Podcasts about Armed Forces Entertainment

TOPICS: Ryan talks to entertainment lawyer Mark Jaffe about the “Success Kid” copyright lawsuit and the copyrightability of internet memes; we are also joined by law professor Alexandra Roberts about her recent article talking about kid fluencers being able to revoke their consent to using their names for trademarks created by their parents. Our guest this week is country musician and veterans advocateJessica Lynn. Jessica talks to Ryan about her music and her work with Armed Forces Entertainment and the State Department's American Voices Program. Jessica's new album “All I Own” comes out onJanuary 17th and you can find out more about our guest's work by visiting jessicalynnmusic.orgRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more about Ryan's entertainment, education, and business projects.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Since his first open mic in 1999, Marc Yaffee has turned his love of stand up in to a thriving career. Stand up comedy has led Marc to perform in diverse locales far and wide around the globe. Marc's 20 year comedic career has taken him across four continents, 11 countries and 43 states.  Marc's past performance venues includes a tool shed in Iraq, atop a large rock in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for a Tribal celebration, and on board an Alaska Airlines flight to Fairbanks. Whether it's a Las Vegas showroom, a cruise ship theater, or a tribal gymnasium, Marc Yaffee comes ready to connect with his audiences and deliver all-out laughs.   Marc Yaffee's Career Marc Yaffee was the founder and co-star of the Pow Wow Comedy Jam. It featured performers at the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI), the National Indian Gaming Association (NIGA), and top tribal casinos across the land. In 2010, Pow Wow Comedy Jam was named NIGA Entertainers of the Year. Additionally, it was also feature that year on the Showtime special Goin' Native. This was a ground-breaking achievement, as it was the first-ever cable special showcasing an all Native American lineup. Marc Yaffee's TV appearances also include; PBS, The Latino Laugh Festival, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen and FNX Network's, First Nations Comedy Experience. His comedy special, Marc My Words, is a mainstay on the streaming site Nativeflix.com. Recently, his new Dry Bar Comedy Special, Mid-Laugh Crisis showcased his “funny, not filthy” comedy style that has earned him a growing appeal among stand-up fans. Additionally, the special recently went viral and has garnered much attention as well. Marc Yaffee has performed six times overseas for Armed Forces Entertainment. This includes the Pacific, Europe, the Far East and Middle East. He won the Ventura Comedy Festival in 2012 and is a former writer for laugh.com. Marc's wide experience has made him a hit with audiences of all types. His fans range from comedy club Millennials to casino showroom Baby Boomers. Marc skewers sacred cows, dissects societal stupidities, and confronts our common frustrations, all with humanity and humor.   Marc's Podcast “How Does That Happen” Marc Yaffee created the How Does That Happen Podcast in late 2018. How Does That Happen came about from Marc'c fascination with extreme people. More importantly, it came from those driven to seek out or survive record breaking behaviors that most people would never consider doing, and others many couldn't imagine existed. How Does that Happen spotlights not only the craziest record holders but  wannabe-record holders and should-be record holders. Marc Yaffee and his co-host, Dave Mencarelli, interview men and women who've claimed some of the most unusual records. Additionally, the podcast highlights people whose “achievements” aren't in any record books, but in Marc's opinion, should be. Examples of guests include a comedian who performed stand-up shows 1002 consecutive nights in a row. Most recently, a female competitive eating champion came to chat. Marc Yaffee has also interviewed a man trying to become the worst rated Uber driver. Marc Yaffee's How Does That Happen podcast is two extremely regular guys interviewing some not-so-regular people. It's a ton of fun and we hope you'll check it out here.   Website: https://laughwithmarc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaughWithMarcYaffee/ Twitter: https://x.com/MarcYaffee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcyaffee/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MarcYaffee Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcyaffee/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcyaffeecomedy   Book Marc for your event! https://laughwithmarc.com/contact-marc-yaffee

Let me introduce you to Mark Riccadonna. Mark is known for his roles in the TV Series, Checked Out. The movies, Days of Power and Gail's New Boyfriend. He has toured globally, playing theatres, clubs, with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment (which landed him his Travel Column "Dad Trippin" in Today's Man Magazine. Mark has served as a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update). He has performed on such diverse shows as Monsters of Rock Cruise, Disney Cruise Lines, Fox's Laughs, Red Eye, and Live at Gotham. Mark broadcasts on podcasts like Drinks, Jokes 'n Storytelling and Two Guys Comedy with Tom BriscoeCheck out his work at markriccadonna.com and listen here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Dean Von Music Podcast Show, Season #4, Episode #38, broadcasting live from Las Vegas, Nevada On July 2, 2024, at 6 PM PST, mark your calendars for an extraordinary episode featuring none other than Brion Gamboa, former lead singer of Mick Mars and renowned for his contributions to the album "The Other Side of Mars." Brion's vocals on the third single "Undone" and "Killing Breed" are set to captivate your ears during the podcast show! Brion Gamboa's journey into the spotlight began as a founding member and lead singer of the national rock group "Third Mist," where his talent shone brightly on the nationally syndicated show "Star Search," captivating over 40 million viewers in the mid-90s. His musical prowess extends beyond performance, as he's produced notable events like the "Unity Of Music Against Drugs" concert, sponsored in part by MTV, and penned the inspirational anthem "We Have The Voice," resonating across American high schools. Throughout his career, Brion has remained a versatile force in the music industry, working as a performer, producer, engineer, and session player across numerous studios, including his own acclaimed "Sound Mission Studio." His dedication even extends to entertaining U.S. troops through Armed Forces Entertainment and sharing stages with national acts like "Myriad," "On Tracy Lane," and "Breaking Down." With a mantle adorned with awards for songwriting, vocal performance, and guitar mastery, Brion Gamboa has rightfully earned his place as a respected producer and engineer, with over 200 album credits to his name. Join Dean Von and Brion Gamboa for an unforgettable "Up Close & Personal Interview" on July 2, 2024, at 6 PM PST. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity to delve into the life and music of a true legend. See you there! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deanvonmusicpodcastshow/support

George Halford sits down with John Downie to discuss his involvement with the DOD, and the Armed Forces Entertainment company. He worked with several stars, setting up tours across the globe. Listen to the latest Local Matters Podcast… Presented by Office Mart Visit them at 215 S Jefferson Ave in Cookeville to see what they can do for your office News Talk 94.1 · Presented By Office Mart

Rachel Lipsky, has had the honor of touring to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Djibouti, Africa, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Kosovo 7 times with Armed Forces Entertainment entertaining our troops. Rachel won the Nashville Hard Rock Rising Competition and Pepsi Southern Original (both separately out of 6,000+ bands). She has opened many festival main stages all over the US - including Country Jam CO, Headwaters Country Jam, Taste of Country, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Country USA in Osh Kosh, and has opened for Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Charlie Daniels, Toto and many more. She has sung the National Anthem at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Bridgestone Arena for the Professional Bull Rider's Association, Nashville Sounds, Vanderbilt, MTSU and Lipscomb Universities. Socials: @RachelLipsky (IG, TW, TikTok & YT) @RachelLipskyMusic (FB) / rachellipsky www.RachelLipsky.com www.RachelLipsky.com/press-kit #rachellipsky #musician #countryrock #recordingartist #nashvilletennessee #guest #livewithcdp #talkshow #radioshow #chrispomay #wqee #barrycullenchevrolet #sponsorshp #wonkytonk #single Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54200596...

Rachel Lipsky, has had the honor of touring to Afghanistan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, UAE, Djibouti, Africa, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania and Kosovo 7 times with Armed Forces Entertainment entertaining our troops. Rachel won the Nashville Hard Rock Rising Competition and Pepsi Southern Original (both separately out of 6,000+ bands). She has opened many festival main stages all over the US - including Country Jam CO, Headwaters Country Jam, Taste of Country, Pepsi Gulf Coast Jam, Country USA in Osh Kosh, and has opened for Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lady A, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Charlie Daniels, Toto and many more. She has sung the National Anthem at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Bridgestone Arena for the Professional Bull Rider's Association, Nashville Sounds, Vanderbilt, MTSU and Lipscomb Universities. Socials: @RachelLipsky (IG, TW, TikTok & YT) @RachelLipskyMusic (FB)    / rachellipsky   www.RachelLipsky.com www.RachelLipsky.com/press-kit #rachellipsky #musician #countryrock #recordingartist #nashvilletennessee #guest #livewithcdp #talkshow #radioshow #chrispomay #wqee #barrycullenchevrolet #sponsorshp

We can't imagine a world where humor isn't a big part of it. Let's face it, the world is a tough place and sometimes the only way to get through it is via a good laugh. What's even funnier is comedy that resonates, reflects and makes fun of our crazy midlife lives. This week's guest, Carole Montgomery is the queen of poking fun of, and adoring, women 50+.  Carole has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. In fact, THE LAS VEGAS SUN calls Carole "one of Vegas' premier comics" She's also written, directed, and starred in the Showtime Special FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (featuring comic headliners over the age of 50).  Carole is a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide, she's an accomplished director & producer and proudest of her 11 comedy tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. You don't want to miss Funny Women of a Certain Age on tour. Carole will be at the Robins Theatre in Warren, Ohio on January 20th. Check out her other dates at funnywomenofacertainage.com As a woman of a certain age herself, Carole shares what it was like as a female comic in a VERY masculine, male-dominated industry, how she doubled down when she was told she ‘couldn't, and how important it is to make your own rules that work for you, even when it isn't the norm. We are thrilled to introduce you to  Carole Montgomery, an incredible woman and storyteller. In this episode, we're talking about… Why anything to empower women is right up Carole's alley The real deal about parenting How Carole came up with the idea for her Showtime special, Funny Women of a Certain Age Why older women can do anything they want The struggle to get the boys club to let go of the status quo What it was like to be pregnant and on the road Why you can't take no for an answer Why women need to lift one another up instead of tearing each other down How cancel culture has impacted comedy “Not only have I rocked the boat, I've turned it over” “Don't ever let someone tell you, you can't do something because you are a woman or older.” “There is no better feeling than making someone laugh.” “If you tell me I can't do it, I say watch me.” More About Carole Montgomery hereCarole Montgomery filmed the show she created FUNNY WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE (featuring comic headliners over the age of 50) for the Showtime network. She's a respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide with over 2 dozen television credits to her name. Carole has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. She's an accomplished director & producer and is proudest of her 11 comedy tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. Carole was also a featured performer at the MONTREAL JUST FOR LAUGHS, BOSTON & NY COMEDY FESTIVALS.Get your free copy of our digital magazine, GEN neXt, The Voice of the Modern Gen X Woman. www.moderngenxwoman.com/gennext GEN NeXt is a collection of insights from incredible organizations, women, and industry experts who have dedicated themselves to the same cause—turning up the volume of women 40+. We're not just Gen X we're GEN neXt

