Swoop's World Radio

On Wednesday November 14, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome Panther Heart to Swoop's World.  Some of you may remember when The Clouds joined us last December. Well The Clouds are no more, so welcome Panther Heart made up of new members and a couple from The Clouds. Panther Heart is a 9-piece post-rock outfit singing but no words.  They'll be in studio to fill us in on their forthcoming book/album that is part of an epic allegorical tale on the "chains of hate."  After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, beer trivia, TBones Timeout, pigskin picks, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Panther Heart Panther Heart Defeats The Dire Wolf (part 1) is the first of several e.p.'s to be released in order to complete an epic "Panther Heart Defeats The Dire Wolf". Each e.p. will be released as a book which continues the tale of the Dire Wolf.  There will be a download code included in each book which the owner can download and listen while reading the story.  Throughout their concerts they will be handing out additional pages to the book that will add to the folk tale element of the story. After our interview with Panther Heart we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including our  DrinksWinesSpirits.com sponsored “Brewskis” Beer Tasting segment, sports talk, rants, and more. This week we’ll be tasting Florida Lager by Florida Beer Co. located in Melbourne, FL. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Thursday November 8, 2012 at 11am/PST (2pm/EST) we welcome Jan Creamer and Tim Phillips, the co-founders of Animal Defenders International (ADI) to Swoop’s World Primetime. Jan and Tim are two fearless, compassionate individuals who fight for those who cannot fight for themselves: the abused and neglected animals of the world. The renowned group stops animal abuse, rescues animals in distress, and secures legislation that protects animals from harm in laboratories, farms, and the entertainment industry.  They use false identities, hidden cameras, elaborate cover stories, and covert surveillance techniques to capture footage in circuses, slaughterhouses, and laboratories. Swoop’s World Primetime is live on Thursdays at 11am/PST (2pm/EST) Tune in each week at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Jan Creamer Jan Creamer is the President and co-founder of Animal Defenders International (ADI), a world-renowned group committed to animal protection across the globe. Along with her husband Tim Phillips, Creamer has built a reputation for getting the job done; the team not only investigates animal cruelty, but also secures legislation to stop the harm and bring abusers to justice. Creamer’s dedication to making a change sparked in the mid-1970s, when she saw a leaflet in the street about beagles being forced to smoke cigarettes in experiments. The leaflet called for action and Creamer responded, volunteering for the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS). Within years she left her graphic design job to become a full-time magazine editor for NAVS, their photographer, public speaker and later their Chief Executive. While working on animal protection campaigns, Creamer met her husband and future ADI Vice President Tim Phillips. In 1990 they founded ADI and have expanded the group’s presence worldwide, with offices in London, Los Angeles, and Bogota. The approach of Creamer and Phillips was recently highlighted in South America, where they embedded an undercover team for two years inside the circus industry. The findings shocked a continent and a huge public awareness drive by Creamer and Phillips secured legislation to ban the use of animals in circuses in Bolivia, Peru, Paraguay and Ecuador, with legislation proposed in others.  Creamer and Phillips then returned to Bolivia to assist the authorities in tracking down circuses defying the law, and in what became known as Operation Lion Ark raided and rescued every animal – closing eight circuses.  The operation culminated in airlifting 29 lions to freedom in the USA (25 in one flight to Colorado and four to California).  