ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones

Justice Patricia M. DiMango serves as one of three judges on Amazon Freevee's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Most recently, Justice DiMango was a judge on the Emmy-nominated series, "Hot Bench." Justice DiMango was first appointed to serve as a Judge of the Criminal Courts for the City of New York by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. She became the first Italian-American woman ever appoi...

Peter McGraw is a business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast "Solo—The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life," writes for Single Insights—The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon. In 2014, McGraw co-authored "The Humor Code." He has written for Slate, Wired, Fortune, and HuffPost. His work has been covered by The New York Times, WSJ, NPR, BBC,...

Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author. Dr. Judy conducts neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-aft...

Kevin Goetz, a well-known personality within the entertainment industry, is currently a leading expert in motion picture marketing and tech-enabled research. He is often the "go-to" person when filmmakers and studios need insights into how to fix or market their pictures. His company, Screen Engine, is one of the few firms worldwide that conducts specialized research on Hollywood's movies and tele...

Barbra Streisand's sister, Roslyn Kind, has been busy over the last few years producing and releasing songs such as "Save the Country," "Light of Love," and "It Only Takes a Moment: Kiss Me Now." Roslyn is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment, from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top conc...

The celebrated host of AWAKENED NATION podcast, Brad Szollose is a business consultant, former C-Level Executive of a public company, global business adviser, Web pioneer, Generation Y expert and keynote speaker who helps smart companies like Dell and Master Card understand how much technology has transformed corporate culture and behavior—especially the behavior of Generation Y—and how that impac...

The extraordinary Craig Carnelia has had four shows produced on Broadway. Working with composer Marvin Hamlisch, he wrote the lyrics for "Sweet Smell of Success," with book by John Guare, and "Imaginary Friends" with Nora Ephron. As both composer and lyricist, Craig wrote the score for "Is There Life After High School" and contributed songs to "Working." Off-Broadway, he wrote the score for "Three...

Maria Ho, one of the most notable names in poker today, is the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. She is also the 2019 Global Poker Award Broadcaster of the Year winner. Her commentary work includes the WSOP Main Event on ESPN, the PokerGO Super High Roller Bowl on CBS Sports, and WPT's King of the Club on FSN. Her impressive live tournament resume puts her am...

Brandon Mace grew up as a military BRAT doing theatre and choir as his family moved around. He met Randy in Virginia while performing at dinner theatres in the area. Brandon graduated from George Mason with a degree in theatre before joining the U.S. Army in 2003. He is currently a Public Affairs Lt. Colonel stationed in Chicago at the Army Enterprise Marketing Office, working on their national re...

Jen Golbeck is the "internet's dog mom" and creator of the social media sensation The Golden Ratio. A professor at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and mo...

Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT. His plays...

Designer Tamara Day is a purveyor of the glam and cozy. This busy wife and mother of four styles for the spirited home, mixing glam, comfort, and family. Tamara's sense of style and eye for what works has created an insatiable demand for her interior design expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara grew up on the Midwestern plains in Salina, Kansas. Her "do-it-yourself" skill set comes from growing u...

Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music's most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He's a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author. His credits appear on more than eighty Billboard Top 40 singles spanning six decades, including "Livin' On A Prayer," "You Give Love A Bad Name," "I Was Made For Lovin' You," "Dude Looks...

When did you last speak with your best friend from high school? What would you say to each other today? In what ways would you be the same? Different? Would you pick up where you left off? Has life been what you expected it to be? But mostly, how would this experience MOVE you? In his first podcast episode since moving back to his Columbia, Missouri, hometown, Jones shares the stage with high scho...

From the ultra creepy Bowler Hat Man in Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House" to Ezra, the renowned Hitchhiking Ghost in Disney's "The Haunted Mansion," actor Fedor Steer knows a lot about things that go bump in the night. Originally Dutch-Canadian, Steer credits a chance encounter with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and his family on a cruise ship for piquing his interest in acting. Steadily working his w...

Actress, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and proverbially patient headmaster Karen Anglin is one of Randy's most precious assets. A gifted hair stylist, she is responsible for the ongoing management of Randy's ever-eroding hairline. Karen thoughtfully holds his hand as his "pepper" follicles rescind, leaving only a mass of "salt" tresses atop his overblown, old-man head. Karen began crafting...

Organizational trust expert, experienced executive, and #1 bestselling author Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world. Stephen personally led the strat...

Paul Nicklen has documented the beauty and plight of our planet for more than twenty years. His work is collected by Hollywood icons, rock stars and royalty. In 2019, he became the youngest person inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. He has said it is one thing to capture the natural world in a moment of grace and dignity, but that pales in comparison to an image that shines a...

Why would anybody want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years…. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn't stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Va...

Gary Rosen and Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) have fostered excellent relationships with major Fortune 500 companies, studios, celebrities, authors and musicians. GRC has represented some of the most successful television shows in the history of syndication, including "Judge Judy," "Hot Bench," "Maury," "The Jerry Springer Show," and "The People's Court." GRC's clients include Judicial Icon Judge...

Basically, Susan Bennett is a musician! The voice work, speaking, acting and SIRI came later. She was playing the piano by ear by the age of 4, took classical piano lessons for many years, and ended up singing in her first band, "Conglomerate" during her years at Brown University. Susan went on to sing and play keyboards in clubs and restaurants in Atlanta, GA, where she moved in 1972 and still li...

This episode is dedicated to the extraordinary Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her remarkable contributions to health, safety, humanity and the human spirit. Bonnie Lautenberg is an artist, photographer and writer. Her works have been featured in gallery shows, museums and art fairs throughout the country. In 2022, Lautenberg was appointed by the White House to the President's Advisory Committee...

Duane Lee Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is an American television personality known for popular TV programs following his life and adventures as a bounty hunter. Dog is deeply involved in crime fighting, advocating for tougher legislation to curb crime and is launching several media ventures including a new TV show and podcast. Dog is a New York Times best-selling author with a new...

For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing everyone—including entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals—how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth. Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, "Endless Referrals," it's his business parable, "The Go-Giver," co-authored with John David Mann that has created a worldwide movement. While part...

Watercolorist, award-winning animal activist and actress, Loretta Swit is renowned for her starring role on TV's most honored series, M*A*S*H, for which she won two EMMY's and worldwide acclaim. Loretta could not be more thrilled or proud of the response to new fragrance, called SwitHeart, in its trademark heart-shaped bottle and exclusively for SwitHeart Animal Alliance Donors. SwitHeart perfume...