Past Radio Guests Archive

2009 Appearances Archive

28 December -31 December, 2009

  • Monday: A surprise guest and open phones.

  • Tuesday: The Amazing Kreskin with his 2010 predictions; Weldon Long, Author of “The Upside of Fear.”

  • Wednesday: Scott Cash on the College Football Bowl forecast.

  • Thursday: VA Attorney General Elect Ken Cuccinelli.

  • Friday:   Happy New Year’s to ALL.   Here is wishes for a safe and prosperous 2010 for everyone.   Hopes for God’s rich blessing for each of you.

21 December - 24 December, 2009

  • Monday: Gary “Lady Willpower” Puckett, 1960’s singing star; D. J. Dozier All Pro NFL and All Star in MLB; Robert Stern, Author of “Microman USA” fantastic political satire with intro by Joe The Plumber; Margaret M. Angulo, PR Director of Seaton House Youth Shelters; Scott Ridgell, VA 2nd Dist. Republican Candidate for Congress.

  • Tuesday: Darla Shine, Radio Host of “Happy Housewives Club;” Joe Cortez, the world’s most recognizable boxing referee, you saw him in all the Rocky movies; Ted Hendricks, from the Oakland Raiders and NFL Hall of Fame; John Mills, of the legendary Mills Brothers.

  • Wednesday: VA Lt. Governor Bill Bolling; J. D Cash, singer and currently has #1 song in the nation “Wish You Were Here;” Morgan Davis, former King Neptune, my piano teacher and “the Man” in VA Beach; Tony “The Tiger” Lopez, former 3 TIME world boxing champion. Lee Greenwood is an American country music artist.

  • Thursday: Burt Sugar Author and Boxing Historian; Joe Flanagan of WVEC TV; Joe Scalissi, “The #1 Dean Martin Artist in America;” Joe Filibowski, Historian and Author who will recite “The Night Before Christmas” and reflect on a settlers coastal Christmas.

  • Friday:   MERRY CHRISTMAS and may 2010 be one of peace on earth and good will to men.  Here are wishes we all keep Christmas in our hearts every day.

    Guests that are tentatively booked this week but at no specific time: Governor Tim Kaine, Gov. elect Bob McDonnell, NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Smith and Roger Brown, Dwight “The Catch” Clark from San Francisco 49ers; James “Bonecrusher” Smith former Heavyweight Boxing Champion, ODU Basketball Coaches Blaine Taylor and Wendy Larry, Congressman Randy Forbes, several area Mayors and (possibly,) the one and only Mr. Pete Decker.

14 December - 18 December, 2009

  • Monday: Open Phones

  •  Tuesday: Erin Brockovich: Julia Roberts made her a household name in the movie 10 years ago.  She is still fighting for environmental causes and families; Dr. David Schnarch, Author of “Intimacy and Desire;” Troy Hedsmith, the local singer formerly known as “Little Garth,” on his 15th annual Christmas concert for “Toys for Tots.”  It is this Friday, 7:30 PM at The Sandler Center, in  VA Beach, free with an unwrapped toy.

  • Wednesday: VA Congressman Rob Whittman on the Health Care Bill; Dr. George Kirkham, Author of “Ivory Tower Cop,” he is a former college Professor at FSU and changed careers to become a Policeman; George Pantas, Chairman of the Vanguard Championship Wrestling for “Toys for Tots.”  These are benefit matches at the VA Beach Bingo Hall, Town Center at the beach, free for all military, others $10, bring a toy and get a free raffle ticket.  It is called “Tiding of Destruction, Christmas Chaos” and starts at 7:30 PM this Saturday.

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  • Thursday: Clay Jenkinson: “Holidays at Monticello” at the Suffolk Center www.Suffolkcenter.org this Friday at  8.   Thomas Jefferson invites Teddy Rosevelt to Christmas Dinner.  1st Sergeant Callicutt, a Iraq war veteran just back from deployment, married to a soldier who is just getting back from Iraq, and they have kids; Chuck Smith, Republican Candidate for Congress, VA  2nd district.

  • Friday: Alana Springstein, 9 year old singing sensation LIVE in the studio.  Catch her today because her next stop is Carnegie Hall; Thelma Drake, former Congresswoman in VA 2nd district; ODU Men’s and Woman’s Basketball Coaches Blaine Taylor and Wendy Larry, on with their weekly updates.

7 December - 11 December, 2009

  • Monday:  Jim McCormick, www.JimMcCormick.com this guy is certified crazy, he’s a holder of 5 skydiving world titles, skydived the North Pole (what??) and Author of “Business Lessons From the Edge”;  Michael Dobson, web address: www.sidewiseinsights.com Author of 20 books and giving us a provocative outlook on “Sidewise Thinking”; the always insightful and good pal of mine Joel Rubin, on what is happening in Hampton, VA at Town Center..it’s spectacular.

  • Tuesday:  Dr. Kotler, Author of “365 Ways To Get A Good Night’s Sleep,” wow…who couldn’t use that info (snorers listen in);  Senator-elect Jeff McWaters, fresh off a huge victory in the VA 8th District.  Congratulations Jeff, we are very proud of you.

  • Wednesday:  Dr. Eron Manusov, Author of “The Rural Health Care Dilemma (Strategic), this guy is a regular Doc that knows what in the heck is going on out there and how the proposed health care plan will affect us;  Eric Torkills, Author and expert on “trip advising,” this guy can get you from Aruba to Bangkok in a minute and on a dime. 

  • Thursday:  Jennifer Callicutt, 1st Sgt. just back from Iraq and is preparing for her husband, also a soldier, to head there next month (duel military/double dipping’/double heroes)…ya’ gotta’ love this lady;  Ms Ashley Dos Santos, a “Pop Culture Guru,” on the world-wind frenzy of paparazzi and such. www.crosbyvolmer.com;  “Prairie Home Companion’s” Peter Ostroushko will take us on a walk of international Christmas music with his pals from PHC.  He is appearing at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts this Friday at 8 PM. www.suffolkcenter.org 

  • Friday:  “Happy Hour Fridays,”   Fire House Subs off of Greenbrier Pkwy. is our showcase restaurant and will join Alana live in the studio. The local band will be   “Bullwinkle” , you don't want to miss them!

