ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones

219 – Pat Benatar KNOWS Words, Music, Priorities, Perseverance, Curiosity & Creativity

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:22:00 -0000

In this heartfelt and wide-ranging episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, rock icon Pat Benatar joins Jones for an intimate, funny, and deeply reflective conversation about creativity, longevity, and the power of connection.

Benatar dives into the mindset that has fueled her decades-long career. She shares how kindness, curiosity, and being fully present shaped her journey, including a formative early encounter with Jones that left a lasting impact on him.

The conversation explores her transition into children’s literature, co-writing a book inspired by her grandchildren and a desire to help kids see themselves reflected in the world around them. Benatar reveals that her creative process, whether writing songs or books, stems from the same place: observation, rhythm, and emotional truth.

Together, Benatar and Jones reflect on aging, purpose, and the urgency of time, with Benatar offering powerful insight into living intentionally in life’s “fourth quarter.” The episode also touches on her enduring partnership with husband and collaborator Neil Giraldo, her love of reading and introspection, and the balance between solitude and performing for thousands.

By the end, this conversation becomes more than an interview—it’s a masterclass in creativity, resilience, and what it truly means to live a meaningful life.

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a long-form interview podcast featuring in-depth, personal conversations with celebrities, creators, and thought leaders. Known for its authenticity and emotional depth, the show explores what people know—about life, success, failure, and everything in between—through candid storytelling and genuine connection.

Featured Quotes from Pat Benatar:

• “Kindness is part of my DNA.”

• “I won’t fight a fight I can’t win.”

• “Everything is a subject… everything can be expanded on.”

• “I just want to think. That is my work.”

• “I’ve never said I’m bored. Ever.”

• “There isn’t enough time. There’s so much more to know.”

• “There is nothing more important than loving the most and hardest you can.”

• “There is nothing more important than imagination and adventure.”

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Pat Benatar: www.BenatarGiraldo.com

Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com

Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com

Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

218: Susan Bennett KNOWS The Arts, Humanities, Creativity, Connection & Siri

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:44:00 -0000

Go beyond the familiar voice and discover the heart, artistry, and insight behind one of technology's most recognizable features, Siri. In this engaging episode of ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, host Randall Kenneth Jones welcomes not just a legendary guest—but a longtime collaborator and close friend, Susan Bennett, best known as the Original Voice of Siri.

For nearly a decade, Bennett has served as the show's announcer while also sharing a genuine off-mic friendship with Jones—giving this conversation a rare authenticity, warmth, and humor. Their easy rapport fuels a candid discussion that blends personal stories with professional insight, offering listeners a truly definitive interview.

Bennett—an accomplished voice actor, voiceover artist, singer, and highly engaging keynote speaker—shares the surreal experience of becoming "classic Siri," revealing how she unknowingly recorded the voice that would become a global phenomenon. She reflects on the shock of going from anonymous performer to worldwide recognition, while also addressing misconceptions about credit, compensation, and the realities of working in voiceover.

The episode dives deeper into the art and science of voice acting, exploring the emotional connection people form with technology—and how Susan’s voice helped humanize the digital experience.

With thoughtful perspective, the conversation turns to the future of artificial intelligence, voice cloning, and creative ownership, highlighting both the opportunities and risks facing performers today. Bennett emphasizes the irreplaceable nuance of human talent, while Jones underscores the importance of creativity, originality, and connection in an AI-driven world.

Special shout-outs to Melissa Rivers, Rolonda Watts, Daniel Ross and Donald Duck. Special guest appearance by musician (and Susan's husband) Rick "Slipp" Hinkle.

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a top-rated interview podcast celebrating arts, humanities, creativity, and human connection. Featuring in-depth conversations with actors, artists, authors, and cultural influencers, the show is known for its insightful storytelling, authentic dialogue, and uplifting focus on positivity and purpose—making it a standout for listeners seeking meaningful, creative inspiration.

Perfect for fans of voice acting, Apple Siri, artificial intelligence, storytelling, media innovation, and creative careers, this episode delivers a powerful blend of entertainment and insight—anchored by the real-life friendship at its core.

🎧 Listen now to hear the voice behind Siri—and the connection behind the conversation.

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Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com

Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com

Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

217: Tina Chiang KNOWS Risk, Reward, Faith, Purpose, BritBox & Sister Boniface Mysteries

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:37:00 -0000

In this episode of On the Knows with Randall Kenneth Jones, Randy sits down with actor Tina Chiang, who stars as innocent yet spirited Sister Peter on the hit BritBox series "Sister Boniface Mysteries." Known for her compelling stage and screen presence, brilliant facial expressions, and thoughtful approach to storytelling, Chiang discusses her experience bringing complex characters to life in the beloved British crime drama and beyond.

During the conversation, Tina Chiang shares behind-the-scenes insights from "Sister Boniface Mysteries," including what makes the show's quirky sleuthing nun and vintage 1960s setting resonate not just with worldwide audiences but with Tina herself. She also reflects on her personal journey from Denmark to Singapore to the United Kingdom—and her professional journey from actor to bank compliance officer to actor again.

Host Randall Kenneth Jones guides the discussion through Chiang's creative process, her perspective on storytelling, and the collaborative energy behind producing a successful streaming series on BritBox. Fans of British mysteries, period dramas, and character-driven television will especially enjoy this thoughtful and entertaining conversation.

Whether you're a fan of British crime dramas, BritBox originals, or love conversations with talented creatives, this episode offers a fascinating look inside the world of "Sister Boniface Mysteries" and the artistry and joy behind the performances.

Special shout-outs to BritBox, "Absolutely Fabulous," convent schools, The Cotswolds, make-up, costume, and hair designers, casting directors, screenwriters, East Asian Artists, "Under the Tuscan Sun," Agatha Christie, "Father Brown," John Light, "Carry On" film series, reincarnation, Cynthia Rhodes, "Dirty Dancing," "Beyond Paradise," Kris Marshall, and "Sister Boniface Mysteries" series creator Jude Tindall.

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a premier podcast and media platform that delivers "smart, funny, and heartfelt" conversations designed to inspire personal and professional growth. Hosted by bestselling author and creative consultant Randall Kenneth Jones, the show serves as an "antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape" by focusing on the "little truths" that define our world.

Erin Brockovich endorses the show as "The best host and podcast ever," and each episode is introduced by Susan Bennett, the celebrated voice actor famously known as the original voice of Siri.

Best Quotes:

• "I am always glad that I followed my heart. I didn't want to be on my deathbed regretting a life spent in banking."—Tina Chiang

• "Things take time—and what's for you won't pass you by."—Tina Chiang

• "Only you can tell your story with authenticity and honesty."—Tina Chiang

• "Creativity is my thing—I am nothing if I'm not working on a project."—Randall Kenneth Jones

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Tina Chiang: https://www.instagram.com/chiang_tina

Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com

Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com

Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

216: Rebecca Newberger Goldstein KNOWS Philosophy, Emotion, Education, Humanities & What it Means to Truly Matter

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:52:36 -0000

What does it mean to matter? Why do humans seek meaning, purpose, and recognition?

Award-winning philosopher, public intellectual, and bestselling author Rebecca Newberger Goldstein joins ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones to explore the psychology and philosophy of mattering, human identity, morality, and the search for meaning.

Goldstein is the author of ten acclaimed books blending philosophy, science, literature, and human psychology, including:

36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction

Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity

The Mattering Instinct: How Our Deepest Longing Drives Us and Divides Us

In this fascinating conversation, Goldstein and Jones examine why humans are driven by the need to matter—and how that instinct influences everything from personal relationships and self-worth to politics, prejudice, and cultural identity.

Goldstein earned her Ph.D. in philosophy of science from Princeton University and has taught at Yale, Columbia, NYU, Dartmouth, and Harvard. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, recipient of the MacArthur "Genius" Grant, and has received fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation, Radcliffe Institute, Whiting Foundation, and the National Science Foundation.

In 2015, President Barack Obama awarded her the National Humanities Medal for her contributions to philosophy and literature.

This episode explores big questions about human nature, purpose, philosophy, personal identity, and how the need to matter shapes our lives and societies.

About ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones

Called "the best podcast and host ever" by recurring guest Erin Brockovich, ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a dynamic Society & Culture, Personal Growth, and Arts podcast exploring success, creativity, leadership, books, and human potential.

Across 200+ energetic interviews, host Randall Kenneth Jones speaks with celebrity guests, bestselling authors, artists, innovators, and cultural thought leaders about their journeys, insights, and lessons learned.

With a frequent focus on authors, books, philosophy, and the humanities, the podcast blends intellectual curiosity, humor, storytelling, and practical wisdom—creating engaging conversations about creativity, purpose, legacy, lifelong learning, and personal growth.

Often described as an antidote to today's anxiety-driven media landscape, the show celebrates conversation, curiosity, kindness, laughter, and connection.

Host Randall Kenneth Jones is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and communications consultant. The show's announcer is celebrated voice actor Susan Bennett, best known as the original voice of Apple's Siri. The podcast is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

Memorable Quotes from the Interview

• "Every living thing is organically driven by a mandate that ensures it matters to itself—which is to say that it prioritizes its own surviving and thriving."—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

• "Do I matter? This is the mother of our mattering questions."—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

• "I used to think I wanted to be famous, but now I know I just want to matter." — Randall Kenneth Jones

• "When it comes to our own mattering, we are staunch realists. We don't want feelings. We want the facts."—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

• "Some seek to demonstrate their mattering by diminishing the mattering of others—racism, sexism, classism, jingoism, elitism, and other forms of mattering diminishment."—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

• "There just doesn't seem to be enough mattering to go around, and we scramble like children beneath a piñata."—Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

Learn More

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Rebecca Newberger Goldstein www.RebeccaGoldstein.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

215: Patrick Ryan KNOWS Fiction, Wordplay, the Human Condition, Literary Success, Jenna Bush Hager and BUCKEYE

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Listening to the ON THE KNOWS podcast with master interviewer Randall Kenneth Jones as he sits down with acclaimed author Patrick Ryan is a must for fans of literary fiction, family sagas, and deep-dive storytelling. This 2026 interview explores the creative process behind Ryan's expansive 2025 novel, Buckeye, a "Read With Jenna" book club pick that spent multiple weeks on the New York Times bestseller list. Patrick Ryan's book "Buckeye" was named the #1 Best Book of the Year for 2025 by Amazon editors. This top honor recognizes his novel as the leading title on their annual list of top books. Why You Should Listen to This Episode • Behind the Scenes of a Bestseller: Discover how Patrick Ryan spent eight years crafting Buckeye, drawing inspiration from his own family's history and a shocking decades-old secret involving his grandmother in a small Ohio town. • The Art of "The Know": Host Randall Kenneth Jones is celebrated for his ability to ask "questions no one else can ask," moving beyond standard press junket talk to uncover the "little truths" that define his guests, his characters, and their shared belief systems. • Deep Themes of Forgiveness and Grief: The conversation delves into the heart of Ryan's work, exploring how individuals are defined by their mistakes and how the often unspoken words between loved ones shape generations. • A Journey Through American History: Learn how Ryan uses a small-town Ohio setting to reflect sixty years of American history, from the 1920s to the 1980s, through the intertwined lives of two families. Patrick Ryan is the author of the story collections "The Dream Life of Astronauts" (named one of the Best Books of the Year by the St. Louis Times-Dispatch, Literary Hub, Refinery29, and Electric Literature, and longlisted for The Story Prize) and "Send Me." His work has appeared in The Best American Short Stories, the anthology Tales of Two Cities, and elsewhere. The former associate editor of Granta, he is the current editor-in-chief of the literary magazine One Story. He lives in New York City. Described by recurring guest Erin Brockovich as "The best podcast and host ever," "ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones" is a premier podcast and media platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of professional success, personal fulfillment, and human potential. Through a series of high-energy conversations with celebrities, changemakers, and thought leaders, Jones delves into the minds of entertainment industry icons and beyond to extract actionable leadership and lifestyle insights. With its frequent focus on authors and books, the arts and humanities, the show skillfully balances the glamour of fame, success, and/or the power of influence with the humor and pathos of everyday life, creating a rich tapestry of human nature and shared experience. Listeners are invited into inspiring discussions that prioritize personal growth and the pursuit of excellence, offering a masterclass in creativity and innovation. Host Randall Kenneth Jones is a bestselling author, speaker, and creative communications consultant. The announcer is the celebrated voice actor Susan Bennett, widely known as the original voice of Siri. Often described as an "antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape," ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones offers a fun yet meaningful spin on aging, legacy, lifelong learning, and "edutainment," by emphasizing "the importance of importance," conversation, laughter, listening, and thought. "ON THE KNOWS" is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Podcast Interview Highlights: • Explanation of how Ryan and Randy "know" each other—through Randy's husband, Derek, and Ryan's mother, Beverly. • Patrick explains how he felt when he learned Amazon voted his book the #1 Book of the Year for 2025, as well as the thrill of being a Read with Jenna Today Show pick. • Randy praises Patrick's gift for language, descriptions, and exposition, and provides specific examples. • Patrick explains his writing process and provides specific examples. • Patrick explains his reasons for choosing this story, these characters, this time period, and these themes. • Patrick shares his personal connection to Ohio, the book's setting. • Patrick shares is view on "the complicated nature of forgiveness." • Discussion on the concepts of aging and the passage of time with Randy's shoutout to Allison Janney, who Randy feels should be in a film firm because shes the U.S.'s version of Judi Dench, she makes everything she's in better. • Discussion on Patrick as narrator, not passing judgment on his characters. • Discussion on the definition of a "villain" and what it means when "life" and "expectations" are the villain. Includes comparisons to Randy's Book "Ruby, Magic Comes From the Heart." Randy shares a personal story about how Cynthia Rhodes from "Dirty Dancing" inspired his book, "Ruby." • Discussion on actual writing/creative process. • Discussion on the non-traditional inclusion of a psychic character in the book, including Randy's reveal of what he learned about Patrick from his personal friend, psychic medium Linda Spellman — www.lightofthephoenix.com • Discussion on grief's impact on the book. • Randy emotionally shares the impact of Patrick's work on his career over the past 20 years. Best Quotes from Interview: • "If we are not conducting our lives in such a way that is geared toward helping other people have better lives, then there's no point." — Patrick Ryan • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "Bonhomie wasn't nearly so small that everyone knew everyone else, but it was small enough that, sooner or later, most everyone felt as if they'd laid eyes on most everyone else." • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "The wisdom that comes with age was needling, he found, because it brought the clarity of hindsight without the means to change anything." • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "Good opportunities sometimes come wrapped in garbage." • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "People were much nicer when you had a little money. It was like a secret handshake that gained you admission to a friendlier world." • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "Don't talk to anyone who doesn't seem nice. Don't talk to any man who has his pants hiked up and his business shoved over to one side, on display." • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "That's the whole point," Becky said. "Is the future knowable? Will our older selves be anything like our younger selves thought we would be? We can only find out by writing it down and then putting it out of our minds and letting life take its course. The unraveling of time should be mysterious, don't you think?" • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "What is it about time that confounds us? We spend it. We save it. We while it away. We waste it. We kill it. We complain about not having enough of it, or about having too much of it on our hands. We regret what we've done with it. We give it away. We want it back. We say "time and again" when something is bothering us and "it's time" when something is supposed to end. Felix saw it so clearly: all we should ever want of time is more of it. Life was so simple when it was reduced to the barest of necessities: more time; more air; more Duke Ellington." • "A lot of lying on a regular basis would have to start feeling like the truth." — Patrick Ryan • Excerpt from BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: "Wasn't it a fair measure of a person, what they did with their mistakes? How they managed to stumble into some of the right steps, after taking all the wrong ones? • "There's no expiration date on our ability to create or our ability to contribute." Randall Kenneth Jones www.OnTheKnows.com Patrick Ryan: www.PatrickRyanBooks.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

214: Scott Eyman KNOWS Hollywood, Perception, Reality, Film History, and Joan Crawford

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 -0000

Film historian and acclaimed New York Times bestselling biographer Scott Eyman has written the definitive biography of Hollywood icon Joan Crawford, drawing on never-before-seen documents and photos from the Crawford estate. Joan Crawford flourished for decades, working for multiple studios in every genre from romance to westerns ("Mildred Pierce," "Johnny Guitar"), musicals to noir ("Torch Song," "A Woman's Face"), and being directed by a young Steven Spielberg in one of her last appearances. Along the way, she accumulated four husbands, an Academy Award for Best Actress, and the undeniable status of a legend. Scott Eyman is the author or coauthor of eighteen books, including the bestseller "John Wayne," as well as "Pieces of My Heart" and "You Must Remember This" with actor Robert Wagner. Eyman, formerly the literary critic at The Palm Beach Post, also writes book reviews for The Wall Street Journal and has written for The New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Chicago Tribune. He and his wife, Lynn, live in West Palm Beach. Described by recurring guest Erin Brockovich as "The best podcast and host ever," "ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones" is a premier podcast and media platform dedicated to exploring the intersection of professional success, personal fulfillment, and human potential. Through a series of high-energy conversations with celebrities, changemakers, and thought leaders, Jones delves into the minds of entertainment industry icons and beyond to extract actionable leadership and lifestyle insights. With its frequent focus on the arts and humanities, the show skillfully balances the glamour of fame and/or the power of influence with the humor and pathos of everyday life, creating a rich tapestry of human nature and shared experience. Listeners are invited into inspiring discussions that prioritize personal growth and the pursuit of excellence, offering a masterclass in creativity and innovation. Whether highlighting a household name or a community activist, every episode is packed with life lessons and motivational stories designed to empower individuals to reach their highest potential. Host Randall Kenneth Jones is a bestselling author, speaker, and creative communications consultant. The announcer is the celebrated voice actor Susan Bennett, widely known as the original voice of Siri. Often described as an "antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape," ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones offers a fun yet meaningful spin on aging, legacy, lifelong learning, and "edutainment," by emphasizing the importance of importance, conversation, laughter, listening, and thought. "ON THE KNOWS" is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Podcast Highlights: • Scott and Randy set a fun tone for the interview by discussing an appropriate quote from Howard Strickling, former MGM Head of Publicity: "Don't let them interview you. You interview them. Find out what they're interested in and ask them about it. Then you can direct the interview in the direction you want." • Scott explains why he chooses the projects he chooses. • Scott talks about how the pandemic led him to write his Charlie Chaplin book before his Joan Crawford book, due to the availability of information online. • Scott begins to explain Joan Crawford's appeal as a book subject. • Randy shares his personal connection with Joan's alma mater, Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. • Randy gives a shout-out to Dr. James Wood, former President of Stephens College, for providing Crawford with three rules for life that, to Jones, still stand the test of time: • Never quit a job until it's finished. • The world isn't interested in your problems. • If you can find you can do a job, move on, because you're already bigger than the job. If the job is impossible, stick with it. You may never accomplish it, but you'll grow in the trying. • Scott discusses Joan's (lack of) classroom education. • Randy and Scott discuss our nation's challenging relationship with identifying the "truth," how Scott defines "truth" in his work, specifically with regards to Joan Crawford, and in the infamous book/movie "Mommie Dearest." • Scott discusses the differences between Joan Crawford, Lucille LeSueur, and Billie Cassin, the three names she was known by in her life. • Scott discusses "Possessed" and why it's his favorite of Crawford's films. • Randy explains his fun connection to two films, having played comedic versions of Jane Hudson in a stage production of "Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?" and Cousin Miriam in "Hush Up, Sweet Charlotte" in Florida. • Scott and Randy discuss the kinder side of Joan Crawford and what she teaches us today. Being attentive, invested in others, a good listener, committed, and professional—and how these qualities are not unique to the entertainment industry. • Scott and Randy discuss the danger of hearsay and the absence of thoughtful research. • Randy thanks Scott for his sensitive yet honest portrayal of aging. Best Quotes: • Scott Eyman: "As both actress and woman, [Joan Crawford] forged ahead, determined to outrun squalor and damage, to transcend the fear that coexisted with the other primary qualities she brought to the movies, and to her life: courage… sexual energy… vitality… defiance. Joan Crawford learned to love the light, and the light loved her back." • Scott Eyman: "Joan was working-class with no education to speak of but plenty of vaulting ambition and saw no reason to lie about either." • Scott Eyman: "[Joan Crawford] really worked at cultivating an audience because the audience was standing in for all the love she hadn't had." • Scott Eyman: "Underneath the carapace of Joan Crawford, she was still Lucille LeSueur, a distressed worker with a perpetually endangered sense of self-worth." • Scott Eyman "[Joan Crawford] had a sense of herself as a role she must play, that she could play, and it was her best role. She knew how to do it." • Scott Eyman: "My job is to find the humanity in whatever I write about." www.OnTheKnows.com Scott Eyman: www.scotteyman.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

213: John Abendshien KNOWS Movies, Healthcare, Curiosity Gone Wild, Human Nature, Kevin McCallister & Home Alone Home Ownership

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 20:35:31 -0000

Imagine your home suddenly transformed into a Hollywood icon. That's precisely what happened to John Abendshien, whose real-life house became the star of "Home Alone." More than just a film set, it turned into a character of its own, filled with traps and slapstick chaos that helped make the movie a global hit. Decades later, the house remains legendary. Tourists visit, merchandise abounds—even gingerbread replicas exist. In his new book, "Home But Alone No More," Abendshien shares the fascinating behind-the-scenes story: how the location was chosen, what filming was like, and the surreal experience of having a blockbuster take over his home—and life. Filming lasted five months in 1990, but the impact never ended. What followed was a mix of magic and madness, as the family's home became a permanent tourist attraction. Blending humor and heartfelt reflection, Abendshien draws parallels between himself and young Kevin McCallister, noting the film's deeper themes of family, independence, and resilience. Over time, the house stopped being just his—it became everyone's house. And as he says, when you're part of something this beloved, you're never really home alone. John Abendshien has over 45 years of experience providing consulting services to healthcare organizations in enterprise strategy, clinical services development, organizational design, and mergers and acquisitions. He has played a key role in the planning and development of some of the country's leading healthcare systems and has conducted 400+ consulting engagements across the United States with a broad range of organizations. John is a frequent speaker and lecturer on strategic planning and organizational change management, and is the author of the book "Health Care in the Next Curve: Transforming a Dysfunctional Industry" (CRC Press, 2018). In 2023, John was recognized by Marquis Who's Who for his contributions to the healthcare industry. John holds an M.B.A. and an M.S. degree in Health Services Management from the University of Missouri-Columbia and completed his administrative residency at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. He also served as an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Services Corps. "ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones" is a podcast that features smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. The show is designed to entertain, enlighten, and offer listeners new insights into the world, others, and themselves. The podcast is hosted by Randall Kenneth Jones, a bestselling author, speaker, and creative communications consultant. The announcer is the celebrated voice actor Susan Bennett, widely known as the original voice of Siri. The podcast offers a unique spin on knowledge and education, emphasizing the importance of conversation, laughter, listening, and critical thinking. It is often described as an "antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape." "ON THE KNOWS" is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. Podcast Highlights: • The only thing John didn't like about the final film was the horrible wallpaper, which didn't match the décor of John's home. • John shared why he waited 35 years to write the book—and John and Randy discuss why that has actually made it a better book. • John's 2nd-favorite memory from the set was time spent behind the scenes learning from production designer John Muto and cinematographer Julio Macat. John ultimately expresses very complimentary sentiments toward John Hughes, Chris Columbus, John Williams, and everyone involved in the movie. • John and Randy discuss their favorite cast members and why they have this honor. John's is Daniel Stern and Randy's is "the great and powerful" Catherine O'Hara. • John describes a childhood in which he was "home alone" much of the time. John and Randy share a hometown in Columbia, Missouri, and are both alums of the University of Missouri-Columbia. John and Randy discuss that neither of them ever "learned how to play." • John shares how his work in healthcare administration relates to his experience with HOME ALONE, both during filming and in the decades following the film's release. • John talks about his wonderful neighbors. • John shares how the film—and the chaos that followed—changed his view of life and how he personally changed over time. Best Quotes: • John Abendshien: "The 'Home Alone' crowd shattered almost every cliché ever said about Tinseltown. Every single person—yes, every last one—was down to earth and surprisingly easy to get along with." • John Abendshien: "We weren't just homeowners anymore; we were unwitting participants in a film production, witnessing the magic of moviemaking firsthand—crazy stunt scenes, a cast and crew who practically moved in, and the utter chaos that came with it all." • John Abendshien: "Kids, left to their own devices, are amazingly resourceful. Kids can figure things out and take care of themselves." • John Abendshien: "Despite having managed to take care of myself as a kid, there is a big gap in my upbringing—I never quite learned how to play." • John Abendshien: "It took me a while to realize it, but the truth is, we're all just guests in our own homes, whether we're talking about a house or our own bodies. We're here for a short time, and it's up to us to make room for others, to share our space." www.OnTheKnows.com John Abendshien: www.HomeButAloneNoMore.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

212: Mark Malkoff KNOWS Entertainment, Comedy, Late Night TV, Obsessive Behavior & Johnny Carson

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Mark Malkoff is a comedian, writer, and podcast host. He has been featured on Today, Good Morning America, CNN, NPR's Weekend Edition, and for eight years hosted the popular podcast The Carson Podcast. His new book, "Love Johnny Carson," is a wildly entertaining account by one of the world's most obsessed and informed fans of TV icon Johnny Carson, setting the record straight on Carson's legacy and shining a light on the personality behind the legendary comedian and talk show host. Carson aficionado Mark Malkoff has amassed more Carson stories from original sources than anyone in entertainment history, speaking to over four hundred individuals, and now, in "Love Johnny Carson," he sets the record straight in this comprehensive portrait of Carson's life, career, legacy, and character. The book covers the debuts of stand-up comics like David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres, the never-before-detailed reasons why Johnny stopped talking to Joan Rivers, why he banned guests like William Shatner and Orson Welles, the true origins of Carnac the Magnificent (it wasn't stolen from Steve Allen), the part Johnny played in getting Nixon elected president, the beloved comedian who the Carson writers dreaded guest-hosting, and many other behind-the-scenes stories of the funniest and most beloved Carson moments of all time. "ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones" is a podcast that features smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. The show is designed to entertain, enlighten, and offer listeners new insights into the world, others, and themselves. The podcast is hosted by Randall Kenneth Jones, a bestselling author, speaker, and creative communications consultant. The announcer is the celebrated voice actor Susan Bennett, widely known as the original voice of Siri. The podcast offers a unique spin on knowledge and education, emphasizing the importance of conversation, laughter, listening, and critical thinking. It is often described as an "antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape." Podcast Highlights: • Based on Mark's new book, this episode is an introduction to Mark's outstanding behind-the-scenes look at Johnny Carson's 30 years as leader of The Tonight Show. • Randy introduces a new "game show" entitled "Does Wikipedia Lie?" to introduce Mark and the various comedy stunts he has pulled off with Starbucks, Ikea, Netflix, & AirTran. • Let the name-dropping begin (from both guest and host): David Letterman, Michael J. Fox, Stephen Colbert, Joan Embery, Tiny Tim, Tommy Newsome, Rodney Dangerfield, Merv Griffin, Joey Bishop, Steve Lawrence, Don Rickles, Buddy Hackett, Jennifer Tilly, William Shatner, Diane Carroll, Lola Falana, Redd Foxx, Diana Ross, Gwen Verdon, The Pope, Dick Cavett, Buddy Rich, Steve McQueen, Shirley Jones, Jimmy Stewart, Jack Webb, Jimmy Cagney, Kate Capshaw, Jerry Lewis, Richard Nixon, Joan Rivers, Martin Luther King, Jr., Sammy Davis, Jr., • Mark and Randy both share touching, personal anecdotes about Regis Philbin. • Mark credits Carson's Midwest roots and his "likability" as major contributors to his success. • Randy's take-away from the book: "Carson is a combination of ego, paranoia, compassion, and above all, loyalty." • Mark discusses Carson's pet peeves (being corrected, someone turning their back on him). • The pair discusses the impact of being young white kids and the benefit of being introduced to black entertainers via the show. • The pair discusses their definitions of "star quality." Mark talks about the power of someone's "aura," onstage and offstage. Randy tells his personal story about interviewing Chita Rivera and how she shaped his view of star quality. Best Quotes: 0xEBggrOrtgDYi1K1NqL • Mark Malkoff: "For thirty years, Carson would become the one man who could calm a nervous nation during those anxious moments between wakefulness and sleep." • Mark Malkoff: He could listen to the guest, anticipate what he wanted to ask next, and, at the same time, scroll through the joke Rolodex in his mind to find the right quip." • Mark Malkoff: "That was Carson's brilliance. He knew what the audience wanted." • Mark Simone: "When you were a little kid growing up, Carson taught you this is how to be an adult. This is how to have a personality. This is how to conduct yourself in life." ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com Mark Malkoff: www.MarkMalkoff.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

211: Robin Hauser KNOWS Documentaries, Egg Freezing, Human Nature & Courageous Women

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Once a niche medical procedure, egg freezing is now a billion-dollar industry that promises women the ability to pause their biological clocks and extend their reproductive choices. For some, it's a path to empowerment; for others, it's a costly gamble in an unregulated system with no guarantees. Through the experiences of three American women navigating the process, this documentary examines the realities behind the growing trend—who has access, who profits, and what's at stake. With insights from medical experts, ethicists, and industry leaders, the film unpacks the social, economic, and emotional complexities of egg freezing in a world where fertility is increasingly commodified. As more women turn to this technology with hopes of future parenthood, the question remains: What is the real cost—and the real impact—of putting fertility on ice? Robin Hauser is an award-winning director of documentaries, "Thaw," "$avvy," "CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap," "Bias," "Running for Jim," "Tino," at Finish Line Features, LLC. Robin's exploration into implicit gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence led her to present "Can we protect AI from our biases?" on the TED stage. She also presented a widely viewed TEDx talk on "The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders," which has over 2 million views. Robin is a diplomat for the American Film Showcase; she speaks about fertility, financial literacy, bias, and on behalf of women's rights at The White House, US Embassies, conferences, and corporate headquarters worldwide. She serves on the Advisory Board of Impressia Bank and the Board of Directors of Unleashed Productions. "ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones" is a podcast that features smart, funny, and heartfelt conversations with celebrities, innovators, and everyday heroes. The show is designed to entertain, enlighten, and offer listeners new insights into the world, others, and themselves. The podcast is hosted by Randall Kenneth Jones, a bestselling author, speaker, and creative communications consultant. The announcer is the celebrated voice actor Susan Bennett, widely known as the original voice of Siri. The podcast offers a unique spin on knowledge and education, emphasizing the importance of conversation, laughter, listening, and critical thinking. It is often described as an "antidote to today's anxiety-ridden media landscape." Podcast Highlights: • Randy shared that Robin's film BIAS has had an ongoing impact on how he views his actions and thoughts today. • Robin and Randy share respect for the concept of diversity, equity, and inclusion. • Randy shares how Robin's films have helped him be a better mentor and parent to his own daughter. • The majority of the discussion centers on Robin's new film, THAW, which explores the rising trend of elective egg freezing. • Randy and Robin discuss both of their surprises—hers as part of the production process and his as a viewer of the film. • Robin and Randy discuss their definitions of "biological clock." • Robin describes how we are out-evolving evolution. • Robin shares her belief that OB-GYNs should begin discussions on pregnancy goals in the mid-20s. • Randy gets on his soapbox about the importance of men taking the time to understand women's health issues. Best Quotes: • Robin Hauser: "There's the realization of how precarious fertility really is. It's pretty much a miracle that anybody is born with all the right chromosomes in all the right order." • Robin Hauser: "How do we continue to respect women's choices in terms of career, in terms of education, in terms of not settling for being with someone with whom they don't want to be, and this choice of whether or not they want to be a mother? • Randall Kenneth Jones: "As you age together, you are each other's health care advocate. Men must understand women's health issues and vice versa. Gentlemen, get involved. Understand these issues because she would do it for you." • Robin Hauser: "As women, we spend half of our young adult life trying not to get pregnant. We need to be spoken to about our fertility and the chances of us being able to get pregnant early on, even in our mid-twenties. A lot of us take it for granted that we're going to be able to get pregnant." ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com Robin Hauser: www.RobinHauser.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

