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Legends - Extraordinary Lives
by Rick Tocquigny
Success Made to Last Legends podcast is about ordinary people that have become extraordinary through simple, significant actions. We celebrate these people and listen carefully for their lessons. We think our guests become the best mentors to the rest of the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support.
Episodes
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TrulySignificant.com celebrates the 97th Oscars with 1961 winner George Chakiris from West Side Story
On the eve of the 97th Oscars, our network honors Oscar winner George Chakiris as Truly Significant in a reprisal of one of our very first podcasts from the nascient days of broadcasting. George Chakiris is truly significant as an Oscar winner for several reasons that go beyond simply receiving…
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TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN podcast with Neal Newsom, founder of Newsom Vineyards
TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN podcast featuring Neal Newsom, pioneer in Texas grape growing and winemaking. Neal's family had grown cotton around Lubbock for over a century, but concerns about water shortages and a desire to diversify led him to explore new crops- ultimately choosing…
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TrulySignificant.com presents GO TEXAN with Paul Bonarrigo of Messina Hof Wineries
LIVE from the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association Convention, our GO TEXAN podcast team interviews the illuminaries of the $24 billion wine industry in our Lone Star state. Paul Bonarrigo is the 7th Paul in the lineage of Messina Hof winery leader with his wife Karen, current president of…
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TrulySignificant.com honors visionary leader at Walmart Tairan Zhang
TrulySignificant.com presents Tairan Zhang from Walmart Connect. Inside Walmart are leaders like Tairan who remind us that the real magic happens when systems serve people, not the other way around. Tairan works with the world's largest retailer in their rapidly growing retail media arm- a place...
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TrulySignificant.com honors Mike Berenstain and his parents Stan and Jan, best selling children's authors
Mike Berenstain is the son of Stan and Jan Berenstain. Mike now oversees the Berenstain Bears enchanting bears writing and designing all books. The Berenstains are now featured in the book Truly Significant. Visit www.trulysignificant.com to hear their complete story. Mike Berenstain holds...
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TrulySignificant.com honors legendary coach and former Congressman Tom Osborne
TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Tom Osborne. Osborne is a noted author, former U.S. Congressman and NCAA Football Coach of the 1990’s. He shares his about core values on building the best version of men from his famed University of Nebraska program. Tom Osborne is a highly…
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TrulySignificant.com honors one of the greatest global travel writers of all time- Pico Iyer
Pico Iyer is our travel hero. His many books have taught us that real travel puts away our biases and gives us the deepest understanding of culture. He has awakened us with clear eyes to travel as a pilgrimage with a soulful intention. In our post human pace, he shuns speeds for quietness and…
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TrulySignificant.com honors Kate O'Neill, Tech Humanist, Top50 Thinker and author of What Matters Next?
TrulySignificant.com presents Kate O’Neill, renowned Tech Humanist, author of What Matters Next? and honored as Thinkers50. Kate spent her career exploring how technology can serve humanity—not the other way around. From pioneering the first intranet for Toshiba America to becoming Netflix’s…
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TrulySignificant.com presents legendary author and mentor Amos Balongo
TrulySignificant.com presents author and mentor Amos Balongo. Here are the big takeaways from this inspirational leader: Influence is gained with people five levels. Every person who leads others has to start at the bottom level with another person and work his or her way up to higher levels one…
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TrulySignificant.com presents Matt Ross, dedicated Dad, former CEO of School of Rock, author of Grow or Fold
TrulySignificant.com presents Matt Ross debuting his raw, honest book- Grow or Fold-Transform Yourself in Midlife and Beyond. His wisdom is only earned by living it. We think Grow or Fold represents Matt moving from success to significance. Hear the inside story on his son, his recall on 9-11, in...
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Legends Honors Pope Francis
A Tribute to Pope Francis. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the son of a railway worker in Buenos Aires. A boy who once swept floors and manned the register at a bar with his brother. By all accounts, an ordinary lad from a country stitched together by tango, politics, and prayer. But destiny,...
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Success to Significance with Bill McCartney, Former Coach of Colorado Buffaloes and Founder of Promise Keepers
In early 2025, we received word that Coach Bill McCartney had passed away. We knew Bill and his son, Tom, that coached at Fairview High School in Boulder, Colorado where our daughters attended. He was a wonderful dad, grandfather, friend and a man of football. The fiery head coach of the…
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Success to Significance Honors Change Agents: Andrew Carnegie, Dolly Parton and Jeff Bezos
Three lives of Significance. Each uniquely different. All on the same path beyond success. Three individuals from different eras and with vastly different means shared a common vision—to ignite the power of words, the beauty of stories, and the timelessness of books for the benefit of humankind....
