The Dr. Ward Bond Show

EP 239 - The Making of One of the Most Iconic Songs in American Recording History

Don McLean is a Grammy award honoree, a Songwriter Hall of Fame member, and his history-making iconic smash hit “American Pie” resides in the Library of Congress National Recording Registry and was named a Top 5 song of the 20th Century by the Recording Industry of America. 

 

His catalog of songs has been recorded by Madonna, Garth Brooks, Josh Groban, Drake, “Weird Al” Yankovic and of course the king himself, Elvis Presley and many others. And he has sold over 50 million records

 

He received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, celebrating the 50th anniversary of “American Pie,” recorded a version of the song with a cappella group Home Free, and he wrote The American Pie: The Fable children’s book. And with the new film documentary “The Day the Music Died” is out now and is a definite must see. 

EP 238 - Diana, 25 Years Later with Stewart Pearce

Hounded by a relentless press, indifferent family and a those who would leak the most intimate details of her life, Princess Diana struggled to find her authentic self amid the chaos that surrounded her life. During this period, no one ever knew Diana was meeting with a private voice and presence coach, Stewart Pearce, in the two years before her death. Working in secret, Pearce helped her find her voice and how to share with the world messages of hope, empowerment, kindness, and authenticity. Now, 25 years after her death, Stewart will share with us how he did it in his book DIANA THE VOICE OF CHANGE. Stewart Pearce’s book details how Diana’s legacy broke taboos, opened hearts and gave people the confidence to be themselves. As for the #MeToo movement, the book is also a workbook for women to be the voice of change in their own lives, learning from the Princess herself under the guidance of our esteemed guest today, a gentleman without equal, Stewart Pearce. https://stewartpearce.com

EP 237 - The Warrior In Me: Suicide Prevention & Education Program

The Warrior In Me Suicide Prevention Program comes at an extremely critical time with suicide numbers on the rise. Suicide and mental illness do not discriminate. There are no guidelines or rules, as it impacts people of all demographics and classes.

According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in the U.S, In 2020, 46,000 Americans died by suicide, and there were an estimated 1.2 million suicide attempts per year. 

The Warrior In Me video series shares the same title as her 10-song LP, and single released on World Suicide Prevention Day in 2020, which was co-written with industry veteran, Keith Ridenour, and produced by Grammy award-winning musician Nate Cornell (For King and Country).

As music is one of Briana Domenica's greatest passions, but she is equally passionate about suicide prevention and awareness after losing several loved ones to suicide, including her oldest brother. She has also personally struggled with suicidal thoughts. In an attempt to turn family heartache and tragedy into something good, she started a 501c3 non-profit (Angel in the Sky) in May of 2016.

EP 236 - Move or Die: Creating a Game-Plan from Stuck to Significance

Chris Carlisle is the former Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks. 

 

His professional career started as an educator and coach at the high school level, then moved up winning a Super Bowl, two college football national championships and seven consecutive PAC-10 championships. 

 

Since retiring from football, Chris has become a sought-after motivational speaker, incorporating experiences from his professional and personal life into each one of his presentations. 

 

His upcoming book, Move or Die: Creating a Game-Plan from Stuck to Significance, puts readers on the path to obtaining the life that they have always believed they were destined for.

 

Russell Wilson, NFL Quarterback now with the Denver Broncos said “Chris’ lessons, words, visions, and inspirational stories not only impacted me in the NFL, but as a man. I am grateful for his significance in my life from the moment I met him. We either ‘move’ or we ‘die.’” 

EP 235 - Reinventing The Image Of Vegans

Dominique Side is known by DOM in the music world, she’s a Houston based singer, songwriter, and co-owner of VgnBae Music Group. 

 

A fierce female voice, she is also a vegan fashion & lifestyle influencer, entrepreneur and a total boss. Dom has built a boutique vegan grocery store, clothing line, and operates an eco-friendly studio and media complex for the Vgn Bae Music Group, which is home to several gospel artists and other performers. 

