Here's What We Know

Authentic Conversations. Intriguing Guests. Time Well Spent. Gary Scott Thomas’ “Here’s What We Know” podcast will entertain you, enlighten you, and even possibly inspire you! Listen each week as Gary Scott Thomas engages guests in unscripted conversations where he’ll be just as surprised as you will be with how the talk turns out. So, join him each week and be privy to the captivating conversations that are sure to ensue. Conversations include interviews with Country Music artists, professionals, professional athletes, authors and more.

Here's What We Know is a music podcast hosted by Gary Scott Thomas, with 306 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gary Scott Thomas hosts Here's What We Know, a music show with 306 episodes published.

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  Episode #303

  Why Curiosity Wins Every Time: Mark J. Carter on Networking With Successful People

  Aug 19, 202634 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wanted to reach out to someone you admire but talked yourself out of asking? This week on Here’s What We Know , Mark J. Carter has been asking people for their time since he was in college, when he started tracking down CEOs, authors, and other successful people simply because he wanted to learn from them. That curiosity eventually led to his work as an interviewer, the Idea Climbing podcast, and conversations with people like Bo Jackson. Mark shares what he has learned from years of interviewing successful people, including the two questions that can help an interviewer when they don't know what to ask next: How? And why? We also talk about networking, asking for help, finding your personal superpower, building a brand, and figuring out how to turn a big idea into something that can actually make money. In this episode, you'll hear about: How Mark started reaching out to successful people before social media changed networking Why asking for someone's time can be much easier than we make it The importance of genuine curiosity Mark's "How and Why" approach to interviewing What he learned from interviewing Bo Jackson How to find your personal superpower Why everyone has a personal brand How to ask for help without feeling like you're imposing Turning a big idea into a business Why successful entrepreneurs keep looking for the next challenge How Mark uses interviews to help coaches, consultants, and speakers tell better stories This episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Sterling Oak Cabinetry Bio: Mark J. Carter is the founder and host of the Idea Climbing podcast, as well as an interviewer, speaker, author, and entrepreneur. For more than 27 years, his curiosity about how successful people think, solve problems, and turn ideas into action has led him to conversations with entrepreneurs, authors, athletes, and other accomplished people. He is the author of Idea Climbing: How to Create a Support System for Your Next Big Idea , and his upcoming book, Idea Scaling: How to Monetize Your Next Big Idea With Passion and Purpose , draws on interviews with six-, seven-, and eight-figure business owners to offer practical guidance for entrepreneurs. Mark also brings his experience as an improv practitioner to his interviews and presentations, creating conversations that are curious, collaborative and spontaneous. Website: https://www.markjcarter.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mjcarter/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markjcarter/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mjcarter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkJCarter Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

