Off Air with Slater

This episode features Bryan House, a former professional baseball player who played AAA ball for the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers organizations back in the '80s. House was born in Chicago and shares childhood memories of day games at Wrigley Field and more. We talk about his rise to professional sports, culture of Chicago, his time in a band, his role of youth mentorship now, and how he stays so...

This episode features Dr. Shivantha Amarnath, a gastroenterologist from Massachusetts who is living and working in the U.S. as part of the H-1B Visa program. The H-1B Visa program made headlines earlier in the year as Elon Musk and President Trump disagreed on its future. Amarnath, a native of Sri Lanka, discusses his trek to America, how he helps prevent colon cancer, the best diet to have, pop c...

This episode features Billy Keane, a musician who spent many years in Western Massachusetts. Billy currently resides in North Carolina where he and his new fiance learned to camel farm. Keane prefers to drive older model cars, loves to think about existentialism, and is off to get a degree in Divinity. Get ready for some laughs and some deep conversation, to boot.

This episode features breast cancer survivor Jodi Joseph. Jodi was diagnosed with two different types of aggressive cancer in each breast back in January of 2023. A scheduled mammogram resulted in the findings. We'll explore her journey, talk about God, and just how awful chemotherapy can be. One in eight American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Jodi is an inspiration...

This episode features Jake Seeley, a pro BMX rider and vintage clothing and collectibles shop owner. Jake talks about the 17 year tenacity and dedication it takes to master tricks on the bike and to get noticed in the BMX world. Seeley loves nostalgia, ‘90s stuff and old band tee shirts in particular. He opened up a vintage shop in Western MA recently and it’s been a hit. We’ll get his thoughts on...

Drinking, Firefighting & Karen Read - This episode features Nick Teti, a firefighter from Massachusetts who absolutely loves to talk. You may see him on the golf course, emceeing a wedding, fitness training, trimming his mustache, enjoying a brew, or being tested for gigantism. Why can’t firefighters have beards, anyway? Or smoke cigarettes? We hope you enjoy episode two.

AI, Axe Throwing and Alpha Males – Featuring Mike Raive, owner of M&M's Tap & Tavern in New York. In the premiere episode, Slater and Marjo sit down with the one and only Mike Raive - Marine veteran, personal trainer, stand-up comedian, and father of super athletic twin boys. This conversation covers everything from healthy eating tips to the sex with robots, AI taking over the world, and...