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Amazing for me to have some time with a true rock 'n' roll legend. Mitch Ryder is known for iconic songs like " Jenny take a ride ", " devil with the blue dress " and many others . His legacy has lasted all these decades and he is still going strong with a grest new album called " with love ". Hear him tell us about what it was like to write those hits in the mid 60s, hanging out with Muhammad Ali, how he started a new career in Europe that is still lasting today, incredible ups and downs and yet still persevering, some musical, high points and low points, marriages , and I also get a short music lesson . His spirit and will is inspiring to hear . He is not done yet .

Chris Simmons brings his substantial guitar skills to whatever he plays. He has toured, recorded and played with incredible musicians, including a long tour with , Legendary Leon Russell. These days he is on the road with Paul Thorn and his great band., showcasing Paul's great new record - " life is just a vapor". Hear Chris talk about the making of the record, what it's like to be on tour with Paul , his own four releases that are talked about here with some snippets from the songs., what his audition process was, what it's like to be on the road while juggling family life, his musical inspirations, growing up in Alabama, his musical trajectory, and how he made the guitar his friend .

If you ever wondered what it's like to be in the music business, this conversation is for you. Jim Cardillo has signed many important bands including Green Day , Gin Blossoms, Soul Asylum, Keb Moe, Cracker, and many others . He has also been a talent development producer and has many interesting stories and insight that could hardly be contained in a two hour conversation.

Hear some specific stories about certain artists , and conversation about what the record industry used to be like, and what it is now.

Pat Byrne will tell you that he is working on being a great songwriter and I will tell you that he is already there. Hear his story of coming from Ireland to Austin, Texas, and starting to write songs at the age of 26 . What his trajectory has been., his musical influences, specific songs that he has written and is performing, what it's like to be an opener for famous songwriters, how he has learned to be comfortable on stage, and what it is like to follow your own dream in a world of uncertainty.

If you're lucky, at some point in your life, you start to realize that giving beyond yourself is really the way to open up your little world of worry and self preservation to a world of empathy and even personal freedom. And if you are not sure how to give.- that's where Deborah Goldstein comes in. She is a seasoned advisor and facilitator, offering unique opportunities to all types of people who wish to engage in philanthropy. We discuss her trajectory , the meaning of philanthropy, the steps that people take to learn about where to find a nonprofit organization to give to, the motivation of people to want to give, and how she works with individuals and families to achieve their giving goals.

Sometimes you run into a person that you have an endless amount of topics to talk about. Laura Neeter is that person , I am just along for the ride . Which is fitting , because I met her while driving her around our town . We probably could've talked for many more hours, which we actually did after this conversation was over. We cover her life story , different types of jobs, trajectory of life events, all interesting , but they are all just window dressing to the spirit and energy of her being, which comes through loud and clear when you speak with her. And I also got a nice grilled cheese sandwich afterwards. I was really looking to find the meaning of life, but what I got was a really entertaining day . Who could ask for more on a Sunday ?

Kevin Hanson is a versatile guitarist, songwriter, touring and recording artist with many different artists, including his own bands, first with Huffamoose and now with The Fractals. This conversation covers many topics, including the Philadelphia music scene in the 90s, different styles of songwriting, years touring with Huffamoose, his own musical trajectory, we get to listen and talk about different specific songs, his own way of coming up with songs, his musical influences, what makes a unique guitar sound, differences between jazz and rock, and of course, his favorite Beatles album .

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Laura Flowers has her own great podcast called "Rediscovering You". I was very taken with her great hosting skills and just had to invite her on my show. She is a life coach, a Reiki energy healing practitioner, and most of all she is following her life purpose -

Which is to help people that are stuck and disconnected find their authentic selves and reclaim authenticity . She excels in combining practical strategies with spiritual alignment.

We talk about how to find a purpose, and how to shift a person from feeling helpless to a more empowered state of being .. I found the conversation very inspiring. Hope you will too.

Peter Himmelman is a Grammy and Emmy award nominated rock and roll performer, songwriter, film composer, visual artist and award winning author . Here we discuss his latest book " Suspended By No String- A Songwriter's reflections on faith, aliveness, and wonder ". Here we discuss how the book came about, the way it was written , the main ideas that flow through the writing, and, as it always goes with Peter, the conversation often goes into unexpected and thought-provoking subjects. The book is full of moments and beautifully written reflections that are sometimes linear and sometimes not. I have read this book many times and I always find something new in it, and always come away uplifted. Much like the way I feel when I listen to Peter's music. Concepts like Faith, ordinary moments and finding beauty in the mundane. are all explored here. I am very thankful for the book and for this conversation.

