Ira's Everything Bagel

This week, Ira spoke with William J. Carl, author of "Assassin’s Manuscript. "In this killing episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” William talks about how Alex Haley convinced him to write a novel; the concept of two genres coming together; why it took 30 years to finish the novel; how this is not a typical good guys or bad guys novel; his copious research, including trips to seven countries; his...

This week, Ira spoke with Liz J. Steblay, author of "Succeeding as a Solopreneur: Six Keys to Taking the Leap, Winning Clients and Building Wealth." In this enterprising episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Liz talks about the difference between an entrepreneur and a solopreneur; why it’s the toughest job you’ll ever have, but could be the most rewarding; how you have to push your boundaries and t...

This week, Ira spoke with Lucas Peters, author of "Grand European Journeys, 40 Unforgettable Trips By Road, Rail, Sea & More." In this sightseeing episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lucas talks about being the Morocco expert who then was asked to write this European book; why the format of the book was collaborative; taking classic rail trips; the benefits of sleeper trains (for meeting people a...

Author,  The Sagajo Experience: Recipes for Lifestyle & Entertaining This week, Ira spoke with Debbie Wilson-Berment (Chef Sagajo), author of  The Sagajo Experience: Recipes for Lifestyle & Entertaining . In this tasty episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Chef Sagajo talks about growing up in Trinidad and Tobago; learning about food as a kid while working with her mother; how she...

This week, Ira spoke with Thom Shubilla, author of "James Bond And The Sixties Spy Craze." In this spyproof episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Thom talks about his fascination with spies and the sixties; why he didn’t want to write about it from a contemporary point of view; what Roger Moore originally thought of the idea of playing James Bond in films; why Ian Fleming is and remains the key “in...

This week, Ira spoke with Warren Kozak, author of “Waving Goodbye: Life After Loss.” In this coping episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Warren talks about the book he never expected to write after his wife’s death; books on grief he was given that didn’t help; why this book is personal and practical; how, when his wife died, “my brain just went out to lunch”; why he kept a diary; the good news, h...

This week, Ira spoke with Tom Tarantino, author (along with Barbara Scott) of "Looking For Legends." In this traveling episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Tom talks about how they both started on the road to travel; how they learned how to travel; some of the fascinating people they have met in their trips and why the book is about those people as well as the destinations; why they always tried t...

This week, Ira spoke with Chris Blackhurst, author of "The World’s Biggest Cash Machine: Manchester United, the Glazers, and the Struggle for Football’s Soul." In this kick off episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Chris talks about why football (soccer) is so important in Great Britain; how Malcolm Glazer played the long game and ended up owning Manchester United; Glazer’s determination to succeed...

This week, Ira spoke with Sydney Lea, author of "What Shines." In this poetic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Sydney talks about what drew him to poetry in the beginning (even though he was a late bloomer); how he became “re-intrigued” with writing while teaching a class; how he absorbed stories from “rough folks’ he met along the way and how he wanted to capture it for poetry; how he defines...

This week, Ira spoke with Severyn Ashkenazy, author of "Swords of the Vatican." In this historical episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Severyn talks about his background, including being forced into a ghetto and knowing what real fear is; the division of the Jewish people, even in today’s world; why Jews are designed to learn; why hatred is taught; how Jewish humor is universal; the meaning of Sh...

This week, Ira spoke with Richard Bakewell, writer-director of "Roswell Delirium," a character-driven, science fiction drama which takes the audience back to the 1980s, when the United States is hit by a wave of nuclear attacks, and after the fallout those who remain pretend like everything is normal - even though they are all experiencing radiation poisoning. In this alien episode of “Ira’s Every...

Author (along with Glenn Plaskin),  The Magical Place We Call School: Creating a Safe Space for Learning and Happiness in a Challenging World This week, Ira spoke with Dr. Kathleen Corley, author (along with Glenn Plaskin) of  The Magical Place We Call School: Creating a Safe Space for Learning and Happiness in a Challenging World . In this educational episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,...

