Sharonkays411 Show Podcast

Spotlight on The McCrary Sisters and their Gospel Music Legacy (12-4-19)

This show was recorded from a live broadcast on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 4pm, (cst) on WFSK FM Radio.  The ladies have a new holiday release and are about to hit the road with it entitled ' A Very McCrary Christmas 2019, released November 15, 2019 on Rounder Records..  

The McCrary Sisters (Ann, Deborah, Regina and Alfreda) are the daughters of the late Rev. Samuel McCrary — one of the original members of the legendary gospel quartet The Fairfield Four. The daughters were raised in harmony, singing at home and at their father’s church, but word soon spread of their individual accomplished voices and each began sharing the family vocal legacy as solo artists with a wide range of performers to include Bob Dylan, Elvis, Isaac Hayes and Stevie Wonder.  

The ladies were last on the show in 2013, it was good to see them.  

Impeaching the President book disccussion with Alan Hirsch (12-11-19)

This show aired live on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 (cst) on WFSK FM radio.  He was on the show about a year ago when the book "Impeaching the President: Past, Present, and Future" was published.  This interview,  booked several months before proved to be timely with the headlines of the day.  Hirsch is Chair of Justice and Law Studies at Williams College.  

Subject: On Nashville's Stage Play Scene for Young African Americans (12-11-19

This show was recorded from my live on broadcast on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 4pm (cst) on WFSK FM.  My guest was Alan Nettles of Moving 4ward Productions with a new stage play "Wear Your Crown".  A New York native, Nettles graduated from college with a degree in Communications with a concentration in TV & Film Production.  Among much topic was the scene in Nashville for young African Americans in the arts.   

18th Annual 411 Show Christmas Party (Hr - 2) 12-15-19

This show is part of a 2-hour "live Christmas party" which was live on Sunday, December 15th, 2019 on WFSK FM. I named the holiday broadcast "What Christmas Means to Us", because the hope is to project something different than spending money or going in debt and also building bridges in the community. We always have such a wonderful time!

18th Annual 411 Show Christmas Party (Hr - 1) 12-15-19

This show is part of a 2-hour "live Christmas party" which was live on Sunday, December 15th, 2019 on WFSK FM.  I named the holiday broadcast "What Christmas Means to Us", because the hope is to project something different than spending money or going in debt and also building bridges in the community.  We always have such a wonderful time!  

"Understanding What Men Need, Think and Feel" with Roderick Hairston on his new book - 11-24-19

This show was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on WFSK radio here in Nashville on Sunday November 24, 2019 at 8:00 am.  The guest is pastor, coach, and author Roderick Hairston.  He's a Baltimore pastor and former NFL Chaplain.  He says "the book is written for the lady who has struggled to figure out the best ways to care for the needs, thoughts, and feelings of the husband, father, son, or brother she loves."  Cover Him is a coaching manual -- a practical guide for understanding what men often need, think, and feel but rarely express with words.

We covered a lot of scenarios on male/female relationships.  

Feels Like Sunday Morning....11-24-19 (Hour 1)

This show was recorded from a live broadcast of my show on Sunday November 24, 2019 at 7:00 am. News headline and issues of the day, chatter, opinions and observations from me and my show's producer are included.  We generally give thoughts on various things and add in misc. subjects.  Sometimes we agree and sometimes we don't.....  

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)