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We get a chance to share stories with another legendary music photographer. On today’s episode a conversation with the great Leo Gozbekian who has catalogues many iconic photos in a book called  “All Access Concert & Backstage Photos: A Photo Essay of My Journey as a Music Photographer.”  For music fans this is must reading with a fascinating story behind each pic! On Air: My Fifty Year Love A...

Meet one of the nicest guys in radio, veteran broadcaster Mike Morin, longtime morning man in Boston and new Hampshire.  Mike has also worked his on-air magic in Washington, D.C., New York City, Detroit and Toledo.  He’s an accomplished writer appearing regularly in the Nashua Telegraph as well as New Hampshire Magazine and the Boston Globe.  He’s got several books under his belt with a new one co...

TV news anchor and CEO and Founder of Brunner Communications Liz Brunner makes a return appearance to talk up her fabulous new book “Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams into Your Next Chapter.”  Liz is all about breaking through with your best self and shares more of her personal journey, a fascinating and inspiring life! On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affair with Radio ,” now availab...

Meet the walking, talking encyclopedia of politics!  Rich Rubino is the go-to source for all things pertaining to civics, the U.S. politic infrastructure and of course the behind-the-scenes stories that make national and local politics so much fun. He’s written several cool books including his latest, “The Great American Political Trivia Challenge: Political Trivia on Steroids.” On Air: My Fifty Y...

Julie Scolnik is an extraordinary musician who tells an enchanting story of romance, passion, heartbreak and resilience in her beautiful memoir “Paris Blue.”  The book whisks readers away to Paris, where we experience the sights, sounds, tastes and art of the City of Lights through the eyes of a young American student swept away by her first love affair.    An affair with an arc that doesn’t alway...

We welcome back the talented and irrepressible Linda Chorney, singer, songwriter, producer, actress and two time Grammy nominee.   Today, Linda tells us about her latest nomination and like her first in 2012, this one is not without its share of controversy.  Join us as we talk  about award show politics,  fighting for what’s right and how indie musicians deserve respect.  Linda is an artist who w...

Lynn Hightower is the international best-selling author of numerous mysteries including her popular Sonora Blair and Lena Padget series. She has also penned many standalone books including her latest called “The Enlightenment Project” a supernatural thriller involving demonic possession and cutting edge science. Best selling author Lee Child calls it ,”A spooky, suspenseful masterpiece. Super reco...

In our premier episode of 2022, we salute the U.S.foreign service officers who do so much to insure our nation’s security. Our guest is former state department official Gregory Hicks who served on many fronts including his pivotal mission in Libya before and during the Benghazi terror attacks in 2012. He reflects on lessons learned following that terrible incident as well as his numerous career hi...

Another friend joins us, this one a chronicler of our times with his great new book. Meet celebrity photographer Allan Dines, who over a thrilling 30 year career, has been in the presence of tons of  famous stars. His book, “ Front Row Center: How I Met Everyone” takes readers on a fun journey behind the scenes at concerts, clubs and arenas where Allan plied his trade and took scores of iconic pho...

Talk about a guest who needs no introduction!  Leonard Maltin is famous for so many things—his huge annual movie guides, abundant knowledge and cataloguing of all things Disney, character actors and legendary filmmakers, and critiques of thousands of movies.  Now we get to read  about his lifelong love affair with movies and the stars in his new memoir, “Star Struck.” Fans of film history an...

Meet James Murphy, an educator and writing coach who has garnered rave reviews and an international fan base with his frightening “Terror Trilogy” of novels. The series is set in Northern Ireland where James makes his home. It’s the backdrop for a terrific series of thrillers in which an unlikely group of newly minted detectives race to catch a wily killer. We share thoughts on true crime along wi...

Meet Attorney and Novelist Mike Papantonio,  senior partner at Levin Papantonio, one of the nation’s largest and most celebrated plaintiffs’ law firms. In court, Mike has taken on Big Pharma, the auto industry, tobacco, weapons manufacturers and more.  His exciting new novel “Inhuman Traffic: A Legal Thriller,” tackles the international scourge of human trafficking for sex work and slave labor.  I...

