Chewing The Fat

Have you ever been offered a job that's too good to not chase? Hear how my guest Sean Cash did just that going from Michigan to radio stations in Charlotte, Augusta, and now in Music City USA, Nashville. He'll also drop some great local spots you will wanna check out! Follow Sean on Instagram - @seancash99   Keep up with Sean and the Mix 929 Morning Show & Listen Live ! Support the s...

Have you ever had your dream job? Ever had it yanked out from under you? Ron joins me from Atlanta to talk about Radio, living in fear of being found out he was gay, and how he is now navigating the next chapter in his life and making sure it is one he will be proud of. Follow Ron on Instagram - @imronroberts   And if you are lookng for a Real Estate Agent find "Ron On The Real" on Faceb...

Have you ever wondered what it's like for your favorite band when they are on the road touring? My guest Jacob Johnson talks about the highs and lows of touring and playing in front of an audience, from writing songs without a guitar, to how Willie Nelson and his grandma inspried his journey to working musician. Follow Jacob on Instagram - @jacobjohnsontunes   Find him on tour on his website,...

Have you ever been drafted into a professional wrestling match? Attacked by a chicken? Buried alive? Hear these and more stories from behind the microphone when former Radio personality Cliff Bennett stops by for a chat and find out how he dealt with losing a career after 30 years and finding new life in front of the camera. Follow Cliff on Instagram - @stepchild1023   And on Facebook at Cliff Ben...

Have you ever felt like your knowledge and talents were going underappreciated where you work? Ever want to take tose skills and do something for yourself and become your own boss? My guest Danny DelVecchio did just that and is thriving as a business coach on his own terms, even working with his old company but at a rate that he decides! Follow Danny on Instgram - @coachdsales   and check out his...

Have you ever accidentally uncovered a secret talent that you didn't know you had? Hear how my guest April Henry King did just that and has turned it into a career where she can make her own rules and live the life she has dreamed of. Follow April on Instagram - @aprilhenryking   Check out April's murals and commision work and maybe commision her yourself at her website AprilHenryKing.co...

Ever wonder what it takes to have a forty five years long career working on radio stations? Or maybe how to repair a relationship with a child after twenty years? John Patrick, a man I consider a friend and mentor, stops by for an extended talk about those things and more, including what it's like having played golf on the world's most prestigious course (The Augusta National) over forty...

Have you noticed seeing a smile can often lighten your mood if you're having a bad day? Especially if it's a smiling Happy robot! Artist Leonard "Porkchop" Zimmerman stops by to talk about the great loss that lead to him spreading his Happy message around the world via stickers and movies and water towers! Follow Porkchop on Instagram - @pantone811 and find him here on Facebook...

Ever wonder what it takes to go from being picked on by bullies in school to being picked on by bullies in a worldwide phenomenon Netflix series? Native son Michael Silvio Fortino talks us through that journey, landing a dream commercial with Hidden Valley Ranch, and starting his own homegrown production company, Big Brow Productions. Follow Michael on Instagram - @msilviofortino Check out Big Bro...

Have you ever struggled with boundary setting in your relationships? Find out how traveling nurse Enero Maura navigated boundaries, forgiveness, and becoming happy with yourself by taliking about it on his podcast Sidepiece Season. Follow Enero on Instagram - @sidepiece_season   Listen to his podcast Sidepiece Season here   Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy m...

Ever wondered if that funny or weird drawing you made on the edge of your homework in school could lead to a job as an illustrator? Hear how Robb Mommaerts did just that thanks to his own determination and some encouragement from THE Jim Henson! Follow Robb on Instagram - @robbmommaerts   Check out Klawde and other books Robb has illustrated!   Support the show If you'd like to support this p...

Have you ever felt like you are stuck where you started? Listen to how the stories told by a funny and unfiltered grandma inspired Allison to leave her small hometown to pursue her dream in New York City knowing she belonged in musical theatre and it has lead her from stage to touring to screen. Follow Allison on Instagram - @allison.guinn   on TikTok - @guinnallison   Check out Allison's mus...

What does a cold case for a police detective have to do with helping men not to become doucebags? FInd out as Craig Casaletto talks about his life as a police officer, moving to California, becoming an awesome podcaster, and being the odd man up. Follow Craig on Instagram - @oddmanup   And on TikTok - @oddmanup   Check out The White Tiger Podcast   Support the show If you'd like to support th...

