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While some may remember it as the episode that holds the World's Record for the LONGEST Chiropractic Podcast EVER Recorded (7 hours, 41 minutes, and 52 seconds), for others the Finale Episode of Spinal Column Radio memorializes a TRANSFORMATION — a transformation they have witnessed in themselves when it comes to chiropracTIC. Because of the content shared on SCR, they — like the host, Dr. Thomas Lamar — have experienced a "shift." For in their regular listening, they have witnessed in themselves a CHANGE — a change in how they now THINK, TEACH, and PREACH chiropractic. The "safety pin" between their ears has clicked into position and a "CONNECTION" has been made. They now GET the Big Idea. They now GET chiropracTIC and see themselves as chiropracTORs. They have undergone "The ter to TOR Evolution." Have YOU?

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar (and Logan) for a final episode that not only recognizes this "shift" with Graduation and Celebration, but CONNECTS it all together with the SAFETY PIN.

First Dr. Lamar and Listeners symbolically GRADUATE "ter to TOR" — marking this moment in history — as they join Life Chiropractic College West's Graduation Ceremony LIVE via a mic'ed-up Big TOR on Campus, Brett Jones, to vicariously walk across the platform with him. Not only will listeners "graduate" with Lamar, but he, through the POWER OF THE PODCAST, addresses the actual student graduates at Life West from his SCR Studio on their Big Screen. Afterwards, Life West President, Dr. Brian Kelly, joins the program to share some words with the newly "graduated" SCR-ter-to-TOR-Listeners. Then, if all that weren't enough, Life West Dean of Enrollment, Dr. Mary Flannery joins Lamar in-studio to talk about an exciting new program that allows "ter to TOR"graduate-listeners to CONNECT with Life West through their Safety Pin Project — grafting them in the family as "alumni" of their philosophical, vitalistic, subluxation-based institution. Plus participating SCR Listeners will receive a Spinal Column Radio Safety Pin Certificate, acting as a "diploma" that will remind and tell of this transformation graduation.

Then the Finale Show kicks into party mode, as Dr. Lamar and Logan CELEBRATE four years of Spinal Column Radio. They break out STATS and share MEMORIES. Lamar goes Underground at the Tacoma EPOC to CONNECT with some of the Best SCR Backyard Listeners and Chiro Bros on the Planet (Aaron Toler, Seth Anderson, Nathan Wall, and Walt Scott) and then is back in studio to continue the celebration with some special people... people who share a special place in Lamar's 18-year "ter to TOR journey." On the guest list: Bill Esteb, Jim Dubel, Todd Waters, and Reggie Gold.

Plus, for some Chiro-Comedy, Todd Water's "BJ" character has some final interactions with the SCR team, and Lamar shares some very fitting words from the real BJ written out of his previously unpublished work, The Great Undertow. And CONNECTING it all together in the spirit of the Safety Pin... is a history segment that was patiently waiting for Lamar to discover. On this episode Lamar pays tribute to Washington State ChiropracTIC Pioneer, Dr. HT Hughes and his Chiropractic Diamond Jubilee Commemorative Medal.

His entire family of 9 drops in for a short stay, and then of course, Lamar wraps the whole thing with some CHARGING FINAL WORDS that are not to be missed.

It's the Spinal Column Radio "Saga Episode." Join Dr. Lamar and Logan for their last "regular" show as they "clear the countertop" to make way for the upcoming Finale Show. On this episode they step you back into chiropracTIC's past with a boatload of exciting chiropractic history, and then step you forward into its future with ChiroFEST 2013's Mission Possible. Plus they sit down for with ChiropracTIC's Principled Funnyman and Funnywoman, Dean Sottile and Sharon Gorman, for an unforgettable duo-interview that will have you laughing and taking notes at the same time.

History topics covered: DD Palmer's Portland Chiropractic College with Nathan Cashion reporting on location; "A Journey for the TIC Like None Other" — The Searby Saga (the story of Mack and Dorothy Searby's quest to study at the PSC); Gary Street and BJ's Chiropractic Scrapbook; DD's other son (BJ's older brother) Frank Palmer's grave site rediscovered; BJ's Parrot; Fred Barge's Rats in a Dump; DD's Mammoth Tusk; DD visits Seattle; BJ Palmer Mansion (featuring Todd Waters and Joe Ierano); BJ's fascination with elephants, and more.

ChiroFest 2013 mini-interviews asking the question of all the event speakers, based on what they shared from the platform, "What is POSSIBLE with chiropracTIC?": James Chestnut, Jeanne Ohm, Fred Schofield, Joe Borio, Liam Schubel, Deed Harrison, Brad Glowaki, Troy Dukowitz, Garret Gunderson, Heidi Farrell, Wendy Dick, Billy DeMoss, Matthew Loop, Dan Yachter, Cathy Colby, and Paul Reed.

Plus BTOC (Big TOR on Campus) Brett Jones with Jen Wilhelm, Two Spinal Column Reblogs featuring Drs. Fred Barge and David Jackson, Power of the Podcast, and listener feedback.

(Chestnut, Ohm, Schofield, Borio, Schubel, Harrison, Glowaki, Dukowitz, Reed, Gunderson, Dick, DeMoss, Loop, Yachter, and Colby interviews recorded at the 2013 ChiroFest in Redmond, Washington. Interview with Drs. Dean Sottile and Sharon Gorman recorded at the 2012 California Jam in Costa Mesa, California).

BJ Palmer, the Developer of ChiropracTIC, is known for many things — one of which is the seemingly countless inspirational and THOT-provoking epigrams he scribed on the walls of the Palmer School of Chiropractic. In addition to impacting and encouraging all who read them, these quotes, in many ways described him... and worked to define him. Join Dr. Thomas Lamar for this very special episode of Spinal Column Radio in which he, along with Drs. Simon Senzon, Robert Borer, and Myron Brown — and of course, the ChiroPicker, Todd Waters — step back in time to discuss this fascinating characteristic associated with BJ of Davenport.

