Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom

Send us Fan Mail Gearld and I discuss writing and his latest release Preacher Stalls the Second Coming, cults, and so much more.  *** Gerald Everett Jones lives in Santa Monica. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and Women’s National Book Association, as well as a board member of the Independent Writers of Southern California (IWOSC). He is a Film Independent (FILM) Fellow. He holds a Bachelor...

Send us Fan Mail Rob Marby and I discuss filmmaking and his bucket list project, The Legend of El Chupacabra. ***** Rob Mabry was born on November 22, 1966, in San Antonio, Texas.  He spent the better part of his youth in Bavaria (Germany), where his parents both worked for the US government.  He developed a love of movies at an early age through countless hours spent at Sunday matinees on the tin...

Send us Fan Mail Had a fun conversation with up-and-coming singer Malachi Gagnon talking about his blossoming career and his new music. *** Emerging pop-country singer-songwriter Malachi Gagnon is a small-town all-American 16-year-old who found his love for singing and songwriting where many of music’s biggest stars first discover their inner artist; the church worship band. Born and raised in a s...

Send us Fan Mail JV and I sit down to discuss his Warminster Series and the art and craft of writing.  *** Born of steel, fire, and black wind, J.V. Hilliard was raised as a highlander in the foothills of a once-great mountain chain on the confluence of the three mighty rivers that forged his realm’s wealth and power for generations. His father, a peasant twerg, toiled away in industries of honest...

Send us Fan Mail Singer Dariann Leigh stops by the show to talk about leaving her small town and moving to Nashville to follow her musical dream and more.  ****** Dariann Leigh is infatuating; all things to all people. She is effervescent yet reserved, accessible and unobtainable, red carpet glam and camo in a tree stand. Combining big-city beauty with small-town humility, Dariann may take on many...

Send us Fan Mail I had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris to discuss some of his iconic photos and the stories behind them.  ****** Over the past 50 years, Chris’ signature work with a galaxy of A-List actors, models, athletes and musicians has helped them define their public image while establishing his reputation as one of the most respected photographers in the entertainment industry.  Dra...

Send us Fan Mail Mick sits down to discuss his latest release Ian Hunter on Track as well as his fiction book, Burning America: In The Best Interest of the Children?  We also discuss the music business as well as radio. ****** Dive into the musical universe of solo Ian Hunter songs like never before with "Ian Hunter On Track"! Calling all rock aficionados and die-hard fans of Mott The Ho...

Send us Fan Mail JD and I sit down and talk about music, dance, modeling, and even acting. ****   JD Reynolds is an artist in the truest sense of the word. The world of country music is paying attention to Australian country music artist JD Reynolds. Her latest release '8 Seconds' hit the highly coveted #1 spot on Australian Country Radio during 2023 Grammy week. For a 100% independent a...

Send us Fan Mail Edward joins the show to discuss his novel, his experience in the Space Shuttle Simulator, and what would really happen if some of our fears came to light. **** Before taking the plunge in 2004 into full-time writing, technologist turned author Edward M. Lerner spent thirty years in high tech at every level from engineer to senior vice president. Many novels later, he’s glad (and...

Send us Fan Mail John stops by the podcast to discuss his latest release to talk about his new movie, Ebony Hustle 2: Ballistic Protection, but we discuss so much more.  ***** John Wayne S. III (JW) is a consummate storyteller, producer, and director, boasting an illustrious career in the entertainment industry over two decades. His unique blend of film and music expertise has endowed him with an...

Send us Fan Mail Presley discusses her musical journey, the importance of loyalty in her relationships, and so much more. **** Radiant and fearless, Presley Tennant is the result of unequivocal talent and California ease. Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, People Magazine states Presley is “quickly proving that she is a wild card in the country music industry.” Rooted in the classics...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Author, screenwriter, and a man of many talents Richard Sparks to talk about his new novel, New Rock New Role. *****                                                                                Born in England, and a graduate of Oxford University (Exeter College, where, like both JRR Tolkien and Philip Pullman before him, he studie...

