In this dynamic episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil interviews several fascinating guests across the entertainment, publishing, tech, and healthcare worlds. The episode kicks off with John Irwin and John Gunn, executive producers of the hit Prime Video series House of David. They discuss their inspiration for the project, the cultural relevance of biblical stories like David and Goliath, and the show's emotional and spiritual impact. Neil also humorously pitches himself as a future "giant" in the series, thanks to his 6’10” stature and wrestling background.
Next, Neil welcomes Sherrie from Storehouse Media Group, who gives practical advice to aspiring authors about starting their writing journey. She emphasizes writing with passion, deciding between first-person and third-person perspectives, and the importance of professional editing.
Dr. Mohamed from RTILAPodcast joins to dissect the current AI boom, warning about the bubble forming around pop-up agencies overhyping automation. He and Neil critique how AI is disrupting industries like healthcare, law, and graphic design. Dr. Mohamed explains how AI can outperform doctors in diagnostics due to its access to data and sensory analysis, but highlights the need for solid database infrastructure to truly integrate AI into business systems.
Mina Valentine brings humor and insight to a segment on historical healthcare in Old England, discussing how poor hygiene and primitive methods like bloodletting and leech use led to high mortality rates, especially among women.
Finally, Grammy-winning clarinetist David Singer shares incredible stories from his new memoir From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. He recounts performing at the White House, touring globally with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, teaching young musicians, and balancing his passion for music with real-world struggles like driving a cab and fighting for custody of his daughter. The episode ends with his life philosophy: do what you love—and what you’re good at.