Dr. Thomas Lamar is talking about Old Time Radio again! Join him as he steps back in time to tune in chiropractic-radio-past to talk about the "other" radio station BJ Palmer is known for: Station WHO. Plus he empties the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Interview Vault to share two great interviews. In the number one slot: Dr. Eric Plasker, author of the international best-selling 100 Year Lifestyle returns to share the keys to revolutionizing our patient education. Then, in the number two slot: Blue Books auTHOR, educaTOR, and long time chiropracTOR, Dr. Joe Strauss sits down to talk about drawing lines — demarcating between not only chiropractic and medicine, but chiropractic philosophy and Christianity. At the half way point, Dr. Lamar gives an overview of his "Mission Possible" ChiroFEST 2013 experience and shares an interviewette he did with the well-known GMO Health-Risk Expert, Jeffery Smith. Plus, take a virtual "tour of the mind" through BJ's first radio station: WOC; marvel at the POP; learn all about parachuting cats, and enjoy the radio stories of former President of the United States, Ronald "Dutch" Reagan — Palmer's most remembered station employee.

(Interviews with Drs. Eric Plasker and Joseph Strauss recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar and Audio Engineer Logan as they podcast from the tree tops in this special Spinal Column Radio Tree House Episode! First they enlist the cohost help of neighboring-town-chiropracTOR, and SCR Listener, Dr. Nathan Wall — who as a fresh grad out of of Palmer Davenport is making his mark and DEFINING BETTER in Silverdale, Washington with a pediatric practice that is in a word: EPIC. Get to know Nathan and how he started his practice with a guitar and a surfboard... in a Perfect Storm. Then from their perch, the trio push the TIC to the masses with Life Changing and entertaining content. Break out your yellow pads, because on this episode it all starts with the Principle with Elevation ChiropracTOR, Dr. Dan Yachter. And then Break Free From The Shackles Of Insurance with Cash Practice Systems ChiropracTOR, Dr. Miles Bodzin. Plus, a history lesson about a forgotten chiropractic college, a "shout out" to the base of the Matterhorn, we travel South of the Border to say Hola to Bill Esteb, and serve up a heavy dose of Spizzerinctum. If all that weren't enough, we've got a dash of BJ comedy, POP, fun animal calls, and a historical reminder for the pharmapractors.

(Dr. Dan Yachter interview recorded at the 2012 ChiroFest in Vancouver, Washington. Interview with Dr. Miles Bodzin recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar for a "Bee"-Rated Episode with A-Rated Content as he podcasts hive-side! Headlining this sweet as honey episode are TWO amazing powerhouses for chiropracTIC: The Eat Well, Move Well, and Think Well chiropracTOR, Dr. James Chestnut; and the Epigenetic Dr. Bruce Lipton! Plus travel back in time as Lamar chats with Dr. Myron Brown and ChiroPicker, Todd Waters, about the one and only "Sweet Home" — the bee and raspberry farm of the man who would one day discover the great profession of chiropractic, DD Palmer. Plus Dr. Lamar grabs Special Agent Paul Reed to talk "Mission Possible" for the upcoming 2013 ChiroFest. And if all that were not enough, there's banter with Bee Keeper Dan, a Spinal Column Reblog, AND the Big TOR on Campus featuring Dr. Katina Manning. (James Chestnut interview recorded at the 2012 California Jam in Costa Mesa, California. Interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton recorded in Auckland, New Zealand, May 2012).

As an episode with an "Educational Flair," Dr. Thomas Lamar brings to the Spinal Column Radio microphones a panel interview with a group of chiropracTORS that have the unique task of governing chiropractic educational institutions: the Board of Regents/Trustees. Join Lamar as he sits down to learn more with 3 different board members from 3 different chiropractic colleges: Dr. Ron Oberstein from Life Chiropractic College West, Dr. Peter Kevorkian from Sherman College of Chiropractic, and Dr. Jay Handt. Then, our New Zealand SCR Global Correspondent, Brian Lanoue, catches up with the newly appointed president of New Zealand College of Chiropractic, Dr. Phil McMaster. Plus, chiro student Nathan Cashion joins us to tell us about his new podcast, Exploring Chiropractic, that looks to help the prechiropractic student "explore chiropractic" through conversational interviews with students attending the various chiropractic colleges that dot our planet. And we get a lesson from profesSOR, Dr. Matthew McCoy, on subluxation research. (Chiropractic Board of Regents/Trustees panel interview recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey. Interview with Dr. Phil McMaster recorded in Auckland, New Zealand, June 2013).

This one's got a little bit of everything.... interviews, shout-outs, chiro-political rants, comedy, inspiration, and of course spizzerinctum. Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he down at the 2012 California Jam to capture the vision of Triple G (Girls, Gals, and Gurus) chiropracTOR, Dr. Carol Ann Malizia. Then he's off to the opposite coast at Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend to connect with a woman who found her way back home to Pure Chiropractic with a membership practice — Dr. Heather Van Skyhock. Plus our Big TOR on Campus, Brett Jones, files another installment of his BTOC as he visits with the newly inducted California Chiropractic Association President, Dr. Matt Hubbard. AND... BJ's famous quote "You never know how far reaching..." is showcased by Dr. Kevin Donka aboard a jet plane at 37,000 feet. (Carol Ann Maliza, DC interview recorded at the 2012 California Jam in Costa Mesa, California. Heather Van Skyhock,DC interview recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

It's Selina, Sarah, Spizz, and a Smorgasbord of Stuff! Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he takes you back to the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend to be WOWED by Dr. Selina Sigafoose-Jackson who pops the hood on how she delivers her Doctor's Report with Compassion, Certainty, and Clarity -- all while standing firm on the Principle. Then he chats with Vital Mom's Dr. Sarah Farrant who shares an experience which put her and her chiropracTOR husband's conviction of the Principle to the test. Plus Mairead Rothman drops by for a Spizz Report, and Dr. Lamar shares a "Smorgasbord of Stuff" in the post show. (Selina Sigafoose-Jackson, DC interview recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar on the job site as he and Audio-Engineer Logan embark upon the making of an incredible tree house, while at the same time welcoming to the program a cast of one and crew of two that is busy making an equally incredible chiropractic movie. Dr. Kacie Flegal and Sean Nipper join forces as the producer-director team for Life Adjusted the Movie: the Heart and Hands of Dr. Jay Komarek. Dr. Lamar sits down with the trio (Sean, Kacie, and Jay) to find out all about this movie which looks to allow viewers to play silent witness to the Power of the chiropractic adjustment, and Profound potential of the life force we have within -- through the eyes of the most objective and innocent of patients: a horse. Plus, Dr. Lamar shares the official MCQI response on the much talked about ACA video featuring the Chairman of the Board's address to the House of Delegates.

