On Episode #57 of The Thermal, going the distance in an Archaeopteryx. What’s that you ask? Well, it’s a low performance hybrid glider that an intrepid Australian glider pilot just flew for over 600 kilometers. And wave flying in the Canadian Rockies. We learn why the Cowley Wave Camp is the go to event for Canadian glider pilots looking for their …

In this Episode of The Thermal, a feature interview with Patrick McLaughlin – the man behind the Mountain High Oxygen system. He has won the 2024 OSTIV award for his contribution to gliding safety. And combining passions. We talk to Tobias Barth about his new book called Framing the Sky and how he combines his love of gliding and photography. That’…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by entrepreneur and writer Little Shawn (@behindthesmokex). Shawn talked about why he doesn't do many interviews, thoughts on Diddy's situation and why he should drop his lawyer, not meshing with non creatives, correcting D-Nice, being on the real Con Air, federal laws, upcoming election, why he wi…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by emcee, writer, and engineer Emma Lee M.C. Emma spoke about the journey from Uganda, the magic of 90s Harlem, working movie sets, black arts movement, her mentor (Godfather of Tupac Shakur) Jamal Joseph, writing an Oscar nominated song for film August Rush, career as editor/audio engineer, “Y’all…

In Episode #55 of The Thermal, Dutch racing pilot Jeroen Verkuijl on flying at the World Gliding Championships in Uvalde, Texas. And he tells us about the special day team Orange finished 1st in all three classes. And a solution to the ever-increasing cost and number of flights for students to solo. We speak to an OSTIV award winner about what the …

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by singer and writer Rielle (@itsriellemusic). RIELLE talked about how she was able to get her music out coming from Larchmont NY which is not known for that, starting to write songs at 11 years old, the Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde song that showcases her versatility, how her mom was the plug for her bus…

In this Episode of The Thermal, we’re devoting a full show to the story of WW2 British combat Glider Pilot Frank Hughes and his role in Operation Market Garden…also known as the Battle of Arnhem. It’s a remarkable tale of a young man who flew a fully loaded HORSA combat glider into a war zone and survived the ensuing battle.…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by D.C. emcee and engineer Priest Da Nomad (@priestdanomad) . Priest spoke on doing hip hop theater with Chadwick Boseman, building the U street art scene in NW DC, history of DC, Freestyle Union, how he became an engineer, waiting tables at B.Smith’s, connection to Young Guru, working with; Dru Hi…

In Episode #53 of The Thermal, gliding superstar Sebastian Kawa on his incredible expedition to Pakistan and flying around k2. This adventure wasn’t for the faint of heart. Overcoming adversity both in the air and on the ground was a constant battle. That’s on Episode #53 of The Thermal.

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by Amanda Jane (@iam.soulmuze) and Robbie DeBarros (@revohlooceorobz) of technology company Revohloo. Amanda & Robbie talked about What is Revohloo, how the business started, evolution of music videos, Revohloo being an artist centric company, The group Chocolate Syrup, dreams deferred, leaving the…

On Episode #52 of The Thermal, a feature interview with Clemens Ceipek about his soaring adventures and goal setting over the State of Colorado. He also gives us an update on the threat of closure to Boulder Airport.

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with actor/musician Ron Nery Jr. (@ronneryjr). Ron talked about his Hip hop dance crew in college, working for Lions Gate/MGM/Disney Studios, not being fulfilled with corporate life, friends making it in entertainment, 2 out of 100 agencies responding to him, booking 1st TV show in 2016 on TLC, doing mu…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) were joined by artist/songwriter Milton J. Milton spoke on working with producer Charlemagne in studio, where he gets inspiration, finding his voice, artists needing multi-job backgrounds, many influences, opening up shows for Jelly Roll, growing up in Frederick Maryland, strong family support, mash up maratho…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) talked with entertainment executive and non-profit activist Rene John-Sandy of Hip Hop Loves (@hiphoploves). Rene spoke about moving from the U.S. to Rio De Janeiro, promoting parties at age 16, being the first in the online lifestyle magazine space, work as an artist manager, college radio promotions, why he …

On this Episode of The Thermal…pushing the boundaries of gliding exploration. We hear from Gliding legend Sebastian Kawa who is in Pakistan and will soon be flying over the infamous K2… if everything goes to plan. And gliding from Europe to Morocco to explore the flying conditions over the Sahara. We hear from the lead pilot on what is was like to …

In this Episode of The Thermal, we speak with American glider pilot Bill Hill who has written a fabulous auto-biography, where he talks about everything from airline flying, catching big wave in Argentina and working as an Air Traffic Controller. But first we start with a Dutch gliding safari…where a group of students and instructors had some serio…

In this Episode of The Thermal…a feature interview with Czech competition pilot Barbora Moravcova. We find out what makes this up and coming pilot tick and why music helps her fly. And there’s a new kid on the block when it comes to keeping track of flights at your club. The software is called Take Up Slack and it’s brought to you by the same gang …

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with the versatile Nikki Duncan Smith (@nikkiduncansmith). Nikki talked about about doing children’s books, writing for Bloc heads comics, growing up down the street from Charlie Mack, going to church with Will Smith, Philly radio playing hip hop in the day, Pop Art’s Lawrence Goodman being responsible f…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) chopped it up with supergroup Abstract Mindstate (@abstractmindstate) from the Crib. Members Ice-Grē (@olskool_icegre) and Ep Da Hell Cat (@epdahellcat) talked about meeting up at Jackson State University, battling Jay Z at Breakout in Mobile Alabama, writing the "I refuse to quit" book, being from the crib, w…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist and educator Mellow Man Ace (@mellow_man_ace). Ace talked about his Afro Cuban heritage, doing the 1st all Spanish rap record, flights of liberty program, moving to the United States, the song that started it all "Mentirosa", why he wasn’t in Cypress Hill, where Castro went wrong, his arts & …

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) are joined by artist and emcee producer REKS (@rekshiphop). REKS talked about the layout of the city Lawrence MA, reverse migration, family background, going to Italy to record, Lawrence Hip Hop heavyweights, releasing 33 EP projects, salute to elders, finding himself, importance of 33, being driven by ancesto…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) spoke with artist/actress TONISTEELZ (@tonisteelz). Toni a 5x Grammy nom, Award winning artist/actress and producer spoke about the old Brooklyn, meeting General Steele from Smif n Wesson, her Nike commercial, new film with comedian Donnell Rawlings, sneaking into her brothers' studio to make music, being a ch…

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…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) caught up with artist/actor Armeen Acy (@officialshaliek). Armeen talked about about moving to Atlanta for acting, putting music on pause, Co starring in the Botch movie, unlicensed doctors, cosmetic surgeries costing lives, prepping for "Botch" movie, messages in art, wanting his roles to speak to people/comm…

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) are joined by artist/emcee DRES (@blacksheepdres) of the legacy hip hop group Black Sheep. Dres spoke on What a black sheep of the family really is, real life story behind Strobelite honey record, the long island ice teas, a lesson in publishing and intellectual property, How songs in commercials work, the bui…

The Radio Boys (C.Truth, Kev Lawrence) are joined by artist/musician Haviah Mighty (@haviahmighty) coming straight outta Toronto Canada. Haviah speaks on singing at 4yrs old, her musical family, wearing multiple hats from producer to writer to rapper, Toronto artists getting their due, what inspires her, fun outside of music, crying cystals, meanin…

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.