The Neil Haley Show Featuring Don Most, Mary Shearer Eckert, Pat Riley, and Jody Corbet

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Neil Smith, Sherriece Kimbrough, Jason Mendelson, Dr. Jack Rocco, and Jennifer Eskew

The Talk Nutrition simulcast with co-host Kelly Springer opened with NHL executive and Stanley Cup-winning general manager Neil Smith of the NHL Wraparound Podcast. Beyond his career leading the 1994 Rangers to glory, Neil opened up about the grief that has shaped him, from losing his father at age 10 and his grandmother at 17, to his mother in 2011, to the unimaginable loss of his 21-year-old son to suicide seven years ago. He shared how weekly trauma therapy, volunteer service (HOA president of his 400-home South Carolina community, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena board, and informal grief counseling), and a daily commitment to staying present have helped him survive and grow. He urged Kelly and listeners to slow down, enjoy the ride, and remember that nothing happens outside the present moment. Tune in at NHL Wraparound with co-host Vic Morren, and look for big affiliate news with Kelly's Choice in 2026. Neil then welcomed Sherriece Kimbrough, Relationship Abuse Program Officer at the Allstate Foundation, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sherriece explained that one in four women and one in seven men will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, and nearly all will also experience financial abuse, a form of control that includes job interference, coerced debt, excessive spending monitoring, and forced allowances. She noted that survivors say lack of access to financial resources is the number one barrier to safety, with many reporting access to only $175.50 without their abuser's knowledge. She pointed listeners to the Foundation's Moving Ahead financial education workbook at allstatefoundation.org and the National Domestic Violence Hotline at thehotline.org for 24/7 help. Neil and Dr. Jack Rocco of the Ultimate Men's Movement then welcomed Jason Mendelson, known in the head and neck cancer advocacy world as "Superman HPV." Jason traced his 2014 diagnosis at age 44, when a small bump on his neck during a financial exam led within weeks to a stage four HPV-related tonsil cancer diagnosis, a radical tonsillectomy with 42 lymph nodes removed, and seven brutal weeks of chemo and radiation. He shared that the virus had likely laid dormant in the crypts of his throat for decades, that three out of four adults by age 30 carry HPV, and that oropharyngeal cancer has surpassed cervical cancer to become an epidemic among men aged 40 to 60. After being featured on NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt and speaking at two congressional briefings on the Prevent HPV Cancers Act, Jason now serves on the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance and HPV Cancers Alliance boards and heads to Bangkok October 18 to 27 for the International HPV Conference. His message: see an ENT immediately for an unexplained neck bump or non-healing mouth sore, and talk to your pediatrician about the HPV vaccine for boys and girls age nine and up. Dr. Jack can be reached at TheUltimateMensClinic.com and largernewbedford.com. Neil then welcomed Jennifer Eskew, retired Virginia State Trooper and 29-year ATF Special Agent, whose memoir Becoming Fire: Chasing the Passion to Protect, Serve and Love launches November 18 with a foreword by Joe Kenda. Jennifer shared how she began undercover work as a state trooper in 1986, then spent 10 months full-time undercover in 1989 living in a federal housing project as her alias Lee Baylor, buying drugs and firearms from gang members in Portsmouth, before joining ATF and continuing undercover operations. She described one chilling moment at Freddy's crack house when a sawed-off shotgun was held four inches from her temple, and contrasted real undercover life with television portrayals, including the strict rules around drug use, integrity, and informant management. Neil closed with a brief segment promoting a documentary film with social media handle

The Neil Haley Show Featuring James Pickens Jr., Marques Ogden, Evan Craft, and Dr. Anne Cope