Talk about the whole package !!!! We got to have a wonderful conversation with the multitalented Rachel Lipsky. Rachel revealed her favorite concert to see, the insights to her music and even had some measurable advice for new musicians. Rachel, a kind and pleasant woman, prides herself in being able to entertain the troops overseas through " Armed Forces Entertainment". When you down load and listen to her music, you will realize why she has opened up for names like Blake Shelton, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum and Hank Williams Jr. Such a great episode with a all around great soul #rachellipsky #singer #songwriter #USA #kind #grateful #podcast --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansandbeyond/support

Marc Yaffee has appeared at a large variety of venues all over the United States and in other countries as well. Naturally, these including comedy clubs, colleges, casinos and all sorts of other things that begin with the letter “c”. Check out his website at https://laughwithmarc.com/ Marc's diverse comedy career has landed him in 43 states and 11 countries spanning 4 continents. Additionally, Marc may be the only comedian with the distinction of air, land, and sea comedic credits. He's entertained Alaska Airlines passengers at 30,000 feet, performed on a flat-bed truck for U.S. Marines in Iraq (while getting his head shaved), and done comedy for Holland America Cruise ship passengers on the high seas.Marc is a co-star of the historic Showtime special, Goin' Native; the first-ever all-Native cable special. His new comedy special, Mid-Laugh Crisis, got over 2 million Facebook views in its first 8 days after release.Marc Yaffee is a founder and co-star of the Powwow Comedy Jam (2010 National Indian Gaming Association Entertainers of the Year). Additionally, Marc has also been seen on PBS, FNX, The Latino Laugh Festival, and Comics Unleashed. He's performed six times overseas for Armed Forces Entertainment and he won the Ventura Comedy Festival's “Funniest Person Contest” in 2012.Funny, not filthy, Marc Yaffee's relevant and relatable humor skewers sacred cows, dissects societal stupidities, and confronts common frustrations, all with humanity and humor.Marc continues to expand his comedy footprint as he tours the world performing for an ever-growing, diverse fan base. To learn more about Marc and his comedy career, visit the About section of his site. Also, make sure to keep up with Marc's Tour Schedule and his latest Podcast episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite being a Yankees fan, Meghan Hanley and I still manage to have a great conversation about her career and all things comedy. From watching The Muppets and Chris Rock to comedy classes to cruise ships, we discuss her interest in comedy that eventually led to her getting on stage and where it's taken her. As always, I ask for a hell-gig story and she did not disappoint. Be on the lookout for her special when it gets released later this year! Really fun chat; give it a listen!Pat House is a nationally-touring comedian based out of Philadelphia. A regular performer in comedy clubs, casinos, and theaters all over the country, Pat has been a choice opener for Sebastian Maniscalco, Tom Segura, and Dan Cummins. He recorded his first album Biggest Thing in 2013, and his latest album Heard Enough Yesterday, hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Both can be heard on iTunes, Amazon, and Pandora.MEGHAN HANLEY, fresh off her feature in Forbes Magazine, is a Brooklyn-based, internationally touring stand-up comedian, who has appeared on AXSTV's “Gotham Comedy Live,” The MSG Network, DreamsTV, Fox's “Laughs” and “Red Eye.” Throughout the pandemic, Meghan zoomed from her apartment for private events, fundraisers, and corporate clients, including The NFL, Bank of America, The Girl Scouts, Intel, Samsung, and ZeniMax Online Studios. While at home, she also teamed up with Standup2corona.org, a non-profit, that kept comedians at work, while putting food into the food bank, through Feeding America. In November 2021, she filmed a “Dry Bar” Comedy Special, with a 2023 release and in January of 2023, her comedy album, “This Happy,” debuted at number one, for five days straight, on iTunes. Hanley's quick wit and upbeat persona, have to lead to her being featured in several Festivals, and two tours with Armed Forces Entertainment, providing laughter to our Troops overseas. As a writer/presenter, Meghan co-wrote and co-hosted the program for Fordham University's Inaugural Athletics Gala, as well as Advertising Week NY's“The Future is Female Awards.” Additionally, Meghan smiles a lot, which some people find suspicious, but mostly endearing.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keith Lyle was born and raised on the mean streets of Chicago. Well... It was the suburbs, but it was still tough. His house was filled with the loud, loving tirades of his family. Having been immersed in a 2 parent home, the yelling never stopped. Because of this, he had a difficult time fitting in at school. He has been in several commercials and TV shows, and films. His biggest role to date was having 4 lines in the blockbuster movie “The Hangover”.He may have had more screen time as a dead body on CSI, but hey- it's 4 lines in a better movie than Tom Hanks made that year. He also has roles in the films “Holding Lucid” directed by John Bizarre and “A Tribute to Fluffy” directed by Micah Cyrus. Keith co wrote and stars in a new web series currently in production called “Class Clowns”. Keith was honored to be selected as the feature act for headliner Don Barnhart. In the summer of 2012, Keith made his 1st trip overseas to entertain the troops in Kuwait. In 2013, he went to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Jordan, Spain, Portugal and Greece on 2 separate trips in the "Don Barnhart All Star Comedy Tour" for Armed Forces Entertainment. He went overseas again in October 2014 and again in August of 2015 as part the “Battle Comics” Tour for AFE. Keith spent most of 2017 &2018 as the House Emcee at Jokesters Comedy Club in Las Vegas. Between stand up gigs in 2019, Keith diversified his resume by acting in plays “Driving Miss Daisy” (as “Boolie”) as well as “The House of Tomorrow”. He is also an original member on the Pro Team roster for improv juggernaut Comedysportz Las Vegas franchise. He currently is part of the House Emcee rotation at Delirious Comedy Club & Jokesters Comedy Club in Las Vegas. He has also hosted a week each for the popular websites Tweet the Joke and Dear Comic and had the most online votes in the Improv's "Up Yours Contest”.He's sold jokes to numerous comedians, written and performed sketches for stage & YouTube, and is a popular podcast guest. Keith is active on social media with over 79,000 Twitter followers, and countless friends on Facebook, Instagram & TikTok. See Keith in Ford's #OneTankAdventure to the Laugh Factory in Los Angeleshttps://youtu.be/QkUfhNSeOCo http://funnykeithlyle.com The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. We also offer advertising. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.com If you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below. https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

DoD Overseas Shows – RG Smith We've all heard of USO shows, but there's another far-more intrepid group of entertainers that produces over 1,200 shows around the world each year, reaching over 500,000 personnel at 355 military installations. It's called Armed Forces Entertainment, and it's the Department of Defense's agency for reaching US servicemembers at the most remote, isolated, and dangerous  locations, from ships at sea to landlocked battlezones. Join The Scuttlebutt this week to hear PART 1 of RG's story. His service as a Navy combat photographer and public affairs officer for riverine units in Vietnam then his tours with the Nancy Wiles Band in the Persian Gulf, Panama, Bosnia, and Somalia. Then join us on VBC Happy Hour tonight (December 5th, 2022) for PART 2 to hear about RG's “Final Act!” – What caused him to ask the DoD to “Never call me again.”?   Learn more about Armed Forces Entertainment: https://armedforcesentertainment.com/   USO: https://www.uso.org/entertainment   USOs Across the Country are Shutting Down: http://bit.ly/3VxrMUH To watch this episode, please visit our website at www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/scuttlebutt   For more about AER, check out our previous episode with former Spouse Ambassador of AER and Gold Star Wife, Krista Anderson - https://bit.ly/3AekNIB   Thank you to our sponsors: D and D Auto Salvage and Tobacco Free Adagio Health!   https://danddautosalvage.com/   https://tobaccofree.adagiohealth.org/   http://www.veteransbreakfastclub.org/   #podcast #zoom #scuttlebutt #thescuttlebutt #humor #storytelling #headlines #news #oralhistory #militaryhistory #roundtable #navy #army #airforce #marinecorps #marines #military #coastguard #veteran #veterans #veteransbreakfastclub #vbc #nonprofit #501c3

My guest this week is Matthew JC, producer, director, musician, philanthropist…yada yada yada… whole bunch of things! Seriously, a jack of all trades and self-admitted nerd.We went on tangents, we talked about the issues with BLM, we talked about why the VA is flawed and why we don't take care of our veterans the right way. We talk corrupt systems Matthew JC is a director, producer and writer, known for Highway Home(2022), The Rifle(2020), Highway Home(2019), Light Up to Live(2017), Operation Rock the Troops (2014), and The Flipside with Michael Loftus (2014), Devil Has My Ear(2012). Matthew is the owner of 1307 Productions and for over 20 years has consistently been a storyteller using his roles as Director, Producer, Songwriter, Composer and Entertainer to bring inspirational content to viewers leaving them with hope and feeling inspired. JC's passion to entertain was the driving force behind his mission to perform his rock show for our US Troops under the banner, Operation Rock The Troops, 501c3 Non Profit. Through the Armed Forces Entertainment, in 12 years time he has completed seven world tours with the under the program and band, the JC AllStars, to 15 Countries, performing at military bases in Japan, Korea, Guam, Marshall Islands, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Kosovo, Germany, Turkey, Diego Garcia and Greenland. His sole mission was to hand out over 100,000 copies of his CD, to the US Troops personally. Over those 12 years of touring he filmed his whole adventure and in 2014 his journey was released World Wide though Vision Films.In this week's Ardis Labs “Don't get the shot, Shot Seat,” we have a wide range of fun conversations including the usual, did we go to the Moon question, biggest issue facing our world, and some other random questions =). Some thoughts during the show…How to cut through the clutter?Why it is Important to fail.Is time travel real? What is it like to interview a WW2 survivor?How do we have a conversation with people different than us?The power of filmmaking. To find Matthew JC's contact: www.operationrockthetroops.org and www.1307productions.comHighway Home, Songwriting Healing Camp: https://vimeo.com/640907627 - WATCH THIS to see one of the really awesome things Matthew JC is working on! If you like our gear make sure you go to awakenotwokestore.com and use “awake” for 15% off. Thanks to the partners!Partnership with Ardis Labs… https://thedrardisshow.com/ Use: BFD at checkout for 10% off.Protocol Video with Dr. Ardis: https://rumble.com/v1m0yge-ardis-protocols-and-products.htmlPartnership with MONAT : For more information on their product line or becoming a market partner go to : BluntForce.mymonat.comand of course for My Patriot Supply go to PreparewithBTC.comPlease support this show as a patreon at patreon.com/bluntforcediscussionAny questions about our partnerships, becoming a Monat VIP partner or more, please feel free to reach out to bluntforcediscussion@gmail.comIf you'd like to become a member of Great American Syndicate go to GreatAmericanSyndicate.com (you won't be disappointed) #moviemaking #musictherapy #news #healing #veterandepression #dealingwithdepression #healingdepression #veteransupport #bethechange #rockthetroops

Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. Created in 2013 and launched in 2014, the challenge gives filmmakers – with and without disabilities – the opportunity to collaborate to tell unique stories that showcase disability in its many forms, inviting aspiring storytellers to creatively write, produce, and complete short films. It is a week-long filmmaking contest, open to all, that provides a platform for new voices in the entertainment industry. Nic Novicki is an actor, comedian and producer who has performed on six continents. His television credits include: Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, AXS Gotham Comedy Live, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Alley, Private Practice and Drop Dead Diva. He has appeared in several movies, such as Life Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls and Breaking Wind and will soon be seen in the upcoming Dead Ant. Nic has produced several feature films, television pilots and web series for companies including Sony, CBS, Air China, Maxim and Universal and is an active member in the Producers Guild of America's Diversity Committee. Nic wrote for the CBS Diversity Showcase and has also written and directed several short films including A Little Broke, which was acquired by the TV station Shorts HD. As a stand up comedian, Nic has toured all over the world, including several tours for the troops overseas through Armed Forces Entertainment. He has performed stand up on AXS Gotham Comedy Live. He is the founder and Director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/erin-claimingdisability/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-claimingdisability/support

Kyle Ocasio joins Mike Vecchione for her second time and together they investigate they're trip overseas! They discuss the emotional attachment that developed after traveling Europe for so long together, what went wrong on their plane ride to Vienna, how Mike protected the girls from getting sex trafficked, exploring different types of foods in Turkey, Portugal and Italy, Mike hanging out with the troops and trying hookah for the first time, Kyle's Amanda Knox moment and so much more!(Air Date: August 25th, 2022)Support our sponsors:RockAuto.com - Check out Rock Auto for every auto part at the best price! And tell them Mike Vecchione Investigates sent you!YoDelta.com - Use promo code: Gas to get 25% off!Submit your own video investigation to MikeVecchioneInvestigates@gmail.comYou can watch Mike Vecchione Investigates LIVE for FREE every Thursday at 3pm ET at GaSDigitalNetwork.com/LIVEOnce you're there you can sign up at GaSDigitalNetwork.com with promo code: MVI for a 7-day FREE trial with access to every No Disrespect and Mike Vecchione Investigates episode show ever recorded! On top of that you'll also have the same access to ALL the shows that GaS Digital Network has to offer!Follow the whole show on social media!Kyle OcasioTwitter: https://twitter.com/OcasioKyleInstagram: https://instagram.com/OcasioKyleMike VecchioneTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/comicmikevInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/comicmikevWebsite: https://www.comicmikev.comShannon LeeTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/imshannonleeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonlee6982GaS Digital NetworkTwitter: https://twitter.com/gasdigitalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gasdigital/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Carole Montgomery is a respected veteran of the stand-up scene nationwide. She has over two dozen TV credits, has headlined clubs across the U.S., starred in two Las Vegas production shows, did eleven comedy tours with Armed Forces Entertainment, and has been a featured performer for Montreal Just for Laughs and Boston and New York Comedy Festivals.  Carole is also a director and producer. In 2017 she created the live stand-up comedy show Funny Women of a Certain Age which premiered on Showtime and became the network's highest rated comedy special for 2019 making TV history as the first comedy special to feature six women over the age of 50! In addition to her hilarious self, Carole has brought to the show some of the most respected names in comedy including Fran Drescher, Janeane Garofalo, Caroline Rhea, Julia Scotti and many more. In this episode, Carole openly shares the funny, touching, jaw dropping stories of her career. Don Rickles gave her the ultimate compliment of dissing her. Richard Pryor brought her to tears in the best of ways. Her stories of how she has faced ageism, sexism, and how she continues to persevere are compelling. Carole is still going strong at 64 years old bringing laughter to audiences across the country.

We're back! Thank you for being patient with us as we took a well-deserved summer vacation these past several weeks. However, we know there is always work to be done to make a more inclusive world and are right back at it again! We're thrilled to welcome Dave Wilk to the podcast for our first episode back!  Dave is one of the co-founder's of Four Day Weekend and he and Joe talk about how a 6 week run back in the 90's has turned into a corporate training entity. They discuss the transferable skills improv comedy can give any corporate leader and above all, how we can all make the world a better place! Enjoy! About Four Day Weekend Voted Best Comedy and named “Best Entertainment Experience in Texas”, Four Day Weekend is a D/FW comedy institution. Fort Worth's Mayor awarded them the Key to the City for being “Fort Worth's Greatest Ambassador”, they've been awarded Small Business of the Year by the Chamber of Commerce, performed for two U.S. presidents and delivered a keynote address to the United States Congress. Four Day Weekend, a critically-acclaimed comedy troupe, is the longest-running show in the Southwest. The group performs a one-hour and forty-five minute improv comedy show around audience suggestions and participation. About Dave Wilk David Wilk is proud to be a Founding Member of the Four Day Weekend Comedy Theaters.  In addition to having performed more than 6,500 live shows, Dave also travels nationally and internationally emceeing and keynote speaking for corporate clients.  His client list reads like a “who's who” of the fortune 500.  He's been in more commercials than he can remember.  If you wear it, eat it, watch it, or talk into it, he's hawked it to you.  Thanks for buying it. Comedy has led Dave on many amazing adventures including the following highlights.  Presenting 4day's “Yes, And” Keynote for the United States Congress where he met President Obama, working with President Bush and at his request headlining an Armed Forces Entertainment tour performing in Kosovo, Belgium, The Netherlands, England and Germany, receiving the Key to the City of Fort Worth for being “Fort Worth's Greatest Ambassadors”, being awarded The Small Business of the Year by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and becoming an Entrepreneur in Residence at Texas Christian University's prestigious Neeley School of Business.     Dave and his 4day colleagues chronicled this amazing ride in their National Best Selling book “Happy Accidents”, The Transformative Power of ‘Yes, And' at Work and in Life. Thanks to Empire Toys for this episode of the podcast! Nostalgia is something everyone loves and Empire Toys in Keller Texas is on nostalgia overload.   With toys and action figures from the 70's, 80's, 90's, and today, Empire Toys is a one-stop-shop for a trip down memory lane and a chance to reclaim what was once yours (but likely sold at a garage sale)   Check out Empire Toys on Facebook, Instagram, or at TheEmpireToys.com The DTALKS Podcast has also been ranked #9 in the "Top 40 Detox Podcast You Must Follow in 2020" according to Feedspot.com for our work in the Cultural Detox space. Thank you so much to the Feedspot team!  https://blog.feedspot.com/detox_podcasts/  

In this entertainment industry-themed episode, Carter chats with panelists Christian Toto and Kevin Downey, Jr. about the left's reaction to Elon's purchase of Twitter, Nina Jankowicz and Biden's new "Disinformation Governance Board," the woke infestation of Hollywood, Netflix's recent subscriber woes, Rotten Tomatoes' increasingly obvious bias, the harm that trans activism has done to legitimate trans people and the gay community generally, Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard, and how each of us can help fight the culture war. Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, film critic and founder of HollywoodInToto, which is the only dedicated entertainment news site for conservatives that offers a hearty defense of pro-freedom values. He previously served as an associate editor at Breitbart News and features reporter/film critic at The Washington Times. His work has appeared in The Daily Wire, The New York Post, Real Clear Investigations, National Review, The Federalist, Townhall, People Magazine and Newsbusters. He is the chair of the Denver Film Critics Society and a member of the Critics' Choice Association (CCA). Find him online: Twitter: @HollywoodInToto Web: HollywoodInToto.com Kevin Downey, Jr. is a comedian and columnist currently writing for PJ Media. You may recognize him from Season 8 of America's Got Talent, Comedy Central, What Not to Wear, or Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He has headlined clubs everywhere in the U.S., including the Tropicana's Comedy Stop in Vegas, and can be heard regularly on "The Bob and Tom Show", as well as on Sirius and XM Satellite radio. Kevin is also a proud member of Armed Forces Entertainment and he travels the world performing for the troops. Find him online: Twitter: @kevindowneyjr Journalism: pjmedia.com/columnist/kevindowneyjr The video version of this episode is available here: https://unsafespace.com/ep0768 About Narrative Dissonance "Narrative Dissonance" is a weekly series dedicated to shattering the narrative of the mainstream press. Each week, a team of panelists from alternative media sources unravel the latest misleading mainstream narratives and explore relevant stories that journalists in the corporate press ought to be covering, but aren't. Thanks for Watching! The best way to follow Unsafe Space, no matter which platforms ban us, is to visit: https://unsafespace.com While we're still allowed on YouTube, please don't forget to verify that you're subscribed, and to like and share this episode. You can find us there at: https://unsafespace.com/channel For episode clips, visit: https://unsafespace.com/clips Other video platforms on which our content can be found include: LBRY: https://lbry.tv/@unsafe BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/unsafespace/ Also, come join our community of dangerous thinkers at the following social media sites...at least until we get banned: Censorship-averse platforms: Gab: @unsafe Minds: @unsafe Locals: unsafespace.locals.com Parler: @unsafespace Telegram Chat: https://t.me/joinchat/H4OUclXTz4xwF9EapZekPg Censorship-happy platforms: Twitter: @_unsafespace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsafepage Instagram: @_unsafespace MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/unsafespace Support the content that you consume by visiting: https://unsafespace.com/donate Finally, don't forget to announce your status as a wrong-thinker with some Unsafe Space merch, available at: https://unsafespace.com/shop

In this entertainment industry-themed episode, Carter chats with panelists Christian Toto and Kevin Downey, Jr. about the left's reaction to Elon's purchase of Twitter, Nina Jankowicz and Biden's new "Disinformation Governance Board," the woke infestation of Hollywood, Netflix's recent subscriber woes, Rotten Tomatoes' increasingly obvious bias, the harm that trans activism has done to legitimate trans people and the gay community generally, Johnny Depp's defamation lawsuit against Amber Heard, and how each of us can help fight the culture war. Christian Toto is an award-winning journalist, film critic and founder of HollywoodInToto, which is the only dedicated entertainment news site for conservatives that offers a hearty defense of pro-freedom values. He previously served as an associate editor at Breitbart News and features reporter/film critic at The Washington Times. His work has appeared in The Daily Wire, The New York Post, Real Clear Investigations, National Review, The Federalist, Townhall, People Magazine and Newsbusters. He is the chair of the Denver Film Critics Society and a member of the Critics' Choice Association (CCA). Find him online: Twitter: @HollywoodInToto Web: HollywoodInToto.com Kevin Downey, Jr. is a comedian and columnist currently writing for PJ Media. You may recognize him from Season 8 of America's Got Talent, Comedy Central, What Not to Wear, or Queer Eye for the Straight Guy. He has headlined clubs everywhere in the U.S., including the Tropicana's Comedy Stop in Vegas, and can be heard regularly on "The Bob and Tom Show", as well as on Sirius and XM Satellite radio. Kevin is also a proud member of Armed Forces Entertainment and he travels the world performing for the troops. Find him online: Twitter: @kevindowneyjr Journalism: pjmedia.com/columnist/kevindowneyjr The video version of this episode is available here: https://unsafespace.com/ep0768 About Narrative Dissonance "Narrative Dissonance" is a weekly series dedicated to shattering the narrative of the mainstream press. Each week, a team of panelists from alternative media sources unravel the latest misleading mainstream narratives and explore relevant stories that journalists in the corporate press ought to be covering, but aren't. Thanks for Watching! The best way to follow Unsafe Space, no matter which platforms ban us, is to visit: https://unsafespace.com While we're still allowed on YouTube, please don't forget to verify that you're subscribed, and to like and share this episode. You can find us there at: https://unsafespace.com/channel For episode clips, visit: https://unsafespace.com/clips Other video platforms on which our content can be found include: LBRY: https://lbry.tv/@unsafe BitChute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/unsafespace/ Also, come join our community of dangerous thinkers at the following social media sites...at least until we get banned: Censorship-averse platforms: Gab: @unsafe Minds: @unsafe Locals: unsafespace.locals.com Parler: @unsafespace Telegram Chat: https://t.me/joinchat/H4OUclXTz4xwF9EapZekPg Censorship-happy platforms: Twitter: @_unsafespace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unsafepage Instagram: @_unsafespace MeWe: https://mewe.com/p/unsafespace Support the content that you consume by visiting: https://unsafespace.com/donate Finally, don't forget to announce your status as a wrong-thinker with some Unsafe Space merch, available at: https://unsafespace.com/shop

