On Mic Podcast

Bar Tips is a wonderful book of life and business lessons by Neil Rogers. Neil currently runs a successful marketing firm.  He recalls the skill sets learned when he tended bar in Boston years ago and shares them in this very readable book. There are valuable tips for anyone interested in improving their careers, building sales and understanding and communicating with people!

Meet Diane Pienta, author of a wonderful new book called, “Be the Magic: Bite-Sized Nuggets of Wisdom to Feed your Joy, Nourish you Soul, and Open your Heart.” Diane is a writer, mentor and forest therapy guide who loves to help others see and be their own magic!

We welcome back to the podcast author Landon Beach, a fine friend and a master at penning exciting thrillers. Not only are we thrilled to have him join us to talk about his new book “The Blue Hour Sanction,”  but he was kind enough to bring along one of the nation’s top audiobook narrators Suzanne Elise Freeman. She is the reader of this fast-paced novel and you’re about to hear a unique tale of a...

Well, we’ve arrived at a milestone. On Mic Podcast 400! I’ve chosen to feature a lifelong friend as my guest, Mr. Ray Fournier. Ray has been a pioneer in the audio recording industry for well over a half century. Blind since birth, Ray has inspired so many with his dedication to professionalism and artistry. And he’s quite the namedropper and storyteller. Thanks to all of you for coming along for...

Meet Christy Cashman, a woman who wears many hats!  She’s a writer, actress, philanthropist and equestrian who has written her first novel called, “The Truth About Horses.”  It’s a wonderful story of a young girl coming to terms with loss and the incredible impact rising horses has on her life.

Meet Janet Seckel-Cerrotti who heads up an outstanding organization that addresses the serious problem of loneliness among older Americans.   About to celebrate a special anniversary,  FriendshipWorks links volunteers with elder citizens in a variety of programs, all of which lead to happier lives.  We are proud to salute  FriendshipWorks on today’s episode of On Mic!

Join me as take a tour of jazz in the middle of the last century as award-winning broadcast journalist Carmen Fields shares the story of her Dad Ernie Fields in a well-researched and entertaining book!

Meet a long time friend Lon Davis who has captured the history of old Hollywood in several wonderful books  (do check out LON DAVIS  on Amazon for the complete list). Today we focus on  his special friendship with a comedy legend, Larry Fine of The Three Stooges. The two became pals when Lon was just a teen and the relationship had a lovely and lasting impact on Lon’s life.

Meet Andy Kelley, also known as “The Boston Buddha.”  Andy is a husband, father, sports fan and all around regular guy who discovered for himself the benefits of meditation.  Now it’s his life mission to share theses benefits with others, people of all ages and backgrounds.  Meditation doesn’t have to be a grind, Andy explains why and how it works to make lives better!

JB Harris captures the historical essence and poignancy of the early immigrant experience in her gripping novel “The Immigrant’s Wife.” Prepare for a story of joy in the wake of hardship, love in an era of uncertainty. And much is based on our guest’s own family history.

Barbara Becker has dedicated more than twenty-five years to partnering with human-rights advocates around the world in pursuit of peace and interreligious understanding. She has worked with the United Nations, Human Rights First, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, and has participated in a delegation of Zen Peacemakers and Lakota elders in the Black Hills of South Da...

Talk about a “dream job.”  Kari McBride, who has worked behind the scenes in show business for such big companies as Disney, was gifted her first ever Lego set during the COVID-19 pandemic.  She finished building a 7000 piece model of the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars in just four days.  From then on she was obsessed.  Now she shares her story about how the obsession led to her ascension as a L...

In our latest live-audience event held at the beautiful Millennium Tower in downtown Boston, Curator of the New England Sports Museum Richard Johnson regaled us all with tales of local sports legends, their fascinating back stories, and the unique tradition that New England holds when it comes to sports! Learn more about Jordan Rich HERE .

“Mr. Las Vegas” Wayne Newton stops by for a chat about show business, his amazing career and those special entertainers he’s known and loved along the way.  A remarkable performer, Wayne has entertained millions and he shows no signs of slowing down!

Doug McIntyre is the long-time columnist for the Southern California News Group which includes the Los Angeles Daily News and Orange County Register, as well as the creator of Red Eye Radio heard nationally on hundreds of radio stations. He also hosted a successful show on WABC in New York City and the long-running McIntyre in the Morning on KABC in Los Angeles. A television and film writer/produc...

Long time Boston Globe reporter and columnist Scot Lehigh has just authored his first novel and it’s a winner.”Just East of Nowhere,” Scot Lehigh’s debut novel, is a gritty coming-of-age story that explores the often hidden pockets of Maine and features a poignant and troubled cast of characters who are caught in the undercurrents of a struggling coastal town. A fine work of exci...

While on a visit  to Israel, we meet up with several proud U.S. veterans on a 10-day trip of healing  in the Holy Land.  Learn about  Heroes to Heroes, an organization that prevents veteran suicide by healing souls through forgiveness and peace .  Hear from the founder and several of the men about the 12-month  peer support, curriculum-based program that includes values exploration, goal-setting,...

Meet Sara DiVello, true crime novelist and the founder and host of the popular author interview series, Mystery and Thriller Mavens. She is out with a new book entitled “Broadway Butterfly,” a true crime thriller about the unsolved murder of a Manhattan It Girl in 1923.   Real life characters come alive in a case with shocking ramifications that ripple from the gangster underworld all the way to t...

Today’s guest has quite the inspiring story.  La’Que Duren was heading down a dangerous life threatening path, but a group of adults saw value in her that she didn’t know she had.  “How The Mafia Saved My Life”  is a story about a young girl encountering tough men from the shadows who reached out to  protect her.  She ultimately  forgave her abusers and rose from the ashes, and hers is a story for...

Meet the man behind the mayhem who is making people very happy.  Norm Laviolette heads up the smash hit Boston comedy troupe Improv Asylum.  He tells  of its origin and growth along with the fun and vibrancy that defines improvisation.   We also talk about the group’s extensive training opportunities in performance and stand-up for professionals and non-actors alike!

Joe Lamonica is part of a hard working Italian family. proud of the restaurant named for their grandfather.  Vuolo’s in Winthrop Massachusetts has won raves from food critics and diners.  Joe plies his trade coming up with creative concoctions  behind the bar, when he’ snot collecting and selling iconic custom rock T-Shirts and memorabilia.  There is passion in everything he does and J...

We welcome a return visit from NY Times bestselling author Lynn Hightower, here to talk up her latest book, “The Beautiful Risk,” a thriller set in France.

Attorney A.X. Foster has prosecuted and defended complex homicide cases for over 30 years.  His debut legal thriller “Gavel to Gavel” transports us to a tense trial where the case seems open and shut. But is it? Foster has penned a terrific legal adventure with intriguing characters and situations. Today we take you deep behind the scenes of a murder one trial, where nothing is as it seems.

Meet Gianni Russo, one of the stars of “The Godfather,” a monumental first film role for a guy who never acted before! The author of his best selling memoir “Hollywood Godfather,” shares incredible personal stories about Brando, Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe and the biggest names in the actual Mafia, names you will instantly recognize. From the movie (he’s produced and acted in close to fifty) to the JF...

Let me introduce you to someone who is the very definition of Grace. She’s Sister Bridget Haase, the author of many spiritually uplifting books such as Generous Faith and Doors to the Sacred, both of which share stories of family and times in Sudan, Senegal, Mexico and Appalachia. Recipient of several awards, she has led retreats and parish missions nationwide and has ministered to everyone from p...