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Dara begins the show by telling us what “Be the Exception” means and how to achieve it. What the Star-Spangled Banner takes her to when she hears it these days, how growing up with 5 siblings instilled competition and the age she started swimming. Does she get nervous watching her daughter play? Was it the love of swimming or passion for competition that was greater? What did sport teach Dara and did playing multiple sports help her in swim and competition?

We hear about how she overcame an eating disorder that was the darkest years of her life (5 years). What HOF Coach Mark Schubert did for her career, when did the Olympics first become a goal for Dara that leads to how to stay focused once you are competing in the water. Hear about the nerves of being in her first Olympics (LA-84) and being on stage in front of the world to see. She shares her story that almost led her to being replaced in the finals. 

We get the reason to choose U of Fl & how she handled swim and her degree. What drives her to be better along with how she was able to stay grounded. We then get into a discussion about life after the Olympics, coming out of retirement in 2000 for Sydney and 2008 Beijing. Her feelings of making the Olympics at age 41 vs 17. Hear about her books (See links), being an Olympic ambassador, being a role model, what she most proud of, and has she ever thought of being a coach for the Olympics? Advice for anyone with aspirations of being an Olympian. 

Links:

Official Website: http://www.daratorres.com/

Age Is Just A Number Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767931904

Gold Medal Fitness Book: https://www.amazon.com/Gold-Medal-Fitness-Revolutionary-Program/dp/0767931947/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=Dara+torres&qid=1613075279&s=books&sr=1-2

Dara Torres Great Moments Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyrv--z0vt8

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Extra 5

The injuries that occurred and how long they kept her out of competition.

The reason to be part of the Princess Charlene of Monaco initiative on drowning prevention.

Competing 5 times in Toyota Pro/Celebrity Grand Prix.

Story behind being the host of Billy banks Tae-Bo Infomercial. 

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Grab a drink! We did! Get ready to smile and laugh. It starts with Chris telling us about his basketball abilities and career that leads to what his original career outlook was which could be finance, sales, sports management, or none of the above. Hear about Tommy’s sports management degree and background this goes into Chris being a fan of podcasts that started with Adam Carolla. Who did Chris admire that helped him get started and we discuss advice to those who want to start a podcast and what schooling is needed? 

The networks made at St. Louis Live that paved the way to where Chris is today and just how important is collaborations? We get into this from his and my side which spears us to the reason for Before the Lights and its layout. Where did the We Are Live concept originate from, its background, the importance of social media, and whose idea was it to start Drinks with the Band? This gives you a reason to drink while watching the show. Chris gives us the roadblocks he looks out for with this concept, he tells us what his typical day is and if the pandemic has made permanent changes. 

We end the show with talking about what events we would like to attend that could be past, present, or future. Good stuff here!

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Extra 5

Virtual Happy Hour Online Variety Show

Missouri Pitbull Rescue 

Mental Health Awareness

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What is feathergirl on social media mean? Why did she organize a topless march that led to her being arrested? She explains the attraction to being a casting director came from, how she created her own break in the business, the pros, and cons of her job along with is this lucrative?

What does a casting director look for in a person? How she makes a final decision, and who tells applicants that were not chosen or do they? Has Jaimie walked up to someone on the street about casting them for a show, does she look for people on social media for shows and tips for applying for a reality TV show!

Listen for what kind of show Jaimie would cast herself. We then discuss her work on Paradise City, River Runs Red, and working with the famous Betty White on a TV commercial that featured Shaq. 

Where did her attraction for true crime come from that leads to the how and why the podcast “Strictly Stalking.”  Jaimie gives us the behind the podcast information on how the show is done, research, and making sure everything is valid. See Links to check it out! We end the show finding out about Mancation- The Adventures in Dating!

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Strictly Stalking Podcast: https://link.chtbl.com/-U8I2DVR

Jaimie Casting Website: http://jaimiecasting.com/

Follow Jaimie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feathergirl77/

Music Videos Jaimie Casted: http://jaimiecasting.com/portfolio-category/music-videos/

Reflection Bay: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/

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Extra 5

Starting Bikini Builders after a contractor stole her money.

The number of bikinis she owns.

Her favorite places to travel in USA and Internationally.

Working with Buckcherry on music videos

What she is doing in 2021

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Rudy begins the show teaching us about what it was like growing up in Havana Cuba after WWII in addition to what the world was like during that time. The type of music he grew up with, why he choose the guitar (Great answer!), how he learned to play and on what type of guitar! Learn how the early garage bands shaped him to who he is. 

Rudy tells when it went from rock to metal or was it always metal? There are musicians and professional musicians, but what does it take to be a pro, who awes Rudy these days, and what are the challenges of touring the world. Guarantee you will not guess this answer! How many times was Rudy with Quiet Riot? How do you learn the songs when you join a legacy band such as Ozzy or Whitesnake? Learn about sperm mode….