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  Episode #302

  Before Taylor Swift, There Was Shania Twain | Once Around The Country

  Aug 17, 202620 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Before Taylor Swift, there was Shania Twain. This week on Once Around the Country , Gary breaks down the real story behind one of the most successful and most underrated careers in music history. Shania Twain grew up as Eileen Edwards in Windsor and Timmins, Ontario, raising money for her family by singing in bars from age 8. She lost both of her parents in a car accident at 21 and stepped in to raise her younger siblings while working six nights a week at a resort. From there, she became Shania Twain and built a career that redefined what a country artist could be, from the record-breaking sales of The Woman in Me and Come On Over to a Super Bowl halftime show and a heartbreak so public it played out like a soap opera. This episode covers her childhood, her early years playing bars for tips, the loss of her parents, her marriage to producer Mutt Lange, the explosion of Come On Over, her Lyme disease diagnosis and vocal struggles, and how she rebuilt her voice and her career on her own terms. In This Episode: Shania Twain's childhood in Windsor and Timmins, Ontario Growing up with food scarcity and family hardship Singing in bars at age eight to help support her family The loss of her parents and raising her siblings How Eileen Edwards became Shania Twain Meeting producer Robert "Mutt" Lange The Woman in Me and Come On Over album success Shania Twain's record-breaking album sales Her Super Bowl halftime performance Her divorce from Mutt Lange and the story behind it Her Lyme disease diagnosis and vocal cord dysfunction Why Shania Twain deserves more credit as a music industry pioneer This episode is sponsored by: Sterling Oak Cabinetry Dignity Memorial Bio: Shania Twain is one of the most successful and influential country music crossover artists of all time. Born Eileen Edwards in Ontario, Canada, she began performing as a child and overcame a difficult upbringing before building a career that would take her from small-town bars to the biggest stages in the world. With hits like “Any Man of Mine,” “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” and “From This Moment On,” along with the massive success of The Woman in Me and Come On Over , Shania helped redefine what a country music superstar could be. Her story also includes personal heartbreak, the loss of her singing voice and an extraordinary determination to keep performing and creating. Tags: Tags; Shania Twain, Shania Twain biography, Shania Twain story, Shania Twain career, Shania Twain Come On Over, Shania Twain The Woman in Me, Shania Twain country music, Shania Twain greatest hits, Shania Twain 1990s, Shania Twain biggest star, country music legends, country music history, 90s music, 90s country music, Taylor Swift Shania Twain, women in country music, country music crossover, Shania Twain resilience, Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

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  Episode #301

  Inside the Golden Age of Radio: Stories, Life Lessons, and Lasting Connections with George Lindsey

  Aug 12, 20261h 6mS1

  Send us Fan Mail What was it like to build a career in radio when every conversation had the power to bring people together? This week on Here's What We Know, we welcome veteran broadcaster George Lindsey, whose remarkable career began at just 15 years old behind a radio microphone. George shares unforgettable stories from decades in broadcasting, remembers the legendary entertainers he met, and reflects on how radio created friendships that lasted a lifetime. He also opens up about his passion for charity auctions, explaining why helping communities has become one of the most rewarding chapters of his career. Join us as we explore the lasting value of curiosity, meaningful conversations, and the simple joy of connecting with people. Listen now. In This Episode: How George Lindsey got his start in radio as a teenager What made the golden age of radio so memorable Stories about legendary musicians, entertainers, and life behind the microphone Why building genuine relationships mattered more than ratings How charity auctions became an unexpected calling Lessons about service, gratitude, and staying curious throughout life Why authentic conversations continue to matter in every generation This episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Reed Animal Hospital Bio: George Lindsey spent decades behind the microphone as an award-winning radio personality, delivering ratings, results, and memorable moments. Four years ago, after graduating from auction school and earning his auctioneer's license, he traded the studio for the stage, where he now energizes audiences as a professional emcee and benefit auctioneer. Alongside his wife, George also leads unforgettable small-group journeys across Europe's most iconic destinations, helping empty nesters, solo travelers, and reluctant adventurers experience the trip of a lifetime. Whether he's driving excitement at a fundraising auction, guiding travelers through Europe, or sharing stories that connect people, George's passion is creating experiences that matter. Website: https://www.lindsey-adventures.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-lindsey-auctioneer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgelindseyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/george.lindsey/ Tags: Golden Age of Radio, Radio History, Classic Radio, Broadcasting, Radio Personality, George Lindsey, Gary Scott Thomas, Here's What We Know Podcast, Storytelling, Great Storytelling, Human Connection, Meaningful Conversations, Life Lessons, Career in Radio, Behind the Microphone, Radio Industry, Radio Memories, Communication Skills, Media Careers, Podcast Interview, Broadcast Journalism, Entertainment Industry, Charity Auctions, Community Service, Building Relationships, Personal Growth, Inspiring Stories, Nostalgic Stories, Legendary Entertainers, Music Industry Stories, Radio Legends, Authentic Conversations, Podcast About Radio, History of Radio Broadcasting, Lessons from Broadcasting, Storytelling Podcast, Interview with George Lindsey, Best Radio Stories Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

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  Episode #300

  Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison | Once Around the Country

