My friend and podcast co-host, James Breakwell, sits down for the first time in over two years to discuss his professional life behind the scenes. How he manages his social media accounts, deals with publishing and book deals, handles advertisements on his sites, and his plans for the future. A guy who has monetized social media without the benefit of YouTube, a fascinating self-made career!

From the rock band Tesla, a guy who has been with them since Day 1: Troy Luccketta! He has been their drummer all along, and talks candidly about the music industry, life on the road, the changes in the music landscape, drugs and addiction, and the program he does for kids in schools today. An EXCELLENT guest!

I grew up around dairy farms and farmers, but the industry has changed quite a bit! Learn about large-scale dairy farming and enter the pasture with a guy whose family has been in it for four generations - Derrick Josi.

Incredible episode - Retired Homicide and Vice Lieutenant, Andy LaHaie, shares his experiences as a 32-veteran of the streets of Houston. Learn about the structure of a big city police department, and then walk a mile in the shoes of a homicide detective. Fascinating when you pull the curtain back...

Wow - another incredibly interesting guest! Thoracic Cancer Surgeon, Dr. Tom Varghese, joins the show to talk about all things cancer, as it pertains to the chest. His journey to becoming a surgeon, some of the basic financial considerations, and the ways medical technology has vastly improved survival and life quality for patients with cancer are also discussed. An amazing show!

If you've never heard of a trauma surgeon, you're not alone -- but you will be amazed at what Dr. Jamie Coleman does from day to day. She stands in the gateway between life and death for many patients, and has to help people while their personal countdown timer ticks down...……..

During the height of MTV, Rob Preuss played keyboards in a "perfect for the MTV generation" band called Honeymoon Suite. Hear about their Top 10 hits, his hand in writing and performing, and the makings of a top-flight MTV rock video ----- PLUS, Rob was one of the musicians who trained Rami Malek during his transformation into Freddie Mercury for the "Bohemian Rhapsody" movie! Hear about it all, and learn from one of the nicest guys in rock n roll.

The Commute goes to dark places -- as Houston Chronicle Crime Reporter, Keri Blakington, climbs aboard the bus and takes us to DEATH ROW! (not even kidding) She discusses her job as a correspondent with dozes of death row inmates, and reporting her experiences in that world. You'll listen, take a hard look in the mirror, and come away with a new appreciation for your life!

Bariatric Surgeon, Dr. Arghavan Salles, joins the show to talk through the job of a bariatric surgeon. From consultations, to surgical options for obesity, to follow up -- she is changing the lives of her patients, and bringing hope to those who may be feeling hopeless. A side to surgery you may never get to know, Dr. Salles is an interesting guest!

A mere three weeks after being released from federal prison, two-time bank robber, Dan Grote, climbs aboard the bus to tell his tale. A bit of a departure from the show format, but a compelling story nonetheless. You won't want to miss his story of personal despair to personal redemption. A very special Commute!