Farragut High Big Blue Podcast

Graduates Kenny and Terry Kimsey have had harder times than usual for covid difficult years. They became homeless after their house rental was raised through the roofs. Bouncing back, their story is inspirational and still developing. YOU can help them. Click the link below to donate to their fund request to purchase land upon to place their modular home they are acquiring at Clayton Homes (where Kenneth worked for many years until health problems began to influence his job prospects. Hear how Terry has overcome a personal struggle with anxiety using natural methods he figured out on his own. The Lord has worked in their lives and isn't finished yet. Click Here to donate: http://spot.fund/32svlsc

On 8/22/22 Doug and Kelly Floyd's house and cars were destroyed by a tragic fire in Louisville TN. This is an exclusive interview with Doug describing the details on Monday morning and his thoughts of recovery. Today's date 8/26/22.Please donate to the avenue of support you choose.Please contact me for addresses and other questions you might have. fhsbigblue1982@gmail.comVikhttps://gofund.me/f9b05347Venmo: @doug-floyd-2PayPal: doug@springoflight.orgMailing Address4426 Pinehurst RoadLouisville, TN 37777Revisit Doug's TED Talk from 2012 Visions, Changes, Curses or something else?https://youtu.be/qqIkCL_PBsY

On 8/22/22 Doug and Kelly Floyd's house and cars were destroyed by a tragic fire in Louisville TN. Here are the audio updates gathered so far from Doug and his family. Today's date 8/24/22. Please donate to the avenue of support you choose. Please contact me for addresses and other questions you might have. fhsbigblue1982@gmail.comVikhttps://gofund.me/f9b05347Venmo: @doug-floyd-2PayPal: doug@springoflight.orgMailing Address 4426 Pinehurst RoadLouisville, TN 37777Revisit Doug's TED Talk from 2012 Visions, Changes, Curses or something else?https://youtu.be/qqIkCL_PBsY

Those were the 80s!

Remember the other 40th Anniversary? Fair to Midworld!Thanks to Bill Williams of WBIR Channel 10 TV for his 25th doc I used. The Reagan Speech is about 17 mins

The year of graduation for the class of 1982

Many have requested to hear the old Boogie Checks from WOKI-FM 100 and Brother John's (Roy Jaynes) Radio Show. Here are a few moments captured on cassette from back then. Inside calls to the station by Vik and the origin of Brother Vik, Captain Space and other various characters. Enjoy! 

Thank you Michelle Oglesby (Hollenhead) for writing a great article about the reunion. Michelle is a staff writer for the Farragut Press Paper and took her time to get the word out. Here is the article read aloud by the author.TICKET PAGE LINK: https://farragutbigblue82reu.com/

Van Halen and me was like peas and jumping beans. Still never know what you're gonna get. 

Did this back when the Vols started winning again. 

Jeff Joslin is an actor, model, producer, and author of seven books. Jeff Joslin is a former professional football player,and two-time national champion quarterback at Carson-Newman College. In 2006, after being laid off from a medical equipment job, he entered the entertainment business, moved to New York City and became a quick success. National print campaigns for Lipitor, Bermuda Tourism, and Biltmore House & Gardens led to commercial roles for Barron's, Bermuda Tourism and Cialis which launched Joslin to television and movie roles.A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jeff was a star quarterback at Farragut High School and signed to play at the University of Tennessee along with former NFL legends such as Reggie White, Bill Bates and Willie Gault. He transferred to Carson-Newman College in nearby Jefferson City, Tennessee to be with his former high school coach, Ken Sparks. There, they won back-to-back NAIA national titles in 1983 and 1984 with Joslin being named honorable mention all-America. Later, he was selected to the Carson-Newman "Team of the Century."Joslin played in the Canadian Football League with Toronto, Saskatchewan and Ottawa, and then served as a director with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. A second-degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Joslin created X-Treme Team, a martial arts live program for middle and high school students that performed over 150 live shows worldwide, including a numerous street performances in Sydney, Australia during the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympic Games. Martial arts organically led Joslin to train as a stuntman and under Scott Leva of Precision Stunts, one of Hollywood's top stunt coordinators.Joslin has appeared in several TV shows such as Drop Dead Diva, Army Wives, Murder In Manhattan, Faking It and recently some top films such as Carjacked with Maria Bello and Madea's Witness Protection as Tyler Perry's boss.Joslin is founder of 3-Legged Dog Productions and Double J Productions, an indie film company to produce his own purpose driven projects of interest along with inspirational films.In 2012, Joslin relocated to the West Coast to work in the Los Angeles market and be closer to his oldest sons. The oldest, Jeffrey Joslin II, is an accomplished musician, writer, performer who is also acting and modeling. His middle son, Justice Joslin, is a former professional football receiver and now with the Ford modeling agency now appearing in commercials, TV and film around the world. The youngest, Javan Joslin, located to Bali to work on commercial projects.Jeff suffered a stroke in 2018 but he recovered quickly, booking over 32 commercials, hosting jobs, and teleprompter jobs. He wrote 7 books from March-November of 2019. Six of those books are children's books that were inspired by his granddaughter, Feather Rose.Jeff relocated to Knoxville the next year to continue his work in commercials, TV and film. He's relocating soon to produce some projects that are passionate to him and spend time with his sons, his granddaughter, and his family. The Ken Sparks Story and subsequent major motion picture of Coach Sparks life are his next projects. With the completion of the documentary available for streaming purchase or rental at Sparks: The Ken Sparks Story | SalemNOW the next phase is to dramatize the story with actors and a screenplay. His family is utilizing their talents to make these projects realities.  Links mentioned in our interview: Sparks: The Ken Sparks Story | SalemNOWwww.joslinbooks.comhttps://thetingtings.com/ Jeff's son's bandCarson-Newman University (cn.edu)Madea's Witness Protection - Wikipedia Jeff's “biggest role thus far Jeff Joslin - IMDb All of Jeff's filmography 

Was it Cynthia's charitable gift that melted the heart of Mikhail Gorbachev in 1988 that inspired him to take down that wall? Cynthia shares stories of her travel planning career that has literally handed her the world. Also hear her miraculous story of asking for and receiving a new set of lungs in less time that a Netflix episode runs.Links mentioned in the interview:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUwu_Y4V22Ehttps://www.vanderbilthealth.com/article/patient-story/cynthia-kears-story-interstitial-lung-diseasehttps://farragutbigblue82reu.com/To buy REU 40 tickets old school, send check or money order to Big Blue 40 POBox 17034 Nashville, TN 37217  

DOUG NEEDS OUR HELP!!Here is his request:  Feb 2022I'm still on dialysis and have been put back on the kidney transplant list. I appreciate any prayers in finding a matching donor. Here is the info: Donors need to be 18-70 years old and they can go ahead and contact the Transplant office to start the process to see if they are a good candidate.For more information, contact Living Donor Coordinator Lanny Martin the Center for Transplant Services. Email him at ALMartin@utmck.edu or call 865-305-5340______________________Doug's family was my (Vik) surrogate family during tough teen times. We have been through many trials, happy times outweighing them all as our unconventional senses of humor melded together like a light and warmth. We met in 7th grade at Farragut Middle School at the after-school-bus-loading-zone. He was herding cats, I was meowing the loudest, we heard the call to friendship, and it never ceased. High School was a proving ground as much as a training laboratory for the future. Competitions only served to help us see our inner strengths and their channels. It was a blast. In December of 1988, Doug married his sweetheart Kelly, and two weeks later moved into a community to serve and live alongside people struggling with chronic addictions and lifelong homelessness. His time there created a longing for cultivating community. Over the years, he had the privilege of serving and learning from Baptists, Charismatics, Roman Catholics, Quakers, house churches, Presbyterians, and finally Anglicans. In the Anglican Communion, he found a home that embraced a love for the rich tapestry of God's people from these various traditions: a community extending in space and time. With the blessing of Apostles Anglican, St. Brendan's Church has been sent out to serve in Maryville, TN. Returning to serve in the place where they started.Inspired by Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, I sometimes think of our journey with God's people as a “circle of friends on pilgrimage for the love of God.” We walk through life on our way to the holy city. Along the way, we live out and tell our stories: these stories are sometimes sad, funny, irreverent, and poignant. Ultimately they are doxological taken up into worship of God the Father, through Son, by the Spirit.In this episode we refer to these linked places:https://stbrendanschurch.org/https://www.regent.edu/https://www.magician.org/https://psalters.bandcamp.com/music(PER the podcast details: Reunion Tickets can be sent to POB 17034 Nashville, TN 37217) for your old schoolers. Make checks to BIG BLUE 40. Reunion Tickets Site: https://www.farragutbigblue82reu.com

Lights, camera, TUTOR?! Well, perhaps the order will shift now that Robbin is putting down her ruler and pen set and reaching for the stars again. Robbin was a professional actress for a season after high school and then began showcasing another talent, teaching. After years of pursuing a career in teaching, including a bunch of rival Bulldog Thespians, it appears that she may be back on the stage/screen in hot pursuit of her first love. Below are some of Robbins videos of her recent work. Don't be surprised to one day net the flix and see your classmate collecting awards and making us marvel. Again!(PER the podcast details: Reunion Tickets can be sent to POB 17034 Nashville, TN 37217) for your old schoolers. Make checks to BIG BLUE 40.Reunion Tickets Site: https://www.farragutbigblue82reu.comCLICK BELOW TO VIEW SAMPLES OF ROBBIN'S ACTING WORKhttps://youtu.be/Q34xvGshgYk https://youtu.be/6IxDV_BwLw4 https://youtu.be/NSttSYSAV_Q https://youtu.be/ftgExfhE58M https://youtu.be/TiZm1wy1skoTime Warp used courtesy of O'Brien, Richard, 1942- composer, lyricist, singer. (1975). The rocky horror picture show ; the original soundtrack from the original movie. [Hollywood, CA] :Ode Records, 

Adam Brown is a fourth generation business leader who resides in his school town of Knoxville Tennessee. The 1982 Farragut Graduate has much to offer and not what you might think. He is a personal role model of living the good life the good way.  His business is proof that as you do it right you thrive whilst others close due to pandemics. In this interview you will discover everything from a painful family tragedy that ended his son's life to being literally at the top of a unique school and business. Tennessee School of Beauty (TSB) leads the nation among training facilities of their kind.  Graduating over 20,000 estheticians, beauticians and salon professionals of whom at least 1,500 have started their very own professional salons. (This is the “more than just a pretty face” part).  Here how in 1930 his great grandparents began a phenomenon that unselfishly created this type of business and schooling program where none existed and now many benefit, even their competitors.  How successful their legacy has become because they saw and fit a community need not a community monopoly.   For a great way to check out this whole industry as a career choice for yourself listen to the “Beauty School Bobbi Podcast” and go behind the scenes to explore all your FAQs by clicking here; https://www.beautyschoolbobbi.com/podcasts HONORING LOGAN BROWN: Adam wants to let those thinking about suicide understand there is always hope.  Support his efforts by contributing to The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network ( tspn.org ) and patronizing TSB during fundraising drives that occur throughout the year. Click here for details: ( tennesseeschoolofbeauty.edu )  If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide and need support; call  (855) 274-7471  or text “TN” to 741-741 and click here for more information about suicide prevention options;  https://www.tn.gov/behavioral-health/need-help/crisis-services/tn-statewide-crisis-phone-line.html There are always better solutions to life's difficulties that are not final and devastating to those left in the loss. Please seek help. You'd be surprised how many care. 

Robyn has been married for 31 years! Listen to her story of family, fun and Farragut primary through high school and beyond. We discuss a secret trick that may offend some and enlighten others on staying "above bar" in marriage. (That was the hint). She lives in ATL now and enjoys life with her family and staying "sharp" mentally. Her daughter Jourdan is in the market for a social work position if anyone knows anything. Send correspondence (for now) to the podcast email: fhsbigblue1982@gmail.com  

Many parts of a dandelion are not only edible, but nu'Tricia', ugh nutritious healing and enjoyable. So why does Mon-satan-Santo want them dead? After you catch up with her and absorb her wisdom to your roots, Farragut Farmers, you'll be bull doggy about your health and a food activist most likely. Tricia's son Birke went viral at age 11 taking TEDx Talkers by seedstorm. Hear the circumstances leading to Birke's awareness, study and eventual family transforming influence as they traveled across the US with dad's job. Tricia and her family live in the NC Mountains at a community of like minded, land-conscious healthy folk who have it going on. Learn tips on getting off modern GMO infested foods and living off grid and on point with nature and plants. Beyond, as Tricia puts it, organic. Into the great cornucopia and away from high-corn-fructopia!  Birke's talks: 2010 Age 11 The One that Started it All: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7Id9caYw-Y2011 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaB6Bdgp3WU2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvqgsvA2XiQ2012 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJmtntEIf542013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TUmdC3C2B4w2015 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOw0KmrItYA&t=118s2017 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW9lGtD0qAkBirke's YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dW9lGtD0qAk