Now, “Lion Ark” the movie captures the behind-the-scenes plight of the animal rescue, the heartache, and their joyful flight to freedom. Creamer firmly believes that evidence is the key to change. She leads her team from the front, presenting evidence to governments all over the world, appearing in the media, and organizing public outreach campaigns. Creamer also works undercover to capture the appalling treatment of animals on film. She creates false identities and elaborate cover stories to infiltrate animal trafficking operations, fur farms, and circuses. She even tricked her way into a laboratory dealer and left with a group of beagles that were headed for experimentation. Phillips and Creamer often head into harm’s way to collect evidence, and death threats and violent attacks from drug dealers and gunrunners do not deter these two heroes from fighting for animal rights. Creamer and ADI have succeeded in rescuing and protecting animals worldwide: Prohibited the use of chimpanzees and wild monkeys in experiments in Europe Secured bans on animal circuses in 20 countries Ended cosmetics testing on animals throughout Europe Provided evidence for the prosecution of Hollywood animal trainer Mary Chipperfield, the owners of Bobby Roberts Circus, and employees of Have Trunk Will Travel,

On Wednesday November 7, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome Thomas Smith & Darrell Williams, author and subject of the newly released book Which One Am I?.  Join us as we sit down with these two interesting friends of ours and learn about the road traveled to get to where they are today. Darrell's unique story needed to be told and only someone as close to him as Tom could have written it in the proper perspective. This is sure to be a powerful interview about a life of discovery, disappointment, love and acceptance. How does one deal with being the outsider, living a life with many questions and few answers? Can a person know the intimate details of family incidents that occurred prior to their birth? You'll want to tune in and hear Darrell's remarkable story, we're sure you'll be captivated.  After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, beer trivia, TBones Timeout, pigskin picks, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Which One Am I? There are at least 16 personalities inside James Darrell Williams. But who is he really? And why? “Which One Am I?” is a singular story about universal truths, horrors and grace. Setting their work apart from other memoirs, the authors explore the nature of family and how Darrell – and all of us -- are shaped by culture, history and geography. After two years of research, Darrell and his partner Thomas Smith dug deeply into family secrets, Southern culture and Darrell’s own psyche to explore portrayals of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) in popular culture and the psychiatric community, linking them with the events that made Darrell the man he is. Forward This isn’t the way Darrell’s story was supposed to unfold. But you could say that just about anybody’s life. At its core, this is the chronicle of the life of James Darrell Williams. This is how he has grown up with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), a disorder being by definition “An ailment that affects the function of mind or body.” More importantly, this story is of how and why he developed what neither of us particularly considers an “ailment” and how he came to become the man he is today. Initially, Darrell and I were attempting to explain Darrell to himself. We needed to explore how Darrell came to have these multiple personalities, these people inside him that exist and live along with him. Along the way, the story became something quite different and not at all what we expected. The “why” of it all tended to be buried in layers of psychology, sociology, history, geography and family secrets that no one wanted to tell. Explaining what happened became much more complicated. History is told by its survivors: Roald Amundsen’s South Pole expedition, the Donner Party, Billy Milligan. They leave historians with nothing more than scribbled notes, selective memory and inadvertent admissions. To recreate what really happened requires deductive reasoning, a fair number of educated guesses and the ability to listen between the lines. History is something people only half remember. We always knew telling Darrell’s story was going to be somewhat difficult. To live, survive and ultimately thrive with DID is to live life out of time. Each day is a movie constructed from previews and outtakes with reels all out of order. We wanted to splice the pieces together, fill in the gaps and make sense of it all. That was my job. Trained as a journalist, I was privy to contacts and resources that Darrell had never heard of. I wanted to tell how his experience was effected by his particular geography, sociology and setting. Darrell and the “kids” – his term for the people who live inside him -- just wanted their story told – and told right. There are big kids and little kids, all of them shadows behind Darrell’s hazel eyes.

