Better To... Podcast with D. M. Needom

JD and I sit down and talk about music, dance, modeling, and even acting. **** JD Reynolds is an artist in the truest sense of the word.The world of country music is paying attention to Australian country music artist JD Reynolds. Her latest release '8 Seconds' hit the highly coveted #1 spot on Australian Country Radio during 2023 Grammy week. For a 100% independent artis

Edward joins the show to discuss his novel, his experience in the Space Shuttle Simulator, and what would really happen if some of our fears came to light. ****Before taking the plunge in 2004 into full-time writing, technologist turned author Edward M. Lerner spent thirty years in high tech at every level from engineer to senior vice president. Many novels later, he’s glad (and

John stops by the podcast to discuss his latest release to talk about his new movie, Ebony Hustle 2: Ballistic Protection, but we discuss so much more. *****John Wayne S. III (JW) is a consummate storyteller, producer, and director, boasting an illustrious career in the entertainment industry over two decades. His unique blend of film and music expertise has endowed him with an exc

Presley discusses her musical journey, the importance of loyalty in her relationships, and so much more.****Radiant and fearless, Presley Tennant is the result of unequivocal talent and California ease. Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, People Magazine states Presley is “quickly proving that she is a wild card in the country music industry.”Rooted in the clas

On this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Author, screenwriter, and a man of many talents Richard Sparks to talk about his new novel, New Rock New Role. ***** Born in England, and a graduate of Oxford University (Exeter College, where, like both JRR Tolkien and Philip Pullman before him, he studied English Language and Literature), Richard started out as a writer of stage pl

Kingsley and I discuss her travels, New music, and why she got kicked off Tinder among other things. ****Chicago, IL (DATE): Rising Pop/Indie artist Kingsley is releasing her debut single, My Love, from her album, Come & Find Me, mixed by Kevin Frias on Friday Jan 12.“This song is just what happens when you finally realize you are the shit! The affirmations are afformationing

Kathyrn discusses her memoir, Dancing Into the Light, as well as the loss of her mother and younger brother. *****Kathryn K. Abdul-Baki was born in Washington D.C. to an Arab father and an American mother. She grew up in Iran, Kuwait, Beirut, and Jerusalem where she attended Arabic, British, and American schools. She attended the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, has a BA in

Celebrating the launch of Season 8 and our 150th episode with the band behind our new music, Fast Suzi. I chat with Matt, Greg, and Alex from the band. Joining us on the show is their producer and mine Rich Zei from Third Ear Audio Productions.Fast Suzi is like the man with 1000 faces. They are a Chicago-based hard rock band, that has changed with the musical world around them. The

On this episode, I sat down with Phyllis Leavitt to discuss America's Mental Health this week. We dig deep into why her new book America in Therapy is so timely.**** When I became a psychotherapist, I never imagined I would one day be entering a “political” arena. But the more I worked with widespread family dysfunction and its horrifying legacy of pain and violence, the m

Texting has certainly become an easy way to communicate. However, what happens when a mother saves the texts to her sons? The result, “Text Messages To My Sons” by author Tammy J. Cohen.According to Cohen, “Have you ever struggled to communicate with your children? If you know kids, in-person conversations are just not happening. It can seem like we have so many more options