Ira's Everything Bagel

This week, Ira spoke with Gail Marie, a writer of custom crossword and word search puzzles for individuals, couples, groups, businesses and corporations. In this across-and-down episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Gail talks about how she started as a cruciverbalist (a designer or aficionado of crossword puzzles); why she went from working for a cable company to creating puzzles on a full-time ba...

This week, host Ira Sternberg spoke with Richard Vague, author of The Paradox of Debt: A New Path to Prosperity . A Compelling Reason: richard vague bio Richard Vague is a managing partner at Gabriel Investments, an early-stage venture capital firm. Previously, he served as the Secretary of Banking and Securities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. In this captivating episode of “Ira’s Everythin...

This week, Ira spoke with Fritz Coleman, cohost (with Louise Palanker) of “Media Path Podcast.” In this weathered episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Fritz talks about he became a weather reporter for Channel 4 in Los Angeles more than 40 years ago after being “discovered” at the Comedy Store; how he maintained and prospered in both comedy and broadcasting; why he felt he left broadcasting at the...

This week, Ira spoke with Michael Laser, author of "Eulogy." In this novel episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Michael talks about his life as a writer and when he discovered he wanted that life; how his new fiction book borrows elements from his father; how he disciplines himself to write each day; why fiction is his choice for writing; and how he mixes the solo part of writing with the social p...

This week, Ira spoke with Rabbi Sanford Akselrad, author of "Love in the Time of Corona." In this contagious episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Rabbi Akselrad talks about the impact of the virus on his congregation and his decision to write a sermon each week about it (of which 100 turned into this book); why he believes his book has a message about both the time of Corona and simultaneously is...

Author,  Spike Unleashed: The Wonder Dog Returns: As told to Bill Boggs This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel Podcast , host Ira Sternberg delves into a lively conversation with the Emmy Award-winning TV talk show host, producer, and writer Bill Boggs . Known for his sharp wit and insightful commentary, Bill Boggs brings his unique brand of absurdist humor to the forefront in his latest n...

Author,  Art and Social Interaction This week, Ira spoke with Judith Peck, author of  Art and Social Interaction . In this artistic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Judith talks about her career as an sculptor, artist, and professor; combining creativity with discipline; embracing life; why her book connects students with prisoners and others who are can benefit from art; why the pro...

Author,  The Price of Perfect This week, Ira spoke with William Anderson , author of  The Price of Perfect . In this frank episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” William talks about why he decided to write about the “racial divide” as a novelist rather than as a non-fiction writer; why he wrote about being frank on both sides of the equation; why he was warned off about writing the book after s...

This week, Ira spoke with Al Olson, author of "A History of the American Renaissance Festival. Where Have all the Hippies gone?" In this costumed episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Al talks about his history with renaissance festivals, going back decades; why they are popular and how they are totally inclusive; why they have become more corporate; why he wrote the book; and who are the important...

This week, Ira spoke with Sarah van Loon, Chicago Regional Director for the American Jewish Committee (AJC) about Jewish American Heritage Month. In this tribal episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Sarah talks about the contributions of Jews to America; combating antisemitism; her personal conversion to Judaism; the diversity of Jews in all walks of life; Jewish joy; and why Jewish American Herita...

This week, Ira spoke with Vicki Cody, author of "Army Wife" and "Fly Safe." In this spousal episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Vicki talks about the stresses and strains and joys of being a military wife; why she decided to write books about her family’s experiences through the years; her best advice to military couples and families; why she wrote the books in a way that everyone could get somet...

Author,  Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century This week, Ira spoke with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, author of  Judaism Disrupted : A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century  (published by Ben Yehuda Press). In this Judaic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Michael talks about how he believes Judaism has a lot to offer in making use of the precious gift that...

Author,  Painful Joy: A Holocaust Family Memoir This week, Ira spoke with Max Friedman , author of  Painful Joy: A Holocaust Family Memoir  (published by Amsterdam Publishers). In this revealing episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Max talks about his history growing up with his parents, who were Holocaust survivors; why he distanced himself from their experiences; how his grandson...

