Spear Talk

For episode 182, we welcomed Sgt. Major Mike Vining to Spear Talk! Mike Vining served 31 years in the US Army before retiring as a sergeant major. For a one-year tour of duty to Vietnam between 1970 and 1971, Vining served with the 99th Ordnance Detachment as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician. His team was responsible for destroying Rock Island East, the largest enemy ammunition cache in the war.Vining later attended and graduated from the first Operator Training Course (OTC-1) in 1978 and went on to participate in Operation Eagle Claw, Operation Urgent Fury for the assault on Richmond Hill Prison, Operation Just Cause, Operation Desert Storm, and Operation Uphold Democracy in Haiti. He also served as the explosive investigator of the Downing Assessment Task Force for which he investigated the truck bombing at Al Khobar Towers, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996. In our discussion, we covered the legendary meme of his that goes around the internet daily, the breakdown between leadership and mentorship, being a part of the history and creation of the Delta Force, what EOD training consisted of, staying involved in the veteran community, dealing with PTSD / depression, his love of mountain climbing, and so much more!#sgtmajormikevining #deltaforce #veteranaffairs  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.* DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Order Eric Bass' new album on CD and vinyl + merch bundles here: https://ericbasspresents.merchtable.com/Find EVERYTHING Eric Bass here: https://linktr.ee/EricBassresentsStream "I Had a Name", Eric's BRAND NEW album here: https://onerpm.link/IHadANameJohn Guarnieri's BRAND NEW comic book (Cult of Machete #4) here: www.machetecomics.caDon't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 58th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Author/Fitness Expert Martin Rooney to the program. Please, check out Martin’s website and get a copy of his debut book Blood Feud here: https://trainingforwarriors.com/our-team/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 181, we welcomed Michael Hunter to Spear Talk! MICHAEL HUNTER is a professionally trained chef, bestselling author of The Hunter Chef Cookbook, hunter, forager, husband, and father. Michael began cooking at the early age of thirteen and fell in love with food and the restaurant industry. Growing up on a horse farm, Michael has a natural connection to nature. An honors graduate of the Humber College Apprenticeship Chef Program obtaining his Red Seal, he has worked for some of Canada’s top chefs and kitchens. In 2015, Michael opened Antler Kitchen & Bar with his business partner Jody Shapiro. Antler has received countless accolades locally and nationally and more recently in the internationally acclaimed Michelin Guide. Michael has appeared on the podcasts MeatEater and The Joe Rogan Experience. He has cooked at culinary festivals around the world including the United States, United Arab Emirates, Australia, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Brazil. Michael lives in Toronto, Canada.In our talk we covered his new book, Hunter Chef in the Wild, using nature and the land to create in his kitchen and restaurant, the "freedom" in his cooking style, living off the land, wildlife conservation, his incredible restaurant in Toronto, Antler Kitchen + Bar, and so much more!#hunter #chef #wildlifeconservation  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 57th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Author/Editor Jody Wenner to the program. Please check out Jody’s website and get a copy of her latest book here: https://www.jodywenner.com/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.* DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Order Eric Bass' new album on CD and vinyl + merch bundles here: https://ericbasspresents.merchtable.com/Find EVERYTHING Eric Bass here: https://linktr.ee/EricBassresentsStream "I Had a Name", Eric's BRAND NEW album here: https://onerpm.link/IHadANameJohn Guarnieri's BRAND NEW comic book (Cult of Machete #4) here: www.machetecomics.caDon't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 56th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome New York Times Bestselling Author Linwood Barclay to the program. Please check out Linwoods’s website and get a copy of his latest book, Whistle, here: https://www.linwoodbarclay.com/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.* DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Order Eric Bass' new album on CD and vinyl + merch bundles here: https://ericbasspresents.merchtable.com/Find EVERYTHING Eric Bass here: https://linktr.ee/EricBassresentsStream "I Had a Name", Eric's BRAND NEW album here: https://onerpm.link/IHadANameJohn Guarnieri's BRAND NEW comic book (Cult of Machete #4) here: www.machetecomics.caDon't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 180, we welcomed Nick Horvath to the show! Nick is the author of the SLEDGE VS. action-thriller series. A native of northern Minnesota, Nick studied Physics and English at Duke University before embarking on a 12-year professional basketball career. Over that time, he transformed himself from a timid finesse player into a rugged rebounding monster, much like his savage anti-hero, Sledge Laukkanen. Though he has yet to bludgeon anyone to death with his bare hands, anyone wishing to date his daughter should consider themselves forewarned.He draws inspiration from 80’s action and horror movies, Robert E. Howard’s Conan, Frank Miller’s Sin City, and hard-boiled noir mysteries.         He is currently living the dream in New Zealand with his wonderful woman and awesome children.In our discussion we covered our love of Ron E. Howard works and Conan the Barbarian, what it means to be an independent author, what makes a book "pulp", why the character of "Sledge" and world resonates with people, his transition from professional basketball player to teacher, and so much more!#nickhorvath #pulpfiction #independentauthor  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 55th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome International Bestselling Author Sam Bailey to the program. "Hello, Juliet" is the fourth novel Sam has released and this one dives into the Hollywood experience. Please, check out Sam’s website and get a copy of the latest book release here: https://samanthambailey.com/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 179, we welcomed Patrick McNamara to the show! Patrick is an Army veteran of 22 years, having served on numerous special operations units. He retired from the Army's premier hostage rescue unit as a SGT Major and is an author of T.A.P.S. (Tactical Application of Practical Shooting) and Sentinel. He teaches tactical training and marksman courses throughout the year as well as the co-host of the University of Badassery Podcast with CJ Ortiz!In our discussion we covered the importance of preserving history and learning from it, what it takes to live off the land and sustainability, the start of Basic Dude Stuff, protecting the mind, body, and soul, tactical awareness in our daily lives, and so much more.Follow Pat on social media @tmacsinc to know more about him.#armyveteran #tacticalshooter #livingofftheland  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 54th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome NY Times Bestselling Author Brad Taylor to the program. Brad transitioned from a career in the military to writing bestselling novels and never looked back. His latest Pike Logan Thriller INTO THE GRAY ZONE is the 19th book in the series. Please, check out Brad’s website and get a copy of his latest release here: https://bradtaylorbooks.com/CONTEST TIME! LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW to have a chance at winning Brad's latest book, INTO THE GRAY ZONE.For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 53rd episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Glenn Pasch to the program. Besides his role as CEO of a full service digital marketing agency, Glenn hosts his own podcast, You’re In Charge, while also taking his years of training and marketing experience and crafting his latest novel, The Road To Sold. Please, check out Glenn’s website here: https://pcgcompanies.com/meet-the-team/team/glenn-pasch/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 52nd episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Lauren Ungeldi to the program. Lauren has the unique ability to listen intently and help bring people’s true life stories alive in written form. Her books span soldiers, politicians, and even survivors of horrific abuses. Please check out Lauren’s website here: https://laurenungeldi.com/en/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.* DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Order Eric Bass' new album on CD and vinyl + merch bundles here: https://ericbasspresents.merchtable.com/Find EVERYTHING Eric Bass here: https://linktr.ee/EricBassresentsStream "I Had a Name", Eric's BRAND NEW album here: https://onerpm.link/IHadANameJohn Guarnieri's BRAND NEW comic book (Cult of Machete #3) here: www.machetecomics.caDon't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 51st episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Gene Koon to the program. Gene and I dive into many stories including his 10 plus years spent working at The Hague directing trials for Yugoslavian War Crimes. Please, pick up his debut novel Another Try and check out Gene’s website here: https://genekoon.com/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For episode 178, we welcomed Dr. Daryl Davis to the show! Dr. Daryl Davis is an international recording artist who has performed and toured all 50 States and around the world. He has performed extensively with Chuck Berry, The Legendary Blues Band (formerly The Muddy Waters Blues Band), Elvis Presley’s Jordanaires, and many others.As an actor Daryl received rave reviews for his stage role in The Time Of Your Life, and has done film and television roles including HBO’s acclaimed series The Wire.As a race relations expert Dr. Daryl Davis has received numerous awards and high acclaim for his book Klan-Destine Relationships and his award-winning film documentary Accidental Courtesy. He is the first Black author to write a book on the Ku Klux Klan based upon in-person interviews and personal encounters.His ability to get racists to renounce their ideology has sent Daryl to travel all over the United States and the world to share his methodology.In our discussion, we covered how Daryl’s journey as a touring musician played a part in his race relations work, hanging with members of the Ku Klux Klan, why some people think his approach to combating racism is questionable, understanding the various race breakdowns in communities, drinking a beer with Klansman, and so much more!#daryldavis #racerelations #endracism  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 50th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Brett Allen to the program. A United States Army Calvary Officer, Brett uses his experience serving our country to craft entertaining novels. Please pick up his books and check out Brett’s website here https://hogwashwriting.com/about/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast visit our social media pages X (Twitter) - 2ScribesPodcast and Instagram - ataleoftwoscribes #WriteOnEric P Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, includes: Time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/. Follow him on X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthor, Instagram/Threads -epbauthor and on Facebook -ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thank you for checking out Talk O'Tuesdays with Eric Bass, the bass player and producer of the platinum selling rock band, Shinedown, and John Guarnieri, the host of Spear Talk podcast. This weekly podcast came about after we recorded an episode of Spear Talk one night with Thomas Winterton (the superintendent of Skinwalker Ranch), where at the conclusion of the recording, Eric and I chatted for another 90 minutes about life and everything in between, with a lot of the time dedicated to coming up with a name for the show.There is no agenda when it comes to Talk O'Tuesdays. We will cover a wide variety of topics to include scientific achievements, exploration, cryptozoology, UFOs, art, creativity, writing, mental health, farming, hiking, and just about everything under the sun. We hope you enjoy this weekly show and hope you get something out of it each week.* DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND READING TOO! We are two people just talking about life and our own personal thoughts in real time. *Order Eric Bass' new album on CD and vinyl + merch bundles here: https://ericbasspresents.merchtable.com/Find EVERYTHING Eric Bass here: https://linktr.ee/EricBassresentsStream "I Had a Name", Eric's BRAND NEW album here: https://onerpm.link/IHadANameJohn Guarnieri's BRAND NEW comic book (Cult of Machete #3) here: www.machetecomics.caDon't be afraid to be the best version of yourself.Show is edited & produced by Fernando Menotti @nandopicks #shinedown #speartalk #podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this 49th episode of A Tale Of Two Scribes, we welcome Boyd and Beth Morrison to the program. They are the first brother/sister writing duo I have ever met and their travel adventures and written stories will really draw you in as a reader and viewer. Please, pick up Boyd and Beth’s books and check out Boyd’s website here: https://boydmorrison.com/For more info about A Tale Of Two Scribes podcast, visit our social media pages: X (Twitter) - @2ScribesPodcastInstagram - @ataleoftwoscribes #writeon Eric P. Bishop is an author, and host of A Tale Of Two Scribes. His latest novel BABYLON WILL RISE is out now, and you can also pick up his debut THE BODY MAN as well its sequel BREACH OF TRUST, plus the novella RANSOMED DAUGHTER. Eric’s passions, besides writing, include: time spent with his kids, travel, music, and exploring the great outdoors. You can find out more about Eric and his novels by visiting his website https://www.ericpbishop.com/Follow him on: X (Twitter) - @EPBAuthorInstagram/Threads - @epbauthorFacebook - ericpbishopauthor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.