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**THIS IS PART TWO OF TWO!**We are getting some FANTASTIC guests who like to go and give us so much content that we make TWO parts out of them! Last time, it was Ray Hartjen, and now it's soap opera actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, and beauty/image/lifestyle expert for national TV & radio, Andy Paige!Andy hung out with Sam & Matt and just shot the breeze! From growing up in the south, watching college football, meeting her husband, getting an acting job on "General Hospital," tearing off her right foot and completely redirecting her life... yeah, that last one is a REAL thing!It's so good, like we said, the show needed to be split into two, and you get to reap all the spoils!ENJOY PART TWO!

**THIS IS PART ONE OF TWO!**We are getting some FANTASTIC guests who like to go and give us so much content that we make TWO parts out of them! Last time, it was Ray Hartjen, and now it's soap opera actress, podcast host, QVC guest host, and beauty/image/lifestyle expert for national TV & radio, Andy Paige!Andy hung out with Sam & Matt and just shot the breeze! From growing up in the south, watching college football, meeting her husband, getting an acting job on "General Hospital," tearing off her right foot and completely redirecting her life... yeah, that last one is a REAL thing!It's so good, like we said, the show needed to be split into two, and you get to reap all the spoils!Be on the lookout for Part 2, later this week!ENJOY!Find more out about Andy at https://andypaige.com/For more information on items for purchase off General Hospital go to https://www.shophomeandheart.com/

After a hiatus, Sam & Matt are back in the Lounge!Richey was out, but we had backup! Lance Howell, a.k.a. The Dad Dork, fills in!**This is Part 2 because episode was so FULL, we needed to split it into two parts! Part 2 will be out later this week (Friday is the target date)**The guys are joined by author, Ray Hartjen! Ray co-wrote "Imaculate: How the Steelers saved Pittsburgh," and was a fantastic dude to hang out with!Questions range from "How did you get to the point of writing a book," to RAY asking the others about "Top sports movie?"It's a GREAT hangout, so enjoy "Part 2!"Find more about Ray at https://rayhartjen.com/!

We return!After a hiatus, Sam & Matt are back in the Lounge!Richey was out, but we had backup! Lance Howell, a.k.a. The Dad Dork, fills in!**This is Part 1 because episode was so FULL, we needed to split it into two parts! Part 2 will be out later this week (Friday is the target date)**The guys are joined by author, Ray Hartjen! Ray co-wrote "Imaculate: How the Steelers saved Pittsburgh," and was a fantastic dude to hang out with!Questions range from "How did you get to the point of writing a book," to RAY asking the others about "Top sports movie?"It's a GREAT hangout, so enjoy "Part 1," today, and be on the lookout for the rest of the episode later!Find more about Ray at https://rayhartjen.com/!

We don't have a new episode, this week, but rather a replay from one of our Live In the Lounge's when we would broadcast on Sundays, occassionally. June 23, 2020, Sam's mom, Rosemary (Rosie) joined the guys, and shared things from Sam's past, her past, and the gentle kindness Sam grew up with, and the sense of humor that Sam displays, many times."On September 11, 2024, Mom went home to be with the Lord.She was never afraid at the news that she would be passing. Her strength of faith was amazing, and her unwavering love for all who surrounded her was unmatched.She will be missed, every day, and I love her ...so much.-Sam-It's a short episode, but we felt it was appropriate to put this out for all to remember Sam's mom. Thank you, Rose, for everything!

What happens when there is an issue, and a guest doesn't make it?Sam & Matt get together and talk about a bunch of various different things!Matt talks about his latest trip, and getting a rental car! How do you get a car when there are 19 people ahead of you?Sam asks about Happy Gilmore (golfer at Ball St.) and the new Happy Gilmore sequel!The guys talk about the NCAA and NIL deal, and whether they feel it's a hypocracy or not!The Mercedes-Benz Dome has awesome food prices, and a Chik-fil-A!Such a fun show!ENJOY!

Author Eric Jay Dolin returns to hang out with Sam & Richey!On his return, Eric talks about his newest book, "Left for Dead: Shipwreck, Treachery, and Survival at the Edge of the World." It's a story of five castaways on the Falkland Islands during the War of 1812! It's an amazing story, and to hear the passion in Eric's telling of how he came about the story is great!Eric also takes the guys on a chat about the pirates of the Americas, when they talk about his book, "Black Flags, Blue Waters."Truly a great hangout with a really cool guy!Enjoy our conversation with author, Eric Jay Dolin!Go find all about where Eric is, and all about any of his books at https://www.ericjaydolin.com/!

Sam & Matt are hanging out talking about an entire gambit of things this week!There isn't a guest, so they're talking about:Ride sharingInstalling a solar cover on a poolThe Ladies Man movie premiereSneaking a keg into a tailgate partySteak bites as a side at a restaurantWhat age a child should be given the worldThe best kick returners in NFL history& a lot of other things!They were worried about not having enough to chat about, and LIKE USUAL, they had no problem filling up an episode!Go and enjoy this hang out episode with Sam & Matt!

