Episodes

So happy and honored to present conversations with trusted voices, such as today’s guest Brooks Moore. Brooks is an Emmy award winning director and producer who is also an in-demand voice-over talent. Fans all over the world know him for his narrations of one of the most popular programs on the Discovery Channel, “How It’s made.” He’s been the voice of that show for decades and teaches people from all walks of life how to improve their speaking skills, increase revenue and create impact. Meet a ...

J.D. Pincus is a renowned psychologist and researcher specializing in human motivation, our emotional needs, and personal development. He pioneered the unified pyramid model of human motivation and the AgileBrain measurement technique ( www.agilebrain.com). Dr. Pincus is the author of, “The Emotionally Agile Brain: Mastering the 12 Emotional Needs that Drive Us.” Meet one of the top psychological experts on “the emotional needs revolution” and prepare to discover aspects of your own agile brain!

Meet Alfred Engelberg, the author of “ Breaking the Medicine Monopolies: Reflections of a Generic Drug Pioneer.” The book is a personal narrative about Alfred Engelberg’s fifty years of legal work in the drug industry. He takes you inside the mysterious world of patents to provide a basic understanding of how drug makers have gamed the laws governing brand and generic competition. Hear how Albert and others made a huge difference in our lives by making generic drugs more accepted, available and ...

Atlas Aultman is an accomplished leader in many fields. He is a former U.S. Military Commander, Special Ops Director, White House Military Lead and Combat Zone decision maker. He is a best-selling author, Ted Talk speaker, and the host of his own podcast series that brings to light stories of men who have conquered major life challenges. A self-described Christian man who leads with respect, Atlas shares some of his experiences in leadership both in and out of the military. Enjoy a frank convers...

Dance for Parkinsons (www.danceforpd.org) invites people of all ages to harness the benefits of dance to transform their lives and enhance well-being! Meet program founder and professional dancer David Leventhal who, along with his colleagues, has developed collaborative partnerships among Parkinson’s, arts, and medical organizations in cities around the world to create robust opportunities for the Parkinson’s community. Research proves that exercise is one of the best ways to limit the progress...

The Amphibious Tractor Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit focused on raising money to build a memorial at the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The memorial will honor Amtrac Marines who manned U.S. Marine Corps Landing and Amphibious Assault Vehicles since 1942. Our guests today are members of the team driving mission forward – Colonel John B. Atkinson, USMC ( Ret) National Commander, Marc R. Chabot, USMC (Ret), and Peg Lee spearheading the art and design of the future memorial. These are...

Today we get down to business with the help of James Whitman from www.growthguidepost.com. He is the author of a dynamic new book on how to grow businesses and foster success entitled, “Launch Code: The Playbook for Continuous Growth.” Make this the year you celebrate entrepreneurship and career success. James offers practical, common sense advice designed to empower you to win!

Brad Meltzer returns to share news about his latest book, “The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy – and Why it Failed.“ Along with co-author Josh Mensch, Brad sends up another suspenseful non-fiction thriller, a story that many of us had know knowledge of, and an event that would have changed history. Brad Meltzer is a best-selling novelist, TV producer, comic book creator, children’s author and historian. When Brad joins me on the podcast, he never disappoints!

Mike Baker spent approximately 15 years with the CIA, working as a covert field operations officer specializing in counterterrorism, counternarcotics and counterinsurgency operations. He’s been in most of the world’s dangerous hotspots, working with others to defend America. In 2022, Mike began hosting a news and geopolitical commentary podcast called “The Presidents Daily Brief”, which covers national security related matters in the news, providing a roundup of the day’s events. The name is a r...

What a joy it is to meet and feature fellow podcasters doing important work. That is the case with today’s guests Matt and Monica, who recently launched “The Matt and Monica Podcast” sharing stories of vulnerability and resilience of inspiring guests as well as themselves. This husband and wife team travel far to interview incredible people, many of whom are first responders and veterans who have sacrificed so much for so many. The podcast has been life affirming for Matt and Monica and their gr...

Let’s put on a show! There is nothing more exciting than live theatre. One of the most historic and venerable ones in the Boston area is The Regent Theatre in Arlington. Longtime director Richard Stavros recently retired and a new leader has taken over. He is Harvard computer science professor David Malan. David and I discuss his innovative plans to revitalize the theatre through the introduction of what he calls “educational theatricality.” This will involve streaming community and educational ...

Meet Jennifer Jukanovich, co-author along with Russell West of “The Culturally Conscious Board: Setting the Boardroom Table for Impact.” Their goal is to transform the culture of boards across the spectrum–from the local cancer nonprofit to the multinational anti-poverty NGO. Using their tested “Board Culture Placemat,” the authors provide “Conversation Starters” to make mentionable the often-silent role board culture plays in a board’s decision-making habits. It explains how board members can p...

