Howard Allen is the Owner and creator of Maroon Sausage Company which is inspired by the diverse flavors of the Caribbean; in particular, the Jamaican flavor of jerk and the story of how the flavor came into being. James discovers that Michael has a big sausage problem. Guest: Howard AllenBeer: Apricot Blonde by Dry Dock…
As the daughter of an international con man, Ellie Shojar moved 30 times and lived in refugee camps in Germany before immigrating to the United States at the age of 15. After an 18-year journey studying psychology, philosophy, and spirituality, Ellie founded Peace Unleashed in order to share the inner peace strategies, tools, and processes…
Helen Chang is a community college economics professor who is running for Collin College Board of Trustees. She reveals the shocking story of mismanagement by the president of Collin Community College and how morale amongst staff at this once great institution is at an all-time low. Helen receives some excellent campaign advice from James and…
Seven-time acrobatic dance champion, America’s Got Talent finalist and author of four books, David Paris survived a near death experience with COVID. After 30 days in a medical coma and 88 days in the hospital, he wrote about the journey is a new book entitled “A Covid Story.” Guest: David ParisBeer: Harp Premium Lager by…
Sharing his birthday with Fred Astaire, Matt Tolentino was born in 1985. Some say he was born 80 years too late and Matt has made it his life’s mission to perform and preserve pre-swing American popular music – hot jazz, ragtime, and the roots of swing. Guest: Matt TolentinoBeer: Hofbräu Dunkel by Hofbräuhaus MünchenLinks:Website –…
Fabian Garza was born and raised in Monclovas, Mexico and moved to the USA as a boy. In 2016, he gambled everything on a dream and walked away from a successful career. With a loan from his father and the full support of his wife, he took the leap on opening his own family catering…
Rev. Catharine Clarenbach is a Unitarian Universalist minister and an initiate in the Stone Circle Tradition of Wicca. We are delighted she has returned to the podcast after our first conversation got a little derailed, but that’s okay. Guest: Rev. Catharine Clarenbach Beer: Shiner Weisse ‘n’ Easy by Spoetzl Brewery Links: https://thewayoftheriver.com Please support our…
Dr. Chéri Phillips is macroeconomist and economics professor at State University of New York (SUNY) at Cortland. This fascinating conversation covers race, gender, the pandemic, and climate change. James and Michael consider their options with the Prisoner’s Dilemma. Guest: Dr. Chéri PhillipsBeer: Montucky Cold Snack by Montucky Cold SnacksLinks: Instagram: @drcheriphillips Please support our podcast…
Craig Mitchell is a comedian/actor who once weighed almost 400lbs. Craig shares how he lost 100 lbs and controlled his Type 2 diabetes on his YouTube channel “Off The Cuff: Healthy Cooking w/ Craig Mitchell.” The show features low carb recipes, comedy bits and special guests. We also chat about Craig’s stand-up comedy career. Guest:…
Alina is a competitive pole dancer who has won several competitions. Before her first pole dance class, she couldn’t do a single sit-up nor pull up. Just three months later she was able to incorporate an air walk at her first competition. Michael and James decide what type of pole would suit them. James is…