The Dale Wiley Show

This fantastic new St. Louis band is on the rise.

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St. Louis singer talks about her musical loves andTravjs gives a Covid update.

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My novel Southern Gothis. Coming to audible.

Mike talks about Crane and Travis gives us a Covid update.

Tammy sings and plays some gospel tunes.

Kristina comes on the podcast to talk Bikini Kill a s

Jeremy Segal-Moss on the St. Louis lies scene.

Colton Vaught talks about finding very interesting wrestling magazines.

Carrie talks about her new project.

The Rock Bottom band in the house.

The new and quite young minister of the Crane Presbyterian Church.

Mike Reed and I talk about Coach Conrad.

Mike Reed and I talk to Steve Anthony about The Cowboy Church and Travis Huse gives us a COVID update.

Barry comes on to give a partial testimony and talks about his connection to my record label.

I got the chance to speak with Manuel and his daughter Morelia.

We talk with the professor about Tom Petty, Johnny Cash and Hamilton.

I talk to an Ozarks mover and shaker. From Carbon Trace, Shannon Bowers.

I talk with true county music royalty.

Dave Stuckey plays our second ever 5 at 5

Two musical legends from Crane. Mike Reed and Brad Price.

Dale is joined by the zany Mike Reed. For more highlights fo to YouTube.

DWS The Louisiana Man talks more about his career.

On our first ever five at five we visit bourbon connoisseur Beth Bombara.

Mike and I talk about the pandemic and his thoughts about Lou Whitney.

We talk old school wrestling and about Golden Edge Principles.

My talk with an amazing St. Louis musician.

Tiffany talks about her journey to write Landmarks.

Colton talks about all the things going on around the Colton Vaught empire.

One of the original Three Merry Widows!

I had fun talking with Big Sandy and walking down memory lane.

The fantastic wife of Rodney Peters reads us poems and talks about what she’s been up to.

Brian talks about Lou Whitney, fat Strats and the Musical Map of Missouri.

Will talks about playing with Steve Earle and the dBs.

Columbia’s great jazz man talks about his passion.

The man always bringing jazz to Columbia sits down to talk about his favorite things: jazz and baseball.

Veteran rock critic and I talk about everything from Lou Whitney to the riots at Riverporf.

The coolest pop band out of Columbia is not even out of high school! Meet The Sweaters!

Madisen Ward talks about his start and performing with the Mama Bear.

A big fav of Lou and Lloyd and a big fan of South Avenue.

The Springfield chanteuse and my dear friend Travis.

Rich tells many stories of a life in music.

From KWUR to daytime TV.

Alan talks about everybody from Gene Wilder to Pat Conroy

My interview with the multi-instrumentalist.

Ken discusses The Posies, Big Star and how he spent his pandemic.

This is my 30th visit with Travis! Look forward to many more.

From KWUR to Agoraphone.

Florence and I talk about writing and quarantine and Ken Stringfellow.

My friend and I talk about traipsing around Europe and her social media tips.

Ty talks about everything from our trip to Europe to his days serving as a missionary.

Jody talks about his family and his band.

Travis tells us about COVID. It’s the weekend!

The world famous auctioneer talks about his career.

Alonzo talks about his famous father and all the cool stuff he’s doing now.

Trailer to the mystery surrounding the Bronze Star. My father won while he served in Vietnam.

Travis gives his latest Covid update.

Another Springfield rocker talks about his career.

My interview with a musical legend.

My interview with the St. Louis legend.

Charles talks about his time in the Widows and Travis gives us a Covid update.

Martin Stokes talks about his daughter’s suicide and how to speak to someone going through that situation.

My conversation with the rapper turned financial planner.

We touch everything from law to chocolate to Shawn managing Sheryl Crow.

One of the most inspiring people I know comes back on to talk about the good he’s doing this winter.

The trailer to the upcoming podcast Shining Star.

My college roommate. Part of the punchline suite.

My conversation with the fabulous St. Louis singer.

The elder Menown talks about a life in music... including playing with Patsy Cline.

Another local musical prodigy! Tony Menown.

The leader of The Star Rook Boys talks about his time on Slewfoot.

Cindy talks about her time at Student Life and how she’s bow on Career 3.0.

