It's my 100th episode, so I decided to talk to my father, John O'Connor. For over 30 years, my Dad was an executive in the aviation industry, traveling the globe using his leadership skills to oversee construction/engineering projects all over the world. He is a self-made man and one of the smartest, wisest people I know. We may have many differences on the surface, but there was no one I would rather have for a milestone episode like this. Enjoy!Follow me on X and Instagram @jackXconnorFollow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms:https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5Links:https://linktr.ee/[email protected]://linktr.ee/sunsetrebellion

Jimmy Gaspero is an author, lawyer, and podcaster based in Wilmington, Delaware. He also happens to be my cousin and a frequent contributor to my show before! Here, we finally sit down one-on-one to talk about his foray into comic book writing, with the release of his new anthology series "Made in Delco." He's also the co-host of the Comic Book Yeti podcast, available on all podcast platforms!For more information about "Made in Delco," check out its official Kickstarter page at:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/madeindelco/made-in-delco-a-comic-anthologyFind the Comic Book Yeti podcast at:https://cryptidcreatorcorner.comFollow me on X and Instagram @jackXconnorFollow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms:https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5Links:https://linktr.ee/[email protected]://linktr.ee/sunsetrebellion

For those of you who have been paying attention to my music career, here is the debut podcast appearance of my new band, Sunset Rebellion. Joining me on this episode are guitarists Jamie Wilson and Guy Groff, along with bassist Carlos Brignoni and drummer Ric Sanchez. Feel free to listen and meet the guys!Timestamp:05:07 - Carlos Brignoni (Bass)07:18 - Jamie Wilson (Guitar)13:27 - Guy Groff (Guitar)20:09 - Ric Sanchez (Drums)For all of Sunset Rebellion's links, go to:https://linktr.ee/sunsetrebellionFollow me on X and Instagram @jackXconnorFollow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms:https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5Links:https://linktr.ee/[email protected]://linktr.ee/vertebreakerwww.facebook.com/jackconnormusicwww.twitter.com/jackXconnorwww.instagram.com/jackXconnorwww.facebook.com/newdividebandwww.facebook.com/friendsofthe90swww.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ

Frank McDonnell is a drummer, singer, songwriter, and screenwriter from Newtown Square, Pennsylvania with over 50 years of experience in the music business. Frank was the drummer of Wellington Arrangement in the 1970s, was signed to Decca Records, and toured with the likes of The Monkees and Bruce Springsteen. Decades later, he's still at it, releasing music under the moniker Supa Philly and entering the world of screenwriting. I've known Frank my whole life, and his story is very interesting! Follow Supa Philly at: https://www.facebook.com/p/Supa-Philly-100068534356104/ https://www.youtube.com/@supaphilly4325 https://www.instagram.com/supa_philly/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/05LdF98wvbERbT0lahvWei https://soundcloud.com/user-186391100 Follow me on X and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5

Leah Barrientos is a singer-songwriter from Melbourne, FL. She and I have been working together in her new band, Scarlett Eclipse, along with guitarist/producer Chris Stone. Leah and I talk about her background in music and what inspired her current artistic direction! Follow Leah Barrientos at: spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/74FvGDYmz4vl5Oi58iylpW?si=RmlYWlnuQ4S_9-gUA3YUrw Instagram @leahbarrientosmusic TikTok @leah.barrientos Follow me on X and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5 Links: https://linktr.ee/jackconnormusic [email protected] https://linktr.ee/vertebreaker www.facebook.com/jackconnormusic www.twitter.com/jackXconnor www.instagram.com/jackXconnor www.facebook.com/newdivideband www.facebook.com/friendsofthe90s www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ

Taylor Hartley, bassist for Georgia band Imposter, makes his return to the show! He and I go back many years, to when he played bass for a band called Days to Come. Here, we catch up with Taylor and he holds nothing back on what he's been up to the past few years! Check out Imposter at: http://linktr.ee/imposterga Follow Taylor on Instagram @taylorhartleymusic Follow me on X and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5 Links: https://linktr.ee/jackconnormusic [email protected] https://linktr.ee/vertebreaker www.facebook.com/jackconnormusic www.twitter.com/jackXconnor www.instagram.com/jackXconnor www.facebook.com/newdivideband www.facebook.com/friendsofthe90s www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ

Felix Martinez (AKA BatuuBoii) is a brand new Star Wars YouTuber based in Orlando, FL! He and I met many years ago, and I love what he's been doing with his new channel! Check out Felix's new channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@Batuuboii Follow me on X/Twitter and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5 Links: https://linktr.ee/jackconnormusic [email protected] https://linktr.ee/vertebreaker www.facebook.com/jackconnormusic www.twitter.com/jackXconnor www.instagram.com/jackXconnor www.facebook.com/newdivideband www.facebook.com/friendsofthe90s www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ

One of my favorite bands of all time is KISS. They've also been in comic books, animation, video games, toys, etc. I've always wondered why they never had their own proper animated series or movies? Here are some ideas I'd have for what that could be... Follow me on X/Twitter and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5 Links: https://linktr.ee/jackconnormusic [email protected] https://linktr.ee/vertebreaker www.facebook.com/jackconnormusic www.twitter.com/jackXconnor www.instagram.com/jackXconnor www.facebook.com/newdivideband www.facebook.com/friendsofthe90s www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ

In January 2024, Alex Winter announced that a script for a fourth Bill & Ted movie is being written. Whether it gets made or not, I have a few thoughts and ideas about what it should be about! Follow me on Twitter/X and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5 Links: [email protected] https://linktr.ee/vertebreaker www.facebook.com/jackconnormusic www.twitter.com/jackXconnor www.instagram.com/jackXconnor www.facebook.com/newdivideband www.facebook.com/friendsofthe90s www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ

One of my earliest guests was St Petersburg, FL-based guitarist Marko Bojkovic. Marko recently joined the metal band Made from Stars, and is currently in the studio recording their next release. He happened to be near my house, so I figured why not have him stop by and catch up on what he's been doing! Check out Made from Stars links at: https://www.facebook.com/MadeFromStarsBand https://music.apple.com/us/artist/made-from-stars/1323694473 Follow me on X/Twitter and Instagram @jackXconnor Follow The Phoenix Report with Jack Connor on all podcast platforms: https://anchor.fm/jack-connor5 Links: https://linktr.ee/jackconnormusic [email protected] https://linktr.ee/vertebreaker www.facebook.com/jackconnormusic www.twitter.com/jackXconnor www.instagram.com/jackXconnor www.facebook.com/newdivideband www.facebook.com/friendsofthe90s www.youtube.com/channel/UC3ZJP1ePfMUy_nXkaFH0aUQ