Being Frank

April is Autism Awareness Month. Autism now affects 1 in 31 children and the rate of autism has steadily grown over the last 3 decades. Frank discussess these facts and more with his guests Jeffery Friedberg, a board-certified music therapist and a NYS–licensed creative arts therapist, and Andrew Ace Greenspan, who uses his music to spread the word about how to overcome Autism and addiction.

Nyack, NY, one of the Hudson Valley's premiere dining destinations, is celebrating Restaurant Week 2026, April 13th through 19th. Joining Frank are Tristan Dunnigan and Tyrone Azanedo, two people from the Nyack Chamber of Commerce who are making it happen.  If you like dining out, you'll love this podcast! Frank also talks with Jeff Spindel, the man responsible for bringing Latin recording star, P...

Being Frank Celebrates Irish Culture with Author Sam Young.  Taped LIVE from Northern Ireland, Sam discusses his new novel "Dance Hall Days", about growing up during "The Troubles", and how much Ireland has changed. Amazon links to Sam's Books: "Dancehall Days" by Sam Young – amazon.com 1068643102                                   "The Cruellest Month" by Sam Young — amazon.com 1068643110

When most people think of Jazz, they generally think of Men. But it would be a big mistake to not acknowledge the Women who have contributed so much to this truly American music genre. Joining Frank to celebrate WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH is Special Guest Eric DiVito. Eric is a musician, educator, and jazz historian, and they discuss the Top Women Jazz Artists Of All TIime! Starting April 10th and ever...

Frank's guest is Samuel Harps, Playwright and Artistic Director of The Shades Repertory Theater in Haverstraw, NY.   Also joining Frank is Barbara Noyes, who coordinates the Annual Penguin Plunge, a charity event that raises money for local children's medical needs. The event takes place Sunday, March 1st at Memorial Park in Nyack, NY, from12 noon until 2pm.

Frank discusses the 1982 film “Losing Ground,” one of the first feature films to be directed by a Black woman, Rockland County resident Kathleen Collins. Joining Frank is the filmmaker's daughter, Nina Collins, and Rivertown Film's Vera Aronow. The film is being screened by the Rivertown Film Society, at the Nyack Center, 58 Depew Ave, Nyack, NY on Wednesday, February 25, at 8pm.  For tickets and...

Join Frank and his very special guests, Dr. Dana Greene Stilley, the 1st African-American woman elected to the Rockland County Legislature, and artist, educator, and community organizer Bill Batson as they celebrate Black History Month with some Intelligent Conversation. On Wednesday. February 25, 7-9pm, Rockland County Legislator Dr. Dana Greene Stilley will be the Guest Speaker at the Nyack Cham...

There is a proposal being floated to make Rockland County a so-called Sanctuary County by enacting The Safety and Dignity for All Act.  What exactly does that mean and what could be the ramifications?  Frank is joined by 3 proponents of the legislation:   Beth Davidson, Rockland County legislator and D candidate for NY's 17th Assembly District, Dr. Dana Greens Stilley, Rockland County legislator,...

A recent poll claims that only 36% of registered Democrats approve of their party’s leadership. Frank is joined by former Chair of the Rockland Democratic Party, John Gromada, for some INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION on this issue, and more.

"No One Cares About Crazy People" is a feature documentary film about the tragedy, crisis and chaos of severe mental illness in America, and a burgeoning national crusade to do something about it. Joining Frank are filmmaker GAIL FREEDMAN,  ALYSSA SCHMIDT, LMHC VP of Mobile Support Services, Greater Mental Health of NY, and VERA ARONOW of Rivertown Film, to discuss this important topic.

Award-Winning Author, Psychologist, and Grateful Dead Afficianado Danny Mager discusses the Life and Legacy of Bob Weir.

January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Joining Frank to discuss this topic is Stefany Ovalles, Esq., Deputy Program Officer for The Center for Safety & Change in Rockland County. Stefany will also be on hand for a special screening of the film "Trafficked in America" followed by an expert panel disussion at The Nyack Center on Sunday, January 11 at 4PM. For those unable to attend the ev...

Kenn Rowell and Yvonne Sotomayor are once again bringing a full day of FREE MUSIC  to the The Hudson House in Nyack, NY, for Blank-Fest XXIX, on Sunday, Dec.14, from noon until late!  Yvonne and Kenn are joined here on the podcast by special guests, Patti Rothberg and Chuck DeBruyn for lots of FUN and INTELLIGENT CONVERSATION!!!! And all YOU have to do is bring a blanket that will then be distribu...

Frank talks with Carlos Martinez,CEO and Executive Director of BRIDGES, an organization dedicated through advocacy and leadership to the premise that EVERYONE deserves to live an independent life.

Frank is joined by members of "Preserve Piermont" Kate McCabe, Jeff Gordon, Dennis Hardy and Robert Zitt, who are all fighting to save the character of their picturesque and historic Rockland County village.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Alessandra Francisco, Director of Youth & Young Adult Services, and Executive Director Brooke Malloy from the Rockland County Pride Center in Nyack, NY.