Don and Dina are the founders of the Dina Preston band and have a book out, titled 31 Cents to 43 Countries: Hardcore Tips to Increasing Profits. They started their performing journey as street musicians and met. They had only 31 cents in their pockets collectively and have successfully performed in 43 countries and 26 global tours without management or a record deal. Listen to win an audible copy of their book.********Dr. Dina and Don reveal their own personal stories to help you create a unique niche in your own industry market. With proven strategies used across the globe, their simple 3-section framework lays out the details that will help optimize your resources, increase profits, and take your business to the next level.31 Cents to 43 Countries: Hardcore Tips to Increasing Profits gives managers, entrepreneurial thinkers, and executives a practical guide to optimizing resources, capitalizing on the unknown while finding a work-life balance to increase profits.The reality is that most businesses fail or struggle because of poor resource management, business planning, and the inability to adequately lead problem-solving techniques. By overlooking these building blocks, many potentially successful businesses leave money on the table.Learn how to manage talent, find excellence, adapt in difficult and controversial situations, do more with less, while keeping clients coming back for more.Get the book hereWebsite:  https://dinaprestonband.comCompany & Keynote Website: https://deospeaks.com*******If you would like to contact the show about being a guest please email us at Dauna@betertopodcast.comFollow us on Social MediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX0ETs2wpOHbCuhUNr0XFTw?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_d.m.needom/Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaunaD1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedomVideo of the interview is available here: https://youtu.be/1yLST_0ke_kTo see upcoming guests click here: https://www.dmneedom.com/better-topodcastSupport the podcast here: https://www.patreon.com/bettertopodcastwithdmneedom©2021 Better To...Podcast with D. M.NeedomSupport the show

This weeks A Drink With Derek takes a turn as Derek was interviewed by Alex Jones on InfoWars. The talk stems from Derek's cancelation from an Armed Forces Entertainment tour because of Debra Messing outrage over some comedic memes deemed 'offensive' by her. Its a quick, fun, energized interview with one of the most dynamic personalities out there. Find Alex's show on infowars.com and see clips on Rumble. Thank you Vegassportsadvantage.com - before you bet sports, see these guys!

Slade & Tre record live from Grafenwoehr, Germany with JR Brow as they take a pit stop on an Armed Forces Entertainment tour. The combat an air hockey playing child while they catch up on the first two weeks of shows.  

After being canceled off of an upcoming Armed Forces Entertainment tour due to cancel culture, Derek Richards talks this topic with comedy legend, the Reverend @levybob and Hip-Hop singer, songwriter, and producer, @eddiejayymusic, who also manages one of the top comedy clubs in Las Vegas and studies public policy at UNLV. The 3 have a very entertaining and productive talk on this aspect of our society. Give it a view / listen and please share. Follow them on social media @eddiejayymusic and @levybob, check out Bob's podcasts, Miserable Men and Levyland. Download Ed's music searching Eddie Jayy on iTunes and wherever you stream your stuff.

Natasha Pearl Hansen began her comedy career in 2006 at Second City Chicago. Over the course of a few years she performed, wrote for, and directed dozens of shows. She found her love for stand-up in 2010 and hasn't looked back, performing in countless festivals as well as headlining Armed Forces Entertainment.Her podcast "Future Role Model" is in its third year with the Comedy Pop Up Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Play, and Spotify. In 2019 she landed a self-produced Las Vegas residency bringing "Future Role Models LIVE" to sin city weekly (yes she flew from LA every week to headline the show!). Future Role Model is based on a series of books she began creating at age 14 and will eventually be a published book series. On June 15, 2019, the day she was actually supposed to get married, Natasha recorded and self-produced her first comedy special titled "I Was Supposed To Get Married Today..." which was shot at her contracted wedding venue in Madison, Wisconsin near where she grew up. Recorded in front of a live audience of her family, friends and wedding guests, she performed only one take of the special to a sold out room, and turned the entire evening into an all-encompassing "wedding" experience for her guests. My Break-Up Registry headed by Natasha as Founder is crowdfunding, item and experience registry platform as well as a resource center for people going through break-ups - www.mybreakupregistry.com. www.facebook.com/NatashaPearlHansenwww.facebook.com/NatashaPearlHansenComedianhttps://www.instagram.com/nphcomedy/https://www.nphcomedy.com/ Deborah Bailey is a writer and host of Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. Learn more about her and her books and writing courses at: https://DBaileycoach.comFor Deborah's sci-fi and fantasy romance fiction, visit: https://dbaileycoach.com/brightbooks

Natasha Pearl Hansen began her comedy career in 2006 at Second City Chicago. Over the course of a few years she performed, wrote for, and directed dozens of shows. She found her love for stand-up in 2010 and hasn't looked back, performing in countless festivals as well as headlining Armed Forces Entertainment.   Her podcast "Future Role Model" is in its third year with the Comedy Pop Up Network is available on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, Google Play , and Spotify.   In 2019 she landed a self-produced Las Vegas residency bringing "Future Role Models LIVE" to sin city weekly (yes she flew from LA every week to headline the show!). Future Role Model is based on a series of books she began creating at age 14 and will eventually be a published book series...    On June 15, 2019, the day she was actually supposed to get married, Natasha recorded and self-produced her first comedy special titled "I Was Supposed To Get Married Today..." which was shot at her contracted wedding venue in Madison, Wisconsin near where she grew up. Recorded in front of a live audience of her family, friends and wedding guests, she performed only one take of the special to a sold out room, and turned the entire evening into an all-encompassing "wedding" experience for her guests.   My Break-Up Registry headed by Natasha as Founder is crowdfunding, item and experience registry platform as well as a resource center for people going through break-ups - www.mybreakupregistry.com.   Find her everywhere @NPHcomedy www.facebook.com/NatashaPearlHansen www.facebook.com/NatashaPearlHansenComedian https://www.instagram.com/nphcomedy/ https://www.nphcomedy.com/   Deborah Bailey is a writer and host of Women Entrepreneurs Radio podcast. Learn more about her and her books and writing courses at: https://DBaileycoach.com For Deborah's sci-fi and fantasy romance fiction, visit: https://dbaileycoach.com/brightbooks

    On the early morning of September 11, 2001, walking through lower Manhattan, New York City, Ethan Isaac saw something unfold before his eyes that would alter the course of his life. He would later capture his experiences in a song called “Into the Sunlight.” The song found its way to the offices of Armed Forces Entertainment, and so began a mission for Ethan and his band that continues to this day: bring music and fun to an audience of some of the most die-hard music fans Ethan has met; the soldiers of the US millitary.  To date, Edisun has performed for US troops in over 20 countries, including tours in Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo Bay, among many other places around the world where no band would typically choose to play.  For Ethan Isaac, who never forgot his experience of fighting through the soot, smoke, and ash to escape Manhattan on the morning of 9-11, perhaps all of this was inevitable. The band's efforts to boost troop morale have garnered media attention world-wide, with Edisun's story being featured on ABC World News Tonight, and in a wide array of publications including The Wall Street Journal, New York Post and Rolling Stone Magazine.  On the 20th anniversary of 9-11 comes Edisun's story featured in Bulletproof Wings, a documentary now available on Tubi. Special thanks to film director Lory Ambrosini of Lo Ambro Films, Amanda Ozment, our producer and editor, and our entire production team at Factory Underground Studio. https://www.edisunmusic.com/

Little Rock, Arkansas native, Pamela Hopkins, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Her first Nashville album of all original music was released in February 1995, and she got back in the studio recording her second album/EP project that was released in October 2018. Pamela also released 2 singles in 2019. Pamela got back in the studio in the spring of 2020, in Franklin, TN, to record her next 4 singles with Off the Row Recording Studio as one of their "Break Out Artists." She is super excited to let her fans hear her new co-written songs, as well as recording a couple of songs written by number 1 hit songwriter, Jim Femino. In 2021, Pamela has 6 fresh new songs to release throughout the year. She co-wrote each song with various Nashville writers and was excited to release her first co-written duet featuring Matt Dame, on February 5, 2021, titled "Little Things." Her next song released May 7, 2021, "Givin' a Damn (Don't Go With My Outfit). She has some great custom logo merch to go with this song release. Check it out on her merch page and be sure to order early before she runs out! https://www.Pamelahopkinsmusic.com In October 2013, she began as a Dueling Piano Player for Ernie Biggs in the River Market District of Little Rock. In January of 2017, Pamela transitioned to Willy D's Rock & Roll Dueling Piano Bar, a larger venue, in the River Market District in Little Rock. In addition to Willy D's, she can be seen in other venues, Norwegian Cruise Ships, and clubs across the US. She continues to grow her craft, repertoire, and network of fellow musicians in what is a very unique niche in the music industry - Piano bars! Pamela spends a few weeks a year entertaining the troops overseas with ProTour Productions and Armed Forces Entertainment. She has a passion for this, as her very own husband, Jason, is a disabled veteran who served in Iraq from 2004-2005. She wrote a song of her experience as a wife/mother of 3 small children during this difficult time, as well as describing how soldiers come back home, changed forever. You can listen to this song, "Give Him Back to Us," on all major digital streaming outlets. Pamela also has a band that plays her original music as well as many of the tunes you love to hear, from country to classic rock, her 4-5 piece band is comprised of some of the best musicians around. You can book her band to play for all occasions...just reach out to her and/or check out her schedule to catch them playing a public event. More What Up Videos

Imagine this situation. You graduate college with a business degree and have multiple job offers. You say, “No thanks, I will try my hand as a stand-up comedian”. That is what our guest, Nic Novicki, said. And, guess what?  Nic has been very successful at it. Listen to his journey as he took his wonderful skills of connecting people and creativity to pursue an acting career as well as launching the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge. He started the Film Challenge as he wanted to see other people with disabilities behind and in front of the camera. His sage advice includes…realize things will scale in time, failing is okay, set realistic goals, build on your own and don't wait for people to give you “something”. You don't want to miss listening to Nic's incredible story. Nic Novicki is a comedian, actor, and producer that has performed on 6 continents including several tours through Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for troops.  His television credits include: Boardwalk Empire, The Good Doctor, The Sopranos, Loudermilk, Alone Together, Gotham Comedy Live, Jack and Triumph, The Neighbors, Austin and Alley, Private Practice, Drop Dead Diva.  He has appeared in several movies including: L!fe Happens, November Rule, The Last 5 Years, Boston Girls, Breaking Wind, Dead Ant and the upcoming Hipsters, Gangsters, Aliens and Geeks. He is the founder and director of the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge and is a board member of Easterseals Southern California.Connect with Nic to learn more about him and the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicnovicki/https://disabilityfilmchallenge.com/Instagram: @disabilityfilmchallengeTwitter: @DisabilityChallSign up for our newsletter at https://abbraccigroup.com/. Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about our podcast. Learn more about the CHARGE® model by purchasing the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Let us know about the moments for you that changed your life trajectory. Drop us a note via our website. 

