Listen to the December 15th episode of Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys

Follow those eggs over easy riders as Garrison discusses everything from motorcycles to music to meat loaf…and everything in between.
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Dropping in on Garrison and “Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys:”

Paul James is a 22-year veteran of the powersports industry. He started his career as a journalist and editor for enthusiast snowmobile and watercraft magazines, which led to a 5-year stint managing Arctic Cat, Inc.’s marketing communications for snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs. For the past 14-years, he has been a mainstay in Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s product communication efforts, most recently leading Harley’s PR, social media, entertainment marketing and now consumer events teams. He is an avid outdoorsman and a passionate touring, sport riding and commuter motorcyclist who spends some of his free weekends competing in AMA Pro Racing’s Vance & Hines XR1200 road race series.

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Can’t you hear it baby, like thunder I know.
It’s like the magic and the passion of rock and roll.
It’s a Harley motorcycle ragin’ out of control.

Danger up ahead of you, comin’ up behind you, too.
Turn it to the left, you turn it to the right.
Now you twist the throttle up with all your might.’
From the song Dangerous off the Doobie Brothers’ Brotherhood album, written by Pat Simmons

Pat Simmons is the founder, guitarist and singer-songwriter from the legendary rock band The Doobie Brothers. Not many bands stand the test of time, but The Doobie Brothers have been producing hits for over 4 decades, selling over 30 million albums and reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts. The Doobie Brothers have also long been associated with the motorcycle lifestyle, from their early days playing in front of a crowded room of Hells Angels at the Chateau Liberte to rocking Sturgis for Harley-Davidson in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. But one band member embraces the motorcycle lifestyle more so than the others. Pat Simmons is a life-long gearhead. He’s been riding and wrenching on bikes almost as long as he’s been playing music. He not only has a fine collection of vintage American motorcycles, he enjoys getting his hands greasy dissecting old engines and riding is a passion. To find out just how deep that passion runs, we recently got an opportunity to talk bikes, music and the new album with Simmons. Just recently he wrote the forward to the book, The Harley in the Barn by Tom Cotter.
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Diner of the Week profile:The Fremont Diner

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Mrs. Deanna Brown-Thomas is the president of the James Brown Family Foundation, an organization her father started by giving turkeys and toys during the holidays, over 20 years ago. Carrying on the soul legend’s vision, Deanna talks about her father and carrying on his mission to help others.

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Kate Skylar is an ordinary seventeen-year-old with an extraordinary destiny. A virgin,

Kate suddenly finds herself pregnant with what she believes is the Son of God. But the Catholic Church is convinced Kate is carrying the Antichrist and, assisted by an artificial intelligence known as Grand Inquisitor, will stop at nothing to kill Ethan, her son.

Ethan’s only protection is Conversatio, a secret organization dedicated to the Second Coming—which may have its own dark agenda.
As Ethan grows up in anonymity, ignorant of his true identity and not knowing whom to trust, he must come to terms with his miraculous abilities and make a fateful choice that will determine the future of all

mankind. And for Kate, an equally difficult struggle looms,
as well as a mother’s devastating choice.

Godsent is a wild religious thriller, a page-turner that keeps you guessing until the very last page. Burton, in his fiction debut, crafts a tightly-wound narrative with a heart-pounding plot and emotional resonance that will ring true to anyone with children of their own, all while the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.

Imprint Entertainment (“Twilight,” “Kid Cannabis”)has acquired the movie rights to “Godsent” from Richard Burton and Arcade Publishing, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing.

Richard Burton is an accomplished attorney specializing in corporate law and commercial litigation. Growing up in New York as one of six children, he frequently immersed himself in creative writing.

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Nicole Zuraitis is a jazz vocalist and pianist living in New York City. She released her self produced sophomore album featuring 10 original compositions entitled “Pariah Anthem” in late November 2012. The album features the talents of 8 internationally acclaimed jazz artists including Victor Gould, Billy Buss, Dan Pugach, Ilan Bar Lavi, Jon Paul, Julian Shore, Scott Colberg and Nandini Srikar. Nicole is on the voice and composing faculty at the Swaarnabhoomi Academy of Music in Chennai, India as well as the Litchfield Jazz Camp in Kent, CT. She is proud to lead her trio in both songwriting and top jazz venues in New York and has held residencies at The Waldorf Astoria’s Bull and Bear, The Friars Club, The Astor Room, 2E at the Pierre Hotel and Sugar Bar. Nicole continues to perform as a featured vocalist in the “Jane Monheit and the ladies of Jazz” tour. After opening for Dave Brubeck, Nicole’s relationship with the Brubeck’s “Jazz’d for Life” flourished and she will be featured as a performer at his birthday bash in December at the Palace Theatre in Connecticut. She teaches songwriting workshops internationally and has a private studio of students in Queens, NY. Nicole is the first place winner in the New York chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing competition and was in the spotlight for her dedication to animal rescue on Columbia News TV. She was also the guest of honor at the American Business Women’s Association in early December.

