On Mic Podcast

Meet a remarkable storyteller whose creative energies flow in so many areas—on camera, on stage, in the voice-over booth.  Portland Helmich is an award winning writer, broadcaster and actor with a fascinating story of her own. About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known c...

Meet the one and only Morgan White Jr, the Undisputed King of Trivia and longtime late night radio personality.  Morgan is the author of the book “Talking Trivia.” About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sul...

Meet an indomitable, courageous woman who didn’t take a difficult diagnosis sitting down.  Marathoner Mary McManus can inspire us all! About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire, Liberty Mutual In...

On this our 100th podcast, I have the occasion of speaking with a lovely young novelist who continues to write exciting mysteries and historical fiction at the tender age of 96.  Meet the one and only Eugenia West who has many more books to pen and stories to entertain! About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercial...

Andrew Fielding is a talented writer and broadcast historian who’s written a fascinating book about his mother Sue Bennett, a pioneering performer in the Golden Age of Television.  The book is entitled “The Lucky Strike Papers: Journeys Through my Mother’s Television Past.”  Listen to all On Mic podcast episodes and find out the latest in all facets of voice-over production and professional record...

Joe Martelle is a  beloved radio veteran with fans throughout New England and the country. We’ll talk about his career as a writer, now with two published books including a bio of the late actor Robert Urich. Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com .

Hear my conversation with one of the hottest novelists around, the lovely Erica Ferencik. We talk about her latest best-seller “Into the Jungle,” how she spent quite a while deep into the dark jungle doing research, her days doing stand-up, writing jokes for Letterman and more. Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.c...

Jim Boyd is a true renaissance man -news anchor, reporter, writer, producer, actor, life-long learner. A Hall of Fame broadcaster, Jim sits down to talk about his career, how TV news has evolved and how much fun it is to act alongside Morgan Freeman!  Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com .  

Aviva Kempner is an award winning documentary film-maker whose films highlight unsung Jewish heroes. Here we talk about her latest project featuring baseball catcher Moe Berg, heroic spy during WWII. Aviva’s film is entitled “The Spy Behind Home Plate.” Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com .  

Holly Van Leuven has crafted a spectacular biography of one our favorite performers.  You’ll want to hear our discussion about the book “Ray Bolger – More than a Scarecrow.”  A must read for Oz fans and anyone who loves a fine show biz story! Find out more about Jordan Rich , Chart Productions and all the services they offer.  

Meet Michelle LeClair, author of “Perfectly Clear – Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love.” Hers is the compelling story of courage in the wake of enormous pressure from the Scientology’s hierarchy. Find out more about Jordan Rich , Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

Emmy award-winning actor/writer Ed Crasnick is a high school buddy of mine who has gone on to write and produce several  television shows, radio programs and podcasts.  He’s  a popular stand up comic with a long list of hysterical credits in the biz.  Here we talk about the state of comedy and more!    

Bill Owen, with the golden pipes, is a radio and TV veteran working in the business for over six decades. He’s also the author of several nostalgia history books that are loads of fun including his newest, “Do You Remember” The Visual History of Early Radio and TV”. Find out more about Jordan Rich , Chart Productions and all the services they offer. Photo credit: By Carolyn Owen – CC BY-SA 3...

She’s an original.  Meet Loretta LaRoche , inspirational speaker, author, television personality and one seriously hilariously lady with wisdom on conquering stress and managing life…and boy do we need her now more than ever! Find out more about Jordan Rich , Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

I welcome two very creative entertainers on today’s episode. WWE Wrestling star Dolph Ziggler  is the “master of his own ring” and reflects on his other career in standup comedy. Stephanie Monseu talks about circus life and being a ringmaster with the famed Big Apple Circus. Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here .

Meet the extraordinary and tireless Keith Lockhart, conductor of the famed Boston Pops Orchestra.  Here the maestro discusses his career, his love of music and performing, and the great tradition that is The Boston Pops!  Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here .

Meet Elaine Clark , one of the nation’s leading voice -over artists and  coaches and author of the book   “There’s Money Where Your Mouth Is,” now in its 4th edition.   Hear Elaine and I discuss the nature of the industry and tips on getting started. Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here .

On today’s episode, meet Jay Keefe, author of “And Drink I Did: One Man’s Story of Growing through Recovery.”  In a battle to regain balance and sobriety, Jay shares his intense struggle and a story of triumph in his compelling memoir. Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here .

Joseph Finder is the New York Times bestselling author of fourteen previous suspense novels, including “The Switch,”  “The Fixer,”  and “Suspicion. “ His latest page-turner is entitled “Judgement.” Listen to all On Mic episodes and find out the latest in voice-over production, professional recording and more at chartproductions.com .

Love cartoons, “Barney Fife,”  “Tom Brokow”  to name but a few?  Then you’ll love this episode’s special guest voice-actor Scott Burns!
 Scott is a super talent who shares some cool inside stories about our industry. Listen to all On Mic episodes and find out the latest in all facets of voice-over production and professional recording at chartproductions.com .

Christina Rasmussen is the author of “Where Did You Go?   A Life Changing Journey to Connect with Those We Lost.”   It’s a book that might change one’s view of the afterlife.  Listen to all On Mic episodes and find out the latest in all facets of voice-over production and professional recording at chartproductions.com .

Judith Kalaora is the founder, artistic director and principal performer with History at Play , bringing to life on stage some of history’s most influential and fascinating women. Check out Jordan Rich’s other podcast episodes, his voice-over training and state of the art recording studio here at chartproductions.com .

Author of motivational speaker Celia Belt was accidently burned in early childhood.  She has endured much as a result and now gives back.   Nearly 5000 burn survivors and their families have been helped through her organization The Moonlight Fund .  We talk about her inspiring story and what she’s doing to help others with their journey. Check out Jordan Rich’s other podcast episodes, his vo...

Susan Mara Bregman is a celebrated photographer and author of “New England Neon,”  evoking an era when New England glowed at night.  And in some places, thanks to classic neon signs, it still does!

Meet WWE Champion and Hall of famer Diamond Dallas Page , creator of the successful life training program DDP Yoga, star of the award winning documentary “The Resurrection of Jake the Snake,”  and author of the new book “Positively Unstoppable.”  Check out Jordan Rich’s other podcast episodes, his voice-over training and state of the art recording studio here at chartproductions.com .