It's two brothers and an old guy! Join Dr. Thomas Lamar (brother #1) as he takes his show on the road to Dana Point, California to team up with his brother, Brady (brother #2), in an effort to surprise their septuagenarian father (the Old Guy) on his birthday. Tune in and hear the three reminisce as well as deliver solid chiropractic content that features — amazingly — two other brothers and an old guy. First, he welcomes back Cast to be Chiropractors coauthor, Dr. Judd Nogrady (brother #1), and then later, the meek chiropractic servitude of Dr. Adam Nogrady (brother #2) — two brothers that love chiropracTIC. Plus, Dr. Darrell Gibson (the other Old Guy), enables us to step back in history, with the help of his DC son, to retell the story behind something many chiropractors know of... but don't know much about — the Palmergram. It's a piece of chiropractic history that saved the profession! Then in the post show our Big TOR on Campus drops by to share an amazing interview every chiropractic student needs to tune in to. Find out how Dr. Lona Cook paid off her student loans in two years after graduation. All this and more!

(Judd Nogrady, DC and Adam Nogrady interviews recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

BJ Palmer defined chiropractic as a philosophy, science, and art of things natural. Listeners of this show know that I graduated from the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic in 1995 (now part of the Southern California University of Health Sciences). When I was attending, the LACC curriculum was very strong in the science aspect and we definitely were given the tools to develop the art... but, unfortunately, as with many chiropractic colleges today, it was sorely deficient in the philosophy. Philosophy was virtually non-existent. Extra effort was required on the part of the student to seek it out. Needless to say, it was not presented at the main watering trough. I'm happy to report, however, that after 102 years the Los Angeles College of Chiropractic has launched its first Philosophy of Chiropractic course. Lead instructor, Dr. Mark Losack, my former classmate, tapped me (and a number of other chiropracTORs) on the shoulder to be a guest presenter for this inaugural class offering. To which I eagerly accepted.

Tune in to hear me turn my presentation into a LIVE2HardDRIVE Radio Program as I Talk the TIC to the students of LACC. On the program we cover everything from spizzerinctum to being grounded in your WHY, and why n0w — more than ever — it is vital that we as chiropractors champion around what separates and distinguishes us as different and unique in the market place. In addition, I tell MY story of how I evolved "to the other side." Plus, we even have a chance revisit our old "Extraordinary Chiropractors Doing Extraordinary Things" Series, as touch upon the underground world of chiropractic in the military when we interview our lead instructor, Dr. Mark Losack. We talk about how he as a Lieutenant Colonel of the United State Marine Corps delivered chiropractic care to his fellow marines during the wartime efforts of Operation Iraqi Freedom. And specifically we address the famous picture that has been described as "the shot seen around the world" of Dr. Losack adjusting one of his men side posture on the courtyard wall of the former dictator. Then in the Post Show, we dodge the incoming missiles, during the Q & A session.

In this episode of Spinal Column Radio, Dr. Thomas Lamar welcomes back the intellectual prowess of Dr. Patrick Gentempo to hear all about his "Act III" and more. Also on the program, Dr. Lamar sits down with CA-Turned-Entrepeneur, Heidi Farrell, who for the past decade and a half has maintained a vision for helping chiropracTORs and their CA's unite to create the most powerful TEAMS in the world. Plus, you've seen the viral video, now meet the woman behind it: Kate Bennett joins us to talk about "Sh*t Chiropractors Say." Also the BTOC (Big TOR on Campus) drops in to share a great interview he picked up at Cal Jam 6 with pediatric chiropracTOR, Dr. Tony Ebel. All this and more on SCR 159!

(Patrick Gentempo, DC interview recorded at the 2012 California Jam, Costa Mesa, California. Heidi Farrell Interview recorded at the 2012 ChiroFest in Vancouver, Washington. This episode proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

Chiro-Picker Todd Waters and Bay City, Michigan ChiropracTOR, TJ Neveau, gently push Lamar aside and team up to run the first ever SCR-Fan-Takeover Show. Join them for our final installment in this Remembering Reggie Collection that features an amazing ChiroPicker find of a 16 rpm phonograph record of Reggie Gold delivering a 2-hour patient lay lecture. The two play a number of clips from this rare recording and add some insightful commentary. This ChiroPicker find from the late 60's is Reggie at his classic best and belongs in every chiropracTOR's listening library; AND the Picker wants you to have it in exchange for visiting the SCR Box on the Wall to ensure this chiropracTIC resource of Spinal Column Radio will stay on the Internet Air for generations to come (listen at the 3 hour mark for more info). In addition, Waters and Neveau, cover a wide range of other TIC Topics and even find themselves having to deal with the Developer and Radio Pioneer, himself, Dr. BJ Palmer meddling with their broadcast. The question is... can Lamar really let go and let these two (or three) drive?

As we embark upon the first anniversary of the passing of chiropractic's legendary communicator Dr. Reggie Gold, Spinal Column Radio would like to stop, to not only pay homage... but to remember. Join Dr. Thomas Lamar for this special episode in which he presents an exclusive interview he conducted with Reggie at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend... which up until now, has not been shared with the profession. Join Reggie as he quickly walks a 1995 LACC grad (Dr. Lamar) through each one of the 33 Chiropractic Principles. Then Dr. Lamar welcomes an amazing woman in chiropracTIC and dear friend to Reggie, Kimberly Goreham, to recall and share her memories of Reggie in his last days when she was asked to care for him while Irene was away. Plus, Dr. Lamar shares what some of the other components of the Remembering Reggie Collection are, including an article he wrote that describes how he landed the "gig" of interviewing Reggie for the first time. Then to wrap it all up, Dr. Lamar returns in the Post Show plays what most likely was Reggie's last on stage talk to the profession. (Both the Reggie Gold interview and on stage presentation were recorded and at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey. Special Thanks to Dr. Damien Ciasullo for capturing Reggie's on stage talk).

