Ira's Everything Bagel

On this episode of “Ira's Everything Bagel,” I sit down with journalist, author, publisher, activist, and entrepreneur Fons Burger, author of "The Only Possible Solution: How to Shape the Future for Our Next Generations." Drawing on years of research and conversations with leading thinkers from around the world, Fons presents an ambitious—but surprisingly practical—vision for creating a more susta...

Noshing With Dave Reminick – July 2, 2026 Creator,  Fun Intended What happens when an award-winning composer stops writing for adults and starts creating music for kids? According to Dave Reminick, the answer is freedom, imagination, and a whole lot of fun. Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with award-winning composer, educator, musician, and...

Noshing With Dr. Peter Grinspoon  Author,  Aging Well with Cannabis: Feel Better, Sleep Better, and Live Better with Marijuana and CBD Can cannabis help people age better? What are the real benefits—and the real risks? And why do so many misconceptions about marijuana still persist? Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Dr. Peter Grinspoon, ph...

Noshing With Lena Fein – June 18, 2026 Author,  Shattering the Mirror: One Woman’s Journey of Healing This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira welcomes Lena Fein, author of  Shattering the Mirror: One Woman’s Journey of Healing , for a moving conversation about surviving childhood abuse, confronting painful family truths, and discovering the transformative power of forgive...

Noshing With Ron Rubin – June 11, 2026 Author,  Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership and the Power of a Dream What if the greatest treasure in your life isn’t money, but the wisdom, relationships, and dreams waiting to be discovered right in your own backyard? Watch Full Podcast Video Ron Rubin, author of  Gold in Your Backyard: Lessons in Life, Leadership and the Power of...

Noshing With Samuel Garza Bernstein – June 4, 2026 Author,  Roddy McDowall: An Actor’s Life — From “How Green Was My Valley” to “Lassie” to “Planet of the Apes” What happens when a lifelong admirer gains access to decades of never-before-explored archives? The result is a fascinating look at one of Hollywood’s most beloved and enduring stars. Th...

Noshing With Richard Curtis – May 28, 2026 Author,  Digital Inc.: From Print To E-Book, Inside The Transformation Of The Book Industry This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel, “Ira sits down with Richard Curtis — literary agent, publishing authority, passionate advocate for writers, and author of  Digital Inc.: From Print To E-Book, Inside The Transformation Of The Book Industry . Watch Ful...

Noshing With Michael Issac Shokrian – May 21, 2026 Author,  American Playground Editor,  The Thieving Magpie This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Michael Issac Shokrian, author of the acclaimed novel  American Playground  and editor of  The Thieving Magpie . In this engaging and deeply personal conversation, Michael shares his remarkable journey f...

Noshing With William Bernhardt – May 14, 2026 Author,  The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice and an American Icon This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with William Bernhardt, author of  The Superman Wars: A Battle for Truth, Justice and an American Icon , for a fascinating conversation about the hidden history behind one of the world’s most recognizable superheroes. W...

Joshua Lifrak, author, “Win Today: Six Steps to Mental Resilience, Peak Performance, and a Thriving Life,”  What separates high performers from everyone else? According to Joshua Lifrak, it’s not just talent—it’s mindset. Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Joshua Lifrak, author of “Win Today: Six Steps to Mental Resilience, Peak Performance, and...

Simon Rogers, Author,  What We Ask Google: A Surprisingly Hopeful History of Humankind What do billions of Google searches reveal about who we really are? This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Simon Rogers, author of  What We Ask Google: A Surprisingly Hopeful History of Humankind , for a fascinating and unexpectedly uplifting conversation about the stories hidde...

Noshing With Phyllis Karas, Author, Curse of the Blumenthals This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with New York Times bestselling author Phyllis Karas to explore the powerful and deeply personal story behind her book,  Curse of the Blumenthals . Watch Full Podcast Video Wearing the title “cousin” as a badge of honor, Phyllis shares why she felt compelled—after years of waiting...

