The Joe Rooz Show with guests Michael Stangland and Wayne Rankin (Ep. 156)

In this episode of The Joe Rooz Show, Joe brings an engaging mix of guests and discussions. The first hour features author Michael Stangland, who shares insights into his debut novel "Junk World: The Ballad of Leroy Brown." Michael discusses his creative process, the challenges of traditional publishing, and his journey to self-publishing. He also delves into the inspiration behind his science fiction work and hints at future projects, including a children's fairy tale. The conversation touches on the broader themes of creativity, resilience, and the evolving landscape of publishing.In the second hour, Joe is joined by executive producer Wayne Rankin for the "Wednesday with Wayne" segment. They discuss recent events, including the tragic shooting in Minnesota, and explore the spiritual and societal implications of such incidents. Wayne shares personal anecdotes and insights into the darker aspects of human nature, drawing from his experiences in Alaska and his work with food banks. The episode concludes with discussions on political and social issues, emphasizing the importance of understanding and addressing the underlying causes of societal unrest.  Watch LIVE tonight at 7PM CT Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube.com/@JoeRooz FOLLOW US ON:X: https://x.com/joeroozFacebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozshowTwitch TV: https://twitch.tv/joeroozInstagram: https://instagram.com/notjoeroozTikTok: https://tiktok.com/joe.roozMinds: https://minds.com/joeroozGETTR: https://gettr.com/joeroozSpecial thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeMusic: https://youtube.com/@pogo️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5724294587940864(00:04:48) Introduction and Show Overview(00:09:37) Interview with Author Michael Stangland(01:07:24) Discussion with Wayne Rankin - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez - Michael Stangelandhttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com