DrWardBondShow

South African music icon Jonathan Butler sits down with host Ward Bond and nothing short of magic happens. Your heart will be inspired and filled with more than just music by one of the most beloved recording artist of our time. Born in South Africa under the oppression of apartheid, it was the birthday gift of a one-string guitar given to him by his father that set Jonathan Butler on his life's path. Discovering his natural talent at a young age Jonathan began to tour professionally which exposed him to life outside of South Africa. Over the years He became a national icon, and the first non-white artist to be played on segregated South African radio and appear on national television. His newest album, Ubuntu is full of messages of love, peace and unity. Like the philosophy of Ubuntu he shares on his latest album, and the great men of Tutu, Mandela and Wonder before him, Jonathan Butler has a vision to do even more to attain peace and collaboration among all people to change the world. The album features 11 songs including “When Love Comes In” featuring blues singer Keb’Mo’, plus the funk love song “No Tomorrow.” A highlight of the album being Stevie Wonder’s classic “Superwoman” with Stevie Wonder himself on harmonica! https://jonathanbutler.com/collections/music . #UBUNTU #SouthAfrica #recordingartist #gospelmusic #gospelartist #jazzmusic #jazzguitarist #jazzartist #bluesmusic #bluesguitarist #bluesartist #newmusic #newalbum #kebmo #steviewonder

Our special guest today is RICHARD CAMBRIDGE who plays GT race mechanic Felix in the Sony Pictures upcoming blockbuster GRAN TURISMO alongside Orlando Bloom, Darren Barnet and David Harbour, which is set to hit cinemas and IMAX screens this August. Richard Cambridge’s career began to take off when he landed his first lead role in the Sundance feature film DISTANT BRIDGES. He rose to fame as fan favorite Peter Webster in the popular British TV series HOLLYOAKS. Beyond his acting pursuits, Richard Cambridge is also a co-founder of the actors' community and app WeAudition, which he tell us all about more in today’s show. Ladies and gentlemen, Neil Blompkamp’s GRAN TURISMO is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional race car driver. Hey it’s every kids dream right? The movie is exciting to watch and may even cause you to dream outside the box. GRAN TURISMO can be seen in theaters and at IMAX this August. https://www.granturismo.movie . #granturismo #granturismomovie #granturismogame #gamers #racing #autoracing #grandprix #IMSA #lemans #racingdriver #autoracing #movie #film #sony #videogames #strangerthings #hopper #davidharbour #orlandobloom

If Webster’s Dictionary had a definition for video vixen, Bobbie Jean Brown was that definition. She will forever be the hottest video vixen ever to appear on MTV thanks to the band Warrant’s Cherry Pie music video. Every girl wanted to be her, but every guy wanted her. Bobbie Brown once took ownership of the Sunset Strip as her own personal playground. When instant stardom hit, she continued to get lost in a world of rocker boys, drugs and the never-ending partying lifestyle that Hollywood was known for. She spent decades trapped in a perpetual cycle of self-destruction, a chronic self-saboteur who stumbled and struggled her way through an endless parade of bad habits, bad relationships, and bad decisions—to find herself, at last, on the righteous path far from the Sunset Strip. If you think you know who Bobbie Brown is by reading the pages of her books Dirty Rocker Boys and Cherry on Top, you aren’t even close. A new book is being written and the ink isn’t even dry yet, because there is more life to be lived. This time with a guiding hand. She’s come full circle and face-to-face with an amazing grace that can only be described as miraculous. Today, she is here to tell the rest of her story. . #MTV #cherrypiegirl #videovixen #musicvideos #warrantband #janilane #tommylee #videos #entertainment #salvation #stalking #stolenidentity #inspiration #hollywood #faith #spirituality #emdrtherapy