In today's episode Dr. Lamar pays tribute to the Chiropractic Assistant — the oft unsung heroine (but sometimes hero) in every successful chiropractic office. Joining Dr. Lamar on the program, is his Heroine-Chiropractic-Assistant, Maria. Listen in as he and his CA of nearly 12 years play two amazing interviews from two top-notch CA's, Phyllis Frase and Dana Pitner. These are ladies that know how to "walk the talk" as they roll up their sleeves each and every week to jump in the trenches to train other CA's and their DC's to take their game to the next level. Plus, we all know the history of the DC... but what about the CA??? Lamar digs deep to find out about this little-known history lesson by calling up the BJ Palmer Mansion.

(Phyllis Frase interview recorded at the 2012 California Jam, Costa Mesa, California. Dana Pitner Interview recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

"Early to bed. Early to rise. Work like hell and ADVERTISE!" These words from our profession's developer still echo throughout chiropractic. From the beginning, we chiropractors have been avid marketers — we've had to for our very survival. It's always been a sink or swim situation. And it will continue to be this way until our individual advertising and marketing efforts rise above the level of promotion-for-self. The message that we promote must be BIGGER than ourselves; it needs to go beyond that of self-promotion. Never in history have we had the opportunity like we do now to tell our story in a way that allows us to not only touch our community, but the whole world at the same time. The Internet gives us this ability. And so through mediums such as blogs, videos, podcasts, graphics, and social media, we can now begin to brand ourselves as chiropracTORs — not for ourselves — but for chiropracTIC. Because it is through this type of "bigger than self" promotion that we can truly begin affect change in the way our society does health care. Today on Spinal Column Radio, Dr. Thomas Lamar mines the depths of this topic by first answering a listener email on how chiropractic students can begin branding themselves as "TORS for the TIC" while still in school. His "nuts and bolts" explanation is then further fleshed out with inspiring interviews with the crew of the Chiropractic United Podcast (Drs. Deed Harrison, Fred DiDomenico, and Joe Ferantelli); chiropracTIC student, Brett Jones; and pre chiropracTIC student and long-time SCR listener, Patrick Dunphy. In addition, Dr. Lamar pulls out some examples of what this can look like. Plus, he even shares what can happen when you put a message out that is bigger than yourself. And if all that weren't enough, he's joined by a special in-studio "audience-of-one." (Chiropractic United and Patrick Dunphy interviews recorded at the 2012 California Jam in Costa Mesa, California).

[Plus, Pre Show SPECIAL REPORT: Dr. Austin Davis take YOU the listener, on our behalf, Inside the DE Scene to Pay Homage to the one that DARED TO DEFEND THE PRINCIPLE -- Dr. Sid Williams].

It's all about the LOVE Baby, as Dr. Thomas Lamar delivers a special Spinal Column Radio for Valentines. Everything on today's episode has something to do with LOVE, and if it doesn't, then Lamar spins it so it DOES. Join him and his sweetheart wife, Keri, for an episode of romance as they bring you three fantastic interviews that drip with LOVE.

First, from New Beginnings: what is it like to be a chiropractor when your spouse is ALSO a chiropractor?? Lamar finds out when he sits down with a panel of three married chiropractic couples, while a the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend, for and interview that quickly turns PG-13 (Drs. Kevin Jackson and Selina Sigafoose-Jackson; Drs. Peter Kevorkian and Patti Giuliano; and Drs. Dan and Kim Gambino).

Then what would a LOVE Show be without producer/director Dr. Rhea Zimmerman talking about her movie Love Bomb — a chiropractic movie currently in production that explores love, human connection, and what we are capable of as human beings.

Finally, they take you back to the 2012 California Jam where Lamar catches Innate Girl, Dr. Martha Nessler, behind the mic for a great interview. Find out why this "super hero TOR" is all about getting people to "fall in LOVE with chiropractic."

Of course, that's just the core of their LOVE show, because there's plenty more to go around including their romantic dinner on His and Hers Balimo Chairs, LOVE Show Gong Show, Water's new book Chips From Sweet Home, Spizz, Chiro-Picker's Fresh Pics, and the latest developments from the CCE with a statement from Dr. Guy Riekeman — a chiropracTOR who sets the record straight, in LOVE.

(Married Chiropractic Couples Panel Interview recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey. Dr. Martha Nessler interview recorded at the 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend, Costa Mesa, California. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar for an all new episode as he sits down with the president of the highly acclaimed Oklahaven Children's Chiropractic Center, Dr. Bobby Doscher. Find out how, for the past 50 years, they have been providing parents a beacon of hope by helping their sick and disabled children back to health through chiropractic care. And you'll learn how YOU and your community can help through their Valentine's "Have-A-Heart Campaign." In the second half of the program, Dr. Lamar sits down with Dr. Carl Schulze to hear about his transformation from "neuromuscular specialist" to chiropracTOR. Plus, we learn about Dr. David Serio's upcoming Life Evolution Experience through South American Spinal Column Radio Global Correspondent Roberto Chalukin. AND Roberto files a second report in the post show (hosted by Logan) with Dr. Andreas Soderstrom. All this and more in SCR 153, including BJ and the POP. (Bobby Doscher interview recorded and at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend; Carl Shulze interview recorded at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Weekend. Both events took place in Long Branch, New Jersey. Serio and Soderstrom interviews recorded by Roberto Chalukin in Argentina).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar for a Spinal Column Radio dedicated to the students. DC-to-be, SCR Global Correspondent, and NZCC student Brian Lanoue joins Lamar in studio via remote from his New Zealand location as cohost for this special student episode. Listen in as Lamar gleans for our audience Lanoue's current perspective as a chiropractic student as they play and talk about two great interviews from the New Beginnings Vault. First they play Lamar's off-the-cuff Chiro Student Panel Interview conducted at the recent Fall 2012 Weekend to learn how students representing four different chiropractic colleges (UQTR, Life University, Sherman, and Palmer) are growing in their love of the principles and philosophy of chiropractic because of New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekends. Then they dig a little deeper in the Vault to bring out Lamar's Fall 2011 interview with Dr. Ron Castellucci, an associate professor at Sherman Chiropractic College, who not only loves the TIC but is able to bring a fresh and real perspective to his students by remaining in active chiropractic practice. Plus, Mairead Rothman, editor of Spizz Magazine, joins the boys for her regular Spizz Report which she deftly spins with a student angle. (Student Panel Interview -- Jad Tannous, Rafael Rosado, Ricardo Alvarez, Anna Elkins, Shane Zimmer, and Dr. Andrew De Saro -- recorded at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend. Dr. Ron Castellucci interview recorded at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend. Both interviews took place in Long Branch, New Jersey. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com). [Plus as a last minute break-in, Dr. Lamar reports on the death of the Iconic Defender of ChiropracTIC, founder of Life University, and leader of Dynamic Essentials (DE), Dr. Sid E. Williams].

