The Mike Wagner Show

Legendary singer/original founding member of The Mystics George Galfo talks about the 65th anniversary of the ’59 megahit “Hushabye” and the story behind the song and more! George has been at the helm for 22+ years and inducted into the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame in ’05 & nominated into the Brooklyn HOF Legends & Legacies, the group began as the Overtons later becoming The Mystics and have backe...

Legendary singer/original founding member of The Mystics George Galfo talks about the 65th anniversary of the ’59 megahit “Hushabye” and the story behind the song and more! George has been at the helm for 22+ years and inducted into the Doo-Wop Hall of Fame in ’05 & nominated into the Brooklyn HOF Legends & Legacies, the group began as the Overtons later becoming The Mystics and have backe...

The multi-talented/multi-award-winning actor growing up in East Germany Annika Pampel talks about her latest book “Death of a Nightingale” along with her upcoming feature film “Odium” to be releases in ’25! Annika is an author, screenwriter, director, model & actor winning multiple awards growing up in East Germany; began her career studying theater history & directing finishing up her B.A...

The multi-talented/multi-award-winning actor growing up in East Germany Annika Pampel talks about her latest book “Death of a Nightingale” along with her upcoming feature film “Odium” to be releases in ’25! Annika is an author, screenwriter, director, model & actor winning multiple awards growing up in East Germany; began her career studying theater history & directing finishing up her B.A...

British award-winning visionary/director Elizabeth Blake-Thomas talks about her latest release “CtrI AI Delete” as an action comedy about a gang of vintage gamers tasked with saving the world from a rogue AI as chaos erupts in a global tech meltdown described as InBetweeners meets Wargames! Elizabeth is co-founder/resident director of Mother & Daughter Entertainment and founder of the mind-tea...

British award-winning visionary/director Elizabeth Blake-Thomas talks about her latest release “CtrI AI Delete” as an action comedy about a gang of vintage gamers tasked with saving the world from a rogue AI as chaos erupts in a global tech meltdown described as InBetweeners meets Wargames! Elizabeth is co-founder/resident director of Mother & Daughter Entertainment and founder of the mind-tea...

Chicago-based singer/songwriter Sarantos (MTS Records) is also a nerd & retired superhero with a story to tell talks about his latest back-to-back releases “I’m Sorry This is the Life I Gave You” and “I Hate to See You Happy”, plus his albums/books “Not Where I Wanna Be”, “Close Your Eyes”, “Rock the Vibe” and more! Sarantos is also a multi-award-winning DIY solo music artist, multi-instrument...

Chicago-based singer/songwriter Sarantos (MTS Records) is also a nerd & retired superhero with a story to tell talks about his latest back-to-back releases “I’m Sorry This is the Life I Gave You” and “I Hate to See You Happy”, plus his albums/books “Not Where I Wanna Be”, “Close Your Eyes”, “Rock the Vibe” and more! Sarantos is also a multi-award-winning DIY solo music artist, multi-instrument...

Nashville’s multi-talented singer/songwriter Matt Oakley talks about his latest release “Soldier’s Son” plus “Can’t Take the Dogs”, “Single This Summer”, “Richest Man I Know”, “Away With Words”, “Dive Bar”, “The Whisky Does” and more! Matt was born into a military family while his Dad was a DJ in the military in Germany, spent the first few years moving up & down the East Coast before going to...

Nashville’s multi-talented singer/songwriter Matt Oakley talks about his latest release “Soldier’s Son” plus “Can’t Take the Dogs”, “Single This Summer”, “Richest Man I Know”, “Away With Words”, “Dive Bar”, “The Whisky Does” and more! Matt was born into a military family while his Dad was a DJ in the military in Germany, spent the first few years moving up & down the East Coast before going to...

Lifelong singer/songwriter & classically-trained guitarist Bernice Marsala talks about her latest release “Irrelevant” along with her album “Burgundy” including the title track, plus “Lights Out”, “What Happens Now”, “Pull Me Under”, “Don’t Miss You at All” and the debut release of “Save Me”! Bernice began her journey born/raised in Sycamore, IL studied music & audio production in college...

Lifelong singer/songwriter & classically-trained guitarist Bernice Marsala talks about her latest release “Irrelevant” along with her album “Burgundy” including the title track, plus “Lights Out”, “What Happens Now”, “Pull Me Under”, “Don’t Miss You at All” and the debut release of “Save Me”! Bernice began her journey born/raised in Sycamore, IL studied music & audio production in college...

Author/retired health professional Dr. Layla Salek talks about her latest release “Chaos In Color” as a captivating story of Layla’s journey from childhood to adulthood with a mother suffering from untreated bipolar disorder as each chapter paints a vivid yet heartbreaking picture of abuse, trauma, and neglect she experienced growing up and dealing with a broken mental health system while experien...

