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Heather Von Bevern is a mother, Doctor and proud KU alum. She joins Kevin to talk about life growing up in their shared small town, her years of education/training, moving her family Australia, and what it has been like to work in the medical field during a global pandemic.

Tommy Karlas is a veteran Singer/Songwriter in Nashville, Tennessee. He has worked with a number of major country music stars in the last 20 years, including Montgomery Gentry, who recorded his #1 hit, "Roll With Me" in 2009. He sits down with your host to talk about the ups and downs of the music industry and what keeps him coming back. Check out Tommy's debut album "Put It In Drive" available on all streaming platforms. For more information, visit Tommy's website - https://tommykarlasmusic.com/home

Mike Jacobi is a Missouri native, Vietnam Veteran, and successful businessman who now calls Kansas City, Kansas home. We talk childhood, war stories, family, and business. This episode hits home. Join me as I get to know some of my childhood best friend's father on an entirely new level. 

Phil Potter is somewhat of a local legend in Kansas City, Kansas. He became a barber at the age of 19 and had quick success. Business was great, but Phil's personal life was in shambles. We talk about the struggle to balance his business, family, and his drug/alcohol habit. Tune in to hear what it was like, what happened, and what life is like now for the Wyandotte County Legend!

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Heather Harris is a mother, wife, author, school teacher and a person in recovery from a mental health illness. At the age of 26, Heather was institutionalized and later diagnosed with a mental illness. After a 10 day stay in the hospital, Heather felt compelled to share her story. She Authored a book to share her story. Kevin and Heather talk about early life, growing up on a farm, and much much more. 

Click Here to find out more about Heather's book, The Love That Will Not Let Me Go. 

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Ed Herman is a lawyer, funny guy, and native New Yorker. He Joins Kevin to talk about his love of movies, comedy, FOOD, and much much more. This riveting piece will make you question everything and judge most bathroom stalls you visit from here on out!

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Arlin Strader is a lifelong professional musician. He began studying music at the age of ten, and playing professionally at fourteen Thanks to guidance from school teachers and help from local pro’s his interest in drums soon grew into a passion. Arlin moved to Boston, Massachusetts after high school, working steadily and learning quickly. Arlin and Kevin sit down and talk music, life lessons, sobriety, and life on the road. To learn more about Arlin, visit his website - https://arlinstradermusic.com

Alex Easton is a 29 year old man living in the St Louis Metro area. Alex and I discuss growing up in a small town, his sexuality, relationship with his family, addiction, and much much more. It's a lot to pack into one hour, so buckle up! 

Emily Chandler is a native of Alabama who now calls Charlotte, NC home. We sat down and discussed life and all the difficult things that come along with it. Emily was always the life of the party, until the party was over. We talk about young life, starting a family, professional life, and doing all of this while struggling with Alcoholism. Tune in and find out how life is for Emily today.