Tom Drake, “The Guru of Seas,” sits down with author Len Carmada to explore what it really takes to write a book. After retiring from a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry—and after completing several short stories—Len decided to take on his next big challenge: writing a novel.

What began as a single goal quickly turned into a remarkable achievement. Len didn’t just complete one novel—he finished three, with more possibly on the way.

This podcast is an honest, insightful conversation between someone who has always wanted to write a novel and someone who actually did it—three times. If you’ve ever dreamed of writing a book but struggled to find the motivation or confidence to start, this episode is for you.

In this episode, Tom Drake of The Guru of the Seas sits down for a memorable conversation with Verne Lundquist, the legendary CBS Sports Hall of Fame broadcaster.

Throughout the discussion, Tom and Verne reflect on some of his most iconic moments in sports broadcasting history, including Tiger Woods’ unforgettable chip-in at the 16th hole at the Masters, Auburn’s “answered prayer,” Jack Nicklaus’ classic “Yes sir,” and many more legendary calls.

They also revisit Verne’s coverage of the U.S. Olympics during the Tonya Harding–Nancy Kerrigan controversy—an event that remains one of the most-watched sporting moments in history to this day.

This is a fun conversation among friends that you do not want to miss!

The Guru dives headfirst into the worlds of magic, séances, and the paranormal with legendary comedy magician John Ferrentino. With a career that includes ten years opening for Crosby, Stills & Nash, over 55 television appearances, and headline performances at every major comedy club and on cruise ships around the globe, John has seen it all. A captivating storyteller with razor-sharp wit, he delivers a wildly entertaining conversation on the timeless allure of magic and the explosive resurgence of interest in paranormal phenomena. This is a fun, fascinating, and eye-opening episode you won’t want to miss.