Another famous Student Life professor!

The longtime DJ comes on to talk about his life.

A wonderful talk with the manager of The Replacements and one of the heads of New West Records.

My interview with the creator of the mashup.

My interview with fancy knitting influencer and good friend.

Another Student Lifer, Mike expounds on Bick Dames comments. And then some.

My very fun chat with a friend from college, Columbia University Professor Nicholas Dames.

The interim pastor at the Crane Presbyterian Church a dozen or more years ago, fun talking to Mary Kay Glunt and finding out what she is doing now.

One of my favorite songwriters Dick Prall tells us about his fantastic career.

The other Wickham talks about everything from Slewfoot up to now.

The very eventful story of how The Old Old Story cane to be.

One of the best people in the Ozarks. My friend Marci.

My interview with master basketball coach and barbecue fan.

Travis counts us down to Christmas.

An interview with one half of the Hadavol brothers.

My Ubcle Jerry gives us clues to why by dad won the Bronze Star.

The Nashville Star singer sits down for a visit.

I talk with the talented young filmmaker.

The man behind so many wonderful adventures always helping people.

Our first Heroes and Miracles author, Tiffany Brown tell her story about writing her first book.

I got to sit down with the owner of Euclid Records and talk about everything from Jeff Tweedy to Lou Whitney.

A true rising country star from Missouri Halle Kearns joins me on the podcast.

Uncle Jerry talks about my grandpa and The Carter Family coming to Hurley.

I caught up with Shirell White about her life in Colorado.

Jamie Dunn talks about Wesley Bell and what he’s doing to reshape justice in St. Louis.

Pulitzer finalist author stops by to talk about his very fascinating book.

My cousins Lawton and Abby and more people who aren’t with us anymore.

Eddie Randle gave Miles Davis his first job.

My cousin Terrie talks about Fountain and Travis Guse gives us a Covid update.

The sounds of a day at an old fashioned camp meeting in 2003.

I found out I started recording Fountain in 2003. Here is an excerpt.

Mojo Nixon gives his NSFW views on everything.

My interview with Cecilia about her platform and passion as Wife of a Lifer.

One of the most important voices in St. Louis music: the booker of Cicero’s.

I have a very in-depth discussion with the DJ from Yo Gabba Gabba on Missouri music and other things.

I talk to my friend Dave Collett and his involvement in St. Louis music.

Matthew Voyles and Bryan Harmon about baseball and wiffleball and growing up in Crane.

Tim Clifford talks about art and Merle Haggard and the Musical Map of Missouri.

Sarah Borges talks about her career, Vince Irama talks about Uganda’s impressive response to COVID-19 and Travis Huse talks about Tje Broiler Festival.

My talk with author Amy Hale

Don Wiegand and I talk about the practice and history of casting hands.

A lengthy and very fun interview with Aaron Laue.

Rick Wood talks about his amazing time on the St. Louis music scene

A conversation with the man behind The Love Experts

A short clip from Doug Erb on his new project. The Musical Map of Missouri.

I apologize for the audio quality but it sure was fun talking to the Creem writer and producer of the awesome documentary.

Doug talks about his new project.

A sneak peak of the Reshaping Justice podcast. Go to reshapingjustice.org.

My friend and amazing singer Toby Weiss.

Coach Hartman and Coach Harmon explain what’s wrong with baseball.

Rob Adams tells his stories about Springfield and promotion.

Melinda talks about her dad’s legacy.

I tell Dave Stuckey about The Musical Map of Missouri

Dave Stuckey on the big importance of Springfield music scene.

Julie Belew on her new podcast about rape.

My interview with Scott Crawford, old friend and the director of the marvelous new documentary on Creem magazine.

Ruell Chappell tells about his very interesting musical life.

Julie Belew comes back on to talk about her interesting new podcast.

My interview with the Wonder Woman artist and novelist.

These two lovely ladies tell us aboit their efforts to save the Jenkins Bridge.

Short clip of Tiffany Marler on social justice

Tiffany Marler comes back on the podcast to talk about the CARES act and SB2.

An interview with the very talented chanteuse.

My friend Eddie Gumucio talks about the release of Dave Hoekstra’s film.

Neiko Kirk talks about her job as a sommelier.

We went K through 12 together.

