Success Made to Last Legends

Legends celebrates Billy Thomas, incredible drummer of McBride and The Ride with the debut of their new EP Amarillo Sky.  Billy was the drummer for The Hudson Brothers Band, then with Ricky Nelson. Next, he played behind the one and only Mac Davis for his shows in Vegas. Mac Davis was Billy's first taste of Urban Country.  The Cinderella story continued. After moving to Nashville in 1987, he got h...

Chris Hewish is the President of Xsolla. His legendary career in gaming includes Activision (employee #100) and long run at Dreamworks, headed up their Interactive Division.   At Xsolla, they are the Shopify for video games including commerce and game technology. Hear about the lessons from his journey including his migration from pure creative to overseeing profit and loss. He also learned about...

Dev Nag is a celebrated futurist. His career spans accomplished careers at PayPal, Google and now QueryPal.  Hear about customized AI chat bots. Hear about the role of AI in streamlining workflows and reducing manual tasks. Learn about the privacy you can count on with AI and QueryPal.  And note the enhanced collaboration you can achieve with QueryPal as seemlessly integrates with Google Drive, No...

Forbes 50 top 50 leader, founder of six different companies, angel investor, Kim Kovacs is the CEO of agtech innovator element6 Dynamics.  Hear about Kim's beginning days, starting with Ingrid Croce, widow of singer-songwriter Jim Croce.  Listen to her journey featuring Oryx Energy, a company Kim co-founded. Their innovation led to the amendment of the Clean Air Act, earning recognition from the E...

John McKuen, legendary banjo and mandolin musician for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band debuts his latest album Newsman.  Hear this exclusive story on the origin of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John's friendship with Steve Martin, and why he calls himself the Forrest Gump of Banjo Players.  Listen to John's special story about Walter Brennan and why he did his own version of Old Rivers.  He'd say, one of...

Austin founded, Indie Rock band Those Who Dig formed in the Live Music Capital of the World in 1991 as college students at the University of Texas. The band quickly made a name for themselves playing 92 gigs over a 20 month period while creating multiple albums.  On today's show is Matthew Hart (songwriter, vocals, guitar, mandolin and piano), Rod Sherwood (songwriter/producer, vocals, guitar, syn...

Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling musician and singer John Ford Coley, best known as one half of the '70's duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. Their hits included:  I'd Really Love to See You Tonight, We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye, and Love is the Answer.  Listen to the show to the end and hear John's philosophy of Eat, Drink and Be Merry. It's Blblical.  John Ford Coley debuts Sketch...

Success features Capitalism for Humans author Kevin Bibelhausen. Hear this interesting, authentic story of a small business investor and now owner of Heritage Fabrics in North Carolina.  After completing his due diligence and raising $800,000 through people he met online through his newsletter, he is professionalizing the wlid west of small business.  Kevin suggest taking control of your path and...

Enjoy our Father's Day Special Celebration with Bob and Ben Fraser. Co-leaders of Aspen Funds, they are first and foremost a devoted Dad and Son.   Hear this authentic conversation between two guys who deeply appreciate each other. You will hear their lessons and love.  Happy Father's Day to all Dads. For those that are miles apart from their offspring, may you experience forgiveness this year.  B...

Author Afarin Bellisario wrote Silcenced Whispers inspired by Iranian women who have fought and continue to fight for Iranian democracy. Silenced Whispers explores profound themes, including love, transformation and the relentless struggle for personal agency amid a rapidly changing world.  Listen to Afarin as a bridge between the East and West, but between the past and future. Afarin's greatgrand...

Legendary drummer Martin Fitzgibbon became one of the first people to witness the splendor of Tim Curry strutting impressively in women's high heels during the rehearsals for The Rocky Horror Show original stage production in London around 1973.  In his new book, Behind the Curtain, My Life and Rocky Horror, he reveals untold secrets and offers his unique insights into the show and the music.  Abo...

Success Author's Corner with Barbara J. Williams riffing on her book I Hate You Mary Sullivan: A Memoir of Inherited Trauma.  Barbara grew up with her matriarch grandmother. When she died, she wes glad. No love lost. 50 years later, Barbara got an urge to heal this relationship. Barbara returned to Ireland to see and feel what it like to be Mary Sullivan. A daughter of a farm laborer, she survived...