Rising actor and talented musician Jet Jurgensmeyer who is excited to announce the release of his latest single, "Falling Too.” "Falling Too" showcases his growth as an artist and his ability to captivate audiences with his heartfelt vocals. With his unique blend of country and pop, Jet has created a distinct style that resonates with listeners. His previous releases, including "Everything Will Be Alright," "Fast Forward," "Compassion," and "Talk to God," have garnered widespread acclaim, further establishing him as a versatile recording artist. Beyond the music industry, he has made a name for himself as an award-nominated actor, delivering remarkable performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. In addition to his thriving acting career, Jet has accumulated an impressive list of film and television credits, which we’ll get too here in a moment. https://jetjurgensmeyer.com . #actor #film #tvshow #newsingle #recordingartist #clinteastwood #timallen #movie #sitcom #comedy #singersongwriter

ACM award-winning 90s country vocal group, Ricochet, best known for their chart-topping, gold-selling single, “Daddy’s Money,” Top-10 hits, “What Do I Know,” “Love Is Stronger Than Pride,” and the Top-20 “He Left A Lot To Be Desired,” has signed with Encore Music Group to release the band’s first album in over a decade. 'Ricochet Then & Now…The Hits & More' is slated for release this August and will mark the 30th anniversary of the band’s formation in 1993. Heath Wright, the original front-man of all the hit singles that landed Ricochet on the Billboard charts throughout the 90s continues as the voice of the hits in 2023! The band’s distinctive musical style and harmonies earned them the recognition as one of the most popular vocal groups in country music and ultimately the Academy of Country Music honor for “Best New Vocal Group” in 1996! https://www.facebook.com/HeathWrightFanPage/ . #countrymusic #ricochet #ricochetband #heathwright #daddysmoney #90scountrymusic #musicvideo #musicvideos #anniversary #foxnews

George Michael rose to fame as a member of the pop duo Wham! with their first two albums reaching #1 with hit singles including “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Last Christmas”. With us today is Simon Napier-Bell, who managed WHAM’s career, helping establish them as a global act and the driving force behind their groundbreaking Beijing concert, the first visit to China by a Western popular music act, which generated worldwide media coverage. THE REAL GEORGE MICHAEL is by far the most definitive feature documentary on George Michael’s amazing life, the film explores the many ups and downs of the Grammy Award winner, considered one of the best-selling musicians of all time with sales of over 120 million records worldwide. The film documentary dives deeper into who George really was – a kind and generous person who ultimately fought many demons while being front and center as one of the most famous musicians of his time. Simon Napier-Bell is a rock manager, author and film-maker. He's managed The Yardbirds, T Rex, Asia, Sinéad O'Connor, Wham, and George Michael just to name a few. . #georgemichael #wham #popmusic #recordingartist #arethafranklin #eltonjohn #princessdiana #filmdocumentary #MTV #musicvideos #music #carelesswhisper #biographical #UK

Today, we talk about medicinal mushrooms, how can you tell if you are buying the real deal and how to tell the difference to the popularity of mushroom coffees. Are they medicinal or just marketing? one of the foremost experts on medicinal mushrooms, Mark Kaylor. He explores in depth, a diverse array of healing practices and traditions from around the world. From a Cherokee reservation to the Amazon rainforest to mountains in China, his studies have lead him to develop a truly holistic practice and approach to health and healing incorporating many traditions, styles, and modalities. He works to encourage, nourish and bring forth an individual’s innate healing abilities and to encourage individuals towards discovering their own path to radiant health. He has worked and consulted in the Natural Foods Industry for close to 40 years as a leading holistic health educator, formulator, radio show host/guest, and author. https://mushroomwisdom.com/blog/author/mark_j/ . #wellnessjourney #healthtips #wellnesstips #medicinalmushrooms #mushrooms #maitake #shiitake #reishi #cordyceps #lionsmane #tremella #chaga #mycelium #fruitingbody #holistichealth #brain #immunesupport #nervoussystem #anxiety

