My Peeps Show Podcast

In this Episode I get to speak with Bladesmith and Forged In Fire Champion, Jay Replogle! It was so great speaking to Jay! He's such a fun and Intelligent guy and I really enjoyed just hanging out with him and getting to know him more. We spoke about him teaching at the Appalachian Center for Crafts, his recent achievement of becoming a Journeyman Smith with the American Bladesmith Society and what it takes to accomplish that and the importance of being a part of the ABS, his passion for bladesmithing and why it means so much to him, and of course winning Forged In Fire and how that opportunity came about(as well a great behind the scenes story)! Jay finally takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Thanks Jay for speaking with me and thanks to all of my Peeps for your support.

In this Episode I get to speak with legendary actress Adrienne Barbeau! This is a conversation I wont ever forget and I'm so truly thankful that she took some time to speak with me. We talk about her appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, how and when she got into theater, her experience overseas as an actress and how it was an eye opening experience for her, going to New York and what her first year was like, playing Rizzo in the original production of Grease and if she related to the character. It was also so great hearing about her working with the great Bea Arthur and how she made an impression on her, why her character Ruthie in Carnivale was her favorite character to play and why it was so hard to let that character go, what she likes from a director, writing her memoir, what it means to be a mom and so much more! Finally Adrienne takes on my quick shortened version of My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness and we do a little Word Association game at the end with people and things from throughout her career. A very special thank you to Adrienne and thanks so much to all of my Peeps! Enjoy!

In this Episode I get to speak with Herb "Flight Time" Lang! I so appreciate Herb taking the time to speak with me and it was so much fun hearing so many stories throughout his career and life. We spoke about how he became a Harlem Globetrotter and what that first year was like as well as so many experiences he had throughout his 18 year career. He told me about meeting Pope Francis and what was the thing he was most nervous about and also meeting President Obama twice and what that experience was like. We then talked about him being on The Amazing Race three times and what a crazy and fun experience that was and also about his partner on The Amazing Race and his longtime friend Nate "Big Easy" Lofton. Herb finally takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! I'm so thankful Herb took the time to speak with me and so thankful for your support. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with the all around talented Rock ICON, Cherie Currie! I'm so honored Cherie took the time to speak with me and we got to cover a variety of topics. We spoke about her solo album that was released this year digitally and how much fun it was to make and work with so many talented artists, her recent cover of the classic 'What The World Needs Now Is Love', the challenges of doing the audiobook for her bestselling auto-bio book Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway, how she became a Chainsaw Carving Artist, a favorite moment of hers when she was lead singer of The Runaways, and how proud she is of her very talented son Jake Hays. I also loved hearing about her meeting David Bowie for the first time. Finally, Cherie takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Thanks to Cherie Currie for speaking with me, Ken Phillips for making this happen, and to all of my Peeps for your support. This was truly an all time great moment for me as a fan and as a podcaster.

In this special Episode I get to speak with voice actor, James Arnold Taylor!! James does the voices of Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Clone Wars and Johnny Test for the Johnny Test cartoon and so many more voices throughout his career. I wanted to do a special episode for both of my sons and this first one is for my youngest, Ethan. He loves the Star Wars universe and especially the Clone Wars cartoon. This was so much fun talking to James and funding out about how it all started for him as well coming up with that iconic Obi Wan voice and so much more. Finally, James leaves a special message for Ethan! Thank you so much, James! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! 

In this Episode I speak with Putnam County(my hometown)Mayor Randy Porter! Im so thankful for Randy for taking the time to speak with me during such trying times for our community these past few months. Mr. Porter talks about his early career as a paramedic and then just three years later being promoted  as Emergency Services/911 Director and serving for 30 years. We also talk about what made him decide to run for mayor and what that first day was like for him and how important it is for him to have the support of his family. We then talk about the tornados that touched down here in Putnam County on March 3rd and what those first 48 hours were like for him both professionally and personally and the challenges he and the community faced but also how much it meant to have the support of local communities and counties come to our aid and how his background in emergency management helped him. Finally, Mayor Porter talks about the visit by the president and how much that meant for the community, dealing with a worldwide pandemic and the challenges that brings, the importance of all of the emergency workers,and his friendship with Cookeville city Mayor Ricky Shelton. Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with, 'Miss America 2020' Camille Schrier! It means so much to me that Camille took the time to speak with me and we cover so many things! We talk about what her 2020 has been like thus far as 'Miss America' and what she has been doing to stay busy during this quarantine time, what the past year has been like for her after winning Miss Virginia and then winning the crown of 'Miss America' in the same year, taking the time to appreciate everything that's happened the past 12 months to her, what it was like winning the crown and then what the first 24 hours were like afterwards, and what she was thinking as she waiting for the winner to be announced. Camille also gives some advice for those that might be thinking about trying to become 'Miss America' and as well as why she did her talent and what that meant to her. We also talk about two things that Camille is very passionate about, the Mind Your Meds program and what it is as well as STEM and why its so important to her. Finally, Camille takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with 13 year old bull rider, Najiah Knight! This was such a fun conversation and im so grateful Najiah took the time to speak with me and share her story and experience thus far! We talk about so many things including who inspired her to get into bull riding, who she looks up to in life, what bull riders inspire her and the advice they have given her along the way, what its like watching her dad ride bulls and having him as a coach, advice she would give girls that are afraid to go after their dream, what she does before she gets on a bull as well as what shes thinking about when she is on one, how great it is having people cheer for her, what her ultimate goal is, and so much more! Najiah finally takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! A special thanks to  Najiah and her parents and also thanks to my Peeps! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with Al Snow! Ive been a fan of wrestling since I was a kid so to be able to speak with one of my all time favorite wrestlers is truly a highlight for me! We talk about lots of things in and out of the wrestling business from running a wrestling company during a pandemic and the challenges that come with it, what a blessing it is for him to run Ohio Valley Wrestling and dealing with the different aspects of it from business to the creative side of it. We then talk about how the opportunity came about for Al to be in one of the all time greatest sports movies 'Rudy' and he shared some really cool stories and little known facts about that experience. It was also great hearing about what its like hearing people cheer for you and managing and dealing with your own ego and so many more different things throughout our conversation. Al finally takes on My Questions of torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with a super talented artist and longtime friend of mine, Justin Stewart! It was so great to catch up with my buddy Justin and talk about all kinds of things from going to High School together,how he met his wife and their first date,how the name Justin 3000 came about,getting older,how art came about for him and dealing with perfection as an artist as well as creating your own style and dealing with creative walls. We also talk about Lexington Comic Con and his involvement with it as well as meeting people and fans at conventions. Finally, Justin takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with Professional Drag Racer, Jasmine Salinas! To say this was a fun conversation is an understatement! Jasmine is truly genuine and authentic and it was great speaking with her. We speak about her rookie season last year as a  Professional Drag Racer,what its like sitting in that drivers seat during a race and the zone she is in,the importance of her crew and how important it was for her to get experience as a crew member in the past and how it made her appreciate them,and much more. We then switch gears(see what I did there?) and talk about her experience traveling around the world and some stories she gained along the way. I also appreciate her talking about how much her family means to her and how much they mean to each other. Finally, Jasmine takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with 2 very talented people in whom im a big fan of,Royce Adkins and Sinbad! Royce is a writer,producer,podcaster,artist, and so much more and of course the one,the only,the legendary(and my favorite stand up comedian of all time) Sinbad! They are father and son and im so thankful they both took the time to speak with me. We talk about how things are with them and their family at the moment with everything going on with the pandemic and what they have done as creatives in staying busy as well as what they think about how could this change the movie going experience. We talk about Royce recently becoming a first time father as well as Sinbad being a first time grandfather and how that's been for them both and also how proud Sinbad is of Royce. Royce then talks about how important his parents support of him throughout his life has been for him and what its meant to him. They both then take on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with comedian and legendary Whose Line Is It Anyway alum, Brad Sherwood! Brad is one of my all time favorite comedians and im so thankful he took the time to speak with me. We talked about what he's been doing during his quarantine time in Las Vegas while his and Colin's Scared Scriptless tour has been postponed until further notice because of the pandemic,how a comedian tackles difficult subjects during trying times such as these. We then talk about when the acting bug bit him and why being a class clown was just natural for him,his comedic influences and also how his family influenced him,the start of his career in L.A. and his first jobs,how improv changed his life,the art of improv as well as well as how improv keeps each show fresh for him,Colin,and the audience each night,why he loves working with Colin Mochrie,the success of Whose Line Is It Anyway and those 1st few episodes. Brad then takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So sit back,relax,and enjoy the show.

In this Episode I speak with Pro Beach Volleyball Player, Emily Stockman! I had such a fun time getting to know Emily and hearing her story. I ask her about the possibility of the Olympics being cancelled and how she deals with the distraction of it. We then talk about the other sport she had a passion for growing up,her College and Pro career in Indoor Vollleyball,how Beach Volleyball came about for her and how that transition and adjustment was for her,how she and her partner in crime Kelley Larsen became teammates,the importance of teamwork,her mentality during matches and so much more. Emily then takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Im so thankful for Emily for speaking with me and thankful for my Peeps. Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with legendary sportscaster and news anchor,Rudy Kalis! I grew up as a kid watching Rudy do the sports on WSMV Channel 4 for years even until I was an adult and I always appreciated his kindness and passion as a sports newscaster and I always enjoyed watching him on tv. This was such an honor to hear his story and im so proud now that I can share it with you. We talk about how he has been enjoying retirement and what hes been doing during that time as well as coming over with his family as an immigrant at the age of 5 Germany and how he and his family adjusted to a new country. We then talk about how sports newscasting came about for him,his first job,,how he came to Nashville and got on on WSMV Channel 4,what it was like on set with Dan,Demetria,and Bill and the family like environment they shared. He also gives some advice to those thinking about getting into the news as well as why he started to wear sweaters on air. Rudy then went through my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness where he talks about Jeff Fisher,Pat Summit,Darrell Walltrip,and Steve Mcnair, and Rudy even sings his favorite song! It was so great speaking with Rudy and it will be a conversation I will never forget. Thank you to Rudy and thank you to my Peeps for your support! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show.

In this Episode I get to speak with CEO/Producer/Director and creator of The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us, Brian Volk-Weiss! This was such a fun conversation for me and one I was really looking forward to because Brian is the epitome of a person that knows what they wanna do and they go do it. We talked about one of his "Fan Boy" moments(as well as mine),how a guy from Queens,New York ended up at a college in Iowa,going from New York to L.A. and beginning his career in the entertainment industry,starting his own business,why the book The Long Tail changed his life,the 3 greatest highlights of his professional career,and so much more. Brian then takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness. Thank you Brian and thank you to my Peeps! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Big Wave World Champion (and one of my all time favorite surfers!), Paige Alms! To say I was excited and nervous for this conversation is an understatement but Paige was just as cool and awesome as I hoped for and even more for that matter. We talk about a variety of things from body imperfections and being comfortable with them and yourself,about that time when Paige was 8 years old and how she and her mom went to Australia for a year and drove all over the country in a van and how they bonded from it,making the move to Hawaii,how surfing came about for her,being all in on her passions in life,her thoughts on fear and how she deals with it as a surfer,how her documentary 'The Wave I Ride' came about,and why the #trashyselfie was started and why it means so much to her and why it should mean so much to all of us! Finally,Paige takes on the ultimate podcasting wave...My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Kelly Packard! Ive been a fan of Kellys throughout her career and this was such a childhood dream come true for me to be able to speak with her. We spoke about so many things including being an actress at an early age,how The Wonder Years role changed everything for her career,how playing Tiffani in California Dreams came about for her as well as how she dealt with the fame that came with it,and the surprise of the show being cancelled. We also spoke about how her role as April came about on Baywatch and how that opportunity almost didn't happen except for the encouragement from her best friend(and costar) Jennie Kwan from California Dreams gave her,what it was like being on such a big show as Baywatch was globally and recently attending the 30th Anniversary party and so much more! Kelly also takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So Sit back,Relax,and Enjoy the Show!

In this Episode I speak with,Ben Troupe. I was such a fan of Ben as a football player but am a bigger fan of Ben now as a person. Ben was a standout Tight End in college football for the Florida Gators and it was so great to hear about his early days in football and how the game came about for him. We talk about how a newspaper article changed everything for him,what his recruiting experience was like,being recruited by college football greats Steve Spurrier and Lou Holtz,playing in the The Swamp as well as playing in front of the Florida Gator fans! We then talk about Ben getting drafted by the Tennessee Titans,being a rookie in the NFL,the business side of it,those players that helped him along the way,and playing with the late great Steve "Air" Mcnair. Finally,we talk about the transition into sports radio and how much he enjoys it as well as those he works with and what they mean to him. Im so excited to share this conversation with you because Ben was so kind to take the time to speak with me and im so thankful he shared so many great stories. Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with climber,Nina Williams! Nina is such an inspiring person and this was a conversation I couldn't wait to have! We spoke about how she prepares before a climb,how she deals with fear and uses it as motivation,being in the moment and in a zone while climbing,balancing the excitement of finishing a climb while also not making mistakes before finishing it,the mental,physical,and technical importance of climbing and each ones role,how the playinng field in the world of climbing between men and women is very close,her trip to South America,her pet hedgehog and so much more. Nina also takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Sit back,Relax,and Enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Alan Kay! I was so looking forward to speaking with Alan as my family and I are big fans of the hit History Channel tv show Alone(Alan won Season 1 of Alone!) and our talk was everything I wanted and more. This was such a thought provoking,deep,and eye opening conversation! We spoke about how we have devolved as humans,what the word alone means to him,going from winning the tv show Alone to going back to daily life,society and how truly unprepared we are,his love for botany and the importance of it,and much more. Alan then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Alan is a a survivalist,poet,season 1 Winner of Alone and now my Peep! Im so excited for you to listen to this Episode and thank you so much for your support. ENJOY! 

In this Episode I speak with one of my favorite artists,Dave Wilkins! This was such an awesome and nostalgic conversation as we spoke about He-Man,G.I.Joe,and just cartoons in general that made such a huge impression on him at a young age. We also spoke about his most recent work in doing the art for Blade Vs Wolverine and how that project came about for him. Dave talks about the importance of communication between the artist and writer while working on projects and also working on things that you enjoy doing not just because something is popular. We speak about his big move from the east coast of South Carolina to the West coast of California and what that was like for him. Dave then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness where he tells me about what recent horror movie messed him up,what word makes him want to punch something,and where some classic 80s cartoons rank for him and so much more! Sit back,Relax,and Enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with singer,songwriter,and musician Crystal Casey! I met Crystal through Vero True Social over a year ago and Ive gotten to know this very gifted artist and seen how truly talented and special she is at her craft. We spoke about her newest EP 'Of Myth and Men' and talk about how it came together and also some of the stories behind the songs. We also talk about working with her producer for her latest EP Joseph Beatty and what that experience was like and also how their group Peaking Through The Noise(P.T.T.N.) came together. Crystal also talks about going to college,some of her musical influences,performing at the famed Carnegie Hall,and so much more. Crystal also takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Crystals talent as well as her kindness makes me proud to call her one of my Peeps! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with ICON Public Relations founder and CEO,Heather Besignano! Heather was so much fun to speak with and her drive and dedication to everything she does is such an inspiration! We talk about so many things from how a David Bowie concert at 5 years old made such an impact on her at an early age,her love and passion for music,making the big decision to move to LA,how she got in to Public Relations,starting her own PR company,challenges of balancing career and family,advice for those thinking about getting into public relations and much more including Heather taking on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this special Episode I speak with 10 people from around the world and they explain to me what #ReleaseTheSnyderCut means to them. #ReleaseTheSnyderCut has a lot of different meanings for people but I hope by the end of this episode you have a better understanding of this movement, this community, this family. This was such a challenging episode to put together, but I'm so proud of how it turned out as well as being inspired by each and every person that I had the privilege to speak with throughout this episode. Also, each guest takes on my special Questions of Torture and Awesomeness (the Zack Snyder version). Enjoy!

