The Mike Wagner Show

A VERY special pre-Halloween edition with Seattle composer/producer Ed Hartman (owner of 8th Sense Productions) talking about the 1937 never released film, “As the Earth Turns-80 Years in the Making” that predicts World War 2, future technology, climate change and the need for peace produced and directed by Richard Lyford who went on to work for Disney and made 9 films before he was 20! Ed also ta...

A VERY special edition with Lisa Antonini, formerly of “Concrete Pillow” now founder of the non-profit organization WeHeart Florida providing an update on the justice reform situation in Florida and how the new program was started dedicated to bringing criminal justice reform to a broken system, including overcrowding prisons and an overburdening archaic system in Florida! Lisa also provides updat...

The amazing singer/songwriter Elana Brody talks about her latest release “Rock Steady” with a debut EP to be released this fall and shares her journey going from the least populated rural area of Virginia to Berklee College in Boston to NYC! Elana also talks about how she was going to prepare to release a stripped-back Americana EP with contemporary ballads written during the pandemic combined wit...

Author, futurist, speaker, social architect and impact investor Adam Hall talks about his new book “Divine Genius-The Unlearning Curve” imparting the 13 Universal Wisdom Teachings and his Genius Process enabling you to shed the layers of ego, pretentiousness, false beliefs that separate you from the Divine Genius and your authentic creative, loving and abundant life force! Adam also talks about hi...

A special re-broadcast with NYC Award-winning filmmaker Bryan Brosseau talks about his latest release "Everything But Fear" about the life of renowned NYC boxing trainer Francisco Mendez rising from humble beginnings to open one of the most famous boxing gyms in NYC training and mentoring numerous boxers, trainers, etc. and later died of COVID-19 during the NYC shutdown of 2020! Bryan also talks a...

Author Sherry Stirling Fernandez talks about her new book “Life Mastery: Personal Progression Toward An Infinite Potential” and provides the keys to embark the quest and determination of your WHY, WHAT and HOW! Sherry also shares her own inspiring story on how she left home at 17, pregnant at 19, married at 22 and living a hippie lifestyle later becoming a business owner, life coach, and continuin...

Well-respected, prolific historical fictional novelist and author Neil Perry Gordon talks about his new release “Otzi’s Odyssey-The Troubled Soul of a Neolithic Iceman” centering around the mummified remains discovered by two mountain hikers in the fall of ’91! Neil also talks about “Moon Flower”, “The Righteous One”, “The Bomb Squad”, “Hope City”, etc. and his debut novel “A Cobbler’s Tale” plus...

A special re-broadcast with Director Vax Maximillian "Max" Carlson and Gerald Hall share their story in "Skid Row: Los Angeles" as they discuss intimate portraits of homelessness in Los Angeles through the eyes of the charismatic Iraq war veteran Gerald Hall! Max also talks about the prequel to Skid Row "Princess of the Row" executive produced by Morgan Freeman released on HBO Max and numerous awa...

A special re-broadcast with NYC Cyborg drummer/DJ Charlie Z (DRMAGDN) talks about his latest release "Get Tough" with 16M plays and views and how he toured 24 countries and played to sold-out shows at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, MetLife Stadium, Lollapalooza, Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and has an upcoming release that'll take you to the next level! Check out the amazing Charlie Z of DRMAGDN...

A special re-broadcast with filmmaker/director/writer Kevin James Barry talks about his latest documentary "Gridlocked: On Tour with the Briggs" following the iconic L.A. punk rock band featuring Joe and Jason LaRocca describing the band and sharing the stage with Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, Anti-Flag and more! Kevin also talks about his amazing career and his journey going from from art schoo...

A special re-broadcast with Singer/songwriter/pianist Aro Rose talks about her latest release "Damaged" and shares her story about how her mother was killed during 9/11 when she was 2 and raised by her father plus working on becoming a successful actor! Aro also talks about how she wants her music to touch the lives of many people going through pain, loneliness and the loss of a loved one...a must...

A special re-broadcast with filmmaker/photographer Dan Abramovici talks about his latest release "Liminal" and explores the mind of Steve, who lives both his past and present at the same! Dan also talks about his other works including "Ben's at Home", "The Detail" and his upcoming release "Spaceman"! Check out "Liminal" streaming on all platforms and www.danceswithfilms.com! #danceswithfilms #dana...

A special re-broadcast with  the cast of "Love in 2020" featuring writer/producer Christina Garofalo Bonifacio, actress/producer Anna Jaller and director/producer Eirinn Disbrow and talk about how they all came together to make this unique story about love in 2020 about how 28-year old Kenna Benjamin hates her job, unsuccessful in love, uses dating apps and dealing with lack of human contact...

