Old friend. New friend. Two similar stories. Yet, so unique and different. Zach and Joey are two great guys with two interesting stories whose paths and choices led them to homelessness at different points for different reasons. And while their experiences may be similar and yet wildly different, there’s always more to the story than anyone would probably expect or imagine. If we just take the time to ask and listen.

There’s a lot that can be learned by opening up and listening to someone’s story and helping someone discover the artist within. Steve Umberger and Jay Thomas have spent most of their careers doing just that. Sometimes to entertain. Sometimes to educate. Sometimes to inspire, and sometimes to do all three. Check out this latest episode as Steve and Jay share their experience working with a small group from the homeless community to create a play and a documentary film about their very own lives.  

Life is full of surprises. Sometimes people come into your life and you don’t expect them to have such a significant impact on you and how your life moves forward. That’s what happened when I met Shenique Carmichael and the entire gang from Leah’s Hopes & Dreams. The work they do to support our community is immeasurable and Shenique's story alone is worth listening to. Get to know Shenique along with another friend and neighbor in the community.

As of December 31, 2021, there were approximately 2,884 homeless people in Charlotte, NC. There are a lot of amazing people working tirelessly here in The Queen City to help provide support. I’m hoping we can get to know some of these folks and what they’ve been experiencing in this new time we’re living in. In this brand new episode, I talk with David Palmer, former lead singer for Steely Dan, and song writer for Carol King. David uses his incredible photography to help tell some of the stories that are happening with our homeless friends and neighbors right in the neighborhood where he lives. 

Writers. Some of the most famous and unrecognizable unsung hero’s of show business. Without whom we could not enjoy the incredible art form of film, television and theater. This guy is one of most dedicated, hardest working artists I know. It’s David Cornue! David is the Creator/Writer/Executive Producer of TRIAGE for ABC, as well as Writer/Consulting Producer for an Apple TV+ series with Robert Downey Jr. He’s the writer of several award winning short films as well as the sports comedy, #Lucky Number.

You hear a lot about “threats” in showbiz. Double threat, triple threat. I don’t know if there are enough threats to cover this guy. JERRY KERNION is a true journeyman and he’s done pretty much…everything. He’s an award winning actor, director, writer, producer, bubble gum chewer, body hair remover…you name it. You May Have Seen Jerry on FBI, Chicago Fire, Mad Men, Grey’s Anatomy where he was up for an Emmy, and so many more. Multi talented, multi-faceted, and we had multi fun talking.

Actor, singer, writer, producer, sitcom afficianado and creator, and part time mustache wearer. He’s done it all. And, if you have any questions about stop signs, he probably has the answer. You May Have Seen him on The Black List, Blue Bloods, Gossip Girl and Homeland. It’s Guy Olivieri!

Here’s a story about a midwestern girl who packs her bags, moves to Hollywood, auditions for a legendary TV icon the next day, and books a TV series. Typical Hollywood story, right? Anything BUT!! Maybe knowing who you are and staying true to yourself from a very young age is the key. It’s worked pretty well for ANITA BARONE whom You May Have Seen as Vicki Gold on The War at Home, Georgia Jones on Shake It Up, Karen Foxworthy on The Jeff Foxworthy Show along with a host of other including one of the most memorable episodes of Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Ups, downs, success, tumbleweeds, being shy, being part of the team, taking risks and ending up with a knife in your head. This episode has all of that and more. You May Have Seen Jayson Warner Smith as Gavin on The Walking Dead, Wendell Jelks on Rectify, and almost crashing in an airplane with Tom Cruise in American Made.

If you need Doctor #2, if you need a Headmaster, if you’re looking for Mr. Spretnak, if you want the best Assistant Embalmer, you’re calling this guy.  Sure, he’s had bigger and more recognizable roles in some of your favorite movies and shows. Sometimes, the smaller ones lead to the bigger ones. Sometimes, the bigger ones lead to…the next audition. This actor keeps showing up to do them, no matter what and he’s awesome! Probably a big reason why he’s been so successful.