TO WATCH A VIDEO OF THIS INTERVIEW, GO TO INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS PODCAST CHANNEL OR VIEW DIRECTLY AT https://youtu.be/bJGSOoofXikJeff sits down with veteran comedian Derek Richards to hear about what it's like to be a comedian from his experience and perspective "on the other side of the mic."A regular on the Las Vegas Strip, Derek's act is fast, fresh, and at times, fanatical. He brings the funny with tales about his Irish-Catholic upbringing, divorce, the holidays, and his child-free existence. Described on a show review as, ‘Just the right amount of wrong.'His one hour special with The Irish Comedy Tour can be seen on demand via Amazon Prime, DISH, DirecTV, iTunes, VUDU, Vimeo, Google Play, Microsoft XBOX and YouTube. You can also catch him via the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Network, Pandora, The Weather Channel's Top 10, The Tom Shillue Show on Fox News Radio Network, and The Anthony Cumia Show with Dave Landau.A veteran of several USO and Armed Forces Entertainment tours, Richards has performed at U.S. base camps in Iraq, Afghanistan and 15 other countries. His work for the military has been featured in Newsweek.On the concert stage, he's been the opening act for Motown legends, The Temptations and The Four Tops.His third comedy album, 60 MPH School Zone, garnered Honorable Mention accolades in the International Songwriting Competition.His release is sold at shows, iTunes and at derekrichards.com.In October of 2018, Derek released his first self-published book, Whiskey, Cancer & Bad Decisions, which is his twisted memoir of a comedian's journey with cancer. The release is available on Amazon, Kindle and Audible.To learn more about Derek and his life and comedy, visitwww.derekrichards.comwww.theirishcomedytour.comwww.twitter.com/comedndrichardswww.facebook.com/comedianderekrichardswww.instagram.com/comedndrichards

Tommy Savitt, aka Tommy Lama discusses his record-setting fete of winning four major comedy competitions, over some of the funniest comedians working today.  Tommy talks about his start in the New York comedy scene while attending law school and how going onstage between the likes of Dave Attell, Patrice O’Neal, Jim Norton, Dave Chapelle and other comedy heavyweights, helped steel and develop his comedy voice.   Tommy talks about his New York and comedy competition experiences, his overseas Armed Forces Entertainment travels with Host , Marc Yaffee and his love of Golden Tee. Tommy also traces his metamorphises  from  the  character, “Hey Tommy,” (Based on his Brooklyn upbringing and law school experiences)  to his current on comedy incarnation, Tommy Lama, self-help guru.    Tommy Also Discusses: His love of Canadian comedy fans Getting “juiced” by “Juicy Girls” The science of performing in a comedy competition   Links from this episode: Tommy Savitt (aka Tommy Lama): https://www.tommylama.com Tommy Savitt Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/heytommysavitt Alicyn Yaffee (Theme Music): https://www.sonicbids.com/band/alicynyaffee Marc Yaffee Comedy: www.laughwithmarc.com  Marc Yaffee Corporate website: bookmarcnow.com  How Does That Happen on iTunes:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-does-that-happen-podcast/id1451558924

The dangers of "coming out" as a celebrity in the '90's, how cancer taught him to be joyful, how the USO changed his mind on the military, and the discovery of his current sense of purpose. Bill Brochtrup is a professional television, film and stage actor, best known for his role as "John Irvin" in ABC's critically-acclaimed hit series, NYPD BLUE.  He has also had long-running roles on hit shows like Showtime's "Shameless", and TNT's "Major Crimes", among dozens of other credits in television and film.  A prolific stage actor, Bill is also Co-Artistic Director of The Antaeus Theatre Company in Glendale, CA.  He works with numerous charities and philanthropic organizations, including AIDS Walks, and the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment. On the 5th Anniversary of his being free from cancer, Bill participated in an ancient spiritual pilgrimage in Northern Spain that is still alive today: Camino De Santiago To learn more about the United Service Organizations: USOTo learn more about Armed Forces Entertainment: AFE Bill's Instagram: @billbrochtrupBill's Twitter: @billbrochtrupBill's Facebook: Bill Brochtrup Official Website: nicholasdagosto.comInstagram: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShowTwitter: @nicholasdagosto #GodsDelicateShow LinkedIn: Nicholas D'Agosto Music by Sean Whalen, Art by Alexandra Delano

Nic Novicki is known on six continents for his work as an actor, comedian and producer of several feature films, television pilots and web series, and through Armed Forces Entertainment has toured for the US troops. A few of his television roles include Boardwalk Empire, The Sopranos, The Good Doctor (give a click you’ll be happy you did)...

Please like & subscribe. We are very positive and supportive & love like-minded people. Our shows reach millions per week on our social media platforms. Writer/Podcaster Jim Jax & comedian & actor Keith Lyle list the worst Mafia/Mob Movies of all time!!Keith's father in law worked for mafia business owners while running casinos for them. The in depth stories are fascinating. They discuss the origins of the Mafia in Las Vegas and the history of what it was before the rise of the "Strip". Keith brings up names of mafia kingpins of the day that were powerful figures.. The rise and fall of Bugsy Siegel & the changes that happened after he was murdered are also discussed in this episode. Who is Keith Lyle?:Keith is a veteran comic & headliner who has been in several commercials and TV shows, and films. His biggest role to date was in the blockbuster movie "The Hangover". Keith was honored to be selected as the feature act for headliner Don Barnhart. In the summer of 2012, Keith made his 1st trip overseas to entertain the troops in Kuwait. In 2013, he went to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Jordan, Spain, Portugal and Greece on 2 separate trips in the "Don Barnhart All Star Comedy Tour" for Armed Forces Entertainment. He went overseas again in October 2014 & August of 2016._____________________________________________Please Follow Us on Social Media:Keith's Website: http://www.funnykeithlyle.com/Twitter:https://twitter.com/funnykeithlylehttps://twitter.com/JimJaxMediahttps://twitter.com/FlorenceCarmelahttps://twitter.com/_TheForumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnykeithlyle/https://www.instagram.com/jimjaxmedia/https://www.instagram.com/florence_carmela/Spreaker Podcast Site: -Jax Confidential: https://www.spreaker.com/show/jax-confidential-with-jim-jax-Main site for all of the sports & entertainment podcasts on the Jim Jax Media Network: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10814098_______________________________________

The Platform episode one hundred and twenty-six features a mix by RKaid, originally from Miami, Florida but now residing in El Paso, Texas. He quickly made a name for himself displaying his diverse style of mixing while staying true to his Florida roots. He's performed nationwide as well as overseas in places like Kuwait for Armed Forces Entertainment, he opened for Tinashe in Dubai and has played in states such as Arizona, Kansas and more. Right now you can hear him playing at his current residencies which include some of the hottest bars and clubs in The Sun City such as Cincinnati Bar and Grill, Rowdy Beaver and Back 9. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, this Mad Dope DJ member has ventured out of his comfort zone and started working more on the production side of things. As a mixer on 93.1 The Beat in Amarillo, Texas he has perfected his sound as well as found consistency and confidence in his programming. Staying busy and respecting the culture of DJ'ing has always been one of the most important things for him. Be sure to follow him on his socials listed below and enjoy RKaid's latest mix, on The Platform. IG: instagram.com/just_kaide Mixcloud: mixcloud.com/djrkaid3/ Twitter: twitter.com/just_kaide

Marc is a Co-Star of the Showtime special, Goin'Native. Marc can be seen on FNX, Amazon Prime and heard on SiriusXM. His Dry Bar Comedy special, Mid-Laugh Crisis, has been viewed over 4 million times online. https://www.youtube.com/user/MarcYaffee Mar has performed six times overseas for Armed Forces Entertainment and he won the Ventura Comedy Festival's Funniest Person Content in 2012. Marc may be the only comedian with air, land and sea credits. He's entertained Alaska Airlines passengers at 30,000 feet; performed on a flat-bed truck for US Marines in Iraq while getting his head shaved; and done comedy for Holland America Cruise Line passengers. Marc's top 3 recommendations:1. Creativity is a human necessity like health, food and sozialisation2. We have to work on our mindset every day to have emotional stability and happiness3. Write your own story. Don't share and perpetuate other people's version of it Don't miss another episode. Subscribe to this podcast.If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book!https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Store/b?ie=UTF8&node=133140011&nocache=1526718783253And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook!https://www.instagram.com/mystepstosobriety/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5Rgw59jOX4y3iDeMAXpwQhttps://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety  

By the time many figured out what to do with their lives, Liz Miele could have penned her memoir. Writing at 14. Performing stand-up comedy at 16. In NYC. At 18, profiled in "The New Yorker". At 22, appearing on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” Originally from New Jersey, Liz Miele is an NYC-based comedian known for her joke “Feminist Sex Positions”, which went viral on YouTube and UpWorthy.com. Liz wrote and produced her animated web series “Damaged,” voiced by such as Maz Jobrani. She's toured with “Nobodies of Comedy” and Armed Forces Entertainment. Her latest special, Self Help Me is out now on YouTube. Hear Liz on her new weekly podcast “2 Non Doctors”. Recorded at the Reasonable Desk at the Raymond Chandler Memorial Bachelor Pad, Hollywood, CA. Recorded by Mark Roman. Mixed & mastered by Ollie Holliday.