In this Episode I speak with one of my favorite singers of all time,Dagny! This was such an exciting conversation that I was looking forward to as ive been a big fan of Dagny and her music for a while now. Dagny is truly a worldwide talent! We spoke about the transition from growing up in a small town to going to a big city and how that whole experience was for her as a singer. We also speak about her passion for touring and the experience for her of being on stage performing LIVE in front of her fans as well preshow rituals that she and her band have,a fav song of hers that she loves to sing with her fans,and if she still gets nervous before going out on stage. Dagny then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness where she decides between her two favorite passions of surfing and shopping,scariest movie she has ever seen,some of her proudest moments,her favorite word,her first celebrity crush,word association for some of her most popular songs and so much more! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Man + River host and creator, Dallas Rowley! Dallas was such an awesome guy to speak with and we covered so many things in our conversation. We spoke about his little known background and passion for Audio Engineering and how that helped him early on with creating videos for Youtube,how Man+River came about,returning the items that he finds to their original owners and what that experience is like,the origin of the WOO HOO! faces that he includes on all of his videos,working with Studio 71 on his latest project for Facebook called Sunk and Found,the littering that he encounters on all of his dives,and so much more! Dallas then dives into my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness and searches for the answers...did he find them? You gotta listen to find out! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with the legendary,John Kassir! We talk about so many things from him doing circus acts in his basement for the neighborhood kids,his first experiences doing voices in school,sketch comedy with Animal Crackers in Baltimore,Maryland,playing Shemp in the TV Movie of The Three Stooges,street performing and doing off Broadway plays to pay bills,winning Star Search stand up comedy division and getting into stand up comedy,and of course the beginnings of Tales From The Crypt and doing the voice of the Crypt Keeper and creating it! Im so thankful John took the time to speak with me and share so many things. This was a conversation I will never forget! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with actor,Todd A. Robinson. Ive been a fan of Todds work since watching him in Big Legend and also Any Bullet Will Do and I was so thrilled to be able to speak with 1/3 of the Papa Oc Boys(along with Justin Lee and Kevin Makely). We talk about Papa Octopus Productions latest project(BADLAND) that Todd is working on as A.D. and also some acting he is doing for the movie. He talks about that experience and all of the work and fun that its been thus far. We also talk about how his friendship with Justin and Kevin came about and what its like working with them. Todd talks about being a character actor and how he goes about becoming the character he plays and the mindset he uses during filming. Lastly he takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness. Im so thankful Todd took the time to speak with me on his day off from filming and I cant wait for you to listen to this episode of someone that im a fan of and someone that I think you will be fan of by the end of our conversation. ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with one of the worlds top Extreme Sport Athletes,Jokke Sommer! I was so excited to speak with Jokke as I have enjoyed watching his extreme sport videos as well as his TEDX talk for a while now and was thankful he made some time to speak with me while on a trip in Switzerland. We spoke about how he got into extreme sports,balancing the line of the fun and consequences of extreme sports,transitioning from Skydiving to Base Jumping to Wingsuit Proximity Flying,living in the moment,his relationship with fear and how he deals with it,and so much more. Jokke then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! This was such a fun and insightful conversation and thank you to Jokke for speaking with me. ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Nascar Xfinity race car Driver,Brandon Brown! Brandon shared with me his race teams big announcement this week which involves the social app Vero True Social,his experience on Vero,interacting with fans through social media,why his education is so important to him,keeping focus during a race and the mentality of being a race car driver,balancing the business side and racing side of being a driver and Marketing manager for his team,and so much more! Brandon also took on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Did he make it to the checkered flag of the conversation? You gotta listen and find out! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Ananda Lewis! Ananda is the host of TLCs While You Were Out(as well as former host of BETs Teen Summit and a former MTV VJ)! This is one of the funnest and most honest conversations Ive ever had with someone on the podcast. Ananda is honest,charismatic,funny,and just an all around amazing person. We talk about being a parent in todays world,lessons she learned from her mother and grandmother,and so much more including Ananda taking on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness. Im so honored that Ananda shared so many stories and experiences from her life with me and now you can listen to them! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Vero True Social CEO and co-founder, Ayman Hariri! This was such a great opportunity to speak with Ayman and im very thankful he took the time to speak with me and be on the podcast. We talk about his amazing vintage comic book collection aka "The Impossible Collection" and how & why he decided to start it(along with what his favorite comic is in the Collection)! Im also very grateful that he spoke to me about his late father and how he inspired him and still inspires him and what he learned from him. We also spoke about his experience of being in Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice and the friendship with Zack Snyder that started from that. It was great hearing about him getting to meet Henry Cavill,Gal Gadot,and Ben Affleck and bringing some of his comic book collection to the set of the movie. Ayman and I speak about how and why Vero True Social was created by he,his cousin Motaz Nabulsi,and long time friend Scott Birnbaum and why they want to change the social app experience plus why he feels its so important to be a part of the Vero Community. Finally,Ayman takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness. Sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Children's Book Illustrator, James Hart! We talk about his latest project he did with writer Adam Wallace called 'Cowboy and Birdbrain' and how that came about as well as his friendship and creative working relationship with Adam. We talk about how he got into illustrating and who and what influenced him. We discuss how he decided to challenge himself as an artist and the benefits and rewards that have come from that challenge he made and so much more. James then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! This was so much fun and I cant wait for you to listen! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Ronnie Simmons and Foxie Kelly aka THE HOTS!! The Hots are making a name for themselves in the world of rock and im so glad they took the time to speak with me. We spoke about being on stage and what that experience is like,dealing with writers block,making their first music video together,how and why they got into music,and so much more. They also took on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness!! Did they survive? you gotta listen to find out! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Figure Skater,Courtney Hicks! We talk about how she got in to figure skating,making the commitment to it,competing for the 1st time,her routine before competing(and what she HAS to eat!),how she deals with nervousness,as well as the mental and physical part of recovering from injuries,picking her music and choreography for skating,goals for 2019,and so much more! Courtney then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I had the pleasure of speaking with artist,Charity Hamidullah! Charity was so great to speak with and she shared so many interesting things about her and her passion for art. We talk about her Artist Residency at The Yards in New York that she recently did and how it helped her grow as an artist as well as the benefits of doing a residency and being around other creatives. We also talk about her career as a tattoo artist,working in the tattoo industry,the honor of working with people that want her to do their tattoos,and so much more. Charity then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! This was such a fun and interesting conversation and im so proud to call her my Peep and I cant wait to see whats next for her. Thank you to Charity for taking the time to speak with me and letting my Peeps get to know you! Enjoy!

In this episode and the Season 3 premiere I speak with Chloe R Fernandez! Chloe is truly an inspiration and this conversation was so much fun! Chloe is an author of her own book(PCD Has Nothing On Me),a Model,an Actress,a 2017 WebMD Health Hero Award Winner,and  a health advocate for those with Primary Ciliary Dyskenisia( aka PCD). Chloe at 12 years old has already accomplished so much and has such an amazing personality and outlook on life and obstacles. We talk about her daily life of living with PCD and how important it is to be positive and also how it sometimes can be frustrating but also important to use that as motivation, we also talk about some of her fun experiences in the past 2 years....her experience on walking the runway at New York Fashion Week,her surfing and piano lessons,making her very first speech,signing her autograph on her very own book,and so much more! She also takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness. Im proud to say I am on Team Chloe and you will be to when you listen to this episode! Thank you to her mom(Leslie) in making this conversation happen. (A special thank you to Antonia Kay for the Season 3 Intro and to Marty Usery for doing the Season 3 music!

This My Peeps Music episode will be in a radio style setting where I play music from Independent Artists from around the world. I will also play short snippets of the artists talking about their songs. The artists include Antonia Kay,Ben Hobbs,Carson Hill,Marty Usery,PTTN(Crystal Casey and Joseph Beaty),and The Maitlands! This was so much fun to make and a very special thank you to all of the artists that allowed me to share their music. ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with actor Kevin Makely! Kindred Spirits...that's the best way I can sum up this episode! I was so excited to speak with Kevin as I am a big fan of his and he did not disappoint. its one thing to get to hear someones story and to be allowed to share it with my listeners but its a whole other thing when you feel that you make a friendship as well and that's exactly what this episode was to me. Kevin is the star of 'Big Legend' and 'Any Bullet Will Do'. I love both movies and im so thankful Kevin took the time to speak about them both. We spoke about what inspired the movie Big Legend and also working with legendary actors as well. We also talk about working with his costar/friend Todd A. Robinson and also friend/director Justin Lee. You can hear Kevins passion and love for movies throughout the entire conversation. Kevin also takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! I cant wait for you to listen to this episode. ENJOY!

                   HALLOWEEN MOVIE SPECIAL    In this Episode I have the honor of speaking to James Jude Courtney who is playing Michael Myers in Halloween(2018). This was such a fun episode and Im so thankful James took the time to speak with me. We spoke about so many cool things....from his first movie 'The Freeway Maniac(1989)' and how it prepared him for playing Michael Myers all of these years later and the crazy similarities in Arthur(his character from Freeway Maniac)and Michael Myers! We also speak about how he got the opportunity to play Michael Myers,working with the legendary Jamie Lee Curtis,meeting and working with the original The Shape Nick Castle and making a new friendship with him,putting on that iconic mask for the 1st time,being a part of the Halloween legacy now,and so much more! James then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness....did he survive? well you wont have to wait until Halloween to find out..Listen Now! Thanks for your support and Thanks to James Jude Courtney! Happy Halloween,Peeps!  

In this Episode I speak with Artist,Parkour athlete,Actor,and Stuntman Brian Alexander Prince! Brian is the fugitive Predator in the movie 'The Predator'! Im so thankful Brian took the time to speak with me and share some of his stories. Brian spoke about his passion for Art and Illustrating,some of his favorite artists at the moment,working on his own graphic novel and more! We also talk about his passion for Parkour and how it changed his life and what it means to him and how he has applied the mental part of it in his life as well. Brian and I then spoke about him playing the fugitive Predator and how the opportunity came about and so much more. Finally he takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness...did he survive?! Listen and find out! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with comedian,Conan O brien writer,and Emmy winner Brian Kiley! Brian is an extremly funny and talented guy and it was such an honor to hear his story! We spoke about so many things...from him winning an Emmy Award,early comedic influences,his earlier experiences in stand up comedy and finding his voice in it,dealing with writers block,his 1st years at Conan and even how they originally met,writing his 1st book,and so much more. Brian then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! This was such a fun and interesting episode and I know you will enjoy it. Thank you to Brian for taking the time to share his story and thank you to you for your support! ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Street Artist,Cee Pil! I seen Cee Pil's amazing artwork on Vero True Social and I immediately became a fan! Cee lives in Belgium and has only been doing Street art for 6 years but has been doing art most of his life. His talent is unquestioned with amazing artwork of Animals mixed with animals,humans,and even machines! We talk about the community of street art and how competitive and also supportive it is. We also talk about the importance of being an artist and using social media and the effects and benefits of using it. Cee and I talk about so much more and I know you will enjoy hearing this as much as I enjoyed speaking with him. Finally,he takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness and we find out some really cool information about him in the process. So sit back..relax...and enjoy the show! 