On Thursday November 1, 2012 at 11am/PST (2pm/EST) we welcome Ameerah Alisande Massey to Swoop's World Primetime. Ameerah is a writing coach, author, speaker, and self esteem expert. Ameerah states "My personal mission is to impact women of all ages, and I am in consistent prayer that I am accomplishing that  through my books, our workshops, and my example. The message is that it's not about being perfect but it is about learning, forgiving, growing, striving for your personal greatness & believing in yourself."  Swoop's World Primetime is live on Thursdays at 11am/PST (2pm/EST) Tune in each week at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Ameerah Alisande Massey Ameerah Alisande Massey, author of MIRACLEGIRLS volume 1 and No One is Coming to the Rescue, and the upcoming release of  The Adventures of MIRACLEmoms, hails from the Bay Area of California. She has become a consummate observer of human behavior. Her love of writing began at the age of three. Where she kept little journals wherein she would scribble pages and pages of indecipherable writing (to the untrained eye that is) and she would read them to her family with great passion and drama. Her creativity was apparent even at that early age. At the age of eleven, her 5th grade teacher, Mr. Abadie took notice of her writing skills. He submitted one of her children's stories to a Writer's Guild contest which she won. She had written her first award winning African Folktale. Ameerah was now officially an author. This opportunity also afforded her to serve as background vocals on a children's album, "Everyone Can Be In the Band", by Alan Spector. While pursuing degrees in psychology and business she also enjoyed the exciting world of fashion and modeling. Down deep she always knew that she would someday be able to affect the lives of others in a meaningful manner. Her desire was to be able to be a positive role model for young women; To be able to inspire, mentor and motivate others as she had been mentored by some very powerful women through the years. After college, she began her teaching career in the public school system as well as the community at large. She took a sabbatical to write a book and entered the world of business and rejoined her parents in their family's virtual college bookstore. Her entrepreneurial spirit emerged and she launched her own business, which enabled her to impact the lives of many people. Join us at 11 am/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.  

On Thursday, October 25, 2012, at 11 am/PST, 2pm/EST, on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter discuss Long Beach Bikeways.  As part of efforts by The City of Long Beach to become more bicycle friendly, a number of bikeways were created throughout the city. Soon after, Peter set out to ride each one and wrote a series of articles detailing his experience on each of the bikeways. Since then some bikeways have seen changes, more routes added, and additional signage installed providing a clear distinct identifiable route in some cases. Recently Peter has set out to re-ride all of the bikeways, and detail any updates, improvements or changes. Join us as we discuss life on a bike in Long Beach. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Join us at 11 am/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday October 24, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome the return of indie musician, singer/songwriter John Gannon. When we last spoke with John he was in studio with the equally awesome Paul McCarty as they promoted their music and CD for their band The Wicked Saints. This time John joins us to promote his solo music. Tune in as we catch up and find out about his new music, and upcoming gigs. After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, beer trivia, TBones Timeout, pigskin picks, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show John Gannon John Gannon, Wicked Saints' drummer, has dubbed himself the most oxymoronic Wicked Saint. Beyond that, however, he gives the band a real range of character, from a cool groove with a light touch, or a train-beat, even a strong Bonhamesque beat. But hand him a guitar and he'll tell you a story of his own. Honed from years of campfire singing, John brings a great energy to the microphone and holds your attention. John's narratives might leave you laughing or bring a tear to a glass eye. After our interview with John Gannon we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including our DrinksWinesSpirits.com sponsored “Brewskis” Beer Tasting segment, sports talk, rants, and more. This week we’ll be tasting Key West Sunset Ale by Florida Beer Company located in Melbourne, FL. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Thursday, October 18, 2012, at 11 am/PST, 2pm/EST, on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter discuss Peter's new book "Where to Bike Orange County".  Join us as we get the scoop on some of the rides in the book, bike safety, and the Southern California biking community. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Join us at 11 am/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Listen to the show Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday October 17, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST)  We’ll be up to all of our usual fun including our Brewskis beer tasting segment,  beer trivia, TBones Timeout, pigskin picks, as well as our take on any and all topics, and news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show This week during our Drinks Wines Spirits.com sponsored “Brewskis” Beer Tasting segment, we’ll be tasting Spiced Harvest Ale by Fordham Brewing Company located in Dover, DE. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday October 10, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome the return of indie rock band Kid Gramophone. We last spoke with the boys back in February. Since then they've had a Kickstarter project and completed their new CD “The Saint Somewhere EP”, which is due out later this month. Tune in as we catch up and find out about the project, new music, and upcoming gigs. After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Kid Gramophone Kid Gramophone is an indie rock band based in Southern California. They have been making music together and playing shows for five years. Kid gramophone is Dave (lead guitar), Izzy (rhythm guitar/vocals), Hobbs (drums), and Tim (bass). After our interview with Kid Gramophone we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including our DrinksWinesSpirits.com sponsored “Brewskis” Beer Tasting segment, sports talk, rants, and more. This week we’ll be tasting Sankaty Light Lager by Cisco Brewery located in Nantucket, MA. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.  

