Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. For this episode, I’m excited to have bestselling author and fantastic all around person, Tracy Clark, back on the podcast. I interviewed Tracy when her first Harriet Foster book was released and here she is again, with the fourth book in the series, Edge, due to be released at the beginning of December. Tracy is so much fun to talk to, I’m going to cut this intro short and jump right into it. I hope you have as much fun listening as I had recording it. 

Then after you listen, let me know.....Is Tracy a hoot or what? We haven’t spoken since the last time I interviewed her, but she’s just so funny and easy to talk to, it feels like we talk all the time. She’s direct, straightforward, humble and brilliant. What more could you ask for in a person? I’d like to thank Tracy for coming on again and I hope she comes back on many more times. She’s always welcome. So, until next time, take care of one another, ignore the bad folks, lift up the good ones, and as always, thanks for listening.

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https://tracyclarkbooks.com/

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. Recently, I got an email from a publicist asking if I’d like to interview a new author who wrote about his experiences as an aviator on an AC-130 Spectre gunship. Now usually, there will be some back and forth between the publicist and I to schedule the interview. I’ve found that some publicists send out pitches to quite a few podcasters, so it can take a while to set up the interviews. This author’s story fascinated me, so instead of waiting for the back and forth with the publicist, I looked up the author online and contacted him directly. And here he is. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

After you listen, let me know what you think. So many people, especially military and first responders, have so embedded themselves in their roles that when they leave their profession, they feel adrift and no longer part of their extended family. This leaves them feeling untethered and lost, which can lead to depression and addiction. I appreciate how honest Anthony is about his struggles and how he’s working to overcome them. And stay positive and help others as well. Anthony is truly a hero and I hope he comes back for another episode.

Check out his book on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Moon-Child-Special-Missions-Aviator/dp/B0DZMXBHJ4

Until next time, take care of one another, and thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. So a few weeks ago, I get an email from a guy named Shaka Mitchell who said in the first sentence, “ Hey James, I wanted to circle back in case my earlier email slipped through the cracks…..” He went on to say, “My greatest privilege has been creating settings where people from all walks of life can come together and truly hear one another.” What the heck? I thought. What did I miss and where’s the email?  Turns out the original one went to my Spam folder. Holy cow! I had to have this guy on!  I replied to his email, apologized for missing the first one or two and invited him to come on as a guest. He agreed and luckily for me, here he is. I hope you enjoy our conversation.

After you listen, let me know what you think of Shaka. As I said when speaking to him, I think the Come Together Music Project is absolute genius. Why on earth hasn’t anyone thought of this before? We get so caught up in the online comments and nasty stuff, that we tend to forget that we have more in common with each other than we realize. And that’s regardless of race, gender, religion and especially the bottomless pit of politics. Human beings are so much more than that. We’re all in this together and it takes people like Shaka to remind us of this. I’d like to thank Shaka for coming on the show and I really hope that he comes on again. 

I highly recommend the you check out The Come Together Music Project on YouTube. You won't regret it.

So unitl next time, take care of one antoher, talk to one another, and treat each other the way you want to be treated. And as always, thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. Recently I got an email from a publicist asking if I’d like to interview an author who’s written seven novels, with another due to be released soon. Anyone who knows me can already guess what my answer was. Absolutely I would. So, we coordinated the time and date and it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Elle Marr. Sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy our conversation.

 After you listen, I have a question. Have you ever met someone and from the first few sentences they speak, you know that you’re going to enjoy talking to them? That’s how I felt talking with Elle. She’s such a down to earth and funny person, the interview just flew by. Make sure you check out her new book, The Lie She Wears, when it’s released, then head out to your bookstore or go to her website and catch up on her previous books. There’s a lot to choose from. 

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https://ellemarr.com/

I’d like to thank Elle for being a guest and thank you for tuning in. Until next time, take care of one another and thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I'm Jamie Baynes. This episode’s guest is author Dan E. Hendrickson. I received an email from his publicist asking if I’d like to have Dan as a guest. Dan was raised in Wyoming and has firsthand experience in law enforcement, emergency response and is a martial arts instructor. Additionally, he studied investigative journalism and gained a degree in practical theology. Oh yeah, and he’s also written nine novels with a tenth one on the way. So would I be interested in having him on as a guest? The answer is obvious, and here he is. I hope you enjoy the episode.

After you listen, tell me what you think of Dan. I think the storyline behind his novel, Magi Apprentice, is fascinating. And you have got to check out his books. Every one of them looks like a must-read. Dan made an excellent point when I asked him how he stays positive in these turbulent times. I think we all need to find something to believe in so we can remain positive when it seems like so many forces are trying to push us towards hatred and division.

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https://danehendrickson.com/

I hope you find the belief that keeps you centered and positive.

Until next time, take care of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. As I’ve mentioned previously, I’m lucky enough to get email pitches from publicists from time to time, which I thoroughly enjoy because they introduce me to people I never would have thought to speak with. Recently, I was asked if I’d like to interview Dominic Hoffman about his upcoming book of short stories. I of course said yes, then stopped short. Dominic Hoffman? THE Dominic Hoffman. He’s been in a ton of shows that I’ve watched, so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to talk to him. See if you can tell….I hope you enjoy the episode.