My talk with one of the heroes of Galena’s state champions in 1985.

The wonderful Christy McWilson talks about The Picketts and Dave Alvin and being a Guiltt Woman.

I talk with the legendary slugger.

Barb Schilf from House of Large Sizes

My Uncle Jerry talks about Charlie Rapp and Travis Huse leads us into the weekend.

A great interview with a great drummer.

My old friend Jon “Elrond” Jenkins talks Crane baseball.

I talked to talented keyboard player Isaac Nesbitt and Ryan Cook aboit his band Illusionaut.

One of my musical heroes. Doug Kershaw!!

A great interview with the creator of Duplex Planet and new (old) music from The Skeletpns.

I talk to the founder of Snashwords, a company revolutionizing the publishing industry.

The incredible punk rock band Mercy Rule tells their story.

Another of my favorites

Shane and I talk about everything from his family to his new band Damsel.

Dave Stuckey and I talk about things you need to know.

Rock and roll legend Dan Baird talks about his career.

Brandon Moore talks about Lou Whitney and the music of the Ozarks.

I talk with the other founder of Maybelle, Tim Clifford about Merle Haggard.

Maybe the best unknown guitarist in the world talks about his career and Travis Huse tells us about COVID.

My interview with pop music writer Alan Light.

I talk to one guy f the apt-country pioneers. Mr. John Howie

My cousin Peter Wiley

Brand new author Anna Elias tells us about her brand new book!

My friend Coleen Elwood

Shelby Janes tells her very interesting life story.

A harrowing plane ride changed Roger Rekate’s life. Hear his story here.

Pastor Doug Minton

Tom Peters tells us about the history of the Ozark Jubilee.

A special 10,000 download edition of The Dale Wiley Show. Aretha Sills talks about Dolly Parton, Vince Irama talks about the locusts in Uganda and Travis Huse talks aboit COVID.

I had a great time talking to Walter Salas-Humara.

Pastor Nicholas Inman comes back on the podcast to talk about his new magazine.

I talk to the up and coming Americana star.

The only member of The Bottle Rockets to have ever played the Crane Broiler Geatival.

Five-time Grammy winner Cindy Cashdollar talks about her career.

Talking with Richard King about The Blue Note and a whole lot more.

ChristinecBrae has made a name for herself in a short time hear about her and what's next.

Some peiiple can just be known by initials ... H.B.  Talk to Honey Bunny! Kay Whitney!

My new friend Darby Vincent and my old friend Aretha Sills.

My conversation with Deke Dickerson, who is an old friend and a Missouri guy and clearly one of the best guitarists in the world.

Americana legend Cary Hudson tells us about the connections between Uncle Tupelo and The Hilltops and Blue Mountain and Travis Huse tells us about fireworks safety on a special Fourth of July edition of the show.

Another star from Big Smith: Mr. Jody Bilyeu!

My favorite college band was Three Merry Widows. Had a great conversation with one of the guitarists, Sean Garcia

My candidate for most interesting man in the world. Gareth Worthington

My friend Dallas Jones. Always making music.

My talk with Linda Pitmon , drummer for so many awesome bands. Lots of fun!

Aretha Sills and I have a thoroughly fun discussion about mid sixties Johnny Cash

Our friend from Uganda tells us about updates on the connections he has made and Travis Huse wishes us a good weekend.

The younger Paley brother talks about his time in the band and his career as a hand and butt model.

My visit with longtime friend Dave Cantrell

My conversation with hired gun ti the stars and country star in his own career Jesse Dayton

My interview with Dave Alvin, who should be an honorary Springfieldian,

One of the major forces in Big Smith, it was great to talk to my friend Mark Bilyeu

An in interview with ISAN author Nary Ting.

My very cool time with the WLW Wrestling tag team champion Colton Vaught and the wrestling insider, Larry Nickel

An interview with a great American, Kinky Friedman

I got to have a nice long talk with Lenny Kaye, journaiist, tock hero and biographer. Fun!

All the similarities between me and Scott McClatchy. You'd be sure that we have met. We haven't. But we had a good chat anyway.

Liz Goldberg and I sat down again to talk about Mercy Me and Mike Reed stopped by to talk about his new Branson adventures and Travis Huse talks about his dad.

