Wednesday, June 10, 2026

The Incredible Ron Wilkins Story | Surviving COVID & New 2026 Album The Vigil and The Sleeping Giant

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz trombonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Ron Wilkins along with trombone virtuoso, composer, and collaborator Rebecca Patterson.

In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, we discuss their powerful 2026 album, The Vigil and The Sleeping Giant, a project that explores the nature of time, resilience, healing, and the human experience through the language of jazz.

At its core, the album examines how our perception of time shifts throughout life and how the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically altered that experience for people across the globe. More personally, the music tells the extraordinary story of Ron Wilkins' own battle with COVID.

After contracting the virus, Ron endured a life-threatening medical crisis that resulted in a medically induced coma lasting 32 days. Thirty-seven days later, he was finally able to come off a ventilator and breathe on his own once again. What followed was a remarkable journey of recovery, reflection, gratitude, and renewed creativity.

Through composition and performance, Ron and Rebecca transform this profound experience into a compelling musical narrative filled with emotion, courage, vulnerability, and hope.

In this interview, we discuss the making of the album, their musical partnership, the creative process, surviving COVID, recovery, resilience, jazz composition, trombone artistry, and the lessons learned from facing mortality and finding a renewed appreciation for life.

This is a powerful conversation about music, perseverance, healing, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.

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Crab Crew Life Founder Bryan Blackmon Shares His Powerful Story | From Homelessness to Hope and Purpose

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with inspirational entrepreneur, content creator, recovery advocate, and founder of Crab Crew Life, Bryan Blackmon.

Bryan's story is one of resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances.

After leaving Texas for California in pursuit of a dream, life took an unexpected turn. Bryan found himself homeless, living out of his car, struggling with addiction, alcoholism, and the crushing reality of survival on the streets. At his lowest point, it seemed as though everything had fallen apart.

Then one extraordinary act of kindness changed the trajectory of his life.

An 85-year-old landlord named Elaine offered him more than a place to stay. She offered him hope, dignity, encouragement, and a reason to believe that his future could be different.

Today, Bryan is sober, thriving, and inspiring audiences around the world through Crab Crew Life, a movement built around perseverance, recovery, personal responsibility, and proving that no matter how far someone has fallen, they can still rebuild their life.

In this powerful conversation, Bryan discusses homelessness, addiction recovery, sobriety, resilience, mental health, personal transformation, overcoming adversity, rebuilding confidence, social media success, and the mission behind Crab Crew Life.

His story serves as a reminder that recovery is possible, hope can be found in unexpected places, and one person's belief in another can change everything.

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Crab Crew Life Official Website 

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Daniel Linares Interview | Entrepreneur, Event Strategist & Movement Builder

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with keynote speaker, entrepreneur, creator, event industry strategist, and community builder Daniel Linares.

Born and raised in Queens, Daniel brings the grit, determination, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of New York City into every aspect of his work. He is the founder of the NYC-based DLE Event Group and the Event Pioneers Impact Coalition (EPIC), organizations dedicated to innovation, leadership, and elevating professionals throughout the event industry.

For more than a decade, Daniel has led from the front, building a seven-figure luxury entertainment brand while helping transform expectations for live event experiences. His innovative Hybrid DJ + Live Music model has helped redefine modern entertainment and create unforgettable experiences for clients and audiences alike.

In addition to his entrepreneurial success, Daniel coaches event professionals and business owners through his STAGES™ Framework, providing practical guidance on leadership, growth, branding, operations, and sustainable business success.

At the heart of Daniel's philosophy is an abundance mindset and a commitment to helping others unlock their potential. He believes deeply in community, collaboration, possibility, and empowering people to create meaningful impact through their work.

From his base in Sarasota, Florida, Daniel shares insights on entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, innovation, event strategy, personal development, and building a purpose-driven life and career.

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Daniel Linares Official Website 

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Tuesday, June 9, 2026

KC Chiefs Legend Nick Lowery on the New 2026 Book 'Naked and Alone with 80,000 People'

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, author, humanitarian, speaker, poet, and NFL legend Nick Lowery.

