In the world of guitar players, Joel Hoekstra stands tall! From Cher to Trans-Siberian Orchestra, to Whitesnake (plus a stint in Night Ranger), he's been on some of the world's biggest stages -- and now he's on The Commute! Hear about life behind the scenes from one of the most sought after players in the world!

Fans of the hair metal genre shouldn't miss this episode -- but fans of music in general will also want to listen to the amazing story and friendly nature of Night Ranger keyboardist, Eric Levy. His tale of success following YEARS of paying dues will inspire and entertain! A great guy in one of my favorite bands of all time.

New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author, Bryn Greenwood, brings a book onto the bus -- and talks about the world of big time publishing. Writing a best selling novel, finding an agent, selling it, and the whirlwind that ensues... She will have you laughing and learning about the life of a professional novelist.

Dr. Shikha Jain, a GI and GU Oncologist, steps aboard the bus to (once again) show us what REAL doctors do for a living. As a cancer doctor at a major cancer center in America, she has some of the most fascinating information on cancer, cancer treatment, and the job itself. Another "WOW" episode!!

On the bus today, we have a real live (pardon the oxymoron) ZOMBIE! Chris Harrelson, a guy who has been a zombie 27 different times on AMC's "The Walking Dead" tells all about the role, the preparation, the filming -- and the 14 times he has been killed on the show!!! We go behind-the-scenes at one of the most popular shows in the history of television!

Comedian, Scott Long climbs aboard the bus -- and tells us what it's like to be on a ship! A cruise ship, that is... he has been a featured entertainer on two cruise lines, and gives us insight into that world.

Fashion Photographer, Toni Riales joins the show to talk about life behind the camera. From ideas, to equipment, to design, to working with the beautiful people -- she lays it out in a fun and well-humored way. Listen in and learn about the world of professional images.

Dr. Nancy Yen Shipley, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and team doctor to the U.S. Ski & Snowboard Team, climbs aboard the bus -- but is careful to do it in a way that doesn't injure her knees! She discusses the typical week for an ortho surgeon, the most common types of surgery, the business end of the business, and then how she got to be involved with the US Ski & Snowboard team. Fascinating and articulate, she makes this a GREAT episode!

I've hit the Stratosphere with this guest! NASA Astronaut, Rex Wilheim joins the show to help celebrate our 100th episode. He has logged over 566 hours in space through his experience on three of the final Space Shuttle missions flown by NASA, has spent time in the International Space Station, and has logged over 36 hours of Spacewalks... and he's here to tell us all about it!

Dr. Britt Lee joins the show to talk about being the managing editor of a major medical journal - but we end up talking about breast reconstruction following a mastectomy. Reconstructive Microsurgery is in and of itself fascinating, but the reconstructive process for women is even MORE interesting! Listen along and discover - there is a whole other world of genius people, and the way they make our lives better!