The Dr. Ward Bond Show

It’s been said, that it’s safe to say that anyone who’s ever sung along with the radio, watched television, attended a concert or enjoyed a movie has, at some time, been touched by Bruce Belland’s talent. When he sang his first solo in church at age four, his dream was born. He wanted to be a singer. He never wavered from pursuing his dream. Growing up as a preacher’s kid, miracles happened, like his father moving the family from Chicago to pastor a church, of all places, Hollywood, CA. That’s where stars are born. How does one describe Bruce Belland? Entertainer, Singer, Songwriter, Recording & Concert Artist, Screenwriter, Actor, Director, Network Executive, Public Speaker, Playwright, Producer, Voiceover Performer, Radio Host, Humorist, Author. Well, you’d be right, but that’s just part of the his incredible story. Bruce Belland’s memoir, ICONS, IDOLS and IDIOTS of HOLLYWOOD – My Adventures in America’s First Boy Band. That’s right, the first boy band, wasn’t the Beach Boys, The Beatles or NSYNC, or the Backstreet Boys, it was The Four Preps. . #celebrity #celebritynews #boybands #ozzieandharriet #waltdisney #disney #tvshows #tvseries #music #hollywood #sunsetstrip #hollywoodblvd #singersongwriter #entertainer #entertainment #entertainmentnews #nationallampoon #familyvacation #martymoosesong

Shannon Walker is an esteemed canine expert, renowned trainer, and the CEO & Founder of Northwest Battle Buddies, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing service dogs to combat veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). With a strong foundation in dog training, Shannon established Mans Best Friend – Dog Training in 1997, where she continues to make a positive impact in the lives of both dogs and their owners. Recognizing the vital role that service dogs play in assisting individuals with specific needs, Shannon contracted with seven local police departments to provide training for their Police K9 units starting in 2002. Shannon's expertise and passion for service dogs led her to become a sought-after speaker and contributor in the field. In 2019, she delivered a compelling TEDx talk titled "PTSD and Service Dogs: Beneath The Surface," shedding light on the profound impact these canine companions have on individuals struggling with PTSD. She is here today to discuss how they empower military veterans through service dogs. . #sevicedogs #veterans #ptsd #suicideawareness #mentalhealth #militaryservice #airforce #army #navy #marines #coastguard #greenberets #armyrangers #dogs

Robyn Campbell and Ana Gusson. Robyn Campbell is an award-winning Canadian screenwriter with a passion for animated content, currently writing for LEGO FRIENDS produced by The LEGO Group. Robyn creates characters and stories that are inclusive, diverse and encourage audiences to be themselves, even when it's difficult. Ana Gusson is an award-winning director and an accomplished 2D Animator based in Vancouver. She has worked as an animator in productions like MY LITTLE PONY: THE MOVIE, Netflix’s ARCHIBALDS NEXT BIG THING and Dreamworks’ TROLLSTOPIA. Most recently, Ana directed PIVOT an award-winning short film that is on its festival run with great success. They are here today to talk about their wonderful animated short film, PIVOT. Let’s welcome Ana Gusson and Robyn Campbell to the show. . #filmmaking #filmmakers #animation #animators #screenwriting #filmdirecting #oscars #academyawards #movies #film

Danny Wu is a Canadian filmmaker from Vancouver, British Columbia. He is best known for the films Square One, a film about the Michael Jackson allegations, and his current film, American: An Odyssey to 1947. The latter which was placed on Jonathan Rosenbaum’s list for "best films of 2022." American: An Odyssey to 1947, follows the rise and fall of Orson Welles, while interweaving stories of diverse individuals amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression, World War II, and the dropping of the atomic bomb. Director Danny Wu sheds light on the defining moments that shaped the destinies of the subjects, and the nation's collective consciousness in 1947. A riveting film indeed. . #filmmaking #filmmaker #filmdocumentary #history #orsonwelle #hiroshima #atomicbomb #pearlharbor #japaneseinterment #1947 #historylesson #jimcrow #hollywood #citizenkane

