Now I've Heard Everything

In this conversation, Ed Hajim shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in foster care to becoming a successful CEO and author. He discusses the importance of resilience, self-determination, and the value of giving back to the community. Hajim emphasizes the significance of partnerships in both personal and professional life, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout his exp...

In this engaging conversation, children's musician Molly Whuppie shares her journey and insights into the world of children's music. From her early musical influences to the emotional depth of her songs, Molly discusses the importance of music education and the evolution of folk music. She emphasizes the need for music to be accessible to families and reflects on her own experiences as a m...

This conversation delves into the life and legacy of Sid Caesar, a pivotal figure in American comedy and television. David Margolick discusses his book, 'When Caesar Was King,' exploring how Caesar reinvented comedy while navigating personal and professional challenges. The discussion highlights Caesar's innovative contributions to television, his complex character, and the lasting imp...

Twenty years ago Hollywood superstars Jane Fonda and Eli Wallach each published a memoir or autobiography. In interviews from 2005, Fonda and Wallach talk about their lives and careers. Get your copy of My Life So Far by Jane Fonda and The Good, the Bad, and Me by Eli Wallach As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Di...

She was a superstar long married to another superstar, but June Carter Cash’s life was not always easy. In this 1988 interview June Carter Cash talks about her memoir From the Heart. Get your copy of From the Heart by June Carter Cash As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Loretta Lynn and Reba mcEntire For more vint...

It’s estimated there may be as many as 18,000 books that have been written about Abraham Lincoln. one of them was a book by former New York Governor Mario Cuomo, a Democrat who found the Republican Lincoln to be timelessly relevant. In this 2004 interview Cuomo talks about his book Why Lincoln Matters. Get your copy of Why Lincoln Matters by Mario Cuomo As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Every...

He’s the adopted son of a former U.S. president Obama but he says his life was not complete until he found God. In this 2004 interview Michael Reagan talks about his book Twice Adopted. Get your copy of Twice Adopted by Michael Reagan As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Dave Thomas and Maureen Reagan For more vint...

Anchorman Peter Jennings was the face of ABC News for two decades until his death from cancer. In this 2007 interview Jennings’s fourth wife Kayce and his former ABC News colleague Lynn Sherr tell Peter’s story. Get your copy of Peter Jennings: A Reporter s Life by Kayce Jennings & Lynn Sherr As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my i...

How is it possible for a single song played on the radio one night to change the entire course of someone’s life? In this 1999 interview Barry White talks about his memoir Love Unlimited. Get your copy of Love Unlimited by Barry White As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Gladys Knight and Otis Williams For more vin...

After a gold medal-winning success as a figure skater, Kristi Yamaguchi found success again as a children’s book author. In this 2012 interview Kristi talks about her book It’s a Big World, Little Pig. Get your copy of It's a Big World, Little Pig by Kristi Yamaguchi As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Molly Shann...

When Donald Trump throws around the term “leftist radicals” he’s talking about Democrats. But a few years ago a genuine leftist radical started a group aimed at overthrowing the government. In this 2013 interview, Weather Underground co-founder Bill Ayers talks about his book Public Enemy. Get your copy of Public Enemy by Bill Ayers As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qual...

The former child actor who once worked with Jack Benny, and who later became the voice of many of the most popular characters on The Simpsons, also proved to wield a potent sword of satire. In this 2006 interview Harry Shearer talks about his debut novel Not Enough Indians. Get your copy of Not Enough Indians by Harry Shearer As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying...

At a time when body image is still a determiner of success in show business, comedian and actress Mo’Nique has embraced her plus size and used it to her advantage In this 2003 interview Mo’nique talks about her book Skinny Women Are Evil. Get your copy of Skinny Women Are Evil by Mo’nique As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my inter...

The cut throat network TV news environment makes an excellent setting for a murder mystery -- at least it did for a well-known TV news commentator. In this 1998 interview Bill O’Reilly talks about his debut novel Those Who Trespass. Get your copy of Those Who Trespass by Bill O'Reilly As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interview...

Felix and Oscar bickered and argued, but theirs was a genuine friendship. so too with the actors who played them on television. In this 2005 interview Jack Klugman talks about his book Tony And Me. Get your copy of Tony And Me by Jack klugman As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Neil Simon and Garry Marshall For mo...

His life has been all about politics -- and the media. In this 1988 interview Chris Matthews talks about his first book, Hardball. Get your copy of Hardball by Chris Matthews As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Barry Goldwater and Pat Schroeder For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers...

Being a popular television star can be a blessing and a curse, if you are a woman struggling with your weight In this 1998 interview Delta Burke talks about her life her struggles with weight, and her book Delta Style. Get your copy of Delta Style by Delta Burke As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Lynn Redgrave an...

One of the best known and most recognizable voices in Major League Baseball broadcasting belongs to Jon Miller. he’s been calling games since the 1970s. In this 1998 interview Jon Miller talks about his book Confessions Of A Baseball Purist. Get your copy of Confessions of a Baseball Purist by Jon Miller As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may als...

What could possibly go wrong when you travel? Only about 12,000 things says comedian David Brenner. In this 1990 interview Brenner riffs on his book If God Wanted Us to Travel... Get your copy of If God Wanted Us to Travel... by David Brenner As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Gilbert Gottfried and Yakov Smirnoff...

It was when she opened up an old battered suitcase that longtime TV correspondent Rita Cosby discovered an astonishing truth about her father. he was a World War II hero. In this 2010 interview Rita Cosby talks about her book Quiet Hero. Get your copy of Quiet Hero by Rita Cosby As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with...

For six years Gary Owens was the on- and off-stage voice of “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” But his voice acting career went way beyond just that one iconic show. In this 2004 interview Owens talks about his carere and his book How to Make a Million Dollars With Your Voice. Get your copy of How to Make a Million Dollars With Your Voice by Gary Owens As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything e...

Army Brigadier General Janis Karpinski was in charge of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq at the time that photos were leaked showing prisoners being abused. In this 2005 interview Karpinski explains why she feels she was held up as a scapegoat Get your copy of One Woman’s Army by Janis Karpinski As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my i...

In this 2013 interview the country/bluegrass legend talks about his book Kentucky Traveler. Get your copy of Kentucky Traveler by Ricky Skaggs As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Glen Campbell and Loretta Lynn For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Every...

Diane Ladd has appeared in over 200 movies and television shows, nominated for multiple Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes. She’s been on Broadway. She is also a teacher and a healer. In this 2006 interview Ladd talks about her book Spiraling Through the School of Life. Get your copy of Spiraling Through the School of Life by Diane Ladd As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qu...

Why couldn’t The Professor build a boat to get them off Gilligan’s Island? Why did the Howells bring several big suitcases full of clothes? And was the show really about the seven deadly sins? Actor Russell Johnson talks about all of this in this 1993 interview. Get your copy of Here on Gilligan's Isle by Russell Johnson As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purch...