In this episode, "You Will Become What You Think About", we will be speaking with accomplished movie and Broadway producer, radio host, and pioneer of cable television through satellite technology, Al Parinello. 

Al, who is an entrepreneur, is also the owner of the historic Surflight Theater located in Long Beach Island at the Jersey shore. He will share stories of his humble early years in Hoboken, NJ and his path to success that was filled with hard work and challenges. Al will also tell about the friends and mentors who helped him achieve the dreams he had since he was a child.

Al will include a story about his close friendship with comedian, Andy Kaufman, who was famous for his role as Latka Gravas on the hit television show Taxi, which aired in the late 1970's through the early 1980's.

Photo: courtesy of Al Parinello

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

In today's episode, "Bright Skies and Warm Memories", we will be speaking with John Elliott, forecaster and reporter for WCBS TV in New York. John is a multi-Emmy winning reporter, whose career spans over 28 years. The son of a cabinetmaker, John was born in Michigan and is one of eight children. We'll hear his memories of life growing up in a large family and how that influenced him to enter the field of communications and broadcasting. John, who has covered many significant events during his career, will also share stories about those experiences which include presidential campaign trails, dust storms in the west, hurricanes in the south and Superstorm Sandy in the NY area.

In this episode, you’ll be hearing from Jim Sonefeld, drummer from the well known rock band, “Hootie and the Blowfish”. In his younger years, Jim was an avid soccer player and pursued the sport with great fervor. However, Jim also had a passion for music from an early age which continued to grow and he knew it would become a big part of his life. Jim was asked to join Hootie and the Blowfish in 1989 and by 1994 the band skyrocketed to stardom with hits such as: “Hold My Hand”, “Let Her Cry” and “Only Wanna Be With You”. He enjoyed the band’s success, but along the way the partying lifestyle, which often accompanied life on the road, resulted in an addiction to alcohol and drugs. Jim will share the story of his life, including his time with the band, his struggle with addiction and ultimately his journey to recovery.

Photo: Courtesy of Jim Sonefeld

Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man

In this episode, I will be speaking with the three grandchildren of Dr. Carl Weiss Sr. Weiss was accused of shooting the powerful and controversial Senator Huey Long from Louisiana at the State Capital building in Baton Rouge on September 8, 1935. Weiss was immediately killed by sixty one bullets fired by Long's bodyguards and Senator Long died two days later of his wounds. Our guests will share the story of how their family dealt with the fallout of this tragedy and how their father, great-uncle and a forensic specialist uncovered evidence, which they believe vindicates their grandfather and the Weiss family name. Photo of Dr. Carl Weiss Sr. - Courtesy of the Weiss Family Music: "With Loved Ones" Jay Man