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Future Speaking Engagements, Appearances and Media

  • 8/21 Emcee... Disabled Vets benefit VFW Norfolk

  • 9/16 Roger Brown's Foundation Golf Tournament, Suffolk

  • 10/16-18 Homecoming WV Wesleyan College

  • 11/7 Emcee Veterans Benefit, VA Beach

  • 12/5-6 James "Bonecrusher" Smith Benefit Golf Tournament, Myrtle Beach, SC

Important News:

The J. P. Godsey Show is now streamed live on the internet and can be picked up through WPMH, click on their website and you should be able to go to the portal.

Past Radio Guests

1 march -5 March 2010

  • Monday:   Jared McCloud, Hartford, CT-based singer/songwriter is on a lengthy tour.  Jared will be stopping by the studio to sing a few songs off of his new CD. www.JaredMcCloud.com  Rick Frishman President of Planned TV Arts.   Rick is one of the most powerful and energetic publicist’s in the media industry. He has worked with all the "big boys." He is a great guy and helping me with my new book set to be released shortly, “How To Be Happy In HARD TIMES.”  www.RickFrishman.com 

  • Tuesday: “Around the World in 80 Days.”  Part of the VA Stage Company cast will be joining us from the classic Jules Verne novel.  Playing now through March 14 at the Wells Theater. www.VAStage.com  With “March Madness” gearing up, Gannon Baker, a basketball skills development coach. He has 6 trainers and coaches under him, over 42 DVD's and a curriculum book, that sell’s all over the world.  He trains NBA, WNBA, College, and HS players.  www.ganonbakerbasketball.com. 

  • Wednesday:  Kathy Rose, a local astrology expert.  We shall see how the planets are lining up.  Lynelle Brantner a certified “Hypnotherapist.”

  • Thursday:  Harry James of James Financial Services (the best tax preparers in town, they do my taxes and can do yours too) with their weekly “Tax Tip” on countdown to D-Day April 15th.  James Financial 757/490-7700.  Julie Papievas, author of Go Back & Be Happy, survived the label medically dead, awoke from a coma and ran a triathlon after being paralyzed. She is called “The girl that got kicked out of heaven.”  www.gobackandbehappy.com

  • Friday: Blaine Taylor and Wendy Larry, ODU men’s and woman’s basketball coaches on this weekend’s CAA Tournaments.  Tentatively some of our elected officials from Hampton Roads to see what kind of mischief they are into during the general assembly’s annual session in Richmond.

22 February - 26 February, 2010

  • Monday:   Russell Malone from the Monterey Jazz Festival at the Sandler Center in VA Beach, this Wednesday at 7:30. www.sandlercenter.org  Ms Christianna from Spring Reins of Hope, a group that uses horses to heal and for psychotherapy, cutting edge and fascinating stuff www.springreinsofhope.com

  • Tuesday:    Bill Crystal who is playing  John Adams in “An Evening With John and Abigail Adams” this Saturday at the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts www.SuffolkCenter.org Budd Hallberg, back by popular demand this riveting author of “Return to First Principles,” on how to take back our country.

  • Wednesday:  Seth Sanders, President of South University a new four year/graduate university that is coming to Hampton Roads.  They are opening a 34,000 square foot campus on Bonny Road in VA Beach.  MENOPAUSE, this hilarious musical is bringing their riotous comedy to the Sandler Center February 25-28.