Nick joins us to discuss his powerful 2026 book, Naked and Alone with 80,000 People, a deeply personal exploration of perseverance, pressure, purpose, and the lessons learned from one of the most remarkable careers in professional football.

Before earning induction into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2009, Nick was cut by eight NFL teams a total of eleven times. Most athletes would have walked away. Instead, he transformed rejection into fuel, eventually becoming the most accurate kicker in NFL history during his era and the all-time leading scorer for the Kansas City Chiefs.

In this revealing conversation, Nick shares the mental strategies that helped him perform under extraordinary pressure in front of tens of thousands of fans, as well as the deeper personal lessons that shaped his journey from the NFL to Harvard, public service, philanthropy, and leadership.

Beyond football, Nick has devoted decades to serving others. He played a role in helping launch AmeriCorps, led Champions for the Homeless, and founded the Nick Lowery Youth Foundation, organizations dedicated to helping vulnerable communities and empowering future generations.

Nick is also an accomplished poet and writer whose work explores resilience, love, loss, service, and the defining moments that shape human lives. His new book captures the mindset, faith, determination, and heart that have characterized every chapter of his journey.

This interview is especially meaningful for Kansas City fans, as Nick reflects on the relationships, memories, and values that made him one of the most beloved figures in Chiefs history.

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Patrick Myers on Bringing Freddie Mercury Back to Life with Killer Queen in Kansas City

Welcome to a special edition of the Famous Interviews & Neon Jazz series featuring vocalist and frontman Patrick Myers of the internationally acclaimed tribute band Killer Queen.

We caught up with Patrick from his home base in the United Kingdom to discuss Killer Queen's ambitious 2026 U.S. tour, their remarkable history, and their upcoming stop in Kansas City on July 2, 2026, as World Cup excitement continues to energize the city.

Founded in 1993, Killer Queen has become one of the most successful and respected Queen tribute acts in the world. Their first performances took place at University of London, mirroring the early history of Queen, who performed there decades earlier. The group's popularity quickly grew, leading to a residency at London's historic Strand Theatre and widespread coverage from the BBC, making them the first tribute act to establish a show in London's West End.

Over the years, Killer Queen has built a worldwide reputation for recreating the energy, musicianship, spectacle, and magic of Queen's legendary live performances. Patrick Myers has earned international recognition for his remarkable portrayal of Freddie Mercury, capturing both the voice and charisma of one of rock music's most iconic performers.

In this interview, we discuss the band's journey, their dedication to preserving Queen's musical legacy, life on tour, performing for audiences across the globe, and what fans can expect during their 2026 American tour.

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Whether you're a lifelong Queen fan or discovering the music for the first time, this conversation offers a fascinating look inside one of the world's premier tribute acts.

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Spiritual Guide Julie Grimm on Finding Purpose, Authenticity & Living with Joy

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with spiritual guide, color consultant, entrepreneur, author, illustrator, and educator Julie Grimm.

Julie has lived on three continents, earned a Master's degree in Biology, written and illustrated a children's story, and built two successful businesses. Her unique life journey has blended science, spirituality, creativity, and personal growth into a mission focused on helping others discover their authentic selves and live more joyful, meaningful lives.

Based outside of Boston, Massachusetts, Julie is passionate about helping people express their creativity, embrace their natural beauty, and step beyond limiting beliefs that keep them confined to expectations and routines. Through her work as a spiritual guide and color consultant, she encourages individuals to explore new possibilities and create lives aligned with their true purpose.

In this fascinating conversation, we discuss her spiritual awakening, personal transformation, creativity, conscious living, intuition, self-discovery, entrepreneurship, beauty, color psychology, and the daily work she does to help others find greater fulfillment and joy.

Julie also shares insights from her experiences across cultures and continents, her love of animals and reading, and the lessons she has learned throughout her personal and professional evolution.

This is an inspiring discussion about spirituality, creativity, personal growth, and the courage to live authentically.

