My Peeps Show Podcast

In this Episode I get to speak with Bladesmith and Forged In Fire Champion, Jay Replogle! It was so great speaking to Jay! He's such a fun and Intelligent guy and I really enjoyed just hanging out with him and getting to know him more. We spoke about him teaching at the Appalachian Center for Crafts, his recent achievement of becoming a Journeyman Smith with the American Bladesmith Society and what it takes to accomplish that and the importance of being a part of the ABS, his passion for bladesmithing and why it means so much to him, and of course winning Forged In Fire and how that opportunity came about(as well a great behind the scenes story)! Jay finally takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Thanks Jay for speaking with me and thanks to all of my Peeps for your support.

In this Episode I get to speak with legendary actress Adrienne Barbeau! This is a conversation I wont ever forget and I'm so truly thankful that she took some time to speak with me. We talk about her appearances on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, how and when she got into theater, her experience overseas as an actress and how it was an eye opening experience for her, going to New York and what her first year was like, playing Rizzo in the original production of Grease and if she related to the character. It was also so great hearing about her working with the great Bea Arthur and how she made an impression on her, why her character Ruthie in Carnivale was her favorite character to play and why it was so hard to let that character go, what she likes from a director, writing her memoir, what it means to be a mom and so much more! Finally Adrienne takes on my quick shortened version of My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness and we do a little Word Association game at the end with people and things from thr

In this Episode I get to speak with Herb "Flight Time" Lang! I so appreciate Herb taking the time to speak with me and it was so much fun hearing so many stories throughout his career and life. We spoke about how he became a Harlem Globetrotter and what that first year was like as well as so many experiences he had throughout his 18 year career. He told me about meeting Pope Francis and what was the thing he was most nervous about and also meeting President Obama twice and what that experience was like. We then talked about him being on The Amazing Race three times and what a crazy and fun experience that was and also about his partner on The Amazing Race and his longtime friend Nate "Big Easy" Lofton. Herb finally takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! I'm so thankful Herb took the time to speak with me and so thankful for your support. Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with the all around talented Rock ICON, Cherie Currie! I'm so honored Cherie took the time to speak with me and we got to cover a variety of topics. We spoke about her solo album that was released this year digitally and how much fun it was to make and work with so many talented artists, her recent cover of the classic 'What The World Needs Now Is Love', the challenges of doing the audiobook for her bestselling auto-bio book Neon Angel: A Memoir of a Runaway, how she became a Chainsaw Carving Artist, a favorite moment of hers when she was lead singer of The Runaways, and how proud she is of her very talented son Jake Hays. I also loved hearing about her meeting David Bowie for the first time. Finally, Cherie takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Thanks to Cherie Currie for speaking with me, Ken Phillips for making this happen, and to all of my Peeps for your support. This was truly an all time great moment for me as a fan and as a podcaster.

In this special Episode I get to speak with voice actor, James Arnold Taylor!! James does the voices of Obi Wan Kenobi in Star Wars Clone Wars and Johnny Test for the Johnny Test cartoon and so many more voices throughout his career. I wanted to do a special episode for both of my sons and this first one is for my youngest, Ethan. He loves the Star Wars universe and especially the Clone Wars cartoon. This was so much fun talking to James and funding out about how it all started for him as well coming up with that iconic Obi Wan voice and so much more. Finally, James leaves a special message for Ethan! Thank you so much, James! Now sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! 

In this Episode I speak with Putnam County(my hometown)Mayor Randy Porter! Im so thankful for Randy for taking the time to speak with me during such trying times for our community these past few months. Mr. Porter talks about his early career as a paramedic and then just three years later being promoted  as Emergency Services/911 Director and serving for 30 years. We also talk about what made him decide to run for mayor and what that first day was like for him and how important it is for him to have the support of his family. We then talk about the tornados that touched down here in Putnam County on March 3rd and what those first 48 hours were like for him both professionally and personally and the challenges he and the community faced but also how much it meant to have the support of local communities and counties come to our aid and how his background in emergency management helped him. Finally, Mayor Porter talks about the visit by the president and how much that meant for the community, dealing with a wor