  • Thursday:  Harry James of James Financial Services (the best tax preparers in town, they do my taxes and can do yours too) with their weekly “Tax Tip” on countdown to D-Day April 15th.  James Financial 757/490-7700. John William Del Russo Sr. President of the 96 year old Roma Lodge, one of VA Beach’s best secrets.  A great fraternal lodge of mainly Italian heritage. Nice folks with an active chapter.  I am a member, come and join us. www.roma254.org Trudy Rains of CHEAR SOUNDSATIONS, who is holding their inaugural fundraiser at the Waterside Marriott this Saturday for several charities that deal with hearing loss, 757-692-2498/trudy7@cox.net  George Pantas, the Commissioner of VA Championship Wrestling on their big match this Saturday, 2/27 at the Pembroke Bingo Hall to benefit “Operation Comfort Warriors.” www.legion327.org

  • Friday: BJ Gallagher, bestselling author of many books, her latest is “The Best Way Out is Always Through…the Power of Perseverence.”  She is fascinating and lovely lady.  www.simpletruths.com  Marker 20 a great hot spot and wonderful restaurant in downtown Hampton, VA will be live in the studio with several of their exceptional dishes. www.Marker20.com Also, live, a surprise musical guests for  “Happy Hour Fridays.”

15 February - 20 February, 2010

  • Monday:   Virginia Beach’s Animal Shelter is a nightmare.  It’s a 60 minutes report waiting to happen and it is outside of the legal requirements of the state.  Meet the folks leading the charge to get a new facility up to speed.  Johnathan Krohn, 14 year old conservative teenage prodigy.  Author of “Defining Conservatism.”  Agree with him or not, this guy is amazing.  www.johnathankron.com   Also, our dream date couple, Jimmy and Ms Ellen on their Valentines dinner/dance at the Chamberlin this past Saturday evening.  Did true love blossom or did it collapse like a wet taco?

  •  Tuesday:   Hampton, VA Day…Randy Gilliland, Hampton City Councilman on an upcoming Green Jobs Alliance Conference March 2, 2010 in Hampton, VA.  Donnie Tuck, independent city council candidate, Hampton, VA.  He has some very interesting ideas to shake up the status quo.  Also, a member of Hampton’s City Council to give the view of why the status quo is working.  You make the call.

  • Wednesday:  Bo Bice, American Idol 4 Runner-up at the Sandler Center, VA Beach tonight. www.sandlercenter.org   Dennis McCafferty, USA Weekend Magazine’s Senior Writer discussing radio/TV host Glen Beck that is this week’s cover story.  www.USAWeekend.com   Debbie Jordon, peace activist and author of “The World I Imagine: A Creative Manuel for Ending  Poverty and Building World Peace .”  Dave Thewlis, Executive Director CalConnect - The Calendaring and Scheduling Consortium discussing digital calendars—some people think they’ll be as important as email some day.

  • Thursday:  Harry James of James Financial Services (the best tax preparers in town, they do my taxes and can do yours too) with their weekly “Tax Tip” on countdown to D-Day April 15th.  James Financial 757/490-7700  Budd Haliberg, Author of “Return to First Principles,” is America on the brink of social, economic and political collapse.  Tune in to find out.

  • Friday: Ben Loyola, 2nd District Republican Candidate for Congress in VA.  The ODU men’s and women’s basketball coaches, Blaine Taylor and Wendy Larry,  on wrapping up the season and the upcoming tournament. 

8 February - 12 February, 2010

  • Monday:   Professional Day out of the office…somebody has to sell this show to the eager “soon to be” sponsors of the J. P. Godsey Show.

  • Tuesday:  Del. Morgan Griffith, Republican from Salem, VA introduced a bill to decriminalize marijuana.  It brings a whole new meaning to “joint” sessions of the assembly.  “Pastor Bernie,” who is leading the drive for child evangelism around the world.   His motto “Pray Big or Stay Home.”  www.bgillott.org  Craig Woolard Beach Music Legend and his band, playing at “The Upper Deck” 16th Street in VA Beach for Valentine’s Day eve, 2/13/10.  $45 includes a four course gourmet dinner, roses for the ladies and a split of champaign.  428-0448 for reservations.  The VA Opera on their upcoming performance of “Don Giovanni” opening 2/13/10 at The Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, VA www.VAOpera.org
  •  Wednesday:  Dennis McCafferty, Pulitzer prize nominated Senior Writer of “USA Weekend Magazine,” with the annual “Daytona 500” special in your Sunday newspaper this Sunday.  Just for Valentines lovers, the green flag drops this Sunday, 2/14/10 at 1 PM.  We may have a surprise driver that will be in the race join us as well.  Rita Sweet Bellitto, VA Beach’s newest member of the city council.

