Best Jewelry Historian Podcasts (2024)

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Nick Christophers: Mob Expert & Author 35:59

12h ago35:59

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Send us a Text Message. His journey begins with a childhood connection to a character from "The Outsiders," leading to a stint in a junior high gang. Amidst this, music and breakdancing emerge. His writing career began with a Greek publication that led him to mainstream. His path intertwined with his father's café near Kennedy Airport, frequented b…

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Simon Kirke: The Drummer Who Defined Supergroup Bad Company/ Rock Royalty 38:42

2h ago38:42

38:42

Send us a Text Message. A renowned musician and drummer, known for his contributions to the iconic supergroups Free and Bad Company, reminisces about his childhood in rural Wales. Following a gig with a local cover band, The Manicas, he formed his own band, Heatwave where he did both vocals and drums that was inspired by Ringo Starr after watching …

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Jody Lichtor: Beyond the Table: A Stylist's Tale in Food, Film, & Jewelry 44:12

7d ago44:12

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Send us a Text Message. She boasts extensive experience as a food and prop stylist, with a vast array of clients. Her journey began as a young ballet dancer and was a creative child who eventually landed a career as a dental hygienist—a role she continues to fulfill today. Jody delves into her interpretation of beautification, which Tommy links to …

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The BTL Members Group Take the Spotlight 54:21

14d ago54:21

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Send us a Text Message. Several members of Before the Lights assembled for a podcast, including some from my hometown, Streator, IL. Kelly Burgin from Northern California shares news about Family Dollar closing numerous stores, sparking a discussion with Missy Mital on its impact on zip code 61364, which boasts several dollar stores and transitions…

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Chef Michael Reed- Seasoned Excellence: A Chef's Culinary Journey 46:53

21d ago46:53

46:53

Send us a Text Message. A renowned chef, both a James Beard Semifinalist and Michelin Recommended, who is the proud owner of not one, but two thriving restaurants—Poppy & Rose and Poppy & Seed—sets the stage by delving into the essence of garden-fresh ingredients, the core principles of flavors, and the indispensable role of quality kitchen tools. …

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The History of the Tropicana Hotel & Casino Las Vegas with Historian Michael Green 39:39

28d ago39:39

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Send us a Text Message. Renowned for his expertise in 19th-century history, Nevada & Las Vegas welcomes a distinguished historian to the show to delve into the rich history of Tropicana. Beginning our discussion with his experiences in Las Vegas and his tenure at The Valley Times, which intersected with organized crime, we segue seamlessly into his…

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Driven by Dreams: The Esteban Toledo Story 39:45

1M ago39:45

39:45

Send us a Text Message. The greatest male Mexican professional of all time with over 700 PGA Tournaments under his belt, graces our show to share his remarkable journey from humble beginnings – a childhood devoid of plumbing and adorned with dirt floors. He discusses the unwavering determination demanded on the PGA Tour, a path that emerged after a…

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Tony Cornero- The Admiral's Stardust: The Story of a Gambling Entrepreneur & Mysterious Death 26:00

1M ago26:00

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Send us a Text Message. An infamous bootlegger and gambling tycoon, renowned for his role in creating the iconic Stardust Casino & Resort in Las Vegas, Tony "The Admiral" Cornero was a legendary figure. His entrepreneurial spirit led him from the humble origins of an Italian village to the bustling streets of America. Yet, his journey was marked by…

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Gabriel Key-The Cuban Cowboy: Miami's Rising Country Star 28:26

2M ago28:26

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Send us a Text Message. The tale of the Cuban Cowboy hailing from South Florida unfurls with the melody of multiple instruments, a narrative that began in his youth when he stumbled upon a harmonica cascading from a pinata. Prior to embracing country rhythms, the beats of hip hop and rap coursed through his veins. However, a serendipitous encounter…

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Al Mancini- Neon Mohawk: A Taste of Las Vegas Through the Eyes of a Culinary Storyteller 42:29

2M ago42:29

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Send us a Text Message. He indulges in eating, drinking, and storytelling, commencing with an exploration of whether law was his initial path, having attended Brooklyn Law School while also immersing himself in the Rock & Roll scene. His journey includes working at the iconic CBGB punk club in NYC, where he developed a fondness for certain bands an…

