Episodes

  • TrulySignificant.com honors Dr. Tina Neel, Rock Star Vet, with the inside story on cancer treatment

    TrulySignificant.com honors Dr. Tina Neel, Rock Star Vet, with the inside story on cancer treatment
    Mar 21 2026
    TrulySignificant.com honors the one and only Tina Neel, DVM. She went to Oklahoma State to become a veterinarian. Hailing from the wild and wooly city of Lawton, Oklahoma, she grew up on a farm loving animals.

    Rock Star Vets series is a high energy, emergency case program. Hear Tina talk to about carrying the life-saving responsibility and along with heartbreak.

    Learn about compassion fatigue of vets. What happens when you have euthenize a pet that is the ONLY family member that someone has? The pet is okay. It's the people left behind that are grieving mightily.

    Connect with Tina, the three time cancer survival. Hear her comments on cancer treatment and advancing therapy for humans and animals alike. LISTEN TO THE SHOCKING STORY OF RED DEVIL.

    Hear about the promising future on cancer treatment centered on Angiex, a cliniclal stage company developing targeted therapies for human cancer. Visit www.angiex.com today.

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    45 mins
  • Dan Ashley, ABC News Anchor delivers the Truly Significant State of the Union address...how are Americans feeling and helping others?

    Dan Ashley, ABC News Anchor delivers the Truly Significant State of the Union address...how are Americans feeling and helping others?
    Mar 21 2026
    Dan Ashley, award winning journalist and ABC 7, San Francisco anchor, delivers a powerful, positive message on the state of our union relative to Significance.

    Dan has devoted over four decades reporting on the biggest stories in America. Hear his perspective on how Americans see themselves.

    We often hear "we the people," yet our culture often feels centered on "me the individual." Dan comments on the shift.

    Pay attention to Dan's stories on Americans at their very best, working together. What is the media's responsibility to highlight stories of unity and service to others, not just conflict.

    Over his career, Dan Ashley has covered "the power of the people," where we came together for the greater good. Learn what those stories taught Dan about the true colors and character of tight knit communities.

    And listen to the entire show to hear Dan's graduation speech inspiring all of us to pull in the same direction. (for all you music lovers, enjoy Dan's latest songs by visiting www.danashleymusic.com)

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    43 mins
  • TrulySignificant.com presents William Keck, author of When You STEP upon a Star

    TrulySignificant.com presents William Keck, author of When You STEP upon a Star
    Mar 19 2026
    William Keck began his career working for TV titan Aaron Spelling, grew into studio page at NBC and CBS and then graduated to journalism and eventually television production.

    William honors his Mom as his central mentor and fuel for curiosity to follow Hollywood stars.

    Hear about the angel and devil that sat on William's shoulders during his days at the National Enquirer. Listen to the guilt and soul crushing moral dilemmas.

    Of interest is William's definition of truth and how it has evolved from tabloid reporting to where he is today.

    William's reflection on being trapped in a career and lifestyle is the most revealing. Listen to the end of the show...please. Buy the book When You Step Upon a Star where ever books are sold.

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    33 mins
  • TrulySignificant.com riffs with Warren Hood, fiddle player for Lyle Lovett, Little Feat, Bob Weir and many more

    TrulySignificant.com riffs with Warren Hood, fiddle player for Lyle Lovett, Little Feat, Bob Weir and many more
    Mar 12 2026
    TrulySignificant.com riffs with the one and only Warren Hood. Warren is one of Austin’s most respected musicians—known especially as a fiddler, violinist, mandolin player, singer, and songwriter. He’s deeply rooted in the Austin music scene and blends Americana, country, folk, bluegrass, and swing influences.

    He comes from a musical family: his father Champ Hood was a member of the legendary Austin acoustic trio Uncle Walt’s Band, which had a major influence on the Texas singer-songwriter movement.

    Here are the bands and artists Warren Hood has played with starting with The Warren Hood Band-
    • His primary group since the early 2000s.
    • Known for a blend of Texas country, blues, swing, and Americana.
    • The band has held a long-running residency at Austin Beer Garden Brewing (ABGB).
    • Current lineup has included:
      • Marshall Hood – guitar
      • Willie Pipkin – guitar
      • Nate Rowe – bass
      • Jordan Cook – drums
    2. The Waybacks
    • A nationally touring acoustic Americana / bluegrass band from San Francisco.
    • Warren joined in 2004 as fiddler and singer, replacing Wayne “Chojo” Jacques.
    • The band performs at major venues and festivals across North America.
    3. South Austin Jug Band
    • An Austin acoustic/roots group mixing jug-band tradition, swing, and bluegrass.
    • Hood was a key member earlier in his career.
    4. Blue Light Special
    • One of Hood’s earlier bands while developing his reputation in Austin.
    5. Warren Hood & the Hoodlums
    • A project blending jazz, blues, and new-grass acoustic styles in Austin clubs.
    In addition to his own groups, Warren is a highly sought-after sideman, touring or performing with many well-known artists including:
    • Lyle Lovett
    • Alejandro Escovedo
    • Joe Ely
    • Bob Weir (Grateful Dead)
    • Robert Earl Keen
    • Hayes Carll
    • Jerry Jeff Walker
    • Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis
    • Ben Kweller
    • Joan Osborne
    • Little Feat
    • Bob Schneider
    • Toni Price
    Hood has been part of the core network of musicians supporting Texas singer-songwriters for decades. Other Notable Facts
    • Began playing fiddle at age 11.
    • Studied at Berklee College of Music and received the String Achievement Award.
    • Has won multiple Austin Music Awards for Best String Player.
    • His music often pays tribute to Uncle Walt’s Band, honoring his father’s legacy.
    • Visit www.warrenhood.com to follow Warren's career.
    ✅ In short:
    Warren Hood is one of Austin’s “musician’s musicians”—a virtuoso fiddler who leads his own band while also playing with a wide range of Americana and Texas roots artists.

