Episodes

  • 101 yr old Eyewitness to iconic 1945 Times Square sailor kiss!!!

    101 yr old Eyewitness to iconic 1945 Times Square sailor kiss!!!
    Jun 6 2025
    101 yr old Bea Franklin (at the time of interview on June 4, 2025), born June 30. 1924, is probably the only living eyewitness to the iconic 1945 Times Square sailor kisses nurse scene captured in an iconic photo seen around the world til this very day. When the Emperor of Japan announced the Japanese surrender ending World War II, on Tuesday Aug 14, 1945, Bea was a student at New York University. When she heard the news that Japan surrendered...8 days after the atomic bomb exploded, she & her classmates took a subway uptown to Times Square where she actually witnessed the iconic 'Kiss' seen around the world. In this historic and inspiring interview we discuss: -When did she realize she witnessed one of the most famous scenes in history -What made her decide to go to Times Square that day -How Bea is the daughter of Jack, one of the four Pep Boys automotive chain founders. -Her secrets to STILL living a fulfilling life - Recollections of her late husband's rare World War II photos -How she has lived in the same Long island house since 1958 with the same Landline phone! -How she survived and thrived with three different cancers -What she is most proud of in your life -What are her biggest regrets -What makes her happy and brings her the most joy -What would she recommends the average person do to Be Happier and Live Longer -Centenarian Bea is also a heterochromatic: has one Blue eye & one Brown eye . . . a trait found in less than 200,000 US humans. -Bea is a former school librarian, & was married to Corporal Jerry Franklin for 51 years . . .They met Nov 4, 1945 & married (eloped) Nov 30, 1945 -What the most important "secret" is to overcoming devastating illness or other really bad news
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    35 mins
  • SLEEP BETTER....FEEL BETTER with DR. MICHAEL BREUS

    SLEEP BETTER....FEEL BETTER with DR. MICHAEL BREUS
    May 19 2025
    𝐃𝐑. 𝐌𝐈𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐄𝐋 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐔𝐒 is a clinical psychologist, board certified in clinical sleep disorders who is well known as 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐃𝐫. He is recognized as one of the ten most influential people in sleep & also named the top sleep specialist in California by Readers Digest. He has appeared 40x on the 𝐃𝐫. 𝐎𝐳 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 as well as 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐚𝐲 & more. He also served as the Sleep Expert for 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐌𝐃. His latest book is 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩, 𝐄𝐚𝐭, 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞. Topics discussed: --What made him decide to get into Sleep Medicine? --How many hours of sleep should everyone get & should we ignore the people that get away with just a few hours of sleep every night with no wear & tear? -- The importance of consistency in sleep schedules. How can people maintain this consistency given the demands of modern life, especially when may want to play or party more on weekends? --The connection between sleep & overall health -- What are some of the top tips for "setting the scene" for better sleep, & how can people break the cycle of anxiety about not sleeping? --Many people get up 3 or 4x a night to go to the bathroom. Recommendations for that. --Sleep center sleep studies vs wearable home sleep study devices --Sleep apnea treatments --Is a CPAP machine the gold standard of treatment? --Basics of hydration & what we should all optimally do with our drinking to get the best night’s --Nasal breathing vs mouth breathing. --A proven breathing formula used by Navy Seals --Discovering your chronotype & which of the four you are: Bears, Lions, Wolves, and Dolphins. --Key tips for better sleep
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    38 mins
  • DION: The Rock 'N' Roll Philosopher (and Legend!)

    DION: The Rock 'N' Roll Philosopher (and Legend!)
    Apr 4 2025
    Dion Dimucci has been a Rock 'N' Roll pioneer since the late 1950's with his iconic band Dion and the Belmonts. They scored hit after hit including The Wanderer, Runaround Sue, A Teenager in Love and Abraham, Martin and John making them Rock 'N' Roll royalty. Dion co-wrote a stunningly gorgeous coffee table sized book with his pal Adam Jablin called Dion The Rock 'N' Roll Philosopher: Conversations on Life, Recovery, Faith and Music. There are one-of-a-kind photos in the book with music legends Pail Simon, Eric Clapton, Tony Bennett, Bruce Springsteen, Clive Davis, Lou Reed and more. We discuss: 1. How did you come up with the name Dion and the Belmonts? 2. How was it like growing up in Da Bronx being part of the gang the Fordham baldies? Thanks to you guys I have this beautiful coffee table sized book beautifying…my coffee table. Adam 3. How did Dion and Adam get hooked up with each other & what inspired the co-creation of this book? 4. What Dion feels are the reasons for his early success. 5. What gave him the self-confidence that he was a great singer & the ability to sing to millions of people? 6. As with many Rock Legends, Dion seemingly had it all from an outsider’s perspective. The hit songs, the fame, the adulation, screaming girls, the power & money…did he feel he had it all and why does he think he turned to a debilitating addiction and what helped him to overcome it? 7. Paul Simon in the books Forward said they don’t see each other often but their phone conversations can go on for an hour & usually drift into the spiritual. What does he mean by that? 8. Was there an Aha moment where all of a sudden he found God? How did his spirituality emerge and sustain over all these years? 9. Eric Clapton in the book’s prologue says Dion has an essential ingredient: SOUL…buckets of it. How did this soul start & evolve? 10. In 2020 hindsight, what would Dion change if he had to do it all over again? 10. When did Dion first start wearing the berets he is iconically known for and why do you like that signature look? 11.On Feb. 2, 1959 at the Winter Dance Party, there were 4 groups on the bill. Buddy Holly & The Crickets, Big Bopper, Richie Valens & Dion & The Belmonts. The plane didn’t make it home and some like Don Maclean called it "The Day the Music Died." What did those guys mean to Dion and why wasn't he on that fatal plane?
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    45 mins
  • EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE - Manage Your Stress!!!

    EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE - Manage Your Stress!!!
    Apr 4 2025
    Dr. Robin Hills is a highly esteemed business psychologist and the director of Ei4Change - awarded "International Impact Company of the Year," by Dotcom Magazine in 2024. He is the author of The Authority Guide to Emotional Resilience in Business. Robin has taught and empowered more than 500,000 individuals across 195+ countries, with the most comprehensive and detailed courses around the topic of emotional intelligence. He was awarded “Best Transformative Emotional Intelligence Coach” - of the Year 2024, by The CIO Times, and “Men Leaders to Look Up To” by Passion Vista magazine. Early 2024, Robin was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Advanced Studies in Psychology in recognition of his contribution to emotional intelligence training. He also has over 200,000+ avid followers who are always hungry for quality content! Some of the topics Robin covers include: The Future of Emotional Intelligence: Advancing Skills for Success Emotional Intelligence in the Changing World: Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth The Resilient Professional: Strategies for Managing Stress and Overcoming Setbacks Emotional Intelligence in Action: Building Sustainable Success for the Future Building Emotional Strength in the Workplace Navigating Workplace Challenges with Emotional Intelligence and Emotional Resilience Slow Down to Speed Up: Increasing Workflow Efficiencies through Mindfulness Practices Mindfulness in Action: Techniques to Achieve Clarity and Productivity at Work
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    34 mins
  • How to Write a Funny Speech with Emmy Winners Carol Leifer/Rick Mitchell

    How to Write a Funny Speech with Emmy Winners Carol Leifer/Rick Mitchell
    Mar 31 2025
    Emmy Award winning comedy writers and performers Carol Leifer (writer for Saturday Night Live, Hacks, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Modern Family, The Larry Sanders Show, Seinfeld, and...10 Academy Awards shows!) and Rick Mitchell (writer and producer for Ellen Degeneres and TMZ) are the co-authors of How to Write a Funny Speech...for a Bar Mitzvah, Graduation & Every Other Event You Didn't Want to Go to in the First Place. The foreword is written by Carol Burnett...so just imagine how funny this book is. They teach you how to write and give a flawlessly funny speech for any occasion so you can look awesome, make some people laugh, and get it over with. They have the best tips and tricks up their sleeves like advice for making tasteful jokes that charm your audience and flatter the socks off your honoree. We discuss: -How did the two of them get to know each other and collaborate -How hard is it to break in as a comedy writer? -How did the idea for this book originate and how did they arrive at the long and unique book title? -How many iterations of a comedy sketch do you typically go through before they feel they have reached the holy grail for that skit. -Carols favorite comedy skits she is most proud of? -Do they have any stage fright or jitters and how do they handle it and advise the rest of to? -Did they ever struggle in the business? -How long should a speech be and what are some of the signs that someone’s special occasion speech is just too darn long? -What you should never do in your special occasion speech -The #1 mistake people make right out of the gate at a special event speech and how should a great speech start -A writing trick you can do when you first start writing a speech but are not really in a gung ho mood to write -What should the meat of the speech consist of? (stories) -What are some of the reasons you should feel good after the speech?
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    35 mins
  • SAVING A BILLION LIVES - with cardiologist Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn

    SAVING A BILLION LIVES - with cardiologist Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn
    Feb 10 2025
    I believe this is the most important podcast episode ever done in history! Big words for sure...now let me back them up Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn is a world renowned cardiologist who was a surgeon at the famed Cleveland Clinic, the top Heart Hospital in the world. He is the author of the best selling book Prevent & Reverse Heart Disease and was also prominently featured in the groundbreaking documentary Forks Over Knives. His pioneering work with Coronary Artery Disease has saved countless lives. We explore: Who has heart disease? What percentage of people? Why in his 9th decade of life does Dr. Esselstyn continue to talk about eradicating or slowing the progression of heart disease. What’s is the mission that’s still driving him. When he speaks of Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease is he primarily speaking about Coronary Artery Disease or all Heart Disease? The internet is filled with Drs & others promoting Keto and low Carb Diets and they swear by their research. How do we explain the claimed successes of those diets...or are they really successful? Why are ALL oils bad, especially for those with coronary artery disease? Are there any oils that are good for those that don't have heart disease? Should everyone have a Calcium Score and when should they be alarmed? How important is it to lower LDL and raise HDL? What does he think of Statins? Why should there never be a reason to develop heart disease. At what point should someone have an angiogram and stents placed or bypass surgery? How does someone track their progress after a positive stress test and starting a Whole Food plant -based diet Why a Whole Food Plant Based Diet is Different than a Vegan diet Why do leafy greens eaten 6x a day help to mitigate or reverse further coronary artery disease? Which are the best greens to eat? Which are the next best foods after greens? How about Nightshades? Good or Bad? Can this diet prevent event the most serious heart blockages and circumvent even a quadruple bypass? How much fat is recommended for those with coronary artery disease and how much of that in saturated fat? Is all saturated fat equal? What three Whole Foods are bad for Coronary Artery Disease patients? How about sweeteners?
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    37 mins
  • JOHN SCHNEIDER - From DUKES of HAZZARD to PERFECT CRIME

    JOHN SCHNEIDER - From DUKES of HAZZARD to PERFECT CRIME
    Jan 2 2025
    John Schneider's extensive acting career includes the iconic roles of "Bo Duke" on The Dukes of Hazzard, “Jonathan Kent” on Smallville and "Jim Cryer" on Tyler Perry's The Haves and the Have Nots, along with recurring appearances on Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, Nip/Tuck, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Dancing with the Stars, and most recently, The Masked Singer. As an independent filmmaker, John continues to write, direct and star in his own movies, including Christmas Cars (2019), Stand On It (2020), Poker Run (2021) and To Die For (2022). He also co-starred with Reba McEntire in Lifetime’s 2021 holiday hit, Christmas In Tune, which follows several cross-generational smashes, from Smokey and the Bandit (Burt Reynolds) to Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (Shailene Woodley) and Sydney White (Amanda Bynes). John is now appearing til February 4, 2025 in the longest run off-Broadway show of all-time Perfect Crime. Get tickets here: www.perfect-crime.com.
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    30 mins
  • A Child in Berlin - Courage & Resilience during the Fall of Nazi Germany

    A Child in Berlin - Courage & Resilience during the Fall of Nazi Germany
    Dec 23 2024
    Over the span of four years, one afternoon at a time, professional biographer Rhonda Lauritzen sat across from Heidi Posnien, now an 88-year-old woman who spent her childhood in the heart of Berlin, just a stone’s throw from Hitler’s seat of power. Posnien shared strikingly clear memories of the fear and uncertainty that permeated Nazi-infested Berlin during World War II as well as memories of her mother, Käthe, a rising star in Germany’s opera scene. But perhaps the most remarkable part of Posnien’s story is her survival in a bombed-out apartment during the final weeks of the war when she was just 9 years old. A Child in Berlin is the remarkable true story of Heidi Posnien, her mother and their courage in the face of Nazi terror as told to Lauritzen. Käthe is a mother who must choose between her conscience and her dreams of becoming an opera star. She discovers the truth about what is happening to her Jewish friends around the time she attends a dinner party presided by Adolf Hitler himself. She realizes she cannot remain among Nazi society and makes the gut-wrenching choice to leave the opera. To support herself and young Heidi, she joins Berlin’s black-market network and ends up dealing in more than just food. As others evacuate the capital, Käthe harbors a secret that anchors them in the epicenter of danger. While Käthe becomes ever more preoccupied with survival, Heidi and a roving pack of friends make mischief in Berlin’s rubble. The war devolves, and she braves hunger, cold and feelings of abandonment as she shuttles between Berlin and the Polish countryside. Heidi’s ultimate test comes when she must survive alone in a bombed-out apartment during the final weeks of World War II. Her moxie shows how children are capable of far more than adults realize. Heidi Posnien married an American soldier after the war. She now lives in Huntsville, Utah. Her story serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit, even in the darkest of times. Her firsthand account of life in Nazi-occupied Berlin offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in world history. As she nears her 90th birthday, Posnien continues to share her story in the hopes of educating future generations about the horrors of war and the importance of standing up against tyranny. “I’ve been down in the deepest sorrows, but I’ve also been on the best of highs too,” Posnien said. “I’ve eaten this big, beautiful life; I never let it eat me.”
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    28 mins