The Mike Wagner Show

Southern California author/editor of 60+ books and several selling over 100K  Terry Whalin talks about his latest release “10 Publishing Myths” giving authors realistic expectations & encouragement to take practical action to make their book a success! Terry also explains the nuts and bolts of the business in his roles as acquisitions editor, literary agent, writer and proofread editor, plus p...

North San Antonio author/retired Army officer Darrell Barry who served under the “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” era talks about his release “Early This Morning” where a group of high-ranking officers at the Pentagon and some Congressmen try to rid of the homosexuals in the Army where it becomes clear who most likely will die! Check out the compelling story and his release at www.dberrybooks.com and www.li...

Author/sought-after speaker w/degrees in Applied Mathematics, Aerospace Engineering & Computer Science Paolo Gaudiano talks about his latest release “Measuring Inclusion” offering real world case studies with sample data and step-by-step directions helping you make meaningful & sustainable improvements which discovering a new way of thinking about DEI and how inclusion is the key to organi...

So. California based multi-talented singer/songwriter Tom Ciurczak talks about his latest release “Yorick” featuring the title track, “The Watcher”, “You’re Next ”, “Where Do I Belong”, “A.L.T.O.W.D.” plus his previous releases “Call Me Ishmael”, “I Ain’t Ever Growing Up (Vol. 1&2 )”, “Christmastime in Hollywood” and more! Tom began his career growing up in Hudson Valley, NY where his father i...

Award-winning author/medical doctor with 40+years experience in DC, North Carolina and Seattle Patricia Grayhall talks about her latest release “A Place For Us” celebrates the resilience of those who triumph against all odds, drawing from her personal quest to find a country she could legally reside with her British partner long before the U.S. extended immigration rights to gay couples! Patricia...

Chicago’s Derek Ferguson of the prog-rock group Refestramus (the genre-bending group known for their quirky storytelling and vintage flair) talk about their releases “Hell or NYC?” and “Lakeview Samurai” plus “Zombie Love” , “Deathless”, “Asuncion” along with producer Ian Beabout and their albums “Intourist”, “Decoupage” , “From the Sublime to the Ridiculous” and the upcoming “Morri’s Rock Boutiqu...

Canadian entrepreneur/prolific author John Brink shares his amazing story of resilience, vision, and generosity from enduring harrowing conditions during the turmoil of World War II in the Hunger Winter of ’44-’45 to beginning his career at a major Dutch lumber company, later forming Brink Forest Products and becoming the President/CEO of Brink Group of Companies overseeing more than 10 additional...

Chicago charismatic author with a teaching background versed in the publishing industry Gwen Tolios talks about her latest release “Fae Deals & Other Tales” as a fantasy short-story collection exploring the give & take between the fantastical and the not, with a positive or not-so-positive outcome! From treasure-hunting contracts to the barters you make for spellwork at the night market, o...

Best-selling author/former chef and conflict negotiator Ava Miles talks about her latest release “The Hockey Experiment” as a rom-com that proves love & logic don’t always play the same rules and will make you laugh and cheer as Dr. Valentina Hargrove goes on a mission to prove that hockey players aren’t modern day cavemen while Brock “The Rock” Thomson as captain of the Alexandria Eagles is c...

Spokane WA critically-acclaimed author/award-winning teacher Jeffrey Dunn talks about his latest release “Whiskey Rebel” as a riveting portrait of characters one off behind the American Dream providing a glimpse of various issues hitting hard in American communities with a dark sense of hopelessness yet a powerful story of identity, friendship and the essence of freedom and the arduous journey to...

The multi-talented Andrew Hale and Kevin Dawson of Oklahoma City based indie-rock/alternative band with global energy Blueprint Tokyo (Spectra Music Group) talk about their latest release “Neon Circuits and The Mission of Hope” including “Say Anything” and “Stand and Deliver” plus “Replicants”, “Take My Breath Away”, A Whole New Life” and their previous “Panic Carefully”, “Only in America”, “Slow...

Port Angeles, WA  singer/songwriter spanning more than 2 decades with a dogged pursuit to make music for music’s sake Mark Fredson talks about his latest release “Company Man” featuring the title track, “Just As God Intended”, “Expectations”, “Desperate Measures” and more! Mark’s ’career highlights features as a sophomore high school when he signed his first record deal, worked with The Lonely H B...

