On Mic Podcast

Accomplished novelist Peter Clenott joins us to talk about his latest historically based thriller,  The Unwanted. It’s a World War II story about the Nazi eugenics programs and their systematic attempts  to euthanize  those not achieving  “Aryan standards.”  The Unwanted features an unlikely friendship between two young girls from opposite sides, an American political power broker, based loosely o...

She will appear magically before your very ears!  Thrilled to welcome world-class illusionist Lyn Dillies. Lyn is an award winning stage magician and illusionist who has thrilled thousands with her craft. She also uses her entertaining talents to help others.  Meet the lady who has broken through the magical “glass ceiling” and proven she’s got more than a few tricks up her sleeve!

Meet Elle Rueger, the energetic founder of Soledier Socks, a company producing premium American made socks founded on giving back to our troops.  Hers is an inspiring story of successful entrepreneurism and generosity.  The products are high quality and fun to wear with Elle and her team supporting our armed forces both here and abroad!

So, you start a podcast one day and before you know it you‘ve reached your 300th episode. (Stay tuned, we’re planning a live event to celebrate that milestone soon) But it’s totally apropos to welcome today’s guest and honor him with the coveted 300th spot. Chris Lumry is the author of Creativity Unlocked: An Inside-Out Approach to a Life of Joy and Purpose. Since this podcast is dedicated to the...

Another good friend stops by for coffee and conversation. Richard Brody is a radio pro who has worked on and off the air for decades, achieving notoriety as one of the most successful and innovative radio account executives in the business. In his younger days we took his turns as disc jockey on many stations and formats throughout the northeast. He also helped produce and promote hundreds of conc...

Meet my friend “The Statistician!” Professor Donald Rubin is a world-renowned professor and expert in the field of statistics. He explains why stats matter and the important role they play in nearly every facet of life. Don is Professor Emeritus at Harvard University, has received stunning  accolades from across the globe, none of which , he admits, holds a candle to the distinct honor of having a...

James Gavin is a writer and acclaimed music biographer with previous best sellers on the lives of Chet Baker, Peggy Lee and Lena Horne. His latest is an in-depth look at a pop superstar whose fall from the public’s grace was slow and tragic, following a rocketing ascendence to world-wide fame. In George Michael: A Life, Gavin has gone further than any other biographer,  exploring all aspects of Mi...

Meet the founders of Personal Fav, a sexual wellness brand offering safer, plant-based sex products with the cleanest ingredients. Stephanie Elias and Hannah Hutton are looking to flip the male dominated sexual products industry on its head and are making  strong inroads as young female entrepreneurs. And they are getting national attention in the process.

Wonderful to welcome back a fine novelist and radio guest of mine Bruce Ferber. Over the years we’ve spoken with Bruce about his days as a comedy writer and producer of such shows as Coach, Bosom Buddies, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and more.  For over a decade now Bruce has focused on writing novels, each one a gem and quite funny. His previous two books worth checking out are Elevating Overman and...

OK, it’s your friendly podcast host indulging himself in his passion for Space, the Final Frontier! We welcome sci-fi chronicler, writer, editor and  pop-culture whiz Ryan Britt to talk up his fabulous new book, Phasers on Stun: How the Making (and Remaking) of Star Trek Changed the World. Two to beam up and you’re invited to hop aboard as well!

It’s an honor to welcome Brigadier General (Ret) Jack Hammond to the podcast. The General heads up the Home Base Program, dedicated to treating the invisible wounds of war.  Thousands of our veterans are in desperate need of help for PTSD, addiction and other mental health issues caused by their wartime experiences. The Home Base Program is taking on this critical mission in bold innovative ways....

The Godfather is one of America’s most popular and iconic movie masterpieces. Meet Vanity Fair writer Mark Seal who tells the incredible true story of the making of The Godfather in Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli. Insightful stories and exclusive interviews highlight this terrific book, out during the 50th anniversary of the film’s release.  Movie lovers, you are in for a treat!