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he wraps up 2012 with an episode of "pure Gold," as he sits down to get to know a woman who is truly a treasure in the chiropractic profession, Dr. Irene Gold. Whether you know Irene for her popular Board Review courses or as the loving wife to late chiropractic icon, Reggie Gold, it won't take long before you understand why she is loved by so many. Then, with her blessing, they air what was in her opinion (and the opinion of many others) the best talk her husband, Reggie Gold, ever gave: Valley of the Blind. This timeless and classic talk, delivered in 1972 at Palmer Davenport, will move you to plant your flag for chiropracTIC to lead the masses with conviction and determination. Finally, in the Post Show, Dr. Lamar plays for the first time on Spinal Column Radio a series of "Bonus Material" questions. (Irene Gold interview recorded and at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend; Reggie Gold "Bonus Material" recorded at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Weekend. Both events took place in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he pulls two interviews from the recent Fall 2012 New Beginnings with two great leaders in our chiropractic profession. In the first half we hear from a chiropracTOR who may be retired from his 30 year run as the president of Life Chiropractic College West but has certainly not retired from our profession, Dr. Gerry Clum. Clum and Lamar tackle some hot topics: DC's prescribing drugs, CCE, Obamacare, and the stroke issue. In the second half, Lamar sits down with NZCC president who is passionate about the principles that undergird our profession, Dr. Eric Russell. Find out how he is leading this Down Under chiropractic college to create market ready chiropracTORS that are all about the TIC. Plus, we talk about the Chiro-Picker's upcoming book Chips from Sweet Home, the final bow of Jason Ulsrud's Rock Star Chiropractic Project, the Power of the Podcast, and we hear from Mexico Spinal Column Radio Global Correspondent, Dr. Victor Sañudo, for a chat with 2006 Canadian Chiropractor of the Year, Dr. Peter Amlinger. (Clum and Russell interviews recorded and at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar for some great chiropracTIC content on this episode of Spinal Column Radio. On today's show, Lamar finally empties the 25 interviews from the Spring 2011 NB Vault — finishing strong with an interview from the one and only, Dr. Hank Cousineau! Then he serves up an amazing interview from the Fall 2011 NB with a TOR who is "grounded in the philosophy," Dr. Peter Kevorkian. Plus, he shares an exchange he had with Dr. Fred Schofield at Fall 2012 NB that showcases a very important concept of podcasting that many do not immediately grasp. (Kevorkian interview recorded and at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend; Cousineau Interview recorded at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Weekend. Both events took place in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he pulls two interviews from the New Beginnings Vault — two interviews that have the ability to stand on their own, but are better as a team: Dr. Matthew Alvord and Ms. Vicki Fox Prescott. You'll enjoy the principled insight that Dr. Alvord brings to the mic and will be inspired by the passion and commitment that Vicki has for our profession. Plus, Dr. BJ Palmer makes an uninvited appearance to check up on us. (Alvord interview recorded and at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend; Fox Prescott Interview recorded at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Weekend. Both events took place in Long Branch, New Jersey. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

On today's program, Dr. Thomas Lamar continues on the momentum of the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Weekend to bring two more fascinating interviews to the Spinal Column Radio air waves. First, he sits down with Dr. Jay and Kathi Handt to find out what it means to "retire in practice" — an "out of the box" concept that is the title of their recently published book. It's easier and more possible than you may think. Then Dr. Lamar sits down with a chiropracTOR who, you could say, has "retired in practice," 1951 Palmer School of Chiropractic graduate, Dr. Pierre Gravel. Listen in to the stories and insight of this sage chiropracTOR. Plus, Dr. Lamar recalls the sweetest part of his Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend experience. (Interviews with Dr. Jay and Kathi Handt and Dr. Pierre Gravel recorded and at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Dr. Thomas Lamar and Logan are back in studio to bring you two very timely interviews whose messages have the power to not only awaken a glossy-eyed public, but to shift its default health care paradigm on its head. On today's program we learn about both: "Doctored" the movie and The 100 Year Lifestyle. Join Dr. Lamar as he first sits down with Dr. Gilles Lamarche, the chiropractic ambassador of the newly released motion picture documentary from Jeff Hayes, "Doctored," to talk about how chiropractors can avail themselves to this truth revealing film to awaken the public regarding the how they have been duped into a health care system that is not about their health at all. Then Dr. Lamar sits down with international best-selling author, Dr. Eric Plasker, to talk about how the message of his book, The 100 Year Lifestyle, has far exceeded the idea of how to live a healthy life, but rather has become an effective brand that the public is eagerly embracing — allowing chiropractors to communicate chiropracTIC like never before. Plus, Dr. Lamar unpacks his Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend experience. (Interviews with Dr. Gilles Lamarche and Dr. Eric Plasker recorded and at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Dr. Dwayne Hoskins of Rock Radio, from The Rock Star Chiropractic Project, fills in for Dr. Lamar and Logan as they recuperate from the recent Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend. On this episode he shares a four-part interview he conducted with Dr. Lamar while at last year's Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend. In this conversation, you'll not only get the backstory on Spinal Column Radio but the backstory on Dr. Lamar's evolution as a chiropracTOR. (Interview recorded On Location at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he goes TOR on the Street at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend's Pajama Party! Plus, you'll hear the anticipated Dubel - DeMoss East Coast - West Coast ChiropracTIC Philosophy Challenge, AND we pull an interview from the Fall 2011 NB Interview Vault with a chiropracTOR on the move — Dr. Tim Warner. In addition we share Logan's side of the story regarding our very memorable, or not, first interview at New Beginnings (Fall 2010) — a story which was recently written about in our "Tales Behind the Mic" column in Spizz Magazine. (TOR on the Street and Dr. James Dubel - Dr. Billy DeMoss interview recorded and at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend; Interview with Dr. Tim Warner recorded at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Weekend. Both events took place in Long Branch, New Jersey. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he podcasts Live2HardDrive at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekends with Dr. Patty Ribley, Dr. Patti Giuliano, Dr. Kim Gambino, Dr. Mogan Handt, and Kathie Handt — 5 of the 14 founders of the newly formed League of Chiropractic Women. Find out how they are intentionally developing, empowering, and growing a community and a legacy of powerful and innovative women leaders in loving service of our profession with a commitment to serve vitalistic principles of chiropractic as a subluxation focused and drugless profession. (Interview recorded LIVE2HardDrive at the Fall 2012 New Beginnings Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey. This episode is proudly sponsored by BalimoChairs.com).