Host Ward Bond and music/film producer Spencer Proffer discuss his newest music documentary, Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback. The new feature-length documentary about the making of the television special that revitalized Elvis Presley’s career and influenced music, television, and pop culture for decades to come. Spencer Proffer is a music and media producer, and cinematic storyteller. His productions and those he has been involved with have garnered Academy, Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards and nominations. As a music producer, Spencer Proffer has sold millions of gold and platinum records. He has used his skills and career to make a difference in utilizing media to do good for the world while making money. Proffer's accomplishments date back to when he was 26 years old and put Tina Turner into the feature adaptation of The Who's Tommy. He produced and played guitar on her acclaimed Acid Queen solo album. Spencer was a Co-Executive Producer on the Academy and Golden Globe winning film, "Gods & Monsters". He worked with Stevie Wonder, co-producing and arranging 3 songs for New Line's live action Pinocchio feature, one track of which garnered a 1997 Grammy nomination. He produced and co-wrote the music for HBO's award winning multi cultural series, Happily Ever After while being a producer and cast album producer/arranger/mixer on the 4 time Tony nominated Broadway show 'It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues" (cast album featuring BB King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Andrae Crouch Choir and Randy Jackson). He also served as an Executive Producer on the two time, Primetime Emmy Nominated Special, "Robbie Robertson: Going Home" as well as teamed up with Quincy Jones and Doc McGhee to produced Rockin' The Corps for the U.S. Marine Corps, headlined by Beyonce and KISS. He has served as a Supervising Music Producer on over 129 films and television programs and produced and executive produced 32 film and broadcast events to date. https://www.reinventingelvis.com . #elvis #elvisweek #elvispresley #elvisfans #graceland #elvismovie #elvis68comback #coloneltomparket #stevebinder #spencerproffer #film #filmdocumentary #musicdocumentary #1968 #musicvideo

Dr. Bond talks with health and nutrition educator Terry Lemerond about why women don't have to lose their hair in the first place and what they can do right now to stop it and even reverse it. https://www.terrytalksnutrition.com . #hairloss #hairlosstreatment #terrylemerond #femalehairloss #balding

Jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. He spent the majority of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began and something he has never left behind. Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson to name a few – can be discerned through his playing, but his musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. Dan’s career took him on an exploratory journey into foundations laid down by the guitar/organ tradition, eventually leading to an invitation to perform with jazz great Joey DeFranchesco’s trio quartet, with which Dan Wilson went on to earn a GRAMMY Award nomination with and for DeFranchesco’s Project Freedom album. Dan Wilson’s fourth album as a leader, Things Eternal, He takes stock of the lessons learned from each of those rich sources, ensuring that their legacy lives on through him even as some of them pass on. https://www.danwilsonguitar.com . #jazzmusic #gospelmusic #church #bluesmusix #guitar #guitarist #wesmontgomery #joepass #gerogebenson #joeydefranchesco #music #recordingartist

Health Expert Terry Lemerond and I discuss the benefits of Berberine. What is it? What does it do? Will help you lose weight? https://www.terrytalksnutrition.com . #berberine #wellnesstips #healthtips #nutritiontips #herbalremedies #weightloss #pain #inflammation

Jack is here today to talk about a brand new TV series that focuses on the challenges our veterans who have been injured in combat. The new series is American Homecoming. Actor Jack Maxwell, who hosted Booze Traveler on the Travel Channel. He has made guest star TV appearances on Lost, 24, House, Without a Trace, Beverly Hills 90210, General Hospital, All My Children and many others. He has shared the stage with Al Pacino, Jessica Chastain and Dianne Wiest in Salome, and has appeared in several other theatrical productions. https://www.travelchannel.com/profiles/talent/jack-maxwell . #veterans #tvshow #tvseries #hgtv #homerenovation #renovation #home #house #disability #disabilities #boozetraveller #drinking #alocohol #cocktails #travel #jackmaxwell #travelchannel

