Ira's Everything Bagel

Author,  Tell Me I Belong: A Journey Across Faiths and Generations What does it mean to belong—to a family, a faith, a history? Watch Full Podcast Video In this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Dr. David Weill, author of  Tell Me I Belong: A Journey Across Faiths and Generations , for a personal conversation about identity, spirituality, and the moments that force...

Author,  A City on the Edge: Pandemic, Protest, and Polarization This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Dennis R. McBride, mayor of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, and author of A City on the Edge: Pandemic, Protest, and Polarization . Drawing on his background as a journalist, lawyer, and student of history, Dennis offers a candid, unfiltered look at leading a city through one of th...

Author,  No Overnight Parking This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Juergen Barbusca, author of “ No Overnight Parking ,” to unpack the remarkable leap that took him from corporate deadlines to life on the open road. After years of long hours draining the joy from his work, Juergen traded (with five years in the making) boardrooms for backroads, embarking on a yearlong, 32...

Authors,  WAIL: The Visual Language of Prestige Records This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira talks with Chris Entwisle and Mark Havens, longtime friends, designers, and authors of  WAIL: The Visual Language of Prestige Records —a new book that celebrates the look, feel, and soul of one of jazz’s most influential labels. Watch Full Podcast Video Chris and Mark share the story of h...

Author,  Victim #8  (A Luke Steele Novel) This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with bestselling author and former CIA officer Traci Hunter Abramson, whose latest thriller, Victim #8 (A Luke Steele Novel), dives deep into the world of high-stakes intrigue. Watch Full Podcast Video Traci shares how she dreamed up her action-driven hero, Luke Steele—a military ai...

Return of  ‘Up All Night’ Ira sits down with the one and only Rhonda Shear—comedian, actress, entrepreneur, former Miss Louisiana, and the unforgettable hostess of USA Network’s cult-classic late-night showcase,  Up All Night . After nearly a decade of shaping the midnight movie experience from 1989 to 1998,  Up All Night  is making its long-awaited comeback, premiering October 25 on  Kings o...

This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with acclaimed author Sue William Silverman to dive into her new book, "Selected Misdemeanors: Essays at the Mercy of the Reader."

Author,  An Awesome Bird: The Pelican This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira chats with Rusty Austin — a veteran reality television producer with more than three decades behind the camera and now, the author of  An Awesome Bird: The Pelican . Watch Full Podcast Video Rusty shares how he made the leap from shaping unscripted TV hits like Hell’s Kitchen — one of the toughest shows he ever tackle...

This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sat down with Heather Ogden, the young author behind "The Betrayal" (the first in a planned series of "The Lies We Fear").

Author,  High Hopes Resilience, Rock ’n’ Roll, and a Second Act at 59. This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Anne Abel, author of  High Hopes —a memoir that proves it’s never too late to rewrite your story. After decades of battling severe depression and growing up in a home where music and fun were off-limits, Anne made a life-altering decision at age 59: to attend her very...

Author,  The Wild Why: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with  New York Times ,  USA Today , and international bestselling author Laura Munson, whose new book  The Wild Why: Stories and Teachings to Uncover Your Wonder  invites us to reconnect with awe, creativity, and the deeper stories we live by. Watch Full...

Author,  Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset to Professional Fulfillment This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Chef Franck Desplechin—culinary innovator and author of Relentless Growth: Cultivating a Chef’s Mindset to Professional Fulfillment . From his early days as a teenage intern in France to mastering English in Hawaii, Chef Franck has built a caree...

Author,  I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Nancy Shear, author of the memoir,  I Knew a Man Who Knew Brahms . Nancy shares how a single free ticket to the Philadelphia Orchestra at age 15 changed the course of her life, igniting a lifelong passion for classical music. From an initial orchestra performance to being swept up by the magne...

Author,  Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Samuel Garza Bernstein, author of  Cesar Romero: The Joker Is Wild . Samuel shares the story behind Romero’s unforgettable Joker laugh—and how Cesar graciously performed it for fans everywhere, from busy airports to city streets. Drawing on his own show business background, Samuel reveals how his...

Author,  Dwelling in a Place of Yes: The Surprising Psychology Behind Fear, Opportunity, and Smarter Choices This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira serves up a thought-provoking conversation with Shane H. Tepper — creative director, content strategist, and a pioneering voice in the emerging world of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO). Tepper is also the author of  Dwelling in a Pla...

Author,  Vital Mission ,  a Jake Fortina Series Love Story This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Ralph R. “Rick” Steinke, retired military officer and author of  Vital Mission , the latest installment in the gripping  Jake Fortina Series: A Love Story . Drawing on decades of experience in international affairs, counterterrorism, and military leadership, Rick...

Author,  Charlie-Man This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Thomas Cullen, a federal judge and lifelong writer whose powerful debut novel,  Charlie-Man , has just been published. A seasoned legal mind with a passion for storytelling, Thomas shares how writing has always been his first love—something he returned to with intensity once he became a judge. With an eye towa...

Author,  The Call of Wonder This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira dives into a thought-provoking conversation with Brian Cranley, author of  The Call of Wonder . Once aspiring to become a doctor, Brian found himself drawn instead to theology—a path that led him to explore the harmony between faith and science. Watch Full Podcast Video In this deeply personal and intellectually engagin...

Author,  Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Deb Miller, author of  Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness , for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Deb opens up about how her memoir—born during the isolation of the pandemic—grew into a powerful message encouraging women to break free from the scripted...

Author,  The Woke Supremacy: An Anti-Socialist Manifesto This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira serves up a provocative conversation with Evan Sayet, author of “ The Woke Supremacy: An Anti-Socialist Manifesto .” Watch Full Podcast Video In this candid and wide-ranging episode, Evan dives into the many twists and turns of his eclectic career—from performing during the golden age of stand-up co...

Author,  Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous but Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into the wild, eye-opening world of history and drugs with Sam Kelly, author of the provocative new book, Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous but Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence. Watch Full Podcast Vid...

This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira welcomes Jane Loeb Rubin, acclaimed author of "Over There," the powerful third book to her best-selling Gilded City series. Set during World War I, the novel sheds light on a rarely explored corner of Jewish-American history, following a family of Jewish doctors and nurses who bring compassion, courage, and medical innovation to the front lines—all while...

Author,  Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira has an inspiring conversation with Peter Samuelson—philanthropist, producer, and author of  Finding Happy: A User’s Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine . Watch Full Podcast Video In this uplifting episode, Peter distills the meaning of life into a sing...

Author,  June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary Ira dives into Hollywood history with author Thomas J. Slater, whose new book,  June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary  (University Press of Kentucky), sheds light on one of early cinema’s most overlooked trailblazers. Watch Full Podcast Video In this fascinating conversation, Thomas reveals why Ju...

Author,  The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira talks with Adam Haston, author of  The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling . Watch Full Podcast Video In a conversation brimming with insight and energy, Adam shares his unconventional journey...