On Mic Podcast

In this bonus double episode, we celebrate hard work and dedication to helping others, that is so much of what America is all about. This 4th of July, I am saluting two fine organizations. Ed Mitchell heads up the Veterans Northeast Outreach Center , providing housing, jobs, counseling and support to veterans.  It is an inspiring program being modeled by other veterans organizations  around the co...

Meet a married couple on a worthwhile mission.  Jay and Shira Ruderman head up The Ruderman Family Foundation that believes inclusion and understanding of all people is essential to a fair and flourishing community.  Through their efforts they have contributed to improving the lives of people with disabilities, shining a light on Hollywood, the sports world, education and business  and offering co...

Meet Stephanie Raffelock, host of the podcast Coffee Table Wisdom that celebrates mid-life as a bold revolution that encourages creativity, activity and vibrancy.  She’s also here to talk about her wonderful new, “A Delightful Little Book on Aging,” a perfect companion for anyone  on the magical  journey of life.  Jordan Rich is Boston’s busiest podcaster, appearing on over 400 podcast episo...

Bill Boggs practically wrote the book on interviewing the famous.  With a multi decade career in television including stints with all of the major networks, PBS, the Travel Channel and more. Plus Bill has written an off-Broadway play and other books including his new hilarious novel, “The Adventures of Spike the Wonder Dog: AS Told to Bill Boggs. We tell stories about some of his favorite intervie...

Meet Bob Coughlin, president and CEO of the Massachusetts Biotechnology Council .  Bob’s organization boasts over 1300 members in the highly diverse life sciences industry throughout the Bay State and beyond.  He offers an upbeat assessment of the work ongoing to get control of the Covid-19 virus, along with many other exciting developments in the field of life science, medicine, health care and t...

Meet radio pro Bob Bronson who has returned to host mornings in Boston at WROR 105.7.   Bob is a proud navy veteran and native New Englander, blessed with a glorious voice and engaging personality that has made him a success in the industry.  He scored high ratings  early on in Boston, had a successful run as a program director in the New Hampshire market, and for ten years was number one in New Y...

Casting is an integral part of any production. Meet the co-owners of Boston Casting, one of the nation’s top casting companies. Angela Peri and Lisa Lobel are seasoned pros and along with their team can do it all – feature films, independent films, TV series, commercials, voice-overs and more. For a full and impressive list of credits visit their site BostonCasting.com .
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Making his third visit to the podcast, great friend Brad Meltzer presents his latest historic thriller, “The Lincoln Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President – and Why It Failed.”  Everyone knows the story of Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. You’re about to learn more about the conspiracy to kill him before his first inauguration and how history as we know would have changed ha...

Hooray for Hollywood!  More specifically Hooray for the women who made extraordinary contributions to American cinema for over 100 years.  It’s all documented in a beautiful book of photos and essays from the silent era to todayccalled “Hollywood: Her Story, an Illustrated History of Women and the Movies.” Authors Jill Tietjen and Barbara Bridges unveil rarely told stories about pioneering women w...

Entrepreneurs such as today’s guest Ben Pleat, founder and CEO of Live Cobu (Cobu standing for ‘community building) is all about bringing people in large apartment and condo complexes together.  Now, more than ever, the need is great to build connection. With the free Cobu app residents can easily engage with one another through chats, interest groups, social gatherings and they can discover local...

Recovery from the Corona Virus pandemic will happen on many fronts – medical, educational, social and of course economic. How will profit and not-for-profit organizations retain customers and begin growing their businesses again? A lot of it will depend on successful branding. Today’s podcast guest is Roger Sametz, CEO and Founder of Sametz Blackstone Associates, a brand-focused strategy, content,...

We extend our great appreciation to all front-line responders during the unprecedented Covid-19 Pandemic. My guest represents one faction of these valiant responders. On today’s podcast, an exclusive interview with General Joseph L. Lengyel, serving as the 28th Chief of the National Guard Bureau and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Washington, D.C. The General shares news about the over...

“The Show Won’t Go On: The Most Shocking, Bizarre, and Historic Deaths of Performers Onstage.” is the first book of its kind, an exploration of a neglected though legitimate section of entertainment history — performers who died onstage. The book is a celebration of lives and careers in many genres of show business, both famous and obscure who have all have one thing in coming – they a...

