18 JUN. 2024 · This week we are honored to welcome in Natasha Marsiguerra! She is a returning guest, and the sister and co-author with our buddy Travis Myers! They are the authors of the Tommy Keane novel series! She talks to the guys about growing up in NYC, having two brothers as NYPD detectives, and rooting for particular teams in sports! The guys don't just talk about her life with Travis, but rather they get to know her even deeper on a personal level because they love Travis, and have enjoyed Natasha the two times (including this time) on the show and would love for her to come back, in the future! It's a fantastic hang out with Natasha! Find the Tommy Keane books https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tommy+keane+books&crid=3MINRWR9V723X&sprefix=tommy+ke%2Caps%2C117&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_8

5 JUN. 2024 · --ATTENTION-- THIS WEEK'S EPISODE IS A "BLUE LOGO" EPISODE. THE TOPICS & LANGUAGE ARE SOME THAT WOULD NOT BE APPROPRIATE FOR YOUNGER AUDIENCES. This week's show is one that the Lounge has NOT experienced in the past... we have Aiden Gabor as our guest! Aiden is a former mob enforcer turned DOJ informant. The stories Aiden shares are ABSOLUTELY true, with the exception of any names have been changed. ALSO, Aiden talks behind voice changing software to keep his true identity a secret. It was a great conversation with a man who went through so many different things throughout his life, and is working hard to make his life better, including writing a book called, "Conflicting Loyalties," and it talks about all of the times as a mob enforcer and a DOJ enforcer... it's a fantastic time! If you would like to get more information on the book to go https://conflictingloyalties.com/ and see where you can find it!

22 MAY. 2024 · What would happen if we found out that all of the music stars who died way too young didn't actually die, but rather became secret agents to fight to make the world a better place? This week's guests, Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire, wrote a book about that topic! "The Dead Rock Stars: A Novel," is a book where they cover that very topic, in a fictional setting, and set in 1999! The guys have a great time talking about many various topics, OTHER THAN THE BOOK, and Jay & Kyle are COMPLETELY up for it! What is the best trilogy (3 movies only)? How about sitcoms? Is MJ better than Lebron? How does anyone decide? The topics are ALL OVER the place, but they have a spectacular conversation! ENJOY! Find where you can purchase the book, and more about Jay & Kyle at https://deadrockstarsbook.com/

7 MAY. 2024 · After a hiatus to kick off the next 200, the guys return with a GREAT conversation with someone who has a great story to tell! Pastor, doctor, and author, David Chotka joins the guys for a hang out in the Lounge! David is the founder and director of Spirit-Equip Ministries. Spirit-Equip is designed to equip and train every Christian and give them the steps they need for spiritual life set up for success. David talks to the guys about the involvement of God in his life. He also talks about what got him to start being an author... the topic is truly an amazing topic! David then shares a couple of miraculous stories that allow him to share the glory of God and what he says to people when they say these are merly coincidences. It is a truly moving episode to kick off the next 200! Whether you are religious or not, it's a conversation that is truly inspiring in many ways! ENJOY! Check what Dr. David Chotka is up to by going to https://www.spiritequip.com/ and see where you might find him, invite him to come speak to a group, or buy his books!

9 ABR. 2024 · For 3 dads who like to tell corny jokes, laugh, joke around, and all sorts of other crazy things, the guys chose the PERFECT guest for their 200th Episode! Lance Howell joins the guys in the Lounge, this week, and he was the perfect choice! Lance is the man behind The Dad Dork! The Dad Dork is a social media star who goes to his neighbors' houses, and tells their security doorbell a dad joke! The guys wanted to get to know the man behind such a great content creator! Many of his items are reels or shorts, on social media, and Sam LOVES watching them! They talked about so many different things, but it was incredible how quickly the time flew by while these guys hung out! No amount of show notes would do this hangout justice, so we're just going to let you listen for yourself! Lance Howell, the Dad Dork, in the Lounge for the 200th Episode of the 500 Section Lounge! It would behoove you to #grabalisten!

