Out of Whack

Michael grew up in Greer, SC.  He had the luck to learn to how to cook and garden from his grandparents.  As the youngest of 6 children and a house of 10 (parents, grandparents and children), it could be hectic at times.  Helen Mae (grandmother) started showing Michael how to cook.  Francis Marion (grandfather) showed him how to garden. Every spring, Michael would help his grandfather with the garden.  From tomatoes to potatoes to...

Robert served as a reporter and producer at various radio and television stations in Colorado and Arizona. He was a broadcaster at the Italian National Broadcasting Company (RAI Radio televisione Italiana) in Naples, Italy. He was a reporter for Armed Forces Radio and Television along the coast of Vietnam, the Asian Western Pacific and Vicenza, Italy. He was a volunteer and activist in the early gay liberation movement with the Ga...

Brian got his start as a stand-up comedian at the The Comedy Cellar in NYC, and he is most known for his appearances on “CONAN”, his half hour Comedy Central special “COMEDY CENTRAL PRESENTS: BRIAN SCOLARO”, as Brian on ABC’s “A MILLION LITTLE THINGS”, as Doug on TBS’s “SULLIVAN AND SON”, Uncle Bill on “TEN YEAR OLD TOM”, Gordon on NBC’s “THREE SISTERS”, and as Stuart on FOX’s “STACKED”. About his role of Stuart Miller on “Stacked”...

My old boss and good friend, Darren Starr, stops by to tell us about StarrData, his successful 12-year Salesforce partner business! StarrData’s mission is to help businesses navigate the world of Salesforce to be more efficient and more profitable. We help companies improve productivity, increase the efficiency of their sales, marketing, and customer service processes, and increase visibility into their business. StarrData Websit...

Scott is the current Content Scientist for the Social Media Lab who conducts extensive tests and research to help social media managers and business owners get the most out of their posts; busting myths along the way. Scott is the co-author of “Facebook All-in-one for Dummies” and Podcast host for Social Media Lab and Social Media Lab LIVE show. He has written over 2000 blog posts on social media topics and has written for 3 blogs...

Stephen joins us again to talk about his new book, The Witch of Amesbury. Stephen grew up wondering whether his seven-times great grandmother really had been practicing witchcraft back in the seventeenth century, and he finally decided to do something about it. So he delved into the historical record and found that a great deal of information is available about the Salem witch hysteria. As a result of his research, he suspects at...

Our busy friend and Bay Area aerialist stops by for another fun chat! Thai embodies versatility in his life and performances. He has been professionally training at the Circus Center and with renowned aerial coaches. Thai focuses on smooth lines, clean technique, and powerful movements all the while giving the audience a taste of that Thai spice (I love this part!). Check out some of Thai's moves on his Instagram page: https://w...

Kara is a disruptor. She is the founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., maker of award-winning Hint water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. Kara has received numerous accolades, including being named EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017 Northern California and one of InStyle’s 2019 Badass 50.  Previously, Kara was VP of Shopping Partnerships at America Online. Her first book, Undaunted:  Overcoming Doubts and Doubters, was released Oct...

My good friend and fellow COVID lockdown survivor is back for a fun and informative chat (more fun than anything!). Julie is a certified Image Consultant and award-winning podcaster, along with co-host Savannah Hawk. Julie’s Fox and Hanger website helps find clothes that support trans women and cross-dressing men’s wardrobe goals, and that reflects their personal style. “I believe that dressing for your body type is just as impo...

Both authors became interested in President Kennedy's assassination at a young age. Zachry's grandparents lived in Dallas in 1963, and saved newspapers from that era. Her grandfather was connected to the Dallas oil industry. Peterson became interested in the assassination in 1978 when she participated in the Presidential Classroom for Young Americans program in Washington, D. C. The two have collected books and artifacts concerning...

If we all lived half as much life as Toni has, we’d be so lucky! * She became an inner-city teacher at Crenshaw High School in Southern California where she taught drama and AP literature . * She was the subject of a book called "And Still We Rise" by Miles Corwin - And Still We Rise is an unforgettable story of transcending obstacles that would dash the hopes of any but the most exceptional spirits. * She was bff's with Bo Dere...

Shinjini became a media proprietor at 26 with experience in software technology consulting and digital marketing strategy. She owns and sells her own branded media properties D2C, directly to her consumers of go-getters around the world, as well as B2B, to businesses looking for empowering media content to attract and engage their target audiences. She has built a global digital community of go-getters looking for motivation and a...

The author of Jumpstart Your Life. Diane is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, mental wellness, self-care, self-realization, plant-based nutrition, and whole life wellness. Her joy is seeing individuals adapt health and wellness methods that reduce stress and bring harmonious balance to their lives. She excels at equipping busy professionals with workable wellness advice a...

Patti is a Psychic-Medium and “Good Witch” best known for her recurring role on the Travel Channel’s #1 show GHOST ADVENTURES. She is the international best selling author of OLD WORLD MAGICK FOR THE MODERN WORLD: TIPS, TRICKS, & TECHNIQUES TO BALANCE, EMPOWER, & CREATE A LIFE YOU LOVE. Patti’s body of work includes appearances on such shows as MASTER CHEF, BEVERLY HILLS PAWN and Jeff Lewis’ FLIPPING OUT. She has graced num...

Josh is an author and public speaker, sharing his story and educating others about addiction. Each of his books are available for purchase on Amazon and can be found under the ‘Get Help’ tab on the main menu of paddictrecovery.com. Joshua believes that if we, as a society, can begin to talk more about pornography addiction and mental health, people may be able to address their addictions before they devolve to the unhealthy and cr...

Mari is a Psychic Medium, Animal Communicator, and best-selling Author with clients from all over the globe. She specializes in heartfelt messages from both passed loved ones as well as living or passed fur babies.   When you sit with Mari you can really feel the presence of your loved one. Her connections offer specific detail and leave you feeling both at peace and uplifted at the same time.  Mari's guidance during challenging ti...

Annette stops by to talk about her book about the afterlife.   She’s a Certified Public Accountant and an accomplished healthcare executive. Her mother-in-law led her on a path after she died to prove to her that there is an afterlife. Being a hard-wired, analytical, left-side brain dominant person, Annette had to be convinced with visible, tangible, and otherwise unexplainable occurrences. She has connected the dots, so to speak,...