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I will be doing an ongoing series on dogs. All kinds of them.  Afador’s, Airedale’s, English springer spaniel’s, all they down the alphabet to Dorkie's and Yorki’s.  Yup, that's right, there's a breed called a Dorkie.  I haven’t heard of any breed starting with the letter Z, but who knows. By the time I get to the end of this series there just may be one. Keep in mind that I am not...

This story came to me as I was driving home from seeing my mom one late afternoon-ish.  I just started thinking about family, siblings, and the loss of a family member.  Maybe it's because of this pandemic we're going through or maybe I just had nothing better to think about.   In any case, I hope you enjoy this.   On a separate note, I'm thinking about adding to my podcas...

S2 Ep31 Setting goals with Executive Leadership and Performance Coach, Kamrin Eriksen Huban.  Kamrin is an accomplished, successful, and talented individual who has climbed the corporate ladder of some of the worlds largest and well known companies.  And now she has turned her talents into helping other attain achieve their leadership and performance goals as leadership coach.  In t...

In this episode, my co-host, Al Land and I talk about kids and entitlement.  Are they really deserving?  What happened to the fight for glory? Why does every child need to be a winner?  Have we weakened our children? Our discussion is a hot topic for a lot of people, but what do you think?  Do you feel safe having an uneducated person working on your car or furnace?  Do yo...

In Season 2, Episode 29, I opened up the hotline for a discussion with random callers.  I had the pleasure of talking with 3 individuals from different locations and backgrounds throughout the USA.  Our topic of discussion was fossil fuel vs. other forms of fuel.  Clean fuel. Does the government have the right to mandate a change in how we fuel our vehicles?  What next, are the...

Season 2 Ep28 The conversation is around energy, clean fuel, EV (electric vehicles), and the Tesla Model 3. Co-host Al owns an AWD, dual-motor Tesla 3 so we thought it'd be fun to have a conversation about owning such a car.  Are they good, was it worth buying, and why did or would you buy one in the first place? The Model 3 went into production around July of 2017 but has been a concept car...

No spoilers in this podcast.  It's not a review, but more of a why all the WW84 bashing?  Were you really that surprised that it wasn't as good as you thought it was going to be?  Ok, in all honesty, it wasn't as good as I'd hoped it to be either, but it wasn't as bad as what people are making it out to be.  Please take a few minutes to listen to what I have to say about the mo...

In part 2, this episode, we continue with the discussion of women playing in an established professional men's sports league.  Is it a good idea or not?  Will it change how the game is played? There is absolutely nothing wrong with professional sports for women.  But, if too many top female athletes transition to a men's league will it, or would it hurt the professional women's leag...

Should women be allowed... scratch that. Should women play against men in professional sports? In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of women playing on a professional men's sports franchise, such as the NFL, NBA, ASL, etc.  Would it change how the sport is played?  What would happen if the best of the best in women's sports were to migrate to a men's pro league, would women spor...

In episode 23 I have a conversation with children's book author Loreley Smith.   The book, The Girl Who Lived In A Shoe and other Torn Up Tales is a collection of 5 short stories from five different women.  Smith based her story on the Rip Van Winkle tale, "Mine is called Rita Van Winkle which is a spin on Rip Van Winkle." The five authors worked on their stories as a collaborative effor...

My very special guest this week is Chip Z'Nuff of the band, Enuff Z'Nuff! Chip was gracious enough to take time out of his busy schedule to catch us up on what he's been doing during the lockdown.  Believe me when I say this, he's busy as usual.  From 1989 thru 1991 the band had a string of hit songs and toured the world like rock-stars, and living the dream.  But, it didn't come wi...

In the episode, Al, Nicky, and myself talk about A.I. yup, artificial intelligence.   What is A.I., and are there different forms of A.I.  How far are we into artificial intelligence, and is there a danger that comes along with such advancements.   Oh, yeah, and we can't forget about the sexbots! Please remember to rate (5-stars please) as well as leaving a comment.  This will...

Join me as I have a candid conversation with Randy Couture.   In this episode I had the pleasure to talk with Couture and Mindy Robinson about life, and what they're up to.  Career, fitness, travel, lifestyle, and a short trip down memory lane.  Please sit back and enjoy this conversational podcast.  The first couple of minutes there were some technical difficulties, but we got...

In this episode, Al, Nicky, and me, Chuck Tuck, sample a couple of beers and rate them on flavor, aroma, and just a general like it or not.  (about the first 20 minutes) In the second half of the podcast we get into talking about growing-up as a multiracial male in America and abroad.  We talk about some of what we experienced, and how it shaped who we are today.   Please remember to like, rate (5...

Born in Pago Pago, American Samoan football (soccer) player, Nicky Salapu talks about movies, his passion, and life.  Joining Salapu is his friend Al Land.   Listen as we laugh, joke, and get serious.  Oh, this podcast was recorded on video which will be released 5 days after the podcast airs.  (available to watch on OCT 4, 2020) at www. YouTube.com/chucktuck   WATCH IT HE...

Don't believe it.  The 80's Glam Punk Rock is still living large in Buckley, WA and the proof is in the kitty litter.  Just dig around a little and you'll find a nugget of a gem and they're called, Vicious Kitty! I love these guys.  They are hard working, and serious about what they're doing.   You'll have a good laugh, and a great time with Anthony on bass, Matt on guitars and...

On episode 16 I have a conversation with award winning actress and filmmaker, Rachelle Henry on her journey to Hollywood.   Here's a front row seat to listen to a Hollywood mover and shaker.  Henry has been involved with film making for most of her life, and she in fact made it her life.  She will share with us her personal journey from the Pacific Northwest to Hollywood where she has been honing...

Home automation has become the big thing as of late.  But, home automation has been around since 1966, when Westinghouse engineer Jim Sutherland created the first true home automation device.  This device allowed controlling of temperature and appliances, and it advanced from there.  Guest, Luis Aguilar is a sales executive with Allterco Robotics based out of Sofia, Bulgaria with a...

In this episode, I talk with David L. Anderson.  Local producer and author of Gadlynn Wayfare and the Great Hunt: A First Ranger of the King Story David talks a little about indie film making, and his passion for the art of writing.   Have a listen, check out his book on Amazon (you can follow the links)

Listen to someone who experienced the bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, as America became the first and only nation to use an atomic weapon during wartime.   Listening to this choked me up some, and I got emotional hearing the scar that was left behind, and all the lives that was lost in a blink of an eye.. and then more over time.  I pray/hope this never happens again. Please list...

Growing Up Black in America: A True Story from 1930s–1960s West Virginia A mazing People, Amazing Things with Chuck Tuck What was it like to grow up Black in America during the 1930s to 1960s? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Chuck Tuck shares the story of his father, Charles Edward Tuck , a Black man born in 1931 in West Virginia. Through vivid recollections, we explore his early mem...

This is an ongoing series of Women in Business and Technology In this podcast you’ll hear from Jeanine Jue, Head of Global Developer Relations at R3. R3 is an enterprise blockchain software firm working with a broad ecosystem of more than 300 participants across multiple industries from both the private and public sectors to develop blockchain applications on Corda, an open-source blockchain platf...

Today’s episode with Kamrin Eriksen Huban is part of the Women in Business and Technology series. Listen to Kamrin’s story of being in the right place at the right time, overcoming struggles of the corporate world, and creating her own opportunities. Kamrin now runs a successful coaching practice to help women and men get results in business, work, and their personal life. Listen close, as she wil...

“AWARD” Winning MOONIE Icy Tunes is owned and operated by Sharon Crosetto. Sharon has decades of experience in quality food service and event management in the greater Seattle Area.  Sharon served the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery for six years as the culinary supervisor, and she still maintains an intimate relationship with them today. Sharon’s discerning palate has been the basis for sophisticate...

In this episode I talk with reoccurring guest, Sean Aust and special guest, Betty Taylor.   Taylor is a former police chief with the Winfield Police Department in Missouri, (fmr) gang investigator for the city of Louisiana, MO, and (fmr) S.W.A.T. team member.  Taylor continues to work with law enforcement, teaching courses on sexual assault investigations as an adjunct professor of crimi...