Are you afraid to take the leap, quit the 9 to 5, and follow your passion? Nick Laws has encouragement for you and talks about overcoming his own fears to follow his dream to work in the film industry as a sound guy! Follow Nick on Instagram - @thenicklaws   Check out his website, soundguynick.com   Check out the movie Nick mentioned, Bryn Gets A Life   Check out (and stay in) Nick's sweet ca...

Do you ever wonder how folks face challenges that are extremely difficult and extremely fearful and extremely challenging? Scott Brinson has an amazing survivor's story of finding hope in the recovery community that is sure to encourage you to get back up and keep going! Follow Scott on Instagram - @brinsonscott   Friend him on Facebook here!   Scott's book reccomendation - The Magnifice...

Merry Christmas! For this Christmas Eve Bite Size episode firstly I want to thank you for helping me to bring the message of Keeping the Dark at Bay to the world. Please know that you are never alone. Secondly my son Jeremy joins me and you get to hear him play Still, Still, Still and I read Twas The Night Before Christmas. Enjoy! Please let me know what you think! Leave a voicemail for me and fin...

Have you ever wanted to chase your dreams of performing musical theater on Broadway? Wanna know a crazy great tip for living in New York City? Rising Broadway star Alice Dyches joins me via zoom from her apartment in Harlem to talk about those things, magic moments, and more, including performing one of her original songs! Follow Alice on Instagram - @alicedyches   and on Twitter - @alicedyches  ...

Have you ever felt like staying in your tiny home town just wasnt for you? Ever wondered what musicians think when you say "Play something"? Find out as we continue the month of merriment with musician Tom Reed as he joins me in studio.  Make friends with Tom on Facebook   Visit Tom's website or FB Page to learn how to play and sing (he really is great!)  Take a listen to The 25th A...

Have you ever wondered what life on the road as a comedian is like? Ever wanted to know what inspires musicians to grab a guitar and write songs? My long time friend (and best man at my wedding) Chip Herring sheds some light on those topics, his days being a women's volleyball coach, how he fights imposter syndrome, and even plays us a tune! Follow Chip on Instagram - @chip_herring   Support...

Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather around the table and think about the things and people we are thankful for, I am thankful for you. Thank you for spending some of your time with me and listeneing to real people tell thier beautiful, messy, human stories. I am also infinitely thankful for my mom Myrna Sue, for her influence, instruction, care, love, and so much more. I've invited her to come o...

Have you ever marveled at people who have a rich sense of adventure? Ever wonder where they found their wanderlust? My friend John Hosmer tells you how as a poor college student he was able to experience amazing places from working at an Outback in Australia to the hiking the Appalachian Trail, from the food scene in Portland to the Beaches of Belize, and everything in between. Buckle up, this epi...

Ever wonder how someone gets started in being a radio DJ? Ever wonder what goes on inside a radio station when the microphones aren't on? My friend Jeff Reynolds joins me from Indianapolis, Indiana to share some stories from one of the coolest and fun jobs out there. Follow Jeff on Instagram - @jeffereynolds   Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a coffe...

Have you ever had times in your life where you thought all was lost? Have you wondered how will I go on, how will I support my kids, will I ever be happy again? This week my friend Shelley Underwood talks about that journey as s ingle mom from the deep valley to the mountaintop and all the steps along the way.  Follow Shelley on Instagram - @shelley.eugenia   Connect with her on LinkedIn   Check o...

Happy Halloween! For this Bite Size episode I give you a dramatic reading of The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe. Enjoy! Please let me know what you think!  Btw, the music featured during the reading is called Beloved by Gavin Luke . Leave a voicemail for me and find all my social links on the website, www.chewingthefatbr.com Support the show If you'd like to support this podcast, you can buy me a c...

Have you ever wondered how to find out almost everything that is going on in town? Ever wished there was one source to look to in the community? I think we found her! Katherine Bonner is here to tell us some of the cool, fun stuff going on in Augusta over the next couple of months that you for sure won't want to miss! Connect with Katherine on Instagram - @kbonnapetite   Links from the show:...