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The Better To Podcast is a place where we'll discuss what was the inspiration for their perspective projects and how it all came about. Sometimes, we’ll take a deeper dive into that moment that placed them on the creative path. On the podcast, we honor achievements, discuss new projects, and reflect on life lessons and the beginnings of the creative journey.
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Send us a text Tracy Bonham sits down to discuss the highs and lows of her music career as well as the challenges in love, parenting, and her breast cancer diagnosis. Tracy Bonham is a classically trained violinist and pianist turned alternative singer-songwriter who rose to fame in 1996 with her twice GRAMMY™nominatedalbum, The Burdens of Being Up…
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Send us a text Dave and I discuss the music business, how sometimes giving up on a dream for a bit can be the best, and more. ****** LIFE OF A "LONG PLAYER" After a 25-year hiatus, long-time rocker Dave Lebental returned to his musical roots and started to investigate the modern music landscape. He quickly realized he was a modern-day Rip Van Winkl…
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Send us a text Chloe and I talk about Music, Dating, and more. "Yeehaw Pop" artist Chloe Styler brings a Gold Coast glam to the Music City scene. From Australia to Nashville, Chloe now finds herself gently pushing the barriers of country music with her distinct pop-country sound and making waves internationally. 2023 was epic for Chloe, having inde…
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Send us a text Danny Saber stops by the podcast to discuss his latest release with the late Micheal Hutchence as well as his relationship with Michael. We discuss how he chose his musical path, other artists he worked with, and more. **** In the great pantheon of musicians transcending above mere “celebrity” status, the late MICHAEL HUTCHENCE tower…
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Send us a text Gearld and I discuss writing and his latest release Preacher Stalls the Second Coming, cults, and so much more. *** Gerald Everett Jones lives in Santa Monica. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and Women’s National Book Association, as well as a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC). He is a Film…
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Send us a text Rob Marby and I discuss filmmaking and his bucket list project, The Legend of El Chupacabra. ***** Rob Mabry was born on November 22, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas. He spent the better part of his youth in Bavaria (Germany), where his parents both worked for the US government. He developed a love of movies at an early age through count…
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Send us a text Had a fun conversation with up-and-coming singer Malachi Gagnon talking about his blossoming career and his new music. *** Emerging pop-country singer-songwriter Malachi Gagnon is a small-town all-American 16-year-old who found his love for singing and songwriting where many of music’s biggest stars first discover their inner artist;…
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Send us a text JV and I sit down to discuss his Warminster Series and the art and craft of writing. *** Born of steel, fire, and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations. His father, a pea…
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Send us a text Singer Dariann Leigh stops by the show to talk about leaving her small town and moving to Nashville to follow her musical dream and more. ****** Dariann Leigh is infatuating; all things to all people. She is effervescent yet reserved, accessible and unobtainable, red carpet glam and camo in a tree stand. Combining big-city beauty wit…
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Send us a text I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris to discuss some of his iconic photos and the stories behind them. ****** Over the past 50 years, Chris’ signature work with a galaxy of A-List actors, models, athletes and musicians has helped them define their public image while establishing his reputation as one of the most respected ph…
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Send us a text Mick sits down to discuss his latest release Ian Hunter on Track as well as his fiction book, Burning America: In The Best Interest of the Children? We also discuss the music business as well as radio. ****** Dive into the musical universe of solo Ian Hunter songs like never before with "Ian Hunter On Track"! Calling all rock aficion…
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Send us a text JD and I sit down and talk about music, dance, modeling, and even acting. **** JD Reynolds is an artist in the truest sense of the word. The world of country music is paying attention to Australian country music artist JD Reynolds. Her latest release '8 Seconds' hit the highly coveted #1 spot on Australian Country Radio during 2023 G…
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Send us a text Edward joins the show to discuss his novel, his experience in the Space Shuttle Simulator, and what would really happen if some of our fears came to light. **** Before taking the plunge in 2004 into full-time writing, technologist turned author Edward M. Lerner spent thirty years in high tech at every level from engineer to senior vi…
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Send us a text John stops by the podcast to discuss his latest release to talk about his new movie, Ebony Hustle 2: Ballistic Protection, but we discuss so much more. ***** John Wayne S. III (JW) is a consummate storyteller, producer, and director, boasting an illustrious career in the entertainment industry over two decades. His unique blend of fi…
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Send us a text Presley discusses her musical journey, the importance of loyalty in her relationships, and so much more. **** Radiant and fearless, Presley Tennant is the result of unequivocal talent and California ease. Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, People Magazine states Presley is “quickly proving that she is a wild card in the…
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Send us a text On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Author, screenwriter, and a man of many talents Richard Sparks to talk about his new novel, New Rock New Role. ***** Born in England, and a graduate of Oxford University (Exeter College, where, like both JRR Tolkien and Philip Pullman before him, he studied English Language and Literatu…
