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Lila Downs: Latin American Singer/ One of the 50 Most Influential Women in Mexico/ 6X Grammy Winner

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06/08/23 • 39 min

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Lila tells the story of how her mother at age 14 ran away and walked barefoot after they married her. Her remembrance of when she first started singing and the three different identities she experienced as a child. Tapping into Mexican traditional & popular music when land and music wasn’t accepted. How using Indigenous languages to add an extra element to her performances.

How she lost her roots and the path back to finding them. We discussed the way we can teach and educate people on her culture and beautiful heritage.

We get into her music and learn about her breakthrough LP “La Sandunga” in 1999, “Border” and what it represents from 2001, “One Blood” that speaks about migration & discrimination. Then the fun song “La Cumbia del Mole”!

How she decided to become the flamboyant, diverse performer that she is, singing for President Obama at The White House and the background into recording 21 songs for her LP “La Sanchez”. After 25 years as an artist does she look forward or reflect?

Lila defines who she is, her passion, and activism efforts. We end smiling with the story of her single “Son Del Chile Frito.!”

Lila Downs Links:

Website: https://www.liladowns.com/language/en/

Lila’s Music: https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lila-downs-mn0000280993/discography

Single: Son Del Chile Frito: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U1ZuI5rw3U

Oaxaca Festival 2023: https://traveltooaxaca.com/best-festivals-in-oaxaca-mexico/#:~:text=The%20Guelaguetza%20(pronounced%20geh%2Dla,vary%20from%20year%20to%20year.

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Chad Bushnell: Christian Country's Rising Star from Red Bluff, CA

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11/14/24 • 19 min

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A Christian Country singer whose roots run deep with four generations of cowboys and singers. His inspiration came from his great grandmother and singing in the church along with cowboy church which he explains. His family are all rodeo athletes, and he competed in steer wrestling and still on occasion does a little team roping. When he is home, he shoes horses, builds fences and talks about being an accomplished farrier.

He mainly writes on airplane rides, at home on the porch and of course in Nashville with great writers. His 2018 singles, “What Would Jesus Do”, “That Ain’t My Church” & “Thank God” were all #1 on the Christian Country Charts. He talks about his LP: “Whiskey to Work” and being a storyteller in his writing. Check the link in the show notes for his documentary: North State Roots about his living in Red Bluff, CA. Hear the story behind his new single, “Imperfect Prayer” and evolving as a performer since 2016 that comes from his Bakersfield roots and his hero, Dwight Yoakam. Listen to when and what his next single will be!

He has his own beef jerky line which started during the pandemic year which is all-natural and free of preservatives. He is a bug fan of Garth Brooks and even has his own tribute show in which he is the lead singer. Chad gives everyone his plans for the next phase of his career which is a good one!

Chad Bushnell Links:

Website: https://www.chadbushnell.com/

Watch Documentary: North State Roots: https://www.pbs.org/video/chad-bushnell-northstate-roots-6sqrtc/

Buy Some Beef Jerky! https://www.chadbushnell.com/product-page/chad-bushnell-beef-jerky-1

Follow Chad on IG: https://www.instagram.com/chadbushnellmusic/

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Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football with Bower Yousse & Sammy Steinmark

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10/19/23 • 64 min

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The Co-Author of the book: “Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football along with Sammy Steinmark, who is the younger brother of Freddie joined the show to talk about this inspirational person.

We begin the show with learning how Bower met Freddie and Sammy, telling us what it was like growing up in the Steinmark household. Freddie was a multi-sport star at Wheat Ridge HS that was not recruited to any major colleges, but Coach Royal at U took a chance on him, but how did he find out about Freddie?

He was humble with a huge heart and his faith was very important to him. Hear stories that will paint the picture of Freddie as a person that shows his compassion and courage.

Sammy tells us what was happening at home and throughout his junior year when Freddie started having problems with his leg and the pain, he was in. This eventually led to his leg being amputated due to bone cancer. His outlook immediately afterwards and the process he went through to attend the Cotton Bowl vs. Notre Dame 20 days later. Hear about Freddie’s life the year and half after the Cotton Bowl.

Yes, I ask them what happened to Linda Wheeler who was Freddie’s girlfriend. Then tell you about the legacy Freddie has left behind at UT and WRHS. Is football or his amputation that have left a bigger impact? Freddie’s autobiography which leads to Bower having reservations to write the book and what happened to change it. Close with the lasting impression he has left behind.

Freddie Steinmark Links:

Website: https://www.freddiejoesteinmark.com/

Audiobook Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football: https://www.freddiejoesteinmark.com/#audiobook

Video of Freddie Receiving the Game Ball at The Cotton Bowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkovVyqZ1R8

Movie My All-American: https://www.amazon.com/My-All-American-Aaron-Eckhart/dp/B01BZGSR84

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Andrew Freeman: Guitarist & Rock Vocalist Who Played with Offspring, Lynch Mob & Frontman in "Last in Line"

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03/02/23 • 50 min

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The rock vocalist, guitarist, that is a songwriter, music producer, audio engineer and video editor talks:

His first memory of music, the best era of music in his opinion, how he sang to cassette tapes in his car to train his voice for singing, and the emergence of VINYL!

