This special simulcast episode features four fascinating conversations spanning entertainment, technology, business, and history. Thaao Penghlis, celebrating 44 years on Days of Our Lives, shares his new podcast "Great Escape" about the Holy Family's escape to Egypt. Drawing from nine journeys to Egypt, Thaao spent two weeks visiting eight sacred spaces, staying overnight to absorb their spiritual significance. A monk on Mount Sinai once told him, "When you walk the path, you keep it alive"—a philosophy that guides his storytelling. His meticulous research reveals fascinating details, like why Herod's massacre targeted children under two years old (because the wise men arrived when Christ was nearly two). The three-part podcast on Spotify and Amazon features professional sound effects that revive golden-age radio drama, combining historical accuracy with immersive storytelling about how Christianity came to Egypt through the Coptic religion.

Frank Fiore discusses his revolutionary approach to AI filmmaking after years of unsuccessfully pitching his books to Hollywood. Working with Neil Haley's company, Frank is adapting "The Hunting Party" into a completely AI-generated film, starting with a three-minute trailer. He emphasizes that AI shouldn't replace human creativity but serve as a powerful learning and productivity tool. Frank shares his unconventional learning strategy—taking a mailroom job at Merrill Lynch despite having a master's degree just to learn investing from brokers for free. He applies this same innovative thinking to AI, stressing that authors still need to create detailed scenes and prompts. The technology evolves rapidly, with impossible tasks becoming reality within months due to competition between AI companies. His goal is to create the first fully AI-generated feature film, proving that independent creators can bypass traditional Hollywood gatekeepers.

Michael Aguas of the Rainstorm Group reflects on an extraordinary 2025 despite being diagnosed with an aggressive, late-stage deadly disease. While his primary focus was survival and healing, his firm remarkably provided more client assistance than ever, finding $75-80 million in tax deductions. The success stemmed from strategic staffing, expanded tax-saving strategies, and building partnerships with CPAs, financial advisors, and industry influencers. For 2026, Michael plans more speaking engagements (including addressing eye surgeons in Palm Springs), exploring new areas like oil and gas and solar strategies, and improving benefits programs for business owners. He emphasizes efficient Zoom events that allow one meeting to reach dozens of clients simultaneously. The firm also launched Rainstorm Media Group in partnership with Neil Haley, offering marketing and media services to help professionals better communicate their value through social media and podcasts.

Thomas Mercer, producer of the documentary "Benedict Arnold: Hero Betrayed," reveals the untold story of America's most notorious traitor. Before his betrayal, Arnold was an ardent patriot who captured Fort Ticonderoga with Ethan Allen, invaded Canada, mounted America's first navy on Lake Champlain, and decisively stopped the British at Saratoga in 1777. As military governor of Philadelphia, Arnold brought order to a ruthlessly divided city where radical patriots were unleashing terror against loyalists and neutrals, even facing an angry mob personally. This experience gradually convinced him the country would be better served under British rule. Thomas emphasizes that Arnold was a subject of the king who never swore an oath to a non-existent U.S. Constitution, unlike Confederate leaders who betrayed an established nation. The 20-year documentary project faced funding challenges because institutions didn't want their names associated with a traitor, despite Arnold's genuine heroism.

In this jam-packed episode of the Total Celebrities Show, host Neil Haley welcomes three incredible guests who share their remarkable stories from the worlds of entertainment, politics, and sports.

First up is the legendary Burt Ward, television's original Robin from the iconic 1960s Batman series. Ward discusses the 50th anniversary of the show and his incredible work with Gentle Giants Rescue, a dog rescue organization he founded with his wife 22 years ago. Having saved over 15,500 dogs, Ward shares his groundbreaking discovery of how to double the lifespan of dogs through proper nutrition and care. He talks about his specially formulated Gentle Giants dog food, now available at Walmart, and how their rescue has successfully extended the lives of giant breed dogs well beyond their typical seven to nine year lifespan, with some living up to 27 years.

