Extra Connections

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  • 5 Random Questions with Actor Randy Oglesby
    Randy Oglesby is a veteran American actor known for his wide-ranging work in television, film, and science fiction. A Memphis native with classical theatre training, he has built a long career as a versatile character actor, especially recognized for his recurring role as Degra on Star Trek: Enterprise and his multiple appearances throughout the Star Trek franchise.
    14 min
  • Actor Randy Olgesby
    His career also includes appearances in projects such as Independence Day, Angel, Sharp Objects, Godless, For All Mankind, and many episodic television dramas.Randy Oglesby is a veteran American actor known for his wide-ranging work in television, film, and science fiction. A Memphis native with classical theatre training, he has built a long career as a versatile character actor, especially recognized for his recurring role as Degra on Star Trek: Enterprise and his multiple appearances throughout the Star Trek franchise.
    37 min
  • Filmmaker Bron Theron
    Bron Theron is a California-based filmmaker, writer, director, producer, and mural artist. Through his company White Ninja Productions, he has created award-winning independent films including Half Dead Fred, Pancake Man, and Fear Anonymous. Originally emerging from the graffiti art scene, Theron combines his visual arts background with a passion for storytelling, crafting unique films that span comedy, horror, and paranormal genres.Instagram: @whiteninjaproductions
    58 min
  • Reinventing Pop Through Piano, Storytelling, and Sound with Jason Bembry
    At 29, singer-songwriter and pianist Jason Bembry is carving out a distinct lane by blending classical training with modern pop production. His sound moves from stripped-back piano ballads to layered, cinematic tracks with guitars, strings, and electronic elements, all grounded in deeply personal storytelling.In 2025, Jason released music monthly, giving listeners a real-time look at his evolution as an artist and establishing himself as a genre-crossing voice with both artistic depth and commercial appeal.
    You can listen to his latest track, “Frozen Hearts,” here: https://www.jasonbembry.com/musicYou can watch “Maybe I’ll” official video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/k6Qbn9NRXe8More on Jason: www.JasonBembry.com
    1 hr 6 min
  • An Interracial Intergenerational Connection with RW Fields
    The Mullet Man tells the poignant story of an unlikely friendship between an elderly black man, Ulysses, and an 11-year-old white boy, Richie, in the deep South of 1955. Their bond begins with a shared love of fishing but deepens as they navigate societal challenges. Uly uses his wisdom from a lifetime of hard work to guide Richie, who grapples with the complexities of race and friendship amidst societal pressures. As Richie faces backlash for befriending Uly, their relationship becomes a lens for exploring racism and the hope for change. This novella captures a raw slice of Americana, highlighting valuable life lessons and the enduring struggle against racial division.
    Fields, a former government scientist and businessman, penned his first book at the age of 82, not as a bucket-list item, but with the hope of launching into a meaningful dialogue about racism. Though his book’s story is based on his real-life 70-year-old experiences, he believes lessons can be learned today for a new generation. Unfortunately, racism still plagues our society and remains a hot-button subject. A Coming-Of-Age Story, Inspired By Real Events In 1950s Deep South, About An Unlikely Friendship    Between An Elderly Black Man & A Young White  Boy, Forged Despite Poverty & Racism Obstacles
    50 min
  • Persuasian Blueprints Danny Bobrow
    Danny is the creator of the Persuasion Blueprint, a framework that shows SMB leaders how missed moments in conversation are costing businesses thousands. Rather than recycled sales scripts, Danny teaches teams how presence, caring, and precise connection win loyalty and referrals without pushing harder.
    With dual MBAs from the University of Chicago and Katholieke Universiteit tel Leuven, and a background as an ultra-endurance athlete who’s summited 20 major peaks worldwide, Danny brings hard-earned lessons in grit and high-pressure performance to everyday business conversations. He’s coached hundreds of teams to recover hidden profit lost to miscommunication, often by demonstrating how leaders can pause in the moment, rebuild trust, and turn customer updates or tough team meetings into engines of alignment.
    What sets Danny apart is practical, memorable tactics teams use on regular calls and negotiations. He’s helped thousands in the dental and healthcare world transform how they build trust, with a social reach of over 15,000 medical business owners. Whether it’s discovery calls, customer support, or internal meetings, Danny equips listeners with ways to co-create buy-in that actually sticks.
    43 min
  • Founder and CEO of Savvy, Eric Goldreyer
    Savvy is the marketplace he's been building toward for 30 years. We connect travelers directly with vetted, professional property managers. No Airbnb. No Vrbo. No 15-20% platform fees. Just professional hospitality at a fair price, with the guest relationship staying where it belongs. 150,000+ properties. 2,500+ professional property managers. The short-term rental industry has a trust problem, a fee problem, and a consistency problem. Professional property managers solve all three — they just need a marketplace that’s built for them, not against them. James talks with Savvy CEO Eric Goldreyer!
    41 min
  • The Sensible Psychic Cindy Grogan
    We have the best convo and she shares something surprising to me during the taping of this show! We have the best convo and she shares something surprising to me during the taping of this show! I discovered my Intuitive Gift years ago (completely by accident). Since then,she's used it to help hundreds of people find their purpose, get clarity on their issues and move forward in their lives and careers. She's known for being grounded, “normal” (hence, “the Sensible Psychic”) and altogether practical. Work/career, love, money, family, even your animals…I firmly believe that a quality, down-to-earth reading can provide valuable information and insights you won’t find anywhere else. https://thesensiblepsychic.com/
    54 min

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