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Headlined Show, The Sports Doctor June 5, 2024

Timmer Halligan, General Manager of Raleigh Racquet Club & Coach of many Junior Tennis Champions returns and Jim Judge, Founder of Chicago’s Relive Physical Therapy joins me. Then, it’s 'The Sports Doctor Is In' with your questions and emails!

Headlined Show, Shadow Politics June 2, 2024

Americans Are pitted against each other. And how we react may depend more on Evolution than our political differences. Our guest, Seth David Radwell, Author of ‘American Schism’. 

For years, I have spoken about the political schism that exists in politics in America — especially between people on the far-left and far-right. Marília and I will explore with Seth how our brains work and how our society has evolved to the point of rancorous discord. We can change our political views, but can we change our biology? Please join us for this fascinating look at the way we think and the behavior it invokes!

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Headlined Show, Bill Martinez Live May 31, 2024

Breaking News, Day 237 Of The Israel Hamas War, The Verdict On President Trump Has Been Reached.  Guilty on all 34 counts. And

In Sum, Trump’s Defense Focuses On Accounting, Prosecution Obsesses Over Adultery

5 Very Independent and Compelling Hours of Experts, And Authors Pursuing The Truth No Matter Where It Leads

9:06-9:29a ET- Liz Peek- The verdict on President Trump has been reached.  Guilty on all 34 counts. Have voters already moved on?  Next step, Appeals Court. Plus, Americans aren’t falling for the Biden spin machine’s lies about the economy. The Fox News Contributor and Wall Street Analyst reports.

9:32-9:58a ET- Deroy Murdock- In Sum, Trump’s Defense Focuses on Accounting, Prosecution Obsesses Over Adultery.  In closing arguments, attorneys seemed to address two different cases. Take it from the Manhattan based Fox News Contributor and contributing editor of National Review Online who was in the court room when it came down.

10:06-10:29a ET- Jon Fleetwood- Jon of JonFleetwood.com reports the latest on the apparently incoming bird flu pandemic. Will they push mRNA drugs on us again? Is bird flu a bioweapon?

10:32-10:42a ET- Dan Schneider- A new study from the Media Research Center shows OpenAI’s ChatGPT cannot seem to recall five of the many, many lies President Joe Biden has told over the years. MRC researchers asked the artificial intelligence chatbot what the “top five biggest lies” that Biden and former President Donald Trump have told. The chatbot claimed that for Biden it “can’t list specific lies without context or verification.” Yet, it had no problem listing off five debated comments that Trump has made. MRC’s VP of Free Speech America, has the latest.

10:46-10:58a ET- Adam Holz- The Director for Focus on the Family’s PluggedIn.com talks about our culture, family-friendly movies, streaming and DVD’s.

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Headlined Show, Bill Martinez Live May 30, 2024

Breaking News, Day 236 Of The Israel Hamas War, The Eyes Of America Are On The Eyes Of 12 Jurors And An Activist Judge And, Russia Using Social Media To Recruit Immigrants To Spy On The West And Parts Of Paris To Use QR Codes Linked To Police During Olympic Games

5 Very Independent and Compelling Hours of Experts, And Authors Pursuing The Truth No Matter Where It Leads

9:06-9:29a ET- Dr John Zmirak- The eyes of America are on the eyes of 12 jurors and an activist judge who said he is not biased in this case.  Who is he trying to convince.  Appears Trump does not have a fair chance.  And Our Masters in Washington Are Panicking Over the Possible Slave Revolt Coming in November. The author and senior editor at Stream.org discusses.

9:32-9:58a ET- Jared Knott- Russia using social media to recruit immigrants to spy on the West and parts of Paris to use QR codes linked to police during Olympic games. The decorated combat infantry officer in Vietnam in the First Air Cavalry Division and author of Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever asks, are we prepared for a sneak attack?

10:06-10:29a ET- Grover Norquist- The theft of IRS files is worse than we knew - much worse. New information shows that as many as 50,000 - 70,000 Americans had their IRS records stolen and leaked including Taylor Swift, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey and tens of thousands of others. Meanwhile, the criminal who perpetrated this theft was convicted on a single charge of theft. The ATR president America's preeminent center-right expert on taxes shares the details.

10:32-10:42a ET- Curtis Houck- Crime continues to rise with Biden's open border. Just in the last month, eight heinous crimes occurred from illegal immigrants, ranging from sexual assaults to fatal car crashes. Unsurprisingly, these crimes have gone COMPLETELY unreported by the Big Three (ABC, CBS, NBC) networks. The Managing Editor of NewsBusters at the MRC is reporting.

