Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Ray

In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Gwynn Sisters — Mia, Kylie, and Lila — three powerhouse musicians whose voices blend in perfect, soul-stirring blood harmony. Hailing from Yuma, Arizona and now calling Nashville home, these multi-instrumentalist sisters have been steeped in music their entire lives, performing everywhere from intimate house concerts to major festivals.We talk about their journey from the desert to Music City, their passion for songwriting, and what it's like to share the stage with country legends like Michael Ray, Justin Moore, Gary Allan, and Neal McCoy. Now fixtures in the Nashville music scene, you can catch them weekly at Rippy's on Lower Broadway or on stage at the iconic Bluebird Café.Tune in for heartfelt stories, musical insights, and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Nashville's rising acts you'll definitely want to keep your eyes — and ears — on.

Audrina Patridge is an American television personality, model and actress. In 2006, she rose to prominence after being cast in the reality television series The Hills, which chronicled the personal and professional lives of Patridge and friends Lauren Conrad, Heidi Montag and Whitney Port. Michael Ray Roach is an American country music singer and songwriter. He is signed to Warner Music Nashville. He has released two albums for the label: Michael Ray and Amos. Subscribe to When a Stranger Callz with Howie & Harland: https://www.youtube.com/@WhenAStrangerCallz Bobbys World Merchandise from Retrokid: https://retrokid.ca/collections/bobbys-world Howie Mandel Does Stuff available on every Podcast Platform Visit the Official Howie Mandel Website for more: https://www.howiemandel.com/ Howie Mandel Does Stuff Merchandise available on Amazon.com here https://www.amazon.com/shop/howiemandeldoesstuff Join the "Official Howie Mandel Does Stuff" Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/HowieMandelPodcast/ Thanks to our sponsors: Malezia has developed a simple, effective way to bring back your glow. The Skin Renewal Trio is made to work with your skin, not against it. First, you've got the Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser, which is so gentle, it practically whispers "hello" to your face. Then, the 5% Urea Moisturizer, which is like a tall glass of water for your skin. And finally, the BHA-PHA Solution – the gentle exfoliator that's like a superhero for your pores. It smooths, brightens, and rejuvenates. Get 10% off when you use the code 'HOWIE' at malezia.com The problem with jewelry stores is everything looks good at first, but that's about it. Ice Dazzle provides the diamond equivalent of the perfect match—fun, bold, and absolutely unforgettable. They use diamonds born in a lab, not ripped from the Earth, so you can sparkle guilt-free. Ice Dazzle is obsessed with quality, their diamonds ensure perfect symmetry, ideal depth, and a fluorescence that'll make you say "Holy moly!" Plus, they've got those Ice Blue accents, custom engravings, adjustable sizes...it's like Build-A-Bear, but for diamonds! For a limited time, you'll get a free pair of VVX™ Lab Diamond studs with a purchase of a VVX Eternity band with code 'HOWIE' at icedazzle.com UVCeed's Smart Disinfection Device uses UV-C light to zap away 99.99% of bacteria and viruses in seconds. No chemicals, no residue, no need to soak everything until it's dripping wet. Just attach it to your smartphone, download the app, and let UVCeed do its thing. If you're tired of battling germs with harsh chemicals and wasteful wipes, then upgrade to UVCeed & use code 'HOWIE'' for 10% off and free shipping at uvceed.com Say Hello to our house band Sunny and the Black Pack! Follow them here! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BlackMediaPresents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmediapresents Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/01uFmntCHwOW438t7enYOO?si=0Oc-_QJdQ0CrMkWii42BWA&nd=1&dlsi=a9792af062844b4f Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SunnyAndTheBlackPack/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackmediapresents/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/blackmediapresents Twitter: twitter.com/blackmedia Audrina Patridge & Boyfriend Michael Ray Join Two Psychics for Huge Release & Announcement @howiemandel @jackelynshultz @audrinapatridge @michaelraymusic

The Bible tells us that we can see and understand "God's invisible attributes" through what He has created. And this is precisely what former atheist Michael Ray Lewis discovered as he spent three years examining the evidence for Christianity. One of the most impressive arguments he encountered during his time of searching was that of the fine tuning of the universe. Jesus eventually got hold of Michael and not long thereafter his wife encouraged him to make a documentary about the evidence he had uncovered for Christianity. Here on part two of our conversation with filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis, we'll hear the story of how the idea of the film, Universe Designed, became a reality. For more info on the Universe Designed film, click here: https://universedesigned.com/ Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

This is why we produce Good Heavens! God's creation shows us His invisible attributes. He uses His creation to lead us to Christ, through whom and for whom the entirety of the heavens and earth were made (Colossians 1). Dan recently met a former atheist who became a Christian and has recently completed the final edits on a remarkable docudrama film about the cosmos and how it all points us to Jesus. The film is called Universe Designed and it is the passion project of our guest on Good Heavens! for the next two episodes, filmmaker Michael Ray Lewis. Universe Designed rivals anything produced by National Geographic or the Discovery Channel, without the naturalism of course, and is entirely Christ-centered. It is due to be released sometime toward the end of this year. Here on part one, Michael shares with us his story about how God began a good work in his life. For more about the film and how you can help get it into theaters, do visit the website at https://www.universedesigned.com for more information. Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

What if you kick off every task with a positive mindset?  Imagine the possibilities!

What does real equality look like when you're parenting solo? In this moving conversation, Danusia interviews Michael Ray, a father who's raising his daughter on his own after her mother stepped away from their lives. What might sound like a tough beginning becomes a powerful dialogue on parenting, presence, and the messy realities of gendered expectations. Michael shares what it means to parent with depth and integrity—how he built his work life around his daughter's needs, and why respect for her mother remains non-negotiable. We talk about how men are still applauded for showing up as parents, while women are expected to carry the full load with little recognition. We also get into why equality initiatives often fail, because they don't come with a redistribution of domestic labour. This conversation isn't only about lone parenting. It's about the emotional labour of raising children well, the cultural rewiring men need to do, and how raising a daughter changed Michael's entire outlook on power, gender, and responsibility. If you think you've heard every take on fatherhood, think again. Discover more from us: • Join PWT community on Substack • Follow us on Instagram • Connect with Danusia • Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts • Advertising Inquiries here Credits: • Hosted by Danusia Malina-Derben • Edited, Mixed + Mastered by Marie Cruz • Cover art by Anthony Oram  

Country star Michael Ray called in to chat with Melissa and Ausitn about his smell, new sound and more!

