RadioNemo Guest Interviews

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo sit down with Ike Stephens, creator of the popular Bonehead Truckers YouTube channel, to discuss the current state of trucking and what the future holds. Ike dives into trucking safety, industry trends, and why he believes the future of trucking may depend as much on professionalism and personal presentation as it does on technology and...

Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome award-winning food and spirits writer André Darlington to Road Gang Radio! ???????? André joins us to talk about his brand-new book “Booze & Vinyl Country: 100+ Spirited Drink-and-Music Pairings” (Running Press, September 23, 2025) — the latest installment in his bestselling Booze & Vinyl series. This book pairs more than 60 iconic country albums with creative...

On this edition of Miles Back with ATHS on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Peter Wild, Regional Vice President of Kansas and Chair of the ATHS Convention Committee, along with Courtney Cesar, ATHS Director of Operations. Together, they give listeners a look ahead at the 2026 National Convention & Truck Show — one of the premier events celebrating trucking history and heritage. Courtney sh...

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome the one and only Rev. Joey Royale — creator, game designer, and cult hero of the indie RPG world. Joey takes us inside the strange, nostalgic universe of Weird Heroes of Public Access: The Role Playing Game, a wild throwback to the chaotic charm of late-night TV and DIY creativity. He also talks about his wacky YouTube...

In this powerful military edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jacob Schick, a third-generation combat Marine, actor, and motivational speaker whose story embodies resilience, sacrifice, and service. Jacob opens up about his journey — from his time in the Marine Corps, to his recovery from severe combat injuries, to his mission-driven work today with the One Tribe Foundation,...

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome special guests Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher — the comedy masterminds behind the Found Footage Festival. About the Guests: Joe and Nick’s credits include The Onion, The Late Show with David Letterman, and The Colbert Report. In 2004, they launched the Found Footage Festival, a one-of-a-kind touring comedy show celebratin...

This week on Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler bring you a special edition of The Witching Hour. They’re joined by Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, who shares some of the museum’s most exciting recent additions—including a rare 1600 edition of a famous witch hunter’s manual and artifacts from the homestead of one of the victims of the Salem wi...

Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio as they sit down with Jody White, son of legendary Louisiana singer-songwriter Tony Joe White, to discuss the expanded re-release of his father’s 1980 album The Real Thang. Discover the early stages of Tony Joe White’s now-famous swamp country sound, including the newly unearthed tracks from his experimental period. Jody shares stories about: Th...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Brittany Clem-Hott, Tourism Development Manager for Shenandoah County, Virginia. Brittany shares insider tips for truckers and travelers passing through the Shenandoah Valley, from the best truck stops to scenic detours that offer a much-needed break from the hustle of I-81. Highlights of the conversation include: Truck Stops to Know: Lov...

Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio as they chat with Al Omega, the legendary host of Creature Feature, about his 16-year journey bringing classic horror to life. In this episode, Al Omega shares: How he accidentally became a horror host, reviving the SF Bay Area’s iconic Creature Features TV show from the 1970s Behind-the-scenes stories of low-budget horror movie productions His...

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome music journalist and author Selena Fragassi to talk about her brand-new book, PEARL JAM LIVE! 35 Years of Legendary Music and Revolutionary Shows (Epic Ink/Quarto, publishing October 14, 2025). Structured like a Pearl Jam concert, Selena’s book takes readers through the “Opening Act” of the band’s Seattle origins, the “...

On this edition of Highway to Health on Road Gang Radio, hosts welcome Wendy Rodgers, Director of Care & Support Services, and Dr. Khadija Dantata, Health Education Specialist, from the Lupus Foundation of America. They break down the essentials of lupus: What it is and who’s at risk Common symptoms and misdiagnoses How lupus is treated and managed Why support groups and health education specialis...

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler welcome back Dr. Carol Osborne, DVM — the integrative veterinarian who used to host the beloved Pet Stop segment. Dr. Carol dives into a topic many pet parents face: separation anxiety in dogs (and even cats). She explains: Signs your pet may be struggling when you’re away Why sudden household changes can increase anxiety Preve...

On this edition of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Dr. Laurel Smith-Doerr, Professor of Sociology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Dr. Smith-Doerr is leading a groundbreaking study on trucking, automation, and the future of work. Through a method called Photovoice, truck drivers are invited to share their photos and stories about technology on the job. The goal? To pu...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Chris T., veteran broadcaster and host of Aerial View, to reflect on his journey and the evolution of trucking radio. Chris shares his insights on: How trucking has changed in the 7 years since leaving SiriusXM (April 2019). What he’s been up to since, including Aerial View and his work in music and antiques. The importanc...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac are joined by Col. Ted “Migs” Silvester (USMC, Ret.), Vice President of Marketing & Development for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. While Toys for Tots is best known for spreading holiday cheer with toys, books, and games at Christmastime, their mission doesn’t stop in December. Through programs like the Toys for Tots Literacy Prog...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac sit down with Jeremy Reymer, founder of Project 61 and DriverReach, and host of the Taking the Hire Road Podcast. Jeremy discusses the trucking industry’s alarming average driver life expectancy of 61 years and how Project 61 is addressing this epidemic through awareness, education, and actionable health solutions. Key topics include: P...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo talk with Jami Jones, Managing Editor of Land Line Magazine, about the camaraderie, excitement, and industry insights at the Guilty By Association Truck Show (GBATS). Jami draws from her decades of experience in trucking journalism, covering everything from Shell SuperRigs to FMCSA regulations, to share why events like GBATS are so impo...

On this episode of Nemo Nation, hosts Dave Nemo and Jimmy Mac welcome Kelvin Kohatsu, Managing Director of the Hawaii Transportation Association. They talk about the upcoming HTA Annual Conference, how trucking keeps Hawaii moving, and how the industry is celebrating Truck Driver Appreciation Week. Plus, a little conversation about golf and the community that keeps Hawaii’s trucking industry stron...

On this edition of Nemo Nation, hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo sit down with Rick Gobbell, President and Chief Consultant at Gobbell Transportation Safety. With over 36 years of experience in State and Federal truck enforcement, Rick shares his expertise on the history and enforcement of non-domiciled CDLs. Drawing from his extensive career—including 10,000 roadside truck inspections, 1,000+ safety...

On this special edition of Nemo Nation, hosts Jimmy Mac and Dave Nemo celebrate the finalists of the Transition Trucking Driving for Excellence Awards—veterans making their mark on the trucking industry. With support from Kenworth, Fastport, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring Our Heroes Program, the award recognizes and empowers military veterans who bring discipline, leadership, and dedica...

Road Gang Radio host Jimmy Mac is joined live from the Guilty by Association Truck Show (GBATS) in Joplin, MO by Jami Jones, Managing Editor of Land Line Magazine. With more than two decades covering trucking journalism, Jami has seen it all—from federal regulations to the truck show scene. In this special drop-in, she shares her perspective on GBATS, the trucking community, and how Land Line keep...

Step into the authentic story of the American West with Rebecca West, Executive Director and CEO of the Buffalo Bill Center of the West in Cody, Wyoming. Hosted by Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio, this interview explores how the Center’s five world-class museums preserve and share the legacy of the West — from natural history and Plains Indian culture to Western art, firearms, and...

In this episode of Road Gang Radio, hosts Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler sit down with debut author and former attorney Helena Haywoode Henry to discuss her explosive new young adult novel, Last Chance Live!, coming October 7, 2025 from HarperCollins. Set in a near-future America obsessed with reality TV, the book follows eighteen-year-old death row inmate Eternity Price, who competes on the nation’...

Join Jimmy Mac and Lindsay Lawler on Road Gang Radio with special guest Jill Heinerth, legendary cave diver, underwater explorer, author, and filmmaker. In this episode, Jill takes listeners deep into the world of submerged caves, exploring icebergs, volcanoes, the Sahara, and more.  They discuss: What cave diving is and why it matters The dangers and challenges of exploring extreme environments B...