Optimistic Tales

Dr. Moody talks with Maura Hawkins of Gulf Shores High School and Luisa Salazar from Orange Beach High School, this year's 1st and 3rd place winners of the Singing for Scholarships contest held during the Annual National Shrimp Festival in Gulf Shores, AL. The Singing for Scholarships event was created in 2013 to support local Baldwin County high schools and the talented youth in the region. &nbsp...

Dr. Moody talks with Ms. Joni Hendee, Marketing & Public Relations Director at the Dumas Wesley Community Center (DWCC).  Dumas Wesley's mission is to Educate, Empower, and Enrich the local community through collaborative, advocacy-based and project-based community programs and efforts.  DWCC is an enduring optimistic tale of how a community, through its people and the relationships...

Dr. Moody talks with representatives from Veterans Recovery Resources (VRR), a non-profit, community-based "by Veterans, for Veterans" organization. VRR provides medical and behavioral wellness services through a unique, peer supported program for Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors suffering from post-traumatic stress, substance abuse and other co-occurring wellness issues. Veteran...

Dr. Moody offers a Royal tribute in song. As the Commonwealth mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the world finds itself in a time of reflection. Dr. Moody presents an original song, in its first public release, in support of the Royal family during this moment of transition. Sad, Sad Situation (C) 2000 Eric M. Moody. All rights reserved.

Dr Moody continues his talk with Mr. Paul Gambaccini, host of BBC Radio 2's, Pick of the Pops. The discussion for this episode begins in the Silver Age of Comics, weaves its way through the counterculture of the '70s, and explores the philanthropic impact, experiences, and legacy that is the iconic person known as the Professor of Pop . [Interview recorded on 18 Aug 2022]

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Paul Gambaccini, host of BBC Radio 2's, Pick of the Pops. From a teenager in the Bronx to a world renowned radio voice and music industry icon, Mr. Gambaccini is truly an optimistic tale for the ages. 

Dr. Moody talks with Ms. Nechelle Jones, author of " Inventory Control: Easy " and host of the YouTube channel, " Café of Knowledge ."  Ms. Jones' sincere passion to help anyone who may find themselves at a crossroads, either professionally or personally, is an optimistic tale originating from her own experiences of overcoming adversity and change through hard work, ingenuity, and sheer will...

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. John Onder, Music Teacher at Holy Spirit Regional Catholic School, whose optimistic tale counters the long-held paradigm that fame and fortune only leads to heartache. Guided by his strong moral compass, Mr. Onder successfully navigated his life from Heavy Metal prodigy to father extraordinaire and musical mentor.

Dr. Moody offers an optimistic tale of inspired creativity. In celebration of Sir Paul McCartney's 80th birthday, Dr. Moody discusses the inspiration for his own song, "Forthlin Road," and presents Take 1 of that song, in its first public release, for your listening enjoyment.  Forthlin Road (C) 2000 Eric M. Moody. All rights reserved.

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Mitchell Lee, Executive Director of the South Baldwin Literacy Council, whose optimistic tale highlights the value of education, the benevolence of community volunteers, and instills the notion that community collaboration could very well be the key to a more humbled and empathetic world.

Dr. Moody talks with Ms. Elizabeth Eubanks, whose optimistic tale is a humble reminder that " empathy and communion amongst all walks of life and culture is the key to coming together and moving forward; we all succeed when we help one another ."

Dr. Moody talks with Queen Eaton, co-founder of the non-profit organization, Queen's Quest , to discuss her optimistic tale of pure empathy and her humble mission to create transformative opportunities for children and families in her community that are socio-economically disadvantaged...and she doesn't plan to stop there!

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Theodore Arthur, Jr. to discuss his optimistic tale of Unity, Harmony, Patience, and Calmness. Along with Mr. Bill "BeBop" Roberts, Dr. Moody sits down with Mr. Arthur to talk about his recently formed Music Foundation, which he hopes will bring attention and support to underrepresented musical talents within the community. "My Lady" (c) 1980 Castanet Records, All Rights R...

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Randolph Dixon, a.k.a., "Rando," to discuss his optimistic tale of a love of and for Art that transcends the community through strength, companionship, loyalty, love, and diversity.

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Gene Murrell, Assistant Program Director at WZEW, to discuss his optimistic tale of empathy, local Radio, and the Arts, and how these together play an important role in the success and growth of a community.

Dr. Moody talks with Mr. Ben "Chaos" Harper, Education Programs Coordinator for the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, to discuss his optimistic tale of introducing music at an early age and its lasting impact on the community and the lives of the people it influences.

Dr. Moody talks with (Senator) Bill "BeBop" Roberts to discuss his optimistic tale of music that transcends the social issues of a small Southern city.

An Introduction to Optimistic Tales with your host, Dr. Eric M. Moody.