MC Jin (rapper, actor & comedian), whose various achievements have earned him recognition as an Asian American pioneer in mainstream entertainment, hangs out to talk about his new podcast "Laugh, But Not Least with MC Jin."

Rich Sparling with Torch Sports Ministry calls in too with regard to Torch's work (which is now winding down after 18 years) and what it's like to trust the Lord in a time of completion and transition. Coach Sparling also gives insight into the sport of soccer including the spiritual dynamic with the US Men's National Team competing in the World Cup.

Sports: Bryce Harper (Philadelphia Phillies 1st Baseman) (MLB.com)

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Blaise Santangelo (West Chester Predators soccer head coach) and Jonathan Hunter (assistant coach with the Arthurian League from England) check in today in advance of the inaugural Transatlantic Cup taking place at Drexel University tomorrow night (730pm). The match between West Chester and the Arthurian League is part of celebrating World Cup soccer and America 250 :). More info is available at www.westchesterpredators.com :)

Tim also shares thoughts on tobyMac's song "Heaven On My Mind" (and the corresponding video) as well as on a few foundational pieces behind what the Tim DeMoss Show is about and why it exists.

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies Manager) (MLB.com)
Mauricio Pochettino (US Men's Soccer Head Coach) (FIFA YouTube)

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Pastor Allen Jackson joins the show today regarding his new book Lead With Faith--Using Your Influence For God's Purposes. You're invited to win a copy as part of "Allen Jackson Ministries with Allen Jackson" being WFIL's Ministry of the Month for June :) with an 8-item grand prize available too! You can catch the program weekdays at 6am, 2pm, and several times over the weekend.

David Porter (2005 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee), also checks in regarding his new book The Soul Man: Life of Songwriter David Porter. Best-known for co-writing iconic hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Coming," Porter's songs have appeared on national charts over 200 times and amassed lifetime unit sales exceeding 450 million, with hundreds of samples utilized in songs by Mariah Carey, Will Smith, and many more.

Sports clips:
Jesus Luzardo (Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher) (MLB.com)
Mike Gansey (Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations) (76ers YouTube page)
Joseph Woll (Philadelphia Flyers goaltender) (Flyers Zoom call)
Simon Benoit (Philadelphia Flyers defenseman) (Flyers Zoom call)

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Garry "G" Cobb (sports media host & former NFL linebacker) calls in with thoughts on the recent A.J. Brown trade, select 2026 Eagles draft picks, former teammate (and roommate) Reggie White, with bonus chat on G's new granddaughter and Garry III (her 4-year old big brother :)).

Jesse Weglein (founder of Illuminai Studios) joins the show regarding his new short film "Roar" and his thoughts and approach concerning the use of A.I. in the creation of the work his studio produces. Weglein spent over 15 years with Pixar as a Lead & Senior Technical Director of Lighting & Creative Services Marketing and was connected with multiple films including Up, Lightyear, Toy Story 3 and 4, Cars 2 and 3, and The Incredibles 2.

Sports clip: Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)

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Jim Spaulding (Cardiac Care & Safety Inc owner/operator), a 28-year veteran of such matters, steps in-studio during "National CPR & AED Awareness Week" with oodles of insight, information and stories to enlighten and encourage the WFIL audience on how a person can be prepared to help save lives. You can find out more at www.cardiaccareinc.com.

We continue sketching out a WFIL Station Family map as well, inviting listeners from as many cities & towns in the WFIL audience to text in and let us know where they're listening (partly for fun and partly as an encouragement that each of us is not alone but part of a bigger family (the "capital C" Church) :).

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Dave Peterson (Bryner Chevrolet in Jenkintown owner/operator) checks in with summer vehicle prep insight, the latest on chips and EVs, and more including news on a big event coming up Sunday June 7 :). Dave can be reached at www.brynerchevy.com.

Speaking of Bryner Chevy, we hand out free $5.60 gift cards (courtesy of Bryner) as we continue to sketch a WFIL Station Family Map.

Sports clips:
Don Mattingly (Philadelphia Phillies manager) (MLB.com)
Jalen Hurts (Philadelphia Eagles QB) (philadelphiaeagles.com)
Nick Sirianni (Philadelphia Eagles head coach) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

Music: John Mark / APOLOGETIX

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Michael McBride with the History Channel joins the show regarding his new series "Mistakes That Made America" (available at www.history.com). Each 6-10 minute episode blends humor and historical insight to illuminate how progress often comes from failure. McBride is also the author of How to Sound Smart at Parties: A Book of Fun Facts and Curious Conversations.

We also have fun working on sketching a WFIL Station Family Map, looking for one listener to text in as a "representative" of as many cities and towns in the WFIL broadcast area (both Tri-State (via traditional radio) and everywhere else (via online)).

Sports clips:
J.T. Realmuto (Philadelphia Phillies catcher) (MLB.com)
Vic Fangio (Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator) (philadelphiaeagles.com)

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For the Memorial Day Weekend, we feature a number of conversations from the TDS Archive, beginning with a chat over coffee Tim had with his 98-year old neighbor & WW II veteran Nick Pileggi a few years ago.

Montel Williams (former TV talk show host and Marine & Navy veteran) shares about his book The Sailing of the Intrepid: The Incredible Wartime Voyage of the Navy's Iconic Aircraft Carrier. Williams currently hosts "Military Makeover with Montel" on Lifetime.

Karin Tanabe & Victoria Kelly (journalists & authors) team up to share about their documentary "Atomic Echoes: Untold Stories of World War II." Tanabe is a first-generation Japanese-American whose uncle was the first president of Hiroshima University, while Kelly's grandfather is a WWII atomic veteran--one of the first Americans to enter Nagasaki after the atomic bomb.

We close out the show with Meathead, one of several dozen living Barbecue Hall of Famers and publisher of the most popular grilling & BBQ website in the world (www.AmazingRibs.com) regarding his book The Meathead Method: A BBQ Hall of Famer's Secrets and Science on BBQ, Grilling, and Outdoor Cooking with 114 Recipes.

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