 

Dom’s  EP titled “IRL” was released last year and showcased an incredible range. Mixing Pop and R&B with an urban edge, fans can expect her to continue producing music that is entertaining and empowering. Spreading a message of compassion based thinking and decision making, she is redefining the image for vegans everywhere by balancing super fabulous fashion with eco-consciousness. 

EP 234 - Stop Hiding Start Healing: Discover How to Be Set Free From the Pain and Shame of Your Past, So That You Can Live a Life of Meaning and Purpose

Nationally respected recovery pastor, speaker and author Craig Brown is the author of Stop Hiding Start Healing - Discover How to Be Set Free From the Pain and Shame of Your Past, So That You Can Live a Life of Meaning and Purpose. 

 

Millions of people struggle daily with some sort of pain, shame or hurt from their past. In his new book Stop Hiding Start Healing, Craig Brown helps the reader identify the source of the problems while offering a blueprint to break the cycle of destructive habits and behaviors that lead to unhealthy patterns and relationships. 

 

Craig inspires and leads the reader on a journey of redemption by sharing his own personal story of transformation and healing through faith and accountability. 

 

Craig Brown has served as Recovery Pastor at Church of the Redeemer in Gaithersburg, MD since 1999. He has spent the last two decades serving others in more than one capacity by addressing life issues & struggles common to adults who are searching for a new life of freedom, meaning and purpose.

EP 233 - Kelly Lang: Midnight Train to Georgia, Songwriting, Duets and more!

Kelly Lang is a singer/songwriter and grew up in country music. Her father, Velton Lang, was the longtime road manager for superstar Conway Twitty. Being around great legends in the music business gave Kelly the burning desire to pursue her own personal music career.

 

As a songwriter, Kelly has had a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, TG Sheppard, just to name a few.

 

She has also performed/recorded duets with iconic artists, Sir Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Dame Olivia Newton-John, Paul Shaffer, and Lee Greenwood.

 

As part of a national campaign, her voice and writing skills can be heard on television with her song “I’m Not Going Anywhere” as the official anthem for the Ascension St. Thomas Hospital commercial. The song was also featured in the Burt Reynolds film, The Deal.

 

Kelly Lang is also an author recently releasing her new book by the same title “I’m Not Going Anywhere”.

 

She is the recipient of The Icon Award from The Southern Women in Film and Television and has had multiple appearances on the world-famous Grand Ole Opry.

She is also a member of The Oklahoma Hall of Fame, The North American Country Music Hall of Fame and soon to be a member of The Rockabilly Hall of Fame.

EP 232 - Paige King Johnson: Famous Enough

Country music singer-songwriter Paige King Johnson is proud to announce the release of her long-anticipated album, Honky Tonk Heart, available now from PCG Records.

 

Paige recently released two singles, “American Beauty” and her latest, "Famous Enough," which is making its way to country radio now.

 

Paige King Johnson has also partnered with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture as their Musical Ambassador for the “Got to Be NC” campaign. She recently performed at the 2022 Got To Be NC Festival, playing her popular songs and crowd favorites including “Homes in The Hometowns,” a recent single serving as the anthem for Got to Be NC campaign. 

 

As a songwriter, Johnson has a flair for portraying life’s most precious moments in her music, and then bringing those moments to vivid life with her warm, evocative voice.

EP 231 - Int’l Elvis Tribute Hall of Fame Mark Shelton - Singing the Gospel Songs of the King

Mark Shelton is a member of the International Elvis Tribute Hall of Fame. He effortlessly moves from the 1950s to the 1970s Elvis Presley songs mirroring the King of Rock n' Roll with such precision that people sometimes think they are listening to a recording and are breathless when they discover it is a live singer. He is truly impressive.  

His shows have received national attention being featured on ABC News, CBS Inside Edition, Good Morning America, and many others.

His awards are numerous 
2017 -  Awarded the People's Choice Award at the Elvis Tribute Award competition "Reflections of the King"
2018 - Placed 2nd in Montreal Elvis Tribute Artist competition.
2018 - Elvis North American Gospel Champion - Montreal
2018 -  Inducted into the International Elvis Tribute Artist Hall of Fame

A man of great faith, Mark's motivation to prominently enter the Elvis Tribute Artist world, was led by a deep and powerful conviction and promise to his late wife Lisa, which he will tell us about today. 