An artist whether in music or in art, Jon Langford has had an amazing career. Listen to his stories.

My former student Kathie Wells talks about walking away from God and her long journey back.

I got to catch up with another member of St. Louis' Mercy Me. This time lead singer Liz Gouldberg. Fun to catch up!

We talk anout everything from Crane Pirates baseball to country music.  A good talk with Mark Reavis

I got to talk to the awesome man of God Bruce Deel and head about his amazing story.

Part One of Legal Perspectives on Death. Thanks to Martin Stokes

I speak with my new friend from Africa Vince Irama and again to Travis Huse.

Songwriter Tom Whitlock talks about how quickly his songs moved onto the big screen when a famous producer got involved.

An interview with the bassist for St. Louis' Mercy Me and now marketer at Collab Dave Rosner

I got to sit down with the RADIO Al Moss about his career and his involvement since the inception in Americana radio

My friend and social jusice advocate Alice Weimer talks about the signs of human trafficking

I love this talk with my friend Steve Logue, a great story teller telling a really cool story.

Julia Savage stopped by to talk about the latest cool person involved in her expanding Choose Hope Project

Aretha Sills Turned the tables on me and asked me questions about the musical educations my kids got and we talked about my new project, the musical map of Missouri

More from Martin Stokes a 1979 discussion with Margaret Lucas

We talk to Dallas Wayne about the Ozarks and country music and we congratulate Travis Huse and his big plans!

Jennifer Laney is the definition of a walking miracle. It surprised me that I had to tell her that!

Susan Miles talks about everything from her amazing mother and grandparents to her own amazing career in helping so many people.

Colton Vaught and Joe Hartman

Bill Lloyd is a founder of this music we love.

Laurie Lindeen was the guitarist for Minneapolis early 90s trio Zuzu’s Petals

William Anderson tells the story about how he started raising money for the Della Lamb charity

A snippet of the treasure trove Martin Stokes gave me on Margaret Lucas

Larry Flenoid II does wonderful work in the community. I talk to him here.

The always interesting Dan Rubin talks about life, music, Wash U and Phish.

Mike

Dana

Thad Cockrell talks about Leagues and the old days

The awesome Pedro Rodriguez tells how God changed his life

Nina Pyle has been an overcomer as long as I’ve known her. She’s quite delightful. See what you think.

Eddie Gumucio talks about the amazing upside to the Coronavirus for his group, Queen City Shout.

Tony Renner is a long time fixture on the St. Louis music scene and a pretty great photographer

Molly Conley was the chanteuse and one of the songwriters for Porter Hall, TN and Aretha Sills talks theater games.

Joe Terry talks about everything from Quizzical to his days in the Skeletons and Morells and then Travis Huse sends us off into the long weekend.

Sitting down for a long and cool interview with Cornell Hurd

Okie Noir author Faith Phillips explains her term and talks about her books. Aretha Sills tells about the beginnings of Maybelle.

Neil Versel gives us his thoughts on U2 and his time at Wash U and the very latest information on the Corona virus and Julia Savage reminds us again to Choose Hope.

Les

Bill

My interview with Bottle Rockets guitarist and songwriter Brian Henneman.

Once again, I got together with Colton Vaught and another close friend of his dad's Matthew Voyles.

Krista Edgerton makes the lives of everyone she touches better. Hear her awesome story now.

Lisa Schneiderman is a big time Hollywood publicist ... with a heart. Her new initiative takes on the pandemic.

We talk with another college friend of mine, Gabriel Rhodes.

Vicke Kepling has been a community activist for many years. Now she’s running for office.

Jimbo Mathis tells his interesting tales of his recording career.

Jon Alston is a Stanford and uSC grad, played in the NFL but his life continues to get more interesting. Hear his amazing story about what’s next.

Al Moss. The other one. Hillbilly Idol steel guitar player. Introduced to be by Al Moss

Linda

Author Megan Miranda talks about her book All The Nissong Girls

Nan

Steve Chentnik stops by to talk about his run for the 7th district of Congress in Missouri.

Maybe he’s the world famous DJ. Meyve he’s the creator of Code Zero or maybe he’s my friend. Maybe he’s all of those things.