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Send us a text Kingsley and I discuss her travels, New music, and why she got kicked off Tinder among other things. **** Chicago, IL (DATE): Rising Pop/Indie artist Kingsley is releasing her debut single, My Love, from her album, Come & Find Me, mixed by Kevin Frias on Friday Jan 12. “This song is just what happens when you finally realize you are …
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Send us a text Kathyrn discusses her memoir, Dancing Into the Light, as well as the loss of her mother and younger brother. ***** Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki was born in Washington D.C. to an Arab father and an American mother. She grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut, and Jerusalem where she attended Arabic, British, and American schools. She attended the Am…
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Send us a text Celebrating the launch of Season 8 and our 150th episode with the band behind our new music, Fast Suzi. I chat with Matt, Greg, and Alex from the band. Joining us on the show is their producer and mine Rich Zei from Third Ear Audio Productions. Fast Suzi is like the man with 1000 faces. They are a Chicago-based hard rock band, that h…
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Send us a text On this episode, I sat down with Phyllis Leavitt to discuss America's Mental Health this week. We dig deep into why her new book America in Therapy is so timely. **** When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horr…
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Send us a text Texting has certainly become an easy way to communicate. However, what happens when a mother saves the texts to her sons? The result, “Text Messages To My Sons” by author Tammy J. Cohen. According to Cohen, “Have you ever struggled to communicate with your children? If you know kids, in-person conversations are just not happening. It…
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Send us a text Cody Howell: A US Navy Veteran Making Waves in Music Cody Howell, a Kansas native, is a proud veteran of the US Navy and has since settled in Nashville to pursue his passion for music. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Randy Rogers, Dierks Bentley, and Zane Williams, Cody's music is a reflection of his heart and honest-to-goodnes…
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Send us a text Audrey and I discuss her book, American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy as well as how time off forced her to look at life in a different way. ***** Growing up in New York in the late 1960s, Audrey Birnbaum assumed that watching Holocaust documentaries was a perfectly normal family activity. On her first day of elementary sch…
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Send us a text Amanda and I discuss the Friday the 13th and the meaning behind the day. Aliens, Big Foot, and some more serious topics. ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she …
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Send us a text Singer-Songwriter, Oliver Pigott and I chat about his time on Canadian Idol, the inspiration behind his single Eyes My Daddy Gave Me, and more. The song will be available on 10/20/2023. Pre-save Now. ******** Currently based in Nashville, OLIVER PIGOTT ​is a singer/songwriter, musician, and actor. He's written hundreds of songs in hi…
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Send us a text Friend of the show, CerVon Campbell is back to discuss his new music and how much his life has changed. We discuss how he overcame his depression and is now making a difference with others. Of course, we still touch on a little movie and comic buzz too. ********* CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his s…
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Send us a text Peter is back and we discuss his upcoming music fest. The ever-changing music business, before we dive into the world at large. ***** Peter is a meditation coach, Ki Gong instructor, Sound Healer, and musician. He was a professional musician for about ten years, but the money was drying up as the opportunities started to disappear be…
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Send us a text Starting Season 7 off with a solo podcast. In this podcast I talk about Life, the new pup, becoming a teacher, and being an author. *** D.M. Needom has been creating stories since she was a kid. She started committing them to paper when she was in high school. Starting off as a bassist and television model during her first foray into…
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Send us a text Amanda and I discuss the grief she felt when she lost her shop. Image and how we are all the same and connected. ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 a…
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Send us a text Davis and I talk about Stress Eating and the problems it can create as well as his near-death experience. ********* David Hernandez is a passionate, inspiring, and motivated individual who lifts others up in his belief that each of us was designed to live a life of purpose. He is on a mission to help struggling individuals learn to l…
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Send us a text Nick and I discuss his book Executive Loneliness ******* Executive depression, anxiety, and isolation – and the substance abuse, family breakdowns, poor physical health, self-harm, and suicide that can all too frequently result – were a major issue long before most of us had even heard the word “coronavirus”. I know this for a fact b…
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Send us a text ViVi and I talk about her book as well as metaphysics. ******** Vi Vi Thai is a writer, truth seeker, healer, and fearlessly determined to live a free lifestyle regardless of others’ opinions. She uncovered her true life’s purpose after going through a dramatic and stressful time at the end of her stay in the US as an international s…
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Send us a text Ulrika talks about her book and the inspiration behind it. ********* For many decades I was being depressed, and burned out and eventually I also became suicidal. My whole life was like an inner struggle with low self-esteem manifesting in many things such as stress, severe sleeping disorders and a deep depression. This ongoing inner…
