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Award – winning Boston based photojournalist Bill Brett has created a terrific series of memorable coffee table-sized books over the years. He tells us he is most pride of his seventh book.  It is entitled, “Boston Veterans Appreciation,” reflecting Bill’s deep respect for all those who have served our country, men and women,  young and old, all races, creeds, religions and backgrounds. Phot...

Here is one for true crime fans!  A riveting story by author Robert Fitzgibbon entitled, “Murder in Salem Massachusetts: The Death of Frances Cochran.” Journey back to July 17 th , 1941 just north of Boston in the  City of Lynn, Massachusetts where an attractive nineteen-year-old Frances Cochran is picked up by an unknown driver in a mysterious black automobile.  She is never heard from again.   H...

It happened on August 15, 1945, as Bostonians celebrated the end of World War II.  A well-dressed woman asked a teenage newsboy to watch her newborn baby,  promising to return after running a quick errand.  She never did.  “Little Mister Victory”: A Daughter’s Search for the Woman Who Abandoned Her Father on VJ Day,” is the true story of a quest, by the baby’s daughter, to find the woman who aband...

Meet Malli Gero, who heads up a relatively new group called Boston Business Mentors, providing business consultation, education and practical resources to small businesses, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and nonprofits across every sector — all for free.  Through one-on-one mentoring, interactive workshops anda expert guidance, BBM equips leaders with the tools to grow their organizations and b...

We welcome Wall Street Journal award winning writer and editor Justin Baer who offers us an unprecedented account of the private family who have brought us one of the world’s most powerful financial institutions.  His book is entitled, “House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company that Changed American Investing.”  Fidelity introduced the 401K, expanded access to mutual funds...

Meet two top realtors Elissa Rogovin and Aliza Dash.  They both recognized, that with changing demographics, the senior population has greater needs than ever when it comes to where and how they live.  So, they formed Elder Moves Real Estate ( www.eldermovesrealestate.com ).  The company bills itself as concierge real estate for seniors,  offering key buying and selling tips and much more.  Elissa...

You’re about to meet a guy who inspires people to live uncommon lives.   Terry Tucker’s life has been anything but common.  He has been on a 14-year cancer journey fraught with many challenges,  but just as many comebacks.   Terry has also been a star school athlete, coach, business leader, a member of law enforcement and is currently a nationally renowned motivational speaker and author.  His boo...

Born with dwarfism, Becky Curran has made it her life’s mission to represent her community and advocate for many others dealing with disabilities.  There are only 65,000 little people in the United States; there are over 300 types of dwarfism.  Unfortunately, little people are faced with a combination of negative perceptions built by the media and often find themselves living apart from the genera...

On today’s episode, a conversation about writing and journalism with acclaimed novelist John DeDakis.  John’s journalistic career is impressive with him serving as a White House correspondent during the Reagan years and as a top tier staffer for the “Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer” at CNN.  These days, along with writing and publishing successful mystery novels, John is a motivational speaker, e...

Today we welcome Jennifer Kaufman, educator, advocate, speaker and the grandmother of a child with autism.  Jennifer is here to offer insights from her book, “Grandparents on the Spectrum: A Journey from Both Sides of the Desk.”  Jennifer speaks to the people who are closest to autism but often feel the least equipped – grandparents who want to help but don’t know how, and first respon...

Today’s guest Tom Murphy is one of the nation’s top nature photographers.  His photographic passion and specialty is Yellowstone National Park.  Sicne 1975 Tom has traveled extensively within its 3400 square miles, hiking and skiing on extended trips throughout the back country.  He has skied across the entire park several times.  Tom is featured in the PBS documentary “Christmas in Yellowstone” a...

Today, we get back to the funny stuff with a guy who is ‘serious’ about comedy.  Meet Eddie Brill, a native New Yorker who came to Boston to attend Emerson College, getting his start in comedy there and never looking back.  Eddie has toured all over the United States and throughout many parts of the world.  He was previously the warm-up comic and comedy talent coordinator of The Late Show with Dav...

Ron Moody is living a life of music, from the performance side to a career behind the scenes.  Ron formed a group back in the 1960’s called, “Ron Moody and the Centaurs.”  This Southern Beach Rock band had their share of solid hits and Ron, a member of the Beach Music Hall of Fame, regularly performs his old  standards along with many original tunes he has composed the years. Ron Moody is unique i...