In this Episode I speak with the amazing and talented actress,Diane Franklin! This was such a fun and energetic conversation from beginning to end! Diane was such a fun and kind person to speak with and it was so great hearing stories from her career as well as just being an actress in general. We spoke about the iconic 80s movies she was apart of(Better off Dead,The Last American Virgin,Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure)and what she has been working on recently and it was also fun hearing about some other little known facts about her career. She also took on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness and she found out why they can be just as much torture questions as awesome questions(insert evil laugh here). It was truely an honor to speak with Diane and I know you are going to enjoy listening to and getting to know this very amazing person.Thanks for you support and ENJOY! 

In this Episode I speak with the very talented singer/songwriter,Cameron Douglas! I found Cameron's music through the SoFar series on Youtube and his song 'That Cigarette' grabbed my attention immediately. It was great getting to know Cameron and hearing about how he got into music,his first time writing a song,performing Live and why he enjoys it,musical influences and so much more! He also gladly took on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! I cant wait to see whats next for Cameron and so glad he took the time to share his story with me. Enjoy!

In this Episode I speak with Jewelry Maker and Designer,Kristine Cabanban! Kristine is such a kind,sweet,and talented person and im so honored that she took the time to speak with me about her craft. It was so interesting getting to know about the process of jewelry making and also getting to hear about how she got into it as well as her love for it and her inlfuences. You can tell that she is so passionate about the art of jewelry making and design. It was also fun getting to know her and her personality is so infectious and you cant help but have fun when speaking to her. She then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness...did she survive?! YOU GOTTA LISTEN AND FIND OUT! Enjoy!!

In this Episode I speak with Composer,Julian Lee! You have heard his music in trailers such as Deadpool 2,War for the Planet of the Apes, and The Black Panther to just name a few! Julian was such a pleasure to speak with. This guy is super talented,humble,and just genuinely a nice guy! It was so cool hearing him talk about how he got into music and also learning that he didnt even like music at first! It was great hearing about what first inspired him to get into specifically the trailer music industry. We talk about the process and challenges of making music for trailers and also the amazing community that is within the trailer music industry. It was so interesting learning about him as well and his story of being born in South Korea and then moving to South Africa. I cant wait to see what the future holds for this guy and so honored he took the time to let me hear his story. Thanks for your support! Enjoy the episode!

In this Episode I speak with Author/Illustrator/Cartoonist Jimmy Craig. Jimmy is the creator of the They Can Talk cartoon strip. This was so fun to speak with Jimmy because im a big fan of his work. It was really cool hearing about how They Can Talk came about as well as his inspirations and his writing process and more. Thanks so much for all of your support. ENJOY!

In this Episode I speak with Grammy Award Winner,Lisa Loeb! We talk about what it was like winning the Grammy award as well as whats important to her when collaborating with someone and also working with producer Rich Jacques. We also talk about about what inspires her as a songwriter and how she deals with writers block. I enjoyed hearing about the Camp Lisa Foundation and why summer camps are important to her and she then takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Thank you so much to Lisa for taking the time to speak with me and to my sons Brayden and Ethan for whom I dedicate this episode too! ENJOY!!

In this Episode I speak with writer and director,Chris Brake! Chris recently released his short film 'Scraps' exclusively on Vero and I couldnt wait to speak with him about it. It was so great hearing about all of the behind the scenes stuff that went into making his amazing project as well as talking about how Scraps came about for him. We also talk about Vero and the awesome,creative,and supportive people that are on there and what his experience has been like on Vero! Chris then took on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness...did he survive? you gotta listen to find out! Im so thankful Chris took the time to sit down and talk about Scraps and so thankful for you and your support. Enjoy!