Spear Talk - A Podcast For Security Professionals

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week. * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks#shinedown #speartalk #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome James Rosone to the program. A veteran who spent time as an interrogator, James took his experiences in the military and transitioned to a writer after his time in service. Besides writing military thrillers and sci-fi novels, James has successfully navigated the world of self publishing and now writes full time with his wife. To learn more about James, and his books, please check out Amazon and start with his novel the Monroe Doctrine: A Post-War Novel: https://a.co/d/exwSM7UFor more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes Podcast, visit our social media pages:X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on:X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor Instagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week. * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks#shinedown #speartalk #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Travis Davis to the program. An Army veteran who spent many years in Europe, Travis took his experiences in the military and transitioned to a writer after his time in the service. Besides writing thrillers and historical fiction, Travis is the host of the Author Ecke podcast. To learn more about Travis, and his books, please check out his websitehttps://www.authortravisdavis.com/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes Podcast, visit our social media pages:X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on:X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor Instagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week. * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks#shinedown #speartalk #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Mike Trott to the program. As a veteran, Mike took his extensive military experience and transitioned into government employment before leaving for the private security sector. After years of traveling the world he once again pivoted and started Four Branches Bourbon with three other veterans. To learn more about Mike, and his book The Protected, please check out his website https://www.theprotected.us/the-book For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week. * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks#shinedown #speartalk #podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Bobby Mathews to the program. A novelist, short-story writer, and journalist, Bobby is proud to call Alabama home. Yes, he'd probably say “roll tide” at this point. With countless short-stories in publication, he's also published three books - with more on the way. To learn more about Bobby, please check out his website: https://bamawriter.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -@epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome author David Darling to the program. Several years ago David read a published book and the light bulb went off, and he realized he could write a better book than the one he just read. So David did that, and has now published over a half dozen (and counting) books of his own. David is not slowing down anytime soon. To learn more about David, please check out his website https://www.daviddarlingbooks.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome author Morgan Shamy to the program. Morgan epitomizes the phrase “never quit.” Since starting her writing journey Morgan has experienced the “high” of signing with an agent and the “low” of parting ways with an agent; as well as seeing books not get purchased by publishers for publication when out on submission. Through it all she didn't quit and achieved her goal of beginning a published author (more than once). She's got an amazing story to share. To learn more about Morgan, please check out her website https://www.morganshamy.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Bobby Mathews to the program. A novelist, short-story writer, and journalist, Bobby is proud to call Alabama home. Yes, he'd probably say “roll tide” at this point. With countless short-stories in publication, he's also published three books - with more on the way. To learn more about Bobby, please check out his website https://bamawriter.com/   For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes    #WriteOn   Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Sara Burton to the program. Sara is a writer, poet, and mental health advocate. Her debut novel Cherry Trail: A Story From Havenburg releases this spring. Sara uses her online presence to encourage other writers and those struggling with mental health issues. To learn more about Sara and support her endeavors, please check out her website https://www.saraburtonwrites.com/   For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes    #WriteOn   Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 167, we welcomed back Crystal Brolik Stokes (2x guest) and Marcus Torgerson (5x guest) to the show! Crystal was an SGT in the United States Marine Corps, spending 11 years serving her country. This included (2) tours in Iraq and (1) in Kuwait, as well as being a MCMAP Instructor. She is also a professional football player and fighter. Marcus is an internationally known Krav Maga expert and instructor who studied under Master Avi Moyal. He has spent 20+ years as a club security expert.  