210: Kevin Goetz and Bob Levin KNOW Movies, Storytelling, Creative Instinct, Audience Insight & Box Office Success

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Dive into the behind-the-scenes world of the movie business, where entertainment strategist Kevin Goetz reveals the pivotal intersection of creative instinct and audience insight. This is the sweet spot where the business of film meets the art of storytelling. When it comes to cinematic success, every detail matters—from early concept to the final marketing push. "How to Score in Hollywood" is a playbook for guiding movie-making decisions at every turn. Drawing from nearly four decades of experience, Goetz shows how films can be made and marketed to turn a profit by aligning creative ambition with good business practice, all toward the goal of serving up entertainment experiences that audiences will embrace. Whether you're a filmmaker, studio executive, entrepreneur, student, or movie lover, this book pulls back the curtain on the formula for success, revealing principles that apply to any business where creativity must meet consumer expectations. Through his own entertaining examples and stories shared by some of the biggest movers and shakers in Hollywood, Goetz illustrates how audience insights, budget discipline, and marketplace awareness shape a film's financial outcome. Key insights include: • Curating big ideas to build a strong commercial foundation • At the earliest stages, knowing the audience that will be most interested in your movie, and budgeting for its size • Defining why a film should exist and what value it brings to the market • Understanding how digital platforms have reshaped audience behavior • Standing out in a crowded landscape with bold marketing executions • Using audience research to recognize key strengths and identify red flags that will drive smart decision-making • Making sure you have a clear plan for the entire movie lifecycle, especially with creatively risky material Kevin Goetz is the founder and CEO of Screen Engine, a global leader in entertainment research and strategy, serving all the major film studios, television networks, and streaming services. Throughout his career, he has been at the forefront of Hollywood, having personally tested over 5,000 film titles, where his work significantly impacts how movies are made, marketed, and released. In 2024, Kevin received American Cinematheque's prestigious Power of Cinema Award for his contributions to the film industry. He is the author of the bestselling "Audience-ology" and "How to Score in Hollywood," which explores the secrets to success in the movie business. Kevin hosts the popular Don't Kill the Messenger podcast and continues educating the filmmaking community through keynote speeches and global presentations. He has produced twelve TV movies, including the Emmy-winning "Wild Iris," and the 2025 documentary "Children in the Fire." A member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the Television Academy, and the Producers Guild of America, Kevin also serves on the boards of six nonprofit organizations. He currently resides in Beverly Hills with his husband, Neil, a producer and former creative advertising executive, and their labradoodle, Kasha. Bob Levin is a legendary movie marketing executive, having for over two decades holding the position of president, worldwide marketing at first Disney, then Sony and MGM. As well as being a key member of each studio's greenlight committee, he led the advertising, publicity, promotion, and research programs that helped launch hundreds of films, breaking numerous box office records throughout his career. Bob came out of semi-retirement when Kevin Goetz invited him to join Screen Engine/ASI as president and chief operating officer, where he has played a pivotal role in the company's continued success. His first book, "How to Score in Hollywood," co-written with Kevin, reveals the secrets to a movie's success and profitability, exploring how smart, data-driven decisions—from development to release—help filmmakers minimize risks and maximize returns. Bob lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Hilda Wynn. Podcast Highlights: • The trio discusses how Kevin's childhood lemonade stand is indicative of the entrepreneurial spirit that has driven Kevin's career. • The trio discusses the importance of involving the audience in the film's pre-production process. • Randy explains how he is personally using their new book, "How to Score in Hollywood," as a how-to guide for his current meetings in Hollywood. He shares his opinion that the book should be read by filmmakers, authors, screenwriters & playrights, film students, business students, actors, film buff, theatre producers and directors. • Kevin and Bob discuss how to position Randy's book, "Ruby, Magic Comes from the Heart," for film success. • Kevin and Bob discuss their view on the "awards circuit." • The trio emphasizes the importance of clear messaging in all communications and interactions. • The trio discusses the importance of creativity as the "secret sauce" to success. • Kevin and Bob use Randy's book, "Ruby, Magic Comes from the Heart," as a case study for generating interest with producers and filmmakers. • Kevin discusses the additional content available on his podcast, "Don't Kill the Messenger," where he interviews filmmakers, studio executives, and producers. Best Quotes: • Kevin Goetz: "Every movie, no matter what its genesis, should be able to have a soul and produce a profit." • Kevin Goetz: "Any new entrepreneurial idea has to start with a spark—a moment of 'art' that has very little to do with the audience. That's between you, the creator, you the artist, and the universe." • Kevin Goetz: "Let me pause here to reinforce the serendipity of life in Hollywood. Talent is the price of entry and is in no short supply. But everyone who is successful has a lucky break story." • Kevin Goetz: "Staying one step ahead of audience expectations is what separates a good movie from a great one." ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com Kevin Goetz: www.KevinGoetz360.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

209: B.A Crisp KNOWS Empathy, Resilience, Spirituality, Cognition & Ghost Management

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode will help you start to understand how to embrace your emotional ghosts and transform them into catalysts for healing and growth. Her third appearance with Randall Kenneth Jones, B. A. Crisp is a strategist at Crisp Concepts, Inc., in Herndon, VA. Her professional portfolio ranges from psychiatric assessment specialist to adviser with the Department of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate, where she collaborated on anti-human trafficking research. She also lent her expertise to Homeland Security Investigations on Illicit Finance Crimes and Gangs. In 2015, she was nominated for the Homeland Security Director's Service Award, meeting mandates of both the White House and Congress in the battle against human trafficking. As if that weren't enough, Crisp is a bestselling author too. She wrote The Quanta Chronicles trilogy, a psychological thriller, along with three non-fiction titles: "Loosen Your Lotus," "How to Hug a Ghost," and "A Cosmic Conspiracy"—the latter named a 2025 top new release in Science Essays and Commentary on Amazon. Academically, Crisp earned her B.A. in psychology from Ursuline College, graduating Summa cum Laude. She went on to earn her M.S. from George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, finishing as valedictorian. Her studies also took her across the Atlantic to Exeter College, University of Oxford, and the London School of Journalism. She's never met a library she didn't like but she can't say the same about a few people. Crisp married her best friend, David Crisp Jr., and while her résumé is stacked, she feels that her most significant contribution to society is her phenomenal children. Podcast Highlights: • B.A. Crisp was not wearing pants during the interview. Regretably, Randy was. • This is a highly unique spin on a Halloween Episode. • B.A. and Randy talk about "who are you when you take away all the perks and the title?"—an indictment on the overuse of labels. • B.A. informs Randy he is "not old" he is "growing in power." • Randy's preferred B.A. Crisp bio from BACrisp.com: "When she's crafting a work in progress, Crisp typically stares at walls, curses more than Anthony Bourdain ever did, and talks to imaginary friends. Moreover, she enjoys covert misadventures, which, she assures, are mostly in her mind. She requests that both the CIA and the NSA not take her internet research history too seriously. Similarly, Crisp writes like Albert Einstein moonlighting as a mystic—equal parts quantum mechanics, consciousness, and chaos theory, with just enough caffeine to bend spacetime. And if Sigmund Freud, Nikola Tesla, and Forrest Gump ever had a love child, her name would probably be B.A. Crisp." • B.A. and discuss their comparsions with Forrest Gump. • B.A. explains that her definition of a ghost, which can be good or bad, but for today's purpose, ghosts are things that haunt you. The majority of the discussion explores how you can embrace their existence and use them as a launchpad for a better life. As B.A. whimsically said, these ghosts are "like gas…they pass." • B.A. describes a stunning example of kindness at a Tim Tebow event. • B.A. explains interdependence. Best Quotes (from the book and the podcast episode): • B.A. Crisp: "Put simply, the supernatural is science we don't yet understand." • B.A. Crisp: "Deep-diving into nothingness can be a valuable approach in certain situations." • B.A. Crisp: "Normal doesn't exist. Conformity is rampant. Authenticity is exceptional." • B.A. Crisp: "What a miracle it is to be born! Think of all the events that had to conspire to bring you here, and the infinitesimally small probability that the exact you in this Now, on this timeline, on this planet, exists." • B.A. Crisp: "I have always been cautious of individuals who claim to be "experts" in any field, as it implies that they have reached the pinnacle of knowledge and have nothing more to learn." • B.A. Crisp: "Just be." • B.A. Crisp: "Nothing will get in your way faster than your own ego." • B.A. Crisp: "Every single one of us has a superpower but we allow fear to hold us back. We allow ghoasts to hold us back and keep us chained." ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com B.A. Crisp: www.BACrisp.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

208: David M. Lubin KNOWS Art, Film, Subtext, Motivation, Education, Human Nature & Sunset Boulevard

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode will help you understand how art—specifically cinema—can grow in importance over time, and our ongoing exploration of art continues to shed valuable light on the human condition. #ArtIsLife Today, more than 70 years after it premiered, "Sunset Boulevard" remains the finest ever movie made about the pathology of fame: those who lose it, those who abuse it, and those who never attain it at all. Great films are born of great collaborations, and "Sunset Boulevard" represents one of the most extraordinary confluences of cinematic talent in film history. Still, its production was surprisingly fraught, filled with unexpected twists. Why was William Holden, who had never caught fire as a leading man, hired to play Joe Gillis after the fastest-rising star in the business dropped out at the last minute? After Mae West and Mary Pickford turned down the now iconic role of Norma Desmond, how did Billy Wilder convince Gloria Swanson, who had long been absent from Hollywood at this point, to leave her low-paying job as a TV talk show host to join the cast? From the writers' room during Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett's final collaboration to the moment when the film won three Academy Awards, scholar and former Rolling Stone staffer David M. Lubin takes readers on a fascinating journey through film history that proves, once and for all, why "Sunset Boulevard" is one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. By exploring the history of "Sunset Boulevard" in time for the movie's 75th anniversary, from its inception to its making its present-day legacy, READY FOR MY CLOSEUP breathes life into a beloved masterpiece of American cinema, not only marking its influential place in film history, but also proving how prescient it really was in terms of the human costs of relentless technological change and our obsessive quest for fame, youth, and immortality. As an undergraduate, David M. Lubin studied filmmaking at the USC School of Cinema while reviewing music for Rolling Stone. He earned his Ph.D. in American Studies from Yale. Among his seven books is an in-depth study of the blockbuster film Titanic. A professor at Wake Forest University, he has been a visiting professor at Oxford and lectured throughout the United States, Europe, China, and Australia. His Shooting Kennedy: JFK and the Culture of Images won the Smithsonian Institution's Charles C. Eldredge Prize for "distinguished scholarship in American art." Lubin is a Guggenheim Fellow and an NEH Public Scholar. Podcast Highlights: • Randy explains that his favorite thing to do on the podcast is to challenge himself by reading a book and "putting himself on trial" by interviewing its author • David explains how his young students at Wake Forest University actually inspired him to choose "Sunset Boulevard" as a topic for his book. As his students were embarking on their own careers, the "Joe Gillis" character—and his challenges—resonated with them. • David and Randy discuss additional reasons that "Sunset Boulevard" holds up so well. For one, it's the first Hollywood film that explores the "sickness" of fame. The film serves as an indictment of Hollywood's view of aging, which essentially has not changed. • David explains how female students are influenced by the same pressure Norma Desmond feels about her appearance and the importance of looking their best. • David and Randy discuss the concept "reel life" vs. "real life"—1950 vs. today, including the concepts of "reality television" and "being famous for being famous." • David and Randy discuss "Sunset Boulevard" as an exploration of exploitation on a grand scale. • David and Randy discuss Billy Wilder and the character of "Joe Gillis" are both gigolos. • David and Randy discuss how "Sunset Boulevard" explores writers, the writing process, and the exploitation of writers, noting that every character is "writing" something. • David and Randy discuss their concerns over AI's potential impact on true human emotion, education, and thought. Best Quotes (from the book and the podcast episode): • David M. Lubin, READY FOR MY CLOSEUP: "A movie about has-beens and also-rans, about failed comebacks, misguided dreams, and murderous delusions, Sunset Boulevard was made by a raft of exceptionally creative individuals, all at critical/junctures in their careers, several of them playing roles that seemed drawn from their actual lives." • David M. Lubin, READY FOR MY CLOSEUP: "Comedy, crime film, horror story, Hollywood exposé, romantic melodrama, and psychological thriller, "Sunset Boulevard" is above all an unsentimental examination of our innate unwillingness to accept the inevitability of decline, decay, and death." • Randall Kenneth Jones: "I don't see those of us who are beyond our youth doing much to support each other. We have so much power. We have so much knowledge. We have so much to give—and so much to learn—yet we don't do enough to elevate each other." • David M. Lubin: "A lot of people think intellectuality is dry, dusty and inhuman, [but] exploring the ideas of works of art is anything but dry and dusty. If you do it the right way, it's exciting." • David M. Lubin: "A good writer has to be a good reader." • David M. Lubin: "The joy of life is making daily discoveries: Walking down the path and turning these corners and seeing where it takes you. So what I know with certainty is that life consists of uncertainty." ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com David M. Lubin https://news.wfu.edu/2025/07/28/as-classic-film-sunset-boulevard-celebrates-its-75th-wfu-experts-new-book-garners-national-attention/ Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

207: Brian Edwards KNOWS Friendship, Loyalty, Entertainment, Media & Brian Edwards

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode will help you KNOW more about the value of thoughtfully capturing and sharing one's legacy, accepting your past, including the highs and the lows, and giving credit where credit is due.

In the mid-1980s, LGBTQ+ trailblazer Edwards carved his path alongside icons like Donna Summer and Joan Rivers. Over the decades, he built a reputation as a multi-award-winning talent executive, client relations rep, producer, writer, and occasional performer – working with some of the most recognizable names in show business: Cindy Crawford, Susan Sarandon, Melissa Rivers, Whoopi Goldberg, Farrah Fawcett, Shirley Jones, Naomi Judd, and Vanessa Williams—just to name a few. His legacy even takes the stage in the Tony-nominated "Summer: The Donna Summer Musical," where Edwards is portrayed—reminding us that the voices behind the scenes deserve to be honored just as boldly as those in front of them.

Now, Edwards returns with his third collection of life stories, "Come Sit With Me and Let's Talk"—an unfiltered, heartfelt companion to "Enter Miss Thang" (2013) and "I Might Have Been Queen" (2019). This latest volume distills Edwards' singular journey into the intimacy of a heart-to-heart, blending the most memorable stories from his earlier books with fresh recollections, untold chapters, and photos. He shares the triumphs and trials that shaped a career defined by resilience, recognition, and influence—offering perspective, encouragement, and the kind of advice that only comes from living it.

A proud godparent to Cariss, Justus, and Ruel, Edwards resides in Los Angeles and remains an active member of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and The Country Music Association, while supporting organizations such as God's Love We Deliver and The UCLA Library.

Podcast Highlights:

Brian and Randy begin by honoring Naomi Judd and their shared experience learning of her passing.
Brian and Randy discuss their similarities and the importance of storytelling.
Randy gives thanks to Brian for introducing him to Melissa Rivers, Jenifer Lewis and Ali Landry.
Randy and Brian share their love and admiration for Miss Helen Williams, Vanessa's mother.
Brian discusses his relationships with his mother and his "second mother," Joan Rivers.
Randy shares his opinion that Brian's book is a "love story" and gives a special shoutout to Lena Horne.
Brian shares his goal of inspiring LGBTQ youth to learn from his story growing up amidst challenges in a small town.
Randy and Brian discuss the positive reaction to his book among today's youth, despite his childhood stories originating primarily in the 80s, including how various teachers handled his personality and flamboyance. Brian shares his views on his own independent nature.
Brian shares his admiration for the song "What I Did For Love" from "A Chorus Line" and explains how he relates to its message of sacrifice and joy.
Brian and Randy discuss their shared love of Shirley Jones, and Brian shares his lifelong crush on Shaun Cassidy.
Brian and Randy discuss their shared love of Pat Benatar with a special shoutout to the new Benatar/Giraldo Broadway-bound musical, "Heartbreaker."
Brian discusses the importance of a sense of humor in all aspects of life.

Best Quotes (from the book and the podcast episode):

Brian Edwards: "Anywhere I go, anything I'm involved with, it's all about the story. It calms my insecurities, and it opens my eyes to my blessings."
Brian Edwards: "Success isn't reserved for the conventional. Being unapologetically [yourself] is a strength and not a liability."
Brian Edwards: "IT'S A WIDELY ACKNOWLEDGED TRUTH that all gay men have women in their lives whom they cherish deeply—while it may not mirror the way a straight man loves a woman, it's a form of love in its own right."
Brian Edwards: "All I ever asked for was opportunities; if that didn't happen, I created them."
Brian Edwards: "When you're truly in your element and your work reflects your authentic self, it forms a natural connection. Those who resonate with it will find their way to you."
Brian Edwards: "I pride myself on being one of the most supportive people anyone could ask to have in their lives. I love to see people's careers progress. I always have and I always will. It fuels me in so many ways."
Brian Edwards: "I learned many years ago, the haters will hate, but… they are taking notes."
Brian Edwards: "My loyalty and humor are the greatest gifts that I've shared with my chosen family and with those who've understood me—those who've rallied behind my vision and respected my choices."
Randall Kenneth Jones: "I don't interview; I adopt."

ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

www.OnTheKnows.com

Brian Edwards: www.thebrianedwards.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

206: Michael Seth Starr KNOWS Entertainment, Wordplay, Comedy, Exploration & Rodney Dangerfield

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0000

This episode will help you KNOW more about the value of thoughtfully capturing and sharing one's legacy—and giving credit where credit is due. Michael Seth Starr covered television at the New York Post as a reporter, columnist, critic, and editor for over 28 years. He has written a filmography of Peter Sellers and biographies of Rodney Dangerfield, Don Rickles, Bob Newhart, Art Carney, Joey Bishop, Bobby Darin, Raymond Burr, William Shatner, Redd Foxx, and Ringo Starr. He has made frequent appearances on television, including The Today Show, Access Hollywood, Good Morning America, The Early Show, Larry King Live, Extra, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Inside Edition, Entertainment Tonight, and Tavis Smiley. He lives in New Jersey and can be found online at MichaelSethStarr.com. His latest book, NOTHIN' COMES EASY: The Life of Rodney Dangerfield, is the first biography of the "bug-eyed, sweaty, herky-jerky, tie-pulling comedian with the doleful countenance." Dangerfield's indelible beat-down image was played for laughs, but there were sad truths behind his sad-sack persona. Dangerfield and Starr have much to teach us about legacy, persistence, humor, accuracy, and, shall we say, overexposure. Podcast Highlights: • Michael shares his career path in entertainment journalism • Randy shares his respect for previous guests Suzanne Somers, Loretta Swit, Norman Lear and Cindy Williams • Michael's most recent biography is about Rodney Dangerfield. His next biography is about Bob Newhart. • Michael shares his love for the mid-to-late 20th century era of comedy. • Randy shares his admiration for Michael's extraordinary level of research and fact checking. • Michael discusses his commitment to telling a good story. • Michael and Randy talk about Rodney spending a lot of time in a robe with nothing underneath and the subsequent consequences. • Michael shares information about Rodney career arc, including how he achieved success later in life. • Michael discusses Rodney's self-respect, or lack thereof. • Michael shares his goal to give all his subjects the attention they deserve. • Randy shares his admiration for Michael's ability to capture names and moments from entertainment history that otherwise may be lost forever. • Michael shares his definition of comedy. • Michael shares what he learned from his exploration of the life and career of Rodney Dangerfield. (i.e. stick-to-itiveness) • Michael shares what he KNOWS ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones is a podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (bestselling author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. www.OnTheKnows.com Michael Seth Starr www.MichaelSethStarr.com Randall Kenneth Jones: www.RandallKennethJones.com Susan Bennett: www.SusanCBennett.com Kevin Randall Jones: www.KevinRandallJones.com

205: Bob Burg KNOWS Lifelong Learning, Loyalty, Leadership & How to Give and Receive

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0000

After listening to this very personal episode, you will KNOW more about the importance of, not just finding, but understanding joy.

For more than 30 years, Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to build relationships, communicate their value, and accelerate their business growth.

Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, "Endless Referrals," it's his business parable, "The Go-Giver," co-authored with John David Mann, that has created a worldwide movement.

While part of a four-book series, "The Go-Giver" itself has sold well over a million copies and been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot's 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.

Bob is creator of The Go-Giver Academy online learning portal featuring The Go-Giver® Success Vault, which includes all of his online courses as well as additional business-building resources. He also publishes the very popular Daily Impact email. Both of these can be accessed at his website, which is www.burg.com

Bob is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve. He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and serves as part of a South Florida rescue, foster, and adoption organization.

Podcast Highlights:

Randy complains about technology and Bob and Randy sing to each other
Bob describes the Go-Giver movement (book series)
Randy shares personal reasons why the Go-Giver movement is important to him
Bob and Randy identify similarities in their platforms and writing styles
Bob and Randy talk about the importance of knowing what gives you joy
Bob and Randy talk about what happens when you lose your way on life's path
Bob describes the genesis of the Go-Giver movement
Bob discusses having a well-developed sense of empathy
Bob shares the real reason people choose to go into business
Bob shares his passion for animals
Bob shares what he KNOWS

Best Quotes:

Bob Burg: "What I know is that I don't know nearly as much as I think I know."
Bob Burg: "Make your win all about the other person's win."
Bob Burg & John David Mann: "When you're not sure what you want, look at what you have that you love that gives you joy. Chances are excellent what you want is more of that."
Randall Kenneth Jones: "The 'great thing' I do is just listen to what other people do. It's so simple. I just go out and look for people who are doing something meaningful and it makes me feel good that I get to share that with other people."
Bob Burg & John David Mann: "Everyone of us is a superhero. Everyone. It's how we're designed. Most of us don't realize it."
Randall Kenneth Jones: "My superpower is just that I give a shit."
Bob Burg: "If you take the word rationalize and break it in two, it simply means we tell ourselves 'rational lies.'"
Bob Burg: "Just make sure that you're the master of your emotions as opposed to your emotions being the master of you."

ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

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204: Tribunal Justice Judge Adam Levy KNOWS Right vs. Wrong, Accountability, Critical Thinking & Family Values

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

Adam Levy brings over 25 years of diverse legal experience to the bench, serving as one of three judges on Prime Video's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Podcast Highlights:

• Levy talks about being part of a legal dynasty, including his mother, Judge Judy Sheindlin • Levy discusses how the "rule of law" applied at home • Levy shares the importance his mother's work ethic had on his professional development • Levy shares a funny story of how his mother accepted a job on his behalf early in his career • Levy shares his passionate views on the importance of truth and his disgust for those who blatantly lie • As a young attorney, Levy would learn by reading transcripts of cases that reflected the work of the best possible lawyers, prosecutors and criminal defense lawyers • Levy discusses the instances where he and the other two Tribunal Justice judges disagree • Levy shares his loathing for situations where various legal professionals don't play by the rules, especially when one of those involved seems more concerned about their own political aspirations • Levy explains his views on the classification of public documents as well as conspiracy theorists and the value of critical thinking

Having served two terms as Putnam County District Attorney in NY, Levy used his experience as a private practitioner to create pragmatic and impactful programs and initiatives to improve the fair and impartial administration of justice in the county where he lived, worked, and raised his family. This hands-on approach included extensive in-service training for all newly hired prosecutors and an open-door policy for his staff. Leading by example, Levy personally prosecuted a wide range of criminal cases, including sexual assaults, political corruption, and witness intimidation matters.

Levy also dedicated time to training the next generation of lawyers as well. He was an instructor at The National Institute of Trial Advocacy and a long-time educator at The New York Prosecutors Training Institute. These trainings helped lead, guide, and mentor young prosecutors in cross-examination and trial strategy skills as they began their legal careers.

Levy's expertise was built through a lifetime of legal service. As a 1992 Hofstra Law School graduate, Levy began his career as an ADA at the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office, where he prosecuted a wide range of violent and non-violent offenders with a practice focused on seeking justice for women and children who were the victim of physical and sexual assault—He then co-founded his legal partnership, Levy & Santoro, in Carmel, NY. He brought his trial experience from Suffolk County to the people of Putnam County, handling complex criminal and matrimonial matters in courts throughout New York State.

Levy's no-nonsense approach to cases and reputation as a skilled trial attorney and advocate ultimately led to his election as District Attorney in Putnam County, where he lived with his family.

His daughter, Sarah Rose, a newly admitted lawyer, is the law clerk on "Judy Justice," where his mother, judicial icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, presides.

Levy and his wife Lori have two other children, Jacob and Emma, who are still in school. In his spare time, he enjoys skiing, scuba diving, white water rafting, and spending time with his family.

ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

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203: John Quiñones KNOWS Human Nature, the Element of Surprise & What You SHOULD Do

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0000

John Quiñones is an ABC News correspondent who reports across "20/20," "Nightline" and "Good Morning America." During his 40-year tenure at ABC News, he has reported extensively for all programs and platforms and served as anchor of "What Would You Do?" and "Primetime."

This discussion focused primarily on his work on "What Would You Do?," which just began its 17th Season on ABC.

Podcast Highlights:

The importance of ABC's "What Would You Do?" TV show
Shift in the public's perception of right vs. wrong
Shift in the public's view of journalism
John's reaction when people ignore a potentially dangerous scenario
Teresa DeZarn and the challenges of being an actor on the show
Security on the set
Fresh ideas from new Executive Producer, Emmy Award-winner Joel Relampagos
Reaching out to teachers who inspired you
John's youth as part of a San Antonio-based farmworker family
The beauty of Latin Culture
What white people need to know about being Latin in America
Response when bystanders see people like them being threatened
What John KNOWS

Quiñones has won seven national Emmy® Awards for his work on "Primetime Live," "Burning Questions" and "20/20." He received an Emmy for his coverage of the Congo's virgin rainforest, which also won the Ark Trust Wildlife Award. In 1990, he received an Emmy for "Window in the Past," a look at the Yanomami Tribe. He received a National Emmy Award for his work on the ABC documentary "Burning Questions: The Poisoning of America," which aired in September 1988. In 2024, John was honored with the Distinguished Journalist Award presented by DePaul University's Center for Journalism Integrity & Excellence and became a member of the NATAS Silver Circle. In 2022, Quiñones received the Lifetime Achievement Award from MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund), the country's oldest and most prominent Latino civil rights organization; was named a "Fellow of the Society" by the Society of Professional Journalists; and received the President's Award for Journalism Excellence from the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. In 2021, Quiñones received the Carr Van Anda Award for his "enduring contributions to journalism" from the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism at Ohio University, as well as the "Inspire: Visionary Leadership Award" from the Anne Frank School in San Antonio for "What Would You Do?" scenarios that shined a light on antisemitism in the United States. In 2019, he received RTDNA's John F. Hogan Award for national and international reporting. Quiñones was also honored with a World Hunger Media Award and a citation from the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards for "To Save the Children," his 1990 report on the homeless children of Bogota. Among his other prestigious awards are the First Prize in International Reporting and the Robert F. Kennedy Prize for his piece on "Modern Slavery — Children Sugar Cane Cutters in the Dominican Republic." Quiñones joined ABC News in June 1982 as a general assignment correspondent based in Miami, providing reports for "World News Tonight with Peter Jennings" and other ABC News broadcasts. He was one of the few American journalists reporting from Panama City during the U.S. invasion in December 1989. Before joining ABC News, he was a reporter with WBBM-TV in Chicago. He won two Emmy Awards for his 1980 reporting on the plight of migrants from Mexico. From 1975 to 1978, he was a news editor at KTRH radio in Houston, Texas. During that period, he also was an anchor/reporter for KPRC-TV. Quiñones received a Bachelor of Arts in speech communications from St. Mary's University, San Antonio, Texas. He received a master's from the Columbia School of Journalism. Quiñones received two honorary degrees: In 2016, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters from Utah Valley University and, in 2014, a Doctor of Letters from Davis & Elkins College.

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202: Steven Petrow KNOWS How You Can MAKE Joy

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Not long ago, Steven Petrow experienced one of the worst years of his life. He lost both his parents, separated from his husband, and learned that his sister had metastatic cancer. He began to question: how can one find joy during incredibly difficult times?

Award-winning Washington Post columnist Petrow explains that joy is not only around us, but within us. He examines this and so much more in his much-anticipated book "The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings--Even on Your Darkest Days."

Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and author who is best known for his Washington Post and New York Times essays on aging, health, and civility. He's a contributor to NPR and other news outlets and his TED Talk, "Three Ways To Practice Civility," has garnered nearly two million views. Petrow is the author of six previous books, including the bestselling "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old." He's North Carolina's 2024 Piedmont Laureate and lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina.

In his latest book, he explores the many expressions of joy and shows readers how to find, cultivate, and share it. Combining his personal experiences with research and expert interviews, Petrow asks (and answers) the question: "What if there was a way to find the joy in everything?"

The connection between joy and grief are inseparable. Joy is present everywhere; it takes practice, we need to shift our mindset and we need to understand better to experience it.

ON THE KNOWS is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

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201: Geri Jewell KNOWS Writing, Comedy, Joy & How to Maxmimize Your Abilities

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Geri Jewell started her career as a stand-up comic, and is best known for her role as "Cousin Geri" on the ground-breaking sitcom NBC's "The Facts of Life," and a reoccurring role in HBO's "Deadwood."

Geri has appeared on numerous comedy cable shows such as A&E's Evening at the Improv, VHI's Spotlight, and Comedy Central.

She appeared in the Emmy® Award winning movie Two of a Kind, with George Burns and Robby Benson. She has also appeared in "I Love Liberty," "21 Jump Street," "Sesame Street," "The New Adventures of Lassie," "Strong Medicine," "The Young and the Restless," "Alcatraz" and "Glee." She co-starred in the film "Night of the White Pants" with Tom Wilkinson.

Most recently co-starred in HBO's "Deadwood: The Movie," and a cameo appearance in the movie Carol of the Bells.

Geri's autobiography, "I'm Walking as Straight as I Can" received the 2012 Gold Award by the Independent Publishers for Best Memoir. She also wrote a bi monthly column for the award winning magazine Ability.

Her latest book, "Geri's Jewels & Gems" is a collection of the columns she wrote for Ability Magazine over six years, as well as fun photos from Geri's life that she chose herself.

All in all, Geri is enjoying a thriving career. She has been the recipient of many awards, including the 1992 Founders Award, the 2005 Independent Living Legacy Award, and the 2006 Victory award. She also received the 2013 Golden Halo Award, and the 2013 UCP Life Without Limits Award.

She is currently starring and producing an upcoming documentary, "My Next Breath."

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200: Tanya Acker KNOWS Compassion, Compromise, Community and How to Get to the Truth

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:30:48 -0000

Today we are celebrating our 200th Episode with the return of a special friend of the podcast, Judge Tanya Acker.