Send us Fan Mail Kingsley and I discuss her travels, New music, and why she got kicked off Tinder among other things.  **** Chicago, IL (DATE): Rising Pop/Indie artist Kingsley is releasing her debut single, My Love, from her album, Come & Find Me, mixed by Kevin Frias on Friday Jan 12. “This song is just what happens when you finally realize you are the shit! The affirmations are afformationi...

Send us Fan Mail Kathyrn discusses her memoir,  Dancing Into the Light , as well as the loss of her mother and younger brother. ***** Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki was born in Washington D.C. to an Arab father and an American mother. She grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut, and Jerusalem where she attended Arabic, British, and American schools. She attended the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, has a BA...

Send us Fan Mail Celebrating the launch of Season 8 and our 150th episode with the band behind our new music, Fast Suzi. I chat with Matt, Greg, and Alex from the band. Joining us on the show is their producer and mine Rich Zei from Third Ear Audio Productions. Fast Suzi is like the man with 1000 faces. They are a Chicago-based hard rock band, that has changed with the musical world around them. T...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode, I sat down with Phyllis Leavitt to discuss America's Mental Health this week. We dig deep into why her new book America in Therapy is so timely. ****  When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the mo...

Send us Fan Mail Texting has certainly become an easy way to communicate. However, what happens when a mother saves the texts to her sons? The result, “Text Messages To My Sons” by author Tammy J. Cohen. According to Cohen, “Have you ever struggled to communicate with your children? If you know kids, in-person conversations are just not happening. It can seem like we have so many more options avai...

Send us Fan Mail Cody Howell: A US Navy Veteran Making Waves in Music Cody Howell, a Kansas native, is a proud veteran of the US Navy and has since settled in Nashville to pursue his passion for music. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Randy Rogers, Dierks Bentley, and Zane Williams, Cody's music is a reflection of his heart and honest-to-goodness country lifestyle. His passion for storyt...

Send us Fan Mail Audrey and I discuss her book, American Wolf: From Nazi Refugee to American Spy as well as how time off forced her to look at life in a different way. ***** Growing up in New York in the late 1960s, Audrey Birnbaum assumed that watching Holocaust documentaries was a perfectly normal family activity. On her first day of elementary school, Audrey sat in the cafeteria, unwrapped her...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda and I discuss the Friday the 13th and the meaning behind the day.  Aliens, Big Foot, and some more serious topics. ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 and her first tarot deck at 16. Then, at...

Send us Fan Mail Singer-Songwriter, Oliver Pigott and I chat about his time on Canadian Idol, the inspiration behind his single Eyes My Daddy Gave Me , and more . The song will be available on 10/20/2023. Pre-save Now.  ******** Currently based in Nashville, OLIVER PIGOTT ​is a singer/songwriter, musician, and actor. He's written hundreds of songs in his career, toured and recorded across Eur...

Send us Fan Mail Friend of the show, CerVon Campbell is back to discuss his new music and how much his life has changed.  We discuss how he overcame his depression and is now making a difference with others. Of course, we still touch on a little movie and comic buzz too. ********* CerVon Campbell is an independent South Carolina artist known for his soulful sound and deep-venting lyrics. CerVon is...

Send us Fan Mail Peter is back and we discuss his upcoming music fest. The ever-changing music business, before we dive into the world at large. ***** Peter is a meditation coach, Ki Gong instructor, Sound Healer, and musician. He was a professional musician for about ten years, but the money was drying up as the opportunities started to disappear because of the changing face of the music industry...

Send us Fan Mail Starting Season 7 off with a solo podcast. In this podcast I talk about Life, the new pup, becoming a teacher, and being an author.  *** D.M. Needom has been creating stories since she was a kid. She started committing them to paper when she was in high school. Starting off as a bassist and television model during her first foray into college, she soon discovered her preferred for...

Send us Fan Mail Amanda and I discuss the grief she felt when she lost her shop. Image and how we are all the same and connected.  ***** From an early age, Amanda has been aware and in tune with her Psychic gifts and with the spirit world. As she grew up listening to the sound of her own drumbeat. She borrowed her first book on Wicca when she was 13 and her first tarot deck at 16. Then, at the age...