Visit Nicole’s website and follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

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In Beth’s own words:
When I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 1976, I had nowhere to turn for recipes, products or support. I attended culinary school to understand recipes so I could ask the right questions when I ate in restaurants. Little did I know that this would lead to a lifelong career making gluten-free food and serving the celiac community.

I wear many hats in the gluten-free community – – president of the American Celiac Disease Alliance, a volunteer advocacy group that works on celiac causes such as the FDA gluten-free labeling regulations; food editor of Living Without Magazine; and creator of a weekly e-newsletter for glutenfree.com Check out Other Places To Follow Me for me details on these organizations and places I will be speaking and teaching cooking classes in the next few months.

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Beth is Food Editor for Living Without magazine and Founder of Gluten Free Pantry. She is President, American Celiac Disease Alliance. Follow her on Facebook and Twitter.

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Listen to the December 8th episode of Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys

Follow those eggs over easy riders as Garrison discusses everything from motorcycles to music to meat loaf…and everything in between.
Check out Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys website.

Dropping in on Garrison and “Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys:”

Paul James is a 22-year veteran of the powersports industry. He started his career as a journalist and editor for enthusiast snowmobile and watercraft magazines, which led to a 5-year stint managing Arctic Cat, Inc.’s marketing communications for snowmobiles, watercraft and ATVs. For the past 14-years, he has been a mainstay in Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s product communication efforts, most recently leading Harley’s PR, social media, entertainment marketing and now consumer events teams. He is an avid outdoorsman and a passionate touring, sport riding and commuter motorcyclist who spends some of his free weekends competing in AMA Pro Racing’s Vance & Hines XR1200 road race series.

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Jon Herington is the veteran touring and recording guitarist for Steely Dan, a position he continues to hold after 12years. You can find his guitar work with Steely Dan on “Two Against Nature”(both the CD and the live DVD), “Everything Must Go” as well as the Steely Dan VH1 Storytellers and the “Making of Aja” DVD from the brilliant Classic Albums series.

The JON HERINGTON BAND is currently the hard-hitting, stripped-down guitar, bass, drums power trio version of the band which is specifically designed for the club and theatre concert scene, with a blues/rock/pop vibe and an emphasis on the SONGS and the GUITAR PLAYING. There is plenty of killer guitar for fans of Jon’s playing and the lyrics are often funny in addition to being clever and compelling. Great support is supplied by a no-nonsense, take-care-of-business band featuring Dennis Espantman on bass and Frank Pagano on drums. All three band members sing, providing a much bigger sound than a typical trio. After years of playing the supporting (though highlighted) role, Jon has stepped out on his own in a major way as a singer/songwriter to not be missed.

“Herington’s voice is perfect for the songs. It’s instantly recognizable and is the ideal match for lyrics that are at turns funny, clever, sarcastic, and plaintive. The production is crisp and clean in a way that albums just aren’t anymore. In fact this is the kind of record that doesn’t exist in many places these days. It’s soulful, with a varied set of great songs that showcase a multitude of influences and let the musicians shine. And it’s easily one of the best records of the year.” John Heidt, Vintage Guitar Magazine

“Solo records by session guitarists too often hang gobs of great guitar on flimsy compositional frames,or they attempt to emphasize the songs by stinting on the expected guitar fireworks. Jon Herington’s work with Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs and Michael MsDonald qualifies him as a sessioneer extrordinaire, yet he deftly avoids both traps on his fourth record “Time On My Hands”, by serving up clever, tightly constructed tunes shot through with searing solos and studded with 6-string ear candy” Michael Ross,Guitar Player Magazine

“For a player who’s normally associated with pristine tone, it’s heartening that Jon Herington still enjoys adding a big dollup of filth to his sound. …Through cascading phrases of crisp, imaginative lead guitar, Herington shows off the high-class chops he’s honed during more than a decade with the Dan.” Jamie Dickson, Guitarist Magazine

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Diner of the Week profile:

Check out the Main Street Diner

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©2012 Garrison Leykam

When Billy Went Bald has won a national Moonbeam Children’s Book Award. For children ages four to eight, this book was written by Julie C. Morse with her son Greg Mikrut, and draws from Greg’s own childhood cancer experiences. This positive, heartwarming story helps young children better understand cancer and treatment-related baldness, told from the perspective of a little boy who has cancer. The Moonbeam Children’s Book Award is intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to support childhood literacy and life-long reading. This award recognizes and rewards the best of these books and brings them to the attention of parents, booksellers, and librarians—and to children themselves. Midwest Book Review recently issued praise for the book:“When Billy Went Bald is about a boy who has cancer. It is cheerful, upbeat, honest, and factual. The author writes from her experience as a parent of a boy who survived his childhood cancer diagnosis and treatment. (The book) encourages children to look beyond surface differences and find a compassionate way to reach understanding and acceptance of others who may be suffering. When Billy Went Bald is an exceptional contribution to the field of children’s health and education.”

