Episodes

Today’s guest is a very fine friend and colleague, one of the finest and most experienced publicists in the business. Sandy Goroff has promoted books and more for everyone from former President Jimmy Carter to Jane Goodall to Kirk Douglas. She shares some fun stories about working with celebrities, where the publishing field is headed and how publicity works in the age of social media. Sandy is also a celebrated fine arts photographer and voice actor. Jordan Rich is Boston’s busiest podcaster, a...

Meet a delicious power couple, two wonderful people loaded with creative energy and a passion for what they do. Americo “Rico” DiFronzo is a master chef, currently executive chef at America’s oldest continuing restaurant, The Union Oyster House in Boston. His lovely wife Sharon is a respected singer-songwriter and voice-over artist with a beautiful sound and a matching heart of gold. On today’s podcast you’ll learn a lot from Rico about what really goes on in a master chef’s kitchen as well as c...

It’s a treat to welcome acclaimed writer and director Nicholas Meyer whose body of work includes the hit Sherlock Holmes novel, “The Seven Percent Solution.” The screenplay garnered him with an Academy Award nomination and became a hit film starring Nicol Williamson, Robert Duvall and Alan Arkin. Nicholas Meyer has written several other novels including his latest Holmes & Watson tale called “The Adventure of the Peculiar Protocols.” As a director Nick’s debut film was the thrilling “Time after ...

Meet D. Brenton Simons, who has changed the face of nonprofit-based genealogy in America by bringing the best scholarship to millions of users for more than a decade as President and CEO of AmericanAncestors.org and the New England Historic Genealogical Society. He has been at the helm of this marvelous enterprise ― the founding genealogical institution in America ― which now serves more than 250,000 members and millions of online users with 1.4 billion records. Brenton is an industry leader and...

Meet Michael Starr, long-time TV writer for the New York Post and one of our favorite biographers. Mike’s beat has been writing the life stories of iconic entertainment personalities including Bobby Darrin, Raymond Burr, Joey Bishop and Ringo Starr. His latest is “Shatner,” all about the enigmatic force of nature that is William Shatner. Captain Kirk, Denny Crain, T.J. Hooker and a real life of celebrity, limelight, women, horses and non-stop energy. Meet the man behind the Star Fleet uniform, b...

Eli Glaser is leading a health and wellness revolution. He is founder and director of the ground-breaking Soveya Weight-Loss Solution, an all encompassing program which empowers people to acquire the competence and confidence to completely transform their overall eating habits and relationship with food. We will hear of Eli’s personal struggle with weight loss and body image. He has successfully maintained a 130-pound weight loss for more than 15 years employing his practical, intuitive approach...

Meet two of the most vibrant jazz talents on the scene today! Kristen Lee Sergeant’s current release, “Smolder,” is a story of fire — love ignited, ablaze and extinguished. DownBeat critic Bobby Reed writes “This elegant album illustrates what can happen when admirable ambition is paired with vocal vibrancy.” Her collaborator on this wonderful new album is jazz saxophonist and composer Ted Nash, Grammy-winner and a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra directed by Wynton Marsalis. Ted i...

To say he’s amazing is an obvious understatement. Jon Stetson is one of America’s foremost mentalists, an engaging entertainer who has performed for presidents, kings, Fortune 1000 organizations and celebrity audiences around the globe. Jon loves people and it’s evident at any of his live shows as he injects levity and kindness while dazzling people with his uncanny mental abilities. Jon leaves audiences with a sense of empowerment and wonder. His shows are extremely entertaining and inspiring. ...

Meet a dynamic young woman who is putting her stamp of success on the music business. Jacy Dawn Valeras has been singing since she was very young, working with some of the top names in the music industry. She is also a gifted song writer. A New Englander by birth, she migrated to the musical hub of Nashville where she started a thriving business, Platinum Circle Media, promoting headline acts such as Collin Raye, TG Sheppard and Lorrie Morgan. She and her team provide top flight social media mar...

Geri Jewell was the first person with a disability to score a regular role on a prime time series, when she starred in “The Facts of Life.” The fact of life is that Geri has accomplished more than most in show business…from stand-up comedy to top-selling author to world renowned motivational speaker. She received an Emmy consideration for her work on the HBO hit series “Deadwood,” and is famous for her ability to use humor to change attitudes in the right direction. Her dear feline friend Juliet...

Meet one of the busiest and most versatile actresses to light up the small and big screen. Along with starring in the mega-blockbuster “ET, The Extra-Terrestrial,” Dee Wallace has appeared in dozens of TV shows and films, including so many ‘edge of the seat’ horror movies that she’s been dubbed “America’s Scream Queen.” Dee is also an international healer, speaker, author and radio host. Her I-M System of Healing looks deep into a person’s energy to reveal the blockages, fears and belief systems...

My guest David Giltinan is a self-described “triple threat.” He’s host of the popular ARGcast, “Another Retro Gaming Podcast,” he’s not only an expert video game player but a player in the video game industry, he’s a voiceover artist, writes for video games and helps to run a Kickstarter funded magazine. David is my go-to guy for anything related to gaming. So hold on tight to your consoles and get ready for the deep dive with David! Learn more about your host Jordan Rich at chartproductions.com...