Next, Neil speaks with Dan Bongino, New York Times bestselling author and former Secret Service agent. Bongino discusses his book "The Fight," which provides an insider's account of security failings within the Secret Service and the political machine. He opens up about the 2014 White House fence-jumping incident, the challenges of protecting President Obama while maintaining his own conservative political views, and why he believes the future of the Secret Service is bright despite past controversies. Bongino emphasizes the importance of separating political differences from personal respect and shares insights from his experiences running for office and knocking on thousands of doors.

The episode concludes with NHL legend Bernie Nicholls, who reflects on his illustrious hockey career spanning multiple teams including the LA Kings, New York Rangers, and Chicago Blackhawks. Nicholls discusses his record-breaking 70-goal season, the experience of playing alongside Wayne Gretzky, and how "The Great One" transformed hockey in California. He shares what it takes to succeed at the highest level of hockey, the importance of vision and hockey sense, and his current work on changing California's constitution to create a new sports economy. Throughout the conversation, Nicholls emphasizes his love for the game and his passion for both coaching and hunting.

This action-packed episode of the Neil Haley Show features three fascinating conversations that span entertainment, entrepreneurship, and athletics. Host Neil Haley sits down with actress Melissa Roxburgh to discuss season two of her serial killer series, exploring the show's balance of suspense and personal drama. The conversation reveals how the cast has developed strong bonds both on and off set, creating a supportive environment that translates to compelling on-screen chemistry.

The episode takes an unexpected turn with moonshiner Tim Smith from Discovery Channel's "Moonshiners," who provides a candid look into the centuries-old tradition of illegal distilling. Smith explains how moonshiners operate outside the tax system, pre-selling their product to established customers and staying ahead of law enforcement by never revealing current locations. His fascinating perspective on this underground economy reveals a business model based on untaxed profits and complete control over product customization, all while maintaining anonymity despite being featured on national television.

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive star Cam Hayward joins the show alongside Dr. Charles Simpkovich to discuss his foundation work and receiving the Lending Hearts Friend Award. Hayward opens up about following in the footsteps of his late father, Pitt legend Craig "Ironhead" Hayward, and how his parents instilled the importance of community service from an early age. The conversation highlights how the Rooney family and Steelers organization emphasize giving back, with Hayward explaining how veterans like Troy Polamalu and Brett Keisel inspired his own philanthropic efforts.

The Hayward House Foundation, run with the help of Cam's mother, serves underserved communities through backpack drives, birthday bashes, and Craig's Closet—a program providing suits to young men for job interviews, proms, and important life events. Hayward emphasizes that running a foundation requires a village of dedicated people, comparing it to his football career where success depends on the entire team. His work now extends to over 10 Pittsburgh-area high schools, continuously expanding to touch more lives.

The episode concludes with additional segments featuring Mike "Spanky" LaValleur discussing Signatures for Soldiers, a charity supporting homeless and disabled veterans through autograph sales, and Patriots legend Tony Collins reflecting on his journey from a family of 16 in upstate New York to NFL stardom. These diverse conversations showcase the power of determination, community support, and giving back—themes that unite athletes, entertainers, and entrepreneurs across all fields.

This action-packed episode of The Neil Haley Show features an incredible lineup of guests sharing their diverse stories and expertise. Actress Melissa Roxburgh kicks off the show discussing season two of her thrilling series, where she plays a character hunting serial killers in a world where captured killers are secretly imprisoned rather than executed. She shares insights about the show's balance of gore and personal drama, her chemistry with the cast, and the creative criminology that goes into developing each unique killer. Melissa also reflects on transitioning from her long run on Manifest to this new project and the criminology courses that fuel her fascination with understanding the minds of killers.

Author Frank Fiore joins to discuss his latest Western novels, including the unique "Kit Carson in Africa" series that reimagines the legendary cowboy training Maasai warriors to corral wildebeests as an alternative to a cattle baron's monopoly. Frank also introduces his character Jack Cord, inspired by director John Ford, who films a Western in Africa, and "The Haunting Party," a gripping tale combining elements of The Revenant and The Grey where a buffalo hunter leads a dangerous expedition to track a mythical elk called Caesar while being stalked by both a vengeful grizzly bear and hostile Native Americans.

