In this episode, I had an engaging conversation with Steve Shulman, president of Shulman Company Incorporated, for an in-depth discussion on scrap processing and recycling in the United States.

We talked about the real state of the scrap business today — from regulatory challenges to the critical role recyclers play in conserving and reusing our nation’s resources. It’s an industry that does essential work every day, yet rarely gets the credit it deserves.

As the logo says, “Because even the guru can learn a thing or two” — and this was definitely one of those conversations.

Tom Drake, “The Guru of Seas,” sits down with author Len Carmada to explore what it really takes to write a book. After retiring from a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry—and after completing several short stories—Len decided to take on his next big challenge: writing a novel.

What began as a single goal quickly turned into a remarkable achievement. Len didn’t just complete one novel—he finished three, with more possibly on the way.

This podcast is an honest, insightful conversation between someone who has always wanted to write a novel and someone who actually did it—three times. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book but struggled to find the motivation or confidence to start, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Tom Drake of The Guru of the Seas sits down for a memorable conversation with Verne Lundquist, the legendary CBS Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster.

Throughout the discussion, Tom and Verne reflect on some of his most iconic moments in sports broadcasting history, including Tiger Woods’ unforgettable chip-in at the 16th hole at the Masters, Auburn’s “answered prayer,” Jack Nicklaus’ classic “Yes sir,” and many more legendary calls.

They also revisit Verne’s coverage of the U.S. Olympics during the Tonya Harding–Nancy Kerrigan controversy—an event that remains one of the most-watched sporting moments in history to this day.

This is a fun conversation among friends that you do not want to miss!