For 25 years, Kurt Decker worked behind the camera at NBC, helping produce some of television’s most iconic late-night moments. In this episode of The Progress Report, Kurt joins Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano to share how a lifetime around performers—and one unexpected opportunity—led him to the stage performing the timeless music of Frank Sinatra in New York City. It’s a conversation about reinvention, creative courage, and the surprising paths that can lead to a second act.

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Kurt Decker spent 25 years behind the camera at NBC capturing some of television’s most iconic moments—but one spontaneous performance of “That’s Life” changed everything. In this episode of The Progress Report, Kurt shares how a dare at a New York bar led to a Las Vegas performance and eventually a thriving second career performing the music of Frank Sinatra in Times Square. It’s a story about reinvention, creative risk, and discovering that sometimes the spotlight is exactly where you’re meant to be.

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Country music legend Larry Gatlin joins Jessica Curtis and Rob Semerano to reflect on seven decades with the Gatlin Brothers, the faith and family foundation behind their longevity, and the upcoming 70th anniversary celebration at the Ryman Auditorium. From stories about singing three-part harmony as children to sharing stages with icons and launching a farewell tour, Gatlin opens up about calling, gratitude, and knowing when not to “stay too long at the fair.”

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