Ira's Everything Bagel

Author,  Midnight Train from Georgia This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Lady Dhyana Ziegler, author of  Midnight Train from Georgia , for an unforgettable conversation. Watch Full Podcast Video Lady Dhyana shares an intimate look at the life of her brother-in-law, William Franklin Guest—an original member of the legendary Pips.. She recounts how the group blossomed from t...

Author (updated edition),  The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique — The 12-Step Acting Technique That Will Take You from Script to a Living, Breathing, Dynamic Character This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with legendary acting coach Ivana Chubbuck, author of the updated edition of the best-selling book  The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique —a gro...

America’s Greatest Pinner and Four-Time NCAA and Collegiate World Champion, Coach, Guinness Book of World Records Holder, and the Father of Funk Wrestling Author,  Jacob’s Cradle: There’s More To Winning Than Gold, Charlotte’s Gaff: A Mystery Thriller in the World of Wrestling, They Call It Wrestling: A Pictorial Anthology of the American Wrestler and The Book of Wrest...

This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into glitz, grit, and glamour with Diane Christiansen—dancer, educator, and author of "The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined '70s Onstage." At just 13, Diane set her sights on becoming a Rockette. By 17, she nailed the audition and never looked back—rarely needing to audition again, save for a memorable encounter with Jerry Jackson at the Tropicana. F...

This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with immigrant, entrepreneur, and author George E. Danis, whose remarkable journey is chronicled in his book "Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek." With warmth, wit, and unshakable determination, George shares how a sense of humor and a belief in making your own luck have guided his incredible life. From a childhood realization at just six or seven th...

Author , Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures  This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Beau L’Amour, the driving force behind  Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures . In this riveting episode, Beau delves into the enduring legacy of his father, legendary author Louis L’Amour—one of the best-selling writers of the 20th century. Watch Full Podcast Video Beau sh...

Author,  Family Treasures Lost & Found This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with award-winning journalist, author, and documentarian Karen A. Frenkel to discuss her new book,  Family Treasures Lost & Found . In this episode, Karen takes us on an extraordinary journey—one that began with unanswered questions and a deep yearning to uncover her parents’ untol...

This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Christopher J. Lewis, author of "Jerry Lewis: On Being A Person."

Author,  Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Tony Mozingo, former FBI agent and author of  Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives . In this fascinating episode, Tony shares his incredible journey—from working in foreign counterintelligence to embracing his passion for storytelling. Watch Full Podcast Video They dive into everything from...

Author,  From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with David Singer, author of  From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall . In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, David shares his incredible journey through music and life—from his early days surrounded by melodies to an unexpected love-driven decision to pick up the clarinet (he won the talent sh...

Author,  Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Christine Fruehwirth, author   of  Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath , for a powerful coaching episode. Christine dives into the key differences between life coaching and career coaching, the challenges of being stuck in “survival mode,” and how...

This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with Andrew Buss, author of "I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation." Andrew dives into his deep connection with the film, describing his first viewing as “electric” and reminiscing about seeing it with his father and grandfather. He shares how he balanced his roles as both a journalist and a passionate fan wh...

Author,  Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw This week, Ira spoke with Joel Brokaw, author of  Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw . In this agential episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joel talks about his father being in the right place at the right time in Hollywood (1943); how he played a major role in...

Author,  Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir This week, Ira spoke with film editor and writer Lisa Cheek, author of  Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir .   In this (A)vid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lisa talks about starting her career in Charleston, South Carolina, then Charlotte, and her big move to Los Angeles; why she loved working on commercials and traveling...

Writer/Director, “The Comic Shop” This week, Ira spoke with writer/director Jonathan L. Bowen, whose film, “The Comic Shop,” is set for streaming. In this comic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Jonathan talks about his new film, shot on location in Las Vegas; why “The Comic Shop” is a slice-of-life love letter to comic fans that general audiences will easily relate to; the focus on his main ch...

This week, Ira spoke with award-winning filmmaker Josh Mendoza, author of "Shadow of the Eternal Watcher," a new noir crime thriller sci-fi novel. In this scary episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Josh talks about he made the leap from his post-apocalyptic film, “What Still Remains” to writing a novel; how the novel features alternate realities and time travel blended together seamlessly in a tal...

Author,  Flowers of Evil ,  Web of Evil , and  Wheel of Evil This week, Ira spoke with N.L. Holmes, author of a series of three immersive historical fiction books ( Flowers of Evil ,  Web of Evil , and  Wheel of Evil ) that unravel the mysteries of life during the ancient Egyptian empire. In this trio episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” N.L. talks about growing...

This week, Ira spoke with award-winning writer and accomplished musician Marcia Peck, author of "Water Music:A Cape Cod Story." In this cello episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Marcia talks about starting to play the cello at age five; why classical music moves her; the great composers “get inside us”; why the book was set in a certain place and time; her coming-of-age story which follows eleven...

his week, Ira spoke with Joseph McBride, author of "George Cukor's People: Acting for a Master Director." In this celluloid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joesph talks about what made Cukor unique; how he worked through his actors; how he used the camera elo-quently; why Cukor believed in “fidelity to the text”; why he was elusive; living the double life; dealing with the boundaries of behav...

Author,  Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino, Jr. This week, Ira spoke with Lawrence Spinelli, author of  Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino, Jr. . In this Nixonian episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lawrence talks about his long relationship with Rodino; why Rodino did not want to profit from his historic role in the Nixon impeachment; why he...

This week, Ira spoke with Simone O. Elias, author of "Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take On Hollywood's Golden Age." In this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Simone talks about how she got interested in classic films; why she discovered redeeming qualities about them; their modern relevance; themes that were consistent across all genres that reflected the times; films that made an impressio...

Author,  Aphrodisiac Adventures, Natural Stimulants & Aphrodisiacs for Better Health, Longevity & Pleasures This week, Ira spoke with Lillian Zeltser, author of  Aphrodisiac Adventures, Natural Stimulants & Aphrodisiacs for Better Health, Longevity & Pleasures . In this stimulating episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lillian talks about why she became interested in aphro...

This week, Ira spoke with Ayoola Dominic, CEO of Koolboks, which provides sustainable, solar-powered cooling systems in underserved areas. In this cold episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ayoola talks about his background as a pharmacist and his parents, who are both medical doctors; why he’s passionate about the developing world; why refrigeration is important in these areas; the lack of refrige...

Author,  Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey This week, Ira spoke with Marilyn Raichle, author of  Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey . In this caring episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Marilyn talks about how her mother, Jean, told her and her siblings that when she got Alzheimer’s, they should just “walk away”; why Marilyn didn’t walk away; how an art class showed her that h...

This week, Ira spoke with actor Michael Warburton, who provides quality commentary and insight into movies, culture & the arts on X with his handle, @TheMonologist. In this curated episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Michael talks about his acting background, including the stage; why he decided to start this project (during COVID); how he started it as altruistic exercise and eventually asked peo...