Blend Judy Garland, Freddie Mercury, Ella Fitzgerald, Janis Joplin with a dash of Sandra Bernhard and you’d come close to the glory of singer/songwriter Veronica Swift. Having made her mark on the international jazz scene as one of the star vocalists of her era, Veronica Swift has now expanded her style, establishing herself as a skilled rock and soul singer as well as a dynamic performer. Her third album, self titled Veronica Swift will venture into mixing jazz and classical with rock, soul, and funk paying homage to greats like Janis Joplin, David Bowie, Jimi Hendrix and Duke Ellington. Veronica's ability to transcend different styles, and fully embody them with originality to tell a story, makes her one of the most skillful singers in any genre, and displays her theatrical approach as a performer and artist. . #newmusic #newalbum #newsingle #jazzsinger #bluessinger #singersongwriter #rocksinger #popsinger #vocalist #jazzmusic #bluesmusic #rockmusic #popmusic #soulmusic

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted integrative, pain and fibromyalgia medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 10 books including the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight studies on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, Dr. Oz, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health to name a few. . #wellnesstips #healthtips #howto #holistichealth #nutrition #fibromyalgia #chronicfatiguesyndrome #naturalremedies #medicine #nutritiontips #healthcoach #physician

Australian film and television star, Louis Mandylor returns to the big screen reprising his role as Nick Porto-kal-os in the third installment of the Academy Award-nominated, box office smash hit comedy MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3, hitting theaters nationwide on September 8th 2023. The film will open just over 20 years after My Big Fat Greek Wedding established itself as the top-grossing romantic-comedy of all time. Louis Mandylor’s film career also includes his work opposite Scott Adkins in THE DEBT COLLECTOR films a few years ago, which led to work on RAMBO: LAST BLOOD, MEMORY opposite Liam Neeson and BATTLE FOR SAIPAN, 3 DAYS IN MALAY in which Louis did all his own stunt work. He is also recognized for his leading credits in “CSI: Miami,” “CSI: NY” and famously played Joey’s twin (Matt LeBlanc) on “Friends.” . #MyBIgFatGreekWedding #mybigfatgreekwedding3 #louismandylor #acting #rambo #theoffer #milsteller #movies #newmovies #film #filmmaking #filmdirector #actorslife #paramount #tomhanks #greece #greek

Kimberly Jones, known as Real Talk Kim. She travels the world fulfilling her passion and purpose of loving people back to life. She is a mother, pastor, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and an entertainer, and most importantly, a worshiper after God’s own heart. She is truly a living and walking testimony of God’s redemption plan in action and believes in the compassion of the Holy Spirit, delivering it to those who need it most. She resides in Fayetteville, Georgia, where she is the senior pastor of Limitless Church. She is here today to talk about her new book YOU GOTTA GET UP: Grab Hold of Your Life After Being Knocked Down, Held Back, and Left Out. Sounds like we’ve all been there. Ladies and gentlemen, when we know that God sees us in our brokenness and has a plan to bring good out of it, we can be encouraged to get close to Him during difficult seasons. Don’t agree with the enemy by speaking negative words over your life! Kim’s new book You Gotta Get Up! It’s the secret to allowing God to work in your heart. Just get up one more time than you fall down. Head over to RealTalkKim.com and get connected with her Inner Circle, listen to her powerful podcast. One step forward in the right direction changes your whole life. Let Kim do the talking and you do the walking! . #faith #inspiraton #realtalk #realtalkkim #ministering #sermon #faithtalk #ministry #newbook #Jesus #jesuschrist #motivational #encouragement #inspirational

Our guest today is Dave Munro, the lead singer of Air Traffic Controller and they have created a place all their own in the indie pop world. Over the next decade, Dave created timeless and classic indie-folk-pop music that is heartfelt and authentic. From the Boston scene, the band released four critically applauded albums and toured steadily with an electrifying group now made up of Dave Munro, drummer Adam Salameh, bassist Joe Campbell, guitarist Bobby Borenstein, vocalist Emi McSwain, and multi-instrumentalist Steve Scott. With over 420,000 monthly listeners on Spotify they have strong fan base that continues to grow. And I’m one of them. So let’s welcome lead singer Dave Munro of Air Traffic Controller to the show! . #newmusic #indiemusic #indiepop #indiefolk ##newalbum #airtrafficcontroller #airplanes #planes #punkmusic #funkmusic #rockmusic #musicvideo

