So happy and honored to present conversations with trusted voices, such as today’s guest Brooks Moore.  Brooks is an Emmy award winning director and producer who is also an in-demand  voice-over talent.   Fans all over the world know him for his narrations of one of the most popular programs on the Discovery Channel, “How It’s made.”   He’s been the voice of that show for decades and teaches people from  all walks of life how to improve their speaking skills, increase revenue and create impact.  Meet a folksy guy who “has it made” and shares great stories!

J.D. Pincus is a renowned psychologist and researcher specializing in human motivation, our emotional needs, and personal development. He pioneered the unified pyramid model of human motivation and the AgileBrain measurement technique ( www.agilebrain.com).  Dr. Pincus is the author of, “The Emotionally Agile Brain: Mastering the 12 Emotional Needs that Drive Us.”  Meet one of the top psychological experts on  “the emotional needs revolution”  and prepare to discover aspects of your own agile brain!

Meet Alfred Engelberg, the author of “ Breaking the Medicine Monopolies: Reflections of a Generic Drug Pioneer.” The book is a personal narrative about Alfred Engelberg’s fifty years of legal work in the drug industry. He takes you inside the mysterious world of patents to provide a basic understanding of how drug makers have gamed the laws governing brand and generic competition.   Hear how Albert and others made a huge difference in our lives by making generic drugs more accepted, available and affordable!

Atlas Aultman is an accomplished leader in many fields. He is a former U.S. Military Commander, Special Ops Director, White House Military Lead and Combat Zone decision maker.  He is a best-selling author, Ted Talk speaker, and the host of his own podcast series that brings to light stories of men who have conquered major life challenges. A self-described Christian man who leads with respect, Atlas shares some of his experiences in leadership both in and out of the military. Enjoy a frank conversation about the challenges for not only our troops, but for anyone navigating life today. Atlas has a lot to offer about finding hope and developing resiliency, a positive message in these challenging times.

Dance for Parkinsons (www.danceforpd.org) invites people of all ages to harness the benefits of dance to transform their lives and  enhance well-being!  Meet program founder and  professional dancer David Leventhal who, along with his colleagues, has developed collaborative partnerships among Parkinson’s, arts, and medical organizations in cities around the world to create robust opportunities for the Parkinson's community.  Research proves that exercise is one of the best ways to limit the progression of Parkinson’s.  Hear how David’s  innovative development of dance programming  not only provides fine health benefits, but is also great fun!

The Amphibious Tractor Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on raising money to build a memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The memorial will honor Amtrac Marines who manned U.S. Marine Corps Landing and Amphibious Assault Vehicles since 1942. Our guests today are members of the team driving mission forward – Colonel John B. Atkinson, USMC ( Ret) National Commander,  Marc R. Chabot, USMC (Ret), and Peg Lee spearheading the art and design of the future memorial.  These are dedicated people who continue to serve our country and fellow Marines. The Association continues to  educate the general public and Marines, ensure this legacy endures, recognize and reward exceptional Marines, and support the education and hardship needs of Marines and their families over time.

Today we get down to business with the help of James Whitman from www.growthguidepost.com. He is the author of a dynamic new book on how to grow businesses and foster success entitled,  “Launch Code:  The Playbook for Continuous Growth.”  Make this the year you celebrate  entrepreneurship and career success.  James offers practical, common sense advice designed to empower you to win!

Brad Meltzer returns to share news about his latest book, “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy – and Why it Failed.“ Along with co-author Josh Mensch, Brad sends up another suspenseful non-fiction thriller, a story that many of us had know knowledge of, and an event that would have changed history. Brad Meltzer is a best-selling novelist, TV producer, comic book creator, children’s author and historian. When Brad joins me on the podcast, he never disappoints!

Mike Baker spent approximately 15 years with the CIA, working as a covert field operations officer specializing in counterterrorism, counternarcotics and counterinsurgency operations.  He’s been in most of the world’s dangerous hotspots, working with others to defend America. In 2022, Mike  began hosting a news and geopolitical commentary podcast called "The Presidents Daily Brief", which covers national security related matters in the news, providing a roundup of the day’s events. The name is a reference to the President’s Daily Briefing in which the President of the United States is given intelligence updates each morning.  It is an honor to welcome Mike as he shares his views on the challenges for America in the coming decade.

What a joy it is to meet and feature fellow podcasters doing important work. That is the case with today’s guests Matt and Monica, who recently launched “The Matt and Monica Podcast” sharing stories of vulnerability and resilience of inspiring guests as well as themselves. This husband and wife team travel far to interview incredible people, many of whom are first responders and veterans who have sacrificed so much for so many. The podcast has been life affirming for Matt and Monica and their growing audience, including your humble host, who fully supports their mission!