Mark now carries on with Lisa in his heart and entertaining crowds everywhere with the legendary songs of Elvis Presley.

EP 230 - Janie Fricke 4 Decades of Country Hits & Singing on Elvis’ Last Studio Album

Country Superstar Janie Fricke has gone from Indiana farm girl to internationally acclaimed recording artist with 18 No. 1 hits, including “It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Easy,” “She’s Single Again,” “He’s a Heartache (Looking for a Place to Happen)” and more.

Janie has recorded 23 Albums and Released 36 Singles throughout her career with:
•Multiple Gold and Platinum Sales Awards Worldwide
•First Female Voice on the Moon when she sang the wake-up and weather jingle for the crew on Apollo 12
•ACM “Female Vocalist of the Year”
•2-Time CMA “Female Vocalist of the Year”
•Nominated for three GRAMMY awards, once for her “It Ain't Easy Being Easy” smash hit.
•And with more awards that are too numerous to mention. 

Janie Fricke sang backup vocals on Elvis Presley’s final album and had to record all vocals after he passed away.

EP 229 - From Elvis to Elvira, the legendary Bass Singer of The Stamps and The Oak Ridge Boys

Richard Sterban is the legendary bass singer of the Oak Ridge Boys and prior to joining The Oaks in 1972, Richard sang with various groups, eventually joining J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, which afforded him the opportunity of a lifetime—the chance to sing with Elvis Presley and singing with him every night on stage as well as recording with the greatest entertainer in music history.

 

It was during this time in the midst of Elvis’ heyday that Richard was offered the position as bass singer for The Oak Ridge Boys, and he had to make a major decision—remain on the big stage or chase his own dream.

 

Well, 50 years later with numerous awards and over 41 million albums sold, and being inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. I would say it was worth chasing his own dream. 

 

Let’s welcome the one of the most legendary bass singers in the history of music, the one and only Richard Sterban!

EP 228 - Elvis the Friend, the Giver, the Searcher by his friend, TG Sheppard

TG Sheppard met Elvis one night in Memphis when he was 15 years old at a roller rink. TG ran away from home and was living on the street. Then Elvis showed up that fateful night. TG shares with us the most private moments of their 16 year friendship from the beginning to the day before Elvis passed away. You will hear not about the entertainer, but the man, the giver, the searcher, the friend. 

 

T.G. Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. This passion along with 21 number one hits and being ranked among the top 100 country artists of ALL TIME has made him one of the most popular live performers on tour today. It's only natural with a show chock full of chart-topping hits like "Last Cheater’s Waltz", "I Loved 'Em Everyone", "Do You Wanna Go To Heaven", and "Party Time" that T.G. has developed a reputation as a solid performer who delivers exactly what audiences want. 

 

TG Sheppard has given multiple performances at the White House and regular guest on the Grand Ole Opry. 

 

The country music legend is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his 1982 album “Finally.” The title track became Sheppard’s tenth number one song, and proceeded to remain at the number one spot for a total of ten weeks. Other hits include “Only One You,” and fan favorites “Crazy In The Dark,” “In Another Minute,” and more.

 

Sheppard is the host of “The T.G. Sheppard Show” on SiriusXM’s Prime Country, which features some of entertainment’s most well-known names where he interviews his close friends and guests such as Priscilla Presley, Travis Tritt, Dolly Parton, Lionel Richie, Sir Barry Gibb and more. The T.G. Sheppard Show airs on SiriusXM’s Prime Country Channel 58 every Friday at 3pm ET and again on Saturdays at 12 am ET and Wednesdays at 12 pm ET.

EP 227 - Hal Lansky - Clothier to the King - Exclusively Dressing Elvis Presley

Hal Lansky, the son of Lansky Bros. founder Bernard Lansky, was the delivery boy who would deliver clothing to Graceland for Elvis Presley to wear. Lansky Bros was the Clothier to the King, Elvis Presley from the 1950s to 1960s and into the 1970s. 