Jeff Greenberg is not a household name. He's not even an apartmenthold name. But- he is very funny and he has a passion for a comedy. That is very contagious. in a good way. Conversation includes.: growing up as a wise cracking kid who got into funny trouble regularly- so much that his mom was embarrassed to pick him up from school, thoughts on old school comedy heroes and movies , how his wife tolerates him, and of course it concludes with him giving me a colonoscopy advice. I could think of worse ways to spend an afternoon .

Joop has had incredible experiences working with legendary bands - Dire Straits, Van Halen, Squeeze, Jackson Browne , Ultravox, Neil Young , Whitney Houston- to name just a few . He wore many different hats- sound production, playing percussion on stage, stage management, and extensive touring . As a massive Dire Straits fan I just had to ask about his experienceswith them in great detail, but we also managed to talk about other bands as well. He also has a history with late-night television and news shows, but this particular episode focuses on his adventures with bands . 2 hours wasn't enough !

My conversation with Mark Jason Williams covered a lot of ground , his trajectory of becoming a playwright and an essay writer of many publications, the book he co-authored cleverly titled : "Out In The World " ( with Amy B. Scher)- which is a very cool and unique travel guide, his battle with Leukemia when he was a kid, becoming comfortable with his own identity, his thoughts on labels in our society , and what it's like to become a writer. It's ultimately a story of becoming comfortable in your own skin, which is everyone can learn and be inspired by .

Amanda Walther writes beautiful songs and sings them even more so. Her soundtrack to the great movie "walk With Me" is full of subtle beauty that perfectly complements the film. Hear her talk about the process of making the soundtrack, the trajectory of her partnership with Sheila Carabine as the duo Dala, thoughts on specific songs that can be heard throughout the episode, her jazz standard original band Dizzy And Fay, the freedom of wearing many musical hats, and of course, her favorite Beatles record .

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Willie Aron has managed to be many different things in the music world - singing with perfect pitch , composing , performing, songwriting, producing, session playing , being in many bands , playing many instruments- all done with integrity, no compromise , and for the love of it all . Our conversation covers : music , faith , his band trajectory, knowing and playing with musicians such as Leonard Cohen, Peter Himmelman , Susanna Hoffs and Marvin Etzioni, being a producer vs. being produced , personal life stories , the music scene in the 80's, advantages and disadvantages of recording in this day and age, leaving a legacy behind , optimism , and musical integrity . Check out www.theeholybrothers.com.

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It's tricky being a nice guy and also dealing with prosecution and criminal convictions, but Ed Stier has found a way to successfully navigate these complexities. The first part of the conversation focuses on his early life , his deep connection with my family, his relationship with religion , how he met his wife, and his memories and thoughts on my dear uncle Bobby. The second part focuses on his work life, as chief of the criminal division of the New Jersey US attorney's office and director of New Jersey, criminal justice, to his later years in private practice. He has convicted hundreds of racketeers and public officials resulting in dramatic reduction of organized crime on New Jersey government.

Throw in a few stories about dealing with psychopaths versus "regular" criminals and you have a compelling conversation with a very human and decent man that I'm proud to know very well.

Paul Taylor is a writer, former journalist for the Washington Post for 15 years , a published author, served as the bureau chief in South Africa , had many encounters with world leaders, currently serves as the president of a beautiful lake community in upstate New York, but above all - he and his family are and have been great close friends to my own family. Hear Paul telling us some stories and recollections of my amazing uncle Bobby, how Paul met his wife, his work trajectory as a journalist and a public speaker and many other roles, some political thoughts , and some ruminations on life , aging , and the unknown mysterious forces that we all face .

Paul's books : See How They Run, The Next America : Boomers, Millennials, And The looming Generational Breakdown.

It looks like we might get a new one sometime in the future...,

The "Bricklin " record , which came out in 1986, featured the brothers Brian and Scott Bricklin , ( also with Jake Meyer , James Goetz, Ian Cross, and Eddie Bader ). That record and their live shows were a pivotal part of my late childhood, and I'm still a huge fan today . Brian Bricklin tells us his perspective on their bond, their early years, what it was like to record for a major record company, the records they made as "Martin's Dam", and the challenges and triumphs along the way . Their anthology.: "Bricklin - The Complete Story" is available on the tower records website, featuring the official records plus tons of great demos and unreleased songs that I consider "gold". It will hopefully be streaming soon . Brian And Scott are working on new songs that I can't wait to hear .