Acker serves as one of three judges on Amazon Freevee's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Acker also hosts "The Tanya Acker Show" podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocketcasts. Most recently, Acker was a judge on the Emmy-nominated series, "Hot Bench."

Acker is also the author of "Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court," published by Diversion Books. In the book, Acker provides readers with curated, targeted information about what people want to know: what happens during court proceedings and why, how to best prepare for it — and how to avoid court entirely and find out if there is a better way.

Acker is an experienced civil litigator who has represented a wide array of clients, from major automobile manufacturers in high-stakes product liability litigation to media companies in hotly contested trade secret disputes. She has been a featured commentator on "Good Morning America," "The View," "Entertainment Tonight," "Wendy Williams," "The Talk," "Inside Edition," "Banfield," "The O'Reilly Factor," "Larry King Live," "CNN Reports," "Anderson Cooper 360," "Issues with Jane Velez Mitchell," "Extra," "Your World With Neil Cavuto," "HLN's Special Report," "CNBC Reports," Great Britain's "GMTV" and Sky News, and various other broadcasts. She also guest co-hosted CNBC's "Power Lunch," and "C Magazine" included her in an election season profile on noteworthy California women in politics. Acker also has contributed to the Huffington Post and served as a Temporary Judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program.

While a student at Yale Law School, Acker represented low-income women in family law cases and served as a teaching assistant in Constitutional Law and Civil Procedure courses. She also worked at the Office of White House Counsel, the Civil Rights Division in the United States Department of Justice and the private law firms Irell & Manella, O'Melveny & Myers and Williams & Connolly. At Williams & Connolly, she assisted President Clinton's personal lawyers with press interviews, worked on the preparation of Congressional testimony for pending product liability legislation and researched First Amendment issues.

After graduating from Yale, Acker served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Dorothy Wright Nelson on the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

After her clerkship, the Office of the Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice awarded Acker a Bristow Fellowship. While working as a Bristow Fellow, Acker drafted Supreme Court briefs and helped prepare the Solicitor General for oral argument before the High Court. Among the cases on which Acker worked was Clinton v Jones, where she assisted both the Solicitor General and President Clinton's personal attorneys in preparing for oral argument.

In private practice, Acker's legal work spanned a broad variety of matters, from civil litigation involving public and private entities, to various constitutional cases, to providing constitutional cases, to the provision of business counseling and advice. She also maintained a commitment to pro bono work, receiving the ACLU's First Amendment Award for her successful representation of a group of homeless individuals against the City of Santa Barbara. Acker later worked in entertainment industry outreach for the Kerry/Edwards presidential campaign and as Deputy Campaign Manager for the Los Angeles mayoral campaign of City Councilman Bernard C. Parks. After that, she worked as the General Counsel of a company that manufactured emissions control products.

Acker received her B.A. degree at Howard University in 1992, where she graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. She was awarded a Luard Scholarship for study at St. Anne's College at Oxford University and served there as the co-editor-in-chief of the Oxford University Women's Magazine. At Yale Law School, she was awarded an Earl Warren Scholarship by the NAACP and a Coker Fellowship by the Yale faculty.

Acker maintains an active involvement in various philanthropic, civic and business organizations. A volunteer with Love Takes Root, she has traveled to Haiti to work in a clinic and orphanage founded by that organization. She is a member of the Beverly Hills West (CA) chapter of The Links, Incorporated, and additionally serves on the boards of Public Counsel, the Western Justice Center, the Boy Scouts of America (the National and Western Los Angeles County Council Boards); PacWest Bancorp; and as trustee of the Pacific Battleship Center, which operates the Battleship USS Iowa Museum. She is also a member of the Yale Law School Executive Committee and the Yale Law School Fund Board.

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199: Rolonda Watts KNOWS Exploration, Self-Discovery, Balance & Minding Your Business

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:22:09 -0000

Rolonda Watts' name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, theatre, digital media, stand-up comedy, motivational speaking, and author of DESTINY LINGERS, her award-winning romance suspense novel, endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou.

Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by King World Productions and her Watts Works Productions. An Emmy and Cable Ace Awards Nominee, Rolonda returns to daytime TV as the Announcer and Promo Voice for Sherri, recently serving as a comedian judge for Sherri's Funny Over 50 Comedy Contest.

"Mind Your Business," Rolonda's new half-hour comedy tells the story of the Williams family, which is in the business of celebrating some of life's biggest events. However, when it comes to the Williams family affairs, there's a need for referees instead of DJs. Check BounceTV.com for listings.

In keeping with their mission of recognizing excellence in television, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences honors those who have made impactful contributions to the industry through induction into the Gold & Silver Circle Honor Society.

The Silver Circle recognizes those professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry for 25 years or more. Rolonda is a 2024 Silver Circle Emmy Inductee.

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198: Michael Sheldrick KNOWS Ideas, Impact, Influence and How You Can Make a Difference Now

Thu, 23 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Michael Sheldrick is a global gamechanger. A policy entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen, he is also the author of the amazing new book, "From Ideas to Impact."

He is a driving force behind the efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty. Michael leads the organization's campaigns to rally support from governments, businesses and foundations to get the world on track to end extreme poverty.

A policy entrepreneur, Michael has worked on campaigns globally with artists such as Beyoncé, Coldplay, Idris and Sabrina Elba, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Priyanka Chopra, Rihanna and Usher, as well as and world leaders including Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Barbados' Prime Minister Mia Mottley, former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, and former Australian Prime Ministers Julia Gillard and Kevin Rudd.

Michael has co-produced some of the world's largest social impact campaigns and events such as the annual Global Citizen Festival in Central Park, New York, the Guinness World Record-winning virtual concert One World: Together At Home, and the centennial celebration of Nelson Mandela (Mandela 100).

As well as reaching millions of people in over 150 countries, these campaigns have helped secure more than US$40 billion towards local and regional organizations providing access to lifesaving medical treatment, sanitation, education, equity and empowerment, and climate residency efforts. Amongst other awards, One World received Guinness World Records for most money raised for charity by a remote music festival.

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197: Judge Patricia DiMango KNOWS Responsibility, Humanity, Humor & How to Honor Life After Death

Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Justice Patricia M. DiMango serves as one of three judges on Amazon Freevee's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Most recently, Justice DiMango was a judge on the Emmy-nominated series, "Hot Bench."

Justice DiMango was first appointed to serve as a Judge of the Criminal Courts for the City of New York by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. She became the first Italian-American woman ever appointed to that position. Thereafter, she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court bench in the 2nd and 11th Judicial Districts, and again was the first Italian-American woman elected to that position.

Justice DiMango's reputation was that of a stern but fair judge combined with a balance of street smarts and legal knowledge. In the course of her judicial career she gained public recognition for handling high-profile trials, particularly those involving murders of young children, other crimes against children and hate-crime murders. She was also recognized for handling large volumes of serious felony cases from their arraignment through trial. Justice DiMango became further known for her efficiency in closing a vast number of cases in a fair and timely fashion. Her judicial acumens came to the attention of the Chief Judge of the State of New York and selected her to spearhead his initiative to reduce the backlog of felony matters in the Bronx. This initiative garnered front-page coverage in The New York Times. These assignments resulted in her appointment to the position of Administrative Judge of the New York State Supreme Court, Criminal Term, Brooklyn, Kings County.

Upon her graduation from college, Justice DiMango was an elementary school teacher in the New York City Public Schools, focusing on special education of children with emotional and cognitive needs. During her teaching years and before law school, she received her Master's Degree. In addition to her Juris Doctorate, Justice DiMango holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University in Developmental Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree cum laude from Brooklyn College in both Psychology and Education.

Thereafter, she went on to receive her law degree from St. John's University where she graduated in the top of her class, and received awards and scholarships in recognition for her other academic achievements.

In 2012, she received the Alumna of the Year Award from Brooklyn College and was also the recipient of the prestigious Rapallo Award. In 2013, she was the recipient of the Distinguished Judiciary Award from the Catholic Lawyers Guild and was named "Woman of the Year" by the New York State Supreme Court Officers Association. In 2014, she was named "Woman of the Year" by The New York State Court Officers Association. Additionally, she served as Master of Ceremonies for the NY State Broadcasters Association Awards. In 2015, Justice DiMango was the Grand Marshal of the Brooklyn Columbus Day Parade. She was also recognized as being the "Woman Of The Year" for the Home Reporter and Brooklyn Spectator's "Kings of Kings" event. Justice DiMango was also the honored celebrity speaker at The Greater New York Dental Association National Convention.

In 2016, she was named "Woman of The Year" by the Italian Charities of America. In 2019, Justice DiMango was selected to be the keynote speaker by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle for its "Champions of Justice" event honoring outstanding women in the court system.

Justice DiMango has appeared on numerous television programs, including "The View," "Wendy Williams," "Rachael Ray" and "Steve Harvey" and can be heard on many talk radio shows and podcasts. She has also been featured giving legal insight on stories on "Entertainment Tonight," Fox News, "VH1," "Banfield" and "Inside Edition" among others.

Upon her graduation from law school, she served five-and-a-half years as an Assistant District Attorney in the Kings County District Attorney's Office. During her tenure there, she was given the extra responsibility of being cross-designated as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York. She later worked as a law clerk in both Kings and Queens Counties to Supreme Court Justices Steven Fisher, Reinaldo Rivera and Luigi Marano. During this time, Justice DiMango volunteered as a Small Claims Court Arbitrator.

Justice DiMango returned to her passion for education and became an Adjunct Associate Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Legal Research and Writing and Forensic Psychology at St. John's University for approximately 10 years. Thereafter, she was an Adjunct Associate Professor at New York City Technical College teaching Criminal Law and Procedure. More than a dozen of Justice DiMango's court decisions have been published along with her contributions to numerous bar association journals.

Justice DiMango was the chairperson on the Board of Directors of the Law and Paralegal Studies Department at New York City Technical College, the chairperson on the Assigned Counsel Advisory Committee for the 2nd, 11th and 13th Judicial Districts and on the Board of Directors for The Cathedral Club of Brooklyn.

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196: Peter McGraw KNOWS How You Can Build a Remarkable Life on Your Own

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Peter McGraw is a business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast "Solo—The Single Person's Guide to a Remarkable Life," writes for Single Insights—The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon. In 2014, McGraw co-authored "The Humor Code." He has written for Slate, Wired, Fortune, and HuffPost. His work has been covered by The New York Times, WSJ, NPR, BBC, TIME, CNN, The Atlantic, and more. He has been a guest on "WTF with Marc Maron" and "The Joe Rogan Experience."

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195: Dr. Judy Ho KNOWS Attachment, Relationships, Healing & How to Secure Your Life Vision

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author.

Dr. Judy conducts neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-after public speaker.

Dr. Judy has appeared on hundreds of television programs and documentaries as a psychology expert, co-hosting the Emmy award-winning show "The Doctors" and the daytime syndicated program "Face the Truth." She also regularly contributes her psychology expertise to podcasts, radio shows, and online and print periodicals. She writes for Psychology Today, serves as a health advisor for Forbes, and is a featured doctor on Medcircle.

Her new book, "The New Rules of Attachment," provides a revolutionary approach to attachment theory that teaches readers how to heal their inner child to change their anxious, avoidant, or disorganized attachment style in relationships, friendships, at work, and home—perfect for readers of How to Do the Work, Polysecure, and Amir Levine's Attached.

Did you know that attachment style impacts more than romantic relationships? As it turns out, most of us are thinking about Attachment Theory all wrong, and triple board-certified clinical and forensic neuropsychologist.

Dr. Judy Ho is here to set the record straight.

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194: Kevin Goetz KNOWS Movies, Audiences, Filmmakers, Humanity, Gratitude & Barbie

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:13:16 -0000

Kevin Goetz, a well-known personality within the entertainment industry, is currently a leading expert in motion picture marketing and tech-enabled research. He is often the "go-to" person when filmmakers and studios need insights into how to fix or market their pictures.

His company, Screen Engine, is one of the few firms worldwide that conducts specialized research on Hollywood's movies and television content. Goetz has been at the center of the research industry for more than three decades and has worked alongside all the major film studio chiefs, network and streaming platform executives and production company decision-makers.

Kevin wrote his first book, published by Simon & Schuster, "Audience•ology: How Moviegoers Shape the Films We Love," about an important aspect of his business — audience pre-release test screenings.

Bringing his bestselling book to life, he is the host of the successful podcast "Don't Kill the Messenger" and continues to educate up-and-coming filmmakers, deliver keynote speeches, and give talks and presentations around the world. Kevin has also produced 12 television movies, including the Emmy-winning "Wild Iris."

Kevin Goetz is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and several other distinguished organizations, including The Television Academy and the Producers Guild of America.

Screen Engine, a global leader in entertainment research and content testing, has been honored this month with the American Cinematheque's prestigious Power of Cinema Award in conjunction with its CEO, founder, and entertainment research veteran, Kevin Goetz.

The award was presented to Goetz at a star-studded award ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel this month, along with the American Cinematheque Award presented to renowned actress Dame Helen Mirren.

Harrison Ford, Bryan Cranston, Vin Diesel, Alan Cumming, Stefanie Powers, Patrick Stewart, Andrea Riseborough, and Pierce Brosnan were among the celebrities in attendance to support the honorees.

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193: Roslyn Kind KNOWS Music, Romance, Storytelling, Kindness & Barbra Streisand

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Barbra Streisand's sister, Roslyn Kind, has been busy over the last few years producing and releasing songs such as "Save the Country," "Light of Love," and "It Only Takes a Moment: Kiss Me Now."

Roslyn is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment, from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs worldwide. She has frequently shared the stage with her sister, Barbra, and her nephew, Jason Gould.

Most recently, Roslyn realized a dream of combining two hits, "Look of Love" and "The Island," resulting in a medley that celebrates love in all its forms while reinforcing the belief that love can be found at any age. Roslyn is proud and excited to offer a very special six-minute video short where she stars and serves as producer.

The London Times noted, "To say she is superb would be an understatement."

She began her performing career while still in her teens with the release of her first album, "Give Me You." A whirlwind of performing activity followed, including engagements at the nation's top nightclubs, acclaim from Time Magazine, and three appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show leading up to her show-stopping New York debut at the Plaza Hotel's legendary Persian Room.

Roslyn's extensive television credits include a humorously memorable turn as herself on CBS's "The Nanny." This appearance also showcased her talent as a songwriter in a performance of her composition, "Light of Love."

She has appeared on virtually every major talk/variety show, including The Tonight Show, Saturday Night Live, Entertainment Tonight, Access Hollywood, and Good Morning America.

Roslyn also takes pride in her work for various animal welfare, Alzheimer's and AIDS-related charitable organizations, including HSUS, APLA and Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS, for which she contributed a song selection to Cabaret Noel, a volume in their annual series of holiday CD releases.

Roslyn has recently become a proud member of the She Angels, women supporting women by awarding grants to grassroots, female-founded, non-profit organizations that provide mentorship, funding, and resources to a diverse portfolio of women's and girls' causes.

The New York Post summed it up best: "She's so good on so many levels; it's difficult to categorize her. This elegant, beautiful, petite, dynamo delight rules the stage with a royal command that demands adoration from every seat in the house." A native of Brooklyn, New York, she currently resides in Los Angeles.

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192: Brad Szollose KNOWS Imagination, Branding, Controversy, Liquid Leadership & Human Connection

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The celebrated host of AWAKENED NATION podcast, Brad Szollose is a business consultant, former C-Level Executive of a public company, global business adviser, Web pioneer, Generation Y expert and keynote speaker who helps smart companies like Dell and Master Card understand how much technology has transformed corporate culture and behavior—especially the behavior of Generation Y—and how that impacts management, interaction and expectations in today's Information Age. Brad is the award-winning author of the international bestseller "Liquid Leadership," which explores the subject of new leadership styles—mainly how to get the tech-savvy Generation Y and analogue-driven Baby Boomers working together. "Liquid Leadership" has been called "THE guidebook for the 21st Century" and has won the 2011 Axiom Business Book Award silver medal for leadership, The Indie Business Book runner-up silver medal as well as becoming a #1 Best-Selling Business Book on Amazon for Organizational Learning.

Brad Szollose isn't just an award-winning author and keynote speaker but also the secret weapon behind some of today's iconic corporate and personal brands.

Having been the creative force behind hundreds of high-end corporate events, personal and consumer brands as well as website launches, Brad KNOWS how customers think and interact when it comes to your brand.

Brad knows people. Period.

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191: Craig Carnelia KNOWS Creativity, Music, Broadway, Wordplay, Working & Maximizing Solitude

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0000

The extraordinary Craig Carnelia has had four shows produced on Broadway. Working with composer Marvin Hamlisch, he wrote the lyrics for "Sweet Smell of Success," with book by John Guare, and "Imaginary Friends" with Nora Ephron.

As both composer and lyricist, Craig wrote the score for "Is There Life After High School" and contributed songs to "Working."

Off-Broadway, he wrote the score for "Three Postcards at Playwrights Horizons," with book by Craig Lucas, and contributed to the review "Diamonds," directed by Hal Prince. Regionally, he wrote the score for "Poster Boy" at Williamstown Theatre Festival. Awards include two Tony Award nominations, two Drama Desk nominations, two "Best Plays" citations, the Kleban Award, and the Johnny Mercer Award.

As a teacher of "acting through song," Craig taught renowned ongoing classes in New York for the Broadway community for close to three decades. His book, The Reason to Sing: A Guide to Acting While Singing, is used at numerous universities and conservatories nationwide, including Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri.

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190: Maria Ho KNOWS Vegas, Poker, Strategy, Risk-Taking & How to be a Boss

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0000

Maria Ho, one of the most notable names in poker today, is the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. She is also the 2019 Global Poker Award Broadcaster of the Year winner. Her commentary work includes the WSOP Main Event on ESPN, the PokerGO Super High Roller Bowl on CBS Sports, and WPT's King of the Club on FSN.

Her impressive live tournament resume puts her among the top 5 in the women's all-time money list. You may have seen her mainstream television appearances on The Amazing Race, CNN's Anderson Cooper, and CNBC's Stock Draft.

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189: Brandon Mace & his Comic & Clever Commentary on "People of Earth"

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Brandon Mace grew up as a military BRAT doing theatre and choir as his family moved around. He met Randy in Virginia while performing at dinner theatres in the area.

Brandon graduated from George Mason with a degree in theatre before joining the U.S. Army in 2003. He is currently a Public Affairs Lt. Colonel stationed in Chicago at the Army Enterprise Marketing Office, working on their national recruiting ads. In his spare time, he volunteers with True Dungeon, designs games, and writes all sorts of things, including PEOPLE OF EARTH, featured on today's episode.

Follow him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/macefaceactual

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188: Jen Golbeck & Stacey Colino on Understanding the Human-Canine Connection

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Jen Golbeck is the "internet's dog mom" and creator of the social media sensation The Golden Ratio. A professor at the University of Maryland's College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and more. Her writing has appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Wired.

She and her husband rescue golden retrievers who are senior or who have special medical needs and give them a safe and comfortable life.

Find out more at www.JenGolbeck.com.

Stacey Colino is an award-winning writer specializing in health and psychological issues. Her writing has appeared in US News & World Report, The Washington Post, Newsweek, Parade, National Geographic, and more. She is the coauthor of numerous books, including Count Down, Emotional Inflammation, and Disease Proof. Stacey is a lifelong dog lover and has owned three rescue dogs.

Follow her on Twitter @ColinoStacey.

From Jen Golbeck, the "internet's dog mom" behind the massive social media platform The Golden Ratio, and award-winning science writer Stacey Colino, comes THE PUREST BOND: Understanding the Human-Canine Connection. This science-based, comprehensive exploration of the profound bond between humans and dogs is perfect for fans of Our Dogs, Ourselves and What the Dog Knows.

Dogs have been considered people's best friend for thousands of years, but never has the relationship between humans and their canine companions been as vitally important as it is today.

With all of the seismic shifts in today's world, rates of anxiety and depression have been skyrocketing, and people have been turning to their dogs for solace and stability. Amidst these dire realities, something wonderful has taken shape. In the United States alone, dog adoptions doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As people have brought furry friends into their lives for the first time or seized this opportunity to deepen the connections they already have, they are looking to understand how owning a dog can change their lives.

The Purest Bond explores the benefits our dogs can have on our physical, emotional, cognitive, and social well-being, often without our realizing it. Weaving together groundbreaking research and touching real-life stories, THE PUREST BOND explores not just the social benefits of owning a dog but the science of how dogs improve our emotional and physical health, mental acuity, and our ability to focus and absorb information. Most importantly, they remind us of what's right in the world—love, trust, affection, playtime, fresh air, and sunshine—even when so much feels wrong.

JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

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187: Spotlight on Author Frank Anthony Polito's Rehearsed to Death

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 14:16:56 -0000

Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT.

His plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York City, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Detroit, Omaha, and Annapolis. His other writing has been featured in Instinct magazine and online at The Advocate.com and AfterElton.com. He has also been a regular contributor to the popular New York City lifestyle blog Kenneth in the 212.

Frank grew up in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park. He lived with his partner, actor Craig Bentley, in Brooklyn, NY, before returning to Michigan in 2013. The couple purchased a 1924 Craftsman Colonial on HGTV's "House Hunters" in Pleasant Ridge, where they now live with their two rescue dogs, Clyde and Jack.

His two most recent novels, RENOVATED TO DEATH and REHEARSED TO DEATH, are part of his new Domestic Partners in Crime cozy mystery book series.

Readers can visit him online at www.frankanthonypolito.com

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186: Bargain Mansion's Tamara Day is the Ultimate Designing Woman

Thu, 28 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Designer Tamara Day is a purveyor of the glam and cozy. This busy wife and mother of four styles for the spirited home, mixing glam, comfort, and family. Tamara's sense of style and eye for what works has created an insatiable demand for her interior design expertise, furniture and décor.

Tamara grew up on the Midwestern plains in Salina, Kansas. Her "do-it-yourself" skill set comes from growing up on a farm. Growing up, she learned all of her hands-on skills from her dad, Ward Schraeder. After getting married, Tamara and her husband took on old, dilapidated homes that no one wanted and turned them into beautiful spaces.

One home in particular made Tamara the sought after designer she is today. While rescuing a home from foreclosure and neglect, the economy tanked, forcing Tamara to do a lot of the work herself. To stay on budget, she went to estate sales and redesigned furniture to fit her vision for the house. Out of this experience, a new brand was born— Growing Days, Tamara's interior design, furniture, décor and lifestyle business.

On Magnolia Network's Bargain Mansions, Tamara and her crew transform big, old houses that she finds at bargain prices. While respecting the integrity and history of the homes, she integrates modern design, function, and style to the space – perfect for today's families.

Fans of Tamara's signature style and the show can buy her specially curated finds for their own homes.

Our special guest host this week is John Rhein from Peak Nine Design.

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185: Desmond Child, Livin' on a Prayer and Then Some

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music's most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He's a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author. His credits appear on more than eighty Billboard Top 40 singles spanning six decades, including "Livin' On A Prayer," "You Give Love A Bad Name," "I Was Made For Lovin' You," "Dude Looks Like A Lady," "How Can We Be Lovers If We Can't Be Friends," "I Hate Myself For Loving You," "Livin' La Vida Loca," "The Cup Of Life," "Waking Up In Vegas," "Kings & Queens" and many more.

His autobiography LIVIN' ON A PRAYER: BIG SONGS BIG LIFE was released worldwide on September 19, 2023, and is available for purchase today. From Aerosmith to Zedd, his genre-defying collaborations also include KISS, Bon Jovi, Cher, Barbra Streisand, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper, Joan Jett, Michael Bolton, Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Cyndi Lauper, Christina Aguilera, Ava Max, Mickey Mouse and Kermit the Frog, selling over 500 million records worldwide with downloads, YouTube views and streaming plays in the billions.

Desmond Child was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2008 and serves on its Board of Directors as well as the Board of ASCAP. In 2018 he received ASCAP's prestigious Founders Award celebrating 40 years as a proud member of ASCAP. In 2012 he also co-founded the Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame where he serves as Chairman Emeritus. In 2022, he was inducted into the Latin Songwriters Hall Of Fame and "Livin' La Vida Loca" was inducted into the National Archives of the Library of Congress for its cultural significance to America. In 2023, "Livin' On A Prayer" was certified to have reached 1 billion streams on Spotify.

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184: Randy is Moved with Special Guest Sarah Froese

Wed, 13 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0000

When did you last speak with your best friend from high school? What would you say to each other today? In what ways would you be the same? Different? Would you pick up where you left off? Has life been what you expected it to be?

But mostly, how would this experience MOVE you?

In his first podcast episode since moving back to his Columbia, Missouri, hometown, Jones shares the stage with high school BFF, Sarah Froese. Now in their 60s, they hit the ground running—both having chosen careers promoting authenticity, creativity, mental health and joy.

From meatloaf to HGTV. From Broadway, Siri and poop to Mrs. Dash and relevance, Jones and Froese continue to make you want to KEEP MOVING!

#FullOut

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183: Fedor Steer Makes us Scream from Hill House to the Haunted Mansion

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

From the ultra creepy Bowler Hat Man in Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House" to Ezra, the renowned Hitchhiking Ghost in Disney's "The Haunted Mansion," actor Fedor Steer knows a lot about things that go bump in the night.

Originally Dutch-Canadian, Steer credits a chance encounter with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and his family on a cruise ship for piquing his interest in acting. Steadily working his way up the ranks from roles in independent film to national exposure, you can catch Fedor in a number of television shows, including the aforementioned "Hill House," and "Bloodline," plus Fox's "Sleepy Hollow" and "The Gifted," as well as "Graceland," "America's Most Wanted," "Your Worst Nightmare," and films such as "Killroy was Here" and "American Animals." He also has a recurring role on "Evil" on Paramount Plus.

Fedor has a diverse range of life experiences. He has been a navigation officer in the Canadian Coast Guard and on cruise ships, a schoolteacher, a swim coach and a triathlete. He has lived in several countries overseas, including Thailand and the UAE. He also owns and operates a software company that builds database applications for K-12 schools.

Mr. Steer recorded this episode of JONES.SHOW before July 14, 2023, the start of the SAG-AFTRA strike.

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182: Randy is Thought Full with Special Guest Karen Anglin

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Actress, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and proverbially patient headmaster Karen Anglin is one of Randy's most precious assets. A gifted hair stylist, she is responsible for the ongoing management of Randy's ever-eroding hairline. Karen thoughtfully holds his hand as his "pepper" follicles rescind, leaving only a mass of "salt" tresses atop his overblown, old-man head.

Karen began crafting and creating handmade bath and body products over 20 years ago with botanical ingredients. In 2011, she branched into a botanically based hair care product line after having difficulty finding the right product for her own erratic hair. Enter Vivefai, which means "to bring life." Karen has combined her experience and training in horticulture and hair to create a hydrating, healing, humidity-controlling line—and internationally available.

This special episode marks the final broadcast from Jones.Show's Naples, Florida, home.

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181: Stephen M.R. Covey, Trust & Inspire

Thu, 15 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Organizational trust expert, experienced executive, and #1 bestselling author Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world.

Stephen personally led the strategy that propelled his father's book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey's "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," to become one of the two most influential business books of the 20th Century, according to CEO Magazine.

As President and CEO of Covey Leadership Center, Stephen nearly doubled revenues while increasing profits by 12 times. During that period, the company expanded throughout the world into over 40 countries, greatly increasing the value of the brand and enterprise. The company was valued at $2.4 million when Stephen was named CEO, and, within three years, he had grown shareholder value to $160 million in a merger he orchestrated with Franklin Quest to form FranklinCovey.

Stephen co-founded CoveyLink, a consulting practice, which focuses on enabling leaders and organizations to increase and leverage trust to achieve superior performance.

Stephen recently merged CoveyLink with FranklinCovey, forming the Global Speed of Trust Practice, where Stephen serves as Global Practice Leader.

Stephen M.R. Covey Online:

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Web: https://www.speedoftrust.com/

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180: Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen, Two Photographers, One Mission

Thu, 25 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Paul Nicklen has documented the beauty and plight of our planet for more than twenty years. His work is collected by Hollywood icons, rock stars and royalty. In 2019, he became the youngest person inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. He has said it is one thing to capture the natural world in a moment of grace and dignity, but that pales in comparison to an image that shines a brighter light on the environmental crisis and drives everyday people to action, even if only in some small way. His work has been singled out for creating a unique connection between image and viewer by featuring wild subjects in some of the most extreme conditions known on Earth.

He is a Sony Artisan of Imagery and aligns with Rolex's Perpetual Planet initiative on collaborative efforts to preserve the natural world. Nicklen has won more than thirty of the field's most prestigious awards, including the BBC's Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and the World Press Photo for Photojournalism. He has exhibited in galleries, museums and institutions around the world, including Hilton Asmus Contemporary (Chicago), Lyons Gallery (Australia), Galerie Gadcollection (Paris), Eisele Gallery (Cincinnati) and Fineart Oslo (Oslo).

Cristina Mittermeier was born in Mexico City in 1966. She graduated from the ITESM University in Mexico with a degree in Biochemical Engineering in Marine Sciences. She later attended the Fine Art Photography program at the Corcoran College for the Arts in Washington, D.C. She was named one of National Geographic's Adventurers of the Year in 2018. Her Photographs have been exhibited in galleries around the World, including Hilton Asmus (Chicago), the Saatchi Gallery (London), C. Parker Gallery (Greenwich), and Eisele Gallery (Cincinnati).

She is currently preparing for a solo exhibition at the prestigious Gallerie d'Italia in Turino, Italy. Mittermeier's many awards include the Smithsonian Conservation Photographer of the Year; the Humanity Content Creator Award from HIPA; the Imaging Award for Photographers Who Give Back; the Seattle Aquarium's Sylvia Earle Medal; Travel + Leisure's Global Vision Award, and was named one of the "100 Latinos Most Committed to Climate Action." She is a World Photographic Academy member; was the first female photographer to reach one million followers on Instagram; is a Sony Artisan of Imagery; and aligns with Rolex's Perpetual Planet initiative on collaborative efforts to preserve the natural world.

EXHIBITION: "Double Exposure: Two Photographers, One Mission" at C. Parker Gallery features more than 30 large-scale photographs by Nicklen and Mittermeier (on view May 1 ‒ June 26, 2013) at the C. Parker Gallery in the Greenwich, Connecticut area.

Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen ONLINE:

www.SeaLegacy.org

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179: Ruben Gonzalez on His Four Olympics in Four Decades

Thu, 18 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Why would anybody want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics.

Four years…. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn't stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics!

Ruben's the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics in four different DECADES!

The oldest person to ever compete in the Winter Olympics was Carl August Kronlund, a Swedish curler who was 58 at the 1924 Chamonix Olympics. Ruben is training for the 2026 Milan / Cortina Winter Olympics. He's sliding better than ever, and his coach says he can do it.

He's also one of the most popular speakers in America. Ruben's best-selling book "The Courage to Succeed" has been translated into ten languages. Get ready to be inspired to go for the Gold.

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RUBEN GONZALEZ Online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelugeman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-gonzalez-olympian/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thelugeman Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelugeman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thelugeman

Web: https://ruben-gonzalez.com/

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178: Hollywood Insider Gary Rosen

Thu, 04 May 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Gary Rosen and Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) have fostered excellent relationships with major Fortune 500 companies, studios, celebrities, authors and musicians. GRC has represented some of the most successful television shows in the history of syndication, including "Judge Judy," "Hot Bench," "Maury," "The Jerry Springer Show," and "The People's Court."

