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Send us Fan Mail When darkness overshadows our past, it takes an extraordinary strength to step into the light. That's exactly what Acamea Deadwiler, our guest and survivor-author, embodies. Her raw account of rising beyond the confines of childhood trauma serves as a reminder that although scars may mark our history, they don't chart our future. Love, in its endless complexity, is a lan...

Send us Fan Mail Strap in for a wild ride alongside Phil Soussan, the rock legend whose bass lines powered the iconic Ozzy Osbourne and who now thunders with Last In Line. As Phil gets candid about his illustrious journey, he transports us from his Rock Gods Hall of Fame induction to his current project, "Last in Line". We'll also chuckle over a classic anecdote – beware of magnets...

Send us Fan Mail Battling inner demons is an all too familiar narrative, but when David Shamszad peels back the layers of his struggle with bipolar disorder and addiction, it takes on a profound resonance. His raw and honest recount of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back into the light offers not just a story but a lifeline. As we navigate the often misunderstood nuances of mental health...

Send us Fan Mail As we peel back the curtain on Florida's most bizarre crime stories, veteran journalist Frank Stanfield joins us to unravel the peculiar, the haunting, and the downright jaw-dropping from his book, "Vampires, Gators, and Wackos." Imagine the most outlandish cases possible—now multiply that by the Sunshine State's penchant for the extraordinary. Frank's exp...

Send us Fan Mail When Tim Tuttle and I sit down with mics between us, it's more than just a catch-up between old radio comrades—it's a journey through the heart of morning radio's heyday. Imagine peering into a world where every conversation sparked with creativity and each day was a performance that kept listeners riveted. Our latest episode captures that essence, from the laughter...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine stepping into the electrifying world of UFC and boxing, guided by the resonant tones of Joe Martinez, whose announcing prowess is as legendary as the fighters he introduces. Our latest episode takes you beyond the spotlight, into the heart of a man whose life is a tapestry of high-octane adventure, deep spiritual conviction, and raw human emotion. Through his stories, we t...

Send us Fan Mail Step inside the shadowy realm of America's death penalty with Dr. Bill Kimberlin, clinical psychologist and author of "Watch Me Die," who shares chilling encounters and thought-provoking insights. You'll be captivated by his narratives of mingling with Death Row's most notorious, like the BTK killer, offering a rare glimpse into the psyches behind the pris...

Send us Fan Mail Trapped in an elevator, alarm bells ringing—my fears were closing. I share the details of that story and I reveal my unique tactic for managing fear. It's a wild ride from pitch-dark phobias to political quips, as we glance at President Biden's and former President Trump's approval ratings through a lens of humor and lighthearted cynicism. This week's star gues...

Send us Fan Mail Martial Arts Legends Magazine labeled her the Greatest Woman Fighter of All Tiime. I just know her as my high-school classmate. Bridgett Riley is in the Boxing Hall of Fame, the Kickboxing Hall of Fame and the Black Belt Hall of Fame. Bridgett, a multi-time world champion fighter, shares her awe-inspiring journey from Oakville High School to the world stage. Her transition from fi...

Send us Fan Mail From the tangled streets of the mob to the star-studded avenues of Hollywood, Richard Foronjy's life reads like a script from the most gripping gangster film. I take you through Richard's transformative tale — a story etched with the scars of the justice system, the raw emotion of America's favorite pastime, and the tenacity of a man who traded his meat cleaver for...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine grappling with the darkest moments of the soul, only to find an unexpected ally in humor. Frank King—the mental health comedian who wrote for The Tonight Show—ande I share a bond over our mental health diagnoses, and in this raw dialogue, we peel back the layers on the role of dark humor in coping with depression and suicide. We're not shying away from the tough stuff...

Send us Fan Mail My journey through the landscape of music and radio isn't just a job; it's a collection of moments that have defined me. Radio and concert vet, Jave Patterson and I weave a tapestry with the threads of music formats and the indelible memories they create. We'll reminisce about the rock stations that ruled the airwaves and the program directors who dared to play the...

Send us Fan Mail I still remember a misadventure from my high school days that echoes the thin line between mischief and the darker paths of crime. Join us as we embark on an exploration of the human psyche and the shadows of crime, weaving my personal escapades with the chilling narrative of Jeffrey Dahmer. My guest, true crime author Robyn Maharaj, shares insights from her book "Grilling Da...

Send us Fan Mail This week's guest has rubbed shoulders with A-list celebrities, basked in the limelight, and has an intriguing story of redemption. In this episode, we dig into the life experiences of Marc Boriosi.  Marc, the son of a world renown psychiatrist, has gone on to become a respected therapist himself. With a primary focus on overcoming addiction, Marc's lessons and insights...

Send us Fan Mail It's good to be back! Segment 1: We find out my new most detestable phrase Segment 2: I took a new job recently. Here, you'll find out what it is. Segment 3: We debut a feature that's going to sound somewhat familiar, but, really, it's different, trust me. Interview: My former radio boss and agent, John Lenac went on to be the head of music programming for Yaho...

Send us Fan Mail Two GOATs have retired in consecutive weeks from their respective sports and we recognize both of them... Although, one of them has angered us with his announcement. Football also takes us into a controversial topic about dinner guests and we reveal our answers to the question and, it could SHOCK you!

Send us Fan Mail Maybe the saddest This Week In Sports episode...EVER! The fabric of America is torn as we report not one, but two, dare we say..."deaths", of the greatest the Good Ol' US of A had to offer. Grab your tissues. You just may need them.

Send us Fan Mail This Week In Sports couldn't just sit by without recapping the weekend's unbelievable NFL Playoff Action. As great as the games were, they were topped by something only I witnessed. You'll feel like you are there in this BONUS episode. 

Send us Fan Mail We take a look at last week's Super Wild Card Weekend I explain away what actually happened in Jacksonville on Sunday I defend Bruce Arians And, I may lose some of you with my final topic and while you may not understand me or agree with anything I say, I'm willing to bet, and I don't gamble, that you'll be riveted.

Send us Fan Mail The first This Week In Sports episode of the new year. We look at the wacky way the year has started and the definitive way we KNOW the sports world is upside down. We make our case for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. A new running world record was set last week and we put it into perspective. Another high school coach got their feeling...

Send us Fan Mail We share some Christmas wishes from the lists of the sports world. Plus, we welcome a new holiday season sponsor to This Week In Sports.

Send us Fan Mail We start off with a non-sports story that leads us into the most talked about story of the past week. Normally, we don't cover what everyone's talking about. By this time, you've likely heard everything there is to say about something dominating the news. But this time, there are angles I haven't heard anyone mention regarding this widespread story about Penn s...

Send us Fan Mail On the heels of the Waukesha Christmas Parade tragedy and JJ Watt once again doing what he does to help a community in need, we at TWIS offer up another way that JJ Watt, along with his brothers TJ and Derek could help this situation. Australian tennis player, Nick Kyrgious has a reason for his on court struggles and it could surprise you. And, Deshaun Watson has a new puppy and t...

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Send us Fan Mail Penalties for profanity and criminal children are in the spotlight this week.