In this Episode of The Thermal, WeGlide’s…Moritz Althaus gives us an update and tells us about a new feature called Co-Pilot. The Libelle - arguably the prettiest glider every made…is turning 60. We find out why this glider was so revolutionary. Starting a new gliding club is a huge under taking. A group of glider pilots in Montana is trying to mak…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist, motivational speaker and journalist TRE DOT (@bosstredot). TRE talked about why he moved so much, restarting in DC, going to school with Fredo Star of Onyx, speaking in church at 8yrs old, writing at a young age, becoming a therapist, Dog house anti-bullying comic book, battling depression, …

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with actor and performer Charles Massey (@cmass_enterprise). Charles talked about being raised in Harlem, father from West Philly, Sugar Hill history, movie Shaft being shot in his building, seeing legend Richard Roundtree at 7 years old, classic flick Claudine being filmed around the corner from him, hi…

On Episode #47 of The Thermal - doing it right when your sustainer motor won’t stow. We talk to a pilot who executed the perfect emergency landing. Existential Angst…the anti-aviation movement targets Boulder Airport and the local gliding club. Unbridled enthusiasm. We talk to a 14-year old glider pilot that can’t stop smiling. That’s all on Episod…

In Episode #46 of The Thermal, we talk to the pilot and author behind The Art of Soaring. A book that puts you in the cockpit with amazing photos and stories. We also speak to Monique Taylor, the author of Suicide Jockeys – The Making of the WW2 Combat Glider Pilot PureTrack is a new gliding tracking App from New Zealand. We find out why it’s gaini…

On Episode #45 of The Thermal, a feature interview with longtime American contest pilot Chip Bearden. Chip is the author of Goodbye Papa Golf. It’s an autobiography about Chip’s life as a contest glider pilot, marathon runner, tech entrepreneur and family man. It’s written in a way that’s fascinating for glider pilots but is also a good read for th…

On this Episode of The Thermal, competing at the 15 meter World Gliding Contest in Narromine, Australia. We follow-up with Dutch competition pilot Jeroen Verkuijl to find out what it was like. What do you to when you’re about to turn 80? Well, you buy a high performance motor glider and go on an epic cross-country flight to Australia’s famous Morni…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with photographer, videographer and photo-journalist Robert Mayer aka Photo Rob. Rob spoke on what got him into photography, the Rakim reveal, having the eye, why seated portraits are his favorite, therapeutic feeling of hip hop, connection with stars he's shot, his influences, jobs he won't do, priv…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with Grammy Winning Producer, Recording Artist and DJ Eddie F (@djeddief). Eddie spoke on helping launch La Face records, setting up supergroup TLC to gain momentum, discovering R&B artist Donell Jones, becoming an A&R for La Reid, working with new talent, Heavy D, The Collins Brothers, seeing early …

In this Episode of The Thermal, a primer on the upcoming World Gliding Championships in Narromine, Australia. I speak with contest organizer Beryl Hartley and Dutch competitor Jeroen Verkuijl will be flying a JS-3.

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by Hoops Legend and Dallas Mavericks assistant coach God Shammgod (@godshammgod12). Shammgod talked about NBA legend Tiny Archibald, his infamous move, showing Kobe Bryant how to dribble, the best McDonalds All Americans, young NBA stars recognizing him, RocNation conversations with Jay Z, staying h…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) welcome back master percussionist, arts educator, and GRAMMY ® Award-winning musician Chief Ayanda Clarke (@chiefayandaclarke). Chief Ayanda spoke about the Masterclass: "Drum Talk The Dialogue between music & spirit" with Will Calhoun of Living Color, the essence of Afro Latino, how he became chief officially…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with filmmaker Ray Landski (@landskixclusives) of the "U Gotta...Respect The Legends of Hip Hop Legacy" documentary (@ugottarespect). Ray talked about KayGee of Naughty by Nature helping the film get started, why the documentary is important to him, the influence of Video Music Box, the impact Ne…

Welcome to Episode #42 of The Thermal. In this Episode of The Thermal…a feature interview with gliding rock start Gordon Boettgner. Gordon will tell us first-hand how he broke the world distance record for gliding along with his co-pilot Bruce Campbell. We’ll find out about the equipment and tactics and how a combination of skill, luck and mother n…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into a spirited conversation with Founder and CEO April Silver (@aprilrsilver) of PR/Marketing business Akila Worksongs (@akilaworksongs). April talked about amplifying the voices of the community, non-transactional relationships, celebrating 30 years at Akila Worksongs, message to young journalist, why Ak…

In this Episode of The Thermal, I speak to Dirk Corporaal…the winner of the 2022 FAI’s Pirat Gehriger Diploma. Dirk has spent over 20 years writing and developing an exceptional student manual for glider pilots…that’s now available in multiple languages. And remembering a rock star of aviation and gliding…Einar Enevoldsen…the man behind the Perlan …

On Episode #40 of The Thermal…a feature interview with IGC President Peter Eriksen and the growing concern over mid-air collisions. I also speak to this year’s winner of the BGA’s Bill Scull Safety Award. Wolf Rossmann tells us all about his on-line safety tool FlySafe. And Dr Dan…talks to me about the real danger of Altitude Decompression Sickness…

In this Episode of The Thermal, Mathias Schunk tells us what it’s like to crash a JS-1 at 100kmh and survive. It’s a hell of a story…not to be missed. And we hear from Dutch pilot Jeroen van Dijk and his epic 2022 summer flying his LS-3. Jeroen flew not just one but two 1000 km flights out of his home base…the Amsterdam Gliding Club. That's all on …

In this Episode of The Thermal, Crisis in the Air. We hear from a British pilot who kept cool and saved himself and his glider. American pilot Roy Bourgeois knows how to escape the Northern Winters. He has just returned from his 27th gliding adventure in South Africa…he gives us the inside scoop. And there’s a new App for analyzing IGC files. One t…

On Episode #37 of The Thermal…pilots who make a difference. Beryl Hartley has been a cornerstone of gliding in Australia for almost 60 years and has just been recognized with an FAI award. Liz Sparrow – was one of the key movers and shakers behind last summer’s highly successful Women’s World Gliding Championships that were held in the UK…lets us i…

In this Episode of The Thermal, we go to Namibia and Northern Australia. Epic flying adventures that should be on the gliding bucket list for all serious soaring pilots. We will hear first-hand what it’s like to fly over the Kalahari and what it’s like to chase the Morning Glory wave clouds over Northern Queensland. Episode #36 of The Thermal is no…

Welcome to Episode #35 of The Thermal. I’m your host Herrie ten Cate. It’s great to be back after a long summer hiatus and a big move. My wife and I sold up in Ontario and moved to Invermere, British Columbia. It’s a bit of a drive…some 3700 kilometers but well worth it. The first story is about a record breaking cross-country flight from Alaska to…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) got into the gaming world with artist/specialist Hip Hop Gamer (@hiphopgamer). He talked about being a game journalist, going to E3 the superbowl of gaming, beating celebrities like: (Xzibit, Erick Sermon, Sticky Fingers, T Pain) at games, the best Grand Theft Auto, being the best at Tekken 7, beating a game d…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) took it to the courts with Linda Hicks (@Adliallc) commissioner of Black Top Streetball Association (@blacktopstreetball). Linda talked about history of street ball, duties of commissioner for BTSBA, playing in Rucker, possible Netflix documentary, growing up playing basketball, training athletes, making histo…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with entrepreneur and OWN producer SUNNI (@sunniminx). Sunni spoke on producing Love & Marriage Huntsville for Oprah Winfrey Network, how she became a producer, working on "In the Cut", "Family Time" sitcoms, learning from Bentley Kyle Evans (Martin), leaving Hollywood, going back home to St Louis, work…

On this episode of Thermal Soundwaves C.Truth welcomes artist YaYa Bey (@yayabeybay). YaYa talked about baking biscuits, her teaching experience, internalizing misogyny, learning patience, vinyl records, staying ready, connecting more with herself, love of Kelis, baking with cannabis, digging classic artists like: (Donny Hathaway, Sarah Vaughan); c…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with artists señor KAOS (@senorkaos) and (@IllastrateC). The guys spoke about: books that have impacted them in the last year, Kings of Vice 2, having the best product out, pandemic lessons, Bruce Lee methods, PTSD science, their biggest vices, subject matter that they cover, being a plug thug, g…

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Director Dawn Wilkinson (@directordawn) who has worked on: Empire, The Good Doctor, How to Get Away with Murder, Dynasty to name a few. Dawn talked about her love of the beach, feelings on Conch Shell IFF, shooting home movies early…

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Actress/Playwright/Educator/Activist REGINA TAYLOR (@TheReginaTaylor). Regina spoke about the preparation for her role on "The First Lady," writing children's books, taking journalism in college but falling in love with performing a…

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Director/Filmmaker Writer Marquis Smalls (@MarqSmalls). Marquis talked about being inspired by Empire strikes back movie, getting to watch Spike Lee & Ernest Dickerson work on set at an early age, growing up in Marcy projects, how h…

On this special episode of Thermal Soundwaves covering the Conch Shell International Film Fest 2022, C.Truth welcomes Award winning Theater/TV/Film Writer France-Luce Benson (@francelucebenso). France talked about difficulties growing up in Miami, when the love of performing began, how she starting writing plays out of not being considered for role…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) welcome back creative director/founder Magaly Colimon-Christopher (@magaly_colimon1) of the Conch Shell International Film Fest (@conchshelliff). Magaly talked about the purpose of Conch Shell Productions, starting a development workshop to share projects/get feedback, producing first film: "Aftershocks - A Te…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with entrepreneur trail blazer Carlos Parrott (@carloslexani). Carlos talked about growing up in Long Beach after moving from Chicago, having 12 NBA players signed to Dada Supreme, getting product placement in a Marvel movie without a budget, the value of cool, connection to Jo Koy, taking Dada f…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist/Phd Professor Lyrical (@ProfLyrical). Pro talked about being an Associate teaching Professor of Mathematics, doctorate in higher education, opening an alternative high school program, how he got his music placed in the movie "Montréal Girls," demographics and life in Lowell Mass, balancing ma…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) had a lively conversation with singer/songwriter Nicole Renee (@nicole.renee.harris). Nicole talked about having her own radio show in Philly at 15 years old, Rick James parrot that tormented Eddie Murphy, amazing experience of having Bobby Womack as a neighbor, interviewing Nelson Mandela and Desmond Tutu, be…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with director/writer Bobby Yan (@bobbyyan). Bobby talked about his first movie for TV One/Lifetime "Stalker", working with Disney discover showcase (Chadwick Bosman, Lupita Nyong'o, Gina Rodriguez) for ABC casting, start in the business through Video Music Box, being conscious of how people view his …