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Send us Fan MailSci-fi author Steve Bellinger dropped by to discuss his book "The Chronocar - An Urban Adventure In Time".Mr. Bellinger takes us back to 1919 Chicago, using a device first invented by the son of a former slave in the 19th Century. This compelling book has a sequel entitled "Time Waits For No One - The Chronocar Chronicles"Mr. Bellinger and his wife, Dr. Donna Smith Bellinger, have authored many books of different genres.To learn more about The Chronocar Chronicles, please visit Bellinger Books or the soon to be active Steve Bellinger Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailGood friend of the podcast, John McDonald, dropped in to discuss his new venture as a stand-up comedian.  We know John to be a naturally funny man and to have the gift of organization, which he employs in this new journey.  We also acknowledge the courage it would take to stand up in front of an audience and try and make them laugh with nothing between he and they but a microphone.If you happen to be in the Hudson Valley, NY area, look for John at these upcoming events:July 24th - Georgie O's in Hyde Park, NY October 3rd - Eleven 11 Grill in Fishkill, NYOctober 11th - Comedy Night fundraiser at the Millbrook Fire Department, Millbrook, NY Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailThe Declaration of Independence read by William SadlerTo introduce a new YouTube channel @AmericanHedgemasterIN CONGRESS, July 4, 1776The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security. — Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences:For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people. Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our British brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailAward-winning Sci-fi author Debbie Bishop stopped by to discuss her newest book Pillywiggin Awakening: The Complete Story Arc Books 1 &2. Look for it from June 26th onward. This engaging sci-fi book is best described as fae hide among humans, boys are on the verge of becoming dragon food, and survival depends on one powerful truth: no one is coming to save you - you must become your own hero!Look for this and other works from Debbie at https://www.debbiebishop.com/Debbie is also the host of a creative writers podcast on Youtube @by.storytellers Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailFrank S. Joseph is the author of the award winning The Chicago Trilogy. Set in three separate eras, he draws on his own experiences growing up in Chicago.  Mr. Joseph was a reporter for the Associated Press, covering the riots during the Democratic Convention in 1968. Later, he served as an editor for the Washington Post during the Watergate era.The Chicago Trilogy focuses on the unlikely friendships formed in Chicago among children of different races and religions.  To learn more about the books in the trilogy, please visit FrankJoseph.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailAfter 45 years as a well-sought after Dog Groomer, Nancy Butterfield proves that talent to be an expressive art form. She stopped by to describe the ups and downs of her business, the breeds she likes the most, and the attachments that grew between herself and her customers over her career.She also discussed her latest career promoting art events in Westchester, NY and recycling and reinventing vintage clothing as The Hippie Chick.To learn more about her work, visit her page on Instagram @hippie_chick_vintage_ny/ Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailPeter Ticktin is the  Senior Partner at The Ticktin Law Group in Deerfield Beach, Florida, where he practices across multiple areas, including family law, business litigation, personal injury, foreclosure defense, and employment law.Mr. Ticktin is also a longtime friend of President Donald Trump, having attended New York Military Academy with the President. He is the author of the book What Makes Trump Tick: My Years with Donald Trump from New York Military Academy To the PresentMr. Ticktin started out fighting for justice for AIDS patients in the 1980's to his current fight for free and fair elections today, including the current case to free Tina Peters, who recently received clemency in Colorado.Mr. Ticktin has thrown his hat in the ring for the post of Attorney General.To learn more about Peter Ticktin visit LegalBrains.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailIn his immersive fantasy trilogy "The City Of Magicians", author Peter Gribble has created a world that pits a society based on pacifism and reliance on magic with outside forces bent on conquering that society.Broken down into three separate books; Threat, Within, and Quickening, Mr. Gribble challenges whether the old adage "the pen is mightier than the sword" can hold true against outside forces bent on violence.In  this episode, Mr. Gribble hints at more of the story to come. To learn more about this award-winning trilogy, please visit www.PeterGribble.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailDr. Amy Butterfield Tozzo came by to discuss her approach to dealing with autism with her son, Leo.  Her career in education spans over 20 years, with an emphasis in special education and as a specialist for the learning disabled.With her youngest son on the spectrum, she has worked with him on an exciting new project making custom candles and soaps, enabling him to find fulfillment in a potential career, as well as a means to develop his social skills.  