Revealing that “God put that brown thing with laces in my hands when I was about 7 or 8,” one of the best-
known Tennessee sports figures continues to have football a focal point of his life. But there’s so much more
including seven grandchildren (All call him Jeff). With 173 wins in nearly 20 NFL seasons, the California native
turned Tennessee ambassador reflects on the early days of trying to stabilize a nomadic NFL franchise with
rarely told anecdotes. Fast forward, Fisher explains why his current pigskin project should create lasting
memories for the next generation of Middle Tennessee football fans. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY HE
NEVER WEARS HIS SUPER BOWL RING, TURNING DOWN HIS FIRST (AND PROBABLY WOULD HAVE
BEEN LAST) COACHING OFFER, ALERTING ANIMAL CONTROL AT THE TITANS FACILITY, DRAFT
HIJINX WITH THE JAGS, HINTING AT WHO THE TITANS NEXT HEAD COACH SHOULD BE (NOT HIM),
AND THE KLARKSVILLE KATS.

Little did the Florida native know that playing video games while toiling in the minor leagues would lay the
foundation for his broadcasting success decades later. Inherently likeable, the former Vanderbilt University
basketball recruit explains how opportunity and luck fused together leading to the Nashville TV and radio
airwaves. Also, he opens up with poise and grace how he copes with the recent death of his wife, Erin.
AMONG THE TOPICS: TURNING DOWN ERIN’S FATHER, DRAFTED BY THE WORLD CHAMPIONS,
WHY MAXIM KUZNETSOV IS A TRICKY HOCKEY NAME, TAKING A PUCK IN THE HEAD, AND A
SPECIAL GIFT FROM VANDY’S FOOTBALL COACH.

The 2-time PGA Tennessee Teacher of the Year continues to broaden his brand with popular TEDx talks,
corporate coaching and two podcasts, “On the Virg” and “The Whole Pro.” While golf is a backdrop, he
unlocks potential to achieve greatness for his clients, regardless of their career paths. He explains the
nuances separating great people, and superstars, and why many people chase the wrong things. AMONG
THE TOPICS, REMEMBERING CHAMINADE, TRIAL BY FIRE AT THE GOLF CHANNEL, HIS PERFECT
PICTURE, WINE APPRECIATION AT MISSISSIPPI STATE AND BE CAREFUL WHO YOU BRING INTO
YOUR LIFE.

Admittedly cheating death a few times, the longtime Nashville top-hatted music maestro explains why he’s
never been happier. Founder of the critic-described, “unapologetic indie punk outfit,” Government Cheese, the
prolific songwriter and author explores what it was like creating the band at Western Kentucky University 40
years ago. His two acoustic performances in-studio bookend a large bandwidth of soul-searching and silly

ballads, releasing his 9 th solo album which he calls his best work. Now with 63 years of treading this earth,
Tommy is well-known in Nashville music circles and beyond. AMONG THE TOPICS: WHY ROCK ‘N ROLL
SCARED PEOPLE, TO COVER OR NOT TO COVER, ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S RARE SMILE, A
MYSTERIOUS PHONE CALL, AND HOW TWO RANDOM WORDS LED TO A SONG.

Admittedly a 68-year-old trapped in a 12-year old’s body, Chapman reflects on his early Oklahoma/Texas
upbringing that led him to Nashville nearly 50 years ago. Almost kicked out of bible college, he found early
success in the contemporary Christian music scene, writing number one songs including one with former wife
Amy Grant. He parlayed his quick wit and likability into an 800-show run as host of TNN’s Prime Time
Country. The Dove Award winner explains what he would tell his 18-year-old self, and why he’s spending so
much time in Columbia, Tennessee. AMONG THE TOPICS: DOES JESUS’ WINE INCLUDE ALCOHOL?,
FLYING SOLO AT AGE 12, HITTING DONUTS INTO THE RYMAN AUDITORIUM CROWD WITH A GOLF
CLUB, AND WHY HE’S NOT THREATENED BY A.I.

A “Big Sis” to many of the Tennessee Titans during the early glory years, Tresa admits that a career in football
was never on her radar. The New Mexico native, who moved to Nashville to (yep, you guessed it), has
parlayed her time in the NFL to a successful luxury brand consulting firm, her own. Revealing how a brief,
abusive marriage made her stronger and an expert in crisis management, Tresa gives simple advice for
navigating a PR nightmare. AMONG THE TOPICS: WARDROBE MALFUNCTION, KARAOKE GO TO,
SINKING SERVICE MERCHANDISE AND WHY STATUS QUO IS NOT OKAY.

John’s office view is an envious one, looking out at adoring audiences around the world celebrating The
Monkees incredible six-decade musical extravaganza. That’s a long way from being a fired pawnbroker, and
pizza delivery guy working the 80’s heavy metal scene in Los Angeles. This high energy, animated, often
hilarious conversation, now available on YouTube (Search: Second Cup of Joe and John and look for the
black/orange logo) reveals how he landed in bands for Donna Summer, Wynonna, Tanya, and Rick Springfield.
Details of how he met his wife will have you believing in second chances. AMONG THE TOPICS:
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR ON THE ROAD, NIGHTS AT THE LIPSTICK LOUNGE, MEETING DE NIRO,
THE JAPANESE ROLLING STONES AND WHY THE AUDITION OF HIS LIFE ALMOST DIDN’T HAPPEN.

Who can teach swimming lessons without a pool during Covid? Brenda, that’s who. The Marietta, Georgia native has loved the water since birth. The Auburn University graduate explains why her career path to leading the Nashville Dolphins wasn’t a straight 50-meter freestyle race. The nonprofits mission of teaching children and adults with special needs has impacted thousands of people since 2003. As the only full-time staffer, Brenda explains the many (swim) caps she wears as she prepares to impact thousands more. AMONG THE TOPICS: AN ALARMING DROWNING RATE, WHY SHE’S CONSIDERED “EXTRA”, CORN DOG DAY, SNOW TUBING, AND MEETING BOB HOPE.