 

Today, along with his daughter Julie Lansky, he carries on the Lansky Bros. legacy that is still operating retails stores in the lobby of the historic Peabody Hotel in downtown Memphis. From musicians, movie stars and athletes, they shop at Lansky Bros. and you’ll never know who will be walking through their famed doors. 

 

Bernard Lansky, the founder of Lansky Bros. was given advice on his 18th birthday by his father telling him that he could conquer anything as long as he worked hard. Bernard started his business by sensing that there was a void in the Memphis market and paved the way and became a force in the fashion industry across the world.

 

So ladies and gentlemen, let’s welcome the man who dresses you for success and makes you look like a rock star, carrying on the legacy of Lansky Bros, Mr. Hal Lansky!

EP 226 - Jerry Schilling: Elvis’ Most Loyal Friend Gives an In-Depth View of the King

Jerry Schilling met Elvis when he was just a boy and Elvis was a teenager. He met him on one of the last weekends before Elvis became “ELVIS”.

 

Jerry knew Elvis for twenty-three years, and in those years he grew up with him, lived with him, worked for him, learned from him, laughed with him, and shared one amazing experience after another.

 

Jerry Schilling is more than being a close friend to Elvis Presley. Jerry is a movie and television producer, a film editor, the manager of The Beach Boys and so much more. 

 

Priscilla Presley said “Jerry Schilling is authentic, honest, a purity of a man who truly loved his friend Elvis.” 

 

Lisa Marie Presley says “Jerry tells the story of her father with humility, honesty and dignity.” 

 

Even Bono of U2 was quoted to say “Jerry Schilling brought grace to Graceland.” 

 

Jerry Schilling’s life has spanned from the early days of Guthrie Park playing football with Elvis in North Memphis to standing in the White House with the most powerful man in the United States and I’m not talking about President Nixon, I am talking about the greatest entertainer in the world, Elvis Presley.

 

Without further a due, let’s welcome the closest and most loyal friend to Elvis, the man himself, Jerry Schilling.

EP 225 - Friend of the King and Legendary TV and Radio Host, Wink Martindale

Wink Martindale was a very close friend of Elvis. They met the very night Sam Phillips walked into that Memphis radio station with “That’s All Right Mama” that catapulted Elvis Presley’s stardom. Wink tells the story of that incredible night and how Memphis is the true city of rock and roll. Wink is the last survivor of the six people at the radio station that night. Now watch and listen to the rest of the story. 

 

Wink Martindale’s fascination with radio began during childhood. Classmates may have aspired to being doctors, firemen or policemen. Wink just wanted to be a radio announcer. 

 

His former Sunday school teacher managed a 250 Watt radio station back in the day and he gave Wink his first on-air job at $25 a week.

 

His radio dream was fully realized in 1971 when he began a 12 year run as the midday personality on Gene Autry’s flagship “Station of the Stars”, KMPC. Along the way there was his teen oriented “Dance Party” from Pacific Ocean Park, a gold record, the narrative “Deck of Cards”, an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show, and 21 game shows that Wink either hosted or produced including “Trivial Pursuit”, “Can You Top This”, “High Rollers”, “Debt”, “Gambit”, and the long-running “Tic-Tac-Dough”.

 

Let’s welcome the man, the icon, the legend without equal in the history of radio and television, the one and only Wink Martindale!

EP 224 - Multi-Talented Guitarist Talks New Single, His Father’s Legacy and more!

Patrick Carpenter is a guitar slinger from Jackson, Mississippi. After moving to Nashville, Patrick quickly became a lead guitar player supporting acts around town before chasing his own artist career of his own. His 2021 sophomore album "Chasing Me" debuted at #1 on the iTunes Singer/Songwriter charts while crossing over 1 Million streams a month later. His latest single "Living" was featured on Spotify's Fresh Finds playlist as Carpenter has officially surpassed over 3 Million streams and reached over 500K listeners.

EP 223 - When the Rain Stops: We Can Break the Cycle of Destructive Behaviors

We are here today to talk with John Callas about his very personal memoir “When The Rain Stops”. A must read if you have been traumatized, abandoned, battled depression and/or ever had thoughts of suicide and even attempted it.