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Brian Downes-Trailblazing Tales: Executive Director John Wayne Birthplace Museum 38:55

3M ago38:55

38:55

Send us a Text Message. The Executive Director of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum in Winterset, Iowa, known for producing Buffalo Bill-style Wild West Shows, reminisces about the iconic figures of the old West and reflects on his sentiments towards modern Western movies. After spending a day with "The Duke" at his California home, he shares insigh…

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Mob Summit 2024 21:37

3M ago21:37

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Send us a Text Message. Larry Henry, the mastermind behind the inception of The Mob Summit in 2018, offers a glimpse into its origins, past venues, notable attendees, and the outlook for 2025, emphasizing the necessity of this year's event. 2024 Mob Summit June 1st 5-9pm at Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria & Wine Bar, 9785 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV …

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Cliff Panezich- Operation Stolen Base: From the Diamond to Deception 53:37

3M ago53:37

53:37

Send us a Text Message. From Dom DeMarco’s Pizzeria in Las Vegas, NV, we're joined by the founder of ICONic Clothing Brand & the mastermind behind Operation Stolen Base, a notorious sports memorabilia fraud. This former professional baseball player shares his remarkable career journey, including the staggering amount of money he never earned. Prior…

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Mia St. John- Beyond the Gloves: A Champion's Journey In & Out of the Ring 29:02

3M ago29:02

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Send us a Text Message. She emerged as a five-time World Boxing Champion and graced the pages of Playboy, all while staunchly advocating for mental health awareness. Returning to her mother’s homeland for a championship bout, she delved into Tae Kwon Do and took up fighting in grade school to combat bullying. Her struggle with alcohol began at a te…

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Nick Parisi- Inside the Mind of Giuseppe Parisi: Mafia Confessions King of Bootleggers; Murder 36:24

3M ago36:24

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Send us a Text Message. Giuseppe “Joseph” Parisi while sitting in his jail cell penned a diary that serves as the foundation for this intriguing narrative. The epic unfolds in Southern Italy, where 17-year-old Giuseppe embarked on a journey to America. As the year 1920 marked the onset of Prohibition, a wave of feuds swept the nation, and West Spri…

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TJ Friedl-"Captain Chaos"-The Red-Hot Journey of a Baseball Maverick/Cincinnati Reds OF 45:59

3M ago45:59

45:59

Send us a Text Message. The show welcomes a professional baseball player from the Cincinnati Reds, known as Captain Chaos. TJ discusses the benefits of playing multiple sports and shares his journey from being a preferred walk-on at the University of Nevada to becoming the most valuable position player in 2016, thanks in part to a motivational twee…

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Tommy, Your Pretty Good! 2:32

4M ago2:32

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Send us a Text Message. Clips are from interviews with: John Barbour Bower Yousse Jim Meskimen Michael Gutenplan John Leary Steve Westfield Oliver Wolfe Jimmy Bowen George Martorono Patricia Kara Sam Rosenberg Support the Show. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.…

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George Martorano- Time Served: The Story of a Nonviolent Offender's 32- Year Sentence 1:07:16

4M ago1:07:16

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Send us a Text Message. Recorded from Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria in Las Vegas. He is the longest serving first time non-violent offender that was given a life sentence without parole. After serving 32 years and being the most appealed prisoner, he was released. George explains what Gunman’s Row in Philadelphia where he grew up and as a two-year old see…

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Albert Scalleat Proprietor/ Owner Dom DeMarco's Pizzeria & Bar in Las Vegas, NV 33:45

4M ago33:45

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Send us a Text Message. The owner of Dom DeMarcos Pizzeria & Bar shares tales from the Best of LV Gold Winner located in Las Vegas, NV at 9785 W. Charleston. From being a pizza fanatic to opening the first pizza place in Fresno, CA in 1966, Albert's journey unfolds. His love for De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies in Trenton, NJ leads to a 5-year deal-making …

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John & Grant Leary: Generations of Golf, From Junior Champion to Teaching Legacy 37:59