Bill Brett is “Mr. Boston.” For decades he served as head photographer at the Boston Globe and has covered hundreds of major news events. He still works tirelessly taking photos at social and charity events that make the Globe regularly. Bill has catalogued his work in several best-selling photo books including, Boston: All One Family; Boston: An Extended Family; Boston: A Year in the Life; Boston: Inspirational Women; and, Boston: Irish. He just released his 6th entitled Boston Game Changers. H...

Joey Noone, aka Joey Voices, is a popular entertainer who does incredible impressions and stand-up comedy. He’s appeared on local and national radio and TV shows, has worked the showrooms of Las Vegas and is also a prolific song-writer. Joey is also a seven-year theological seminary grad and has written a book that’s sure to help a lot of people, “Good Things are Supposed to Happen to You!” Joey is not only a first-class entertainer but a guy with tons of heart and wisdom! Learn more about your ...

On today’s episode, a conversation with Larry Shushansky, a therapist for many decades who is pioneering his own work in a booked called “Independent Enough.” Larry discusses his own history of struggle with addiction and chronic disease and how overcoming those experiences helped him become a better therapist and finer person. The Independent Enough concept is simple, practical and successful. Larry Shushansky is a sought-after motivational speaker and radio guest and I’m thrilled to have him j...

In our first public podcast in front of an audience at the Millennium Tower of Boston, the featured guest is long-time chief groundskeeper at Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox, David Mellor. He’s written an engaging and thought-provoking memoir entitled, “One Base at a Time: How I Survived PTSD and Found My Field of Dreams.” Dave’s is a story of endurance and triumph over what can be a devastating condition, PTSD, all too common in modern society. His courage in coming forward after years of suff...

On this episode I welcome a longtime friend and colleague Cal Armistead. She is one of the most talented voice-over artists we know and she works regularly with us voicing commercials and narrations at Chart Productions. Cal is also an accomplished singer and actress. But it’s her love of writing and expressing new ideas on paper that we are focusing on today. Her breakthrough first young-adult novel is entitled “Being Henry David.” The book has been well received across the country by teachers,...

Meet a Hollywood and TV legend just turning 90 who isn’t showing any signs of slowing down! He’s 7-time Emmy winner Ed Asner, actor, activist, philanthropist. Ed is in town with his one-person show, “A Man and his Prostate,” at the Regent Theatre in Arlington, Massachusetts. He’s touring the country in this humorous, touching play about the journey of one man dealing with prostate cancer and treatment. Famous for his portrayal of Lou Grant, “Roots,” The Old Man in “Up,” and for dozens of TV and ...

Meet JP O’Donnell, a retired dentist and professor who decided to take a crack at writing a captivating detective novel. He did, with two more to follow. JP (aka Joe) has written “Fatal Gamble,” “Deadly Codes,” and “Pulse of My Heart,” all of them featuring a tough Boston PI named Gallagher. Joe has enjoyed much success with the books and was lucky enough to attract the attention of Hollywood. A feature length motion pictured called “Bent” (2018) was produced based on a combination of plot point...

Paula ‘PK’ Norton might look like the friendliest of neighbors (and I’m sure she is) but she leads a double life. Paula is an up and coming mystery novelist whose books featuring insurance investigator Amy Lynch are captivating readers and gathering fans from all over. Paula herself was in the insurance business and her experiences sparked the birth of Amy and her need to get to the truth. There are currently three books in the series “Sweet Dreams, Sweet Death, “Dead Drop” and “Deep Secrets” wi...

A returning guest, my dear friend Brad Meltzer is back to talk about his ever growing series of books for young readers in the “I Am” series. His latest entries are “I am Walt Disney” and “I am Marie Curie.” The series is beautifully illustrated and presents to young readers leaders from all aspects of history and culture. The books inspire children to look up to those who exhibit bravery, integrity, character, creativity and more. Brad is also a best selling novelist, historian, TV producer and...

Dr. Mardy Grothe has a rich background as a psychologist, management consultant , speaker and prolific author. Words are his business for sure. He’s penned a slew of wonderful books about our language including “I Never Metaphor I didn’t Like,” Oxymoronica,” “Metaphors be with You,” (my favorite title ever), and now is turning his attention to the phenomenon that is Donald Trump in “Deconstructing Trump: The Trump Phenomenon through the Lens of Quotation History.” How do the thoughts and quotati...

Steven Karidoyanes is an accomplished conductor, musician, composer and broadcaster, now in his 26th season leading the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra. This is also his 16th season conducting the New England Conservatory Youth Symphony, leading concerts in Boston’s most prestigious concert venues and in past concert tours of Italy, Greece, Costa Rica, Eastern Europe, Ireland and Spain. Steven’s love and appreciation for classical music and his natural abilities as a master showman make him one ...

Justin Locke is a man of many talents. First off he’s an acclaimed musician, having played bass for nearly two decades with the famed Boston Pops working with such luminaries as Arthur Fielder, Leonard Bernstein and Henry Mancini. Justin has also composed music including a hilarious symphonic spoof in a courtroom setting called “Peter Vs. The Wolf.” It has been performed in concert halls around the world. His books include “Real Mean Don’t Rehearse,” “Principles of Applied Stupidity,” and his la...