Between The Beats

Interviewed live with Chaz on KVLFWith health care harder to access and routine checkups being delayed this season, many Americans are wondering how to stay healthy without the costly medical bill. In this episode of Between the Beat, Chaz talks with Karen Howard about practical, safe strategies to support overall wellness, strengthen your immune system, and make informed choices when traditional care is limited.Karen Howard is the CEO and Executive Director of Organic & Natural Health Association, leading the organization for consumer health advocacy since its inception in 2014. With four decades of experience in healthcare policy, government relations, and organizational leadership, she is a visionary in advancing healthcare initiatives. She is the author of "Upset is Optional: Say Goodbye to Unnecessary Suffering" (March 2024), focusing on strategies to manage stress and anxiety.https://www.nutrientpower.org/https://organicandnatural.org/LinkedIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-howard/www.linkedin.com/company/organic-and-natural-health-association

Interviewed live with Chaz on KVLF 02-03-2026Find Henry's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-Within-Burnout-Uncertainty-Breakthrough/dp/B0G4G5FPJHAt Assure Coaching, our mission is to empower individuals to unlock their innate gifts and align with their highest purpose by integrating natural and spiritual laws into their personal and professional lives. We guide heart-centered professionals through transformational journeys, helping them exit limiting systems and create businesses or careers that contribute to a regenerative and holistic world. Through innovative assessments, tailored coaching, and actionable strategies, we inspire clarity, confidence, and courage to build meaningful, purpose-driven enterprises that honor both humanity and nature.Find Henry and Assure Coaching here: https://henryshelton.com/

Interviewed live with Chaz on KVLF 01-27-2026Owen Marcus discusses somatic practices and how to rewire our brain - emotional intelligence is a trainable skill, not a fixed asset.The journey to effective leadership is both a personal and a collective endeavor. For over 30 years, we’ve developed our approach, crafting a path that combines the wisdom of experience with the clarity of scientific understanding. MELD is not just another leadership program – we’re a movement towards emotional fluency and relational depth.https://owenmarcus.com/https://meld.community/ Find the community and sign up for the newsletter here.

Interviewed live with Chaz on KVLFRay Shefska, CEO of CarEdge, talks with Chaz about car buying giving tips and tricks and also the use of AI in car shopping.Ray Shefska is Co-Founder of CarEdge, a leading consumer platform founded by father-and-son team Ray and Zach Shefska that is dedicated to empowering car shoppers to make confident, informed and financially savvy decisions. The company’s CarEdge Pro subscription service gives car shoppers real-time market insights and an expert AI Car Negotiator agent to make the process simple, easy and fair. It’s premium-level CarEdge Concierge offers buyers a white-glove experience with a dedicated automotive expert who locates, negotiates and secures the best possible deal on your behalf. Both CarEdge tiers help consumers save money, time and hassle. Also with trusted resources that includes hundreds of guides on YouTube, CarEdge is redefining transparency, fairness and value in the automotive industry. Connect with Shefska at www.CarEdge.com or on social media on YouTube, TikTok, X, Facebook, and Instagram.

Interviewed live with Chaz on KVLF 01-15-2026Why do your New Years resolutions fail? It might not be the reason you think.Danielle Pashko is a Functional Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach, author, and the visionary behind Soulhakker™ a cutting-edge wellness platform that merges ancient energetic practices with modern science to catalyze healing from the inside out.With over two decades at the forefront of New York City’s elite wellness scene, Danielle has collaborated with leading physicians, developed custom supplement lines, and helped thousands transform their health through detoxification, nutrition, and mind-body integration. Her training spans functional medicine, yoga, massage therapy, somatic healing, and internal martial arts. But her true authority comes from what she’s lived through.https://www.soulhakker.com/

Interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 01-13-2026Artificial intelligence is evolving faster than any other technology in modern history. Every week brings new tools and breakthroughs, yet true progress comes from purpose, patience, and understanding how to apply innovation responsibly. Building meaningful AI systems requires more than technical skill. It demands empathy, experimentation, and a focus on solving real problems for real people.In this episode, Chaz speaks with Jon Grishpul about core principles that can guide entrepreneurs, technologists, and business leaders as they help shape the future of AI.With extensive experience in the construction and renovation business, Jon Grishpul is Co-CEO of GreatBuildz.com —a free service that matches homeowners with reliable, pre-screened general contractors. The company, which exclusively connects homeowners with reputable contractors who have successfully passed the its rigorous screening process, also avails free access to its BidCompareAI—a home renovation contractor bid comparison tool leveraging artificial intelligence to instantly reveal hidden costs, inconsistencies across bids, lack of transparency and more for true “apples-to-apples” comparisons. GreatBuildz also provides an array of other resources for those wanting to repair or rebuild their home, including Remodeling Advisors for those needing guidance and support for any repair or issue. Jon is also Co-CEO of MaxableSpace.com, an industry-leading accessory dwelling unit (ADU ) design / build / manage platform

Live interview on KVLF with Chaz 12-18-2025• Holiday Meltdowns Are Real—Here’s How to Survive Them (Owen Marcus, MELD CEO)Between family drama, travel chaos, and money stress, the holidays push millions to the brink. Owen Marcus, emotional-resilience coach and CEO of MELD, shares science-backed tools to defuse anxiety and restore calm when emotions explode. With 30 years helping people overcome burnout and overwhelm, he teaches quick resets anyone can use to stay grounded, focused, and peaceful—no matter what the season throws your way.https://meld.community/

Interviewed live 12-02-2025 with Chaz on KVLFREYNOLDS & REYNOLDS LAW FIRMPERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS WHO FIGHT FOR YOUR RIGHTSIn communities throughout Texas, rules require certain behaviors to ensure the safety of its residents and their property. When a person or business violates these rules, and that choice results in harm, personal injury or wrongful death to your or a loved one, the injury attorneys at Reynolds & Reynolds will fight for your rights to recover full compensation for your injuries. Our Practice Areas include:Auto AccidentsTruck AccidentsMedical MalpracticeWrongful DeathPremises LiabilityCatastrophic InjuriesNursing NeglectInsurance FraudDog Bite Injurieshttps://rrlfirm.com/

Interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 11-20-2025Rachel Corbett is a features writer at New York magazine and the author of You Must Change Your Life (Norton, 2016), which won the Marfield Prize, the National Award for Arts Writing, and The Monsters We Make (Norton, October 2025). She has written for the New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, The Atlantic, and other publications. She grew up in Iowa and lives in New York City.Criminal profiling―the delicate art of collecting and deciphering the psychological “fingerprints” of the monsters among us―holds an almost mythological status in pop culture. But what exactly is it, does it work, and why is the American public so entranced by it? What do we gain, and endanger, from studying why people commit murder? The Monsters We Make explores how criminal profiling became one of society’s most seductive and quixotic undertakings through five significant moments in its history.https://www.rachel-corbett.com/

Interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 11-19-2025THE GALES OF NOVEMBER: The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald (Liveright: Oct 7, 2025) by John U. BaconIn THE GALES OF NOVEMBER, award-winning journalist John U. Bacon presents the definitive account of the disaster, drawing on more than 100 interviews with the families, friends, and former crewmates of those lost. Bacon explores the vital role Great Lakes shipping played in America’s economic boom, the uncommon lives the sailors led, the sinking’s most likely causes, and the heartbreaking aftermath for those left behind—“the wives, the sons, and the daughters” as Gordon Lightfoot sang in his unforgettable ballad.Focused on those directly affected by the tragedy, THE GALES OF NOVEMBER is both an emotional tribute to the Fitzgerald’s captain and crew and a propulsive, page-turning narrative history of America’s most-mourned shipwreck.https://johnubacon.com/For further information please contact Peter Miller, V.P. Senior Director of Publicity, [email protected]