GRC's clients include Judicial Icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, Amazon Freevee's Emmy Award-winning "Judy Justice," as well as Freevee's new court program, "Tribunal Justice."

GRC repped CBS's "Judge Judy," which wrapped a historic 25 year-run as one of the most successful programs in the history of television. "Judge Judy" finished as the #1 program in first-run syndication for 12 consecutive seasons and was #1 in daytime from the 1998-99 season until it concluded in 2021.

The company also served as the spokesperson and oversaw publicity for "The Steve Wilkos Show" and "The John Walsh Show."

Before opening his own firm, Gary Rosen generated publicity on television shows, including "Extra," "The Montel Williams Show," "Hard Copy," "Geraldo," "Leeza," "A Current Affair," "Real TV" and "The Joan Rivers Show." In total, Rosen has worked on over 25 daily syndicated television programs. GRC has also been responsible for creating and executing PR campaigns to launch new TV shows and start-up businesses and has planned major full-scale events in Los Angeles, New York and Miami. A crisis management expert, Rosen has appeared on E!, CNN, FOX NEWS, REELZ, NEWS NATION, DAILY MAIL, HLN, "Good Morning Britain," podcasts, and radio shows across the country, delivering commentary and damage control analysis on entertainment news making headlines.

He is a go-to analyst for People magazine and his commentary has also appeared in Deadline and TV Guide.

Rosen, an experienced writer and magazine editor, covered the television business for several years before entering public relations and production. His byline has appeared in TV GUIDE, Television Week, Adweek, and the New York Post, among others. He has interviewed hundreds of celebrities and television executives, including Oprah Winfrey, Merv Griffin, Joan Rivers and Carol Burnett. Rosen gives lectures about public relations and crisis management to students at Fordham University, NYU and UCLA and has been a moderator at NATPE.

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GARY ROSEN Online:

Web: www.garyrosen.tv

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177: Randy is SIRIous with Special Guest Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri

Thu, 27 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Basically, Susan Bennett is a musician! The voice work, speaking, acting and SIRI came later. She was playing the piano by ear by the age of 4, took classical piano lessons for many years, and ended up singing in her first band, "Conglomerate" during her years at Brown University.

Susan went on to sing and play keyboards in clubs and restaurants in Atlanta, GA, where she moved in 1972 and still lives. She also did hundreds of commercial jingles (famously, Tillie the All-Time Teller for the first successful ATM in the US) and she sang backup vocals on tour with Burt Bacharach and Roy Orbison.

Susan got into voiceover work at Doppler Studios in Atlanta when the voice actor hired for a particular commercial didn't show up, and studio owner Pete Caldwell suggested she do the spot instead. Bam! She got a whole new career! Susan ended up doing spots for Coca Cola, IBM, Papa John's Pizza, McDonald's, AT&T, Wendy's, Goodyear, Ford, Chiquita, etc., for both radio and TV. She also worked on camera for Morrison's, Ford, GA Pacific, IBM, Kimberly Clark, etc.

Of course, being the original voice of Siri started a whole new chapter in her life. After she revealed herself as the original voice in 2013, she did hundreds of interviews, appeared on numerous TV shows, and once again began a whole new career—doing speaker events!

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176: Guns & Art with Artist Bonnie Lautenberg and Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Thu, 20 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

This episode is dedicated to the extraordinary Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her remarkable contributions to health, safety, humanity and the human spirit.

Bonnie Lautenberg is an artist, photographer and writer. Her works have been featured in gallery shows, museums and art fairs throughout the country. In 2022, Lautenberg was appointed by the White House to the President's Advisory Committee on the Arts.

Lautenberg is the type of artist who seamlessly communicates her seasoned life experiences through the lens of her camera and her digital canvas. Currently, she divides her time between New York and Palm Beach ‒ retaining the ties she nurtured in Washington, DC while she was the wife of the late Senator Frank Lautenberg. She has been described as "having enough Washington insider stories to fill a book."

Giffords Senior Advisor Debbie Mucarsel-Powell was the first South American-born immigrant ever elected to Congress. Debbie immigrated to the United States at the age of 14 with her mother and three sisters. When she was 24, Debbie's father was murdered, which led her to dedicate her life to advocating for commonsense gun reform.

Debbie was elected to Florida's 26th Congressional District in 2018. In Congress, she focused on foreign affairs, education, healthcare policy, environmental sustainability, and gun violence prevention. She sat on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism & Homeland Security and served as Vice-Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, where she led efforts to pass the first gun safety legislation in 25 years.

Debbie came to Congress with more than 20 years of experience at the FIU College of Medicine, FIU College of Health & Urban Affairs, FIU College of Social Work, Justice and Public Affairs, and Miami-Dade College, as well as experience at nonprofits providing social services, education, and environmental sustainability. Fluent in Spanish, Debbie is also available for Spanish-language media.

As someone that has spent her life's work on expanding access to quality healthcare – impacting the lives of thousands, she knows that it's inconceivable that politicians in D.C. would consider ripping away healthcare access from our families. Debbie understands we must continue to improve on what's working and fix what's broken in our health care system, not abandon people who need it the most.

Giffords (www.Giffords.org) is a leader in the movement to end gun violence in America. Led by the former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the organization brings decades of political, legal, and policy expertise to the fight for gun safety. Nearly 50,000 people died from gun violence in the U.S. in 2021. This uniquely American crisis leaves no community untouched — but it doesn't have to be this way. From universal background checks to community-based violence intervention strategies, we know that there are proven solutions that will make our country safer. In statehouses and courthouses across America, we're taking on the gun lobby and winning.

Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook in December 2012, the organization has helped pass more than 525 gun safety laws in nearly every state and Washington DC. Gun violence is a complex problem, and ending this epidemic will require a wide range of solutions. Giffords is committed to seeing this fight through, until the promise of a safe and just country is a reality for every person and community in America.

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Lautenberg, Mucarsel-Powell & Powell Online:

Giffords: www.giffords.org Bonnie Lautenberg: https://jmof.fiu.edu/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/lady-liberty-a-bonnie-lautenberg-retrospective/ Debbie Mucarsel-Powell: https://giffords.org/people/debbie-mucarsel-powell/

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175: Duane "Dog" Chapman is On a New Hunt

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Duane Lee Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is an American television personality known for popular TV programs following his life and adventures as a bounty hunter. Dog is deeply involved in crime fighting, advocating for tougher legislation to curb crime and is launching several media ventures including a new TV show and podcast.

Dog is a New York Times best-selling author with a new book titled "Nine Lives and Counting" coming in late 2023 or early 2024, along with a speaking tour.

Additionally, he operates the D.O.G. Foundation with his wife, Francie, whom he married in 2021. They reside in Florida.

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Dog the Bounty Hunter Online:

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174: Bob Burg and his Go-Giver Revolution

Thu, 06 Apr 2023 07:00:00 -0000

For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing everyone—including entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals—how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth.

Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, "Endless Referrals," it's his business parable, "The Go-Giver," co-authored with John David Mann that has created a worldwide movement.

While part of a four-book series, "The Go-Giver" itself has sold more than one million copies and been translated into 30 languages. It was rated #10 on Inc. Magazine's list of The Most Motivational Books Ever Written, and was on HubSpot's 20 Most Highly Rated Sales Books of All Time.

Bob is founder of The Go-Giver Community Network, the first of its kind online business community created by and for Go-Givers.

He is an advocate, supporter, and defender of the Free Enterprise system, believing that the amount of money one makes is directly proportional to how many people they serve.

He is also an unapologetic animal fanatic and served on the Board of Directors of Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic in his town of Jupiter, Florida.

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BOB BURG ONLINE:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bobburg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realbobburg/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/burgbob Web: www.Burg.com Web: www.TheGoGiverCommunity.com

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173: Loretta Swit is a Mash-Up of Artistry & Humanity

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Watercolorist, award-winning animal activist and actress, Loretta Swit is renowned for her starring role on TV's most honored series, M*A*S*H, for which she won two EMMY's and worldwide acclaim.

Loretta could not be more thrilled or proud of the response to new fragrance, called SwitHeart, in its trademark heart-shaped bottle and exclusively for SwitHeart Animal Alliance Donors. SwitHeart perfume is not available in stores – it is only for donors to my SwitHeart Animal Alliance nonprofit! All proceeds go to the nonprofit

In addition, award-winning actress and activist, Loretta Swit, who received the BETTY WHITE Award from Actors & Others for Animals in 2017, choose that opportunity to announce the publication of "SWITHEART: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit" (Ultimate Symbol), in conjunction with the 45th anniversary year of M.A.S.H., and the role that brought her international acclaim as Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan.

"SwitHeart" chronicles the artwork of TV Icon Loretta Swit, a true champion of the animal kingdom.

Loretta has devoted decades to animal-related causes and is a strong advocate for animals and animal rights. She has been awarded the 2016 Global Wildlife Conservation Champion Award by the GES Africa Conservation Fund for her support of animal conservation efforts, kindness, compassion and generosity. Plus, she received the Betty White Award from Actors and Others for Animals, their highest honor.

What many fans may not know about the multi-talented thespian is that Loretta Swit has been an artist from age six. 'SwitHeart' ($49.95 / Hardcover) documents her animal portraits along with descriptive anecdotes about each and her extensive philanthropic work.

Among her numerous recent acknowledgments, she just received the Global Champion Award at Metropolitan Fashion Week (along with Betty White and Ed Asner), The Compassion in Action Award (GES Africa Conservation Fund), two Career Achievement Awards (Film Festivals. Ft Lauderdale/St. Augustine), Westminster Animal Welfare & Leadership Award, the Red Cross Humanitarian Award, Global Wildlife Conservation Award, and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Polish Film Festival.

"SwitHeart" includes 65 full-color paintings and drawings. Proceeds from the book will be donated to charities and programs that are as dedicated, as Ms. Swit is, to ending animal suffering and cruelty.

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LORETTA SWIT Online:

Web: www.Switheart.org

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172: Broadway's Jerry Mitchell Goes Full Out Every Time

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Jerry Mitchell received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice -for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, "Kinky Boots," for which he was also nominated as Director and previously for the 1st Tony Award winning revival of "La Cage aux Folles."

Jerry was most recently represented on Broadway as Director/Choreographer of "Pretty Woman," now touring the U.S. and playing on the West End. He directed the Gloria Estefan Broadway musical, "On Your Feet!" and its international tour, recently presented in London's Coliseum Theatre and was nominated for an Olivier Award for his choreography in "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels," which he also directed and co-produced in London.

In the 35 preceding years, Jerry has been involved with more than 50 Broadway, West End and touring productions, starting as a dancer for Agnes de Mille in "Brigadoon" and thereafter assisting Michael Bennett and Jerome Robbins. His Broadway debut as Choreographer, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," was followed by "The Full Monty" (Tony nomination); "The Rocky Horror Show," "Hairspray" (Tony nomination and the NBC live television broadcast as well), "Gypsy," "Never Gonna Dance" (Tony nomination), "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" (Tony nomination), "La Cage aux Folles," (Tony Award), "Imaginary Friends," "Legally Blonde" (Tony nomination), which he also directed on Broadway and in London, "Catch Me If You Can," and "Kinky Boots."

He is currently developing new musicals with entitled "Becoming Nancy," "Betty Boop," "My Very Own British Invasion" and "Burlesque."

He also choreographed both the Off-Broadway productions and films of "Hedwig & The Angry Inch" and "Jeffrey." Thirty or so years ago, Jerry conceived and created "Broadway Bares," a comedy burlesque show performed annually for the charity Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, for which he continues to serve as Executive Producer as well as inspiring WEST END BARES and ITALY BARES.

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JERRY MITCHELL Online:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jammyprod/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jammyprod/

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171: Kevin & Steph Mason on Healing, Hope & Hot Wings

Thu, 16 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0000

Having survived more than their fair share of personal crises, the funny, formidable and faith-full Kevin and Stephanie Mason have ventured into a new phase of their lives as authors, speakers, and podcasters. Their podcast, "Tell Us a Good Story," gives them an opportunity to share their crazy experiences from their 17+ years of marriage, plus swap some behind-the-scenes stories with guests who have a good story to tell.

Kevin Mason has served in various finance and accounting roles during his 18-year career with Fortune 500 companies and Big Four public accounting. Kevin graduated from Ohio Northern University with an Accounting degree and received his MBA from Ohio University. He is also a Certified Public Accountant and financial consultant to Storyside Church in Bellville, Ohio. Stephanie Mason graduated from Capital University and is a Registered Nurse. Stephanie has worked in a cardiac step down unit, labor & delivery, and surgery. She currently works at a medical spa and lives in Columbus, Ohio, with Kevin and their three children.

Their book, "You Met Here Where?" is available at your favorite online bookstores.

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KEVIN & STEPH MASON Online:

Web: https://kevinandsteph.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KevinStephMason Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KevinStephMason Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinstephmason/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcY194YH0HrGTIisvCD9FuA

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170: Randy is Perplexed with Special Guest Sue Schaffel

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

In the 2nd installment in the emotionally charged "Randy is…" episode series, Randy welcomes superfriend Sue Schaffel to discuss the surprisingly hilarious topic of perplexion!

Sue Schaffel is an award-winning actress based in Naples, FL, who has drawn uproarious laughter, tears and everything in between for over thirty years on the stage and screen. Theatre credits include a hilarious portrayal of Desdemona in "When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet," heart-wrenching turns as Polly in "Other Desert Cities" and Charlotte in "Beyond Therapy" as well as scenery-chewing calisthenics as Cajun sensation Velma in "Hush Up Sweet Charlotte" and close-up connoisseur Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard."

Her TV credits include numerous local and regional commercials, as well as episodes of "Evil Kin" and "America's Most Wanted." Her film work includes independent features "The Summer Before," "The Waiting Room," and "Ricardo."

She won Best Actress in a Feature (Sunnyside Up Film Festival and Reading Film Festival) for her performance in the independent feature "I Like Me."

"I Like Me" is streaming on multiple platforms nationally.

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SUE SCHAFFEL Online:

Web: www.SueSchaffel.com Web: www.ILikeMeMovie.com

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169: Scott Jeffrey Miller is Mentor-iffic!

Thu, 16 Feb 2023 12:45:33 -0000

Capping a twenty-five-year career in which he served as chief marketing officer and executive vice president, Scott Miller is currently FranklinCovey's senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy, development, and publication of the firm's bestselling books.

Miller hosts the FranklinCovey-sponsored "On Leadership With Scott Miller," the world's largest and fastest-growing weekly leadership podcast, and C-Suite Conversations, which features interviews with the world's top executives.

Miller is the author of the multivolume series "Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from Our Greatest Business Minds" (HarperCollins Leadership), which features insights from his interviews with the leading thinkers of our time, including Seth Godin, Susan Cain, Stedman Graham, Stephen M.R. Covey, Liz Wiseman, General Stanley McChrystal, and many others.

He is the coauthor of the Wall Street Journal bestseller "Everyone Deserves a Great Manager: The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team" (Simon & Schuster) and the "Mess to Success" series, including "Management Mess to Leadership Success: 30 Challenges to Become the Leader You Would Follow" and "Marketing Mess to Brand Success" (Mango Publishing). He is releasing "The Ultimate Mentoring Guide" with HarperCollins Leadership in 2023.

In addition to supporting FranklinCovey's global thought leadership efforts, Miller runs Gray+Miller, a speaking, literary, and talent agency representing some of the world's foremost leaders, authors, and thinkers. He has developed the ignite your genius™ coaching series to help leaders take their careers from accidental to deliberate, with a book of the same name launching in 2023 with Baker Publishing.

Prior to his roles as chief marketing officer and executive vice president of business development, Scott served as general manager and client partner in FranklinCovey's Chicago and UK offices. As a highly sought-after speaker and podcast guest, he has presented to hundreds of audiences across every industry and loves to share his unique journey as an unfiltered leader thriving in today's highly filtered corporate culture. Miller has also authored a leadership column for Inc.com, helmed FranklinCovey's Bookclub.com series with world-renowned authors, and hosted the weekly iHeart Radio show "Great Life, Great Career."

Miller began his professional career in 1992 with the Disney Development Company (the real estate development division of Walt Disney Company) as a founding member of the development team that designed the town of Celebration, Florida.

Miller and his wife live in Salt Lake City, Utah, with their three sons.

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SCOTT JEFFREY MILLER Online:

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168: Boxing's Adrien Broner on Mind Over Matter

Thu, 09 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Known for his over-the-top behavior in and out of the ring, Adrien Broner has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including the WBO super featherweight title from 2011 to 2012, the WBC lightweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBA welterweight title in 2013, and the WBA light welterweight title from 2015 to 2016.

In July 2018, Broner was ranked as the world's fourth-best light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and the eighth-best active welterweight by BoxRec. In December 2012, The Ring magazine ranked him as the world's fifth-best active boxer, pound for pound.

Blessed with both power and speed, "The Problem" has since conquered a fourth weight class at 140 pounds and now looks to regain his spot at the top of the division.

Broner is confident and flashy inside and outside of the ring. The Cincinnati native has backed up that bravado, too, winning world titles in three weight classes (130 pounds, 135 pounds, 147 pounds) by the age of 23.

Broner's father introduced Adrien and his twin brother, Andre, to boxing when they were 6 years old. Adrien received the nickname "The Problem" from his parents, who struggled to keep their son's behavior in check. Broner became involved with gangs at a young age and credits boxing for pulling him away from that lifestyle.

In 2022, Broner withdrew from his junior welterweight fight against Omar Figueroa citing mental health concerns.

Later that year, he signed a three-fight deal with BLK Prime offering boxing fans a unique opportunity to see him live. Visit BLKPrime.com for details.

This episode contains mild profanity.

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167: Jenifer Lewis Wants Us to Walk in Our Joy

Thu, 02 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Dubbed a National Treasure and a force to be reckoned with, award-winning actress/ activist, and author, Jenifer Lewis, star of the 8 seasoned hit TV show "Black-ish," has appeared in over 400 episodic television shows, 68 movies, 30 animations, and 4 Broadway shows.

Most recently she starred as Patricia in the new Showtime series "I Love That For You." Jenifer has performed in more than 200 concerts worldwide including, sold out audiences at Lincoln Center and an electrifying standing ovation at Carnegie Hall.

Her accomplishments as an entertainer and community activist have been recognized with an honorary doctorate from her Alma Mater, Webster University and the Career Achievement Award from The American Black Film Festival. This year, Ms. Lewis published her second critically acclaimed book "Walking in my Joy: In These Streets'' and was honored by the Congressional Black Caucus.

Jenifer received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame July 15, 2022. She was born and raised in Kinloch, Missouri.

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JENIFER LEWIS Online:

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166: Inside Edition's Lisa Guerrero and her Path to Being Brave

Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Award-winning journalist Lisa Guerrero is the Chief Investigative Correspondent at Inside Edition. Her investigations have generated hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and have been profiled in Newsweek, The New York Times, and The Washington Post.

Before joining Inside Edition, Guerrero spent over a decade as a nationally recognized sports reporter on CBS, Fox Sports Net, and ABC, anchoring and reporting for dozens of shows, including the wildly popular The Best Damn Sports Show Period. She has interviewed hundreds of athletes and broadcast from seven Super Bowls, five world series, and for NBA finals, as well as the World Figure Skating Championships.

In 2003 she was the sideline reporter for ABC's Monday Night Football when Al Michaels called ratings increase "the Guerrero factor."

Her new book, WARRIOR, MY PATH TO BEING BRAVE, is on sale now.

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LISA GUERRERO Online:

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165: Dee Wallace is E.T., Empowering & Transformative

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Dee Wallace has worked as an author, teacher, dancer, and actress in film, television, and stage for over 40 years. Her career began in New York, where she studied with famous acting legend Uta Hagen before moving to Los Angeles, where she found her mentor, Charles Conrad.

Dee is a true tour de force in the industry, working with countless producers and directors and some of Hollywood's biggest names, including Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Wes Craven, Joe Dante, Lewis Teague, Stephen King, Blake Edwards, and Rob Zombie. Her many film credits include "The Hills Have Eyes," "The Howling," "Cujo," "Secret Admirer," "The Frighteners," "10" and of course, her role as Mary in Steven Spielberg's "E.T., The Extraterrestrial."

With over 280 TV movie and film credits on her resume, Dee Wallace is quite possibly the most active woman in entertainment.

Dee's important message to the world is: Love yourself beyond anyone or anything else. Love yourself so much that you can't do anything that doesn't make you love yourself more.

She began her channeled healing work over twenty years ago when she dropped to her knees after her husband's sudden death and asked for a way we could "heal ourselves." Seconds later, she received her first message: use the light within you to heal yourself. She has passionately been teaching the art of self-creation ever since.

Dee is a strong advocate for accepting (at an early age) our own magnificence and power in a positive, loving way.

Her most recent book, "Born," expands the concepts of Law of Attraction exponentially and simplifies everything you think you know about the power of Self-Creation. "Born" is a powerful book about how Spirituality, Brain Science, and Religion teach the same principles and how you can easily use them to create your life.

She offers monthly webinars on a variety of creation subjects. Dee also conducts private sessions from her home in Woodland Hills, California via phone and in person. As a much sought after speaker, Dee has spoken at numerous national and international venues, appeared on every major news and talk show, and been featured on E! True Hollywood Stories and Oprah.

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DEE WALLACE Online:

Website: https://iamdeewallace.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dee_Wallace Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeeWallaceOfficialFB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeewallace

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164: Elizabeth Cottrell on HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage & Inspire

Thu, 12 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Elizabeth's circuitous career has taken her from published leprosy researcher to stay-at-home mother to community activist and leader serving on nonprofit and corporate boards. In 2016, she was elected the first female board chairperson of First Bank/First National Corporation in its 100+ year history, and she is still one of the few female board chairs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Elizabeth is a freelance writer/editor and blogger at Heartspoken.com and author of the award-winning "HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage, and Inspire," published in 2022 by Koehler Books.

Above all, she is a connector and encourager whose writing explores the four essential connections of the Heartspoken Life: with God, with Self, with Others, and with Nature. Her expertise and passion for note writing in her book came at just the right time to touch a pandemic world desperately in search of connection. What better way to connect when we're forced to stay apart physically than to write and send a heartspoken note? Elizabeth is the right person at the right time to help readers find their own heartspoken voice and learn to harness this powerful tool for nurturing their most precious relationships.

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ELIZABETH COTTRELL Online:

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163: AGT Comedian Vicki Barbolak, The Trailer Park & Beyond

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0000

Vicki Barbolak is one of America's funniest and most authentic comedians. She was a fan favorite and top 10 finalist on Season 13 of America's Got Talent in 2018 on NBC. Howie Mandel told Vicki and America, "I think you just came up with your own sitcom, you're wonderful I love you." And Simon said, "I think you're the best comedian we've had on this show." Vicki was also featured on the 2019 AGT Champions show and Britain's Got Talent Champions. When Vicki was 38 years young, she saw an ad for a stand-up comedy class. That class changed her life. Vicki quickly realized that making people laugh gave her more happiness than she ever dreamed possible. After a few years of open mic nights, Vicki was taken under the wing of Mitzi Shore, owner of The Comedy Store where Vicki developed as a Comedian. E! Entertainment, in its True Hollywood Story of the Comedy Store and its owner, Mitzi Shore, predicted Vicki would be the next "breakout star" to come out of that famed institution. Drawing on her roller-coaster life of working in a family carpet business owned by her dad, a former Pittsburgh Steeler, dueling with ex-husbands who think alimony is an Italian ice-cream flavor and raising two great kids all while living in the ultra posh Vista Manor Trailer Park near San Diego. Vicki has created a comic persona that has earned her well-deserved praise. She is considered unique both in the character she has created as well as the fresh material she consistently delivers. In 2007 Vicki won Nickelodeon's "America's Funniest Mom" show hosted by Roseanne Barr. Roseanne was so impressed that she hired Vicki as one of her writers and requested that Vicki open for her at the New York New York Casino in Las Vegas. In addition to being crowned as America's Funniest Mom, Mark Ross and Bob Reid, Talent Coordinators for the Jay Leno Show selected Vicki for the 2010 Jay Leno Laugh Squad. Family Circle Magazine's September 2011 Issue profiles Vicki as an Expert in Joke Telling for their feature article, "How to Do Anything Better". Vicki's true story about performing Stand up at a funeral was included in Mark Schiff and Rich Snyder's Best Selling Book, "I Killed, Road Stories from America's Top Comics". Vicki was one of six comediennes winning a nationwide search for "Jenny's Comedy Diva's" on the Jenny Jones Show. Vicki also was the first winner of "California's Funniest Female" Contest. Vicki is also the proud winner of the "Russian River Gay Comedy Festival." JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones.

VICKI BARBOLAK:

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162: Randy is Pissed Off & Up to Something with Special Guest Tammy Roberts

Thu, 29 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Despite his ongoing desire to look for the BEST in people, Jones.Show podcast host Randall Kenneth Jones goes off on various actions, behaviors, activities, and undertakings that get him all fired up—in a less-than-positive way!

To explore his thought-provoking list of "must NOT haves," Jones enlists the help of his BFF, actress, singer, finance executive, and supermom Tammy Wyatt Roberts, as his perpetually patient sounding board.

From voice mail and "convenience" fees to interior design don'ts, the proclivities of self-proclaimed experts, and rental car mishaps, Jones and Roberts kick 2022 to the curb before jointly embracing tomorrow's potential.

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161: Alison Arngrim is Nellie Oleson and So Much More

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000

New York Times Best Selling author of "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated," Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty "Nellie Oleson" on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House on the Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television and stage appearances.

Her one woman show "Confessions of a Prairie Bitch", which started at Club Fez in New York in 2002, has now become a world-wide phenomenon, having been performed to packed houses in New York, Los Angeles, Boston, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle, and in France, where Alison performs entirely in French to standing room only crowds in her all French version titled: "Confessions d'une Garce de La Prairie".

In 1986 when her friend and "Little House husband" co-star, Steve Tracy, passed away due to complications of HIV/AIDS, Alison began volunteering at AIDS Project Los Angeles. Her duties ranged from working on the Southern California AIDS Hotline and the APLA food bank, to chairing the steering committee of the volunteer speakers bureau and developing "Safer Sex" workshops. She has provided AIDS education to doctors, nurses, prison inmates, service clubs, churches, department stores and schools, written AIDS education articles for the magazines "Frontiers" and "Designers West" and spent seven years hosting the APLA educational cable television show, "AIDS Vision." In 1992, Joel Wachs presented Alison with a resolution by the Los Angeles City Council commending her on her work on behalf of people living with HIV and AIDS. From 1989 through 1993 she served as Program Manager at Tuesday's Child, an organization assisting children and families affected by HIV and AIDS. From 1989 through 2003 she served as both hostess and producer for the comedy stage at the AIDS Project Los Angeles Annual Summer Party, where she helped to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for people living with HIV.

She currently serves as California Chair, National Spokesperson and Founding Board Member on the National Advisory Board of The National Association to Protect Children (www.PROTECT.org), fighting to give children a legal and political voice in the war against child abuse. As an activist for the improvement of child protection laws, she has spoken before the California Senate and worked on legislative and political campaigns in several states, including Virginia and New York, in addition to PROTECT's work on federal legislation in Washington, D.C.

She has appeared on numerous television news programs discussing the legal and political issues surrounding child abuse and molestation. She came forward to tell the world about the sexual abuse she suffered in her own life, during her 2004 interview on Larry King Live. She continues to be interviewed on this and other topics on Nancy Grace, CNN's Showbiz Tonight, The Insider, Court TV, and Bill O'Reilly's The Factor.

She takes pride in the fact that so many people enjoyed hating her as a girl and is more than happy to give them the opportunity to do so in the future. "My fans have proudly taken on the name "Bonnetheads" to designate their love of all things Prairie and many have posted pictures themselves wearing bonnets while they read along at home," remarks Alison.

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ALISON ARNGRIM Online:

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160: Communication is a Gift with Renée Marino

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Renée Marino is a professional communication coach named by Yahoo Finance as one of the "Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021!"

She was the co-host of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi's "World Summit'' and has spoken, performed, and been interviewed on thousands of live and virtual stages, including Dean Graziosi's podcast The Dean Graziosi Show, and on David Meltzer's Instagram Live. Her best-selling book, Becoming a Master Communicator, has recently been launched and is endorsed by Bryan Adams, Dean Graziosi, Chazz Palminteri, Russell Brunson, Jenna Kutcher, Dhomonique Murphy, Bari Baumgardner, and many more!

Renée helps professionals communicate with confidence through simple and easy tools…all while having fun!

Renée can be seen as the female lead, Mary Delgado, in the film "Jersey Boys," directed by Clint Eastwood. She has been featured in People.com's "Ones to Watch," Variety, and The Huffington Post, which stated: "The Broadway star -- who is basically Tina Fey's celebrity doppelganger -- is a scene-stealer, spouting swears and put-downs with aplomb. 'Jersey Boys' pops whenever she's onscreen."

Renée wrote and performed her solo show called, "I Am Me, Because of Three" which she sold out in both NYC and LA, and received incredible reviews.

Broadway credits: "Pretty Woman"—Ensemble/ Dance Captain/Assistant to the Choreographer, Rosalia in "West Side Story," Mary Delgado in "Jersey Boys", "Chaplin" and "Wonderland." National tours: "Cats", "Disney's High School Musical" and "Jersey Boys. Television: Regina on Fox's "Weird Loners," and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."

As a coach, keynote speaker, and longtime performer, Renée Marino has inspired people worldwide with her energy, relatability, and authentic spirit.

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RENEE MARINO Online:

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159: Michael Seth Starr's Don Rickles, The Merchant of Venom

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Michael Seth Starr has covered television as a reporter and columnist at The New York Post since 1995.

He has written a filmography of Peter Sellers and biographies of Art Carney, Joey Bishop, Bobby Darin, Raymond Burr, Redd Foxx, Ringo Starr, William Shatner, and now, Don Rickles. He has made frequent appearances on television including "The Today Show," "Access Hollywood," "Good Morning America," "The Rachael Ray Show," "The Early Show," "Larry King Live," "Extra," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "Inside Edition," "Entertainment Tonight" and "Tavis Smiley."

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MICHAEL SETH STARR Online: Web: https://www.michaelsethstarr.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/biowriter61

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158: Journalist & Photographer Mark Potter Shares his Sunrises for Judith

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Mark Potter is a veteran journalist based in Miami, Florida. He worked for forty-one years in broadcast news, thirty-three of them at the NBC, CNN and ABC News networks.

From 2003 to 2016, Potter was an NBC News correspondent based in Miami where he reported for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, TODAY, MSNBC and NBCNews.com. From 1998 to 2002 he served as a CNN correspondent and contributor for the Emmy-Award winning magazine show, CNN and Time. From 1983 to 1998, Potter was a correspondent for ABC News, reporting for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, Nightline and Good Morning America. Potter was graduated from the University of Missouri's School of Journalism in 1975 and worked for WTVW in Evansville, Indiana, and WCKT and WPLG in Miami before joining network news.

During his more than four-decades-long journalism career, Potter has reported from all over the United States, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, including Haiti, Cuba and Mexico. He has also worked in NBC's London and Hong Kong Bureaus, and has reported from China, the South Pacific, the Philippines and Israel. Much of his career was spent with investigative units at both the national and regional levels, and he has reported on a wide range of topics including politics, narcotics, immigration and border security, environmental issues, natural disasters, international conflicts and numerous high-profile court cases.

