Episodes

Pensacola NAS Base Commander Capt. Chandra Newman in her first ever Podcast interview! It was an absolute honor to sit with her and learn more about her. We started with young, 4H, Chandra growing up on a farm raising pigs, her favorite sports, her role models, why she joined the Navy and how she got her call sign. We also discussed her leadership roles, the challenges, or surprises, of running one of the largest military installations, and keeping the base mission ready. She gives updates on ba...

Rounding out Nurses Week with two very popular, Autonomous Nurse Practitioners and Entrepreneurs. They talk us through everything it takes to open a clinical practice in Florida, describe the challenges and pitfalls to avoid, when it became profitable, what they offer in their primary clinics and their advice to new NPs or NPs coming from another state--what to know! Billy Kimbrell, MSN-FNP-BC, Autonomous practice in Florida, has been in healthcare for 25 years. He has been an EMT, Paramedic, cr...

Goldie Lahr is a singer/songwriter, plays multiple instruments, is a headliner and performer at arts and music festivals and private events. She is also the Founder of very popular festivals, showcases, and Pensacola Unplugged-- featuring rising stars to music legends. She is also the Founder of The Blue Anchor Belles, a 40-50s decade inspired, pin-up style, boogie-woogie, patriotic, singing group, made up of military spouses. Just coming off the sold-out, fundraising, festival "Pickin in the Pi...

Dr. Viet Le, a PA--Physician Associate with his Doctorate in Health Professions Education and certified in Heart Failure and Preventative Cardiology. He is an Associate Professor of Research and Preventive Cardiology PA at Intermountain Medical Center and is a Principal, Sub-Investigator on cardiovascular clinical trials. Past president of the Academy of PAs in Cardiology, past co-chair of the American College of Cardiology PA Work Group and the current President of the Utah Academy of PAs and a...

Honorable J.B. Whitten: The Mayor of Crestview, FL. In the panhandle of Northwest FL, Crestview is a booming Hub City surrounded by military installations. He is a Retired Command Chief Master Sgt in the Air Force after 30 years and then a special education high school teacher for 12 years before being elected as Mayor in 2019 and re-elected in 2024. We talked about how his leadership in the Air Force and educational system prepared him to run a popular Hub City. We discussed Crestview's growth,...

Mr. Andrew McKay: The #1 Talk show, Morning show, News Radio host in Pensacola, FL! Covering local and national topics. Multiple Awards for his News and Reporting, including the coveted Marconi Award for Station of the Year, 3-time Edward R. Murrow Awards and the National Association of Broadcasters Service to America Award. Well respected, trusted source that makes him the go-to for true journalistic reporting. We discuss how he got into radio/media, the responsibility of the media today, polar...

PART TWO: Chris Lambert joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. He shares an unfiltered conversation about alcohol, anger, divorces, and 50 years of PTSD. He tells us about walking into hell, then how he said Goodbye to Vietnam, to now having over 6000 hours of volunteering at the VA and helping other Vets. Such a powerful episode and full of stories, that we had to make it a 2-part series. We discussed the events that led up to his receiving his Purple Hearts, what it was like being i...

Chris Lambert joined the Marine Corps right out of high school. He shares an unfiltered conversation about alcohol, anger, divorces, and 50 years of PTSD. He tells us about walking into hell, then how he said Goodbye to Vietnam, to now having over 6000 hours of volunteering at the VA and helping other Vets. Such a powerful episode and full of stories, that we had to make it a 2-part series. We discussed the events that led up to his receiving his Purple Hearts, what it was like being in Vietnam ...

Mr. J.L. Hancock spent 20yrs as a Navy Cryptologist, the senior enlisted advisor of the Future Concepts and Innovation Director at Naval Special Warfare Command, headquarters of the Elite Navy Seals fighting teams. He speaks Korean and Japanese, he’s conducted combat operations with Special Ops teams in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. He is a go-to resource and subject matter expert in unmanned systems, 5G, AI, national security, drones use in combat. He is now a Consultant and an Author ...

Commander Wierzbicki served as the PAO with multiple Strike groups, Fleet Forces, Joint Task Force in Afghanistan, Multi-national Force in Iraq and now the Chief Public Engagement officer for the US Vietnam War Commemoration and National Vietnam War Veterans Day. He tells us the mission of the Commemoration and the VA partners with their events across the country. We discussed: Vietnam Vets getting the recognition and honor they deserve, Jan Scruggs and the Memorial Fund, 21yo female Yale archit...

Charlene Warren is a Certified Biblical & Personal Life coach as well as a business/marketing consultant. We discussed how her life struggles helped find her calling into Spiritual warfare and help others fight through struggles or overwhelming obstacles. We talk about failures, mistakes, decisions, free will, and God using all of it to uplift. Check out her podcast, "Fight Club Conversations", and her two books coming out soon…’Flaming Arrows’, and ‘Fighting Fear’! charlenewarren.com

Mr. Adron Chambers former Major League Baseball outfielder, 2011 World Series Champ with the St. Louis Cardinals. Also played for other teams including the Houston Astros, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs—among others. From Pensacola, Florida, QB for Pensacola High School—winning a state title in 2009, then to Mississippi State University on football scholarship. Hear the story of how he went from football to baseball. He was playing baseball for Pensacola Junior College when he was drafted in th...