One of the Lounge's favorite guests has returned!Former NYPD detective and author of the Tommy Keane novel series, Travis Myers, joins the guys for a hang out!There isn't a topic for the hang out, Travis wanted to come shoot the breeze with the guys, and they wanted Travis to come and do just that!Normally, they talk for 10 minutes and THEN they recored, so instead of that, they pressed record and came out with this gem!Topics range from The Office, Ed Grimley, joining the military, and SO MUCH MORE!It's always a blast having Travis on, and this was a great one to just sit and hang out while listening!Enjoy the latest visit from one of our favorite people! #grabalistenFind all of the Tommy Keane books anywhere books are sold!

An amazingly deep and interesting topic this week for our show!Doctor & author, Robert J. Wolf joins Sam & Matt to talk about his book, "Not a Real Enemy," which is the story about his dad's amazing story as a Jewish man in World War II, Nazi Hungary. His dad attempted to escape FOUR times before succeeding, and they talk about that and so many topics!Robert talks about how he got the stories and then decided to put together the stories into a book, what the process was while writing, and how he would like to attempt to get the book into college curriculum, so they don't forget about the Holocaust going forward.It was a great conversation, and so many other topics were covered and the surface was barely scratched! That just means that the guys will need to bring Dr. Rob back to chat further!Enjoy our hangout with Dr. Robert J. Wolf!Find out more information at https://robertjwolfmd.com/, and find where you can get the book, and other information about Dr. Rob!

This week we are honored to welcome in Natasha Marsiguerra! She is a returning guest, and the sister and co-author with our buddy Travis Myers!They are the authors of the Tommy Keane novel series! She talks to the guys about growing up in NYC, having two brothers as NYPD detectives, and rooting for particular teams in sports!The guys don't just talk about her life with Travis, but rather they get to know her even deeper on a personal level because they love Travis, and have enjoyed Natasha the two times (including this time) on the show and would love for her to come back, in the future!It's a fantastic hang out with Natasha!Find the Tommy Keane books here!

--ATTENTION--THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS A "BLUE LOGO" EPISODE. THE TOPICS & LANGUAGE ARE SOME THAT WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES.This week's show is one that the Lounge has NOT experienced in the past... we have Aiden Gabor as our guest!Aiden is a former mob enforcer turned DOJ informant.The stories Aiden shares are ABSOLUTELY true, with the exception of any names have been changed. ALSO, Aiden talks behind voice changing software to keep his true identity a secret.It was a great conversation with a man who went through so many different things throughout his life, and is working hard to make his life better, including writing a book called, "Conflicting Loyalties," and it talks about all of the times as a mob enforcer and a DOJ enforcer... it's a fantastic time!If you would like to get more information on the book to go https://conflictingloyalties.com/ and see where you can find it!

What would happen if we found out that all of the music stars who died way too young didn't actually die, but rather became secret agents to fight to make the world a better place?This week's guests, Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire, wrote a book about that topic!"The Dead Rock Stars: A Novel," is a book where they cover that very topic, in a fictional setting, and set in 1999!The guys have a great time talking about many various topics, OTHER THAN THE BOOK, and Jay & Kyle are COMPLETELY up for it!What is the best trilogy (3 movies only)? How about sitcoms?Is MJ better than Lebron? How does anyone decide?The topics are ALL OVER the place, but they have a spectacular conversation!ENJOY!Find where you can purchase the book, and more about Jay & Kyle at https://deadrockstarsbook.com/

After a hiatus to kick off the next 200, the guys return with a GREAT conversation with someone who has a great story to tell!Pastor, doctor, and author, David Chotka joins the guys for a hang out in the Lounge!David is the founder and director of Spirit-Equip Ministries.Spirit-Equip is designed to equip and train every Christian and give them the steps they need for spiritual life set up for success.David talks to the guys about the involvement of God in his life. He also talks about what got him to start being an author... the topic is truly an amazing topic!David then shares a couple of miraculous stories that allow him to share the glory of God and what he says to people when they say these are merly coincidences.It is a truly moving episode to kick off the next 200!Whether you are religious or not, it's a conversation that is truly inspiring in many ways!ENJOY!Check what Dr. David Chotka is up to by going to spiritequip.com and see where you might find him, invite him to come speak to a group, or buy his books!

For 3 dads who like to tell corny jokes, laugh, joke around, and all sorts of other crazy things, the guys chose the PERFECT guest for their 200th Episode!Lance Howell joins the guys in the Lounge, this week, and he was the perfect choice! Lance is the man behind The Dad Dork! The Dad Dork is a social media star who goes to his neighbors' houses, and tells their security doorbell a dad joke!The guys wanted to get to know the man behind such a great content creator! Many of his items are reels or shorts, on social media, and Sam LOVES watching them!They talked about so many different things, but it was incredible how quickly the time flew by while these guys hung out!No amount of show notes would do this hangout justice, so we're just going to let you listen for yourself!Lance Howell, the Dad Dork, in the Lounge for the 200th Episode of the 500 Section Lounge! It would behoove you to #grabalisten!

It's the final episode before our big 2-0-0, and we have a WONDERFUL guest!Relationship coach, Jeanell Greene, joined the guys in the Lounge to talk about having strong relationships!What events made Jeanell feel that she would be successful as a relationship coach? She also talks about how she feels she can make connections with those who seek her help, and how long those people tend to utilize her services!The guys enjoyed chatting with her and look forward to having her back in the future! They are short show notes, but the show is PACKED!Enjoy our hangout with relationship coach, Jeanell Greene!Find out more from Jeanell at https://jeanellgreene.com/

WE ARE BACK!This week is a two-fer! We have one returner and a newcomer! Authors Natasha Marsaguerra, and Travis Myers join the Lounge!Natasha answers all sorts of questions and tells many stories from growing up in NYC!They also talk about the writing process, for each, while writing the Tommy Keane series.There is PLENTY to hear, and still PLENTY the guys didn't even mention! That just means Natasha will be back!It's a great show! ENJOY!To find any of the Tommy Keane books go here!

This week we have a return guest, and every time Jeff H. Ryan comes to hang out in the Lounge, the guys end up learning something new about their friend!From all of his adventures, Jeff comes back to fill us in on what he's been doing since he was last in with the guys!He has a new hobby, and fully expounds upon the entire process and what all it entails! Yep... that's a lot of non-specific talk all in one sentence!It was great to catch up with our great friend from Maine! He found out another GREAT story from Monson that he is going to start a book on! The story is VERY intriguing! Excited?! Want to hear what our buddy, and author, Jeff H. Ryan, has been up to lately? Want to hear the great stories he's found during the research phase of his book writing?It's a great hangout the guys had with Jeff!ENJOY!Find out what Jeff is up to by going to his website, https://www.jeffryanauthor.com/, and see where you might find him!

This week Sam & Richey have a VERY special guest!They welcome in veteran, author, and award-winning journalist, Kristof Morrow into the Lounge!Kristof wrote "The Second Sun: Vol. I & II," that's out, and you can get it on Amazon!Kristof offers a TON to chat about, and one is the fact that he has suffered from Tourette's syndrome since he was 27 (well, that's when he was diagnosed).The guys talk, in-depth, about Kristof's journey to finding out he had Tourette's, and how he deals with it. Are there things that he cannot do, because of it? How about how people react to some of his reflexes that might be startling?It is a very educational episode about something the guys had only heard about, and never talked to someone who suffered from Tourette's.So, ENJOY this episode with author, Kristof Morrow!Get his book by going here!

We are back!After an extended break, the guys are back in the Lounge!They are joined by Amazon best-selling author, Dick Wybrow (say eyebrow with a "w" in front of it)!Author of the "Kane," supernatural humor series, Dick joins the guys and chats about a veritable smorgasbord of topics!Sam asked a weird question relating to a... washer(?)! Did the guys ever get into playing Pokemon? OH, and The Sopranos is 25 years old!They, FINALLY, get to talking about Dick and the Kane book series!Before they get into that, though, Sam brings up an interesting thing from Dick's pitch to the show... he has narcolepsy! How does that affect his writing, or does it?Then the gents talk to Dick about how he came to write the book series!It's a fantastic way to get back into the swing of things, and we are pushing HARD towards the 200th episode!Go check out what Dick is up to at https://www.dickwybrow.com/!Find his book series, on Amazon, here!

We have such "hard" lives! This week all the gents are talking about the "First World Problems" that exist in their lives!Where did Sam choose to put his pool? Matt has to choose between two what? Richey's daughter will only drink what?There are so many other things they talk about that are COMPLETELY a First World Problem, and the tangents they get to venture into are so much fun!What's your "First World Problem?" Let the guys in the Lounge know!Find us on social media, and let us know!

All of the guys are back together to hang out!No guest, but they're drafting dinner, as we get closer to the Thanksgiving holiday!From main dish to sides to dessert, they go through and construct their ideal Thanksgiving Day dinner!Does someone take the traditional turkey? Who puts together the best meal!? Are they fun at all and think outside the box on their meal?It's a great topic to talk about with the holidays approaching quickly!Episode 200 is coming, and the guys are trying to decide how to celebrate!Send a message on social media or email 500sectionlounge@gmail.com with suggestions on how you would like to see the big 200 celebrated!In the meantime... ENJOY the Thanksgiving Dinner Draft!

This week's guest is very special!Mikki Shepard, author of "In a Heartbeat: The Miracle of a Family That Was Meant to Be," host of "Adoption As a Choice" radio show, and adoption advocate, joins the Lounge!Sam, as many know, adopted 4 sons, so Mikki was an excellent fit in the Lounge!They talk about Mikki's connection to adoption, and her story of getting her son, and how now she advocates for adoption to be presented as one of the choices to consider for expectant mothers.The conversation is so good, and the show notes are SO short, but it's a great show!Enjoy our chat with Mikki Shepard!Get her book here!

This week's Vault Episode is the call-back to February 2022! The guys welcomed in actress Naomi Grossman! She is the character, Pepper, from two different American Horror Story seasons!It was such a great time, the guys wanted to share it again! Enjoy!!ORIGINAL SHOW NOTESOnce in a while, the guys get salty with one another, so they decided to bring in some Pepper to the #Lounge, this week!Naomi Grossman, the actor who portrayed "Pepper" in the FX Network show, American Horror Story, the Asylum & Freak Show seasons, joined the guys!Naomi fit right in from the get-go, she quickly pointed out something that was awry, from Sam! It wasn't the only time a call-out was warranted, either. The guys immediately jumped into Naomi's process of becoming Pepper, and what it entailed (how long, etc.). The guys keep peppering her with AHS-related questioning... how long did it take to get make-up done to become Pepper? What was it like walking the red carpet? When was the first time you were recognized as being Pepper?They jump into Bite Me, the z...vampire rom-com, which comes out on-demand on February 8th. How different was the theatrical release from other movies? Is that HER doing the yoga poses in the movie? The guys ask her about when she knew she was going to go into acting. What was her college experience like? She also talks about a GREAT compliment from one of her college mates. There are so many great little conversations that make up this EVENTFUL hang-out. The guys had a fantastic time with Naomi, and hope to bring her back in the future! SO, sit back, relax, and enjoy the time we have with a fantastic actor, and great person, Naomi Grossman!

This week we extend our celebration to one of victory!Our great friend, the Mayor of Uranus, Louis Keen RETURNS to the Lounge! Louis talks to the guys about his battle with cancer. What was the drive behind his optimism? How important was laughter during his chemo & radiation? Were there people who told him that he needed to be more serious?Moving to the topic of Urani (plural Uranus)! What is new in each of the locations? What's the next thing going into Missouri? How about the mini golf in Indiana? With the holidays, is there anything new they're going to release for them?Louis then drops a tasty nugget! He announces they've selected a third location! He gives some clues, and the guys are RACKING their brains to try and figure it out before Louis announces where it'll be located!It was a great time talking to our friend, this week! They all agreed to do another show on location, soon!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our time with the Mayor of Uranus!

Such a special show this week!It is our 4-year birthaversary celebration with our friend, Karl Barth!Karl, the former contestant on Holey Moley season 2, is going on tour with some of his buddies! Dean Berg, Ross "Rooster" Huff, & Chuck Charles join Karl to help the guys celebrate their 4th year!The Bankruptcy Comedy Tour is the new tour Karl, Dean, Rooster, & Chuck have formed and will kick off on Black Friday, November 24th!As for our show, all the guys are talking about so many different things! The talk goes, OBVIOUSLY, to food!All 7 guys are fans of fantastic food! Traditional or boneless wings? The four guys on tour are all from Wisconsin, so are they all fans of Culver's? There's more, but we're getting hungry, so you'll have to listen to get the rest!What do they all do for fun? All of them have a great answer!Rooster has some internet issues and had to duck out, but he was so much fun to have with all the other guys!We had a FANTASTIC time and we couldn't think of any other way to celebrate than we did with these guys!SO, sit back, relax, and enjoy our 4-year birthaversary!Go and get tickets for the first stop on the Bankruptcy Tour by going here and locking in your spot at the show!

We don't have a guest this week, BUT it doesn't mean we have nothing to talk about!Sam and Matt get together to talk! It was a long weekend of adulting, and Sam wanted to bring up something that he realized during his "adulting time!"Before that, the guys talk about the Early Bird Special, supper time, snacks, Life Savers, Junior Mints & pumpkin spice!Sam also brings up an issue with a big box store having Christmas decorations, for sale, in mid-September!That takes the guys to their "topic!" Sam tells about his weekend and the things he did that his younger self would approve of, and Matt clarifies it and says it would make his teenage self consider his weekend a drag!It's a short episode, but it's a fun one! ENJOY!

This week we have a great guest! Non-fiction author, Adam Lazarus, joins Sam & Matt in the Lounge!Adam's most recent book, "The Wingmen: the Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams," is the story of these two and how they became friends during their times in the Korean War.The stories are fantastic, and Adam shares things people might not know about these two!Adam has also written other books that got Sam's attention! From the San Francisco 49ers quarterback controversy in the 1980s & early 90s, to Super Bowl XXV and all of the things underlying when the game was played!It's a great conversation, and the guys loved chatting with Adam!SO, sit back, relax, and enjoy the hangout!Get Adam's book, "The Wingmen: the Unlikely, Unusual, Unbreakable Friendship Between John Glenn and Ted Williams," on Amazon!

This week's guest is one that MOST people know, without maybe actually knowing him! Joel H. Cohen, a 23-year writing veteran for the Simpsons is in the Lounge!He also is an author, and recently wrote a book, "The Occasionally Accurate Annals of Football," with long-time sports personality, Dan Patrick!How did it come that he and Dan decided to put together this book? A book about football... what's his team?How did a kid, growing up in Canada, make it to where he has spent the glaring majority of his career on the longest-running series in television history?What are the writing rooms like for the Simpsons? Do the networks have much of a say on how things play out on the show? Matt Groening... how involved is he with the ins and outs of the show?It's all here! We had a great time talking to Joel, and hope that you will love getting to know him, just like we did!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our time with Joel H. Cohen!Find Dan & Joel's book at https://tinyurl.com/danpatrickandjoelcohenbook!

We continue with part two of our September 11th Special with former NYPD detective, Travis Myers.In this part, we talk about the time following the time he was at ground zero. The stories continue from the events surrounding the attacks. It is fitting that this part comes out on the 22nd anniversary of the horrific events of that day. Sam & Richey were honored to have Travis come on and share his experiences.September 11, 2001, changed the world. It touched every single person who witnessed the attacks. It is our duty to continue to educate those who don't know the fear of that day, but then the feeling of love and appreciation for one another on September 12th.Please enjoy part 2 of our September 11th Specials with former NYPD detective, Travis Myers.

We are releasing part one of our September 11th Special a week before the 22nd anniversary of the attacks on the United States (with part two coming on Monday, September 11th).An event that both Sam & Richey can remember vividly where they were and what it was like that day, and they both share their remembrance of the event. They have a very special guest and were honored to have him!A friend of the Lounge, former NYPD detective, and author of the Tommy Keane novel series, Travis Myers, joins the guys to talk about all of his actions that day.Travis was retired from the NYPD, by September 11, 2001, and didn't even know the events had taken place, until afternoon, and that's when things happened for him.Travis talks about the sights, feelings, smells, and all of the things most people wouldn't know about that day.There is a lot Travis covers, on that day, and the days closely following September 11th. In this first part, we cover his time on sight.More is covered in part two, coming out September 11, 2023, as a special episode release!Please enjoy part one of this very special episode as we commit to making sure that "We Never Will Forget" the events of September 11, 2001.

This week Sam & Matt do NOT go Kicking and Screaming into the Lounge!Authors, and college buddies, Pete Huryk (YER-ICK) & Chris Schaefer, come on to talk about their book, Setting & Scoring Financial Goals, as well as SO many other things!They wrote this book as a way to try and pull in, mainly, the younger audience (ages 16-26) to connect the game of soccer to how financial responsibilities and expenditures exist in people's lives.They stress the importance of "keeping the ball" and not "passing it off" to others who are not around to help them with their future!What are the things that people need to be wary of, and how will they drain your assets, and endanger your future?Are there other books that bring in other sports to correlate to financial goals? How about getting into schools, is that a goal for them?All the guys are dads so they riff about things they do with their kids!There are a lot of other things they chat about, and it's a great hangout!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our time with authors Pete Huryk & Chris Schaefer!Find out more about their book, Setting & Scoring Financial Goals, go to https://www.sportsfinancellc.com/!

With Sam taking an impromptu vacation, this week we revisited May 2022, when the Lounge's resident hamburger historian, Chris Carosa came back to hang out!Enjoy the time we had with Chris!Original Show Notes**This week's show notes are very brief, but that is not indicative of the greatness of the episode**The guys don't hide the fact they love food! So for National Burger Month (May), and National Burger Day (May 28th), Chris Carosa, our Hamburger historian, came to the Lounge!They talk about the Myths About the Origin of the Hamburger, personal stories pertaining to burgers, and have many laughs!From judging hamburger contests, to what constitutes a hamburger, the topics go all over the place in the hamburger realm!The burger talk is exquisite! The company Chris provided was fantastic! It's the perfect recipe!SO, sit back, relax, and celebrate the greatness of hamburgers and Chris Carosa's return!Find what Chris is up to at www.chriscarosa.com!

This week we have a guest who was on a few weeks ago but with the hard drive catastrophe had to be delayed.The newly touted "Lounge E-sports Expert," Liam Brown is a member of the Pittsburgh Knights e-sports team, and joined Sam & Richey in the Lounge!Liam started playing video games at a very young age, but when is it he realized that he could make it in the world of video games? There are a LOT of people who Liam has been able to meet through the jobs and events of his life, thus far, and he talks about some of the events that brought him to these meetings. How has the evolution of video games changed the landscape of how people view them? How about the gaming events? What game does Sam talk about being the best ever?How has Liam helped changed how people view the "prototypical" gamer? Are there things he does differently to try and make people take e-sports in a more serious manner?There are a lot of topics, pertaining to the world of video games, that the guys talk about, and Liam covers all of them at TOP-level!It's a great conversation with a young dude who has done a lot, already, and is heading towards more!Enjoy our hangout with Pittsburgh Knights e-sports member, Liam Brown!See what Liam and the Knights are up to by going to https://knights.gg/

This week is a great guest for Sam & Matt was a great way to talk about a sport they love... FOOTBALL!The former founder & president of the new USFL, and founder & CEO of the new Super Prep League, Brian Woods, joins the Lounge!The guys talked, in-depth, about how Brian decided to rekindle the USFL, and then what led him to resign from that position and start up the Prep Super League, an 11-on-11 spring football league for elite high school football players to get better exposure for their next steps, in college.There are lots of questions the guys have for Brian about the ins and outs of what kind of players they're looking for, and what will be offered to them while playing!It is truly a great and informative conversation, and we're looking forward to having Brian come back to keep up updated on things!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation with founder & CEO of the Prep Super League, Brian Williams!Find more information on the PSL at https://prepsuperleague.com/!

This week we get a return guest! Author & Former NYPD detective, Travis Myers comes to hang out with Sam & Matt!It's just 3 guys sitting around and having a really good conversation! We really can't say anything more that would do this hangout justice! Travis even said it himself, at the end... "I had a few notes written down on a few stories, and we didn't get to any of the stories, and honestly I'm not upset about it!"The guys enjoy their time together, and we hope you do too!Enjoy, Travis Myers!Click here to get any of the Tommy Keane Novel series!

So the Lounge had a hard drive catastrophe! No, that isn't code for ANYTHING, just that the hard drive that houses the Lounge's raw audio decided it didn't want to work any longer, so the gents had to dip into the Vault, for a week or two!The guys always like talking about the times they talked to Sasquatch expert, Chris Noel, so we decided to republish our last conversation with him in December of 2021! ORIGINAL SHOW NOTESThis week we get a return visit from our resident sasquatch expert, Chris Noel, in the #Lounge! His newest documentary is the main topic of this visit! The documentary is called "How to See a Sasquatch," and can be found on YouTube by searching his name, "Christopher Noel!" Such an interesting and packed documentary of information and video/audio evidence of the existence of the sasquatch, from Chris. He talks about the audio he hears while out in the woods, and how there was evidence, the whole time, that Sasquatch was communicating all the while he was recording, it just took more in-depth analysis. Richey asks Chris about how many sasquatches live in the contiguous US, and his answer is a little surprising! Sam shares that he is STILL on the fence about whether he thinks Sasquatch exists, and Chris asks Sam why he is still on the fence. From all the evidence presented, what is keeping him from stating how he feels... Sam gives an answer, but it's still not definitive!Chris also talks to the guys about a controversy that his documentary caused among all of the Sasquatch experts! It's a topic that provides an avenue for each expert to chime in, but Chris posits that if you just look at the film with an open mind, you will see there is a sasquatch in his videos!Such a great time with Chris Noel! Always full of information, facts, and opinions that allow people to form their own opinions on this topic! There will be a return, down the road, from Chris! The guys always enjoy having him on the show!SO, sit back, relax, and #grabalisten!Find his documentary, "How to See a Sasquatch," here: https://youtu.be/DlpssL94GsoYou can also go to his website: http://impossiblevisits.info/, to get more information about Chris, and you can find where to buy any of his books about the existence of sasquatch!

The guys will often find guests who they have a lot... a TON, maybe? HAHA! Well, this week, is no different! This week the guys are joined by a speaker, author, and "explorer." Jeff Ton!A fellow Hoosier, Jeff made a living in the world of IT. That isn't what intrigued the guys as much as the fact that he has traveled the entire Lewis & Clark Expedition trail! From Monticello, VA to Astoria, OR, and back to St. Louis, MO, Jeff and his wife made the trek across the country along the "same" trail. They didn't do it all at once, but in about 10 years time, they made it from start to finish!What were some of the best sights they saw while traveling? What made him want to make the trip? What was the moment that gave him that "historic chill?"Jeff has done more than travel the Lewis & Clark trail! He has made a life in IT, and the guys ask him what made him go that route. What is it about IT that made it his career?Did we mention he does speaking engagements too? Yep... every year he talks to middle to upper-level managers of companies and talks to them about ways to keep them amplified to succeed. Are there topics that those managers push back on and don't necessarily want to follow what Jeff is talking about?The conversation starts with a talk about roller coasters and the "safety" put in place by the traveling street fair workers. How do these four feel about those?!It's such a great time talking to Jeff! He really DOES know a TON about a lot of things! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our hangout with speaker, author, and "explorer," Jeff Ton!Find out more about what Jeff is up to at https://jeffreyston.com/!

HIGH FIVE!This week's guest is another HUGE one for the guys in the Lounge!Long-time Bob & Tom Show veteran, and comedian, Greg Hahn joins us! Greg doesn't do a lot of one-on-one type interviews, so it's a very special time!Greg is known for a very high level of energy, and while it might not be show-level, Greg is very excited to be here!Sam & Matt laugh a ton, and so will you! The show notes are VERY quick, but it doesn't foretell you about what's in the show because it's an absolute TREAT to talk to Greg!Enjoy this great conversation with such a funny, and talented comedian!

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!We honor the United States Declaration of Independence with a show that questions the story that we ALL are told and know!Sam & Richey are joined by a senior writer at ESPN, and the author of, "Who's Your Founding Father?" David Fleming!David's book talks about the story behind Thomas Jefferson's "writing" of the Declaration of Independence, in 1776, and that it just doesn't match up to what history shows! All kinds of evidence show that Jefferson, while touting he was the author, might have "borrowed" pieces from others to put together the document that the Revolutionary War was backed by and that it wasn't even the first declaration of independence from the British!Sam impresses David by giving some information that many do not know or have forgotten, and David goes as far as to say, the Lounge is FAR ahead of a VERY popular personality who wasn't even aware of that tidbit!They also talk about who actually called out Jefferson, and AGAIN Sam impresses David with a fact about this topic!The guys talk about how David got his start in writing, a little white lie that got his foot in the door at Sports Illustrated, and how he made his way to ESPN!The conversation is an absolute hit! We talk about the guys in the Lounge having "Legendary Conversations From Sports to History & Everything In-between?"WELP, this episode covers JUST THAT! SO, sit back, relax, have a burger, brat, hot dog, steak, your fireworks, & enjoy our conversation with author & senior writer at ESPN, David Fleming!Go find his book, "Who's Your Founding Father?" here! https://a.co/d/4aYI2ki

This week's show is extraordinary!The guys were honored to have Radio Hall of Famer, and retired co-host of the Bob & Tom Show, Bob Kevoian, in the Lounge!Bob was so gracious with his time, and allowed our guys to ask him ANYTHING their hearts desired! OH, and did they ever!Bob talks about how he got his start in radio, when he met Tom, being told "NO JOKES ON THE RADIO," getting to Indianapolis, starting syndication, and where the profits from all the albums the show produced.Sam then talks about Bob making a "guest appearance," on the show that bears his name, and the announcement he made during that appearance (being diagnosed with stomach cancer).Along the way, they talk about the day the great Tim Wilson passed away, his mustache, Die Hard and what kind of movie it is, baseball (and the only good baseball movie), radio NOT having cameras, and the worst guest they had on the show.Matt asked him if he'd ever been star-struck with a guest, and Bob talks about two HUGE guests, and Paul McCartney!He talks about why he decided to do the limited-edition podcast about his journey with cancer!What an awesome conversation with such a genuinely good person!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our time with Radio Hall of Famer, Bob Kevoian!Find Bob's podcast, The Bob & Cancer Show, at https://open.spotify.com/show/7zkRGVTbCy1x2p3dhXUfs2?si=899db3e0260b4559

SPECIAL NOTEAt times, Sam has an echo... he was on the road, & had to record in a meeting room at a library! This episode was SO important he went to a library!This week is the return of one of the Lounge's favorite comedians! The great, Greg Warren, joined the fellas for a GREAT hangout!His new special, The Salesman, can be seen on YouTube, and it is awesome! He talks extensively about his time as a peanut butter salesman, during his time at Proctor & Gamble!During our time with Greg, Matt divulges some information that makes everyone else ask, "Why do you hate America, Matt?" It also almost drives Greg to leave (HAHAHA)!Richey asks Greg about his new special, and how long it was in the works before being released!The conversation goes to Tim Wilson. They talked extensively about him and how awesome he could perform at any moment! They DEEID!Just to make things fun, they decided to talk about baseball!It was a fantastic time with one of the funniest comedians we know!SO, sit back, relax, and enjoy our conversation with the great, Greg Warren!Go to YouTube, and check out his special, The Salesman, at https://youtu.be/ZtlUKRxYnVw!

This week our guest had something come up, and it was just the guys!Sam talks about his adventure with a deer on the highway, during the weekend! Did you know regular deer can fly with the right "encouragement?"They talk about how crazy the deer have been this year!Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do! Everyone, well almost everyone, knows that came from "The Sound of Music..." but do you remember it from Ghostbusters II, like Richey?That takes us to Rick Moranis retiring from acting, and saving the world from Honey I Shrunk the Kids 14!Did anyone see the video from Las Vegas with the aliens?!Richey brings up how he dislikes when football looks fake in movies or TV shows, and Sam talks about "Angels in the Outfield" and what angers him about that movie!Is there a "Back to the Future" remake in the making? Maybe there should be!Did the creator of the Delorean break the law?Sam updates everyone on the Mayor of Uranus and his fight against cancer. The guys are ready to go to Uranus and celebrate when he beats cancer!And finally, is Groupon still a thing?!So many random thoughts and the conversation is great!Sam announces that comedian Greg Warren will join the guys next week! They cannot wait to catch up with him!So, sit back, relax & enjoy the fantastic conversation!Check out Greg's newest special, The Salesman, here: https://youtu.be/ZtlUKRxYnVw!

This week the guys welcome author Guy Morris into the Lounge!Guy's story is amazing. These show notes will be quick because we want you to hear Guy's story like we did, and be amazed!We WILL tell you that Guy's story starts with him running away from home and living on the streets of LA! From there, Guy accomplishes so much and finds the ability to succeed in many different areas!Guy talks about all sorts of things! You will not be disappointed with this week's guest!To find out more about Guy, including where to buy any of his books, along with all of the different events he's doing, by going to https://www.guymorrisbooks.com/!So sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's guest, Guy Morris!

We have a GREAT one this week!Actor, author, speaker, business owner... JACK OF ALL TRADES, Tyler Foley joins the guys in the Lounge!What do they talk about for the first quarter of the show...? Tyler is from Canada, and what do MANY do in Canada? Yep, they play hockey! So they talk, in a fun way, about hockey!The conversation goes to how Tyler got involved in acting/performing; how he came up with the title of his book, "The Power to Speak Naked!"He also shares a GREAT story about a conference he did, on the premise of his book, and how it turned more real than you might think!Our time with Tyler went SO quickly! It didn't seem like we were talking for an hour, and we still had MORE to talk about, and that just means we need to have him back to discuss more!Tyler finishes with some times he'd dealt with stage fright, and then quickly explains his process of overcoming it!It was truly a great conversation! So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the hang out with Tyler Foley!If you want more information on EVERYTHING Tyler, go to https://www.seantylerfoley.com/!

This week starts a new adventure for the Lounge!We start our time as a member of the Lounge Media Group, and what a way to kick it off! We all love history, and this week's guest is best-selling author, Craig Nelson!Author of "Rocket Men," Craig's newest book, "V is for Victory: Franklin Roosevelt's American Revolution and the Triumph of World War II" is out May 23rd (TODAY)!We talk to Craig about all kinds of things like his writing process, the amount of research put into his books, what inspired him to be a writer, what did he do BEFORE becoming a writer, and his apartment used to be what?!It's all such a great conversation! So, check out our hangout with this awesome author!Go to www.craignelson.us to find out some great information about Craig, and where you can find his books!

With this last weekend being Mother's Day, the guys didn't record an episode, but they still have a tasty little tidbit for you!A few weeks ago, Sam & Matt recorded a segment called "Dad Chat!" It's about the funny things their youngest kids have done or do, that make them laugh! Matt has a written list, and doesn't even talk about anything on the list while they chat!Sam shares that his youngest is turning out to be a lot like him, and it's funny to hear why!After that, there are some previously unaired Dad Jokes that are ALWAYS fun!In the closing segment, Sam shares some news about the Lounge and their involvement with OddPods Media, going forward, and what that means for the Lounge!So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our shortened episode of Dad Chat, Dad Jokes, & a Network Farewell!

The Lounge welcomes in a SWELL guest this week! Actor/Impressionist, Jim Meskimen, joins the guys!Jim is the son of Marian Ross, the actor who is most notably known for her role as Mrs. Cunningham on the TV show Happy Days!Jim talks about his life growing up with her as his mom. He also talks about how he got into acting and his dream when he was younger.Sam brings up his time on the TV show Parks and Recreation & Richey mentions Jim's time on Brooklyn 99!Jim shares all kinds of different stories about his time in Spain that led him to decide he was going to become an actor.What a fantastic hangout the guys had with such a cool dude!Did you know Jim runs a monthly cartoon captioning contest?! Neither did Sam, and he was all kinds of excited!SO, sit back, relax, and enjoy our FANTASTIC time with actor/impressionist, Jim Meskimen!You can find out all kinds of things about what he's up to by going to jimmeskimen.com!You can also find him on Instagram (@jimpressions)!

This week the Lounge goes back to the NYPD with former detective & now author Travis Myers!The guys welcome him and talk about the times that led to Travis becoming an NYPD officer and then a detective! Travis shares different stories from his days in the Army, as a uniformed NYPD officer and detective!He also talks about how he became an author, and what he used to come up with in his books.What an adventure with author, Travis Myers! The guys JUST SCRATCHED THE SURFACE, and are going to welcome him back in the near future to talk MORE about his life!So, for now, enjoy the first installment of Travis Myers in the Lounge!Find the Tommy Keane Detective Novel Series at any bookstore or online!

We got last week's guest rescheduled for this week! Author of "Flight Girls," and "Angels of the Resistance," Noelle Salazar makes her way back to the Lounge!They all pick up where they left off back in November of 2021!Last time she had just written her book, Flight Girls, and told all about the process, the research, and the issues she ran into writing. THIS time she talked about the process, the research, and the issues she ran into writing her book, Angels of the Resistance!The guys talk about the historical value that is behind her writing, and the stories that went into it.What about her beloved Seattle Seahawks? Has her profession allowed her more or less time to know the ins and outs of her team?Matt mentions Damar Hamlin, of the Buffalo Bills, being cleared for play, and they talk about that moment in Cincinnati when his heart stopped, and the events that followed!They talk about so many different things, and Noelle is perfectly content with going with the flow and talking about whatever!Always such a great time hanging out with her, and finding out what's going on with her!They plan on bringing her back, MUCH QUICKER THAN THIS RETURN, because her new book, "The Roaring Days of Zora Lilly," is coming out in October!So, enjoy this hang-out with our friend, and well-established author, Noelle Salazar!If you would like to find out more about Noelle, go to www.noellesalazar.com!If you would like to order one of her two books, go to https://www.amazon.com/stores/Noelle-Salazar/author/B07NLGW68V?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true to get one or both!

This week's guest, Noelle Salazar, had to reschedule so the guys go to their contingency plan. Let's say it this way... there are portions that are USELESS!They just chat for the entirety of the show about various things, and Sam even pulls some information from his book, "The Book of Useless Information," and the guys talk it through!Where is Matt's "Cookie Puddin'" shirt? Is it in the same place/person who stole his mousepad?! This triggers Sam's chipmunk story!Sam then shares his complaint about certain cars' need to make it difficult to change a headlight! This goes on for a bit... and Matt & Sam explain similar situations that prove they're getting old!Richey doesn't know what an apple fritter is?! How does he not know this culinary delicacy?!Matt comes up with a new derivative of Cookie Puddin'! Let's be honest... he gets bougy with it!Do you have "jar money?" April is Earthquake Preparedness Month, but shouldn't it be something different, in the Midwest? Matt's birthday falls on an unusual national "holiday," OR DOES IT?!Do you like casinos? The guys talk about rumors about casino air, their favorite games, free drinks, and a story of a big win! This goes on for a while too... they go into a deep conversation!How do YOU pronounce the words, "O-F-T-E-N" OR "C-O-U-P-O-N?" There's a conversation about the pronunciation of certain words!Finally, Sam gives an update on the Mayor of Uranus, Louis Keen's, recovery from cancer surgery! Prayers are still aimed his way, and we can't wait to visit our friend again!SO, while our guest needed to move her hangout, the guys still give you a great episode that was almost Seinfeldian... pretty much about nothing! Enjoy!