The Neil Haley Show

Racquetball Legend Rocky Carson, Emmy-Winning Director Shannon Furman & Bob Marley's Daughter Cedella Marley Description: In this special episode of the Neil Haley Show, host Neil Haley sits down with three extraordinary guests who share their inspiring stories of excellence, legacy, and cultural impact. First, racquetball Hall of Famer Rocky Carson joins co-host Michael Ogwes to discuss his r...

In this packed episode of The Neil Haley Show, host Neil Haley welcomes an incredible lineup of guests discussing politics, entertainment, charitable giving, and disaster relief. Retired NASA astronaut and Air Force Colonel Terry Virts opens the show by announcing his Democratic campaign for U.S. Senate in Texas, sharing his journey from flying F-16s and commanding the International Space Station...

This episode of The Neil Haley Show features an incredible lineup of diverse guests sharing their unique stories and expertise. The show kicks off with Brad Ledwith discussing his documentary film "The Mighty Oaks," which chronicles a high school lacrosse team's journey from never winning a game to competing for championships. Ledwith shares how the 10-year passion project captures the trials, tri...

This powerful episode of The Neil Haley Show features real estate broker Jason Yarborough discussing Link Military and supporting veterans through DDS for Vets, NFL legend and three-time Pro Bowler Eric Metcalf sharing his journey from Cleveland Browns star to podcast host of "The Dog Check," and Million Dollar Listing New York star Ryan Serhant on his role as the 2021 National Ambassador for the...

This dynamic episode of Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto features an incredible lineup of guests from entertainment, music, entrepreneurship, and public safety. Host Neil Haley sits down with actor John Kapelos, best known for his iconic role in The Breakfast Club, along with Grammy-nominated artist John Ondrasik (Five for Fighting) and his wife Karla Ondrasik, travel tech entrepreneur En...

Real Housewives of Dallas stars Kameron Westcott and Kary Brittingham join the Neil Haley Show to discuss their new podcast "Cam and Kary Do Dallas" and their journeys on reality television. Kameron explains how fellow housewife Cary Deuber put her name in the pile for casting after years of volunteering full-time in Dallas charity work, and how she decided to document her journey creating Sparkle...

Twilight Saga star Kiowa Gordon joins Caregiver Dave on the Neil Haley Show for an extraordinary conversation about his unexpected journey into Hollywood. Kiowa shares the remarkable origin story that sounds almost too good to be true: at 18, his Sunday school teacher Stephanie Meyer (author of Twilight) told him about an open casting call for her next movie, Twilight: New Moon, suggesting he audi...

NBC's Good Girls stars Retta and Mae Whitman join the Neil Haley Show to discuss their dramedy about three suburban mothers who turn to crime to solve their financial problems. Retta explains her character Ruby Hill, a happily married mother of two whose sick child drives her to join her friends in a desperate grocery store robbery, while Mae describes playing Annie Marks, a young mother fighting...

Hip-hop pioneer Eric B joins the Neil Haley Show to share the incredible story of how he and Rakim revolutionized rap music in the 1980s. From working at radio station WBLS in New York to assembling a compilation of talented MCs from across the Tri-State area, Eric explains how a chance meeting at a dance in Long Island led to one of hip-hop's most legendary partnerships. He recounts their groundb...

The Neil Haley Show delivers an action-packed episode featuring six incredible guests from music, television, and politics. Hip-hop legend Eric B kicks off the show, sharing the remarkable story of how he and Rakim revolutionized rap music in the 1980s. Eric discusses their groundbreaking deals, including being the first rap group to receive a million-dollar album advance, their historic world tou...

Actress Michele Greene takes listeners behind the scenes of the beloved legal drama LA Law, where she portrayed attorney Abby Perkins from 1986 to 1991, earning an Emmy nomination in 1989. Greene shares the remarkable story of landing the role at just 24 years old without even auditioning—creator Steven Bochco simply called and offered her the part after working with her on Bay City Blues, his sho...

In this compelling interview, Michael Harney from Netflix's groundbreaking series Orange is the New Black discusses the show's fourth season launch and its profound impact on representation in television. Harney reflects on his journey to the role after working with creator Jenji Kohan on Weeds, explaining how he immediately said yes when approached for the project because he knew the quality she...