Patrick is recovering from a holiday weekend, and we've got content piling up left and right over here! Let's get together and watch some clips, enjoy some dips, and encourage some flips! None of that made sense. A listener has unearthed a video about a specific fridge that you're going to want to see. We found where Chad Zumock got his shoes, and they're not real. Let's watch some old Steel Toe stuff to prepare for the return of Minnesota's cutest boy by a window eating soup. Michael Ray Bower is launching another new show and you're gonna wanna hear his thoughts. Patrick has discovered FatTok and it ain't good! ...

Send us a textHi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Not many guests have come on the podcast to talk about anything from the year 2000. It's kind of a lost year when most fans consider the tail end of 1.0. 1999 gets a lot of love, Big Cypress is the unquestioned greatest of all time, but what about those 52 shows that capped the 1.0 era? Today's guest, Brad Rosen, joins us today all the way from Israel to help plug in that gap. Brad went to a bunch of shows on the 2000 fall tour, and if he had his way, I have a feeling that he would want to have an episode about every single one. But we were able to whittle today's guest spot down to highlights from the Albany 2000 run: September 8 and 9 2000 at the Knickerbocker Arena, known then as the Pepsi Center.Phish was just about a month away from their first hiatus, but this 2-night stand presents a band that has it all, with maybe the edges beginning to fray as they drift from one jam to another with few boundaries in sight. Throughout the show, you can hear the crowd responding to the band with ceaseless energy, although we'll also hear Brad explain how, if there were few boundaries in the music, things were definitely fraying in the lot scene. So give Farmhouse another spin, make some room for Michael Ray, and don't forget to stop at Hershey as Brad and I discuss September 8 and 9, 2000 in Albany.

Episode 509 // Slater sits down and chats with Michael Ray & Walker Hayes at SeaWorld's Seven Seas Food Festival!

Patrick is back in the crosshairs of the FBI, as the evidence against him and his major crimes stack up. There's no denying that Patrick has run his mouth on his show and on Discord, and all of that very real evidence will not serve the fat pretender in court! Aaron Imholte reveals his new studio, and you're not going to believe this, but he can't seem to get it figured out. The new camera is blurrier than ever, and the sign can't be read. Another win for the Toe! Michael Ray Bower shares with the world how much money he has made from his union over the past ten years. We have a new GUY inducted in to our hall of fame of guy's guys, and he's absolutely delightful! ...

We love seeing how our favorite artist handle the $1000 Minute and Michael Ray was LIVE out at SEA WORLD and we had him in his hometown! Plus, a Panic Button that has a dad confused as to why he has to hide if he wants to support his kid at school

Michael Ray performed at Busch Gardens over the weekend and J.R. met up with him after the shows for some fun in the park.

We love seeing how our favorite artist handle the $1000 Minute and Michael Ray was LIVE out at SEA WORLD and we had him in his hometown! Plus, a Panic Button that has a dad confused as to why he has to hide if he wants to support his kid at school

Welcome to the fifth episode of the fourth season of the Perseverance Podcast. This is where you will hear the story of Michael, a man who grew up living in poverty with his divorced mother in the south. After going into the military, finding his wife, and having several children, Michael was enjoying his years of being a grandparent. Then Michael's health took a drastic turn for the worse, and he unexpectedly died. Listen to Michael's story of what he experienced while dead and what lessons he learned that now shape his life in a new way. After hearing Michael's story of his new beginning after death, I hope you too can feel encouraged to persevere as you go through your own difficult experiences.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast, email me at info@perseverancepodcast.comFor more information, go to www.deafblindpotter.comTo donate to the See Me Cane, go to www.seemecane.com or for tax deductible donation purposes go to www.lblf.orgFor Living Beyond Challenges membership information, go to www.member.deafblindpotter.comTo support the DeafBlind Potter School for people with disabilities, go to www.school.deafblindpotter.comMichael's Social Media Accounts and Contactwww.coachingilove.commike@michaellray.comMy Social Media AccountsFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/deafblindpotter?view_public_for=103433621651670 InstagramDeafBlind Potter- https://www.instagram.com/deafblindpotter/See Me Cane- https://www.instagram.com/seemecaneproject/ TikTokDeafBlind Potter- https://www.tiktok.com/@deafblindpotterSee Me Cane- https://www.tiktok.com/@seemecaneprojectYouTubeDeafBlind Potter- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoESy9-tS5BEL9AqJ6dOu9ASee Me Cane- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0VJLOJCwsAqO0YW6U04dOgDeafBlind Potter School and Documentaryhttps://www.school.deafblindpotter.comhttps://www.nowness.com/series/craft-work/deafblind-potter-kelvin-crosby

The Stories: “Usually we'll hear from folks when they're having a big life event, like leaving the city. People will say, ‘you've been a part of my life for the past 11 years.' Or, ‘I'm moving to LA. Can you recommend something for me there? Do you have any plans of opening there?' The love is really wonderful."“Am I doing a good job? What does competition look like? Are we telling the story as good as we used to? I used to pack a lot of the boxes; I cared about the quality. How do we make sure that those quality standards are maintained?”The Backstory: “No doubt, the pandemic was this real accelerant for what we were doing. It really changed people's habits overnight. We had been trying to get press for years, then, suddenly, press was flocking to us.” “My father is a lifelong natural products and natural food entrepreneur. That was what I grew up around. I saw him building out these small-footprint, pre-Whole Foods kind of grocery stores, filled with natural products.” “The nice thing about being young and naïve is that I was like, ‘how can I make a million dollar business? The foolishness of that was what made it so fun, the possibilities so endless.”Wisdom Rains: “What this is doing, at a minimum, is getting people to think about how their health is connected to how they feel and what they eat. We've become very disconnected with it, because people are no longer growing up in the kitchens of their grandparents, learning how to cook.” “Customers drive the innovation. Listen to the people you're delivering to. What do they want? That's kept me busy for the past 11 years.”On Inspo: “I always come back to and try to remind myself about why I'm doing this. What's really exciting and fulfilling to me, especially being a young founder in an industry where a lot of competitors raised a ton of venture capital and we really have no right existing, it's been fulfilling to me to go back to the mission of, how do we take the food that I was selling myself at the farmer's market and seeing the issues of customers who would come to the farmer's market. I felt like if there was a few of them, there were many, many more out there who would want this kind of product. And my mission was how do we create this and make it something that is sustainable and profitable.”On Farmers: “Our farmers are incredible. I think people forget this, but the farmer's job is one of the hardest. There are no days off. Food is something that is highly perishable, growing all the time.”

