Hug It Out America Live
40 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -I am on a journey to embrace America. Not through a screen but face to face. All of it. The parts I agree with and the parts I don't. It started with a 50 state hug mission. Wrapped my mind around 23 then the virus hit. So now I am stuck at home. Still hugging it out. Just over the airwaves but at least I'm live.
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Keri Smith
April 08, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBCo-host of Un-safe space and creator of "Civilty Dinners". Can't wait to find out more about this bad ass woman.
BACK IN THE SADDLE
February 04, 2021 19:00 - 7 minutes - 6.21 MBLots of changes in my life, but I missed wrapping my arms around America so I am back to talk about all the new things in my life and a new vision for my show. No longer Hug It Out America Radio. Now Huge It Out America Live. On the show I will get into more what that means.
JP the amazing man behind my "Fierce Love" Painting I have staked in my yard.
June 17, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 38.2 MBThe painting you see is one I commissioned by Jamar Pierre the smiling man towering above it.. https://www.artbyjpierre.com/ . He is an amazing New Orleans artist just trying to bring his city and the planet together one painting at a time. He is painstaking with love building a mile-long mural for his home of New Orleans. A good friend of mine brought us together by accident. I saw the inner beauty he saw in the world through his work and I hired him to bring my vision of a Trump Supporter ...
My wife and I tell the story behind this sign and the punch that never happened
June 12, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 37.4 MBI created this painting in collaboration with a black friend of mine to create unity and get others to find humanity in people we disagree with. It's a long story. The local CBS and ABC station even did a story on my positivity. Everywhere people are saying great things except not here in my town of Northampton. Here the exact opposite. Someone stole my sign and bragged about it. Others threaten further thieving actions if I put another one up. Things have gotten so bad the police patrol my h...
Pachi Tamer and his mission to help empower the homeless one dollar at a time.
June 10, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBI met Pachi Tamer a couple of years ago in a trip to Austin where he was an Uber driver. His native language was different but our drive to embrace all humanity was the same. We talk tomorrow about all the great things he is doing in the world. From his internationally famous Ted Talk to his One Dollar Dreams Project to help to homeless.
Michael Manring and his amazing bass
June 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBCan't wait to talk to Michael Manring. What the man can do on a bass guitar is astounding. Listen as we talk about his music, his life, and even play some of his songs.
Caitlin Alifirenka author of the best seller "I Will Always Write You Back"
June 05, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBMy daughter got me to read this book. She reads hundreds of books a year. I read like ten. Even I could not put it down. The relationship developed in this story with pen and paper between two people each from different sides of the world (Caitlin and Martin) is spell bounding. To me, it is the secret to bringing people on earth to act as one people. Caitlin is the co-star of this book and also the author. She calls in to talk about her book, how it shaped her life, and what she is doing in ...
Music Star Edwin McCain talk about his life, his music & the childhood we shared
June 03, 2020 16:00 - 2 hours - 110 MBMost know Edwin McCain's most popular song "I'll Be" a top 10 song from the '90s or other amazing songs like "Solitude" with Darius Rucker. Maybe you think of his amazing voice or awesome songs he wrote like " Ghosts of Jackson Square". I, however, think of the days we spent growing up in the south as friends just being kids. We talk about all of this. play some of his songs, and just have some laughs. Join us Wednesday.
FRANK MEEINK A FORMER SKINHEAD TELLS HIS STORY OF REBIRTH
June 01, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 96.4 MBYou want to know what Hug Out Hate is? Tune in as I sit down one on one with Frank Meeink a former neo-nazi whose life was saved by of all people a huge-hearted amazing Jewish man. This story brought me to tears. I bet it will do the same for you. We will talk about his life, his book and how he is using his brutal experiences to help others avoid being sucked into a life of hate.
How I learned my greatest worth in federal prison
May 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 84.3 MBCraig Stanland had a great job at Cisco Sytems then he got lost in a world of corruption and greed. It sent him to the bottom and a jail cell. Somehow in federal prison, he found a way to climb out of the abyss. He is a Reinvention Architect now, the author of the soon to be published memoir, The Blank Canvas, and a highly sought after public speaker with a TEDx Talk titled, “How I Learned My Greatest Worth in Federal Prison. He says. "My mission is to help people whose lives have fallen apar...
Cancel Culture and how it ripped my life apart
May 28, 2020 16:00 - 53 minutes - 47.6 MBIn light of what is going on the news today, I have decided to have a spur of the moment show. Cancel culture and the dangers of it. The dictionary definition and how I define it are a bit different. I was a victim of it myself in local media. In the short term, it ripped my life apart, but in the end, it made me a much better man. I will discuss all from past victims of cancel culture like Bill Buckner of the Boston Red Sox to Amy Cooper and the evolution of her being canceled as I write.
A CHARACTER AND A SPECIAL SOUL ON AND OFF THE AIR HOSTS THE SHOW
May 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBTex Allen will take over the show this week. He calls the shots. I just handle the phone Tex has a heart of love and soul for adventure with no labels weighing him down. From Burning Man to now living in Mexico he has a lot to say and so do his guests.
For years she put life and limb on the line as stunt woman. Then...
May 21, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 81.8 MBSandy Webb spent years in a life of risk, putting her body through a fair share of abuse in her day job. Sandy did what most people thought was crazy. She made her living as a Hollywood stunt woman. Then she had a fundamental change in mindset. She left the life of tumble. and fall to a more quiet and safe existence. Now she lives on a peaceful ranch in the mountains of New Mexico nowhere near a movie set. There she nourishes her spiritual side, and lives much happier and fulfilled in her si...
Vanessa Fernandes hug mama and author of "The Hugging Army."
May 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBVanessa Fernandes has been a social worker for most of her employment career. Makes sense I can tell your first hand she has a magical soft-touch with her words and actions. Then 2015 she started to see the power of physical touch and connection in a global sense. That lead to her starting The Hugging Army and a book of the same name. Next on the hug master plan, a whole road trip planned out stop by zig-zagging all over the USA. Her little VW Beattle was ready to roll. Unfortunately, that i...
Dan Dorsky talks about Peter Nygard and the book he helped write
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.2 MBDan has devoted his life to putting bad guys away. For many years he prosecuted mafia members. He has a new assignment now. He has the same drive in bringing the truth out about fashion mogul and accused sexual predator Peter Nygard We talk about Peter and the book Dan helped write revealing proof Peter is not the man many see him as.
Guest host Dr Kaye takes over Hug It Out America Live for the day
May 15, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBDr. Yvonne Kay has seen her share of tragedy. She lived through the Blitzkrieg. Now she is an international speaker with subjects ranging from Spirit Soaring, Laughter Roaring, to post-traumatic stress disorder and bereavement. She is a Storyteller, Addictions, Thanatologist, Care-sharer,veteran radio talk show host, Interfaith Minister, author, columnist, keynote speaker/trainer for corporations. Tune in as she talks about laughter as the cure for what ails you.
DARYL DAVIS SHRINKING THE KKK MEMBERSHIP ONE HUG AT A TIME
May 14, 2020 16:00 - 55 minutes - 49.7 MBDaryl Davis is an amazing musician. He even used to play some piano for Chuck Berry, but to me what I admire most about him is how he laterally hugs out hate. His music has allowed him to bridge the gap with people most would not even be in the same room with. He has used the power of blues and the humanity we all share to voluntarily get over 200 KKK members to leave the KKK for good. If that is not god's work I do not know what is. He has some amazing stories to share. I have heard some of...
KEEP CALM AND SKIP ON SAY KIM CORBIN
May 13, 2020 16:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MBI love people that do their own thing. No matter if the world approves of them or not especially if it creates happiness and unity. Kim is that kind of person with her skipping movement. She has quite the following too. People all over the US join her. Hope she can give me some pointers to refine my skills. My kids laugh at me when I skip, but it sure does put a sprint in my step and a smile on my face every time I do it. There is so much more to Kim than just skipping, but you will have to ...
Don't let his suit fool you. He can get loose on a stage with his guitar
May 11, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBSam is a very well known high school teacher in New England and a couple of books, but I did not move here until three years ago. So I know him for what I hear of him living right next door to him. His music. I even got to check out one of his concerts. I never forgot it either. So I had to have him on the show. Today we talk about his life, his music and listen to a couple of his songs.
HIJACK FRIDAY (Funny man Uncle Scotty takes over the station for the day)
May 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBThis Friday a guest DJ takes over Hug It Out America Live. I just sit quietly behind the control panel and do whatever the hijacker demands. Don't worry no duct tape involved Just a little anarchy on the airwaves. The hijacker talks about what they want. They play the music they like, and pick the callers they want to speak with. This week my high jacker will be funny man and musician Scott Hogue otherwise known as Uncle Scotty.
EMILY LEACH AND HER ONE OF A KIND CONFERENCE FREECON
May 07, 2020 16:00 - 57 minutes - 51.4 MBEvery year Emily brings freelancers all over America for a conference in Texas called FREECON. FREECON was born in the spirit of those who leave — or are dying to leave — their dreaded J-O-B. If you’re allergic to fluorescent lighting, cubicles and time clocks… FInd out more about her and her event when we have a little chat
THE GODFATHER OF SKATE TALKS ABOUT HIS LIFE ON FOUR WHEELS
May 06, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBDavid Miles is known far and wide as the godfather of skate. From his funky hats to his smooth style, his flow can't be denied. His dedication to skating goes far beyond just gliding around. He runs the decades-old world-famous Friday night skate in San Francisco. At one point the event had almost 1000 people rolling 12 miles through the night of San Francisco David puts his heart and soul into skating. To him, skating is a religious experience. That's probably why he opened a one of kind ska...
HE IS CREATING A MILE LONG MURAL BUT HIS HEART FOR UNITY GOES MUCH FURTHER
May 04, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBJamar Pierre (JP) came from very different streets than me. Still, by a twist of fate and a stroll by the Mississippi, we have become good friends. His art is captivating and soul-stirring, but his heart for unity and love is what drew me in. Knee deep in a project to create a mile-long love mural along the sea wall in New Orleans, I convinced him to work on a painting called "Fierce Love." That project led to a deeper friendship and our partnership to cultivate unity way beyond the city of...
STAYING SANE IN THIS CRAZY NEW NORMAL
May 01, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBThis show is about the callers. Your words. Your stories. Your love.
Get ready to laugh a lot and listen to some cool tunes from Uncle Scotty.
April 30, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBSo I met Scott Hogue on Facebook and though we have very different views we immediately hit it off. He is a very talented singer-songwriter too. This summer I added a stop on my hug tour just to meet him. I laughed the whole time and my daughter Savvy smiled along with the fun too. As he sat in the trunk of his Cadillac playing his guitar and serenading my daughter to a half made-up song, I knew we would be friends for life. So next week he will come and bring his music and laughs to my sho...
DR. YVONNE KAYE WISDOM TALKS ABOUT THE MEDICINE OF HUMOR
April 29, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MBDr. Yvonne Kay has seen her share of tragedy. She lived through the Blitzkrieg. Now she is an international speaker with subjects ranging from Spirit Soaring, Laughter Roaring, to post-traumatic stress disorder and bereavement. She is a Storyteller, Addictions, Thanatologist, Care-sharer,veteran radio talk show host, Interfaith Minister, author, columnist, keynote speaker/trainer for corporations. Tune in as she talks about laughter as the cure for what ails you.
Burning Man Legend and Hug Daddy
April 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MBWhen I think of blind love I think of Tex. When I imagine no fear of words Tex is in my mind. I love this guy so much. He is the one person I think that may have given more free hugs than me last year. and he does it blind folded sometimes too. Right now he is in Mexico doing who knows what, but we will find out Wed and a whole lot of other cool stuff about him.
My two daughters talk about their CommUNITY project "Family Stones"
April 24, 2020 16:00 - 50 minutes - 45.4 MBMy oldest came up with this great idea to spread love and unity with ordinary rocks and a relaxing walk around the neighborhood. Her sister joined in on the love mission too. They join me to talk about it and we discuss other ways folks are creating unity beyond zoom calls, Facebook Live and anything involving a screen.
ARTIST. AUTHOR. THERAPIST. HEALER AND LIVING OUTSIDE THE BOX
April 23, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBRenee comes on to talk about her book “Allies & Demons: Working With Spirit For Power and Healing,” We also chat about her work in spiritual psychology and some of her cool art.
BEST SELLING AUTHOR DOCTOR KEN HARRIS
April 22, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MBKen Harris a chiropractor, educator,lector, and author talks about his life, the concept behind synchronicity and some of the stories from his best selling book "Synchronicity.".
THROUGH HORRIFIC TRAGEDY IN HIS LIFE, CURT PAYNE SOLDIERS ON WITH LOVE & LIGHT
April 20, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 53.8 MBThrough Hug It Out America (50hugs.org ) I have wrapped my mind and arms around thousands of people. Curt's story heartbreaking but seismically inspiring, I will never forget. Hear it this Monday straight from him. If you listen to only one show this should be it.
