist, known for his celebrity biographies. Entertainment news reporter on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, Today, CBS This Morning, & CNN Headline News.
Was there any other career path before meeting Mary Wilson from the Supremes?
Soul Magazine Days
The work that is done after writing a book and how important are reviews?
Co-anchoring Michael Jackson’s funeral with Katie Couric
Neverland
Book discussions on: “The Hilton’s”-The complexity of Conrad Hilton. The media frenzy around the launch of “Becoming Beyonce”, The mystery around “Jackie, Janet, & Lee”, & what did the book “The Kennedy Heirs-John, Caroline, & the New Generation” expose?
Who might he want to write about one day?
How he values his time each day

Links:
J. Randy Taraborelli Website: https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/
Order Books: https://jrandytaraborrelli.com/projects/books/
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February 14, 2022Great Question/ It's an Honor Trailer
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Thank you to all you listeners for making the show what it is. Special thank you to all the guests that have been on my show as it is because of you that Before the Lights keeps going.

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