Grind & Pivot

We were able to catch up with one of the great R and B / Jazz singers, Freda Payne.  She remembers everything from back in the day and tells some great stories!  Catch her singing her big hit "Band of Gold " at the end of the interview! Enjoy

We caught up with Big Trouble Ben Bishop, fresh off the MEATPOP EXPRESS. Ben speaks the truth about his exploding career, Playing Division 1 Basketball and what the future has in store. Enjoy!   Interview Inquiry: CONTACT US : Email: grindandpivot@gmail.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/louiemaxx/?hl=en FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/louie.m.goldstein Merchandise: https://grindandpivot.itemor...

Renowned bestselling author and wrestling aficionado joins Grind &Pivot to speak about his career Great storytelling and a classic Iron Sheik, Rowdy Roddy Piper tale.  Interview Inquiry:  CONTACT US : Email: grindandpivot@gmail.com  IG: https://www.instagram.com/louiemaxx/?hl=en  FACEBOOK : https://www.facebook.com/louie.m.goldstein  Merchandise: www.louiemax.com  Keith Ellliot Greenberg : IG...

#slots,#slotmachines,#casinos We caught up with Britt Carter of BC SLOTS. BC SLOTS and Brian Christopher or killing it out there in the casinos!  Slots Slots and more Slots. With her infectious laugh and great insight, Hear how Britt and the BC SLOTS family roll. Stand clear of the closing doors.  GET ON! BC SLOTS : www.bcslots.com Britt Carter: @thebrittc Brian Christopher: @bcslots To be a guest...

Finally got the time to catch up with Mitch Smiley of Hard Intentions.  As you might know I interviewed Mitch last year.  Mitch has a fascinating story.  He spent 38 straight years in prison.  He is now out and thriving. An accomplished artist and tattooist as well, he brings a special light and wisdom to the table.  This was more of a conversation between two people! Enjoy it.  I find him engagin...

Before cardboard fans showed up, Aziz Ansari and Master of None invaded the World's Most Famous Arena. We were invited to the party.  Enjoy !  For more fun, firsthand stories, check out the book @manversusball  Available on Amazon.com Contact us:  IG: @grindandpivot & @louiemaxx FB : Louie Max Email: grindandpivot@gmail.com

Seasons Greetings Everyone!    In this episode, Grind & Pivot explores holiday gigs.  Not so long ago, against all odds, we were chosen to be one of the chosen for Broad City, Comedy Central's hilarious show, which starred Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson.  We were a Hasidic Jew. Before we went Hasidic, we visited the other side of the spectrum. For a Radio City Music Hall Christmas promoti...

Tune in for a wonderful conversation with Sweden's Queen of Swing! This lady can play wow! If you love the golden era of the 1920s and 1930s of Jazz, you don't want to miss this.  Any music enthusiast will fall in love immediately.  Listen and dig this righteous riff!!  Check out Gunhild Carling : https://www.gunhildcarling.net/ Facebook: @gunhildcarlingfanclub IG : http://instagram.com/...

Dorothy Danner gives us an inside view of the theatre and opera world with stories that will make your jaws drop.  Please welcome a regular person just like you and me who over 45 years took the performing arts world by storm.  She tells some great stories about Janis Joplin, Mel Brooks, Katherine Hepburn and Carol Burnett.    A charming and interesting  lady with a great story!  https://www.jenki...

It had been 18 years since the NY Yankees won a championship. 1996 was an unforgettable season.  Feel the magic again through this 1st hand account from the bleachers. SPIRIT OF '96 :  The New York Yankees were in the midst of an 18 year World Series drought when I landed the gig of a lifetime. Story : Jon Hart @manversusball Narrator: Louie Max @grindandpivot Audio: Ian Litovich @ianlitovich...

Formed in 1963, The Pretty Things, one of rock's most influential and notorious bands, didn't hit the States during the British invasion because of mismanagement. Thirty six years after their birth, with a new album out, The Pretties finally invaded. The Pretty Things: Last Shot At America is Jon "Tex" Hart's firsthand account of The Pretty Things' 1999 North American...

 A candid conversation about hoops, stats and life with College Hall of Famer Danny Miles,. 46 years at Oregon Tech. Over 1000 career wins. 3 NAIA National Championships. Also a solid upstanding human being.  Something for the hoops fan, coaches and players. Enjoy !

Come along for a sweet and spicy ride as I speak with Hillary Danner- star of many a TV show and the daughter and niece of a well known Hollywood and Broadway family.  Great vibrant conversation and a lot of fun. And Also find out how she started her Gourmet Pepper Jelly Company.  GOOD STUFF~! Part 2 of 2 

Come along for a sweet and spicy ride as I speak with Hillary Danner- star of many a TV show and the daughter and niece of a well known Hollywood and Broadway family.  Great vibrant conversation and a lot of fun. And Also find out how she started her Gourmet Pepper Jelly Company.  GOOD STUFF~!  ENJOY PART 1

When you talk New York City high school basketball, veteran Cardozo coach Ron Naclerio must be in the conversation.  Two years ago, Naclerio, a former Knicks ball boy, became New York state's all time winningest public school coach with 822 Ws. But when it comes to Naclerio, it goes way beyond Ws and Xs and Os.  Ron Naclerio has personality - and then some.  And then there's his father,...

When you talk New York City high school basketball, veteran Cardozo coach Ron Naclerio must be in the conversation.  Two years ago, Naclerio, a former Knicks ball boy, became New York state's all time winningest public school coach with 822 Ws. But when it comes to Naclerio, it goes way beyond Ws and Xs and Os.  Ron Naclerio has personality - and then some.  And then there's his father,...

When you talk New York City high school basketball, veteran Cardozo coach Ron Naclerio must be in the conversation.  Two years ago, Naclerio, a former Knicks ball boy, became New York state's all time winningest public school coach with 822 Ws. But when it comes to Naclerio, it goes way beyond Ws and Xs and Os.  Ron Naclerio has personality - and then some.  And then there's his father,...

In comedy, Brett Eidman is a swiss army knife. He has been Bozo the clown! He was one of the most popular DJs on the NYC bar/bat mitzvah circuit He has done stand-up. Sketch. He has gone places in comedy where few have gone. Now, Brett is the subject of an award winning short documentary film, IN THE NAME OF COMEDY, which is available on Amazon Prime. I got the chance to speak with Brett about his...

In comedy, Brett Eidman is a swiss army knife. He has been Bozo the clown! He was one of the most popular DJs on the NYC bar/bat mitzvah circuit He has done stand-up. Sketch. He has gone places in comedy where few have gone. Now, Brett is the subject of an award winning short documentary film, IN THE NAME OF COMEDY, which is available on Amazon Prime. I got the chance to speak with Brett about his...

In comedy, Brett Eidman is a swiss army knife. He has been Bozo! He was one of the most popular DJs on the NYC bar/bat mitzvah circuit He has done stand-up. Sketch. He has gone places in comedy where few have gone. Now, Brett is the subject of an award winning short documentary film, IN THE NAME OF COMEDY, which is available on Amazon Prime. I got the chance to speak with Brett about his past, his...

Hope you enjoyed part 1. Here's Part 2 of a  great conversation with the incomparable Joe Scollo founding member of one of the iconic Long Island Rock bands dating back to the Mid 70's and still rocking!  Have a listen as he takes us back to when it all started and peels the onion a bit to uncover some real life feelings about where he was and where he is at now.  

A great conversation with the incomparable Joe Scollo founding member of one of the iconic Long Island Rock bands dating back to the Mid 70's and still rocking!  Have a listen as he takes us back to when it all started and peels the onion a bit to uncover some real life feelings about where he was and where he is at now.  Enjoy Part 1 

Have you ever had a physical and/or mental health obstacle that you overcame or are still struggling with ? Kelsea Miranda Cooper tells her enlightening story how she overcame both and has excellent advice for those folks out there that need help or have had a similar plight!  Here's Part 2 - enjoy!

Have you ever had a physical and/or mental health obstacle that you overcame or are still struggling with ? Kelsea Miranda Cooper tells her enlightening story how she overcame both and has excellent advice for those folks out there that need help or have had a similar plight!  Here's Part 1 - enjoy!

Part 1 of 3 Grind and Pivot and Hard Intentions interview with Mrs. Smiley from Hard Intentions. Mitch and his wife met while Mitch was in prison. She was 24, he was 26, the year was 1988. What happened when they met? Did they make it? Find out here ? For all viewers: By Popular demand we are releasing this in audio only format in addition to our youtube channel!  now!: https://www.youtube.com/cha...