 

John Callas is a veteran writer/director/producer in the entertainment business and was the Worldwide VP for The Walt Disney Company. He was even at the beginning of the MTV launch making music video history. 

 

John was awarded ‘Best Concept’ for Glenn Frey’s “Smugglers Blues”, produced music videos for the Red Hot Chili Peppers and probably one of the most iconic music videos of all time, and my favorite, Sammy Hager’s “I Can’t Drive 55”.  

 

John Callas produced and director many if not the most of the television episodes of Howie Mandel’s “Bobby’s World”.

 

As for major motion pictures, John Callas’ work can be seen on live action teasers for Ransom (with Mel Gibson), Dennis The Menace (with Walter Matthau), Body Of Evidence, The Golden Child (with Eddie Murphy), Glenngarry Glenn Ross (with Al Pacino, Jack Lemmon, Alan Arkin, a young Alec Baldwin), as well as title sequences For The Two Jakes and A Few Good Men (with Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson).

EP 222 - So God Made A Mother - Leslie Means

Storyteller, children’s book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother, Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home with 2.5 million monthly readers, which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. 

Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher that millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, even gift guides and more importantly…faith. 

Leslie Means is publishing a book called So God Made a Mother available in the Fall of 2022.

Leslie Means takes the reader on a journey that will make you laugh and cry and nod along, all the while highlighting a mother's God-given purpose and worth, just as she is. https://herviewfromhome.com

EP 221 - The Shocking Cancer Treatment that You’ve Never Heard Of

Dr. Patrick Vickers is an expert on the indisputable, cellular science behind health and disease and the face of Gerson Therapy worldwide.  He was trained by Dr. Gerson's family and is one of the few people to have studied Dr. Gerson's handwritten files. He continues to carry on Dr. Gerson's legacy through his clinic, The Advanced Gerson Therapy Clinic, in Ro-sa-rito, Mexico; the world’s premier clinic for the natural treatment of cancer and advanced disease. 

Dr. Vickers is also featured in the epic documentary series, The Truth About Cancer: A Global Quest and one of his patients is also chronicled in the classic documentary, The Beautiful Truth.
 
The Gerson Therapy remains the most censored therapy by governments, medical authorities and media outlets around the world as it poses an imminent threat to the conventional medical system.

EP 220 - Comedian Steve Treviño “America’s Favorite Husband”

Comedian Steve Treviño is “America’s Favorite Husband.” He can “speak wife fluently,” he never calls “the guys” for help on a home project, and he knows better than to “make his own decisions,” since decision-making is a privilege reserved solely for his wife, Renae.

He is one of the country’s fastest-rising comics, viewed over 223 million times, selling out shows coast-to-coast,
amassing over 2 million total social media followers, and headlining specials for Amazon, NETFLIX, Showtime, and others.

He has appeared on The Late Late Show, Comics Unleashed, and BET Comic View in addition to writing for Mind of Mencia and producing and writing for international GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar Pitbull’s La Esquina.

Steve Treviño & Captain Evil: The Podcast, now in Season 3, that he co-hosts with his wife, Renae, whom he lovingly refers to as Captain Evil. It now has over 1.5 million streams.

EP 219 - Dan Kouba: We The People

Country music singer/songwriter Dan Kouba proves his dedication to the well-being of our country with the release of his latest patriotic single “We The People.” Drawing from ideas written out in the U.S. Constitution, the song showcases Kouba’s love for our nation. The inspiring song recognizes those who fought for our country and urges everyone across the country to come together in unity. “We The People” was premiered by Center Stage Magazine and is available to download and stream on all digital platforms now!

Kouba’s gifted vocals and songwriting skills go beyond this new single. Dan Kouba’s talent shines in each tune he creates, giving listeners songs that are both relatable and meaningful. 

Full of life and feeding off the world around him, the release of “We The People” proves there is no slowing down for the accomplished musician. Fans will not want to miss everything Dan Kouba has planned in the next few months!

