Roy Kramer has impacted the game of college football probably more so than any person ever. What better way than to immerse yourself into the middle of the college football season than hearing from “the Dean” of College Football, “the Godfather” of College Football and deservedly named such. Coach shares how he moved from a college football Coach to Vanderbilt’s athletic director. Later as the SEC commissioner, his vision for the first SEC Football Championship game in 1992 changed an entire sports industry. Today’s crowning of a National Champion in College football was Coach’s idea due to the Bowl Championship Series he created in 1998. Coach Kramer’s remarkable stories and his many more achievements and accomplishments will enlighten your mind. … Coach Kramer’s football championship’s as both a high school coach and college coach are close to his heart; His unexpected and unusual jump to athletic director at Vanderbilt University was remarkable; His rise to the Commissioner of the SEC; His vision of expansion for the SEC; His success in negotiating TV deals for SEC football, as well as the TV deals for the NCAA March Madness when he served as the Chairman; His persistency in persuading the “PAC 10” and the Rose Bowl committee to join the Bowl Championship Series are all remarkable stories that Coach Kramer discusses on our episode. Coach Kramer’s love as a high school coach, and the difference a coach can make are his most treasured moments in his stellar career. Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

Pete Rose, the greatest player to ever play the game of baseball, and should be in the Hall of Fame. His records include hits (4,256), games played (3,562), at bats (14,053), singles (3,215) and outs (10,328). He won three World Series, three batting titles, one MVP Award, two Gold gloves and the Rookie of the year in 1963. He also made 17 All-star appearances at an unequaled five positions (second baseman, left fielder, right fielder, third baseman, and first baseman. He is most proud of winning more games than everyone who played professional sports. Pete talks about some of his cherished moments in life and in baseball; His father's love, devotion, and toughness; some famous teammates; military service at Fort Knox; the “75” Big Red Machine; and his relationship with Bart Giamatti, the Major League commissioner who banned Pete from the game in 1989 for betting on baseball. How hypocritical is it today when the MLB accepts money from Casino’s, Sports Betting apps and Gambling sites, yet does not allow Pete Rose a second chance to be unanimously voted into the Hall of Fame at Cooperstown?  He's paid the price for  34 years! Doesn’t everyone deserve a second chance? If you feel inspired to help Pete:Write Rob Manfred, Commissioner of MLB, 1271 Ave of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, or call 212-931-7800. Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

Bruce had an exceptional management career in voluntary benefits and was recognized for his achievements by his entrance into the Aflac Hall of Fame in 2021. Born and raised mainly in the Atlanta, Georgia area, his exceptional work habits began at fourteen years old framing houses and buying his first car in 1966 for $100, a 56 Chevy. “No one ever gave me anything so I figured you better go out there and work for it.” He joined the Coast Guard spending most of his time on the Gulf Coast in the Search and Rescue station in Grand Isle, LA. After some hairy moments at sea, Bruce decided to enter sales, and the first sell he made was selling “himself” to the President of Liberty National out of Birmingham, AL. He later left the comfort of a salary plus commissions position for a straight commission sales job with Aflac starting in 1977 and he never looked back. It was tough and Bruce remembers a particular week when he heard nothing but “No, No, No’s” until finally on the last day of the week getting three “yes’s” in a row. According to Bruce, “I had a plan and I worked it consistently every day, it’s just a numbers game.” Bruce is proud to acknowledge in both sales and in life, “your spouse is an important part of your success.” Bruce shares his fascinating story of his collectibles about Werner Molders, a WW2 German Luftwaffe Pilot with a 100 kills in combat. Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

Wayne, is Scotti’s longest running friend going back to the 4th grade. It's critical to be  “well read "  and can be the ultimate game changer to find that “common interest” with your prospect in sales. He shares his immense knowledge as a student of music history, of playing his guitar, and the impact it has on our wellbeing. We dive into what it takes to be successful in business, in particular sales. Wayne reminisces the lessons learned through “no nonsense fathers”, Little League baseball, Junior High Coaches, caring teacher’s and the spankings we both received pretty regularly. He is the master of sales, through his exceptional client relations skills always going the extra mile with everyone he meets. Wayne’s philosophy is to treat everyone with respect, work harder than everybody else, first impression is everything, and family and God come first. Wayne gives most of his credit to his loving wife and their dedicated relationship. It is important, “that people know you; if they don’t know you, they can’t do business with you and you get known by going out of your way to know them; what they like; what they do. If you want to build a lasting relationship, to endear yourself to someone, do something for their child.  Remember to consistently reach out to people especially on holidays and special times of the year."  Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

There is no better way to kick off the 2023 college football season than with the legendary Eli Gold, voice of the Alabama Crimson Tide, Eli is a household name in the world of sports. Whether it is Alabama Football, NASCAR, College Basketball, Minor League Baseball or Professional Hockey, Eli’s ability to tell the story, bring the listener to the event, distinguishes him as the game's best “professional describer”; a true legend in the broadcasting business. There might not be a finer person, a man who loves the fans, and whose humility has endeared him to so many eternal moments in our favorite sports. Born in Brooklyn, NY, Eli grew up simple, lost his father early in life and his Mom tried to make good for the family instilling in Eli those life skills to become the broadcaster he aspired to become at a young age.  Eli cut his teeth as a youth on the New York Yankees baseball listening to the iconic Mel Allen and today has reached the broadcasting pinnacle announcing 40 years with NASCAR and broadcasting Alabama Crimson Tide Football the past 30 years. Eli discusses his personal health battle with cancer and gives us all hope to keep fighting, don’t give in and soon you will get back in that radio booth. We will see Eli this fall continuing his dream of being the storyteller on your radio taking each of us to the fifty yard line in Southeastern Conference Football. Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

