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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. I appreciate all the kind comments in this trailer from:

• J Randy Taraborelli
• Kathy McCabe
• Ian Cauble
• Amby Burfoot
• Rendy Lovelady
• Kate Eckman
• Wayne Nelson
• Tripp Bowden
• Presley & Taylor
• Kevin Kruger
• Deana Martin

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Keynote speaker, bestselling author, director, has 59 credits as an actor in 45 years in the business such as Ally McBeal, Charmed, ER, & Criminal Minds. He played Henry Mitchell in Dennis the Menace Strikes Again, he has appeared in several horror films, and is best known as John Kinsella as the late baseball player and father to Kevin Costner’s character in Field of Dreams.

Listen to Dwier talk about:

·        Growing up on a farm in Ohio and playing sports in high school

·        How decided to become an actor

·        A day with Jean Simmons

·        Production of filming “Gettysburg” 

·        Casting process for “Field of Dreams”

·        Discussion about filming his scenes and the musical score

·        When he realized the movie was having an impact

·        Small role having big impact

·        His book- “If You Build It”

·        Field of Dreams Cereal & Field of Dream MLB Game experience

·        Kinsella’s in Dyersville, IA?

Links:

Dwier Brown Website: https://www.dwierbrown.com/

Field of Dreams Cereal: https://www.fieldofdreamscereal.com/

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His book tour with his son

Being on Ghost Whisper and working with Jennifer Love Hewitt

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2X all county and all city pick at Walton HS, Only Pac 10 player to be ranked in the Top 10 of 8 categories when played at ASU, Former professional basketball player from 2007-2013 in Bulgaria, Italy China, Mexico, Belgium & Germany, son of the recently retired Coach Lon Kruger, has been an asst. at NAU, Oklahoma, and UNLV and currently the head coach at UNLV. 

Coach Kevin Kruger talks about:

What parents taught him

Kind of high school player he was

College days at ASU & UNLV

Playing in the D League & overseas 

How he landed at NAU as an asst.

Working for his father at OU

UNLV: coming as asst., getting promoted, academics, being face of the program

Outlook for the UNLV season

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UNLV Men’s Basketball: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball

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Extra 5

Should the MW be considered as the next in line after the Power 5 conferences?

How has transfer portal affected high school recruiting?

Hardest place to be overseas

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Founder & Chief wine officer for SommSelect, served as the US ambassador for Krug Champagne of France, one of just over 200 Master Sommeliers in the world, Named best young sommelier in the world under 35 years old. Was featured in wine documentary called SOMM. 

Ian tells us about:

• His first wine memory which may surprise you
• Fantastic stories about his experiences travelling thru countries such as Morocco, India, Germany, and others!
• Trip to Chile that became his A-ha moment
• Get insight into wine temperatures, glassware, and how much you should pour
•  SommSelect wine subscription site
•  Learn how soil dictates the taste of wine
• Tips on buying wine

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SOMMSelect Wine Club: https://www.sommselect.com/monthly-wine-clubs/

SOMM Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Somm-Brian-McClintic/dp/B01M27DQH2

Riedel Glassware: https://www.riedel.com/en-us

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The relationship between what we eat and drink to how we feel

Future of wine industry

Hear about the vintage of wine

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President of Tin Drum Music, drummer, songwriter, singer, percussionist, producer. Founding member & only drummer/percussionist for 5-time Grammy Award nominated band Ambrosia. Current members include: Kipp Lennon, Joe Puerta, Mary Harris, Chris North, and Doug Jackson. Most of original band members have been with group for over 30 years. Has own band-Tin Drum with wife and fellow Ambrosia member- Mary Harris. 

Listen to Burleigh talk about:

·        Being an Army Brat and what hearing hammering on copper plates did to him

·        Studying music at UCLA with famed jazz drummer Freddie Gruber

·        A $5 musicians contract led to the formation of Ambrosia and how name was chosen

·        Stories about Doobie Brothers, Fleetwood Mac, and Herb Albert

·        His longevity with Ambrosia & the breakout moment for the group

·        The former people that have played with Ambrosia

·        How his wife (Mary Harris) Joined Ambrosia. 

