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Off The ChainAuthor Chad LutzkeChad W. Lutz is a speedy, bipolar, non-binary writer born in Akron, Ohio, in 1986, and raised in the neighboring suburb of Stow. They graduated from Kent State University with their BA in English in 2008 and from Mills College in Oakland, California, with their MFA in Creative Writing in 2018. Their first book, For the Time Being (2020), won the 2019 Malcolm Lowry Award. Other recent works include poems, short stories, and essays in Bacopa Literary Review, Haunted Waters Press, Peeking Cat Literary, Hunger Mountain, and Paper Dragon.2024-11-151h 01Off The ChainAuthor and Veteran Sherry RentschlerAuthor and Military Veteran Sherry Rentchler joins us for a sit down2024-11-151h 01Off The ChainMusic God CJ Plain comes to visitMusic God CJ Plain comes to visit and talk about music2024-11-1459 min
Off The ChainDavid Weill Former Director of Advanced Lung Disease and Heart Lung TransplantDavid Weill is the former Director of the Center for Advanced Lung Disease and Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program at Stanford University Medical Center. He is currently the Principal of the Weill Consulting Group which focuses on improving the delivery of pulmonary, ICU, and transplant care. David’s writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Newsweek, the Chicago Tribune, the Washington Post, The Hill, and the Los Angeles Times. He also has appeared on Fox, CNN, the New York Times, the San Francisco Chronicle, and the Wall Street Journal. David’s memoir Exhale: Hope, Healing, and A Life in Transplan...2024-06-2958 min
Off The ChainAuthor Frank E. Bittinger Joins UsAuthor Frank E. Bittinger writes of the complex and dichotomous dark world. All his passions, both joyous and otherwise, are woven into missives that horrify and edify fans of this complex genre. His key strokes chill, then warm, then tickle. He's a vegan who writes of blood. He's an animal advocate, despite the treacherous condition of the human beast. His cast of characters are either very pretty, or pretty despicable, and we'd expect nothing less of a trained cosmetologist who knows how to paint . . . in the flesh and on paper. And he's funny. All things claustrophobic, sinister and eerie collide...2024-06-2659 min
Off The ChainHave You Met Her? Mary Brotherton That IsAfter years of writing and editing for other's, seeing my name on their mastheads, I took a break in 2012 to become my mother's caregiver. When she crossed over two years later, I thought I could step back into the same path I'd walked for much of my career. Life threw me a curve. In 2018, I joined other professionals to create bUneke. At bUneke (be unique), we provide a free, educational publication that highlights people doing amazing things to make our world better. Since then, we have featured more than 3,000 charities, philanthropic businesses, and individuals who are working today to change...2024-05-101h 00
Off The ChainWe Never Know Whose Life We TouchTonight's show is about a woman who never thought she would be a published author. She wrote many things and put them aside never dreaming that one day she would not only see her work in print, but she would touch the lives of people she never knew. That woman is my friend Peggy Engeler. She is the church secretary, retired secretary for a law firm, owns a fox red lab. And to add to that she is a woman of a certain age. We all know that age. The one when we think we are too old to do...2024-03-2943 min
Off The ChainSo Let's Talk About The Pink CanaryThere are bodies piling up in Key West…. Serial Killer? The bodies showing up outside a famous drag bar….is that a clue or a coincidence? A book that delves into the Life of a Drag Queen and a marvelous “Who done it?” Clever! Let’s go into their world of Mascara and Stiletto Heels and observe. Who could be killing all these gay men and why? Yvonne Mason is the master, or mistress, of mystery in this rip roaring, fishnet stocking twisiting comedy mystery tale. This story could very well could have really happened as Yvonne Mason connects this story with...2024-03-2259 min
Off The ChainAMR Anthology Comes to Off the Chain In Memory of Our Dear Friend and PublisherI write for AMR Publishing , aka Andrea Mile Rhoads. She puts out several Anthologies a year and I along with several other writers put together some of the best reading you will ever read. We have down thrillers, crime, romance, well not me, Christmas, you name it she puts it on. Usually she has a release party on Facebook and invites all to attend. Since I have revived the show, I thought it only befitting that we all come together and blow this little horror anthology out of the water here on Off The Chain. Yep, you will be able...2024-03-151h 56
Off The ChainAngels Among UsThis episode centers on the Angels that dwell among us. Those special people that God has given us to protect, love and learn from. Many of you know them as "challenged". I prefer unique. We are all "challenged" in some form or another. None of us are perfect. Granted God had a perfect plan however, we as human managed to screw that one up big time. I have the honor of having one of those Angels in my life. His name is Stan and he survived and thrived in a time when that was not possible or probable. While we h...2024-03-081h 00Off The ChainDealing with Narcissistic PeopleThey live amongst us. They work with us, they live in our communites and no matter what they always blame others for their bad decisions. They are always the victim. No matter if they start the confrontation. Nothing is ever their fault. I have run into this many times in my professional and private life. I was even married to one. Over the years I have learned how to deal with that type of personality. I hope this show will help those of you who deal with this type of personality on a daily to understand there is no reasoning wit...2024-03-0158 min
Off The ChainWe Go Off The Chain With The Show's Youngest Guest!Winifred “Winnie” or “Freddie” Bush was born in North Dakota and is now a 6 ¾ year old who lives in Michigan. She has been writing stories for two years. Her first work in progress, a comic book, was a story that she lost and forgot what it was about. Her second work in progress, a short story, is about a girl named Glacier where the parents question if she is really their daughter because she is “different” from them. Winifred currently spends her days watching YouTube, drawing, writing, and eating ice when the snow comes outside. Winifred was a special cohost on a past epi...2022-11-2358 min
Off The ChainMiss Freddye Returns To Off The Chain!Miss Freddye began singing in church at a young age. The influences of church and her mother's love of blues music gave Miss Freddye the foundation to venture in the world of blues music in 1996. She joined BMW(Blues Music Works) under the direction Of "Big" Al Leavitt. In 2002, Miss Freddye went on to form Blue Faze and several years later, Miss Freddye started two bands, Miss Freddye's Blues Band (electric blues) and Miss Freddye's Homecookin Band, (acoustic blues, classic rock, gospel.)Miss Freddye’s influences include Koko Taylor, Etta James, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughn, Big Mama Thornton, Bessie Smith, and...2022-11-0258 minOff The ChainA Special Guest Arrives To Celebrate Halloween!The eldest of five children, our guest was born May 17, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia. Raised in East Point, Georgia, they moved to Jackson County, Ga. until 2006 then moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida where they currently make their home. They are a licensed bounty hunter for the state of Georgia. Our guest has an Associates degree from Lanier Technical College in Criminal Justice and has been nominated for the prestigious GOAL award in 2005 which encompasses all of the technical colleges. This award is based not only on excellence in academics but also leadership, positive attitude and the willingness to excel in...2022-11-0157 min
