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
Top 5 Shows by Downloads as of December 2023
Hey Tommy, who is your favorite guest you have ever interviewed?
Answer: It is impossible to answer as I really enjoy every guest that has been on my show.
Next question, what is your a…
Mike Cifaloglio: An Italian Christmas Show with a Stand Up Comic
An Italian Christmas Show with a stand-up comic that wrote the catchy song, “Italian Christmas Time.”
Mike explains where the “KC” comes from & his love for comedy. We get into Italian f…
Sam Rosenberg: Live Ready: A Guide To Protecting Yourself In An Uncertain World
The author & founder of Live Ready joins the show to talk about his guide to protecting yourself in an uncertain world.
The psychological training, he received in the US Marines and wha…
Jimmy Bowen: Musician Blending Bluegrass, Rockabilly, & Americana
A bluegrass, Texas Dirt country entertainer and rockabilly singer joins the show. We begin by hearing about at age nine he played a biker bar that had chicken wire and fencing-picture T…
Michael Gutenplan: Third Generation Mentalist With Mystic Illusions
The third-generation psychic joins the show to talk about his journey that begins with his long family lineage that goes back to his grandfather winning the Irish Sweepstakes in the 30’…
John Barbour: Mogul of Reality TV/Shaped American TV & Challenged Journalism
The Godfather of Reality TV joins the show and hold onto your pants as this show is a whirlwind filled with laughter, facts, stories, and Vegas!
We begin by hearing about Bobby Darin and…
Patricia Kara: Author of Dream on, Now Deliver & Case Model #9 Deal or No Deal
The author of her new book: “Dream On Now Deliver”: The No Nonsense Guide to Achieving Success in the Entertainment Industry” rejoins the show.
#9 and I start the show out with finding …
Jim Meskimen: Comedic Chameleon, Voice Master & Impressionist
Jim has over 35 years of experience as an actor and is an excellent impressionist. He is the son of Marion Ross who played Marion Cunningham in Happy Days and the show begins by hearing…
Mob Talk Vol. 3
Hear from:
Alan Geik on Murder Inc. Gianni Russo about Frank Costello. Blair Kenny on the Rochester Mob. Georgia Durante on being a getaway driver for the mob. Greg Stejskal photographin…
Oliver Wolf: Budapest's Prodigy-Pianist, Vocalist, & Talent Show Champion
From Hungary, Budapest Oliver tells what it was like growing up there and coming from a complete family of musicians. The story behind getting into a Hungarian TV Talent Show at age 13 …
Freddie Steinmark: Faith, Family, & Football with Bower Yousse & Sammy Steinmark
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 inspiration…
Shadows of Sin City: The Unsolved Murder of Johnny Hicks, the Real-Life Inspiration for Lester Diamond in Casino
John Hicks was a floorman at Binion’s Horseshoe In Las Vegas. He was murdered on Jan. 13, 1977, at his home which remains unsolved. The beginning of this show gives you the background o…
The Life of Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes with Carol Ford & Linda Groundwater
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 personal…
Impressive Research
Clips are from interviews with:
Lon Bronson & David Perrico
Donna Presley
Craig Barlow
Ed Freeman
Frank Hayde
Marybeth Byrd
Chip Monck
Geno Munari
Jerry Cummings
Follow the show o…
Perry Carver: Bonnie & Clyde Expert/Owner Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum
The owner of The Bonnie & Clyde Ambush Museum in Gibsland, LA. gives us his knowledge of the story behind Bonnie & Clyde this includes:
· How he got into history & Bonnie & Clyde
·…
Alan Geik: From Film Reels to Family Stories/Author of Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz
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 …
Jerry Cummings-The Last Living Legend of Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
The Classic Blue Note and last remaining member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes begins the show by getting into to being an aborted baby which leads into the figuring why he was taken…
Actors "Extra 5" Interviews Released!
These are never before released to the general public interviews from "The Extra 5" Interviews that I used to do. There were many guests who did a second interview with me that was arou…
Lon Bronson & David Perrico- Echoes of the Strip: Tales from Their Musical Journeys
Two award winning musicians meet up with me at Lemon Tree Café & Market in Las Vegas to tell stories and share some laughs.
They start with playing at Tony Bennett’s 90th birthday part…
Chip Monck: Architect of Rock & Roll Experiences: Woodstock Master of Ceremonies, Festival Pioneer, Lighting Maestro, & Potato Innovator
The grandfather of Rock & Roll Productions that was the master of ceremonies for Woodstock, oversaw the Newport Folk Festival and has a resume full of iconic artists joins the show.
Wha…