Among the stories he has covered are the Cuban Mariel boatlift, the Grenada invasion, the arrest and trial of Panama's General Manuel Noriega, the Mexican and Colombian drug wars, the Haitian immigration crisis, the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, the Hezbollah-Israeli war, the 1980's Miami riots and cocaine crisis, the Theodore Bundy murder trial, the Oklahoma City and Atlanta Centennial Park bombing investigations, the regime of Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet, the Everglades Valujet crash, scores of hurricanes, the Armero volcano disaster in Colombia, the Central American conflicts, the Elian Gonzalez legal battle, several Papal trips, the right-to-die case of Terri Schiavo, the Gianni Versace murder, the U.S. heroin epidemic, the Southwest border-security debate, the U.S.-Cuban political opening and the dramatic prison-tunnel escape of Mexican kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman.

Potter is the recipient of the Alfred I. DuPont-Columbia Award; a Robert F. Kennedy Award; an Investigative Reporters and Editors Award; the 2011 national Emmy Award for "Mexico: The War Next Door;" a 2015 Emmy Award for "Hooked," the story of America's heroin epidemic; numerous Emmy nominations and six regional Emmy Awards. He also received a 2015 National Association of Black Journalists Salute to Excellence Award.

Potter has often appeared as a guest lecturer in journalism classes at the University of Miami, the University of Missouri, and the University of Kansas. His work is also featured in "Square Grouper," a 2011 documentary film about South Florida marijuana smugglers, and in "Cocaine Cowboys Reloaded," a 2014 documentary about drug-related violence in Miami and Colombia.

His glorious first book, "Sunrise: A Photographic Journey of Comfort, Healing, and Inspiration" is dedicated to the memory of his late wife, Judith R. Potter.

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Special thanks to Harriet Heithaus from the Naples Daily News for her participation.

MARK POTTER Online:

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157: Celebrating 100 Years of Emily Post's Etiquette with Lizzie Post

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0000

For the past one hundred years, Emily Post has been America's definitive source for how to navigate—and enhance—every social interaction. In an increasingly diverse and intersectional world, the need for a trusted primer on how to put people at ease and treat others with confidence and kindness has never been greater.

From advice on entertaining, table manners, and using titles and pronouns, to personal and professional communication etiquette, this stylish and essential reference provides thoughtful guidance on how to do it all well. Rooted in a foundation of consideration, respect, and honesty, this edition continues the Post family legacy of upholding traditions while moving forward with the times.

In fact, Emily's original 1922 work hasn't been this present in an edition for more than six decades, with references to her era and the history of American etiquette history along with modern day customs. Post's Etiquette, The Centennial Edition also includes handy reference guides for each chapter that make it easy to find the Posts' most searched for content, like a gender-free attire guide, sample invitations, a soup-to-nuts entertaining chart, and more.

Lizzie is the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, and author of "Higher Etiquette," and co-author of "Emily Post's Etiquette" Centennial Edition, "Emily Post's Etiquette" 19th edition as well as "Emily Post's Wedding Etiquette" 6th edition and "The Etiquette Advantage in Business" 3rd edition.

She is a co-president of the Emily Post Institute as well as a co-host of the Awesome Etiquette podcast (now in its fifth year), a weekly Q&A show that explores the topic of etiquette through the lens of consideration, respect, and honesty.

Lizzie does speaking engagements across the country sharing advice about lifestyle and wedding etiquette.

She has worked as a spokesperson for brands including Bank of America, American Express Platinum, AirBnB, and Marshalls. She has held columns with Good Housekeeping, Women's Running, and Houzz.com, The Farmhouse Movement, and Broccoli Magazine.

Lizzie offers a fresh, relatable, perspective with an engaging voice. She delights in encouraging the individual stand up for personal boundaries while respecting others. Lizzie enjoys tackling etiquette's taboo topics with the media, making her a popular source. Her interviews include NFL Films, NBC's The Today Show, Katie, Fox & Friends, Live with Kelly and Michael, The Gayle King Show, The Wendy Williams Show, Slate, Refinery29, Vanity Fair, Time Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Chicago Tribune, Harper's Bazaar, Travel & Leisure, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, The Huffington Post and more.

Lizzie Post holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from The University of Vermont and currently lives in her native Vermont.

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156: Rita Rudner's Life in Dog Years

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets, grossed over a hundred million dollars and become the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas's Comedian of The Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet's Woman Of The Year Award. In October 2017 she was given the Casino Entertainment Legend Award.

Rita's first solo HBO special, "Rita Rudner's One Night Stand", was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner's two one-hour specials for HBO, "Born to Be Mild" and "Married Without Children," were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times. In 2008 Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas was PBS's first ever stand-up comedy special.

Rita Rudner has written five books; her bestselling non-fiction titles, "Naked Beneath My Clothes," "Rita Rudner's Guide to Men," and "I Still Have It…I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It," plus the novels "Tickled Pink" and "Turning the Tables." The audio version of "Naked Beneath My Clothes" received a Grammy nomination.

She just released her autobiography, "My Life in Dog Years."

Rudner is a frequent collaborator with her writer/producer husband of thirty years, Martin Bergman. The couple's first produced film script was "Peter's Friends." The film, starring Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Staunton, Stephen Fry, and Rita, won the Evening Standard Peter Sellers Award for Best British Film and was nominated for the Goya Award for Best European Film of 1994. The script was nominated for a WGA Best Screenplay Award and Rita won Best Supporting Actress at the American Comedy Awards.

Rita Rudner moved to New York at the age of fifteen to become a dancer on Broadway. She appeared in several shows, including the original productions of "Follies" and "Mack and Mabel." It was while in "Annie" on Broadway that she began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. In the early '80s, Rudner took a full-time leap from chorus lines to punch lines and was soon a regular guest on both Late Night with David Letterman and The Tonight Show.

In June 2016 Rita was invited and honored to speak about her career and technique in comedy at Cambridge University, England. In 2017 she was invited by Oprah Winfrey to appear on a cruise to Alaska that Oprah did in partnership with Holland America.

In 2018, Rita's tenth TV special was released: "A Tale Of Two Dresses." The special also featured Rita and Martin's singer/songwriter daughter Molly Bergman.

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155: That Special Time Between Birth & Death with Dr. Judy Ho

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author, penning "Stop Self-Sabotage," published by HarperCollins in August 2019; a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into 7 additional languages around the world.

Her second book which she co-authored with Max Dubrow entitled "I'll Give it to Your Straight-ish: What Your Teen Wants You to Know," is published by Flashpoint and contains Dr. Judy's evidence-based tips to help parents raise healthy and resilient teenagers. Dr. Judy maintains a private practice in Manhattan Beach, CA where she specializes in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments and expert witness work.

She regularly appears as an expert psychologist on television, podcasts, radio, and contributes to other media including print and electronic periodicals. She is a co-host on the syndicate daytime television talk show "The Doctors," co-host of CBS's Face the Truth, and host of The SuperCharged Life podcast which focuses on scientific, tangible tips for physical and mental wellness, and strategies for motivation and productivity, produced by Stage 29 Podcast Productions.

Dr. Judy Ho is an avid researcher and is a two-time recipient of the National Institute of Mental Health Services Research Award. She hosts an active research program to improve mental health care for high-need populations and is the chair of the Institutional Review Board at Pepperdine University. Her treatment approaches integrate the scientific principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. She often speaks at national and local events including research, clinical, and corporate conferences and workshops for organizations and schools.

Dr. Judy received her bachelor's degrees in Psychology and Business Administration from UC Berkeley, and her masters and doctorate from SDSU/UCSD Joint Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. She completed a National Institute of Mental Health sponsored fellowship at UCLA's Semel Institute.

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154: A Hart to Heart with Stefanie Powers

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Stefanie Powers began her career at age 15, dancing for famed Broadway choreographer, Jerome Robbins. She was put under contract to Columbia Pictures in the final years of the Hollywood Star system. While under contract, she appeared in 15 of the 24 motion pictures she has made, co-starring with screen legends such as John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Roger Moore, Bing Crosby, Lee Remick, James Caan and Sammy Davis, Jr.

Her first television series, "The Girl from U.N.C.L.E," marked a milestone in U.S. television's history as the first hour long series featuring a female in the leading role. Her television career includes seven mini-series, over 55 television shows, 36 movies for television and the long running "Hart to Hart" starring opposite Robert Wagner.

She became a member of the Screen Writers' Guild of America in the 1980s and has produced several of the screenplays she has written. Her writing has extended itself to a memoir called "One from the Hart."

Throughout her career she has never neglected her theatrical roots. Among other musical performances, she appeared in the UK in the West End production of "The King and I," which also toured the United States for ten months.

While appearing in a production of "Love Letters" in the Middle East, she received a request form dear friend Valerie Harper asking her to take over the role of Tallulah Bankhead in the play "Looped."

"Looped is about the encounter between the infamous actress Tallulah Bankhead re-recording a line of dialogue for the 1965 film "Die! Die! My Darling!," the last film Ms. Bankhead would ever make. Ironically, Stefanie co-starred in the film "Die! Die! My Darling!" with Miss Bankhead.

She is founder and president of the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, established in 1982 to continue and to further her long-time partner's conservation work in East Africa after his death. For information, visit https://whwf.org/.

Stefanie is a frequent speaker and serves on the faculty of the Oxford Literary Festival at Christchurch, Oxford.

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153: Author Randall Kenneth Jones Introduces RUBY, the Next Great Literary Heroine

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Randall Kenneth Jones is an author, keynote speaker, comic actor, communications pro and host of the popular Jones.Show podcast.

His literary journey began with his 2016 book, a celebrity interview-infused, feel-good opus entitled "Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More!"

His first fiction book, RUBY, was released on 9/23/22 and published by Mark Victor Hansen of CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL fame.

A playful mystery, defined by the author as "more of a 'who is she' than a whodunnit," RUBY follows an appealing cast of mature characters who not only rediscover and reinvent themselves but reshape our view of the words "holiday spirit" in the process.

In the words of pop culture icon Erin Brockovich, "[RUBY] evokes memories of "The Golden Girls," "Harry Potter," and even "Peyton Place" — everybody seems to be up to something—yet [Jones] stays true to his ongoing quest to look for the best in people. He shines in his ability to simultaneously embrace the laughter and tears while deftly peeling back the layers to expose the inner truth. And though Randy never preaches to the reader from a literary pulpit, RUBY has much to teach about the ageless art of being human."

For more information, visit www.RubyBook.info

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This week's guest hosts, Kevin and Steph Mason, have ventured into a new phase of their lives as authors, speakers, and podcasters. The podcast "Tell Us a Good Story" gives them an opportunity to share their crazy experiences from their 17+ years of marriage, plus swap some behind-the-scenes stories with guests who have a good story to tell.

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152: Donna Lynne Champlin and Charlie Arrow are Fighting the Good Fight

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Donna Lynne Champlin is an OBIE, Drama Desk and Gracie Award winning actress best known as Paula Proctor on The CW's critically acclaimed "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" and Barb in NETFLIX's "Feel The Beat." Broadway: "James Joyce's The Dead,' "By Jeeves," "Hollywood Arms," "Sweeney Todd," and "Billy Elliot: The Musical." Off Broadway: Transport Group's "First Lady Suite," "Almost, Maine" and "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs," "Working," "The Qualms," "Master Class" and Shakespeare in the Park's "As You Like It" and "The Taming of the Shrew." Additional film/TV: "The First Lady," "Blacklist," "Law & Order," "Submissions Only," "The Good Wife," "The Good Fight," "Birdman," "Younger," "Downsizing," "Another Period" and "Yes, God, Yes." A Princess Grace Grant winner, Champlin appears on numerous OBCs, podcasts and animated features. Training: Carnegie Mellon University and Oxford University. Love and gratitude to son Charlie and husband Andrew Arrow.

Charlie Arrow is an 11-year-old 6th grade student in New York. He is a passionate JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Youth Ambassador and advocates on behalf of children who, like him, have to integrate the challenges of Type 1 Diabetes into their daily lives.

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151: Melissa Rivers, Lies My Mother Told Me

Tue, 13 Sep 2022 07:00:00 -0000

Melissa Rivers is the go-to, award-winning host for all things fashion and pop culture, as well as a reality TV star, an actress, and an executive producer.

She's the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including her latest, LIES MY MOTHER TOLD ME: TALL TALES FROM A SHORT WOMAN.

Her weekly podcast, "Melissa Rivers Group Text," tackles celebrity interviews, current events, lifestyle, relationships, parenting, health and wellness, and so much more. It was simply inspired by same daily group chats among Melissa and her friends, but delves a bit deeper.

"My podcast is the perfect vehicle for talk in the 21st Century – allowing for numerous points of view, intelligent conversations, a lot of laughter, and a timely and compelling approach to issues we are all confronting," Melissa shares. "I know listeners enjoy it as much as my guests and I enjoy making it."

Melissa is perhaps best known as an architect and creator of the modern Red Carpet Event Brand through her countless interviews and appearances as a co-host on E! Television, including the globally recognized and iconic hit series, "Fashion Police."

A philanthropist and an advocate, Melissa ardently supports a number of charitable causes including Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, Our House Grief Support Center and Center For The Art of Performance UCLA among others.

In her spare time Melissa enjoys tennis, skiing, surfing, and occasionally sleeping.

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150: Ali Landry RE/SHAPED

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 07:00:24 -0000

After winning Miss USA, Ali Landry was featured in the Doritos commercial which is still to this day the most memorable Super Bowl commercial of all time. This commercial launched her into a successful career as an actress, model, television host and brand ambassador being touted as one of People's, 'Most Beautiful'!

With great business success, Ali is most proud, however, of her 16-year marriage and 3 beautiful children.

Not long ago, Ali was experiencing exhaustion, brain fog, hair thinning, slow digestion and sleep issues, so she decided to take back her health and figure it out.

This journey was the inspiration for the launch of her RE/SHAPE lifestyle platform focused on overall health and wellness, lifestyle, beauty and fitness. Ali is committed to researching and curating the very best resources, products and services along with sharing her personal network of the most trusted specialists with women around the world. It's never too late for a little RE/SHAPE! JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

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149: Linda Spellman is Trauma-Inspired

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 07:00:39 -0000

Linda Spellman grew up in the north suburbs of Chicago. She earned her MBA and spent years as a successful marketing executive for high-profile national retailers from Southern California to Atlanta. She was known throughout the Direct Marketing Industry, as a well-respected industry event speaker, and was on the advisory board for several industry conferences. She was enjoying a thriving career when a sexual assault changed everything.

A silent survivor of sexual abuse since childhood, Linda's life began to take a series of unexpected, sometimes devastating, other times remarkable turns. Her journey of self-discovery soon expanded into an exploration into the world of other trauma survivors, their experiences and healing journeys and their gifts.

Linda is now an author, speaker and gifted psychic medium with clients around the world. Her self-described purpose in life is to "give people hope." In her free time, you can find Linda playing with her big-hearted Sheepadoodle, Griffin in Raleigh, where they currently reside.

Her new book, "Trauma-Inspired" is part memoir, part self-help book, and wholly unique in its approach. Follow the trauma healing journey of one survivor — together with the compelling input of 50 others.

This eye-opening account reveals and explores the raw emotions and lingering effects of trauma, while displaying the incredible resilience of the human spirit as it transforms tragedy into triumph.

Trauma-Inspired blends a step-by-step path to healing, tips and tricks from survivors, and transformational exercises into its powerful narrative. The result is a trauma recovery toolkit for survivors — and those trying to help them heal. And the twist? All 50 of these survivors were inspired by an unexpected gift… an extra-sensory connection.

"Stop. No really, stop. You need to read this book. This isn't just another trauma survival story. When we have a tragedy we think that's where we have to stay, but this book shows you another path. Trauma-Inspired is eye-opening, thought-provoking, and enlightening." — Erin Brockovich, Environmental activist

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148: Author Frank Anthony Polito Nails it with Renovated to Death

Thu, 02 Jun 2022 07:00:08 -0000

Frank grew up in the Detroit suburb of Hazel Park. He lived with his partner, actor Craig Bentley, in Brooklyn, NY before returning to Michigan in 2013. The couple purchased a 1924 Craftsman Colonial on HGTV's "House Hunters" in Pleasant Ridge where they now live with their two rescue dogs, Clyde and Jack.

Readers can visit him online at www.frankanthonypolito.com

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147: Vietnam POW Captain Wayne O. Smith Lives in Gratitude

Thu, 26 May 2022 07:00:35 -0000

Highly decorated Air Force veteran Wayne O. Smith was born in 1943 in Richmond, Kentucky. He entered the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 26, 1961, and graduated with a commission as a 2d Lt. on June 9, 1965.

Lt. Smith next attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Moody AFB, Georgia, where he was awarded his pilot wings in September 1966. He served with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida, from October 1966 to July 1967, when he deployed with his unit to Southeast Asia. He then flew with the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Ubon Royal Thai AFB, Thailand, and was forced to eject over North Vietnam while flying his 90th combat mission on January 18, 1968.

On his last mission, Lt. Smith was credited with shooting down a MIG-17 in aerial combat before his aircraft was shot down. He was immediately captured and taken as a Prisoner of War and spent the next 1,882 days in captivity before being released during Operation Homecoming on March 14, 1973.

After recovering from his injuries at Maxwell AFB, Alabama, Capt. Smith left active duty on September 4, 1973, served in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard for a year, and then left the reserves in 1976.

In 1999 Wayne Smith retired from MidAmerica Energy as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Generation. Earlier, he was President and Chief Operating Officer of BF Goodrich Chemicals and prior to that he was Chief Executive of BOC Gases for the U.S., Canada, and South America. He began his business career with Air Products and Chemicals, where he was appointed to a number of executive assignments over a 16-year period. He was a pilot flying Boeing 727s for Eastern Airlines for a short time before becoming a corporate executive.

Wayne is married to Lois A. Bolin, Ph.D., of Naples, Florida. He has two children and two grandchildren, who also reside in Naples.

Military Service Summary: • U.S. Air Force Academy 1961-1965 • U.S. Air Force 1965-1973 • Pennsylvania Air National Guard 1973-1974 • U.S. Air Force Reserve 1974-1976 • Cold War 1965-1976 • Vietnam War 1967-1973 (POW)

His military honors include two Silver Stars, the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars, seven Air Medals, and the Purple Heart.

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146: Erin Brockovich, Right Wrong & Be Still

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:03 -0000

Erin Brockovich is an environmental activist, consumer advocate, renowned crusader, and champion fighter whose courageous case against Pacific Gas and Electric was dramatized in an Oscar-winning film that earned Julia Roberts an Oscar in 2001.

Julia's Brockovich may be frozen in time in the late 20th century, but Erin's Brockovich is fixated on the issues of today. She is older and wiser, yet wickedly funny and refreshing. Nonetheless, like her cinematic Ghost of Brockovich Past, she is still a force of nature and FOR nature.

In Erin's latest book —"Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do about it" — she makes clear why we are in trouble and warns us that if we're waiting for someone to save us, Superman isn't coming. Nor is the government or the environmental agencies. No one is going to solve this for us. It is up to us, we the people, and Erin shows us how.

ABC's "Rebel," inspired by Erin's life today and starring Katey Sagal, aired in 2021 and is available on streaming platforms.

This is Erin's fourth appearance on JONES.SHOW!

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145: Author & Humorist Brian Edwards Might Have Been Queen

Thu, 12 May 2022 07:00:36 -0000

Since the 1980's, Brian Edwards — multi-award-winning celebrity talent executive, producer, writer and occasional performer — has worked with many of the biggest names in the history of show business. A brief sampling includes: Donna Summer, Joan Rivers, Cindy Crawford, Susan Sarandon, Melissa Rivers, Whoopi Goldberg, Farrah Fawcett, Shirley Jones, Naomi Judd and Vanessa Williams.

In 2013, with the publication of his debut book, "Enter Miss Thang," another title attached to Edwards is "gay icon." His unabashedly honest and side-splitting memoir became a national best seller and received several awards along the way, including top honors at The National Indie Excellence Awards, The International Book Awards and the IBPA Awards, to ultimately become the most honored LGBT non-fiction book of 2014.

In 2019, never one to let the party end, Edwards published his follow-up, titled, "I Might Have Been Queen" (And Other Things I Didn't Mention Before), filled with even more colorful stories laced with humor, chaos and inspiration.

Affirming Edwards' stature and literary following, "I Might Have Been Queen," garnered similar attention to receive a string of awards in 2020, including "Best LGBTQ Non-Fiction" and "Best Humor" at the International Book Awards and "Best Entertainment" from the National Indie Excellence Awards.

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144: Miss Helen Williams, Every Day is Mother's Day

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:31 -0000

The proud mother of Vanessa Williams and Christopher Williams, Helen Tinch Williams retired after thirty-seven years in the Ossining, New York public schools as a vocal music educator and an adjunct professor at Manhattanville College School of Education in Purchase New York.

Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Suny Fredonia with a B.S. in Music Education, a Master's Degree from Manhattanville College. Purchase N.Y. and additional studies at New York University.

Mrs. Williams is a charter member of The Links Incorporated Greater Hudson Valley Chapter, African American Advisory Board of Historic Hudson Valley, Hope's Door Advisory Board, American Women of African Heritage and former consultant to Today's Students Tomorrow's Teachers.

Further, Mrs. Williams is recognized for her commitment as a mentor for college students, care taker for seniors, an advocate for a Bedford Women's Correction Facility inmate and initiating the Dr Richard Sheil Memorial Music Scholarship fund at SUNY Fredonia.

Among awards received are the 2001 March of Dimes Mother of The Year, 2006 Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow, 2010 SUNY Fredonia Jessie Hillman Award for Excellence in Education, 2011 The Dorothy Height Distinguished Black Family Award from the National Council of Negro Women and 2012 Dress for Success Toast to our Mothers.

In 2017, Fredonia University honored Mrs. Williams with the Alumni Association's Outstanding Achievement Award and established The Helen Tinch Williams Scholarship, which benefits the university's Richard Sheil Memorial Music Scholarship Fund.

A memoir co-authored with her daughter Vanessa, a New York Times bestseller book titled You Have No Idea, is a candid story of a Famous Daughter, Her No-Nonsense Mother a,nd How They Survived Pageants, Love, Loss (and Each Other).

Mrs. Williams and her late husband Milton A. Williams, Jr. are the parents of two children and have four grandchildren.

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143: Actress Mia Massaro is Up Where She Belongs

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 07:00:06 -0000

On the cusp of her big break as Paula Pokrifki—the Debra Winger role—in the National Tour of "An Officer and a Gentleman, The Musical," 24-year-old New York theater actress Mia Massaro received a devastating diagnosis. But the show must go on—and it did. Mia Massaro is a New York City based actor but grew up in Vineland, New Jersey (basically the South) with her parents Andrea and Dominic Massaro and two older brothers, Andrew and Patrick. She studied musical theatre performance at Marymount Manhattan College and graduated in 2019. Since then she's been killing the survival job game while also getting her first two equity jobs in March of 2020, and we all know what happened there.

She started doing theatre with The Gabriel Project which is a nonprofit organization based out of South Jersey that would produce and put on musicals to raise money for children in Africa. That money would go towards bringing those children over to the United States to have life saving surgeries, something she now knows a little something about.

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142: Rich Specht reesspechts life

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 07:00:04 -0000

Rich Specht and his wife, Samantha, are the co-founders of the ReesSpecht Life Foundation. The foundation formed in the wake of the drowning death of their only son, Richard Edwin-Ehmer (Rees) Specht, at 22 months old. The acts of kindness that his family received after Rees' passing inspired them to "pay it forward" with the worldwide distribution of over 750,000 ReesSpecht Life "pay it forward" cards and counting.

The foundation also provides school assemblies called "Cultivate Kindness" and "ReesSpecht the Water," which have reached over 350,000 students nationwide in the past six years.

Rich's never-ending mission is to make the world a kinder and safer place, one Rees' piece at a time. In addition to his school programs, Rich is also the published author of the award-winning children's book "A Little Rees Specht Cultivates Kindness" and the upcoming "A Little Rees Specht Stops a Bully."

He currently resides in Sound Beach, New York with his wife, Samantha, daughters, Abigail, Lorilei, Melina and his angel above, Rees.

Rich Specht Online:

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141: Jennifer Love, For the Love of Money

Thu, 07 Apr 2022 07:00:28 -0000

Jennifer Love is a wealth philosopher, money therapist, and the founding CEO of The Living Wealthy Institute. She is a sought-after advisor to world leaders and an international speaker, author, and educator, weaving the aspects of our humanity into her garden conversation about the nature of wealth.

Award-winning, 5x career entrepreneur with 20+ years under her comfy Keds, Jennifer Love is a thought leader whose heart matches her name. For almost two decades, Jennifer has studied human and organizational behavior and the relationship leaders have with their wealth and money. Metamorphosis and the patterns of nature inform her methodology. She unpacks our dichotomy of emotional poverty to reunite us with our innate desire to be free.

Jennifer is on a mission to help world leaders free themselves of the chains that hold them back from living wealthy – replacing overwhelm, stress, and anxiety in the money equation with a wholesome, regenerative, and nourishing experience while raising, making, managing, growing, and contributing money. These leaders become good allies in society and to future generations while living soulfully connected, deeply satisfying, and very wealthy lives.

On a given day, Jennifer can be found diving deep with a leader in a private money therapy session, guiding groups of leaders through workshops and retreats, serving as a judge for events like Startup Weekend, on stage sharing her research and views as a Wealth Philosopher, preparing entrepreneurs to land a deal on Shark Tank, advising clients behind-the-scenes of shows like Biz Fix with Marcus Lemonis, meeting with community leaders and government officials, negotiating with investors (she's helped raise $100M+), advising leaders of Fortune 200 companies and celebrities through her Living Wealthy Model, OR at home enjoying time with her sweetheart John, her fur-baby Maggie, and her adored garden of plants.

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Podcast: Nature of Money https://podcasts.apple.com/ye/podcast/nature-of-money/id1557047216

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140: Leigh Anne Tuohy, the REAL Mom from The Blind Side

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 07:00:59 -0000

Dubbed a "warrior princess" by author Michael Lewis in his best-selling book "The Blind Side," Leigh Anne is the inspirational matriarch of the Tuohy family. She graduated from Ole Miss and while there met her husband, Sean Tuohy. Both were ambitious college students: Leigh Anne was a cheerleader and an active member of her sorority, Kappa Delta and Sean became a record-breaking SEC basketball champion.

They are the proud parents of daughter, Collins, and sons, Michael Oher and Sean, Jr. In February 2013, Leigh Anne and the whole Tuohy family were on the sidelines cheering Michael and the Baltimore Ravens on to his first Super Bowl victory. Leigh Anne is an interior designer by trade and her work has been featured on HGTV and in numerous publications.

She has designed for such clients as Peyton Manning, Scottie Pippen, Isaac Bruce, and OJ Mayo and was a member of the design team for "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

She is a New York Times best-selling author of "In a Heartbeat: Sharing the Power of Cheerful Giving." Another book authored by Leigh Anne, "Turn Around," is a five-day-per-week devotional that uses scripture as a springboard to reconsider what it means to give sacrificially, generously, and immediately.

After "The Blind Side" was released, the response was overwhelming and as a result, Sean and Leigh Anne established their charity, The Making it Happen Foundation, which promotes awareness, provides hope, and improves standards of living for all the children fighting to survive in the invisible cracks in society.

Leigh Anne was featured in "Family Addition with Leigh Anne Tuohy" on UP, the network dedicated to uplifting entertainment. The television show featured families as they go through the process of adding a new family member and also facilitated a makeover.

She makes appearances on various broadcasts in the national media, including "Fox and Friends," "Good Morning America," "20/20," "The Today Show," "Sean Hannity," "Huffington Post Live" and HLN, to name a few. Leigh Anne is a sought-after motivational speaker represented by GTN, a United Talent Agency Company.

Through all of their projects, Leigh Anne and her family continue their mission to inspire hope, ignite generosity, and make it happen for the deserving but underserved youth.

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Leigh Anne Tuohy Online:

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For more information on The Immokalee Foundation, visit www.immokaleefoundation.org

For more information on Sunshine Kids Foundation, visit https://www.sunshinekids.org/

139: Ryan Ferguson, wrongfully convicted and back in the race

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:09 -0000

"Amazing Race" Season 33 contestant Ryan Ferguson spent nearly 10 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 2001 murder in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri.

Ryan was a 17-year-old high-school student at the time of the murder he was wrongfully accused of murder and was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment. On November 1, 2001, Kent Heitholt, sports editor for the Columbia (Missouri) Daily Tribune was murdered in the newspaper's parking lot around 2:10 am.

Two years later, a young man named Charles Erickson began publicly sharing recurring dreams that he and his former classmate Ryan Ferguson were involved.

What followed was viewed by many as a series of finger-pointing, confusing confessions, questionable police work, awkward eye witnesses and a prosecution team hell-bent on solving the case.

The result: Ryan Ferguson was sentenced to 40 years in prison based almost exclusively on "eye witness" accounts from teenage dreamer Erickson and Tribune janitor Jerry Trump who, at trial, miraculously gained the ability to positively identify Erickson and Ferguson.

Both witnesses later recanted their testimony, claiming that police and prosecuting attorney Kevin Crane, now a circuit court judge, had coerced them to lie.

The 2005 conviction was vacated on November 5, 2013, by the Western District of the Missouri Court of Appeals, and Ferguson was released on the evening of November 12 after spending nearly a decade in prison. He won $11 million in a civil suit against Missouri police.

A documentary entitled "dream/killer" chronicles the story of how Ryan's father, Bill Ferguson, embarked on a 10-year campaign to prove Ryan's innocence. Ryan's podcast, PRISON COUNTS, can be found wherever you get your podcasts.

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Ryan Ferguson Online:

Prison Counts Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prison-counts/id1602931878

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138: Rita Rudner keeps sniffing out the funny

Thu, 10 Mar 2022 08:00:09 -0000

Rita Rudner has written five books; her bestselling non-fiction titles, Naked Beneath My Clothes Rita Rudner's Guide to Men and I Still Have It…I Just Can't Remember Where I Put It, plus the novels Tickled Pink and Turning the Tables. The audio version of Naked Beneath My Clothes received a Grammy nomination. She is currently working on her autobiography, My Life in Dog Years.

In 2018, Rita's tenth TV special was released – A Tale Of Two Dresses. The special also featured Rita and Martin's singer/songwriter daughter Molly Bergman.

In September 2018, Rita appeared at the Laguna Playhouse in the new musical comedy "Two's A Crowd."The show was staged off-Broadway in New York in 2019, and plans were in the works to transfer it to a larger New York theater in 2020 when the Covid pandemic forced those plans to be abandoned.

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137: TV's Ben Aaron is Unpredictable, at Best

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 08:00:33 -0000

Entertainer, talk show host, and reporter Ben Aaron spent 10 years at "New York Live," where his segments as a feature reporter garnered four Emmy Awards. Ben has also worked for EXTRA, "Entertainment Tonight," and "The Today Show," and recently teamed up with his wife, Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for "Good Morning America," on an Emmy-nominated home renovation show on the DIY Network called "Renovation Realities." He has hosted the nationally syndicated shows "Pickler and Ben" and "Crazy Talk" as well as "Science Of Stupid" on NatGeo. Ben is currently a reporter for PIX 11 in New York.

Topics include parenting, good trouble vs. bad trouble, superheroes, superpowers, "no," "Animal House," and "Diary of a Whimpy Kid," and more!

Ben holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in media from Emerson College.

