The Someone You Should Know Podcast

What do you do once your dream of playing football ends because of an injury?  You go back to your first love, the guitar. Today's guest played under the guidance of Coach Lou Holtz at North Carolina…

My guest this time is an actor/filmmaker/ photographer/dancer/singer-songwriter & all-purpose creative junky. He's starred in The Ghost of Crenshaw (2011), Sanvean (2017) and CSI: NY (2004). He’s als…

How do you come to grips with a very rare cancer that was misdiagnosed, a relationship that was affected, and job opportunities that were lost?  You write a book. That's precisely what today's guest …

How does one chronicle a successful career in radio that includes working in country radio, talk radio, and overnights at the legendary Big 89, WLS-AM in Chicago?  You do it with a book of course.  "…

"A man who wears many hats" is a common idiom that refers to someone who has many different roles or responsibilities. This person may have a diverse set of skills and interests and may be able to pe…

Are you a "contrarian?" Do you know someone who is a "contrarian?"  Do you even know what a "contrarian"  is?  We'll answer those questions and more on today's show because today's guest is a "contra…

While looking for a love song to post to my wife on Facebook, I stumbled on the band I'm featuring on today's podcast.  The song was "Just You and Me" by Chicago. I watched this band perform that son…

My friend Jim Blaney, the singing endodontist from Nashville, (podcast episode 38,) has been working on several new songs since we talked in February. His latest is called "Guess I Fooled Around."

 Ji…

When you have music in your DNA, you know you're bound to end up on stage.  The grandfather of today's guest was performing music in the 40s and 50s and his mother provided musical nurturing when he …

Do you ever do a Google search of your last name and wonder if you have a long-lost relative? Today's guest came to me from a previous guest, Courtney McKenna, Episode 27. Courtney mentioned she had …

What's the formula for being an award-winning songwriter? It requires a combination of talent, hard work, and persistence. It involves honing one's songwriting skills, developing a unique style and v…

Why is Muscle Shoals, Alabama considered to be blessed by the musical gods? Muscle Shoals has been the site of several legendary recording studios, including FAME Studios and Muscle Shoals Sound Stud…

Ever dream of playing with a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer?  Today's guest has played with more than 50 of them.  He's also been part of over a dozen Broadway musicals.  Additionally, he's in the Blues…

Today's podcast guest is a solo artist/ part of a duo and a brand new dad.  His electronic music is fun and his soul/jazz duo is very entertaining.  He's Richard Raymond II and he's Someone You Shoul…

When was the last time you heard a new protest song?  When the war in the Ukraine broke out last year, my guest felt compelled to compose a protest song called "War Games." We'll play that song and m…

 What happens when you mix a bold and spicy blend of rock, alternative rock, and post-punk with a dash of shoegaze? You get the dynamic sound of this episode's podcast guests.  This band from Champai…

New Vinyl to add to your collection.  I just learned that St. Louis-based, Sisser, Podcast Episode #9, has released their 2022 album "Days and Nights" on Vinyl. 

You can pick up a copy in person if y…

Who's the biggest name in comedy? Well, my guest this time has a name that is probably the longest name in comedy, at 13 letters. He's a regular on the Bob & Tom radio show and has Showtime Special. …

What behaviors do successful musicians all have in common? What are some business moves successful musicians have made to survive and succeed? You may not know the answers, but today's guest sure doe…

Hey, musicians wanna know what's the best cure for overused vocal cords?  You'll find out in this episode.  My guest today had a #1 country song in 1986, won a bunch of awards, and is now helping oth…