To learn more about this fantastic business, please visit A Leo Creation.In addition to her work with the learning disabled, Dr. Tozzo works with her husband Dr. William Tozzo and Dr. Yeap Ban Har on a course which helps teachers and aspiring teachers hone their skills in teaching Mathematics. To learn more about their project, please visit 3R Teacher Training Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailBest selling author William Bernhardt stopped by to discuss his upcoming new release "The Superman Wars: The Battle For Truth, Justice, And An American Icon".Releasing this April 28th, the book sheds light on the decades long fight by Jerry Siegel, the co-creator of the Superman character, to reclaim the credit and justice taken by corporations as they built a multi-billion dollar industry around his creation.William Bernhardt is the best selling author of over 60 books and is a former attorney, which offers the reader a unique perspective on the legal and human stakes behind one of pop culture's most iconic figures.You can read more about, and pre-order, the book HERE Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailMets Hot Stove 2026 Part 2Sean E. Boy, Christopher McGeady, Rich Del Valle, Kevin Del Valle, and Riley Del Valle - Mets fans all.  They all stopped in to give their final thoughts on the upcoming 2026 Mets season, and the state of baseball, as we head into opening day.Hope Springs Eternal. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us Fan MailBill Holst, son of author Hinako Fujihara-Hovhaness, stopped by to discuss the new book "Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century".Published after her death, Bill took on this book as a mission to complete his mother's work. What resulted was a rare and unvarnished glimpse into the life of a musical genius through her writing. The music of Alan Hovhaness still resonates today, and this book offers the reader a great opportunity to learn more about this great composer and his influences.To learn more about the book, please visit AlanHovhanessMusicSymphony No. 2 "Mysterious Mountain" by the All-star Orchestra used with permission. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send a textAs we move closer to Spring and the opening of the 2026 baseball season, Rich, Kevin, and Keith Del Valle dropped in to discuss their take on the prospects of the New York Mets.Rich also discussed his company's initiative of supplying patriotic merchandise to major retailers for the 250th anniversary of the United States and in support of the Wounded Warriors Project. For more info on this great cause, visit Wounded Warriors Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send a textAuthor Steven Joseph and Illustrator Andy Case have once again teamed up for another entry into their popular "Snoodles In Space" series.If you're not yet familiar with the Snoodles series, you'll find this is not your typical children's book. In "Snoodles in Space, Steven and Andy have created an entire universe of fun tongue-twisters and general silliness which has found a multi-generational audience.They stopped by to discuss the new entry to the series Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz. The third entry of the series, and fourth overall around the Snoodles universe.Children and their parents alike will find this latest entry as fun to read, and read aloud, as they they did the other adventures in the world of Snoodles.To learn more about this series, please visit the sites of the authors at Steven Joseph and Andy Case.To learn more about Snoodles In Space: Escape From Zoodletraz, please visit Amazon.comIn addition, you can live stream Noodleham Rocks, a musical companion for the Snoodle In space series on Spotify. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send a textFirst-time author D.A. Murray has proven herself to be an expert storyteller.Her book Dominion: Ascension has gotten rave reviews since it's recent release. She stopped by to discuss her writing style and give us a peek into the the book. Promising to be the first of a series, this book gives the reader a first look at the characters in this post -apocalyptic novel where women are in control.To read more about this highly acclaimed book, please visit her site at DAMurrayOfficial or visit Amazon.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textChester L. Richards, co-author of the Star Trek episode "The Tholian Web" stopped by to discuss his new book The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist (Treks Beyond the Great Potato) .This new book is a follow-up to his award winning From the Potato to Star Trek and Beyond .Mr. Richards describes his journey as a rocket scientist, as well as the legacy he helped create in the Star Trek world.To learn more about both of these books, please visit his author page Here and his website Here Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textDr. Abraham George, founder of Shanti Bhavan Residential School in India, stopped by to discuss his new book Mountains To Cross: Finding Life's Purpose In Service.Dr. George documents his journey from the world of finance and academia to his current calling to philanthropy. Through his school, Dr. George has helped thousands of children in his native India escape the bonds of poverty and disadvantage through education. His new book chronicles this journey and his life's fulfillment through philanthropy.View his brand new book HERETo learn more about his school please visit Shanti Bhavan Children's Project Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textFor our first installment in season six, Bill Hulseman stopped by to discuss his new book of essays Six to Carry the Casket and One to Say the MassA sharp, insightful, and witty book about growing up gay in a Catholic family, teaching in Catholic schools, and transforming to his current occupation as a ritual designer and wedding officiant.To learn more about this enjoyable book, please visit Billhulseman.