·        Tin Drum Music which features their children

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Ambrosia Official Website: https://www.ambrosialive.net/the-band

Tin Drum Website: https://www.tindrummusic.com/

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Extra 5

Has he and his wife learned anything from legendary musician Bill Champlain?

Single-How Long

What the shutdown taught him and livestream concerts

His hobbies away from music

Home studio sound

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26 years in law enforcement in NJ & 20 undercover, FBI Undercover Task Force Officer, was known as Giovanni Gatto, life in dangerous mafia world, author of “Giovanni’s Ring”- My Life Inside the Real-Life Sopranos. Part of Operation Charlie Horse & Operation Family, was known as Giovanni Gatto, was involved in murder for hire, international drug trafficking, used four different aliases, dealt with biker gangs, drug cartels, domestic & international terrorist groups. 

Hear Giovanni talk about:

·        Recalling fruit truck as a child and being a problem kid

·        How watching his father made him want to get into law enforcement

·        Street education

·        FBI role playing

·        Operation Family Ties

·        Who was Charlie Stango?

·        Trusting your gut instinct

·        The story about Luigi 

·        Great story about RICO

·        Life after investigation ended

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Links: 

Get “Giovanni”s Ring- My Life Inside the Real Life Sopranos”: https://www.amazon.com/Giovannis-Ring-Life-Inside-Sopranos/dp/164160350X

NY Post Article on Giovanni: https://nypost.com/2021/07/17/bringing-down-the-sopranos-for-the-fbi-destroyed-my-life/

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The early tough days as a cop

Meeting and working a case with his wife

The methods of wiretapping he used

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Involved in all facets of gambling and hospitality business, publisher, was an adjunct professor at UNLV, Author-Las Vegas Dunes Hotel: The Mob, The Connections, The Stories, he has worked at several casinos that include Sahara, California Club, Dunes, Flamingo, Imperial Palace, and Owned Cowboy Gene’s Casino and President of Houdini’s Magic. Has years of experience in casino operations, scams and cheaters. 

Geno tells his side regarding:

·        Magic & Jimmy Grippo

·        What is baccarat?

·        Start of the Dunes

·        Who was Sid Wyman & George Duckworth?

·        Wyman’s relationship with Meyer Lansky. Jake Gottlieb’s relationship with Jimmy Hoffa

·        Tony Spilotro

·        Secret bookmaking room at the Dunes

·        Dunes, Morris Shenker, & Jimmy Hoffa

·        Howard Hughes and Watergate scandal

·        Friendship with Johnny Hicks who was portrayed by James Woods in “Casino.”

·        The spirit & stories of the Dunes

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Las Vegas Dunes: The Mob, The Connections, The Stories: https://www.genomunari.com/index.php/2020/02/07/dunes-hotel-the-book-is-almost-completed/

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Geno Munari School of Houdini’s Magic: https://www.youtube.com/user/chromakeyblue/videos

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Extra 5

Who does Geno think shot JFK

A good Redd Foxx story

How he landed the trademark name of Houdini

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What is his favorite sport as Coach Kruger lettered in football, basketball, and baseball in all four years at Silver Lake HS in Kansas. What he learned under Coach Jack Hartman at Kansas State and what he took from him that he used as a coach. How he decided what sport to play between basketball and baseball as was drafted professionally for each. 

He started his coaching career at Pittsburg St as a grad assistant, learn how this began and the transition to being the assistant coach back at Kansas State which led him to being a head coach at Texas Pan American and how he turned that program around. The feeling of becoming the head coach at Kansas State and coaching Steve Henson & Mitch Richmond. He talks about taking the University of Florida to the 1994 Final Four and looking back at it now. 

Coaching the Fighting Illini, that featured the Peoria trio of Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin, and Frank Williams along with Brian Cook. The excitement of that team and how he was contacted by the Atlanta Hawks to coach in the NBA. He tells us about the adjustment to NBA, the length of the seasons and a possible refund to season ticket holders for playoff game. 

The opportunity to coach his son Kevin at UNLV, taking the 2006-2007 team to Sweet 16, and thoughts of Kevin becoming the head coach for The Runnin’ Rebels. Coaching Buddy Heild and Trae Young at University of Oklahoma. When he started to contemplate retiring and the reasons behind the final decision. 

His definition of integrity which leads into a discussion about Coach’s involvement in Coaches v Cancer that includes Suits & Sneakers, and LV Golf Classic. Being a recipient of the John Wooden Award and where the passion to be involved in so many community and volunteer work with his wife Barb comes from, life plan for retirement and we talk about Coach’s Coaching Tree which is extensive!

Links:

Coach Lon Kruger Coaching Record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/lon-kruger-1.html

Coaches v Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/our-partners/coaches-vs-cancer.html

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Kevin Kruger UNLV: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/kevin-kruger/2169

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Being part of the 1998 FIBA National Team in Greece

FIBA Rules and College Basketball

His book- “The X’s & O’s of Success: A Playbook for Leaders in Business & Life. Purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Xs-Os-Success-Playbook-Business/dp/193504303X

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Learn where the name Rendy comes from and who he was as child that grew up in New Orleans. He started sweeping floors for the Messina Brothers at age 13 and after college became their National Director of Concerts. Being Rendy is a man of faith he received his degree in religious education, and he explains if this was his original career path. 

Hear what the day-to-day grind of being on the road is like, how he discovered Little Big Town, and was the deal with Jars of Clay wasnsigned on a napkin? He tells us who was the first artist he represented and the pros and cons of managing artists. Rendy tells us the size of his team, how he stays organized and then the story of how he got connected with Daryl Worley and started Tennessee River Run. 

What made him decide to head to the Florida panhandle to begin Gulf Coast Jam? We discuss the success of the festival in June, How the workers and performers were acting, and a sea plane incident!

Hear who the headliners are for the Labor Day Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam event, how to purchase tickets, and a story about a headliner who fell ill and could not perform in 2019 and who played the next night that saved the show. Rock festival- SandJam is coming in October of 2021.

Rendy gives his take on the future of live music, along with the music business heading back to singles, and we end the show with what he would like his legacy to be. 

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Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam: https://gulfcoastjam.com/

2021 SandJam: http://sandjamfest.com/

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What he thinks of when hears the names of: Eddie Van Halen, Ted Dibase, Luke Bryan, and beach band Heritage. 

How he got connected with American Idol finalist Danny Gokey

How he finds new talent these days. 

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What learning the banjo at the age of 3 did for his career looking back. He started performing at that early age which led him to meeting the original Lassie and The Lone Ranger. He taught himself the guitar by age 5 and drums by age of 8. Who was his biggest influence and the advice he received from this person? 
Rickey discusses how he landed with Lynyrd Skynyrd the first time as a drummer, songwriting, vocals and recorded the first and last album or the Muscle Shoals sessions. 

A deep dive into his Native American Heritage and the issues that they deal with. Rickey goes into his feelings on how everyone can pay the respect that is deserved to Native people. He talks about the history and The Removal of Native American Act, casinos are not the answer, and the need for awareness. Do you know when Native American month is? 

Rickey gives us his take on the tragic plane crash that claimed the life of Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines, Cassie Gaines, and others. Why they have stopped answering questions about it, how he could have been on that flight, and where he was that night. Who and how he was asked to rejoin Lynyrd Skynyrd which got him $1.50 and a snickers candy bar? 

A good story of opening for the band- KISS, how he will look back on his career, and his interaction with the fans. 

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Rickey Medlocke Website: https://rickeymedlocke.com/index.html

National Indian Education Association: https://www.niea.org/

Native Women’s Wilderness: https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/

Lynyrd Skynyrd Website: https://lynyrdskynyrd.com/

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Extra 5

What it was like attending Woodstock who was his favorite band

Is there a special Lynyrd Skynyrd show for Rickey that stands out?

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