Hondo Handy’s Podcast

Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 91st Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of James Ian who was born with a degenerative muscular condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. James didn’t let that slow him down. He still participated in sports and music. James is now a soulful singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. He attended Georgetown University and received in B.S. Marketing and Management and then went on to receive his Law Degree from Georgetown. His family has always been involved with singing. The played in a band during his early years and learned to play several instruments. He defies the odds on stage and in the studio. He continues to defy stereotypes of disabled people. The released of his world premiere of “SPACES! on November 9th has been a big hit.

Jolly Roger Amusement Park presents the 90th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Steve Pastusak, Vice President of Jolly Roger. Jolly Roger Amusement Park is one of the most popular attraction amusement parks in Ocean City, Maryland. The park features two locations in Ocean City: one at the pier on the Ocean City boardwalk and one further uptown at 30th Street. Steve is also a sports enthusiast and has always had his children involved in sports activities.

Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 89th Episode of Hondo Handy’s Podcast. All of Mike Jones children have been involved with basketball at the college level and two of his daughters are playing in the WNBA, one son that has played professionally overseas and his youngest son is currently playing at Cecil Community College.

Mike played college basketball at the University of Hartford from 1981-1985 where he earned his Bachelors of Arts Degree in Communication. He currently work for the Department of Defense where he has been employed for 35 years. He coached Harford Community College (HCC) from 1992-2001 where he re-energized the program to lead the school to its most wins in 20 yrs his first season of 11 and following that up with even more wins the following year with 16. Mike has coached at the college,high school and AAU levels. He has also been a consultant. He has also worked several basketball camps such as the Five Star camp, Kutztown University Camp and the Dudley Bradley basketball camp.

Atlantic Physical Therapy presents the 88th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Professional Basketball Player Brian Wethers from Murrieta, California. Brian will be Head Coach for the Valley Eagles a new Professional Basketball that will be playing in the TBL. Brian also enters his fourth season as the Head Basketball Coach of the Murrieta Valley Nighthawk Boys Basketball program. He previously ran two other local high school programs; Calvary Murrieta and Linfield Christian. Wethers was the Director of Basketball Operations at the University of California-Riverside. Wethers attended the University of California-Berkeley (1999-2003) where he was a four-year starter for the Golden Bears. He holds the school record for most points scored in a single NCAA tournament game with 27. After college, he went on to play professionally overseas in numerous countries; Germany, France, Australia, Ukraine, New Zealand and Lebanon. He also spent time in the NBDL with the Bakersfield Jam. While playing in Australia, Wethers led the league in scoring and was named League MVP.

     Wethers #25 hangs high above the north-end basket in the Hawk House. During his time at Murrieta Valley, he was a four-year Varsity starter (1995-1999), All-League four years, League MVP as a Junior and Senior, Riverside County Player of the Year his Senior year, All-State his Senior year and a Top-25 National Recruit. Wethers remains the programs all-time leading scorer.

Ocean City’s Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 87th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. My podcast shares the journey of Stephen Decatur High School’s own Aaron Wyatt. Aaron is a former Professional Basketball Player, who presently is an Assistant Girls Basketball Coach for the Seahawks. Aaron led his Junior College team, Cecil Community College, to the National Championship. He completed his college playing days at Georgia South Western, where he became an All American. He majored in Recreation, before starting his professional career.

Residence In by Marriott presents the 86th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. My podcast has a conversation Keith Whisenant, General Manager of Residence Inn by Marriott in Ocean City. After a fantastic summer, Keith shares the success of the hotel and the importance of having a good staff. The Stephen Decatur High School graduate went to college at North Alabama and became a high Roll Tide fan, as was his father. Along the way he became a Professional Wrestler and was featured in “Pro Wrestling Illustrated.”

Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 85th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Travon Miles, who is excited to be joining the super talented team at ABC11 Eyewitness News - WTVD in Raleigh, NC, as a Sports/Reporter. He recently served as the Sports Director at 47 ABC. The Salisbury native is a proud alumni of Wicomico High School, where he played football. He also graduated in 2012 from Salisbury University with a B.A. in Communication Arts.

Ed Hileman Drywall and Custom Painting, including residential and commercial power-washing presents the 84th Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The Episode shares the journey of James Simmons, Recreation Superintendent for Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism. James is the Director of the Governors Challenge High School Basketball Tournament. The tournament is the largest holiday high school basketball tournament in the country. James has also been the Sports Sales Representative with the Mid Atlantic Amateur Sports Alliance. James graduated from West Virginia University.

Atlantic Physical Therapy presents the 83rd Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. Tristan is a mentor, a coach and a special education educator in the Thompson School District in Loveland, Colorado. The former Stephen Decatur High School basketball, soccer and track & field star attended Frostburg State University. He received is degree in Business Administration and Management. A basketball enthusiast, who is described as a dedicated coach, with genuine interest in and compassion for his players. In Colorado he is known as "Coach Tristo.” Recently he was featured in a short film called “Tristo.” http://www.tristofilm.com

Residence Inn by Marriott presents the 82nd Episode of the Hondo Handy’s Podcast. The podcast shares the journey of Dr. Samose Mays, Director of Parks and Recreation at Byran County, in Richmond Hill, Georgia. A former two time college drop out and homeless student now has three degrees. He has been a Keynote Speaker throughout nation, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Georgia Southern University. He is also the MRLA Founder, the Minority Recreation Leadership Academy to help minorities to rise in their career in parks and recreation and learn how to be leaders and how to make a difference.

He is an experienced Recreation Director with a demonstrated history in the higher education industry. A strong community and social services professional, with a Bachelor of Science focusing in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies from Georgia Southern University. A Master of Science focused on Sport Management and a Doctorate - Ed. D. focused in Sport Management from Northcentral University.

Dr. Mays is a (CYSA) Certified Youth Sports Administrator with the National Alliance for Youth Sports and (CPRP) Certified Parks and Recreation Professional with the National Recreation and Parks Association.