On today’s episode, we cover “science and the arts.” Dr. Robert Kellan is a renowned ophthalmologist with over 60 years in medicine. He also has an active creative side. Besides being an accomplished painter, Bob is also a playwright with several well received plays to his credit. We explore the magical essence of live theatre and how this playwright breathes life into his characters and ideas!

When a sinister cyber-terrorist plot is poised to plunge the U.S. into devastating digital darkness, one man, an experienced cyber forensic expert takes on the challenge of stopping the evildoers. We welcome novelist and technologist George Mehok who delivers a fast-paced thriller called, “Going Dark: A Liberty Unit Novel.” The tech is real and will make you think about the lengths that terrorists will go. Luckily, there are homegrown heroes protecting us. The novel has an alternate historic tim...

Today we celebrate the holiday season in style with Dr. Quentin Schultze, the author of “You’ll Shoot Your Eye Out: Life Lessons from the Movie A Christmas Story.” For the first time, Quentin Schultze, who taught storytelling with screenwriter Jean Shepherd, reveals the “secret” parables that Shepherd included in his screenplay for A Christmas Story. Now you won’t need a decoder ring to learn why the Old Man’s leg lamp is his “trophy wife,” why the bully is named “Scut,” why there is a “Bumpus”...

‘Tis the season for charitable giving. Of course it is not just during the holidays. Pretty much year round, folks are tasked with asking (on behalf of their non-profit group) for money. Most of us don’t exactly enjoy that or do it well. So let me introduce you to someone with a solution. Meet Barrie Atkin, who with over 25 years of consulting experience, has served hundreds of clients in human services, sports, technology, healthcare and publishing. And she is the author of a handy book with an...

Meet celebrated author Crystal King as we discuss her new book, “In the Garden of Monsters,” a fresh twist on the ancient love story of Hades and Persephone. It is Italy, 1948. A woman with no past. A man who seems to know her. And a monstrous garden that could be the border between their worlds. If it sounds intriguing it is with added presence of artist Salvador Dali and a bevy of epicurean delights. Crystal has crafted a story for the ages! To learn more about Jordan, go to https://chartprodu...

Meet Deb Podlogar, a.k.a. “The Mocktail Mom.” Deb is the author of a new book called, “The Happiest Hour,” and she is all about encouraging people to have fun drinking without the alcohol. Hear about her relationship with alcohol that needed to come to an end, culminating in the launch of her as the “Mocktail Mom.” She has whipped up dozens of delicious, cocktail recipes so if you’re thinking it’s just the same old “Shirley Temple,” think again. This mom is adamant when she proclaims, “Who said ...

Today, we open up a fascinating conversation with John Penrose, a successful entrepreneur brimming with creative ideas. He is currently leading the talented team behind Agile Brain. This software introduces us to a fast and fun image-based assessment tool that unlocks the power of human emotion. John talks about a revolutionary new way to gauge emotional intelligence and understanding. Agile Brain has many applications and the process only takes about three minutes. Check it out at www.agilebrai...

It’s a return visit from one of my favorite guests, movie aficionado and author John DiLeo. He’s written several entertaining books about film and his latest is terrific fun for any level movie fan. It’s entitled, “Not Even Nominated: 40 Overlooked Costars of Oscar-Winning Performances.” Join us as we stir up many fond movie memories and shower you with rare Hollywood inside stories!

George Regan has been a leader in the public relations field for over four decades. He was one of the youngest Boston Globe reporters in the paper’s history, covering hard news starting in his late teens. George later became a Boston fixture as a top aide to Mayor Kevin H. White. He is a well-respected figure in the Boston business community and has represented some of the area’s most iconic brands including the Boston Celtics, Boston Red Sox, and New England Patriots. He has also worked tireles...

Meet first-time novelist Dee Mallon. Her creative time is split between writing, quilting, and paper and digital collage. She also leads writing workshops. After learning about a historical character named Eliza Lucas Pinckney in a book about eco-dyeing, Dee set out on a writing mission of her own, authoring a book that captures the essence of slavery in South Carolina in the 1740’s. And it does so in a most innovative way. After more than a dozen years of research she completed her captivating ...

Welcome to episode 450. My thanks to so many of you for subscribing and supporting the podcast. In celebration of this milestone, I present a champion athlete who never shies away from challenge. Meet Todd Vogt, champion rower, who has dedicated himself to the sport of rowing for decades. Six years ago, when Todd turned 44, he was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease. As devastating as the news was, it didn’t take Todd long to get back on the water and focus on winning. He recently par...

Longtime journalist Rachel Zimmerman suffered an immeasurable loss when her husband, an MIT professor and proud father of two, committed suicide by jumping from the Tobin Bridge in Boston. Her grieving is obviously intense, but she took it upon herself to probe just how something like this could happen to her family and countless and others. The result is her critically acclaimed book entitled, “Us, After: A Memoir of Love and Suicide.” While uncertainty remains, there is much to learn as Rachel...