Jennifer Clark celebrates her true crime memoir "Becoming Fire: Chasing the Passion to Protect, Serve and Love" hitting number two on Amazon's new releases list. She welcomes former detective Scott Cline, whom she hadn't seen in 36 years, to discuss their undercover operations together in 1989. Scott protected Jennifer during dangerous drug buys while managing surveillance equipment, experiences that led him to pioneer video surveillance technology for law enforcement operations that would eventually revolutionize how evidence was captured nationwide.

Scott Cline shares his remarkable entrepreneurial journey from detective to founder of First Witness, one of the largest video surveillance equipment manufacturers for law enforcement in the United States. His innovation began with a homemade system cobbled together for under $200 that produced such compelling video evidence, 254 out of 255 cases resulted in convictions without trial. Scott's company went on to supply equipment to over a thousand agencies across three countries, including the technology behind the famous "nanny cams" featured on national news programs.

The episode concludes with retired Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Kevin Laws discussing his harrowing 11-year career working undercover online, posing as both a child and an adult predator to catch criminals targeting children. Kevin opens up about the severe toll this work took on his mental health, the loss of his wife during his final year, and why he wrote his graphically honest book "Hunter of the Damned: A Walk Through Hell." With 66 convictions to his credit, Kevin explains why his book pulls no punches in depicting the reality of crimes against children and why, despite having plenty of material, his PTSD means this will be his only book—because no amount of money is worth sacrificing his mental health.

This star-studded episode of the Total Celebrity Show brings together an incredible lineup of entertainment industry veterans and business experts. Host Neil Haley welcomes Larry Thomas, forever known as the iconic Soupman from Seinfeld, who shares the fascinating journey of how one memorable guest appearance transformed into a lifelong brand partnership with The Original SoupMan company. Larry discusses his nationwide promotional tours, his continued acting career beyond the typecast role, and how he's brought Al Yeganeh's exceptional soups to supermarkets across America through innovative Tetra Carton technology.

Paige Davis, the beloved host of Trading Spaces and Emmy-nominated star of OWN's Homemade Simple, opens up about her multifaceted career spanning Broadway musicals, television hosting, and her authentic blog "Positively Paige." She reveals how Trading Spaces launched her into household name status and continues to open doors years later, even as she prepares to originate a role in the world premiere play "Dancing Lessons" at Barrington Stage. Paige candidly discusses the challenges of being an injured Broadway dancer, her experience with the musical Chicago, and how she's learned to balance multiple creative pursuits while staying true to herself.

Jon Taffer, star of Spike TV's hit series Bar Rescue, recounts his unlikely path from college bartender studying political science to becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the hospitality industry. Despite being told he'd "never be on television," Jon persevered with a self-funded sizzle reel that led to four production company offers and a series pickup just four days later. As the show celebrates its 100th episode milestone, Jon reflects on the profound lessons he's learned about business failure and human transformation through rescuing struggling bars across America.

The episode also features insights from Alan Porter of Strategic Wealth Strategies, who emphasizes the critical importance of January financial planning decisions. Alan explains how early-year choices about income timing, entity elections, and retirement contributions can lock in tax consequences for the entire year, potentially saving clients hundreds of thousands of dollars. He stresses the difference between proactive and reactive financial planning, encouraging business owners to seek second opinions and take control of their financial futures before opportunities disappear.

Boston Bobby rounds out the episode by discussing the diverse income opportunities available through Next4Million, including wellness products like LifeWave patches, AI solutions with Vivo, and various network marketing ventures. Bobby shares his 26-year journey building residual income streams and emphasizes how modern technology has transformed the industry since his days with rotary phones and Rolodexes, making it easier than ever for people to generate income from home while maintaining their health and wellness.