19 MAR. 2024 · It's the final episode before our big 2-0-0, and we have a WONDERFUL guest! Relationship coach, Jeanell Greene, joined the guys in the Lounge to talk about having strong relationships! What events made Jeanell feel that she would be successful as a relationship coach? She also talks about how she feels she can make connections with those who seek her help, and how long those people tend to utilize her services! The guys enjoyed chatting with her and look forward to having her back in the future! They are short show notes, but the show is PACKED! Enjoy our hangout with relationship coach, Jeanell Greene! Find out more from Jeanell at https://jeanellgreene.com/

5 MAR. 2024 · WE ARE BACK! This week is a two-fer! We have one returner and a newcomer! Authors Natasha Marsaguerra, and Travis Myers join the Lounge! Natasha answers all sorts of questions and tells many stories from growing up in NYC! They also talk about the writing process, for each, while writing the Tommy Keane series. There is PLENTY to hear, and still PLENTY the guys didn't even mention! That just means Natasha will be back! It's a great show! ENJOY! To find any of the Tommy Keane books go https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tommy+keane+books&crid=2RUXKNICQ1DYG&sprefix=tommy+kane+books%2Caps%2C103&ref=nb_sb_noss_1

14 FEB. 2024 · This week we have a return guest, and every time Jeff H. Ryan comes to hang out in the Lounge, the guys end up learning something new about their friend! From all of his adventures, Jeff comes back to fill us in on what he's been doing since he was last in with the guys! He has a new hobby, and fully expounds upon the entire process and what all it entails! Yep... that's a lot of non-specific talk all in one sentence! It was great to catch up with our great friend from Maine! He found out another GREAT story from Monson that he is going to start a book on! The story is VERY intriguing! Excited?! Want to hear what our buddy, and author, Jeff H. Ryan, has been up to lately? Want to hear the great stories he's found during the research phase of his book writing? It's a great hangout the guys had with Jeff! ENJOY! Find out what Jeff is up to by going to his website, https://www.jeffryanauthor.com/, and see where you might find him!

30 ENE. 2024 · This week Sam & Richey have a VERY special guest! They welcome in veteran, author, and award-winning journalist, Kristof Morrow into the Lounge! Kristof wrote "The Second Sun: Vol. I & II," that's out, and you can get it on Amazon! Kristof offers a TON to chat about, and one is the fact that he has suffered from Tourette's syndrome since he was 27 (well, that's when he was diagnosed). The guys talk, in-depth, about Kristof's journey to finding out he had Tourette's, and how he deals with it. Are there things that he cannot do, because of it? How about how people react to some of his reflexes that might be startling? It is a very educational episode about something the guys had only heard about, and never talked to someone who suffered from Tourette's. So, ENJOY this episode with author, Kristof Morrow! Get his book by going https://www.amazon.com/Second-Sun-Volumes-II-ebook/dp/B0BW7GF5SY/ref=sr_1_2?crid=1UL9EEEZOLAOL&keywords=kristof+morrow&qid=1706631797&sprefix=kristof+%2Caps%2C196&sr=8-2!

16 ENE. 2024 · We are back! After an extended break, the guys are back in the Lounge! They are joined by Amazon best-selling author, Dick Wybrow (say eyebrow with a "w" in front of it)! Author of the "Kane," supernatural humor series, Dick joins the guys and chats about a veritable smorgasbord of topics! Sam asked a weird question relating to a... washer(?)! Did the guys ever get into playing Pokemon? OH, and The Sopranos is 25 years old! They, FINALLY, get to talking about Dick and the Kane book series! Before they get into that, though, Sam brings up an interesting thing from Dick's pitch to the show... he has narcolepsy! How does that affect his writing, or does it? Then the gents talk to Dick about how he came to write the book series! It's a fantastic way to get back into the swing of things, and we are pushing HARD towards the 200th episode! Go check out what Dick is up to at https://www.dickwybrow.com/! Find his book series, on Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dick-Wybrow/author/B07JF292CQ?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true