  • Thursday:  Senator Jess McWaters, Republican from VA 8th.   Harry James of James Financial Services, the area’s premier tax preparation and business book keeping services.  They do my taxes, and are the best.  They can do yours to.  Call them at 449-7700.  They will be doing a weekly 10 minute tax tip til’ d-day on April 15.  Gary Reilly of the money merge account system.  Folks, listen in and learn how to cut your mortgage in half.  Call Gary at 449-8034.

  • Friday:  Special Valentine’s Day edition of “Happy Hour” Fridays with “The Jewish Mother,” VA  Beach’s legendary Pacific Ave. restuauunt for great music, food and fun.  Frank Cubillo  of “Frank Sings Frank” swinging those great Sinatra tunes live in the studio.  Also a call in from our bachelor, Jimmy Lyons the winner of our Dream Date II sponsored by “The Chamberlin” who is hosting a romantic pre Valentines Day four course dinner and big band dance on 2/13/10.   You won’t want to miss it, call 627-7200 for reservations.  www.historicchamberin.com 

01 February - 5 February, 2010

  • Monday:  Senator Fred Quayle Republican VA 13th; Crime Prevention Organizers on an upcoming benefit; David Johnson, Republican strategist and pollster (How do they rig those polls anyway?)  Looking back on the 50th anniversary sit-in at the Woolworth lunch counter in 1960 at Greensboro, NC.

  • Tuesday:  Lynelle Brantener, Certified Hypnotherapist. She is going to attempt to hypnotize me on air.  People think I’m in a trance most of the time anyway.  Jeff Getterman, Founder and CEO of “Beyond Success Consulting” and author of “Beyond Success: Redefining the Meaning of Prosperity.”

  • Wednesday:  Senator Tommy Norment Republican VA 3rd and Senate Minority Leader; Phillip K. Howard, author of “The Death of Common Sense: How Law is Suffocating America,” “The Collapse of the Common Good: How America's Lawsuit Culture Undermines Our Freedom,” and “Life Without Lawyers: Liberating Americans From Too Much Law.”  I don’t think this cat likes lawyers too much.  One of the “FAB FOUR” from Beatlemania which rocks Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall this Thursday www.sevenvenues.com

  • Thursday:  Senator Jeff McWaters Republican VA 8th; Captain Kelly, Fort Monroe local, Iraq veteran and Bronze Star Medal Recipient.  Danielle Brewer from the VA Opera discussing their upcoming production of “Don Giovanni” playing February 13, 17, 19,21.  www.vaopera.org   Also, a director from “The Polar Plunge” happening this Saturday in VA Beach.  Join two thousand hot-blooded swimmers at the annual Polar Plunge at Virginia Beach.  Shore bound activities include a kids' area, ice carving, arm wrestling, live music, and best of all a large heated tent.  Polar Plunge has raised more than US$4.7 million for charity and over 20,000 people have braved the waters of the Atlantic Ocean since 1993.  Google for details.

  • Friday:  “Happy Hour” Fridays with “The Azalea Inn” will be live in the studio with food from their new VA Beach location (voted best pizza in Hampton Roads).. Ms Ellen, our Bachelorette from our “DREAM DATE II” Valentines Day Edition, sponsored by The Chamberlin will be in the studio live to make her selection from all the entries.  I feel like Jim Lange the original host of “The Dating Game” in 1965.  He was a lot cooler than Bob Eubanks from the Newlywed game.  Also,  A surprise musical guest

25 January - 29 January, 2010

  • Monday: Robin Abott Freshman Democratic Delegate from VA 93rd out of Newport News; Brenda Garrett with Kids Priority One; Scott Cash of ABC Channel 13 on the NFL Playoffs.  Also, tentatively, Travis Tritt, country music superstar who is playing this Wednesday at the Sandler Center in VA Beach.  From his first #1 “Country Club” to “T-R-O-U-B-L-E” to “The Whisky Ain’t Workin’ Anymore,” this double Grammy award winner, with 25 million in record sales is the real deal. www.sandlercenter.com

  • Tuesday:  Ben Huh, claims he is the 2nd Happiest guy in America, CEO and co-founder of “Cheezburger Network,” “I Can Has Cheezburger,” one of the largest blogs in the world with over 11 million a month and growing at a 300% annual clip.  This guy is a riot.  www.Benhuh.com.   

  •  Wednesday:  The Director and an Actor from “Billy Bishop Goes to War” playing at the Wells Theater in Norfolk January 19-February 7 www.vastage.com. Michael Bohn www.bohnbooks.com  This guy has written so many great books, check out his website, and he actually ran “The Situation Room” in the white house.

  • Thursday: “COUSIN BRUCIE,” yes, unbelievable, the living radio legend has released a book of his more than 50 years behind the microphone “Rock and Roll…and the Beat Goes On.”  From “The King of Rock and Roll” to the “Queen of Soul” to Motown to the British Invasion, “Cousin Brucie” has covered them all.   Many people think he is more knowledgeable that even greats Dick Clark and Casey Kasem.

  • Friday: “Happy Hour Fridays” with The Jewish Mother.  A local restaurant that should be an historical landmark will be live in the studio as well as a local band playing the hits.  Also, Fran Harding will give us a update on the Joe Maniscalco benefit this Sunday at Knuckleheads in VA Beach.  Joe is a Hampton Roads musical legend that contacted lung cancer after playing the local bars for 40 years all from the second hand smoke.  He never smoked a day in his life.  That’s just bad business.

18 January - 22 January, 2010

  • Monday: Happy Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday (observed).  He was born on January 15, 1929.  Did you know he wrote his “I have a dream” speech in Gloucester VA, under a 400 year old oak tree on the Chesapeake Bay.  Pre-recorded “Best of Show” today.

  • Tuesday:  Frank Stallone, yup, Rocky’s brother is starring in a new reality TV Show (honestly, who watches those things?)       Ron Villanueva, freshman Delegate finishing up his first week as a Virginia Legislator.

  • Wednesday:  Brenda Garrett with “Kids Priority 1”,KidsPriorityOne is a valuable resource network for families – that is a partnership between the YMCA and Kiwanis.”; the Director and an Actor from “Billy Bishop Goes to War” playing at the Wells Theater in Norfolk January 19-February 7 www.vastage.com

  • Thursday: Chris Stolle, Freshman Delegate from Virginia Beach on what is happening in Richmond; Robin Abbott (D-Newport News), also a freshman Delegate updating us from Richmond.

  • Friday: Senator Frank Wagner reporting from the general assembly in Richmond

11 January - 15 January, 2010

  • Monday: Chris Allen; Daily Producer of the show will ride solo and host the show today.  JP is entertaining his sister Sue visiting from Indiana.

  • Tuesday:  Ben and Jeff “The Grammar Geeks” who traveled the country fixing all the road signs that had poor grammar, esp. apostrophes.  Their adventure got them arrested several times, and turned into a $150,000 advance for a book deal;  Gary Reilly on the “money merge account” (get out of debt folks and this is the best way ) www.moneymergeaccount.com/slaygoliath.

  • Wednesday: Pete Sessa will co-host.  Pete has been a main stay on local radio for 20 years.  He has his own home inspection company and can tell you “ANYTHING” that is wrong with a home and how to fix it www.petesessa.com; Melody Scalley radio talk show host on 103.3 FM WESR www.melodyscalley.com.

  • Thursday: Marge Johnson owner of “Shop Talk” a retail and management consulting company.  Marge is very knowledgeable and entertaining.   Jim O’Sullivan, under Sheriff for Chesapeake, VA.