A special re-broadcast with the amazing multi-talented artist producer Jerad Finck talking about his creation BLAZAR as a collective of top producers, artists and writers all collaborating with Jerad and touring for a couple of years as an indie artist plus his latest release "Jerad Finck" sold 57K copies and debuted on Billboard! Jerad also shares his own 9/11 story and more! Also, look for the n...

Turkish singer/songwriter/melodic rock musician Barista (MTS Records) talks about his new anthology “Open Sesame” in 2 volumes featuring 26 tracks including “Sweet”, “Daydream”, “57” working with members of Toto and Supertramp! Barista also talks about how he got started plus major influences and upcoming plans for 2021 and beyond! Check out the amazing Barista on all streaming platforms and https...

Special re-broadcast with American artist from Brooklyn, NY now living in Maui...the amazing Ruby Mazur talks about how he created over 3,000 album covers for legends including Elton John, Billy Joel, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughn and numerous movie soundtracks! Ruby also talks about how he designed the logo for the Rolling Stones and how he survived cancer and shared his own 9/11 story! Check out his...

Author Ben Levin talks about his new book “In The Hole” giving hope and inspiration to young adults and families who face homelessness and economic insecurities during a crisis! Ben is an autistic teenager with a love of books and passion for writing including “Ollie and the Race” and the “Nellie’s Friends” Series and encourages everyone to follow their dreams! Check out his latest book on Amazon...

Singer/songwriter/chamber music innovator Noah Kite from Portland, OR talks about his latest release “Drunk Lil’ Guy” along with his other works including “First Times”, “Yours to Take”, “Corvallis”, etc., plus has worked for several years in 2 continents as a teacher and the son of a therapist and acting coach! Noah also talks about how he got started and major plans for 2021 and beyond! Check ou...

Author Joe (J.W.) Zarek tales about his new book “The Devil Pulls the Strings” described as The Librarians meet The Magicians which asks the question…does one haunted musician have the ability to counter the supernatural to save New York City? Joe is also the author of “The Happiness Code”, “Naughty or Nice-Whose List Are You On?” and has done everything from helping the government catch naughty f...

Actress/poet/filmmaker Katherine Norland is back by popular demand with her latest internet series “Dhar Mann” about teaching life’s valuable lessons, has a series of books called “Poetic Prescriptions…” for handling life’s various problems and teaches an online course called “You Are Worthy”! Katherine previously co-starred in “Malcolm in the Middle”, “Chicago Massacre: Richard Speck 6”, starred...

The amazing actress and model Sparkle Soojian talks about her new podcast “Everything Sparkle” along with her amazing acting career from Blink 182’s “All the Small Things” to Nickelodeon’s “Snick House” with Nick Cannon to “Strange Files” with Michael S. Rodriguez and the upcoming thriller “Dealings” plus her other works including “The Last Battleship”, “Dead Community Guild”, “Fears”, “Prey By Ni...

Author Habiba Zaman talks about her new book “Beautifully Bare, Undeniably You” about the journey of discovering one’s truest self! Habiba is also the author of 13 publications and 7 books including “Being Mama”, “Dear Time”, “Dear Love” and “You’ve Got This Mama” series, plus she’s been a therapist/counselor for over 15 years, the creator of the I.D. Me Quiz and the owner of North Star of Georgia...

A VERY special edition with award-winning filmmaker Christopher Shawn Shaw with an update on "Church People" and where you can watch and stream, plus something smells funny in the kitchen! Chris gives an update on the newest project that’ll make you hungry for more laughing! Check out the movie everyone is talking about at www.churchpeoplefilm.com and enter laughing into the kitchen where “Somethi...

A VERY special edition with Billboard Top 10 recording artist, chart-topping songwriter and award-winning Grant Maloy Smith with an update on his release "Appalachia: American Stories" being entered in the 64thGrammy’s for Best Americana Album, and also featuring the latest release and new video "Down to Hatchabee Road"  plus Grant talks about “The Coal Comes Up”, “The Red-Haired Girl From Ha...

From Detroit, The Chairmen of the Board best known for their Motown smash hit “Give Me Just a Little More Time” (#3 on the Billboard 100 in ’69) with their latest release “Reach Out 2 Me” (#5 in the UK) and talking about their storied careers including being one of the first acts signed by songwriting legends Holland/Dozier/Holland on Invictus Records and members of the North Carolina Music Hall o...