Today’s Guest: Frank Rains, Sr.! AKA “Mr. Echo” and retired Executive with the Boy Scouts of America – also….my dad! Frank, known to many as “Mr. Echo,” is a 95-year-old Air Force veteran, entertainer, and retired Boy Scouts of America leader with a 30-year career in leadership. Over the years, he appeared on national television programs including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and The Mike Douglas Show, showcasing the unique simultaneous-talking talent that made “Mr. Echo” memorable. I had such a fantastic and memorable time chatting with my dad over a peanut butter and jelly sandwich! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate one year of Midnite Snack than by honoring my dad, hearing some of his incredible stories, and sharing his one-of-a-kind talent with others. This one is pretty special to me.

Episode 11!! This series is where I sit down with leaders, innovators, and changemakers over a late-night snack to share real conversations. The goal? To entertain, inspire, and give you authentic insight into how successful people think, lead, and overcome challenges. Today’s Guest: Carmen Lux, GNTC 2026 CIO of the Year! Chatting with Carmen was a real treat! Like a bag of peanut M&M's! Carmen shared her story of going from a D1 college athlete in TWO sports to her technology career and now an esteemed member of the Nashville technology community. She was awarded the Greater Nashville Technology Council's 2026 CIO of the Year Award. She is currently transitioning from CTO of Deacon Health to her next full time leadership opportunity, where she can drive revenue growth, cut costs, and reduce compliance risk. If you know of a fit, I’d love to make the introduction! About TMG At TMG, we help IT leaders save Time, save Money, and play more Golf. We act as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through complex technology decisions in cloud, mobility, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and beyond — at no direct cost to the client. By cutting through the noise of countless vendors, we help our clients find clarity, confidence, and results. About the Host Frank Rains Jr. is a technology advisor based in Nashville and also an improv comedian, actor, singer, and emcee. By day, he works with business leaders as a trusted advisor at TMG, helping organizations cut through the noise of thousands of IT vendors to make smart choices in cloud, mobility, cybersecurity, and AI. By night, he brings his love of storytelling, humor, and community to projects like Midnite Snack — blending his professional experience with his creative side to entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences.

Episode 10!! This series is where I sit down with leaders, innovators, and changemakers over a late-night snack to share real conversations. The goal? To entertain, inspire, and give you authentic insight into how successful people think, lead, and overcome challenges. Today’s Guest: Eric Snyder, Nashville Business Journal Editor in Chief I was super excited to hang with Eric, learn more about him and share some chocolate caramel cheesecake! He shared some insights on the Nashville Business Journal, the stories that are exciting, how Nashville is growing and his love for live music! There's no better town for that! And, we may have bloviated a little bit! Be sure to check out the journal and subscribe! https://www.bizjournals.com/nashville About TMG At TMG, we help IT leaders save Time, save Money, and play more Golf. We act as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through complex technology decisions in cloud, mobility, cybersecurity, AI adoption, and beyond — at no direct cost to the client. By cutting through the noise of countless vendors, we help our clients find clarity, confidence, and results. About the Host Frank Rains Jr. is a technology advisor based in Nashville and also an improv comedian, actor, singer, and emcee. By day, he works with business leaders as a trusted advisor at TMG, helping organizations cut through the noise of thousands of IT vendors to make smart choices in cloud, mobility, cybersecurity, and AI. By night, he brings his love of storytelling, humor, and community to projects like Midnite Snack — blending his professional experience with his creative side to entertain, inspire, and connect with audiences.