Jim Jax & Comedian & Actor Keith Lyle Talk about where did the U.S. Mafia originally start and who was considered the first mafia person in the U.S. (answer is surprising). How involved was the "Rat Pack" in the mafia and the amazing story of the greatest Mafia Cop Joe Petrosino (upcoming movie w/DiCaprio playing him) and how they solved his murder over 100 years after his death. Keith's father in law worked for mafia business owners while running casinos for them. The in depth stories are fascinating. They discuss the origins of the Mafia in Las Vegas and the history of what it was before the rise of the "Strip". Keith brings up names of mafia kingpins of the day that were powerful figures.. The rise and fall of Bugsy Siegel & the changes that happened after he was murdered are also discussed in this episode. Who is Keith Lyle?:Keith is a veteran comic & headliner who has been in several commercials and TV shows, and films. His biggest role to date was in the blockbuster movie "The Hangover". Keith was honored to be selected as the feature act for headliner Don Barnhart. In the summer of 2012, Keith made his 1st trip overseas to entertain the troops in Kuwait. In 2013, he went to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Jordan, Spain, Portugal and Greece on 2 separate trips in the "Don Barnhart All Star Comedy Tour" for Armed Forces Entertainment. He went overseas again in October 2014 & August of 2016._____________________________________________Please like & subscribe. We are very positive and supportive & love like-minded people. Our shows reach millions per week on our social media platforms. Please Follow Us on Social Media:Keith's Website: http://www.funnykeithlyle.com/Twitter:https://twitter.com/funnykeithlylehttps://twitter.com/JimJaxMediahttps://twitter.com/FlorenceCarmelahttps://twitter.com/_TheForumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnykeithlyle/https://www.instagram.com/jimjaxmedia/https://www.instagram.com/florence_carmela/Spreaker Podcast Site: -Jax Confidential: https://www.spreaker.com/show/jax-confidential-with-jim-jax-Main site for all of the sports & entertainment podcasts on the Jim Jax Media Network: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10814098_______________________________________

Comedian, Liz Miele, joins me to discuss: how to feel seen; coping with panic attacks; how to be your own bestfriend and how to be the best version of yourself.BIOLiz Miele, originally from New Jersey, started doing stand-up at 16 in New York City. At 18 she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central’s “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Central’s “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR’s “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me,” Hulu’s “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live,” and was profiled in the March 2015 issue of Runner’s World. She’s completed several tours with the “Nobodies of Comedy” and Armed Forces Entertainment and performed on a book tour for Chris McDougall, author of “Born to Run.” Her joke “Feminist Sex Positions” went viral both on YouTube and Upworthy.com. She wrote and produced season one of her animated web series “Damaged,” voiced by great comics including, Maz Jobrani, Hari Kondabolu, Ted Alexandro, Dean Edwards, DC Benny, Joe Machi and so many more. She also co-produced and co-starred in 40 episodes of a web series called “Apt C3” with fellow comic, Carmen Lynch and fashion photographer, Chris Vongsawat. Liz recently released her debut comedy album, “Emotionally Exhausting” on iTunes and Amazon.WEBSITE: https://lizmiele.com/VIDEO: BRENE BROWN: https://bit.ly/2XVtPHOBOOK: GIVE AND TAKE: https://amzn.to/2VOqQxTIf you want go from feeling hopeless to hopeful, lonely to connected and like a burden to a blessing, then go to 1-on-1 coaching, go to www.thrivewithleo.com. Let’s get to tomorrow, together. Suicide Prevention Center (Los Angeles)877-727-4747National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-TALK [800-273-8255]1-800-SUICIDE [800-784-2433]Teen Line (Los Angeles)800-852-8336The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth Hotline)866-488-7386National Domestic Violence Hotline800-799-SAFE [800-799-7233]Crisis Text LineText "Connect" to 741741 in the USALifeline Chathttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/International Suicide Resources: https://www.iasp.info/

Jim Jax & Comedian & Actor Keith Lyle Talk about who really shot Bugsy Siegel, and was the Mafia run Vegas better for customers and workers. They also talk about Lefty Rosenthal stories & much more!Keith's father in law worked for mafia business owners while running casinos for them. The in depth stories are fascinating. They discuss the origins of the Mafia in Las Vegas and the history of what it was before the rise of the "Strip". Keith brings up names of mafia kingpins of the day that were powerful figures.. The rise and fall of Bugsy Siegel & the changes that happened after he was murdered are also discussed in this episode. Who is Keith Lyle?:Keith is a veteran comic & headliner who has been in several commercials and TV shows, and films. His biggest role to date was in the blockbuster movie "The Hangover". Keith was honored to be selected as the feature act for headliner Don Barnhart. In the summer of 2012, Keith made his 1st trip overseas to entertain the troops in Kuwait. In 2013, he went to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Jordan, Spain, Portugal and Greece on 2 separate trips in the "Don Barnhart All Star Comedy Tour" for Armed Forces Entertainment. He went overseas again in October 2014 & August of 2016._____________________________________________Please like & subscribe. We are very positive and supportive & love like-minded people. Our shows reach millions per week on our social media platforms. Please Follow Us on Social Media:Keith's Website: http://www.funnykeithlyle.com/Twitter:https://twitter.com/funnykeithlylehttps://twitter.com/JimJaxMediahttps://twitter.com/FlorenceCarmelahttps://twitter.com/_TheForumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnykeithlyle/https://www.instagram.com/jimjaxmedia/https://www.instagram.com/florence_carmela/Spreaker Podcast Site: -Jax Confidential: https://www.spreaker.com/show/jax-confidential-with-jim-jax-Main site for all of the sports & entertainment podcasts on the Jim Jax Media Network: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10814098_______________________________________

Jim Jax & Comedian & Actor Keith Lyle Talk the Mafia In Vegas, How It Began, bad/good Celebrity Tippers. Keith's father in law worked for mafia business owners while running casinos for them. The in depth stories are fascinating. They discuss the origins of the Mafia in Las Vegas and the history of what it was before the rise of the "Strip". Keith brings up names of mafia kingpins of the day that were powerful figures.. The rise and fall of Bugsy Siegel & the changes that happened after he was murdered are also discussed in this episode. Who is Keith Lyle?:Keith is a veteran comic & headliner who has been in several commercials and TV shows, and films. His biggest role to date was in the blockbuster movie "The Hangover". Keith was honored to be selected as the feature act for headliner Don Barnhart. In the summer of 2012, Keith made his 1st trip overseas to entertain the troops in Kuwait. In 2013, he went to Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Jordan, Spain, Portugal and Greece on 2 separate trips in the "Don Barnhart All Star Comedy Tour" for Armed Forces Entertainment. He went overseas again in October 2014 & August of 2016._____________________________________________Please like & subscribe. We are very positive and supportive & love like-minded people. Our shows reach millions per week on our social media platforms. Please Follow Us on Social Media:Keith's Website: http://www.funnykeithlyle.com/Twitter:https://twitter.com/funnykeithlylehttps://twitter.com/JimJaxMediahttps://twitter.com/FlorenceCarmelahttps://twitter.com/_TheForumInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/funnykeithlyle/https://www.instagram.com/jimjaxmedia/https://www.instagram.com/florence_carmela/Spreaker Podcast Site: -Jax Confidential: https://www.spreaker.com/show/jax-confidential-with-jim-jax-Main site for all of the sports & entertainment podcasts on the Jim Jax Media Network: https://www.spreaker.com/user/10814098_______________________________________

Today's content takes me back to October 2012, when I visited 6 countries in SW Asia (one in Africa) as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour for the troops. It was such an honor and great experience. We'll learn about Gary's experiences overseas, as well as my own. Enjoy! For more w/ The Spaniard:   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show's email list: https://charliespaniard.com/email Support The Spaniard Show - https://patreon.com/charliespaniard Website/Bookings/Reading List: https://charliespaniard.com Book: https://amzn.to/2QPcf1P Facebook: https://facebook.com/charliespaniard Twitter: https://twitter.com/charliespaniard Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliespaniard Youtube: https://youtube.com/user/charliespaniard   Subscribe to The Spaniard Show: iTunes - https://apple.co/2kxob7j Google Play - https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Irpy2px7edqbwiwpil2ab2jq4me Stitcher - https://bit.ly/2qUBRPb OR search "Spaniard Show" on any podcast app

WARNING!! This episode and may be offensive to some. Will C talks candidly of the abuse he suffered as a child and the horrific scenes of war he endured. Both Will C and David joke about them explaining the importance humor brings in turning down the intensity of emotions. ABOUT WILL C - After serving in the Marine Corps, Army and Air Force Will C hit the road making people laugh. He has traveled the United States as a comedian and has performed all over the world with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment . As an actor you may have seen Will in Yes Man, Seven Pounds, Never Surrender, Article 99, and Mr. and Mrs. Bridge, Christmas, Hail Caesar, Wizards Dream, The Vatican Files, Purge 2, Gone Girl, and Revival. He has been featured on TV's Modern Family, MOM, Hello Ladies, Monk, and Family Jewels. Will C founded the Veterans of Comedy in 2014 and continues performing and raising awareness for the troops. AGAIN, this podcast is raw because of Will C''s talking about the real abuse he suffered – then jokes about. He teaches us, you can use humor to get through the horrific events of war and child abuse.

I talk about performing for Armed Forces Entertainment in the middle east --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Liz Miele started doing stand-up at the young age of 16 in New York City. At 18, she was profiled in The New Yorker Magazine, at 22 she appeared on Comedy Central's “Live at Gotham.” She recently appeared on Comedy Central's “This Week at the Comedy Cellar,” NPR's “Wait Wait Don't Tell Me,” Hulu's “Coming To The Stage,” AXS TV's “Gotham Comedy Live,” and was profiled in the March 2015 issue of Runner's World. She's completed several tours with the “Nobodies of Comedy” and Armed Forces Entertainment. She has also performed on a book tour for Chris McDougall, author of “Born to Run.” Her joke “Feminist Sex Positions” went viral both on YouTube and Upworthy.com. She has written and produced season one of her animated web series “Damaged,”. She also co-produced and co-starred in 40 episodes of a web series called “Apt C3”. Liz recently released her debut comedy album, “Emotionally Exhausting” on iTunes and Amazon. In this podcast, we talk about a wide range of important issues she has had to cope with, including anxiety, her challenges with being dyslexic, the need to surround herself with strong support systems, the importance of therapy and her journey of working at self awareness. If you'd like to keep up to date with Liz check her out on: Website: www.lizmiele.com Facebook: lizmielecomedy Instagram/ Twitter: Lizmiele Follow @Funny in Failure on Insta and FB and @Michael_Kahan on Insta to keep up to date with the latest info.

Hey! Another solo ep. I'm about to leave for Southeast Asia for two weeks for an Armed Forces Entertainment tour. Here's a little ketchup (catch-up! ha!). Ok, I gotta go. Thanks for listening!