Being part of the band- Thirty Stones in Massachusetts which leads to living in warm weather and blue skies!

We talk being with Offspring, Last in Line and their new album-“Jericho”, Jimmy Bain’s passing which was the same day he guest sang with Def Leppard.

Doing graphic design, photography, and video editing.

Being part of “Raiding the Rock Vault” Show at the previous LV Hilton and performing on same stage as Elvis. Performing on Jay Leno show with Lynch Mob, filling in for CJ Snare with Firehouse, and being part of Rock Island in Key West, Fl with Dee Snider.

The song he has covered that he las appreciated more after performing it, what he prefers to do in relation to sing, write, produce, etc.

Andrew Freeman Links:

Website: https://www.andrewfreemanmusic.com/home

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewfreemanmusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andrewfreemanofficial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndruFreeman

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@andrewfreemanmusic

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/AndrewFreemanTV

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David Perrico- Award- Winning Composer/LV Raiders House Band (Pop Strings Orchestra)

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01/27/22 • 37 min

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Award winning composer, has 15 CD’s & 5 DVD’s, conductor, trumpeter, Creator & director of Pop Evolution & Pop Strings Orchestra (award winning 14-piece ensemble), he has performed internationally with Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, has been featured with headliners such as Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Cirque Du Soleil, Franki Valli, 2000 US Presidential Inaugural Ball, the LV Raiders House Band and performs at the beautiful Smith Center in LV.

A fun discussion that includes:

His days living in Youngstown, OH that tells us how he was molded, his love of music, and how he got from there to Las Vegas.

What he learned from travelling with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his first gig in Las Vegas that brings some laughter.

Being the music director for Paul Shaffer at Caesar’s Palace and working on the Grammy LP of Gladys Knight.

We get into his groups of Pop Strings Orchestra, Pop Evolution, Pop 40, and his other acts.

How he landed becoming the house band for the LV Raiders, what this has done for him personally & professionally where he performed with Sammy Hagar at halftime.

Setlists, going from 200 people to 60,000 fans and the atmosphere of the Monday Night Football game that opened the stadium.

Obtaining all the musicians with vast experience in his groups and bands from past that have had an influence on him.

What else he would ever be doing if wasn’t in music. (Great answer)

Links:

David Perrico Website: https://www.davidperricomusic.com/

Follow him on Face Book: https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerricoPopEvolution

Follow David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/david_perrico/

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Extra 5

String Queen- 90-minute Tribute to Queen with an all-female ensemble

His favorite sports teams

Working on cruise lines and The Scintas

What he did over the shutdown in Las Vegas

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Dan Winters: Famed Photographer/World Press Photo Award Recipient/Director

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10/28/21 • 45 min

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Director, illustrator, beekeeper, filmmaker, writer, family man, famed photographer, recognized for iconic celebrity portraits and scientific photography. Has shot the likes of Bono, Barack Obama, Dalia Lama, Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp and many others. Won over 100 national & international awards that includes World Press Photo Award. Professional photographer for over 35 years. A Ventura County, CA native and photo historian.

Hear Dan speak about:

· First memory of photography

· Darkroom magic and his first camera

· Working full time while in high school in motion picture industry

· Days as a newspaper photographer

· Irving Penn-Iconic photographer

· Studio in a historic building

· How got into celebrity portraits, and what makes a good portrait

· What drives his creativity

· His 6 books

· Being a beekeeper

Links:

Dan Winters Website: https://www.danwintersphoto.com/

Book-Periodical Photographs: https://www.amazon.com/Dan-Winters-Periodical-Photographs-Commissioned/dp/1597110922/

Book- America: Icons & Ingenuity: https://www.amazon.com/America-Icons-Ingenuity-Dan-Winters/dp/029275809X/

Book- Road to Seeing: https://www.amazon.com/Road-Seeing-Dan-Winters/dp/0321886399/

Dan Winters Other Books: https://www.danwintersphoto.com/BOOKS/1/thumbs-caption

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Extra 5

How he met his wife Kathryn who is his photo rep and studio manager

His 1943 Cushman Airborne WWII Scooter

Things that have happened he didn’t expect on a shoot

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Shawn Eiferman- That Vegas Guitar Guy/Voted Best Acoustic Guitar Player

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08/20/20 • 58 min

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Shawn grew up with a mother who was an opera singer and a father (George) who was a former Mr. America, Mr. Universe and is in the Body Building HOF Twice! We hear what it was like growing up in the Eiferman household. Shawn began playing guitar at age 9- You must hear what he did to learn the guitar.

He sold Pepe Jeans in front of Wembley Stadium while in London with his mother. Hear how this help with his music career and the perks that came along with this job. Shawn won UNLV Entertainer of the Year two times in a row. He reflects on those days and how Tommy Rocker was a big influence on him. (Listen for the story on the movie- Friday the 13th). He won a battle of the bands competition by himself and where the bands mad, he won?

The story behind the song “Gone” that won him 1st place in the USA Songwriting Contest, the number of songs he has written, and the band called Epstein’s Mother. How this band was a crossroads in his life which leads to a great story of Shawn playing basketball with some members of the Harlem Globetrotters.