Off The ChainJoe Bogdan Visits Off The Chain For The First Time!With more than 21 years of military service, Joseph “Joe” Bogdan has a wide array of leadership experience in the engineering, communications, and social services career fields and has employed his skills at multiple assignments across the globe. Driven by his passion to help others reach their professional and personal goals, he continues to be a mentor to hundreds and is a sought-after speaker and instructor on a variety of topics to include resilience, management, and leadership. He holds instructional certifications in multiple courses to include Franklin Covey’s The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Shipley Communications’ Four Lenses, and is a Master...2022-10-2659 min
Off The Chain"Music God" CJ Plain Comes To The StudioThe Music God CJ Plain the son of Trucker (who's in his 52nd year on the job) that became a truck driver himself before being forced to retire due to a Traumatic Brain Injury. The moniker was given to him by a 7th grade music teacher after he ousted her in a game of musical trivia. He's collected music his entire life. His music collection now numbers over 2.5 million songs across 100+ genres, of which he can talk endlessly. He's currently working on his first book, a horror story that combines his love of horror, metal music, and truck stops. He's bee...2022-10-2559 min
Off The ChainThe Metropolitan Cowboy Rides Into Off The Chain!Producer and Songwriter Michael Coleman has been creative practically his entire life. As the Artistic Director of See Your Shadow Songwriting, Michael has been the driving force behind all the company’s artistic works utilizing the extremely talented vocalists and musicians that make up the See Your Shadow Network of Stars. As a lyricist, Michael’s writing style is filled with imagery and emotion and his lyrics stand alone as pieces of literature earning Michael two nominations as Poet Laureate for the State of Ohio under then Governor John Kasich. Michael applies an innovative production style and is not afraid to t...2022-10-1958 min
Off The ChainCory Coons Is Live With Off The Chain!With over 30 years of experience in music, it has been his passion since his early teens as a guitar player/bassist & singer in High School, and shortly after while travelling and performing in a variety of very popular cover bands throughout the mid-to-late 90's in both Ontario and the United States in well known local high-energy acts such as “Heads Or Tales” and “Shake The Tree”, as well as the band “U.S”. Then later formed his own Classic-Melodic Rock influenced band “Tycoons”, releasing two independent recordings and performing throughout Eastern Ontario, Northern NY State, and Quebec in the early 2000’s. As a Roots-Roc...2022-10-1859 min
Off The ChainMary Teaches Us How To BUneke!Mary Brotherton is the founding president of bUneke.org, an award-winning script writer, photographer, and editor. As the editor-in-chief of bUneke Magazine and the director of bUneke Radio, she is privileged to interview remarkable people and work with volunteers and experts from around the world. When she’s not managing the administrative side of the nonprofit, fundraising, or mentoring others, she’s painting, illustrating children’s books, working on one of three novels, anthologies and scripts or editing for other writers. The fourth of eight children, Mary grew up in a small, rural town in South Carolina, where she also raised...2022-10-121h 00
Off The ChainJulie Morgan Is On The Show!USA TODAY and Award-winning Bestselling Author, Julie Morgan, holds a degree in Computer Science and loves science fiction shows and movies. Encouraged by her family, she began writing. Originally from Texas, Julie now resides in Central Florida with her husband and daughter where she is an advocate for Special Needs children and can be found playing games with her daughter when she isn’t lost in another world. For more information please visit her at www.juliemorganbooks.com2022-10-1157 min
Off The ChainMilitary Reject Apparel Joins The Studio!Tyler fought nail and tooth for 5 years to join the military. Finally after 5 years he was told yes. He had his ship out date and could not have been more excited. He shipped out, and within 2 weeks, he dislocated his knee at BCT. He was still training and trying to still make it in the military. 4 days before his company graduated AIT, they informed him of his medical discharged. 5 years in the making down the drain. When he got home he started a gaming crew of friends called "The Military Rejects." Hence the day the name was born. They only...2022-10-0558 min
Off The ChainGleaton Mental Health Services Stops By!Expanding your family through adoption may seem overwhelming. Often circumstances out of your control have led you to this fork in the road. How do I get started? How long will the process take? What is the involvement of the biological parents? Do I want to adopt domestically or internationally? Do I want to adopt a child from the foster care system or through a private adoption? How much does adoption cost? How do I place my child for adoption? Can my spouse adopt my child from a previous relationship? Can biological parents change their decision and have their child r...2022-10-0459 min
Off The ChainYour Next Fatal Obsession!Richard Nelson is 27 years old and was born in Dayton, Ohio. His father was a classical guitar teacher and taught Nelson to play acoustic guitar at a young age. Later, Nelson taught himself electric guitar and bass and performed for talent shows and small rock gigs in high school with his teenage garage band Big Pink. Nelson also studied trombone through high school and became an esteemed jazz trombonist in the state of Tennessee, winning top chairs in multiple All-State bands. Nelson attended Auburn University where he continued to pursue music both academically and as a hobby, performing with The...2022-09-281h 00
Off The ChainPlanting Seeds of Inspiration with Drea!Every sunflower seed can grow into a new flower. Like love overcoming trauma, self-worth emerging from self-doubt, or a new purpose stumbled upon after an identity crisis; each sunflower seed will bloom and grow. It will eventually be reborn with enough care and nurturing if you bury it deep enough. Seeds of a Sunflower is a thought-provoking, raw collection of autobiographical poems that will break your heart and piece it back together, petal by petal, leaf by leaf, existing parasites and thorns included. By exposing this vulnerable, private side of her, Andrea Conn tackles the shame and stigma society associates w...2022-06-291h 00
Off The ChainUgly Dog Lures Us Into The StudioCharles Widner is a Friona Texas native who has been painting and making custom baits for over 20 years. Charles has won three county fairs and is now competing in the state fair. His works has been featured on Rustic Outdoors and New Hope Fishing Lures. Charles has made huge contributions to Operation Phoenix Outdoors, where he has donated over 1,000 custom painted baits. He is also a counselor to veterans, first responders, disabled children, and wounded warriors and has been working with the military community for over 12 years. Charles's biggest goal in life is to help others and bring awareness to...2022-06-2159 min
Off The ChainThe One and Only Cory M Coons is backFor the past 30 years, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Cory M Coons has been performing and recording his signature blend of rootsy rock. His brand of melodic, guitar-driven music and often introspective lyrics have brought favorable comparisons to icons like Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and even Keith Urban. Coons has amassed over 170K Spotify streams, and he has racked up both a Top 20 iTunes Canada single and a #2 international iTunes single. This kind of popularity has also made the industry stand up and take notice: Coons has been nominated for multiple Josie Music Awards and the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards...2022-03-301h 00
Off The ChainOur Friend Music Artist Ed Roman is in the HouseEd Roman is an Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed’s uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide. Ed is a 2014 Artists Music Guild Award Nominee, a 2014 International Music and Entertainment Association Award Winner, a two-time 2015 IMEA Award nominee, a 2015 and 2016 Josie Show Awards nominee, an Akademia Awards Winner, and a two-time Indie Music Channel Award winner.Ed has performed at the Red Gorilla Music Fest during SXSW, The Millennium Musi...2022-03-2959 min
Off The ChainMusic Artist Jeremy Parsons is in the House AgainBorn in San Antonio, Texas, Jeremy Parsons grew up soaking in the sounds of Texas music in the dancehalls of the Lone Star State. Jeremy was always a fan of music, but it wasn't until his later high school years that he discovered his knack for it. Driven by his passion, he taught himself to play the guitar and began to write and perform music. Website https://www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jmpickinfool/ Twitter https://mobile.twitter.com/jmparsonsmusic?lang=en Facebook https://m.facebook.com/jeremyparsonsmusic/ Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Ffn2rC10WkQ9AIHy9Odgq...2022-03-231h 00
Off The ChainAuthor and Designer Nancy Quinn Joins UsAuthor, wildlife artist, and fashion designer, Nancy Quinn, is a leading creative force. Fondly known as the "Montana Queen", she is noted as the writer who" paints with words", and has won prestigious literary and art awards, including the Will Rogers Medallion Award and two World Wildlife Art Championship awards. Her most recent book, “Still West of Nowhere!” spent the first 4 days of its release on Amazon’s top 100 list in the Family and Humor category. Her signature line of fashion and home décor features her original artworks on every item of clothing and home goods. She lives with her famil...2022-03-221h 00
Off The ChainSun King Rising Visits the Studio for the First TimeRock music and biomedical science are strange bedfellows, but it is the bed that PeacockSunrise recording artist, John Blangero, has made for himself. One listen to his soulful album, “Delta Tales” by alter-ego Sun King Rising will make the oddness of that pairing seem almost normal. Neither his music nor his work as a renowned genetic scientist are strange at all, it turns out. Call it “The Genetics of Soul.” Blangero quickly displayed prodigious musical gifts when he started taking piano lessons at age five in his hometown of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Five years later, he had absorbed not only the fun...2022-03-161h 00
Off The ChainOur Friend Music Artist Richard Lynch visits us againUpholding the traditions set forth by artists like Haggard, Strait, Jackson, Jennings and other legends, Richard Lynch has been flying the flag for this brand of country music for the past 30+ years. Residing in Waynesville, OH, Lynch not only sings about country music..he LIVES it. As the owner of Keepin’ It Country Farm with his wife, Donna, Richard knows the meaning of a day’s hard work. As the co-founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation, which assists with veterans programs, Lynch understands the sacrifices of our service men and women and the importance of giving back to your community. In fac...2022-03-151h 00
Off The ChainMusic Artist Gary Pratt Pays Us a VisitGary Pratt is a singer, a songwriter, and most of all, an energetic country entertainer, who connects with his audience. He grew up in the small, old coal mining town of Slickville, Pennsylvania. In addition to being the front man for several local bands in the Pittsburgh area, he has had the experience of hitting the Nashville club and showcase scene. He has had the pleasure of singing at the Tennessee State Fair, Rocky Gap Music Festival and CMA Fest. Gary has been the opening act for such greats as Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap and Crystal G...2022-03-0959 minOff The ChainWe Welcome Back Miss FreddyeAs Pittsburgh's "Lady Of The Blues," Miss Freddye keeps the blues alive in her hometown. Miss Freddye began singing in church at a young age. The influences of church and her mother's love of blues music, gave Miss Freddye the foundation to venture in the world of blues music in 1996. She joined BMW(Blues Music Works) under the direction Of "Big" Al Leavitt. In 2002, Miss Freddye went on to form Blue Faze and several years later, Miss Freddye started two bands, Miss Freddye's Blues Band (electric blues) and Miss Freddye's Homecookin Band, (acoustic blues, classic rock, gospel.)Miss Freddye’s inf...2022-03-081h 00
Off The ChainYeah Music Artist Pamela Hopkins Joins Us AgainLittle Rock, Arkansas native, Pamela Hopkins, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Her first Nashville album of all original music was released in February 1995, and she got back in the studio recording her second album/EP project that was released in October 2018. Pamela also released 2 singles in 2019. Pamela returned to the studio in the spring of 2020, in Franklin, TN, to record her next 4 singles with Off the Row Recording Studio as one of their "Break Out Artists." She is super excited to let her fans hear her new co-written songs, as well as the fresh country sound with writer Jim Fe...2022-03-021h 00
Off The ChainAmazing Music Artist Matt Westin Is Able to Sit Down With Us AgainHailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Matt Westin’s debut album, “Legacy” is dedicated to the memory of his late father. Matt gave up a promising career as an engineer to be a country musician and actor. Matt’s first single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt was also on the Top 200 International Country Artists chart. Follow up singles, “Farm Town”and “You Leave Me No Choice” also received international airplay and charting. His last two singles, “Stomp On” and “Hey Bro” are from his forthcoming EP, to be released on MTS Records. Both singles...2022-03-0159 min
Off The ChainMusic Artist Ashley Pucket Joins Us for the First TimeAshley Puckett was born and raised in North Huntingdon, just east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ashley realized her passion for music at a young age, performing at vocal competitions and community events, and eventually, landing at open-mic nights and shows in bars and clubs, doing anything to keep the music and her passion alive. Her musical influences have been empowering..shaping the artist she has become: Ladies like Lee Ann Womack, Carrie Underwood, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Carol King and LeAnn Rimes. At age sixteen Ashley picked up the guitar, began writing songs, and the adventurous country girl hit the road...2022-02-2325 min
Off The ChainMusic Artist Tedi Brunetti Pays Us a VisitTedi Brunetti has come a long way since discovering music as a youth in Pittsburgh. She grew up listening +1 412-445-5282michael@mtsmanagementgroup.com to her transistor radio and banging along on a hamper and hat boxes. In fact, Tedi has pretty much seen it all as a touring drummer with notable national and international acts like Eloise Laws, Isis' Carol MacDonald and Witch, and the Debbie Harry/Mick Jones-produced, B-Girls. She has since formed the Tedi Company/Organization Brunetti Band, and is seated upon her "throne" as the bandleader and reigning "Queen of Pittsburgh."2022-02-161h 00
Off The ChainOne of Our Favorite Folks is joining Us Again, Michael Coleman Can't waitSee Your Shadow Songwriting is a musical creation entity currently based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Run by Michael Coleman, aka The Metropolitan Cowboy, See Your Shadow is unique in the fact that it is a collaborative network of talented vocalists and musicians who make the songs it creates their star. Michael Coleman, the artistic director of See Your Shadow Songwriting, writes and produces all the songs created and released by See Your Shadow Songwriting. See Your Shadow was launched in Columbus, Ohio, and takes its name from Michael Coleman’s birthday being Groundhog Day. Michael Coleman and See Your Shadow Songw...2022-02-081h 00
Off The ChainJoin Us With Armand Rosamilia!Armand Rosamilia is a New Jersey boy currently living in sunny Florida, where he writes when he's not sleeping. He's happily married to a woman who helps his career and is supportive, which is all he ever wanted in life... He's written over 200 stories that are currently available, including crime thrillers, supernatural thrillers, horror, zombies, contemporary fiction, nonfiction and more. His goal is to write a good story and not worry about genre labels. He is also a successful podcaster, too! The Mando Method Podcast with co-host Chuck Buda - talking about writing and publishing He also loves to talk...2022-02-021h 00
Off The ChainWelcome Steve Myers "Skooba" To The Show'Skooba' Steve Myers is a professional comic and freelance artist. His work in the industry includes being the penciller for the Battle for Ozellberg mini-series, currently the line artist for the Zaidura Chronicles webtoons series, as well as guest artist on comics like Bardok The Wanderer. He's done various freelance projects, specializing in DnD character designs and working on various indie game projects, as well as teaching art on Youtube and Twitch.2022-01-2658 min
Off The ChainWelcome Sadie Caraway "Salty Buns" To The ShowSadie Caraway is a 26-year-old local artist stationed in southwest Michigan who goes by the moniker Salty Buns. She has been drawing since she was a child, but started her career professionally 5 years ago, and really started picking up speed when she won her first Hot Topic design contest in late 2018. You can find her works on book covers in Barnes and Noble, on t-shirts in the sister stores Hot Topic and Box Lunch, as tattoos on a few fellow Michiganders, and in the homes of many wonderful members of the Battle Creek Community. Sadie Caraway is an up-and-coming artist...2022-01-2559 min
Off The ChainMary Brotherton with BUneke Magazine joins us AgainAfter years of writing and editing for other's, seeing my name on their mastheads, I took a break in 2012 to become my mother's caregiver. When she crossed over two years later, I thought I could step back into the same path I'd walked for much of my career. Life threw me a curve. In 2018, I joined other professionals to create PEACECORE, Inc. We do business at bUneke Magazine (be unique) and provide a free, educational publication that highlights people doing amazing things to make our world better. PEACECORE is an acronym. To discover what it means, please visit buneke.org...2022-01-181h 00
Off The ChainPart two of Music and Anthropology with Music Artist Ed RomanLast night we began a history journey with one of the smartest men I know in the music Industry. Ed Roman sat down with us and discussed music and anthropology. Tonight we continue this journey. Come listen and learn things2022-01-121h 01Off The ChainOnce Again Ed Roman Joins Us as We Talk About Music and AnthropologyThe Last Time we Sat down with Music Artist Ed Roman We got on the subject of Music and Anthropology. We discussed briefly how anthroplogy is the study of the culture of a society and the influence of music in that culture and how it is brings the past to the present. For the next two nights we will continue this discussion. Join Us this will be so much fun and so many things will be learned.2022-01-111h 00
Off The ChainT Bubba Bechtol Tribute ContinuedThe rest of the story of our Tribute to the one and only T Bubba Bechtol2021-12-241h 59
Off The ChainA Tribute to one of the World's Funniest Comedians T Bubba BechtolAccording to MCA Nashville comic/recording artist T. Bubba, “Bubba is not a Redneck.” “Bubba is a guy whose ancestors were probably Rednecks, but he’s gone on to College now, works in a bank and likes to hunt and fish on the weekends,” Bechtol observes. “He wears the uniform of the South, but it’s not T-shirts and overalls, like on ‘Hee Haw’. He’s probably wearing a white, starched Oxford-cloth shirt with a stiff collar, a blue blazer, khaki pants, penny loafers and no socks, like I do. He’s a loveable ‘galoot,’ that big, roly-poly kind of guy with a heart of gold t...2021-12-231h 13Off The ChainMusic Artist Cory M. Coons join usFor the past 30 years, Ottawa-based singer-songwriter Cory M Coons has been performing and recording his signature blend of rootsy rock. His brand of melodic, guitar-driven music and often introspective lyrics have brought favorable comparisons to icons like Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp, Tom Petty and even Keith Urban. Coons has amassed over 170K Spotify streams, and he has racked up both a Top 20 iTunes Canada single and a #2 international iTunes single. This kind of popularity has also made the industry stand up and take notice: Coons has been nominated for multiple Josie Music Awards and the International Singer Songwriter Association Awards...2021-12-211h 00Off The ChainOnce Again we Get to Sit Down With Ed RomanEd Roman is an Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed’s uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide. Ed is a 2014 Artists Music Guild Award Nominee, a 2014 International Music and Entertainment Association Award Winner, a two-time 2015 IMEA Award nominee, a 2015 and 2016 Josie Show Awards nominee, an Akademia Awards Winner, and a two-time Indie Music Channel Award winner. Ed has performed at the Red Gorilla Music Fest during SXSW, The Millennium Music...2021-12-151h 00
Off The ChainOnce Again We are Joined by Dirt Road SunsetWritten by Abraham E. Kline It has often been said that the best way to succeed in music is to find a few good buddies and start a band. For the four good buddies that make up Dirt Road Sunset, they’ve been playing together in several different of bands for several decades. During that time, they’ve had the opportunity to form their own unique style of words, rhythm, and melody that makes their music both fresh and familiar. Though often compared to such greats as the Eagles, Bob Seger, the Beatles, and others; they are far from being imita...2021-12-141h 00
Off The ChainOnce Again We Sit Down with Lady Redneck"Lady Redneck" is a Country artist from Dallas, Texas. She is Texas's own blonde bombshell. She is high energy and fun and it comes through in her music. "Lady Redneck is making a mark in the Texas Country market, as well as among Americana listeners. Texas country has largely been dominated by men. Though she doesn’t necessarily look like a redneck, she has small town roots and little quirks that make her “Rednecky.” Lady Redneck’s songs are real. She writes about life." "Singer-songwriter “Lady Redneck” - Stephanie Lee brings her sweet, sexy, and fun vocals and songwriting to readers of the Boo...2021-12-071h 00Off The ChainJoin Us as we sit down With Songwriter andMusic Producer Michael ColemanProducer and Songwriter Michael Coleman has been in the creative arts practically his entire life. As the Artistic Director of See Your Shadow Songwriting, Michael has been the driving force behind all the company’s artistic works utilizing the extremely talented vocalists and musicians that make up the See Your Shadow Network of Stars. As a lyricist, Michael’s writing style is filled with imagery and emotion and his lyrics stand alone as pieces of literature earning Michael two nominations as Poet Laureate for the State of Ohio under then governor John Kasich. As a song producer, Michael applies an innov...2021-12-0159 minOff The ChainBuneke's Own Mary Brotherton joins Us TonightAfter years of writing and editing for other's, seeing my name on their mastheads, I took a break in 2012 to become my mother's caregiver. When she crossed over two years later, I thought I could step back into the same path I'd walked for much of my career. Life threw me a curve. In 2018, I joined other professionals to create PEACECORE, Inc. We do business at bUneke Magazine (be unique) and provide a free, educational publication that highlights people doing amazing things to make our world better. PEACECORE is an acronym. To discover what it means, please visit buneke.org...2021-11-3059 min
Off The ChainAuthor Neil Riebe Pays Us a visitNeil Riebe has been a lifelong fan of Japanese giant monsters since seeing King Kong vs Godzilla back in the 70s. The three-part story Godzilla vs Atragon, published in G-Fan issues #9 through #11, inspired him to write his multi-part Godzilla stories. These stories included Godzilla vs Super Allosaurus, published in G-Fan issues #15 through #17, Battle of Manazura Island, published in G-Fan #25, and Rodana, published in G-Fan #42. After Toho asked G-Fan to cease publishing fan fiction based on their characters, Neil posted subsequent stories on Fan Fiction.net. While writing kaiju fan fiction, he also wrote an article for Japanese Giants #10 and the...2021-11-241h 00
Off The ChainAuthor Linda Zern Joins UsLinda L. Zern lives, works, and dreams in Central Florida.Born in Florida, raised on sunshine and bug spray, the author read every cereal box she could find and every book she could get her hands on. When other people's books ran out, she started writing her own: The Pocket Fairies of Middleburg, The Long-Promised Song, ZippityZern's: A Collage and Fifty More; MOONCALF (a finalist for the Space Coast Writers' Guild DON ARGO AWARD) BEYOND THE STRANDLINE (Book I); FOLLOWING THE STRANDLINE (Book II) and the final in the trilogy Keeping the Strandline; Ebook short story prequels: Puppies, Darby's Chickens, S...2021-11-231h 00
Off The ChainOur Friend Bill Abernathy Sits Down with Us“Imagine yourself in a small mining town on January 29th, 1958. You’re in a condemned hospital where a mother is giving birth to her 4th child while her husband, covered in coal dust from the mines, paces the waiting room. This is the beginning of my story. From that condemned hospital, through many changes and challenges, to having my songs played all over the world, this is my story. “Change always teaches us to be everything we’re destined to be”. We don’t always know what life will bring, what dreams will become reality, what dreams will crash and burn, but on...2021-11-171h 00
Off The ChainJoin Me as I sit down for the First Time with Soulful FemmeSoulful Femme is a blues, funk, jazz duo from Pittsburgh, made up of two women: Stevee Wellons (vocals) and Cheryl Rinovato (guitars). Their debut album, “It Is Well With My Soul” is being released on June 4th, 2021. Vocalist Stephanie Wellons, aka Stevee Wellons, has been performing in the tri-state area for the last 25 years and is known for her high-energy stage presence and performance. Stevee has performed with numerous area bands and currently teaches and coaches voice at numerous CCAC college campuses in the area. Formerly, she taught at the prestigious Afro-American Institute (AAMI), in the Homewood Area of Pittsburgh. An ex...2021-11-091h 00
Off The ChainJoin Us as We Sit Down with Indie Music Artist SarantosSarantos is a DIY international award-winning solo music artist, singer-songwriter, proud nerd, multi-instrumentalist, book author, comic book nut, radio show host, poet and part time spy. His music is a cross between Queen, Michael Jackson and Ed Sheeran. He’s an alien from Mars who landed here to infect the human race and spread the disease of music. 2021 is Year #8 of his journey. Sarantos continues to release a new song, music video, book chapter and poem every month shaping his music to life! In 7 years, he has released 14 albums with 178 original tracks as well as 7 fiction/fantasy books that parallel th...2021-11-0259 min
Off The ChainIndie Music Artist Robert Wagner Joins Us for the First TimeAs frontman and chief songwriter/lyricist for 80s/90s seminal Pittsburgh rock band, Little Wretches, Robert Wagner rode a wave of local notoriety that led the band to the forefront of the underground music scene. The Little Wretches were founded as a folk/punk band by Robert (guitar) and his brother, Chuckie (violin). The “classic” Mach 2 era of Little Wretches included Ed Heidel (bass), Chris Bruckhoff (percussion, wind instruments, backing vocals) and Bob Goetz (guitar), rounded out by Dave Mitchell (drums), Mike Michalski (bass) and Ellen Hildebrand (electric guitar.) This rock edition of the band performed regularly and helped the band...2021-10-2759 min
Off The ChainOne of our All Time Favorites Music Artist Richard Lynch Sits Down with Us AgainUpholding the traditions set forth by artists like Haggard, Strait, Jackson, Jennings and other legends, Richard Lynch has been flying the flag for this brand of country music for the past 30+ years. Residing in Waynesville, OH, Lynch not only sings about country music..he LIVES it. As the owner of Keepin’ It Country Farm with his wife, Donna, Richard knows the meaning of a day’s hard work. As the co-founder of the Love Tattoo Foundation, which assists with veterans programs, Lynch understands the sacrifices of our service men and women and the importance of giving back to your community. In fac...2021-10-2659 min
Off The ChainMiss Tedi Brunetti Joins me and what an Artist She isSinger, songwriter, drummer and bandleader, Tedi Brunetti has come a long way since discovering music as a youth in Pittsburgh. She grew up listening to her transistor radio and banging along on a hamper and hat boxes. In fact, Tedi has pretty much seen it all as a touring drummer with notable national and international acts like Eloise Laws, Isis' Carol MacDonald and Witch, and the Debbie Harry/Mick Jones-produced, B-Girls. She has since formed the Tedi Brunetti Band, and is seated upon her "throne" as the bandleader and reigning "Queen of Pittsburgh."2021-10-2059 minOff The ChainJoin Us as we sit down with Music Artist Pam HopkinsLittle Rock, Arkansas native, Pamela Hopkins, is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Her first Nashville album of all original music was released in February 1995, and she got back in the studio recording her second album/EP project that was released in October 2018. Pamela also released 2 singles in 2019. Pamela returned to the studio in the spring of 2020, in Franklin, TN, to record her next 4 singles with Off the Row Recording Studio as one of their "Break Out Artists." She is super excited to let her fans hear her new co-written songs, as well as the fresh country sound with writer Jim Fe...2021-10-191h 00Off The ChainGet Ready for a Treat Miss Freddye Joins Us for an Hour of BluesAs Pittsburgh's "Lady Of The Blues," Miss Freddye keeps the blues alive in her hometown. Miss Freddye began singing in church at a young age. The influences of church and her mother's love of blues music, gave Miss Freddye the foundation to venture in the world of blues music in 1996. She joined BMW(Blues Music Works) under the direction Of "Big" Al Leavitt. In 2002, Miss Freddye went on to form Blue Faze and several years later, Miss Freddye started two bands, Miss Freddye's Blues Band (electric blues) and Miss Freddye's Homecookin Band, (acoustic blues, classic rock, gospel.)Miss Freddye’s in...2021-10-131h 00
Off The ChainJoin us as we sit down with Music Artist Louise CappiLouise Cappi is an internationally acclaimed New Orleans-based singer/songwriter, recording artist and entertainer. She is the daughter of the late great New York jazz guitarist, Al Cappi. Louise and her band pack the house on Friday and Saturday nights at her weekly residency at Mahogany Jazz Hall, in New Orleans. She has also been a regular performer on the NYC music scene. Cappi has received global rave reviews of her music. Powerful, explosive, humorous & soul-stirring is the only way to describe her music and live performances. Louise Cappi, aka, "A genre of her own". New single “Hope” coming this July on...2021-09-291h 00
Off The ChainJoin us as we sit down with Country-pop artist Larry JayIt’s been said that country-pop singer-songwriter Larry Jay’s songs are “Five chords and the truth.” The New York native, now residing in California, injects that truth with hopeful lyrics and tasty melodies, to create his own brand of Award-winning Americana-tinged southern fried music.A first runner-up in multiple songwriting contests, including the prestigious John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Larry Jay says he started writing and performing music “To set my soul free.” Jay has performed at the famed and historic Troubadour in Los Angeles, and he’s shared the stage with Neil Young sideman and member of Crazy Horse, Sonny Mone.“Whe...2021-09-281h 00
Off The ChainMusic Aritst John McDonough Sits Down With UsJohn McDonough is a singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas whose shows span five decades of hits combined with unique originals. John's acoustic guitar work, passionate vocals, and personal lyrics result in a modern singer/songwriter sound rarely heard. John has spent the last 25 years playing in and around Austin while co-producing and self-releasing eight CDs of original music. He has played to the rowdy crowds of 6th street, the dinner crowds of Austin restaurants, and everything in-between. Nine years ago he decided to retire from practicing psychotherapy and focus solely on music. In that time he has written and recorded five...2021-09-0859 min
Off The ChainJoin us as we Sit Down with John VentoJohn Vento is best known as the front man for the high-energy, rhythm and blues group, The Nied’s Hotel Band (www.niedshotelband.com). NHB is quite a collection of great players that has built a stellar reputation for killer original music and live performances. Away from the band Vento focuses on creating introspective, brooding recordings that reach deep and sometimes dark places. His fans relish his blend of eclectic influences, delivered with raw emotions, which he masterfully shared in his 2019 release, “Love, Lust & Other Wreckage,” an almost all true autobiographical story of his love life and how it has been a...2021-09-071h 00
Off The ChainMusic Artist Davy Williamson Brings ItThe Fire" on March 12th. It includes the #1 iTunes hits "Thin Disguise" and "Cliche." WILMINGTON, NC, USA, March 13, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "Davy Williamson's new single 'Thin Disguise' is about to send you into an all-out listening frenzy." - MusicExistence.com "Williamson's vocal prowess, ripping guitar lines, and catchy hooks come together in a way that is reminiscent of modern rock titans" - OriginalRock.net Wilmington, North Carolina's Davy Williamson has enjoyed his share of success dating back nearly 25 years to his stints in popular regional bands like Third Class Passenger and Ma-ShotPa. In 2020, Williamson took his music to a whole...2021-09-011h 00
Off The ChainAuthor Gail Golden Joins UsRebbetzin Gail Golden is an award-winning poet, blogger, artist, and author of many inspirational articles, and devotionals. She is the author of Golden Moments, Golden Musings, and 8 Days of Hanukkah and Christmas, Too! She is co-author of Christmas Moments and Girl Gab. Her writing has been published in magazines and newspapers such as Christianity Today, Upper Room, and Evangel. She is an active member of the Space Coast Writers Guild. Gail and her husband, Rabbi Jem Golden, minister together at Ma’gen Da’vid Messianic Synagogue in Cocoa, Florida. She enjoys teaching women the Torah, and the Jewish Roots of Christian...2021-08-3159 min
Off The ChainCome and Learn things with Country Music Star Gary PrattGary Pratt is a singer, a songwriter, but most of all, an energetic country entertainer who connects with his audience. He grew up in the small, old coal mining town of Slickville, Pennsylvania. In addition to being the front man for several local bands in the Pittsburgh area, he has had the experience of hitting the Nashville club and showcase scene. He has had the pleasure of singing at the Tennesee State Fair, Rocky Gap Music Festival and CMA Fest. Gary has been the opening act for such greats as Dwight Yoakum, Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan, Ronnie Milsap and Crystal Gayle to name...2021-08-251h 00Off The ChainOpen Mic night with Ian BushOur Guests could not make the show so we as always had a back up plan we had another open mic night. We discussed many things.2021-08-241h 00Off The ChainMusic Artist Ed Roman Joins The GangEd Roman is an Award-winning singer/songwriter, performer and multi-instrumentalist from Shelburne, Ontario, Canada. Blurring the lines between pop, rock, folk, and country music genres, Ed’s uniquely crafted songs have received regular rotation on more than 100 terrestrial radio stations across North America and more than 400 stations, worldwide. Ed is a 2014 Artists Music Guild Award Nominee, a 2014 International Music and Entertainment Association Award Winner, a two-time 2015 IMEA Award nominee, a 2015 and 2016 Josie Show Awards nominee, an Akademia Awards Winner, and a two-time Indie Music Channel Award winner. Ed has performed at the Red Gorilla Music Fest during SXSW, The Millennium Music...2021-08-181h 00
Off The ChainAmazing Music Artist Dom Colizzi Makes His First Appearance on Off The ChainDom Colizzi is an American Singer/Songwriter, Actor, Composer, and Entrepreneur. Originally a Maine-native, Dom has lived around the country from LA to Nashville, so as to be expected, Dom has a "coast to coast" sound. Coming from a musical family, it's only natural that Dom has music in his blood. The multi-talented singer/songwriter plays the piano, guitar, percussion, and produces his own records for sync licensing and personal releases. "Somebody's Hero" National Independent Anti-Bully Tour, sharing his story of battling depression and a speech-impediment, to inspire and encourage the youth's fair, as well as spread awareness of bullying...2021-08-1758 minOff The ChainOpen Mic nightThere was a glitch in tonight's show. So Ian and I just winged it - Our guest has been rescheduled and he will be on at a later date2021-08-1159 minOff The ChainExciting News The One and Only Country Music Artist Matt Westin Joins Us AgainHailing from Pittsburgh, PA, Matt Westin’s debut album, “Legacy” is dedicated to the memory of his late father. Matt gave up a promising career as an engineer to be a country musician and actor. Matt’s first single, “Our Redneck of the Woods” reached the IndieWorld Country chart and the European Country Music Association charts. Matt was also on the Top 200 International Country Artists chart. Follow up singles, “Farm Town”and “You Leave Me No Choice” also received international airplay and charting. His last two singles, “Stomp On” and “Hey Bro” are from his forthcoming EP, to be released on MTS Records. Both singles...2021-08-101h 00
Off The ChainMusic Artist Bill Abernathy Shows Us his TalentKansas City, MO singer-songwriter Bill Abernathy has released a string of successful singles and albums, starting with 2017’s Find A Way, featuring the #1 Roots Music Chart single, “Goodbye Will Never Come Again.” Abernathy continued his streak with another hit album, Crossing Willow Creek, which included the politically charged radio hit “Cry Wolf,” as well as 3 other international hits. His last single, another political release, “More Than Meets The Eye” reached the top of the iTunes charts in South Africa, and received 120K streams on Spotify, 45K Soundcloud plays and 37K views on Youtube. All totaled, Abernathy’s music has been streamed more than...2021-08-041h 00Off The ChainJoin Me and My Co-Host Ian Bush As We discuss A New Project I am working onElder Abuse comes in all forms and across all walks of life. Along with Elder Abuse comes Fraud, forgery and dismissal. Law Enforcment doesn't like to get involved. Lawyers don't like to get involved and there are more victims than just the one being abused. Join me as I talk about a new project that I have been working on that involves all of the above. This project is close to my heart because the victim needs a voice - The victim has been treated as if she was not a victim by all of the above. Sadly, she was n...2021-08-0359 minOff The ChainMary Brotherton and bUneke MagazineAfter years of writing and editing for other's, seeing my name on their mastheads, I took a break in 2012 to become my mother's caregiver. When she crossed over two years later, I thought I could step back into the same path I'd walked for much of my career. Life threw me a curve. In 2018, I joined other professionals to create PEACECORE, Inc. We do business at bUneke Magazine (be unique) and provide a free, educational publication that highlights people doing amazing things to make our world better. PEACECORE is an acronym. To discover what it means, please visit buneke.org...2021-07-281h 00
Off The ChainMusic Artist Jason Norwood Pays Us a VisitMusic Aritst Jason Norwood says it Best in his own Words: My latest album under my own name. The music here was culled from a "song-a-day" exercise with myself and a couple friends in Montreal. Angel on Fire A compilation of the "best stuff" from a project that goes back to 2000--oddly, no synthesizers, all guitars etc. angel on fire is probably my "mental illness" project, but it's evolved away from that. Also, the stuff from "panic is : love" are from unreleased mixes I did while dealing from pandemic boredom. Black Chairs My solo industrial stuff. I wanted to go back to...2021-07-271h 00
Off The ChainAuthor Chad Lutzke Sits Down with MeChad has written for Famous Monsters of Filmland, Rue Morgue, Cemetery Dance, and Scream magazine. His short fiction can be found in several dozen magazines and anthologies, and some of his books include: OF FOSTER HOMES & FLIES, STIRRING THE SHEETS, THE PALE WHITE, SKULLFACE BOY, THE SAME DEEP WATER AS YOU, and THE NEON OWL. Lutzke's work has been praised by authors Jack Ketchum, Richard Chizmar, Joe R. Lansdale, Stephen Graham Jones, Elizabeth Massie and his own mother. www.chadlutzke.com2021-07-211h 00
Off The ChainAuthor Joanne Fisher Joins UsJoanne Fisher is a Canadian-Italian- American author who is renowned for her steamy romances, historical fictions and murder/mysteries. She writes Christmas novellas giving them an Italian flair. She has also penned two non-fiction travel guides titled "Traveling Baby Boomers" along with the corresponding website. She loves writing short stories and has collected 13 in the Bakers Dozen Anthology. She is the president of the Space Coast Writers Guild and lives in Central Florida with her husband Dan and two dashhoundsWally and Madison2021-07-201h 00Off The ChainIndie Country Star Lady Redneck Joins UsLady Redneck" is a Country artist from Dallas, Texas. She is Texas's own blonde bombshell. She is high energy and fun and it comes through in her music. "Lady Redneck is making a mark in the Texas Country market, as well as among Americana listeners. Texas country has largely been dominated by men. Though she doesn’t necessarily look like a redneck, she has small town roots and little quirks that make her “Rednecky.” Lady Redneck’s songs are real. She writes about life." "Singer-songwriter “Lady Redneck” - Stephanie Lee brings her sweet, sexy, and fun vocals and songwriting to readers of the Boo...2021-07-141h 00
Off The ChainAuthor J Travler Pelton Joins UsJ Traveler Pelton is a wife, mother, grandmother, Native American, a clinically Licensed Independent Social Worker with supervisory status, operates a private mental health practice and fluctuates between writing Christian historical, science fiction and non-fiction. She is a fiber artist; loves making quilts, spinning fibers into yarn, crocheting and heading up Springhaven’s Fiber Mavens. Traveler lives on a mini farm with her husband Dan, 7 alpaca, a flock of chickens, 4 Pomeranians, 4 Siamese cats, an Amazon parrot named Giz and 14 canaries. She and her husband lead a small house church in which they serve their community as they find felt needs to...2021-07-131h 00
Off The ChainAuthor Tim Ahrens joins us to discuss his New BookI Have been writing for more than forty years, and am especially passionate about character creation. I have worked on a number of short stories and novels, and have also spent some time working on developing comic book characters; I have frequently collaborated with other writers. Dark Creatures is my second book; my first, The Salvation of Tanlegalle with foreword by Piers Anthony, was also published by Lucid Style. To see more of my craft at www.thedarkcreatures.com2021-07-091h 00
Off The ChainThe Music God Chris Plain Sits Down with UsI'm a music fanatic. I probably know more about it than anyone else you know. It's why I've been dubbed "Music God." I'm a musician, songwriter, artist, author and family man. I own my own Internet radio station, XStream Noise Radio, where you can hear a ton of amazing shows, including the 2 that I host Auditory Riot and The Graffiti Street Symphonies. Whatever the genre though, The station pretty much covers it!2021-07-071h 00Off The ChainOff the Chain is BackAfter a 2 and 1/2 year break, Off the Chain is back and better than Ever. On this show we highlight Indie Artists, from Authors, artists, to songwriters, musicans and all in between. This time around, my partner in crime will be a friend of mine who I adore. Ian Bush will sit as my co-host. I look forward to this new chapter - so many things to talk about - so many roads to travel. So join us, spread the word. So many new books, music and adventures here on Off the Chain.2021-07-061h 00
Off The ChainCLIFTON BIDS FAREWELL AND ENCOURAGES US ALL TO POSITION OURSELVES FOR PURPOSE!Clifton Pettyjohn has served as an essential factor in the religious and educational cultures for twenty-one years and has been influential in the culture of business for five years. With guided passion, he meshes professional training and personal life lessons with practical & biblical principles to transform the lives of divergent individuals. Clifton’s view of purpose and transformation exceeds the norm; he expresses this through speaking, coaching and consulting. Clifton urging people to live symmetrically through pursuing “wholeness” in all core areas of their lives. His skills, delivery and personality aid in creating a learning environment for everyone including those viewed...2020-09-011h 03
Off The ChainTerry Dyer Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOTerry’s professional career has been spent in Corporate America working in both for-profit and nonprofit environments. His passion to assist people has never wavered. Terry has helped organizations reach maximum potential and growth. His background consists of Talent Acquisition Management, Recruitment, Client Services, and Program Management with Fortune 100 and 500 companies. These companies have included San Francisco State University - Center for Research and Education on Gender Studies (CREGS), STOP AIDS Project, Robert Half International, Alluma, and XOJET to name a few. In 2010 POZ Health Magazine named him “African-American Person of the Month”. Additionally, Terry has volunteered his time to various...2020-08-291h 23
Off The ChainDennis Richmond, Jr. Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIODennis Richmond, Jr. was born in Yonkers, Westchester County, New York. He now resides in a co-op in Yonkers. Less than one month after graduating, he led a rally after the outcome of the shooting of Trayvon Martin. After only one day of promoting the event, the turnout was over 200 people. Since October of 2013, he was reaching out to guidance counselors to speak to students about college. In 2014, he began doing just that. In April 2015, he was featured on the 36th annual “UNCF An Evening of Stars!” where superstars Big Sean, Toni Braxton, Jussie Smollett, and others performed, he was award...2020-08-251h 19
