RadioNemo Guest Interviews

Jimmy Mac sits down with Chris Miles, Military Relations Manager at Sonepar and a retired Army combat veteran. Chris shares what combat on Route Irish in Afghanistan taught him about leadership and community. He explains his path from command sergeant major to corporate veteran advocate. He talks about his work with Sonepar’s Military and Veteran Program and his push to build strong support system...

Jimmy Mac talks with TJ Graff, founder of Star Behaviors and a veteran of more than two decades behind the wheel. TJ explains how predictive hiring works and why behavior, not paperwork or personality tests, is the strongest indicator of long term driver success. He breaks down how Star Behaviors creates trucking specific assessments that help carriers identify quality, qualified drivers before or...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with author and longtime educator Amy Pollack about her three-book middle-grade series, The Adventures of Jelly Bean. Amy explains why she began writing Jelly Bean stories in 1960, how they followed her through a 40-year teaching career, and why she chose to publish them now for a new generation of readers. They discuss the real issues kids face today. Friendship...

Jimmy Mac talks with Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relations at Wreaths Across America. Courtney gives an update on the upcoming convoy to Arlington and explains how you can take part in this year’s mission. She breaks down the support needed from drivers, volunteer options, and what the convoy means for families who count on this remembrance each December. Courtney also...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with bestselling author Kathy Reichs to discuss her newest Temperance Brennan novel, Evil Bones, releasing November 18, 2025. In this twenty-fourth installment, Temperance Brennan investigates a series of ritualistic animal killings that escalate to a chilling human crime. Reichs shares her inspiration, the research behind the story, and how her work as a fore...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Whey Jennings for a candid conversation about his journey through addiction and the role songwriting played in his recovery. Whey shares how facing personal demons shaped him as a person and as a songwriter, and how creating music became a path to healing. They discuss the long road back, the challenges of recovery, and how Whey turned pain into creative...

Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Dean Croke from DAT Freight & Analytics for an easy to follow look at freight patterns during Thanksgiving week. Dean joins the show from England and opens with stories from his trip, including a packed international rugby match at Twickenham and a tour through Bath, the Cotswolds, and York. You hear how crowd management at British sporting events compares to...

Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Bobby MacDonald from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, to Nemo Nation. Bobby shares his 30-year journey in trucking, including how he got started and his long history hauling Christmas trees across Canada and the U.S., from small nurseries to major cities like New York. He reflects on the challenges, joys, and culture of trucking, the evolution of the Christmas tree industry...

Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo sit down with Matt Beach, President of Ten4 Recruiting, to discuss the seasonal rhythms of driver recruiting in the trucking industry. Matt shares insights on the best weeks for recruiting over the holidays, explains the “Super Bowl of Driver Recruiting” in early January, and shows how data-driven planning keeps recruiters and drivers aligned. He also gives a fun look at th...

Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo welcome Tevon Taylor, Senior VP of Sales at Pegasus Logistics Group, to discuss how global supply chain volatility is reshaping transportation strategy. Tevon shares insights on capacity swings, port congestion, and international lane imbalances, and explains how elevated customer expectations are driving tech-enabled operations like real-time tracking, proactive exception...

Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Meredith Ochs, award-winning broadcaster, journalist, and author, to catch up on her latest projects. Meredith shares insights from writing her fifth book, participating in SXSW panels on music and technology, and covering food and consumer tech. She talks about her travels from Vietnam to Berlin, her music projects, and speaking engagements at her alma mater....

Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo sit down with Eric Ludy, Co Founder and President of Cheese Brothers, for a look at how a small family rooted cheese business handles its biggest month of the year. Eric explains how Cheese Brothers went from farmers markets and festivals to a full e commerce operation that now ships thousands of boxes across the country. He shares how the company pivoted in 2020. The team...

Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Land Line Managing Editor Jami Jones for a fast update on the stories that matter to drivers this holiday week. Jami explains how her team keeps news moving even when offices are short staffed. She shares how remote work, heavy travel experience, and a strong sense of duty help them cover breaking stories any time they happen. Jami talks through real examples, inclu...

