Michael J Pod

I have a ton of respect and appreciation for the MD Proton Treatment Centers as they offer patients another choice for treatment AND expert second opinions for all types of cancer. On this episode of The Michael J Pod-Cast, we meet Phuoc T. Tran, MD, PhDVice Chair of Research, Professor of Radiation Oncology, University of Maryland School of Medicine. We'll talk about Prostate Cancer and what you...

As a kid, Francisco Gomez grew up in Deming, New Mexico. His parents divorced when he was a young boy and he lived with his mother in Laredo and San Antonio, Texas . He then moved to Columbus, New Mexico with his father. It was through his moving that he began listening to not only country music , but also ranchera music. As he is of Hispanic descent, he thought that he would "stand out" as a coun...

Jason Aldaen's 11th studio album, 'Highway Desperado' drops 11/03/23 and he's on the MIchael J POd to tell us all about it!

Mitchell Tenpenny has defied the odds of being FROM Nashville, yet still becoming a Country Star. For whatever reason, although Nashville is the HOME of Country music, most all of the artists that have found big success there, were born somewhere else. Mitchell, a borned songwriter, got an early introduction to the industry from his grandmother who worked for a Country music publishing company. Sh...

Quite possibly the most important episode of the Michael J Pod ever. Certainly if you've just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Dr. Elizabeth Nichols, Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs, University of Maryland School of Medicine joins me to reveal why PROTON THERAPY could be the BEST treatment plan to treat your cancer. We learn so much about cancer from th...

This episode of the Michael J Podcast is a first, First Rabbi, First time I've head of Save A Childs Heart and First time I 've gotten a knowledgeable spokesman on the current war between Israel and Hamas, a Palestinian terrorist organization. This podcast is about something we call all hopefully agree on, saving a child dealing with heart issues could make a world a better place one day! Ok so we...

Riley Green is a rising star in Country music who's already gotten the chance to write and record with the top of the Country music pyramid from Thomas Rhett to Luke Combs. Now, Riley is dropping a new album and proving again, he is here to stay! Great music and a really funny guy too!as evidenced in his new underwear ad!

I've been a vocal supporter of Brothers Osborne from their very early days playing local gigs all over Maryland. They've helped put what's known as the DMV (DC, MAryland and Virginia) on the Country music map along with other homegrown talents like Jackson Dean and LoCash. They've developed a passionate fan base built on driving rhythms, TJ's baritone vocals and personal stories revealing more and...

I've been a HUGE Dustin Lynch fan since he released his first hit "Cowboys and Angels" so, very happy to tell you his new project is out and he's here to tell us about it! Dustin Lynch!

Some people would be embarrassed to stick their proverbail neck out like I do, but when I hear what I think is a hit record, I say it. Ten years ago, the group Parmalee was just getting started with a song called "Carolina." I LOVED it and told them, NO QUESTIONS it would go to #1on the chart. For a brand new act, that is anything but a lock. However, It did. Now a decade later, it's been a minute...

I've been a HUGE fan of Country singer and GREAT American, Craig Morgan from the very first time I heard him sing. His ability to connect with the listener through his music is just one of Craig's talents. From hunting to riding dirt bikes to serving our country in the military, Craig does it all with passion and excitement. If you've never had the change to see him perform, look for your next cha...

Brett Young is exactly who he sounds like he is. Nothing pretentious, just a super nice and very talented guy who's just released his fourth studio album, 'Across The Sheets' and is on the road supporting it with shows all over the USA, Catch him when you can and keep in touch with him at BrettYoungMusic.com I love to tease him about livng with three women. He has a house full with his wife Taylor...

Clint Black is into year TWO of his "Mostly HIts and the Mrs." tour with wife Lisa Hartman Black and daughter Lily Pearl. He's got so much great Country music to play. Remember he surged to superstardom as part of the fabled Class of '89, reaching #1 with five consecutive singles from his triple-platinum debut, Killin' Time . He followed that with the triple-platinum Put Yourself in MyShoes , and...

A super talented artist, composer and actor - Lukas Nelson is destined to be a star in his own right in Country music or whatever he decides to do. Fun conversation.

Corey Kent has one of the most fascinating stories in Country music these days. A very bright and super talented young guy who grew up in Oklahoma with a very early LOVE for music and specifically Western Swing. It seems more than a coincidence that his deference for the genre ended up being his open window not only into creating a band but to ending up on stage performing with Willie Nelson and l...

Brett Eldredge IS Mr. Christmas. Literally no one in Country music is more synonymous with with the season than Brett. FRom his Favorite Christmas song to tv special to best Christmas gift ever, Brett covers all of them here!

I've been telling Jackson Dean from the moment his first radio single dropped, that he'll remember these moments climbing the Country chart for the first time for the rest of his life! Having seen how hard Jackson and his family have worked to get this far, I'm happy to do everything I can to help. Garth Brooks peaked at #8 with his first hit "Much Too Young (To Feel This Damn Old)". George Strait...

Jackson Dean is on his way to the TOP of the Country chart. Can he go ALL THE WAY? He will if I can have anything to say about it. Join my movement! Our campaign to take "Don't Come Lookin'" to #1. Who's with me? Where would Jackson like to go to celebrate IF and WHEN this happens? That and much more this time on the Michael J Pod.

I'll be hosting Billy dean in concert to benefit Talisman Therapeutic Riding this weekend. Great to catch up with Billy to hear how things are going in his world. From dealing with hurricanes at his home in Florida to talking about his musical inspiration with a dad who served in WWII, Billy covers a wide variety of topics in this podcast. One of the most respected singer, songwriters in 90's Nash...

The Powerball jackpot is one of the biggest ever now at 800 MILLION dollars. What is the BEST way of picking the winning numbers? AND....What do you nned to know about this life changing jackpot? I've got the answers for you from Seth Elkin, The Assistant Director of Communications at the Maryland Lottery!

Lainey Wilson is EVERYWHERE. SIX count them SIX (more than anyone ) CMA nominations, a new album out on the 10/28/22 called Bell Bottom Country and now she's starring in season five of 'Yellowstone' too! Dang. Now I actually find out I get extra time with Lainey on the radio phoner too! It was only supposed to be 6 minutes on conversation but they agreed to let me talk with her until they couldn't...

In a moment of serendipidty, just moments after learning of the passing of a true Country Music Legend, Ms. Loretta Lynn, Country Star Chris Young who was scheduled to check in with me, shared his thoughts about this sad news. Chris also shared his mission of supporting the 5.5 MILLION Americans who have found themselves becoming caregivers for our nation's veterans along with the Elizabeth Dole F...

Joe Nichols, one of my favorite country stars, because of his honesty and willingness to talk about whatever reveals his wife is jealous of him because he manages to get out of speeding tickets time and time again! She on the other hand never gets a break! Joe shares the story and updates us on his latest Country and his courrent tour!

Chris Janson just celebrated his 12th wedding anniversary with Kelly Lynn. He's got a house full of kids and a magical life. In the middle of a heavy touring season that will bring him near you soon, Chris took a few minutes to check in with me and catch up on everything from singing with his kids on the way to school to bumping into THE ROCK at lunch in California! Always great catching up with C...