On Mic Podcast

Kim Carrigan, a native of Missouri, has made New England her home for decades, establishing herself as a respected and popular TV news anchor and radio personality.  She currently hosts her own podcast, “Carrigan and Company,” as well as  a weekly business show on WRKO in Boston. Kim continues to give of her time as a volunteer with numerous non-profits and believes strongly in helping local commu...

What a delight welcoming my old friend Harry Castleman, co-author along with Walter J. Podrazik, of “Watching TV: American Television Season by Season, Fourth Edition.” Their book encompasses several eras of American television from the early days of broadcast TV, all the way through cable, and now streaming.  Considered the gold standard chronology of American television, it is chock full of fun...

Today’s guest is very much a member of the Damon Runyon school of characters. Charles Farrell is not only an accomplished jazz pianist, he has also been a key player in the boxing world for decades. From Floyd Patterson to Don King and scores of managers, promoters and celebrities to the fighters – both champs and bums – he knows as much about the “game” as anyone. Charles shares his insights in h...

As today’s guest Dr. Margie Warrell often says, “ Our biggest problems don’t stem from what we cannot do.  They stem from not doing all that we can do.”  On this episode we discuss the principles in her latest book, “The Courage Gap: 5 Steps to Braver Action.”  Challenges confront all of us. Dr. Warrell offers insight into how courage can be summoned leading to lessened fear and insecurity and a b...

The game is on and it’s the real deal! Meet Sean Hope, serial entrepreneur and the driving force behind The DX Arcade concept in the Boston area.   His idea is catching fire. From the newest virtual reality games to age-old classics, Sean knows that we want to share fun, exciting in-person experiences with friends and co-workers. The DX Arcade is proving to be the perfect place to do just that. We...

Today we meet an extraordinary person who does so much to  help so many. Naomi Eisenberger heads up The Good People Fund. Founded in 2008, The Good People Fund provides financial support and management guidance to small and mid-sized, highly effective non-profits, headed by dynamic Good People who are devoted to tikkun olam (repairing the world).  It is a pleasure to share conversation with Naomi,...

So happy and honored to present conversations with trusted voices, such as today’s guest Brooks Moore.  Brooks is an Emmy award winning director and producer who is also an in-demand  voice-over talent.   Fans all over the world know him for his narrations of one of the most popular programs on the Discovery Channel, “How It’s made.”   He’s been the voice of that show for decades and teaches peopl...

J.D. Pincus is a renowned psychologist and researcher specializing in human motivation, our emotional needs, and personal development. He pioneered the unified pyramid model of human motivation and the AgileBrain measurement technique ( www.agilebrain.com).  Dr. Pincus is the author of, “The Emotionally Agile Brain: Mastering the 12 Emotional Needs that Drive Us.”  Meet one of the top psychologica...

Meet Alfred Engelberg, the author of “ Breaking the Medicine Monopolies: Reflections of a Generic Drug Pioneer.” The book is a personal narrative about Alfred Engelberg’s fifty years of legal work in the drug industry. He takes you inside the mysterious world of patents to provide a basic understanding of how drug makers have gamed the laws governing brand and generic competition.   Hear how Alber...

Atlas Aultman is an accomplished leader in many fields. He is a former U.S. Military Commander, Special Ops Director, White House Military Lead and Combat Zone decision maker.  He is a best-selling author, Ted Talk speaker, and the host of his own podcast series that brings to light stories of men who have conquered major life challenges. A self-described Christian man who leads with respect, Atla...

Dance for Parkinsons ( www.danceforpd.org ) invites people of all ages to harness the benefits of dance to transform their lives and  enhance well-being!  Meet program founder and  professional dancer David Leventhal who, along with his colleagues, has developed collaborative partnerships among Parkinson’s, arts, and medical organizations in cities around the world to create robust opportunities f...

The Amphibious Tractor Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on raising money to build a memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The memorial will honor Amtrac Marines who manned U.S. Marine Corps Landing and Amphibious Assault Vehicles since 1942. Our guests today are members of the team driving mission forward – Colonel John B. Atkinson, USMC ( Ret) National Commander,  Marc...

Today we get down to business with the help of James Whitman from www.growthguidepost.com . He is the author of a dynamic new book on how to grow businesses and foster success entitled,  “Launch Code:  The Playbook for Continuous Growth.”  Make this the year you celebrate  entrepreneurship and career success.  James offers practical, common sense advice designed to empower you to win!

Brad Meltzer returns to share news about his latest book, “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy – and Why it Failed.“ Along with co-author Josh Mensch, Brad sends up another suspenseful non-fiction thriller, a story that many of us had know knowledge of, and an event that would have changed history. Brad Meltzer is a best-selling novelist, TV producer, comic book creator, children’s...

Mike Baker spent approximately 15 years with the CIA, working as a covert field operations officer specializing in counterterrorism, counternarcotics and counterinsurgency operations.  He’s been in most of the world’s dangerous hotspots, working with others to defend America. In 2022, Mike  began hosting a news and geopolitical commentary podcast called “The Presidents Daily Brief”, wh...

What a joy it is to meet and feature fellow podcasters doing important work. That is the case with today’s guests Matt and Monica, who recently launched “The Matt and Monica Podcast” sharing stories of vulnerability and resilience of inspiring guests as well as themselves. This husband and wife team travel far to interview incredible people, many of whom are first responders and veterans who have...

Let’s put on a show! There is nothing more exciting than live theatre. One of the most historic and venerable ones in the Boston area is The Regent Theatre in Arlington. Longtime director Richard Stavros recently retired and a new leader has taken over. He is Harvard computer science professor David Malan. David and I discuss his innovative plans to revitalize the theatre through the introduction...

Meet Jennifer Jukanovich, co-author along with Russell West of “The Culturally Conscious Board: Setting the Boardroom Table for Impact.”   Their goal is to transform the culture of boards across the spectrum–from the local cancer nonprofit to the multinational anti-poverty NGO. Using their tested “Board Culture Placemat,”  the authors provide “Conversation Starters” t...

On today’s episode, we cover “science and the arts.” Dr. Robert Kellan is a renowned ophthalmologist with over 60 years in medicine. He also has an active creative side. Besides being an accomplished painter, Bob is also a playwright with several well received plays to his credit. We explore the magical essence of live theatre and how this playwright breathes life into his characters and ideas!

When a sinister cyber-terrorist plot is poised to plunge the U.S. into devastating digital darkness, one man, an experienced cyber forensic expert takes on the challenge of stopping the evildoers. We welcome novelist and technologist George Mehok who delivers a fast-paced thriller called, “Going Dark: A Liberty Unit Novel.” The tech is real and will make you think about the lengths that terr...

Today we celebrate the holiday season in style with Dr. Quentin Schultze, the author of “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas Story.” For the first time, Quentin Schultze, who taught storytelling with screenwriter Jean Shepherd, reveals the “secret” parables that Shepherd included in his screenplay for A Christmas Story. Now you won’t need a decoder ring to lear...

‘Tis the season for charitable giving. Of course it is not just during the holidays. Pretty much year round, folks are tasked with asking (on behalf of their non-profit group) for money. Most of us don’t exactly enjoy that or do it well. So let me introduce you to someone with a solution. Meet Barrie Atkin, who with over 25 years of consulting experience, has served hundreds of clients in human se...

Meet celebrated author Crystal King as we discuss her new book, “In the Garden of Monsters,” a fresh twist on the ancient love story of Hades and Persephone. It is Italy, 1948. A woman with no past. A man who seems to know her. And a monstrous garden that could be the border between their worlds. If it sounds intriguing it is with added presence of artist Salvador Dali and a bevy of epicurean deli...

Meet Deb Podlogar, a.k.a. “The Mocktail Mom.”  Deb is the author of a new book called, “The Happiest Hour,” and she is  all about encouraging people to  have fun drinking without the alcohol.  Hear about her relationship with alcohol that needed to come to an end, culminating in the launch of her as the “Mocktail Mom.”  She has whipped up  dozens of delicious, cocktail recipes so if you’re thinkin...

Today, we open up a fascinating conversation with John Penrose, a successful entrepreneur brimming with creative ideas.  He is currently leading the talented team behind Agile Brain. This software introduces us to a fast and fun image-based assessment tool that unlocks the power of human emotion.  John talks about a revolutionary new way to gauge emotional intelligence and understanding. Agile Bra...