Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

Artist of the Week Interview with Kirk Whalum - 11/21/19

This is a weekly feature on WFSK.  Our Artist of the Week spotlight featured Kirk Whalum on Thursday, 11-21-19.  Kirk has a new project out entitled "Humanite."  He hails from Memphis and is what I call "A Tennessee Treasure".  Grammy-award winner and multi-talented son of a preacher man, Kirk has a heart for the community and the Lord.  He's also an ordained minister and has made a series of gospel jazz projects as well.  

During this interview, we were joined by my friend Marion Meadows who came by the studio and we had a super time on this interview.  Those longtime friends and saxophonist have shared the stage together over the years.  Marion lives part time in Nashville and was dropping off his new release and to check in with yours truly.     Marion jus released 1st Christmas project is entitled "Christmas With You". 

How to Be Author with Literary Agent Diane S. Nine - 11/20/19

This show aired live on WFSK FM on Wednesday, 11/20/19 at 5PM.  My News from the Community was first then I chatted with Diane S. Nine on her new book which is a a Guide to the Basics and the Bewares of Getting Published

Diane Nine is President of Nine Speakers, Inc., a full service entertainment agency representing people in the literary, lecture, film, TV, and theatrical arenas.

 

Happy Thanksgiving (pre) with Chef Big Shake - 11-20-19

This show aired live on WFSK FM on Wednesday, 11/20/19 at 4PM (cst).  My News from the Community was from Judge Rachel Bell of Nashville Division VIII on her new imitative on The General Sessions Music City Community Court Justice Center, which is located in the heart of the African American community.  

My guest was Shawn Davis, Creator of Big Shake’s Nashville Hot Chicken and Fish in Huntsville, Alabama, Franklin TN and in the Rivergate area of Nashville.  Known as Chef Big Shake, started cooking in a professional kitchen when he was just 12 years old.

Chef and his wife Robin brought us a complete Thanksgiving dinner and yes I eat on-air and it was delicious and  fabulous!  A 12-pound fried turkey with garlic butter and parmesan infused flavors.  It was a fun time.  Chef has appeared on Shark Tank, Man Verses Food and oterh TV shows.  

Pastor's Roundtable for November - Part 2 (11/17/19)

This show aired live on Sunday November 17, 2019 at 8AM.  (cst)  My monthly Pastors Roundtable features 1 or 2 area or regional pastors to discuss issues of the day.  Since the other scheduled guest didn't arrive Rev. Marlon Reid of Hillcrest Nashville got the entire 90-minutes.  He is relatively new to Nashville and we had some great conversations of a host of issues.  

Pastor's Roundtable for November - Part 1 (11/17/19)

This show was broadcast live on WFSK FM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 7AM.  (cst)  My monthly Pastors Roundtable features 1 or 2 area or regional pastors to discuss issues of the day.  I get started with a shortened news cat and then introduce the guest pastor about half way in.  The 2nd hour is on a another podcast episode with the same date.  

The guest was Rev. Marlon Reid of Hillcrest Nashville. (SDA)   

WFSK Artist of the Week Interview with Chris Walker - 11-14-19

WFSK's weekly feature Artist of the Week this week put the spotlight on singer, songwriter, bassists and producer Chris Walker.  His new release pays tribute to the legacy of Al Jarreau, We're In he Love Together.  

He was Jarreau’s bassist and featured vocalist for over 20 years, co-produced the album with Larry Williams, who was Jarreau’s keyboardist.  he album features a stellar line-up of artists who came together to honor the seven-time Grammy winner from the jazz, R&B and gospel worlds including Regina Belle, Dave Koz, Will Downing, Gerald Albright, Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum, Arturo Sandoval and David Foster among others.

The album is reminiscent of Jarreau’s own tribute album to his long-time friend, George Duke.

He was excellent!  

The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate Over Race in America by Nicholas Buccola - 11-14-19)

This show aired live on Wednesday 11-14, 2019 at 5:00 pm (cst) on WFSK radio Nashville.  The 411 Show's Community News Segment came from Sarah Bishop of United Way of Metropolitan Nashville do bring the communities attention to family food needs for the Thanksgiving holiday season.  My book author for the show was Nicholas Buccola author of numerous books, we discussed his latest The Fire Is Upon Us: James Baldwin, William F. Buckley Jr., and the Debate over Race in America.  It describes how the clash between the civil rights firebrand and the father of modern conservatism continues to illuminate America's racial divide.  

He is the Chair in Political Science and Founding Director of the Frederick Douglas Forum on Law, Rights, and Justice at Linfield College in Oregon.  

 

Saving the Electoral College Why the National Popular Vote Would Undermine Democracy by Robert M. Hardaway (11-13-19)

This was aired on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 4:00 pm (cst) and started with the Community News Segment.  This edition was from George C. Hill, Ph.D. former Vice Chancellor at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine who was instrumental in the development of the Meharry Vanderbilt Alliance (MVA) 20-years ago.  MVA develops and supports collaborative initiatives. It has provided opportunities for collaboration between Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and for collaboration with projects in the community.  

My guest Robert M. Hardaway discussed his new book Saving the Electoral College  He says the 2016 election caused many pundits and citizens alike to decry the Electoral College. This book explains the dangerous and unconstitutional implications of the National Popular Vote Bill, which is quietly passing in state houses across the nation.

Hardaway is a professor of law at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law where he teaches evidence and civil procedure and election law. He is the author of numerous law review articles and books on the Electoral College and election law. 

 

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How Work Glorifies God with Shundrawn A. Thomas (author interview) - 11-10-19

This show was recorded live on Sunday, 8:00 am (cst).  My guest was Mr. Thomas is the of the new book Discover Joy in Work: Transforming Your Occupation into Your Vocation on InterVarsity Press.  I really enjoyed this conversation with him.  In the book and on the air Shundrawn helps us to a greater understanding of our abilities and passions, which in turn will help us develop into the people we are meant to be.

He addresses issues of work ethic, character formation, and work-life synergy to find better harmony between what we do and who we are all with in a spiritual context. He is the president of a trillion-dollarr global investment management business, and speaker.  

 

Feels Like Sunday Morning...11-10-19

This show aired live on Sunday, 11-10-19 at 7:00 am (cst).  In my usual 7am hour it's Open Phones and News Headlines of the day, misc chatter, the church announcements, and of course my opinion on a few things.  The 411 Show's producer The X-Man and I kick the ball around the room on a variety of news topics.    

Hope Rides Again Mystery Novel by Andrew Shaffer - 11-6-19

This show aired live on Wednesday, 11-6-19 at 5:00 pm (cst) We started with a few headlines and then Andrew Shaffer was the guest to discus hi latest book Hope Rides Again: The Sequel to the Obama Biden Mystery.  He's the New York Times bestselling author of Hope Never Dies: An Obama Biden Mystery, the international bestselling parody Fifty Shames of Earl Grey, and numerous other humorous works of fiction and nonfiction.

Shannon Kaiser Life Coach and Author Discusses her Latest Book Joy Seeker 11-6-19

This show aired live on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at 4:00 pm. (cst) We started with the News from the Community Segment on the open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace sign-ups.  Joshua Peck co-funder of Get America Covered said "thanks to the financial help that nearly 9 out of 10 HealthCare.gov customers receive, one out of three marketplace customers will have a plan available in 2020 with a premium of less than $10 per month according to new data released this week by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)."

Shannon Kaiser is the best-selling author of 5 books on the psychology of happiness and fulfillment including #1 international bestseller The Self-Love Experiment and Adventures for Your Soul.