30 November  - 4 December, 2009

  • Monday: Scott Taylor, VA 2nd District Republican Congressional Candidate is my co-host; A GREEN SHOW Fred Hazelwood, District Manager of VA State Parks; Mark Landers, Owner of Eco-Friendly Segways of Hampton Roads; Ron Crum, Creator of Full Circle Organics (he’s a worm farmer); Gina Ridgeway, Science Educator and founder of Biome in a Box.

  •  Tuesday: Glenn Nye 2nd District VA Congressman; J. D Cash, Beach Music Artist whose new CD has the #1 single in the nation “Wish You Were Here.”

  •  Wednesday: Maylon White, Director of Exhibits at the VA Aquarium. Jeff McWaters, Republican Candidate for VA 8th District Senate Seat.  Special election is in VA Beach this Saturday, December 5th.

  • Thursday: Gary Reilly, area rep for “The Money Merge Account Program.”  This is a debt elimination program, listen in and get out of debt.  He will be live in the studio and taking your calls.  Cirque de Soleil performers opens this Wednesday at the Hampton Coliseum.

  • Friday:  “Kick off the Christmas and Holiday Season.”  Frank Cubillo, a great Frank Sinatra tribute artist will be performing Sinatra Christmas songs live in the studio.  Also, “Buffalo Wild Wings” will be here with sample of their great food.  ODU Men’s and Woman’s Basketball Coaches Blaine Taylor and Wendy Larry, on with their weekly updates.

 23 November - 27 November, 2009

  • Monday: “Medical Marijuana”…legalization…everybody’s talking about it.  From the Pro side, a rep. from NORML in California.  On the Con side, a rep. from “Partnership for a Drug Free America.”  And…Kamy Akahvan, Managing Editor of ProCon.org, kind of a no position/moderator group on the issue.  Should be good debate.  Also…a review on “The American Music Awards”…are you kidding me…who is “Lady GaGa”, more like “GagGag.”  The freaks come out at night!

  • Tuesday: Susan Elwell, VA Beach’s own and Author of “The Magic of Transformation” the first in a series of science-related books.   “A Christmas Carol” playing at the VA Stage Company December 4-24.  We hope to have both the Director and Ebenezer Scrooge on today.  www.VAStage.org   Also, Ray Gessner, the “Chimney Sweep” Guy with that catchy jingle “step in time, step in time,” live in the studio and my guest co-host.

  • Wednesday: “The Amazing Kreskin” is on at 5:35 PM.  “The world’s foremost mentalist.” Kreskin is consistently our most requested guest.  He holds for record for most appearances on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson.”  Scott Rigell, Republican Candidate for VA 2nd District US Congressional Seat.”  ODU Men’s Basketball Coach Blaine Taylor for his weekly interview on his undefeated Monarchs.

  • Thursday: THANKSGIVING…my favorite holiday…it is “All-America.”   And…we haven’t messed it up with a bunch of trashy commercialism.  It is simple and all about family, friends, fellowship, food, and football.  Hopes that you are as grateful as I am for all that we are blessed with, and wishes attached for a wonderful Thanksgiving for you and yours.

  • Friday: “BLACK FRIDAY” (weird term to describe the start to the holiday shopping season).  We will be LIVE at Hampton Roads premier shopping experience, MacArthur Mall in Norfolk, VA on the first floor from 3-7 PM (on air from 4-6).   Please stop by for prizes, concert/show tickets, gift certificates and to say hello.

16 November - 20 November, 2009

  • Monday: Doug saint Carter, Author of “Black Elvis…the Jackie Wilson Story” (“Your love has lifted me higher”) and another book on race relations, which, as you know, is one of my favorite subjects on the show.   They can’t get better without conversation.

  • Tuesday: Jeff McWaters, 8th District Senate Candidate in VA (yes, I know…another election).  He is facing off against VA Beach City Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson.  As a matter of clarity, Mrs. Wilson declined to come on the show with Mr. McWaters.  Why ??? call her and ask.  The “caucus-primary” is tentatively slated for Dec. 5.

  • Wednesday: Congressman Eric Cantor and House Republican Whip from VA on what in the Wide-Wide-World of Sports is going on in DC.   Joe Cortez, “Fair but Firm,” the referee from “ROCKY” and the guy who has ref’d over 100 world title fights.  This hall of famer, both inside and out of the ring, is a pleasure to interview.  You want to hear about stories, from Ali, to Hagler, to Suger Ray, to Tyson…he’s got em’.  www.fairbutfirm.com

  • Thursday: ODU Football Coach Bobby Wilder, coming off his 5th straight win to go 8-2, the most ever in the nation for a start up football program.  Bobby’s on with his weekly talk show sponsored by Sheriff Bob McCabe of Norfolk.  ODU Lady Monarch’s Basketball Coach Wendy Larry on the first of what will be a weekly radio show.  We also hope to confirm ODU’s Men’s Coach Blaine Taylor for a weekly show.  Both of these weekly shows are still available for sponsors.   What a great way to promote your business and support ODU athletics!

  • Friday: “Happy Hour’s” continue with…….
    “Uncle Al’s Famous Hotdogs and Fries” and a surprise musical artist live in the studio.  Call in with your requests to 757/685-6400.

9 November - 13 November, 2009

  • Monday: Evan Bailyn: he is the Google master of the country.  Tips offered on how to profit from Google and utilize it for personal and business use.  This guy is fascinating.   Many short taped interviews, including ODU Head Basketball Coach Wendy Larry, from ODU’s homecoming football game this past Saturday.

  • Tuesday: Dr. Michael Beitler author of “Rational Individualism: A Moral for Limited Government and Capitalism” and Host of “Free Markets With Dr. Mike Beitler” an internet talk show on Voice-America.”  Thomas Degeest: Wafels & Dinges Introduces De Kompleet Wafel Kit.   This guy is amazing, he left his high paying job as an IBM consultant to start selling authentic Belgium Waffles out of a truck in NY.  He missed the waffles from his native Belgium.  Wow, this dude must really be into waffles.  He is really funny too and a great talker.

  • Wednesday: VETERANS DAY, in honor of all of our service men and woman, we will reflect on all 5 military branches,  America’s true HEROES.  Tune in to hear about the guy (he will hopefully be in the studio)… you aren’t going to believe this…he enlisted underage in the Army, when the army found out, they kicked him out, so he joined the Marine Corps and served during WWII…then when he got out of the Marines, he tried civilian life for awhile and hated it, so he joined the Navy, and then after a couple hitches, laterally transferred to the Air Force.  Unbelievable.  I think he'll have some great stories.  He said that the reason he didn't join the Coast Guard was “he ran out of time.”

  • Thursday: ODU Football Coach Bobby Wilder, coming off his 5 straight win to go 8-2, the most ever in the nation for a start up football program.  Bobby’s on with his weekly talk show sponsored by Sheriff Bob McCabe of Norfolk.  ODU Lady Monarch’s Basketball Coach Wendy Larry on the first of what will be a weekly radio show.  We also hope to confirm ODU’s Men’s Coach Blaine Taylor for a weekly show.  Both of these weekly shows are still available for sponsors.   What a great way to promote your business and support ODU athletics!

  • Friday: “Happy Hour’s” continue with a surprise restaurant and musical artist live in the studio.  Call in with your requests to 757/685-6400.

2 November –  6 November, 2009

  • Monday: Michael Bollinger and former co-host of the show rides solo today as JP is out of town.  Ms Lee Vreeland from the charter school, Achievable Dream Academy (possibly the best school in the nation and right here in Newport News) tell us about their online auction going on now.  www.achievabledream.org  Plus a couple of surprise guests only Michael could dream up.

  • Tuesday: 5:30, Ed Asner, legendary actor of stage and screen (everybody loved Lou on Mary Tyler Moore) who will be here with his one man show on FDR this Sunday, 3PM at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts.   www.suffolkcenter.org

  • Wednesday: 4:35, Hal Ketchum, country music legend and Grand Ole Opry member with 15 top 10 singles and over 5 million records sold.  Appearing at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts, Saturday at 8PM.  5:35, former Governor and Senator George Allen, “an election wrap-up.”

  • Thursday: 4:35, Phil Kellam, Commissioner of Revenue for Virginia Beach, 5:35, ODU Football Coach Bobby Wilder with his weekly show at and yes, the Monarchs won again Saturday making it 4 in a row and are currently 7-2.  This Bobby Wilder show is sponsored by Sheriff Bob McCabe of Norfolk.

  • Friday: Happy Hour Friday’s continue with Eddie Sal, great local artist who covers everyone from Dino to P-Diddy and “Burton’s Grill” one of the premier restaurant’s at Hilltop in VA Beach will be live in the studio dishing the songs and cuisine.  5:30, Evan Bailyn the country’s foremost authority on GOOGLE, he is the “Google Master.”  Giving us all tips on how to effectively Google and profit.

26October  - 30 October, 2009

  • Monday: Jody Wagner, Democratic Candidate for Lt. Governor of VA; Ken Cuccinelli, Republican Candidate for Attorney General in VA; Melody Scalley, Republican Candidate for the 100th District House of Delegates in VA

  • Tuesday: Ron Villanueva Republican Candidate for the 21st District House of Delegates in VA; Chris Stolle, Republican Candidate for the 83rd House of Delegates in VA

  • Wednesday: Since the world series starts tonight between the loved Phillies vs the loathed Yankees who better than bestselling author Lew Paper discussing his book “Don Larsen’s Miraculous World Series Game and The Men Who Made It Happen,” recalling the only perfect game in world series history by Larsen in 1956; Del. Kenny Alexander, Democratic Candidate for 89th District House of Delegates in VA

  • Thursday: ODU Football Coach Bobby Wilder with his weekly show at 5:35 and yes, the Monarchs won again Saturday making it 3 in a row and are currently 6-2.  This Bobby Wilder show is sponsored by Sheriff Bob McCabe of Norfolk.

  • Friday: Happy Hour Friday’s continue with Jim Smith, tribute artist (he nails Elvis and George Strait) extraordinaire and “Tropical Breeze Café” will be live in the studio dishing the songs and cuisine.  Del. Paula Miller, Democratic Candidate for 87th District House of Delegates in VA

  • We have Creed Deeds and Bob McDonnell, the Democratic and Republican Candidates for Governor of VA booked but do not have firm times.  Also, Hollywood legend Ed Asner as well as country music legend Hal Ketchum with 15 top 10 singles and over 5 million records sold will be on the show this week.  Both are appearing at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts, Nov. 6-7. www.suffolkcenter.org

19 October - 23 October, 2009

 

  • Monday: Open Phones

  • Tuesday: several local political Candidates from the area races.

  • Wednesday: continued political interviews.  The election is only two weeks away and 30-50% of likely voters are still undecided.

  • Thursday: Bobby Wilder, ODU Head Football Coach for his weekly update at 5:35 sponsored by Sheriff Bob McCabe of Norfolk.

  • Friday: Michael Steele (tentatively), Republican National Committee Chairman as he will be in Virginia Beach that day working the phones for the statewide Candidates; “The Happy Dutchman” an Oktoberfest Band will be our featured showcase artist as well as “Tropical Smoothy” restaurant will be live in the studio.

12 October - 16 October, 2009

  • Monday:  recorded show as I will be out of town

  • Tuesday: John Amiral 87th District House of Delegates Candidate; Nancy Zeitman The VA Pilot Cookie Baking Champion

  • Wednesday: several candidates from local political campaigns.

  • Thursday: continued political interviews and tentatively artist interviews from the weekends upcoming shows.  Bobby Wilder, Head Football Coach at Old Dominion University for his weekly talk show at 5:35

  • Friday: LIVE REMOTE from West Virginia Wesleyan College.  It is my homecoming and reunion so I am taking the show back to campus.  Guests include Senator Jay Rockefeller, former President of WVWC (and currently in the middle of the health care debate of Capitol Hill), Wesleyan’s President Pamela Balch, Head Football Coach Dennis Creehan, the student body President and members of the faculty.

5 October - 9 October, 2009

  • MONDAY: Doug Grey, Lead Singer and The only original member of The Marshall Tucker Band who will be performing at the Suffolk Peanut Festival this Friday; Paul Lasakow, Director of the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts will be my co-host in the studio; Don Rimer, retired VA Beach Police Detective who specializes in the occult and will update us on those brutal Farmville murders two weeks ago.

  • TUESDAY: John Parmele Jr., Independent Candidate for the 82 House of Delegate Seat; John Ball, Democratic Candidate for VA Beach Sheriff.

  • WEDNESDAY: LIVE remote from Chesapeake City Park and Sheriff John Newhart’s annual Seafood Festival from 3-7 PM.

  • THURSDAY: LIVE remote from the Raritan Club Shrimp Feast at the 32nd Annual Suffolk Peanut Festival from 3-7 PM; Bobby Wilder, Head Football Coach at Old Dominion University for his weekly coaches show at 5:35 PM.

  • FRIDAY: Regino’s Italian/Greek Restaurant off of Little Creek Rd. in Norfolk will be our showcase restaurant and a surprise musical guest will be live in the studio.

 

28 September –  2 October, 2009

  • Monday: Replay of last Thursday’s show as I will be out of town:  Thursday: Bruce Thompson on the J. T. Walk being held to fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease being held at the boardwalk October 3rd, Colleen Robley Blake, Author of a delightful children’s book ,  “Mom I fired the BABYSITTER”; Dr. Beth Erickison , Author and Speaker on all the issues for the individuals and their families as they struggle with MS; Bobby Wilder, ODU Head Football Coach.

  • Tuesday:  Jeff McWaters: 8th District VA Senatorial Candidate;  Kerry Dougherty, VA Pilot Columnist.

  • Wednesday: Frank Molbon: Old Coast Guard Station’s 26th Pig/Oyster Roast/Fish Fry, October 6th at the Cape Henry Inn, (Formerly The Fort Story Club) www.oldcoastguardstation.com ; Al Midgett, President of The Noblemen on “Oktoberfest”  held at Oceana Main Gate Park, October 3, 2-9 PM, tickets only $10 www.thenoblemen.org    

  • Thursday: LIVE REMOTE at the Kiwanis Harbor Party Seafood fest 4:30-7:30.  Come on down to the biggest party of the Fall,: at beautiful Town Point Park in Norfolk.  Register to win gift certificates from McCormick & Schmicks, Aberdeen Barn, and many others.  www.festseventsva.org  

  • Friday: “Happy Hour” Friday’s: our restaurant and artist showcase this week is  Ed Kelleher “One Man Band.”  MR. Keller  sounds like ZZ Top or BTO, unbelievable it is just one guy.  Also “The Bar-B-Q” at Hilltop Plaza in VA Beach, will be bringing in the best bar-b-q at the beach.  Call in to win 685-6400 for free gift certificates.

21 September –  25 September, 2009

  • Monday: Kenny Goldman, Chairman of the Republican Party of VA Beach, Olie Bates, Chairman of the Democratic Party of VA Beach will be live in the studio and my co-hosts; Doug Knack, Independent Candidate for Commissioner of the Revenue in Norfolk; Bart Frye, The Chairman of the Charity Polo matches being held this Saturday at the farms in Pungo.

  • Tuesday: Delegate Bob Purkey from VA 81st District; Brian Sagedy from VA Beach’s Neptune Festival being held at the Boardwalk this weekend; Diane Sagen, Author of a new and fascinating book on Domestic Violence

  • Wednesday: Live Remote from the Historic Chamberlin Hotel in Hampton and a book signing taking place there at 5:30 PM by John V. Quarstein and Julia Steere Clevenger on the hotel;  Randy Sutton, King Neptune XXXVI

  • Thursday: Bruce Thompson on the J. T. Walk being held to fight Lou Gehrig’s Disease being held at the boardwalk October 3rd, Colleen Robley Blake, Author of a delightful children’s book called “Mom I fired the BABYSITTER”; Dr. Beth Erickison , Author and Speaker on all the issues for the individuals and their families as they struggle with MS; Bobby Wilder Head Football Coach of the undefeated ODU Monarchs.

  • Friday: Double Happy Hour Fridays featuring our showcase restaurant the Aberdeen Barn and vocal group “Check 5” will be in the studio performing their legendary “doo-wop” acapela sounds; Riders in the Sky’s “Ranger Doug” they will be at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts as they kick off their new season.

14 September - 18 September 2009

  • MONDAY: Joseph Libowski-Historian about EVERYTHING, this cat cover the bases from Jesus to Obama (no pun intended) will be my studio co-host; Vicky Gray-VP with Sentara Health Care deciphering what in the wide-wide-world of sports the health care plan is about.

  • TUESDAY: Harvey Sheldon-Author of yet another Mammoth Book (over 800 pages) “Encyclopedia of the History of the Swing Era, Biographies of the Big Bands will be calling in from LA; Kerry Dougherty-Columnist with the Virginia Pilot on those “magic wrist bracelets” she wore to finish her first Rock and Roll ˝ Marathon (could it be a cheating scandal?); Del. Bob Purkey-Republican Incumbent Candidate for VA 82nd District.

  • WEDNESDAY- LIVE REMOTE from ROGER BROWN’S RESTAURANT in Portsmouth, the after party from his foundation benefit golf tournament.  Please stop by as the big stars will be on High Street.

  • THURSDAY-Dr. Ama Bond-Author of 16 books, retired at age 68 from a career as a psychoanalyst to become a full time author, current offerings on Michelle Obama and Jackie O; Harvey Bryant-VA Beach’s Commonwealth Attorney and current candidate for re-election; BOBBY WILDER-ODU Head Football Coach is now doing a coaches show on WPMH every Thursday afternoon at 5:35…that’s big time!

  • FRIDAY-Il Giardino Restorante and Pianist and Violinist Billy Batte will be our “showcase” restaurant and artist live in the studio for “HAPPY HOUR” Fridays.  Billy used to be with the 70-80’s rock and roll band “Black Oak Arkansas” (do any of you remember “Jim Dandy to the Rescue”; The Chicago Rat Pack-hopefully one of the tribute artists, Frank-Dean-Sammy, will be calling in to promote their appearance at the “Festa Italiana” being held this Friday-Saturday at 17th St. VA Beach oceanfront.  These guys are almost scary they are so much like the originals.  They are great, don’t miss em’.  www.beachstreetusa.com

7 September - 11 September 2009

  • I hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.  The American Music Festival was grand.  Congratulations to Bobby Melatti, Mike Hilton and the Beach Events crew for hosting three days of music and fun.  Also thanks to Lou Martini Jr., Roger Brown and Robert Rummells for co-hosting the show on Friday.

  •  Dr. Chris Stolle Republican Candidate for Delegate to VA 83rd House seat
  •  Kenny Finkle Playwright of “Alive & Well” opening at the Wells Theater in Norfolk September 15

  • Benny Snipe former running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers on the kickoff of the NFL

  • Don Lancaster host of “Fishing Tidewater” on Saturdays from 7-9 PM on WPMH 670 AM will be co-hosting Thursday

  • Smoky Bones will be our showcase restaurant

  • David Jacobson Band live in the studio on Patriot Day 9-11

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  • Bobby Wilder, Head Football Coach at Old Dominion University.

 31 August  - 4 September 2009

  • We are hoping to interview some of the guests from the AMERICAN MUSIC FESTIVAL being held all along the boardwalk in VA Beach, www.beachstreetusa.com .   Listen in as we will be giving away “Passport Pins” (they are $30 to purchase) that gets you into all the big 5th Street Stage concerts including “Heart,” “The Black Crows,” “The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards,” and “Boyz  To Men.” Authors: Dr. Jeff McCall “Viewer Discretion Advised,” George Haley “New Asian EMPERORS:  The New Overseas Chinese, their strategies and competitive advantages,” and Donna McCashin: “My Medical Assistant, a personal medical organizer.” 
  • Inventors, “Amy and Maggie” who invented a gizmo and started a company for students that backs up their computer date (it has a different slant then the other backups).  They are a lot of fun and this could fit your child’s computer needs as they head back to school. 
  • Dr. Rasha Morsi, Norfolk State University’s Director of The Creative Gaming and Simulation Lab on a new $2.1 million grant that focuses on virtual training for nurses. 
  • Joe David, author of “Gormet Getaways” on the wine festival on polo matches near Warrenton, VA , Sept 12-13, and finally
  • Roger Brown legendary NFL “Fearsome Foursome” member will co-host on double happy hour Friday and bring delicious samples from his fantastic restaurant “Roger Browns” in Portsmouth. 
  • Robert Rummells and actor “Lou Martini Jr” who is coming in to stay with me over Labor Day weekend from NY and to host some of the AMF concerts.  Lou was the only actor to every appear in both The Sopranos and The Godfather.  That’s a full week.

17  August - 21 August 2009

  • J. D Cash: Beach Music Legend and multiple award winning artist will be releasing his new CD “Wish You Were Here” on Wednesday’s show
  • Eric Stevens: on how to drive in a tunnel (we sure need that around here)
  • Jamie Stevens: author on the world wide water shortage
  • Dr. Joyce: The love Doctor
  • Brenda Pogge: 96th district Delegate
  • David Jones: Author of “Two Brothers, 1 South-1 North
  • The Directors from Mt. Vernon, Montpelier and The VA Living Museum
  • Frankie’s Ribs will be our showcase restaurant on Happy Hour Fridays.

10August - 14 August 2009

  • JOHN MILLS of the legendary Mills Brothers will be co-hosting live in the studio Monday.  He is a guest at my home for the weekend as his daughter was married in Hampton, VA this weekend.
  • Joe Filipowski: historian on 1st Landing and Jamestown
  • David Pautsch: son slaughtered in a suicide bombing in Iraq
  • John Hewitt: founder and CEO of Hewitt Tax Services here in VA Beach
  • Weldon Long: author, Jason Call: Rep. candidate for the 90th house seat in VA
  • Steven Klebart: 3 time world wiffle ball champion and currently building a “field of dreams” park in his back yard
  • Rabbi Forman of Norfolk
  • James Zobel of the MacArthur Museum in Norfolk
  • Mbandi rising pianist on the jazz circuit
  • Dennis McCafferty of  USA Weekend Magazine
  • Mike Hilton of the American Music Festival.

3 August - 7 August 2009
  • “Back to SCHOOL Special week”  We have several of our local college and university Presidents on.  Let’s see what going on campus, from Chemistry to Kick-off.  Also continuing coverage of NFL and College training camps. 
  • But the big news is PAUL OVERSTREET is doing a 10 min interview.  I have been trying to get this guy to chat for over 10 years.  Seriously, this cat is harder to nail down then Nixon, and a heck of a lot more popular.  He won the song writer of  the year so many times, they changed the name of it to the Overstreet award.   How about these hits  “Forever and Ever Amen,” (ranked the #1 country song of all time)  “ Diggin’ up Bones,” “When you say nothing at all,” “She thinks my tractor’s sexy,” “On the other hand,” “I won’t take less than your love,” “Seeing my father In me,” “Richest Man on Earth,” (if you don’t know any of those….how about “Love Can Build a Bridge” that the Judd’s took to #1 for roughly 6 years).  Anyway, Paul Overstreet is on this week, the man, stay tuned.  Neptune Festival in a month and the Peanut Fest. after that.

27 July - 31 July 2009

  • VA Congressman Randy Forbes, Willie Scott: former #1 NFL draft pick
  • David Jones: Author of “Advertising on the Moon,” (seriously, he is developing a way to have robots form advertising logos on the lunar surface)
  • Roger Brown: former NFL lineman “The Fearsome Foursome” and just inducted into the college football hall of fame
  • Lynette White of the Suffolk Tourism Dept.
  • Laura Stainer of the Williamsburg Visitors Center
  • Gary Allenson: Manager of the Norfolk Tides
  • Rev. James “Bonecrusher” Smith: Former Heavyweight Champion of the World

21 July - 24 July 2009
  • Hopefully 2-3 of our local Mayors from the 7 Cities of Hampton Roads
  • Eugene Foley: Author “Artist Development,” this guy works with up and coming artists and teaches them how to make it (he has worked with some big ones)
  • Ruthie Walker: just opened a water skiing park on Lake Smith in VA Beach
  • Suzanne Pearson: Newport News Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Elaine Kennedy: Marketing and PR Guru in VA Beach
  • Ryan LaFata: Hampton Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • Ron Kuhlman: VA Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau
  • John Mills: of the Legendary Mills Brothers
  • Saverio Scheri: Managing Director of White Sands Consulting in Las Vegas, they teach you all about gambling (I could use this cat’s help-big time)
  • Tony DiFilippo: Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau.

13 July - 17 July 2009
  • Joseph Filipowski noted area historian and traditional wooden boat builder
  • Dr. Joyce Morley-Ball speaking about relationships
  • Jason Call VA Republican Candidate Delegate to the 90th
  • Mrs.  Lani Doherty Surfer from Team USA
  • Pam Swenson CEO Ladies Golf
  • Angel Reyes Author of Immigration
  • Dennis McCafferty of USA Today
  • Paul Puckett Author of  “Investaphobia,” Dayna Steele Twitter Tips and Rock Stars
  • Patrick Evans Hylton Adventures in Food Celebrity Chef

06 July - 10 July 2009
  • Terri Hartman: manager/publicist to several celebrities and has ties to Farrah, Michael Jackson and Billy Mays
  • Scott Swanay: The Fantasy Baseball Sherpa
  • Perry Danos: up and coming Crooner out of NY
  • Michael Curry: Director of the American Theater in Hampton, VA
  • Shaun Clancy: Founder of the Irish Baseball Hall of Fame
  • Marty Apel: bestselling author of MUNSON, the life story of NY Yankees All-Star Catcher
  • Randell Bell: California based real estate expert who is involved in turning Michael Jackson’s Neatherland Ranch into another Graceland
  • Joe Frank: Mayor of Newport News, VA.

29 June - 3 July 2009
  • 2nd District VA Congressman Glen Nye
  • Newport News Mayor Joe Frank
  • Michael Curry with The American Theater
  • Legendary Country Music DJ (he is in the hall of fame) Joe Hoppel
  • Matthew Hillman Prize Winning Grill/Smoking Chef
  • Dan Ryan for Dan Ryan's for Men
  • Michael Bollinger guest co-host
  • Antonio Jones co-host   

22 - 26 June 2009

  • LIVE Remote at Fort Story Thursday for the Drama “1st Landing” with Actress/Historian Judi Flowers,
  • Political Commentator Joel Rubin,
  • Fitness Guru Ann Gercia, 
  • Newport News Mayor Joe Frank,
  • Pastor Michael Simone, 
  • Columnist Mike Gruss,
  • Actor Lou Martini reporting from the “Dean Martin Festival” in Steubenville, OH

15 - 19 June 2009

  • Talk Show Host/Comedian Dennis Miller
  • VB Police Chief Jake Jacocks
  • Publicist/Author/Agent Rick Frishman
  • Philly Fellion of Tidewater Amateur Sports
  • Democratic Attorney General Candidate in VA Steve Shannon
  •  Norfolk Police Chief Bruce Marquis
  • Gary C. Byler P.C.
  • James Quigley Libertarian Party
  • Charles Darden
  • McCormick and Schmicks, Mr.Jim

8 -12 June 2009

  • Wade Powell, the local icon in charge of all the Dale Carnegie training programs in the area

  • Harvey Sheldon, author of “The History of Jewish Comedy” and “The History of Jewish Music.”  This cat invented the dance called “The Bunny Hop” some of your remember from the 50’s. 

  • Glen Rosenburger, a fraternity brother of mine, from WV Wesleyan and a decorated Marine that flew the helicopters for several Presidents and I am glad to call my friend.  This guy is a hero. 

  • Dennis McCafferty, Sr. writer for USA Weekend Magazine (48 million readers, 2nd biggest mag. In the nation) reporting on the Country Music Awards coming up;

  • Raynard Jackson, nationally syndicated talk show host “Talking Right,” a black perspective in a conservative light;

  • VA Republican Attorney General  Candidate Senator Ken Cuccinelli

  • Dr. Glen Corillo on the switch from analog to digital TV

  • Chuck Smith Rep Candidate for Congress VA 2nd Dist.

  • Sheriff Bob McCabe from Norfolk speaking about gangs in the area.