Jimmy Mac sits down in the FASTPORT studio with Patrick McManus from NextOp Vets. Patrick explains how NextOp connects veterans with career paths that match their skills. He shares why companies gain an advantage when they hire veterans and how veterans can access support no matter where they live. Patrick talks about the demand for skilled workers in the trades, including the need for talent to b...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Dave Farrow, two-time Guinness World Record holder for memory and founder of Farrow Communications, to explore how neuroscience and storytelling enhance PR and marketing. Dave explains how memory-based principles help authors, entrepreneurs, and speakers stand out in crowded media spaces. He shares real-life examples of “memorable marketing,” practical te...

Jimmy Mac talks with Courtney George, Director of Transportation and Industry Relation for Wreaths Across America, about this year’s convoy from Columbia Falls, Maine to Arlington National Cemetery for National Wreaths Day. Courtney shares how the operation is shaping up, how more than 800 loads will move across the country, and why the trucking community plays a vital role each year. She explains...

Jimmy Mac sits down with author John U Bacon to talk about his new book, THE GALES OF NOVEMBER, and the full story behind the Edmund Fitzgerald. John explains why Great Lakes shipping shaped the country, how the Fitzgerald set records across the lakes, and what made the 1975 storm so violent. He walks you through the final hours of the ship, the unanswered questions that still surround the sinking...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with Carlos Olazba about Tinter Battles, a competition that highlights the skill and speed of professional window tinters. Carlos explains how the event brings working tradespeople together and turns their daily craft into a sport. He shares how the competition works, who takes part, and why the tinting community supports it. Learn more at https://tintertainment.c...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Anthony Nalli, Executive Producer and Director of The RVers, to talk about the new season premiering Sunday, November 23rd on Discovery Channel at 7:30 am ET/PT. Anthony shares what’s new and different in this season, the return of fan-favorite RVers, and what viewers can expect from the adventures ahead. Season 6 encore episodes also air Sunday mornings...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Scott Berney, his father Mike, and his daughter Claire for a conversation about cross country travel and the experiences that shaped each of them. Scott explains how he and Claire have taken two long road trips together. He talks through the planning, the routes, the stops they chose, and the moments that stood out to them. He also shares what it felt lik...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with Ian Nathan, one of the UK’s leading film writers, about his new book Martin Scorsese: The Iconic Filmmaker and His Work. Ian explains what sets Scorsese apart after more than fifty years of directing and breaks down the themes that run through his films. He talks about the evolution of Scorsese’s storytelling, his collaborations with actors like Robert De Nir...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler talk with Harrod Blank, founder of Art Car World, about his work preserving and celebrating the mobile art form known as art cars. Harrod discusses the museum in Douglas, Arizona, which houses a permanent collection of 42 iconic art cars with rotating exhibitions, bilingual programming, and international events. He also shares details about the monument he is building...

Jimmy Mac talks with Ed Garsten, senior contributor for Forbes.com, about the latest stories shaping the auto and mobility world. Ed shares details from his upcoming coverage of Ford’s new global headquarters and explains why the project matters for the company’s future. He also breaks down Mazda’s move to make select ADAS features standard, and explains how Ford is working with power companies so...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with bestselling author Steve Cavanagh to discuss his latest Eddie Flynn thriller, THE CROSS, out November 18. Steve shares how he crafts edge-of-your-seat courtroom thrillers, the challenges of writing a race-against-time story, and the inspiration behind ex-con-turned-defense attorney Eddie Flynn. Listeners get a glimpse into the intricate web of deceit, hig...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with Cynthia Rivard, spiritual teacher, business strategist, and environmental advocate, to discuss evolving past fight-or-flight instincts to create real change. Cynthia explores how human conditioning and survival instincts contribute to societal conflict and emotional suffering, and shares strategies for building compassion, emotional intelligence, and comm...