Past Radio Guests

• 8/20/2008  Morgan Davis: President of TowneBank, former Neptune Festival King, living legend and my piano teacher, will be my Co-Host.
• 8/20/2008  Mal Vincent: Movie critic and columnist with the Virginian Pilot.
• 8/20/2008  McCormick and Schmick's Chefs (Virginia Beach's premier seafood restaurant) will be in the studio live with samples of their cuisine
• 8/20/2008  Glen Nye: Democratic Candidate for the 2nd District

• 8/13/2008  Mike Gruss: Humor Columnist for The Virginian Pilot newspaper, will be my Co-Host

• 8/13/2008  Bruce Smith: NFL Football Legend and all time sack leader with 200.  Mr. Smith is being inducting into the inaugural class of The Hampton Roads Hall of Fame tonight at Harbor Park in Norfolk, VA.

• 8/06/2008  Darla Shine's: Nationally synd. radio host of "The Happy Housewives Club."  Heard on over 100 stations from coast to coast each Sat. from 9-11 AM www.HappyHousewivesClub.com

• 8/06/2008  Frank Wagner: Senator from Virginia's 7th District, we will be discussing the uproar about off shore drilling

• 7/30/2008  Darla Shine's: Nationally syndicated radio host of "The Happy Housewives Club."  Heard on over 100 stations from coast to coast each Sat. from 9-11 AM, www.HappyHousewivesClub.com

• 7/30/2008  Senator Ken Stolle: Virginia's 8th Senatorial District, serving since 1992 district08@sov.state.va.us

• 7/30/2008  Dwight Etheridge: President of TIVEST Development and Real Estate Group www.tivesthomes.com

• 7/23/2008  Karen Hughes: Advisor to President George W. Bush and one of the people to run his 2000 and 2004 campaigns.  Mrs. Hughes is considered by many to be THE most powerful woman ever to serve in the White House.

• 7/23/2008  Sheriff  Joe Arpaio: "American's Toughest Sheriff."  He is in charge of the 4th largest Sheriff's office in America out of Phoenix, AZ.  He is the guy who re-instituted "Chain Gangs," "Tent City," has prisoners pay for their own food, and died the prison gear "pink" to keep it from being stolen.  He has been overwhelmingly re-elected three times since he first took office in 1992.

• 7/16/2008  Darla Shine's: Nationally syndicated radio host of "The Happy Housewives Club."  Heard on over 100 stations from coast to coast each Saturday from 9-11 AM, www.HappyHousewivesClub.com

• 7/16/2008  Darrell Wood: Marketing Director at Colonial Downs updating us on "The Virginia Derby,"  the richest, $750,000, and most important race on Virginia's racing calender, July 19, 2008. We are also hoping to have a trainer on that is running in this years race.

• 7/09/2008  Darrell Wood: Marketing Director at Colonial Downs updating us on "The Virginia Derby,"  the richest, $750,000, and most important race on Virginia's racing calender, July 19, 2008

• 7/09/2008  Philip "Doc" Martin: National Recording Star, he makes a sax sound smooth and soulful. He has a new CD "Pride and Joy," tune in to hear a tune.  www.PhillipMartin.net

• 7/09/2008  Bill Weakley: Manager at McCormick and Schmicks Seafood Resturaunt, he will be reviewing the new summer menu and upcoming events

• 7/02/2008  Will Sessoms: Virginia Beach's former Vice Mayor and current candidate for Mayor
• 7/02/2008  Jason Hitchcock: Master Chief and Navy Seal giving a American Soldier's view from abroad
• 6/25/2008  Congressman Rob Wittman, Virginia's 1st District

• 6/25/2008  Congresswoman Thelma Drake, Virginia's 2nd District

• 6/18/2008 Lou Martini Jr.: Star of "The Sopranos" www.loumartinijr.com  as the recurring character, Anthony Infante, brother-in-law to New York mob boss Jonny Sacramoni.I met Lou at the Dean Martin Festival www.deanmartinsteubenville.com this weekend, he's a great guy and made it an unbelievable time.

• 6/18/2008  The Honorable Virgil Goode: Congressman Virginia's 5th District www.virgilgoode.com

• 6/18/2008  Eddie Sal: One of the best entertainers on the East Coast.  He has a one man show and a voice that can do anything from Dino to Elvis to Satchmo.  www.eddiesal.com Eddie will be co-hosting the show with me this week.