Shauna Ferrigno has been a health and fitness educator for over a decade has helped balance thousands of people’s health as a lifestyle coach. Traveling throughout the world, Shauna motivates her audiences everywhere she goes to take on the challenge of healthy living. She is the daughter of the famed bodybuilder and actor, Lou Ferrigno, they created a very successful company known as Ferrigno FIT. Shauna’s journey of being an overweight kid to becoming a fitness and lifestyle coach, she accumulated a lot of stories and experiences from clients to help them overcome their struggles with diet and exercise. After reflecting on these topics (as well as her own from childhood) Shauna was inspired and motivated to write The Reset Plan: Lose the Secrets, Lose the Excuses, Lose the Weight. Today, we are discussing your hormones and cortisol, and get you back on the road to feeling great! https://shanna-ferrigno.com . #nutrition #hormonalhealth #cortisol #weightloss #behavioralcoach #liftstylecoach #healthcoach #womenshormones #eathealthy

Several years ago, Tracy was forced to focus solely on her health when she was faced with a debilitating condition with mysterious symptoms. Now she shares her experience to help others avoid what she went through. The MTHFR gene can be controlled by proper nutrition, but the approach is different for each person. Tracy Melchior has had one of the most successful soap opera careers with roles on Aaron Spelling's Sunset Beach, One Life to Live and the global phenomenon The Bold and the Beautiful. Her feature film Do You Believe with Mira Sorvino which was #1 in DVD sales on Amazon and a top 10 in National Box Office for 3 weeks. http://www.tracymelchior.com . #mthfr #mthfrgene #nutrition #wellness #actress #soapopera #healthyliving #movie #film #motherhood

NEW TV INTERVIEW! @CalThomas UNCENSORED! Cal Thomas is a journalist by the truest sense of the word, he’s a pundit, author, TV & radio commentator and one of the most widely syndicated columnists in America. He marks over 50 years as a journalist. He is the bestselling author of numerous books and every single one of them are worth your time to read. Mr. Thomas is a wide-ranging social commentator, not a "beltway insider," who supports traditional conservative values and the American "can-do spirit.” Cal Thomas takes the reader on a “road trip” through over fifty years of journalism and American life, serving as a “watchman” on culture and politics, and seeking to conform it to a standard that never changes in his new book, A Watchman in the Night. As the Bible tells us to become a watchman on the wall, Cal Thomas fills that biblical term to a tee.

Cal Thomas is a journalist by the truest sense of the word, he’s a pundit, author, TV & radio commentator and one of the most widely syndicated columnists in America. He marks over 50 years as a journalist. He is the bestselling author of numerous books and every single one of them are worth your time to read. Mr. Thomas is a wide-ranging social commentator, not a "beltway insider," who supports traditional conservative values and the American "can-do spirit.” Cal Thomas takes the reader on a “road trip” through over fifty years of journalism and American life, serving as a “watchman” on culture and politics, and seeking to conform it to a standard that never changes in his new book, A Watchman in the Night. As the Bible tells us to become a watchman on the wall, Cal Thomas fills that biblical term to a tee. https://calthomas.com #author #journalist #commentator #writer #history #inspiration #politics #religion #author #watchmaninthenight #socialcommentary

Kelly Lang is a singer/songwriter and grew up in country music. Her father, Velton Lang, was the longtime road manager for superstar Conway Twitty. Her career in music has always been moving upward. As a songwriter, Kelly has a stellar career with her songs being recorded by artists such as Ricky Skaggs, Lorrie Morgan, The Oak Ridge Boys, Crystal Gayle, George Jones, Jerry Lee Lewis, and her husband TG Sheppard, just to name a few. She has also performed/recorded duets with iconic artists, Sir Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, Dame Olivia Newton-John, and Lee Greenwood. Kelly Lang is also an author of the best selling book “I’m Not Going Anywhere”. She is here today to talk about her new single, I Think It’s Jesus. https://www.kellylang.net . #Jesus #god #inspiration #godmoments #jesusmoments #miracles #faith #countrymusic #newrelease #newmusic