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textCaroline Ailanthus joined us to discuss her latest novel The Elf, The Dwarf, and the Telegraph: Book IA wild and well-thought out ecological fantasy tale, which the author is known for, Caroline gives us a hint of her writing style and research that goes into her books.The book is available at all major online booksellers, or stop by your nearest independent bookseller to order it.From Amazon Summary:Why are Nonani's ancient forests being razed for charcoal, when everybody knows trees can talk and springs have souls? And the mysterious derger people will die without their forest. Activists of three human species-derger hunters, elfin scientists, ubum farmers, priests, and philosophers-unite to stop the charcoal harvest, but their success disturbs powerful forces, people who will do anything to crush the movement, even destroy a three-hundred-year-old republic.In The Elf, the Dwarf, and the Telegraph, Book One, the fight for Nonani's future begins. Can the forest be saved, or is the age of myth and wonder simply over? Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textHVAC specialist Sean Hansen dropped in to share the news of his transition from Technical Specialist to novelist.  His new book Andrew Baines reveals the secrets of life as an HVAC specialist. Things are not always as the seem.To find out more about the book, please visit Andrew Baines Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textOpera Tenor Nicholas Hudak stopped by to describe his journey from a small Pennsylvania town to New York.Nick has performed in opera and musical theater productions for many years and is on a new mission to bring musical theater to his local community in the Hudson Valley, New York area. With his new Perenne Theater Company, Nick wants to provide a performance outlet for local artists and musicians. To learn more about Nick Hudak and to help support his mission, please visit www.PerenneTheaterCompany.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textDave Lee, the force behind Signal Snowboards, stopped by to discuss his evolution from professional snowboarder to leading snowboard manufacturer. He also discussed his creative venture with Ernest Packaging, a large cardboard manufacturing company, to design and create snowboard products out of cardboard. This wild idea, with the help of developers at Fender Guitars, evolved into The Cardboard Sessions. These jam sessions, using instruments made out of cardboard, has attracted a wide range of musicians from great local bands to legendary artists.Please check out Signal to learn more about Dave's innovative snowboards.Also check out and enjoy The Carboard Sessions  to learn more about this exciting new trend. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textLinny and Sean E. Boy stopped by to discuss the successful end to their years-long effort to bring Linny here legally, which was documented on previous podcasts here, as the story progressed.We are delighted that she is now here in America, and she and Sean have recently wed.We wish the both many, many years of happiness together. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textPaul Lear, manager of Fort Ontario State Historic Site in Oswego, NY from 1999-2024, discusses the rich history that the fort and adjoining Lake Ontario played in the story of the United States. From the French and Indian wars through to the modern day, the site played a vital role in the formation of the country.Today, Mr. Lear runs the Safe Haven Holocaust Refugee Shelter Museum, located within the fort. Fort Ontario was the site of the only camp for Jewish Holocaust refugees in the United States during WWII . Please visit the "Collections" link  below, who you can view "Over the Rainbow Bridge" which explains the plight and story of these refugees.CollectionsSafe HavenFort Ontario Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textDr. Albert Bramante, talent agent and author of "Rise Above the Script: Confronting Self Doubt and Mastering Self Sabotage for Performing Artists" stopped in to discuss his book, his take on the future of AI in his industry, and how he incorporates is doctorate in psychology in his work as a film and stage talent agent.Visit Bramante Artists to learn more about his talent agency.Visit Rise Above The Script to learn more about his great book. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textOccasional co-host Rich Del Valle joined us in welcoming Efrain Raices, New Jersey Chapter President of Les Marmitons. A gentlemen's club whose members share a love of fine cooking, wine, and the culinary arts, Les Marmitons boats chapters all over the United States and Canada.Please visit Les Marmitons to learn more about this wonderful organization. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textTom Freer, founder and CEO of Freer Percussion in Cleveland, Ohio dropped in to discuss his journey through the world of drums. Recently retired from a 31 year stint playing percussion and timpani with The Cleveland Orchestra, Tom has more time to focus on his business while maintaining his love for drums and percussion.Visit his site for his bio and more info at Freer Percussion Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textAndy Dietrich dropped in to discuss his hilarious book "Play Stupid Games Win Stupid Prizes".Currently in Vegas via Alaska, he also discussed his immigration story.You can find more info on his book at www.andysbook.comIt is also available at Amazon Check it out! Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textProlific actor William Sadler dropped in to discuss his expansive acting career and offered his opinion on the effect AI will have on Hollywood. Also, we dove into his passion for making and playing music.He will be performing at the Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center on June 29th. The event will include his music and an audience Q&A. For more information and ticket purchase info, please visit https://poconocinema.org/upcoming-events Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textSean E. Boy stopped by to give us an update on the status of bringing his future wife into the United states from the Philippines. Other topics were covered, but he had some happy news to share! Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a text@GrittyHour.com‪@Berawpodcast‬ Walt Blau, host of The Be Raw Podcast, stopped in to discuss his podcast and many other topics.Stop by his page above, or check out his site at www.berawpodcast.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textShoott.com marries professional photographers with clients.COO Jennifer Yeh stopped by to discuss this innovative website, which has seen exponential growth.If you are a photographer or a someone who needs to hire a photographer, please visit Shoott.com and see the remarkable service they offer. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a text@GrittyHour.com‪@MooretoConsider‬ Jack Moore, host of the brand new podcast Moore To Consider dropped by to discuss his love for baseball, coaching, politics, and all things he intends explore with this great new podcast.This episode focused on the hub of baseball talent in the Virginia area. Specifically, Jim discussed the early  days of future major league baseball players like David Wright and Justin Verlander.  He gives a nod to Gary Lavelle a left handed pitcher from the SF Giants who came to Virginia to coach, as being instrumental in the development of so many great players.Join Jim Moore ‪@MooretoConsider‬ and www.MooreToConsider.com and check out this brand new podcast. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textDavid Fradin, author of "Letters From My Hymie", stopped by to discuss this new book, which is a compellation of humorous and touching correspondence during World War II between Hyman Fradin to his brother.  This compellation illustrated the journey of a family from early 20th Century Ukraine, to the United States during World War II and beyond.To learn more about this extraordinary compilation, visit DavidFradin.com or SpiceCatalyst.com Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textMinnesota businesswoman Marisa Simonetti dropped in to discuss the challenges of running for office, identity politics, running a business, and being a full-time mom.Marisa stresses the importance of having fun, finding the humor in adversity, and maintaining a positive attitude at all times. She is considering running for statewide office in Minnesota in 2026.  Keep up to date on her progress on TikTok Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textChris of CNM Housing Solutions took time out to talk via the telephone about the reasons why he is bullish on the future of the real estate market under the new administration.  Discussed were the effects the Fed rate, inflation, gas prices and home building have on his business and why he believes the market, and the economy in general, are in line for a rebound. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textSean E. Boy dropped in on a cold winter's night to discuss politics, immigration, sports, and everything else under the sun. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textDixiane Hallaj, wife of author and scholar Muhammed Hallaj, stopped by to talk about the new release of Unfolding the Arab-Israeli Conflict: 1894-1970. This book was written by Muhammed Hallaj in the early 1970's and remained unpublished. After his death in 2017, his wife rediscovered the original transcript. Realizing the time was ripe for this information, she made it her mission to update some of the statistics in the book and get it published. Mr. Hallaj served as a member of the Palestinian National Council and had a storied career as a Professor and dedicated his time to causes revolving around Palestinian issues.To learn more about the book and discover the true roots of the ongoing conflict, please visit https://www.amazon.com/Unfolding-Arab... Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a text#gaming #playthrough Elijah  @ThePaliden stopped by our new podcast location to describe his brand new YouTube channel. This is an exciting gamer channel with other aspects soon to be incorporated.  Stop by his channel  @ThePaliden to check it out and subscribe. Get in on the ground floor. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a text#nymets #mets #mlb #hotstove Sean E. Boy and Rich Del Valle discuss recent acquisitions and prospects fornthe upcoming 2025 NY Mets season. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textMichael Regina, co-founder of http://www.theonering.net, has a new Youtube channel dedicated to his love of comic books.The channel does deep dives into an issue at a time, delving into the bio's of its illustrators and writers. Check out this great new Youtube page at https://www.youtube.com/@readthefreakingcomics/videos Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textLarry Jorgensen, author of The Cola Cola Trail and Shipwrecked and Rescued, is back with a new book called "Make It Go In The Snow: People and Ideas in the History of Snowmobiles" The episode gives us a snapshot of this interesting new book.Check out Amazon.com for edition options. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Send us a textIn the Season 5 opener, Sean E. Boy returns to catch us up on what he's been up to. He describes the process of getting his soon-to-be-wife into country legally. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

#education#departmentofeducation#teachingNewly elected President Donald Trump has vowed to close the Department of Education.  Though the Republicans will soon have unified control in Congress, Trump will have a hard time getting the 60 Senate votes needed to completely abolish the agency.With that, we had regular guests JR McCarthy, a public school teacher, and Rich Del Valle, a Board Director for a Catholic High School in to discuss the ramifications of of a Federal retreat from education in favor of individual state oversight. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

JR McCarthy and Fred Romandetto, both previous guests on the podcast, return to reminisce and tell stories about their time as employees of Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City.Part 1 of 2 Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Jill Sitnick, author of "Rescuing Jill: How MDMA with a dash of mushrooms healed my childhood trauma-induced PTSD", stopped by to talk about her experiences defeating PTSD using MDMA Therapy.Please visit her website to learn more at The Journey Sage Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

#wtc#worldtradecenterThis is a rebroadcast compilation to of two previous episodes dealing with 9/11. This rebroadcast is in memory of Lt. Raymond Murphy FDNY. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Henry Woodman dropped by to discuss the recent publication of The Reincarnation of Marie, a book written decades ago by his father Jim Woodman.The book revolves around the romance between a 20th Century soldier in France and the 19th Century author of a journal. The book explores reincarnation and timeless love. Listeners to this podcast will enjoy the duality of the passage of time between the two characters of the novel, and the passage of time between the writing of this book and it's publication by the authors son.To learn more about this book, please visit Marie the Story Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Unlock the secrets to managing diabetes with Chet Galeska, author of "The Diabetes Book: What Everyone Should Know." Discover Chet's personal journey from his diagnosis at age 29 to becoming a beacon of hope and knowledge for others. We tackle the fundamental differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, debunking the myth that type 2 is merely a result of being overweight, and reveal the true complexity of genetic and environmental factors at play. Our conversation dives deep into the vital role of diet in diabetes management. Chet breaks down how genetics and dietary habits jointly impact blood sugar levels and offers practical advice on recognizing and limiting carbohydrate intake to prevent blood sugar spikes. Learn real-life strategies for adopting dietary changes that can have a significant positive impact on managing diabetes. We also touch on the dangers of hypoglycemia for those on insulin or specific medications, emphasizing the importance of being vigilant about blood sugar levels.Finally, we pay tribute to the legendary Ron Santo, who silently battled type 1 diabetes throughout his storied baseball career. Chet shares inspiring stories that highlight the courage and resilience required to manage diabetes, while also addressing the emotional and psychological burdens faced by diabetics. We emphasize the urgency of spreading accurate information and raising awareness, directing listeners to valuable resources like challengediabetesus for further support and engagement. Join us for this eye-opening episode and become part of the movement to educate and support those living with diabetes. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

Feliz Manzi stopped by to to give his thoughts on all that's going on politically in the country. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube

John Lumgair dropped in to describe his new project called Jazz Cow.It's an animated situation comedy featuring the title character and his friends, who find themselves in a battle against Big Tech, the algorithm, and the enemies of free-speech. The owner of QuirkyMotion.com, Mr. Lumgair is currently developing Jazz Cow and will be seeking funding.  To follow this project as it grows, go to www.jazzcow.co.uk and subscribe to the newsletter. Check our other links:TwitterRumbleInstagramYouTube