Sonstein Sessions

This will be the first Father’s Day since 24 year old Kaley Young, 20 year old Christian, and their 14 year old sister, Keira, of Freeport lost their 53 year old dad...FDNY hero Keith Young...to 911 toxins. Keith was known as “The Firehouse Chef” winning 3 Food Network competitions. Kaley is actually raising her 14 year old sister. I was absolutely blown away by these two young women! They join me...

"Heart Beats Loud” is a wonderful father-daughter love story from Brooklyn writer/director Brett Halely. It's a non-musical musical, along the lines of “Once.” It stars Nick Offerman of “Parks & Recreation” with Kiersy Clemons (“Angie Tribeca”) along with the wonderful Ted Danson & Blythe Danner. Such a sweet film. Such heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Heart Beats Loud” is a wonderful father-daughter love story from Brooklyn writer/director Brett Halely. It's a non-musical musical, along the lines of “Once.” It stars Nick Offerman of “Parks & Recreation” with Kiersy Clemons (“Angie Tribeca”) along with the wonderful Ted Danson & Blythe Danner. Such a sweet film. Such heart. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a liberal Brooklyn couple has a gender expansive pre-schooler? That’s the plot of “A Kid Like Jake” starring an amazing Claire Danes with Jim Parsons. A great film during Pride month! Director Silas Howard is my guest on “Sonstein Sunday.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a liberal Brooklyn couple has a gender expansive pre-schooler? That’s the plot of “A Kid Like Jake” starring an amazing Claire Danes with Jim Parsons. A great film during Pride month! Director Silas Howard is my guest on “Sonstein Sunday.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I never heard of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine from India ‘til I saw the doc “The Doctor from India.” Director Jeremy Frindel followed Dr. Vasant Lad for years. An amazing eye-opener!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I never heard of Ayurveda, the ancient holistic medicine from India ‘til I saw the doc “The Doctor from India.” Director Jeremy Frindel followed Dr. Vasant Lad for years. An amazing eye-opener!! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Whannell is the co-creator of “Saw,” one of the bloodiest franchises in movie history. He also co-created the scare franchise “Insidious”. His latest movie is the sci-fi thriller, “Upgrade.” Leigh joins me for a frank discussion answering those who partly blame violent movies for the rash of high school shootings. Do these movies desensitize our kids to violence? See omnystudio.com/listener...

Leigh Whannell is the co-creator of “Saw,” one of the bloodiest franchises in movie history. He also co-created the scare franchise “Insidious”. His latest movie is the sci-fi thriller, “Upgrade.” Leigh joins me for a frank discussion answering those who partly blame violent movies for the rash of high school shootings. Do these movies desensitize our kids to violence? See omnystudio.com/listener...

I am so proud to introduce you to Q listener and hero, Marine and US Army vet James Brerton of Manasquan. James bravely talks about the PTSD that crippled his life, ‘til Bernie the K9 for Warriors dog joined his world. Bernie joins in as well, as you will hear in our interview! You will be moved by both of these stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I am so proud to introduce you to Q listener and hero, Marine and US Army vet James Brerton of Manasquan. James bravely talks about the PTSD that crippled his life, ‘til Bernie the K9 for Warriors dog joined his world. Bernie joins in as well, as you will hear in our interview! You will be moved by both of these stories. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a week before my Tunnel To Towers WTC climb up the 104 stories in honor of our 911 heroes. I am honored to have Tunnel To Towers COO John Hodge join me this Memorial Day weekend, so he can share with you all the wonderful work his group does. This charity is one of the best. They do so much and they get the aid out faster than any group I know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

It’s a week before my Tunnel To Towers WTC climb up the 104 stories in honor of our 911 heroes. I am honored to have Tunnel To Towers COO John Hodge join me this Memorial Day weekend, so he can share with you all the wonderful work his group does. This charity is one of the best. They do so much and they get the aid out faster than any group I know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

When you think of a homeless person In NYC, you probably think of a mentally ill guy ranting at you. But that’s not a complete picture of homelessness in NYC. It’s mostly families- female-led families- living in shelters or cars. Another face of NYC homelessness is portrayed in the VOD and DVD film “Landing Up,” which is the anti-“Pretty Woman.” Stacey Maltin, who produced, wrote and stars, joins...

When you think of a homeless person In NYC, you probably think of a mentally ill guy ranting at you. But that’s not a complete picture of homelessness in NYC. It’s mostly families- female-led families- living in shelters or cars. Another face of NYC homelessness is portrayed in the VOD and DVD film “Landing Up,” which is the anti-“Pretty Woman.” Stacey Maltin, who produced, wrote and stars, joins...

Most of the homeless in NYC are families led by moms. The Floating Hospital provides free health care, dental care and therapy to people who live in homeless shelters. Floating Hospital Shelter outreach director Ivan Romero joins me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of the homeless in NYC are families led by moms. The Floating Hospital provides free health care, dental care and therapy to people who live in homeless shelters. Floating Hospital Shelter outreach director Ivan Romero joins me. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 year old Louis Rivera honors his late mom, Liana (who was attorney Michael Barasch’s paralegal before dying of 911 related breast cancer). Joining Louis is his surrogate mom who has raised him for the last 4 years, Liana’s sister, Melinda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 year old Louis Rivera honors his late mom, Liana (who was attorney Michael Barasch’s paralegal before dying of 911 related breast cancer). Joining Louis is his surrogate mom who has raised him for the last 4 years, Liana’s sister, Melinda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After returning from my honeymoon in Jan. 2017, I read about yet another FDNY’er who died from September 11th toxins. It was 61 year old longtime Bronx firefighter Joseph O’Toole. I thought to myself, everyone should know who these heroes were, as people. I resolved to reach out to their families, to join me on “Sonstein Sessions” to pay tribute to their husbands, wives, sons & daughters. I am hon...

After returning from my honeymoon in Jan. 2017, I read about yet another FDNY’er who died from September 11th toxins. It was 61 year old longtime Bronx firefighter Joseph O’Toole. I thought to myself, everyone should know who these heroes were, as people. I resolved to reach out to their families, to join me on “Sonstein Sessions” to pay tribute to their husbands, wives, sons & daughters. I am hon...

On “The Jim Kerr Rock And Roll Morning Show” a few weeks back we asked what song or music event changed your life? 14 year old Jake Thistle of Paramus wrote me an email about something that happened to him at age 3! Wait ‘til you hear his story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On “The Jim Kerr Rock And Roll Morning Show” a few weeks back we asked what song or music event changed your life? 14 year old Jake Thistle of Paramus wrote me an email about something that happened to him at age 3! Wait ‘til you hear his story! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens AFTER surviving a mass shooting? 6 years ago Tim McGrath and Jacob Garrett survived “The Dark Knight Rises" theater massacre in Aurora, CO. Kim Woodruff survived the infamous mass shooting at Columbine high school 19 years ago. Now McGrath has written, directed and stars in a new docu-drama about the Aurora shooting called "Surviving Theater 9." It's screening at the Tribeca Film Fest...

What happens AFTER surviving a mass shooting? 6 years ago Tim McGrath and Jacob Garrett survived “The Dark Knight Rises" theater massacre in Aurora, CO. Kim Woodruff survived the infamous mass shooting at Columbine high school 19 years ago. Now McGrath has written, directed and stars in a new docu-drama about the Aurora shooting called "Surviving Theater 9." It's screening at the Tribeca Film Fest...