Legends - Extraordinary Lives

Bill Berloni was denounced as an actor and tasked with finding a dog to play Sandy in the pre-broadway production of a nascent play titled Little Orphan Annie. Hear the origin story of this Tony award winning animal trainer and his further exploits in Legally Blond. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support .

After 60 leading roles in Broadway, his inner success was never fulfilled by outer success. Hear Ron Baker's story of how he transitioned to a more important life. Twenty five years he has worked with thousands of people around the world helping them shift their course. Listen to his inner struggles and how Ron overcame mental obstacles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...

Legends honors Freewater and their founder Josh Cliffords This company has moved from success to significance. Visit www.freewater.io today. FreeWater Inc. is a revolutionary marketing channel that utilizes premium spring water as a new type of advertising medium while prioritizing philanthropy and sustainability. Ten cents from each beverage is donated to charity to build water wells for people i...

Jane Fricke is one of the great solo and duo singers of our generation. Her collaborations with Johnny Duncan, Merle Haggard and Charlie Rich are legendary. The defining song of Janie's career is her smash hit It Ain't Easy Being Easy. You can now purchase her complete hits available where ever music is sold. Hear about Janie's musical influences from Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Rita Coolidge and Dus...

Legends celebrates legend maker John Nelson of LFM Management. John Nelson created LFM Management LLC to represent some of the biggest and most diverse names around the globe and seize sponsorship opportunities for them. A former New York State litigator, Nelson named his company after his first client introduced him as his "lawyer, friend, and manager." Today, the company specializes in brand rel...

Legends features Ed Hajim, author of On the Road Less Traveled. For the first 18 years of his life, he went in and out of 15 orphanages and foster homes. While this was a disadvantage, he turned them into advantages. He adapted to change and as a business leader, he learned to embrace change. You will enjoy this conversation with a person who directs his emotion toward creating positive traits and...

Ian Joseph Somerhalder is an American actor, model, activist and director. He is known for playing Boone Carlyle in the TV drama Lost, Damon Salvatore in The CW's supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries and Dr. Luther Swann in Netflix's sci-fi horror series V Wars. Ian is now a well known environmentalist motivating Americans to a better version through energy saving tips! Become a supporter of thi...

Eric Metaxas has done some so much that I will only mention a couple of highlights. He is the NYT #1 bestselling author of Martin Luther: The Man Who Rediscovered God and Changed the World nd other NYT best sellers. He just published Fish Out of Water: A Search for Meaning. It is a wonderful book, and I urge you to read it—whether you know anything about Eric or not. Better writing is hard to find...

Young Legends honors Mia Carruthers, music composer and Associate Creative Director at Gwynne Sound. Gwynne is a leading Audio Agency, providing sonic identity to brands like ADM (Archer Daniels Midland.) Hear Mia's explanation of an Audio Agency- like a branding agency, they specialize in all things audio....unearthing a sonic logo, how is the brand heard, how does your brand show up in an audio...

This is one of B.J. Thomas' very last interviews. Listen to the love in his heart and the sweet song he sings to his beloved wife. What a touching ending to a good man's life that brought his fans so much joy. Crossing genres, BJ Thomas is one of the most distinctive voices with hits like “Hooked on a Feeling” and “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...

Bill Mechanic, a respected entertainment-industry veteran, formed his own production company, Pandemonium Films, after serving as a top studio executive for eighteen years. He produced Hacksaw Ridge, arguably one of the greatest world war featured films ever made. DARK WATER was one of the first film produced by Mechanic, but it will be quickly followed by Terry Malick's The New World, which he ex...

Steve Keller is Pandora's guru of audio branding and sonic identity. Hear about why brands are not using audio strategy, and sonic logos early enough in the brand process. Steve has specific data to prove the impact of an audio strategy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support .

Justin Osmond was the second son of Muriel and Merrill Osmond. Born with profound hearing loss, Justin went through 12 years of therapy. Despite 90% loss, he went on to master the violin, piano and drums. Truly finding his best version, enjoy this inspirational story of overcoming a handicap. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/s...

When Don McLean was 15 years old, he had a premonition that his father was going to die. Distraught, he ran to tell his grandmother. “Don’t be ridiculous, Donny, why would you say such a thing?” she said. “Because it’s going to happen,” the boy replied. A few days later, his father dropped dead right in front of him. “I saw how he looked,” says McLean. “He’d turned green. I didn’t know what I was...

Legends honors the incomparable Archie Jordan, songwriter extraordinaire. After interviewing famed songwriter Archie Jordan on Legends, I was struck with his humility, skilled storytelling and dedication to the craft of writing. After nearly thirty years of performing and writing award winning songs, Archie Jordan is beginning a new phase in his spiritual and professional life. Archie’s most famou...

Legends honors the world renown photographer- Joe McNally- as seen in Time, Life, Sports Illustrated, National Geographic and many others. His book is brilliant- The Real Deal- Field Notes from the Life of a Working Photographer. This conversation talks about the art and science of photographer. Visit www.joemcnally.com today to learn more. One special story told is about Joe's friend Bill Etherid...

When you visit Austin, Texas you MUST hear the legendary band The Pearl Snaps. As Texas dancers say, "if you are going to dance in Texas, you better two step and waltz to The Pearl Snaps." Featured today is their multi-instrumentalist Stephen McCarthy. He is the dapper dressed, mustachio pianist and accordion player. Hear his special love of music and how it manifest itself into a stylist approach...

At 18, Raad Mobrem met Paul Orfalea, founder of Kinkos. Inspired by Paul, he was inspired to start a company. Upon graduation from college, Raad started his first enterprise. Inside that business, they built an operating system to track purchase orders, inventory, etc. They fixed their own back office issues with this operating system, scaled it and ultimately sold to Intuit. Today, you know the s...

Legendary heroes and people of God are amongst us, especially in Washington D.C. Success Made to Last Legends features Chaplain Margaret Grun Kibben, U.S. House of Representatives and Retired Rear Admiral. Chaplain Kibben shares stories of mentoring others and provides a call to action to increase TRUST. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-liv...

Inspired by B.B. King, the Beatles, the Eagles and Rick Derringer (Rock N Roll Hoochie Coo), John Christian has written some of the most marketable songs and lyrics that are relatable to the masses. Hear the backstory behind Taking the Show on the Road, Let's Go to the Diner and Fried Chicken Boogie. To learn more about John's music and license for your brand, visit www.johnchristianmusic.com. Bec...

Success with Dr. Frank Allen, author, Grand Master of multiple martial arts, zen master, and ultimate mentor. Listen to Dr. Allen's deep wisdom, humor, and glean some beautiful life lessons from this sage. Dr. Frank E. Allen is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He brings 45 years of experience to his professional practice, specializing in individual, marital, and group psychotherapy. Education &...

Taylor Alexander Carruthers is featured on Young Legends. He is the founder of Humanimalart.com, a songwriter, musician, entrepreneur and NFT expert. He is wise beyond his years and knows the value of collaboration. Enjoy this one and be inspired to greatness. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support .

Gen Cleary is truly a legend as a Creative Director. From originating live shows, Disney programs, and stars in residency for Las Vegas shows, Gen has been THE innovator to watch. She created the first platform to elevate women in the entertainment industry AND to today she talks about SOUND and sensorial experiences. Through HUM, her company and collaborative teams help connect us with the power...

Where do comedy writers for TV hits like Seinfeld get their start? Legends, welcomes comedy writer and stand up comedian Pat Hazell. He was one of the original writers of NBC's Seinfeld. Along with his friend Matt, they introduced Elaine Benes. He is now the host of the popular podcast "Creativity in Captivity" where he converses with the most creative people on the planet. Pat is also a Tonight S...

TG Sheppard has always had an unstoppable passion for music. This passion along with 21 number one hits and being ranked among the top 100 country artists of all time has made him one of the most popular live performers on tour today. It's only natural with a show chock full of chart topping hits like "Last Cheaters Waltz","I Loved 'Em Everyone","Do You Wanna Go To Heaven", and "Party Time" that T...