The Neil Haley Show Featuring James Pickens Jr., Marques Ogden, Evan Craft, and Dr. Anne Cope The Storehouse Media Group simulcast with co-host Sherrie Price Clark opened with James Pickens Jr., Grey's Anatomy's Dr. Webber for over two decades and now executive producer and star of the short film Albert's Flower. James shared how the project began as a 12-page play handed to him by director Jim Glossman, evolved into a chamber-piece film shot in a single day in Montclair, New Jersey with co-star Ailis Cahill, and now joins the Montclair Film Festival's short film block on October 22 and 25, alongside the festival's tributes to Spike Lee and Martin Scorsese. He contrasted Grey's Anatomy (a producer-driven medium now hitting its 450th episode and 22nd season) with the actor- and director-driven intimacy of short film. Tickets at montclairfilmfestival.com. Neil then welcomed former NFL offensive lineman turned entrepreneur, speaker, and bestselling author Marques Ogden. Marques traced his path from Howard University, where he was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2003, through five NFL seasons learning behind icons like Marcus Stroud, John Henderson, and Hugh Douglas under rookie head coach Jack Del Rio (whose lesson "be your own CEO" stuck with him), to building the largest African American-owned subcontracting company in Baltimore at $25 million in revenue, to losing it all and bottoming out as a custodian in Raleigh with $400 to his name and a literal spoiled-milk rock-bottom moment. After years of grinding, he landed his first paid speaking job in 2016, was developed by Mel Robbins (motivation is short-term, inspiration is long-term), and has now spoken for 85+ Fortune 500 clients with his podcast Get Authentic with Marques Ogden topping 800,000 downloads since June 1. Visit MarquesOgden.com. Greg Hanna then joined Neil on Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto for a conversation with Billboard-charting bilingual Christian artist Evan Craft, whose debut book The Extra Mile (K-LOVE Books) tells the true story of his 1,200-mile coast-to-coast cycling trek across South America from Chile to Argentina. After playing in front of 80,000 people in Colombia and feeling like he had hit his peak at 25, Evan and his friends built Ciclo Vida, raising money for local nonprofits and prosthetics for two Venezuelan Paralympic athletes whose participation transformed the entire mission. Inspired by missionary Reinhard Bonnke's biography, he urged listeners to "love your neighbor as yourself" and live the extra mile. Visit EvanCraftMusic.com. Neil closed with a wildfire-preparedness conversation featuring Michael of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and Dr. Anne Cope of the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. Michael walked through pre-loss financial preparation, including the annual insurance checkup, extended replacement cost coverage, ordinance and law coverage, the difference between replacement cost and actual cash value policies, and the importance of updating policies for home improvements and considering renters insurance. He noted that materials are up 39 percent, labor up 26 percent, rentals up 28 percent, and home furnishings up 20 percent under recent inflationary pressures. Anne explained the three conditions that drive catastrophic wildfires (high density, drought, and high wind), why wind-borne embers are the real threat, and three concrete home-hardening steps: a Class A roof, ember-resistant or 1/8-inch mesh vents, and a five-foot non-combustible safety zone around the home (no wood mulch, wood fences, garbage cans, or bushes touching the walls). Visit APCI.org/wildfire.

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Jimmy McGorman, Robb Vallier, Michael Gier, Scott Fifer, and Shawn Welsh