Our guest today is Tyler Reese Tritt, a country superstar in the making, whose career has been fueled by her passion for music and her exceptional vocal ability. At just 14 years old, she made her debut recording the timeless duet "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" alongside her father, country music hit-maker Travis Tritt. This pivotal moment sparked her journey into the limelight and set her on a path of success. Her electrifying performances at renowned venues and festivals nationwide have earned her a reputation as a talented and versatile entertainer. Tyler has recently released her highly anticipated new single, "Texas Hold Him," which showcases her extraordinary talent and ability to convey powerful emotions through her music. . #countrymusic #music #newmusic #musicvideo #newsingle #newsong #travistritt #recordingartist

Our guest today is Jane McLelland. She battled two aggressive cancers with metastatic spread, both were classed as ‘terminal’. Using her medical knowledge and researching heavily, she put together a cancer-starving formula, using natural therapies, exercise and diet. When she developed a second cancer, leukemia, the result of chemotherapy and radiotherapy for her first cancer, she knew she only had weeks to live. With nothing to lose, she put together a unique cocktail of old drugs. To her enormous relief, joy and surprise, her cancer just ‘melted away’. Her cocktail was more powerful than she had ever hoped. Since her remarkable recovery, Jane has been a staunch supporter of ‘off label’ drugs for cancer therapy. Now Jane is campaigning for off-label drugs to be recognized as effective cancer treatment. She spends much of her day coordinating cancer care for patients, researching off label drugs and providing up to date information for her thousands of followers in her Facebook group. Her mission: To turn the oncology profession upside down. Her bestselling blockbuster book “HOW TO STARVE CANCER AND THEN KILL IT WITH FERROPTOSIS’” is our area of topic today. https://www.drwardbond.com/how-to-starve-cancer-course.html

South African music icon Jonathan Butler sits down with host Ward Bond and nothing short of magic happens. Your heart will be inspired and filled with more than just music by one of the most beloved recording artist of our time. Born in South Africa under the oppression of apartheid, it was the birthday gift of a one-string guitar given to him by his father that set Jonathan Butler on his life's path. Discovering his natural talent at a young age Jonathan began to tour professionally which exposed him to life outside of South Africa. Over the years He became a national icon, and the first non-white artist to be played on segregated South African radio and appear on national television. His newest album, Ubuntu is full of messages of love, peace and unity. Like the philosophy of Ubuntu he shares on his latest album, and the great men of Tutu, Mandela and Wonder before him, Jonathan Butler has a vision to do even more to attain peace and collaboration among all people to change the world. The album features 11 songs including “When Love Comes In” featuring blues singer Keb’Mo’, plus the funk love song “No Tomorrow.” A highlight of the album being Stevie Wonder’s classic “Superwoman” with Stevie Wonder himself on harmonica! . #UBUNTU #SouthAfrica #recordingartist #gospelmusic #gospelartist #jazzmusic #jazzguitarist #jazzartist #bluesmusic #bluesguitarist #bluesartist #newmusic #newalbum #kebmo #steviewonder

Our special guest today is RICHARD CAMBRIDGE who plays GT race mechanic Felix in the Sony Pictures upcoming blockbuster GRAN TURISMO alongside Orlando Bloom, Darren Barnet and David Harbour, which is set to hit cinemas and IMAX screens this August. Richard Cambridge’s career began to take off when he landed his first lead role in the Sundance feature film DISTANT BRIDGES. He rose to fame as fan favorite Peter Webster in the popular British TV series HOLLYOAKS. Beyond his acting pursuits, Richard Cambridge is also a co-founder of the actors' community and app WeAudition, which he tell us all about more in today’s show. Ladies and gentlemen, Neil Blompkamp’s GRAN TURISMO is based on the true story of Jann Mardenborough, the film is the ultimate wish fulfillment of a teenage Gran Turismo player whose gaming skills won a series of Nissan competitions to become an actual professional race car driver. Hey it’s every kids dream right? The movie is exciting to watch and may even cause you to dream outside the box. GRAN TURISMO can be seen in theaters and at IMAX this August. . #granturismo #granturismomovie #granturismogame #gamers #racing #autoracing #grandprix #IMSA #lemans #racingdriver #autoracing #movie #film