In our discussion we covered how Crystal and Marcus became friends, why friends should keep you honest and hold you accountable, the role of faith in all our lives, what it takes to be a good human, dealing with the "bad" days, being a role model, friendship with Cris Cyborg, and so much more! #faith #faithjourney #love  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Charles Hack to the program. An engineer by trade, Charles used his attention to detail to craft not one but two successful book series. Besides his popular Space Warfare Group series he released a new Hank Lin Mystery set in Lake Tahoe. Similar to other talented scribes Charles finds himself writing in a secondary genre. To learn more about Charles and his 4 books, please check out his website https://www.charleshack.com/   For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes    #WriteOn   Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 166, we welcomed T.R. Hendricks to the show! T. R. Hendricks is a former United States Army Captain who served as a tank platoon leader, and then as a military intelligence officer, where he was an advisor to the Iraqi Ministry of Interior's National Information and Intelligence Agency. When not working or writing in his home in Upstate New York, Hendricks is most likely reading, woodworking, or watching his beloved San Francisco 49ers. The Instructor is his first novel, and later this year, the sequel, The Infiltrator will be released! In our discussion we covered his life inside a tank, coping with PTSD and how writing helps, creating the character of 'Derek Harrington", survivalist training, research and writing process, and so much more! #tank #military #author  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Terrence McCauley to the program. Terrence is an award-winning author who writes Thrillers, Crime Fiction, and Westerns. A native of the Bronx, NY, Terrence is an avid reader who enjoys travel, classic movies, and a robust cigar. His latest release is a novella, Chicago '63. The enthralling story centers on real-life events around a plot to assassinate President Kenedy while in Chicago weeks before the events in Dallas. To learn more about Terrence and his multiple book series, please check out his website www. terrencemccauley.com   For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes    #WriteOn   Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 165, we welcomed Eric Bass (2X Guest) and Thomas Winterton (2X Guest) on the show! Eric is the bass player and producer for the multi-platinum rock band Shinedown, and the co-host of Talk O'Tuesdays on the Spear Talk network! Thomas is the Superintendent of the infamous Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, and one of the stars of the hit show, The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch on History channel! In our discussion we covered the history of Skinwalker Ranch, recent paranormal activity, the science behind their work on the ranch, working under and alongside Brandon Fugal and the rest of the team, consciousness, theories behind recent UFO declassification, and so much more! #skinwalkerranch #paranormal #shinedown  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Dr. Jason Piccolo to the program. With over twenty-three years employed within the federal government, Jason has spent his career working for the U.S. Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, and the Environmental Protection Agency. Jason enlisted in the army, serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom, both as active duty and also part of the National Guard. Besides his time with the government, Jason has appeared on Court TV as a regular contributor while also hosting his own seasoned podcast, The Protectors. jason continues to use his years of experience to help others and give back to those who serve their community and country. Find out more about Jason by visiting his website www.jasonpiccolo.us   For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes    #WriteOn   Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 164, we welcomed Steve Stratton to the show! Steve started his military career at the White House Communications Agency supporting the needs of President's Ford and Carter, Vice President's Rockefeller and Mondale and Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. His work took him around the world introducing him to new cultures, ways of thinking, and the various agencies tasked with projecting and protecting American interests abroad. The jump to the US Secret Service was an easy transition but after several years and an election campaign, Steve left for the commercial sector. Steve was awarded his Green Beret in 1986. From the 80's through 2000 he deployed with 20th Special Forces on counter-drug and training missions in the SOUTHCOM region. His civilian contractor time includes support for USCENTCOM, USSOCOM, and several intelligence agencies. Today he is retired but advising cyber security companies that support the warfighter and intelligence community. When he is not writing, you can find him mountain biking, trout fishing, or hunting in Colorado. His first novel, Shadow Tier, was named a 2023 Bronze Medal winner by the Military Writers Society of America. This book was a part of the Spear Talk book club!  In our discussion we covered what it was like working in the White House with the United States Secret Service, how traveling the world for work shaped his views and appreciation for various cultures, time as a Green Beret, his Shadow Tier series and why the character of "Lance Bear Wolf" is necessary, and so much more!  #thriller #greenberet #whitehouse  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 163, we welcomed Erin Brockovich to the show! Erin is an American paralegal, consumer advocate, and environmental activist who was instrumental in building a case against Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) involving groundwater contamination in Hinkley, California with the help of attorney Ed Masry in 1993. Their successful lawsuit was the subject of an Oscar-winning film, Erin Brockovich (2000), starring Julia Roberts as Brockovich and Albert Finney as Masry. She is the president of Brockovich Research & Consulting.  In our discussion we covered how she became a paralegal, what it means to be an environmental activist, the legacy of the famous Hinkley case, the concept of "profits over people", the Flint, MI water crisis, the role of fitness in her life, having a positive mindset, being portrayed by Julia Roberts, and everything in between. This was a dream guest for me.  #erinbrockovich #environmentalactivism #paralegal  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome radio icon Lou Brutus to the podcast. Lou has enjoyed a radio career spanning three decades and is acclaimed for his nationally syndicated show "hardDrive with Lou Brutus." Besides being an acclaimed radio personality, Lou has also served as a program director, voice-over talent, musician, and kick-ass photographer. He also has one hell of a rock n roll music memorabilia collection, including enough guitar picks to fill a bathtub. Lou shared some amazing music stories and also spent time discussing his journey as an author. Please visit www.loubrutus.com to read more about Lou, pick up some merch, and even get a copy of his book, Sonic Warrior - My Life As A Rock N Roll Reprobate. Don't forget you can also get merch signed by Darla the Wonder Dog!  For more info about the podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes  Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the first episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome author Adam Hamdy to the podcast. Adam is one of those unique individuals who excels at anything he puts his mind to, and his resume fills an entire page. Besides being an international bestselling author and screenwriter, Adam started his career as a strategy consultant where he advised businesses with a global reach. Now living in Mauritius (an island off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean), when not putting pen to paper, Adam enjoys rock climbing, sailing, and finding the next adventure with his family. Please visit www.adamhamdy.com to see a full list of Adam's works.  For more info about the podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes  Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. Eric's passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website www.ericpbishop.com. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 162, we welcomed Dash Rendar to the show! Dash, who goes by the name of @garnishandgains on Instagram, is known for his love of his longbow and other ancient types of weapons like swords and spears, which he demonstrates their effectiveness through different drills and exercises. He has his own successful YouTube channel under ​⁠ too! In our discussion we covered how his love of fantasy and RPG games lead to the field testing of various weapons, the amount of research that he puts into the testing of weapons and their role throughout history, the correlation between using weapons effectively and fitness, what his neighbors think when they seem him throwing spears and smashing shields, why he loves the longbow, and so much more! #dashrendar #longbow #weapontraining  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 161, we welcomed author, A.M. Adair to the show. A.M. is a retired Chief Warrant Officer of the United States Navy with over 21 years in the Intelligence Community specializing in counterintelligence and human intelligence. Her recent novel, 'A New Game" is book four in the Elle Anderson series. She is an associate member of International Thriller Writers.  In our talk we covered her career in the United States Navy and how that parlayed into the writing career, being an author in the male dominated thriller genre, what makes her main character, Elle Anderson, resonate with audiences, why it's vital to have strong female characters, dealing with writers block, and so much more! #authorscommunity #thriller #navyveteran  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 160, we welcomed actor and musician, Courtney Gains to the show! Courtney is best known for his iconic portrayal as "Malachai" in the 1984 horror classic Children of the Corn, 'Hans Klopek" in The 'Burbs, and 'Whitey" in Colors. He is also an accomplished musician, whose recent EP, "Safe Haven" was released in October 2023 on Fake Fangs Records.  In our talk we covered the legacy of Children of the Corn as it approaches its 40th anniversary, the fandom not only surrounding that film but his wide body of work in the horror genre, working alongside Tom Hanks in The Burbs, his love of writing music and performing on stage, performing with the band Phish, his musical influences, his latest EP Safe Haven, and so much more! #childrenofthecorn #courtneygains #horrorstories  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 159, we welcomed back 4x guest Barry Kerch, who is the drummer for the multi-platinum selling rock band Shinedown, and 2x guest Harry Turner who is a former British soldier, a wildlife conservationist, and a recent Emmy winner for his documentary, Wildcat! In our talk we covered our first meeting together backstage at a show in Spokane, Washington, Harry's recent Emmy win for the documentary Wildcat, the plans and goals for his non-profit Emerald Arch, the power and healing that comes from being in nature, what it would take to live in the jungle, my fear of snakes, going viral on social media for "Sound Of Madness" recently, understanding the struggles of depression and mental health, and so much more! #shinedown #wildcat #mentalhealth  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 158, we welcomed Welsh actor and stuntman, Ian Whtye to the show! Ian is known for his roles as Predators in the Alien vs. Predator film series, The Last Engineer in Prometheus, "Sheikh Suleiman" in Clash of the Titans (2010), as well as various characters in the television show, Game of Thrones! He is a former professional basketball player. In our talk we covered his career in basketball all throughout Europe, to include a championship with FC Porto, his transition from basketball to stuntman and actor, working under a ton of makeup and prosthetics, his pop culture legacy and connection with the fandom in each of the universes he has been a part of thus far, why the character of "Wun Wun" (the giant he portrayed in season 5 and 6 in Game of Thrones) connected with the audience, working under the Star Wars banner, what he has in store, and so much more! #ianwhyte #gameofthrones #starwars  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show. There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.  * DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. Don't be afraid to be the best version of yourself. Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 157, we welcomed Brett Wagner to the show! You will recognize Brett as the voice of the hit television show Monster Garage with Jesse James, and for his various roles in horror films. He is known at "the Lost Leatherface" in the 2003 remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" and as "Jesse" in the 2010 horror film The Crazies.  In our discussion we covered how he parlayed his career in professional wrestling into TV and films, working with Jesse James on Monster Garage, the amount of care and preparation that goes into his voice only roles, his time as the iconic "Leatherface", the horror fandom, loves of cars, and so much more! #brettwagner #leatherface #monstergarage Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSPeYAFp2QDiVpnTn8WKRQw/join

