Episodes

Jim Redfearn is a well-respected retired Massachusetts State Trooper and a man of many skills. Following his 21-year career on the force as a patrol officer and investigator, he served as an academy instructor. Jim worked as a private investigator for one of Boston’s top law firms. He’s also been an industrial commercial photographer for Edgerton, Germeshausen & Grier, a company specializing in nuclear testing, marine studies and high speed photography. Today his passion is writing and on the po...

He’s one of America’s great storytellers. Meet radio talent, writer, producer, musician and humorist Garrison Keillor. Garrison talks with us about the origination of the beloved Prairie Home Companion radio show along with his work as a prolific writer of best-selling novels and non-fiction books and essays. He is currently on the road with live “Lake Wobegon” shows, playing to sold out audiences around the country. Learn more about your host Jordan Rich at chartproductions.com.

In this two-part episode, meet a very funny guy stand-up comic, actor and voice-over artist Joe Yannetty. He’s worked all over the world and is a master craftsman when it comes to comedy. Joe also faced the life threatening challenge of cancer and beat it. Hear how his perspective on life, love and comedy have evolved. Then, we have entertainers who use their bodies to create theatrical shows thrilling audiences all over the world. Brin and Sabine are with the international troupe “The 7 Finger...

In this bonus two-part On Mic podcast, meet two outstanding people, each a leader in his field. In part one, nationally recognized leadership coach Michael Strasner talks about his mission to develop business and community leaders who create the maximum possibilities and opportunities for themselves and the world around them. He’s authored several books including “Living on the Skinny Branches,” and “Mastering Leadership” and has mentored scores of CEO’s, Fortune 500 executives, actors, athlet...

Meet one of the most connected guys in radio and beyond. And one of the nicest. Cha-Chi Loprete has done it all — promotions, marketing, music, interviews, live stage shows – and he’s still at it, hosting his long running “Breakfast with the Beatles” show on terrestrial radio and the Internet. He’s a big part of classic rock radio history in Boston having worked at both WBCN and WZLX for decades. And his circle of friends extends across all show business stages. And then there’s the name. We’ll ...

In this episode a chat with two dynamic women who each focus on issues concerning Millennials. Paige Cornetet of Millennialguru.com and Rachel Klausner of getmillies.com are themselves millennials. Millennial Guru is a team of innovative, passionate, and creative gurus helping companies hire and inspire millennials in the workforce. The goal is to provide companies and their Gen-Y employees with the skills, confidence, and leadership advice they need to truly succeed. Paige is also the author o...

Meet Peter Reynolds, world-renowned illustrator and author of “The North Star,” “The Dot,” and “Ish.” Peter shares his thoughts on creativity and the power of imagination. Learn more about your host Jordan Rich at chartproductions.com.

Jennifer Vaughn is an award-winning TV anchor in New Hampshire who has a long list of successful novels to her credit. We’ll discuss her latest “Shadow Kid,” as well as some of her adventures in television news. About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Broadway in B...

Meet Susan Solomont, author of “Lost and Found in Spain: Tales of An Ambassador’s Wife.” She shares stories from her experiences overseas representing the USA! About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Broadway in Boston, Fidelity Investments, Boston Scientific, Beth...

Meet a remarkable storyteller whose creative energies flow in so many areas—on camera, on stage, in the voice-over booth. Portland Helmich is an award winning writer, broadcaster and actor with a fascinating story of her own. About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire, Liberty Mutual Insurance,...

Meet the one and only Morgan White Jr, the Undisputed King of Trivia and longtime late night radio personality. Morgan is the author of the book “Talking Trivia.” About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Broadway in Boston, Fidelity Investments, Boston Scientific, B...

Meet an indomitable, courageous woman who didn’t take a difficult diagnosis sitting down. Marathoner Mary McManus can inspire us all! About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Pops, Sullivan Tire, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Broadway in Boston, Fidelity Investments, Boston Scientific, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital...

On this our 100th podcast, I have the occasion of speaking with a lovely young novelist who continues to write exciting mysteries and historical fiction at the tender age of 96. Meet the one and only Eugenia West who has many more books to pen and stories to entertain! About the host: Jordan Rich has been a voice-over artist for nearly four decades. He has been featured on thousands of commercials and narrations for many well known clients, including The Boston Symphony Orchestra, The Boston Po...

Andrew Fielding is a talented writer and broadcast historian who’s written a fascinating book about his mother Sue Bennett, a pioneering performer in the Golden Age of Television. The book is entitled “The Lucky Strike Papers: Journeys Through my Mother’s Television Past.” Listen to all On Mic podcast episodes and find out the latest in all facets of voice-over production and professional recording at chartproductions.com.

Joe Martelle is a beloved radio veteran with fans throughout New England and the country. We’ll talk about his career as a writer, now with two published books including a bio of the late actor Robert Urich. Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.

Hear my conversation with one of the hottest novelists around, the lovely Erica Ferencik. We talk about her latest best-seller “Into the Jungle,” how she spent quite a while deep into the dark jungle doing research, her days doing stand-up, writing jokes for Letterman and more. Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.

Jim Boyd is a true renaissance man -news anchor, reporter, writer, producer, actor, life-long learner. A Hall of Fame broadcaster, Jim sits down to talk about his career, how TV news has evolved and how much fun it is to act alongside Morgan Freeman! Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.

Aviva Kempner is an award winning documentary film-maker whose films highlight unsung Jewish heroes. Here we talk about her latest project featuring baseball catcher Moe Berg, heroic spy during WWII. Aviva’s film is entitled “The Spy Behind Home Plate.” Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.

Holly Van Leuven has crafted a spectacular biography of one our favorite performers. You’ll want to hear our discussion about the book “Ray Bolger – More than a Scarecrow.” A must read for Oz fans and anyone who loves a fine show biz story! Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

Meet Michelle LeClair, author of “Perfectly Clear – Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love.” Hers is the compelling story of courage in the wake of enormous pressure from the Scientology’s hierarchy. Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

Emmy award-winning actor/writer Ed Crasnick is a high school buddy of mine who has gone on to write and produce several television shows, radio programs and podcasts. He’s a popular stand up comic with a long list of hysterical credits in the biz. Here we talk about the state of comedy and more!

Bill Owen, with the golden pipes, is a radio and TV veteran working in the business for over six decades. He’s also the author of several nostalgia history books that are loads of fun including his newest, “Do You Remember” The Visual History of Early Radio and TV”. Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer. Photo credit: By Carolyn Owen – CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29765567

She’s an original. Meet Loretta LaRoche, inspirational speaker, author, television personality and one seriously hilariously lady with wisdom on conquering stress and managing life…and boy do we need her now more than ever! Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

I welcome two very creative entertainers on today’s episode. WWE Wrestling star Dolph Ziggler is the “master of his own ring” and reflects on his other career in standup comedy. Stephanie Monseu talks about circus life and being a ringmaster with the famed Big Apple Circus. Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here.