In this episode, we reconnect with Asheville, NC-based jazz bassist Quinn Sternberg to talk about his deeply personal new album, Pleasant Returns — set for release in 2025. This marks Quinn’s fifth full-length album, and his most introspective work to date, featuring seven original compositions recorded in New Orleans—his former home—with a stellar cast of […]

In this episode, we talk with New York City jazz singer Naama about her highly anticipated 2025 album Dream With Me — set for release on June 6th, 2025. This evocative new project invites listeners on a dream-themed journey through songs that explore dreams of all kinds: big, small, sweet, and even unreachable. Dream With […]

In this episode, we chat with Berlyn Komar – a seasoned Digital Marketing Strategist, Founder of Planted Marketing, and an energetic marketing hype woman with over a decade of experience helping small businesses thrive. Berlyn is known for building brands without the sleaze, focusing on authentic, purpose-driven marketing strategies. Her agency, Planted Marketing, helps businesses […]

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Ronnie Laughlin – a former Division I athlete, author, cancer survivor, and speech pathologist – to discuss her remarkable journey of resilience, strength, and faith. During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, while working abroad in Saudi Arabia, Ronnie was diagnosed with breast cancer. With the world […]

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with President and CEO of Frontline Source Group, Bill Kasko. Bill is the driving force behind one of the nation’s top staffing and recruiting firms, known for providing exceptional temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions across […]

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we talk with Former Professional Football Player and High-Performance Coach Quinn Magnuson. Now a dedicated coach to CEOs, athletes, and entrepreneurs, Quinn is the founder of the Effort Over Results movement and host of the podcast by the same […]

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. On this episode, we speak with Communication Scientist, Entrepreneur, and Executive Coach Meaghan Kane Benjamin. Meaghan empowers leaders to master the art and science of influence, strategic storytelling, and authentic human connection. Drawing from her deep background in neuroscience, systems thinking, and […]

Welcome to a very special edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this moving episode, we talk with Tracey Ostebo, daughter of super jazz fan John McKergow, about their incredible journey to Kansas City for International Jazz Day 2025. Based in Mountain View, California, Tracey has been streaming our podcast nightly to her father—who […]

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series. In this episode, we speak with veteran jazz clarinetist and composer Sam Sadigursky about his compelling new release, The Solomon Diaries: Volumes IV & V. This deeply expressive project blends Jewish spiritual and Klezmer traditions with post-minimalist classical, jazz, and elements of American folk […]

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series. In this episode, we welcome back author and motivational speaker Chancellor Jackson to discuss his powerful new 2025 release, The Power of Becoming: Seven Pillars of Growth & Empowerment. This transformative book is a collection of life-affirming quotes, personal insights, and practical […]