On Thursday, October 4, 2012, at 11 am/PST, 2pm/EST, on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter welcome San Diego based band Sister Speak. We recently had the opportunity and pleasure of seeing Sister Speak perform an outstanding set on a nice summer day at Sawdust Festival in Laguna Beach. Join us as we get to know Sister Speak, and their music. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Sister Speak Sister Speak began as a collaboration to share the woman's voice through music in a soulful, authentic way. Sister Speak has performed over 400 shows, including appearances at NAMM, on Canada's global TV, at various festivals, and all over the USA and western Canada. They have recently made San Diego their home, and were nominated 'Best New Artist' at the 2011 San Diego Music Awards. They were also named one of Music Connection Magazine's "Hot 100 Unsigned Bands" for 2011. Listen to the show While currently led mainly by singer/songwriter Sherri-Anne & percussionist Lisa Viegas, Sister Speak has worked with and continues to collaborate with wonderful local talent. -To name a few: San Diego's Tolan Shaw, Swift Pony, bassists Stephen Gentallalli & Dan Dipietro, and of course the ever-so-talented Samantha Cathcart. Sister Speak's powerful presence is inspiring and refreshing, combining mesmerizing vocals and soul-reaching lyrics with elements of 'Acoustic-Rock, Blues & World.' In addition to Sister Speak's 2 live CD's, a new album is in the works! Join us at 11 am/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday October 3, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome veteran actress of television, film, and stage, Joan Benedict Steiger to Swoop’s World. Joan has enjoyed, and continues to live a remarkable life. She's been performing since the age of seven, and her many parts have included appearances on many acclaimed stage productions and television shows. In an industry that often strains relationships, Joan speaks fondly of her three long-term relationships, to what she describes as “three of the greatest guys in the world.” (Actors Rod Steiger, John Myhers, and Jeremy Slate). Join us as we have this wonderful opportunity to learn about the wonderful career and life of Joan Benedict Steiger, what keeps her going, and what she's currently involved with. After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Joan Benedict Steiger Decades of work on stage, screen, and television and the love of three devoted men sounds like a full life; but in many ways, the story is just beginning for veteran performer Joan Benedict Steiger. With credits dating back to the original “Candid Camera” on television to her acclaimed solo performance as Leona Helmsley, she has lived the artistic life she first dreamed of as a child in Brooklyn, New York – and the dream shows no signs of ending. “I always thought when I was little I would be a dancer,” Joan recalls today. “I was never really built for ballet, but I was tap dancing in public at age seven when I performed at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. I remember the first film I ever saw was with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, and as I was leaving the theatre, I wanted to run back in, I knew I had to be a part of that world.” Her list of stage credits include acclaimed productions of contemporary offerings such as “Promises, Promises,” “The Beauty Queen of Leenane,” “Collected Stories” by Donald Margulies, P.J. Barry’s “The Octette Bridge Club,” Horton Foote’s “The Traveling Lady,” and Morris West’s “The World is Made of Glass;” opposite Don Knotts in the comedy “The Mind with the Dirty Man;” classics like “Richard III,” “The Dyubbuk,” and “Dr. Faustus;” and her two solo shows, “Leona” (about notorious “Queen of Mean” Leona Helmsley) and the recent “The Loves of My Life,” based on her own life. On screen, she also co-starred with Knotts and Tim Conway in the comedy “The Prizefighter.” Indeed, perhaps Joan Benedict Steiger’s career is all the more remarkable for having endured through three long-term relationships, to what she describes as “three of the greatest guys in the world.” While marriages between professional actors are often fraught with jealousy and competition, Joan has found lightning in a bottle all three times. “Both of my husbands, and my lifetime partner Jeremy, were