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Spiritual Studies Institute

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Creator of Joyering® Ulrika Torquato on Meaning, Presence & Happiness

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Ulrika Torquato, the creator of Joyering®, an innovative practice and app designed to help people notice and appreciate the moments of joy that already exist in their everyday lives.

Based in Switzerland, Ulrika brings a fascinating blend of experience from medicine, opera, the arts, and psychology. Her work explores how seemingly small moments of joy, connection, beauty, and presence can reveal what truly matters and influence the way we live, relate, and grow.

Through Joyering®, Ulrika encourages people to cultivate awareness, gratitude, and meaning by recognizing the positive moments that often go unnoticed in the rush of daily life. Her approach combines science, creativity, mindfulness, and human experience into a practical and uplifting framework for well-being.

In addition to her diverse background in medicine and music, Ulrika is pursuing postgraduate studies in palliative care psychology, where questions surrounding meaning, purpose, presence, resilience, and what truly matters become deeply significant.

In this engaging conversation, we discuss Joyering®, happiness, mindfulness, emotional well-being, psychology, purpose, gratitude, creativity, personal growth, music, medicine, palliative care, and the search for meaning in modern life.

This is an inspiring discussion about joy, human connection, awareness, and finding fulfillment through life's everyday moments.

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Joyering Official Website

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Healthcare Executive Dr. Kevin Fickenscher on Medicine, AI, Change, Innovation & Results

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with internationally recognized physician, healthcare executive, author, consultant, and CEO of Creo Strategic Solutions, Kevin Fickenscher.

With more than four decades of leadership experience spanning healthcare, technology, organizational development, governance, and public policy, Dr. Fickenscher has helped guide transformational initiatives across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, China, India, and other regions throughout Asia.

Over the course of his distinguished career, he has served as a healthcare policy advisor during multiple U.S. presidential campaigns and has held influential leadership roles focused on innovation, strategic transformation, and organizational effectiveness within some of the world's most complex systems.

Dr. Fickenscher is also the author of The Persistence Factor, a practical framework for achieving meaningful results through disciplined persistence, strategic thinking, and effective leadership. His work continues to influence executives, healthcare leaders, policymakers, and organizations navigating rapid change.

In this conversation, we discuss healthcare innovation, leadership, organizational transformation, change management, executive decision-making, public policy, business strategy, resilience, persistence, and the future of healthcare around the world.

From his base in Maine, Dr. Fickenscher shares insights gained from decades of leading large-scale initiatives and helping organizations thrive in increasingly complex environments.

This is a compelling conversation for healthcare professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, leaders, policymakers, and anyone interested in creating meaningful impact through leadership and persistence.

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Creo Strategic Solutions 

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Executive Coach Rebecca Wilson on Leadership, Purpose & Inner Mastery

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with award-winning executive coach, speaker, leadership advisor, and meditation teacher Rebecca Wilson.

Recognized for her expertise in conscious leadership and sustainable high performance, Rebecca works with purpose-driven executives, founders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers who want to lead with greater clarity, resilience, and impact.

Rebecca operates at the intersection of leadership effectiveness, business strategy, mindfulness, and personal growth. Through her coaching and teaching, she helps leaders strengthen the inner foundations necessary for long-term success while remaining aligned with their values and purpose.

In this engaging conversation, we explore conscious leadership, executive coaching, decision-making, mindfulness, meditation, emotional intelligence, leadership development, resilience, purpose-driven business, personal transformation, and what it takes to thrive in today's complex world.

With a unique blend of strategic business insight and deep personal development expertise, Rebecca helps leaders quiet the noise, expand their perspective, and reconnect with what truly matters. Her work empowers individuals to lead more effectively while creating meaningful and sustainable results.

This is an inspiring discussion for entrepreneurs, executives, business leaders, coaches, and anyone interested in leadership, self-awareness, growth, and performance.