In this action-packed episode of The Neil Haley Show, host Neil Haley brings together an incredible lineup of guests spanning entertainment, personal development, medical breakthroughs, and inspirational survival stories. The show opens with comedian and television host Howie Mandel discussing the return of Deal or No Deal 2.0 on CNBC, where he shares behind-the-scenes stories about connecting with contestants, the emotional roller coaster of high-stakes decision-making, and how the show has evolved with new technology and social media engagement. Howie also reflects on his multifaceted career, from performing 200 live comedy dates annually to his role as executive producer, proving he's still at the top of his game.

The conversation shifts to business relationship expert Dr. Gilda Carle, who delivers a passionate wake-up call about networking etiquette in the age of automation and AI. Dr. Gilda tackles the epidemic of impersonal LinkedIn messages, cookie-cutter pitches, and the importance of doing your homework before reaching out to potential collaborators. She emphasizes that successful networking requires genuine connection, research, and leading with your heart before asking for a hand—a philosophy that resonates deeply in today's oversaturated digital landscape where authenticity has become rare.

The show then welcomes pioneering oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Robert Marx alongside nutritionist Kelly Springer from the Talk Nutrition to Me podcast. Dr. Marx shares his groundbreaking work in stem cell research, bone regeneration using platelet-rich plasma, and recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein technology that's revolutionizing reconstructive surgery worldwide. The conversation explores his upcoming book featuring 28 life-changing patient stories, including performing surgery on a young Vietnamese girl with a 12-pound tumor, and delves into critical health topics like osteoporosis treatment, the role of nutrition in wound healing, and the emerging science behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy.

The episode concludes with author and stroke survivor John Mott, who shares his miraculous recovery story from suffering a major stroke at just 25 years old. John discusses his faith-based journey through rehabilitation, the power of community support, and how he transformed his experience into his book "Grace Down Below When Illness Strikes." He also reveals his educational song about stroke awareness that could save lives, his work with Legal Shield providing accessible legal services, and his mission through Strives Routine Thriver LLC to bridge meaningful connections between businesses and consumers while always leading with genuine care and impact over impression.

This special edition of the Neil Haley Show brings together an incredible lineup of entertainment and sports talent. Actor and comedian Patton Oswalt joins the show to discuss his role as the principal in NBC's AP Bio, sharing insights about working with students who are smarter than their teachers and drawing inspiration from classic principal performances in films like Mean Girls and Ferris Bueller. Oswalt also opens up about his fond memories of teaching philosophy from an unconventional shop teacher and pays tribute to his late wife's groundbreaking true crime book, "I'll Be Gone in the Dark," which helped reopen a major cold case investigation.

SNL veteran Vanessa Bayer takes listeners behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live, revealing her favorite sketches including the memorable divorce lawyers dance scene with Paul Rudd and her iconic best friend characters with Fred Armisen on Weekend Update. Bayer discusses her impressive streak of making it through six seasons without breaking character on camera, and shares details about her partnership with M&M's for Red Nose Day. She describes the powerful experience of coaching Chicago teenagers in comedy at Second City, helping them tell their stories through humor while raising money for children in poverty.

Chicago Bears podcast host Kiota Quinley, creator of "Kiota on the Mic," dives deep into the Bears' surprising playoff season and their chances at a Super Bowl run. With 23,000 YouTube subscribers, Quinley breaks down how the Bears transformed from a five-and-twelve team to division champions under head coach Ben Johnson, analyzing their dominant running game with DeAndre Swift and rookie quarterback Caleb Williams' development. The conversation explores the competitive NFC North division, the value of the number one playoff seed, and why defensive head coaches face unique challenges in today's offensive-driven NFL.

Best-selling true crime author Jennifer Clarke wraps up the show discussing her memoir about 40 years in law enforcement, from Virginia State Trooper to undercover ATF agent. Clarke reveals surprising demographics about her readership—split evenly between men and women ranging from age 20 to 97—and discusses Operation Leaky Shield, a major investigation that exposed corruption among small-town police chiefs. She offers frank assessments of how TV shows like Law & Order, The Departed, and High Town portray law enforcement, while emphasizing the importance of maintaining integrity in the face of temptation and incompetence.