Author/retired health professional Dr. Layla Salek talks about her latest release “Chaos In Color” as a captivating story of Layla’s journey from childhood to adulthood with a mother suffering from untreated bipolar disorder as each chapter paints a vivid yet heartbreaking picture of abuse, trauma, and neglect she experienced growing up and dealing with a broken mental health system while experien...

New Orleans multi-talented Ruben Bertrands (Spectra Music Group) talks about his latest release “The Other Side of the Coin” featuring “Big Wave” and “Going Down Slow” plus his albums “Blues Messenger”, “After Hours”, and “Leuven Blues”! Ruben began his amazing career playing harmonica on the streets of Brussels at 21, a decade later playing honkytonk from the beaches of Spain to the French Quarte...

New Orleans multi-talented Ruben Bertrands (Spectra Music Group) talks about his latest release “The Other Side of the Coin” featuring “Big Wave” and “Going Down Slow” plus his albums “Blues Messenger”, “After Hours”, and “Leuven Blues”! Ruben began his amazing career playing harmonica on the streets of Brussels at 21, a decade later playing honkytonk from the beaches of Spain to the French Quarte...

Melbourne’s multi-talented singer/songwriter Miguel Rios talks about his latest release “Innocent Man” along with his albums “Slaughterhouse Road” and “Running Blue”! Miguel grew up in a far North Queensland alternative community and a talented story-telling songwriter, has appeared in numerous festivals with a dedicated following on YouTube, Spotify and many social media platforms, plus shares th...

Melbourne’s multi-talented singer/songwriter Miguel Rios talks about his latest release “Innocent Man” along with his albums “Slaughterhouse Road” and “Running Blue”! Miguel grew up in a far North Queensland alternative community and a talented story-telling songwriter, has appeared in numerous festivals with a dedicated following on YouTube, Spotify and many social media platforms, plus shares th...

Vancouver, WA author Ed Sorensen talks about his latest release “The Unusual Life of Paulie Zahn” telling the story of a former Army specialist with distinguished awards meeting with a captivating woman during her vacation going on a roller coaster of events that changed her life forever blending humor, humanity, and the paranormal in a compelling narrative! Ed began his amazing career at 75 writi...

Vancouver, WA author Ed Sorensen talks about his latest release “The Unusual Life of Paulie Zahn” telling the story of a former Army specialist with distinguished awards meeting with a captivating woman during her vacation going on a roller coaster of events that changed her life forever blending humor, humanity, and the paranormal in a compelling narrative! Ed began his amazing career at 75 writi...

The multi-talented Dublin-born singer/songwriter and author of “Road Tales” Dar Ra is back with “Cure For Jealousy” with a new album coming soon! Dar Ra is the owner of Kusha Deep Music with numerous followers on social media plus “Soul Hours”, “Blood & Treasure”, “No Time For Tears”, “Ballads For The Downtrodden”, “Serfs & Kings”, and “Rise Like the Sun” plus gives us plenty of updates in...

The multi-talented Dublin-born singer/songwriter and author of “Road Tales” Dar Ra is back with “Cure For Jealousy” with a new album coming soon! Dar Ra is the owner of Kusha Deep Music with numerous followers on social media plus “Soul Hours”, “Blood & Treasure”, “No Time For Tears”, “Ballads For The Downtrodden”, “Serfs & Kings”, and “Rise Like the Sun” plus gives us plenty of updates in...

Legendary career singer/songwriter Mark Farner of Mark Farner’s American Band returns with “Closer To My Home” celebrating the 55th anniversary of the classic song “(I’m Your Captain) Closer To My Home” made famous by Grand Funk Railroad plus “Anymore”, “The Prisoner”, “Same Game”, “Façade”, the bonus track “Friends Forever” and more! Mark also gives us an update on the last release “From Chile wi...

Legendary career singer/songwriter Mark Farner of Mark Farner’s American Band returns with “Closer To My Home” celebrating the 55th anniversary of the classic song “(I’m Your Captain) Closer To My Home” made famous by Grand Funk Railroad plus “Anymore”, “The Prisoner”, “Same Game”, “Façade”, the bonus track “Friends Forever” and more! Mark also gives us an update on the last release “From Chile wi...

San Diego filmmaker/videographer Ray Roman talks about his latest release “Concussed: The American Dream” as a documentary exploring the devastating impact of head trauma in the NFL focusing on the late Tyler Sash of the Super Bowl champion New York Giants and legendary Hall-of Fame NFL quarterback Brett Favre notably of The Green Bay Packers. Ray brought his own experiences playing football at Po...