Absolute Talk!

On June 25, 2009 we lost a legend who at the time changed the landscape of music and dance. In honor of the "King of Pop", it would only be fitting to look back at his music throughout his career in this multi-part series. So join me along with fellow fan and west coast swing legend Terry Roseborough as we kick it off with the music of the Jackson 5 to his rise with "Off The Wall" to the ascension of "Thriller" and the BIG boom of "Bad"!

May 19th, 1999 started a journey...A long time ago in a galaxy far far away! 20 years ago began the dawn of the prequel era that truly defined the history of Star Wars! So join me along with my favorite padawan returning to the pod, Dylan Bushe, as we go through Episodes I-III, looking back at the storylines, our favorite moments from the movies and what if any could be different. I know May the 4th has passed, but "May the Force be with You!

It's been a crazy few weeks and wanted to share some of the things that have happened recently in my world. First, we lost a great ambassador to the world of line dancing and a really great friend of mine for years in Lynne Flanders who was in a 3-year battle with cancer in which I will share my memories of her in this solo episode. Also, I'll have more information during the show on an event coming up celebrating her life and career and where to go if you want to show her support. We also lost Peter Mayhew who played Chewbacca in the Star Wars films which was one of the greatest characters ever in the saga that I will also talk about. And finally, I'll let y'all in on where I've been touring/traveling the last few weeks and places you have to check out!!

YES SHE IS BACK!! The very first guest EVER is back on the pod and oh how fun the times were then and now. We'll reflect back on our last interview a bit and what the feedback was since then. And also, we go into a lot of random things from our pro-am routine, to what's been happening to the pod, her recent trip to Hawaii, future goals, entertainment and other cool tidbits. And the fun just doesn't stop there so Enjoy!!

Joining the pod for the first time is the multi-talented Sara Morrell! We conversate over how she got started in west coast swing dancing along with the friends that inspired her the most. She also got to live out her dream of being a massage therapist along with the challenges that came with that occupation. And we'll look back at how we first met, favorite music, her newest passion for art and maybe a few words from her dog Bruno too!!

Today marks one year since I started this podcast journey and just had to go all out!! Join me in this special episode alongside the return of "Tomdog" Morse, host of Channel X and Wrestling Prime, as we go all out on different things including a BIG announcement that you don't wanna miss!

For the first time Isabelle Roy joins the podcast! During our chat at New Year's Eve we look back on her dance journey from when she first got started in ballet to becoming an Amazing Rising Star performer with her husband Simon Girard. And speaking of, we'll look back at how they first met along with how she got her start in DJing, including the music itself that she loves and a particular song that maybe a lot want to forget.

St. Patrick's Day is not far away and what better way to celebrate it than with a true Irishman, DJ "PAPA JOE" Mahoney! In this special episode we take a look at how this holiday came to be along with the history of the Mahoney name, cultural foods, the music, the scenery, the heritage of Ireland and YES Guinness Beer! He also has a great story about his famous encounter meeting the band U2 in the area he lives now being Boston and what that experience was like. We also share some dance event news coming up towards the end that you may not wanna miss!

Yes, the mystery is finally over on this special episode! Jacqueline Joyner has made it on to the podcast and it was well worth it!! We sit down to discuss everything about her journey leading up to west coast swing dancing that includes her time taking ballet, tap, jazz with a side of contemporary. And speaking of that, this was the very first interview that was done with wine and snacks so expect the dance stories, travel adventures, and anything else to be almost through the ceiling!! And again, Yayy she's finally here!!!

This week making their podcasting debut is the connection team of Matt Davis and Desirae Vasquez. We go through a variety of topics from how they first met to their first encounters with dancing. And speaking of that, they are really amazing instructors and we'll look into how they got started along with what they enjoy most from that, places they enjoy teaching...especially Forte Dance but that's just me haha, and even their days of travel. More info about their teaching website towards the end of the show that is really a can't-miss if you want to learn this popular dance style!!

We start off the month with some fun times featuring the amazing Sandy Menoret! From French music to Spanish culture to favorite events, we have all that for you and then some. Also, we'll share a few of our favorite memories from our time competing together in the strictly swing dance competitions along along with a few honorable mentions along the way. And, she's "CALIFORNIA BOUND" too which we'll dive into as well and what she loves the most being out there!!

It's that time we dive into the subject of wrestling with our review of Wrestle Kingdom 13!! Joining me is the return of Eddie V. as we go through all ten matches on the card from that one-night event in the Tokyo Dome along with our feedback on all of them. If you're a fan, we encourage you to watch it on njpwworld.com