Throughout this packed episode, host Neil Haley draws on his background as a former teacher to connect with guests about education, dedication to craft, and the challenges of balancing demanding careers with personal life. From Hollywood to the gridiron to the front lines of law enforcement, this episode showcases professionals at the top of their fields sharing honest, entertaining, and thought-provoking conversations.

This action-packed episode of The Neil Haley Show features an incredible lineup of guests spanning television, comedy, music, reality TV, media, sports, and film. Host Neil Haley, joined by co-host Greg Hanna for select segments, delivers engaging conversations that reveal the personal stories and professional insights of each guest.

The show opens with actress Melissa Roxburgh discussing her new NBC series "The Hunting Party," where she plays Rebecca Henderson, an ex-FBI profiler tracking escaped serial killers. Roxburgh shares her childhood fascination with criminal profiling and how this role allows her to explore that interest in a fictional setting. Comedy legend George Lopez and actress Selenis Leyva follow, reflecting on the evolution of "Lopez vs. Lopez" and the real-life father-daughter reconciliation that inspired the show. Their candid discussion about forgiveness, family dynamics, and the upcoming third season premiering October 18th on NBC offers both humor and heart.

America's Got Talent winner Richard Goodall brings his inspiring story to the show, recounting his journey from singing janitor to national champion. Goodall credits judge Heidi Klum for championing him throughout the competition and shares his plans for the future, including potential motivational speaking. James and Charlize Hatchet discuss their reality show "Somebody's Son" on the OWN network, where Charlize serves as her son's "wing woman" in his search for love. Their authentic dynamic and Charlize's emphasis on faith and her existing brand as a cancer survivor and ministry founder provide an uplifting segment.

Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy delivers a hard-hitting interview about the state of media, his company's planned IPO, and his long friendship with President Trump. Ruddy discusses Newsmax's growing ratings, criticizes mainstream media bias, and explains how his network provides alternative news coverage. He shares insights into his daily routine as CEO and his philosophy that true wisdom comes from recognizing the limits of one's own knowledge. Running legend Bart Yasso, author of "100 Runs of a Lifetime" published by National Geographic, shares his 48-year journey in the sport and the challenging process of selecting which runs made his book from over 200 possibilities.

The episode concludes with acclaimed actor Eric Roberts discussing his role in the film "Trust in Love," available on VOD August 13th. Roberts opens up about overcoming a childhood stutter through acting, his relationship with sister Julia Roberts, and what keeps him as one of Hollywood's most prolific working actors with over 60 projects in development. He shares touching insights about his 32-year marriage, emphasizing that honesty and intimacy are the foundations of lasting love. Roberts' vulnerability about learning kindness from his wife and his approach to character work in films like "Star 80" and "Runaway Train" provide a masterclass in both acting and life.

Veteran filmmaker Joel Soisson and Candid Camera host Peter Funt join the show to share decades of entertainment history, from horror classics and cult comedies to television's longest-running hidden camera series. Soisson reflects on his remarkable 40-year career that began as a PA in the early 1980s, never experiencing the typical "Star Wars moment" that defined his generation. Instead, he drifted from art school into animation and eventually motion pictures, working every possible job on set. Though he originally dreamed of becoming a cinematographer, fate intervened when legendary producer Sandy Howard hired him to write a family film about a lost dog, launching his career as a writer, producer, and director. His journey became defined by horror films—not because he lived and breathed the genre, but because early successes made horror projects incredibly easy to greenlight, while his romantic comedy pitches faced much steeper odds.