Patreon Shout Outs to: Ralph Delligatti, Jeff Horaney, Craig Barlow, Missy Mital, David Thiel & Bret Juliano.

What did Rudy learn from Randy Rhodes as well what he did for him? Did Rudy really go from sleeping on a floor to living with Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne? If the joy of playing was lost after the death of Randy Rhodes and if so, how did he get it back? Really good segment here. What being inducted into the Hall of Heavy Metal History meant, how he wants to be remembered if he ever stops playing, and his current projects for 2021. 

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Six Degrees of Sarzo on Monster Rock Radio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonstersOfRockOfficial/posts/2792929034111719

Rudy Sarzo on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rudysarzo

Off the Rails Book: https://www.amazon.com/Off-Rails-Aboard-Crazy-Blizzard/dp/1537437461

Rudy Sarzo Bass Solo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW3iNS0jxNg

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Extra 5

How he felt winning the 1983 Top Bassist by Circus Magazine

The trophy he received.

How he got into computer animation

Being inducted into the 2020 Miami Dade CC Hall of Fame

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Is pizza simple? We find out along with a short version of the history of pizza. Who was Tony Gemignani as a child? The how, when, and who helped him become a pizza acrobat, tossing dough with the famous Harlem Globetrotters, in addition to odd places and celebrities he has taught how to toss pizza dough. Tony tells us the A-Ha moment when he decided he wanted to learn it all. 

The difficulty from being a pizza tossing world champion to being known as a master pizza maker and how he went about building his brand. He traveled the world for 16 years learning different pizza styles which he elaborates on and gives us the true style of a Neapolitan Pizza (Tony is one of only 3 people in the world to be an Official US Ambassador of Neapolitan Pizza.

In 2005, he started the World Pizza Champions and we hear how one becomes a member and a story on how he was received as an American that won three first place titles in one competition in Leece, Italy. He has several restaurants/concepts and what the original plan was when thought about owning a restaurant. Get the insight into how Pizza Rock came to Vegas and what it is about. (You MUST try this place!). Tony gives the at home chefs tips on making pizza in your own kitchen and how you can connect with him. 

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Tony Gemignani Website: https://www.tonygemignani.com/

Purchase The Pizza Bible:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-pizza-bible-tony-gemignani/1118889699?ean=9781607746058

Pizza Rock Downtown Las Vegas: https://pizzarocklasvegas.com/

Tony Gemignani Flour: http://www.giovannispecialties.com/shop/

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Extra 5

Learn about Tony Gemignani’s own flour 

Hear about all the Guinness Book of World records and which ones he is most proud of

The inside to the 2004 Pizza! The Movie

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This story includes drugs, murder, threats, violence, conflict of interest, political corruption, and cover ups. We begin learning what his childhood was like, how long he has been clean, and how bad his drug habit was at one point which will surprise you. 

Alain was mistaken for someone else with a criminal background that included 11 prior convictions that includes drugs, theft, and robbery. ALAIN HAD NO CRIMINAL BACKGROUND! He tells his story that has tremendous insight on how he was set up, the threats he received to push him to agree to go to Thailand, as well as what the RCMP paid for which included his trip as he was thought to believe he was an accessory to murder. 

The details of finding a seller in Thailand, the day and night of the buy/bust that tells his side of the traumatic events that took place that claimed the life of a RCMP Corporal. Did he have drugs on him when he was arrested? Why he decided to plead guilty and what the other option was! For this he received a 100-year sentence. He spent 8.5 years at the infamous Bang Kwang Prison as we hear about what life was like inside these walls that includes the chains, he wore 42 months, the language barrier, and detailed explanations of what he saw. 

The process behind getting released and how long it took to get transferred back to Canada, the reason why the Public Complaints Commission re-wrote their original story, his status of his fight for $47 million in a lawsuit against RCMP. 

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Official Website: https://www.alainolivier.ca/

Good Luck Frenchy Book: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Luck-Frenchy-Deception-Thailands/dp/1525537326

Movie-Most Wanted: https://www.amazon.com/Most-Wanted-Josh-Hartnett/dp/B08D9SB13H

Documents: Go to website.

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Extra 5

How does being part of a wrongful conviction affect others?

Did Buddhism help him?

Wearing shackles 

Frustration of being in prison

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We start the podcast with what Italian means to Mike and his favorite Italian word. Hint (Earmuffs!). He tells us what his household was like as a child and what influences he took from his family to start the business. Mike gives us where the whole concept originated from, how it began with just one shirt on Ebay. 