For episode 156, we welcomed singer and artist Mina Caputo to Spear Talk! Mina is an American singer best known as the lead vocalist and a founding member of New York City alternative metal band Life of Agony. Mina came out as transgender in 2011 and transitioned to female. Mina is a prolific songwriter who has an extensive career a solo artist. She is also an accomplished abstract artist whose work is in many private collections. In our discussion we covered her childhood and relationship with her grandfather, growing up and dealing with gender dysphoria, her transition process from Keith to Mina, the current political transgender hot button issues that the media doesn't want you to understand, the fans of Life Of Agony being supportive, touring the world and feeling the power of the fans, how she got into abstract painting, and everything in between. #minacaputo #transgender #lifeofagony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 155, we welcomed Jason Patt, D-ABMDI, to the show! Jason Patt spent 20+ years in law enforcement, recently retiring as the Chief of his department. He specialized in forensic death investigations throughout most of his career. During this time, he served on many specialty units, including the local major crimes task force, with a federal law enforcement agency as a task force officer, and as a K9 officer. Before his prestigious law enforcement career, Jason served eight honorable years in the United States Navy, where he was stationed in Pearl Harbor, aboard the USS Reuben James FFG-57, followed by Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Throughout his eight years he did four deployments, including the final one to Jalibah, Iraq in 2003 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Jason is a boarded diplomate with the American Board of Medicolegal Death Investigations (D-ABMDI). He is the author of "The Road Death Traveled". In our discussion we covered his career in law enforcement and why he was interested in crime scene forensics, his transition from military to law enforcement, some of his craziest crime scenes he has come across, working with his K-9 unit, his part in legislation and safety measures for car seats, putting his book together, the importance of humor, and everything in between! #crimesceneinvestigation #forensics #militarylife  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 154, we invited actor, stuntman, and author, William Perry to the show! William's work on the silver screen has included The Lost Boys, The People Under the Stairs, Predator 2, Home Alone 2, Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, and numerous films in the Nightmare on Elm Street film franchise. He is also the author of "By His Hand", which was his debut novel!  In our discussion we covered his working relationship with the legendary Wes Craven and creating his website, how he got involved in stunt work, his audition for Predator 2 and why that scene kicks ass still, working alongside Bill Paxton, touring with Michael Jackson, the power of the horror community as it pertains for the conventions, his writing process for his first book, and everything in between! #stunts #horrorstories #williamperry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 153 of Spear Talk, we welcomed Bas Rutten to the show! Bas is a Dutch retired mixed martial artist (MMA), Karate and Taekwondo blackbelt, and Muay Thai kickboxer. He was a UFC Heavyweight Champion, a three-time King of Pancrase world champion, and finished his career on a 22 fight unbeaten streak (21 wins, 1 draw ) . Bas has been inducted to the UFC Hall of Fame in 2015. He suffered severe asthma in his childhood years and inspired by his struggle breathing developed the revolutionary O2 Trainer! When Bas is not teaching at his gym in Westlake Village, CA, you can catch bas in movies such as Zookeeper, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, Here Comes the Boom, The Elminator, and The Manson Brothers Midnight Zombie Massacre!  In our discussion we covered his passion of doing what he can to bring to light the horrors of human trafficking, why there shouldn't be politics in right vs. wrong, the importance of his Faith, his friendship with actor, Kevin James, how to harness the "fighting spirit" into other endeavors, being bullied as a kid, the creation of the 02 Trainer, and all things MMA!  #basrutten #mma #breathing  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 152 of Spear Talk, we welcomed Chef Gary Marandola to the show! Gary the BBQ Chef has established a following encompassing over 2.2 million users on TikTok as well as all social media platforms with his high-energy and create food and drink videos! Gary was also featured in the first season of Gordon Ramsay's acclaimed Next Level Chef when he was drafted into the Richard Blais' team. In our discussion we covered Gary's passion for cooking and where it came from, reality TV filming and seeing Gordon Ramsay work, how to use social media in today's digital environment, his friendship with Jason David Frank, mental health, making drinks, and so much more! #garythebbqchef #bbq #nextlevelchef  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 151 of Spear Talk, we welcomed Bobby Jimmi to the show! Bobby is a Navy veteran who can be found currently touring the world with Ayrun Jones! Bobby is a great human being and a dear friend who I have had the privilege of touring with the last couple of years! In our discussion we covered his life in the Navy and what led him down the military path, music in his family, his drumming influences and touring with Ayrun Jones, opening for The Rolling Stones, dealing with mental health issues, and so much more!  #bobbyjimmi #drummer #navyveteran  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 150, we welcomed back four-time guest, Marcus Torgerson, to the show! Marcus not only has over twenty years in the club security world and decades of Krav Maga training and experience, but he is a world class human who inspires others on a daily basis with their mental health!  In our latest talk, we covered a wide range of topics! As with the other times Marcus has been on the show, there are no notes or a built-in agenda, instead just two friends talking about life! Some of the topic we covered were the power of a smile and hug, embracing people in your life, embracing your Faith, how to balance career and family, and so much more! #humanity #dogood #smile  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 149, we welcomed legendary FBI undercover agent, Joe Pistone, to the show! Joe worked undercover as "Donnie Brasco" between September 1976 and July 1981, as part of an infiltration primarily into the Bonanno crime family, and to a lesser extent the Colombo crime family, two of the Five Families of the Mafia in New York City. The evidence collected by Pistone led to over 200 indictments and over 100 convictions of Mafia members—and some responsible for his infiltration were also killed by other mobsters. Pistone was a pioneer in long-term undercover work. Pistone's work later helped convince the FBI that using undercover agents in lieu of relying exclusively on informants was a crucial tool in law enforcement. Pistone detailed his undercover experience in his 1988 book Donnie Brasco: My Undercover Life in the Mafia, the basis of the 1997 film about his life. In our discussion, we covered how he got involved in law enforcement and why he wanted to work undercover, how he was able to separate his dual life at home and as "Donnie", the importance of teamwork, his actual creation of "Donnie Brasco", if he lives in fear of retribution, dealing with a $500,000 bounty on his head, his reaction to his work becoming a Hollywood blockbuster film with Johnny Depp portraying him, and so much more!  #donniebrasco #joepistone #mafia  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 148, we welcomed Frank “Alligator” Robb to the show! Frank is the founder of the non-profit, Environmental Education Awareness Research Support and Services, or EEARSS. Mr. Robb has 27 years of experience dealing with wildlife and is looking to grow the educational programs for federal, state, city, and county government agencies, schools and the public. EEARSS also strives to continue relationships and research around the globe. Specific research and background involves, Alligator toxicology, endocrinology, along with health of local ecosystems, Gopher Tortoise's, controlled fires, viruses affecting wild alligator populations in Florida, sea turtle nesting populations, and survey data for county and federal level governments, including a proven track record with the Brevard County Environmentally Endangered Lands Programs, NASA and the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. In our discussion, we covered how Frank got involved in wildlife and nature, what drew him into studying alligators, the connection between humans and alligators, dealing with evasive species in Florida, his historic capture of "Chance the Snapper" in Chicago, his recovery from heart surgery, what it takes to be a wildlife conservationist, and much more! #alligators #wildlifeconservation #frankrobb Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 147, we welcomed timber sports athlete, "Turbo" Thomas Lancaster to the show! Thomas has competed as a STIHL TIMBERSPORTS® Series athlete across the country and has amassed quite a following on his TikTok channel that promotes his sport!  In our discussion, we covered how Thomas got the nickname 'Turbo", how he fell into lumberjacking and timbersports, what it takes to grow the audience for his sport, the rules and regulations for timbersports, what makes a good axe or saw, injuries sustained from speed climbing, what a competition day is like, and much more! #timbersports #axe #thomaslancaster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For episode 146, we welcomed Keith Vitali to the show! His introduction into martial arts came in 1975 at the University of South Carolina, where he was awarded his first black belt after two years. Over the course of the next ten years, Vitali competed in a large number of martial arts tournaments, winning most of them, as well as being ranked the "#1 Karate Fighter in the USA". His number of wins landed him an honored place in Black Belt Magazine's Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1981. The magazine also named Vitali as one of the ten best fighters of all time. Vitali has appeared in a number of martial arts films, including Superfights, Revenge of the Ninja, Wheels on Meals, The Cut Off, No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers, and American Kickboxer. Vitali has since focused on producing child safety videos and writing children's literature. His book on bullying entitled, "Bullyproof Your Child" was released in fall 2007. Keith recently launched his Sidekicks Podcast which can be found on all streaming services and YouTube!  In our discussion, we covered his start in martial arts, his onscreen film fight scenes and choreography with Jackie Chan and Sammo Hung in "Wheels on Meals', the cult legacy of the action classic "No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers" alongside Loren Avedon, why it's imperative to protect our children at all costs, his book, "Bullyproof Your Child", film writing, and starting his Sidekicks Podcast, and so much more! #kiethvitali #martialarts #karate  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices