Before the Lights
The show to find out how they made their mark!
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 259
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Tripp Bowden- First White Caddy @ Augusta National GC/ Author/Word Doctor
Tripp starts by telling you who he was as a child, his first memory of fishing, along with where and how he started golfing. We hear about who Freddie Bennet was, what he taught Tripp i…
Amby Burfoot-Boston Marathon Winner/Running Journalist/Author
We begin with learning what running has taught Amby along with the number of lifetime miles he has ran. He tells us how attending Fitch HS in Connecticut where John Kelley, who was a di…
J. Randy Taraborrelli- Celebrity Biographer/16 NY Times Best-Sellers
The discussion begins with J. Randy being from an Italian American family and how that is important. He tells us how is love of writing began by forming a fan club for the group- The Su…
Craig Campbell- Country Singer/Hitmaker/Songwriter
Kate Eckman-Mindfulness & Communication Expert/Author- "The Full Spirit Workout"
We go all the way back to her days at St. Ursula Academy and what they did to start her foundation of who she is. Kate goes into why education and learning is important to her and reaso…
Kathy McCabe- Dream of Italy Founder & Host/ Italian Travel Expert
How many times has she been to Italy? Hear about her early days in journalism which includes if the job at ABC News taught her anything that she may be using today and did she take anyt…
Brimstone-Former Pro Wrestler/Host Grindhouse Radio/Entrepreneur
What does Brimstone think of when he hears the words - Long Island, NY? How he got into childhood acting and appeared on Sesame Street and Romper Room. Hear how his first influence was …
Larry Mazza- Former Enforcer Colombo Crime Family/Author- "The Life"
The show begins with a brief sample of the song “The Life” from the book- “The Life”-A true story about a Brooklyn Boy Seduced Into the Dark World of the Mafia which was written by Larr…
Matthew Sweet- Rock Singer/Songwriter/Musician/Sold More than 1 million albums in US
Matthew begins the show by telling us his first memory when he fell in love with music. In the 1980’s he wrote songs in high school and talks about being in the band called- “The Specs.…
Cheers to Before the Lights!
Thank you to my guests for these comments!
Rate & Review the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/before-the-lights/id1501245041
Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b…
Dave McGillivray-Road Race Director Boston Marathon/Author/Philanthropist
Were Dave’s parents runners and how did running become a passion for him? This is not an answer you will expect. He goes into how it all started that he runs his age in miles which bega…
Ori Spado- Insurance Salesman to Hollywood Fixer/ Author "The Accidental Gangster"
Get your hands on Ori’s book, “The Accidental Gangster” (See Links). Was Ori looked at as a con artist possibly and where his mind for business came from? Ori tells us what he thinks of…
Carson Goodale- CSO Fan Food/Named Top 25 Under 25
Was Carson an early entrepreneur as a child that sold candy cars? We learn what his original career path was until the idea of Fan Food hit. Being in the military, did he take anything …
Dr. Barry Davis-Head Rider U Baseball Coach/ Over 900 Wins/Leadership Expert
How did the love of baseball start for Coach Davis, what other sports did he play which leads us into a conversation about how it was growing up then versus now? Learn the moment that l…
Chris Byrd- Former 2X Heavyweight Champion/ 3X National Amateur Champion
He began boxing at age 5 and competed at age 10 as all his older brothers & SISTERS were boxers as their father (Joe) trained them all. What is The Blender Style? He recalls his thought…
Dale Scott-Former MLB Umpire/ Worked 3,897 Games
What and who are the AAA Eugene Emeralds? We then go back into the days of being the lead drummer of the Henry D Sheldon HS Jazz Band and being a radio DJ. Why he wanted to be an umpire…
Sam Adams-Former NFL DT/DE for 14 Seasons/Owner of Spokane Shock
Sam talks about his family lineage in football that includes his father who played for the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints and his two sons. He speaks about always being a s…
Dara Torres- Most Decorated US Female Olympic Athlete/ 5X Olympic Veteran/NY Times Best Selling Author
Dara begins the show by telling us what “Be the Exception” means and how to achieve it. What the Star-Spangled Banner takes her to when she hears it these days, how growing up with 5 si…
Chris Denman-Host Drink With the Band/Co-Founder We Are Live Network
Grab a drink! We did! Get ready to smile and laugh. It starts with Chris telling us about his basketball abilities and career that leads to what his original career outlook was which co…
Jaimie Beebe- Top Notch Casting Director/Host of Strictly Stalking Podcast
What is feathergirl on social media mean? Why did she organize a topless march that led to her being arrested? She explains the attraction to being a casting director came from, how she…