INGER BERG has been with American Heart Association for the last 12 years and has focused on the fundraising efforts, events, advocacy and education for the non-profit. For this Feb. Heart Month she is discusses the Essential 8 things you can do to keep your heart healthy and all the initiatives that the American Heart Association takes part in for community outreach and engagement. Hear the special considerations of minority community and management of Blood pressure and heart disease! I tell w...

Rounding out our January 2025 Health & Wellness series with another amazing guest! It couldn't be more Perfect timing to have her on the show! Teressa Ruspi is a former NFL Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader & they are now Super Bowl Bound! Her story is so inspirational because she is all about physical and mental health and wellbeing. We discuss her TR Healthy Bites, fitness routines, and public speaking for her non-profit LRJ Foundation that she heads up with her twin sister that they launched in...

Michael Dylan Thompson: born and raised in Pensacola, FL, Graduate Booker T Washinton High School, full scholarship to University of Alabama for political science atthe graduating at 19 then right on to Yale Law School graduate and a practicing trial attorney by the age of 23. Now at 27yrs old he is running for US Congressional Seat that Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from in 2024. He is the only Rep primary candidate who petitioned onto the ballot while other paid $10,000 to be on theballot. Micha...

Gene Valentino is a successful entrepreneur, starting and selling multiple businesses, a contributor and political commentator on NewsMax tv, former County Commissioner of almost 8years and has his own Podcast. He is now running for US Congress. Matt Gaetz resigned from his seat and leaving it open for so many to throw their name in the ring! We hear his agenda and platform and how he different from the other 9 candidates! We talk about Veterans Healthcare, Insurance in FL, Income taxes and fee...

Continuing our 2025 Health and Wellness Kick off! HOTWORX owner Rita Lay and Co-owner and General Manager Kyle Lay are in the studio telling us why they are the newest, Hottest, workouts in the Country right now! What is the HOTWORX difference?Me, my husband, and my daughter tried all the workout rooms, and were all immediately hooked. The difference is real! I have worked out in many types of gyms, yoga, biking, rowing etc. This Infra- Red heat makes it completely different. Learn the benefits...

Kicking off a healthy 2025!Kaitlin Graye is a Family Nurse Practitioner and an awarding winning Obesity Medicine Specialist, certified by Obesity Medicine Association, Certified Nutrition Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer!She has won multiple awards as the Best Weight Loss Provider and for her popular, effective, customized programs. She walks you through the entire process. She is also an award-winning Fitness/Physique competitor! Check out her Facebook pages for her winning Bikini p...

Jason Coffey— Joined the Marines right out of high school—getting out in 2012, after 3 deployments, as Aviation Ordinance Tech on F-18s, the Huey and Cobras. He was a high school wrestler and continued his training with Marine Corps martial arts, along with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and kick boxing. Also, competed in numerous area grappling tournaments. While transitioning out of the Marine Corps, he found himself dealing with PTSD and Mental Health issues and then found MMA again with some great coac...

With my husband Co-host retired Marine LtCol David Sanford. We sit down with Mr. Jeff Bergosh, Former Escambia County Commissioner, School Board Member, BusinessDevelopment Manager for Marine owned ESA South —working on contracts for federal projects, including aboard NAS Pensacola, with his background in Lockheed Martin, IT services, Engineering & Construction- and now host his own radio show WAKE UP CALL with JEFF BERGOSH. We discussed --- Campaign: his most recent bid for re-election--- what...

I chose this episode to replay over the holidays because of her message of Every has Great in them Every day! She discusses losing her mother at a young age that drove her purpose. She has a peacefulness, inspiring, uplifting story and it was a joy to sit down with and hear all about her, and her daughter's thriving business! This is in the TOP 10 most played episodes. Original Air 04/26/2023. Christina Hawkins is the daughter of an Army Veteran, a Youth Ministry leader, Marketing Analyst for Fl...

Christmas 2024 Episode! Hear uplifting, inspirational, touching, funny stories and messages that spread cheer, peace, comfort and Joy! You have to hear the last "Golden Girls" story!! Marine SSgt Timothy Chandler, started with "Why" he joined the Marine Corps--too funny. 2 tours in Iraq, after 16yrs medically retired and now he is a local Pastor and Chaplain for the Marine Corps League. He does so much for the community, Wreaths Across America, Toys for Tots Program, helps Veterans navigate the ...

I am an Acute Care NP- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and I had so much fun with this show talking to my guest today getting to know all about her businesses! Dr. Katie Bean is a Physician Associate (PA) and Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) joins me on the show. She is an entrepreneur, founder and owner of Pre-PA Clinic that helps aspiring PAs get accepted into PA programs. She also has her own podcast called Escape the Clinic which she is going to tell us all about both. Her clinical backgroun...

Mr. James Hergott, an award-winning Producer, Director, Filmmaker, has traveled to an active war zone and filmed a Mixed Martial Arts Documentary! I took him and his crew with me to Mosul, Iraq, where he filmed “A Fight for the Troops”. He had unprecedented behind the scenes of MMA military fighters. He has had a critically acclaimed Film featured at Cannes Film Festival, he’s worked in Beverly Hills entertainment with Academy Award winners, and produced an award-winning MMA documentary about UF...