  Aug 10, 202613 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail Long before Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson got credit for starting outlaw country, Johnny Cash was already living it. This episode of Once Around the Country traces how a poor farm boy from Arkansas, born with only initials for a name, became the man behind one of the most legendary live albums ever recorded. The episode covers Johnny's growing outlaw reputation, his arrests, his drug use, and the empathy he developed for the men he met behind bars. That empathy led to a dream he chased for over a decade: recording a live album inside Folsom State Prison. Record executives thought it was a terrible idea. Johnny thought it might save his career. On January 13, 1968, Johnny Cash walked into Folsom State Prison alongside June Carter, the Statler Brothers, Carl Perkins, and his backing band the Tennessee Three. He recorded a concert that revived his career and became one of Rolling Stone's top 500 albums of all time. In This Episode: Why Johnny Cash wasn't actually born "Johnny" The tragedy that shaped his childhood How Sun Records changed his career The surprising reason he always wore black Johnny Cash's arrests and drug struggles Why Folsom Prison became his greatest performance How Merle Haggard's life changed after seeing Johnny perform Why At Folsom Prison still ranks among the greatest live albums ever made This episode is sponsored by: Dignity Memorial Reed Animal Hospital Bio: Johnny Cash (born J.R. Cash, February 26, 1932 – September 12, 2003) was an iconic American singer, songwriter, and musician. Known as "The Man in Black," he blended country, rockabilly, rock and roll, folk, and gospel. He sold over 90 million records, earned 13 Grammy Awards, and was inducted into both the Country Music and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame. Tags: Johnny Cash At Folsom Prison, Folsom Prison Blues, Country Music History, Outlaw Country, Classic Country, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, June Carter, Sun Records, Sam Phillips, Tennessee Two, Music History, American Music, Country Legends, Live Albums, Once Around the Country, Gary Scott Thomas, Here's What We Know, Storytelling, Biography, Historical Podcast, Society and Culture, Music Podcast Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

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  Episode #299

  30 Years Later: Reunited with an Old Friend | Colorado Radio Legend Dave Jensen

  Aug 5, 202652 minS1

  Send us Fan Mail What happens when two old friends reconnect after more than three decades? This week on Here’s What We Know, our host Gary Scott Thomas welcomes longtime Colorado radio personality Dave Jensen for a conversation filled with laughter, memories, and honest reflections about a business they both love. They revisit their days together at TRI 102.5 in Northern Colorado, swap stories that have only gotten better with time, and talk about how a radio career has changed over the years. Gary shares why getting fired became one of the greatest blessings of his life, while Dave reflects on staying in one market long enough to become part of the community's story. This conversation is about friendship, resilience, finding joy in your work, and realizing that the people who cross your path often leave a bigger mark than you ever imagined. Listen now. In This Episode: Reconnecting after more than 30 years Behind-the-scenes stories from Colorado radio Why local radio still matters How getting fired changed Gary's life forever Funny memories from TRI 102.5 Dave Jensen's award-winning career The future of radio and streaming Why local, human content still beats syndicated content Why relationships outlast careers This episode is sponsored by: Bison Junk Removal Mike Counsil Plumbing & Rooter (Use code “Gary” to get $89 off any service!) License #: 679261 Bio: Dave Jensen was born in Paterson, New Jersey, but moved to Colorado (in the back window of his parents’ VW 1968) when he was 12 months old and has lived in the area ever since. Dave worked at Runza in Loveland when he was younger and still enjoys stopping now and then for an Original Runza. Dave is currently the longest-tenured employee in the Townsquare Media Northern Colorado office at 600 Main St. in Windsor, having worked here since 1997. Dave was awarded ‘Best Afternoon Show/Major Market’ by the Colorado Broadcasters Association (CBA) in 2025; RETRO 102.5 was awarded ‘Station of the Year’ in 2022. He has family in the area, with his brother living in Fort Collins and a nephew in Eaton. Dave loves movies, disc golf, movies, great TV, the local craft beers around Fort Collins, and all things radio. Connect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

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