Broadcasting live from the Asylum Studios in Eagle Pass, Texas, I kick off a packed show with award-winning author and artist Jonni Jordyn. We dig into her journey from performing with legendary musicians like members of Santana and opening for the Blues Brothers to becoming a novelist later in life. Joni shares how acting shaped her character-first storytelling, why she outlines (but stays flexible), and how she approaches revisions until emotion and continuity click. We explore her Lost Art of Magic five-part series nearing its finale, her Virus techno-thriller trilogy born from genetic simulation code, and themes of patriarchy, satire, and world-building across fantasy and sci-fi. She also talks reviews, writing pace, and what keeps her inspired in Denver—plus candid thoughts on AI’s role in creativity.

In hour two, author and financial strategist Tony Bradshaw joins to discuss The Millionaire Choice, building wealth with a clear mindset shift, and designing a “millionaire plan” (income, debt, and wealth strategies reviewed annually). We cover lessons from his years leading digital transformation at Dave Ramsey’s organization, stewardship-centered leadership, the difference between simple budgeting and wealth-first thinking, and practical steps for beginners: start investing small, then shape a budget around priorities. Tony shares perspectives on corrupt capitalism, marketing, scalable systems, gold/silver, real estate, crypto, and using AI to streamline podcasting and business.

We close with a surprise third hour: the long-awaited return of my good friend Wayne Rankin, who updates us on recovery from major surgery, plans for his upcoming show, and why he’s ditching commercialized Christmas for handmade gifts and service—handing out care bags to truckers and focusing on the heart of the season.

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(00:05:11 ) Cold open and live intro from Asylum Studios

(00:05:54 ) Show timing, Monday recap on grief and seasonal depression

(00:07:34 ) Live stream hiccups, platform plugs, and subscriber push

(00:09:43 ) Housekeeping and sponsor-style mentions, tools for podcasters

(00:13:44 ) Guest 1 intro: Author Joni Jordan joins the show

(00:14:48 ) Icebreakers: dream coffee guest and GPS celebrity voices

(00:17:52 ) From stage to page: music career and performing stories

(00:19:52 ) Early writing doubts, routines, and first long manuscript

(00:21:48 ) Outlining vs discovery writing and tools for structuring

(00:22:49 ) Arts education, acting influence, and character-first stories

(00:26:51 ) Moves, environments, and how place shapes creativity

(00:30:00 ) Mountains vs plains: perspective and inspiration

(00:30:06 ) Worldbuilding vs character balance and reader reviews

(00:32:06 ) Handling reviews, first 1-star, and series expectations

(00:34:09 ) Revision passes, emotional tests, and when a book is done

(00:36:37 ) Awards vs audience recognition and meaning

(00:36:44 ) Lost Art of Magic series: premise, conflict, and time loops

(00:39:47 ) Virus Trilogy: genetics sim to alien AI and themes

(00:41:46 ) Patriarchy, satire, and social undercurrents in fiction

(00:44:21 ) Planned endings and future projects beyond the trilogy

(00:45:17 ) Prehistory saga: tribes, floods, and man vs nature, man, god

(00:48:39 ) Genre myths, indie stain, and total book count

(00:50:40 ) Advice to aspiring writers: love it and show emotions

(00:54:46 ) On AI in creativity, where it fits and where it doesn’t

(01:01:39 ) Where to find Joni Jordan and sign-off

(01:04:44 ) Break and reset for Hour 2

(01:11:44 ) Guest 2 intro: Tony Bradshaw on money, purpose, and leadership

(01:13:50 ) Tony’s backstory: faith, family, and career pivot to tech

(01:29:40 ) History, central banking, and control narratives

(01:35:02 ) Leadership lessons from Ramsey org and team development

(01:41:50 ) Taxes, stewardship, and capitalism vs corruption

(01:46:03 ) Digital scale: systems, marketing, and podcast growth

(01:56:02 ) AI for content workflow, social, and tools talk

(02:04:49 ) Privacy, phones, platforms, and censorship concerns

(02:04:51 ) TikTok algorithms, weaponization, and information control

(02:12:51 ) The Millionaire Choice: mindset, plan, and wealth levers

(02:18:07 ) Budget philosophy: 4 buckets and wealth-first thinking

(02:21:36 ) Gold, silver, crypto, and investing to service debt

(02:23:10 ) Resources, website, and parting advice from Tony

(02:28:59 ) Musical bumper and transition to Hour 3

(02:32:07 ) Guest 3: Wayne Rankin returns—health updates and resilience

(02:37:35 ) Service projects: trucker gift bags and storms in Washington

(02:41:36 ) Media habits, simple pleasures, and holiday films

(02:45:51 ) Christmas meaning over commercialization

(02:49:55 ) Political asides, �dark state,� and local realities

(02:55:40 ) Studio setup progress and creative plans for video essays

(02:59:21 ) Recovery pace, travel hopes, and future visits

(03:05:22 ) Wrap-up: shout-outs, links, and closing notes

- Joe "Rooz" Russiello

- Marisa Lee

- Wayne Rankin

- Rosanna Rankin

- Angela Wetuski

- Carolina Jimenez

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