EP 218 - John Elefante - The Amazing Grace

John Elefante is an American singer-songwriter, instrumentalist, and very successful record producer. He is known for his tenure as frontman of the rock group Kansas, the founder of Mastedon and the super producer for Petra. 

As an artist, John Elefante credits include writing and singing lead vocals on three multi-platinum albums; as a producer, his albums have earned numerous Dove Awards, four Grammy Awards, and ten Grammy nominations.

John Elefante’s resume is so long that we would be here all day just go through his numerous accomplishments. We’ll touch on some of it, and John is here with a new album “The Amazing Grace” with his new hit single “Stronger Now.”

EP 217 - Top Celebrity Makeup Artist Talks Non-Toxic, Cruelty-Free Beauty Products and More

Dr. Bond discusses with Campbell Ritchie about using non-toxic, cruelty-free, and sustainable beauty products. Campbell Ritchie is the celebrity makeup artist of choice for the world’s most prestigious red carpet events such as The Golden Globes, Met Gala, and the Oscars. She is on a mission to inform and enlighten others about the wastefulness and toxicity of beauty makeup in her industry. 

Campbell is fiercely committed to sustainability and animal rights and has been known to turn down high-profile jobs that don’t share her bedrock values. 

Her first models, Kate Moss and Devon Aoki for Bella Freud’s fashion show in London was a chance to highlight her vast artistry skills and creativeness which fast established her amongst the industry elite.

With a range that stretches from clean and classic to dramatic and bold, Campbell’s versatility and creativity is unmistakable – few can rival her touch for flawless, glowing skin, stated by HUGO BOSS.

She is now the subject of a film documentary entitled Campbell Ritchie: No Compromise produced by LightbeamTV in partnership with minimalist beauty brand Hear Me Raw.

EP 216 - Weight Loss That Works! Best of You Transformation

Suzan Galluzzo is many things: a personal trainer, Reebok's official corporate trainer and brand ambassador, a nutrition specialist, an entrepreneur, a bikini bodybuilding competitor, a wife and mother of two.  She's also an unfiltered wellness myth-buster, unafraid to use her experience to dispel nutritional disinformation and through straight blunt talk, significantly improve her clients' lives.

Suzan Galluzzo’s online transformation program now has over 1,000 active clients nationwide and over 11,000 client successes.  Suzan was named one of Canada’s 100 Most Powerful Women in 2021 by the Women’s Executive Network. 

Her wakeup call applies to current trends in nutrition and the countless myths and fads that amount to a blur of misinformation and empty promises on the most basic pillar of wellness – how we fuel our bodies.  

She recently founded the Pantry Project, a two-hour workshop teaching parents how to eliminate processed foods from their kitchens to raise healthy children who are equally educated about nutrition.

EP 215 - One of Australia’s Greatest Songwriters Andrew Farriss (co-founder of INXS)

Known as ONE OF AUSTRALIA’S GREATEST SONGWRITERS, ANDREW FARRISS is known as the co-founder and the main songwriter, keyboardist/guitarist, and backing vocalist for multi-award winning iconic band INXS selling over 50 million albums. 

Andrew Farriss recently released his self-titled debut album, inspired by adventure and the unknown. He put his heart into the creation of the album which is evident through his imaginative lyrics and stylistic melodies. “Drifting” sets the tone for each dynamic song, delivering hopeful energy that makes you want to pack up and head out for your own unique adventure.

Nothing can stop Andrew Farriss’s creativity and his new album screams road trip, so hang on and let’s welcome the one of Australia’s greatest musical talents, the one and only Andrew Farriss.

EP 214 - Singer/Songwriter Cory Singer Shares his Journey with Autism

Cory Singer is an accomplished singer-songwriter/musician and theater performer. He began his career in 2005 in musical theater and through 2013, he celebrated many achievements as an actor in musicals and Broadway. 

As a musician, Cory Singer has performed in arenas before thousands nationwide. He starred on Bravo’s singing competition show "The Kandi Factory," winning the grand prize: a song penned by Grammy-winning artist Kandi Burruss entitled “I Can Do Anything.” Cory is an exceptional songwriter in his own right. His original songs are in very high demand. Country supergroup The Highway Women (now ElectraQueens) recorded his song "The Devil" in 2018. 