This dynamic podcast episode features three compelling conversations with guests who are making waves in their respective fields. The show opens with Michael Harney from the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black, discussing the show's fourth season launch and its groundbreaking impact on giving voice to marginalized communities. Harney reflects on working with creator Jenji Kohan, the show's...

Hollywood icon John Schneider joins the show to discuss his bold new venture that's disrupting the traditional film distribution model. Drawing on his extensive career from "The Dukes of Hazzard" to "Smallville" and Tyler Perry productions, Schneider reveals how he's built Cineflix DoD (Digital on Demand)—a distribution platform designed specifically to protect independent filmmakers from being ex...

This jam-packed episode of the Neil Haley Show features an incredible lineup of sports champions, documentary filmmakers, television stars, and culinary historians. The show kicks off with three-time Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth breaking down the big game matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, sharing his expert analysis on key matchups, predicting the Seahawks' victo...

Actress Jasmine Savoy Brown shares her remarkable journey from 600 auditions to landing breakthrough roles on HBO's "The Leftovers" and Freeform's "Stitchers." Brown candidly discusses the struggles before her big break, including couch surfing throughout Los Angeles for over a year, working graveyard shifts at a diner, and booking only a handful of commercials and small co-star roles despite cons...

Grammy Award-winning producer and music mogul Jermaine Dupri discusses the success of Lifetime's "The Rap Game" as it enters its highly anticipated third season, premiering Friday, January 13th at 10 p.m. Eastern. Dupri reveals his talent discovery secrets, explaining that finding amazing artists requires constant interest in new talent and genuine listening—he's only had two to three artists fail...

Three-time Super Bowl champion and NFL analyst Mark Schlereth joins The Neil Haley Show to provide his expert breakdown of the upcoming championship game between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Schlereth confidently picks the Seahawks to win, citing their exceptional six-week run leading up to the big game where they've dominated on offense, defense, and special teams. He emphasizes...

This episode of The Neil Haley Show features an eclectic mix of technology, sports, and literature. Host Neil Haley kicks things off with software engineer and author Patrick Riley discussing the emerging concept of "vibe coding" – using AI tools to rapidly build applications without traditional coding. Riley explains how this controversial practice among software engineers can reduce development...

On this episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil Haley welcomes back Amazon Bestselling Author J. Len Sciuto, author of Hades Crypt, for a wide-ranging and sobering discussion on global military strategy, Arctic geopolitics, and emerging international threats. Drawing from decades of military experience, research, and current global developments, Len offers a non-classified, analytical perspective on...

Philip Winchester joins the Neil Haley Show to discuss NBC's "Chicago Justice," where he stars as prosecutor Peter Stone, a character living in the constant shadow of his father Ben Stone, the main prosecutor from the original Law & Order series. Winchester explains how his character views justice in absolute terms—black and white, right and wrong—but faces constant challenges from district at...

Actor Yul Vazquez calls in from a blustery day in New York City to discuss the season finale of NBC's "Midnight, Texas," where he plays Reverend Emilio Sheehan, the oldest inhabitant of the supernatural town and its moral compass who harbors a dark secret—he transforms into a weretiger during full moons. Vazquez explains the fascinating duality of his character, a man of the cloth who struggles to...

Brooklyn Nine-Nine actresses Stephanie Beatriz and Melissa Fumero discuss the show's successful transition to NBC and Beatriz's directorial debut with the episode "He Said, She Said," which tackles the #MeToo movement while maintaining the show's signature comedic tone. Beatriz expresses her excitement about directing an episode that follows her character Rosa Diaz and Fumero's character Amy Santi...

Anne Heche joins the Neil Haley Show to discuss her powerful role as Patricia Campbell, Deputy Director of Defense Intelligence for the United States, in NBC's action drama "The Brave," describing the intensive preparation required to portray such a high-ranking official. Heche explains that her character runs an Omega team—special forces units composed of Delta, SEAL, and CIA operatives—and must...

Broadway legend and Emmy winner Kristen Chenoweth discusses her scene-stealing role as Lavinia Peck in NBC's mockumentary comedy "Trial & Error: Lady Killer" Season 2, where she plays a larger-than-life Southern first lady accused of murdering her husband after 40 years of living in Grey Gardens-type seclusion in her East Peck mansion. Chenoweth explains how she drew on her own Southern upbrin...