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136: Author B.A. Crisp and her genre-defying stories of redemption

Thu, 27 Jan 2022 08:00:49 -0000

B.A. Crisp is the author of "Red Bird," an Amazon #1 bestseller, and a second Amazon bestseller, "X Point." Her book genres include science fiction, fantasy, and adventure.

Crisp has acted as a strategic-intelligence consultant for private contractors and government on national security—providing research, advice, and analysis on security matters.

The CEO of Empowerment Enterprises, Inc. a Washington, D.C. based consulting company. Ms. Crisp's portfolio includes advising with the Dept. of Homeland Security's Science & Technology Directorate on federal anti-human trafficking foundational efforts; applying models to develop risk analysis and support risk management decisions around the topic of human trafficking; mediating with special federal agents at the Dept. of Homeland Security, the FBI, and state and local law enforcement agencies on anti-human trafficking efforts; and co-founder of COAST (Club Operators Against Sex Trafficking).

Crisp was a 2015 Homeland Security Director's Service Award Nominee, meeting the mandates of the White House and Congress, in the battle against human trafficking.

She was a Psychiatric Assessment Specialist at a major metropolitan hospital for the Chair of Psychiatry, helping test and implement mental health based software. She is a past Vice Chair on the board of directors for the PACE Center for Girls. Crisp earned her B.A. in psychology from Ursuline College, graduating Summa cum Laude, and her M.S. from George Washington University' Graduate School of Political Management, receiving the Henry D. Paley Award for outstanding academic achievement with a valedictorian distinction.

She attended Exeter College, University of Oxford, U.K. and the London School of Journalism. During her childhood, she was a ward of the court and foster child. She is a human trafficking survivor. (Although she prefers the term 'thriver'.)

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B.A. Crisp Online:

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135: Shaahin Cheyene wants to help you make millions, too

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Shaahin Cheyene is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer and filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles, California. He is the CEO and Chairman of Accelerated Intelligence. Through Accelerated Intelligence, an Amazon Marketing & Advertising Agency, he manages the selling of his products and helps other Brand Owners to scale their online sales not just in Amazon but other marketplaces like ebay, Shopify & Walmart. Cheyene shares his passion for Amazon through his Amazon's Course: Amazon Mastery.

RANKED #1 Amazon Accelerator. $350 Million In Sales. Herbal Ecstacy, Vapir and many more!

He's been been called many things in his life (including the "Willy Wonka of Generation X"), but his favorite one is simple: the world's leading Amazon industry expert.

His new book: "BILLION: How I Became King Of The Thrill Pill Cult"

A billion dollars in sales, or was it 350 million? Who was really keeping track, anyway? From underground raves and Hollywood parties to run-ins with organized crime and going toe-to-toe with the US government itself, in this unbelievable autobiography, Shaahin Cheyene tells the often-bizarre story of how one rags-to-riches teenager commandeered the rising tide of music, money, and drugs in Venice Beach, California, in the 90s to become…THE KING OF THE THRILL PILL CULT.

Shaahin went from sleeping in his car to building a multi-million dollar empire that spanned the globe by the age of 18, earning him an international reputation as the mastermind of the "smart drug" movement and garnering the fierce attention of federal authorities.

His legal party drug, "Herbal Ecstacy," took the music world by storm, putting this ordinary young man on an extraordinary collision course with a life of fame, fortune, and high-flying excess. But the higher you fly, the further the fall. With Big Pharma, disgruntled drug dealers, and federal regulators all itching to pull him down, how does one-man fight to keep this wild ride alive?

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For a free consultation with Shaahin, email him at darkzess@gmail.com, subject line: Randy

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134: Ginger Zee found the calm after a very personal storm

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation's weather for "Good Morning America" and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Additionally, Zee is the managing editor of the climate unit at ABC News. Since joining ABC News, Zee has covered almost every major weather event and dozens of historic storms. She broadcasted from the devastated Jersey Shore during Hurricane Sandy, the Colorado floods and wildfires, and covered the aftermath from tornados in Moore and El Reno, Oklahoma. In 2018, she was in the eye wall of Category 5 Hurricane Michael live in the Florida Panhandle and in the 2020 hurricane season, Zee told the stories of devastation from the record number of named storms. From the epic bushfires in Australia to Boston blizzards and record-breaking heat in Death Valley, Zee is there to warn and show the impacts including the relationship to climate change. Zee's passion does not stop with storm chasing. Her love of adventure has taken her and ABC News viewers across the world. She has gone para-hawking in Nepal, flown a drone into the fissure of a volcano in Iceland, hiked the largest cave in the world in Vietnam, para-glided from the Himalayas to the Andes, dove with sharks in the Bahamas, rappelled 27 stories down the exterior façade of the Wit Hotel in Chicago, explored the 275 waterfalls of Iguazú Falls in Argentina and talked climate change on the edge of Victoria Falls in Africa. Plus, skydiving, ice boat racing and surfing live on "GMA." Prior to joining ABC News, she was a meteorologist at NBC station WMAQ-Channel 5 in Chicago from 2006-2011, also filling in for several NBC and MSNBC News programs. Before that assignment, Zee worked at WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where she part of the Storm Team 8, also covering the environment, science and the impact of weather throughout West Michigan. From 2003-2005, Zee worked at WEYI NBC 25 in Flint, Michigan. She began her career at WLAV FM/ WXMI in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Zee, who has storm chased since college, has a genuine passion for the atmosphere and a dedication to getting young people interested in science. Zee is the author of a trilogy for 8-12 year olds called "Chasing Helicity." Additionally, Zee and her husband, Ben Aaron, star in "Renovation Realities: Ben & Ginger" on DIY Network. Zee is the co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" on ABC Saturday's, highlighting the natural disasters she knows so well from the first responder and heroes point of view.

The Emmy Award-winning meteorologist attended Valparaiso University and holds a Bachelor of Science in meteorology. She also served as an adjunct professor at the University from 2008-2011. Zee also holds the CBM Seal for Meteorology. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

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133: Eartha Kitt & Kitt Shapiro's mother and daughter love story

Thu, 06 Jan 2022 08:00:00 -0000

Kitt Shapiro is the only child of legendary entertainer Eartha Kitt. She managed her mother's performances and recording career for many years, and now manages her estate. She is the founder and owner of Simply Eartha, a line of jewelry, clothing, and home furnishings that honor the beauty and wisdom of her late mother. She is also an inspirational speaker who does frequent speaking engagements for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and other organizations. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and dogs.

Her recent book, "Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter's Love Story in Black & White" is a luminous and inspiring portrait of a black pioneer and artistic force—Eartha Kitt—and one of the most moving mother/daughter stories in Hollywood history.

In this unique combination of memoir and cultural history, we come to know one of the greatest stars the world has ever seen—Eartha Kitt—as revealed by the person who knew her best: her daughter.

Eartha, who was a mix of Black, Cherokee, and white, is viewed by the world as Black. Kitt, her biological daughter, is blonde and light skinned. This is the story of a young girl being raised by her mother, who happened to be one of the most famous celebrities in the world. For three decades, they traveled the world together as mother and daughter. Even after Kitt got married and started a family of her own, she and Eartha were never far from each other's sides

Eartha had a very difficult childhood growing up in extreme poverty in South Carolina. She described herself as being "just a poor cotton picker from the South." She did not have her own familial ties to lean on after being abandoned by her own mother as a toddler and having never known who her father was. She and Kitt were each other's whole world.

Eartha's legacy is still felt today. Not only do we still listen to "Santa Baby" every Christmas, but many of today's most influential artists consistently mention Eartha, paying tribute to her groundbreaking stances on social issues such as racial equality and women's and LGBTQ rights. And she is still widely remembered for her definitive portrayal of Catwoman in the classic Batman television series, voicing the character Yzma in Disney's "The Emperor's New Groove," and her many other movie and Broadway roles.

In these pages, Kitt brings her mother to life so vividly, you will feel as if you'd met her. You'll embrace her love of nature, exercise, simple food, and independence, along with her lessons on the importance of treating people kindly and always being true to yourself.

Filled with love, life lessons, and poignant laughter, Eartha & Kitt captures the passion and energy of two remarkable women.

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Kitt Shapiro Online:

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132: Kevin Goetz is the Doctor of Movie Audience-ology

Thu, 23 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Nicknamed "the doctor of audience-ology," Kevin Goetz has been at the center of what Hollywood calls the movie research industry for more than thirty years.

His firm, Screen Engine/ASI, conducts research for a majority of all movies that are widely released in America and around the world. With decades of experience, Goetz has worked alongside all of the major film studio chiefs, network and streaming platform executives, and production company decision-makers.

The Los Angeles Times Magazine counted him as one of the 100 most powerful and influential people in Southern California. He has also produced twelve movies and brings both a marketing and filmmaking perspective to the interpretation of his research findings.

He is a member of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and several other distinguished organizations: Producers Guild of America, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, SAG/AFTRA, Actors' Equity Association, the Qualitative Research Consultants Association, and the American Marketing Association.

He currently sits on the boards of five charitable organizations as part of his philanthropic endeavors. Goetz resides in Beverly Hills with his husband, Neil, and their labradoodle, Kasha.

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131: Suzanne Somers knows its all about the company you keep

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Suzanne Somers is one of America's most popular and beloved personalities, known to millions as Chrissy Snow, from the hit show, "Three's Company." In a multifaceted career that has spanned more than three decades, she has achieved extraordinary success as an actress, singer, comedienne, New York Times bestselling author, Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, entrepreneur, and lecturer.

She is the voice and face of alternative medicine having successfully beat cancer without the use of chemical treatments. She received an Emmy nomination as Outstanding Host for "The SUZANNE Show," her weekly Lifetime Network talk show, which provides a thought-provoking morning show alternative with in-depth information on health and wellness in a casual, entertaining format. Suzanne is the author of 27 books, her latest, "A New Way to Age – The Most Cutting-Edge Advances in Anti-Aging" contains exclusive interviews with doctors and scientists who discuss the most efficacious treatments and supplements to maintain optimum health all throughout your life.

Suzanne lectures all over the world and received an honorary doctorate from National University.

Suzanne's organic and toxic-free skincare line, Suzanne Organics, features beauty and health products that are pure and clean, easy and fun. Suzanne Somers beauty products are made with natural botanical extracts, enzymes, skin-nurturing antioxidants, organic fruits and vegetables.

At 75 years young, Suzanne has never looked and felt better, and attributes her vitality to a diet of only organic and natural foods, yoga, and love of family. She lives in Palm Springs with her husband, Alan Hamel, with whom she has been with for over 50 years.

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130: Mark Victor Hansen and the art of asking

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Mark Victor Hansen is best known as the co-author for the "Chicken Soup for the Soul" book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 million books sold.

Mark also worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, and entrepreneurial marketing maven, creating a stream of successful people who have created massive success for themselves through Mark's unique teachings and wisdom. With his endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience's attention as well as their hearts. Having spoken to over 6,000 audiences world-wide with his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he continues to receive high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers and leaders of our time.

He is also a prolific writer with 307 books authored or co-authored. Many popular books such as the "Power of Focus," "The Aladdin Factor," "Dare to Win," "One Minute Millionaire" which has inspired and helped thousands of people the world over to become millionaires.

Mark has also made a profound influence through his extensive library of audio programs, video programs and enriching articles in the areas of self-development, life mastery, leadership, exponential business growth, big thinking, sales achievement, and publishing success. His knowledge is a culmination of 44 years of cross-disciplinary research, international travel, media and consultations.

Mark's has appeared on Oprah, CNN and The Today Show, and in national print media including TIME, US News & World Report, USA Today, The New York Times and Entrepreneur as well as being featured on countless radio and newspaper interviews as he assures people everywhere that "with the right principles and mentors, you can easily create the life of your dreams."

Mark is also known as a passionate philanthropist and humanitarian, working tirelessly for organizations such as: The Horatio Alger Association, Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, March of Dimes, Childhelp USA, the March of Dimes, among others. He is the recipient of ten honorary doctorates and countless awards, his favorite being the Horatio Alger Award for Distinguished Americans. Passionate is about creating a clean planet, Mark is a co-owner and founder of Natural Power Concepts and Co-Chairman of Metamorphosis Energy.

He lives in Scottsdale Arizona with his wife, Crystal Dwyer Hansen.

Crystal and Mark recently releasing a new co-written book called "ASK! The Dreams from Your Dreams to Your Destiny."

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129: Rob Shuter is equal parts naughty, nice & inspirational

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Called "America's Number ONE Gossip Columnist" by The National Enquirer. Rob "Naughty But Nice" Shuter breaks celebrity news every day on his website NaughtyGossip.com where he delivers all the dish about the stars we love in his naughty but nice signature style. He also may make you rethink your definition of "gossip." You can also catch him co-hosting and breaking celebrity news on Good Day New York, The Today Show, The Talk, Wendy Williams Show, CNN, Extra and Z100's 'Elvis Duran.' Previously, Rob was the Huffington Post's only celebrity columnist and the former executive editor of OK! Magazine. Rob has also hosted his own Saturday night talk show on Mark Cuban's channel and his own daily morning show, 'The Gossip Table,' on VH1! Before Rob was one of the world's most successful entertainment reporters, he was a publicist working for Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, P. Diddy, Jessica Simpson and Jon Bon Jovi!

Breaking some of the biggest entertainment stories, including Jamie Lynn Spears's pregnancy news, Britney's first post-meltdown interview, Eva Longoria's wedding, and baby exclusives for Jessica Alba, Tori Spelling and Mathew McConaughey's tots, Rob always knows where to find the best scoop. Now he is bringing all this experience to his new show, "Naughty But Nice," on I HEART MEDIA in his unique cheeky way, which is always a pinch and never a punch!

In his fifteen years as a celebrity publicist, Rob was privileged to have a front-row seat to the most successful people in the world. Being involved in the lives of the best and the brightest, Rob quickly discovered it wasn't talent all his super successful clients had in common. Rather, what all these extraordinary people share is they know exactly who they are—in just four words.

His recent book, "The 4 Word Answer: Who Are You in 4 Words?" adds the words "self-help guru" to his already impressive list of accomplishments.

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128: Rosie Mercado kicks inner demons to the curb

Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Television star Rosie Mercado is capturing hearts and imaginations across the globe with her compelling story, electric persona and breathtaking beauty. She was an expert Life Coach on talk show called "Face the Truth." Produced by Dr. Phil and Jay McGraw's Stage 29 Productions, on the show Rosie dealt with conflict and provided people with a usable takeaway dished out with her no-nonsense style.

A proud, bilingual Latina, Rosie is a true crossover star who also guest-hosts and is a correspondent on leading Spanish-language networks, Telemundo and Univision, as well as on the Emmy-award winning "Dr. Phil" show and "The Doctors."

In fall 2020, Rosie has two projects launching simultaneously. Her shocking story of survival and triumph will be told to a worldwide audience through the publication of her memoir, "The Girl with the Self-Esteem Issues," in both English and Spanish by Harper One and Harper Espanol.

With the same title, her podcast in partnership with the Himalaya Media Platform has both video and audio components and is released in English and Spanish. Each episode features candid discussions between Rosie and influential figures from all walks of life covering topics such as parenting, health and relationships.

The journey of her 240-pound weight loss and life transformation into a prominent voice for women's empowerment went viral. Now, Rosie was named in 2019 by People en Espanol as "Top 25 Most Powerful Latin as," Rosie is an exciting star with a universal, international appeal.

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127: Laverne and Shirley's Cindy Williams shines bright

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Cindy Williams is most recognized for her role as Shirley Feeney in the TV comedy series LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY.

Born in Van Nuys, California, Cindy first became interested in acting during high school. After graduation she attended L. A. City College where she majored in Theatre Arts. After leaving college, she landed her first television roles on ROOM 222, NANNY AND THE PROFESSOR and LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE. Some guest-starring roles include LAW AND ORDER: SVU, 7th HEAVEN and 8 SIMPLE RULES. Other television credits include starring in an episode of THE ODD COUPLE for CBS, A DREAM OF CHRISTMAS for Hallmark Channel and SAM AND CAT for Nickelodeon.

Cindy's stage credits include, among other productions, the national tour of GREASE playing Miss Lynch, the national tour of DEATHTRAP with Elliot Gould, THE FEMALE ODD COUPLE with Joanne Worley, STEEL MAGNOLIAS as Ouiser Boudreaux and, in 2007, she made her Broadway debut in the role of Mrs. Tottendale in the award-winning musical THE DROWSY CHAPERONE. She also appeared as Rev. Mother Mary Regina in NUNSENSE and NUNSET BOULEVARD; THE NUNSENSE HOLLYWOOD BOWL SHOW. Cindy appeared in MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL in Las Vegas for three years, then reprising her role at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Maine. She also co-starred in the premiere of MIDDLETOWN with Don Most, Didi Conn and Adrien Zmed at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas as well reprising her role with Most, Conn and Zmed at The Bucks County Playhouse in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Cindy has enjoyed the privilege of working with extraordinary directors in great films. Her first film was for Roger Corman in GAS-S-S-S with Talia Shire and Ben Vereen. She appeared in TRAVELS WITH MY AUNT with Maggie Smith, directed by George Cukor, and THE CONVERSATION with Gene Hackman, directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Next she co-starred with Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford in AMERICAN GRAFFITI directed by George Lucas, a low-budget film that went on to become a box office smash and film classic.

Among her favorite honors are her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, her TV Land award for Fan Favorite as well as winning Best Actress at the L. A. Comedy Film Festival for the Indy film STEALING ROSES. Cindy also garnered a BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) nomination for best supporting actress in AMERICAN GRAFFITI. Unfortunately, she was beat out by Ingrid Bergman. Cindy still wonders how the heck that happened.

Her book "Shirley, I Jest!: A Storied Life" was released to much critical acclaim and is now available in paperback.

Cindy shares her memories and hilarious backstage tales in her one-woman show, ME, MYSELF & SHRILEY, covering a lifetime in entertainment. The show is 90 minutes without an intermission and is followed by a Question & Answer session between Cindy and members of the audience.

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126: Modern Elder Chip Conley is proof that curiosity is the elixir of life

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Chip Conley has ignited an urgent conversation about ageism in the workplace, calling on us to treat age as we would any other type of diversity. In the process, Conley has liberated the term "elder" from the stigma of "elderly," and inspires us to embrace wisdom as a path to growing whole, not old.

The iconic boutique hotelier who helped Airbnb's founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand, Chip Conley is a New York Times bestselling author whose manifesto on ageism, "Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder," is inspired by his experience of being both a mentor and an intern in his 50s.

After selling the company he started as a rebel entrepreneur at age 26, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, Chip wasn't sure what was next. He could have retired at age 52. But the young founders of Airbnb came calling. He served as Airbnb's Head of Global Hospitality & Strategy for four years — while also being CEO Brian Chesky's mentor — and continues today as a Strategic Advisor to the company's leadership.

While writing Wisdom@Work, Chip was inspired to build the world's first "midlife wisdom school," the Modern Elder Academy, with a 3-acre oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico. Chip is an active mentor to six young CEO founders in the hospitality/tech world, and serves on the board of Encore.org and the advisory board for the Stanford Center for Longevity.

He believes curiosity is the elixir of life and started learning Spanish and surfing at age 58.

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125: HOT BENCH Judge Michael Corriero and his eye-popping insight

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Judge Michael Corriero (Ret.) serves as one of three judges on CBS Media Ventures' Emmy-nominated syndicated court program HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The show returned for its eighth season on September 13, 2021. During the 2020-21 season, HOT BENCH was once again the #2 court program in daytime television in household ratings and all major demographics. It has been # 2 across-the-board in all those categories since 2015.

Prior to joining HOT BENCH, Judge Corriero served as a prosecutor in the office of Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan, a criminal defense attorney and a judge for 28 years in the criminal courts of New York State. For 16 years, he presided over Manhattan's Youth Part, a special court he created in the Supreme Court of New York State designed to focus attention and scarce resources on young offenders prosecuted as adults pursuant to New York State's Juvenile Offender Law.

Under Judge Corriero's innovative leadership, the Youth Part became a model for mobilization and coordination of treatment and social services for children prosecuted in adult courts. He retired from the bench in 2008 to become the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City.

In 2010, he left Big Brothers Big Sisters to establish the New York Center for Juvenile Justice. The Center promoted a comprehensive model of justice for minors that treats children as children and responds to their misconduct with strategies designed to improve their chances of becoming constructive members of society. An important element of the Center's advocacy was recognized in the enactment of New York State's 2017 Raise The Age Legislation which incorporated and institutionalized the Youth Part Model.

In 2012, Judge Corriero founded, along with the New York Foundling, one of New York's oldest and respected social service agencies run by the Sisters of Charity, the Families Rising Project - an alternative-to-incarceration program that works not only with a young offender but with his/her entire family.

Judge Corriero is an alumnus of St. John's University School of Law and St. John's University. He was a member of the Law Review and served as an associate editor. He graduated from St. John's University College with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in social science.

He is the author of a book titled, "Judging Children as Children: A Proposal for a Juvenile Justice System," which is a blueprint for juvenile justice reform. He is regarded nationally and internationally as an expert in juvenile justice. He has traveled extensively, lecturing and advising legal institutions in numerous countries, including Israel, South Africa, Sierra Leone, Kazakhstan and Peru.

Judge Corriero is the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including: The New York Foundling's Lifetime Achievement Award (2015); Advocate of the Decade (2014) presented by Families on the Move of New York City, Inc.; The Eleanor Roosevelt Award (2011), presented by Citizens Committee for Children; Asian Pacific American Advocates (OCA – New York) Community Service Award (2011); Excellence in Juvenile Justice, Juvenile Detention Association of New York State (2007); Frank S. Hogan Associates Recognition Award (2007); Excellence in Children's Advocacy, presented by 100 Women Against Child Abuse (2006); The Citizens' Committee for Children's Annual Founders' Award (2004); The Howard A. Levine Award for Outstanding Work in the area of children and the law (New York State Bar Association 1999); The Livingston Hall Juvenile Justice Award (American Bar Association 1997); Outstanding Service on Behalf of Youth Award (ELEM 1996, 2007); The Conrad B. Mattox, Jr. Commonwealth Debate Winner (University of Richmond 1996); The Charles A. Rapallo Award (Colombian Lawyers Association 1994); and he participated as a Polsky Judicial Fellow at the Aspen Institute's Justice and Society Seminar (2003).

Judge Corriero served at the request of the former Chief Judge of New York State, Judith Kaye, on the New York State Permanent Commission on Justice for Children. He also served on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's Committee on the Judiciary. He has previously served on the New York State Probation Commission Task Force and former New York Governor David Patterson's Task Force on Transforming Juvenile Justice.

Judge Corriero also served as Chairperson of the Committee on Juvenile Justice of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York. He was Co-chair of the American Bar Association's Juvenile Justice Committee. He is a member of the New York State Bar Association's Committee on Children and the Law. He served as a trustee of Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York City; a member of the Advisory Committee of Citizens' Committee for Children; a member of the Professional Committee of ELEM (Youth at Risk in Israel); and a board member of Transfiguration Grammar School Education Association.

HOT BENCH is created by Judge Judy Sheindlin and executive produced by David Theodosopoulos. Belinda Jackson and James Glover are co-executive producers. Patricia DiMango, Tanya Acker and Michael Corriero comprise the three-judge panel. HOT BENCH is produced by Big Ticket Pictures and Queen Bee Productions. It is distributed by CBS Media Ventures.

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124: Fitness pioneer Denise Austin keeps it simple and fun

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0000

A renowned fitness expert, author, and columnist for more than 40 years, Denise Austin, is a champion for women who aspire to be healthy, active, and vital at every stage of life. Denise's trademark zest for life, positive outlook, and purposeful attitude have endeared her to millions of fans across the country and helped make her a leader in the fitness industry.

Throughout her career, Denise has worked with countless women across the globe, helping them reach their fitness goals in ways that fit their lifestyle. She has sold 25 million exercise videos, published 12 books, and hosted the number one fitness show in television history for 24 years. Now, Denise Austin has shifted her focus to helping women create a lifestyle that fits their goals through her Ever Better program. Ever Better is about being balanced, healthy, and energized to stay active and ready for whatever life brings you. The program is grounded in the philosophy that exercise, moving every day, proper nutrient balance for daily nourishment and, community support are the keys to overall well-being.

Denise has also launched her very own magazine Fit Over 50 (in conjunction with Woman's World parent company Bauer Media), which is focused on helping women over 50 feel like the best version of themselves. There are 5 issues of Fit Over 50 released per year, each with over 100 pages of content! Today, Denise is as active as ever and working to help women reach their goals, no matter their age or background.

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123: Gentleman & business giant Solomon RC Ali is an authority on money & success

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Solomon RC Ali is the source of a wealth of information — especially if you care about money, success and the human spirit. He is a rainmaker when it comes to scaling profitable companies and bringing them public through the acquisition of funding and management consulting.

There are currently only thirteen African American-owned publicly traded companies in the United States. Mr. Ali is the only executive to have held a seat on the board-of-directors of three of these companies, while simultaneously holding officer positions at these companies. He is part of an ultra-exclusive club and an indispensable source of inside knowledge on what it takes for minority-owned businesses to obtain funding, scale successfully, go public and thrive in ultra-competitive markets.

Solomon RC Ali Corporation arranges funding for a diverse portfolio of companies. Throughout his career, he has managed up to 500 employees, generated $100 million in assets for his various companies, and arranged more than $250 million in structured investment capital and financing.

Companies established with Solomon's efforts and expertise have earned more than $118 million in a single fiscal year. In addition, Mr. Ali and his team of consultants have collectively managed and successfully closed more than 140 mergers and acquisitions.

In addition, Mr. Ali is CEO of NDR Energy Group, one of the largest minority-owned companies in the United States. He is also CEO of Revolutionary Concepts — the owner of multiple technology patents that are exclusively licensed by top smart home technology companies, including RING by Amazon and SkyBell, which are used in millions of homes across the United States. As smart home technology continues to become a standard security measure for homes and businesses, Mr. Ali's patents make him poised to corner this exploding market.

He and his team of forward-thinking executives bring a combined thirty years of experience in investor relations, investment banking, business mergers and acquisitions, corporate structure, marketing strategies, asset management, and raising investment capital.

Solomon RC Ali is the host of the MBA: Minority Business Access podcast. Some of his recent guests have included the founder of Constant Contact, one of the creators of Beats by Dre, world-renowned motivational speaker and New York Times bestselling author Les Brown and Married to Medicine's Lisa Nicole Cloud.

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122: Producer & perpetual protector Lucia Kaiser on Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, Sammy Davis, Jr., Donna Summer, Randy Jones & more

Thu, 23 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

A two-time Emmy award-winning Producer, Lucia Kaiser has spent most of her life working as a top insider in the entertainment industry. She has developed a contact base second to none.

After early completion of her academic studies, Lucia accepted an offer that launched her celebrated career in the entertainment industry spanning over forty years. Beginning with a lengthy tenure on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, she was the first woman executive and the show's publicist/talent coordinator.

Her vision in helping develop new entertainment projects is genuinely exceptional. A woman of far-reaching influence with a rich philanthropic background, in 2009, she was honored in New York as a recipient of the "Pioneer of the Arts" Award presented by famed actor, Geoffrey Holder, in recognition of her enormous contributions to the entertainment world. Lucia was a keynote speaker at the United Nations Youth Assembly, inspiring youth worldwide to make a difference beginning with their local communities.

Amid her flourishing film career in New York City, while on a leisurely trip in Hong Kong, Lucia was persuaded by the martial arts legend Bruce Lee to run his film company. After much deliberation, Lucia left New York City to serve as the only female President of Bruce Lee's film company in Hong Kong. She successfully oversaw the production and distribution of some of Lee's most famous films, including negotiating a distribution deal with Warner Brothers for the worldwide box office hit "Enter The Dragon."

Kaiser has raised millions of dollars for a host of humanitarian projects, including her role as Chairperson of the Democratic Party during her many years in Hawaii. As co-founder of the national radio program, "You Can Make A Difference," the show was broadcast to over seventy independent radio stations across the U.S., creating a worldwide networking organization that linked individuals and groups to a host of charities dealing with a variety of social concerns.

Recognized by President George Bush as part of the "Points of Light" program, they were recognized by every major political force in the nation. Kaiser also produced the national, award-winning documentary, "Hawaii Files: Journey From Homelessness," which received commendations by the State of Hawaii Legislature, Governor John Waihee, Mayor Frank Fasi, the City Council of Honolulu and the Telly Awards.

Lucia Kaiser received a "Lifetime Achievement'' Award during the Cannes Film Festival on July 13, 2021, to honor her for breaking down barriers for women throughout her entire life.

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121: Author Charles Lichtman cuts loose on his new thriller, "The Sword of David"

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Charles Lichtman's new action-packed thriller, "The Sword of David," tells the story of an Israeli commando traveling across the globe, following clues in search of a major biblical treasure that could change the destiny of the world.

Chuck is an expert in Middle East affairs and issues regarding terrorism. A practicing attorney in Florida, he serves on the national Board of Directors of Secure Community Network, an arm of the Jewish Federations of North America, responsible for protecting all Jewish buildings and people in the United States, and serving as Chair of the Security Committee for the South Palm Beach Jewish Federation.

He has twice been recognized as "Lawyer of the Year," founded a national voter protection program, and is an avid photographer and pianist.

"The Sword of David's" hero, Chaim Klein—a fearless Israeli Special Forces officer—has his hands full. After Klein unexpectedly finds the long-lost Ark of the Covenant, he must then search the globe for the Ten Commandments tablets. Klein must also confront and stop a consortium of Islamic states and terrorist organizations who are planning a simultaneous attack that would obliterate dozens of Western cities and Israel. Along the way, he comes across the mystical and awe-inspiring Sword of David. In this nonstop action-packed thriller, which draws on supernatural elements, Klein and his crew visit Ethiopia, London, Paris, Lebanon, and Rome. We also see the terrorists plotting in the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and Istanbul. The final climactic confrontation between Klein and the terrorists is unexpected and inspirational.

In "The Sword of David," you will meet colorful characters—including Rafsani, the terrorist who trained under the infamous Carlos the Jackal; the Israeli spy Galit who works undercover in Paris under the alias Sister Chloe; Baroness Collins, who has an important position in the UK government as well as being the head of a secret organization long thought to be defunct; a renegade CIA operative; a Palestinian once nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize; and the Palestinian's terrorist grandson.

Based on the author's painstaking research of biblical artifacts, religion, history, and terrorism, "The Sword of David" feels authentic and current.

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120: Amilya Antonetti, Humane Human Behaviorist and Generous Genius Detective

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought-after Human Behavior and Strategic Advisor experts in the world. She has built or advised on over $2 Billion in sales for companies and high-profile clients such as Steve Harvey, Mike Tyson, Listerine Strips, Sharper Image, Cold Stone Creamery, and George Foreman. She has also appeared as a regular business and behavior expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and Dr. Phil.

Amilya is the CEO and Creator of Genius Key, a powerful SaaS platform that changes the paradigm on how people and opportunities come together. Her vision for a healthier relationship between individuals and companies has earned her global respect and numerous awards, including the Women's Economic Forum" Women of the Decade 2019 Award", Fastest Under Forty," Best Places to Work" (3-time winner), and the Kauffman Foundation Entrepreneur Award. She has grown seven clients onto Inc's. 500 list and been nominated twice to Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of The Year."

JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

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119: Gary Rosen interviews Randall Kenneth Jones in a no-holds-barred conversation

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 07:30:00 -0000

Author, speaker and JONES.SHOW podcast host Randall Kenneth Jones wears many hats; however, his expertise in the art of storytelling has garnered the most notice. Every human being and every business has a story to tell — and an audience they need to hear that story. Randy helps individuals and businesses develop their most compelling stories for the online or traditional media best suited to deliver their message.

