Tommy Buoy from Yachtley Crue stops by to promote the group's new album, "SEAS THE NIGHT" - which features 11 songs - 10 yacht rock covers and 1 original track ("Pain Of Losing You") penned by the iconic and multi-award-winning songwriter Diane Warren.Plus - our very own digital desk employee, actor Ann Powell, talks about her role in the currently-running adaptation of "Beowulf" which you can see now, through November 9th at Academy Theatre in Hapeville. https://academytheatre.org/event/beowulf-a-new-experience-of-an-old-story/

Wire and Wood Alpharetta is Friday-Saturday, October 10-11 in downtown Alpharettawww.wireandwoodalpharetta.comEnjoy more than 30 performances across six (or more) outdoor stages, bringing together local, regional, and national singer-songwriters to share their music and the stories behind their songs. In addition to open-air performances, Wire & Wood includes a ticketed “Listening Room” session for an intimate artist experience, with proceeds benefiting Alpharetta’s Music Match program to support local musicians. Joining me this week to talk about Wire and Wood are Morgan Rodgers, Cultural Services Director for the city of Alpharetta, and singer-songwriter Sarah Mootz who is just one of this year’s performers. For the complete line up go to wood and fire alpharetta dot com.

John Zaller returns to talk more about Bubble Planet, now available to experience at Exhibition Hub Atlanta. Tim shares his family experience and the joy of bubbles!John Zaller is the executive producer of Exhibition Hub, a curator and distributor of world-renowned immersive exhibitions. He has honed his unique skills of production, visual art and set design for more than 25 years while working in the museum, entertainment, retail, and attractions/theme parks industries through his own immersive design firm, KRE8 360, that specializes in creating story-driven, traveling immersion experiences. Bubble Planet ExperienceLocation: Exhibition Hub Atlanta Art CenterAddress: 5660 Buford Highway Northeast, Doraville, GA 30340Website: https://bubble-planet.com Atlanta Website: https://bubble-planet.com/atlantaTickets: https://feverup.com/m/401994

This week my guests include; Jeff Plate, drummer and founding member of Trans-Siberian Orchestra joins me to talk about their 2025 Christmastime tour, coming to Duluth with two shows on December 14. PLUS: Comedian Ben Bankas, appearing September 18-20 at The Punchline.

John Zaller, executive producer of Exhibition Hub, has worked side-by-side with the late Exhibition Hub founder Mario Iacampo to implement his creative vision throughout the United States for the past decade through award-winning immersive experiences. Zaller can share:Mario’s creative vision behind Bubble Planet and what makes it unique to Atlanta;How to use the Bubble Planet experience to tap into your creative side; andThe health benefits of escaping reality in this immersive experience.John Zaller is a mastermind in the immersive art movement as an award-winning curator of exhibitions including the famous Van Gogh and Titanic immersive experiences that engage the next generation of museum goers through audio and visual storytelling via active engagement.Website: https://bubble-planet.com/atlanta

Joining the show again: Brian Troxell and John Babcock from Sketchworks Comedy return for a fun conversation about pop culture, movies and TV, plus the upcoming fall lineup of Sketchworks Comedy shows. Full line up, tickets and more here.

Josh Sneed is a stand-up comedian who used to come on my old radio show quite a bit. He has a very-funny new special called “Fat Ryan” that’s available to download or stream. I had a chance to catch up with him last week for “The Popcast.” Available now on your favorite podcatcher. And check out “Fat Ryan” on Distuptor Comedy.

In honor of Atlanta hosting the 95th Annual MLB All-Star Game: Baseball in pop culture. A look back at some of my favorite films and TV moments celebrating the National Pastime, including an interview with Scott McNaney, who's father had a role as an umpire in Major League 2 - Scott is my cousin, his father, John, is my uncle.