A brand new IMAX film invites you to explore the world’s most remote and beautiful caves.  “Ancient Caves” is a breathtaking documentary film featuring paleoclimatologist Dr. Gina Moseley on a mission to unlock the secrets of the Earth’s climate in the most unlikely of places: caves.  Joining us on the podcast to talk about the film is undersea photographer Jonathan Bird and writer/producer Art Co...

Dorie Clark has been named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and was recognized as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. Dorie  teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and is a bestselling author with several books to her credit.  Her latest is en...

Meet Brett Miller, a force of nature!  Brett is the author of an inspiring memoir, “It’s a Beautiful Day to save Lives: A Medic’s Journey to His Destiny.” From life-saving situations on a plane to life-saving situations in the military, the author inevitably is placed right where he needs to be as if it was planned by the universe until the roller coaster of emotions and life’s pressure puts his o...

Meet Juliette Fay, a Boston based best-selling novelist who has a gift for crafting “hard to put down” books. We will chat about her latest novel and its themes –addiction, meaningful relationships, baseball and more. Juliette shares how her unique background led to her writing successful novels. Enjoy a conversation with a smart, funny and compelling storyteller!  On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affai...

Peter Funt joins us with funny stories about one of television’s most enduring and memorable shows, “Candid Camera.”  Created  by Peter’s dad the late Allen Funt, “Candid Camera,”  became a cultural touchstone with Peter producing and hosting new versions of the show  for decades. Peter Funt is also a respected columnist and professor of journalism.   Now, Peter Funt releases a hysterical memoir—s...

Chris Woolf, formerly with  the BBC, is an accomplished international  journalist whose timely and thought provoking book, “ Bumbling Through the Hindu Kush: A Memoir of Fear and Kindness in Afghanistan”  is not only entertaining but  sheds tremendous light on the complex nature of Afghanistan.   In our conversation, Chris shares some terrifying moments dodging minefields and terrorist strongholds...

Boston’s “Queen of Cabaret” stops by and she’s brought her friends Tom LaMark, leader of the Tom LaMark Orchestra  and playwright, author and actor Jack Neary.  The three are producing a one-woman show starring Carol entitled, “The Rat Pack…And Me,” coming up November 13th at the Club Café in Boston.  We talk  about “The Pack” —Frank, Dean, Sammy et al, as well as the music and culture of th...

Tom Nicoli is a nationally recognized, award-wining hypnotherapist and life coach.  He joins us to talk about the innate power  of the subconscious mind, how hypnotherapy has proven to help people manage pain, overcome fears, improve performance as well as overall  health.    He founded “International Hypnotism Day” and is a sought after leader in the field of personal improvement. Tom is a positi...

Meet Victoria Bondoc, the dynamic founder and CEO of Gemini Industries, providing highly  critical  U.S. defense solutions during challenging times.  She is the author of “Mission Impossible? The Power of the Gemini Way,” helping readers  seize the power to set bold goals, persevere through difficult times, and succeed.   Victoria shares her own story of resilience and we focus on the incredible c...

Today we welcome  Dr. Christopher Quigley , author of “After the Crash : A Comprehensive Guide for Victims and Attorneys to Recover Your Health and Protect Your Rights.” Dr. Quigley  is chief chiropractor at Charles Street Family Chiropractic in Boston’s Back Bay.   For nearly three decades he and his skilled team of professionals have administered help to thousands of patients. Listen in as we di...

David Skal is the expert on all things monsters! He’s the author of several great books on the horror films of Hollywood and the legend of Dracula.  A respected cultural historian, David is very proud to be known as a “monster kid,” and shares with us insight into the Universal move monsters and much more.  The perfect Halloween podcast for your listening pleasure! On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affai...

Andris Nelsons is the esteemed music director and conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. He joins us talk about the return of live music at Symphony Hall, the enormous impact music has on our lives, and his life path that has led him to conduct music across the world. On Air: My Fifty Year Love Affair with Radio ,” now available at Amazon . Jordan Rich is Boston’s busiest podcaster, app...

Liz Hauck is the author of the highly acclaimed new book,  “Home Made: A Story of Grief, Groceries, Showing up — and What We Make When We Make Dinner.” This young teacher tells the story of her living out a dream of her late father to begin a cooking program that would instill hope, dignity and a sense of community in the lives of troubled teenager.  Rich in character and dialogue, it’s a relatabl...