What is crossing the line?
Crossing The Line: Tales from The Entertainment Industry brings you a variety of guests who share their stories and experiences from across show business and entertainment. These include actors, directors, writers, casting directors, producers, production staff and many more.
Who are the actors in the cross the line?
Alan Stenger and Duane Bischoff grew up in Dearborn County, Indiana. Jeff Montag and Jerry (Ruben) Hunt are from Franklin County, Indiana. High school rivals now find themselves friends sharing in life's moments and commenting on them together, but they never "Cross The Line".
Who is the oldest member of the cross the line podcast team?
Now, at 56, Jeff finds himself the eldest of the Cross The Line 15/24 podcast team. And, while not the most talented or interesting; is undoubtedly the more stable and sensible of the group. "Just The Facts, Please!"
How long has Jeff known Ruben?
Jeff has known Ruben since the second grade. The two growing up together on and off the sports fields became especially close friends in, and after, high school. Jeff graduated from Brookville High School; then, Cincinnati Technical College.
Where are Alan Stenger and Duane Bischoff from?
Alan Stenger and Duane Bischoff grew up in Dearborn County, Indiana. Jeff Montag and Jerry (Ruben) Hunt are from Franklin County, Indiana. High school rivals now find themselves friends sharing in life's moments and commenting on them together, but they never "Cross The Line".
Where does Ruben live?
Ruben brings his 55 of years of life experience from the 24 side of the Cross the Line team. He has spent nearly all of his life living in Southeastern Indiana where he enjoys his family and friends. Hobbies range from trap shooting to raising honey bees with major focus on traveling with his wife of 33 years. Ruben brings decades of leadership experience in global manufacturing, primarily printing. Ruben is currently Director of NA Operations of a global company. He credits his life and career successes on his ability to bring out the best in people and employees. He is a firm believer in the “Do you know your why?” life style. He has a raw, direct approach to subjects and issues. His high level of energy and humorous behavior are most important to him in reaching out to friends and family. Ruben is a bit of a conspiracy theory guy and enjoys a good debate. He and Jeff are lifelong friends, and he has developed a great friendship with Alan and Duane.
Where is Jeff Montag from?
Jeff Montag. Jeff grew up running the creeks, fields, and woodlands on and around his parents’ small farm on the northern edge of Franklin County, Indiana. Although just a stone’s throw from Alan’s and Duane’s stomping ground, on the “other side” of the line, Jeff was acquainted with neither until just a few years ago.
Where did Jeff live after college?
For a few years after college, he lived in Cincinnati while starting what has become a 35 year career in manufacturing and facility maintenance. It was while living the city life that Jeff was God blessed to meet and marry the best thing that has ever happened to him.
Who is Alan from Cross the Line?
Alan offers his 54 years’ worth of knowledge to Cross the Line’s Podcast. Growing up on the “15” side of the line, he and Duane were high school classmates and also participated in 4-H together growing up. He has had an adventurous 54 years, living in the Florida Keys for 5 of those before returning to his roots in Indiana. He and his wife are now the proprietors of the “Rusted Nail Speakeasy”, the secret location of the "Cross The Line 1524" Podcast. He has worked in the construction industry for over 35 years. In his spare time, Alan also plays music and owns Stenger’s Sugar Shack which produces Maple Syrup and Gourmet Beef Jerky. Being a sci-fi buff and big into other, unexplained theories will surely lead to some great podcast adventures. Alan also has the unfortunate responsibility of recording and editing the podcasts which at times can be a trying task!! His one semester of Radio and TV Production is finally paying off!