After a week with EIPA and AMEPA in Israel, we sit down in the Tel Aviv hotel lobby. Together with Lena Salzbank, Michael Hudak, Warren Cohn, and Michael Ray Glenn we discuss the current state of affairs in Israel, antisemitism, jewish life and beyond. Eipa is Europe Israel Press Association.Amepa is the American Middle East Press Association. Spotify English:► SUPPORT HENRIK BECKHEIM PODCASTIf you wish to support the work of this podcast, please become a subscriber. Also feel free to donate an amount of your choosing:➡ ⁠⁠PayPal⁠⁠➡ ⁠Vipps⁠ (Norway only) donér til: Vippsnummer: #823278► Review/rating:Please feel free to leave a review on ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠. ► Links:⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠ | Official website | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠Podimo⁠ | ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠

In today's world, where stress and uncertainty often prevail, take a moment to be the reason someone smiles. A simple act of kindness—a compliment, a helping hand—can brighten their day and inspire positivity. Spread joy like ripples inwater; your small gesture might uplift spirits beyond what you can see.

Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as “the next Walt Frazier.” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league's drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption (Sports Publishing, 2024), Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson's first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George “The Iceman” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as “the next Walt Frazier.” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league's drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption (Sports Publishing, 2024), Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson's first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George “The Iceman” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sports

Carly Pearce has a new entrepreneurship, wine! Sponsoring Hummingbird World Tour, Conundrum Wines is featuring her own red and white bottles. Toasting this celebration, I sip through Carly's country music fame, and where to try her wine blends. Theme Song: "Dance Track", composed by Jessica Ann CatenaSend me a text / Support the showMentioned Media:"Every Little Thing" (2017) - CMT"Hide the WIne" (2017)"Closer to You" (2018)"I Hope You're Happy Now" feat. Lee Brice (2019-2020)"Call Me" (2020) - Story"Next Girl" (2020)"Never Wanted To Be That Girl" feat. Ashley McBryde (2021-2022)"What He Didn't Do" (2021, 2022-2023)"We Don't Even Fight Anymore" feat. Chris Stapleton (2023-2024)"Country Music Made Me Do It" (2023,2024)"Hummingbird" (2024)"Truck On Fire" (2024-2025)"Maybe This Christmas" - Michael Bublé (2024)"Think a Little Less" - Michael Ray (2016)CMA Female Vocalist of the Year speech (2021)Grand Ole Opry invite (article)Carly Pearce on The Voice's US Playoffs

Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as “the next Walt Frazier.” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league's drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption (Sports Publishing, 2024), Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson's first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George “The Iceman” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as “the next Walt Frazier.” In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league's drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption (Sports Publishing, 2024), Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson's first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George “The Iceman” Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it. Paul Knepper covered the New York Knicks for Bleacher Report. His first book was The Knicks of the Nineties: Ewing, Oakley, Starks and the Brawlers That Almost Won. His next book, a biography of Moses Malone will be published in 2025. You can reach Paul at paulknepper@gmail.com and follow him on Twitter @paulieknep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/drugs-addiction-and-recovery

Colt and David sit down with songwriter Justin Wilson.  Originally from Dacula, Georgia, Justin Wilson fell in love with music at a young age. By age 17 he made his way to Nashville, where he discovered his passion for songwriting. Since this discovery he has written for several country music stars including Morgan Wallen, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Thomas Rhett, Granger Smith, Parmalee, Restless Road, and many more.Over the years, Justin Wilson has accrued over 80 recorded songs, including over 20 cuts and singles, some of which include Michael Ray's “Kiss You In The Morning,” Randy Houser's “We Went,” Mitchell Tenpenny's “Drunk Me,” and Dustin Lynch's “Momma's House.”Instagram: www.instagram.com/justinwilsonmusicTwitter (X): www.twitter.com/jtwilson010Send us a textSupport the showCheck out our socials and follow us!Facebook: www.facebook.com/TwangTownPodcastInstagram: www.instagram.com/TwangTownPodTwitter: www.twitter.com/TwangTownPodWe would love your support to continue to bring listeners amazing content!Cash App: www.cash.app/$TwangTownPodBuzzsprout: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2232176/support

Former NBA All-Star Michael Ray Richardson and his co-author Jacob Uitti (Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption) join the show to discuss Richardson's riveting new memoir that chronicles his extraordinary journey on and off the basketball court. Hailed as “the next Walt Frazier” coming out of the University of Montana as a first-round pick (fourth overall) in the 1978 NBA Draft, "Sugar" was a force to be reckoned with, leading the league in both assists and steals in just his second season - still New York Knicks team records to this day - and earning four All-Star appearances and two All-Defensive team honors. But behind the scenes, his career was overshadowed by personal struggles with drugs and alcohol, leading to a historic lifetime ban from the NBA in 1986 while a member of the New Jersey Nets. Richardson shares how he rebounded from that moment, finding redemption through subsequent stints as a player and coach in places like the CBA (Albany Patroons, Oklahoma Cavalry); USBL (Long Island Knights); Premiere Basketball League; and a prolific 14-year professional league run in Europe, where he guided teams to championships and redefined his legacy.  Now running youth basketball clinics and reflecting on his journey, Richardson proves that resilience and accountability can turn even the darkest chapters into a comeback story. SUPPORT THE SHOW: Buy Us a Coffee: https://ko-fi.com/goodseatsstillavailable "Good Seats" Merch: https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=35106 SPONSOR THANKS (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): Royal Retros (10% off promo code: SEATS): https://www.503-sports.com?aff=2 Old School Shirts.com (10% off promo code: GOODSEATS) https://oldschoolshirts.com/goodseats Yinzylvania (20% off promo code: GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE): https://yinzylvania.com/GOODSEATSSTILLAVAILABLE BUY THE BOOK (AND SUPPORT THE SHOW!): "Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption" (2024): https://amzn.to/3B2Knn7   FIND AND FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/goodseatsstillavailable.com Threads: https://www.threads.net/@goodseatsstillavailable X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable

Jeannette is joined by the fabulous Jennifer Grace to discuss her inspiring journey from a vibrant childhood filled with dance to becoming Miami's number one life coach, motivational speaker, and author. Jennifer talks about her unique approach to coaching, emphasising the importance of helping others recognise their own potential while navigating challenges like imposter syndrome. She also reflects on her experiences working with celebrities and female entrepreneurs, highlighting the different dynamics they face. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mindset is about choosing how to view situations, whether from a limited or growth perspective. Neutralising events allows individuals to detach from emotional responses and choose a more empowering viewpoint. Imposter syndrome affects people across all demographics, regardless of success. Normalising it and helping individuals recognise their achievements can shift their perspective and reduce its impact. It's essential to celebrate milestones and successes, no matter how small. This practice helps individuals appreciate their journey and prevents them from constantly moving the goalposts without acknowledging their accomplishments. The launch of a hybrid publishing company addresses the challenges authors face in traditional publishing. This model offers a transparent, supportive alternative that allows authors to retain a larger share of their profits while receiving necessary guidance and resources. BEST MOMENTS "I think the first thing I always try to do is normalise imposter syndrome, making people feel like, okay, there's not something wrong with me because I'm feeling this way." "The beauty is we get to choose. Are you going to have a limited mindset or a growth mindset?" "I think part of retreat needs to celebrate and have fun. People take sometimes this work way too seriously." "I had a complete breakdown with my own child... I used all the tools that I had in my tool bag to meditate and journal and have a new vision for him and I."   This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANT. Visit our new website https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ - there you'll find a library of FREE resources and downloadable guides and e-books to help you along your journey. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@brave-bold-brilliant.com. VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave Bold Brilliant - https://brave-bold-brilliant.com/ Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970    ABOUT THE GUEST Jennifer Grace was named Miami's number #1 Life Coach by New Times. She is a Hay House Author, Motivational Speaker, Radio Show Host, and Corporate Wellness Coach who has recently re located to Nashville, TN.  Jennifer's goal-oriented approach to mindfulness recently earned her the role of Prada's first-ever mindset coach. She also works with corporations as a mindset coach such as: Facebook, Turner, HCI, Whycode, and EO (Entrepreneur Organization).  She is the lead Train the Trainer for The Catalyst, a mindfulness and emotional intelligence training based on the Stanford University program Creativity in Business developed by Dr. Michael Ray. In 2019, her TedX speech, “Why Mindfulness Should be Just as Important as Math in Our School Systems” debuted on TED.com. Drawing from her inspiration as a mother, Jennifer Grace, redesigned her mindset curriculum for kids and teens in 2016. She has been featured on several morning shows; NBC 6, The Balancing Act on Lifetime TV, San Diego Living, CT Style and featured in; Huffington Post, Ocean Drive, Mindbodygreen, and on radio; The Jenny McCarthy Show and Elvis Duran. ​ As the founder and CEO of JG Enterprises, and Raven and Grace Press, Jennifer has built her business to over 7 figures in annual revenue by empowering people worldwide to maximize their potential. Her inspirational reach continues to change lives. Learn more about Jennifer at www.jennifergrace.com OR www.ravenandgrace.com Instagram: @thejennifergrace or @ravenandgracepress ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 30 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/@braveboldbrilliant LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@jeannette.linfoot Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot

In the latest episode of Hoopsology, we feature former NBA star and international basketball icon Michael Ray Richardson. Known as "Sugar," Michael shares his favorite basketball memories and delves into the creative journey behind his upcoming memoir, Banned: How I Squandered an All-Star NBA Career Before Finding My Redemption. He discusses his experiences playing overseas, the challenges he faced during his career, and offers his insights on the evolution of modern basketball. Tune in to discover Michael's remarkable story of triumph, struggle, and redemption in the world of professional sports. Hoopsology is presented by Ballislife. Twitter:@hoopsologypod Instagram:@hoopsologypod Justin's Twitter: @JGHoopsology Matt's Twitter: @thetrainerstake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dive into the dynamic world of healthcare marketing with "Walk-Ins Welcome: A Healthcare Marketing Podcast," presented by Nick Hoard and Michael Ray from Patient Care Marketing Pros. This weekly podcast is your essential guide to navigating the complexities of marketing in the healthcare sector. Each episode, Nick and Michael offer a blend of expert advice, engaging interviews, and inspiring success stories to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to boost your clinic's patient volume. From the latest marketing strategies to insights on industry trends, "Walk-Ins Welcome" is designed to inspire healthcare professionals and marketers alike to achieve greater success.

Artist and good friend of the show, Michael Ray joins the guys as they reflect on the profound ways natural disasters have impacted small towns and the unity that often emerges afterward. We explore Michael's experience with a show cancellation due to a hurricane, sparking reflections on the severe flooding in the Carolinas and drawing empathy-filled parallels with past events like the Nashville flood. Through personal stories, we ponder the unpredictable nature of these events and the resilience they demand from affected communities.Our conversation takes a nostalgic turn as Michael shares his music career journey, from performing at local bars to a pivotal moment opening for a sold-out show in Lakeland, Florida. We look at the contrast between the traditional grassroots rise in the music world and today's digital age of social media discovery. Through Michael's anecdotes, we highlight the grit and determination once needed and the unexpected opportunities that can propel a career forward, all underscored by stories of resilience and perseverance.In the final chapters, we celebrate the unique alchemy of music creation, from studio magic to song selection. Michael discusses the pressures of collaboration and the thrill of hoping songs resonate with both artists and audiences. We also honor the dedication of first responders and military personnel, drawing from Michael's family's history of service. This episode is a heartfelt tapestry of tales that underscore the importance of community, family, and the selflessness of those who serve and protect.Follow/Rate/Share at www.trythatinasmalltown.com -Browse the merch: https://trythatinasmalltown.com/collections/all -For advertising inquiries, email info@trythatinasmalltown.comThe Try That In A Small Town Podcast is produced by Jim McCarthy and www.ItsYourShow.co

Bringing you this bonus episode which is a little different for Parenthood Pod but what I felt was an important conversation. I read about the proposed Family Policy by Lord Mayor candidate Jamal Hakim and wanted to get Jamal and Michael Ray family advocate who also contributed to the policy, on the show to better understand how government can support us with the crazy cost of living. In this chat we discuss:

We had the incredible singer, songwriter Houston Bernard in studio for an afternoon adventure. Houston, a US Army Veteran gave us some insight on his history, influences, song writing and his music. With six albums currently available, this is just the beginning for this artist. He has shared the billing with some of the biggest names in the business including Luke Bryan, Montgomery Gentry, Old Dominion, Clint Black, Michael Ray and The Marshall Tucker Band. Listen in to this episode and hear a few original songs and some incredible stories. Some cool trivia is also revealed when Houston tells us of his great great grandfather that was an outlaw gunslinger who had a song written about him by The Eagles called "Bitter Creek". Give this artist a follow and support his ventures by downloading his music, buying cool merch or subscribing and receiving exclusive access. #houstonbernard #bittercreek #singer #songwriter #artist #theeagles #michaelray #montgomerygentry #dolly #lukebryan #clintblack 3marshalltucker #podcast Photo By The Bostonian Photography Jon Gagnon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/musiciansandbeyond/support

August 6, 2024 Michael Ray Dixon, Founder & Executive Director of L.I.F.E. Ministries, who will address: “HOPE FOR THE ADDICTED THROUGH the GOSPEL of JESUS CHRIST”   Subscribe: iTunes  TuneIn Android RSS Feed Listen:

This episode features three of our favorite people on the planet—Lisa's cohosts on The Four Podcast which cut a blaze of glory in 2022! The Rev. Dr. Otis Moss, III is senior pastor of Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago. He is a preacher, poet, activist, author and filmmaker with an eye toward justice and equality, as evidenced through the gospel of Jesus Christ. He founded The Unashamed Media Group. The Rev. Dr. Jacqui Lewis is the first African American and first woman to serve as the senior pastor of Middle Collegiate Church in New York City—the oldest continuous Protestant Church in the U.S. Founding Visionary Leader behind the Freedom Rising Conferences, Rev. Dr. Jacqui uses her gifts as an author, activist, preacher, and public theologian toward creating an antiracist, just, gun violence free, fully welcoming, gender affirming society in which everyone has enough. Rev. Michael-Ray Matthews is the principal of The Prophetic Foundry, LLC, a consultancy co-creating wisdom, resources, and futures at the nexus of spirituality, healing, and justice. Formerly the Deputy Director of Faith in Action, Michael-Ray also served as the seven-season host of the Prophetic Resistance Podcast. Together we were the four-host team of The Four Podcast which cut a blaze of glory across the pod-waves in 2022. Plus, we were all fortunate to experience a fabulous flash in the life of the historic Auburn Theological Seminary when we served together as Auburn Senior Fellows for nearly a decade. So, when the news dropped that Biden stepped back and Kamala surged forward, the people we wanted to hear from most were Lisa's Four Podcast buddies. So, that's what we're talking about today. We are talking Election 2024, Democracy, why it matters to our faith, why it has mattered to our lives, why it matters to our world (think Gaza, Sudan, Congo, etc), and finally, what's up with this Project 2025 thing? We'd love to hear your thoughts. Thread or Insta Lisa @lisasharper or to Freedom Road @freedomroad.us. We're also on Substack! So be sure to subscribe to freedomroad.substack.com. And, keep sharing the podcast with your friends and networks and letting us know what you think! www.threads.net/@lisasharper www.threads.net/@freedomroad.us freedomroad.substack.com

Geoffrey Deckelbaum, partner and co-founder at SRP Lending, joins host Carol Morgan for this week's Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio episode. In this podcast segment, Deckelbaum discusses the private lending process for residential real estate in Atlanta. Born into a family of real estate developers, Deckelbaum's interest in real estate blossomed from an early age. After college, he worked in a bank, financing developers and homebuilders. In the last decade, he decided to switch focus in his career and moved into the private lending sector. Founded by Geoffrey Deckelbaum and Michael Ray, SRP Lending provides short-term financial solutions for home builders, real estate investors and developers. From acquiring lots to renovations on project homes, SRP Lending is a partner for real estate professionals who want to grow the housing opportunities in metro Atlanta. Lending has become increasingly difficult in the homebuilding industry due to banking limitations. Banks offer funds based on credit and other traditional factors, but SRP is proud to lend based on its client relationships and the project vision. This distinctive difference moves the homebuilding process forward and provides peace of mind for clients. Deckelbaum said, “If we can understand our builder's view as to where they want to go, and the project that makes sense to us, we want to find a way to help them achieve their goals.” Why choose private lending over traditional bank loans? If a home builder goes to the bank for a loan, the credit approval process can take a long time, not including the 60 to 90 days to reach closing. SRP Lending approves loans in as little time as a few business days, allowing clients to put cash down on properties and remain competitive. Private lending also presents more customized loan options that meet clients where they are and ensures their projects come to life quicker. Looking for lending opportunities for your next project? SRP Lending is local to metro Atlanta and services clients within one hour of the city. Potential clients are encouraged to meet with Deckelbaum and Ray to ensure the best loan fit before buying property. SRP Lending walks with clients every step of the way, including visits to potential properties and discussing any changes throughout the building or renovation process. “We will go see your property before we commit but, the advantage to using us is that once we get onsite, we know you, and we've seen the project you want to do,” said Deckelbaum. “We can tell you immediately what our loan would look like.” SRP Lending works with numerous real estate agents and marketing experts that provide competitive information about buyers, home trends and more! That information is then passed to its clients, offering key strategies for marketing and elevating the value of their properties. “SRP Lending is committed to the residential marketplace. Homebuilding and renovations are the passion that Mike and I had for many years,” said Deckelbaum. “We do this not as a job, but as a gap we fill in the industry.” Tune in to the full interview above to learn more about SRP Lending or visit www.SRPLending.com. A special thank you to Denim Marketing for sponsoring Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio. Known as a trendsetter, Denim Marketing has been blogging since 2006 and podcasting since 2011. It is currently working on strategies for the Google Helpful Content update and ways to incorporate AI into sales and marketing. Contact them when you need quality, original content for social media, public relations, blogging, email marketing and promotions. A comfortable fit for companies of all shapes and sizes, Denim Marketing understands marketing strategies are not one-size-fits-all. The agency works with your company to create a perfectly tailored marketing strategy that will adhere to your specific needs and niche. Try Denim Marketing on for size by calling 770-383-3360 or by visiting www.DenimMarketing.com.