He graduated from NIU with a Business Administration degree, did an internship at his father’s place of employment along with the hours he keeps for this job. Was Mike scared at all to start this full-time coming out of college or did he just hit the ground running? He explains who all is involved in Hardcore Italians and how it operates. We learn what is all available on the site, such as apparel, recipes, news blogs, and more! (Get YOURS!) What his thoughts of the worst BOGO of all time may be? Biggest challenge of operating Hardcore Italians, how long it took to build the brand, the day-to-day operations and how Hardcore Italians has changed his life. What are backyard pizza parties!?

The Hardcore Italian Podcast started in November of 2020; get the reason for starting it, what you can except from it and how often it will be coming out. Who are the organizations that he admires and looks up to, what advice he has for anyone that is looking to start their own business and being an entrepreneur? Learn how to follow and connect with Mike and Hardcore Italians. 

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Hardcore Italians Website: https://www.hardcoreitalians.com/

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Hardcore Italian Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaSAOd_Mo1GOO83gNfYPHBA

Mike Carioscia: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikecarioscia/

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Extra 5:

Receive tips from Mike on how to create an e-commerce business.

How to manage an ecommerce business

His investment into Chill Axe Throwing in Aurora, IL

What kind/type of music are they playing in the Hardcore Italian Warehouse

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We begin the discussion by learning of Antonino’s childhood and the influences that steered him to writing. The conversation then goes into how he got started and what was his A-ha moment that led him to the career he has. What are the hurdles and struggles of being a film producer? Hear how film producers make money along with the cost of putting a documentary together. (It is not cheap!)

Antonino tells us how long a project can take, the research he does to make a film what it is, and how he decides what to keep and what to delete for a film. He explains what a typical day is for him and how it shifts throughout the day. What is his proudest achievement to date?

Get the story behind the La Lutta Logo that is eye catching, who came up with it and how many times they edited it. In 2010, he wrote “Mayday” that ended up on the back of Shepard Fairey’s signature flag print. Get the inside behind this. The story behind the story of his documentary “We’re Still Here-Johnny Cash Bitter Tears Revisited” that is excellent and includes how he found individuals that would be relative to the project. 

What are the challenges of projects like this and we end with what drives him today?

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La Lutta Productions: http://lalutta.org/home/

Frank Serpico Documentary: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B076ZW9ZNR/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

https://www.hulu.com/movie/frank-serpico-52c93fa8-9c54-4d81-94c5-060c26646120

Johnny Cash Bitter Tears Revisited: https://kinonow.com/film/we-re-still-here-johnny-cash-s-bitter-tears-revisited/5ed582997226490001819689

Let Fury Have the Hour: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B00BP4WMBK/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

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Extra 5

How the 2009 project of “A Heartbeat & A Guitar” developed

What are Antonino’s hobbies outside of his career? Do we have a new Italian team? 

The insight of his 2015 Musical Soundhunters that was directed to Speak the Way You Breathe.

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Whitney is back with her new EP- Heartbreaker! Her first EP in almost a decade and she tells why she decided to do another solo project. Whitney tells us how long this has been in the works and what tracks she wrote herself. 

What does the title track- Heartbreaker mean to her? The blood, sweat, tears she has poured into this project along with some insight into the tracks of: Homesick, All She Wants, and Damn I Do. Whitney tells us her plans for 2021 and beyond!

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

Heartbreaker EP: https://smarturl.it/heartbreakerep

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The author of the book- The Last Casino begins our show by explaining what it was like growing up in NY right after WWII. Ralph takes about an incident as a young kid fishing that shook him and led to him seeing a movie in a way you more than likely have not. 

We hear a great story about Ralph being a shoe salesman that led to get some inside tips on horse betting that at first was very lucrative. At age of 19, he left NY for LA and ended up meeting several movie stars and becoming friends with Lee Marvin. In 1958, Ralph drove thru Las Vegas and basically never left. His first experience is a must listen as he meets up with two French showgirls at the El Rancho Casino. 

Ralph talks about meeting and his relationships with Elvis, Chuck Norris, and Colonel Tom Parker. (All great stuff). Did he know when went to work at the Dunes Casino that it was run by the mob and did he ever see anyone skimming money? Why the job of working in the baccarat was wanted by many in the casino industry? After a few developments at this position his tire was slashed and what he found in the trunk of his car! We end the show with hearing how he brought championship boxing back to Atlantic City in 1980-1982 and bringing the Playboy Centerfolds to his casino and a funny story about a call from Hugh Hefner. 

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The Last Casino Website: http://www.thelastcasino.net/

Last Casino Book: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1482378469/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Copy of the telegram from Meyer Lansky: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FL-WQ8ogRL-QnKKC8tAh_DFWeZdXq1Yw/view?usp=sharing

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Extra 5:

Hear Ralph’s relationship with Redd Foxx and the gambling habit Redd had

A funny story about Ralph and Redd Foxx at the craps table

Asking for an autograph from Elvis and what he sent him

How he met and his relationship with astronaut Buzz Aldrin

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