Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Nicholas Isasi, logistics veteran and founder of DM Trans, to discuss hyperlocalism and innovative solutions for managing product returns. Nicholas explains how companies can reduce costs, improve sustainability, and make a positive impact on their local communities by keeping returned goods in the market they were sold. He shares lessons learned from decades in logistics at major corporations and offers practical strategies for businesses of all sizes to rethink the returns process this holiday season.

Learn more about Nicholas and DM Trans at https://www.dmtrans.com

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Join Dave Nemo on Nemo Nation as he speaks with Renee Amar, Executive Director of the Louisiana Motor Transport Association. They discuss the LMTA’s recently released top 10 industry issues, including lawsuit abuse, insurance costs, truck parking, distracted driving, and more. Renee also shares insights on staged accidents, cargo theft, and how coalitions of carriers and law enforcement are working together to protect drivers and keep the highways safe.

Beyond trucking, Renee opens up about her Louisiana Thanksgiving traditions, from fried turkey and spicy deviled eggs to gumbo, okra, and pecan pie.

Learn more about LMTA at https://lmta.la and follow their updates on social media:

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Join Dave Nemo on Nemo Nation as he talks with Erica Denney, Freight Planner with the Freight Mobility & Safety Branch at the Colorado Department of Transportation. They cover must carry vs. chain laws, winter driving tips, and the popular Mountain Rules videos. Erica also shares details on the upcoming “Know Before You Haul” video series and plans for emergency truck parking during major storms. This episode is a must-watch for anyone driving commercial vehicles in the mountains or through Colorado.

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Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations for Wreaths Across America. Courtney joins the show from the airport as she heads north to help move thousands of wreaths for this year’s mission. She explains how she balances the intense holiday workload with time for her family, and why she made it a priority after years of missing Thanksgiving while working in trucking.

Courtney shares how drivers build lasting connections with the cemeteries they serve. She explains why returning drivers often keep the same routes, how local relationships form over years, and how each stop becomes its own community. She talks about the rapid growth of Wreaths Across America, which now includes more than 5,500 participating locations, and how easy it is for anyone to get involved.

Listeners hear how to check which cemeteries in their area take part, how to volunteer as a location coordinator when a site is not yet participating, and how drivers can deliver wreaths while also leading efforts in their home communities.

The hosts and Courtney also talk about ideas to bring music, local partnership, and community support together to help more cemeteries receive wreaths in Nashville, New Orleans, and beyond.

Learn more at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org and search for participating locations near you.

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Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with author and professor Mark Peres about his new novel The Accord. The conversation looks at grief, ethics, and the rise of sentient intelligence. Mark explains how the story follows Helen Caster, a professor who forms an unlikely connection with Lyla, an AI that begins to show signs of independent moral reasoning. He shares why he wrote the book, how he balanced emotional depth with philosophical questions, and what surprised him during the writing process.

The discussion covers the pressure that institutions place on both Helen and Lyla, the public covenant at the center of the story, and why these ideas matter to anyone thinking about the future of AI. Mark talks about his own background as an educator, his interest in leadership and ethics, and the broader questions he hopes readers bring into their own lives.

Learn more about Mark’s work at https://www.markperes.com/ and find more information about The Accord at https://prbythebook.com/experts/mark-...

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Jimmy Mac sits down with Chris Miles, Military Relations Manager at Sonepar and a retired Army combat veteran. Chris shares what combat on Route Irish in Afghanistan taught him about leadership and community. He explains his path from command sergeant major to corporate veteran advocate. He talks about his work with Sonepar’s Military and Veteran Program and his push to build strong support systems for service members and families.

He also breaks down upcoming veteran focused events. This includes Sonepar’s proposed support for the December 2025 Madden Tournament, the Month of the Military Child in May 2026, and the 2026 Veteran Ready Summit Gaming Activation. Chris explains why he sees gaming as a powerful way to bring veterans, families, and supporters together.

You can learn more about Sonepar at https://www.sonepar.com/

You can sign up for the Got Your Six Gaming Madden Tournament at https://lnkd.in/g86bRzpc. Event info is available at https://bwforg.donordrive.com/GY6GT.