It's Wednesday night, but Patrick can't get weird with you this Friday so we have to do it tonight! Come gather around your whatever and feel a little what have you! Come get grounded in the energy that is Melton and whatever he wants to talk about tonight. Don't force it. Let's feel it and ride the wave. Like an Ouija board, the spirits will be guiding our session tonight. Who wants to come be a part of the action with Patrick, a spare goat, and some old denim he found on a train? Don't ask, bro! ...

Almost immediately, he found himself as sideman for notable locals such as Kermit Ruffins, Michael Ward and The Reward, and Sun Ra trumpeter, Michael Ray.  In 1992 he co-founded the New Orleans Klezmer All-Stars(NOKAS), a pioneering klezmer ensemble that infused that music with the vibrancy and energy of the funk, jazz and brass music of New Orleans. To date he has had opportunity to play with most of New Orleans' greatest musicians from across all genres.  NOKAS was playing some of his compositions, but by 1993 he found himself seeking outlets for his compositions in other styles and forms.  After playing with a plethora of combos and experimenting with many great local musicians he formed Naked On The Floor and eventually The Naked Orchestra. Naked on the Floor (quintet) and the Naked Orchestra (18-24 piece creative orchestra) play Freilich's original compositions exclusively and still play regularly in New Orleans. He has appeared at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 24 times as well as headlining the Berlin Jazz Festival with NOKAS. He has appeared at numerous other festivals inside and outside the country including Bonnaroo, the Ann Arbor Jazz Festival, The American Folklife festival at the Washington Monument, collaborations with poet, Andrei Codrescu at the Holocaust museum in NYC and many others. Other notable work includes appearances with Sam Rivers, Burton Greene, Marshall Allen, The Wild Magnolias and backing songwriters such as Robbie Robertson. He has done arrangements for a wide range of recordings from, Peter Stampfel to Hal Willner's presentation of U@ doing music of T-Rex. He is featured on over 21 recordings ranging from Klezmer to Afro-Cuban and avant-garde orchestra music. Recently he put out two CD's of a large orchestra playing his original compositions, a small group, and played on Marianne Faithfull's latest release.  Many of these recordings are either Big Easy or Offbeat entertainment award winners across a number of categories.  He also has music featured in films and TV shows (Andy Richter conquers the Universe, The Dukes of Hazzard(Warner Home Video) as well as commercials for companies such as Southwest Airlines and Mercedes.    n 2016 he produced and arranged an album, NOLA? for legendary Basque artist, Fermin Muguruza. Rearrangements of Muguruza's classic work utilizing the great players and sounds of New Orleans. That led to a very successful European run for the Basque New Orleans Orchestra. Other arranging credits include Hal Wilner and U2 tribute to T. Rex and Grammy Award winner, Peter Stampfel's 100 songs of the 20th century project.      His work includes 4 completed and performed operatic works: a comic-satirical opera, Bang the Law, about a couple of New Orleans lawyers and their movements through New Orleans class detritus after Hurricane Katrina, a two movement orchestral fantasy about Elias Cannetti at carnival, formation of a new quintet to play new original compositions, an octet reduction of Peter and the Wolf for a New Orleans Contemporary Art Center/Guggenheim foundation presentation; a second opera, ee me & cummings thee which premiered in New Orleans in Nov. 2011.   2019 saw the completion of two operas. One a hyper-collaborative project with writer, Bernard Pearce, The Coronation, on the selecting of queen bees. In June 2019 he wrote an operetta on the Dirty Letters of James Joyce to Nora Barnacle, titled Darling, Please do not be offended at what I wrote.  He is the subject of the one hour radio documentary Jonathan Freilich's Freedom Double-O Naked Klezmer Jazz Latin Boogaloo: The Radio Documentary by award winning documentarian, David Kunian and was the 2008 Louisiana Governors' Music Fellowship Award recipient.  This year he figured as a Rising Star guitarist in Downbeat's Critics Poll.  Freilich was born Oct.13, 1968 in Philadelphia, Pa.  He spent most of his early years, up until a late teenager in London, England before moving to Los Angeles in 1985.  Thereafter, he moved to Santa Cruz, Ca in 1987 before the 1989 move to New Orleans.  Currently, he is residing in Los Angeles after completing further studies in composition at California Institute of the Arts. Aside from music, Freilich is also a certified Iyengar yoga instructor and co-owner of a studio in New Orleans for many years.

"Today only happens once in a lifetime. Make the of most of it." Michael Ray. Yesterday is gone. TODAY is TODAY. Let's make the most of our today. Be motivated this Monday and listen to how you can start your Monday TODAY by being your best self. "Because Monday is Motivating."

This week Dan and Reid Isbell host hit-making artist Michael Ray out in God's Country. Ray shares his thoughts on keyboard warriors, how Joe Diffie impacted his life, and how he mentally recharges from life in the spotlight. He shares some crazy alligator-hunting stories from his upbringing in Florida and how music has been a part of his life from the time he was born. Catch Dan and Reid playing live as The Brothers Hunt @ Chiefs in Nashville on July 19th: Get Tickets God's Country on Instagram MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube More from MeatEater Shop MeatEater MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Talking wine country, new music, and their love of the Chicago Cubs!

Why isn't science straightforward? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Ray, a Doctor of Chiropractic medicine and assistant professor, to discuss the bridge between pain science and its communication and application. We examine how we know what we know, pain science and physical activity, and academia.Enjoy.Follow Michael:https://www.instagram.com/michael_tame_pain/Sign up for our coaching mentorship group -- our next call is 5/10 at 12 pm EDT!https://coachlogik-mentorship.mn.coSubscribe to my Patreon to support the show!!!Philosophical Weightlifting | Creating Weightlifting podcasts and sharing knowledge.Follow me and get coaching:https://www.instagram.com/josh_philwl/Weightlifting House:https://www.weightliftinghouse.com/ code PHILWL for 10% offOnyx:https://www.onyxstraps.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% offhttps://www.instagram.com/onyx_straps/Virus:https://virusintl.com code PHILWL for 10% offEarth Fed Muscle:https://www.earthfedmuscle.com/ with code PHILWL for 10% off