Gary

Bryan Harmon abd ne telling Colton about Coltons dad Kelly

Molly Healey.

Scott Schaefer

Rising country star Daniel Johnson

Jeff Weiss of Miles of Music

Tara Wolf talks about her love for Stone County

Author BJ Sheldon talks about her books, her awesome agent and her love of Koop.

Toni Sooter tells her awesome story of how God moved her.

Pastor John Alarid and his awesome story.

Boomer

Steve Pick talks about his love for music and St. Louis and the new book about the ast. Louis Sound.

My 

Jessel Harry. Starving artist featured here. https://vimeo.com/149093464 back home in Springfield. So good

One of my best friends in college. We talk about everything from spur of the moment trips to New Orleans to her great career as an educator In Minnesota.

One of the founders of punk rock Andy Shernoff

The Unstoppable Cynthia Kersey. Turning a bad situation into good for so many people.

Alice

Callie Cummings

Jason Schwyhart

Barry Levy

Na

Former college friend and current editor of the Clio Awards Tim Nudd

Syd Straw

My dream about Kelly 

Supe Granda

Bryan Harmon

Coach Jim Horton talks about his time at Crane.

Lindsay Hutton Part Two

I sit down with Shinyribs and talk about him and The Gourds.

Professor and longtime friend Samuel Moyn

Bruce Resenstein

Ryan 

Susan Johnson Kelly

Scptt Kempner

Travis Huse lets us know to have a good weekend

Christian Chavez

my talented cousin Tess Wiley

My friend Babs

Julia Savage my new very impressive friend. The Choose Hope Project is as cool as it sounds.

My friend and amazing artist Don Wiegand. He has miracle stories and is always a kind man.

My longtime friend Tony Amerson

Dave Hoekstra

My interview with my young friend Colton Vaught who also happens to be the tag team champion. Of the world. And son of the funniest man in the world.

My interview with Julie Belew

Gabriela Pereira an interview with the instigator at DIY MFA.

My conversation with the greatest living American author, Neal Pollack

An interview with my friend Steve Scariano

My new friend, Matthew Schlafly

An interview with my friend Billie Leuschen

My talk with Mike Griffith

My interview with my friend Chris Whitley

My interview with Brian Mansfield

My good friend Dr. Richard Baker stops by to talk about SWCL baseball, the economy and Jesus

The first part of my interview with my new Scottish friend Lindsay Hutton

My visit with Amy Danford

My longtime friend and best "man" Julie Gibson

My dear cousin Terrie on the podcast

I went back and talked to Bob Hackley about his service in World War II aand fighting at Iwo Jima.

My conversation with Jim Holt, long time church friend and huge Cardinals fan!

A great ta;l with my deat friend Liz

The coolest English teacher I ever had, Mr. Steve Hartman.

The amazing story of Tiffany Marler, who  has used her own trauma to help many other people.

Sit down  and listen to my friend Scooda

An interview with one of the most positive people in the world, Travis Huse

Talk about an amazing man! Pastor Robert Mattingly Junior!

My very interesting talk with man of God Bill Maxwell

My conversation with Lori Stowe Bell including her amazing miracle.

Tpday I got to talk to one of my favorites! Pastor Ron Habermehl

I saw down with my delightful friend Pastor Lee Almy.

I got a chance to sit down and talk to Brenda Minton, about her Harlequin romances and what inspires her. 

I got to talk with Miss Jill. Jill Kettles of Miss Jill PR who not only has fond memoriest of Lou Whitney but told us about the public relations game.

My friend Eddie Gummucio talks about Queen City Shout, Lou Whitney and the plans for the shout during the quarrantine.

Music legend Randy Poe talks about his fascinating life.

One of the best. My time with Barry Smith. 

An amazing conversation with a man who has changed as much as anyone I know. Barry Smith 

Our 96 year old miracle broke her hip and isn't letting it slow her down.

I had a fascinating conversation today with Nicholas Inmon, who takes on more tasks than anyone, and gets them done. Everything from starting a newspaper to starting a festival in Marshfield.

Dr, Elizabeth Exley, otherwise known as my sister, comes on with her coronavirus inormation like only a Yale educated Publc Health doctor can.

The story of my 15 minute miracle, the genesis of this entire idea.