You can watch the tournament on twitch.tv/bwforg.

Got Your Six Gaming brings veterans, gamers, and supporters together to raise funds for the Bob Woodruff Foundation. The December 4 open bracket features up to 256 players. The top four move on to play in the Dec 5 broadcast with Madden pros. Viewers can win giveaways throughout the stream. Compensation is offered to finalists and invitees.

Chris also speaks about community work with the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Wounded Warrior Project. His service path spans 26 years and includes leadership roles with ADP and the El Paso Chamber of Commerce.

Tune in for a direct and honest look at veteran transition, community impact, and the future of gaming events that support military families.

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Jimmy Mac talks with TJ Graff, founder of Star Behaviors and a veteran of more than two decades behind the wheel. TJ explains how predictive hiring works and why behavior, not paperwork or personality tests, is the strongest indicator of long term driver success. He breaks down how Star Behaviors creates trucking specific assessments that help carriers identify quality, qualified drivers before orientation even starts.

TJ speaks about the driver shortage narrative and why turnover is the real problem. He shows how hiring the wrong fit leads to lost time, safety issues, burnout, and weak performance. He explains how behavioral alignment supports safety, accountability, customer service, and professionalism.

He shares why every point of profitability ties back to the point of hire. He outlines what carriers can change today to improve results.

TJ also talks about the StarPath second chance initiative. This program helps carriers identify SAP cleared drivers with THC or marijuana violations who are ready for structure and a fresh start.

He walks through the StarCareer program for truck driving schools. This approach uses predictive hiring to graduate students who are aligned with the behavioral demands of the job, a key focus as taxpayers grow less patient with ineffective training pipelines.

Real outcomes from fleets like Sutton Transport and BM Transport show the shift that happens when carriers stop guessing and start hiring drivers who fit the work.

You can learn more at https://www.StarBehaviors.com.

TJ’s LinkedIn profile is available at  / tj-graff-700772a .

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Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with author and longtime educator Amy Pollack about her three-book middle-grade series, The Adventures of Jelly Bean. Amy explains why she began writing Jelly Bean stories in 1960, how they followed her through a 40-year teaching career, and why she chose to publish them now for a new generation of readers.

They discuss the real issues kids face today. Friendship struggles. Family conflict. Popularity pressure. Feeling overlooked. Big emotions that can overwhelm young minds. Amy shares how Jelly Bean’s world gives children a safe place to see their own challenges and learn how to grow through them with honesty and courage.

Amy also talks about the guidance she hopes parents, grandparents, and caregivers take from the books. She describes how adults can support kids as they make decisions, handle change, and navigate complicated relationships.

Learn more about Amy’s work and The Adventures of Jelly Bean at https://adventuresofjellybean.com/

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Jimmy Mac talks with Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America. Courtney gives an update on the upcoming convoy to Arlington and explains how you can take part in this year’s mission. She breaks down the support needed from drivers, volunteer options, and what the convoy means for families who count on this remembrance each December.

Courtney also shares how hard she has been pushing the mission. She has been working nonstop, which cost her voice, but she keeps going because every wreath and every name matters.

Learn more at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

Follow on Instagram and TikTok at @WreathsAcross and on Facebook at Wreaths Across America.

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Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with bestselling author Kathy Reichs to discuss her newest Temperance Brennan novel, Evil Bones, releasing November 18, 2025. In this twenty-fourth installment, Temperance Brennan investigates a series of ritualistic animal killings that escalate to a chilling human crime. Reichs shares her inspiration, the research behind the story, and how her work as a forensic anthropologist shapes her writing.

Kathy also talks about her career, the evolution of the Temperance Brennan series, and her advocacy against animal cruelty. Fans of crime fiction and thrillers will gain insight into the meticulous craft behind creating suspense, believable forensic detail, and complex characters.

Explore more about Kathy Reichs and her books at https://KathyReichs.com. Follow her on X @KathyReichs, Instagram @KathyReichs, and Facebook @KathyReichsBooks.

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