The Outlaw of Chiropractic and founder of New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekends, Dr. Jim Dubel, joins Dr. Thomas Lamar and Logan as they put the final touches on their preparations for the upcoming Fall 2012 New Beginnings Weekend Podcast Trip. Dubel shares with the audience what's in store for this grand event and Lamar pulls some great NB interviews from the vault (including his Man On the Street style costume party interview from last year) [Interviews with Dr. Dean Sottile, Dr. Kevin Flynn, and "TOR on the Street" recorded On Location at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey].

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar he dips into the interview vault to pull two fantastic and "related" interviews that are sure to get you in the New Beginnings groove as he and Logan continue to ready for the fast-approaching Fall 2012 Weekend: the legendary Dr. Chuck "River" Ribley and the lovely Dr. Patty Ribley. Plus, he manages to squeeze in a little chiropractic history as he talks about chiropractic's sweetheart, Mabel Palmer [Interviews with Dr. Chuck Ribley (Spring 2011) and Dr. Patty Ribley (Fall 2011) recorded On Location at New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey].

Chiropractors worldwide know the story of the first chiropractic patient, Harvey Lillard. But very few know what became of him after his historic day in chiropractic history.... that is until now. Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he podcasts alongside Dr. Graeme Gibson On Location in Seattle, WA from the once forgotten gravesite of our profession's famed janitor, to learn "the rest of the story." Plus, Dr. Lamar continues the history theme of this episode by taking you back to the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend to listen-in on an interview with self-proclaimed "BJ Palmer Nut," Dr. Steven Simmons. (Show recorded On Location at Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, WA. Interview with Dr. Simmons recorded On Location at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar and Logan as they grab the Spinal Column Radio mic and take you to the scalding heat of the Arizona desert for the Annual Lamar Dove Hunt where they have two great interviews loaded in the barrel that will hit the target: Dr. Troy Dukowitz and Dr. Casey Klingert. Plus, Dr. Lamar presents the DaVinci Group's recent public statement, and meets up with longtime listener and fellow podcaster, JD Sutter, for — yet another — POP (Power of the Podcast) story for the SCR files. (Show recorded On Location in the desert of Arizona. Interviews with Dr. Dukowitz and Dr. Klingert recorded On Location at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he takes you "TOR on the Street" from the 2012 ChiroFEST — the premier chiropracTIC event in the Northwest. Also on the show, Lamar shares a clip from his recent interview on the Careers 100 Podcast: Find out why he thinks being a chiropractor made it as one of the top 100 careers for the next decade. Plus, he pulls from the New Beginnings Spring 2011 vault to share an interview he did with a female chiropracTOR that is not only passionate about the TIC but very inspirational, Dr. Leona Di Amore. ("TOR on the Street" recorded On Location in Vancouver, Washington at the 2012 ChiroFEST. Interview with Dr. Di Amore recorded On Location at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Join Dr. Lamar as he podcasts Live2HardDrive with the So Cal Chiros — Drs. Billy DeMoss, Dave Jackson, and Brad Glowaki — at the 2012 ChiroFEST in Vancouver, WA. On this episode Lamar takes the Trio on a "World Tour" as he poses questions about chiropractic from his international audience. From the UK to New Zealand, Mexico to Argentina, these guys deliver on the answers. Plus, Dr. Lamar introduces his first sponsor: Balimo Chairs USA. Stay tuned to the VERY end of this episode for a conversation with the owner, Calvin Smith, who tells Dr. Lamar about his product and how it fits with chiropractic. Plus he has a special (limited time) offer for our listeners. (Interview recorded at the 2012 ChiroFest in Vancouver, WA).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar as he hurls a "Double Fred" on this episode: two Dr. Fred Schofield interviews on the same show! Plus a Power of the Podcast story that involves — you guessed it — Dr. Fred Schofield. Also Mairead Rothman, editor of Spizz Magazine, joins us for a Spizz Report, and we give you a BJ TV update that involves BJ Palmer and The Tattooed Lady. (Interview #1 with Dr. Schofield recorded at the 2011 Big Top Legacy Gathering in Vancouver, WA. Interview #2 with Dr. Schofield recorded at the 2012 California Jam in Costa Mesa, CA).

ChiroFest founder, Dr. Paul Reed, joins Dr. Thomas Lamar on this episode of Spinal Column Radio to get us pumped for his upcoming 2012 ChiroFest Northwest Premier Event. Plus, Lamar plays Dr. Paul's interview from his 2011 Big Top Legacy experience. Lamar also shares some poignant advice to new chiropractors from staunch chiropracTIC advocate and Sherman College of Chiropractic President Candidate, Mr. Keith Wassung. And if that wasn't enough, Emyth ChiropracTOR, Dr. Frank Sovinsky, joins us to talk about his revolutionary chiropractic business book he coauthored with Michael Gerber. (Interview with Dr. Reed recorded at the 2011 Big Top Legacy Gathering in Vancouver, WA. Interview with Dr. Sovinsky recorded at the 2012 California Jam in Costa Mesa, CA).