Ep. 208: Russian-born Vicky Kuperman has performed nationwide for over a decade and was named one of Huffington Post’s new comedians to watch. Her comedy albums “When I Could Feel” and “All Good!” are in regular rotation on SiriusXM, and her book “How to Spy on Your Neighbor” was top 10 in political-humor on Amazon.  She just recorded her third album for Audible’s Comedy Label “Rooftop Comedy,” a collaboration with comics Joe DeVito and Kyle Ocasio, to be released fall of 2018. Vicky is a regular panelist on John Fugelsang’s “Tell Me Everything” and has appeared on Nickmom TV. Her episode of the “Maxim Comedy Showcase” has the most views of any in the series. In her comedy, she talks about everything from her Russian Family, World Travel, and marrying a younger guy, to her favorite topic: dogs. She just got back from a three-week military tour for Armed Forces Entertainment. She entertained troops on 15 military bases and five countries across Europe and it was one of the greatest honors of her life. She recently co-starred in The Vagina Monologues at The Aventura Art & Culture Center, The Boca Blackbox and Westside Comedy Club with Vanessa Hollingshead, Stacey Prussman, Nicky Sunshine, Christine Barclay and Gina Savage. Listen as Vicky talks to Alex about her immigrant experience and about how her work is filtered through that experience. For more on Vicky, please visit: http://vickykuperman.com/ For more on host, Alex Barnett, please check out his website: www.alexbarnettcomic.com or visit him on Facebook (www.facebook.com/alexbarnettcomic) or on Twitter at @barnettcomic To subscribe to the Multiracial Family Man, please click here: MULTIRACIAL FAMILY MAN PODCAST Huge shout out to our "Super-Duper Supporters" Elizabeth A. Atkins and Catherine Atkins Greenspan of Two Sisters Writing and Publishing Intro and Outro Music is Funkorama by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons - By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Midwest Avenue was started back in my high school days with my Dad, Uncle, and Cousin as you heard about back on Episode #5. As that ended and I did various other forms of music. Last episode we ended with the Armed Forces Entertainment tour I did to Honduras and Colombia. When I got back I didn't play music, let alone touch a guitar for almost 2 years. When I did finally I ended up starting a band with some new members but still with my Dad Scott Phares on drums but kept the name of Midwest Avenue alive. Here you will hear me talk about the beginning of this new formation of Meagan Hettinger, James Hopper, Steve Farmer, Scott Phares, and Steve Vincent as I am in my car on the way to our reunion show (at this point we haven't played together in over 5 years). Kind of wild how it all works out.

Going all in on the 2009 Armed Forces Entertainment tour to Honduras (where you'll hear about the Soto Cano Airbase and our flight) and Bogota, Colombia (where you'll hear about playing on a stage in front of 5,000+ people in front of the US Embassy for their 4th of July Celebration). Also I will be touching base on what lead me to quitting music all together for almost 2 years and what brought me back to it.

When Khabib Nurmagomedov defeated Conor McGregor in UFC 229 this week the fighting didn't just take place in the ring. After Nurmagomedov's victory a free-for-all erupted ostensibly to protect Khabib's Islamic honor. Clarion's Shireen Qudosi explains why that's bad for the religion, women and others who are the victims of honor violence. Photo: CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti - Ultimate Fighter Championship (UFC) fighters grapple with personnel deployed to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti (CLDJ), during an autograph and demonstration session at Thunderdome, the camppâ€s athletic facility, April 29. Over the last week, five members of the UFC have been touring the Horn of Africa and interacting with military personnel as part of an Armed Forces Entertainment tour. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marc Rockwell-Pate, CJTF-HOA)

MEGHAN HANLEY  is a National Touring stand-up comic, writer and baseball blogger. She has appeared on AXSTV's “Gotham Comedy Live,” DreamsTv, as well as Fox's “Laughs,” and “Red Eye.” This past March she finished her first tour with Armed Forces Entertainment, performing for the Troops in Kosovo, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and England. As a writer she has contributed to WABC's “Curtis and Kuby Show” & “Sports Rants”. Additionally, Meghan can be seen in the web series “Seeking Sublet,” on Funny or Die, and is the creator and host of the popular web series “Sports Tabata.”  Twitter& Instagram:@TheMeghanHanley

You know what did the world a lot of good? A Tour for the Troops conducted by Armed Forces Entertainment in 2012. Because not only did that honor and inspire the brave men and women of the United States military, it threw together two of the touring fighters, The Spaniard and Kyle Kingsbury. They became friends, and now we get to hear them discuss the journey to becoming the best versions of themselves. Kyle tells Spanny about his journey from football to the UFC, touching on a detour into substance abuse. Now that painful period serves as a vivid contrast to a conscious and respectful use of plant medicines within a healthy life of marriage, parenting, training, studying and work. Kyle is the Director of Human Optimization for Onnit, and one of his duties is hosting the Human Optimization Hour podcast. So if you're human, open your mind and let him help optimize you.

New York City based Comedian Nancy Lombardo, has performed her unique comedy from coast to coast.  TV credits include The Colin Quinn Show NBC, Saturday Night Live “All my Children” PBS, network and cable television Comedy Tonight, Nickelodeon and the Comedy Channel. She can be seen weekly on The Nancy Lombardo Show channel 56/83/34 NYC and live worldwide on www.mnn.org. WWW.COMEDYCONCEPTS.COM  CAROL MONTGOMERY "LET ME SOLVE THE BUDGET CRISIS, I HAVE COUPONS!"  With over 2 dozen television credits to her name, CAROLE MONTGOMERY is an respected veteran of the standup comedy scene nationwide. and has headlined clubs & colleges across the USA and starred in 2 different Las Vegas production shows. In her ten years as a LAS VEGAS STAR, it is estimated that she has been seen by over 5 million audience members. THE LAS VEGAS SUN calls Carole "one of Vegas’ premier comics"THE SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS says Carole is "one of the pioneering female comics of the modern era"THE SEATTLE TIMES calls Carole "one of the strongest women working today" Carole is also accomplished director & producer. She directed Jim Florentine’s solo show I’M YOUR SAVIOR which is currently playing on AMAZON PRIME. Most recently she produced the television specials SHANG IS SHANGRY and PAUL OGATA: ALL LIES.Carole is proudest of her 11 comedy tours for Armed Forces Entertainment. Some of the places her NY Comedy Allstars have performed in: Iraq, Haiti, Kosovo, Kuwait, Diego Garcia, Singapore, El Salvador, S. Korea and Germany to rave reviews.  WOMEN OF A CERTAIN AGE comedy is her latest production. www.carolemontgomery.com 

JILL KIMMEL is a hilarious Stand Up Comedian appearing in the new season of COMEDY CENTRAL's "KEVIN HART: HART OF THE CITY" show. This stunner performs all over the world for the troops on "Armed Forces Entertainment" comedy tours. You've seen her in numerous commercials and has appeared on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE. Her "JERSEY" is Brooklyn/Vegas but she is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan! Jaclyn gets to catch up with one of her absolute favorite people, ride or die close friend Jill this week. The two recap emabaressing comedy tour stories, joke influences, ups and downs of dating, they're love of traditional Italian family dinners, and her awesome journey filming the TV SHOW "HART OF THE CITY". Jill's open, honest, hilarious point of view will have you laughing your tush off throughout the episode! FOLLOW JILLon social media for upcoming show dates and appearances: @itsmejillkimmel www.Jillkimmel.com

International Recording artist Rayhainio “RayNitti” Boynes sat down with us at the Milwaukee Summerfest grounds to record ep. 28 of the GoGedders Podcast. Nitti was born and raised in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands. After moving to Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1998 and overcoming many obstacles, Nitti quickly made a name for himself in the music industry. In 2007 Nitti was asked by the Armed Forces Entertainment to accompany Cincere on a month-long tour. Nitti and Cincere had the privilege of performing for our troops in the Middle East, Asia, UAE, Qatar, Africa and more. Off the success of his first single, “Bow,” Nitti was also able to tour many cities in the U.S. Nitti is currently using his voice and platform to come up with creative art solutions to address issues affecting the world. Nitti recently released his debut album, “A Few Chunes,” on April 15th under Citizens of Matter. Tune in to hear more!

In this Pacific Newsbreak, UNC, CFC, USFK Commander GEN Vincent Brooks explains how Armed Forces Entertainment's "Theater of War" relates to soldiers, U.S. Pacific Command Commander ADM Harry Harris explains the significance of USS Intrepid at the Battle of the Coral Sea 75th Anniversary, and U.S., Australia, Japan, and the Philippines team up during Exercise Balikatan 2017.

A very special episode for you this week as Jonny Loquasto sits down with Chris and Ken to recap of the Ringside Salute Tour with Armed Forces Entertainment that visited our troops in Iraq and Kuwait, which was Sgt. Melendez's first time back in Iraq since losing his leg and almost losing his life 10 years ago. To all of our brave men and women who serve our country: THANK YOU.

Breaking Into...  -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live host James Lott Jr. interviews James Reynolds. James has been nominated for two Emmys and four NAACP Image Awards and is known presently, and for the past thirty years, as the stalwart Commander (sometimes Mayor) Abe Carver on NBC's popular daytime drama, "Days Of Our Lives", where he has the distinction of being the longest running African American on television, in a continuous run. He also starred in the series “Generations” (where he was nominated for an Emmy), the series “Time Express” with Vincent Price, and has guest starred on numerous television shows, including “Seinfeld.” James was formerly the Managing Artistic Director of the LART (Los Angeles Repertory Theater Company) at DeLacey Street theater in Old Town Pasadena, for which he gained a reputation for theatrical innovation and excellence. As a former Marine who served in Vietnam, James has toured with the USO and Armed Forces Entertainment, vis

We have so much to cover on this episode, plus we have our best friends Austin Aries and Thea Trinidad to discuss their travels the past few weeks along with the upcoming “Ringside Salute Tour” in the Middle East for Armed Forces Entertainment! Everything from WWE, Impact, NXT, Lucha Underground, and Ring of Honor is […] The post Austin Aries, Thea Trinidad | The Wrestling Compadres Slamcast appeared first on AfterBuzz TV Network.

Join us this week as we welcome country pop music singer songwriter, Danika Portz. Hailing from Remsen, IA., and currently residing in Nashville, TN., Danika has caught the attention of several record labels and publishers around town. Her distinctive sound and style is what sets her apart from the typical country act as her music has been described as a mixture of Mumford and Sons, Kacey Musgraves, and Katy Perry with a voice on par with Norah Jones. Lyrically grounded in country music, yet unafraid to think outside the box melodically, Danika phrases things in such a way that grabs the listener and makes them want more. In Nashville, Danika performs at the Bluebird Café as well as the historic Hotel Indigo, Douglas Corner, and Antique Archaeology (History Channel's American Picker's antique shop). Danika's current album "Set The World On Fire" is available at all good digital retailers. In addition, Danika is currently preparing for a overseas tour with Armed Forces Entertainment this month to entertain the troops. We will talk to Danika about her upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at her music, feature her latest songs, and ask her to share her message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Danika Portz at http://www.danikaportz.com/ and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with Danika during the show (718) 766-4193. If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the show site first and then log in during the show. And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. Be sure to join us, Thursday 5/28/2015 at 8:30 PM EDT! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Comedian Carole Montgomery and her son, Layne, appear on this episode of the Based on Nothing podcast! Of course, Layne is a frequent guest but we've never heard from his very hilarious mother who has been a comedian for most of her life! Carole is known as the National Mom due to her involvement in Armed Forces Entertainment, which brings comedy overseas to the US military. In this episode, she talks with Jacob about her times starting out, the modern comedy scene, and how much Layne is a brat.Remember to email us at info@basedonnothing.net and subscribe and review us on iTunes!