Ms. Morse has sent over 100 copies of her book, donated by Chicago area individuals and the Prudential Rubloff Company, to select hospitals throughout the country with pediatric cancer programs affiliated with the Sunshine Kids, as
well as libraries. Her vision is to include the book on the shelves of every school and in the libraries of every pediatric hospital to fill the enormous void for this type of story. “Nearly everyone knows someone with cancer today, but too often we don’t include
children in the conversation. It’s often all very hush-hush,” said Morse. “I wanted to create a book to help young children better understand the cancer journey in a nonthreatening, helpful way.” Ms. Morse is committed to fighting childhood cancer and helping kids when the unthinkable happens. Visit Julie’s website to learn more about her writing and
speaking work.

Julie will be joined by The Sunshine Kids’ CEO and actor G.W. Bailey, of Closer and Police Academy fame. He was inspired to lead this Foundation many years ago after his niece battled leukemia. He splits his time between Hollywood acting and leading the 25-year-old national Foundation in Houston.

At fourteen, Monika was the youngest ever to win the prestigious Ford Modeling Agency’s, Supermodel of the World competition. By fifteen, she was the youngest to have ever appeared on the cover of American Vogue and in the pages of the coveted Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue.
At eighteen, Monika moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career and has since appeared in over 50 films and television shows. After studying journalism at UCLA, Monika then worked as a television correspondent on such prestigious shows as eTalk, Cityline, as well as, on the red carpet during the Toronto International Film Festival.Today Monika has returned to Toronto and has set her sights on creating a global Monika Schnarre Brand. Starting with a clothing line, this was then followed by a line of eyewear and, coming soon, iampure skincare. In her spare time, Monika enjoys all sports including; running, hiking, rollerblading and skiing. She also enjoys home renovation and is an ambassador for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Campaign.
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“Symphony No. 1: For centuries, the persecution of various ethnic groups has forced younger generations to separate from their elders and seek safety and freedom in foreighn lands. Despite differences in historical circumstances, the tragedies and triumphs of the experience are essentially the same. It is the story of untold numbers of families. It is the story of this symphony.”
Albert Hurwit

Hurwit’s symphony has received wide acclaim and has been recorded by the Bulgarian National Radio Symphony Orchestra. The music has been performed by symphonic orchestras in Maryland, Texas, and Connecticut.
Hurwit was selected as the winner of the 2009 American Composer Competition.
Hurwit was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1931 where he still lives. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tufts Medical School.

Check out Albert Hurwit’s website

Conversation Crossroad is the definitive Internet-based radio program for listeners who want the best in entertainment, information and intriguing ideas. Listen to other Conversation Crossroad shows and be sure to check out INDIEvening, the Conversation Crossroad Monday evening segment that showcases the best independent artists on the scene.

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Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys website.

Dropping in on “Those Diner and Motorcycle Guys:”

Indie rocker Kelly Stratton. Check her out on Facebook. And, former Director of Marketing for Kawasaki Motors Corp USA and former CEO of Triumph Motorcycles America Mike Vaughan. And, diner profile of the week: The Tower Grill in Waterbury, CT.

Conversation Crossroad is the definitive Internet-based radio program for listeners who want the best in entertainment, information and intriguing ideas. Listen to other Conversation Crossroad shows and be sure to check out INDIEvening, the Conversation Crossroad Monday evening segment that showcases the best independent artists on the scene.

Check your local TV listings for the documentary “Comic On A Half Shell” about Garrison’s experiences becoming a stand up comic and appearing at New York City’s legendary Gotham Comedy Club.

©2012 Garrison Leykam

Gregory Nicholas Malouf, a successful Australian businessman and entrepreneur, suffered constant abuse as a child. He consequently became a workaholic in order to run away from his past and allow himself to live the ‘perfect life’, or so he thought. He was earning triple figures each week, throwing lavish parties and could do anything or go anywhere in the world he wanted when his world collapsed. For the first time, at age fifty, he realized that his priorities were misguided – he was living a lie. He suffered from anxiety and obsessive control disorder – two of many addictions he had suffered in his life – why? Because he had not been able to confront the truth of his past. Through a genuine intent to find life abundance he has faced his past and found the truth that limited his life. Malouf will share with you his lessons on how to truly liberate your mind and body, live in the present with gratitude, consciously create the life you desire and finally find the abundance you deserve. Whether you were under-nurtured or over-nurtured, you are living with anxiety, fear or dissatisfaction, Malouf has written Silent and founded the Epsilon Healing Academy for those of you who believe what he needed to believe – that there must be a better way.

Conversation Crossroad is the definitive Internet-based radio program for listeners who want the best in entertainment, information and intriguing ideas. Listen to other Conversation Crossroad shows and be sure to check out INDIEvening, the Conversation Crossroad Monday evening segment that showcases the best independent artists on the scene.

Check your local TV listings for the documentary “Comic On A Half Shell” about Garrison’s experiences becoming a stand up comic and appearing at New York City’s legendary Gotham Comedy Club.