I had an amazing chat with the new Crane Baptist pastor Jim Cross and really enjoyed the conversation.

The fascinating miracle of Pastor Gregory Boll who conquered cancer not once but twice in less than two years.

A 15 minute miracle about Kevin Inmon, who went from making plans to kill himself to starting a major and successful church in southwest Missouri

A 15 minute miracle with Doreen Page, who survived a life of prostitution and drugs and being trafficked to turn to God and leave the old life behind. She now runs the Harbor ministry in St. Louis.

A 15 minute miracle with Cal Tolbert. He was saved by the guy who sent him to prison/

My interview with Dr. John Moore, former Drury president and an all around good fellow.

Today I got to visit with Bruce Belin. That was fun!

I sat down with one of my all time favorites, Ruby Vincent

Today my podcast guest was LaMoyne Hummel, who looks pretty amazing for 39! She told me that was what her age was!

An introduction to my parents. This will be a new limited edition podcast. This will be the only episode on this feed. This is raw but I wanted to give everyone some idea of what I'm working on.

What a cool young woman Caitlyn McConnell is! So knowledgeable about the Ozarks. We had a great time talking today

In preparation for the special podcast I'm doing on my mom and dad I had my mom tell the famous Lubbock story

Today I got to visit with my elementary music teacher, Pat Allen, and it was as fun as it sounds. Great to catch up!

One of my favorite people on planet earth and I got to sit down and catch up. So fun!

We get to hear from Brad Addison, a teacher at Aurora who takes disabled veterans in a really interesting ministry.

My good friend Bill McCullah sat down with me.

My interview with my old friend Jeanette Kimes, who happened to be involved in one of the 20th Century's most interesting events

My discussion with the former Baptist preacher of the Crane Baptist Church, Greg Boll

I gor some time this week with my teacher, Rita DeWitt

I got to spend this afternoon with my musical hero Brad Price. Enjoy

The amazing miracle of the life of Doreen Page. She lived on the streets and in fear ... until God showed her another way.

My interview with the miraculous Kevin Inmon

My interview with my childhood friend Byron Smith

Bob Hackley on what it was like to fight at the Battle of Iwo Jima

It was great fun to sit down with my childhood pastor Martin Stokes.

My uncle Jerry talks about the way Hurley was different in fhe 194os and the strange connection Hurley had with modern 20th century classical music.

I got to talk to Jeff Kimes about his decision to make a move out west. He did it in a different way, and he's sure made the best of it.

The Crane Presbyterian Church got to meet their wonderful new interim pastor, and fell in love not only with her, but with her magnificent musician husband and their wonderful companion, Lydia, Who is just a delight.

Today I got to interview one of my favorites, Mr. Robbie Fulks We talked about Lou Whitney and how he learned the craft of songwriting.

What a fascinating man! Steven Spencer has had a miraculous rebirth as a photographer, thrilling the world with his photos. You need to hear about this man.

My interview with my friend Steven "Stingray" Ray. Stingray has taken some time off of his media appearances to focus on himself. He has lost a hundred pounds and he’s not stopped there.

I know a lot about a lot of different art forms, but I know very little about opera. But Jennifer Forni is an incredibly talented soprano and she and I have become friends so I picked her brain and asked her some questions.

I got to have a really run conversation with Amy Rigby about her memoir Girl to City and her trip to the country., Springfield, Missouri to record with Lou Whitney. And how Hazel Dickens just showed up one afternoon.

I got to talk to one of the people who was on my label, dear old Slewfoot. We talk about her career in academia and all that is involved in being a critic and a rocker.

My interview with the man, the myth, the legend Iggy Strode. 

The inspirational story of Kevin Inmon, who went from a life in the bottle to being totally consumed by God. #god #jesus #}rams formation

Today I got to sit down with one of my old friends, Jon Swearingen. He is now a senior part of Joel Osteen's ministry at Lakewood Church, This was a fascinating story about how Joel got his start, and how Jon watched the transformation.

I had a wonderful conversation with my cousin Fletch Wiley about winning a Grammy, the unstoppable force that was 1980s Michael Jackson and his life following Jesus. You can find him at fletchwiley.com.

My time with local gospel legend and maybe the happiest soul on earth, Hosea Bilyeu.