Interviewed live on KVLF Radio with Chaz 11-18-2025Cory Krueger is an experienced trial lawyer, litigator, and transactional attorney who focuses his practice on estate administration, probate, estate planning, and asset protection. He also practices transactional law in connection with drafting contracts, legal documents, and wills and trusts.In this interview Cory talks probate and What to Do When You Suspect Mismanagement in a Loved One’s Estate.https://probatetexaslawyers.com/attorney/krueger-cory/https://probatetexaslawyers.com/

Interview with Drew Bivona - live on KVLF 11-06-2025 with ChazChild Rights AttorneyThe Voice for KidsIf your child is injured in an accident, they may be entitled to compensation. Children have the same rights as adults when it comes to personal injuries. Sadly, many child injuries are suffered at places where they spend a significant amount of time, such as their school or childcare providers. If your child was injured at their private school or another location, you should speak with a child rights attorney.An attorney can work with you to determine the best course of legal action after your child’s injury. They will help to hold all liable parties accountable for their wrongdoing. Childhood injuries can cause lifelong health problems. Without the help of an attorney, you might not receive the compensation you need to cover all of your child’s medical bills. If your child was injured in an accident, contact our office to schedule a free consultation. Bivona Law | Personal Injury Attorney in Houston, TX

Interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 11-4-2025The Last 600 Meters is an Iraq War documentary that chronicles the two deadliest battles of the war through the firsthand testimony of the Marines and soldiers who fought there. Directed by acclaimed documentary filmmaker Michael Pack, this film takes viewers into the heart of the 2004 battles of Najaf and Fallujah, where American forces faced some of the fiercest urban combat since the Vietnam War.Tune in to the broadcast on November 10th on your local PBS station. After the broadcast, the film will be available for streaming on the PBS app, and then on Amazon Prime Video.https://manifoldproductions.com/the-last-600-meters-premiere/

Interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 10-29-2025In the realm of safety education, Jen Lester aka "Stun Gun Jen", goes beyond the ordinary, focusing on instilling confidence and resilience in every individual. Through her unique approach, she has become a beacon of guidance, helping people emerge not as victims but as victors in their own safety narratives.Jen is an advocate empowerment, someone who is not just a teacher but a catalyst for bringing out the superhero in each and every one of us.https://jenlester.com/stun-gun-jen

Chris Gillett interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 10-21-2025Your headshot is more than a picture — it’s your visual handshake. And if it doesn’t make people want to work with you, it’s not doing its job. Esteemed headshot photographer and expression coach Chris Gillett has spent the last decade helping high-achieving professionals show confidence, warmth and credibility in a single frame. As one of the most sought-after creatives in his field, Chris has worked with leaders, like the past two Presidents of Shell North America, helping professionals exude authenticity.Once a top-rated attorney, Chris walked away from the legal profession after one really bad headshot changed his life. Now, for fresh take on business, branding, personal growth or professional development, Chris can share practical, actionable advice on looking confident in any professional photo — and why most people unknowingly sabotage their own portraits.https://liketherazor.com/

Interviewed by Chaz on KVLF 10-16-2025ABOUT KATHRYN KRICKBest-Selling Author Kathryn Krick has always carried a deep sense of passion and purpose. In 2013, she moved from her hometown in Andes, NY, to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Over time, her creative path shifted—she began pursuing a career as a singer/songwriter before eventually dedicating herself fully to building community and inspiring others. In 2017, Kathryn launched Five-Fold Church in Los Angeles, beginning with small gatherings on Mulholland Drive. Within months, the group expanded from 5 to 300 attendees, sparking rapid growth and attracting people locally and online. Today, it continues to draw hundreds each week from across the U.S. and abroad. Since 2021, Kathryn has traveled extensively, hosting large-scale events worldwide that have impacted countless people. Her mission is to empower others to live fully, grow in strength, and embrace lives of purpose and transformation.https://apostlekathrynkrick.com/