With a Foreword by Peggy Post (The Emily Post Institute) and an Introduction by Erin Brockovich, Randy's live-your-best-life book, "Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More!" was published in late 2016.

"Show Me" has been described by New York Times Bestselling Author Janet Evanovich as "a bit David Sedaris, a touch Dale Carnegie, a dash of Janet Evanovich…." Barbara Corcoran of "Shark Tank" added: "Randy has created a literary 'Dancing with the Stars.' Wickedly funny, yet profoundly touching! Show Me is 'Shark Tank' meets NASCAR meets Broadway meets 'The Partridge Family.'"

In 2018, in partnership with Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri), Jones launched JONES.SHOW, a new podcast with his signature "look for the best in people" focus.

Whether he is writing, speaking, training or helping others grow, Jones' platform is unwavering. His ongoing mission supports positive communication, creative thinking & innovation and authentic self-expression.

A uniquely entertaining motivational speaker, Jones focuses his infotainment to appeal to a broad range of business and educational platforms. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Guest Host Gary Rosen:

Gary Rosen Communications has fostered excellent relationships with studios, celebrities, authors, musicians and corporations. GRC's clients include CBS Television Distribution's "Judge Judy," the #1 program in daytime television and the syndicated courtroom hit, "Hot Bench." Before entering the field of Public Relations, Rosen was a television writer and magazine editor. His impressive list of celebrities and television executive interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Merv Griffin, Ted Koppel and Carol Burnett.

Gary has appeared on E!, CNN, Fox News, HLN, Reelz and C-SPAN as a crisis management and entertainment expert. He also lectures about public relations and the entertainment industry at UCLA, NYU and Fordham University.

JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri).

JONES.SHOW is produced and edited by Kevin Randall Jones. https://kevinrandalljones.com/

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118: Steven Petrow's "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old"

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Not long after his 50th birthday, journalist and perennial do-gooder Steven Petrow began making a list of the stupid things he refused to do when he got old.

This tally—which kept getting longer and longer—proved to be a highly judgmental, not-quite-mean-spirited-but-close accounting of everything he thought his parents were doing wrong.

His list covered all their poor choices, and he personally vowed not to blame the dog for his incontinence (like his dad) — or to forgo a walker because it wrecked his outfit (like his mom). Or to join the chorus of "organ recitals"— that must-discussed litany of aches and pains, surgery and sciatica that's seemingly so popular in senior circles.

Steven's new book, STUPID THINGS I WON'T DO WHEN I GET OLD, is equal parts funny, informative, transformative, and at times terrifying—in a GOOD way.

Regardless of your age, STUPID THINGS I WON'T DO WHEN I GET OLD may also be the most entertaining and important book you read this year.

Steven Petrow is an award-winning journalist and book author who is best known for his Washington Post and New York Times essays on aging, health, and civility. He's also an opinion columnist for USA Today, where he writes about civil discourse and manners. Steven's 2019 TED Talk, "3 Ways to Practice Civility" has been viewed nearly two million times and translated into 16 languages.

He's a much sought after public speaker, and you're likely to hear him when you stream NPR or one of your favorite — or least favorite — T.V. networks. Steven also served as the host and executive producer of "The Civilist," a podcast from Public Radio International and North Carolina Public Radio WUNC.

A former president of NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, Steven is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including those from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Smithsonian Institution, the Ucross Foundation, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and the National Press Foundation.

In 2017, he became the named sponsor of the Steven Petrow LGBTQ Fellowship at the VCCA, a prize that is awarded annually. Steven lives in Hillsborough, N.C., with his cocker spaniel, Binx Bolling.

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117: Dawn Gallagher transforms from Supermodel to Role Model

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Empowering and inspiring women to look and feel their best at any age, Dawn Gallagher is a former supermodel, author, vlogger, beauty expert, television host and mother. A veteran of the beauty business for over 25 years, Dawn discovered years ago that taking care of oneself is not self-indulgent but self preservation. She has authored two New York Times best-selling books on natural beauty.

Born in Buffalo, New York, Dawn began modeling at the age of 17. She was discovered at a local parade and immediately moved to New York City to begin her modeling career. One year later she found herself gracing the covers of Italian Vogue, Italian Bazaar and Cosmopolitan. In total, Dawn has appeared on over 300 covers. Dawn has been featured in campaigns for Clairol, L'Oreal, Coty, Clarins, Valentino and Ralph Lauren. She has worked with such prestigious photographers as Francesco Scavullo, Patrick DeMarchelier and Peter Beard. Dawn is also active as an on-air guest for the Shopping Networks. She resides in New York City.

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Additional thanks to Sandra Lee Buxton from The Arlington of Naples for facilitating this recording. www.arlingtonnaples.org

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116: Hollywood Insider Gary Rosen on Legacies, Luminaries & Bea Arthur

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Gary shares wonderful anecdotes about time spent with Regis Philbin, Jack Lemmon, Merv Griffin and Beatrice Arthur—all while pining for a meeting with Dame Shirley Bassey.

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115: The Jury Duty Debacle with Randall Kenneth Jones

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Despite the focus on court show guests this season, the idea of going to court scares me. I want to do everything I can to stay on the right side of the law.

It's also come to my attention that, though I try to be a nice guy, people seem to like it when I get all worked up—and when I occasionally eschew the traditional Randy-with-guest format in favor of a story from my past.

So, as a tip of the hat to the great legal minds who have blessed us this season, let's go back a few years to when I found myself before a judge, a scenario that almost resulted in one legal professional begging for mercy.

Content for today's show is from the book "Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More!" by Randall Kenneth Jones.

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114: Media pro Rolonda Watts on Curious Ro & the Power of Storytelling

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by her company, Watts Works, in association with King World Productions.

However, for almost four decades, Rolonda Watts' name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, digital media, comedy, and her book; a romance suspense novel called DESTINY LINGERS, endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou.

Before her talk show, Rolonda was an Emmy nominated investigative news reporter, anchorwoman and producer for "Inside Edition," WABC-TV Eyewitness News, WNBC, New Jersey Nightly News, WFMY-TV

Ro's deep, rich, and raspy voice is one of the most recognized in the business, serving as the announcer for "Divorce Court" (FOXTV) and "Judge Joe Brown" (CBS).

In animation, Rolonda plays Mary Sinclair n the new "LEGO City Adventures" series. She also stars with Tyler Perry in his first animated movie, "Tyler Perry's Medea's Tough Love" (Lionsgate) and voices the role of Professor Wiseman on "Curious George" (Universal). In video games, Rolonda is the voice of champion Illaoi in League of Legends.

In TV & movies, Rolonda just landed a role in the new sitcom, "Partners In Rhyme," starring MC LYTE. Ro was recently seen on Lifetime TV's "Psycho Nurse" and "My Daughter's Psycho Friend." Rolonda played the recurring role of FBI Forensic Pathologist Dr. Melissa Meyers on "Criminal Minds" (CBS).

Ro is also a standup comedian, having headlined at Caroline's on Broadway in NYC, and featured at The Comedy Store in LA, The Ice House, Flapper.s Ha! Ha!, the Comedy Union, The J Spot and more.

The McDonald's Corporation honored Ro as "a Broadcast legend." Facebook & Business magazine calls her "the queen of all media" an there are official "Rolonda Days" in New York City and Newark, New Jersey.

Rolonda holds degrees from Spelman College and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism and an Honorary Doctorate from Winston-Salem State University.

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113: TV Executive Joel Relampagos just wants you safe and happy

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Mental health advocate Joel Relampagos was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 25, 1982. Decades before Asian hate shockingly gripped our nation, he moved to the US on his 6th birthday. As a Southern California resident, he grew up in a strict, Catholic/Filipino home and dealt with the parental expectations of their son becoming a Doctor.

At the age of 19, Joel opened up about his sexuality on MTV's "True Life: I'm Coming Out." After being featured on Advocate Magazine and getting national recognition from the LGBTQ+ and AAPI (Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders) community, Joel decided to pursue a career in entertainment instead of becoming a doctor. In an interview he stated, "There's more than one way to save a life; and telling our stories of struggle can help save the lives of others."

Joel produced shows such as FOX's "Hell's Kitchen" and quickly became a young Executive Producer for NBC's "The Biggest Loser." He worked with production companies in the Philippines and China to launch their own version of the hit weight loss competition series. After 10 years with "The Biggest Loser," Joel continued to Executive Producer shows such as ABC's "Boy Band" and the student debt series "Going From Broke" Executive Produced alongside Ashton Kutcher.

In his early 30's, Joel began to battle with depression, anxiety and an alcohol addiction. He made the decision to spend 50 days away from entertainment so he can seek help in a rehabilitation facility in Ventura, CA. That experience not only helped Joel recover from his struggles with addiction but he also fell in love with mental health.

Joel then launched a free mental health program called Change Your Algorithm. It gained a community of thousands across the globe especially since many were seeking free mental health support during the pandemic. "CYA" offers its services online on changealgorithm.com where mental health classes are lead by certified therapists. Its services were quickly recognized across the globe which led to partnerships with the Silicon Valley education technology company Chegg as well as Ameriprise Financial Firm. CYA has been featured on FOX, ABC and Forbes.

As a partner with Chegg, Joel also hosts their student mental health show titled "Breaking the Stigma" where he interviews everyday students to discuss their struggles with mental health. Today, Joel is an Executive Producer for LeBron James' SpringHill Company as they work on launching a special on Stop Asian Hate. The project, titled "Recipe for Change," will be released on June 16th through YouTube Originals.

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112: Michael Kutcher Celebrates our DIFFabilities

Thu, 20 May 2021 07:00:00 -0000

The unexpected twin brother of actor Christopher "Ashton" Kutcher, Michael met his first of many challenges at birth. Entering the world notably smaller than his twin at less than five pounds, Michael was hardly responsive and struggled to take his first breath.

Thanks to outstanding medical care and his instinct to survive, Michael pulled through his first days and weeks, although not without lasting adverse effects. By age three, Michael was battling significant developmental delays and was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy before entering Kindergarten.

Throughout his childhood, Michael's innate desire to thrive helped him overcome issues with eyesight, speech, and motor skill development. Michael grew up in a loving and supportive family that taught him the value of the health he did have and to make the best of his circumstances.

Unfortunately, Michael's uphill battle was only getting started. Diagnosed with heart failure at age 13, Michael was once again faced with an unthinkable challenge of survival. After being given a life expectancy of just three to four weeks, Michael again defeated the odds and successfully received a life-saving heart transplant. It was this second close brush with death that opened Michael's eyes to the fragility of life and inspired him to take control of the future he once thought he wouldn't have.

Michael graduated from Clear Creek Amana High School in 1996 and later continued his education, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and Finance from Mount Mercy University.

His medical triumphs and perspective on Cerebral Palsy have led him to work directly with The Cerebral Palsy Foundation and Donate Life as an advocate and public speaker. His determination and passion have even brought him as far as Capitol Hill in Washington D.C., where Michael has raised awareness for local and national fundraising initiatives. Michael has also brought his profound story and message to the Center for Disease Control and the National Institute of Health.

When he's not advocating for Disability and Organ Donation awareness, Michael is inspiring audiences around the nation. Michael resides in Denver, Colorado, where he's built a successful career with Transamerica Retirement Solutions. In his free time, Michael enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing golf. Michael's message is one of inspiration, hope and appreciation. Michael teaches people how to turn their obstacles into opportunities and to embrace "Diffabilities" versus our "Disabilities.

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111: Bestselling author Marc Cameron & his wildly unique connection to Tom Clancy

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marc Cameron, a native of Texas, has spent over three decades in law enforcement. He is the award-winning author of the Arliss Cutter and the Jericho Quinn series, as well as the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Sr. books, starting with "Power and Empire" in 2017. Early in his career, he served as a uniformed police officer, mounted (horse patrol) officer, and detective before accepting a position with the United States Marshals Service and serving as a Deputy, Fugitive Task Force Commander, Supervisory Deputy, Senior Inspector, and Chief. His assignments have taken him from rural Alaska to Manhattan, from Canada to Mexico and points in between. A second-degree black belt in jujitsu, he often teaches defensive tactics to other law enforcement agencies and civilian groups. Cameron presently lives in Alaska with his wife and his BMW motorcycle. JONES.SHOW is a weekly podcast featuring host Randall Kenneth Jones (author, speaker & creative communications consultant) and Susan C. Bennett (the original voice of Siri). Mark Cameron Online: Web: https://marccameronbooks.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarcCameron1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarcCameronAuthor JONES.SHOW Online: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

110: Hosting INC and Fast Company CEO Eric Schurenberg is a Privilege

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Eric Schurenberg has been the CEO of Mansueto Ventures, the owner of Inc. and Fast Company media properties, since 2018. Each year of his tenure the company has recorded its best annual financial performance since inception, as the brands expanded beyond print and digital into live and digital events, video, data, and recognition programs.

For the previous three years, he was the president and editor-in-chief of Inc. and editor of Inc. for the three years before that, during which the magazine was twice a National Magazine Award finalist for general excellence, winning once. Before joining Inc, Eric was the founding editor of CBS MoneyWatch.com and the editor in chief of BNET.com; the sites together won more than a dozen awards for design and journalism during his tenure.

Prior to that, Eric was the managing editor of Money Magazine, which won the Time Inc. Luce award for service journalism in each of the four years it was eligible. Other roles inside and out of journalism include deputy editor at Business 2.0, assistant managing editor at Fortune, and vice-president at Goldman Sachs. As a writer, he is a winner of a Loeb Award and a National Magazine Award. He has been a regular commentator on Nightly Business Report on PBS, CNBC, CNN, The Today Show, The Early Show, Marketplace Radio and Good Morning America. For Inc. and Fast Company, he hosts a LinkedIn Live interview program called The Human Factor.

Outside of work, Eric is a private pilot and plays club tennis. Not so long ago, he came within match point of sending his team to the USTA national championships, a near-miss that still haunts him, but not so much that he leaves it out of his bio.

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109: The Episode about Jodie Foster without Jodie Foster

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Typically, people tune in to Jones.Show to hear me chat with a guest. More often than not, this person will entertain us and teach us something or make me gush uncontrollably because I can't believe they actually agreed to talk to me in the first place.

I'm also really big on chatting with people who have influenced my life in a positive way—in hopes that you will get the same benefit.

But today, I want to talk about someone and they are NOT here? In Randyland, it's okay to talk about someone behind their back IF you're sharing the love. And this week, my love is HUGE. And since I'm recording it, it's kinda not "behind their back," either.

To tell this story, I'm going to read an excerpt from my book, "Show Me." Hopefully, this will also help placate those of you who complained that I never did an audiobook, too!

So, let's travel back in time to find me, two supermoms, a Mark Twain-inspired scene, and a 9-year-old actress named Jodie who fostered a brand-new way for 9-year-old me to look at my life.

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108: Jeffrey Gitomer Helps You Sell Yourself—and Then Some

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Gitomer Defined (git-o-mer) n. 1. a creative, on-the-edge writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer and personal development is world renowned; 2. known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, and in-your-face; 3. real-world; 4. off-the-wall; 5. On the money; and 6. give audiences information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. He is the ruling King of Sales. See also: salesman.

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107: Documentary Filmmaker Robin Hauser is $avvy about Money

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Robin is an award-winning director of documentary films at Finish Line Features. Robin's recent film, "bias," delves into unconscious bias and how it affects our lives socially and in the workplace. Her exploration into implicit gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence led her to introduce the subject to the TED stage in December 2017.

She also presented at TEDx in 2019 on "The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders." Robin's previous film, "CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap," premiered at Tribeca Film Festival in 2015, screened at The White House, and caught the attention of the international tech industry and of policy makers and educators around the world.

Robin has been featured in international publications including Forbes, Fortune, The New Yorker, and The Atlantic, and has appeared on Bloomberg TV, CNN, NPR, CNBC, and more. Robin is a diplomat for the American Film Showcase and speaks about unconscious bias, the importance of diversity and inclusion, and on behalf of women's rights at US Embassies, conferences and corporate headquarters worldwide.

She recently completed her latest film: $avvy, a film about women and financial wellness.

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106: Retired Air Force Pilot Mo Barrett is Ready for Takeoff

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

Michelle "Mo" Barrett launched her distinguished career as a successful failure at the Air Force Academy, persevering after becoming the first member of her pilot training class to receive a grade of "Unsatisfactory."

As an Air Force pilot, she flew the Alenia C-27A throughout Central and South America, then moved to Northern California to fly the Lockheed C-5 around the globe. After 9/11, Mo deployed with a small team to bare bases in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, converting them from austere fields to airlift hubs.

Mo has dealt with the shame, stigma, struggle and success of being a life-long non-conformist and lesbian in the military's structured environment. She retired as a Colonel after a 25-year Air Force career leveraging hard work and an ability to view the world through lenses of humor, optimism and perspective.

She has survived and thrived as a multi-minority and connects with audiences of all ages and walks of life. Mo uses her contagious energy to chart a course for people who want to laugh, learn and think!

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105: Stedman Graham Wants to Introduce You to You

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0000

For more than 30 years, Stedman Graham has been writing books, teaching in colleges, working in communities, leading non-profits, and speaking at workshops throughout the world. In all that time, he has come to know one thing: leadership is everything. The needs of the 21st century cannot be met by "followers."

According to Stedman, the world is changing at warp speed, and people must be able to stand on a solid platform of self-awareness, equipped with the tools required for self-leadership that allow them to adapt to the ever-changing technologies, ideologies, and circumstances of their lives. Most impotantly, Before you lead others, you must first be able to lead yourself.

Graham has authored 12 books, including two New York Times bestsellers, "You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success" and "Teens Can Make It Happen: Nine Steps to Success." His most recent book, "Identity Leadership," is the primary focus of this episode.

Actively involved in education, he is a former adjunct professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago where he taught a leadership course based on his Nine-Step Process. At the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, he taught a management strategy course entitled "The Dynamics of Leadership." He also founded and directed George Washington University's Forum for Sport and Event Management and Marketing - the first of its kind in the country. Graham is a current adjunct professor for several universities around the country.

Graham holds a bachelor's degree in Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University. He received a master's degree in Education from Ball State University and an honorary doctorate in Humanities from Coker College.

"Individuals should not be defined by their circumstances, but only by their possibilities." — Stedman Graham, Author, Speaker, Entrepreneur

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104: ABC News Senior Meteorologist Rob Marciano is a Whether Man

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Rob Marciano is the ABC News senior meteorologist of ABC's "World News Tonight" and the weekend edition of "Good Morning America." He joined the network in September 2014 and reports across all ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms.

Since joining the network, he has reported on nearly every natural disaster to hit the United States. Marciano has covered tornadoes, floods and blizzards; even erupting volcanoes surrounding towns in Hawaii. He recently reported from North Carolina ahead of Hurricane Florence and southern California during the deadly wildfires.

On the ground before, during and after landfall, Marciano covered the 2017 hurricanes that devastated Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico. During ABC News' coverage of the Great American Eclipse, Marciano was live on the Oregon coast at the start of the path of totality.

Before joining ABC News, Marciano was the co-host of "Entertainment Tonight," where he interviewed hundreds of celebrities, including full-hour specials with Jennifer Lopez and Katy Perry. Prior to his position at "ET," Marciano worked at CNN News Group since 2003, where he had been a news and weather anchor. Additionally, he worked across the CNN Network as a field correspondent.

Marciano's reports for CNN from the field during Hurricane Katrina and the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico helped garner a Peabody Award. He also hosted primetime specials, including "Rescue: Saving the Gulf," where he worked side by side with the heroes who saved wildlife, skimmed oil and cleaned up the beach during the worst oil disaster in U.S. history.

Marciano graduated from Cornell University with a bachelor's degree in meteorology and holds the American Meteorological Society Seal of Approval as a certified broadcast meteorologist. He is married and has a young daughter and son.

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103: Christopher Thomas, The Man You Don't See on JUDGE JUDY & HOT BENCH

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 -0000

A Texas native, skilled improviser, and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, Christopher Thomas has a fascinating job that offers extraordinarily unique access to participants in the #1 first-run syndicated program, JUDGE JUDY.

For 25 years, Christopher has held the position of Coordinating Producer and has been responsible for interviewing the plaintiffs and defendants after each case. In addition to filling the same two roles for TV's HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judith Sheindlin, Christopher now serves as HOT BENCH's announcer.

Though the (post-verdict) interview process provides him no actual screen time, his attention-to-detail and impressive conversational skills have further enhanced the experience for countless plaintiffs and defendants.

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102: Singer & Songwriter Deanna Gowland is Over the Moon

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Deanna Gowland is a 23-year-old musician currently living in Los Angeles, California. Originally from the Washington, DC, suburb of Alexandria, Virginia, she grew up immersed in theatre—from parents, to grandparents, to siblings, and beyond.

Because of this, Deanna found her love of music early on, performing in her first musical at the age of four. From there, she continued to follow her passion for music and theatre throughout her young life, graduating with her Bachelor's degree in Acting and Musical Theatre from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2019.

Since graduating, Deanna has turned to writing and recording original music. She released her debut EP, "From The Inside," in October of 2020.

Now living in LA, she's focused on learning the ins and outs of the music industry and pursuing music full-time.

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Song excerpts were used by permission of Ms. Gowland.

This episode is dedicated to Sherry Follmer (1973-2013)

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101: HOT BENCH Judge Patricia DiMango Rules

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Justice Patricia M. DiMango serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution's syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Justice DiMango was first appointed to serve as a judge in the criminal courts for the city of New York by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. She became the first Italian-American woman ever appointed to that position. Thereafter, she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court bench in the 2nd and 11th Judicial Districts, and again was the first Italian-American woman elected to that position. Soon after, she was elevated to the position of First Deputy Administrative Judge for criminal matters, 2nd Judicial District.

Justice DiMango's reputation was that of a stern but fair judge combined with a balance of street smarts and legal knowledge. These qualities assisted her in handling a large volume of serious felony cases from their arraignment through trial. She was also known for her efficiency in closing a vast numbers of cases in a fair and timely fashion. Her judicial acumens came to the attention of the Chief Judge of the State of New York and he selected her to spearhead his initiative to reduce the backlog of felony matters in the Bronx. Hence, Justice Di Mango was named Supervising Justice of the Bronx Felony Project from January 2013-Januarary 2014.

In the course of her judicial career she also gained public recognition for handling high-profile trials, particularly those involving murders of young children, other crimes against children and hate crime murders. Ultimately, these assignments resulted in Justice DiMango's appointment as the Administrative Judge of the New York State Supreme Court Criminal Term in Brooklyn, Kings County. After a special assignment in the Bronx, she was brought back to Brooklyn where she was elevated to the position of Administrative Judge for Criminal Matters Kings County Supreme Court.

Justice DiMango received her law degree from St. John's University where she graduated in the top 10 percent of her class, and received awards and scholarships in recognition for her other academic achievements. In addition to her Juris Doctorate, Justice DiMango holds a Master's Degree from Columbia University in Developmental Psychology and a Bachelor's Degree cum laude from Brooklyn College in both Psychology and Education.

Justice DiMango has appeared on numerous television programs including "Wendy Williams," "Rachael Ray" and "Steve Harvey" and can be heard on many talk radio shows. She has also been featured giving legal insight on stories on "Entertainment Tonight," Fox News, "Inside Edition" and "The Insider," among others.

While pursuing her Master's Degree, Justice DiMango was a school teacher for the New York City Public Schools, focusing on special education of children with emotional and intellectual deficiencies.

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100: Country Music's Sara Evans is Looking Back & Moving Forward

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Missouri-native Sara Evans has had five #1 singles, sold millions of records, won the Academy of Country Music's Top Female Vocalist Award and claimed a Country Music Association trophy for her signature song, "Born To Fly."

With the release of "Words," her eighth studio album, Sara demonstrates that she's still willing to leap into the unknown, take greater control of her career and call the shots in a way that's unusual in country music – particularly unusual for a woman in the genre.

Her most recent release, "Copy That," is a 13-song collection finds Evans putting her distinctive creative stamp on some of the most iconic songs in country and pop music as well as shining a spotlight on some little-known gems.

In her powerful, personal, and often humorous new book, "Born to Fly," Sara opens up and shares stories from her career, describing what it's like living in the spotlight and how her faith keeps her strong. She writes about overcoming life's most challenging experiences, from a childhood accident that nearly took her life, to the loss she experienced when her parents divorced, and from her own painful and very public divorce, to finding incredible love when she least expected it with former pro quarterback-turned-sportscaster Jay Barker. Now, after over a decade of marriage, Sara and Jay's blended family of nine is thriving, filling her life with focus and meaning.

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099: Manners and Etiquette Are Not Dead with Daniel Post Senning from The Emily Post Institute

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0000

Dan is the great-great grandson of Emily Post and a co-author of Emily Post's Etiquette, 19th edition and The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition. He is also the author of Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online.

Dan specializes in relationship building in all areas of life, whether it is at home, at work, or online. He is a personable and dynamic presenter who takes pleasure in making the topic of etiquette useful and approachable to all audiences.

Dan conducts business etiquette seminars and delivers speeches across the country and around the world. He has previously worked with clients including Emirates Airlines, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Le Meridien Hotels, The Peninsula Hotels, Carefirst Bluecross Blueshield, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Barclay's Financial, UBS, Emerson Process Management, GEICO and Hewlett Packard. Dan also teaches the Emily Post Business Etiquette Train the Trainer Course.

Dan has also partnered with companies such as LG, Ford Motor Company and Bank of America as a spokesperson to promote their brands to media.

Together with his cousin Lizzie Post, Dan answers 21st century etiquette questions on Awesome Etiquette, a podcast from American Public Media.

Dan is an active spokesperson for the Institute, and has appeared on the Today Show, The History Channel, ESPN, and Better TV. He has contributed to The Huffington Post, and has been interviewed by publications including The New York Times, Slate, Esquire, GQ, Glamour, Time Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.

Prior to joining The Emily Post Institute in 2008, Dan worked in the performing arts, touring with the Laurie Cameron Company based in Los Angeles. He is a graduate of Pomona College and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in molecular biology. He currently lives in Duxbury, Vermont with his wife Puja and their daughters Anisha and Arya.

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098: Musing about Amusement, Music, Morals & More with Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Basically, Susan Bennett is a musician! The voice work, speaking, and acting came later. She was playing the piano by ear by the age of 4, took classical piano lessons for many years, and ended up singing in her first band, "Conglomerate" during her years at Brown University.

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097: Randall Kenneth Jones Speaks Online and On the Road

Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

For this year's THANKSGIVING episode, I'm keeping it simple.

Yes, I am THANKFUL for this podcast. And I am THANKFUL I get to talk to all these amazing people. I love the laughs, the tears, the insights, and the truly life-changing advice—not just for me, but for you.

Is there anything as great as celebrating the BEST in another human being and sharing it on a podcast for the benefit of others? Why, yes, there is—sharing it IN PERSON!

By combining my love of performing with my profound admiration for my remarkable guests, I am THANKFUL I am able to present my message on another platform altogether.

And to give you a peek at RANDY LIVE ON STAGE, today's episode comes from one of my online keynote presentations from just a few months ago. As the sponsor was an arts organization, my focus that night was on the entertainment industry. However, I also love tweaking the themes, case studies, and anecdotes to meet the specific needs of any number of audiences who are Jonesing For Good.

So, you want to see me LIVE, online or in person, HIT ME UP. I'd love it. In fact, I'd be THANKFUL to hear from you!

"Randy can fire up a room in a way that makes everyone feel important."—Phil Beuth, Former President, GOOD MORNING AMERICA

"Every human being of every age can benefit from Randy's spirited tutorial on 'the importance of importance'—along with the importance of kindness."—Peggy Post, Director Emeritus, The Emily Post Institute

"Randy cleverly guides his audiences through an energetic, interactive exploration of human nature—with specific attention paid to those empowered with a sense of importance."—Lisa Guerrero, Chief Investigative Correspondent, INSIDE EDITION

"Randy is so happy, fearless and open. He is quick-witted and downright funny. Time spent with him is guaranteed to make you laugh."—Erin Brockovich, Consumer Advocate

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096: HOT BENCH Bailiff Sonia Montejano is Cool, Calm, Collected and MORE

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Sonia Montejano, best known as "Officer Montejano," serves as the Bailiff on CBS Television Distribution's Emmy-nominated syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin.

Montejano is a native of Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles. She attended California State University Los Angeles and then moved into a career in law enforcement. It was Montejano's desire to have a positive effect on gender equality, as well as her strong sense of justice, that led her to this decision.

At the age of 21, she graduated from Rio Hondo Police Academy. She began her law enforcement career with the Los Angeles County Marshal's Department (which later merged with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.)

In her spare time, Montejano enjoys photography and a healthy lifestyle emphasizing outdoor activities, including jogging, hiking and mountain biking. She is also active in historic preservation and has restored several homes to their original Spanish Revival style.

Montejano speaks with children of all ages at various schools on the importance of education and has spent time promoting literature by reading to young students. She has also taught courses on manners to inspire confidence in young people to achieve their goals.

Montejano is fluent in Spanish, is an avid chess player, photographer and traveler and was a flamenco dancer for ten years. Her newest endeavor is learning to play the harp.

HOT BENCH returned for its seventh season on September 14, 2020. During the 2019-20 season, HOT BENCH was the #3 first-run program in daytime television, delivering nearly three million daily viewers.

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095: Judge Judy's Petri Hawkins Byrd Knows How to LIVE

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:00:00 -0000

Petri Hawkins Byrd is the Bailiff on "Judge Judy" which has been the #1 show in first-run syndication for 11 consecutive seasons. The Emmy Award-winning program returned for its 25th season on September 14, 2020.

A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Hawkins Byrd ("Byrd") received his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1989. During this time, Byrd worked as a court officer in the Brooklyn Family Court system. In 1986, he was transferred to the Manhattan Family Court system, where he worked on a rotating basis with all the judges, including Judge Judith Sheindlin. "I was never bored in her courtroom," he said. "Her get-to-the-point style didn't always sit well with the litigants, and there were times she was definitely glad to have me around."

In 1990, Byrd relocated to San Mateo, Calif., to serve as a Special Deputy U.S. Marshall. Three years later, he accepted an offer to work as a student counselor at Monta Vista High School in Santa Clara, Calif. After reading a story about Judge Sheindlin's new book and upcoming television show in a 1995 Liz Smith column, Byrd decided to send a letter congratulating the judge, and jokingly asked if she would be interested in having him serve at her side again. To his surprise, Judge Sheindlin returned Byrd's letter with a phone call and offered him the job.

In addition to his work on "Judge Judy," Byrd has appeared numerous times on stage as a stand-up comedian and actor. He has also acted in films, television and commercials, as well as provided voiceover work for radio, television and video games. Byrd's success has also made him a sought-after motivational speaker. In his spare time, he sings and writes music and poetry.

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094: Thirteen-year-old Rachel Roberts is Miss Teen World America—and so much more

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Rachel Roberts, 13, hails from Potomac, Maryland, and is an 8th grader at Eastern Middle School's Humanities and Communications Magnet Program. She has loving parents, Steve and Tammy, and a puppy named Scooby Doo!

A competitive dancer at District Dance Company (DDC), Rachel is an elite team member. She is a DDC Leading Lady, serving as an assistant teacher and role model for younger students while learning and applying leadership and business skills at the studio. Besides dance, she loves to sing and act. She's a member of Take the Stage Performance Company performing in public venues and nursing homes year round.