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Send us a text Melissa tells us about her book, Beautifully Broken: The Spiritual Woman’s Guide to Thriving, Not Simply Surviving a Divorce or Breakup, and her podcast, Awaken Your Inner Awesomeness. ******** Melissa Oatman is from Collinsville, Illinois. In addition to teaching German, Melissa is a healer, channeler, spiritual teacher, and intuiti…
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Send us a text Marc talks about his lifelong struggle with skinny fat, while doctors see him as fit. We talk about body image and the role media plays in it. ********** I was born in a body that genetically lacked muscles/muscle mass, almost everywhere. Genetically, is common in my family. Even though I was always a very active kid, regularly playi…
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Send us a text Gramps tells us about how his grandchildren living with him during the pandemic, inspired his book. ******* Gramps Jeffrey has 4 kids and 6 grandchildren and looks at how the kids are growing up as a baby boomer trying to understand how the world has evolved since he was 3 years old. As the author of the acclaimed business book “The …
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Send us a text Wajid discusses how his choices still lead him to where he was supposed to be. We also talk about reincarnation and the universe. ********* I was 17 and in high school and had an offer to go to college. I then decided to leave home instead and started my own journey in life. I always wondered if I did stay at home and go to college h…
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Send us a text Amanda and I talk about opening a shop during the pandemic, being a death doula, and metaphysics. ******* From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 and her first …
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Send us a text Scott talks about how retook the power in his hands to create the life he wanted. ********* My life has taken so many dramatic turns. After winning the national collegiate skydiving championships, I became cocky. Not just in skydiving but in life. Then I had a terrible accident, they said I wouldn't walk normally ever, & I couldn't g…
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Send us a text Cervon is back to talk about music, DC, Marvel, and more. ******** CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep venting lyrics. CerVon is not only a singer/ rapper, but also credited as a screenwriter, stand-up comic, songwriter, and actor. known for bending genres Campbell has crafted …
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Send us a text Dr. Marni tells us about how she found spirituality at one of her lowest points and saw signs being left to show her the path for her journey. ****** My “story” is about choosing to live in gratitude, happiness and love after experiencing life’s challenges and loss. I am passionate about handling life's challenges with goodness, comp…
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Send us a text Karen tells us about her journey to become her true authentic self.I have been in the Health and Wellness industry for over 10 years. ********* About 5 years ago I turned the big 5-0 and my whole world completely shifted. For years I had heard how reaching the mid-point of life can trigger some pretty big changes and awakening for wo…
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Send us a text Zagan was my second guest when I launched the podcast. Last time, we talked about coming out in the 80's this time we do a deep dive into his name change and discuss how it help free him from childhood trauma. ****** Bio : Zagan has been experiencing the paranormal world since 1977. He grew up in a very haunted home and currently liv…
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Send us a text Maria and I discuss the world of metaphysics as well as having her own online shop. Side note, in the podcast we discuss social media not allowing metaphysical post. This did not take place. ******* Maria is a Reiki Master, Psychic Medium, Crystal Healer, Medical Intuitive, and Tarot Reader. She’s also fascinated by herbalism and its…
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Send us a text Melanie and I discuss expectations as well as life and the challenges we face. ******** Melanie's Bio I’m a Career & Life Coach and I left my 18-year career as a Recruiter in the Staffing and Recruiting Industry in 2016. In 2017, I worked for a friend, only to find myself in massive debt, and fractured friendships, and woke up to rea…
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Send us a text Moshe and I discuss how he broke from his traditional faith to lead a different and more fulfilling life. ******* Moshe Mikanovsky, author of The Resurrector. I come from a Jewish orthodox background in Israel, and I live these days in Canada, where I became unorthodox in my late 30s (about 14 years ago). My book, The Resurrector, al…
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Send us a text Peter's back and talks about his dream method, pyramid power, being a musician, and his Dream Method Program. ****** Peter is a meditation coach, Ki Gong instructor, Sound Healer, and musician. He was a professional musician for about ten years, but the money was drying up as the opportunities started to disappear because of the chan…
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Send us a text Rich is a familiar name on the podcast for the last season and a half when he took over the sound and production of the show. Today, we dive deep into how Rich found his way into being a sound engineer as well as talk about some Chicago history. He was there when the Disco Demolition took place. If interested in working with Rich you…
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Send us a text Sarah and I talk about life, shame, and what success looks like. ********* Sarah's Bio: From a very young age, I have been blessed with the gift and ability to help people from all walks of life find clarity and peace. Through customized readings, I have helped men, women, mothers, friends, and many others find closure with loved one…
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Send us a text Dan and I discuss unions and how he thinks that they will make a comeback. ********* I published a book called Capitalism Killed the Middle Class: 25 Ways the System is Rigged Against You about my 37 years at AT&T. It also has some history and covers issues like the gig economy, universal basic income, the green new deal, Black Lives…
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