Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Los Angeles-based jazz vocalist, songwriter, performer, and recording artist Sylvia Brooks. In this episode, we dive into her sixth album, Soliloquy, and explore a remarkable creative journey shaped by music, acting, storytelling, and artistic expression. Raised by parents who were both musicians […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Los Angeles-based jazz vocalist, songwriter, performer, and recording artist Sylvia Brooks. In this episode, we dive into her sixth album, Soliloquy, and explore a remarkable creative journey shaped by music, acting, storytelling, and artistic expression. Raised by parents who were both musicians […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed Los Angeles-based jazz vocalist, songwriter, performer, and recording artist Sylvia Brooks. In this episode, we dive into her sixth album, Soliloquy, and explore a remarkable creative journey shaped by music, acting, storytelling, and artistic expression. Raised by parents who were both musicians […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with acclaimed educator, novelist, essayist, and author Bill Smoot. His remarkable story begins in Maysville, Kentucky, where he grew up in the 1950s surrounded by family, community, baseball, Boy Scouts, and time spent on his grandparents’ dairy […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with founder, CEO, board director, advisor, professor, entrepreneur, and healthcare innovator John Oberg. Based in Austin, Texas, Dr. Oberg is trusted by organizations to navigate growth, leadership challenges, organizational change, innovation, and conflict resolution. Throughout his career, […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with leadership consultant, author, endurance athlete, adventurer, and Marathon Grand Slam finisher William Thomas. William’s story is a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue extraordinary goals. He didn’t begin running until the age […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series featuring acclaimed jazz trombonist, composer, educator, and bandleader Ron Wilkins along with trombone virtuoso, composer, and collaborator Rebecca Patterson. In this deeply moving and inspiring conversation, we discuss their powerful 2026 album, The Vigil and The Sleeping Giant, a project that explores the nature […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with inspirational entrepreneur, content creator, recovery advocate, and founder of Crab Crew Life, Bryan Blackmon. Bryan’s story is one of resilience, redemption, and the power of second chances. After leaving Texas for California in pursuit of a […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with keynote speaker, entrepreneur, creator, event industry strategist, and community builder Daniel Linares. Born and raised in Queens, Daniel brings the grit, determination, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit of New York City into every aspect of his work. […]
Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Famer, author, humanitarian, speaker, poet, and NFL legend Nick Lowery. Nick joins us to discuss his powerful 2026 book, Naked and Alone with 80,000 People, a deeply personal exploration of perseverance, […]
