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Timothy begins the show talking about what living in Cali was like in the 60’s, the inspiration from his Mother and how seeing firsthand what his father (James Drury) did for a living made him realize what he did not want to do in life. His once in a lifetime evening meeting iconic movie stars. 

We start through Timothy’s road to where he is today by beginning as a staff writer with Warner Chappell, who he met and became friends with that has become a household name, and the audition process to land the job on Don Henley’s End of Innocence Tour in 1989. We hear about his first night on tour, then being on the road with The Eagles Hell Freezes Over Tour, writing songs for Stevie Nicks and Don Henley and then being on a world tour (Good to Be Bad) with Whitesnake in 2008. 

Timothy speaks about how he got into photography, his first camera, the magic of the darkroom and his Performance Cube, which you must see! He talks about how the idea came about, what it is and choreographing music and pictures for presentation. We hear about his artwork that is for sale on his website (See Links) and lastly the hardest thing about staying motivated during these times. 

Links:

Official Website: https://timothydrury.com/

Performance Cube 2019 Promo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OR18HU6nJw

Timothy’s Instrumental CD the Crossing can be purchased through Apple iTunes,

https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-crossing/278782728

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https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Timothy-Drury-Corridor/dp/B0018A1L2W

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Extra 5:

Timothy & Don Felder open for this group in 2014

His 2008 self LP- The Crossing

A detailed explanation on how music has changed over the years

Timothy’s love of cooking

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Shawn reflects on growing up on the south side of Columbus, OH, being pulled back to first grade and dealing with being told he would never make it among other names. He was diagnosed with learning disabilities in the 5th grade, started down a wrong path and talks about how he turned his life around. 

After high school, he attended North Iowa CC (NIACC) and did not play his entire first season. Shawn speaks about his call home and then what he told his teammates he was going to do. Shawn played at Indiana University, we hear why Indiana and then was drafted in the 4th round by the Los Angeles Rams. He speaks about his injury that could have ended his career and his thoughts on being cut years later by the Indianapolis Colts. 

What led to becoming a motivational speaker for over 22 years, he talks about a couple quotes he uses and what is in the book you get for FREE (See Links)! After being asked if I was a private investigator, we hear about his time on MTV’s Made reality show. Learn how to connect with Shawn and what it is like being a family man. 

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Shawn Harper Official Website: https://www.shawnharper.org/

FREE Book: https://shawnharperspeaking.clickfunnels.com/opt-in

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King’s Ransom Foundation (From The Extra 5): https://kingsransomfoundation.org/

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What Shawn’s meaning of hard work is

His feelings on winning the National Achievement Award at Indiana U

Being a board member of King’s Ransom Foundation and what it is

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Shawn grew up with a mother who was an opera singer and a father (George) who was a former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and is in the Body Building HOF Twice! We hear what it was like growing up in the Eiferman household. Shawn began playing guitar at age 9- You must hear what he did to learn the guitar. 

He sold Pepe Jeans in front of Wembley Stadium while in London with his mother. Hear how this help with his music career and the perks that came along with this job. Shawn won UNLV Entertainer of the Year two times in a row. He reflects on those days and how Tommy Rocker was a big influence on him.  (Listen for the story on the movie- Friday the 13th). He won a battle of the bands competition by himself and where the bands mad, he won?

The story behind the song “Gone” that won him 1st place in the USA Songwriting Contest, the number of songs he has written, and the band called Epstein’s Mother. How this band was a crossroads in his life which leads to a great story of Shawn playing basketball with some members of the Harlem Globetrotters.

His “That Vegas Show” from his bathroom to help of work musicians during this pandemic and the inspiration behind it. We close with how you can get a personalized singing telegram for just $10 from Shawn! 

Links:

Shawn Eiferman Official Website: https://shawneiferman.com/

Song “Gone”: https://soundcloud.com/shawneiferman/gone-2

Donate to That Vegas Show to help of work musicians: 

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Get Your Personalized Singing Telegram: https://shawnegram.com/

Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/

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Shawn and I reflect on our days at The Shark Club (Old Vegas Hotspot)

Shawn talks about nominating himself for Father of the Year 20 years in row

What it is like being a Dad vs a Father vs Career

Shawn has recently married and talks about buying a house that was on the TV Show Property Brothers

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We begin by learning about Larry’s background which includes his positions as a Crime Reporter (Tulsa, OK), Political Editor (LV Sun), and Press Secretary for Nevada Governor Bob Miller. We hear the story behind how he was approached for this position and how this along with his love for journalism all ties into his passion for learning about the mafia. Larry writes a monthly column for The Mob Museum. 

