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The man, the myth, the legend, 27 years on air, nearly 4000 episodes, one of the longest-running talk show hosts in history, Jerry Springer! Jerry, Jerry, Jerry! And he had a question ready for my daddy too! This episode was a dream, one I won't forget! Definitely not censored!

The successful have a calming effect because they got there and they’re seeing us from a different sightline. That’s the calm we have to get to.

Would you want to be famous? I truly believe Jerry's legacy is all the lives he's touched and the careers he's made, we are all taking a piece of him with us.

What does legacy mean to Jerry? How does show business work? What advice does Jerry give? How does one become a star?

The Jerry Springer Show was one of the best experiences of my life! Today we talk about what it was really like behind the scenes of producing the show and the American Dream! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy!

Throughout an illustrious career, Jerry Springer has become a cultural and civic icon. In addition to being one of the world’s most well-known talk show hosts, Springer has been the mayor of Cincinnati, a political pundit, lawyer, Emmy award-winning newscaster, game show host, country recording artist, international emcee, and TV personality. Springer has been in movies and on Broadway, he's a progressive talk-radio broadcaster and Springer won America's hearts with his ballroom dancing. Recently Springer added Podcaster with the wildly popular “Tales, Tunes and Tomfoolery” at www.JerrySpringer.com
Because of the lasting popularity of his talk show and political interests, Springer has become a favorite guest speaker at college campuses across the USA and the world. In recent years, Springer was welcomed at The Clinton School of Public Service, Harvard, Yale, Georgetown, George Washington, American University, Tulane, as well as other academic institutions.

Springer was personally invited by both the Oxford Union of Oxford University and Cambridge University to participate in their guest lecture series. In Oxford, Springer broke all attendance records for that long-standing series and has been invited back several times. In 2011, Springer kicked off the prestigious Eisenhower Symposium at Johns Hopkins University speaking on the topic of “America’s Boundless Possibilities.”

Everyone knew Springer had "arrived" as a true cultural icon when he was the featured character in The Simpsons' 1998 Halloween Special. He has also graced the cover of Rolling Stone, Esquire, TV Guide and New York Magazine. Springer has also joined the exclusive club of being named one of Barbara Walters 10 Most Fascinating People.

"Ringmaster" hit bookstore shelves in 1998. Penned by Springer, it was a personal account of his experiences along with remembrances from his childhood and professional career. Also, in 1998, Springer made his first venture into feature films, starring in Ringmaster, a fictionalized movie chronicling his television talk show. In 1999, Springer teamed up with Mike Myers, where he portrayed himself in the hit movie "Austin Powers 2: The Spy Who Shagged Me."

In 2009, Springer brought his comedic skills and theatrical style to London’s West End playing the role of Billy Flynn in the hit musical production of Chicago. Warwick Thompson of Bloomberg News, said, "There’s the sheer pleasure of watching a genial TV pundit in a fish-out-of-water situation and having a good time.” Springer reprised the role in the United States and, as a culmination, played Billy Flynn on Broadway – a life-changing event for Springer.

A parody of The Jerry Springer Show, Jerry Springer: The Opera played in London to sold-out crowds at the prestigious National Theater and then won the Lawrence Olivier Award for best musical which is akin to the Tony Awards. The Opera toured throughout England and received outstanding reviews. The Opera had its New York premiere at Carnegie Hall in January of 2008 with movie star Harvey Keitel playing the role of Springer. JSTO continues to travel across the USA and the world to sold-out crowds and controversial but rave reviews.

Additionally, Springer has hosted a variety show in England and South Africa. The South African program was broadcast in more than 40 African nations, featuring interviews with celebrities, monologues, and skits in front of a live studio audience. It ranked among the most popular television show in South Africa. All proceeds from the show went to AIDS charities.

Springer has spread his wings recording two CD's in Nashville, one aptly titled "Dr. Talk." He has also twice served as the master of ceremonies for the “Miss World Pageant.” Springer added a Broadway appearance to his distinguished list of achievements, starring for a week in the production ...

Do you share how you really feel? Do you like when other people do it! Timing is important, sometimes it’s better to sleep on it! Who would you want to interview you? Who could draw your story out? Handing the mic over to Connie Polke who I clicked with immediately producing the SNF Spotlight Series podcast in Chicago, she’s digging deeper into who I am and what I believe! Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.

Connie is the founder and CEO of Collaborative Healthcare Urgency Group (CHUG). Connie has used her 40 years of healthcare experience to develop CHUG, a resource for healthcare organizations to address the gap in emergency preparedness. Connie’s accolades include; the 2009 American Red Cross “Hero of the Year Award” for Disaster Relief, a two time VIP recognition from National Association of Professional Women, MVP from Advocate Health Care, Apria Sales Associate of the Year, Presidential recognition for volunteering for the Illinois Medical Reserve Corp and in 2020 received the prestigious award for biography in Marquis Who’s Who in America.

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What should you be chasing in life other than dollars? What does entrepreneurship mean? How important is it to be in control of your own life? Get busy living, it goes fast! If you want something, see it, and go get it!

What started off as a letter to his daughter turned into an 80,000-word manuscript. Now Ken Rusk is figuring out the business side of writing his book. He didn't know he'd become an author. Today he's talking about visualization and imagining what outcomes will be in advance. Better Call Daddy: The Safe Space For Controversy.

Ken Rusk is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and blue-collar advocate showing that there’s no degree required for comfort, peace, and freedom.

Ken spent his younger years digging ditches and working in construction. He never went to college. Instead, he made goals, planned, and worked hard for thirty years. Now, Ken is a very successful entrepreneur with multiple businesses and revenue streams.

Ken Rusk specializes in mentoring and has coached hundreds of young people in areas such as short-, mid-, and long-term goal setting, life visualization, career paths, and sound financial planning. He is passionate about helping people achieve their dreams regardless of their educational background or past.

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What happened to Nanny Yvonne? Today I catch up with Nanny Yvonne from the hit reality show Nanny911. What was Hollywood like? How did she get cast for the television show? Was the experience what she thought it’d be? Nanny Yvonne can assess situations quickly, communicate without talking, and learned that from her biggest fan, her brother!

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Born and educated in London, England, Nanny Yvonne has been in childcare for over 30 years! Live in, live out nanny. She ran her own daycare, trained nannies, mentored nannies, educated nannies and is still a nanny. In 2001 she became an Admissions Director for a private elementary school from its inception. Jump to 2005, unbeknownst to her, Yvonne’s husband put her name forwardfor open casting call for a nanny to replace an existing nanny on a TV show. She was selected to be one of the stars of the prime time hit show Nanny911. The show was syndicated in over 30 countries and had millions of viewers. For seven years she wrote a parenting column for a leading Boston newspaper as well as appearing live on the local Fox affiliate and NECN answering parenting questions from viewers. Her favorite was being made fun of on South Park, Mad magazine and a cameo in The Game Plan with Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson! She is still in the childcare profession and takes her job very seriously. She learnt from the best, her brother David.

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Boy mom, Dog mom, Fit mom Over 40, Natural Pro Figure Athlete, 2x pro universe champion, Livestream Producer, Amazon influencer, Samatha Feenberg is following in her daddy’s footsteps and helping him produce his own show too! Today we are talking about how to create fans and bring wrestling storylines into bodybuilding! What is it like to get on stage? How do you build an online presence on YouTube? She says you have to pay your dues!

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