Bill Thompson

Now I've Heard Everything

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Now I’ve Heard Everything brings you conversations about the turning points that shape extraordinary lives. Hosted by veteran interviewer Bill Thompson, the show features memoirists, biographers, artists, survivors, and cultural figures sharing the moments when everything changed, for themselves or for the people they’ve studied. With more than 30 years of intimate interviews behind him, Bill guides guests into the stories behind their stories: the choices, shocks, breakthroughs, and revelations that define a life.

Author

Bill Thompson

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Arts

Podcast website

www.heardeverything.com

Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Common (Medical) Sense From Radio & TV’s Dr. Dean Edell 18.07.2025

The daily medical news can be confusing, scary, even contradictory. In this 2004 interview Dr Dean Edell brings some common sense and perspective to medical news. Get your copy of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Healthiness by Dr. Dean Edell As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Arthur Agatston and Tamilee Webb Fo...

The $1 Signing Bonus That Launched a Baseball Legend: Bob Feller Speaks 16.07.2025

Iowa farm boy Bob Feller launched his Hall of Fame baseball career in 1936 when he was just 17. In this 1990 interview Feller talks about his life and career. Get your copy of Now Pitching, Bob Feller by Bob Feller As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Bob Gibson and Denny Mclain For more vintage interviews with cel...

what Inspires The World's Foremost Authority On Chimpanzee Life 14.07.2025

Dr. Jane Goodall is the world’s foremost authority on chimpanzee life. July 14 is World Chimpanzee Day, in recognition of the day Dr. Goodall arrived in Tanzania in 1960 In this 1990 interview Jane Goodall talks about her memoir Through a Window. Get your copy of Through a Window by Jane Goodall As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy m...

The Fond Recollections of Hollywood Legend Garry Marshall 11.07.2025

For years one of Hollywood’s most successful, and most popular, producer-directors was the ebullient Garry Marshall. In this 1995 interview Marshall talks about his book Wake Me When It's Funny. Get your copy of Wake Me When It's Funny by Garry Marshall As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Robert Evans and Dawn Ste...

What the Book of Revelation Reveals -- Or Not 09.07.2025

There may be no book of the Bible that is more controversial than Revelation. But do we understand its historical context? In this 2012 interview Princeton religion professor Elaine Pagels takes us deep into Revelation’s meanings. Get your copy of Revelations by Elaine Pagels As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Ka...

Author Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to An Incredible Literary Series 07.07.2025

Douglas Adams was the hugely popular author of this Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series of novels. In this 1992 interview he talks about one of them, Mostly Harmless. Get your copy of Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Neil Gaiman and Tony Hendra For more vintage interviews wi...

Decoding the Life of Alexander Hamilton: Biographer Richard Brookhiser 04.07.2025

The man whose portrait appears on the $10 bill lived an extraordinary life, but not without controversy and conflict. In this 1999 interview biographer Richard Brookhiser discusses his book Alexander Hamilton: American. Get your copy of Alexander Hamilton: American by Richard Brookhiser As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my intervi...

Balancing Faith And Career: Actress LisaWhelchel 02.07.2025

For nine years.actress Lisa Whelchel played snobby Blair Warner on TV’s “The Facts of Life.” In this 2001 interview she talks about her autobiography, a book that highlighted her Christian faith. Get your copy of The Facts of Life by Lisa Whelchel As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Melissa Anderson and Michelle &...

Looking at The Battle of Gettysburg Through a Modern Lens, With Radios Mark Levin 30.06.2025

From July 1-3, 1863 thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers fought heroically in the Battle of Gettysburg. A few months later President Abraham Lincoln visited the battlefield and delivered one of the most iconic and revered speeches in American history. In a 1965 book author Jack Levin told the story of the Gettysburg Address. In 2010 his son, national radio personality Mark Levin, republishe...

This Is Where ‘Bones’ Was Born: Kathy Reichs, On Her Debut Novel 27.06.2025

Prominent forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs launched a second career as an author in 1997, and her first book introduced a character that became a popular TV series. in this 1997 interview Reichs talks about her book Deja Dead, and its main character, Dr Temperance Brennan - the inspiration for the TV series “Bones." Get your copy of Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs As an Amazon Associate, Now I've He...

The Legacy of American Pro-Palestinian Activist Rachel Corrie 25.06.2025

In 2003 American pro-palestinian activists Rachel Corrie was killed while protesting Israeli actions in Gaza. in this 2008 interview her parents, Craig and Cindy Corrie, talk about Rachel, her commitment to peace, and her posthumously published book. Get your copy of Let Me Stand Alone by Craig & Cindy Corrie As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You ma...

John Stossel: The Iconoclastic “Give Me a Break” Journalist 23.06.2025

TV’s John Stossel Has never shied away from speaking truth to power, even when that has made him very unpopular. in this 2004 interview the former “20/20” co-anchor talks about his life and career. Get your copy of Give Me a Break by John Stossel As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Molly Ivins and Davod Brinkley F...

A Baseball Career Done In By Drugs: The Steve Howe Story 20.06.2025

Stevce Howe was an MLB Rookie of the Year with a bright future. but alcohol abuse and cocaine did him in. In this 1989 interview Howe talks frankly about his addiction. Get your copy of Between the Lines by Steve Howe As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Billy Bean and Glenn Levant For more vintage interviews with...

Yyou May Not Be a Lawyer, But It Can Pay To Tthink Like One: TV's Lis Iwehl 18.06.2025

She is often seen on TV as a legal analyst. In this 2004 interview attorney Lis Wiehl talked about her book Winning Every Time. It’s a primer on how to use the principles lawyers use to win everyday arguments. Get your copy of Winning Every Time by Lis Wiehl As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Bob Woolf and Johnni...

Krist Novoselic: The Rock Star / Political Activist On How to Fix Our Democracy 16.06.2025

The co-founder of Nirvana with Kurt Cobain has also been deeply involved in politics, government, and democracy. in this 2004 interview Krist Novoselic talks about his book Of Grunge and Government. Get your copy of Of Grunge And Government 100404 by Krist Novoselic As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Fareed Zakar...

Tennessee Ernie Ford’s Son On Fame, Family, and the Price of Success 13.06.2025

The som of 1950s icon Tennessee Ernie Ford wrote a critically acclaimed book about his parents, and how they handled sudden fame and success. Jeffrey Bckner Ford talks about the book In this 2008 interview . Get your copy of River Of No Return by Jeffrey Buckner Ford As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Rock Brynne...

The Story Behind the Voice: Radio’s Diane Rehm 11.06.2025

I want to radios most popular talk show hosts almost lost her career due to a rare vocal cord disorder. in this 1999 interview Diane Rehm talks about her autobiography Finding My Voice. Get your copy of Finding My voice by Diane Rehm As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Larry King and Barry Farber For more vintage...

Actor John o’Hurley’s Ode to Fatherhood, As Told by His Dog 09.06.2025

After the birth of his son, his first child, actor John O’Hurley was inspired to write a book, sharing wisdom with his son. O’Hurley talks about his inspirationin this 2007 interview. Get your copy of Before Your Dog Can Eat Your Homework First You Have To Do It by John O'Hurley As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with...

Beyond “Dead Man Walking”: Helen Prejean’s Fight for Justice 07.06.2025

Her 1993 bestseller Dead Man Walking helped focus America’s attention on the inequities of the death penalty. In this 2005 interview Sister Helen Prejean talks about her follow-up book The Death of Innocents. Get your copy of The Death of Innocenfs by Helen Prejean As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Helen Prejean...

What Sports Could Teach Washington: Thoughts From Former Virginia Senator George Allen 04.06.2025

For former Virginia Ggovernor and Senator George Allen, much of his political philosophy comes from sports. His father was a renowned NFL head coach. In this 2010 interview Alan talks about his book what Washington Can Learn From The World of Sports. Get your copy of what Washington can learn from the world of sports by George Allen As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qual...

The Memoir of The Puppeteer Who Brought Elmo To Life 02.06.2025

Puppeteer Kevin Clash spent 27 years behind Elmo, one of the most popular Sesame Street muppets ever in this 2006 interview Clash talks about his memoir My Life As a Furry Red Monster Get your copy of My Life as a Furry Red Monster by Kevin Clash As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Taylor Mason and Bob Keeshan For...

The Magic And Charm of Loretta Lynn: A Conversation With A Music Legend 30.05.2025

Few people write autobiographies that become bestsellers. Fewer still write two autobiographies that become bestsellers. Loretta Lynn is one of them. in this 2002 interview Loretta Lynn talks about her second autobiography, Still Woman Enough. Get your copy of Still Woman Enough by Loretta Lynn As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my...

Brandan Robertson's Message of Inclusion: Being Queer And Christian 28.05.2025

In a time when LGBTQ rights are under assault, a young Christian pastor is reaching out with a message of inclusion. In this interview Rev. Brandan Robertson talks about his new book, Queer And Christian. Get your copy of Queer and Christian by Brandan Robertson As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my interviews with Candace Gingrich...

When Self-Preservation Becomes Self-Sacrifice: America's Medal of Honor Recipients 26.05.2025

A 2003 book published by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation profiled the heroic men and women who have been awarded America's highest military decoration.. in this 2003 interview retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Nicholas Kehoe talks about the valor and sacrifice of the honorees. Get your copy of Medal of Honor by Nicholas Kehoe As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualif...

Deer Ann Landers: A Life As Seen By Her Daughter Margo Howard 23.05.2025

For nearly half a century Ann Landers was one of America's most popular public figures. her daily advice column was read by millions. in this 2003 interview her daughter Margo Howard shows us her mother's life, through the letters they shared. Get your copy of A Life in Letters by Margo Howard As an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases. You may also enjoy my...

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