A H-U-G-E Rock Star steps aboard the Music Monday Tour Bus – David Ellefson, from the band Megadeth, joins us to talk about his current album (released October 2, 2020), and also the efforts he is making to stay afloat during the entertainment recession. You’ll be impressed by his intelligence and eye toward the future. Financial planning meets rock and roll!

We’ve finally got a high-level archer on the show! Former NCAA Division I Archer (Columbia University), Gillian Kemperer steps aboard the varsity bus to talk about the world of competitive archery. Step into the shoes of a gal who had to tense AND calm both her body and mind at the same time! You’ll learn about the equipment, the rules, the strategies, and anything else you never knew enough to ask! Incredible guest – this one is WELL worth the listen!!!

One of the biggest names to ever step aboard the tour bus – Mark Slaughter – brings his A-Game as we talk about his career, his charity (St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital), and his perspective on music, personalities, and life. A great guy and an incredible guest, Mark is a musician you can absolutely respect!

A real cowboy steps aboard the cattle hauler – World Championship Bull Rider, Josh Frost, talks about the world he lives in, and competes in. Learn all about bull riding… from the sport, to the strategy, to what it’s like from the point of view of the cowboy. Too, Josh competes as a “tie-down roper”, and will talk candidly about what THAT event is like! Unbelievable look into the mind and the career of a rodeo man, do not miss this opportunity to listen and learn!

Bernie Dresel, who was the drummer for the Brian Setzer Orchestra for 15 years, has played on scads of television and movie scores/soundtracks, and now runs his own band, The BBB Featuring Bernie Dresel, steps aboard the tour bus to talk about his career, his latest album/CD, and crack wise with Steve! Settle in and listen to both the technical and the human side of his journey from growing up in a suburban Pittsburgh family, to becoming a Hollywood elite musician!

Scott Stewart, Former DSS agent and now corporate security expert, checks the bus for possible breeches in security this week. Plus, he talks about his time at the Diplomatic Security Service (providing security for U.S. consulates and embassies around the world—as well as protecting visiting dignitaries) and his role in high-level corporate security (think Ryan Reynolds in “The Hitman’s Bodyguard” …or Denzel Washington in “Man on Fire”). Really, really cool interview – lots of great info and an extremely articulate guest. Don’t miss this one!

From the rock band “Trixter”, Bassist PJ Farley steps aboard the tour bus and has a great conversation! He talks about gaining fame at a young age, enjoying the ride while it lasted, regrouping after grunge, and his solo career. Great insight into the music industry, and a good chance to get to know the man behind the music! His latest album drops on September 25, 2020. Preorder or order it (depending on when you listen!) on his label’s website: www dot HighVolMusic dot com !!!

The first episode of YEAR NUMBER FIVE of “The Commute” !!!!! Celebrate with an amazing guest: Kung Fu Master, Shifu Sam Persons. Shifu Persons steps aboard the mystical bus and tells about the history and philosophy of Kung Fu, and then details the path toward earning the title of Shifu (“Master”). Unbelievable and downright fascinating. Plus—he throws in a few tidbits about mind over matter that will blow your MIND! What a way to being year 5… listen, and remember why you love the show!

From the middle of a concert audience comes an FOH guy!!! I know… not very descriptive if you don’t live in that world. That means “Front of House”, and Meaux Windhorst runs the soundboard for every Journey concert put on over the past six years (he did it for the band “Heart” for eight years prior to that). Learn about the job of the mixing engineer, as he is 100% responsible for the quality of sound you hear at his concerts. Fascinating “behind the scenes” look at another person who brings YOU the music you love!

I finally got a comic book writer! Jesse Snider has written for Marvel Comics (among others), and engages in a long conversation with Dr. Steve about the process of writing for a specific mythology. Whether it’s Star Trek/Star Wars, Super Heroes, or Disney Characters, each has a back-story and an arc. Unfortunately, he feels this art form is not being properly serviced these days – and his position is fascinating! Buckle in and listen as Jesse lays it all out, and discusses his experiences in the field!