Meet Loren Paul Decker,  pastor of LifeHouse Church in Middleboro, Massachusetts.  Loren recently launched his own podcast called Soul Chaser.  That also happens to be the title of his inspiring new book “Soul Chaser: Devotions to Anchor the Soul.”  You’re going to hear two old pals, from different religious backgrounds, agree on many matters of the soul, the human condition and the eternal chase...

Get set to meet Marilyn Abrams, co-creator of one of the most prolific and hilarious theatrical experiences in modern history.  “Shear Madness” is celebrating it’s 40th anniversary as one of the longest running shows ever.  Seen by over 12 million people, the show is as witty, creative, fun and surprising as ever.  Jordan Rich is Boston’s busiest podcaster, appearing on over 400 podcast epis...

Meet Mark Ramsey , media strategist, researcher, best-selling writer and the creator/ host of a series of movie podcasts including “Inside Psycho,” “Inside The Exorcist,” “Inside Jaws,” and “Inside Star Wars.” These high concept podcasts weave together great writing, fascinating untold stories about the moviemakers and some of the best sound design you’ll hear anywhere.   Enjoy our conversat...

In a special bonus episode, we took our show on the road and recorded an episode about “the art of podcasting” at the new Staples Connect/iHeart Podcast studio in downtown Boston.  Staples Connect is a new concept launching in the Boston area with plans to expand nationwide. Staples is offering a variety of services to growing businesses including office space and meeting rooms, design services, w...

Today’s guest is a very fine friend and colleague, one of the finest and most experienced publicists in the business.  Sandy Goroff has promoted books and more for everyone from former President Jimmy Carter to Jane Goodall to Kirk Douglas.  She shares some fun stories about working with celebrities, where the publishing field is headed and how publicity works in the age of social media. Sandy is...

Meet a delicious power couple, two wonderful people loaded with creative energy and a passion for what they do.  Americo “Rico” DiFronzo is a master chef, currently executive chef at America’s oldest continuing restaurant, The Union Oyster House in Boston. His lovely wife Sharon is a respected singer-songwriter and voice-over artist with a beautiful sound and a matching heart of gold.  On today’s...

It’s a treat to welcome acclaimed writer and director Nicholas Meyer whose body of work includes the hit Sherlock Holmes novel, “The Seven Percent Solution.”  The screenplay garnered him with an Academy Award nomination and became a hit film starring Nicol Williamson, Robert Duvall and Alan Arkin.  Nicholas Meyer has written several other novels including his latest Holmes & Watson tale called...

Meet D. Brenton Simons, who has changed the face of nonprofit-based genealogy in America by bringing the best scholarship to millions of users for more than a decade as President and CEO of AmericanAncestors.org and the New England Historic Genealogical Society.  He has been at the helm of this marvelous enterprise ― the founding genealogical institution in America ― which now serves more than 250...

Meet Michael Starr, long-time TV writer for the New York Post and one of our favorite biographers.  Mike’s beat has been writing the life stories of iconic entertainment personalities including Bobby Darrin, Raymond Burr, Joey Bishop and Ringo Starr.  His latest is “Shatner,” all about the enigmatic force of nature that is William Shatner. Captain Kirk, Denny Crain, T.J. Hooker and a real life of...

Eli Glaser is leading a health and wellness revolution. He is founder and director of the ground-breaking Soveya Weight-Loss Solution , an all encompassing program which empowers people to acquire the competence and confidence to completely transform their overall eating habits and relationship with food.   We will hear of Eli’s personal struggle with weight loss and body image.  He has successful...

Meet two of the most vibrant jazz talents on the scene today! Kristen Lee Sergeant ’s current release, “Smolder,” is a story of fire — love ignited, ablaze and extinguished. DownBeat critic Bobby Reed writes “This elegant album illustrates what can happen when admirable ambition is paired with vocal vibrancy.”  Her collaborator on this wonderful new album is jazz saxophonist and composer Ted Nash...

To say he’s amazing is an obvious understatement. Jon Stetson is one of America’s foremost mentalists, an engaging entertainer who has performed for presidents, kings, Fortune 1000 organizations and celebrity audiences around the globe.  Jon loves people and it’s evident at any of his live shows as he injects levity and kindness while dazzling people with his uncanny mental abilities.  Jon leaves...