“Chance on Love” Singer-songwriter Brett Hellings joins Ira for a lively and insightful conversation about music, creativity, and the power of taking risks. Watch Full Podcast Video In this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Brett discusses why he chose to remain an independent artist and why the freedom of the indie path has been such an incredible experience for him. He shares how technology h...

CHARLIE SCHEIDT’S BOOK ON TRAUMA AND LEGACY A box of forgotten letters. A family history waiting decades to be uncovered. This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Charlie Scheidt, co-author (with Kat Rohrer) of  Inheritance: Love, Loss, and the Legacy of the Holocaust , for a deeply personal conversation about family memory, trauma, and the responsibility of telling difficult...

On this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with thriller author and national security insider Chad Boudreaux, whose latest novel,  Mob Justice , pulls readers deep into the evolving world of organized crime. Watch Full Podcast Video Chad discusses how he manages to write gripping thrillers despite a demanding career, and how his first novel,  Scavenger Hunt , launched a s...

Kevin Hazzard, author,   No One’s Coming: The Rogue Heroes Our Government Turns to When There’s Nowhere Else to Turn What happens when a deadly virus meets a ticking clock—and no clear plan? Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with author and former paramedic Kevin Hazzard to unpack the gripping true story behind  No One’s Coming: The Rogue Heroe...

Noshing With Zack Rogow, Author,  The Kama Sutra for Senior Citizens and Other Poems on Aging This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with poet, playwright, and educator Zack Rogow, author of The Kama Sutra for Senior Citizens and Other Poems on Agin g—a candid, funny, and deeply human exploration of love and intimacy later in life. Watch Full Podcast Video Zack opens up about an...

Author,  Racing Against Time: On Ironman, Ultramarathons, and the Quest for Transformation in Mid-Life What if “later” suddenly became “now”? Watch Full Podcast Video On this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Jeffrey Weiss, author of  Racing Against Time: On Ironman, Ultramarathons, and the Quest for Transformation in Mid-Life , for a powerful conversation about agi...

Translator,  Meditations  By Marcus Aurelius This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with acclaimed poet and translator Aaron Poochigian, whose bold new translation of “ Meditations ” by Marcus Aurelius reintroduces one of history’s most influential works for the 21st century. Watch Full Podcast Video Why translate a classic that’s already been translated countless times? For Aaron, t...

Author,  Undercity What does it mean to grow up as the son of one of the most beloved cartoonists in history — and then find your own creative voice? Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Monte Schulz, author of the genre-blending fantasy/sci-fi thriller  Undercity . The son of Peanuts creator Charles Schulz, Monte shares an intimate look at his up...

Author,  The Epic of You This week, Ira spoke with Peter H. Bailey, author of  The Epic of You . In this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” It’s not if life will disrupt your plans—it’s when. Careers stall. Relationships shift. That little voice wakes you up at 5 a.m. and starts whispering doubt. And suddenly, you’re wondering whether you’re falling behind. Watch Full Podcast Video Thi...

Author,  The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America’s Lawsuit Factory In this eye-opening episode of Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Elizabeth Chamblee Burch, author of  The Pain Brokers: How Con Men, Call Centers, and Rogue Doctors Fuel America’s Lawsuit Factory , to expose a hidden industry operating in plain sight. Watch Full Podcast V...

Author,  I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Practical Strategies for Navigating and Escaping a Toxic Boss What if the biggest career mistake isn’t staying too long in a bad job—but staying too long under a toxic boss? Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Dr. Laura Hambley Lovett, organizational psychologist and author of  I Wish I’d Quit Sooner: Pr...

Author,  Steep:   A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey From a struggling Boston neighborhood to the operating rooms of Middle America, Dr. Craig Yorke has lived a life that’s as inspiring as it is revealing. Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with the author of  Steep: A Black Neurosurgeon’s Journey , for a deeply personal and thou...

Author (along with David Ritz),  Love Johnny Carson: One Obsessive Fan’s Journey to Find the Genius Behind the Legend Johnny Carson wasn’t just the King of Late Night — he was one of the greatest talent-spotters, risk-takers, and quiet humanitarians in entertainment history. And no one has explored that truth more deeply than Mark Malkoff. Watch Full Podcast Video This week on “Ira’s Ev...