Dwaine Keith was ( and hopefully still is ) the main songwriter of the amazing band " Grey Eye Glances " - they toured heavily mostly in the east coast from the early 90's to roughly 2007, and recorded 4 amazing studio records, one EP, one official live album , some unofficial live records , and a boatload of demos that are astonishing in their beauty and depth . The music had it all , drama, romance , depth , and poetry - topped with the most melodic hooks you'll ever hear . The lyrics , melodies and vibe were the perfect companion to Jennifer Nobel's beautiful and touching voice , achieving a unique mix of being fragile and powerfully vulnerable . Literally every song was a gem , and their fans truly adored them . Hear the trajectory , the thoughts behind the songs , and the challenges they faced . And hear me literally begging for Dwaine to release new songs . His gift is too great to be dormant .

Loved this conversation with Jay Byham about the art of crafting songs, promoting music in this day and age, his musical trajectory , musical influences , teaching guitar and songwriting, and how Paul McCartney's drummer ruined his chance to be Paul's best friend ...

My Brother David helps me make sense of our turbulent childhood in Haifa , Israel . A childhood where darkness and light collided with each other with constant frequency , resulting in us still dealing with the memories, unresolved grief and anger that we both still carry with us today in different ways . How can one come to grips with feelings of fear and trauma that were intertwined with feelings of temporary safety and joy ?

Healing is constantly moving - living along the traumatic memories . It has been my life struggle to make peace with both sides of my childhood .

This podcast is a cathartic step in the right direction . Thanks to my brother for being my rock during those years and for still being a role model today . Looks like we made it .

Following up on my episode with Kiersten Parsons Hathcock and her extraordinary memoir " Little Voices " - Her husband Scott lets us into his experience of her story , how he used their 3 year separation to work on himself and evolve . Using the principle of " not taking things personally " allowed him clarity and understanding and this eventually leads the way to them finding each other again in a healthier and more fulfilling way .

"Little voices" is the true story of an ordinary woman's unexpected psychic mediumship journey, that uncovered buried secrets of sexual abuse in her own life and the lives of children who died long ago – and helped her escape the grasp of a seductive predator who nearly destroyed her.

Brian is definitely one of the funnest comedians I've even seen . Topics include : the making of his new special " " I don't know who I am either " , his particular style of comedy , stories from his many television shows, his trajectory as a stand up , obstacles and triumphs in the up and down world of being a comedian , and why death might not be so bad after all. www.brianscolaro.com. " I don't know who I am either"- on Amazon , Apple TV, YouTube

I left Haifa , Israel , at age 16, after enduring my Mother's death and a not so easy relationship with my father . Since then it's been hard to connect my early years to my present life . It's been a life's work to connect those two parts into something whole . Jonathan Cohen is part of my early years - so this conversation has a lot of meaning for me on many levels. We have different memories and perspectives. It's always interesting to hear somebody else's take on things . And it's amazing to me that the world that I left behind is still happening right now. Jonathan shares his memories of my father , my mother and life in our little corner of the world during those formidable years of childhood.

An in depth and practical conversation with Jennifer Dohr on the value of finding our authentic voice through a unique step-by-step writing process. This episode takes the listeners and myself through real time writing exercises in which we learn how to let go of the critical mind, allowing our subconsciousness to appear on paper, and steps to take after that to go even deeper into realizing some truths now coming to the surface. A truly remarkable and useful conversation, especially to those who are intimidated by writing. www.authenticvoicenow.com. IG authenticvoiceus. Facebook authenticvoicenow

A conversation that is a game changer in terms of understanding our purpose in this lifetime and sheds light on the afterlife as well. Richard Braconi sells out seminars where he communicates with spirits of loved ones to dramatic effect. But that is just an icing on the cake of what he is really about . he is here to tell us that we all have the capacity to engage with our higher selves through the spiritual and not the mental. hear him talk about his own private evolution., how we can connect to our spiritual self, what unconditional love really is, how to come to terms with the seemingly bad things that happen to us here , proof that there is a soul and an afterlife, how he experiencestalking with afterlife souls , his understanding of heaven and the beyond , and how we can access our higher self to actualize our purpose in this life . A remarkable conversation I will listen to again and again . www.expandingthepresence.com.

Mike and Karen have been tolerating each other for 16 Years . Mike tells us about his style of comedy, his early years when he transitioned from radio to stand up , we get to hear some of his jokes and writing process , and where he is at with his life these days . Karen is a great comedian herself , and we get to hear how they lovingly tolerate each other ...a nice look into a great great comedian... www.mikeeagancomedy.com

Vini discusses his style of drumming, his early days of playing at the Jersey shore, what it was like to form the East Street band with Bruce Springsteen, his relationship with the other band members what it was like to record the first two iconic, Bruce records, and where he is at today... thanks , Vini, for your generosity, warmth and spirit ( in the night .... or day ...)

I got to know these fine folks through the wonderful world of the fans of musician Michael McDermott . Us fans humbly call ourselves the Paupers . On a snowy night in December, they tell us about their relationship - how they got together., their similarities and differences, what makes their relationship work, their families, their love for music, and we examine in depth why, Greg sleeps 16 hours a day .