4M ago37:59

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Send us a Text Message. The best in state teacher multiple times by Golf Digest and founder of the JRL Academy with his son, Grant who is a rising player in the game. The story behind as a ten-year old going on a trip to Florida resulted in John being introduced to the game of golf and 6 months later he wins his first golf tournament. He has worked…

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Ron Fino- Undercover Legacy: A Mafia Son's Double Life and Expert Witness 51:56

4M ago51:56

51:56

Send us a Text Message. The son of a mafia boss that went undercover with the CIA & FBI against the Buffalo Family joins the show. We start with his as a child being a food thief and stories about when he learned his father was a made man, being told he was in the “Army” & meeting Rocky Marciano. Learning how the mafia-controlled congress, has ties…

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Steve Westfield: From Scammed Of 75K To An AI Sports Data Program That Predicts Winners 35:50

4M ago35:50

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Send us a Text Message. The developer of Leans.AI joins the show to talk about sports betting and we begin with the global boom happening with no end in sight. How he got scammed out of $75, 000 and how sportsbooks use a tactic to kindly say we do not want your business. Are sports handicappers legit to Steve? AI is only as good as the data inputte…

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Andrea Giovino: Author of Divorced From the Mob/ Was Featured in Netflix Series: Get Gotti 45:00

5M ago45:00

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Send us a Text Message. A church going woman who lived a life of crime joins the show. We begin by learning what kind of neighborhood she grew up in Brooklyn which leads to being taught how to steal at age 5 by her mother. Crazy Joe Gallo played dice games in the basement of her house, she finished her education in the 7th grade and has a degree in…

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Top 5 Shows by Downloads as of December 2023 53:02

5M ago53:02

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Send us a Text Message. Hey Tommy, who is your favorite guest you have ever interviewed? Answer: It is impossible to answer as I really enjoy every guest that has been on my show. Next question, what is your all-time number 1 show? After being asked more than once, here are the Top 5 in terms of downloads as of December 2023. Enjoy! Here are links …

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Mike Cifaloglio: An Italian Christmas Show with a Stand Up Comic 21:15

5M ago21:15

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Send us a Text Message. An Italian Christmas Show with a stand-up comic that wrote the catchy song, “Italian Christmas Time.” Mike explains where the “KC” comes from & his love for comedy. We get into Italian families, neighborhoods, the 15-minute goodbye when leaving a party, and the noise level of a room full of Italians! Godfather is a must at T…

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Sam Rosenberg: Live Ready: A Guide To Protecting Yourself In An Uncertain World 48:51

5M ago48:51

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Send us a Text Message. The author & founder of Live Ready joins the show to talk about his guide to protecting yourself in an uncertain world. The psychological training, he received in the US Marines and what was the moment he decided to go from protecting people to teaching them how to protect themselves. The days of helping one another are gone…

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Jimmy Bowen: Musician Blending Bluegrass, Rockabilly, & Americana 47:26

6M ago47:26

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Send us a Text Message. A bluegrass, Texas Dirt country entertainer and rockabilly singer joins the show. We begin by hearing about at age nine he played a biker bar that had chicken wire and fencing-picture The Blues Brothers Movie. The artists Jimmy looked up to as a young kid and attending The Citadel which is a military college. Jimmy explains …

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Michael Gutenplan: Third Generation Mentalist With Mystic Illusions 46:12

6M ago46:12

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Send us a Text Message. The third-generation psychic joins the show to talk about his journey that begins with his long family lineage that goes back to his grandfather winning the Irish Sweepstakes in the 30’s along with the famous Russian Mentalist, Wolf Messing. Who introduced him to magic, and his relatives claim to have ESP. Where did he disco…

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John Barbour: Mogul of Reality TV/Shaped American TV & Challenged Journalism 1:04:19

6M ago1:04:19

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Send us a Text Message. The Godfather of Reality TV joins the show and hold onto your pants as this show is a whirlwind filled with laughter, facts, stories, and Vegas! We begin by hearing about Bobby Darin and A type personalities traits. John tells his story that begins being on the streets at age 6, an orphan, being in jail, and coming to the Un…

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Patricia Kara: Author of Dream on, Now Deliver & Case Model #9 Deal or No Deal 27:52