In this Episode I get to speak with, 'Miss America 2020' Camille Schrier! It means so much to me that Camille took the time to speak with me and we cover so many things! We talk about what her 2020 has been like thus far as 'Miss America' and what she has been doing to stay busy during this quarantine time, what the past year has been like for her after winning Miss Virginia and then winning the crown of 'Miss America' in the same year, taking the time to appreciate everything that's happened the past 12 months to her, what it was like winning the crown and then what the first 24 hours were like afterwards, and what she was thinking as she waiting for the winner to be announced. Camille also gives some advice for those that might be thinking about trying to become 'Miss America' and as well as why she did her talent and what that meant to her. We also talk about two things that Camille is very passionate about, the Mind Your Meds program and what it is as well as STEM and why its so important to her. Finally,

In this Episode I speak with 13 year old bull rider, Najiah Knight! This was such a fun conversation and im so grateful Najiah took the time to speak with me and share her story and experience thus far! We talk about so many things including who inspired her to get into bull riding, who she looks up to in life, what bull riders inspire her and the advice they have given her along the way, what its like watching her dad ride bulls and having him as a coach, advice she would give girls that are afraid to go after their dream, what she does before she gets on a bull as well as what shes thinking about when she is on one, how great it is having people cheer for her, what her ultimate goal is, and so much more! Najiah finally takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! A special thanks to  Najiah and her parents and also thanks to my Peeps! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with Al Snow! Ive been a fan of wrestling since I was a kid so to be able to speak with one of my all time favorite wrestlers is truly a highlight for me! We talk about lots of things in and out of the wrestling business from running a wrestling company during a pandemic and the challenges that come with it, what a blessing it is for him to run Ohio Valley Wrestling and dealing with the different aspects of it from business to the creative side of it. We then talk about how the opportunity came about for Al to be in one of the all time greatest sports movies 'Rudy' and he shared some really cool stories and little known facts about that experience. It was also great hearing about what its like hearing people cheer for you and managing and dealing with your own ego and so many more different things throughout our conversation. Al finally takes on My Questions of torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with a super talented artist and longtime friend of mine, Justin Stewart! It was so great to catch up with my buddy Justin and talk about all kinds of things from going to High School together,how he met his wife and their first date,how the name Justin 3000 came about,getting older,how art came about for him and dealing with perfection as an artist as well as creating your own style and dealing with creative walls. We also talk about Lexington Comic Con and his involvement with it as well as meeting people and fans at conventions. Finally, Justin takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with Professional Drag Racer, Jasmine Salinas! To say this was a fun conversation is an understatement! Jasmine is truly genuine and authentic and it was great speaking with her. We speak about her rookie season last year as a  Professional Drag Racer,what its like sitting in that drivers seat during a race and the zone she is in,the importance of her crew and how important it was for her to get experience as a crew member in the past and how it made her appreciate them,and much more. We then switch gears(see what I did there?) and talk about her experience traveling around the world and some stories she gained along the way. I also appreciate her talking about how much her family means to her and how much they mean to each other. Finally, Jasmine takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with 2 very talented people in whom im a big fan of,Royce Adkins and Sinbad! Royce is a writer,producer,podcaster,artist, and so much more and of course the one,the only,the legendary(and my favorite stand up comedian of all time) Sinbad! They are father and son and im so thankful they both took the time to speak with me. We talk about how things are with them and their family at the moment with everything going on with the pandemic and what they have done as creatives in staying busy as well as what they think about how could this change the movie going experience. We talk about Royce recently becoming a first time father as well as Sinbad being a first time grandfather and how that's been for them both and also how proud Sinbad is of Royce. Royce then talks about how important his parents support of him throughout his life has been for him and what its meant to him. They both then take on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with comedian and legendary Whose Line Is It Anyway alum, Brad Sherwood! Brad is one of my all time favorite comedians and im so thankful he took the time to speak with me. We talked about what he's been doing during his quarantine time in Las Vegas while his and Colin's Scared Scriptless tour has been postponed until further notice because of the pandemic,how a comedian tackles difficult subjects during trying times such as these. We then talk about when the acting bug bit him and why being a class clown was just natural for him,his comedic influences and also how his family influenced him,the start of his career in L.A. and his first jobs,how improv changed his life,the art of improv as well as well as how improv keeps each show fresh for him,Colin,and the audience each night,why he loves working with Colin Mochrie,the success of Whose Line Is It Anyway and those 1st few episodes. Brad then takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So sit back,relax,and enjoy the show.