Staci swims with the sharks. No, not her career! I don't think so anyway. She is about to become a master diver and works at a law firm. (See?) Since 1982 she has lived many years in the north as a paralegal and currently gathers data on and investigates those with health related claims at a Knoxville Law Office. She got her degree after all that experience. We talk about the famous school stunt "chair incident" when everyone almost had to eat their lunch on the roof; remember!? We also talk a little about autism and how we ALL have something challenging us emotionally. (At Farragut she went by the name of Lincoln). Staci also is the Vice President of the Board of Directors at James Whites Fort; Knoxville's first home founded in 1786. The Fort is one of the most visited historical sites in Knoxville. It is a museum home highlighted by the original 1786 residence of James White the founder of Knoxville. The fort is preserved and could always use donations for it's upkeep and event hosting. Please donate at www.jameswhitesfort.org/donate      

Scott is the consummate performer. Loving the role of his life. Not just clowning around in NYC, but enjoying every laughter of it. From the class of 1984 Scott was a member of the 1982 Pep rally group the uads! He traveled the nation as a Ringling Brothers & Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown, was the Arts Director at the famed Bijou Theater in Knoxville, TN and now is living in New York City. He performs off Broadway in a hit cabaret production with his partner Alaska as "Clown Kong". Don't be frightened he is John Cougar Mellencamp Approved!    Scott's Merch Shophttps://www.bonfire.com/store/clown-kong-store/

Jody is a computer technician who enjoys life. He lives back in Knoxville after spending time in a few places that his career has led him. He has worked as a technician for such agencies as HCA in Nashville, TN and Vanderbilt University. He speaks to the great life of sobriety for over 30 years now. Way to go Jody! But how in the heck did he end up suspended 1,000 feet above Atlanta with no safety harness one dark evening? Listen to his interview and find out. Oh, he also knows exactly what it means to mess with a Pittsburgh Steeler. Notice I did not say "fan".  

Ashley worked in the corporate world using her graphic arts talent for years. She finally settled down and embraced her own style of art design and realized the peace it brings. Her husband has a talent himself that involves... well you'll have to listen and hear. Hint: it's not half baked :)

Bill wanted to be a geneticist since 13 years of age. With hard work, inspiration from his family's illnesses that intrigued him and a desire to genuinely help mankind, Bill is in his element. We discuss cancer, corona diseases, gene splicing, ghost busters and find out how Bill's employer, Johnson & Johnson is trying to create a preventative for the flu virus. Bill shares his wit, research and heart in this elongated interview well worth the listen. 1982 Grads, want to be interviewed by Vik? send an email to fhsbigblue1982@gmail.comYour Next!

She describes her non-regular life over the years like a roving pinball bouncing from bonus to mystery scores and all points in between. Gwen was the class clown and Sr. Class Secty. She now resides in Vermont "rescuing" families in need for the state government. She was a school teacher in Boston, a New York Summer Girl, a forest fire-ranger in Wyoming and a thousand other activities this podcast "bearly" touches. Gwen has had an adventurous life which makes for fine listenin' Hear here and join the fun.

Mike started early outta FHS 82 with a smile. He began his first dental business next door to the Vanderbilt University he graduated from. Now days he helps folks with special needs to get their smiles and lives shiny. see www.triaxdental.com to see his work.

Troy worked for twenty years in the Restaurant & Bar Hospitality Industry. Metro Pulse Magazine voted him Knoxville's “Best Bartender” in 1995, He is currently professor and dept chair at Tusculum Univ. But did you know he once was a Prime Minister? Listen in with host and class president Vik Moore and learn every "troy ounce", neat of course.

Billy shares his story of how he injured himself in 2019 leaving him paralyzed. Please donate to help him get a mobility van. Use the same payment planks as the reunion. www.farragutbigblue82reu.com

Debbie lives/works in The Silicon Valley. She talks about her inside view of watching the stiff phone be replaced by the flip phone replaced by ...well iKnow uKnow what came next. I asked if she ever met Mr. Jobs or that Microsoft guy.

Jeff became an entrepreneur really quick outta the “Blue”. He talks about his long and involved career spanning many changes and influential contacts. We discuss the uad incident. You haven't heard?