147: Vietnam POW Captain Wayne O. Smith Lives in Gratitude
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Release Date: 05/26/2022
196: Peter McGraw KNOWS How You Can Build a Remarkable Life on Your Own
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Peter McGraw is a business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast “Solo—The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life,” writes for Single Insights—The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon. In 2014, McGraw co-authored “The Humor Code.” He has written for Slate, Wired, Fortune, and HuffPost. His work has been covered by The New York Times, WSJ, NPR, BBC, TIME, CNN, The Atlantic, and more. He has been a guest on “WTF with Marc Maron” and “The Joe Rogan Experience.” ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast...
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195: Dr. Judy Ho KNOWS Attachment, Relationships, Healing & How to Secure Your Life Vision
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author. Dr. Judy conducts neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-after public speaker. Dr. Judy has appeared on hundreds of television programs and documentaries as a psychology expert, co-hosting the Emmy award-winning show “The Doctors” and the daytime...
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194: Kevin Goetz KNOWS Movies, Audiences, Filmmakers, Humanity, Gratitude & Barbie
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Kevin Goetz, a well-known personality within the entertainment industry, is currently a leading expert in motion picture marketing and tech-enabled research. He is often the “go-to” person when filmmakers and studios need insights into how to fix or market their pictures. His company, Screen Engine, is one of the few firms worldwide that conducts specialized research on Hollywood’s movies and television content. Goetz has been at the center of the research industry for more than three decades and has worked alongside all the major film studio chiefs, network and streaming platform...
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193: Roslyn Kind KNOWS Music, Romance, Storytelling, Kindness & Barbra Streisand
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Barbra Streisand's sister, Roslyn Kind, has been busy over the last few years producing and releasing songs such as "Save the Country," "Light of Love," and "It Only Takes a Moment: Kiss Me Now." Roslyn is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment, from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs worldwide. She has frequently shared the stage with her sister, Barbra, and her nephew, Jason Gould. Most recently, Roslyn realized a dream of combining two hits, "Look...
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192: Brad Szollose KNOWS Imagination, Branding, Controversy, Liquid Leadership & Human Connection
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
The celebrated host of AWAKENED NATION podcast, Brad Szollose is a business consultant, former C-Level Executive of a public company, global business adviser, Web pioneer, Generation Y expert and keynote speaker who helps smart companies like Dell and Master Card understand how much technology has transformed corporate culture and behavior—especially the behavior of Generation Y—and how that impacts management, interaction and expectations in today's Information Age. Brad is the award-winning author of the international bestseller "Liquid Leadership," which explores the subject of...
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191: Craig Carnelia KNOWS Creativity, Music, Broadway, Wordplay, Working & Maximizing Solitude
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
The extraordinary Craig Carnelia has had four shows produced on Broadway. Working with composer Marvin Hamlisch, he wrote the lyrics for “Sweet Smell of Success,” with book by John Guare, and “Imaginary Friends” with Nora Ephron. As both composer and lyricist, Craig wrote the score for “Is There Life After High School” and contributed songs to “Working.” Off-Broadway, he wrote the score for “Three Postcards at Playwrights Horizons,” with book by Craig Lucas, and contributed to the review “Diamonds,” directed by Hal Prince. Regionally, he wrote the score for...
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190: Maria Ho KNOWS Vegas, Poker, Strategy, Risk-Taking & How to be a Boss
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Maria Ho, one of the most notable names in poker today, is the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. She is also the 2019 Global Poker Award Broadcaster of the Year winner. Her commentary work includes the WSOP Main Event on ESPN, the PokerGO Super High Roller Bowl on CBS Sports, and WPT’s King of the Club on FSN. Her impressive live tournament resume puts her among the top 5 in the women’s all-time money list. You may have seen her mainstream television appearances on The Amazing Race, CNN’s Anderson Cooper, and CNBC’s Stock Draft. ON THE KNOWS...
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189: Brandon Mace & his Comic & Clever Commentary on "People of Earth"
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Brandon Mace grew up as a military BRAT doing theatre and choir as his family moved around. He met Randy in Virginia while performing at dinner theatres in the area. Brandon graduated from George Mason with a degree in theatre before joining the U.S. Army in 2003. He is currently a Public Affairs Lt. Colonel stationed in Chicago at the Army Enterprise Marketing Office, working on their national recruiting ads. In his spare time, he volunteers with True Dungeon, designs games, and writes all sorts of things, including PEOPLE OF EARTH, featured on today's episode. Follow him on...
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188: Jen Golbeck & Stacey Colino on Understanding the Human-Canine Connection
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Jen Golbeck is the “internet’s dog mom” and creator of the social media sensation The Golden Ratio. A professor at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and more. Her writing has appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Wired. She and her husband rescue golden retrievers who are senior or who have special medical needs and give...
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187: Spotlight on Author Frank Anthony Polito's Rehearsed to Death
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT. His plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Omaha, and Annapolis. His other writing has been featured...
info_outlineHighly decorated Air Force veteran Wayne O. Smith was born in 1943 in Richmond, Kentucky. He entered the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 26, 1961, and graduated with a commission as a 2d Lt. on June 9, 1965.
Lt. Smith next attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Moody AFB, Georgia, where he was awarded his pilot wings in September 1966. He served with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida, from October 1966 to July 1967, when he deployed with his unit to Southeast Asia. He then flew with the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, and was forced to eject over North Vietnam while flying his 90th combat mission on January 18, 1968.
On his last mission, Lt. Smith was credited with shooting down a MIG-17 in aerial combat before his aircraft was shot down. He was immediately captured and taken as a Prisoner of War and spent the next 1,882 days in captivity before being released during Operation Homecoming on March 14, 1973.
After recovering from his injuries at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, Capt. Smith left active duty on September 4, 1973, served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for a year, and then left the reserves in 1976.
In 1999 Wayne Smith retired from MidAmerica Energy as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Generation. Earlier, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of BF Goodrich Chemicals and prior to that he was Chief Executive of BOC Gases for the U.S., Canada, and South America. He began his business career with Air Products and Chemicals, where he was appointed to a number of executive assignments over a 16-year period. He was a pilot flying Boeing 727s for Eastern Airlines for a short time before becoming a corporate executive.
Wayne is married to Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D., of Naples, Florida. He has two children and two grandchildren, who also reside in Naples.
Military Service Summary:
• U.S. Air Force Academy 1961-1965
• U.S. Air Force 1965-1973
• Pennsylvania Air National Guard 1973-1974
• U.S. Air Force Reserve 1974-1976
• Cold War 1965-1976
• Vietnam War 1967-1973 (POW)
His military honors include two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, seven Air Medals, and the Purple Heart.
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