Meet the multi-faceted funny man Kevin Flynn. Kevin is a successful standup, actor, writer and producer who joins us to chat up his touring performance of Fear of Heights a funny and moving one-man show about an Irish-American kid’s phobias, family life, and the meaning of success. Kevin’s path to success is a neat one and you’ll likely agree that he’s a very funny fellow with a deep sense o...

As the face of WCVB TV 5 in Boston, Natalie Jacobson earned the trust and admiration of countless New Englanders. The award-winning news anchor has penned her autobiography entitled, Every Life a Story: Natalie Jacobson Reporting.  She relates many adventures during the pioneering days of television news in the 1970’s. Natalie also shares personal stories of her upbringing and family. This broadca...

Rick Steves is an internationally renowned travel expert, seen regularly on his popular PBS TV shows. He also has written countless books on travel including his latest, Europe Through the Back Door. We will chat about Europe post pandemic, how travel has evolved, state of affairs at airports, and how to get the most of out your European adventure!

Meet a master of the short story genre. Michael J, Atwood’s latest is called, Delirium Fades. It’s a collection of film noir stories with a hint of the Twilight Zone, stories promising to keep you engaged and reading through the night. A high school English teacher by day, Michael Atwood inspires his students to write and sets a fine example. Listen as we talk about the craft of short story writin...

Peter Altschul is a psychologist and writer with a message worth sharing—people with different points of view CAN learn to get along.   His book of essays on the subject features many important touchpoints.  We will talk about Riding Elephants: Creating Common Ground Where Contention Rules and what Peter has to say about human nature and  how and why it’s critical we develop respect for one...

Writer Joe O’Donnell, best known for his series of mysteries starring  the rugged Boston private investigator Gallagher, returns to the podcast but he’s not alone. Introducing Steve Sachs, the subject of Joe’s new book, Living on the Fringe of the Mob. Through Steve’s eyes and life experiences Joe has compiled a riveting collection of true stories about the New York Mob from the 1960s through the...

She’s written a must-read novel right out of the gate!  Meet first-time novelist Karen Winn who goes on-mic to talk about Our Little World,  a superbly crafted coming of age story that works on multiple levels, with irresistible characters amidst a tragic mystery. Set in the mid 1980’s, it’s a relatable story of bedroom communities with a lot  going on behind closed doors. Your host thinks it the...

We welcome the “King of Historical Thrillers,” William Martin back to the podcast.  The international best-selling author of such classics as Back Bay, Harvard Yard, The Lincoln Letter, City of Dreams and so many more, brings us his latest, December ’41.  It’s a World War II thriller that combines remarkable  history with a fictionalized plot that has Nazis in America plotting to kill FDR on Chris...

Award-winning author and historian Nancy Rubin Stuart joins us to talk about her new book, Poor Richard’s Women: Deborah Read Franklin and he Other Women Behind the Founding Father. Nancy does a terrific job uncovering the story of Ben Franklin’s romantic and flirtatious relationships with women. It’s a beautifully written snapshot of life in colonial times at the birth of a nation.  The women of...

We devote today’s episode to the ongoing work of the Professional Center for Child Development locadte just north of Boston.  Joining us is the executive director Chris Hunt, family liaison Ellen Waddill and Caroline Pounds, mom to a little boy currently receiving care and education at the Center.  The focus is on its mission which is to provide children, of all abilities, with a solid foundation...

Tammy Gooler Loeb is a top rated career and executive coach with a new book that many will find helpful as they  look to “reinvent themselves.” We explore some of the helpful info and lessons in Work from the Inside Out: Break Through Nine Common Obstacles and Design a Career That Fulfills You.

Today we talk about a taboo subject for many. It’s a conversation about death, transition and how trained, empathetic people like today’s guest Stephanie Garry, Executive VP for Communal Partnership at the Plaza Jewish Community Chapel help people get through difficult life events. We then take a little detour and chat with Stephanie about what she does outside of her “day job.”  She is an accompl...

Meet the author of a different kind of war memoir.  Tom Keating has written Yesterday’s Soldier about his experiences about his coming of age in the turbulent 1960’s.  On his way to becoming an ordained priest, a series of life altering detours places him in Vietnam.  There he is trained as a war-fighter, only to have a greater battle with his conscience.  As he aptly says, “ My book is dedicated...