How often do you get asked about your lived experiences? All those moments added up to create the person you are today, yet not all of us are fortunate enough to have people in our world willing to ask questions and listen to what we have to share. But Aaron Michael Ray saw a way to encourage, facilitate, and help all of us heal from conversations just like that.I'm so excited to bring you this interview with my friend Aaron. He's just coming off of the Come From Away Tour, which much of our conversation centers around. It was a call with that entire production that initially sparked the Conversations From Away podcast. The podcast was created to highlight the theater industry's social injustices and bring people together to fight for necessary change. Please enjoy this conversation with Aaron Michael Ray, and stay until the end to see where you can see him on stage next!In this episode, you will:Learn how Aaron went from musician to actor.Discover how Aaron helped kickstart my EDI consultant journey.Uncover the call that inspired the Conversations From Away Podcast.Full Show Notes Here!Connect with Aaron:Conversations From Away PodcastA Strange LoopA Wonderful WorldCONNECT with Kira:@kiratroilo @artandsoulconsulting @inclusivestagesWebsiteBecome a PatronRegister for the first 'Inclusive Stages' cohort certification programJoin our mailing list - scroll to the bottom of the pageThanks for joining me on this episode of Inclusive Stages! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple or a rating on Spotify to help me reach more people ready to collectively shape the future of human-first theater, one stage at a time.Thanks to our music composer, Zachary McConnell and our producer, Leah Bryant.

Welcome to us trying to PAY YOUR BILLS w this cash 5x's a day! Plus, we put Country Star and local, Michael Ray up to the $1000 minute challenge

Matt Serra and Jim Norton reunite for a Wednesday episode of UFC Unfiltered that sees the two chop it up with 8th-ranked UFC women's flyweight Amanda Ribas and country musician Michael Ray ahead of Saturday's UFC Fight Night: Ribas vs. Namajunas card at the APEX in Las Vegas. Matt begins the show with his best attempt at humbly bragging about dominating Jim in the head-to-head fight predictions battle between the two co-hosts.  Shortly after, the guys invite Amanda Ribas onto the show to hear the Brazilian veteran's thoughts on what it means to finally be headlining a UFC card. Ahead of her first-ever UFC main event, Amanda discusses her thoughts on bouncing back and forth between flyweight and strawweight and why she's expecting the very best version of Rose Namajunas as the two prepare for an all-action fight at 125 pounds. Not too long after Amanda's interview ends, country music star and UFC superfan Michael Ray joins the show to reflect on his MMA fandom while talking about his friendship with various UFC fighters. As the conversation shifts to Michael's music career, the guys talk in depth about the state of the music industry and how Michael has adjusted his strategy of releasing hit records like the one he just dropped two weeks ago called “Nothin' Else”. Finally, Jim and Matt wrap up the show with three fight picks from atop Saturday night's card.

ABOUT ARTIMUS PYLE AND ANTHEMS: HONORING THE MUSIC OF LYNYRD SKYNYRDAnthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd Includes Dolly Parton, Sammy Hagar, Warren Haynes, Ronnie Dunn, Lee Brice, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, Billy Ray Cyrus, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, and Lindsay EllRock & Roll Hall of Fame Member and former drummer of Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle is excited to release the Artimus Pyle Band's long-awaited album 'Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd.' With a total of thirteen tracks, this record features artists including Ronnie Dunn, Sammy Hagar, Lee Brice, Billy Ray Cyrus, Warren Hayes, Michael Ray, Chris Janson, LOCASH, Jerrod Niemann, Marty Raybon, Lindsay Ell, and Dolly Parton! Released by Get Joe Records and distributed by BFD/Orchard, the Artimus Pyle Band has recently made his Grand Ole Opry debut and has been featured in Forbes, Cowboys & Indians, Larry London's Border Crossings on Voice of America, RFD-TV,Huckabee, The Tennessean, and a premiere of Artimus Pyle and Dolly Parton's collaboration on "Free Bird" with Garden & Gun. This new version of "Free Bird" also includes a new guitar recording from late Lynyrd Skynyrd founding member Gary Rossington.Fans can also order the limited edition Anthems - Honoring The Music of Lynyrd Skynyrd on vinyl by going to ArtimusPyle.com. As part of a separate limited-edition bundle, music lovers can order the CD and an autographed collector's edition drumhead. Priced at $100.00, this exclusive package includes the tribute album and a one-of-a-kind, autographed 15" drumhead featuring Artimus Pyle's logo. Limited in availability, this special offer guarantees fans a unique and collectible addition to their music memorabilia, making it a must-have while supplies last.Renowned as the untamed force behind Lynyrd Skynyrd, Artimus Pyle's impactful double bass drumming was instrumental in defining the band's iconic sound. His breakthrough moment came at the Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, where his authoritative drumming, initially credited simply as "Artimus Pyle, percussion," captured widespread attention. Further establishing himself as a sought-after session drummer, Pyle connected with acts such as Charlie Daniels and the Marshall Tucker Band, eventually crossing paths with Ronnie Van Zant and Ed King at Studio One in Doraville, Georgia. This fateful encounter paved the way for the creation of Saturday Night Special, leaving an indelible mark on Ronnie. Making his live debut at Jacksonville's Sgt Pepper's Club in October 1974, Pyle assumed the role of Skynyrd's drummer following the release of Second Helping, contributing to the band's subsequent four albums, including the legendary Street Survivors. Pyle survived the band's tragic 1977 plane crash that took six lives, including Steve and Cassie Gaines, along with the band's leader, Ronnie Van Zant."This project has been a year in the making, but when the fans hear it they will understand why it took so long," says Len Snow, Get Joe Records president. "Artimus is legendary within the Southern Rock space. The music that Lynyrd Skynyrd made will always live as a part of rock history. This album honors that music and gives Artimus a way to honor his former bandmates." Anthems - Honoring The Music Of Lynyrd Skynyrd Track Listing:I Know A Little - Micheal RaySweet Home Alabama - Ronnie DunnSimple Man - Sammy HagarNeedle And The Spoon - Lindsey EllThe Ballad Of Curtis Loew - Chris JansonWorkin' For MCA - Lee BriceThat Smell - Jerrod NiemannGimme Three Steps - Marty RaybonCall Me The Breeze - Billy Ray CyrusSaturday Night Special - Warren HaynesThe Hunt - Artimus Pyle BandWhat's Your Name - LOCASHFreebird - Dolly PartonABOUT ARTIMUS PYLEFollowing his time as a Marine Corps Sergeant from 1967 to 1971 and a short stint with Spartanburg, SC-based band Thickwood Lick, Artimus Pyle was recommended by the late Charlie Daniels and joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 1974. He would replace their original drummer (Bob Burns) following the release of the group's second album, Second Helping, and performed with the band and on Skynyrd's subsequent four albums,Nuthin' Fancy, Gimme Back My Bullets, Street Survivors, and their live album, One More for the Road. Pyle was injured but survived the band's 1977 horrific plane crash that abruptly ended the lives of six people, including band members Steve and Cassie Gaines, and most notably, frontman and musical visionary Ronnie Van Zant.In 1979, the band began to reunite, first for the 5th Annual Charlie Daniels Volunteer Jam, and eventually, as the Rossington Collins Band (which included all the remaining band members and Pyle, plus Dale Krantz on lead vocals and Barry Lee Harwood on guitar). However, shortly after that, Pyle was in a car accident that broke his leg in 21 places and shattered his hopes of remaining with the group. Pyle spent the next three years healing, both physically and emotionally, before returning to the States and establishing the Artimus Pyle Band (A.P.B.) to honor the music and legacy of Ronnie Van Zant.In 1987, Pyle rejoined his former bandmates to tour and eventually record as Lynyrd Skynyrd 1991, but the experience left him flat. While he deeply loved them, he no longer felt the magic he once did with Van Zant at the helm, nor was he interested in returning to the party lifestyle for which the band was known and stepped away from the group permanently, only to return in 2006 during Lynyrd Skynyrd's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (where he played alongside Bob Burns).Now in his 70s, Pyle still continues to honor Van Zant's musical legacy, recording and touring with the Artimus Pyle Band, now comprised of Pyle (drums), Scott Raines (guitar/vocals), Jerry Lyda (guitar) Brad Durden (keyboards/vocals), and Dave Fowler (bass).https://artimuspyleband.com/https://www.amazon.com/Anthems-Honoring-Music-Lynyrd-Skynyrd/dp/B0CKH9X2WHBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

