Mathew and Steve sit down with two former Major League Baseball players, Shea Hillenbrand and Mike Butcher. Their new adventure, The Pizza Butcher, is a real home run. Plus, they chat with Off 87 owner Tami Butcher and D'vine Gourmet founder Denise McCreery.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Shea’s rise to the top of the MLB ranks and the rock bottom moment that changed his life forever. It’s one of our favorite interviews so far and left us speechless. The conversation with Off 87 owner Tami Butcher was incredible as we learned she is a kidney donor. The story does not disappoint.

We’re heading to D'vine Gourmet to record our next episode, so it was great to meet up with its founder and owner, Denise McCreery. Twenty years ago, PHX Magazine named her “One to Watch.” What she’s done with jelly and wine since then is pretty awesome.

Please settle in for our second episode of Move the Needle with your hosts, Mathew Blades and Steve Petz.

Welcome to our inaugural episode of Move the Needle, recorded in front of a live studio audience at Vero Chicago Pizza in Ahwatukee.

We sat down with Alex Mejia, the restaurant's owner and operator, to discuss culture, how they deal with staffing issues, and their delicious cauliflower crust pizza. 

Then, we had a great conversation with Jim Prueter, an automotive and travel writer, about our first cars, the most overrated brands, and the current state of electric and hydrogen vehicles. 

Our Move the Needle feature interview was with Brooke Beardall, who started Holy Yoga and now has a new adventure called Sugar Magnolia Mushrooms. It was an enlightening conversation about the power of microdosing her proprietary blend of Albino Penis Envy and Albino Avery++. 

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Thanks for listening :)

Mathew and Steve

The mission of our podcast is to spotlight remarkable individuals through engaging interviews and inspiring stories. We aim to celebrate unsung heroes, showcase their contributions, and inspire others to join in the collective effort of building a brighter, more compassionate world. Oh, and it's gonna be fun!