If Webster’s Dictionary had a definition for video vixen, Bobbie Jean Brown was that definition. She will forever be the hottest video vixen ever to appear on MTV thanks to the band Warrant’s Cherry Pie music video. Every girl wanted to be her, but every guy wanted her. Bobbie Brown once took ownership of the Sunset Strip as her own personal playground. When instant stardom hit, she continued to get lost in a world of rocker boys, drugs and the never-ending partying lifestyle that Hollywood was known for. She spent decades trapped in a perpetual cycle of self-destruction, a chronic self-saboteur who stumbled and struggled her way through an endless parade of bad habits, bad relationships, and bad decisions—to find herself, at last, on the righteous path far from the Sunset Strip. If you think you know who Bobbie Brown is by reading the pages of her books Dirty Rocker Boys and Cherry on Top, you aren’t even close. A new book is being written and the ink isn’t even dry yet, because there is more life to be lived. This time with a guiding hand. She’s come full circle and face-to-face with an amazing grace that can only be described as miraculous. Today, she is here to tell the rest of her story. . #MTV #cherrypiegirl #videovixen #musicvideos #warrantband #janilane #tommylee #videos #entertainment #salvation #stalking #stolenidentity #inspiration #hollywood #faith #spirituality #emdrtherapy

Rising actor and talented musician Jet Jurgensmeyer who is excited to announce the release of his latest single, "Falling Too.” "Falling Too" showcases his growth as an artist and his ability to captivate audiences with his heartfelt vocals. With his unique blend of country and pop, Jet has created a distinct style that resonates with listeners. His previous releases, including "Everything Will Be Alright," "Fast Forward," "Compassion," and "Talk to God," have garnered widespread acclaim, further establishing him as a versatile recording artist. Beyond the music industry, he has made a name for himself as an award-nominated actor, delivering remarkable performances in both comedic and dramatic roles. In addition to his thriving acting career, Jet has accumulated an impressive list of film and television credits, which we’ll get too here in a moment. . #actor #film #tvshow #newsingle #recordingartist #clinteastwood #timallen #movie #sitcom #comedy #singersongwriter

Beth Greer is a bestselling author of Super Natural Home: Improve Your Health, Home and Planet...One Room at a Time. It was endorsed by Deepak Chopra and Dr. Joe Mercola. Beth Greer was diagnosed with a sizable Schwannoma tumor in her chest which was going to require a risky surgery. But, to her doctors’ surprise, she figured out how to heal herself — without drugs or surgery – by taking small steps to detox her body and home. Beth then changed careers to devote her full-time efforts towards bringing the latest research, expertise, and tools to help us stay healthy by reducing our exposure to harmful, often hidden, toxins in our homes, and to promote our body’s own healing efforts using natural, holistic solutions and new leading-edge technologies. She is currently Founder/CEO of True Vitality Project, offering strategies, insights, techniques and proven methods to radically transform your health and vitality. Today we are discussing How to Tap into Your Body’s Natural Healing Ability by Boosting your Own Stem Cells. . #stemcells #immunesupport #wellnesstips #healthtips #howto #holistichealth #nutrition #earthing #grounding #naturalhealing

George Michael rose to fame as a member of the pop duo Wham! with their first two albums reaching #1 with hit singles including “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” and “Last Christmas”. With us today is Simon Napier-Bell, who managed WHAM’s career, helping establish them as a global act and the driving force behind their groundbreaking Beijing concert, the first visit to China by a Western popular music act, which generated worldwide media coverage. THE REAL GEORGE MICHAEL is by far the most definitive feature documentary on George Michael’s amazing life, the film explores the many ups and downs of the Grammy Award winner, considered one of the best-selling musicians of all time with sales of over 120 million records worldwide. The film documentary dives deeper into who George really was – a kind and generous person who ultimately fought many demons while being front and center as one of the most famous musicians of his time. Simon Napier-Bell is a rock manager, author and film-maker. He's managed The Yardbirds, T Rex, Asia, Sinéad O'Connor, Wham, and George Michael just to name a few. . #georgemichael #wham #popmusic #recordingartist #arethafranklin #eltonjohn #princessdiana #filmdocumentary #MTV #musicvideos #music #carelesswhisper #biographical #UK

