For episode 182, we welcomed Sgt. Major Mike Vining to Spear Talk! Mike Vining served 31 years in the US Army before retiring as a sergeant major. For a one-year tour of duty to Vietnam between 1970 and 1971, Vining served with the 99th Ordnance Detachment as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician. His team was responsible for destroying Rock Island East, the largest enemy ammunition cache in the war. Vining later attended and graduated from the first Operator Training Course (OTC-1) in...
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 182
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
Jun 03, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 43
On this 58th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Author/Fitness Expert Martin Rooney to the program. Please, check out Martin’s website and get a copy of his debut book Blood Feud here: https://trainingforwarriors.com/our-team/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, ...
Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 58
For episode 181, we welcomed Michael Hunter to Spear Talk! MICHAEL HUNTER is a professionally trained chef, bestselling author of The Hunter Chef Cookbook, hunter, forager, husband, and father. Michael began cooking at the early age of thirteen and fell in love with food and the restaurant industry. Growing up on a horse farm, Michael has a natural connection to nature. An honors graduate of the Humber College Apprenticeship Chef Program obtaining his Red Seal, he has worked for some of Canada’s...
May 29, 2025•41 min•Ep. 181
On this 57th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Author/Editor Jody Wenner to the program. Please check out Jody’s website and get a copy of her latest book here: https://www.jodywenner.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut TH...
May 26, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 57
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 42
On this 56th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome New York Times Bestselling Author Linwood Barclay to the program. Please check out Linwoods’s website and get a copy of his latest book, Whistle, here: https://www.linwoodbarclay.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out ...
May 19, 2025•58 min•Ep. 56
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
May 06, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 41
For episode 180, we welcomed Nick Horvath to the show! Nick is the author of the SLEDGE VS. action-thriller series. A native of northern Minnesota, Nick studied Physics and English at Duke University before embarking on a 12-year professional basketball career. Over that time, he transformed himself from a timid finesse player into a rugged rebounding monster, much like his savage anti-hero, Sledge Laukkanen. Though he has yet to bludgeon anyone to death with his bare hands, anyone wishing to da...
May 01, 2025•55 min•Ep. 180
On this 55th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome International Bestselling Author Sam Bailey to the program. "Hello, Juliet" is the fourth novel Sam has released and this one dives into the Hollywood experience. Please, check out Sam’s website and get a copy of the latest book release here: https://samanthambailey.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is ...
Apr 28, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 55
For episode 179, we welcomed Patrick McNamara to the show! Patrick is an Army veteran of 22 years, having served on numerous special operations units. He retired from the Army's premier hostage rescue unit as a SGT Major and is an author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting) and Sentinel. He teaches tactical training and marksman courses throughout the year as well as the co-host of the University of Badassery Podcast with CJ Ortiz! In our discussion we covered the importance ...
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 179
On this 54th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome NY Times Bestselling Author Brad Taylor to the program. Brad transitioned from a career in the military to writing bestselling novels and never looked back. His latest Pike Logan Thriller INTO THE GRAY ZONE is the 19th book in the series. Please, check out Brad’s website and get a copy of his latest release here: https://bradtaylorbooks.com/ CONTEST TIME! LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW to have a chance at winning Brad's latest book, INTO THE GRAY ...
Apr 21, 2025•49 min•Ep. 54
On this 53rd episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Glenn Pasch to the program. Besides his role as CEO of a full service digital marketing agency, Glenn hosts his own podcast, You’re In Charge, while also taking his years of training and marketing experience and crafting his latest novel, The Road To Sold. Please, check out Glenn’s website here: https://pcgcompanies.com/meet-the-team/team/glenn-pasch/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twit...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 53
On this 52nd episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Lauren Ungeldi to the program. Lauren has the unique ability to listen intently and help bring people’s true life stories alive in written form. Her books span soldiers, politicians, and even survivors of horrific abuses. Please check out Lauren’s website here: https://laurenungeldi.com/en/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeo...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 52
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 40
On this 51st episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Gene Koon to the program. Gene and I dive into many stories including his 10 plus years spent working at The Hague directing trials for Yugoslavian War Crimes. Please, pick up his debut novel Another Try and check out Gene’s website here: https://genekoon.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, ...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 51
For episode 178, we welcomed Dr. Daryl Davis to the show! Dr. Daryl Davis is an international recording artist who has performed and toured all 50 States and around the world. He has performed extensively with Chuck Berry, The Legendary Blues Band (formerly The Muddy Waters Blues Band), Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, and many others. As an actor Daryl received rave reviews for his stage role in The Time Of Your Life , and has done film and television roles including HBO’s acclaimed series The Wire...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 178
On this 50th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Brett Allen to the program. A United States Army Calvary Officer, Brett uses his experience serving our country to craft entertaining novels. Please pick up his books and check out Brett’s website here https://hogwashwriting.com/about/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOn Eric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two ...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 50
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 39
On this 49th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Boyd and Beth Morrison to the program. They are the first brother/sister writing duo I have ever met and their travel adventures and written stories will really draw you in as a reader and viewer. Please, pick up Boyd and Beth’s books and check out Boyd’s website here: https://boydmorrison.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #wr...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 49
For episode 177, we sat down with Royal Canadian Mounted Police Sgt. Major Seb Lavoie [Retired]! Seb Lavoie is the CEO of Raven Strategic, a BJJ blackbelt, a motivational speaker, and life performance coach. In our discussion, we covered his time in the RCMP and what his mission was during his time of service to include that as a breacher, the importance of training and maintaining standards, what is takes to be a leader, his amputation and recovery, staying motivated and the correlation between...
Feb 28, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 177
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 38
On this 48th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Amy Beckinsale! Amy started her first book in a very unique way, really… you’ll hear the whole story on today’s podcast. Please pick up Amy’s books and check out her website here: https://amycbeckinsale.com/about For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest no...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 48
For episode 176, we welcomed Clint Lowery to the show! Clint is a songwriter and producer and is best known as the guitarist and backing vocalist in the rock band Sevendust. He has been a part of various other projects such as Dark New Day, as well as having toured with Korn and Seether. His solo project Hello Demons Meet Skeletons is profound. In our discussion, we covered Clint's music journey through his various projects, growing up with his brothers in the industry, his faith journey and rel...
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 176
On this 47th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Terrance Layhew to the program. Besides being a writer, Terrance is the host of Suit Up Podcast, and also known as s Swashbuckler to those who know him best. Please pick up his latest book and check out his website here: https://terrancelayhew.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of ...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 47
On this 46th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Jeff Morris to the program. A combat veteran who shared his experiences in life & war, Jeff continues to inspire others while keeping the memory of his men alive. Please support Jeff, and get a copy of his riveting novel, Legion Rising, here: https://a.co/d/ataxDnq For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an...
Feb 10, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 46
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 37
On this 45th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Tracey Devlyn to the program. Tracey is the USA Today Bestselling author of historical and contemporary suspense novels. Please support Tracey, get a copy of her latest release End Game, and check out her website here: https://traceydevlyn.com/ For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcast Instagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Ta...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 45
On this 44th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Steve Stratton to the program. Steve’s career began in the army which opened up an opportunity for a role working in the White House, next with the Secret Service, and finally as an elite Special Forces/Green Beret. After his time serving in those roles passed he focused on the craft of writing and now has four books out. Please support Steve, get a copy of his latest Caribbean Harvest, and check out his website here: https://www.stevenst...
Jan 27, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 44
Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming u...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 36