  • Chief Don Horton from the Portsmouth Fire Dept speaking about marking the vacant homes in the area.

  • George Strait Extravaganza - Giving away two tickets.

  • Eddie Sal/Dr. Love

  • Mike Gruss VA Pilot Columnist

01-05 June 2009

  • Dr. Bill Bennett: President Reagan’s cabinet and talk show host
  • Senator George Allen
  • Republican Lt Governor Bill Bolling
  • Eddie Sal/Dr. love
  • Pat Mullins
  • DPV Dicky Cranwell
  • Jody Wagner Dem Candidate for Lt Governor
  • Country Music Star Keith Anderson
  • Lou Martini: actor “The Sopranos” and “The Godfather 1”
  • Bob McDonnell: Republican Candidate for Governor
  • Glenn Nye: Democrat Congressman 2nd District of VA
  • Dr. Glenn Corillo: Tech. Professor updating on TV’s digital switch
  • Jay Kerr
  • Ted Hendricks: NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker
  • Delton Dunbar
  • Several surprise friends (maybe The Celtic Woman appearing in Portsmouth, VA, June 7 at the NTELOS Pavillion) .

 

  • 5/20/2009  The Director or one of the Witches from the Broadway Smash “Wicked” will be with us.  The musical has been selling out at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk and will be there until May 31.  www.chryslerhall.com

  • 5/20/2009  Councilwoman Elizabeth Psimas of Portsmouth to update us on the nation’s oldest annually held parade which turns 125 this year and kicks off at 11 AM, May 25, Memorial Day, in downtown Portsmouth, VA.

  • 05/13/2009  Brian Moran: Democratic Candidate for Governor in VA

  • 05/13/2009  Senator Ken Stolle: Republican Candidate for Sheriff from VA Beach (tentatively)

  • 05/13/2009 ZZ Top performing this Friday, May 15 at 8 PM at www.ntelosconcerts.com

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  • 05/06/2009  Walter Segaloff founder of the Achievable Dream School.  A fantastic story of success from right here in Hampton Roads. http://www.achievabledream.org/site/PageServer

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  • 05/06/2009  Cuba Gooding Sr. the lead vocalist of “The Main Ingredient” (Everybody Plays A Fool) and father of academy winning award actor Cuba Gooding Jr. and possibly other stars from “Mothers Day Soul Jam” who will be performing this Mothers Day, May 10, at the Ted Constant Center in Norfolk at 4 PM.  www.constantcenter.com

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  • 04/29/2009  John Remmers: Producer of the theater production of Dame Mary Sigillo Barraco, the heroine and "Freedom Fighter."  She was thrust into WW II, fighting the Nazi's and Adolph Hitler at the age of 16 until her capture when she was 18.  Performances are May 1-2 at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, 757/461-2881 This is a fascinating story.

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  • 04/29/2009 The Dixie Bee-Liners:A #1 Fan's Choice Bluegrass Group, known for their high-octaine harmonies.  Performing Saturday, May 2, 8 PM at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts. www.suffolkcenter.org We will be giving away tickets on the show.

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  • 4/22/2009  Cyril Neville: the youngest of the four Neville Brothers is going to be at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts on Friday, April 24, 8 pm, www.suffolkcenter.org

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  • 4/08/2009  Scott Cash, The 2009 PODS Celebrity March Maddness Champion 

  • 4/08/2009  Ken Hoagland: National Communication Director of Fairtax.org, the national grassroots campaign to win enactment of the Fair Tax

  • 4/08/2009  Karen Hurd an organizer of the "Tax Day Tea Party" being held April 15th at Towne Center, VA Beach info  http://freedomwize.org

  • 4/08/2009  Mr. Dumar of Dumar's Drive-In, in Norfolk, VA this guys a legend and his Great Grandfather invented the Ice Cream Cone at the St. Louis world's fair in 1904.  You know he has some stories to share.

  • 4/08/2009  Gary "Lady Willpower" Puckett, the 2008 Celebrity March Madness Pool CHAMPION sponsored by PODS, will be presenting the 2009 Champion to Scott Cash 

