Sam Sawyers - Sam the Magic Man, joins Matthew and James in the 360 Broadband Studios to talk magic. Sam has been doing magic for 26+ years. Sam performed a Magic and Dinner Show at Benediction on the Square back in December, so we wanted to get him on the podcast and learn a little more about him. Book Sam for birthday parties, visit him at Texas Steakhouse or check out the "Misdirections" live show.
Disclaimer: Contains Adult content and language
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Can I get a Two Tons??! Two Tons of Steel frontman, Kevin Geil, chats with us before taking the stage at The Gar Hole in Anna, TX. Two Tons was your 2023 Friday Night headliner at the Leonard Picnic. Hailing from San Antonio they're infamous for "Two Ton Tuesdays" at Gruene Hall. If you enjoy a rockin good live show, we strongly urge your to catch Two Tons on the road!
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Matthew and James sit down with Tom Gillespie, long time Leonard resident. Tom has lead an incredible life, from growing up in an orphanage to serving in Vietnam and on to being a Police Officer, Judge, and now Author. His two books "Silent Tears" and "Vietnam A Week in December 1969" explain what made Tom the way he is and the decisions he had to make.
Press Release: One Week in December 1969, is a compelling read that appreciates a group of soldiers who served in the Vietnam War 1969. This book explains the event that took place in a matter of a week and was important enough to impact a certain timeline in history. Without these soldiers and their efforts, the world may not have been the same.
These events have been sworn to secrecy, up until now. Tom Gillespie has finally been able to openly discuss all of the important events that took place during this time. He explains all of the precautions and the details that are necessary takes in this story. Tom Gillespie has been a law officer, a Constable, a judge, and the owner-operator of his own private security agency. In his book, you will learn more about his experience as a government contractor with a Top Secret Clearance. Tom Gillespie is not a famous person, but he should be. Few, if any, people in history have impacted world events on as large a scale as Tom Gillespie did in one week and gone completely unnoticed.
Get copies of this particularly interesting read and enjoy a book that will help you realize how big the world is and how we remain unaware of the truth and sacrifices people make daily. Vietnam – One Week in December 1969 is out now on Amazon.
About The Author
Tom Gillespie is a noteworthy man who has lived with secrets no one was made aware of. He is not one to brag and certainly keeps himself busy. Vietnam is not his first book, and his previous release, “Silent Tears,” is his story about his childhood which is equally impressionable. He is a simple man who has stuck by his vows and lived a peculiarly secret life.
Matthew and James are back at Hanks Texas Grill in Mckinney, TX to kick it with the Chad Cooke Band. 2022 Band of the Year and nominee for 2023 Band of the Year (amongst more Guitarist and Bassist) We really enjoyed their set at The Leonard Picnic. A classic country sound, entertainers through and through and the best live medley in the business. Catch them on the road, find them on your streaming service and buy their stuff!
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Matthew and James catch up with the 144th Annual Leonard Picnic Headliner, Josh Ward. On location at Hanks's Texas Grill in Mckinney, Josh took some time to touch base after a record setting Leonard Picnic.
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Matthew and guest co-host, Kevin Moore, phone up Bryant McDowell of the Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Program. Bryant is an expert in arthropods. Being chigger and tick season, we figured we would give him a call and learn about these annoying pests.
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Cassidy Jagger and "Wallaby Joey" of Roos2U and The Outback Roo Ranch of Texas join Matthew and James for a Down Under discussion.
We chat about all kinds of Australian animals and various marsupials. From conservation, outreach, upkeep to legislation.
Cassidy brought in a brand new Wallaby Joey with no name. Well we offered our FB followers the oppotunity to name him, and they did not disappoint!
A huge thank you to Roos2U and The Outback Roo Ranch of Texas, please go pay them a visit, meet the mob, maybe even some Java with Joey!
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Ed "with and er" of the ExVandals, joins Matthew and James via phone. Eder is a co-founder of the Fabrication Yard in Dallas, TX. A place where artists can create legally and freely. Imagine a couple square blocks of paint covered warehouses, that is the Fabrication Yard. Eder fought tooth and nail to dedicate this nook of Trinity Groves to the Artists. He tells us about his connction with Hip-Hop and art back in NYC and how he helped bring these influences to the Big D.
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Johnny Mckinney sits down with Matthew and James to discuss some Leonard Athletics. Johnny is a walking encyclopedia of Leonard Sports knowledge.
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Happy 2023! A little hour or so reminiscing on 2022. We recap our episodes from the past year, share personal anecdotes, relive pop culture moments and remember those we lost.
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Lou Gigliotti hosts Matthew and James and his brand new, freshly paved, world class race track, in Anna, TX. Lou has an acomplished racing career both on the track and in the racing parts market. We find out all we can about his newest venture that will blow your socks off. World class racing facilities right here in NE Texas. We had the privilege to do a hot lap with Lou himself. (Full Podcast on youtube with lap video, turn by turn)
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Kevin Moore joins Matthew and James to teach us about cornhole. TBG Cornhole makes standard regulation Cornhole boards, trainer boards, airmail boards, score towers and "Snipe Pipes!" Want custom graphics, no problem! Get in touch with TBG Cornhole ASAP to get the best!
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Tony and Jamey make an impromptu visit to the Siren. We get into too much to caption here. Reality TV, comedians, scamming, impractical jokers, Siren EXLUSIVES, olives, six flags. Good times with the boys. Catch them on a stage near you!
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Kelsie McGilvray joins Matthew and James to talk about her business, Vivant Ideas. Kelsie offices out of Minneola, TX where she creates custom branding, rebranding and digital marketing content for new and existing businesses. Kelsie is a recipient of the ETX View 40 under 40 nomination as well! Voting begins October 3, 2022.
Vote for Kelsie at:
https://www.etxview.com/4040/4040_2022/#gallery/?group=406582
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Disclaimer: This episode is a little outside our normal scope of work. It may include graphic language, adult situations and smoking. Mature audiences suggested.
This episode is 21 years in the making. On approximately Sept. 6, 2001. Jimbo met Matt Larsen, then, a roadie for metal band - American Head Charge. Jimbo and Matt hit it off immediately. An incredible string of events ensue within the live music scene, giving Matthew James and Jimbo a super cool behind the scenes experience. We reconnenct with Roadie Matt after 20 or so years.
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Adam Wakefield and Casey James of Texas Hill (minus Craig Boyd who could not make it) join Matthew and James on Day Three of the 143rd Annual Leonard Picnic. Texas Hill are the Picnics headlining act. Tune it for some great stories, bluesy pickin and some good laughs.
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Alan McDonald and Tammie Summers from First United Bank sit down with Matthew and discuss their involvement with the 142nd Annual Leonard Picnic. First United focus on community involvement and building a solid foundation both financially and personally. Thank you for sponsoring the Leonard Picnic!
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JDK joins us from Nashville, TN to hear what he has been up to, new music, upcoming shows and music stuff. Check out his new song, "Small town USA" from his latest album, Patina. Stay tuned for another epistode with the Vibe King! Enjoy!
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