10:46-10:58a ET- Dr Ted Baehr- The Founder & Publisher of Movieguide reviews Young Woman And The Sea plus The Garfield Movie success as he predicted last week.

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Headlined Show, Bill Martinez Live May 29, 2024

Breaking News, Day 235 Of The Israel Hamas War, Donald Trump’s Fate Is Now In The Hands Of A New York City Jury, Since Last Year, Negotiations Had Been Underway To Surrender America’s Sovereignty To The WHO For Any Future Pandemics And Two Jordanians Who Were Both In The U.S. Illegally Recently Attempted To Infiltrate The Marine Corps' Base At Quantico China’s New Way Of Spying

5 Very Independent and Compelling Hours of Experts, And Authors Pursuing The Truth No Matter Where It Leads

9:06-9:29a ET- Rick Manning- Donald Trump’s fate is now in the hands of a New York City jury.  The question remains, can justice prevail in New York? And how can the Section 230 Sunset Act destroy the internet as we know it.  The President of Americans for Limited Government reports.

9:32-9:42a ET- Jenny Beth Martin- Since last year, negotiations had been underway to surrender America’s sovereignty to the WHO for any future pandemics.  This past week, negotiators for developing countries refused to sign up to a deal that failed to guarantee their countries access to life-saving drugs and vaccines. The President and co-founder of Tea Party Patriots discusses.

9:46-9:58a ET-Jeremy Beck- Two Jordanians who were both in the U.S. illegally recently attempted to infiltrate the Marine Corps' base at Quantico. One illegally crossed the southern border only a month earlier and was released. The other had his student visa terminated in January. U.S. Navy Admiral Daryl Caudle said there has been an increase in foreign nationals attempting to infiltrate U.S. bases. These attempts occur two to three times per week, just on naval bases, according to the admiral. The VP and Deputy Director with Numbers USA reports.

10:06-10:29a ET- Rachel Ehrenfeld- A Biden megadonor, a board member of George Soros’s foundation, and a former aide to Bill Clinton are seeking to buy TikTok as part of a "visionary initiative to transform how the Internet works," reports the Free Beacon.  Plus, Sonoma State Univ. president put on leave after calling for an academic boycott of Israel.  The Author of The Soros Agenda and Founder and President of the New York-based American Center for Democracy and the Economic Warfare Institute discusses.

10:32-10:58a ET- Louie Gohmert- Radical Marxist groups, including some with ties to China, are planning on protests at the Chicago Democratic Convention this year. What is so surprising is that there are many Democrats so surprised. They question why groups they have supported with resources and fiery speeches would turn against them. Former Congressman and Senior Fellow of the David Horowitz Freedom Center discusses.

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The Sports Doctor Guest, Sheila Thelen May 22, 2024
President at Vestibular Training Services & provider of Figure Skating Spin Training Tools & Seminars Worldwide

Sheila Thelen has been a coach at the Figure Skating Club of Bloomington in Minnesota for the past 32 years. However, teaching skating is just part of her busy life dedicated to improving skaters’ training.

Thelen created several products skaters use on and off ice to help their skating techniques. She also hosts numerous seminars and is part of an online coaching staff.

“I’m thrilled to have met Trevor Laak, the founder of iCoachSkating.com, before he founded it,” Thelen said.

After meeting at Grassroots to Champions seminars, Thelen joined his company as a consultant and helps with their online marketing.

“iCoachSkating is truly a revolution in how coaches all over can improve their knowledge and improve their skaters,” Thelen said. “Every problem a coach has ever had, Trevor has a video to fix that problem. It’s fun to see skaters and coaches learning new techniques and skills on iCoachSkating, and it’s fantastic that skaters and coaches can join the website.”

iCoach, however, is just the beginning. She’s also a very successful entrepreneur, creating several products skaters use to improve various elements.

“My first big product I created was the ‘Jump Ease Skating Harness,’” Thelen said. “I learned a lot about business and how to make a company fun.”

Her second product, Champion Cords, taught her to embrace something new at the time: a business website.

“I really learned how to create a website, and to work with patents (USA Patent:  7,214,171), skate shops, seminars, packaging, staff and manufacturing,” Thelen said. “Champion Cords are fantastic for teaching a skater to feel alignment position, muscle memory awareness and technique.”

Thelen since added the Champion Skating Harness and Champion Electric Spinner.