Michael Ray Richardson joins Michael Cooper today on the Showtime with Coop podcast on CLNS. “Sugar” shares his experience, opinions, and failures including his thoughts on NBA Past & Present + Troubled Career & Finding Success. Topics Discussed: Early life The NBA in the late 70s & 80s Coach Willis Reed Coach Hubey Brown New Jersey Nets experience New York Knicks experience Commissioner David Stern Richardsons lifetime drug ban from NBA Getting sober Current life — Subscribe to Showtime with Michael Cooper: Sub on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-showtime-podcast-with-lakers-legend-coop/id1509730329 or on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0q58PdBd256PEDwENzQAS0?si=GbPaLWYHQfWbHL1Wl1OazQ&dl_branch=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby takes you through his favorite moments from the BobbyCast this year! In Part 1, you'll hear stories from Adam Duritz of Counting Crows, Hailey Whitters, The War and Treaty, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn and Michael Ray! Stories of early career struggles, rising to fame quickly, divorce and more. Message us on IG and let us know who you want us to have on an upcoming episode! Follow the podcast: @TheBobbyCast TikTok: @TheBobbyCast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After nearly half a century of uncertainty, the Orange County Sheriff's Department has revealed a breakthrough in the case of a murdered teenager found in Southern California in 1974. Through the use of investigative genetic genealogy, authorities have identified the victim as Michael Ray Schlicht, bringing renewed attention to a case that may link him to notorious serial killer Randy Kraft.    On September 14, 1974, the lifeless body of a young man was discovered, and at the time, his cause of death was tragically attributed to accidental alcohol and diazepam intoxication. However, this tragic story took a darker turn in 1980 when investigators noted multiple homicides in 1978 with similar intoxication causes of death. These victims were found within close proximity to Schlicht's location, yet he remained unidentified, known only as "John Doe."    Randy Kraft, infamously labeled "The Scorecard Killer," was arrested during a routine traffic stop in 1983, where police found a deceased man in the passenger seat amid beer bottles and lorazepam tablets. Kraft would later be convicted in 1989 of 16 murders in Southern California, and authorities suspect his involvement in up to 60 deaths between 1972 and 1983. The gruesome details of his crimes, which included torture, sexual assault, and mutilation, earned him his chilling moniker.    Despite his conviction, Kraft has remained on death row at San Quentin State Prison. However, the discovery of tissue samples from Schlicht's unidentified remains brought renewed hope for answers. These samples were submitted to a laboratory to construct a DNA profile. After months of diligent genealogy work, investigators successfully traced the lineage to Schlicht's grandparents.    Authorities then reached out to a granddaughter of the grandparents, who disclosed that she had last seen her brother, Michael Ray Schlicht, in April 1974 when he was just 17 years old. To confirm this revelation, investigators journeyed to Kansas City to obtain a DNA sample from Schlicht's mother, which ultimately led to the positive identification of the once enigmatic "John Doe."    The Orange County Sheriff's Department has reclassified Schlicht's death as a homicide, reopening a case that had long remained unsolved. The investigation is ongoing as authorities delve into the circumstances surrounding Schlicht's murder and his potential connection to Randy Kraft's reign of terror.    This discovery not only brings closure to Schlicht's family after decades of uncertainty but also raises questions about other unsolved cases from that era that may be linked to Kraft. As investigators continue their work, they remain committed to seeking justice for the victims and their families.    The identification of Michael Ray Schlicht is a testament to the power of modern forensic techniques and the dedication of law enforcement in pursuing justice, even after many years have passed. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK's Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com

The Bobby Bones Show is broadcasting backstage at the 57th annual CMA Awards in Nashville. Check out day one interviews right here and catch the awards LIVE Wednesday night at 8/7c on ABC!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Ray (@michaelraymusic) sits down with Bobby Bones to give a candid look on his public divorce and how he's grown personally and professionally from it. He'll share what he learned from it and what he wishes he had done differently. He gets vulnerable talking about the steps he took in therapy and how while he was going through that process he had the number one song on country radio. Michael will also share how he was diagnosed with depression and the healthy steps he's taking in his every day life to get better. He'll also talk about his new music, what it's like being on tour and why he feels like he's back in 2019 again.  Follow on Instagram: @TheBobbyCast Follow on TikTok: @TheBobbyCast   Watch this Episode on Youtube    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.