Interviewed by Chaz on KVLF 10-14-2025About the Author:Pam Penick is a Texas garden writer, speaker, and advocate for climate-resilient design, known for inspiring waterwise, wildlife-friendly landscapes for nearly two decades. She’s the author of Gardens of Texas, Lawn Gone!, and The Water-Saving Garden, and the voice and photographer behind Digging, her influential website about gardening in a hot climate.Her writing has appeared in Better Homes & Gardens, Fine Gardening, American Gardener, and other national publications. For 10 years—including during a historic drought—she ran a landscape design business helping Texas homeowners replace thirsty lawns with waterwise gardens of native and well-adapted plants.Pam gardens under live oaks in northwest Austin, where she keeps an eye out for screech owls and foxes—but could do with fewer deer. She’s also the founder of Garden Spark, an Austin-based speaker series on design and ecology, where she brings fresh ideas and bold voices to the local gardening community.https://www.penick.net/digging/About Gardens of TexasFrom drought and extreme heat to floods and freezes, gardening in the Lone Star State can be a challenge. However, some Texas gardeners choose to turn adversity into opportunity, cultivating spaces that are productive, resilient, and beautiful to boot. To showcase some of these landscapes comes a new title from Timber Press: Gardens of Texas by garden writer and Digging blogger Pam Penick.In this stunning, photo-rich tour of the state, Penick introduces readers to 27 intrepid garden-makers who, through true-grit determination and innovation, have adapted to Texas’ extreme climates and challenging growing conditions. By implementing hardy plant choices, rainwater harvesting, native lawns, and other responsive design strategies, they’ve created dynamic, thriving gardens that celebrate the state’s unique natural beauty. Penick presents these spaces as case studies, offering practical takeaways and plant recommendations for empowerment and inspiration.The lessons from these landscapes aren’t confined to the Lone Star State alone, though. As the rest of the country experiences increasing weather fluctuations, these tips and tricks are valuable for all gardeners navigating a rapidly changing climate. Timely and informative, Gardens of Texas is a must-have title for garden enthusiasts everywhere.

Interviewed with Chaz on KVLF 10-09-2025As the $137 billion U.S. pet industry charges into Q4, small pets are emerging as one of its fastest-growing segments—yet they remain the most underserved. With the global guinea pig cage market alone projected to leap from $455 million to $715 million by 2033, the category is poised for disruption. At the center of this shift is Clementine Schouteden, founder and CEO of Kavee, who is transforming how guinea pigs, rabbits and other small pets are housed and cared for. Her fast-scaling global eCommerce brand is setting new welfare, design, and sustainability standards just as consumer demand hits an inflection point.https://kavee.com/

About the author:David McCloskey is the author of the novels Damascus Station, Moscow X, and The Seventh Floor, and is cohost of the podcast The Rest Is Classified. A former CIA analyst, he worked atLangley and in field stations across the Middle East. He lives in Texas. https://www.davidmccloskeybooks.comInterviewed with Chaz on KVLF on 10-07-2025About the book:Kamran Esfahani, a dentist living out a dreary existence in Stockholm, agrees to spy for the Mossad after he’s recruited by Arik Glitzman, the chief of a clandestine unit tasked with running targeted assassinations and sabotage inside Iran. At Glitzman’s direction, Kam returns to his native Tehran and opens a dental practice there, using it as a cover for the Israeli intelligence agency. Kam proves to be a skillful asset, quietly earning money helping Glitzman smuggle weapons, run surveillance, and conduct kidnappings. But when Kam tries to recruit an Iranian widow seeking to avenge the death of her husband at the hands of the Mossad, the operation goes terribly wrong, landing him in prison under the watchful eye of a sadistic officer whom he knows only as the “General.”And now, after enduring three years of torture in captivity, Kamran Esfahani sits in an interrogation room across from the General, preparing to write his final confession.

