Better Than We Found It

From the heart of New England comes a master of mischief! This episode features Josh Funk, the children's book author who's bringing laughter to young readers everywhere. We'll dive into his creative process, explore his quirky characters, and maybe even hear a few behind-the-scenes stories. So grab a snack and get ready for a delight conversation with software engineer by day, children's book "Shakespear" by noon... leaving it better than he found it, Josh Funk.

Enjoy !

Peace

www.joshfunkbooks.com

Bonus episode. Im in South Texas away from all my stuff but i really wanted to tell yall I love you and I hope you all have a Happy New Year

Wendy Moten is an amazing vocalist and human being. Growing up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she says, "everybody sings..." Wendy had no real attraction to singing. Spending a lot of her childhood in church with her mother and father who was also a pastor, Wendy thought that singing and performing in choir was something everybody did.

As she began singing locally in Memphis one day she was over-heard singing jingles and the rest, as they say, is history.

There is so much to learn about this powerhouse, multi-genre talent and hope you enjoy our conversation.

I am honored to have Wendy Moten in the studio today,

Enjoy! Peace!

www.wendymoten.com

Charles is a remakable individual who has dedicated his life the practices of Native American storytelling and traditional dance. Im sure you are going to love this conversation with us.

Enjoy, Peace!

Isaac and I crossed paths in 2017 when he joined us on the road and stage to sing background vocals for the Soul 2 Soul The World Tour, the third Soul 2 Soul duo co-headline tour Tim and Faith would do.

Before that I knew as much about Isaac Carree as he knew about me, but over the years I've have had the opportunity to learn so much more about the real Isaac.

Issac began his musical career as a young boy singing in church while his mother, Pastor Nancy Wilson of New Beginnings Community Outreach Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, would lead worship services, deliver sermons, and oversee various church ceremonies like baptisms, weddings, and funerals

In 1990 Isaac would get the chance to work with gospel music's legendary John P. Kee and that would propel Isaac into the stratosphere of his genre finally earning him a Stellar Award for his achievements in the gospel music industry.

I am so thrilled to be able to sit and talk with my dear friend.

I truly hope you enjoy listening in while Isaac and I discuss just about everything, from growing-up ,to hard work, to the road, even determining if i was a "blind up" or a "blinds down" guy .

Enjoy!

Bob Minner as a young boy growing-up in DeSoto Missouri, would be allowed to strum and pluck his dad's prized banjo, which his father kept secretly hidden in a tattered, cardboard case, under his bed.

Fastforward... 2024, Bob is and has been the acoustic guitar player for Country Music Superstar Tim McGraw for 30 plus

Listen in while he and I catch up and connect the dots on this episode of The Better Than We Found It Podcast.

Thank you for being here.

Peace!

Deano

For the last two years Dave has been crushing it out on the road with Country Music Star Tim McGraw as Lead drum technician/stage assistant and guitar catcher.

Dave and I go back several years as friends and co-writers but I never really knew Dave's background or his journey to Nashville.

Daves compassion and hard-working mentality are contagious and willingness to help others motivating.

You can learn more about Dave's new journey at:

www.druminsync.com

Denny Hemingson is one of the most down to earth people I know. His talents as a musician are amazing. Between writing, producing, and engineering clients from all across the globe, Denny is the full time band leader, musical director and steel guitar player for Country music Superstar Tim McGraw.

When we're touring Denny and I are constantly in the gym or outdoors walking, getting some vitamin D. He is my/our bus functional medicine advisor and we've all come to him at one time or another, with questions concerning our aches and pains. Denny's desire to help others has motivated him to become a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner as well as a Precision Nutrition Coach.

I hope you enjoy this conversation with Denny and I as we learn more about Denny and just what drives him to strive to be better everyday and to leave this place better than he found it.

You can learn more about Denny at:

www.allacesshealth.com

www.soundbetter.com

I am so fortunate to have this gentleman as a friend.

He is an outstanding songwriter, guitar player, vocalist, and performer. You can find him almost any night of the week playing music somewhere in and around Nashville.

He co-wrote, with Dickey Betts, the Allman Brothers top ten single, "No One To Run With" which was featured in Adam Sandler's The Waterboy.

When he's not guitar teching for Country Superstar Tim McGraw, John likes to spend his time "noodling" in his happy place, a converted garage he affectionally calls, "The Tone Zone".

I love John's outlook on life and his love of music.

I hope you enjoy my conversation with my friend, John Prestia.

www.instagram.com/johnprestiamusic

I get the chance to catch up with my friend and co-worker for the past 14 plus years, Billy Nobel.

Billy is a great pianist and having the opportunity to share my life out on the road with this guy has been a gift.

This is the first time Billy and I have really been able to chat since we got off the road in August so it was a real treat to spend some time with him.

Ya'll I really appreciate your time, and I hope you enjoy listening to my conversation with my friend Billy Nobel