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Success to Significance honors General Earl Rudder, Military Hero, Texas A&M President
Over ONE million Former Students of Texas A&M University love and honor General Earl Rudder. Today, we pay homage to an American hero and THE leader who changed the landscape of Aggieland forever. Earl Rudder, the quiet Texan with the steely gaze, was born to a world of flat plains and boundless...
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Success to Significance with Dr. Jane Goodall, UN Ambassador for Peace
Dr. Jane Goodall is emblematic of the Power of Significance. In a quiet English town called Bournemouth, a young girl named Jane found her passion for animals both in books and in the backyard. At the age of five when visiting family friends. Jane Goodall hid in a hen house to learn about…
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Success to Significance Legends with Jim Henson- Holding onto to Childhood
He was just a boy from Greenville, Mississippi. A shy dreamer, with his head in the clouds and his hands often full of felt and string. Young Jim Henson didn’t want to be famous. He wasn’t chasing the limelight or the applause. No, Jim wanted to make people smile—genuinely, innocently, and...
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Success Legends Celebrates President Ronald Reagan's Birthday with Robert Charles-author of Cherish America
Today is Ronald Wilson Reagan's birthday and we are celebrating his life of significance with author Robert Charles, the masterful storyteller of Cherish America-Stories of Courage, Character and Kindness. Enjoy the "Reagan Riffing" on the principles that guided President Reagan through The Cold...
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Success Exclusive- Mark James' final interview; songwriter of Always on My Mind, Suspicious Minds and Hooked on a Feeling
Stand with us today to honor a man who helped shape the soundtrack of our lives, though you may not have known his name. His name was Mark James, and his gift was the ability to pen the kind of lyrics that reached into the soul and stayed "Always on Our Minds."Born in Houston, Texas, Mark James...
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Significant Legends with composer Ralph Carmichael, pioneer of modern, contemporary inspirational music
Enjoy legendary Ralph Carmichael . Honoring Ralph in one of his final interviews, he was a highly influential music composer, arranger, and conductor, particularly known for his contributions to Christian music. His significance lies in several key areas: Pioneering Christian Music: Carmichael...
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Legendary Sports Broadcasting Producer Bob Steinfield debuts 3, 2, 1....We're on the Air
Imagine what it’s like to make hundreds of key decisions on “live” network television with millions watching. That’s what a sports television producer does behind-the-scenes each time they sit in “the big chair” in charge of the show. It’s a responsibility that requires good instincts, judgment…
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Legends Honors Bob Parsons Founder of GoDaddy.com and author of Fire in the Hole-The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success
Legends are shaped by hard knocks, family experiences, and often miltary service. The story of Bob Parsons is nothing short of extraordinary. Hear what motivated Bob Parsons to start GoDaddy. Listen to his experiences in Vietnam and each event moved his life. Understand how self started…
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Legendary- Hall of Fame Songwriter Kent Blazy debuts his newest album My Life So Far
Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy debuts his newest album My Life So Far. Enjoy listening to this song by song analysis with a particular nod to tunes like Can't Sleep With You, Feeling Alive Again, The Devil's Music and For a Minute There. Blazy was raised in Lexington, Kentucky. At an early…
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Legendary Singer Ray Herndon of McBride & The Ride debuts Amarillo Sky
Ray Herndon is the legendary vocalist and guitarist for the award winning group McBride and the Ride. As a part of the 90's group, McBride and the Ride shot to the top of the charts with hits such as Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run, Sacred Ground and Going Out of My Mind. His life is defined…
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Legendary Leader Dr. Bernie Mullin, groundbreaking sport and entertainment industry maven...get clarity
Dr. Bernie Mullin is a groundbreaking sport and entertainment industry executive who has turned around franchises, set all time revenue and attendance records, and generated $1.5 billion in revenues for brands from the NFL to the U.S. Open Tennis with agency Aspire Marketing Group. Bernie has...
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Legendary Singer Terry McBride of McBride and The Ride debuts Amarillo Sky EP
Terry McBride is the incredibly talented singer and songwriter of McBride & The Ride. Now celebrating their 35th anniversary, they are debuting their newest EP Amarillo Sky. McBride & The Ride shot to the top of the charts with hits such as Love on the Loose, Heart on the Run, Sacred Ground and...
