Ira's Everything Bagel

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...

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...