Jeff Carson’s last album, 448 is a 9-track, never-to-be-completed swan song by a man who lived a praiseworthy life. Lauded by both the Academy of Country Music and the Police Academy, in 2009, after charting 14 singles, including mid-‘90s Billboard-topping “Not On Your Love” and Top-5 father-son anthem “The Car,” Jeff Carson walked away from the music industry completely, and for all the right reasons–to pursue a career in law enforcement, focus on family, and be a strong role model and dad to his son Dayton. He would serve the Franklin, Tenn. Police Department for 14 years with accommodation. After a 22-year absence from the music scene, but with the recent resurgence of ‘90s country music in the mainstream, Jeff Carson was encouraged to return to the studio to re-record an album of his greatest hits. Tragically, before the album was completed, on March 26, 2022, after returning from a day shift at the police department, Carson suffered a sudden heart attack and passed away. With us today is Jeff’s wife, Kim Carson to share with us the memories of Jeff Carson, his music and his last album 448. https://jeff-carson.com . #countrymusic #jeffcarson #singersongwriter #music #memorandum #newnalbum #countrymusicradio #lawenforcement #policeofficer #firstresponder

Saving Abel is a Southern rock band with catchy hooks and heavy riffs founded by Jared Weeks and Jason Null. Their first single “Addicted” broke onto the scene, climbing its way quickly into a cross-over hit from mainstream rock to Billboard Hot 100 and Top 40. With millions of sales under their belt, it’s easy to see how their self-titled debut album charted on Billboard’s Top 50 and became a certified multi-platinum record. Their debut album delivered two more #1 singles with “18 days” and “Drowning (Face Down),” across multiple charts and solidified this band's name in rock. Saving Abel has received multiple awards from MTV, VH1, BMG, and Music Choice. The band has over 2 billion global streams. Their tours have included some of the top-grossing tours of all time with bands such as Nickelback, Papa Roach, Avenged Sevenfold, Shinedown, and Sevendust to name a few. Their new single “Baptize Me” just released off their forthcoming album with over 200,000 streams on Spotify and growing. With us today is lead singer Jared Weeks who left the band in 2013, fought multiple addictions and found his way to sobriety. https://www.savingabel.com . #savingabel #newmusic #newsingle #newsong #baptizeme #sobriety #alcoholism #drugaddiction #rockmusic

In 2018, Jenn Drummond was involved in a car accident. Rescue workers couldn’t imagine any scenario where she came out of it alive, but she did. That’s when she realized you don’t get to choose when you leave this life…but you sure can choose how you live it. Strengthened by this awareness, she set out to live in a more authentic and adventurous way. Inspired to climb a mountain for her birthday, her son raised the stakes by suggesting Mount Everest. Not one to back down from a challenge, she accepted the pursuit. During her training, her coach upped the ante and proposed that she go for a Guinness World Record and become the first woman to climb the 7 second summits. The pursuit matched her desire to live a life of significance, not just success. Today, Jenn is a world record holder who elevates others to master their own summit in life. She’s a successful business owner and mom of 7 kids who, as you have heard, boldly inspire and brazenly challenge her. She’s also an international speaker, an author, and host of the Seek Your Next Summit podcast, who’s focused on inspiring others to go beyond success to a life of significance. Let’s welcome our guest today, Jenn Drummond, who has become the first female world record holder to climb the second highest summits on each of the 7 continents, and to inspire you to climb your own mountains. https://jenndrummond.com . #mountainclimbing #mountainclimber #worldrecord #mteverest #k2 #mountlogan #mttownsend #mounttyree #goradykhtau #mountkenya #ojosdelsalado #sumantri #careeradvice #careertips #success #womenempowerment

Brenda Tracy. She is a nurse, speaker, activist, and survivor. In 1998, she reported to police that she was brutally raped by four men, two of whom played football at Oregon State University. In 2014, she found the courage to come forward with her story and now seeks to make the world a better place for survivors. As a citizen lobbyist, Brenda has helped with the passage of eight laws in her home state of Oregon. She has won numerous awards and was named ESPN’s top 25 women in 2016, one of Sports Illustrated most powerful women in sports in 2020, and in 2022, ESPN’s 11 Biggest Power Brokers and Advocates Shaping College Football. Brenda Tracy is the creator of the “Tracy Rule” which is the most comprehensive serious misconduct policy in NCAA history, and she is the founder of the national campaign and nonprofit, Set The Expectation. Her message of “men as the solution and not the problem” is transforming the landscape of sports and how we engage in gender-based violence prevention work. https://www.settheexpectation.org . #men #settheexpectation #NFL #NCAA #highschool #sexualassaultawareness #inspiration #encouragement #manners #gentlemen