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  • 4/01/2009  The final two standing, 1st place Sportscaster Scott Cash with 93 points and 2nd place Governor/Senator George Allen 86 points will pick the national semi-finals and the Championship in our Celebrity March Madness Pool sponsored by PODS
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  • 04/01/2009  ,Dennis Miller: comedian, author, actor,weekly guest on The Factor with Bill O'Reilly.  Dennis Miller has the best radio show on, period... and it is syndicated on WPMH 670 AM each weekday at 3 pm.   He is on today.
  • 04/01/2009  Rodney CarringtonCountry singer and comedian, this guy is FUNNY, and appearing this Friday at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk, tickets; www.chryslerhall.com
  • 04/01/2009  Ella Fitzgerald starring Tina Fabrique, the new musical about the life of the legendary "Ella" comes to life at the Wells Theater in Norfolk March 31 through April 19. www.vastage.com
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  • 3/25/2009  The top 5 from the above list make the cut and pick round 3 & 4, they will be back on the show today.
  • 3/18/2009  2nd Annual March Madness Celebrity Pool sponsored by PODS, 10 celebrities from across the country will battle it out picking the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament. Defending Champion Gary "Lady Willpower" Puckett is still in Australia on an extended tour and is out this year, but the stars are still out with...last years runner up Former Governor George Allen, Congressman Glen Nye, Gene "The Duke of Earl" Chandler, Bruce Smith 1st time eligible  Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection, Senator Mark Warner, Former Detroit Lion and LA Ram great Roger Brown, Actor Lou Martini Jr. from "The Godfather" & "The Soprano's"
  • 3/18/2009  Columnist Kerry Dougherty, Boxing Historian and Author Burt Sugar, Sportscaster Scott Cash and The Founder and still lead vocalist of "The Lettermen" MR. Tony Butala.
  • 3/11/2009  Bob McDonnell: Former Attorney General and current Republican Candidate for Governor from Virginia
  • 3/4/2009  Ann Geraci: Certified Paladies Instructor (who has been beating me to death) will be my special guest co-host today.
  • 3/4/2009  Olivia Newton-John: 11 time Grammy nominee winning 4,and multiple CMA, AMA, and the list goes on winner. "I Honestly Love You," "You're The One That I Want and Summer Nights with John Travolta from Grease," Please Mr. Please," "Have You Ever Been Mellow," and "Physical" to mention a few of her 40 chart toppers.
    She will be at The Chrysler Hall on March 6, 2009, tickets www.ChryslerHall.com
  • 3/4/2009  Ruthie Boodboe: Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) pending legislation that would eliminate the secret ballot that employees have when deciding to form a union.  This is important legislation and pretty radical.
  • 2/25/2009  Liona Bourgeault: Program Director at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts will be my special guest co-host today.
  • 2/25/2009  Maria Muldaur: "Midnight at the Oasis" forever enshrined in baby-boomers minds is a classic we all remember.  This multi-award winning versatile artist was just nominated for the 2009 traditional blues female artist.  Come out to the Suffolk Center on Friday 2-27-09 to hear her sultry voice.  Tune in for free tickets.  www.SuffolkCenter.net
  • 2/25/2009  Pate McCoy and Wendell Braxton from a new monthly Christian men's magazine that just started called "Joseph's House."
  • 2/25/2009  Mal Vincent: he missed last weeks show as he was covering "The Oscars" from Hollywood.  He will give us the Oscar lowdown and give us the details on "Hollywood and Wine, " being held this Friday, 7-11pm at the Contemporary Arts Center in Virginia Beach, wine, great food, 3 bands, and Mel himself, ticket info. 425-0000
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  • 02/18/2009  Artists from the Solid Gold Doo Wop Reunion:  Gene Chander "The Duke of Earl,"  Frankie Lymon Legendary Teenagers "Why Do Fools Fall  in Love,"  The Chiffons "One Fine Day," The Marcels "Blue Moon" all appearing at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk 2-21-09 www.chryslerhall.com
    Tune in for free tickets we'll give away.

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  • 02/18/2009   Mal Vincent: The Virginian-Pilot Entertainment & Art Critic and Columnist will be giving us his picks for the 81st Academy Awards being held at the Kodak Theater this Sunday 2/22/09 in Los Angles, CA and televised on ABC.

  • 02/18/2009  Vanessa Harris: an expert on final arrangement planning.  A difficult subject but something we can all be updated on.

  • 02/11/2009  Terry McAuliffe: Democratic candidate for Governor of Virginia and former Democratic Committee National Chairman

  • 02/11/2009  Dr. Charles Horner: a music historian and former radio personality knows music like the Steelers know football.  Primarily the 50's, doo-wop, soul, rhythm & blues and early rock and roll.  This cat is fascinating.  www.classicurbanharmony.net

  • 02/11/2009  Bob Carpenter of "The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band" yes the legendary NGDB who just celebrated their 40 year anniversary together.  Hall of Fame inductees, multiple Grammy, CMT and numerous other awards and a "bunch" of classic hits.  They are appearing at the Suffolk Center on 2-21-09
    www.suffolkcenter.  Tune in for free tickets we'll give away.

  • 02/11/2009  Philip Van Cleave: President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League on the "Gun Show so called loop-hole."

  • 02/04/2009  Harvey Sheldon: the guy that invented "The Bunny Hop" dance and author of his current release "The History of Jewish Comedy."  This guy is a riot, check out his website at www.harveysheldontv.com

  • 02/04/2009  Congressman Randy Forbes: 4th District of Virginia, with and "inside the beltway update."

  • 02/04/2009  Dennis McCafferty: Senior Writer with the USA Weekend Magazine (2nd largest mag. in US with 48 million readers), previewing this weekends Daytona 500 special with elite drivers and the Sports Illustrated swimsuit models.  www.USAWeekend.com

  • 01/28/2009  Roger Brown: former Detroit Lion and Los Angels Ram where he was part of the legendary defensive line known as the "Fearsome Foursome." This 6 time pro-bowl pick and current restaurateur will give us his insight into Sunday's upcoming Super Bowl

  • 01/28/2009  Michael Bolton:  Mr. Bolton could not do the show last week, but will hopefully be on this afternoons' show.  He is appearing on Thursday night at the Ferguson Center in Newport News, VA.

  • 01/28/2009  One of our US Senator's or Congressmen (to be confirmed) giving us an update on President Obama's first 100 days.

  • 01/21/2009  Red Skeleton as performed by Tom Mullica, "America's Favorite Clown" performing all the classic favorites Clem Kiddlehopper, Freddie the Freeloader and the others heard from 1953-1971 when the Red Skeleton Show aired.  He will be at the Suffolk Center 1/24-25/09 www.SuffolkCenter.org

  • 01/21/2009  Update from Washington D.C. on what President Elect Barack Obama's inauguration was like, the night before from someone who was there.

  • 01/14/2009  VA Republican Candidate for Governor Bob McDonnell and Attorney General

  • 01/14/2009  The Bellamy Brothers appearing at "The Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts" www.suffolkcenter.org on Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 8 pm.
    They will be performing many of their over 50 hits including 20 #1's like, "Let Your Love Flow," "Old Hippie," "Kids of the Baby Boom," "Redneck Girls," and more. Call in for your chance to win tickets!

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  • 01/14/2009   Glen Nye, 2nd District Congressman from Virginia

  • 01/07/2009  Dr. David Stockwell, Gastroenterologist discussing colon health, the importance of getting a check-up and the severity of this second leading cancer in the U.S.
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  • 01/07/09  The winner of Tuesday's special election here in Virginia's 81st district between Republican Barry D. Knight and Democrat John LaCombe
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