Carole King: She Made the Earth Move (September 16, Yale Jewish Lives), is the first biography of this extraordinary artist. Drawing on numerous interviews as well as historical and contemporary sources, this book brings to life King’s professional accomplishments, her personal challenges, and her lasting contributions to the great American songbook.Journalist and author Jane Eisner places King’s life in context, revealing details of her humble beginnings in postwar Jewish Brooklyn and exploring the roots of her musical genius. Readers will come to understand the ways King’s four marriages intersected with her artistic production, her fruitful collaborations across genres, her conflicted relationship with fame, and her engagement with politics.Jane EisnerInterviewed live with Chaz on KVLF on 09-30-2025

Joining us today is Shelby Bobosky, Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network—a Texas-based advocacy group working to improve animal welfare laws in the Lone Star State. While National Puppy Mill Awareness Day was observed this past weekend, the message remains urgent and important: Shop shelters first! Shelby is here to shed light on the realities behind puppy mills and what we can all do to help.Get Action Alerts - Texas Humane Legislation NetworkTexas Humane Legislation NetworkInterviewed live with Chaz on 09-23-2025 on KVLF

Interviewed live on KVLF with Chaz 04-15-2025Dr. Rani Bahnik talks about her first ever eye health summit.https://www.drranibanik.com/

Live interview with Chaz on KVLF 09-18-2025https://www.glo.texas.gov/veteransInterview regarding west Texas outreach and veteran's event pop-up at Sul Ross University on 9/19/2025

Live interview with Chaz 09-17-2025 on KVLFDr. Peter Solomon is a scientist, educator, successful entrepreneur, and author. His current mission: to warn the next generation about the threats posed by unchecked science and technology.100 Years to Extinction explores the urgent threats—scientific, technological, and geopolitical—that could lead to humanity’s downfall, and the possible solutions that still lie within our reach. The goal is to raise awareness of the real dangers we face on Planet Earth and inspire action. If we are to avoid extinction, we must come together as one global community—what Dr. Solomon calls the EARTHLING TRIBE. It’s time to MAKE EARTH GREAT AGAIN.https://100yearstoextinction.com/

Interviewed live on KVLF on 8-25-2025John Gertz is a leader in the field of SETI, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, having served three terms as chairman of the board of the SETI institute and he currently serves as the only layman on the Breakthrough Listen Advisory Board. He has published a number of peer reviewed theoretic papers on the subject of SETI.Reinventing SETI: New Directions in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligenceby John GertzProvides a digestible and captivating overview of cosmological topics related to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)Disputes past and current SETI processes and introduces a new and unique plan for locating intelligent life in outer spaceDiscusses the possibility of First Contact with intelligent ET life in our own Solar System, and how humanity should prepare for such a meetinghttps://global.oup.com/academic/product/reinventing-seti-9780197800416?cc=us&lang=en&

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Interviewed live on KVLF 08/08/2025You’ve heard of the human midlife crisis — but what about our pets?Dr. Kelly Fishman, a leading veterinary sports medicine and rehab expert, has helped numerous dogs and cats recover from surgery and thrive well into their senior years — and now she’s here to help us better understand the signs and solutions for our pets’ “midlife crisis.”Website https://strutanimal.com and https://myospet.com  

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Interviewed live on KVLF 06/24/2025 with ChazDheepa R. Maturi is an Indian-American writer who explores ecology, culture, identity, and how they intersect. Her essays, poetry, and fiction have appeared in a variety of literary journals and anthologies, including Literary Hub, PANK, The Fourth River, Writers Digest, Sequestrum, Tiferet, and How to Write a Form Poem. Her work has been nominated twice for the Pushcart Prize, and she is the author of 108: an Eco-Thriller (GFB Press 2025). https://www.dheeparmaturi.com/

Interviewed live with Chaz on KVLF June 17th 2025