6M ago27:52

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Send us a Text Message. The author of her new book: “Dream On Now Deliver”: The No Nonsense Guide to Achieving Success in the Entertainment Industry” rejoins the show. #9 and I start the show out with finding out when she started writing the book. We then dive into some topics of the entertainment industry, and some are topics in the book. Adapting…

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Jim Meskimen: Comedic Chameleon, Voice Master & Impressionist 36:38

6M ago36:38

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Send us a Text Message. Jim has over 35 years of experience as an actor and is an excellent impressionist. He is the son of Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham in Happy Days and the show begins by hearing what she taught him about show business and being on the set of Happy Days as a kid. His sister was a producer/writer for a very popular tv …

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Mob Talk Vol. 3 1:07:50

7M ago1:07:50

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Send us a Text Message. Hear from: Alan Geik on Murder Inc. Gianni Russo about Frank Costello. Blair Kenny on the Rochester Mob. Georgia Durante on being a getaway driver for the mob. Greg Stejskal photographing the Detroit Family Induction as a FBI Agent. Dan Moldea on the status of Jimmy Hoffa investigation. Tamer Elnoury dealing with a recording…

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Oliver Wolf: Budapest's Prodigy-Pianist, Vocalist, & Talent Show Champion 28:19

7M ago28:19

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Send us a Text Message. From Hungary, Budapest Oliver tells what it was like growing up there and coming from a complete family of musicians. The story behind getting into a Hungarian TV Talent Show at age 13 and winning! He attended Leeds College of Music in the UK and what he has taken from there may surprise you! The music scene in London, his t…

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Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football with Bower Yousse & Sammy Steinmark 1:04:28

7M ago1:04:28

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Send us a Text Message. The Co-Author of the book: “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football along with Sammy Steinmark, who is the younger brother of Freddie joined the show to talk about this inspirational person. We begin the show with learning how Bower met Freddie and Sammy, telling us what it was like growing up in the Steinmark household…

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Shadows of Sin City: The Unsolved Murder of Johnny Hicks, the Real-Life Inspiration for Lester Diamond in Casino 43:05

7M ago43:05

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Send us a Text Message. John Hicks was a floorman at Binion’s Horseshoe In Las Vegas. He was murdered on Jan. 13, 1977, at his home which remains unsolved. The beginning of this show gives you the background on Johnny that saw James Woods played a character Lester Diamond in the movie, “Casino” which was based on Hicks. Learn about his parents, the…

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The Life of Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes with Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater 51:57

8M ago51:57

51:57

Send us a Text Message. The two official biographers of Bob Crane and authors of the book: “Bob Crane: the Definitive Biography” join the show to talk about Bob. We begin the show learning about Bob’s personality, who had careers in radio & entertainment. His start into radio was not easy as he sent many letters to stations but finally got a job at…

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Impressive Research 2:35

8M ago2:35

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Send us a Text Message. Clips are from interviews with: Lon Bronson & David Perrico Donna Presley Craig Barlow Ed Freeman Frank Hayde Marybeth Byrd Chip Monck Geno Munari Jerry Cummings Support the Show. Follow the show on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/ Follow the show on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/beforetheli…

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Perry Carver: Bonnie & Clyde Expert/Owner Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum 58:10

8M ago58:10

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Send us a Text Message. The owner of The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum in Gibsland, LA. gives us his knowledge of the story behind Bonnie & Clyde this includes: · How he got into history & Bonnie & Clyde · Clyde Barrow beginning of run ins with the law. · Ted Hinton · Clyde breaking out of prison and having two toes amputated. · The shootout on Apri…

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038. Ouroburos 30:23

8M ago30:23

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People like the concept of jewelry representing "forever." But what does a forever symbol look like to you? Well... for thousands of years there was one popular and revered icon of eternity: the ouroboros, or "tail-devourer" Let's break away from the stigma of snake fear, and walk through time and history to meet this ancient and complex jewelry mo…

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Alan Geik: From Film Reels to Family Stories/Author of Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz 55:13

