Growing up in jersey as a wise-cracking, undersized Italian kid, Peter Onorati used lessons from his dad to become a driven student/athlete. Never one to let circumstances define him, he briefly played in the long-defunct World Football League before heading to Wall Street to secure a job as an executive with McCall's magazine. On a bet with his then girlfriend, he tried his hand at acting, and soon found himself starring in TV commercials. A move to Hollywood brought about roles in the final season of "Kate & Allie", as well as the hit movie "Goodfellas". Over the years, he's rooted himself as a phenomenal character actor, and currently appears in 2 hit TV shows: NBC's "This Is Us" and CBS's "SWAT". In one of my all-time fave interviews, Onorati talks life lessons, his drive to succeed, and the most important role he's ever played: father to 3 boys. www.peteronorati.com

Co-star of ABC's Hit Drama Series "The Good Doctor", Nicholas Gonzalez' portrayal of 'Dr. Neil Melendez' is garnering high praise. The veteran character actor is not only great at his craft, but he's also learned a thing or two for his role by his physician father and brother! Hear the Stanford grad talk about his days as a HS champion runner, his love of exercise/books/sports/video games, and his BIGGEST loves, his family (he's a new dad!) and acting!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Hope House CEO MaryAnne Metheny discusses the epidemic, how victims can find hope, and what 'Hope House' does for those victims, as well as how people can help. Also, join Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Jay Rapley, discuss youth sports injuries, how to treat/prevent them, and ways to be safe for future participation.

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We all remember them. John Hughes classic movies like "The Breakfast Club", "Weird Science", & "Sixteen Candles" were anthems to high school kids everywhere, and John Kapelos played memorable characters in each one. From 'Carl the Janitor' to 'Dino' to 'Rudy the Oily Bohunk', his career started with instant classics, and his broad range as a character actor has him involved in countless TV and movie projects to date. Go behind the scenes with the former Second City Alum, actor, writer and record company mgr John Kapelos!

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Former Belton HS Phenom, Pitt State All-American and Pro pitcher Daryl Cronk never set out to coach collegiate baseball.......but his Avila University Eagles are glad he did!

Former "Mr. Irrelevant" David Vobora, the last pick in the '08 NFL draft, worked his way into the Rams starting lineup, only to find himself addicted to painkillers after out of a job after blowing out his shoulder. One year into retirement, he began a career in personal training, but something was missing. Unsure of his "Why" in life, Vobora met US Army Staff Sgt. Travis Mills, one of only five living quad amputees. That meeting changed both of their lives forever, and created the passion behind the 'Adaptive Training Foundation', now empowering adaptive athletes/vets find their own why!

One of the most iconic metal voices of all time, former Twisted Sister frontman DEE SNIDER talks about his upcoming album release "For The Love of Metal", how he survived the 'One-Hit Wonder' moniker by reinventing himself, his devotion to his bride of 37 years, and his 21 yr. run as syndicated satellite radio host of "House of Hair".

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