Chris Skibbie, affectionately known as just “Skibbie”, was born in Japan as an Army brat and later moved to Germany for her teenage years following her Dad's military assignment. She grew up understanding discipline and structure from a father who started first in the US Army and later joined the Civil Service training troops in NATO on engineering equipment. Skibbie tells how you motivate your team as a female, even with they are all men, “you just listen to their suggestions, deliver when you can; you actually care”. She shares her story meeting General Colin Powell and him distinguishing Skibbie above the men. We discuss the importance of “Taps” as the surreal song played at Military funerals, at the lowering of the flag and at sunset on military bases.  She discusses the importance of working with kids and her love for special education children. She served twenty-three years in the US Army and earned both a law degree and teaching degree. Early in life, she was one of two females from each state that were selected and presented a scholarship to represent the state of Michigan in the College Junior Program, before ROTC. She turned them down and later received a call from the Michigan National Guard asking her to reconsider on their scholarship offer. She convinced the National Guard to grant her the status of “Female Engineer Officer”, the very first in the United States Army National Guard.  Her twenty-three years in the National Guard, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, included eight years of active duty while working the remaining years with civilian companies around the country. Her tours of duties included Japan, Korea, Germany finally ending up providing disaster relief operations as the Army’s first responders under the Corp of Engineers helping build back decimated areas. Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

What brings forth both the best and worst in you? Marshall Chapman says it’s pain, sorrow, joy or a combination of all three … just living life to the fullest? She remembers the pain of leaving everything she knew in cultured South Carolina to pursue her dream at music in Nashville, TN. She was an anomaly in the music business… outside of Dolly, Loretta, and Cindy Walker, she is one of the first original female entertainers that wrote, performed and sang your own songs. Marshall rocked on her electric guitar singing about the conflict in her life where on one fork in the road you’re trapped as a stereo typical woman in Spartanburg, SC and  on the other road you’re living free, cutting a new path chasing your dreams. Marshall shares her life stories like seeing Elvis play when a child with her house keeper from the balcony in the “colored section”  then years later performing and traveling with Willie Nelson and Jimmy Buffett and playing on stage at the Hollywood Bowl. Hosted by Scotti Madisonscottimadison.com

How do you overcome the bone deep sorrow you feel after the loss of a child? How do Paul Letalien and Scotti overcome the death of their son’s due to drugs? "In the world of addiction, everything that you think works, you throw it out the window."  If the police don't put away the drug dealers, maybe you load up your car with weapons and a flavor for vengeance and drive to the Bluff’s in Atlanta, GA determined to eliminate every drug dealer you see. On the anniversary of Scotti’s son Trent’s death to a heroin overdose, Scotti thought it best to interview Paul Letalien, his brother in sorrow, the founder of Archer Restoration Services in Acworth, Georgia. Paul and Scotti bottomed out for the right reason when dying seemed to be a better road to take. They worked together to rise up  and move forward in life. Hear how Paul has tried to move forward staying focused on business, changing his mind set and cherishing the memory of “what once was”. Hosted by Scotti Madison. scottimadison.com

Sonny Throckmorton is one of the most accomplished and decorated song writers in the history of Country Music. Anyone who has written and recorded over 1000 songs performed by artists like George Strait, Merle Haggard, The Judd’s, Willie Nelson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Emmy Lou Harris, TG Sheppard, Jerry Lee Lewis, and dozens of other entertainers is in a league of his own. Just because you fail out of college, doesn’t mean you quit setting goals. Just because you fail English doesn’t mean you can’t be a Poet. It’s not the talent, Sonny says, 'it’s the 'stick tuitiveness'”. He discusses his story of heading back to Austin after a couple of years with no hit songs to becoming the hottest song writer of his day overnight. Sonny has been recognized as Song Writer of the year several times and received numerous other prestigious awards in Country Music recently winning the prestigious Poet’s Award at the 15th Academy of Country Music Honors. Hosted by Scotti Madison.scottimadison.com

How do you handle becoming paralyzed as a teenager? You don’t have to look too far to see someone else going through a more difficult time than you, such as Tyler Childs. It’s not often you read a young man’s letter and ask him to join your show without notice. Such is the case with Tyler. He sent me a request letter asking for my autograph on some baseball cards. For some strange reason, I took the time to sit in a place of solitude and carefully read Tyler’s note. When I reached the line, “My senior year of high school, I decided to drive drunk and ended up in a car accident which left me paralyzed for life. Don’t feel sorry for me. My motto is if ‘I cannot stand up, I’ll stand out,’” it encouraged me. Tyler remembers his dad’s resounding words the night before the accident, “Son, eighteen can either make you or break you.” It broke Tyler yet he is traveling a journey of hope and encourages others! Hosted by Scotti Madison.scottimadison.com