8M ago55:13

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Send us a Text Message. Recording from The Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas. We start with learning about how Alan got into the film business, living in London, getting a job at Wide World of Sports, and becoming an on-air host for 25 years. Getting into his book: “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz” starting with his father Lou and if he was …

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Jerry Cummings-The Last Living Legend of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes 49:01

8M ago49:01

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Send us a Text Message. The Classic Blue Note and last remaining member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes begins the show by getting into to being an aborted baby which leads into the figuring why he was taken to his aunt’s house after they left the hospital that years later unsolved many unanswered questions. Around the ages of 4-5 he saw his gran…

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037. Cottagecore 31:28

8M ago31:28

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When life gets big and scary and we feel overwhelmed... how do we seek daily comfort? What restores us when we are stressed and tired? Science says: Nature! How does the rejuvenating power of plants connect to the rise of a trendy aesthetics-only movement birthed from the collective anxiety of 2020? Let me introduce you... to Cottagecore. It's the …

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Actors "Extra 5" Interviews Released! 37:32

9M ago37:32

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Send us a Text Message. These are never before released to the general public interviews from "The Extra 5" Interviews that I used to do. There were many guests who did a second interview with me that was around 5 minutes. These were given as extra content to the BTL Members Group. Due to the actors and writers strike and they are doing interviews,…

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Lon Bronson & David Perrico- Echoes of the Strip: Tales from Their Musical Journeys 47:00

9M ago47:00

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Send us a Text Message. Two award winning musicians meet up with me at Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas to tell stories and share some laughs. They start with playing at Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday party at Caesars Palace who recently passed away which leads into Natalie Cole. Lon tells the story of being a paid Nixon campaign flier distribut…

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036. The Imitators 32:44

9M ago32:44

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Welcome to Season Three! Let's dive into the world of sparkly masquerade; the stones we prize because they're "like" a diamond. But these imitators deserve to stand and shine on their own merit. Come in and meet them; you might just fall in love. Please leave a rating/review if you're enjoying the podcast! It makes a huge difference in the algorith…

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Chip Monck: Architect of Rock & Roll Experiences: Woodstock Master of Ceremonies, Festival Pioneer, Lighting Maestro, & Potato Innovator 58:32

9M ago58:32

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Send us a Text Message. The grandfather of Rock & Roll Productions that was the master of ceremonies for Woodstock, oversaw the Newport Folk Festival and has a resume full of iconic artists joins the show. What he designed as a youngster that McCormick purchased and how the first Wednesday of each month in 1954 became his escape and introduced him …

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Marybeth Byrd-Rising From A Small Town: The Voice & American Idol Unveiling New Music 27:05

9M ago27:05

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Send us a Text Message. Learn about Armorel, Arkansas and how lawn mowers are a way of transportation. After Talking about Big Byrd’s BBQ food truck, Marybeth explains how singing helped overcome a stuttering problem. Recently listening back to a song, she recorded at age 11 and what genre of music is she? Using her voice to tell the truth with gra…

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Craig Barlow: PGA Tour Veteran Competes at US Senior Open 38:24

10M ago38:24

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Send us a Text Message. Why is the age 50 considered to be a rookie in golf? When Craig started thinking about The Champions Tour and the steps to get his game ready to compete at the professional level. He won the qualifier at Edgewater CC in Portland shooting 65. The reason why he went there to qualify for The US Senior Open. His thoughts on the …

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Frank Hayde- Bloodlines & Betrayal: The Young Italians' Mafia Dreams 47:42

10M ago47:42

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Send us a Text Message. What is the Sabenadica Club? How old were the guys that were labeled as the Young Italians and how bad did the FBI want to get them? Who was Ferrell Travis Riley and how much did Cheryl (Coon) Riley benefit him? They ran scams all over the globe that estimated gross receipts of $28 million! Hear about how two guys tried to s…

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Greg Stejskal: FBI Agent/ Stories from Book-FBI Case Files Michigan, Tales of a G Man 53:10

10M ago53:10

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Send us a Text Message. Hear stories from his book: FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G Man. Greg tells us about his childhood hero and the impact of being a boy scout. How did the FBI and law work together in the 1970’s? A story about Jimmy Stewart. After we talked about the date he was sworn in, along with the other federal agencies he worked w…

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