“Both of these products help the skater learn vestibular balance and air position,” Thelen said. “Truly how you train modern day rotation. It’s actually fun to see people installing this gear in their homes. They are also great for seminars. We haul in a harness, install it and train coaches how to use it.”

Her Champion Developmental Seminars keep this busy coach traveling to clubs with many top coaches.

“Each seminar can be custom designed to feature a guest coach,” Thelen said. “We bring in tons of gear and help the coaches develop skaters at all levels. We are absolutely honored to have an amazing staff of coaches to help.”

Thelen even created a fun jewelry piece with her Champion Achievement Charm bracelet. The charms include all the jumps and spins, a perfect and fun way for skaters to keep track of their progression.

“As your skater progresses through the sport, add a charm to the bracelet,” Thelen said.

Thelen will host a booth featuring all her products at the upcoming May PSA and CFSA conferences in Chicago and Moncton NB, Canada. A two day seminar with World Coach Ravi Walia is scheduled for June at the Bloomington FSC.

Her skating harness and electric spinner also recently became part of physical therapy research and development work with autistic children, something Thelen is extremely proud of.

“This work is so important to me,” Thelen said. “Improving children’s, skaters and families’ lives.”

 

Education:     Bachelor of Arts, Hamline University, St. Paul, Minnesota.  (1991 Graduate)    Double Major:  Communications/Marketing and Anthropology *Research Emphasis:  Public Speaking/Osteology (Human Bone Research).  *Senior Residential Advisor.  *Twin Cities Business Women’s Scholarship Recipient.  *Speaker at Hamline 1990 & 1991 Leadership Conference. *Academic Policies Committee and Sub-Committee. * Self PAID 100% of Education. * Dean’s List.

 

Experience:    Owner/Designer/President of Vestibular Training Services LLC (2019-Present) *Applying Figure Skating Harness training – to helping physical therapists in the fields of:  Autism & Post Concussion/TBI.  Patent Pending.  We are going to change the world.

 

Owner/Designer/President of Champion Cords/Seminars/Harnesses/Spinners (2012-Present) *Providing seminar for coaches worldwide alongside World & Olympic Coaches.  Specializing in figure skating technology, harnesses & developing all levels of figure skaters.  *Creating leadership in coaching and mentoring.  Number one in figure skating harnesses & coaches training.  *Known worldwide for coaching excellence.  Research and development for multiple skating training tools

 

Grassroots To Champion Seminars (2008-2016) Executive Director. *Coordinate 19 National/World/Olympic Coaches in 30+ National and Internationals seminars per year.   Coordinate all:  schedules, travel, hotel, ground, product, pre and post seminar.   *Marketing.  *Negotiate contracts with 10 Corporate Sponsors & National Organizations.  *Manage week long International Seminar Dorms/Food/40+Coaches/100+ skaters from around the world. *Dartfish Specialist  *Recruited by World & Olympic Coach – Audrey Weisiger.  *Number 1 in Figure Skating Seminars in North America.   *Sales increased 348%, since position was created.  Agent/Representative for 8 Olympic/World Coaches.  Created a 501c3 for Young Artists Showcase.

 

Sheila Thelen, Inc., (2003-Present)   Owner-President.  *Inventor and design engineer of athletic training aids *National & International Guest Speaker.  *Product Design. *Contract Negotiations.   *Patent Writing.   *Patent Number:  7,214,171.  *Created all product marketing and information.  *Product is used by World & Olympic Skaters and Coaches.  *Endorsed by the Professional Skaters Association International.  *Presenter at Fall Regional & International Seminars.  *Presenter ON ICE: at PSA International Conference, Canada Figure Skating National Conference, ISI International Conference, England/UK NISA Conference, Iceland FSA.   *Endorsed by National/World/Olympic Skaters and Coaches.  *Monthly article in PSA Magazine.   *Featured Specialist on:   iCoachSkating.com  *Named TOP FIVE Coaches by iCoachSkating.

 

Professional Figure Skating Coach.   City Facilities, MN (1987-Present) Self Employed.  *Teaching beginners through senior competition levels.  *Head Professional.   *Senior Synchronized Skating Line.   *Consultant – Israeli Figure Skating Association.  *Teaching ages: 2-30.  *Master Rated Coach by the Professional Skaters Association International. *Strong USFSA/ISI Coaching Experience.  *Specialty in Dartfish Computer Software (for computer jump analysis).  Consultant to coaches & skating schools.