In 2020, during the pandemic, Cory Singer took to TikTok and decided to share his journey with autism. He has since become an influencer and an advocate for children, families and adults who are on the spectrum. He has used his platform (408k followers and 13.8m likes) to promote positivity by inspiring others with his unique brand of levity, coining the phrase '"Let’s Normalize Autism." Additionally, he is a part of the board of directors for the I Am Able Foundation and is an ambassador for Sound Mind Network.

EP 213 - Shane Owens: You Go Good

Shane Owens makes traditional country music for the modern world. Timeless and timely, it’s a classic sound with a contemporary edge, driven forward by a mix of Southern storytelling, Bible Belt twang and Owens’ big, booming baritone. 

Long before he hand-built his career in the honky-tonks and country clubs of the Southeast, Shane Owens grew up in Alabama. In many ways, it was a classic American upbringing, centered on family, faith and music.

Shane Owens has been building a strong following for more than a decade. His powerful vocal range combined with the emotional lyrical content of his songs has made him a favorite of fans, critics, and fellow artists alike. 

Shane Owens puts his southern charm on display with the release of his latest single “You Go Good.” Owens’ lyrics prove how some things just fit perfectly together, whether they’re a likely pair or not. 

Like how a “Sunday needs a sermon” or as opposite as Hollywood and red clay Georgia, all he knows is “you go good with me.” Owens’ distinct voice shines on this sweet tune, delivering the perfect country love song. 

And without further a due, one of my favorite voices in country music today, Shane Owens.

EP 212 - Jesse Bradley: Former Pro Soccer Player Turned Seattle Pastor with a Message of Hope

Jesse Bradley is a former professional soccer goalkeeper (played in Zimbabwe, Africa and Aberdeen, Scotland). While Jesse was playing for a soccer team in Zimbabwe and tutoring students, he was taking a prescribed drug called Larium to protect against malaria. The dangerous and controversial drug built up toxic levels in his system after several months, and the results were tragic. 

Fighting for his life for the next year, Jesse's soccer career was suddenly taken away because of his health battle. It was a ten year recovery and Jesse learned his deepest lessons in life during this time.  
 
Now you can Jesse Bradley, pastor. As he is Lead pastor at Grace Community Church in Seattle, Washington. 

He also leads with a citywide gospel movement called Saturate the Sound. A collective of 100 churches and ministries committed to seeing a gospel movement happen in the Pacific Northwest.

EP 211 - Ian Flanigan: Hard Work Equals Success and new Singles ‘Under the Southern Sky’ and ‘Last Name On it’

When it comes to the troubadour lifestyle, Ian Flanigan is a pro. For the last decade Ian has toured across America, with a country sound reminiscent of Joe Cocker and Chris Stapleton.
 
Singer, songwriter, a celebrated finalist on NBC’s The Voice, the world has since tapped him as an up-and-coming artist to watch. Following a year of milestones, Ian Flanigan is overwhelmingly grateful for the response to his most recent single, “Grow Up” featuring Blake Shelton and released under Reviver Music. 

Blake Shelton called Ian Flanigan “A once in a lifetime vocalist” and "The most unique voice maybe I've ever heard on The Voice." Usher called him a "Top Gun." Gwen Stefani said, "Nobody has a voice that sounds like that, it's just so rare."

Let’s welcome one of the most distinct voices in music today to talk about his current single and more, the one and only Ian Flanigan.

EP 210 - Late-In-Life Virginity: What it Means to Wait for the Right One with Amanda McCracken

Amanda McCracken is a sexual empowerment and intimacy advocate on a mission to help society evaluate the intersection of emotional vulnerability, mental health, and sexual ethics. A freelance journalist, she is driven to explore what her 41 years of virginity taught her about longing. 

She is currently writing her book, When Longing Becomes Your Lover, which is a personal, cultural, and scientific investigation of a young woman with an unhealthy addiction to longing for unavailable men. Her bylines have appeared in magazines such as Vogue, The New York Times, Elle, Self,, and many others.