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Arbor Vida Official Website

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Monday, June 8, 2026

Grammy-Winning Pianist John Novello Shares His Incredible Journey in Music, Writing & Metaphysics

Welcome to a special edition of Famous Interviews Meets Neon Jazz featuring Grammy Award-winning jazz pianist, composer, author, consultant, and visionary thinker John Novello.

In this fascinating conversation, we dive into the extraordinary life and career of John Novello, whose journey spans more than six decades at the highest levels of jazz, fusion, progressive rock, personal development, and transformational coaching.

John is widely known as the co-founder of the acclaimed jazz fusion and progressive rock trio Niacin, alongside legendary bassist Billy Sheehan and powerhouse drummer Dennis Chambers. Across nine albums, Niacin built an international following by blending jazz improvisation, rock energy, progressive music, and fusion virtuosity into a sound all their own.

Beyond music, John is also an Amazon bestselling author whose work explores consciousness, metaphysics, personal growth, creativity, and human potential. Through his books and consulting practice, he helps individuals discover greater alignment with their purpose, dreams, and authentic selves.

In this interview, we discuss his remarkable musical career, the evolution of Niacin, jazz fusion, improvisation, creativity, consciousness, spirituality, metaphysics, personal transformation, and the lessons learned from a lifetime dedicated to artistic and personal excellence.

John shares how the same inner awareness that fuels great improvisation can also guide a meaningful and fulfilling life. For him, the music was never just music—it was part of a larger journey of growth, discovery, and connection.

From his home base in Tennessee, John reflects on an incredible ride through music, life, and the pursuit of human potential.

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Jo Blackwell on Confidence, Reinvention & Growing Older with Purpose

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with UK-based author, podcaster, content creator, and midlife advocate Jo Blackwell.

Jo is the author of Ageing Wonderfully Well: The Good News about Midlife and Growing Older and the creator of Midlife & Beyond, where she shares thoughtful and honest conversations about aging, identity, personal growth, and the opportunities that come with life's later chapters.

Through her podcast, newsletter, YouTube channel, and writing, Jo helps women over 50 navigate change, overcome uncertainty, and transform midlife challenges into renewed confidence, purpose, and possibility.

In this inspiring conversation, Jo shares her personal journey of feeling lost in her late forties and how she ultimately reinvented herself by becoming a portrait and brand photographer at age 48. Despite originally dreaming of a career in journalism, she never abandoned her creative ambitions and found a path that allowed her to thrive in a new stage of life.

Today, at 64, Jo is passionate about helping others embrace aging with optimism, authenticity, and self-belief. Her story is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue new dreams, discover purpose, and create meaningful change.

In this interview, we discuss midlife reinvention, aging well, personal growth, women's empowerment, confidence, identity, career transitions, creativity, resilience, and finding joy in the second half of life.

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Jo Blackwell Official Website

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Sunday, June 7, 2026

Philadelphia Vocalist Eddie Bruce Talks New Big Band Album For Dreamers and Their Dreams & His Career

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Philadelphia-based jazz vocalist Eddie Bruce.

We caught up with Eddie to discuss his first full big band recording, For Dreamers and Their Dreams, a project that represents a major milestone in a career dedicated to great songs, great performances, and the timeless spirit of swing.

The album features the 17-piece Ed Vezinho and Jim Ward Big Band and showcases a collaboration built on decades of musical friendship, mutual respect, and shared artistic vision. The recording marks Eddie's first complete big band album and fulfills a longtime dream of bringing his vocal style together with the power and richness of a full jazz orchestra.

For years, Eddie balanced a successful career performing at weddings, special events, cabarets, and concert venues. Today, he is focused on projects that truly reflect his artistic passions. For Dreamers and Their Dreams captures that freedom, featuring classic interpretations, heartfelt storytelling, and arrangements crafted by longtime collaborator Ed Vezinho. The album includes beloved standards, fresh arrangements, and Eddie's original composition "Philly Is the City."

In this conversation, we discuss the making of the album, the chemistry of the band, the enduring appeal of the Great American Songbook, the evolution of his career, and why this chapter of his musical life feels especially rewarding.