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar on this episode of Spinal Column Radio as he shares another POP (Power of the Podcast) story -- this time with a chiropractic student that was ready to call it quits — Angel Ochoa. Plus he interviews chiropracTOR author, Dr. Jonathan Verderame, about his must read book: Straight Chiropractic Textbook. And if that weren't enough, he sits down with the principled chiropracTOR, Dr. Kevin Jackson — who also happens to be the son-in-law of chiropractic icon, Dr. James Sigafoose. (Interview with Kevin Jackson, DC recorded On Location at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Dr. Thomas Lamar delivers a packed show on this episode of Spinal Column Radio which features everything from our Chiro-Picker's latest Spinograph find to audio highlights of the recent California Senate Health Care Committee AB2109 hearing. In addition, he dips back to his Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend Interview Vault and pulls out one from Bio-Geometeric Integration's (BGI) Dr. Sue Brown. Plus he'll get you plugged into the upcoming 2012 ChiroFest. (Interview with Sue Brown, DC recorded On Location at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

BREAKING NEWS-- CCE Stakeholder’s Meeting #2 juxtaposed the Da Vinci Group Meeting in the sweltering heat of Scottsdale, Arizona (July 12, 2012). The details of what happened will come out... but none of that matters until you hear Dr. Danny Gambino's powerful, heartfelt message: The CCE, Chiropractic, Freedom and You! Ladies and gentlemen of chiropracTIC.... We are witnessing Chiropractic History unfold before our very eyes — a chapter that YOU have a chance to direct. Will this be the last chapter of our book, or the greatest one yet? YOU decide!

BREAKING NEWS-- AB2109, an alpha numerical confluence charged with controversy — a controversy that we have been following here on Spinal Column Radio. This is a bill that is traversing its way through the various hoops of the California Legislature — a bill that slaps the face of parents' right to make a medical decision on behalf of their child. If enacted into law, parents wishing to opt their children out of the state’s mandatory vaccination schedule for public and private school attendance — which current law allows them to do — will now have to have a conversation with a medical doctor about the pro’s and con’s of such a decision... and then must obtain that doctor’s cosignature should they still wish to decline the procedure.

ChiropracTOR and Life College of Chiropractic West philosophy instructor Dr. Eric McKillican joins us on Spinal Column Radio to fill us in on the details that went on behind the doors of the June 27, 2012, California Senate Health Care Committee hearing on the bill. As one of two chiropractors in attendance, he tells us what happened and why actor-commedian, Rob Schneider, was there.

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar of Spinal Column Radio as he podcasts pitside at the Bremerton Raceway to bring you an interview with High Octane, High Performance ChiropracTOR, Dr. Tim Young of Oklahoma. A chiropracTOR who not only serves 200 practice members per day working a 3 day week using one table, but also finds time to act as the president of the Oklahoma Chiropractic Association, founder of Focus Oklahoma City, and family man to his three kids. Buckle up and put your race face on because there's a reason they call him "Tornado Tim." (Introduction recorded on location at Bremerton Raceway - Port Orchard, WA. Interview recorded on location at the Segerstrom Hall - Costa Mesa, CA - at the Dead Chiropractic Society's 5th Annual California Jam, 2012).

Today on Spinal Column Radio we're "On the Air" and "In the Air" as Audio Engineer Logan takes the controls for his first flight lesson to celebrate his 12th birthday. Tune into this episode as we podcast high up in the sky aboard a Cessna 172 with our flight instructor and pilot, Dr. Doug O'Donnel, to introduce an interview we did back at the 2011 Big Top Legacy (now known as Chiro Fest) with a chiropracTOR that is sure to bring about some turbulence.... epic chiropracTOR Dr. David Jackson!. (Interview recorded at the 2011 Big Top Legacy Gathering in Vancouver, WA).

The Spinal Column Radio Family Road Trip rolls on, this time stopping in the remote town of Odessa, Washington to catch up with a chiropracTOR who identified a need in his area and stepped up to solve it with some out-of-the-box innovation with his creation of a mobile chiropractic office. Incidentally, it just so happens that this chiropractor runs a satellite office in the neighboring town: Davenport, WA. In addition, we pull an interview from our vault that highlights another chiropracTOR, Dr. Brian Capra, that identified a need that New Beginnings had and subsequently stepped up to solve it using his knowledge and talents. (Road Trip Show recorded On Location in Odessa, WA. Interview with Dr. Capra recorded On Location at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

We're "On the Way to See BJ!" Join Dr. Thomas Lamar and family as they head east from Seattle to Davenport to meet up with our profession's charismatic developer, Dr. BJ Palmer. On last episode (SCR 126), BJ extended an invitation (sort of) for the Lamar's to swing by his mansion while passing through Davenport on their road trip. Naturally, he forwarded Dr. Tommy directions to their residence. Tune in on today's episode to hear what happens. Also on the program, Dr. Lamar pulls an incredible interview from the vault with chiropracTIC warrior, Dr. John Hofmann. (Road Trip Show recorded On Location in Davenport. Interview with Dr. Hofmann recorded On Location at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

Podcasting from the 2012 Dynamic Growth Congress in Brisbane, Australia, New Zealand Spinal Column Radio Global Correspondent, Brian Lanoue, sits down for conversation with the chiropractors behind the #1 Health Podcast in Australia — The Wellness Guys. Join Dr. Lamar and Baby Mabel as they pull together this episode in the wee hours of the morning. In addition to the interview, Dr. Lamar talks about the latest edition of Spizz, gives an AB2109 update, and dips into the email bag.

Dr. Thomas Lamar is now officially a "dad of seven" as he announces — with his wife, Keri, in studio — the birth of Baby Mabel Lamar. Get the details as he and Keri banter on their wonderful addition. Also on the program: an AB2109 Update detailing the California Chiropractic Association's change of position in which they now vigorously oppose the bill and are calling for a unified effort to fight it; and a very interesting letter regarding the "43rd violation" pardon that the CCE received from the the US Department of Education. Plus, Dr. Lamar takes you back to the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend to share an interview he did with a chiropracTOR who's all about kids and family, Dr. Nylsa Correa. (Interview recorded On Location at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

BREAKING NEWS-- The right for parents in California to opt out their children from the state’s mandatory vaccination schedule due to personal beliefs is up against a radical, government-intruding change that spits in the face of the First Amendment Right of the Constitution of our United States of America. Parents holding strong personal or religious beliefs against vaccinating their children would no longer be able to sign-off on the state’s long-standing exemption form, unless their signature was accompanied by the signature of a medical physician.

Authored by assemblyman and pediatrician, Dr. Richard Pan, the bill AB2109, in a grand showing of political theatrics, played through the Assembly’s Health Committee on April 17th, 2012, like a forgone conclusion. The question now remains: Do enough of us care -- whether we live in CA or not -- to put a stop to a slippery slope that seems to be getting slicker by the minute?

Join Dr. Lamar for this third episode in the Spinal Column Radio AB2109 Triple Header as he converses with national vaccine injury lecturer Dr. Mark Cymerint. Plus: Assembly Health Committee Hearing sound bites, the irony of SB1318, information on the CCA and AB2109, and the anti-vaccination rock band, The Refusers.

BREAKING NEWS-- Dr. Tim O'Shea joins us once again to give us a "fly on the wall" account on what amounted to be "Political Theatrics" at its best, as the California Assembly Health Committee voted to approve proposed bill AB2109 on April 17, 2012. If enacted into law, this California bill will make it mandatory for parents to talk with a medical physician if they choose to exercise their RIGHT to exempt their child from the compulsory vaccine schedule needed for school attendance because it counters a philosophical belief of theirs.

If you don’t live in California and are thinking this doesn’t affect you.... think again. While this bill has very little do directly with chiropractic.... it has EVERYTHING to do with your RIGHTS as a parent to make decisions for your child free of government mandated handholding and oversight.... This is just one of the many boils on the butt of a much larger dragon that must be slayed! Ignore this boil, though, and we’re all cooked.

BREAKING NEWS-- Like a thief in the night last year, it happened in Washington State. And now it's poised and ready to happen in California. And if it happens in California, you can rest assure that the rest of the states will fall in line like dominos.

On February 23, 2012, Democratic California assembly member, and pediatric physician, Dr. Richard Pan, introduced Assembly Bill 2109 regarding vaccination exemptions.

“This bill, if passed, would require parents to obtain the signature of a 'health care practitioner' for a personal beliefs/religious exemption. MDs, nurse practitioners, and physician’s assistants can sign. Naturopaths and chiropractors cannot. The signature will need to be obtained on a separate form provided by the Department of Public Health, which states that the health care practitioner has provided risk and benefit information to the parent.”

On this special "Breaking News" edition of Spinal Column Radio, Chiropractor, Dr. Tim O’Shea, author of Vaccination is Not Immunization and well known advocate for parental rights regarding immunology and natural health care joins us once again to give us the 411.

Join Dr. Thomas Lamar on this episode of Spinal Column Radio as he revs the engines for the upcoming Spring 2012 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend by pulling a NB interview from the SCR Vault with Puerto Rico ChiropracTOR, Dr. Eddy Diaz. Plus he highlights an article regarding the CCE and faces the "Evil Subluxation" as he responds to a listener voice mail from chiropractor Ronen Mendi in Israel. (Interview recorded On Location at the Spring 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend in Long Branch, New Jersey).

On today's episode, we pause for a moment to pay homage to an incredible chiropracTOR that bid us farewell last week (March 24, 2012) — Dr. Reggie Gold. It is unlikely that we will see a warrior of his magnitude in our lifetime that matches his legacy. He truly will be missed. But while the man may be gone, his message will continue to burn bright in each and everyone that he touched.

And then.... as Reggie would have wanted, we press on for chiropracTIC as we listen in on the December 2011 US Department of Education's NACIQI (National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity) hearing for the reaccreditation of the CCE (Council on Chiropractic Education). Plus, we revisit the March 2012 CCE Stakeholders Meeting and then play an interview we conducted on the subject while at the Fall 2011 New Beginnings Chiropractic Weekend with the chiropractic icon himself, Dr. Reggie Gold.

BREAKING NEWS -- On March 16, 2012, The Council of Chiropractic Education (CCE) held it's first "Stakeholder Meeting"in which it invited select groups of the profession — an effort demonstrating it's attempt to build bridges and resolve the record-breaking list of violations that were handed down to it from the Department of Education National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity's (NACIQI) December reaccreditation hearings.

NACIQI found CCE to be in violation of 42 different issues. Most notable however was the "43rd violation" in which they stated: “In addition to the numerous issues identified in the staff report, NACIQI asks [CCE] to demonstrate compliance with Section 602.13 dealing with the wide acceptance of its standards, policies, procedures, and decisions; and to address how its standards advance quality in chiropractic education.” NACIQI granted the CCE continued accrediting authority provided that it could adequately resolve the list of violations within a year's time. The "Stakeholder Meeting" was its first attempt to resolve issues surrounding being more representative of the differences in philosophy that exist in our profession.

Unfortunately, as we'll find out from one of the attendees, the meeting ended up being quite the opposite. Today on Spinal Column Radio we welcome back the cofounder of the Movement for Chiropractic Quality and Integrity (MCQI), Dr. Steve Tullius, to find out the the "Stakeholder Meeting" was just that — "an attempt to 'stake' anyone that dare question CCE authority or make constructive comments regarding chiropractic education to the wall."

Join Spinal Column Radio at the 5th Annual California Jam as Dr. Lamar takes his roving mic "TOR on the Street" at this chiropracTIC meets rock and roll event of the year. In addition to Dr. Lamar's debriefing of this "Nordstrom of Chiropractic" event, he sits down for an impromptu interview with the 2011 Student Talk the Tic Champ, Derrell Pratt-Blackburn. (Recorded on location at the Segerstrom Hall at the Dead Chiropractic Society's 5th Annual California Jam, 2012).

Join Spinal Column Radio for a historic event: 3 chiropractic college presidents behind podcast microphones for a panel interview. Tune in as Lamar walks Life University's Dr. Guy Riekeman, Parker University's Dr. Fabrizio Mancini, and Life Chiropractic College West's Dr. Brian Kelly through some challenging topics that face our profession today. (Interview recorded on location at the Segerstrom Hall at the Dead Chiropractic Society's 5th Annual California Jam, 2012).