Speaking of the Mob we talk about:

-Hot Springs, AR

-Frank Costello hit that had a tie to the Tropicana in 1957

-Chicago Outfit

-A FBI investigation of killings in KC that ended up exposing the skim in Las Vegas

-Las Vegas Mob Stories that include Tony Spilotro, Lefty Rosenthal, and Ned Day (Investigator Reporter)

What may have caused the decline of the Mob in Vegas along with was Vegas better then or now? Larry started the LV Mafia History Face Book Page (See Links) and why the Mob is such a hot topic right now. Finally, a story about a photo in the Mob Museum that has a tie to Tommy’s family. (This photo has since been removed at the museum).

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Mob Museum: https://themobmuseum.org/

LV Mafia History Face Book Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1198676433593669/

Gangland Wire: https://ganglandwire.com/

Video of Frank Rosenthal Talking about Car Bombing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_Bzk9PfsI

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Larry speaks about his thoughts on the TV Series Sopranos

Frank Sinatra and his involvement in the Mob

Story of Sam Giancana and Phyllis McGuire at the Velda Rose Motel in Hot Springs, AR

How big the Teamsters was to the expansion of Las Vegas?

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Craig Barlow

Missy Mital

Jeff Horaney

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Where did the name Rollie come from? We start there and then head down to CA and Rollie’s sleeping arrangements on that trip. Being there was no MLB draft in 1964, we learn how he was discovered, the offer from the Dodgers that was turned down, why it was along with the agreement to sign with the KC Athletics on Christmas Eve and what Rollie did with the money. 

What was minor league baseball like in the 60’s and some big names that were his teammates. Rollie talks about opening day in 1967 that ended up with a stay in the hospital, the background on the handlebar mustache and has he ever thought about shaving it off?

How Rollie’s career was saved when he went to being a reliever and then winning not one but three World Series Titles in a row! Where is the 30 for 30 on this????

Rollie talks in depth about being sold to the Boston Red Sox in 1976 and then having the deal retuned three days later which resulted in a possible player strike. After talking about his career stops in San Diego and Milwaukee, we hear about the offer from the Cincinnati Reds that ended up with a famous quote by Rollie. 

What being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame means, how he was notified, and the emotions of making your induction speech. The show is closed out with talking about golf which Rollie loves and is good at!

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Rollie’s Baseball Reference Page: https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fingero01.shtml

Handlebar Mustache Story (Including Cincinnati Reds Quote): https://www.sportscasting.com/rollie-fingers-mustache-began-as-a-joke-then-he-chose-it-over-baseball/

Johnny Bench Fake Pass Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR0jGrfQCu4

Hall of Fame: https://baseballhall.org/hall-of-famers/fingers-rollie

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Rollie discusses playing for several managers in his career

The hat choice for Cooperstown and who made it

Pitching in the Senior Professional Baseball League

Being on the 1983 Family Feud—Great story!

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Coach Simon talks about growing up in Fowler, MI which is a small town and knowing he wanted to become a coach at age 6! Meeting his wife and how basketball become part of knowing she would be the one. Learning how he handles being diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder (See link) and the adaptation he has made dealing with it. 

He discusses his first coaching job and how he feels young coaches need to learn how to teach others. In depth conversation regarding being at Findlay Prep that includes: Living with the players for 5 years with his wife and how they monitored academics that produced a 100% graduation rate!

Coach talks about the hurdles of putting together high-level recruiting classes, being the Interim Head Coach at UNLV in January in 2016 and how the landed the position he currently holds at Southern Utah University. 

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Coach Simon (SUU): https://suutbirds.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/todd-simon/985

Charcot-Marie-Tooth: https://www.cmtausa.org/understanding-cmt/what-is-cmt/

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Coach Simon talks about Ready v Prepared

Scouting v Recruiting 

What song he would like played when he enters a room…No way you come close to guessing

What profession other than the one he is in he would try

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Brett talks about growing up in Fort Devens, MA, the golfers in that area and being the nephew of PGA Pro Dana Quigley. He talks about his high school days and how a basketball coach gave him the fire to be a pro golfer. 