This week, Ira spoke with Edward D. Hess, author "OWN YOUR WORK JOURNEY! The Path to Meaningful Work and Happiness in the Age of Smart Technology and Radical Change." In this challenging episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ed talks about how technology will transform the workplace; why everyone will have to learn how to be a highly adaptive learner; how we are not wired to be good learners; the n...

This week, Ira spoke with Victor W. Geraci, author of "The War on Wine: Prohibition, Neoprohibition, and American Culture (University of Nevada Press)." In this vino episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Victor talks about his family’s long history with wine and vineyards; why the wine industry couldn’t develop in America for the first 200 years; why Americans turned to distilled spirits before a w...

This week, Ira spoke with Max Marshall, author of "Among the Bros: A Fraternity Crime Story." In this Greek episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Max talks about arriving on the campus of the College of Charleston in 2018 to investigate a small-time drug trafficking ring (which turned out to be a major nationwide network); why Xanax has become a popular drug on campuses and especially among fratern...

This week, Ira spoke with Emmy Award winning producer Maria Baltazzi, author of "Take a Shot at Happiness: How to Write, Direct & Produce the Life You Want." In this happy episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Maria talks about her epiphany while acting as supervising producer of “Survivor”; her journey in self-reflection and exploring her own happiness; everyone’s untapped potential; why she looke...

This week, Ira spoke with Joseph McBride, author (along with Michael Wilmington) of "John Ford," the revised and expanded edition, published by University Press of Kentucky. In this cinematic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joseph talks about why he thinks John Ford is the closest thing we have to a national poet; how Ford developed his craft beginning with theater as a kid and then directing...

This week, Ira spoke with Rebecca Shaw and Ben Kronengold, authors of "Naked in the Rideshare (Stories of Gross Miscalculations)." In this compatibility episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ben and Rebecca talk about falling in love with each other as they fell in love with comedy; why they wrote the book, which combines Gen Z stories with classical humor; how they got hired to write for Jimmy Fal...

Author, Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy (From the Creator of Laugh-in) This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel Podcast, host Ira Sternberg engaged in a captivating conversation with George Schlatter, the legendary creator of “Laugh-In” and author of “Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy (From the Creator of Laugh-In).” George Schlatter is a pivotal figure in television comed...

This week, Ira spoke with Gemma Stafford & Kevin Kurtz from “Bigger Bolder Baking.” In this blended episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Gemma and Kevin talk about Gemma’s early passion for cooking and baking and Kevin’s passion for the entertainment business; how they met and decided to create a baking website as well as a channel on YouTube; writing two cookbooks; their connection with their glo...

This week, Ira spoke with Dhaval Desai, M.D., author of "Burning Out On The Covid Front Lines, a Doctor’s Memoir of Fatherhood, Race and Perseverance in the Pandemic." In this recuperative episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Dr. Desai talks about why he decided to write this personal account of his experiences as a doctor during the pandemic; the uncertainty of dealing with the phenomenon, where...

This week, Ira spoke with Charles Scribner III, author of "Scribners: Five Generations in Publishing." In this generational episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Charles talks about why he wrote the book; how he wrote the book it in month; why it’s not a comprehensive history, but a family historical memoir; how his father was his greatest teacher; his father’s relationship with Ernest Hemingway; h...

This week, Ira spoke with Antonio Ciaccia, president of 3 Axis Advisors, which conducted a study to determine how prescription prices are being set. In this prescriptive episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Anthony talks about the results of the study, which concluded that the overwhelming majority of prices paid by consumers at the pharmacy counter are based on price points established by health...

Author,  The Women’s Guide to Successful Investing: Achieving Financial Security and Realizing Your Goals This week, Ira spoke with Nancy Tengler , author of  The Women’s Guide to Successful Investing: Achieving Financial Security and Realizing Your Goals . In this monetary episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Nancy talks about why she got into the business of finance; why wo...

This week, Ira spoke with Joachim Reimann, Ph. D., author (along with Dolores I. Rodríguez-Reimann, Ph. D.), of "Immigrant Concepts: Life Paths to Integration. ' In this assimilative edition of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joachim talks about what motivated him to focus on immigration; the surprising things he learned while writing the book; why part of the book is a “manual” for immigrants to help t...