Our guest today is Kim Gravel. She is the host of a group of number-one shows on QVC and is a wildly successful entrepreneur, television personality, motivational speaker, and leader in the fashion and beauty industry, but most of all she has a passion for people and seeing them rise. Her authentic, common-sense style has resulted in Kim being one of the most booked guests on The Steve Harvey Show. In 2016, Kim partnered with television and on-line retail giant QVC to launch her highly successful apparel line, Belle by Kim Gravel®, and a year later the Belle Beauty® cosmetic line. In five years, Kim has grown her brands from zero to hundreds of millions of dollars in sales. She is here to discuss her new book, Collecting Confidence, which invites you to look at yourself with a fresh new lens, encouraging you to start where you are and become the person you were meant to be. https://www.kimgravel.com . #womenempowerment #confidence #empowerment #faith #inspiration #motivation #encouragement #wellness #beconfident

Writer/Director Tiger Ji gained recognition at the tender age of 19 with his award-winning short WUHAN DRIVER, which caught attention from Jonathan Sanger of Vanilla Sky and Elephant Man. Tiger graduated from NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where he studied philosophy and literature. He is an alum of the 2022 Short to Feature Lab led by Jim Cummings of Thunder Road fame. Tiger Ji’s new short film, DEATH AND RAMEN is a dark buddy comedy between a ramen chef and the Grim Reaper. DEATH AND RAMEN has been selected to appear at this year’s Palm Springs ShortFest. https://www.tigerjifilms.com . #shortfilm #shortfilms #shortfest #palmsprings #movie #film #fimmaking #filmdirector #asianamerican #asian #cinematography #screenwriter #screenwriting

She is one of the most famous actresses that has ever graced the silver screen. She continues her career into the 21st century with no signs of slowing down. And we have a surprise appearance from actor Justin Chambers from Grey's Anatomy and The Offer who is responsible for helping Ann-Margret bring her new perfume with 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund. In 1961, her single "I Just Don't Understand" charted in the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100 Charts and her acting debut followed the same year as Bette Davis' daughter in Frank Capra's Pocketful of Miracles. She appeared in the musical, State Fair a year later with Pat Boone before her breakthrough in 1963, with Bye Bye Birdie and Viva Las Vegas opposite Elvis Presley, she then became a Top 10 Box Office movie star. Many of you know her from films such a Carnal Knowledge with Jack Nicholson, Tommy with Roger Daultry and Grumpy Old Men with Walter Matthau and Jack Lemon. And one of my favorites, The Kominsky Method with Alan Arkin and Michael Douglas. She has just released her first album in 30 years, a rock and roll collection of duets called Born to be Wild and she keeps that reputation going by still riding her motorcycle. And she has debuted her signature fragrance, the limited edition Ann-Margret perfume, benefiting the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.

Cristy Kisner is the author of the gluten-free, dairy-free and processed food-free cookbook, Cristy’s Kitchen. She is also the owner of the gluten-free, dairy-free and organic bakery-cafe Cristy’s Kitchen in Roswell, Georgia. She was not a natural-born cook, but when one of her five daughters developed an autoimmune disease and another began exhibiting signs of gluten intolerance, however, she knew that she needed to learn. Cristy began developing recipes in her native Peru, and her friends and neighbors with dietary concerns began coming to her house for baking lessons. She had one rule: Even if these families had the means to send their cooks and maids to her classes, she would encourage the parents themselves to come, because baking is showing love. . #cookbook #glutenfree #dairyfree #healthyfood #healthylifestyle #healthycooking #cooking #wellnesstips #healthtips #peru #healthyrecipes #recipes