MUSICIAN, SINGER,SONGWRITER MARK ZEUS SHARES HIS MUSIC AND LIFE
April 17, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBMark is a long time musician. Growing up in Illinois and now residing in Houston Texas, music has always been his companion. For a while he had his own night club where he played and let us others take the stage to, then he decided to sell it and go back to touring around sharing his music and songs with the nation. Bam the Coronavirus hit. Tour is postponed for who knows how long. My good fortune. Now he has a little time to talk to me about his music and the life it has given him. Join us t...
LIFE WITH A CHILD WITH ADHD DURING THIS CRISIS
April 16, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBFriends. Family. Doctors... You can tell them about being a parent with an ADHD child until they are blue in the face, they will never truly understand. They need to live it day to day to truly get it. Trust me I get it. My youngest daughter has ADHD and I live it every day. This crisis makes it even harder too. Let's talk about it today at noon EST parent to parent ABOUT HUG IT OUT AMERICA Not 12 hours after Trump was elected president I lost my cool with a man with a red hat. I nearly wen...
MORE THAN A TALENTED ARTIST AN AMAZING SOUL
April 15, 2020 16:00 - 56 minutes - 51.2 MBChris Agyei is one of those artists who does more than just create beautiful paintings. He has a soul just as spectacular. Chris always had a talent for art but when he got older he used that skill not only to support himself but lift others up too. His community like many has been devastated by drugs and gang violence. Chris opened an art gallery to give back to where he grew up and still lives today. Hear his story. ABOUT HUG IT OUT AMERICA Not 12 hours after Trump was elected preside...
US VS THEM? NOT IF SHE CAN HELP IT.
April 13, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBMarla Estes is a woman I met through Hug It Out America on social media. Like me, she is committed to getting past politics and seeing we have more in common than not no matter who we are. While I travel around hugging one person at a time with my words and arms. She moves around the northwest talking to people in large groups and showing them face to face the secret to bringing our nation back together. She is literally shrinking the divide one seminar at a time. Hear about her love potion ...
TO MASK OR NOT MASK IN PUBLIC FOR THE VIRUS
April 09, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 20.9 MBThursday a discussion with callers about wearing a mask out in public to fight the coronavirus spread.. Do you wear one? Why or why not? Add your perspective tomorrow at noon. ABOUT HUG IT OUT AMERICA Not 12 hours after Trump was elected president I lost my cool with a man with a red hat. I nearly went to prison for mere seconds of uncontrolled emotion. That was just the beginning of the hell hole I walked into. When I climbed out, I was a very different person. Ever since I have been on a...
MY LIFE OF PUTTING THE MAFIA BEHIND BARS
April 08, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 54.3 MBOn Wednesday we talk with a former assistant DA of New York Dan Dorsky. He has put away real-life gangsters as a career. We will get into the good, bad, and ugly of prosecuting the people you. normally only hear about in movies. ABOUT HUG IT OUT AMERICA Not 12 hours after Trump was elected president I lost my cool with a man with a red hat. I nearly went to prison for mere seconds of uncontrolled emotion. That was just the beginning of the hell hole I walked into. When I climbed out, I...
SOUTH VS NORTH
April 07, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 53.6 MBSOUTH VS NORTH I was born & bred in South Carolina & my good friend Pamela Goodwin has spent most of her years in New England. Today we discuss the differences living in the two areas. ABOUT HUG IT OUT AMERICA Not 12 hours after Trump was elected president I lost my cool with a man with a red hat. I nearly went to prison for mere seconds of uncontrolled emotion. That was just the beginning of the hell hole I walked into. When I climbed out, I was a very different person. Ever since I have...
CHURCHES AND ARE ALL REALLY WELCOME
April 06, 2020 16:00 - 59 minutes - 53.9 MBA couple of months back I met this cool guy hugging on the streets of my town. His name is Jason Hosey. We have gotten to become friends through sharing our hardships and just love of people and life. Turns out he has had a lot of rough experience from being homeless and now fighting in the courts for the rights to even spend time with his baby boy. Like me he is Christian too. Join us as we discuss religion and other things. Who knows where this discussion will go.
Hug It Out America Radio
April 05, 2020 17:00 - 17 minutes - 14.7 MBI have been on a mission to give hugs in every state (50 Hugs). Nope, I am not really a hug guy. Just ask my wife. I just like talking to people and the hugs sometimes help get the conversation going and certainly make some people feel better. Others not so much. Anyway, I have visited 23 states on my road trip already then this damn Coronavirus hit. So I can't really hug anybody in America six feet apart, and I'm not giving air hugs any time soon. So I am stuck at home. No live sports to sav...