Today, we talk about medicinal mushrooms, how can you tell if you are buying the real deal and how to tell the difference to the popularity of mushroom coffees. Are they medicinal or just marketing? one of the foremost experts on medicinal mushrooms, Mark Kaylor. He explores in depth, a diverse array of healing practices and traditions from around the world. From a Cherokee reservation to the Amazon rainforest to mountains in China, his studies have lead him to develop a truly holistic practice and approach to health and healing incorporating many traditions, styles, and modalities. He works to encourage, nourish and bring forth an individual’s innate healing abilities and to encourage individuals towards discovering their own path to radiant health. He has worked and consulted in the Natural Foods Industry for close to 40 years as a leading holistic health educator, formulator, radio show host/guest, and author. . #wellnessjourney #healthtips #wellnesstips #medicinalmushrooms #mushrooms #maitake #shiitake #reishi #cordyceps #lionsmane #tremella #chaga #mycelium #fruitingbody #holistichealth #brain #immunesupport #nervoussystem #anxiety

Host Ward Bond and music/film producer Spencer Proffer discuss his newest music documentary, Reinventing Elvis: The ’68 Comeback. The new feature-length documentary about the making of the television special that revitalized Elvis Presley’s career and influenced music, television, and pop culture for decades to come. Spencer Proffer is a music and media producer, and cinematic storyteller. His productions and those he has been involved with have garnered Academy, Golden Globe, Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards and nominations. As a music producer, Spencer Proffer has sold millions of gold and platinum records. He has used his skills and career to make a difference in utilizing media to do good for the world while making money. Proffer's accomplishments date back to when he was 26 years old and put Tina Turner into the feature adaptation of The Who's Tommy. He produced and played guitar on her acclaimed Acid Queen solo album. Spencer was a Co-Executive Producer on the Academy and Golden Globe winning film, "Gods & Monsters". He worked with Stevie Wonder, co-producing and arranging 3 songs for New Line's live action Pinocchio feature, one track of which garnered a 1997 Grammy nomination. He produced and co-wrote the music for HBO's award winning multi cultural series, Happily Ever After while being a producer and cast album producer/arranger/mixer on the 4 time Tony nominated Broadway show 'It Ain't Nothin' But The Blues" (cast album featuring BB King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Andrae Crouch Choir and Randy Jackson). He also served as an Executive Producer on the two time, Primetime Emmy Nominated Special, "Robbie Robertson: Going Home" as well as teamed up with Quincy Jones and Doc McGhee to produced Rockin' The Corps for the U.S. Marine Corps, headlined by Beyonce and KISS. He has served as a Supervising Music Producer on over 129 films and television programs and produced and executive produced 32 film and broadcast events to date. . #elvis #elvisweek #elvispresley #elvisfans #graceland #elvismovie #elvis68comback #coloneltomparket #stevebinder #spencerproffer #film #filmdocumentary #musicdocumentary #1968 #musicvideo

Jazz guitarist Dan Wilson. He spent the majority of his youth within the church community, where his musical path began and something he has never left behind. Traces of his major guitar influences – including Wes Montgomery, Charlie Christian, Joe Pass, and George Benson to name a few – can be discerned through his playing, but his musical identity has been shaped by everything from gospel and blues to traditional jazz, hip-hop and horn players like Sonny Rollins and Joe Henderson. Dan’s career took him on an exploratory journey into foundations laid down by the guitar/organ tradition, eventually leading to an invitation to perform with jazz great Joey DeFranchesco’s trio quartet, with which Dan Wilson went on to earn a GRAMMY Award nomination with and for DeFranchesco’s Project Freedom album. Dan Wilson’s fourth album as a leader, Things Eternal, He takes stock of the lessons learned from each of those rich sources, ensuring that their legacy lives on through him even as some of them pass on. . #jazzmusic #gospelmusic #church #bluesmusix #guitar #guitarist #wesmontgomery #joepass #gerogebenson #joeydefranchesco #music #recordingartist