 

                        St. Croix Valley Recreation Center.  Stillwater, MN (1998-2008) Skating Director.   *Manage and oversee MAJOR Skating School & Entire Figure Skating Program. *Manage all private lessons.   *Supervise all self employed skating coaches.   *Hosted ISI & PSA Fall Regional Seminars.   *Payroll.   *Database.  *Assign Skaters to Coaches. *Director of Winter Exhibitions.   *Director of Spring Ice Shows.  *Advertising Manager.  *Silent Auction Manager.  *Created registration program enabling 500+ in person registrations in 1 ½ hours. *Manage arena staff.  *Power Skating Coach with Junior Gold Teams & High School players.   *Coach multiple high profile clients & The Herb Brooks Foundation.

 

                        Jump Ease, Inc.  Lino Lakes, MN  (1997-2004)  Owner/President.  *Inventor and design engineer of multi-use harness systems.  *National Guest Speaker and Trainer.  *Coordinated staff & engineering department.  *Contract negotiations including the New Boston Gardens/Boston Bruins & the Gaylord Entertainment Center (Nashville Predators).  *Endorsed by the Professional Skaters Association International.  *Managing Partner.

 

                                        Arad Archaeological Center, Arad, ISRAEL   In conjunction with the Israeli Antiquities Authority.  (July 1991-1992)  *Director of Recruiting.  *Site Supervisor.  *Lecture Series.  *Create all marketing materials.  *United States Group Coordinator.  *Only American on Staff.   *Semi Bilingual.  *Primary Archaeological site:  Tel Keroith.  *Trained guide:  Masada.  *Burial Excavations Manager:  Tel Arad.

 

                                        Paisley Park Recording Studios.  Chanhassen, MN (Spring 1990-Spring 1991) Internship.  *Assistant to Mr. Dressel, Head of Studio.  *Assist in daily management of a major recording studio and stage.  *Handle records on past clients and assisted with new clients.  *Studio Assistant.  *Tours.  *First Intern ever at Paisley Park.

 

Awards:          *Top 1,000 Employees in the State of Minnesota, by the Quality Council of Minnesota (1993).  *1998 Who’s Who of International Entrepreneurs.    *2008 & 2010 Top FIVE Coaches by iCoachSkating.com   *2010 United States Figure Skating Association – Sports Science Award Nominee

 

Shadow Politics Guest, Parrish Smith May 19, 2024
Producer, director, cinematographer and published author

Parrish Smith is an award-winning producer, director, cinematographer and published author. Smith has shot more than 50 short films and numerous feature films — including commercials for clients Gillette, Kraft and L’Oreal; music videos for artists Jaheim, Ghostface and Naughty by Nature; as well as various documentaries.


Parrish's credits have aired on networks such as Netflix, BET, TV One, Bounce, MTV and Showtime. His last film, “The Scroll,” which included Bishop T.D. Jakes, Al Sharpton, Bernice King, Jesse Jackson and Marvin Sapp was acquired by UpTV and aired on Aspire and Netflix. "The Scroll" screened at more than 100 venues nationwide including film festivals, theaters and churches and has achieved major national and international success. In addition, "The Scroll" caught the eye of Kensington Publishing and was adapted into a self-help book.


Smith also directed and produced the documentary film, “THE MECCA OF COMEDY: The Rise of Standup Comedy in Washington D.C.
 

Responder Resilience Guest, Hi Nguyen May 15, 2024
Former RCMP Officer and Leadership Coach

Hi (pronounced Hee) is a former Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer with 14 years of service across Canada. He spent time as a patrol officer, a close-protection bodyguard to the Prime Minister and a counter-terrorism officer. He is now the Director of a large campus security team and a leadership coach. He was the recipient of 2 leadership awards in 2023: The OACUSA Award of Excellence and the Canadian Security Magazine Community Leadership Award.

Dare To Dream Guest, DAN HARARY May 26, 2024
UFO Researcher

My guest is the author of several books, including My Paranormal Life.  Dan Harary is an entertainment industry publicist, UFO experiencer, author, and chairman of the Hollywood Disclosure Alliance. Dan is host of the weekly podcast: Live from Hollywood, It's Paranormal Tonight! Dan’s other books are: Flirting with Fame, Carrots, and After They Came. 

The Sports Doctor Guest, Joe Chura May 15, 2024
Entrepreneur, Chief Innovation Officer at Cars.com, Host of the Not Almost There Podcast and co-founder of GO Brewing, first Non-alcoholic production w/ taproom in Illinois

en·tre·pre·neur, Chief Innovation Officer at Cars.com, Host of the Not Almost There Podcast and co-founder of GO Brewing, first Non-alcoholic production w/ taproom in Illinois