He recalls the US Junior Amateur he won in 1987, what his college recruitment was like and the decision to attend upset  South Carolina a family member for a week. The early struggles of being a pro, all the stops along the way that led him to a great year in 2006. We learn the real reason why he turned down the invite to play in The Open Championship after earning the spot from the John Deere Classic in 2009. 

We discuss all the injuries he has had that include a torn meniscus in each knee, an un-diagnosed injury to his left leg and three fractured vertebrae. What it is like to be an on-course reporter for Fox Sports, the equipment they wear and a few insights to the position. 

Brett talks about not only winning the Morocco Champions event in February but how he got in and the story of his caddie go along with the thought process of the last hole. We sum up what is next for him on the Champions Tour in 2020. 

Links:

Brett Quigley PGA Tour Page: https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.07749.brett-quigley.html

Video of final putt for win at Morocco Champions: https://www.pgatour.com/champions/video/2020/02/01/brett-quigley-claims-first-win-at-morocco-champions.html

Fox Sports Reporter: https://www.foxsports.com/presspass/bios/on-air/brett-quigley

Dana Quigley PGA Tour Page: https://www.pgatour.com/players/player.01977.dana-quigley.html

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Brett talks about his love for cars and motorcycles 

What are a couple of his favorite cars

What are his favorite majors he has played (Has been in 15)

What habit he has he feels separates him from his competitors

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Natasha started playing at age 5 and we hear who introduced her to the game along with how the first time she put the bat on the ball went. She talks about the memories in youth softball and when in high school her recruitment started. Why she choose UCLA and we go thru just a small sample size of her phenomenal career as a Bruin which culminated in winning the College World Series. Natasha explains what the USA Red team was and what it is like  playing for our country. 

Just how fast was Natasha from home to first? What was it like winning the winning the World Series? What it meant to be named the Nation’s Top Female Athlete as the only second softball recipient beside Lisa Fernandez who is her hero? We discuss the importance of academics and the balance between them and athletics. 

The 2004 Olympics selection process, what the first game was like for her and feeling seeing the USA Flag being raised as a gold medalist. What she felt once she was a professional, trying to balance this job and being a volunteer asst coach at UCLA and what prompted her to start the Natasha Watley Foundation. 

The podcast wraps up with winning the NPF Championship, playing overseas, her final at bat, retirement, advice to young softball players, and how to connect with Natasha!

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Extra 5:

Natasha’s favorite quotes and who was hardest pitcher to hit off of?

She talks about being a coffee fanatic, how to eat a mango and being a purse freak

How she continues to get better over the years

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Monica talks about the early days of softball that did not go as you might think it might have. How she obtained her first pitching lesson and the challenges as a youth player. We talk about how it was at North Salinas HS and the mindset going into her junior year and why Monica felt she had to produce. 

What it meant to her being part of a 18U team that went to the Canada Cup, the different styles of play from teams that were there from other countries, her summer experience and the food she fell in love with from Canada. Monica reflects on the accomplishment of getting 500 strikeouts. She was the first pitcher to record this feat in all 4 years! She did it in her 33rd game. What it was like being in the zone when she recorded 22 strikeouts vs Florida which is the highest singe game record. 

Her fondest team achievement at U of Tennessee, being part of the United States National Team and playing for the USA at the Olympics. Monica talks about the first time she went into the game at the Olympics and the feelings that came with it. The process of becoming a professional in Japan and the decision that she almost did not make. She talks about how hard it was being traded away from the USSSA Pride to the Tennessee Diamonds and how signing the $1 million contract hopefully opens more doors for others. 

We touch on the Monica Abbott Foundation and then go into detail on losing softball in the Olympics and why it is so important to have it as well as being the veteran on the team now. Has she thought about how much longer she will play? We end with her pet peeve that is worth the listen!

Since the recording of this interview Monica and her teammates walked away from their former team due to an insensitive tweet and formed their own team called- THIS IS US!

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DONATE TO "THIS IS US": https://www.thisisussoftball.com/donate

Monica Abbott Official Website: https://www.monicaabbott.com/

Monica Abbott Foundation Scholarship: https://www.monicaabbott.com/scholarship

USA Softball Page with Accolades: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-softball/athletes/Monica-Abbott

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Monica talks about why she wears #14

How being 6-3 is an advantage

The top speed she has ever thrown and is recorded. Hint it is over 75!

What sport she would like to try

Playing the Piano and her hobbies

Who were her mentors

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