Amanda Shares how she went from sketch comedy to stand up , the good nights and the not so good nights, her comedy style , her writing process , being brave vs. feeling foolish , and she even helps me out with my attempts at crafting jokes .

Schmitty is the Chicago man that is hard to resist . His love for music , especially Michael McDermott , his love of people and bringing them together , and his big , contagious life force - are all on display here for us to enjoy .

It's Christmas, almost 2024. Sharon and Maddie ( minty) are alone together . Good time to talk about their life story, learning how to navigate this world together, similarities and differences with family members , and the journey they've had so far. . And we never figure out why Julie Andrews keeps visiting me in my dreams .

I meet Ralf and Ute in Chicago for 3 Michael Mcdermott shows in Christmas time , 2023. Topics include : love for music , adventures following Michael , how they met , life in Germany , what makes marriage work , god , and the importance of kitchen appliances.

Sharon tells us her comedy trajectory, from earlier days to being a headliner , and also why comedians aren't always great in bed . A conversation that pulls back the curtain a bit about life in comedy . Check her website : simonsayslaugh.com

From her early days in Cuba, to moving and building a brand new life in America , to her marriage , to kids and grandchildren, to how Judaism shaped her life with meaning and purpose , Betty shares all this and more in this engaging and life affirming conversation .

John talks about what’s it’s like to play the great music of the cars , his own musical journey , how he found his band , tribute bands vs. original music , what he means by “ stepping over the wood”, and how is he is having the time of his life playing great music.

Jennifer doesn’t have any trouble being an open book. She somehow manages to blend organic chemistry, public health, concussions and theater acting into one person. She gets the award for making being a nerd cool again

Adam November makes jamming a joyride , as anyone who sees him in Karina Rykman’s band already knows . He discusses what it’s like to play festivals versus smaller stages, his influences, recording the joyride record, his guitar technique, and the experience and thrill of being in an exciting band on and off stage..

Noku - 22 years old and wise beyond her years - on her great song “ faded “, on song writing, on her musical family , on her adventures , on her perspective , and on being the fisherman rather than the hunter …. Listen to “ faded “ https://spotify.link/TGlhxFVq5Cb

The one and only Jessica McKay talks about being an intuitive business coach , her funny and absurd book : the Durango diet - a quest for healing that went nowhere , her past experiences with psychic energy, all told from her funny and brilliant point of view . Reach her at : www.enlightenedcopy.com. https://www.tiktok.com/@moviefans28. Her books https://amzn.to/3qGkWCz. https://amzn.to/48cMYGI. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpgKznwqwwo.

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Ellen shares her life , as a mother to a best selling author and healer , to her touching story of what it was like to live with a husband suffering from depression, and her amazing positive and infectious outlook on life . She can be reached as a wedding officiant here : https://ellenscher.wixsite.com/officiant, and for energy pendulum readings at : https://ellenscher.wixsite.com/officiant/pendulum

Many topics with my good friend British Mark - from music to life , back to music and everything in between !

Fourth lake is a beautiful place that holds many memories and connections for my family - Barbara Carr generously shares her story , and why this place iso special to so many generations , past, present , and future .

Sometimes I meet an extraordinary person, and I know right away I want to have an important conversation . Nicole is astounding in her understanding of herself , overcoming tough childhood issues , reinventing herself in a complex country - Israel - and teaches me a thing or two about resilience, perseverance, and the path to authenticity… amazing and moving !

Best selling author Amy B. Scher on her victory over her debilitating illness , her unique insight and techniques for shifting and overcoming depression and anxiety , all told in her typical gifted delivery with simplicity and grace . Couldn’t be happier to have her as a guest !

The musical trajectory of rocker James Deely, from his younger days playing at the jersey shore area with the valiants, to his years now as a solo artist making great records , love gained , love lost , grief and redemption are all center stage in this discussion.

My Mother Paula Siegel passed away tragically at the age of 36 from cancer in Israel . I was 11. My memories of that time are blurry and not fully realized or even fully processed, I am so grateful to have Francie Saposnik in my life , she was a life line in my turbulent childhood and here she is to fill in some of the memory darkness with her light , just like she did all those years ago . Bless you Francie and your wonderful family !

In this episode I get to talk with Eva Kaplan , a multifaceted and fascinating woman that I’m honored to know . We met me being the driver, she being the passenger. Just proves you can find amazing people wherever you go… listen to Eva take the conversational wheel with her spirit , humor and her wisdom !

Lia Odoardi is about to marry my aunt’s sister’s son . Listen to her life and dating trajectory and how she won’t let my sarcasm and skepticism ruin things for her .