Go behind the scenes with some stories --

Including the amazing way Kerry agreed to appear on the show (hint: It was a mistake!)

Our inaugural episode! Hear behind-the-scenes stories about the conception and mechanics of the show. Beginning next week, we will examine an archived episode of "The Commute" every week, and hear some of the behind-the-scenes (never before been told) tales about the guest, the interview, and the show!

The second half of the two-week husband-wife team is here - Rebecca Lobo's hubby, Steve Rushin! Steve has been a columnist for Sports Illustrated for over 30 years, and discusses his climb to the top of the sports columnist game, his marriage to a person more famous than him, his books, his life, and the complexities of being a father and husband - this is a fun, interactive, and really awesome episode!

THE REBECCA LOBO INCIDENT IS OVER! One year after the snafu that defined a podcast, Rebecca Lobo returns to the show for the second recording of her first appearance (???). We talk about the WNBA, her career at ESPN, debunk rumors that she was holding a grudge against me, and finish by talking about how she and her husband first met (GREAT story!). A guest and a tale worth listening to - tune in and hear it all!

We move in a political direction, with our first guest who does "politics" for a living -- Mary Mancini, Chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party! She candidly discusses the inside of a state party, while talking about what specifically she does for her job. It's cool in a "Wag the Dog" kind of way to be granted this access -- and your understanding of how this stuff works will be deeper as a result!

From Kampala, Uganda, Anitah Aturinda -- a social worker who has been working to get street children safe and educated -- steps onto the international bus to talk about her job. Her efforts to save kids as young as seven years old, from a life of mere survival -- as the kids live in unsupervised clusters on the streets. A tale of triumph and tragedy.

From Queensland, Australia, comes the world's foremost expert on snake venom, Dr. Bryan Fry. Listen in as he speaks of harrowing bites, traveling the world, milking vipers, and the medical uses of venom and natural toxins. This episode WILL fascinate and educate you - as he breaks it down in a fast, funny, and furious interview!

The guests continue to impress! THE top firefighter in the entire St. Louis metropolitan area, Fire Chief, Dennis Jenkerson, climbs aboard the bus (the firetruck?) to talk about the inner workings of a fire department -- and about his journey from the bottom to the top of the ladder. Incredible stories and amazing information - a must listen!

Another big rock star - but this one from rural, Northern Minnesota! From a GREAT band, Tyketto, here is their original guitarist and one of the primary songwriters, Brooke St. James! Listen to his incredible story of making it big after the most humble of beginnings... then having it dissolve at the hands of their record label. A super nice guy, and amazingly talented musician. Enjoy!

World Champion Pitmaster (15x over), author, television personality, and member of the BBQ Hall of Fame, Chris Lilly, joins the show to talk about all things related to BBQ! He's a pork specialist, but we enter the world of slow cooking, high stakes competitions, and maintaining the legacy of BBQ perfection. You'll be hungry when you listen to the Thanksgiving edition of "The Commute", 2019!