Thank you for your generous contribution to the charity or cause of your conscience! May you continue to let it be your true north pole! Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, Merry Kwanzaa, Winter solstice, fucking Tuesday afternoon whatever gets your heart pitter patter I wish you a merry and happy one! Peace on the earth good will to all!

When I say bookmaker I rarely ever mean it literally. This is exception. My guest this week wears many hats; author, poet, veteran, publisher, physical maker of books, bookshop owner, husband, I’m missing like 50 more! If you ever find yourself in the Rockford area stop in to Maze Bookshop and tell him hello! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sat down and talked to my "technically" new buddy, but a kindred soul. Christopher Zucchero is a man who has sucked the marrow out of life. Musician and survivor of River North 1980's- 2000's (not many left standing!) He is also a co-owner of the world's famous, but more importantly Chicago Institution, the church known as  "Mr. Beef" along with his father. We spoke for 4 hours I could talk to this guy for 5 days!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My guest wears many titles: Daughter, Sister, step-sister, wife, mother, cancer survivor, in recovery, marathon runner and so many more! Can't wait for you to meet a person I have known for so long I don't remember meeting them.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Not unlike the Godfather Part 2 is where the real juicy drama lives, but you need part 1 for context. Such a great story teller and transparent guy! Eat at Mr Beef in Chicago, IL next time you're here and say hello to Christopher! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I sat down and talked to my friend Luke about life, sobriety and hiking the Appalachian Trail with a girl he had just started dating. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A conversation about life and non linear faith journeys, with my friend and former pastor Craig Johnson. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

From the archives. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I announce my candidacy for President of the United States. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I have known Justin since he was 16 years old. From a crazy start to being a new father his story is inspiring! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app