• 6/11/2008  Congressman Rob Wittman, Virginia1st District
  Former VA Beach Vice Mayor

• 6/11/2008  Current Candidate for Mayor Will Sessoms

• 6/11/2008  Don "American Pie" McLean, he will be at the Sandler Center if VA Beach, Saturday June 14.  www.sandlercenter.org 

• 6/4/2008  Congresswoman Thelma Drake, VA 2nd District: "Inside the Beltway" update and a promo for her upcoming concert and car show with Nashville Recording Artist Colton James, Saturday, June 14.  Tickets are only $30 and reservations can be made at 757/497-2222

• 6/4/2008  Jeff Foster of "Bay Creek Railway": if you saw Tuesday's VA Pilot, they started a "party train" that runs from Chesapeake, VA to Pocomoke, MD.  It looks like a great evening out for dinner and fun.  We will hear how we can come "All Aboard" including private dinner rentals.  Call 757/331-8770 for reservations.

• 6/4/2008  Retired Brig. General Ron Sconyers: He is with Physician's For Peace who Morgan Davis just hosted a fund raiser at The Manor House this past Saturday. www.physiciansforpeace.org

• 6/4/2008  Sarina Hrubesch: Life Skills Coach and Owner of Take 2 Coaching www.take2coaching.com  She will continual to work her bi-weekly magic on this hopeless soul.  She offers insights on how to help me, and hopefully suggestions you can use, to make our lives more effective and rewarding.  This is the 2nd session in a 6-8 part series.  She is a brave lass!

• 5/28/2008  The Honorable Anthony Burfoot: Vice Mayor of Norfolk

• 5/28/2008  A Representative from The Patriot Festival: a music are patriotic affair happening this weekend at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront

• 5/21/2008  Master Chief Jo Smith, US Navy Seal: (obviously not his real name): just returned from a 7 month deployment in Iraq, 3rd visit to that friendly place.  We will get a first hand look at what is really going on in the war.

• 5/21/2008  Sarina Hrubesch: Life skills coach and owner of "Take 2 Coaching."  She will begin the unenviable task of improving my life skills.  This will go on for the next 8 weeks with bi-weekly updates on my progress, or lack thereof.  I know of no one reading this that would like to be in Ms Hrubesch's shoes.

• 5/21/2008  The Indy 500 "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing:"  someone to report on what is going on at the "Brickyard" leading up to the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25th.

• 5/21/2008  Jeremea Xenakis: Dir. of Marketing for the Verizon VA Beach Amphitheater www.livenation.com Tickets still available for James Taylor, the opening show of his 2008 world tour, Thur. 5/28/08.

• 5/14/2008  Dennis Miller, comedian, TV show host, author and host of "The Dennis Miller Radio Show" heard each day at 1 PM on this station WPMH 670 AM

•  5/7/2008  Judy Collins: International Recording "Superstar" (in a society where that term is so over used), but she really is.  From "Send in the Clowns," to "The Rose" to "Amazing Grace," to "Both Sides Now," Ms Collins has been entertaining audiences worldwide since 1960.  She will be in concert at the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts on Thursday,  May 8, 2008 www.suffolkcenter.org  Tickets 757/923-2900.  This is one interview and show that you won't want to miss.
• 5/7/2008  The Honorable Linda Johnson: Mayor of Suffolk, VA to discuss the ongoing cleanup efforts following the devastating tornadoes last week in our sister city.
• 5/7/2008  Sarina Hrubesch: Founder of Take 2 Coaching.  A consulting/coaching firm that works personally with you to achieve ultimate performance in your work and life.  She's the real deal.
• 4/09/2008 The winner of the Pods March Madness Celebrity Pool, will be announced and other pending guests.

• 4/02/2008  The final two left standing from the "Pods 1st Annual March Madness Celebrity Pool."  Former Governor and Senator George Allen, and Recording Star Gary "Lady Willpower" Puckett are only two points apart.  They will both be live on the show this week to pick the semi-final games and then the National Championship NCAA men's college basketball title game.  We will be presenting the PODS trophy to the ultimate champion on next weeks show.  Again thanks to all of our celebrity participants and the many emails and calls we received regarding the fun event.Also, VA State Senator Cuccinelli, 2009 Republican Candidate for Attorney General.  The Senator just announced his plans for the nomination this week.

• 3/26/08  "The 1st Annual PODS Celebrity March Madness Pool"  Each Celebrity has picked the first two rounds of the tournament and the top 5 have moved on to this weeks round.  The top 2 will be in the final four and championship next week.  Other than bragging rights...a cheap trophy and "trash talking" on the show will be in the offering. The Top 5 Celebrity Semi-Finalists and participants on this weeks show are: Former Virginia Governor and Senator George Allen-46 points, All American from UCLA in track-       Cheryl Kalinke--46 points, Recording Star-Gary "Lady Willpower" Puckett--45 points, PODS (the Pool's sponsor)-Dick and Tim Rothel--44 points, Recording Star John Mills of the Legendary Mills Brothers--44 points.  It's a tight race for the goods.  Thanks to our other participants and better luck next year.
• 3/12/08  The Honorable Mark Warner:  Former Governor and Current Democratic Senatorial Candidate from Virginia
• 3/12/08  Martin Short: Actor and Comedian appearing March 12 at the Ferguson Center for the Arts, www.fergusoncenter.cnu.edu 
• 3/05/08  Paddy Maloney, Founder and Leader of The Chieftains, 6 time Grammy Award winning tradtional Irish band. They will be performing March 12, 2008 at 7:30 at the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, at Town Center, Virginia Beach.   www.sandlercenter.org

• 3/05/08  Ira Tucker,  82 year old lead vocalist with The Dixie Hummingbirds.  2 time Grammy Award winning traditional gospel vocal group that have been performing for 80 years.  The just won   the latest Grammy for best traditional gospel album in 2007.  They are performing at The Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, this Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 8 PM.  www.suffolkcenter.org

• 3/05/08  Tony Besecker, Regional Manager for Natural Lawn of America offering tips to make your lawn greener than green and environmentally friendly, Spring is almost here.

• 2/26/08  Congresswoman Thelma Drake: from the 2nd District of Virginia

• 2/26/08  Senator Ken Stolle: from the 8th District of Virginia
• 2/13/08  Bobby Wilder: Head Football Coach for Old Dominion University that begins play in the Fall of 2009
• 2/13/08  The Honorable Bob McDonnel: Attorney General and 2009 Gubernatorial Candidate from the Commonwealth of Virgin
• 2/13/08  Tony Butala: Original Lead Vocalist from The Lettermen, who are performing with Gary Puckett and The Association at The Ferguson Center in Newport News, VA this Friday at 8:00 PM for tickets www.fergusoncenter.cnu.edu
• 2/13/08  President of The Daytona 500: discuss the 50th running of the Great American Race this Sunday, February 17 at 3:20 PM
• 2/13/08  Dennis McCafferty: Senior Writer with USA Weekend Magazine who is running their annual special edition on The Dayton 500 in this Sunday's weekend newspapers www.USAweekend.com
• 2/06/08  Former Virginia Lt. Gov. John Hager: Current Chairman of the Republican Party of Virginia.  Dicussing the upcoming primary in Virginia next Tuesday, February 12.
• 2/06/08  Gary Puckett: legendary singer (Gary Puckett and the Union Gap).  ANYBODY over 30 years old remembers his 6 consecutive gold records and top ten hits from the late 60's and early 70's, "Young Girl, Woman Woman, Lady Willpower, Over You, This Girl is a Woman Now, Don't Give In To Him, etc."  He is performing with The Lettermen, and The Association at the Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts in Newport News next Friday, February 15. for info. http://www.fergusoncenter.cnu.edu
• 1/30/08 Senator Jim Webb: Junior Senator from Virginia
• "It's Just Lunch" Director of Marketing, Ms Tina.  A new specialized approach to dating for busy professionals.  They send like minded people on casual dates for lunch or drinks after work.  Interesting concept and we'll find out more!
• 1/30/08 (tentatively) Jeff Daniels:  Actor, director, playwright and musician.  Three time Golden Globe nominated actor (Gettysburg , Dumb and Dumber, Arachnophobia, Gods and Generals, etc) brings his one man acoustic guitar show to the Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts this Friday at 8:00 PM www.SuffolkCenter.org
• 1/30/08  There is also a slight chance we could have Presidential Candidate, Texas Congressman Ron Paul.  We were contacted by the campaign this AM and will not know until tomorrow. That would be a very interesting interview so I am hoping.
• 1/23/08  Dr. Sandy Boice: a Senior Distributor with FREELIFE International, distributors of Goji Juice, the new super fruit that is said to be the source of overwhelming health benefits.
• 1/23/08  Senator Frank Wagner: from the 7th District of Virginia updating us on the general assembly currently underway in Richmond, VA.  We will talk specifically about the controversial gun show "loophole" that allows people to buy guns at gun shows without a background check.
• 1/23/08  Janis Ian: Grammy Award winning singer/song writer, muti-instrumental musician.  She scored her biggest hin in 1975 with "At Seventeen" which went to #1.  She performed that on the very first "Saturday Night Live TV" show October 1975.  Those of us my age remember this superb song about a young girl and dealing with "the valentines that never came, and whose names were never called, when choosing sides for basketball..."  She is performing this Saturday, January 26, 8 PM at the "Suffolk Center for the Cultural Arts." http://www.SuffolkCenter.org 

Radio

• WPMH AM 670 J.P. hosts his weekly talk show "Happy Talk" (Wednesdays 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.)
• 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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