Johnny Jet (a.k.a. John DiScala) started his career as a friendly competition among friends to see who could accumulate the most air miles. He kicked butt and turned his hobby into a career of travel writing and adventure. We discuss how to make the most of travel from a man who was once afraid of flying.

Kristin Swenson loves stories. In particular, stories in and about “facts” excite her. Studying religion—especially the Bible—allows her to live and work between the facts and the stories. We examine her latest book, Bible Babel.

Erik Calonius is a former business reporter and editor. He’s turned his attention to finding out why certain visionary business leaders stay Ten Steps Ahead of the rest of us. We discuss his findings from his book, Ten Steps Ahead: What Separates Successful Business Visionaries From The Rest of Us.

Here is the lineup of guests on BRAINSTORMIN’ with Billy the Brain for Friday, March 18, 2011. Listen at www.BrainstorminOnline.com or on AM 1400 in Ventura at 10 o’clock am Pacific time.

Rick Steves writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. He’s in town for the Los Angeles Times Travel & Adventure Show this weekend. We ask him for the best travel tips for Europe in 2011.

Graham Kerr is known the world over as The Galloping Gourmet. He serves up new recipes and reflections on gardening from his latest book Growing at the Speed of Life: A Year in the Life of My First Kitchen Garden.