Two Time Author, Consultant, Speaker, Life Coach and Martial Artist, Steve Gavatorta stopped by the studios today to discuss his life in sales, behavioral and values analysis and how important yet overlooked emotional intelligence has become in society and business. I see so many applications in this area, especially family law where we need to communicate effectively in extremely emotional situations. I'm definitely gonna start bringing him to mediations with me.
Aug 07, 2020•54 min
BAMF Dave Decker came back for round 2 on the show to tell war stories about his trip to Portland last weekend to shoot the protests! He came bearing gifts too! I'm loving the shots he got and he spent a few hours editing more at Creative Loafing today, can't wait. They broke the mold when they made Dave. Proud of ya kid✊🏼
Aug 06, 2020•48 min
Local Skateboarding Phenom and Instagram Sensation, Keenan "Keezo" Lewis stopped by the studio today to talk about the early days picking it up from his older brother Will, to today skating for Skatepark of Tampa and being sponsored by Chocolate Skateboards, Adidas, Spitfire Wheels, Thunder, HUF, etc. Legend has it his understated confidence and resolve has him crushing competitions, helping the SPoT team pickup first place in this years Clash of the Crews. He moves out to California this weeken...
Aug 04, 2020•32 min
Dan Byers (The Good Wolf) is not only part of Wolf-Face's rhythm section (bass) but also owner of Rock Garden Studios where he's produced stuff for Propaghandi, Gone is Gone and one of my all times favs, MASTODON. When not playing or recording, Dan can be found in his other studio doing his other passion, building stuff out of wood. He's a Renaissance Man and all around cool dude! Check it out!
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Chuck Waygood is a STUD...No 2 ways about it! Born in "Sleepy Hollow" (not kidding) he made his way up and down the east coast with dreams of competitive skiing finishing his career at a University of Colorado before making it back to Florida and rising to the top of the Tech Recruiting world. Another one of my amazing cousins, we talk about the highest highs and lowest lows including the loss of both of our fathers. Chucky is a solid dude and one of my all time favorites.
Jul 31, 2020•57 min
Like Aldo Raine said, "I think this just might be my masterpiece!" Hands down the best interview I've done and will be hard to top. To try and describe my cousin Chris Bryant is next to impossible...he's more of a state of mind than a man, but what a man indeed!?! Hailing from what has become a breeding ground of amazing show guests, Clair-Mel, Chris overcame a non-traditional youth rising to great heights being drafted in the 8th round to pitch for the Chicago Cubs in 93, but the story doesn't ...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 21
One of my all-time favorite people, Jason Sammis, stopped by today and we barely talked about the law. He's a fellow music obsessive and we talked about everyone from Warren Zevon to Wilco, and Nick Cave to Husket Du. He's for sure my brother from another mother. Check it out!
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Honored to have 1/3 of local Family Law Powerhouse, Harris, Hunt & Derr, Christine Derr on the show! Christine talked about growing up in California, her previous career, the stresses of running your own shop and the joys of being part of a team. I have litigated and resolved many cases with Christine and no matter what have always come out of it with great respect for her. Check it out!
Jul 24, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 20
On today's show we have ANONYMOUS a Bay Area school teacher who asked to come it to discuss" The Top 12 Things (most) Parents Aren’t Talking/Thinking About When They Discuss Us Going Back to School Next Month"!!! You're gonna want to hear this one💪🏻 🔲The mold in our school buildings (because the air is turned off all 3 day weekends and at least a week during the summer and every weekend and break during the school year, in hot and humid FL)that gives us (teachers, staff, and students) upper r...
Jul 17, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 21
John Schifino stopped by the studio today to discuss his campaign for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Judge Group 9, the hallowed history of the Schifino dynasty, being a Girl Dad and the Pacific Northwest. What a great guy and fun conversation. By the way, which one of us is 10 years older than the other (don't answer)
Jul 17, 2020•45 min
Gary Dolgin stopped by today to discuss his family, career and campaign for Hillsborough County Circuit Court Bench. We also got to reminisce about our time together in Le Havre (Normandy) France teaching Family Law to the French attorneys in our sister city. Always a pleasure to chat with Gary✌️
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 16
I'm not sure what I love most about Mark Baseman...his unparalleled grasp of family law or his sardonic wit, but I admire him while also finding him to be delightfully warped. On the Mount Rushmore of local Family Law Geniuses, his mug deserves to be up there as much as anyone. We chatted about problems with family law, the bench and the bar AND why Matt Felix is either CIA or a Russian spy. I had so much fun trading passive-aggressive jabs with Mark...check it out🤘
Jul 10, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 19
I MADE A NEW FRIEND!!!! Joe Justice stopped by today to talk about growing up in Brooksville, his campaign for Pasco County Court Judge, Woodstock 99 and the joys of fatherhood. He was an easy guest and a fun conversation. Check it out!
Jul 10, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 18
IT WAS A BATTLE OF THE BEARDS with my last guess, Paul Phipps, sadly I think I took second by a hair. We chatted about growing up in Long Island, Paul's time in the Army during the first Iraq War, working for JP Morgan, Family Law, his work as Guardian Ad Litem and hit fitness regimen. Paul is a super nice guy, I will not sleep till my beard destroys his. Check it out!