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Legendary Drummer BillyThomas for Mac Davis, Ricky Nelson, Emmy Lou Harris, and McBride and The Ride
Legends celebrates Billy Thomas, incredible drummer of McBride and The Ride with the debut of their new EP Amarillo Sky. Billy was the drummer for The Hudson Brothers Band, then with Ricky Nelson. Next, he played behind the one and only Mac Davis for his shows in Vegas. Mac Davis was Billy's…
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Legendary Musician John McEuen, founding member of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
John McKuen, legendary banjo and mandolin musician for The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band debuts his latest album Newsman. Hear this exclusive story on the origin of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, John's friendship with Steve Martin, and why he calls himself the Forrest Gump of Banjo Players. Listen to…
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Legendary Singer and Musician John Ford Coley says Eat, Drink and Be Merry.
Grammy nominated and multi-platinum selling musician and singer John Ford Coley, best known as one half of the '70's duo England Dan and John Ford Coley. Their hits included: I'd Really Love to See You Tonight, We'll Never Have to Say Goodbye, and Love is the Answer. Listen to the show to the end...
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Success Legends Uncovers the origin of The Rocky Horror Picture Show with drummer Martin Fitzgibbon
How could Andrew Lloyd Webber firing an Elvis impersonater trying to play Herod in Jesus Christ Superstar, ever be the start for one of the greatest cult films of all time- The Rocky Horror Picture Show? Hear the answer in this exclusive interview with Martin Fitzgibbon, drummer for the original...
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Chanda Bell- Co-CEO of The Lumistella Company-home of The Elf on the Shelf
Legendary stories and family tradition can be simple and profound. Such is the case with Elf on the Shelf. Meet Chanda Bell, daughter of a magical Mom that created Elf on the Shelf. Together with her twin sister, they have created Lumistella, www.lumistella.com Hear about faith, hope and love...
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Legendary Author Kim Scott tells it like it is with Radical Candor sprinkled with Radical Respect
Come out of denial, laugh at yourself, get radically candid with YOU. Enjoy best selling author Kim Scott. Debuting Radical Respect, the prequel to the best selling, brilliant book Radical Candor. Kim is a consummate team buiilder, collaborator and has successfully operationalized radical candor...
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Legends with Chef Vitaly Paley and his extraordinary partner Kimberly Paley riff on Pausing!
Kimberly met Vitaly. The Paley's partnership started in New York City. She was a professional dancer. He a talented musician that attended Julliard. His family had immigrated from Russia. To make ends meet, both worked in the restaurant industry. There they met and envisoned a future marriage....
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Success Legends with Maisie Ganzler, Author and Chief Strategist at Bon Appetit Management Company
Legendary leader and author Maisie Ganzler graces our studio and riffs about her book "You Can't Market Manure at Lunchtime: And Other Lessons from the Food Industry for Creating a More Sustainable Company. During Maisie's 30 year tenure at Bon Appetit Management Company, she shaped the overall...
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Success Legends with New Zoo Revue Pioneers Doug Momary and Emmy Jo...It's the New Zoo Revue Coming Right at You
We all have our heroes. Two of mine are Doug Momary and Emmy Jo, the stars and pioneers of the hit children's television series The New Zoo Revue. Hear the genesis of the series, the bean bag frog named Freddie, the support of Mattel, the supporting cast, the birth of children, the journey of 196...
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Success Legends features art pioneers Esther Seigel and Stewart Brewer riffing on Assemblage Art
Legends are made when they create breakthrough concepts that people can relate to and start playing with themselves. Enjoy this exclusive conversation with Esther Seigel and Spencer Brewer, an extraordinary husband and wife collaboration that have pioneered the movement of assemblage art. What…
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Success Legends with Joe Lanzisero, Disney Imagineer, Animator, creative prodigy, drummer!
By the numbers, Joe Lanzisero is a true legend. 37 glorious years at Disney. Imagineer who led creative on 4 cruise ships- Disney Fantasy, Dream, Wonder, Magic Added his imagination to 11 Disney animated films. Joe added value to Disney theme park projects valued at $9 billion. Honored with 2 TEA...
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Success Legends with Clayton Cameron, greatest brush drummer ever
Mr. Clayton Cameron is gifted. This legendary percussionist is Mr. Brushman. Author of The Living Art of Brushes, he has earned the honorary title of "Brush Master." Hear the influence of tap dancing on his brush technique. Listen to the stories of his performances behind the likes of Sammy Davis...
