"Uncle Dave" tells his story of struggles and successes as an advocate and 12 step recoverer from drugs and alcohol, and hopes to inspire others with his open, honest and courageous examination of self.

We listen to some of country music artist Chris Higbee's original tunes live, prod him on the inspiration behind his songwriting, talk family, politics, and up-coming shows on this episode of The ProdCast (on The ProdCast.net)

• Our first episode with live recorded original music from Frank Castellano, and the history of an artist and life long working professional musician. Not only do we prod the past including BB Kings sound check process, but also the future of FPCs next album, "Roll On," with some cuts off the new project including the title track.

From a Struthers, Ohio steelworker to buying bourbon with Brad Paisley; hosting upcoming summer 2019 shows like Lionel Richie, and Tony Bennett and the life as a professional music promoter and arena manager, Eric Ryan gives us "Prodders" all we can hope for.

We talk the fight game, self defense and martial arts with Jim Bundy, owner of Team Bundy Gracie Jiu Jitsu, a Pedro Sauer affiliate in Warren, Ohio and my instructor for the past four years.

Jim, Cynthia, and Corky talk about how CBD is used to treat chronic conditions, address the conflicting data about THC drug tests, and even touch on the neuroregenerative effects of CBD treatment for those suffering from TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury).

We prod along with Matt Garofalo, stand up improv comic, videographer and recent Kent State Grad and sit in co-host Mia Pishotti and talk production life from three different generations of artists.

We sit down over some Modern Methods beer and discuss life as a journalist and entertainment editor covering film, music and art for thirty five years at the Warren Tribune Chronicle.

WYTV Youngstown "Day Break" News anchor, Jim Loboy shines light on literally being buried alive, reminisces about the "glory days" of getting his break being a radio disc jockey on WHOT "HOT 101", and shares his thoughts on modern news production, meteorology, and beer drinking escapades back in the day as a young talent.

We get electrified with former Youngstown Senator and 2018 Democratic gubernatorial candidate Joe Schiavoni who answers some questions about the Ohio state legislature, charter school funding, and our new Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine.