In this episode of the Joe Rooz Show, Joe dives into a week filled with engaging conversations and insightful discussions. Joe reflects on a busy weekend featuring a return visit from Barry Luijbregts of Podhome.fm, who shared exciting updates about the platform. The weekend also included a thought-provoking Bible study session focusing on financial wisdom from Proverbs. Joe emphasizes the importance of listener feedback and invites audience interaction through various channels, encouraging them to share their thoughts and suggestions for future topics and guests. The episode features a captivating interview with Steve Sxacks, a multifaceted individual with a rich background as a touring punk rocker, audio engineer, educator, and author. Steve shares his journey from the punk rock scene to the military, highlighting how his diverse experiences have shaped his approach to music and life. He discusses his work in education, helping young musicians find their voice, and the inspiration behind his debut novel, "Invasion of the Punk Rockers Who Drink Blood." The conversation touches on themes of creativity, personal growth, and the power of music as a tool for expression and connection. Listeners are encouraged to explore their creative passions and consider the impact of music and art in their lives. Joe's GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/raise-funds-to-cover-mortgage-escrow-shortage FOLLOW US ON: RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/joerooz YouTube: https://youtube.com/@joerooz TWITCH: https://twitch.tv/joerooz X: https://x.com/joerooz Facebook: https://facebook.com/joeroozpodcast Minds: https://minds.com/joerooz GETTR: https://gettr.com/joerooz Want to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show? Send Joe a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/joe Music: https://youtube.com/@pogo (00:04:13) Introduction and Show Overview (00:05:20) Weekend Recap and Guest Introduction (00:07:06) Housekeeping and Listener Engagement (00:10:10) Guest Interview: Steve Skacks (00:16:36) Military Experience and Music Career (00:28:39) Balancing Family and Career (00:45:38) Nonprofit Work and Impact on Youth (00:54:57) Writing 'Invasion of the Punk Rockers Who Drink Blood' (01:03:36) Music Production Insights and Final Thoughts - Joe "Rooz" Russiello - Marisa Lee - Wayne Rankin - Rosanna Rankin - Angela Wetuski - Carolina Jimenez https://www.joerooz.com/support https://www.joerooz.com
