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Joining us this week is professional touring saxophonist, Chris Schaffner! we've has a lot of Music Monday guests over the years--but never a pro who plays a woodwind! Listen in and hear about his career and his goals. A FUN guest that'll have you laughing while you learn!

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Super cool and interesting guest today—(Drinking Water) Treatment Plant Superintendent, Doug Kimbler joins us to talk about the secret world of delivering safe, clean water to homes across the country. His plant provides water to 130,000 families in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but the methods his team employs are utilized nation-wide. From everyday duties to crisis situations, Doug discussed the value of water, and the level of commitment he and his team hold to bringing their community the best water without interruption. A fascinating peek behind the curtain of an industry that affects us all!

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Another great rocker steps aboard the bus—from the band Little Caesar, drummer Tom Morris joins the show to talk about his career, the band, and a lot of music info that can only come out in a long-format chat like ours. Always a great band, Little Caesar has spun off TWO great guests for the show!

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Ms. Brenda and Kayla Chaney join the show today to talk about their 70-year-old Sugar Cane Syrup business. They’ve been planting, harvesting, and making the syrup by hand since before most of you were born—and will continue farming their land like this in the future. A special pair of ladies and a fantastic birthday episode for me—it was an honor and a treat to chat about their sweets! Come November, please support the Chaneys by ordering some Jack’s SugarCane Syrup!

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On the tour bus this week comes a very special guest—Guitarist (and fellow Nashvillian), Jeremy Asbrock steps aboard! He goes through his personal KISStory, and talks about getting his dream gigs as the guitarist in Ace Frehley AND Gene Simmons’ touring bands! He has played with big names around the world, and his story as a rock and roll sideman will inspire aspiring musicians. A nice guy with a great reputation around town, you’re going to enjoy his interview!

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Returning to the tractor-trailer bus (did that make sense???) comes over-the-road trucker, Ollie Possum! Possum is an old friend of the show and talks about his new rig, fields listener questions, and addresses something that has been irritating Dr. Steve for awhile. This interview brings out a softer side of the possum—and makes for one of the best guest episodes ever on “The Commute”!

A friend of the show, rock star, Joel Hoekstra, returns to the tour bus for his second appearance! We talk about Whitesnake, Trans Siberian Orchestra, a little bit about Cher, but mostly about Joel’s latest album with his project, Joel Hoekstra’s 13. Joel shows why he is heavily sought after as a podcast guest as he brings his sense of humor, level-headedness, and humility to the interview. A guy you’ve got to like, and one of the most talented and hardest working shredders in the industry.

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A unique episode to say the least—from big time rock star (Junkyard) to big time television theme song writer (Craig Ferguson), musician Tim Mosher climbs aboard the bus! Tim cut his teeth on the Sunset Strip, but climbed the ladder of amazing success writing music for television shows. Hear about how that world works, and about how hard work plus good relationships paid off for Tim. Not for the faint-hearted, this business requires talent, dedication, and an almost unblemished track record. Quite a show!

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After a long and exhaustive search, I finally got a record label executive on the show!! From High Volume Music (www dot highvolmusic dot com), home of former Commute guests Ashton Blake (Native Sons) and PJ Farley (Trixter), founder and CEO, Bill Chavis steps aboard the tour bus! Learn about the world inside a record label—they have a business to run, and it is fascinating! A cool guy who is a true fan of music, Bill’s enthusiasm is contagious!

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Founder, CEO, and hardest working man of the weekend—RockNPod Expo boss, Chris Czynszak, joins the show to talk about the event he has planned for 2021! Chris goes through the origin story of the expo, including the breaks he got and the hard work he did. Today, his expo is quite an extravaganza, bringing together rock stars and podcasters for a weekend of debauchery (and good content!). Super cool guy, and great spokesperson for an amazing event!