This is a story about perseverance, passion, friendship, and the realization of a lifelong musical dream.

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Eddie Bruce Official Website

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Jazz Saxophonist Pete Mills Talks New 2026 Album This Is Now & More

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Pete Mills.

We caught up with Pete to discuss his outstanding 2026 album, This Is Now, a recording that reunites a working group whose musical chemistry has been developing for more than two decades.

Joining Pete on this remarkable project are guitarist Pete McCann, bassist Martin Wind, drummer Matt Wilson, and pianist Kenny Banks Jr.. Together, they create a sound that is relaxed, conversational, swinging, and deeply rooted in the spirit of modern jazz.

In this interview, Pete discusses why This Is Now may be his strongest project to date, the unique chemistry shared by the ensemble, the importance of long-term musical relationships, and how trust and experience allow great improvisers to create music that feels effortless while remaining deeply expressive.

We also dive into his career as a saxophonist, composer, and performer, along with the creative process behind bringing this exceptional group together in the studio.

If you appreciate jazz that balances sophistication, groove, spontaneity, and musical communication, this conversation offers an inside look at one of today's accomplished jazz artists and a band that truly understands how to play together.

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Pete Mills Official Website 

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Danish Guitarist Jacob Gurevitsch Talks New Album Dream Catcher & Career in Music

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring Danish-born guitarist, composer, and global musical storyteller Jacob Gurevitsch.

We caught up with Jacob to discuss his beautiful 2026 release, Dream Catcher, along with his fascinating musical journey, creative philosophy, and the wisdom gained through a lifetime of exploration, travel, and artistic discovery.

Over the years, Jacob has followed a uniquely international path, spending significant time living, learning, and absorbing culture in Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. These experiences helped shape a distinctive musical voice that blends influences from Latin America, Europe, folk traditions, and contemporary instrumental music.

Though he studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Music, Jacob's artistic transformation accelerated in his late twenties when he became deeply drawn to the Spanish guitar. Immersing himself in the traditions of bolero and acoustic guitar music, he dedicated himself to rigorous daily practice on nylon-string guitar, laying the foundation for the sound that would later captivate audiences around the world.

In this conversation, we discuss Dream Catcher, songwriting, composition, cultural influences, travel, creativity, personal growth, the modern world, and how music can serve as a bridge between people, traditions, and experiences.

Jacob's story is one of curiosity, discipline, adventure, and artistic authenticity—a remarkable journey that continues to evolve with every new project.

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If you enjoy acoustic guitar, world music, instrumental music, Latin influences, creative storytelling, and conversations with inspiring artists, this interview is for you. 

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Friday, June 5, 2026

Jazz Guitar Legend Bobby Broom Pays Tribute to the Late Sonny Rollins on Note of Thanks

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz Interview Series featuring acclaimed Chicago-based jazz guitarist Bobby Broom.

We caught up with Bobby to discuss his moving 2026 release, Notes of Thanks, a heartfelt tribute to his mentor and jazz giant Sonny Rollins. The album reunites Bobby with longtime trio collaborators Dennis Carroll and Kobie Watkins as they explore and celebrate the rich musical legacy of one of the greatest artists in jazz history.

This conversation carries special significance following the passing of Sonny Rollins on May 25, 2026, at the age of 95. His influence on jazz is immeasurable, but for Bobby Broom it was also deeply personal. Bobby first performed with Rollins while still a student at New York's High School of Music and Art, appearing alongside the legendary saxophonist at Carnegie Hall. By the age of 20, he joined Rollins on the road and spent six formative years touring and learning from one of jazz's most revered masters.

In this interview, we discuss the making of Notes of Thanks, Sonny Rollins' enduring influence, mentorship in jazz, Bobby's remarkable career, the state of America, the evolution of jazz, and what continues to inspire him as an artist.

We first interviewed Bobby back in 2018, making this return conversation a powerful reflection on legacy, gratitude, and the ongoing impact of one of jazz's most important voices.

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Notes of Thanks on Bandcamp

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