The Mike Wagner Show

Author Susan Cushman talks about her latest book “John and Mary Margaret”, an insider’s look into the white privilege bubble and sorority life and candid portrayal of a young boy from Memphis following his dreams to study law at a predominantly white university! Susan is also a wife, mother and grandmother from Jackson, MS now in Memphis, TN and was co-director of the Oxford, MS Creative Non-Ficti...

Author Shannon Ezzo talks about her latest book “Battered Blessings: Surviving My Abusive Toxic Relationship” as she battled with domestic violence and found courage to speak the truth about domestic abuse and covers 5 most important points to safely exit the situation called SPEAK! Shannon is also a wife, mother, and business owner and talks about how she got started plus upcoming plans for 2021...

Authors Madeline Gerwick and Peg Donahue talk about their award-winning book “Money Is An Energy Game” named “Book of the Year” by the Coalition of Visionary Resources and how you can transform your life and relationship to money as quickly as overnight! Madeline and Peg talk about tips and secrets of energy-altering strategies and money-attraction tools that’ll jumpstart your business, personal p...

Author Gabe Michelson talks about his journey from North Dakota to West Africa and being raised by missionary parents and is an avid reader of American and British Literature which drew inspiration to write his books “Threads” , “Code” and “Fade” based on science fiction, fantasy, technology and the current state of the world today! Gabe also talks about his major influences, upcoming plans for 20...

NYC actor Dylan Kelley returns with an update along with working on a new script “Hanging By A Thread” , his appearances in “Discipline Before Honor”, “Side Piece” ,“Blue Bloods” , “Mrs. Flecther”, etc., and also works as an independent casting director! Dylan also talks about what’s coming up in 2021with amazing projects and more! Check out the multi-talented Dylan Kelley on all streaming platfor...

UK singer/songwriter Andrew King of Burning In The Skies talks about his latest release “Caught in the Undertow” featuring “Biding My Time” along with how he got started and works as a physician’s assistant by day! Andrew also talks about his amazing work with animals and studied Zoology in London and what inspired him to get into music! Andrew also talks about his major influences, upcoming plans...

Author James Irving talks about his latest book “Friends Like These (A Joth Proctor Fixer Mystery)” along with his other release “Friend of a Friend” dealing with the life of an under-employed criminal defense lawyer with a marginal practice solo practice in Arlington, VA and investigating the death of a wife of a close friend along with entering a tangled web of drug abuse, alcoholism, deceit, co...

Italian/American bassist, producer, music consultant Fabrizio Grossi talks about new project “Soul Garage Experience” along with “Supersonic Blues Machine” and shares lots of stories playing and collaborating with Nina Hagen, Steve Vai, Steve Lukather, George Clinton, Kenny Aronoff, Fire Garden, Pushking and more! Fabrizio has also served as U.S. Representative for East/West Warner of Italy, Self...

Founders of TinyGlobalFootprints.com Deborah Haile and Jonah Seyum talk about their global adventures including their books “Jonah’s Global Footprints”, “The Search for Elephants in Thailand”, “Finding My Amigo in Cuba” and more! Jonah is also a best-selling author at 7 years old and has traveled in 10 countries with his mother Deborah and he is also the first Eritrean child to have his works publ...

ESports pioneer and founder of Skullz.com Wes Byrd talks about the humble beginnings of Esports and how he founded Skullz.com as a gaming club in ’99 and how it became a branding name for esports and the gaming world! Wes also talks about how he got started in esports over 20 years ago along with being involved in Georgia Scholastic Esports Foundation and talks career paths for students wanting to...

Former pro football player/author/motivational speaker Blaise Winter shares his life story with a powerful message and also the author of the book “A Reason to Believe”! Blaise was born with a cleft palate and later grew tumors in both ears, diagnosed with a brain tumor in ’16 and had numerous surgeries over the years! Blaise played college football at Syracuse University and was drafted in the 2n...

Award-winning music/film composer Randy Edelman is one of the most famous film score writers in the world and talks about his song “Comin’ Out The Other Side”! Randy began his career in Cincinnati at the Cincinnati Music Conservatory and later began freelancing at James Brown’s King Records plus worked as a staff writer for CBS’ April Blackwood Music! Randy has also opened for the Carpenters. Fran...

Author/financial consultant and TV commentator Andre Julian talks about his new book “Streaking to Win” providing a fresh perspective on self-help, setting and achieving goals plus chronicling thru Andre’s journey and the person he is today! Andre also spent many years as a financial consultant and TV commentator on CNBC , Bloomberg, Fox Business, etc. plus how he got started and upcoming plans fo...

Singer/songwriter from France Jayleen McCarty kicks off Season 4 with her release “Mind, Body and Soul” along with her other releases “Rain”, “My Pride”, “Disposable”, “With You”, etc. plus how she got her amazing career started, her major influences and upcoming plans for 2021 and beyond! Check out the amazing Jayleen McCarty on all streaming platforms today! #jayleenmccarty #france #paris #mind...

NYC-based director, actor, singer, songwriter Fritz Michel talks about his “Look Out (Botticelli Girl)along with appearing on Broadway with “Inherit the Wind” and known as Semmelweis, Angels and Demons, Great Expectations and more! Fritz also talks about his journey from graduating from Yale to NYC in theater and film to L.A. in TV networks and high-profile films, his major influences and upcoming...

Singer/songwriter Peter Block of Porter Block talks about his recent release “Clean Up the Living Room” written during the COVID lockdown plus how he got started with the NY based power pop duo in ’95 and debuted with Suburban Sprawl in ’06 while receiving critical acclaim along with 5 studio albums! Peter also talks about being diagnosed with Parsonage Turner Syndrome along with his major influen...

Singer/songwriter Lisa St. Lou talks about her latest release “Ain’t No Good Man” recorded with the Neville Brothers (Cyril and Aaron) and the Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas along with how he got started in music in St. Louis, followed by her journey to NYC to study music, opera, played in “The Producers” ,wrote the musical “Stealing Time” plus her rediscovery of her self after an abusive m...

From Southern California, financial advisor Michael Warkentin and Hispanic actress-turned-filmmaker Magi Avila team up to create the film “Altitude Not Attitude” based on the story of Michael Warkentin going on a thrill-seeking fun-loving trip of a lifetime! Michael became a quadriplegic at 22 after a 3-story fall that broke his neck and manages to overcome suicidal thoughts to lead a fulfilling l...

From Portland, OR…it’s the multi-talented singer/songwriter Kasey Anderson talking about his re-release “Let the Bloody Moon Rise” (previously released in 2010) along with “From a White Hotel” featuring “Dangerous Ones” plus “Wednesday Night, Round Nine” and how he got amazing career started, his major influences and upcoming plans for 2021 and beyond! Check out the amazing Kasey Anderson on all s...

Guitarist and co-founder of the smash ‘70s group Orleans John Hall talks about his new release “Reclaiming My Time” featuring “Alone Too Long”! John also talks about how he started Orleans along with the making of their Top 10 smash hits “Still The One”, “Dance with Me”, “Love Takes Time” with 9 million airplays and streams worldwide as well as having his songs covered by Bonnie Raitt, Janis Jopli...

Singer/songwriter Sayed Sabrina returns with her new “Star Shines” and was most recently named Best New Artist nominee in 2021! Sayed also recaps how she got started including her journey from the streets of Hollywood to LA along with her other releases including “Thou Art That”, Goodie Two Shoes”, “The Pedestrian” and upcoming plans for 2021 and beyond! Check out the amazing Sayed Sabrina and her...

Billboard Top 10 recording artist & Music Row Country Breakout charting songwriter Grant Maloy Smith talks about his new release “"Appalachia: American Stories” , a follow-up to “Dust Bowl-American Stories” where it spent 17 weeks on the Billboard charts including 11 in the Top 10! Grant has also made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2018, won numerous awards including 2 Grammy certificates and been ind...

Pittsburgh music veteran/ blues singer/drummer Tedi Brunetti (MTS Records) talks about her new album “Queen of Pittsburgh” featuring “Evil Woman” plus “Tattooed Women” and more! Tedi has also toured with NYC’s The Impalas, Toronto’s B-Girls and Isis’ Carol McDonald plus talks about how she got started in the business as a singer and drummer and shares lots of great stories plus upcoming plans for...

26-year-old singer/songwriter Saahil Bhargava talks about his new music video "Kohima" nominated for best animation and best music video and in competition at the LA Short International Film Festival against Paul McCartney's "When Winter Comes" and Yo Yo-Ma's "See Me: A Global Concert"! Saahil also talks about his amazing journey from NYC to London to Mumbai and now in LA, and how he was influence...

Founder/CEO Jess O’Connell talks about her business www.jessoconnell.com on how she got started after her husband lost his job in ’18 plus helping clients make money with their launches and featured on many social media platforms! Jess also talks some business tips including the 5 reasons why your offers are not connecting and explains the importance of spaghetti launching vs. aligned launching an...