The BIGS Show with Host Michael Alfieri

This Episode is about one of my proudest accomplishments while serving in the US Air Force! I was a student pilot taking lessons out of Redlands Airport California, and I flew a Piper Tomahawk alone which is also known as ”The Solo Flight” meaning flying alone! 

Michael has on the show, the Incredible Country Music Sensation Matt Marinchick. Matt talks about his career playing in Nashville and how it all began for him! Michael says, “I love his incredible voice, beautiful music lyrics, incredible guitar playing, and that Matt's a super nice and humble human being!” Michael and Matt have an amazing conversation that everyone will enjoy!

Michael talks about "Why he retired from the competition world at 58!"

How complaining affects your health! When you complain, you increase your levels of cortisol, also known as the stress hormone. Chronically high levels of cortisol can lead to many different health problems, including increased risk of depression, digestive problems, sleep issues, higher blood pressure and even increased risk of heart disease.

Our environment is full of endocrine disruptors in plastics, foods, and personal care products. These products certainly disturb proper hormonal function and may be responsible for the decline in global testosterone. Exposure to pesticides has been linked to decreased serum testosterone levels in men. MHP's T-Bomb 3Extreme to the Rescue! Raising your testosterone levels naturally with this incredible product! Clinical Studies!

Michael talks about the importance of the moment we live in and that "There Is No Tomorrow!" Life is no dress rehearsal!

Second visit with the Incredible Musical Artist Larry Stevens! Michael and Larry talk about what's new and on the horizon for 2022 with Larry! Larry plays guitar and sings in the studio again, and it's amazing! Michael has lots of very interesting questions for Larry and it makes for another memorable interview! “Larry is a very Special Person and Musician!” Larry Stevens has shared the stage with many top national acts including Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis and the News, Gin Blossoms, America, The Doobie Brothers, The Yardbirds, Blood Sweat and Tears, Todd Rundgren, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and many others.

Amazing episode with longtime friend of Michael's, Special Guest Paul Friend! Michael and Paul have been friends for over 20 years! Great conversation about their friendship, Paul's Musical Journey and their long list of concerts they have attended together through the years! They also discuss Identity Theft/Fraud and their own experiences with this unfortunate topic. Lots of fun and great memories they both share! Nothing beats years of friendship and brotherhood!

Country Music Sensation Jered Ames second time on “The BIGS Show” Another great visit with Jered! Michael talks with Jered about his New song and what's on the horizon for this Country Music Superstar! Lots of laughs as always with Michael and Jered! Don't miss this great time with Jered!

Incredible podcast filled with lots of information about selling paid media! Expert and Special Guest, Emily Crume gives us an in-depth informative look at how businesses use content to organically and digitally accomplish their business goals, vs. old-school tactics, like paid media and outreach. This podcast can change someone's life with all the great info! Sit back and enjoy my conversation with Emily!

Happy New Year 2022! Let's make it a healthy one! Exercise and eat healthy! Michael talks about driving and exercising with your masks on! The importance of combating the virus and all illnesses with exercise and proper eating habits! A beautiful sound bite from one of the many wonderful speeches given by Martin Luther King Jr. 

Episode 65 Special Guests, two amazing Professional Fitness Trainers Kat Wilk and Dan Marchese! Listen and learn from these two incredible trainers! An inside look with Kat and Dan, which explains why they're two of the BEST in the business! Lots of great questions! Great conversation between Mike, Kat and Dan! Enjoy! A Special “In the News” Segment featuring Jered Ames! Jered released a New Incredible Song, and we play some of it, don't miss this!

Second visit from the Incredible Fitness and Bodybuilding Expert Stu Rosenstein! Stu always says he's just a gym guy, but he's much more than that! He is beyond a world of knowledge in the Fitness and Bodybuilding World! Michael and Stu talked about lots of different topics, Gym Life, Training, Nutrition, Personal Training and much more! Listen and learn from one of the smartest people I've ever met in the Fitness and Bodybuilding World! 

In The BIGS Studio, Special Guest Larry Stevens! Incredible show with an incredibly talented musician! Larry Stevens has enjoyed sharing the stage with many top national acts including Kenny Loggins, Huey Lewis and the News, Gin Blossoms, America, The Doobie Brothers, The Yardbirds, Blood Sweat and Tears, Todd Rundgren, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, and many others! Enjoy this great conversation talking about Larry's music and his life! I was so honored to have Larry in the studio and on my show!