wonderful men who respected me as an actress,” she recalls. “They all died from different forms of cancer, so my memories are sometimes bittersweet, but with no regrets.” Throughout her life, Joan Benedict Steiger has worked simultaneously on stage, in film, and on television. She’s still remembered for a classic bit from the original version of “Candid Camera,” where she played a lost tourist looking for directions from passersby, making sure that her fancy hat – beplumed with a particularly large feather – would distract them at every opportunity. She was also part of the ensemble of the original “Steve Allen Show,” where she did double duty as the spokesperson for Hazel Bishop cosmetics. On daytime drama, she had regular and recurring roles on “General Hospital,” “Days of our Lives,” and “Capitol.” Her dozens of series guest appearances include classic series like “Fantasy Island,” “T.J. Hooker,” “The Incredible Hulk” and, most recently, Fox’s “Dollhouse.

On Thursday, September 27, 2012, at 11 am/PST, 2pm/EST, on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter welcome Denver, Colorado based singer/songwriter John Statz. Swoop recently had the pleasure of seeing John perform an outstanding show in San Diego. Join us as we get to know John, and music. Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. John Statz When singer/songwriter John Statz isn’t at home in Denver, Colorado, he’s out traveling the world, playing shows and writing and recording in places like Budapest, Slovenia, Quebec, and Anchorage. For his new album, Old Fashioned, he is bringing it back home. Whereas the previous album (Ghost Towns) was filled with worldly influences and subject matter, Old Fashioned brings us back to the heartland: Midwestern America. Listen to the show Recorded in Iowa City with revered producer Bo Ramsey (Lucinda Williams, Greg Brown, Pieta Brown) Old Fashioned is all about deep love, hard-working Midwestern folk, nostalgia for times past and of course, history. Join us at 11 am/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday September 26, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome the return of singer/songwriter Stefana to Swoop’s World. It's been a while since we've had the chance to chat with Stefana. Join us as we have this opportunity to catch up and find out what this wonderful woman, who believes in a message of Positive Music, has been up to. After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show Stefana “STEFANA is a gifted songwriter and vocalist…she is a great, unique recording artist and wonderful humanitarian…she is a woman on a mission and her forum is universal ~ good positive music and the heart and mind to back up her message with action” ~ Chris Julian – Multiplatinum / Emmy Award Winning Music Producer/Film Composer (CA) Stefana continues to entertain and enlighten thousands at concerts, festivals & events throughout the country. Highlight performances for which Stefana has a history as featured artist include pride & cultural festivals; women’s festivals and such special events as Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach; Long Beach Unity-in-the-Community Festival; Showtime @ The Apollo on Tour (Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts); Ms. Wheelchair California Foundation and numerous others. As a ‘Positive Music Artist, Songwriter & Producer’, Stefana’s music is created with positive intention to inspire hope, love, purpose, self empowerment, inner strength and positive change. Her musical influences are broad and include many artists and songwriters strongly rooted in pop, R&B, gospel, worldbeat & soul. Wherever she performs, Stefana is instrumentally backed by a superb multicultural alternating lineup of professional musicians and 1 modern bellydance extraordinaire, which makes for their visual stage show & world-fused music equally mesmerizing. Stefana’s world-fusion music appeals to multicultural audiences while her messages reach soul deep, far and wide, affirming: come as you are…be who you are…cuz who YOU are matters. Stefana is Founder and President of her southern California based Positive Music and Entertainment Company ~ SD Entertainment ~ for which she produces and promotes top quality music concert and media events for all ages. Equally important, Stefana contributes her time & musical gifts to many organizations for which she passionately supports. Whether ‘performing’, ’writing’ or ‘producing’, Stefana is simply driven by a higher calling to “make a difference through her music & presence and be the positive change!” After our interview with Stefana we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. This week we’ll be tasting Summer of Lager by Cisco Brewery located in Nantucket, MA. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Thursday, September 20, 2012, at 11 am/PST, 2pm/EST, on Swoop’s World Primetime, Swoop and Peter welcome author Marci Javril. Join us as we get to know Marci and learn about her new book, Feel Like Yourself Again: heal & recover from injury, surgery & illness. "The Every Day Person's Handbook for self-renewal." Tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Marci Javril During her 30 year exploration into alternative healing, Marci collected numerous activities, techniques & tools that keep her young & full of energy. She works with people of all backgrounds, in many venues and settings, guiding them with self-help methods to optimize their vitality. Marci likes to have FUN, emphasizing ways to be playful, powerful and practical. Listen to the show Marci combines her many talents as a versatile Seminar Leader, Therapist & Trainer. She has spent her life merging opposites ~ dual paths of artistic exploration and scientific investigation have woven many disciplines together into her diversified repertoire and unique approach. She received her B.A. with Honors in Dance + Dance Therapy from Columbia College, Chicago, IL in 1978. She maintains a Professional Membership with the Association of Massage Therapists and Bodyworkers (A.B.M.P.) as a Certified Somatic Therapist (†A.C.S.T.) since 1992. She became Nationally Certified in Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (†N.C.T.M.B) in 1998 by the National Certification Board of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (N.C.B.T.M.B.) with over 1600 hours of study & practicum. Join us at 11 am/PST! Listeners can call in live or join in via our online chat right here at Swoops World Live, there’s more than enough fun for everyone! Not near the computer? You can also listen to Swoop’s World streaming live on your Smartphone. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! If using an Android or Blackberry you can find us using the Norbex Radio Companion, or Yourmuze.fm, which works with all smartphones. Note: Some apps list by station name while others list show name. If you’re using the Norbex or Yourmuze apps we are listed as TalkStory Radio Network. Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player.

On Wednesday September 19, 2012 at 8pm/PST (11pm/EST) we welcome the return of The HeatSeekers to Swoop’s World. You'll want to tune in for the fun that The HeatSeekers bring with their renditions of classic Movie/TV themes and Pop Tunes. After our interview we’ll be up to all of our usual fun with our Brewskis beer tasting segment, TBones Timeout, followed by our take on all topics, as well as any interesting news of the day. Swoop’s World Late Night is on from 8pm/PST – 11pm/PST tune in at Swoopsworld.com. Listen to the show The HeatSeekers The HeatSeekers, Randy 'Doc' Johnson, Garry Corman, Justine Willis, Bobby T and Steve Reid specialize in TV-Movie theme songs and pop tunes. From poignant melodies like Godfather, to crowd-pleasers like Pink Panther, Cheers and Take Five, you’ll enjoy their diversity. The HeatSeekers have performed in such venues as Voodoo Lounge and TRIP and have also auditioned for “America’s Got Talent”. After our interview with The HeatSeekers we’ll be up to all of our usual fun including “Brewskis” Beer Tasting sponsored by DrinksWinesSpirits.com, sports talk, rants and more. This week we’ll be tasting Oktoberfest by Sprecher Brewing Company located in Glendale, WI. The Swoop’s World iPhone app is now available in the iTunes store. Download yours for free now! Keep up with what’s happening here at Swoop’s World.  Sign up for our newsletter and be the first to know about upcoming guests and shows. Every episode of Swoop’s World is archived here on the website. You can find it the next day embedded with the weekly episode description. Or log onto iTunes and download it straight to your favorite MP3 player. Video chat by Stickam.com View more of the show here.