Baltimore author/law professor & director Dionne Koller talks about her latest release “More Than Play: How Law, Policy & Politics Shape American Youth Sport” on how and why youth sports has become all-consuming, costly, and in many cases detrimental to boys and girls alike! Dionne is a Univ. of Baltimore School of Law Professor and director of Center for Sport & The Law, also co-chair...

East coast author/former nun and end-of-life doula Gina Econompoulos talks about latest release “Shake The Dust Off Your Feet And Walk” as a stirring memoir tracing her path from despair to redemption grappling with loss, grief, and pursuit of self-discovery despite trials and tribulation of tumultuous relationship and alcoholism, and a testament to the power of the human spirit and finding healin...

Ohio author/scribbler of fiction M.T. Bass talks about his latest release “Racing The Dream-Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left” as a racing thriller as a pilot battles 7 other top-level flyers at the very first National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada! M.T. was born in Athens, OH later grew up in St. Louis and now living near Cleveland, graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Univ. majoring in English and P...

San Diego USA Today best-selling author of 40+ books G. Michael Hopf talks about his latest venture “Beyond the Fray” not only a book series but as a full-service publishing house committed to providing authors value and support without criticism or ridicule and a prominent name in the post-apocalyptic, western and paranormal genres including “The New World Series”, “The Death Trilogy”, “The Bount...

NJ author/proud ’88 graduate of US Naval Academy Darren Ault talks about his latest release “Out of Bounds” taking on the growing issue of parental interference drawing from real-life experiences, extensive research, and explores how well-meaning parents sometimes cross the line impacting coaches, referees, and most importantly-the kids! Darren is a 6-year US Navy veteran with honorable service as...

The multi-talented singer/songwriter Orlando Pena of soul/folk group from Milwaukee The Midnight Purchase (Spectra Music Group) talks about the latest release “Young/Naïve” featuring “Too Proud” & “Good Days” plus “Caged Bird”, “The Hard Way” “Santa Fe” and more! Orlando discusses the formation of the band in late ’18 with the abrupt return to Milwaukee, bandless with few hours of songs and ye...

Legendary NW King of Soul Andy Stokes talks about his latest release “No Better” featuring “Best Day Ever”, “Turn Back Now”, “Let’s Have A Good Time”, “I Don’t Give a Damn”, and “We on Da Flo (with Snoop Dogg)”! Andy was born in Danville, VA and raised across the US and Germany with an All-Army family, spent over 3 decades captivating audiences across the globe & solidified his place as one of...

The multi-talented Jeremy Hrdlicka of the Canadian Americana  group Brother Bicker Band (Spectra Music Group) talk about the latest release “Another Kind of Train” featuring “Storm Chaser” and “Stone”, plus their previous releases “Hospitality and Northern Charm” and “Bucket List”! Jeremy is a self-taught guitar player who began at 30 later wrote his first song and began fronting Brother Bicker Ba...

Colorado author with 50+ years of professional business experience Larry O’Nan talks about his latest release “Intentional Living & Giving” as a practical faith-focused book that outlines biblical principles and practical applications for lifestyle stewardships and help those stuck or in confusion and fear to begin thriving with purpose and contentment! Larry is a 1966 graduate of Univ. of Col...

L.A. Based writer, blogger and proud father of two children Lane Igoudin talks about his latest release “A Family, Maybe” as a journey through foster adoptions to fatherhood and shows the human side of public adoption while discussing the complicated legal process in a tangle of drama-filled parent versus visits and countless court hearings! Lane was born in Moscow, Russia; graduated from CSU-Long...

Author/former contract air traffic controller Harold Phifer talks about his latest release “My Bully, My Aunt & Her Final Gift” exploring the lasting wounds of an abusive upbringing offering an unfitted look at the chaos that shaped him & the resilience the saved him, and for those raised by mentally ill parents, his story is more than a memoir, it’s a guide to healing! Harold grew up in t...

L.A. based yogi/healer Mahani talks about the latest release “Breath of Fire” as a survivor unveiling the portrait of a misguided guru and master manipulator spotlighting self-invention and fanatical ideology while other victims share their stories of trauma and triumph! Mahani was born in Ashram and was raised practicing Kundalini Yoga, spent 30+ years teaching tens of thousands of students globa...

Annandale,VA  author/senior pastor of Capital Baptist Steve Reynolds (aka “The Anti-Fat Pastor) talks about his latest release “BOD4GOD: Twelve Weeks to Lasting Weight Loss” while sharing his story about being overweight all his life from being 100 lbs. in 1st grade to 350 lbs. as an adult and how he turned to the Bible for help! Steve covers various topics including the 4 biblical keys to sustain...