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Interviews:2008

Here is the complete listing and linkage for all of my 2008 interviews.

I interviewed Rick Monday right outside the Dodgers' clubhouse at Dodger Stadium in June of 2008. We talked mostly about when he saved the U.S. flag from being burned. I wrote a piece about that for Global Traveler magazine's website. That GT piece was read by David Stein on Sporting News Radio.To hear the Rick Monday interview click hereTo hear David Stein read my piece click here


For another piece on GT's website, I intervi
ewed wrestling personalities Al Snow, Terri Runnels and Scott Taylor separately at Wizard World in Rosemont, IL in August of 2008. We talked about travel, their current life and their future plans.To hear the Al Snow interview click hereTo hear the Terri Runnels interview click hereTo hear the Scott Taylor interview click here


I interviewed Mike Easler and Larry Bowa together during batting practice at Dodger Stadium in June of 2008. Easler talked about his favorite city, while Bowa wasn't quite as decisive about his. I also helped Bowa with fielding practice, although that is not part of the interview.To hear the Easler and Bowa interview click here


I interviewed Hall of Fame broadcaster Peter Gammons of ESPN on the field at Dodger Stadium in June of 2008. It was long before the game started and there were only a handful of people even there. We discussed his favorite cities.To hear the Peter Gammons interview click here


The last interview I got at Dodger Stadium in June of 2008 was with Ryan Dempster. Dempster had an unbelievable season after converting back to a starting pitcher after being a reliever for several years. Dempster was very loose and seemed happy to talk for a bit.
To hear the Ryan Dempster interview click here


I interviewed ESPN broadcaster Jon Miller at Dodger Stadium in June of 2008. Miller gave me over 3 minutes of his time, which is quite a lot for an unscheduled interview. He talked freely about a number of his favorite cities.To hear the Jon Miller interview click here


I interviewed Hall of Famer Joe Morgan right as he headed into the dugout moments before the game at Dodger Stadium in June of 2008. Morgan only had about 30 seconds, but I logged in another Hall of Famer!To hear the Joe Morgan interview click here


Doing some research for another GT website piece, I attended a couple of TNA wrestling events in the Chicago area. At the fanfest, i was able to interview Christy Hemme, Lance Rock and Jimmy Rave (collectively known as the Rock N Roll Infection). We talked about travel and the expansion of TNA.To hear the Christy Hemme, Rock and Rave interview click here


At the Walk for Hope 2008, in Glenview, IL, I interviewed actress Andrea Evans for a GT online piece. Evans discussed her return to tv's One Life to Live, her commitment to Walk for Hope, her partnership with Lather and her future plans.To hear the Andrea Evans interview click here

Total Nonstop Action

A few weeks back, on behalf of Global Traveler magazine, I checked out some Total Nonstop Action, otherwise known as TNA Wrestling. TNA held a pay-per-view (Bound For Glory) in Chicago for the first time. It was a major success, as was the fanfest the day before the ppv. Founded in 2002, TNA has been growing steadily. It is succeeding due to the hard work, dedication, versatility and creativity of all involved. Currently, Spike TV airs TNA iMPACT on Thursday in prime time.
The fanfest was held at the Hyatt Rosemont. Fans got to meet their favorite TNA personalities, purchase TNA merchandise and play the new video game (TNA iMPACT). Plenty of TNA staffers were on hand to ensure that this event ran as smoothly as any such event I have seen.
I had the chance to interview the Rock N Rave Infection (Jimmy Rave, Lance Rock and Christy Hemme) and to talk with Jeremy Borash (TNA broadcaster), Dixie Carter (President of TNA Entertainment) and Terry Taylor (Director of Talent Relations).
The ppv, Bound For Glory, was even more fun, as the Sears Centre was overflowing with rabid TNA fans and the show did not disappoint. From the opening tag team bout (Eric Young and Sojourner Bolt defeating Lance Rock and Christy Hemme) to the Icon Sting winning the TNA championship (defeating reigning champ, Samoa Joe), the action never let up nor did crowd reaction.

Jeremy Borash and me in Rosemont, IL-October 2008.