Michael's Special Guest is the incredible NJ Shore Indie/Alternative Singer/Songwriter Matt Cook! “Matt's music is like therapy” Michael explains in the show! Enjoy this incredible podcast celebrating Matt Cooks wonderful music, life and what makes him such a beautiful person! 

Incredible show with Starkie Sowers, a Certified Nutritionist and Physical Culturist! Michael asks Starkie lots of great questions about nutrition, fitness and bodybuilding. There's information and great advice that could help everyone! Sit back, relax and enjoy this amazing show!

West Orange High School Reunion Podcast #2 with Special Guests in the Studio Debbie Giunta, Sandi Zuppa and Derrick Luciano! Amazing Phone call guests Vinnie Politan and Emily Crume! Another Epic podcast filled with lots of laughs and stories!

Michael dedicates this Episode to the Great New York Ranger #7 Rod Gilbert who passed away at the age of 80. Another story from Michael about how he was introduced to Hockey as a child. He also explains why he believes the less is more approach is the best approach to working out! 

Incredible Reunion with my brothers from the military that I served with at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernardino, California in the 80's! The best times and stories! Listen to 5 Veterans talk about the greatest days together as a family in the Fire Department! Thank you Dan Dall, Frank De Boer, Charlie Keegan and Bob Scott! It was an honor for me! I love you guys!

Country Music Superstar Jered Ames is the Special Guest on EP 57! Michael and Jered discuss his incredible music, life and career! Hear Jered play his hit single “Rearview” Superstar Podcast! Follow Jered: https://www.facebook.com/JeredAmesMusic/ https://www.instagram.com/jeredames https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCC9ek-4WBAApDETmSKeyWnw https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Z2ZNrWD40lDvo1pMkINFm?si=MgRcLq27R1mKmsEVKk4YhA http://itunes.apple.com/album/id1564410131?ls=1&app=itunes Born and raised in the Midwest, Jered grew up working on his grandparents farm where the transistor radio hanging in the barn was tuned to the local country station. The inspiring voices of George Strait, Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, and many more echoed off the walls every day.    His desire to play music was instilled by his grandmother. One of his earliest memories is sitting next to her at the piano while she taught him the notes on the keyboard. Guitar, drums, and singing naturally followed and he started his first band in High School and would perform for friends and family at local restaurants and talent shows. Jered's musical endeavors progressed professionally once he moved to Chicago for college. While obtaining his bachelor's degree, he moonlighted in various bands around the city. Over the years the genres of the groups he played with spanned from rock to country.   By 2015, the decision was made to move to Nashville. Before boxes were unpacked he was hired by ‘The World Famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge.' where he soon was playing 5 nights a week with a band of players that he hand picked. Drummer, Robert Blair (Kellie Pickler, Clay Walker, Aaron Tippin), guitarist Aaron Currie (Josh Turner, Craig Campbell), and Grammy nominated bassist Jeremy Middleton (Frank Solivan and Dirty Kitchen). Today, they have been playing 200+ shows a year in Nashville as well as private engagements around the US.   Jered co-wrote the Canadian country music charting single, HUNT, for new artist Darcy John and he has also co-written songs for artists Luke Betchner and Ben Klick who are working on upcoming releases.

EP 56 Michael vents about wearing masks outside and explains the benefits of breathing the fresh air! Exciting News about the next Episode with Country Music Star Jered Ames on July 19th! IN THE NEWS: The BIGS Show EP 25 Guest Diego Allessandro has a wonderful New Album! 

Michael was honored to have on "The BIGS Show" Country Music Sensation "Dozzi" Amazing interview with this incredible band!  Australian sisters DOZZI – Andrea (Mandolin & Vocals), Jesse (Guitar & Vocals) & Nina (Keyboards & Vocals) – make up the dynamic trio, unlike any other girl group on the country music scene. After reaching #1 on the Australian Country Music Chart, receiving two ‘People's Choice Awards' and playing festivals like CMC Rocks (alongside Kacey Musgraves, Lady Antebellum & Chris Young), the girls decided to pack their bags and fly across the world to pursue their dream in the USA.  

Michael talks with the Incredibly talented Dani Weitman! Dani is a beacon of light and energy that shines bright! She will make a lasting impression on this podcast. Dani is one of most inspiring and encouraging individuals I've ever met! Sit back, relax and enjoy this wonderful interview with Dani!  You can follow Dani on Instagram @dani_lights

Episode 53 could change you life with the Premium Grade Tough-N-Tone Collagen Peptides! Listen to why this incredible product has changed Michael's life!! Now available on Amazon! 

