EP 444: Bluesman Christopher Wyze & the Tellers Talk New Live Album and more!

My guest today is Christopher Wyze of Christopher Wyze & the Tellers blues band.  Earlier this year they won the coveted RMR Top 40 Blues Album of the Year. And with that prize, Christopher Wyze & the Tellers became one of just three debut artists, along with Sonny Gullage and Jovin Webb, to crack RMR’s Top 40 – out of the top 200 albums they ranked for 2024.  Now, fresh off their recording sessions in Muscle Shoals and the Mississippi Delta, Christopher Wyze & the Tellers jolted onto the global blues scene with "Stuck in the Mud” – their 13-track debut album of all-original music.  Ladies and gentlemen, head over to http://ChristopherWyzeandtheTellers.com for their new album, LIVE IN CLARKSDALE as well as their music videos and more.  #bluesmusic #bluesguitar #newmusic #livealbum #bluesman #buddyguy #bbking #freddyking #musclesheols #mississippidelta #livemusic 

country superstar Sammy Sadler. Who continues to honor the legacy of ’80s and ’90s country with the release of his latest single, “If I Had A Cheating Heart.” Originally a Top 10 hit for Mel Street in 1978, the song was later re-recorded by Ricky Lynn Gregg in 1993, reaching the Top 40. Written by Wayland Holyfield and Al Turney, “If I Had a Cheating Heart” has become a favorite among country traditionalists. Sammy Sadler’s take on the classic track proves that his timeless style continues to resonate with fans of authentic country music. With a career shaped by determination and raw talent, Sammy Sadler has carved out a story all his own in Nashville. He first gained national attention in 1989 with his charting rendition of Aaron Neville’s “Tell It Like It Is,” followed by “You Made It Easy.” But his momentum was cut short when he was seriously wounded in the same shooting that took the life of Cash Box chart director Kevin Hughes—an incident that became known as the “Murder on Music Row.” But Sammy Sadler is excited to be doing select shows with singer-songwriter Dave Gibson on their ‘Hits & History Tour. #countrymusic #countrymusiclover #countryradio #musicrow

My guest today is author Jack Watts. Having written thirty-four books and screenplays, including nine biographies, six of them commissioned, he received his AB from Georgia State University, his MA in Church-State Studies from Baylor University, and all but his dissertation for a PhD from Emory University. He has co-authored his newest book along with Tom David, Jr, AN AMERICAN HERO: ONE MAN’S LEGACY OF FATHERHOOD AND FAITH.  The book pays homage to Tom Davis’ father, “Jimmy” Davis, who overcame impossible odds as a child after being dumped at an orphanage by his degenerate father, who he never saw again.  Pulling himself up by the bootstraps, Jimmy got an education and then sneaked into the army underage—rising through the ranks to become a WWII decorated officer—fighting in The Battle of the Bulge. But there is so much more to the story. #veteran #fatherhood #selfmade #faith #inspiration #orphan #businessman #father #lifelessons #newbook #education 

My guest today Professor Alan Dershowitz, an American lawyer and law professor known for his work in U.S. constitutional and criminal law. From 1964 to 2013, he taught at Harvard Law School  Mr. Dershowitz has taken on high-profile and often unpopular causes and clients. As he has represented such celebrity clients as Mike Tyson, Patty Hearst, Leona Helmsley, Julian Assange, and Jim Bakker.  He is a regular media contributor, political commentator, and legal analyst. He is here today to discuss his new book, The Preventive State: The Challenge of Preventing Serious Harms while Preserving Essential Liberties. Ladies and gentlemen, if reliable but uncertain intelligence predicted a mass casualty terrorist attack and indicated likely suspects, what preventive actions would be constitutionally authorized? Detention? Interrogation? Torture?  What if the attack involved a weaponized virus? Should the government compel widespread inoculation that might kill hundreds of people while saving millions? What if an article describing how to circumvent the inoculation mandate was about to be published? Should censorship of the article be authorized? These are the sorts of questions Professor Alan Dershowitz has been asking for more than 60 years, in his teaching, writing, and litigation.  In it, he suggests an overarching jurisprudential framework that would set limits to the ballooning power of what he calls “the preventive state.”  This important book offers unprecedented insights into one of the most under-examined developments of our age: the growing magnitude and frequency of cataclysmic threats, coupled with the increasingly effective—but increasingly intrusive—tools intended to predict and prevent them. This masterful analysis should be read by everyone who cares about security, liberty, and democracy. #alandershowitz #politics #preventivestate #government #law #lawyer #justice #judicialsystem #bail #sentencing #detention #israeliran #israel #iran #unitedstates #gaza #9/11 #RFK #JFK #malcolmX #MLK #martinlutherkingjr #civilliberties #trials 

Dr. George A. Miller who has served for twenty-eight years in ministry.  His new book, SEEDS OF HARVEST is a must read for perspective church developers and church organizations who have the vision for church planting and church growth.  Currently, Dr. Miller is pastor and founder of Faith Tabernacle Church in Louisville, Mississippi. Ladies and gentlemen, church planters are called to leave all to follow Christ. The greatest work any Christian believer can do is to involve themselves by making a difference in the community in which they live. It is Dr. Miller’s desire that his written-ready reference handbook will be a focal point and blessing to those who feel God’s call to explore the church planting experience.

Natasha Trenev, who is the mother of probiotics. Her extensive experience and knowledge of the industry began with her family’s 750-year history of producing the most beneficial yogurt prized by the royal family of Yugoslavia.  Natasha is the founder and president of Natren. Natren probiotic products come with 40 years of focused, rigorous scientific research and technology from leading scientists and researchers in the field of probiotics.  For 40 years, Natasha has stated the proper precision probiotic selected beneficial bacteria supplementation will have profound effects on every aspect of human health that includes physical, mental, emotional, skin, and organ health. It is regarded as the foundation of health. #guthealth #probiotics #microbiome #kefir #yogurt #gutbacteria #bacteria #health #wellness #mentalhealth #gutbrainconnection #naturalhealth #healthylifestyle

Nick Berg, an American author whose life has been marked by tragedy and resilience. Born in Tehran to an Iranian mother and American father, he experienced Iran’s vibrant culture and violent political upheavals.  These events deeply influenced his worldview and literary voice. In his autobiographic novel Shadows of Tehran, Nick mirrors his life through the protagonist, Ricardo, reflecting his struggles with identity, betrayal, and redemption. Nick moved to the United States, served in Special Operations, and transitioned to a successful tech executive career after an injury. Shadows of Tehran is his first novel.  Post-military, Nick has focused on writing, speaking, and coaching on diversity and servant leadership. He is also a music enthusiast, finding creativity and renewal in producing electronic music. Nick’s work bridges cultural gaps and emphasizes resilience and hope. #autobiography #newbook #fiction #memoir #tehran #military #americansoldier #army #armyranger #specialoperatins