  • Friday: Artist and Restaurant showcase “Happy Hours.”  Kevin Powell from Burton’s Grill in VA Beach will be discussing the upcoming restaurant week January 17-24.  This year they are partnering with the Food Bank to replenish the empty shelves after the holidays.  “Flashback 5” will be live in the studio playing the hits from the 60’s and 70’s;  Matt Michalec, Sports Information Director for Norfolk State University www.nsu.edu/Athletics.

4 January - 8 January, 2010

  • Monday: Ramblin’ Ralph and his “Bluegrass Show.”  WPMH’s very own Ralph whose award winning show is every Saturday from 11-12 AM.  Also, it’s America’s favorite Magpie’s, “Heckle and Jeckle’s” birthdays.

  • Tuesday:  LIVE REMOTE from “The Westin Hotel” at Town Center, VA Beach.  Scott Rigell kicks off his 2nd District Congressional  campaign for the Republican nomination. www.scottrigell.com, plenty of interviews you won’t want to miss.

  • Wednesday: Garret Kramer, the founder and managing partner of Inner-Sports, LLC. Garret works with athletes on a daily basis aiding them in setting realistic goals and ways to complete these goals. Garret can provide firsthand experience on effective ways in which their goals are tracked and completed.

  • Thursday: Jeff McWaters Republican candidate for the 8nd District Senate seat in VA.  The special election, and finally the last one, is Tuesday, January 12. www.jeffmcwaters.com ;  Gary Reilly on the “money merge account” (get out of debt folks and this is the best way ) www.moneymergeaccount.com/slaygoliath; ODU Basketball Coaches Blaine Taylor and Wendy Larry on the start of the conference schedules.

  • Friday: Artist showcase, Robin Welch, classical guitarist and special guest musicians performing chamber music live in the WPMH studios.  Also, in celebration of Elvis Presley’s birthday, we will have a call from Memphis.

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.

  • 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.

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  • 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.

Past Radio Guests Archive

    

Past Speaking Engagements, Appearances and Media
  • 6/19-21/2009  Dean Martin Festival, Stubenville, Ohio
  • 05/29-30/2009 Host Former NFL,  and Former Pittsburgh Running back Benny Snipe's annual charity and dinner golf classic in Lynchburg, VA.