I did a little intro on this one, because I nearly didn't capture this one. My dad has dementia and it would have been easy to not get him. B8t  I'm glad I did. He took me to see so many concerts and things and he's still awesome and so there you are. I hope you enjoy.

The story of how Lou Whitney have Ben Vaughn his big break in the music industry and how all of his success - including all the TV music he wrote was due to our dear pal Lou.

I got to sit down with two of my favorite people. Janell Webb has been a pillar of the Crane Presbyterian Church, and now is its oldest living member at 97 years young. Her daughter Vicki is the Stone County Tav Collector and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. We sat down and captured their memories.

Today I got to sit down with my longtime friend, journalist, educator and Houn Dog Kim Mobley.

I got the chance to visit with Dave Hoekstra about the love letter to Springfield that he created when he made the documentary Center of Nowhere.

 A fantastic interview with Doreen Page, who runs an amazing ministry in the St. Louis area. She works to help prevent sex trafficking and has completely turned her life around in the last ten years.

Had a wonderful with my longtime friend Amy Lamphere, She is insightful and so interesting. Her latest endevor is lothing line. (I know, right? It's called Storyline Collection, and Amy tells you how you can get involved, either in sales or as an investor. We also talk about Amy's love of dance, how we met at the National Endowment for the Arts, her serving ham to John Lennon and pie to Yoko Ono, and much more.    I.

My interview with my friend Eric Ambel, the longtime friend of Americana music, and a part of the part of the great "roots rock scare" of the 80s. A great producer and guiarist. He talks about his days with Joan Jett and the early days of producing.

My interview with my old friend and Student Life compadre, Wayne Drash. He ended up writing a book about Memphis legend Penny Hardaway. The way that his life intersected with Penny's, over the decades, is fascinating.. Wayne worked for an editor for CNN for years. Wayne Drash = On These Courts

My interview with Tommy Shaw all the way back in 2006, Thia is an interview I did when we were working with Tommy, more on Shaw/Blades than #Styx. But he was involved in both. What a nice guy, who always had a nice word. This isn't a long interview, but it was always cool to be around Tommy, and to here his genuine commitment to the environment. Find some great Tommy Shaw items here: Styx = Greatest Hits Styx - Pieces of Eight Shaw Blades

Ny interview with Lisa Lutz

My interview with New York Times and USA Today bestseller Denise Grover Swank. #indieauthor #bestseller

My interview with motivational speaker and much more the tremendously interesting Blaine Bartlet

An interview with my friend Aretha Sills, about the legacy of her grandmother, Viola Spolin, the founder of improvisational theater and her father, Paul Sills who started Second City in Chicago. We talk about how all of this affected her own career.

My interview with my friend Andy Paley, who has led an interesting and musical life. We have enough time to discuss many topics.

I was able to watch my kids and my niece interview their grandmother Jeanelle Wiley. They call her Mama Nelle.

Wow! This is a story for the ages. I met Cal Tolbert when he was having every problem that he could with the law. He is a big dude and he was headed for #prison, That;s where he ended up. What is so #miraculous is how he changed his life with the help of a #prosecutor who helped him get through a #rehab program and completely turn his life around. He's been out of prison and now is living a life away from #meth and #fighting for $God in #MMA.

We have a wonderful and interesting conversation with my Uncle Jerry about growing up in Hurley, Missouri, the Cardinals, country music and Johnny Cash in the 1950s, his short but interesting career as a country music star, and his book on a true legend, his uncle Bob McHolland. We talk about his amazing valor, twice awarded the . silver star before his death shortly before his twenty sixth birthday.

An interview with Carolyn Barnett

An intervuew with Walt Pettit, inclufing driving a Sherman tank on Navy Pier in #chicago at the end of World War II. 

Bob Hackley was a gunner during World War II and served at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He talks about his adventures and life. He's 95 amd sharp as a tack!

Rob Wood is a fascinatimg man I first met when we were working together at our Startup, American Green Holdings. He is also a multiple #stroke survivor, and so we talk about that, and his being a veteran and his work at the veterans administration. We also talk about our run-ins with #dennisweaver and #larryhagman. And a little about #willisnelson. We talk about his work #pastoring a #church and how that has affected his life.