Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath talk to Professor John D. Lin, who also teaches at St. Johns University, and the City University of New York, and is the author of a new book titled - Eli and Me: My Inspiration and the Epitome of Excellence.

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about The Long Island Crisis Center, which provides 24/7, free, high quality, confidential and non-judgmental programs and services to support and empower Long Islanders at critical times in their lives.  They speak with Katie Stoll, the Crisis Center Director, and Jackie Lucianil, their Program Development Administrator. 

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard learned about a local group called NY Furs, which looks to bring people together at in-person furry events all over New York, each event giving an opportunity for people to let their fur fly toward their goal of strengthening the local community to keep furries connected to local happenings.  They speak with Anthony Ryabchikov, the Founder of NY Furs, and their Head of their Events Team Manager, Vinny Lugo, also known by Vinegar. 

Bill Horan and Gabby Seudath learn about a joint admissions program that eases the pathway to a bachelor's degree - between Nassau Community College, and Farmingdale State College. They speak with Maggie Fleming, the Director of Interinstitutional Partnerships at Farmingdale State College.

Bill Horan and Ashley Ramirez talk with Long Islander Chris DeFlorio, a former NYPD officer who is the author of a book titled, Called into Darkness: Two NYC First Responders Battle the Supernatural.  Chris and his wife, Harmony, were both first responders during some of NYC’s darkest days. Today, they’re spiritual investigators answering calls from people experiencing terrifying paranormal disturbances, drawing on decades of experience in law enforcement and emergency response.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet The Traveling Professor—a man who turned his love of history, culture, and perfectly packed suitcases into unforgettable small group tours. His name is Steven Solosky, a retired professor in the math department here at Nassau Community College, and now the creator of TravelingProfessor.com, and SmallGroupTours.com.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Girl Scouts of Nassau County, working to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.  They speak with Rande Bynum, the Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of Nassau County - and a Lifetime Girl Scout Member!

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about The Rare Treats Baking Company, a home kitchen from Malverne, specializing in dairy-free and nut-free treats that are delicious for EVERYONE. They create baked goods for families navigating food allergies and restrictions, especially those living with Eosinophilic Esophagitis, or EoE. They speak with Stephanie Fitzpatrick, the founder and baker behind The Rare Treats Baking Company.  She is joined by her oldest son, 11-year-old Logan - the inspiration for Rare Treats.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Amateur Observers Society of New York, where astronomy enthusiasts of all ages get to meet together to bring Long Island astronomy to the public and provide astronomy resources to members, with a goal to educate and inspire the public.  They speak with Jason Cousins, the President of the Amateur Observers Society of New York.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard talk with Kristen Stucchio-Suarez, Project Director at RRDA, the official tourism and promotions agency for Nassau County, about all of the big events coming to Nassau County this fall, including a watch party for the Ryder Cup, events at UBS Arena, and more.

An "angel shot" is a discreet way for bar customers to signal to staff that they need help in an unsafe situation.  It's not a drink, but a code word or phrase that bartenders and servers are trained to recognize and respond to. And our guest today has taken that concept into the 21st century by creating an app that can do just that, digitally, called The Angel Shot App.  Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Stephen Brennan, the owner of the bar Whiskey’s in Freeport, who along with his partner Jimmy LaSalle, created the Angel Shot App.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about The Veterans Resource Facility at Nassau Community College, which is dedicated to fostering a sense of community and to developing a channel of communication among student veterans and with faculty, staff, administration and community. They welcome and support veterans and recognize the contributions they have made for our nation, and at the same time, they are proud of the level of diversity and academic excellence that veterans bring to the campus. They speak with Miguel A. Castillo, the Veterans Resource Coordinator, and Roosevelt Morring, the Student Veterans Club Advisor.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine talk with Rich “Big Daddy” Salgado, known to be one of the most trusted men among professional athletes and an agent to the stars.  As the chief executive of Coastal Advisors, otherwise known as Big Daddy Insures, he is an insurance adviser to more than 500 of the most prominent names in the world of sports, business, media and the entertainment industry with clients including former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan, Fox Sports analyst Reggie Bush, former NBA point guard Jeremy Lin, ESPN senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter, and actress Melissa Joan Hart.  And he’s from right here on Long Island. 

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the Casey Skudin 343 Fund - providing First Responders with access to holistic and alternative treatment modalities for the purpose of healing traumas, and related mental health challenges that arise with a career of public service on the front line, based in Long Beach, NY.  They speak with Angela Skudin, their Founder and CEO.

Bill Horan and Matt Leonard meet students who were selected by NASA to compete at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Alabama.  They are from Chaminade High School who are a part of their Science Research Club, and were lucky enough to be one of 75 teams selected to compete in the
HERC - Human Exploration Rover Challenge!  They talk with Charles Clague and Ryan Ava Riebli, Class of ’25, Antonio Savastano and Dylan Stampfel, Class of ’26, and Christopher Covelli, Class of ’28. 

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about a Long Island organization that has created a warm and inviting home to secure the lifelong spiritual, educational and fellowship needs of the community at large, dedicated to the greater Jewish community and the State of Israel.  It's called Manetto Hill Jewish Center - a conservative, egalitarian synagogue located in Plainview that wants to help everyone engage in Jewish life and become part of a greater Jewish Community.  They speak with Rabbi Neil Schuman, the Spiritual Leader at Manetto Hill Jewish Center.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine meet a publicist and an author from Long Island, Carol Hoenig, who has been in the publishing industry for over 30 years, as a bookseller, former bookstore owner, consultant and an author. Her most recent published novel is titled BEFORE SHE WAS A FINLEY.

Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about the North Shore Historical Museum - which exists to preserve the history of the North Shore of Long Island through the stewardship of its collections and historic structure to engage the public, and to interpret the history of the North Shore, in particular the area once known as the “Gold Coast”, through exhibitions, lectures, and programs.  They speak with Christopher Judge, the Director of the North Shore Historical Museum, and Gaitley Stevenson-Matthews, one of the museums board members.

Are you ready to be "WOW"ed?  Bill Horan and Stacy Raine learn about “Winning On Wednesday” - a virtual business networking platform that meets by ZOOM every Wednesday. They prioritize building meaningful professional relationships to help businesses grow and expand networking opportunities. They talk with Juan Vides, the Founder of "Winning on Wednesday."

Bill Horan and Matthew Leonard talk with Cassandra Basile, the Director of PR and Marketing at Ronald McDonald House Charities New York Metro, which is anincredible organization that provides comfort, care, and housing to families with seriously ill children. They find out how they help families during some of their most challenging times, and learn about the impact it has on communities in the Long Island area.