  • 6/6-7/2008  West Virginia Wesleyan Celebrity Golf Tournament, Buckhannon, WV

  • 6/12-16/2008  Emcee, Dean Martin Festival in Stubenville, OH

  • 5/30-31/2008  Delegate to the State Convention of the Republican Party of Virginia Richmond, VA
  • 5/31/08  Physicians for Peace Benifit, Virginia Beach, VA
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  • 12/07/07  "Family and Schools Together", Community Champions Awards Luncheon, Keynote Speaker
  • 10/18-21/07  West Virginia Wesleyan Homecoming, Buckhannon, WV speaking and book signing
  • 10/11/07  Kiwanis Harbor Party, Norfolk, VA, book signing
  • 09/28/07  "Inaugural Boxing and Jazz Awards Program," Main Street Jazz Restaurant, Suffolk, VA, book signing
  • 06/1-2/07 "Bobcat Football Celebrity Golf ClassicWest Virginia Wesleyan College, Buckhannon, WV
  • 09/08/06  Host for the MrHappyUSA Foundation 2nd Annual Celebrity Benefit Golf Classic, Virginia Beach, VA
  • 06/23-25/06 Elvis Festival, Virginia Beach, VA
  • 05/20/06 West Virginia Strawberry Festival--Grand Parade, Buckhannon, WV There will also be a book signing and other appearances at the festival go to www.wvstrawberryfestival.com for details
  • 05/03/06  Master of Ceremonies, "Family Day", Mt. Trashmore, Virginia Beach, VA
  • 04/26/06  Host, Ron Villlanueva for City Council reception, VA Beach, VA
  • 04/6/06 Celebrity Waiter for "Stop Child Abuse" at Havana's Restaurant, Virginia Beach, VA
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  • 04/19/06  The Shad Planking", Wakefield Raritan Club, Wakefield, VA
  • 04/22/06  Roman Gabriel Celebrity Golf Tournament, Wilmington, NC
  • Keynote Speaker, Operation Smile Event, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA
  • Emcee and Host, The Mills Brothers concert weekend to benefit the MrHappyUSA Foundation, Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA
    Town Point Club, Norfolk, VA "An Evening With the Mills  Brothers"  VIP reception with The Mills Brothers and celebrities, Virginia Beach, VA   24th Street Stage, Virginia Beach, VA, The Mills Brothers with The Buddy Clarke Orchestra
  • 2005 Virginia State Convention of the Virginia Mortgage Lenders Association, Keynote Speaker.
  • Keynote speaker "Homes for the Troops" Norfolk, VA  Naval Amphibious Base
  • Parade Marshall and Keynote speaker at the 26th Annual Albert Gallatin Regatta, Pt. Marion, PA
  • Keynote Speaker Chesapeake Volunteers and Youth Services, Central Library, Chesapeake VA
  • Shad Planking-Wakefield, VA.
  • Roman Gabriel Celebrity Benefit Golf Tournament, Wilmington, NC
  • Bill Green Celebrity Benefit Golf Tournament, Wilmington, NC
  • Emcee "Clean the Bay Day" Bayville Farms Park, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Amphibious Base
  • Parade Marshall and Keynote speaker at the 26th Annual A Keynote speaker "Homes for the Troops" Norfolk, VA  Naval lbert Gallatin Regatta, Pt. Marion, PA
  • Human Rights Commission, Master of Ceremonies
  • Jennifer and Sarah Byler Foundation, Master of Ceremonies
  • Star Spangled Ball for the Republican Women's Clubs, Master of Ceremonies
  • Virginia Beach Mayor's State of the City Address, Certificate of Appreciation
  • Virginia Beach Mayor and City Council, Resolution declaring March 25, 2003, J.P. Godsey Day.
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  • Cape Henry Collegiate School, "Middle School Matters"
  • Numerous other schools in Hampton Roads
  • Invocation and Keynote Speaker, Virginia Beach Volunteer Luncheon, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Keynote speaker, Kings Daughter’s Annual Luncheon, Chesapeake, Virginia.
  • Speaker and host of reception for Senator Frank Wagner, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Emcee and keynote speaker for Delegate Thelma Drake’s fundraiser, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Commencement Speaker for Chesapeake Bay Academy.
  • Keynote Speaker, Ervin “Blueprint” Parker Invitational Celebrity Golf Tournament, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony for Towne Bank at Pembroke, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Emcee for the Operation Smile Golf Tournament, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Speaker at Seminar/Conference for Manpower, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Emcee and keynote speaker for the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) annual black tie gala and auction. Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Keynote Speaker, Roman Gabriel Celebrity NFL Golf Tournament, South Port, North Carolina.
  • Keynote Speaker, Virginia Beach Rotary Club, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Emcee for the Nauticus/Wisconsin Fundraiser, Norfolk, Virginia.
  • Featured Speaker, Radisson Seven Seas Spolight Cruise to Bermuda on the Navigator.
  • Host of the International Mills Brothers Convention, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Motivational speech for “Bobby The Clown’s Party Animals,” Virginia Beach
  • WBPX TV – PAX, November, Boston, MA
  • Motivational speech for the American Programs Bureau Executives and Staff, Boston, MA
  • Keynote speaker for the Annual Mental Health Association of Augusta.
  • Keynote Speaker for the Bayside Kiwanis, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Keynote Speaker for the Asian/Indian Association of Hampton Roads, Norfolk, Virginia.
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  • Guest Speaker for Mayor Meyera Oberndorf’s Re-Election Kick-off, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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  • Speaker and Presenter at the Human Rights Commission Awards, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
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  • Keynote Speaker for the Boy Scouts of America, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Keynote Speaker for the Chesapeake Kiwanis, Chesapeake, Virginia.
  • Keynote Speaker for the United States Air Force Veterans Association of Tidewater, Virginia Beach, Virginia
  • Master of Ceremonies and Moderator of the Lt. Governors Debate, Norfolk, Virginia
  • Emcee, City Councilwoman Rosemary Wilson's Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Pig Pickin'
  • Guest Speaker, Easter Sunday at the African Methodist Episcopal Church of Virginia Beach
  • Emcee Annual Gala USS Wisconsin, Norfolk, Virginia
  • Speaker for the "Salts" Senior Adults in Life Together, Spring Branch Community Church
  • Speaker for Roman Gabriel Benefit Golf Tournament, Wilmington, North Carolina
  • Speaker, the 2nd District Republican Convention of Virginia
  • Celebrity Participant, Bill Greene 11th Annual Benefit Golf Tournament, Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Celebrity Judge, Elvis Karaoke Contest
    Speaker for the Virginia Beach "Combers" Kiwanis

Media Appearances

Television

  • 7/16/2008 With Jon Stewart

    • (Link to Mr Happy Video page).
  • ABC "Good Morning America"
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  • Fox News
  • CNN Tonight with Connie Chung
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  • CNBC “Power Lunch”
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  • WAVY-TV 10 (NBC) in Portsmouth, VA
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  • WTKR-TV 3 (CBS) in Norfolk, VA
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  • WVEC- TV 13 (ABC) in Norfolk, VA
  • "On The Record" with Joel Rubin on WVEC
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  • "Joe's Job" with Joe Flanagan on WVEC
  • "The School Picture" with Dr. Tim Jenny on VBTV

 

Radio
  • WPMH AM 670 J.P. hosts his upcoming show "J.P. "Gus" Godsey Show" (Monday - Friday 4-6pm)
  • WPMH AM 670 J.P. hosts his weekly show "J.P. "Gus" Godsey Show (Wednesdays 4:00 -5:00pm.)
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  • WPMH AM 670 J.P. hosts his weekly talk show "Happy Talk" (Wednesday from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
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  • WCMS FM 100.5 in Virginia Beach
  • WAFX FM 106.9 in Chesapeake, VA
  • WWGN AM 720 in Chicago, IL with John Williams
  • WNVZ FM 104.5 in Virginia Beach
  • "The Chuck and Jenna Show," WPTE FM 94.9 in Virginia Beach
  • WTAR AM 850 in Norfolk, VA
  • WGLD FM 104.5 in Indianapolis, IN
  • Wags & Elliot, WLVQ in Columbus, OH
  • J.C. & Joey, KDVV in Topeka, KS
  • Brother Weese, WCMF in Rochester, NY
  • Kade & Jen, KRRO in Sioux Falls, ND
  • Scott & JJ. Thomas, KEYB in Altus, OK
  • Tracy Dixon, KMFX in Rochester, MN
  • Brandy & Manny, KFBZ in Wichita, KS
  • The Woodman in the Morning & Lynn Kelly, WSPK in Beacon, NY
  • Tom & Nikki, KSKI in Idaho
  • Oldies in Virginia Beach, VA.

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Other Appearances

  • Central Business District Association Luncheon.
  • Shad Planking in Wakefield, Virginia.
  • American Red Cross Fashion Show, Portsmouth, Virginia.
  • Virginia Beach Republican Festival, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Virginia Beach Volunteer Festival & Picnic.
  • Roman Gabriel Celebrity Golf Tournament, Danville, Virginia.
  • Neptune Festival Parade, Virginia Beach, Virginia.
  • Roman Gabrielle’s Desert Ricochet Golf Tournament, Yuma, Arizona
  • Chesapeake Bay Academy Auction.




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