Aaron Halderman bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and ultimate “idea guy”. He is an open book willing to share my successes as well as my failures. He has been producing, launching and marketing highly profitable software programs and educational products for many of the top names in the personal and professional development industry for over 13 years. In addition to consulting with entrepreneurs, celebrities and CEOs, he spent over ten years with Inc. 500 Infusionsoft.com and publishing giantGKIC.com. He is a partner of Capstone Funding Group,Inc. and co-founder of Max ROI Media, Inc…a publisher of several educational training programs on real estate and note investing Andrew Maltin CEO of MEDL mobile and hang w/.MEDL has built hundreds of mobile apps for brands like taco bell, verizon, experian, hyunda, marlee matlin, dj pauly d and real madrid.Several MEDL apps have reached #1 on the Apple App Store. The Hang w/ platform has more than 1,000,000 downloads with a celeb user base that includes 50 Cent, Timbaland, Larry the Cable Guy, Lucy Hale and Kaskade Tony Horton the master behind the best selling fitness program in America P90X® His first book “Bring It,” with Rodale books debuted January 2010, and his second eBook “Crush It,” debuted in May 2012.  Tony completed a fourth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment – the Tony Horton “Ripped and Ready” Tour, where he traveled overseas to Japan, Italy, Bosnia, Kosovo and Germany

Aaron Halderman bestselling author, entrepreneur, speaker, consultant, and ultimate “idea guy”. He is an open book willing to share my successes as well as my failures. He has been producing, launching and marketing highly profitable software programs and educational products for many of the top names in the personal and professional development industry for over 13 years. In addition to consulting with entrepreneurs, celebrities and CEOs, he spent over ten years with Inc. 500 Infusionsoft.com and publishing giantGKIC.com. He is a partner of Capstone Funding Group,Inc. and co-founder of Max ROI Media, Inc…a publisher of several educational training programs on real estate and note investing Andrew Maltin CEO of MEDL mobile and hang w/.MEDL has built hundreds of mobile apps for brands like taco bell, verizon, experian, hyunda, marlee matlin, dj pauly d and real madrid.Several MEDL apps have reached #1 on the Apple App Store. The Hang w/ platform has more than 1,000,000 downloads with a celeb user base that includes 50 Cent, Timbaland, Larry the Cable Guy, Lucy Hale and Kaskade Tony Horton the master behind the best selling fitness program in America P90X® His first book “Bring It,” with Rodale books debuted January 2010, and his second eBook “Crush It,” debuted in May 2012.  Tony completed a fourth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment – the Tony Horton “Ripped and Ready” Tour, where he traveled overseas to Japan, Italy, Bosnia, Kosovo and Germany

Doug Eastland Top-Producing Realtor serving the Central Texas market and the owner of Eastland Systems, a real estate coaching and training company. Doug is also a best-selling author on real estate with his newly released book "The Ultimate Home Buyers Guide" Luis Vicente Garcia FocalPoint Certified Business Coach, a motivational speaker, and a best-selling author, who has studied how motivation and attitude influence the performance and success of Businesses and Business Owners.His first book was entitled “Motivando al Futuro Franquiciado” and co-authored the best-selling books “The Ultimate Success Guide”, “Dare to Succeed”  James H. Abrams practice focuses on commercial and multi-family real estate finance, and he has substantial experience in all facets of real estate lending including construction and permanent lending, securitized loans, ground lease financing  and vineyard and winery loans..He has been named one of San Francisco's “Super Lawyers” Tony Horton the master behind the best selling fitness program in America P90X®  His first book “Bring It,” with Rodale books debuted January 2010, and his second eBook “Crush It,” debuted in May 2012.  Tony completed a fourth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment – the Tony Horton “Ripped and Ready” Tour

Doug Eastland Top-Producing Realtor serving the Central Texas market and the owner of Eastland Systems, a real estate coaching and training company. Doug is also a best-selling author on real estate with his newly released book "The Ultimate Home Buyers Guide" Luis Vicente Garcia FocalPoint Certified Business Coach, a motivational speaker, and a best-selling author, who has studied how motivation and attitude influence the performance and success of Businesses and Business Owners.His first book was entitled “Motivando al Futuro Franquiciado” and co-authored the best-selling books “The Ultimate Success Guide”, “Dare to Succeed”  James H. Abrams practice focuses on commercial and multi-family real estate finance, and he has substantial experience in all facets of real estate lending including construction and permanent lending, securitized loans, ground lease financing  and vineyard and winery loans..He has been named one of San Francisco's “Super Lawyers” Tony Horton the master behind the best selling fitness program in America P90X®  His first book “Bring It,” with Rodale books debuted January 2010, and his second eBook “Crush It,” debuted in May 2012.  Tony completed a fourth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment – the Tony Horton “Ripped and Ready” Tour

Doug Eastland Top-Producing Realtor serving the Central Texas market and the owner of Eastland Systems, a real estate coaching and training company. Doug is also a best-selling author on real estate with his newly released book "The Ultimate Home Buyers Guide" Luis Vicente Garcia FocalPoint Certified Business Coach, a motivational speaker, and a best-selling author, who has studied how motivation and attitude influence the performance and success of Businesses and Business Owners.His first book was entitled “Motivando al Futuro Franquiciado” and co-authored the best-selling books “The Ultimate Success Guide”, “Dare to Succeed”  James H. Abrams practice focuses on commercial and multi-family real estate finance, and he has substantial experience in all facets of real estate lending including construction and permanent lending, securitized loans, ground lease financing  and vineyard and winery loans..He has been named one of San Francisco's “Super Lawyers” Tony Horton the master behind the best selling fitness program in America P90X®  His first book “Bring It,” with Rodale books debuted January 2010, and his second eBook “Crush It,” debuted in May 2012.  Tony completed a fourth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment – the Tony Horton “Ripped and Ready” Tour

This weeks episode is a hilarious round table discussion hosted by Joseph Vecsey featuring Gary Gulman(Letterman, Leno, 1 hour Comedy Central Special), Mark Riccadonna (Toured with Armed Forces Entertainment), and Alex Edelman(Opened for Gary Gulman, performs all over NY and Boston).

Join us this week as we welcome the rock band, Lansdowne. Formed in Boston, Mass., Lansdowne built their fan base the old-fashioned way: on the road. They performed hundreds of shows across the U.S. and were chosen by Armed Forces Entertainment to perform for two weeks in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Kurdistan, which led to a partnership with the USO to play on American military bases from coast to coast. After two years of relentless touring in support of their debut album, Blue Collar Revolver, Lansdowne - vocalist Jon Ricci, drummer Glenn Mungo, guitarist Josh Waterman, bassist Mike LaRoche, and newest guitarist Joey Ariemma - have just released their their widely anticipated follow-up, "No Home But The Road".  The five-song EP is produced by Mike Watts and is available now on iTunes. We will talk to them about their upcoming schedule, get a behind the scenes look at their music, feature their latest songs, and ask them to share their message for the troops. Please be sure to visit Lansdowne  at https://www.facebook.com/lansdownemusic and spread the word. Fans are welcome to call in and speak live with them during the show (718) 766-4193  If you would like to participate in the live chat during the show, you must sign up on the blogtalkradio site first and then log in during the show. More great music for a really great cause! And as always we will give shout outs to our deployed military listeners. This is sure to be a terrific show so be sure to join us, Sunday August 18th 2013 at 4:00 PM EDT! Our message to the troops....WE do what we do, because YOU do what you do.

Doug Eastland Top-Producing Realtor serving the Central Texas market and the owner of Eastland Systems, a real estate coaching and training company. Doug is also a best-selling author on real estate with his newly released book "The Ultimate Home Buyers Guide".  Luis Vicente Garcia FocalPoint Certified Business Coach, a motivational speaker, and a best-selling author, who has studied how motivation and attitude influence the performance and success of Businesses and Business Owners.His first book was entitled “Motivando al Futuro Franquiciado” and co-authored the best-selling books “The Ultimate Success Guide”, “Dare to Succeed” featuring Jack Canfield  James H. Abrams practice focuses on commercial and multi-family real estate finance, and he has substantial experience in all facets of real estate lending including construction and permanent lending, securitized loans, ground lease financing  and vineyard and winery loans..He has been named one of San Francisco's “Super Lawyers” in his field   Tony Horton the master behind the best selling fitness program in America P90X®  His first book “Bring It,” with Rodale books debuted January 2010, and his second eBook “Crush It,” debuted in May 2012.  Tony completed a fourth tour with Armed Forces Entertainment – the Tony Horton “Ripped and Ready” Tour, where he traveled overseas to Japan, Italy, Bosnia, Kosovo and Germany.   

This edition of the Desert Vision includes stories about Top Warrior Competition, EOD Cleans up, and Armed Forces Entertainment brings some celebrities to Camp Arifjan.

Mark Riccadonna grew up an artsy jock outside of Youngstown, Ohio. At age 17 (like a bad independent movie), Mark moved to NYC in search of himself and happiness. He pursued Theatre at The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, joining “The Company” after graduation. Soon after, Mark stumbled upon Stand-Up Comedy and found success as a storyteller, performing throughout New York City, and ‘on the road'. Mark also performs for Armed Forces Entertainment and has entertained U.S. and U.N. Troops worldwide, performing in six continents and across the United States. Outside of comedy, Mark is an accomplished actor and writer. Most recently Mark has a lead role in the feature film “Days of Power” and is a contributing writer for Saturday Night Live's “Weekend Update”, Columnist and Travel writer for “Todays Man” Magazine, Wrote and Directed “Radio Gods” television Pilot, starred in “Game Night” (Winner of the International Film Festival NYC) been seen on AXS TV's “Live at Gotham”, FOX's “Laughs”, heard on Sirius XM and Bob and Tom, and also has a hit Podcast “Drinks Jokes and Storytelling”.Whether he is working with The Amoralists Theatre Company (In the acclaimed hit “Happy in the Poor House”), Angry Shih Tzu Productions or on tour with Stand-Up, Mark continues to climb the ranks. He is a gifted storyteller, with a charisma that makes you feel like you've known him forever, unique delivery, signature voice (that has landed him several commercials) and likability; you will see why he is a favorite at clubs and theatres everywhere. Look for his second album “Domestic Nomad” released by Realize Records.Mark and I talked about being an “artsy jock” in Youngstown, OH and quite a bit about Richard Jeni.You can check out Mark's site here:https://markriccadonna.com/Check out this week's sponsors:www.herbal-erect.comhttps://open.spotify.com/show/49BfaszhvNovjOhZhUud3I?si=-fKq-abYRZmhhy1I50eZzghttps://www.facebook.com/livcomedyimprovcasthttps://www.qsblaw.org/Here's the BTB Internet Talk Show's Twitch Channel. Check out all their great shows!https://www.twitch.tv/drinksjokesnstorytellingIf you'd like to support the show and get some cool perks, check out our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/btbpcLook for new stuff for Patrons soon!Head over to the Behind the Bits website for extra content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/Get on our mailing list for news about future guests and more great content:https://www.thebtbpc.com/p/mailing-list/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy