Episodes 61 - to present

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Episode 061

Edward Miske

How do you come to grips with a very rare cancer that was misdiagnosed, a relationship that was affected, and job opportunities that were lost? You write a book. That's precisely what today's guest did. He's celebrating 10 years cancer free as the Sole survivor of a rare cancer with the publishing of my new book "Cancer, Musical Theatre, and Other Chronic Illnesses." He's Edward Miskie and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 062

Jason Paul Field

My guest this time is an actor/filmmaker/ photographer/dancer/singer-songwriter & all-purpose creative junky. He's starred in The Ghost of Crenshaw (2011), Sanvean (2017) and CSI: NY (2004). He’s also done musicals and released several CDs. He is Jason Paul Field (JPF) and he's definitely Someone You Should Know.

Episode 063

Dirk Vanhouling

What do you do once your dream of playing football ends because of an injury? You go back to your first love, the guitar. Today's guest played under the guidance of Coach Lou Holtz at North Carolina State. After a neck injury, he picked up the guitar again, traveled the country, and raised a family. Now that he's older he's taken the time to record the songs that have been a part of his life for over 60 years. With the help of a mutual friend, Lino, (podcast episode # 31), his work is being featured on today's show. He's Dirk Van Houweling , and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 064

J. V. Hilliard

Are you a fan of sword & sorcery, Dungeons & Dragons, The Hobbit, and Game of Thrones or are partial to fantasy-adventure tales, you’re gonna love today’s guest. He’s the author of the epic fantasy books in the Warminster series. He's author JV Hilliard and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 065

Rock & Roll Chicago Podcast Hosts

I truly love helping musicians, comedians, and interesting people share their talents with the world. But, I also like working with others on something I believe in. I believe in supporting local; local businesses, local musicians, and local artists. There are so many talented people just beyond our fingertips each day and we need to work as a group to succeed. Today's podcast guests are fellow podcasters that are also sharing local music with the masses. Their podcast "Rock and Roll Chicago" is a weekly celebration of the wealth of musical talent found in and around the "Windy City." I invite you to listen in as the four of us share some fun musical war stories with you. My Guests from the "Rock and Roll Chicago Podcast" are Ray the Roadie, Paul Martin, and Hollywood Mike Metoyer. They truly are Someone You Should know.

Episode 066

Larry Saltis // Colorvine

Is there life after being on an 80s TV show? You bet, especially when you are a talented musician like today's podcast guest. He got cast in the mid-'80s reboot of "The Monkees," and survived that to form "Colorvine," a band with his brother Heath. The band has new music to talk about and a lot of great stories as well. He's Larry Saltis and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 067

Jack Dunlap //Dunlap & Mabe

Bluegrass music is alive and well thanks to musicians like my guest today. When he's a solo artist, he plays mandolin. But when he's part of his latest band, he plays guitar and sings. The band is Dunlap and Mabe, and they just released their sophomore album, "Horses and Horsepower." We'll talk about the new music, and so much more. Join me as I introduce you to Jack Dunlap, Someone You Should Know.

Episode 068

Kenny Soule

Is there a "six degrees of separation" in your life, like Kevin Bacon's? I'm sure it's more common than you think, especially if you're a musician. Today's podcast guest was a drummer for Nantucket in the '70s, for PKM in the 80s for DAG in the 90s. He has performed with a cornucopia of talented musicians including Sam Moore of Sam & Dave. He's drummer Kenny Soule, and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 069

Allen Halas

The Someone You Should Know Podcast does its best to introduce you to great music in your local area and worldwide. This time we check out the Milwaukee music scene with today’s guest, who has covered everything from festivals like Lollapalooza and South By Southwest down to small shows in tiny bars. His website with the unusual name, "Breaking and Entering" showcases the Milwaukee music scene and his podcast show "Hustling Sideways" looks at interesting passions people do outside of their normal 9-5 jobs. He's Allen Halas and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 070

Clementine Moss // Zepparella

Do you have a family member or friend that is capable of doing anything and everything? Today's podcast guest is a jack of all trades. She is an author, a spiritual counselor, and the well-respected drummer in the all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band Zepparella. Well plays some music, talk about her "Bonzo, Buddha and Back" and share a laugh or two. She's the talented Clementine Moss and she's definitely Someone You Should Know.

Episode 071

Blake Morgan

Did you know that the artist singing your favorite song on the radio doesn't get paid any royalties? The writers of the song do, but the performer doesn't. Today's podcast guest is a singer/songwriter and advocate for the performers. Besides all those hats, he's also the owner of the ECR Music Group, a leading independent label in New York. He's Blake Morgan and he's Someone You Should Know.

Episode 072

Skies of Avalon

What do you get when you mix the sounds of Styx, Queensryche, and Rush? You get Skies of Avalon, a progressive rock band from the Asheville, NC area. Their new album Per Tempus" is out and we'll feature some music from that album as we talk to Christian Justus. Christian is Someone You Should Know.