This episode of ExcessiveBanter Gary & I talk to long time friend and Jimmy Fund Clinic at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute Play Lady...Lisa Scherber.

For over 30 years Lisa has been delivering smiles, hugs and support to children and their families at the Boston Jimmy Fund Clinic.  With what started as a volunteering opportunity soon turned into a career changing journey that has transformed herself and many others along the way.  The energy brings into the lives of those she meets is contagious and needs to be shared to all.
Grab a comfy spot, relax and be prepared to take in all that is what we could ever dream to aspire to personally and professionally.

Recipe for Joy:

• One part Smile
• One part Fun
• And a HUGE heaping helping of Fluff

To volunteer for future events or to connect with Lisa:
[email protected]

Or to donate to the Jimmy Fund:
https://www.jimmyfund.org/ways-to-give/

This episode we speak to Kijana Rose who is the heart and soul of I&I Rose Garden. Everything about her lived experience has shaped her vision for 22 Birch, Rosindale MA - and the innovative future of seed-to-sale ecosystem expansion in the cannabis markets. She brings a health and wellness emphasis to everything she does, integrating and emphasizing education and empowered consumerism into product and experience design.

Kijana holds two degrees from Northeastern University, including a Master's in Public Health, and is also a practicing yoga teacher trainer and instructor. Her professional experience in the corporate and non-profit worlds have not only prepared her for success as an entrepreneur, but also for building a new breed of business that emphasizes inclusivity, sustainability, and equity in everything it does.

Stay up to date on Kijana and I&I Rose Garden's future endeavors.
www.iandirosegarden.com

This episode of ExcessiveBanter is a heartfelt, long overdue conversation with a true Irish Gentleman, Author, Don Mullan.   On this the 50th Anniversary, Do was an eye witness to the January 30th, 1972 British massacre in the town of Derry (Northern Ireland).  Over the many years following a poorly executed inquiry, no accountability or recognition of guilt was given or acknowledged by the British Government.
Not until January 1997 when Don Mullan's book, Eyewitness Bloody Sunday was published to controversy and in the ensuing months became the catalyst in the campaign for justice for the families of the 14 victims of the Bloody Sunday massacre.  Listen to Don's first hand perspective of the actions, avoidance and eventual redemption for his friend, Michael Kelly and the other 13 families.
Don will also enlighten us with the timeline and stories leading up to a beautiful friendship with one of England's legendary Football Keeper and this podcaster's own idol, the great Gordon Banks.

https://www.orpenpress.com/books/eyewitness-bloody-sunday/
https://www.amazon.com/Gordon-Banks-Hero-Could-Sports/dp/0954704797

This episode Gary and I regroup and highlight the discussions surrounding our recent interview with Irish Author, Don Mullan and his Bloody Sunday book on the Derry, Northern Ireland January 30th, 1972 British massacre.  And the impact today on it's 50th Anniversary.
Also we'll catch up on recent events and what's new in our social media relations, including new friends and followers.

This episode brings former New England Patriot Defensive End and two-time Super Bowl Champion Jarvis Green to the ExcessiveBanter podcast.  Jarvis will give us the 411 on his entrance into the New England sports arena in a post-Super Bowl win to achieve his own pair of Lombardi Trophies himself.
Giving us his insight to the Patriot way on and off the field right up until his departure of the NFL after an 8 year pro football experience and jumping into the unknown of the fishing and shrimping industry.
Not being a afraid of a challenge and with a strong work ethic, he embraces his new adventure with a broom in hand and builds a solid brand and company within the Ocean97 name.

Follow along Jarvis' journey into the foodie industry that takes him into a world of technology and innovation with a new app called Chef2You.

This episode we just hit record and let if fly with legendary dynamic duo of Boston Comedy, TonyV & Jimmy Dunn. Sit back, strap yourself in and enjoy the nonstop back and forth.

Season 2 Opener is with an old friend, Tucker Cohen who will tell us about his new venture, Smoov.app - Tucker is changing the way couples manage their expenses.  Smoov Integrates with all of your different credit and debit cards to automatically keep track of your shared expenses as a couple.  Split shared expenses fairly in the way that best suits your relationship. 

We'll catch up on all things New England with a hint of Vermont and some relaxing pleasures.

Today we speak to Grace Sharkey,  She's an outspoken Michigan Lady who is an entrepreneur and former supply chain executive who has championed many role in sales, operations, and logistics consulting.  She is a dynamic professional with a committed passion for the future of the transportation industry.  With strong opinions of how technology can improve the experience for all supply chain members.  She believes supply chain is the one true industry that impacts every product right down to the consumer directly.  Her goal is to constantly look to create content that mirrors that passion.

Kickstand & Benny look forward to gaining some insights to her perspective on all things logistics and beyond...

After a few weeks away for various reasons....we're back!

Benny & Kickstand return together to chat about Kickstand's recent 'monologue' episode and a travel story they both shared with some funny, but typical scenarios for a road warrior.  A day in the life on the road on 8 Mile...and some candy.