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Success to Significance with Dr. Kenneth Bruce Asarch lending his advice to his Grandsons
A conversation between a Grandfather and his five Grandsons is a rarity. Enjoy this exclusive interview with Ken Asarch as he advises his five grandsons on the future. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support.
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Success to Significance featuring Rosealie Asarch with a message from Grandmother to her five Grandsons
Wisdom that flows from a Grandparent to their Grandchildren is the most special message. It brings back our own memory of the moments with people that mattered most. Enjoy this exclusive message from Rosealie Asarch, proud Grandmother of five Grandsons. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Success Made to Last with Jeff Pedowitz, author of AI Revenue Architect
Jeff Pedowitz, is a 25 year veteran in Artificial Intelligence and revenue. Hear the laymen's explanation of AI and learn about the shift with generative AI, a $7 trillion industry on the way. Jeff introduces a concept on the show that will reshape the way we view business revenue through the…
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Success Made to Last....Back to the Office....The last days of wine and roses.
It's time to change out of yoga pants or running shorts and head back to the office. Your days of wine and roses is officially over. We hope you enjoyed your liberating time of working anywhere at anytime, unwatched and untethered. On your way back, listen to this show on your commute. Perhaps…
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Success Legends Honors Hollywood's very finest photographer Bjoern Kommerell
Hollywood's master of photography, Bjoern Kommerell talks about his success through Instagram and building trust with A- listers such as Cindi Crawford, Jay C, Missy Elliott and countless others. Learn the techniques of working together from this master collaborator. For over 20 years the crazy...
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Success to Significance with Anthony Brinkley, author, Air Force Veteran
Anthony Brinkley, a young black man journals his life growing from a boy to man through the US Air Force. Now he is an elite coach and leader, mentoring others to extraordinary heights. This is a great story of success to significance. Become a supporter of this podcast:...
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Success Made to Last with Dr. Ben Wiker, polymath and author
I am fond of saying that all bad ideas start with Rousseau go through Marx, then Gramsci, and land with Marcuse and Foucalt in the 1960’s and 70’s. Professor Benjamin Wiker’s book, 10 Books that Screwed Up the World, goes back before Rousseau to The Prince, covering the usual and not so usual...
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Success to Significance with Dr. Patrick Moore, founding member of Greenpeace
Dr. Patrick Moore has a PhD from the U of British Columbia in Ecology. In 1971 he joined Greenpeace as founding member and served as director and international director until 1986. He participated in the development of environmental policy, the constitution of Greenpeace International, and...
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Success to Significance Honors Dads with Texas Monthly Editor Dan Goodgame honoring his Dad
Happy Father's Day 2023! On this particular episode, we honor Dads through the lens of Charlie Goodgame, father of Dan Goodgame and Editor of Texas Monthly. This is the story of tough love, determination, unconditional commitment as a parent and moving the next generation to Earn It. Thanks to…
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Debuting the scariest True Crime podcast series of the year- Queen Havoc
America's favorite new TRUE CRIME podcast, Queen Havoc and her Murder Cult is unpacked on today's podcast with the series host, co-producer and co-writer Kurt Kubicek and co-producer/co-writer Jennifer Tocquigny. Hear the inside story on Cecelia Stein, called the Charles Manson of South Africa....
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Made for Success Publisher and Futurist Bryan Heathman talks about starting companies and publishing
Bryan Heathman, Founder of Made for Success Publishing, talks about taking new ideas forward, starting up your enterprise and knowing how to move in and out of the market. Bryan originated the idea of taking the top speakers in the industry and packaging together in one "best of the best" unit....
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Success Conversations of Significance with Former P&G Global Marketing Leader Denis Beausejour
What causes a person to have a moment of inflection and wonder where their life is going? Hear Denis Beausejour, former Global Marketing Leader at P&G and learn about his moment of inflection that occurs with a near death experience during an early morning earthquake. Denis' upcoming book is…
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Success Celebrates the 16th Anniversary of Significance with Juice Consulting's Heather Wagner Reed
Juice Consulting is an extraordinaire public relations agency based in Austin, Texas. Now in their 16th year, they have moved from success to significance representing clients with class, authenticity and amazing storytelling. About our special guest, Heather Wagner Reed- Before launching Juice…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Success Made to Last Legends podcast is about ordinary people that have become extraordinary through simple, significant actions. We celebrate these people and listen carefully for their lessons. We think our guests become the best mentors to the rest of the world.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/legends-extraordinary-lives--5351541/support.
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