Jul 08, 2020•47 min•Season 2Ep. 17
OUR FIRST SECOND! Gabe Echazabal came back to the show this week to talk New York City, New Wave, Punk, CBGB, Max's Kansas City, Velvet Underground, New York Dolls, Television, Talking Heads, Blondie, Patti Smith, Ramones, etc. Always an education with Gabe, this was a fun one for me. Check it out!
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Big day in the studio, the one and only Mike Lundy. I'm admittedly a Mike Lundy mark and spent a good portion of this one kissing his ass, but I'm not ashamed. We talk about his significant other, (Ben Older...sorry Andrea), his time in New York doing Securities, Mergers and Acquisitions, his baby (and taller) brother Matt, the ills of Family Law and how he helped build one of the premier family law firms in Tampa. This one flew by, check it out!
Jul 03, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Excited to have local legal all-star, Laurie Chane, come by today to discuss her stories legal career in the Tampa Bay Area. From her time as a public defender for Florida Serial Killers, Bobby Joe Long, and Aileen Wuornos, to her career in Family Law and Political Activism, she's a dynamic and interesting person all around. Check it out!✌️
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Honored to have Bill Yanger stop by the studios today to discuss his campaign for Hillsborough County Court Bench, Group 7. We talked about his successes, a heartbreaking tragedy and why he feels uniquely qualified for the position. A great guy all around. Check it out!
Jul 01, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 15
You might've thought it was thundering today, but no, that was just Todd Seiden from Long Island making his point. Todd is a hero of mine and someone I love. Besides my beautiful wife, I leaned pretty heavily on him through the death of both my parents and although he did get a hip replacement, that wasn't my fault. Todd is not afraid to make his opinion known and I'm not sure there's a more skilled user of the word "Fuck" or its many derivatives today. We talk about his time as an attorney, han...
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Such great guests this week! First up today is International and Local Criminal Defense icon, Bjorn Brunvand! Bjorn stopped by the studio to talk about growing up in Norway, falling in love with Florida, defending the Outlaw Motorcycle Gang and Drug Cartels, his extensive world travel, love of photography, politics, current events and more. Great conversation... Check it out!
Jun 26, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jun 25, 2020•1 hr 1 min
My second guest today, Jesse Berkowitz, was my first friend in law school, my first law partner, and the absolute funniest human being I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. As one half of the Berkowitz & Myer Personal Injury & Bankruptcy empire over in St. Pete he and his partner Christian Myer have taken the civil trial world by storm. He and his son Kelley have also become successful in the world of the sports card and memorabilia trade. He and I have lived a lot of life in the past 1...
Jun 19, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 14
I can't say enough good things about today's guest, Bryant Scriven. He is a class act through and through and just an amazing attorney. I love our conversation today about his time growing up as a black man in Brooksville, his amazing family, being a Florida Gator, his prior career as a Hillsborough County Prosecutor and why he decided to switch to private practice. We also get into talking about race relations, the state of a Police and Voting Rights in our country today. I really enjoyed this ...
Jun 17, 2020•46 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Our friend Maribel "Mary Delgado" Kordomenos dropped by the studio today to discuss her tenure as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleader, her 2 seasons on The Bachelor, her time as host of her own ESPN Fishing Show and her current adventures in Tampa Bay real estate. Check it out!
Jun 12, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Sarasota Highschool Podcast Competition Winners, Matt & Ben, stopped by the studios today to illustrate that I'm not remotely as cool as I think. Evidently Fortnite & Migos is old news. We got into it today, hopefully, their parents and Mrs. Pepsin let it air🤪. Thanks, guys and keep up the good work...can't wait to see what you guys do with your show. Check it out!
Jun 10, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We really ran the gamut with guests today! First up, candidate for Pinellas/Pasco County Circuit Court Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit Group 28, Evan Frayman stopped by the studio to discuss his career, qualifications, and challenges running for the bench amidst a pandemic. Elections are coming up so check this one out along with the other candidates we've interviewed.
Jun 05, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Filmmaker, Michael Sinclair, is a Renaissance man, thinker and most importantly a DOER! In a relatively short period of time, Mike has amassed a respectable cache of important work, whether music videos, short films, his writing or his collaboration with local artists like Andrew Achilles DiMestico and Blade of Surtr...he's one to keep your eye on. We had a great conversation and I'm already looking forward to him coming on again.
Jun 05, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Andrew DiMestico in all of his vast musical incarnations, Achilles the Destroyer, Achilles, Blade of Surtr and now Jaguar Ritual, is a conduit for musical badassery! As talented as he is prolific, he has become a one man wrecking crew, unphased by any obstacles that stand between him and his vision. Get on the bus with this Rock Viking now...he's destined for greatness🤘
May 29, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Gabe Echazabal, hard to say, easy to love! A veritable fountain of music history, Gabe's contribution to local music both through his early days at Vinyl Fever and now as Senior Music Correspondent for Creative Loafing is unmatched. This one was a lot of fine for me, so much so we are talking about making it a regular thing. Take a listen!
May 22, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ryan Metcalf and his good friend, Rain Wolf, are musician savants creating pure rock fury everywhere you look. Join us as we tour his contribution to the local music scene.
May 22, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 6