Michael has on the show one of the funniest guys on the planet Jeff Norris! Jeff is loved both in Vegas and Atlantic City! He performs on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines which I'm a huge fan of! Jeff has appeared on numerous TV and Film roles including HBO's Boardwalk Empire and OZ, Good Morning America, My Super Ex Girlfriend and Not Fade Away. The show is filled with lots of laughs, and an up-close inside look at one of America's funniest comedians!

EP 51 with Special Return Guest, Court TV's Anchor Vinnie Politan! Michael and Vinnie talk about many different topics, The George Floyd Case, Court TV, Wearing Masks, Sports and Masks, The MLB All-Star Game and more! Vinnie is a world of knowledge and he's personality plus! "The BIGS Show" is honored to have him back! 

Celebrating The BIGS Show's 50th Episode with Michael as the Guest and Special Guest Host retired NYPD Sergeant, USA Boxing Coach, Fitness Professional and Sports Injury Specialist Cathy Casessa! The show is filled with allot of laughs and things you didn't know about Michael. Cathy's questions for Michael are amazing! Buckle your seat belts and enjoy the Host as the Guest!!

Michael interviews an extraordinary athlete with an amazing story about his fitness journey and life, Special Guest Dan Marchese! They discuss many topics to include Personal Training, Olympic Weightlifting, Running and much more! Dan is very active with spreading the word about Mental Health Awareness! Life has many twists and turns and this Episode discusses how they can change your life for the better, forever! “Dan is a beautiful person, and it was such an honor to have him as my Guest! I learned allot from Dan and this Episode” ~Host Michael Alfieri

Michael and Special Guest Bob Scott bring to the show an exciting Episode filled with memories about their special bond as United States Air Force Brothers! They both served together as Firefighters and Rescueman at Norton AFB in California back in the 80's. They talk about what it takes to be an Air Force Firefighter! They share stories and their life together after not seeing each other or talking for over 30 years! The bond that Veterans share is unique and very special as you will hear in this wonderful episode! Enjoy!

Michael breaks down Super Bowl 55 (Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Kansas City Chiefs) with the two best quarterbacks in the NFL! His prediction for the game! Michael tells his story about flying a plane and how he soloed in California setting a record at Redlands Airport! 

Michael has Special Guest Tom Cernivani a Sports and Fitness Enthusiast on the show! Episode 46 is filled with lots of interesting conversations surrounding the changes Covid-19 has impacted the fitness and sports world. How Gyms have changed and had to make adjustments. The great Ovox Gym in Morganville, NJ and what makes it one of the best gyms in the USA. Sports Predictions by Michael and Tom! The loss of one of the Greatest Baseball Players Hank Aaron and it's been almost a year ago since we lost the Great Kobe Bryant. We celebrate and talk about their lives! Great show with rising star in America Tom Cernivani!

You see the photos, the accomplishments, the excitement, the awards, the fame, the recognition, the love, the Facebook and Instagram likes, the photo shoots, the smiles, the end results, but there is a road to all the above! The road was filled with light and darkness! "Wisdom is knowing the difference between destructive and constructive criticism" 

Michael goes over his top tips for setting fitness goals in 2021. He explains in detail each of the tips! Ask Michael any question about any topic segment. In the News: The Fit over 50 Calendar is available for purchase that Michael's in.

My picks for the Top 10 Greatest Athletes of All Time! The final Episode in 2020! Thanks everyone for listening and supporting "The BIGS Show" 

Episode 42 on The BIGS Show is a very interesting subject not talked about too often “Dating in your 50's” and the challenges it brings! My Special Guest Sandi helps me understand more clearly about all the internal subjects I discuss including “Lack of Confidence”, “Disconnected from the dating scene”, “ Feeling out of practice”, “Allot of pressure”, “The hated word baggage”, “Compromising is harder than it used to be”, “Your emotionally drained”, “You have less patience”, “Game rules have changed”, “Dealing with technology”, “The dating ocean or pool has changed, much smaller”, “Maybe your avoiding being alone” It's a wonderful episode for anyone older in the dating world today at any age!

Michael discovers a few issues and problems going on in his body. He talks about "The Lymphatic System" which he feels needs attention, because it's possibly causing fatigue, bloating and water retention! A very interesting episode that can benefit everyone! Lots of great information about the Lymphatic System! "In The News" Michael lets everyone know he will definitely be in the 2021"Fit over 50 Calendar"! Stay tuned for details!

Teaching children the importance of eating healthy can be very tricky. Listen to Michael's blog entry about this important topic! He explains his methods and important do's and dont's! 