His “That Vegas Show” from his bathroom to help of work musicians during this pandemic and the inspiration behind it. We close with how you can get a personalized singing telegram for just $10 from Shawn!

Links:

Shawn Eiferman Official Website: https://shawneiferman.com/

Song “Gone”: https://soundcloud.com/shawneiferman/gone-2

Donate to That Vegas Show to help of work musicians:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/request-a-songsave-a-singer

Get Your Personalized Singing Telegram: https://shawnegram.com/

Reflection Bay Golf Club: https://reflectionbaygolf.com/

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The Extra 5

Shawn and I reflect on our days at The Shark Club (Old Vegas Hotspot)

Shawn talks about nominating himself for Father of the Year 20 years in row

What it is like being a Dad vs a Father vs Career

Shawn has recently married and talks about buying a house that was on the TV Show Property Brothers

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The Life of Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes with Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater

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10/05/23 • 51 min

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The two official biographers of Bob Crane and authors of the book: “Bob Crane: the Definitive Biography” join the show to talk about Bob.

We begin the show learning about Bob’s personality, who had careers in radio & entertainment. His start into radio was not easy as he sent many letters to stations but finally got a job at WLEA in Hornell, NY doing__________! His radio career evolved to having his own setup in LA where he became a celebrity interview on a wild, fun, unrehearsed show as some have said he is the first shock jock.

He starred in Hogan’s Heroes but how did he land this role and what did he think about it?

His death remains unsolved as he was murdered while sleeping. Bob was one that documented every aspect of his life from going to the dentist to consensual sex with many women who consented to being on camera in amateur pornography. Who was the suspect? Who could have wanted him dead? How brutal was the murder? Plus, so much more!

Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater Links:

Official Bob Crane Website: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/home

Buy “Bob Crane: The Definitive Biography”: https://www.vote4bobcrane.org/the-definitive-biography/about-the-book

Video of Laffter, Sweet, and Profane-KNK Promotional Album for The Bob Crane Show (c. 1961):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTnNHzBh0U

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Alan Geik: From Film Reels to Family Stories/Author of Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz

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09/21/23 • 55 min

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Recording from The Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas. We start with learning about how Alan got into the film business, living in London, getting a job at Wide World of Sports, and becoming an on-air host for 25 years.

Getting into his book: “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz” starting with his father Lou and if he was connected to the mob? When did he know members of his family were mob related and learning who Waxey Gordon was?

Dutch Schultz was into numbers rackets, how they would use apartments as offices, and the greed for money was the demise for Dutch. Uncle Charlie killed Dutch Schultz at the Palace Chophouse and received a life sentence but who was involved with him being caught.

We talked about Murder Inc. with names such as Louis Lepke and Sammy Kass. Why was the murder of Irving Penn significant? The real-life story of Eliot Ness and how he was fictionalized in “The Untouchables”. Uncle George life in the mob and being connected to names such as Moe Dalitz, Meyer Lansky and The Cleveland Four Organization. Uncle George’s role in the LV Skim and was part of the criminal interest in the Desert Inn & Stardust.

A great mob story involving Tony Cornero which is a must listen, Alan being on the phone buying marijuana when the President of Israel interrupted with an emergency call, and the story of him having a pastrami sandwich with Meyer Lansky!

Alan Geik Links:

About Alan: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B06Y1QNRF9/about?ingress=0&visitId=fca038f5-626a-4b5e-acfb-09fe87857eff

Buy “Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz”: https://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Charlie-Killed-Dutch-Schultz/dp/057887735X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Lemon Tree Café & Market:

Website: https://www.lemontreecafelv.com/

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/lemontreecafeandmarket/

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Brendan Bergin & Bradley Keyer: HPGI

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01/19/23 • 23 min

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Professional club fitting expert Brendan Bergin & HPGI Instructor/Club fitter Bradley Keyer join the show.

Brendan tells how he started working on clubs, his mentor Fernando Amourteguy, what the tours taught him, and using his eyes vs. technology when fitting someone. The advancement of Trackman as it is on its fourth generation.

We turn to instruction with Bradley who talks about his game currently & what he takes from the likes of Craig Barlow, Jeff Gallagher, & Nicole Roberts Dutt to be an instructor. The transition from playing to instructing and learning how to be a club fitter & club repairman from Brendan.

Both gives us what they do help maximize a players potential, we find out what club manufacturers they offer that leads to learning that HPGI also specializes in more than clubs but putter and ball fitting. Are you playing the right ball?

How to connect with Brendan & Bradley and the “NEW” wedge clinics!

HPGI Links:

Website: https://highperformancegolf.com/

Brendan Bergin: https://highperformancegolf.com/custom-club-fitting/

Bradley Keyer: https://highperformancegolf.com/bradley-keyer/

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How many episodes does Before the Lights have?

Before the Lights currently has 256 episodes available.

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The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Music, Organized Crime, Entertainment, Podcasts, Crime, Sports, Music Interviews and Interviews.

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The average episode length on Before the Lights is 43 minutes.

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The first episode of Before the Lights was released on Mar 2, 2020.

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