Off The ChainChristine Therriault-Merkel Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOHer credentials might not appear at all exciting through the naked eye. As Christine puts it, "I call myself an amateur expert because most of what I know comes from experiencing trauma and living through it". Christine is an advent writer, with most of her writings featured on the Medium platform and in church publications. She is a Lutheran pastor who is not afraid to speak about her personal experience with mental illnesses nor the stigmas attached to them. As a domestic violence survivor she was blacklisted by her Bishop; because she spoke out, which led to her and her fami...2020-08-181h 28
Off The ChainAnthony Baker Jr. Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOAnthony Baker is the.C.E.O. of a nonprofit community organization called "Helping The Homeless". As an organization, they are committed to changing lives and making others smile. In addition to providing hands-on services for the homeless community all over Philadelphia, they also have a big brother mentoring program where participating youth are taught the value of giving back to their community. To learn more about the organization call 2154878589 or email them at Hthphilly@gmail.com.2020-08-1559 min
Off The ChainJonathan Harris Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIORaised in Fort Washington, Maryland, Jonathan C. Harris is no stranger to leadership, hard work, or success. At the age of ten years old, he earned the right to be a guest weatherman for a day on Fox 5 DC News. He has already received over 100 honors and awards including Forty Under 40 for Prince George’s County, MD, TEDx Talk speaker, TEDxFortWashington Founder/Director, American College Personnel Association (ACPA) Outstanding Men’s Program, high school Valedictorian and the Kiwanis Club Citizenship Award. One rainy day and a flat tire later, Jonathan’s life would change forever when car troubles inspired him to write...2020-08-111h 37
Off The ChainMichael Andrew Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOAndrew Weston is known as a 21st Century renaissance man with a skill set that ranges from web development to event managemeMichael nt. Michael is a sought-after voice and has, for many years, been a source of inspiration, motivation, empowerment, direction and insight to many. His current professional roles include Brand Strategist, Speaker, and Entrepreneur. Michael is the founder of branding & identity service, Supernormal, in which he aids brands in the fashion, coaching, and entertainment industries in establishing and elevating their brand identity and business strategy. In all the work he does, Michael is engaged in fulfilling his mission of “equi...2020-08-041h 23
Off The ChainGary Sinclair Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOGary Sinclair is a certified coach and speaker with the John Maxwell Team and consultant to leadership teams in both the business and faith communities. He is a published author in a variety of national publications and blogs and has written four books available at Amazon.com. Book titles include: Never Quit Climbing: Overcoming Life’s Seemingly Insurmountable Mountains; Now: Breaking Free From the Someday Syndrome snd two shorter, practical books on marriage and parenting all published through Amazon.com. He has master's degrees in both counseling and theology and work experience as a speaker, educator, minister/chaplain, musician and coac...2020-07-281h 10
Off The ChainAraya Baker Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIO"Araya Baker is a therapist, writer, and educator who is known for synthesizing activism and mental health. For nearly a decade, Araya has been deeply involved in transformative mental health advocacy initiatives aimed at empowering underserved communities––from contributing to the formation of the city of Houston’s first public mental health survey, to serving as a crisis counselor for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, as well as The Trevor Project, the leading crisis lifeline for LGBTQ+ youth. In a number of articles, essays, and interviews featured in The New York Times, Teen Vogue, Huffington Post, The Good Men Project, and ot...2020-07-141h 09
Off The ChainJUICE Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIO!Justin Goode is a poet from Atlanta, GA raised in Clayton county GA. Performing poetry as a hobby at first Justin has taken it a step further and wrote his first novel Black Ribbon. A poetry book that reflects the mourning of toxic traits and embracing a clear and concise mind. His first book travels through the anxiety, compassion, and confusion of all people. The view of a Black Man, and the thoughts on his surrounding.2020-07-111h 09
Off The ChainDr. Eric Holmes Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIODr. Eric L. Holmes is a senior coordinator in the Otolaryngology department at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland. His fervor to excel and push his abilities has led him to earn and impressive number of awards at Johns Hopkins: the Edward Halle Award, the Martin Luther King Award, the Radiology Customer Service Award for two years, and the Employee of the Year. With a passion and dedication to further his education and help others through his teachings, Dr. Holmes has earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in biblical studies and theology, and master’s and doctorate in Christ...2020-07-071h 14
Off The ChainMr. Good Vibes Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOMr. Good Vibes is the founder and CEO of Good Vibes Enterprises Inc. (which acts as the holding company for GV Media, GV Sports, and the GV Foundation. As a Gen Z marketing consultant, he has worked with top brands including but not limited to Burger King, Dave & Buster’s, Cineplex, Tim Horton’s, Loblaws, etc. Being a former Division 1 NCAA scholarship athlete, Mr. Good Vibes also travels across North America speaking to tens of thousands of middle schools and high-schools for his motivational speaking tours.2020-07-041h 19
Off The ChainKarim R. Ellis Joins Clifton Pettyjohn on TRANSFORMATION RADIOKarim R. Ellis is a Dynamic Speaker with over 10 years of experience in the field of speaking, training, coaching and breakthrough success. As the author of the “G.P.S My Success”, Karim takes pride in developing leaders and champions. His messages and concepts help people to grow to the next level as he inspires an atmosphere of greatness in the lives he connects with on a daily basis. Karim is also a member of the National Speakers Association, Past President with Toastmasters International and the owner of two successful businesses for over 20 years. As a member of the John Maxw...2020-06-301h 20
Off The ChainbUnekje UnScripted Interviews Gregg Murset Founder and CEO of Busy Kids.comGregg is a Certified Financial Planner and consultant who has become a leading advocate for sound parenting, child accountability and financial literacy. As a father of six, it was his idea to throw away the family paper chore chart and piggy bank to find a way to combine the chore chart with the technology his kids were using. For more than 20 years, Gregg has led a successful personal insurance and financial services practice. A graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in finance, he has also earned multiple professional designations in his industry including CFP® – Certified Financial Planner, ChFC- Cha...2019-04-191h 04
Off The ChainThe Satanic Players Society Presents Blood Alley by Author Yvonne MasonThe Satanic Players Society Presents Blood Alley a horror short story written by Author Yvonne Mason https://www.satanicplayerssociety.com/2019-03-3034 min