In hour 3, Mark is joined by Chris Smith, author of My Fatal First Date: A True Life Story of Survival, Tragedy, Inspiration, Triumph, and Faith, to discuss his remarkable journey of recovery after surviving a gunshot wound to the head five years ago. Chris recounts the tragic events of that night, his 0% predicted chance of recovery, and the spiritual experience that sustained him through an induced coma. He details his ongoing physical progress, his return to playing music with his band No Exit Wound, and his advocacy work for innovative medical technologies like WashU's IpsiHand and mesenchymal stem cell therapies. Additionally, Chris shares updates on upcoming documentary and feature film projects about his life and offers words of faith and resilience. Mark is later joined by Tim Sommer, music journalist, former record executive, and contributor to Rock and Roll Globe, to discuss the legacies of iconic entertainment figures and share anecdotes from his career. Tim reflects on the universal affection for Dolly Parton following her passing, highlighting her unmatched songwriting talent, sharp business acumen, and cross-cultural appeal. They also examine Tim Curry’s impact in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, noting how his performance offered a sense of community and self-expression for outcast youth before the age of the internet. Finally, Tim discusses his new book, Dispatches from the Kingdom of Outsiders, sharing behind-the-scenes rock-and-roll stories involving The Clash, ACDC, and ZZ Top. He wraps up the show with the Audio Cut of the Day.
