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Send us Fan Mail ❤️ CTA: Know someone who needs encouragement today? Share this episode. Brice Davis joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss his memoir Rise Anyway , the lessons of fatherhood, resilience, and discovering purpose through life's greatest challenges. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor™ Brice Davis is a Dayton, Ohio author, speaker, father, and advocate whose life...

Send us Fan Mail Know someone rebuilding their life? Share this conversation. David Deane Haskell joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss addiction recovery, fatherhood, creativity, and his memoir Wounded Angels . Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor™ David Deane Haskell is an American author, teacher, father, drummer, and creative storyteller currently living in Japan. His memoir, W...

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ CTA: Know someone fascinated by blues history or Southern storytelling? Share this episode. Chilly Billy Howell joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss Mississippi Delta culture, philosophy, storytelling, and the spirit of the crossroads. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor Chilly Billy Howell is a Mississippi Delta storyteller, philosopher, cultural guide, autho...

Send us Fan Mail If knee pain is limiting your life, this episode could change how you move forever. On IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™, Dayton knee surgeon Dr. Matt Lawless discusses his book: Your Best Knee: A Surgeon’s Guide to Pain-Free Movement for Life  This episode explores:  • knee pain prevention and recovery  • mobility and active aging  • movement for long-term health  • orthopedic insights and reh...

Send us Fan Mail 🔓 CTA: Know someone working in corrections or education? Share this episode with them. Dr. Kim Nugent joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss prison reform, leadership, and how mentorship and education create real opportunities for rehabilitation and second chances. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor Dr. Kim Nugent is a nationally recognized leadership and mentors...

Send us Fan Mail 🎤 CTA: Know a creative thinker or comedian? Share this episode with them. Terry “TJ” Johnson joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss his journey through comedy, writing, and game invention. This episode highlights creativity, entrepreneurship, and staying true to your voice. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor Terry “TJ” Johnson , widely known as “The Real TJ,” is...

Send us Fan Mail Greg Lawrence, psychedelic integration coach, mental health support, personal growth coaching, transformational coaching, trauma integration, breathwork meditation CTA: Share this episode with anyone exploring healing, self-awareness, or personal transformation. Greg Lawrence discusses integration coaching, mental health support, and responsible approaches to processing profound l...

Send us Fan Mail Know a student or educator? Share this episode with them. Gerald Horne joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss African American history, global systems, and the importance of education in shaping informed perspectives. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor Gerald Horne is the Moores Professor of History & African American Studies at the University of Houston , and...

Send us Fan Mail 📚 CTA: Know someone who loves memoirs or history? Share this episode with them. KJ Akay joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss her Amazon best-selling memoir  The Fruits of Victory , capturing life in post-war Barnsley and the importance of preserving generational stories. Amazon Books: The Fruits of Victory, KJ Akay Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor KJ Akay , b...

Send us Fan Mail 📜 CTA: Know someone researching their family roots? Share this episode with them. Diane Gagel joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss genealogy, ancestry research, and preserving Ohio’s rich local history and family traditions. Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor Diane Gagel is a historian and genealogy researcher based in Maria Stein, Ohio , dedicated to preservin...

Send us Fan Mail Tony Houston, Primetime Blues Band, Dayton Ohio blues, blues guitar interview, American blues music, blues band leader, Ohio music scene Know someone who loves blues music or live guitar? Share this episode with them. Tony Houston joins IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ to discuss his life in blues music—from picking up a guitar in 1972 to leading Dayton’s Primetime Blues Band today. Tony refle...

Send us Fan Mail 🎧 CTA: Share this episode with anyone rebuilding after addiction, loss, or identity struggles. Eddie Brett joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to share his journey from Britain’s Got Talent fame to sobriety, faith, and a renewed creative purpose. Eddie speaks openly about addiction, recovery, and his upcoming album Common Kalos , offering hope and honesty for listeners navigati...

Send us Fan Mail 🏡 CTA: Share this episode with students and families who value community and connection. Dale Gottemoeller from the Maria Stein, Ohio area joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to discuss local perspectives, community responsibility, and the importance of listening to everyday voices. This episode offers thoughtful insight into how belonging and mentorship begin at the community...

Send us Fan Mail 🏀 CTA: Share this episode with coaches, educators, and families supporting athletes with disabilities. Doug Garner joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to discuss adaptive sports, wheelchair basketball, talent development, and the power of inclusion. Drawing from decades of coaching, education, and lived experience, Doug explains how sport can meet physical, psychological, and s...

Send us Fan Mail ♻️ CTA: Share this episode with students and community leaders ready to protect their city. Brett Bogan, Executive Director of Waste-Free Dayton, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to discuss sustainability, composting, litter reduction, and how community action creates lasting environmental impact. Brett explains why youth engagement and mentorship are essential to building cl...

Send us Fan Mail 🎨 CTA: If you’re a young artist, student, or creative wondering how to turn passion into purpose, this episode is for you. On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast, host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – welcomes Gregory DeGroat, Dayton-based fine artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. Gregory shares his journey from music and labor to professional art a...

Send us Fan Mail On the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast , Rev Cool shares insights on the power of radio, music as mentorship, and why community-based storytelling still matters — especially for young people navigating creativity, identity, and belonging. Jim shares how radio can mentor young listeners, elevate local artists, and preserve cultural identity in a rapidly changing media landscape. If thi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Imagine Fitting It podcast, host Greg Jankowski speaks with Roger Stolle, a passionate advocate for blues music and culture. Roger shares his journey from Dayton, Ohio, to Clarksdale, Mississippi, where he has dedicated his life to promoting the blues. Roger discusses the challenges of attracting younger generations to blues and offers valuable advice for pu...

Send us Fan Mail Jim Dwyer , Dayton musician, educator, creator, and retired addictions counselor, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to share his story of humor, healing, faith, family, and recovery. Host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – explores Jim’s life as a poet, former psychiatric hospital worker, rock band singer, taxi driver, and respected 32-year clinical addictions couns...

Send us Fan Mail Logan Elliott , folk artist and builder of handmade cigar box guitars, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to share how he transformed everyday objects into instruments and found community along the way. Host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – explores Logan’s creative process, the rise of homemade music, and the art of reinventing yourself at any age. A meaningful co...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast , host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – talks with Anna Marie about how music became her way to process life, support others, and build community across generations. They explore: songwriting as emotional release connecting with teens and young adults through story using art to support mental health, hope, and belongi...

Send us Fan Mail Eric Batchler is a Mental Performance Coach , speaker, and host of Unlocked: Mental Performance, Physical Results . Through his brand Intracognism , Eric helps athletes, students, and professionals master focus, mindset, and resilience to unlock their full potential. From mindset training to life lessons learned through coaching, Eric shares practical ways to grow through focus, f...

Send us Fan Mail 🌟 Stephen J. McQueen II — MAYOR-ELECT OF YELLOW SPRINGS, OHIO Leadership through storytelling, mentorship, and community action. In this episode of the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast , host Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor – sits down with Stephen J. McQueen II (he/him) , now officially the Mayor-Elect of Yellow Springs, Ohio . This conversation was recorded just 48 hours...

Send us Fan Mail Pat Czeiszperger , master guitar maker from Dayton, Ohio, joins Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor to share his story of craft, creativity, and mentorship. Learn how art and trade combine to create purpose and confidence in today’s world. 🎧 Hosted by Greg Alan Jankowski – The Balance Professor • Founder of JANART LLC and the BACE Program 🎧 Listen now → https://www.youtu...

Send us Fan Mail Scott L. Davis , Dayton-based professional photographer, joins the IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN™ Podcast to talk about how visual storytelling can inspire, connect, and uplift communities. Through years of capturing authentic moments and mentoring young creatives, Scott shows how art can be a bridge between people, purpose, and belonging. A must-listen for anyone passionate about creativity...