In this Episode I speak with Pro Beach Volleyball Player, Emily Stockman! I had such a fun time getting to know Emily and hearing her story. I ask her about the possibility of the Olympics being cancelled and how she deals with the distraction of it. We then talk about the other sport she had a passion for growing up,her College and Pro career in Indoor Vollleyball,how Beach Volleyball came about for her and how that transition and adjustment was for her,how she and her partner in crime Kelley Larsen became teammates,the importance of teamwork,her mentality during matches and so much more. Emily then takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Im so thankful for Emily for speaking with me and thankful for my Peeps. Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I get to speak with legendary sportscaster and news anchor,Rudy Kalis! I grew up as a kid watching Rudy do the sports on WSMV Channel 4 for years even until I was an adult and I always appreciated his kindness and passion as a sports newscaster and I always enjoyed watching him on tv. This was such an honor to hear his story and im so proud now that I can share it with you. We talk about how he has been enjoying retirement and what hes been doing during that time as well as coming over with his family as an immigrant at the age of 5 Germany and how he and his family adjusted to a new country. We then talk about how sports newscasting came about for him,his first job,,how he came to Nashville and got on on WSMV Channel 4,what it was like on set with Dan,Demetria,and Bill and the family like environment they shared. He also gives some advice to those thinking about getting into the news as well as why he started to wear sweaters on air. Rudy then went through my Questions of Torture and Awesomen

In this Episode I get to speak with CEO/Producer/Director and creator of The Toys That Made Us and The Movies That Made Us, Brian Volk-Weiss! This was such a fun conversation for me and one I was really looking forward to because Brian is the epitome of a person that knows what they wanna do and they go do it. We talked about one of his "Fan Boy" moments(as well as mine),how a guy from Queens,New York ended up at a college in Iowa,going from New York to L.A. and beginning his career in the entertainment industry,starting his own business,why the book The Long Tail changed his life,the 3 greatest highlights of his professional career,and so much more. Brian then takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness. Thank you Brian and thank you to my Peeps! Now sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Big Wave World Champion (and one of my all time favorite surfers!), Paige Alms! To say I was excited and nervous for this conversation is an understatement but Paige was just as cool and awesome as I hoped for and even more for that matter. We talk about a variety of things from body imperfections and being comfortable with them and yourself,about that time when Paige was 8 years old and how she and her mom went to Australia for a year and drove all over the country in a van and how they bonded from it,making the move to Hawaii,how surfing came about for her,being all in on her passions in life,her thoughts on fear and how she deals with it as a surfer,how her documentary 'The Wave I Ride' came about,and why the #trashyselfie was started and why it means so much to her and why it should mean so much to all of us! Finally,Paige takes on the ultimate podcasting wave...My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So sit back,relax,and enjoy the show!

In this Episode I speak with Kelly Packard! Ive been a fan of Kellys throughout her career and this was such a childhood dream come true for me to be able to speak with her. We spoke about so many things including being an actress at an early age,how The Wonder Years role changed everything for her career,how playing Tiffani in California Dreams came about for her as well as how she dealt with the fame that came with it,and the surprise of the show being cancelled. We also spoke about how her role as April came about on Baywatch and how that opportunity almost didn't happen except for the encouragement from her best friend(and costar) Jennie Kwan from California Dreams gave her,what it was like being on such a big show as Baywatch was globally and recently attending the 30th Anniversary party and so much more! Kelly also takes on My Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! So Sit back,Relax,and Enjoy the Show!

In this Episode I speak with,Ben Troupe. I was such a fan of Ben as a football player but am a bigger fan of Ben now as a person. Ben was a standout Tight End in college football for the Florida Gators and it was so great to hear about his early days in football and how the game came about for him. We talk about how a newspaper article changed everything for him,what his recruiting experience was like,being recruited by college football greats Steve Spurrier and Lou Holtz,playing in the The Swamp as well as playing in front of the Florida Gator fans! We then talk about Ben getting drafted by the Tennessee Titans,being a rookie in the NFL,the business side of it,those players that helped him along the way,and playing with the late great Steve "Air" Mcnair. Finally,we talk about the transition into sports radio and how much he enjoys it as well as those he works with and what they mean to him. Im so excited to share this conversation with you because Ben was so kind to take the time to speak with me and im so t

In this Episode I speak with climber,Nina Williams! Nina is such an inspiring person and this was a conversation I couldn't wait to have! We spoke about how she prepares before a climb,how she deals with fear and uses it as motivation,being in the moment and in a zone while climbing,balancing the excitement of finishing a climb while also not making mistakes before finishing it,the mental,physical,and technical importance of climbing and each ones role,how the playinng field in the world of climbing between men and women is very close,her trip to South America,her pet hedgehog and so much more. Nina also takes on my Questions of Torture and Awesomeness! Sit back,Relax,and Enjoy the show!