It is 1931.  Adolph Hitler is less than two years away from becoming dictator of Germany.  But he is currently walking a political tightrope with his future still uncertain.  In September of that year Hitler’s  22-year-old niece Geli Raubal is found dead of a gunshot wound in the future Fuhrer’s  Munich apartment. Their odd  relationship raised many questions.   Was her death a suicide as Hitler c...

If something inside of you keeps whispering the words, “this matters-do something,” then you’ve come to the right podcast! Today’s guest is Dr. Tom Bourdon who helps individuals and teams create meaningful, values-driven change.  His new book offers practical tools to moving forward.  We’ll be exploring “It Lit a Fire: Let Your Inner Spark Ignite a Change reAction.”  Tom has offered a companion fo...

Jeff Bell is an author, speaker, and award-winning broadcast journalist.    He was the news voice of KCBS on the West Coast for three decades and among many other honors was a two-time winner of the coveted Edward R Murrow Award for Best Newscast in America.  His two books, “Rewind, Replay, Repeat,” and “When in Doubt, Make Belief,” have established Jeff as a leading voice...

Today’s episode is guaranteed to make your mouth water!    I welcome  Matthew Wozny , founder of The Beacon Hill Bakery in Boston.   This Harvard MBA grad is also the guy who gets up extra early to craft incredibly delicious baked goods. Matthew creates classic Polish pastries and breads based on the scrumptious treats he grew up loving.   He searches the world over and our conversation is as much...

In part two of a special series on Parkinson’s Disease during April, PD Awareness Month, , we continue our discussion of the book, “Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength and Hope with Parkinson’s.”  I welcome the co-author Dr. John A. DiCicco along with Brett Miller, the founder/owner of 110 Fitness in Rockland, Massachusetts.   Brett and his team have created a groundbreaking fitness...

The Sunday Times says, “You’ll never look at a keyboard the same way after reading Danny Bate’s fascinating, linguistic history.”  I couldn’t agree more as we entertain the author of “Why Q Needs U: A History of Our Letters and How We Use Them.” Danny Bates is a linguist, writer, broadcaster and host of the podcast “A Language I Love Is…” You’ll come away with a newfound appreciation and respect f...

Rory Moran serves as Director of Executive Protection & Threat Analysis at United Security, Inc., bringing more than 25 years of experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and protective cyber intelligence. A former U.S. Secret Service Supervisory Special Agent, Rory has led complex protective operations for Presidential, Vice Presidential, Pope, and foreign dignitary visits, as well a...

Today’s guest is truly a man of words and letters! Robert Pinsky is a poet, essayist, translator, teacher, and speaker. His first two terms as United States Poet Laureate were marked by such visible dynamism—and such national enthusiasm in response—that the Library of Congress appointed him to an unprecedented third term. Throughout his career, Robert Pinsky has been dedicated to identifying and i...

Brandon Gilson is the founder and owner of The Best Seats VIP Concierge company.  He offers entertainment concierge services to more than 10,000 companies and individuals worldwide.  As Brandon puts it, the only limitation is your imagination.  He does it all— tickets to the hottest shows, backstage meet-and-greets, celebrity encounters, first class travel amenities and so much more.  Meet a...

Joining me in conversation today is Sam Smith, a former professional rugby player from England who due to injury was forced to retire in his middle twenties.  Sam soon after became a successful entrepreneur but struggled with identity issues that s0 many former professional athletes do.  Like many,   he hit bottom but eventually found a path forward.    Today Sam serves as a life coach to former a...

In the first of a two-part series, we discuss in more detail our book, “Jordan’s Rich Journey: A Path of Purpose, Strength and Hope with Parkinson’s.”  I welcome the author of the book Dr. John A. DiCicco along with Cathi Thomas, MS, RN, CNRN Program Director at the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center at the Boston University Medical Campus.   We will be promoting the annual Optimism...

So many of us are burdened with fear.  The fear of failing is one of the most intense.   But failure is a fact of life none of us should ignore because all of us experience it.  Today’s guest Deborah Grayson Riegel has co-authored a book that addresses the issue in a bold new way.  Her book is entitled :Aim High and Bounce Back: A Successful Woman’s Guide to Rethinking and Rising Up from Failure.”...