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You're going to love this episode with Brian Adams! Listen in to find out who did a wardrobe change in between each interview and what he does when he's interviewing an actor about a movie he doesn't like!! 

Also In This Episode:

• What a Press Junket Is Like
• Why Brian Didn’t Get To Interview Jerry Lewis
• What Was In The Note Ashely Judd Sent Brian
• The Definition of Criticism
• Why It’s Good To Have Some Movies Be Cinematic Palette Cleansers

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When two morning show hosts get together... 🤣Jeff Kurkjian joins Gary Scott Thomas in this week's episode.

• The Ages of Radio In a World of Too Many Options and Why Radio is Still Relevant
• Getting Away From the “If It Bleeds, It Leads” Mindset
• The One Question That Drives Jeff Crazy
• Jeff’s Touching Story Involving Being Otto the Orange During a Children’s Hospital Visit
• What Getting COVID Was Like For Jeff
• The “Venmo Challenge” and Jeff’s Experience With It

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Nate Deaton and Gary Scott Thomas have a very open conversation about what's going on in Country Music right now. Nothing is off-limits.

In this episode:

• Nate’s Thoughts After Getting the Johnson and Johnson COVID Shot
• New COVID Safety Precautions For Music Events
• The Difference Between the CMA and the ACMs
• Why Nate Thinks the ACMs Are Making a Political Statement
• What Keith Urban Said To Nate
• Why Don Felder Got Fired From the Eagles
• Thoughts On Why Don Henley Is an Ass and Chris Stapleton Is a Jerk

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Join Jason Minsky and Gary Scott Thomas as they talk about something we can all relate to--having a job we hated doing. Listen in as he talks about where his career is now and how he's had to shift during the pandemic to still be able to bring people the Christmas cheer they craved.

Other Topics In This Episode:

• The Pointlessness of Folding Underwear and Socks
• The Story of the Scam That Jason Saw Happen First Hand
• How Christmas in the Park Was Changed By the Pandemic

About Jason:
Jason Minsky has been involved with the San Jose community since 1993 when he was working in the Community Development department for the San Jose Sharks. Originally from South San Francisco, Minsky is a graduate of San Francisco State University and attended Serra High School in San Mateo. Having previously served on the Board of Directors for Christmas in the Park, he became the non-profit’s first Executive Director in 2012. Prior to that he served as a Vice President for the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce (now the SVO) and was also Chairman for the Silicon Valley Invitational and Courageous Kids Programs for the American Cancer Society. Jason is married and has a daughter studying in college.

Jason is a member of the San Jose Rotary Club where he not only has chaired their annual gala but is also involved in the Enterprise Leadership Program which teaches high school juniors about creating business plans and entrepreneurism. Jason is also a graduate of the Center for Excellence in Nonprofits (CEN) Leaders Institute and has previously been part of Community Leadership San Jose. Most recently Jason completed the Stanford Executive Program for Nonprofit Leaders and the Disney Institute on Customer Service.
Little Known Fact: Jason has previously performed as the San Jose Sharks (1993-1998) and San Francisco 49ers (1993, 2006-2010) mascot characters S.J. Sharkie and Sourdough Sam.

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Gary Scott Thomas and Barron Ryan have a candid and funny conversation about all sorts of things including how he's "not that bad as a rapper." 

Also In This Episode:

• Why Barron Has His Own Trailer
• What It’s Like Having Interracial Parents and a Very Musically Inclined Family
• The Application Process For Getting Into Major Music Universities
• Writing Songs Making Fun of What Hip Hop Artists Brag About
• The Joy of Creating Beauty In Music Rather Than Music Of One Kind
• Why Doing Online Performances Is a Lot More Work

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In this episode, Grace Leer gets candid about dating during the pandemic, co-writing sessions, and focusing on controlling what she can.

Also in this episode:

• The Immense Pressures of Being on American Idol and the Girl Who Fainted on Stage
• Justin Bieber Has More Country Grammy Awards Than Eric Church, Blurring the Country Genre Lines
• How Grace Differiencates Herself in Music and Why Writing Past the Surface Level and Getting Personal is Important for Her
• The Challenge of Finding a Man Who Supports Your Career and Doesn’t Just View It As a Hobby, and an Interesting Moment Grace Had on a Date That Didn’t End Well

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After competing on The Amazing Race, Survivor, and surviving health scares, Whitney Duncan and Gary Scott Thomas talked about stories from reality TV, her new music, and life during Corona.

Also in this episode:

• Keith Urban Sent Whitney Something While She Was In The Hospital
• What It Was Like Doing a Duet With Kenny Rogers
• Warning Signs and Avoiding Nashville Scammers
• The Reality of Sacrificing Now or Sacrificing Later
• Pacemakers, Heart Surgery, and Finding Love While on The Show “Survivor”

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Just listen to the first few seconds and you'll know this episode is going to be entertaining! 

Gary Scott Thomas and Lissa Kreisler dish about:

• Shot In Your Arm, Not Your Butt...Lissa’s Thoughts After Getting the COVID Vaccine
• Due to His Southern Accent, People Think Gary Isn’t as Smart
• How Having Severe Scoliosis Developed Lissa’s Humor and Outlook on Life
• Why Lissa Got in Trouble For Sharing About Her Daughter’s Breakup on Air
• The Stories of Their Worst and Best Interview Guests
• The Weirdest Places Gary and Lissa Have Been Recognized

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Multi-award-nominated Country Music artist, Jimmie Allen spills the tea with Gary Scott Thomas with stories like the one where people had sex in the audience during one of his shows. 😮

Other stories in this episode:

• Charlie Pride and Modern Country
• The Importance of Switching Up the Setlist and Listening To the Audience
• How Radio Stations Can Benefit From Spotify
• Jimmie’s Thoughts on Morgan Wallen’s 2020 CMA Win*
• Possible Revenge For Getting Tackled

*This episode was recorded at the beginning of 2021.

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If you need a dose of positivity and entertainment, Rich Amooi is one of the most positive people around. As a male romantic comedy author, he has interesting stories for sure! Listen in as he and Gary Scott Thomas discuss those stories.

• Being a Wedding DJ, Bridezillas, and a Frustrating Situation Rich Dealt With
• Why Rich Decided To Use His Real Name Instead of a Woman’s Name
• How a Woman’s Remark Started his Book “Mr. Crotchety”
• Being Single For Thirteen Years, Then Marrying the Love of His Life
• The Importance of Planning and Positivity

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