Incredible Episode 39 with Special Guests Debbie Giunta and Sandi Zuppa! Special phone calls to Derrick Luciano, Mary Silvestri and Matt Panzano! Talkin olde times and reminiscing about the beautiful town West Orange! Lots of Laughs! Lots of fun times! Lots of memories! Get ready to go back, way back! Back in time! Back to West Orange High School 70's and 80's!

My Special Tribute Episode to "The Greatest Open Field Runner Of All Time Gale Sayers!"  Gale Sayers passed away on September 23, 2020. I idolized him, and this one's for him! 

"The BIGS Show" presents in Episode 37 “Fit Over 50” with Incredible Special Guests Tunde & Greg Milstein! Talkin Fitness, Health, Fitness Competitions, The Circus World, Their “Fit over 50” Calendar and much more! They have an amazing story and journey that they share with Host Michael Alfieri!

Michael talks about NJ Gyms Finally opening indoors at 25% capacity with Special Return Guest Kyle Newell, Gym owner of Newell Strength in NJ. Talking with Kyle about Newell Strength and what makes it a great Coaching Facility! Michael also tells about his adventure to PetSmart to have his dog groomed. And also, a disturbing story about an Air Force Veteran asked to remove his Bandana!

The Covid-19 Wake Up Call with Obesity. Obesity and the risk factor with Covid-19. Michael got yelled at Starbucks today for throwing out his garbage! What do you mean there is NO BATHROOM Story in Ocean City, NJ!

A spontaneous story about a woman who taught me a lesson on the boardwalk of Asbury Park! Do you have 12 minutes? Then listen to this episode! Do not take anything for granted! Everything matters!

Cathy Cassesa was Michael's Special Co-Host on Episode 33 talking Boxing, Fitness, her life as a Police Officer (NYPD) and much more. It's a fun episode filled with lots of laughs! Michael tells a funny story about being stranded on a boat with a future celebrity! You gotta hear this one! Cathy was the perfect Co-Host! 

The BIGS Show was honored to have on Michael Canady, a Professional Fitness Trainer and Competitive Bodybuilder! The Michael's spoke about keeping motivated and in shape during these tough Covid-19 times. Michael Canady shared his thoughts on how best to utilize your household items to workout with! Michael also gave his mindset on how to eat correctly and keep track of your progress! Don't miss this very informative episode with the Beautiful Physique and Knowledgeable Trainer Michael Canady!

Michael takes us on his journey to GIANTS Stadium trying out and then practicing with the Professional Soccer Team NY Cosmos in 1982! He begins his incredible story from the beginning in Junior High School in West Orange, NJ. This is the true, untold story about this amazing against all odds achievement! Enjoy!!

Episode 30! Burning Fat and Speeding Up The Metabolism! Michael gives his Top Picks and ideas to help everyone in doing this! I want to buy Sea Monkeys Mom! 

The story of loss, hope, courage, inspiration, fortitude and faith with the amazing Laurie Waldron! Her battle with cancer and how cancer affected the lives of loved ones too! Her determination and believing that good days lie ahead. Laurie's message about how making fitness a big part of her life was so important. Don't miss this inspiring story! Laurie is a wonderful person, and we all can learn allot from Laurie!  

The BIGS Show, EP 28 talking Entrepreneurship with successful Entrepreneur Tony DiSilvestro! Michael talks with Tony about his successful Ynot Italian in Virginia Beach. They discuss Tony's beginnings and how his mindset and upbringing brought him to the place he's at today in his life! The story of his life and how he helps others is amazing and beautiful. Michael discusses keeping your immunity up in these tough times. The death of George Floyd and what's happening in America. Great episode and lots to learn!

Michael brings to “The BIGS Show” a Special Episode dedicated to the devastation the virus has caused the State of New Jersey. He focuses in on the economical devastation that is irreversible. He speaks his mind with NO HOLDS BARRED and NO FILTER! Special Guest Kyle Newell, gym owner of "Newell Strength" joins him in conversation about opening his gym despite the governor's orders. Sit back and buckle up!! Michael is passionate and gets heated up when discussing his rights as a US Citizen and Military Veteran!

Order in the court! Episode 26 Special Guest and Friend, Court TV Anchor Vinnie Politan! Talking West Orange, Sports, Court TV, The Coronavirus, The Jodi Arias Murder Case and so much more! Incredible interview with an incredible person! “Vinnie is so smart and so fascinating! Must tune in!”~Host Michael Alfieri