Louisiana's Country Rocker Will Wesley releases his accoustic video for his current hit single Ready to Ride. From Baker, Louisiana to Nashville, Will shows his raw talents and high energy musicai ability. Ready to Ride isn't just a tune, it's evidence of Will's dedication to delivering authentic, adrenaline4e-fueled performances.  To stream or purchase go to li.sten.to/wwreadytoride. To view Will...

Beloved tv reporters and world class journalists, Kelli and Bob Phillips are now hosts of "On the Road with Kelli and Bob."   Kelli and Bob follow stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things.  Nobody can share a story and ask questions quite like Kelli and Bob.     2 p.m. CST, Sunday is the time to listen to Kelli and Bob on NewsRadio 1080 KRLD in DFW or download the free Audacy app and...

Janet Applefield is a Holocaust survivor. Today she debuts Becoming Janet: Finding Myself in the Holocaust. Janet shares her story of trauma providing a powerful and personal connection between the past and present.  Listen to her poignant journey as Janet triumphed over the darkest chapter of human history, rebuilding her life with resilience and inspiring hope. Hear about the reunion between Jan...

Enjoy the extraordinary talent of Kenny Aronoff. He is humble musician who has been through so many experiences. He has played on 300 million albums  75 Letterman shows,  SNL's, Grammy's, and multiple Kennedy Honors shows.  Teamwork is what makes success, but Kenny strives to be band's MVP.  Hear about how Kenny embraces fear. Over a long period of time, he learned to work with fear. He perseveres...

Matthew Kenslow is a very passionate teacher. Loved by his students, this very talented instructor is now making a global ripple effect with his inspirational book- Unstoppable: Substitute Teacher with Autism Makes No Excuses.  Learn from Matthew some of the most powerful life lessons ever:  Don't let any diagnosis define you. Regardless of your challenge, choose to perservere.  Find a purpose and...

Go Time Designs founder Phil Smith talks about his company's design services and how Go Time is perfect for boot strapping enterprises.  Expect excellence in design, tailored to your needs, in 2 to 4 days.  Visit www.gotimehq.com for more information.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support .

Dr. Noah St. John came from suicide and the darkest moment of his life to helping millions of people breakthrough income ceilings.  He shares his legendary "PH Formula" that became an enabler.  His latest book is "The 7-Figure Effect: Your Ultimate Guide to a Life of More Impact, Influence, and Financial Freedom.  Hear his advice on inner success and outer success that can lead to significance. Yo...

Though Larry Stewart was exposed to music early on, it was sports that initially captured his attention. After receiving a baseball scholarship to Nashville’s Belmont College, Larry, whose father had passed away from a heart condition, found music as a way to close the gap he was feeling without his dad.“In some ways, I moved to Nashville to live out my father’s dream,” admits Larry Stewart of wha...

Roma Downey is an Emmy-nominated actress, producer and noted author of Box of Butterflies. She gained fame for her role as the kind-hearted angel Monica on the popular network series Touched by An Angel. With her husband, Mark Burnett, she produced the Bible mini series, A.D., The Dovekeepers, and Answered Prayers. For more information, visit @RomaDowney on Facebook or LightWorkers.com.  Become a...

Julie Scelfo is a media ecologist, accomplished journalist, and most importantly a Mother of three.  She founded Mothers Against Media Addiction. (MAMA) Scelfo was moved to start MAMA after reporting on the youth mental health crisis and seeing suicidality affect children at ever-younger ages, and recognizing how a multitude of factors—including screen addiction and absent regulations—has created...

Legendary stories and family tradition can be simple and profound. Such is the case with Elf on the Shelf. Meet Chanda Bell, daughter of a magical Mom that created Elf on the Shelf. Together with her twin sister, they have created Lumistella, www.lumistella.com  Hear about faith, hope and love starting with every child. Through Elf on the Shelf and all the other Northpole characters, an extraordin...

Barbara "Bobby" Gitenstein debuts Experience is the Angled Road, Memoir of an Academic. It's about leadership, not a handbook on how to be a leader.  This show has a surprise element in when Bobby discovers a hat box from her Mom that was full of letters. It helped Bobby remember the smell, touch and sound of her beloved Mom who passed away from Alzheimers.  Hear Bobby's explanation of why we are...

This conversation is with two genius leaders in the lighting industry. Gilbert and Suzanne Mathews are two of the most intriguing guests on Legends.  Gilbert is from the family that led Frost Brothers, an upscale retailer. Suzanne is a noted art collector and former gallerist.  Their exquisite lighting company started with a diminuative strip light from Switzerland. Gilbert negotiated the rights t...