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Jimmy McGorman, Robb Vallier, Michael Gier, Scott Fifer, and Shawn Welsh Neil and co-host Greg Hanna opened the Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto simulcast with Jimmy McGorman and Robb Vallier of the new synth-pop duo Flight to London. The two veteran writer-producers, whose credits span Goo Goo Dolls, Dave Stewart, Weezer, and Sabrina Carpenter, explained how, after a fast and inspiring writing weekend in Napa Valley for the band Mama Said, they finally decided to step into their own spotlight after years of talking about it. They met at Berklee College of Music in the 1990s, reconnected 13 to 14 years ago (their wives are both from Iowa), and built their debut album Instructions for Losing Control on rigid creative guardrails inspired by Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Scritti Politti, and the intellectual pop of the early 1980s, a sound others have dubbed "newstalgia." They celebrated the creator era freed from old record-label gatekeepers, explained that producing is simply making decisions, and leaned on friends like The Who's bassist John Button and guitarist David Levita, plus members of the Foo Fighters. Both shared closing wisdom about letting go of control, "this too shall pass," and asking "will this matter in five years." The album drops November 21 with a release party November 22 in Westlake Village; first single "No One's Forgiven" is out now at FlightToLondonMusic.com. Neil then welcomed award-winning director and producer Michael Gier of Gier Productions, with thanks to Sergeant Moving and Storage and Thomas Mundy. A former Broadway-style musical performer turned filmmaker, Michael traced his path from starring in touring productions across the country to launching his production company in 2009, recalling his role in Fatboy Slim's "Praise You" video (Spike Jonze's fictional Torrance Community Dancers, voted MTV's number one video of all time) and his recurring soap opera roles on Young and the Restless, Bold and the Beautiful, and General Hospital. He now specializes in documentaries that save lives, including Wounded Heroes and Healing the Heroes of 9/11 (featuring Trauma Resiliency Protocol), and his upcoming The Heroism and Resiliency of 9/11 for the 25th anniversary, narrated by Gary Sinise with interviews including former CIA Director Leon Panetta and former Federal Reserve official Roger Ferguson. Michael is partnering with DDS for Vets and Media Giant Productions on a scripted Wounded Heroes film. Visit MichaelGier.com and the911film.com. Neil then welcomed Scott Fifer, founder and CEO of the GO Campaign, which for 20 years has changed the lives of vulnerable children worldwide by partnering with grassroots "Local Heroes." Scott explained the organization's listen-more-than-you-talk philosophy, having helped over 400,000 children across 40 countries, and shared inspiring examples from Tanzania, Paraguay, Watts, and Harlem. The annual GO Gala in Los Angeles on October 17 honors Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds, and the Wrexham AFC Foundation for using football to empower young lives. Scott and Neil bonded over mentorship, the power of technology to open doors for kids with disabilities, and a potential partnership, with Neil offering to mentor and speak about podcasting and content creation. Donate or get involved at gocampaign.org. Neil closed with Shawn Welsh of VetSOS, who shared the exciting news that VetSOS received its first response letter from the IRS on its nonprofit application, requesting additional information and signaling the process is moving toward official status, hopefully by year's end. Shawn previewed the continuing lineup of VetSOS programming, including James Collins of Heroes in the Sky discussing suicide prevention and honor ceremonies on the Transition show, plus upcoming entrepreneur-focused episodes.

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Doug Vermeeren, Bobby Ray Shafer, Treyvon Hester, Jessica Sanchez, and Sam Blair

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Doug Vermeeren, Bobby Ray Shafer, Treyvon Hester, Jessica Sanchez, and Sam Blair Neil opened with filmmaker and transformational leader Doug Vermeeren, often called the modern-day Napoleon Hill, to discuss his film How Thoughts Become Things, a deeper continuation of the conversation started by The Secret. Doug explained that the title's key words are "how" and "become," arguing that the law of attraction is not about wishing a Ferrari into your driveway but about training the brain to recognize the path and then changing your habits to walk it. He stressed that we are shaped by our influences (the TV we watch, music we hear, websites we visit, and the five people we spend the most time with), that clarity and delayed gratification outrank even compound interest, and that AI cannot dream or create for you, so you must lead it. He urged listeners to run their lives like an inverted funnel, operating in their "brilliance zone" and delegating the rest. Find How Thoughts Become Things on Apple TV and other streaming services. Neil then hosted a solo edition of Celebrity Interviews Live from the Grotto with actor Bobby Ray Shafer, beloved as Bob Vance of Vance Refrigeration on The Office. Bobby Ray recalled auditioning on Halloween in Hollywood, turning down the Maytag repairman gig (which his agents preferred) to bet on a show they thought would be canceled, and crafting Bob around three pillars: a confident salesman, a Marine combat veteran of Vietnam, and a true-love devotion to Phyllis that became the show's most unlikely love story. He appeared in roughly 30 episodes, shared his love of old-school supernatural horror (his cult Psycho Cop films) over modern "gore porn," and marveled at the Vance Refrigeration merchandise empire he holds no piece of. He and Neil bonded over basketball and his coaching days, and Bobby Ray closed with a Stoic lesson: confidence is king, and never let others control your emotions. Neil then welcomed former Philadelphia Eagles defensive lineman Treyvon Hester, whom Neil personally tutored from middle school through the SATs and on to the University of Toledo. Treyvon traced his journey from a gray-shirt freshman who had to earn academic eligibility (eventually earning a criminal justice degree), to a three-time All-MAC, four-year starter and team captain, to a 2017 seventh-round draft pick by the Oakland Raiders that reopened the NFL pipeline at Toledo. After being cut by the Raiders under Jon Gruden, he landed with Philadelphia, where he tipped the field goal in the Chicago wild-card game that became the famous "double-doink" miss, cementing him in Eagles history alongside teammates Fletcher Cox, Brandon Graham, Michael Bennett, and Chris Long. Treyvon now coaches at his alma mater, Penn Hills High School, urging young people to be gracious and take advantage of every opportunity. Neil then welcomed America's Got Talent Season 20 winner Jessica Sanchez fresh off her victory. Jessica, who first appeared on AGT at age 10 in season one, shared the emotional whirlwind of being crowned the winner nine months pregnant after 20 years of chasing the dream, thanking her fans and America profusely and previewing what is next: delivering her baby and pursuing music full force. Her message was simple: never give up. Find her on social media as Jessica Sanchez and officialjessicasanchez. Neil closed with director Sam Blair, whose ESPN 30 for 30 installment Berlusconi: Condemned to Win premieres on the ESPN app and ESPN2. Sam explained how Silvio Berlusconi revolutionized European soccer through AC Milan in the 1980s and 1990s, recognizing the emotional power of sport and the connection between soccer, television, and spectacle long before it became a billion-dollar industry. T\

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Jay Underwood, Jim Wolfenbarger, and J. Len Sciuto

The Neil Haley Show Featuring Jay Underwood, Jim Wolfenbarger, and J. Len Sciuto Neil opened the Total Celebrity Show with actor turned full-time pastor Jay Underwood, a beloved face from the 1980s and 1990s known for The Boy Who Could Fly, Not Quite Human, Uncle Buck, The Sonny and Cher Story, The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, and the unreleased 1994 Roger Corman Fantastic Four. Jay traced his path from Hayward, California, through American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco, to Minneapolis's Children's Theatre Company where he booked his first feature opposite Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams, and Ellen Barkin in Robert Redford and Johnny Carson-produced Desert Bloom. He recounted shadowing an autistic boy to research his title role in The Boy Who Could Fly, transforming himself into a Sid Vicious style punk rocker to win the role of Bug for John Hughes and John Candy, and the long, candid backstory of the Roger Corman Fantastic Four that became the documentary Doomed: The Untold Story of Roger Corman's The Fantastic Four. The cast genuinely believed it was their break before learning the German rights-holder had only produced the film to maintain rights for a future sale to 20th Century Fox and Chris Columbus. Jay also shared how God called him out of Hollywood to The Master's Seminary and ultimately to lead First Baptist Church of Weaverville, California as full-time pastor. Find Doomed on iTunes and DVD. Neil then welcomed Jim Wolfenbarger, retired Seventh Chief of the Colorado State Patrol and now with Motorola Solutions, for a timely conversation on securing the June soccer matches and large-scale special events. Jim emphasized that the fundamentals of public safety readiness (good communication and good operational planning anchored by Motorola land mobile radio) have not changed, but new layers of technology now enhance response, including IP-based 911 with precise caller location and live video. He highlighted two Motorola partnerships: with SkySafe in San Diego for airspace situational awareness around no-fly zones at major stadiums and critical infrastructure (identifying drones, locating the operator, and informing response), and with Seattle-based BRINC, a US-manufactured drone company powering Drone as a First Responder programs that can put eyes on an armed robbery scene before officers arrive. Visit motorolasolutions.com. Neil closed with bestselling author J. Len Sciuto, whose third novel Hades' Crypt is rocketing on Amazon. Len opened with his standard geopolitical commentary disclaimer and noted that two-thirds of all book royalties go to junior enlisted E1 through E4 service members still struggling to put food on the table. He recapped how his three novels (Tango Down: China Sea featuring then-experimental lasers, The Devil's Delegation involving a terrorist nuclear threat, and Hades' Crypt set in the Arctic Circle competition between the United States and Russia for precious metals, oil, and natural gas) have each anticipated headlines now playing out in real time. Len then delivered a detailed update on day 33 of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with 500 to 1,900 vessels and roughly 22,000 sailors stranded, 67 vessels turned around, four ships disabled, and yesterday's sinking of the Indian wooden vessel Haji Ali about 38 nautical miles north of the UAE while en route from Somalia to Chabahar. He walked listeners through the geography of the Strait (104 miles long, narrowest point two miles wide, with separate northern and southern shipping lanes near Iran and Oman), the depth and tanker draft analysis, and the legal framework: the Strait is an international waterway governed by the right of transit passage under UNCLOS, not Iranian-owned, so any toll would violate international law. Visit JLenSciuto.com.