You know, sometimes it seems rare that you hit it off with someone you’ve never met and immediately feel comfortable talking to that person. Well, right from the start, Dominic was easy to talk to and he’s so insightful that it’s hard to stop talking to him. I think that’s what’s lacking in today’s interactions: actually talking to someone.Not texting them or commenting back and forth over social media posts. We need to rediscover the art of conversation. It will make us all better people. 

Make sure you check out Dominic’s book on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. You won’t be sorry.

Check out Dominic here ⬇️⬇️⬇️

IG: @dominichoffman18

Facebook: https://facebook.com/stage.screen.pen

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https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Late-Rehearsals/Dominic-Hoffman/9781998076468

Until next time, take care of one another, talk to one another.

As always, thank for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. A few weeks ago, I got an email asking if I’d like to interview the CEO of a nonprofit veteran support group called Clear Path for Veterans. I was absolutely interested because A), I’ve done interviews with the All Secure Foundation in the past, and B), I enjoy talking to veterans. So, I got Ryan Woodruff’s number and gave him a call. So sit back, relax, and prepare to be amazed at what Clear Path for Veterans offers to our country’s bravest men and women.

After you listen, let me know your thoughts on Ryan and Clear Path for Veterans. As I mentioned in our conversation, the drill sergeant saying, “Welcome Home” to Ryan at their first meeting really struck a chord with me. So many veterans feel out of place and on their own when they leave the service, giving them a safe place to call home is quite simply, incredible. I’m truly honored that Ryan agreed to come on the podcast and I hope he comes back soon. 

I highly encourage you to check out Clear Path's website here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://www.clearpath4vets.com

Until next time, take care of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. Recently I received an email asking if I’d like to have Forensic psychiatrist and author, Dr. Carole Lieberman on as a guest. I’m always looking for new and intriguing guests and was definitely interested in talking to her, especially after I saw that she’s studied Trump Derangement Syndrome and wants to have it become a recognized mental health disorder. In this episode we discuss that, as well as the assassination of Charlie Kirk, education and the media. We cover a lot in this episode and I'm interested in hearing your opinion after you listen.

 I consider myself neither Democrat nor Republican, liberal nor conservative. I’m firmly independent and like to think that I view the world through a lens of common sense. I’m sure people have differing opinions on whether Trump Derangement Syndrome is real or whether Charlie Kirk spoke the truth. There’s nothing wrong with disagreeing with one another. In fact, healthy debate is good for everyone. What angers me is when people use the words ‘Nazi’ and ‘fascist’ so casually. Especially when the words are used by people who’ve received a higher education and should know better. All that being said, I know that despite the high concentration of hate that pervades social media, in real life, people are kind to each other every, single day. Let’s keep it up.

If you'd like to explore more of Dr. Lieberman's work, check out the link here: ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://terroristtherapist.com/

Unitl next time, take care of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. I love getting emails from publicists asking if I’d be interested in interviewing an author for an episode. Normally, I see someone who interests me, then I reach out to them. But these email pitches are always a nice surprise, and the streak continues with this episode’s guest, award-winning author Christa Carmen. So without further ado, sit back, relax, and I hope you enjoy our conversation. Then, tell me what you think of Christa. As I mentioned in the interview, I’ve never interviewed a horror writer before, so talking to Christa and listening to her viewpoints was fascinating. Even if the people in Rhode Island try to stake a claim on Richmond’s Edgar Alan Poe.  I hope Christa comes back for future episodes and wish her a long and fruitful writing career.

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https://www.christacarmen.com/

Until next time, take care of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.

Welcome back to the podcast, I’m Jamie Baynes. For this episode, I’m welcoming back two of my favorite people, Johnnie Calloway Sr, and El-Amin. The wrestler, Hulk Hogan, died about a week before this episode, and El-Amin was a big fan of Hogan. El-Amin posted a photo of Muhammad Ali holding up Hulk Hogan’s arm after a wrestling victory and added a broken heart emoji to the post. To his surprise, around forty people came at El-Amin and told him that he shouldn’t mourn Hogan because of a statement that he made about his daughter dating a black guy. El-Amin pushed back, and that’s where our conversation started. I want to make my listeners aware, these guys are very direct and honest with each other and don’t hold back, which is exactly why I love having them on. The language may offend some listeners, so be prepared, but I’ll never censor my guests, so you’ve been warned. And as always, I hope you enjoy the episode.

And after you listen, what’s your take on what was discussed?  I’m so glad that my podcast is completely independent and I can have on any guests that I want and they can say whatever they’d like. There’s no one sponsoring me and no one to tell me what I can and can’t talk about. If there’s any other podcast out there that’s as honest as mine, I haven’t heard it. And if there are any guests out there like Johnnie and El-Amin, I haven’t heard them. These guys are the best, and I’m honored to have them on as regular guests. I hope you continue to enjoy them as much as I do. I think that honesty and frank conversations are the backbone of positivity, and I plan on having Johnnie and El-Amin on for many episodes to come. So, until next time, take care of one another, be honest and respectful of one another, and as always, thanks for listening.