This week, Ira spoke with Grant Sinclair, author (along with Bonnie Sinclair) of "USA RV ADVENTURES." In this vagabond episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Grant talks about how he and Bonnie shared an interest in traveling, which is a great test of a relationship; how they gave up using a tent and decided on an RV (it’s called getting older); why the couple decided to write a guidebook; his favor...

Director,  Only in Theaters This week, Ira spoke with Raphael Sbarge , director of  Only in Theaters , a documentary about a family business and the future of cinema. In this screened episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Raphael talks about the fourth-generation Laemmle family (going back to the origins of Hollywood) and its challenges as an independent theater operator; why we have lost touch...

Author,  My Place in the Sun, Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Washington (Audiobook Now Available) This week, Ira once again spoke with Academy Award recipient George Stevens, Jr. author of  My Place in the Sun, Life in the Golden Age of Hollywood and Washington , and whose audiobook version is now available. In this bicoastal episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” George talks abo...

This week, Ira spoke with Asma Tahir, supervisor of the Pollen Monitoring Program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in collaboration with the Clark County School District. In this pollinated episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Asma talks about the origins of the program, which began in 2014; why UNLV is a National Allergy Bureau certified site; why pollen monitoring generates interest in the...

This week, Ira spoke with Nada Lena Nasserdeen, author of Rise Up For You, Closing The Gap Between You and Your Potential. In this motivational episode of “Ira’s Everything Ba-gel,” Nada talks about why she stresses “self-development” instead of self-help”; how she develops strategies for clients in addition to the insights they understand; of how the personal and the professional cannot be separa...

Author,  Lawrence Tierney , Hollywood’s Real-Life Tough Guy This week, Ira spoke with Burt Kearns, journalist, television and film producer, and author of the new book,  Lawrence Tierney, Hollywood’s Real-Life Tough Guy   (Published by The University Press of Kentucky) Click here to get your signed copy . In this noir episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Burt talks about w...

This week, Ira spoke with Rick Steves, author (along with Fred Plotkin) of "Rick Steves Italy for Food Lovers" (published by Avalon Publishing), which guides travelers through the great sights, eats, drinks, desserts, and more in Italy (town-by-town, and for each course). In this savory episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Rick talks about teaching people to travel in a more experiential way; what h...

This week, Ira spoke with Paul W. Williams, director, writer, producer, actor, and author of "Harvard, Hollywood, Hitmen, and Holy Men, A Memoir (Published by University Press of Kentucky)." In this autobiographic episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Paul talks about why he wrote the book, which he calls “…an admission of all the ridiculous mistakes I’ve made throughout my life”; his biggest regret...

This week, Ira spoke with comedian Mike Morse, co-writer and co-illustrator of "Ha Ha History: The First History Book You'll Want to Read!" In this Hastoric episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Mike talks about his career in performing and writing comedy; why he joined Neil Berliner, Joey Novick, Ron Beau Phillips, and Mike Crumbs in creating a book about history that’s funny; who influenced him mos...

Host, Tips For Travellers   Incredible Cruise Experiences Made Easy This week, host Ira Sternberg welcomes Gary Bembridge, the mastermind behind the wildly popular YouTube channel Tips For Travellers. With over three million monthly views by people eager to see Gary Bembridge latest YouTube video, he has become a go-to resource for anyone who dreams of setting sail on incredible cruise advent...

This week, Ira spoke with award-winning documentary film producer and director Yonatan Nir. In this documented episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Yonatan talks about connecting with people through film; how reality is created through documentaries; the importance of DocuTherapy; growing from pain; how he discovered Wilfrid Israel’s amazing story of saving thousands of Jewish lives in Nazi Germany...

This week, Ira spoke with “Caviar Queen” Nina Manchev, owner of Caviar Collective and Forte Tapas. In this fishy episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Nina talks about her love for Bulgarian cuisine and why it is not just meat and potatoes; moving to Las Vegas and, after college and some other jobs, starting her own restaurant; the email that turned her fortunes around; and the unique appeal of cavia...