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    38 mins
  • The 3rd Annual Blazy Awards, presented by TrulySignificant.com

    The 3rd Annual Blazy Awards, presented by TrulySignificant.com
    Mar 12 2026
    Welcome to the 3rd Annual Blazy Awards. Hall of Fame songwriter Kent Blazy host this insightful awards ceremony with TrulySignificant.com founder Rick Tocquigny. Enjoy special tributes to Les Paul, The Beatles and our annual Memorium to musicians that went on their eternal home.

    The envelope please..... Kent's special awards for Newcomer of the Year- Jesse Welles. Listen to his extraordinary album Middle. According to Kent, he is the modern day traveling troubadour.

    The Blazys pay tribute to the most influential duo of all time- The Everly Brothers. Consider how Phil and Don inspired Lennon and McCartney, Brian Wilson, Simon & Garfunkel, The Byrds, and so many others.

    Sound Engineers used to wear white coats, looking like scientists, willing to express their opinion on anything. The Blazys honors George Martin, for the Unsung Heroes Hall of Fame. And Sound Engineer for 2026 goes to Dave Cobb, producer for Chris Stapleton and Jason Isbell.

    And the Musician of the Year goes to........Italian, child prodigy, a fusion rock guitarist, finger stylist......Matteo Mancuso.

    Album of the Year....drum roll please......millions of downloads.....Jesse Welles broke the mold. Congratulations Jesse for being a rare "double winner" of the Blazys.

    Enjoy the Blazys celebration of Louis Armstrong, Quincy Jones along with many musical "Cornerstone" talents that passed away in 2025.

    The Blazys crescendos with a unique tribute to the Beatles recalling his Beatles to Bluebird Cafe journey.

    Special thanks goes to our Austin production team. Please enjoy all of the music of Kent Blazy at www.kentblazy.com and listen to the most insightful podcasts at www.trulysignificant.com.



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    47 mins
  • TrulySignificant.com honors the Texas Parks & Wildlife team and culture led by Rodney Franklin

    TrulySignificant.com honors the Texas Parks & Wildlife team and culture led by Rodney Franklin
    Mar 11 2026
    TrulySignificant.com honors the extraordinary culture of the Texas Parks & Wildlife division led by Rodney Franklin.

    Hear Rodney's backstory, starting with his upbringing in Paris, Texas and the positive influence of his Spanish teacher.

    And here is an excerpt from the upcoming book Big Hearted Texans that captures the spirit of this podcast:

    Every significant life has a moment—sometimes a single flash, sometimes a slow dawn—when a person realizes: This isn’t just work. This is stewardship.For Rodney, it sharpened when his world expanded from a small historic site to the wide acreage of Lake Bob Sandlin State Park. Here was a state park as a backyard. Here was prescribed fire and wildlife biology and the living, breathing complexity of ecosystems. Here were school groups arriving wide-eyed—kids experiencing the outdoors for the first time.

    Rodney watched their faces change as they learned, as fear turned into curiosity, as wonder landed and stuck.And he realized something that sits at the center of this whole conversation: A Culture of Significance is built when you understand the impact of an ordinary day on someone else’s forever.

    Seeing is believing. Check out www.tpwd.texas.gov and you will understand how this narrative unfolds

    Texas parks have been called the “soul of the state.” If you’re a native Texan—or even a long-term adopter—you understand why.Texas is rugged. Generous. Wide open. And proud. But Rodney makes the hard truth plain: in a state this big, less than five percent is public land. That fact changes the entire moral math. What you have is precious because there is so little of it.

    So the question becomes: how do you protect a place without turning it into a museum behind a fence? Rodney’s answer is the balancing act at the heart of stewardship: protect the resource, and still invite the public in—because people won’t fight to preserve what they’ve never been allowed to love. That means thoughtful trails. Responsible infrastructure. Planning systems that manage crowds. And experts—biologists, archaeologists, historians, interpreters—people who understand that parks are not “just” parks. They’re habitat and heritage, science and story.

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • TrulySignificant.com presents the story of HeartGift.org, saving 3000 babies with congenital heart defects

    TrulySignificant.com presents the story of HeartGift.org, saving 3000 babies with congenital heart defects
    Mar 11 2026
    TrulySignificant.com presents the story of Heartgift.org as told through graceful, visionary leadership of their CEO Christy Casey Moore.

    Heartgift has saved nearly 3000 children's lives with a global mission to provide life-saving heart surgeries to children with congenital heart defect who live in areas with little or no access to specialized cardiac care.

    Hear the inside story on this Truly Significant organization, how they mobilize teams, and how one particular story of Christian has become emblematic of Heartgift.org legacy.

    Contribute today and volunteer for www.heartgift.org.

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    35 mins
  • TrulySignificant.com honors songwriting and musician Javier Jara debuting his latest album Our Rhythms, Our Voices

    TrulySignificant.com honors songwriting and musician Javier Jara debuting his latest album Our Rhythms, Our Voices
    Mar 8 2026
    TrulySignificant.com honors Austin based, Ecuadorian artist Javier Jara who is debuting your latest album Our Rhythms, Our Voices.

    It's more than an album, it's a personal project that honors and celebrates the Latin American community. Javier and his team interviewed immigrants from all walks of life to create songs about their experiences, using rhythms from their native lands, resulting in a body of work that is focused on spreading positivity and light.

    Our Rhythms, Our Voices is part oral history and part roots music experimentation, the project aims to celebrate the Latin American community, their diversity, cultural heritage and contributions to this country and beyond.

    Find this wonderful music, poetry and storytelling album on Spotify.

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    35 mins