Soisson's involvement with A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge came at a critical moment for New Line Cinema. While Wes Craven's original 1984 film became an instant cult classic that Soisson considers "nearly the perfect horror film," the sequel wasn't just another franchise opportunity—it was literally about saving Bob Shaye's fledgling studio from financial collapse after Craven had sold away all his profit participation just to get the first film made. What made the original Nightmare so psychologically brilliant, Soisson explains, was that unlike Jason or Michael Myers, you couldn't run away from Freddy Krueger because everyone has to sleep eventually. That relatable terror of fighting an unwinnable battle against exhaustion, combined with guilt and parental responsibility woven throughout, elevated it far beyond typical slasher fare. The story of Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure reveals Hollywood dealmaking at its most wonderfully absurd: after Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis (who called their previous film "Trick and Treat" because he didn't understand the phrase) signed Soisson to a five-picture deal, convincing him to greenlight a movie about California teenagers speaking in peculiar vernacular seemed impossible—until De Laurentiis noticed Napoleon appeared in the script, having produced a definitive Napoleon epic himself, and apparently misread "exterior, the world of San Dimas" as "the war of San Dimas."

Peter Funt shares the remarkable 75-year history of Candid Camera, which holds the record as the only entertainment program to produce new episodes across eight different decades—a distinction shared only with NBC's Meet the Press. The show's origins trace back to a serendipitous World War II discovery when Funt's father Allen was stationed at an Oklahoma army base, recording soldiers' messages home on expensive acetate discs. After noticing soldiers performed better during rehearsals than when the recording light was on, Allen secretly disconnected the red light and captured their authentic, unrehearsed moments. This realization about hidden audio's power led to Candid Microphone on ABC Radio in 1947, becoming the very first program ever televised on what would become ABC television just one year later. The show retained the name Candid Microphone even on TV until moving to NBC in late 1949, when it was renamed Candid Camera—a far more memorable and alliterative choice that became embedded in American culture.

Former NFL player and sports analyst Mike Golic joins diabetes education specialist Hope Warshaw to discuss the realities of living with type 2 diabetes and the importance of building a support system for managing the condition. Golic, who was diagnosed approximately 10 years after retiring from professional football, shares how his athletic background shaped his approach to diabetes management—treating his doctor as a coach, his wife as a teammate, and creating a comprehensive game plan for his new lifestyle.

The conversation reveals a critical insight about type 2 diabetes that many people don't realize: unlike type 1 diabetes, type 2 often presents without obvious warning signs. Warshaw emphasizes that regular screening is essential since people frequently don't experience the classic symptoms of tiredness or frequent urination. This makes annual checkups crucial for early detection, a practice that helped Golic discover his own diagnosis before symptoms became apparent.

Golic candidly discusses the lifestyle transformation required after diagnosis, moving beyond the eating habits of his athletic career when he could consume anything and work it off through intense training. He stresses that managing diabetes isn't about going on a diet—it's about adopting a complete lifestyle change encompassing nutrition, sleep, hydration, and exercise. His approach leverages modern technology, including OneTouch glucose meters integrated with programs like Fitbit, Noom, WellDoc, and Cecilia Health, which provide personalized feedback and even allow live consultations with specialists.

A key theme throughout the discussion is the individuality of diabetes management. With 34 million Americans dealing with type 2 diabetes—equivalent to 485 filled football stadiums—Golic emphasizes that everyone's journey is different. What works for one person may not work for another, which is why he advocates for the TalkingTypeU.com campaign that shares diverse stories from former professional athletes like Kyle Love and John Crockett, alongside everyday people navigating their own paths with the condition.

Both guests stress that managing diabetes successfully requires assembling a support team rather than going it alone. Warshaw encourages people to seek out certified diabetes care and education specialists who can provide the skills and knowledge needed to integrate diabetes management into daily life. Golic adds that support can come from family, friends, healthcare professionals, and modern technology platforms. He maintains an 85-15 philosophy—being disciplined 85% of the time while allowing himself occasional indulgences—and uses his various programs to understand when he can have treats and what adjustments to make afterward. The overarching message is one of empowerment: diabetes is manageable with the right team, tools, and mindset.