In the magnet program, Rachel studies at an honors high school level focusing on World Studies, English, and Media. She is an honor roll student and was recognized for demonstrating outstanding responsibility, positive relationships and leadership earning an Exceptional Eagle Award.

Rachel's Beauty With A Purpose reaches foster care children across America, by sorting donations and packing backpacks for Comfort Cases, a national nonprofit that provides necessities to children entering the foster system. Her most recent fundraiser collected enough items to provide for over 500 foster kids. While organizing a national drive for Comfort Cases to culminate on National Foster Kid Day, she continues to help those with food insecurities by making and distributing lunches to people in need. She also raised over $3,000 to feed over 3,000 children. To broaden her reach, she created an IGTV show, "RACH for the Stars" showing teens ways they can help their communities and find their volunteer passion.

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093: Give My Regards to Broadway's Michael Rupert

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

In "Falsettos," Michael Rupert created the central role of Marvin, a stressed-out husband who realizes that he's gay and leaves his wife and son for a man while struggling to act responsibly toward his family. Singer, actor, director, and composer Rupert has often appeared on Broadway in musical theater and is also known for his musical scores.

Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1951, Rupert appeared in various bit parts on popular television series already in his teens and early twenties. He made his Broadway debut in "The Happy Time" (1968), a musical by Kander and Ebb about a French-Canadian photographer who sees the world and gains fame, then returns to a provincial life in his hometown. The show stared Robert Goulet (who won the Tony® for Best Actor in a Musical), and Rupert, who played the photographer's impressionable nephew, earned a Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

In the mid-1970s Rupert took over the title role in the musical "Pippin," set in eighth-century France and focusing on the son of Charlemagne (Pippin). Rupert returned to Broadway as one of the six performers in "Shakespeare's Cabaret (1981)," consisting of musical settings of Shakespeare's lyrics by Lance Mulcahy. In his next appearance on Broadway, Rupert gave a stand-out performance as Oscar in the 1986 revival of "Sweet Charity," with a cast that also featured Debbie Allen and Bebe Neuwirth. For his performance as the claustrophobic accountant who gets stuck in an elevator with the leading lady and later becomes romantically involved with her, Rupert won the Tony for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.

It was in 1981 that Rupert assumed the persona of Marvin – a role he is particularly known for – in the original off-Broadway production of "March of the Falsettos," written by William Finn. The character Marvin, a troubled Jewish husband and father who realizes that he's gay and faces a dilemma as he weighs duty against desire, had already appeared in Finn's musical "In Trousers" (1979), which did not feature Rupert; but Rupert's portrayal of Marvin in the "March of the Falsettos" and its sequel, "Falsettoland" (1990), as well as in "Falsettos" (1992), which joined both plays on Broadway, became the benchmark performance.

Rupert's abilities as a creator were revealed in the off-Broadway musical "3 Guys Naked from the Waist Down" (1985), a high-energy comedy about three disgruntled comedians, for which Rupert wrote the score. His talents as both composer and performer came to Broadway in "Mail" (1988), an epistolary musical about a novelist – played by Rupert – who, after hiding away from his unsatisfying life, reads out letters that had piled up during his absence. Rupert wrote the score, Jerry Colker the book and lyrics.

In 1991 Rupert took over the leading role of Stine in "City of Angels" and later stepped in to play Tateh in the musical "Ragtime." Subsequent Broadway roles include Professor Callahan in the original cast of "Legally Blonde" (2007) and Pitkin in "On The Town." (2014)

Other off-Broadway and regional credits include "Ancient History," "Putting It Together," "Elegies," "Baby," "Thrill Me," and "Adrift in Macao."

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092: Human Behavior Expert Amilya Antonetti Unlocks Your Genius

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Entrepreneurs and Human Behavior experts.

Amilya's dedication to helping people & companies is her passion. Her national popularity began in the early 1990's after discovering the life-threatening effects cleaning products had on her infant son. She successfully founded Soapworks which quickly became one of the fastest growing, privately owned household product companies in North America. She sold the company through a private venture (now renamed Green Works) and today it is a wholly owned division of Clorox with annual sales of circa $200M.

Amilya's life-changing story has earned her global respect. Her amazing business story proves to any audience they have the ability to live their version of the American Dream with just a little sweat and a lot of heart.

Since selling Soapworks, Amilya has gone on to grow almost a dozen multi-million dollar companies and technologies, 2 of which were sold for over $100M, employing more than 49,000 people around the globe. Some include, Lots-A-Pasta, NCA, Dermafina, Cooks Essentials, Digital Stickshift, Blockchain technology with IBM for marijuana industry and Eff Creative Agency.

Her company was recently under contract for Steve Harvey and his associated business interests. She streamlined his business, built his backend business model tripling revenues, secured his IP and performed as the Chief Strategy Advisor and CMO throughout the turnaround of his businesses.

"She is a visionary and a woman to watch in business!" OPRAH WINFREY

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091: Retired Good Morning America Chief Phil Beuth has Great Stories to Tell

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Phil Beuth spent his entire broadcasting career with one company. As the first employee of a fledgling media startup in 1955, Phil worked his way up over 40 years, as Capital Cities grew to become one of America's most influential and successful media companies—and ultimately, the owner of ABC.

Born into a blue-collar neighborhood of Staten Island in 1932 to working-class parents, Phil had a mild form of cerebral palsy that gave him a signature pigeon-toed limp all his life.

The young struggling family was crushed by Phil's father's tragic death when Phil was just four. His mother subsequently parked her young, physically impaired son with her step-father, an embittered, war-wounded veteran who ran a ramshackle "Sanford and Son" junk business out of his backyard.

Phil Beuth would ultimately raise himself by his orthopedic bootstraps to become a respected and honored leader in his field, a member of two Broadcasting Halls of Fame, head of "Good Morning America" and a Division President of ABC.

A very proud graduate of Union College and Syracuse University, Phil's colleagues, business associates, friends, and fans include Ted Knight, Regis Philbin, Audrey Hepburn, Jack Hanna, Charlie Gibson, Sir Paul McCartney, Frank Sinatra, Cher, Jackie Robinson, Barbara Walters, Warren Buffett, Sammy Davis Jr., Burt Reynolds, Red Skelton, Muhammad Ali, and many more.

Phil's story is a chronicle of that "Mad Men" golden era of television, a time when broadcasting as we know it came into being. It is also a powerful lesson in forging a career that is ethical and prosperous; "doing well and doing good."

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090: HOT BENCH Judge Tanya Acker is Everywhere

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Tanya Acker serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution's syndicated court hit HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The program is now in it's 7th season. Tanya is also host of "The Tanya Acker Show" podcast and the author of the recently released book, "Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court." She received her B.A. at Howard University and graduated from Yale Law School in 1995. Straddling legal work in government and private practice, Tanya served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable Dorothy Wright Nelson on the Ninth US Circuit Court of Appeals, worked at the Office of the White House Counsel and the Civil Rights Division in the US Department of Justice, and also for private law firms.

Tanya received the ACLU's First Amendment Award for work on behalf of the homeless and she serves on the boards of various organizations dedicated to providing legal and community services. HOT BENCH is seen weekdays all across the country. Check your local listings.

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089: Poet Taylor Mali Loves Rolling the Dice

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Taylor Mali, a TED "Best of the Web" speaker, has done little more than write & perform poetry—and teach others to do the same—since 2000.

His poems "are clear. They are almost always hysterically funny, often sentimental, appealing, accessible. And smart" (Bob Holman). He is a vocal advocate of teachers and the nobility of teaching, having taught in one capacity or another since 1990.

He spent nine years in the classroom teaching everything from English and history to math and S.A.T. test preparation. He has performed and lectured for teachers all over the world, and his 12-year long Quest for One Thousand Teachers, completed in April of 2012, helped create 1,000 new teachers through "poetry, persuasion, and perseverance," an achievement he commemorated by donating 12 inches of his hair to the American Cancer Society.

He has performed or taught poetry in over 50 foreign countries and in every state of the U.S. (except Wyoming!).

Taylor Mali is the author most recently of "The Whetting Stone" (Rattle 2017), a "life-affirmingly dark" look at the death of his first wife. He is also the author of "Bouquet of Red Flags" (Write Bloody Books 2014), a poetic celebration of "a marriage I did not yet realize was over," "What Teachers Make: In Praise of the Greatest Job in the World" (Putnam 2012) as well as two other books of poetry, "The Last Time As We Are" (Write Bloody Books 2009) and "What Learning Leaves" (Hanover 2002).

He received a New York Foundation for the Arts Grant in 2001 to develop "Teacher! Teacher!" a one-man show about poetry, teaching, and math which won the jury prize for best solo performance at the 2001 Comedy Arts Festival.

Formerly president of Poetry Slam, Inc., the non-profit organization that oversees all poetry slams in North America, Taylor Mali makes his living entirely as a spoken-word and voiceover artist these days, traveling around the country performing and teaching workshops as well as doing occasional commercial voiceover work. He has narrated several books on tape, including "The Great Fire" for which he won the Golden Earphones Award for children's narration.

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088: Pat Benatar & Patricia Giraldo are Invincible

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Pat Benatar has always been a rule-breaker and a trailblazer. She remains a bold and distinctive artist both on stage and on record, and now, after more than three decades in rock 'n' roll, she's a bonafide living legend.

A four-time Grammy winner, Benatar is a classically trained mezzo-soprano. During the 1980s, Benatar had two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, three RIAA-certified Gold albums and 19 Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," "Love Is a Battlefield," "We Belong" and "Invincible."

During the early days of MTV Benatar was one of the most heavily played artists on the popular music channel. Her hits continue to be as unforgettable now as they were at the dawn of MTV, when Pat emerged, fearless, fighting and forging a path for other female rock stars around the world.

In the spring of 1979, Benatar was introduced to Neil "Spyder" Giraldo, an up and coming guitarist. In Giraldo, Benatar found someone as strong as her, someone who could match the same firepower, someone who could inspire her, while being inspired by her. Their connection was instantaneous.

Pat and Spyder married in 1982 and have two daughters, Haley and Hana, and two granddaughters. Today, they record and perform exclusively as "Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo."

The pair is still selling out concerts and wowing audiences after four decades in music together. Theirs is a chemistry that will, undoubtedly, be thrilling music-lovers forever.

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087: Hoda and Jenna's Joanne LaMarca Mathisen

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Joanne LaMarca Mathisen is the Executive Producer of "TODAY with Hoda and Jenna." She is also the co-host of Sirius XM's "Happy Hour" on Today Show Radio and an enthusiastic lifelong Cher fan.

She first joined NBC in 1987 as part of the company's storied and highly competitive Page Program. She worked her way up to field producer covering, among many other assignments, more red carpet events (Oscars, Emmys, Grammies, etc.) than she can remember.

In 1996, she left TODAY for "Day and Date," a new daytime magazine show on CBS. The following year, she moved to the Wall Street Journal's pioneering (but short-lived) business news channel, WBIS, where she helped launch a morning news program. That led to a job as a producer at CNBC, the cable business news channel, from late 1997 to 1999. Then it was back to TODAY, where she was a producer and writer at "Later TODAY," co-hosted by Florence Henderson.

She subsequently won multiple Emmy awards as well as a Gracie while overseeing the 4th hour of TODAY hosted by Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb.

Joanne left NBC in 2017 to spend more time with her family, including her husband, CNBC's Tyler Mathisen, and teenage son. She returned to NBC in 2019 to helm the new Hoda Kotb and Jenna Bush Hager broadcast.

"When Joanne walks in the morning meeting, she is like a bright light," says longtime friend and colleague Hoda Kotb. "You're already happy and you don't really know why. There are certain people who are so full of positivity that their cup runs over and fills up yours."

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086: Erin Brockovich on Being Your Own Superhero

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Erin is the president of Brockovich Research & Consulting and the founder of the Erin Brockovich Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to educate and empower communities in their fight for clean water. She is the co-author of "Take It from Me: Life's a Struggle but You Can Win" and she recently launched a podcast, "Superman's Not Coming," on PodcastOne.

In Erin's long-awaited new book —"Superman's Not Coming: Our National Water Crisis and What We the People Can Do about it" — she makes clear why we are in trouble and warns us that if we're waiting for someone to save us, Superman isn't coming. Nor is the government or the environmental agencies. No one is going to solve this for us. It is up to us, we the people, and Erin shows us how.

Actress Katey Sagal has accepted the challenge of bringing today's eternally turbo-charged Erin to life on television. The "The Sons of Anarchy" and "Married With Children" veteran—most recently seen on "The Conners"—is set to star in "Rebel," the Brockovich-inspired drama that has been picked up for a pilot commitment at ABC. Sagal will be joined by castmates Andy Garcia and John Corbett.

This is Erin's third appearance on JONES.SHOW!

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085: Looking Back and Forging Ahead Again

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 07:00:00 -0000

In December 2018, manners and etiquette instructor, Laura Spell, took the reins of JONES.SHOW forcing regular host Randall Kenneth Jones to become the "guest." That episode, Looking Back and Forging Ahead, is currently the 4th most popular show in Jones.Show history. And it's poised to become #3 soon. So, the pair of BFFs decided to try it again!

Laura Spell is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Hodges University. She began teaching Ballroom dance in 1998 and soon noticed a need for basic social training to go along with the dance instruction. As her children were preparing to enter middle school at the time, she started working with them and their friends on social and life skills alongside dance instruction. She offers classes and individual coaching for children and adults. Laura currently resides in Charleston, SC.

Randy and Laura share a love of the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." They also share a love of all-things Emily Post.

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084: Rita Rudner is Siri-ously Funny

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets and became the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas's Comedian Of The Year nine years in a row, received The Nevada Ballet's Woman Of The Year Award and was given the 2017 Casino Entertainment Legend Award.

Rita's first solo HBO special, "Rita Rudner's One Night Stand," was nominated for several awards, as was her eponymous English BBC television show that later appeared in the USA on A&E. Rudner's two one-hour specials for HBO, "Born to Be Mild" and "Married Without Children," were ratings standouts and she performed all over the country, filling Carnegie Hall in New York three times. In 2008 "Rita Rudner: Live From Las Vegas" was PBS's first ever stand-up comedy special.

Rita Rudner has written five books and is a frequent collaborator with her writer/producer husband of thirty years, Martin Bergman.

She moved to New York at the age of fifteen to become a dancer on Broadway. She appeared in several shows, including the original productions of "Follies" and "Mack and Mabel." It was while in "Annie" on Broadway that she began exploring the comedy clubs of Manhattan. In the early '80s, Rudner took a full-time leap from chorus lines to punch lines and was soon a regular guest on both "Late Night with David Letterman" and "The Tonight Show."

In June 2016, Rita was invited and honored to speak about her career and technique in comedy at Cambridge University, England. In 2017 she was invited by Oprah Winfrey to appear on a cruise to Alaska that Oprah arranged in partnership with Holland America. In 2018, Rita's tenth TV special was released – "A Tale of Two Dresses."

She will begin an exclusive contract with Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, hopefully in the not-too-distant future.

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083: Jeremiah Pauley's Journey to Wounded Warrior Project

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Jeremiah Pauley grew up in the blue-collar town of Massillon, Ohio. When he thinks back, he says he can still hear the United States National Anthem playing at local sporting events."I come from a very patriotic family," says Jeremiah. "I remember watching television during Operation Desert Storm and how I admired those men and women who served. I figured I owed it to them and the many that came before to dedicate myself to our country."

For Jeremiah, his call to service led him to the U.S. Army recruiting office in 1996, where he told recruiters he wanted to be airborne infantry. It took nearly ten years before he was deployed to Tal Afar, Iraq. Four months later, the unthinkable happened. "I was injured by an improvised explosive device (IED). Shrapnel from the roadside bomb entered my right arm above the elbow," says Jeremiah. If it weren't for the immediate treatment he received by the medic on hand, Jeremiah would have probably not survived.

"I was at a hospital in Mosul for about a day, then at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany for about a week," he says. "I then spent about three months at Walter Reed Army Medical Center."

Due to his injuries, he was medically retired from the Army in 2007 as a staff sergeant. Jeremiah says it took him a long time to adapt and overcome his own negativity.

But adapt, he did.

Jeremiah is currently a spokesman for Wounded Warrior Project.

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082: Be Healthy with Lesley Evans Lyons

Thu, 21 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Lesley Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, an entrepreneur, and a professional singer. She maintained a lucrative cleaning business for 15 years while she traveled the country performing on stage as a backup singer. Lesley made several live television appearances and provided background vocals on several hit albums for country music artist, her sister, Sara Evans.

Lesley is a graduate of The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is currently enrolled in the Advanced Gut Health Course to be completed in November 2020. She completed her Health Coaching Certification in November 2019. Following her certification, she started her own successful health coaching business aptly named "Lesley, the Health Coach." Her mission is to help people achieve better overall health by bringing awareness to their unique wellness needs through simple and sustainable long-term changes using a whole health mind/body/spirit approach.

This mission was born out of her personal wellness journey. Lesley is the mother of five children and has been married for over 25 years. Over the past decade, her family has faced several health challenges. These include her son's rare genetic cartilage defect, her daughter's melanoma diagnosis, and the discovery that she, her husband, and their five children all had a genetic defect called MTHFR.

Through all of this, Lesley was determined to gain all the knowledge she could to provide the best possible outcomes. She tirelessly researched and radically changed their diets. And although the element of nutrition was of importance, she didn't stop there. Lesley began to evaluate her life as a whole. This journey of self-discovery is ongoing still and will continue until the day she dies.

Lesley now embraces life and her body--something she was at war with most of her life--and is content to let her inner voice be her guide. Her hope is to come alongside her clients and help them find the courage to silence their inner critics and ignore the so-called "experts."

Her desire is that her clients find ultimate peace and freedom with food, their bodies, and live their lives to the fullest.

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081: Kamelot's Thomas Youngblood is the Center of the Universe

Thu, 14 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Thomas Youngblood is the guitarist, founding member and one of the main creative forces behind the progressive/symphonic power metal band KAMELOT, founded in 1994. Besides guitar, Thomas likes playing drums and sometimes composes on keyboards. He's also the founder and director of KAMELOT's own record label, Kamelot Media Group (KMG Recordings), launched on July 2010 with distribution through E1.

KAMELOT has proved to be one of the most unique and prestigious acts to come along in decades. They have held their very own, very special position in the world of rock and heavy music: their elaborate melodic metal has always opened itself in a remarkably clever way to like-minded styles, integrating progressive elements as well as cross-references to doom/gothic metal and classical music, which have allowed their songs to define their own genre.

While building his band and his own songwriting skills, Thomas worked in product management and operations for apparel companies like Vanity Fair and Kappa. Working in the business world taught Thomas the necessary skills to deal with touring, record companies and also contracts. He remains a consultant for the industry and is the main force behind the apparel line for KAMELOT.

Thomas Youngblood has co-written and released 11 full albums with KAMELOT and appeared as special guest artist on several more. He has toured nearly every continent over the past 12 years and continues to grow with his band and his unique style of playing.

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080: Norman Lear is Part of Everyone's Family

Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Norman Lear is a television and film writer/producer whose dynamic career in Hollywood has encompassed both the Golden Age and Streaming Era. At 97, Norman Lear has no plans to retire.

His production banner, ACT III, has a first look deal with Sony Pictures Television. He serves as executive producer to the critically acclaimed reimagining of "One Day At A Time," recently resurrected for a fourth season by PopTV and CBS after a three season run on Netflix.

He also executive produces and co-hosts with Jimmy Kimmel, "LIVE In Front of a Studio Audience …," which set record ratings for ABC and won an Emmy for Outstanding Variety Special, as well as Critics' Choice Award for Best Comedy Special.

Lear's social and political activism extend beyond the messaging of his programs and he continues to be a strong advocate for civic duty, and progressive American values.

Born in 1922 in New Haven, Connecticut, Lear attended Emerson College before flying 52 combat missions over Europe during World War II. Upon his return, Norman began a successful career writing and producing programs like "The Colgate Comedy Hour," and "The Martha Raye Show"— ultimately leading to Lear captivating 120 million viewers per week with his iconic shows of the 1970s and '80s — "All in the Family," "Maude," "Good Times," "The Jeffersons," "Sanford and Son" and "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman."

As Lear began witnessing the rise of the radical religious right, he put his television career on hold in 1980 to found People For The American Way. Today, the organization is over one million members and activists strong and continues to fight right-wing extremism while defending constitutional values like free expression, religious liberty, equal justice under the law, and the right to meaningfully participate in our democracy.

Lear is a 2017 Kennedy Center Honoree; a recipient of the National Medal of Arts in 1999, the Peabody Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016; and a proud member of the inaugural group of inductees to the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 1984. He has won five Primetime Emmys and a Golden Globe.

Norman Lear is a father six, a grandfather to four, and the husband of Lyn Davis Lear.

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079: 48 HOURS' Erin Moriarty and her Extraordinary Life of Crime

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Erin Moriarty, a CBS News journalist for three decades, has been a correspondent on 48 HOURS since 1990. In addition to reporting for 48 HOURS, Moriarty's work is featured on all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS THIS MORNING and CBSN, CBS News' 24/7 digital streaming network.

Moriarty is also the host of the true-crime podcast MY LIFE OF CRIME.

At CBS News, Moriarty has covered some of the biggest crime and justice stories of our time, including the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson, the death of JonBenet Ramsey, the ongoing story of millionaire Robert Durst, and the controversial case of Brooke Skylar Richardson, a young Ohio woman tried – and acquitted – for murdering her newborn baby.

Moriarty joined the reporting team at 48 HOURS in 1990. She began her career at CBS News in 1986, first as a consumer correspondent for CBS THIS MORNING and then the "CBS Evening News with Dan Rather."

Drawing on her training as an attorney, Moriarty has examined some of the most important social and legal issues of the day, including wrongful convictions, cold cases, DNA testing of evidence in death-row cases and spousal abuse.

Moriarty was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised in Columbus, Ohio. She graduated from Ohio State University, Phi Beta Kappa, with a degree in behavioral sciences and received a law degree from the university in 1977. Moriarty is licensed to practice law in Ohio and Maryland.

Cases discussed include the BTK Killer, Lizzie Borden, Ryan Ferguson, Kevin Cooper and more.

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078: Finding Joy Amidst Chaos

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:00:00 -0000

Not one to surrender to gloom and doom, Jones.Show podcast host Randall Kenneth Jones shares how isolation combined with a powerful list of influencers and a heightened sense of purpose has led to his ability to find happiness during challenging times. Jones shares his methods—available to all—for finding joy amidst chaos.

He also faces the inherent anxiety in being this week's host and guest and wonders: Am I enough?

Between his book, SHOW ME, and his podcast, JONES.SHOW, he has interviewed Judge Tanya Acker, Laura Benanti, Pat Benatar, Erin Brockovich, Sam Champion, Val Chmerkovskiy, Barbara Corcoran, Judge Patricia DiMango, Panache Desai, Janet Evanovich, Sara Evans, Lisa Guerrero, Dr. Judy Ho, Sonny Jurgensen, Sue Monk Kidd, Hoda Kotb, Tyler Mathisen, Suze Orman, Ryan Niemiller, Nischelle Turner, Vanna White, Vanessa Williams, Ginger Zee and many more.

He is also an accomplished author, speaker, trainer, and creative communications consultant.

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077: Storyteller Susan O'Halloran on Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Love, Joy & Sorrow

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Sue O'Halloran has appeared on such media programs as PBS and ABC News "Nightline" and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune. She has received the National Storytelling Network's Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards and is a frequent featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival and the International Storytelling Center's "Storytelling Live!" Teller-in-Residence program. The Chicago Reader says O'Halloran "has mastered the Irish art of telling stories that are funny and heart-wrenching at the same time."

O'Halloran is co-producer of multicultural performances and internationally recognized films including "Black, White and Brown: Tribes & Bridges" at the Steppenwolf Theatre and "More Alike Than Not: Stories of Three Americans - Christian, Jewish and Muslim."

Sue is author of seven books and producer/director of the video stories on www.RacebridgesStudio.com which deals with issues of race and belonging and receives over half a million visitors each year. Sue teaches Diversity & Inclusion seminars and webinars around the country for corporations and nonprofits.

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076: Renowned Spiritual Leader Panache Desai Insists that YOU ARE ENOUGH

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Panache Desai is a bestselling author, thought leader, and business and life catalyst. His loving and compassionate presence, and unique power of insight have transformed countless individuals, organizations, and companies across the globe.

Through his gift of energetic transformation, Panache empowers people break free from suffering and limitation, guiding them into greater states of connection, collaboration, and love. This mastery delivers astonishing levels of personal and professional success allowing them to discover and live a life that is truly without limits.

Panache has been interviewed by Oprah Winfrey on her wildly popular "Super Soul Sunday" show. He has collaborated alongside Deepak Chopra, steps in for Rev. Michael Beckwith at the Agape International Spiritual Center, and worked with Neale Donald Walsch, Brian Weiss, MD and James Redfield.

Panache's latest book, "You Are Enough," was released on February 25, 2020.

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075: America's Got Talent's Cripple Threat Comedian, Ryan Niemiller

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Despite being born with a disability in both arms (ectrodactyly) Ryan Niemiller, the self-proclaimed "Cripple Threat of Comedy" shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped. He placed third on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT (AGT) in 2019. He also advanced to the semi-finals round on AGT CHAMPIONS in 2020.

An Indiana native, Ryan began his comedy career in Los Angeles, California, and hasn't looked back since, performing in clubs and colleges across the country.

Covering topics such as dating, trying to find employment, and attempting to find acceptance in a world not designed for him, Ryan tackles the issues in a way that makes you think while laughing the entire time.

With his quick wit, great timing, and a gimmick that only he can exploit, Ryan hopes to prove to the comedy world that he may be unarmed, but he is dangerous.

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074: The REAL Attack Bunny Story by Randall Kenneth Jones

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Though Randall Kenneth Jones would like to be known as a brilliant author, entertaining & informative motivational speaker, clever content creator, and communications expert, he seems to be identified mostly as the sidekick of a dog, Alexander the Airedale, as an Erin Brockovich enthusiast, and more than anything, as an adult man who is afraid of bunnies.

This week the JONES.SHOW host tackles his fear of doing an episode all by himself by reading an excerpt about fear from his book, "Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies and More!"

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073: Hollywood Insider Gary Rosen is the Ultimate Storyteller

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Gary Rosen created Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) in 2000. Since that time, GRC has fostered excellent relationships with studios, celebrities, authors, musicians and corporations. GRC's clients include CBS Television Distribution's "Judge Judy," the #1 program in daytime television and the syndicated courtroom hit, "Hot Bench." Before entering the field of Public Relations, Rosen was a television writer and magazine editor. His impressive list of celebrities and television executive interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Merv Griffin, Ted Koppel and Carol Burnett. Gary has appeared on E!, CNN, Fox News, HLN, Reelz and C-SPAN as a crisis management and entertainment expert. He also lectures about public relations and the entertainment industry at UCLA, NYU and Fordham University.

On this episode, Gary defines the often-misunderstood meaning of "public relations" with a special emphasis on storytelling and legacy wisdom. He also shares anecdotes about his professional relationship with Judge Judy Sheindlin as well as the late Florence Henderson, Sandy Gallin, and Don Rickles.

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072: Kitt Shapiro, Eartha Kitt, Mothers, Daughters, Catwoman & More

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Daughter of the late, great international star, Eartha Kitt, Kitt Shapiro has had an unconventional journey as she continues to evolve as the successful entrepreneur, wife and mother of young adults.

Founder and creator of the Simply Eartha™ lifestyle brand, Shapiro uses her mother's words, wisdom and beauty in designing a line of 'accessories that SAY something' made in the US by local artisans. Always learning from her mother in how to reinvent herself, at the age of 57 she pursued her love for fashion and small business and bought her favorite local boutique, WEST in Westport, Connecticut. WEST is best described as curated fashion with a west coast vibe.

Shapiro has been in and around the fashion and entertainment business all of her life. She grew up speaking French and English as she travelled the world with her mother. After studying on the road as well as at Lycée Francais in Los Angeles and London, Shapiro attended Barnard College/Columbia University before beginning a successful modeling career. She studied interior design and worked in the fashion industry before taking on the responsibilities of running her mother's company.

As president of Eartha Kitt Productions for more than 20 years, Shapiro organized and produced Eartha Kitt shows and projects all over the world. Her behind the scenes work for her famous mother was highlighted by a Grammy nomination as executive producer of Eartha Kitt's CD, "Back in Business."

When Eartha Kitt was diagnosed with Stage III colon cancer, Shapiro became her mother's caregiver and advocate. Eartha Kitt died Christmas Day 2008. She had never had a colonoscopy prior to her diagnosis. Shapiro has taken it upon herself to share her mother's story and bring attention to the importance of screening and early detection.

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Kitt Shapiro & Eartha Kitt

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071: Erin Brockovich Isn't Holding Back

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Say the name Erin Brockovich and you think, strong, tough, stubborn and sexy. Erin is all that and more.

In the '90s, Erin Brockovich spearheaded an investigation revealing that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the water in Hinkley, California. As chronicled in the 2000 film "Erin Brockovich," PG&E was forced to pay out the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history: $333 million.

Since that time, Erin has continued in her quest to empower the people to "right wrong."

It seems that 2020 is shaping up to be another breakout year for Erin. Her new podcast will launch this spring and her latest book, "Superman's Not Coming," is scheduled for release on August 25, 2020.

Additionally, ABC has given a put pilot dedication to "Insurgent," a drama inspired by Erin's life in the years following "Erin Brockovich," the movie. The program is being written and executive produced by "Gray's Anatomy" showrunner, Krista Vernoff.

She is a modern-day "David" who loves a good brawl with today's "Goliaths." She thrives on being the voice for those who don't know how to yell. She is a rebel. She is a fighter. She is a mother. She is a woman. She is you and me.

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070: Celebrating Entertainment Tonight's 10,000th Episode with ET's Nischelle Turner

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Nischelle Turner is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent and weekend co-host for four-time Emmy Award-winning show ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Turner and JONES.SHOW's Randall Kenneth Jones share a hometown (Columbia, MO), a high school (Rock Bridge), a college (University of Missouri), and numerous "midwestern values."

Turner is an award-winning journalist and a contributor for CNN where she is featured in entertainment segments on "CNN Newsroom," "New Day," "CNN Tonight" and more. Turner often lends her voice to entertainment and political news of the day, along with joining their coverage on the Grammys, Golden Globes and Oscars.

Turner began her journalism career in 1998 when she joined WEHT as a reporter and fill-in anchor in Evansville, Ind. In 2000, Turner was a weekday reporter and weekend anchor for WVUE-TV FOX8 in New Orleans. After establishing a presence in news, Turner joined KTTV in Los Angeles in 2004 as a reporter on "Good Day LA" and anchor for "Good Day LA Weekend." She returned to New Orleans a few months after leaving to cover Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath for "Good Day LA." Her coverage of the disaster won several journalism awards.

As an avid sports fan, Turner's passion and knowledge came in handy when she joined "Fox NFL Sunday" as a sideline reporter for national football broadcasts in 2007. In addition to covering football, Major League Baseball and basketball for Fox, Turner became a host for "Extra on Essence" in 2009, an online entertainment show focusing on Hollywood's most elite stars. Turner also has served as a freelance reporter and host for KNBC.

In addition to appearing as an entertainment news expert for CNN and HLN's "Michaela," "The Dr. Drew Show" and "The Daily Share," Turner was featured in multiple episodes of "The Young and the Restless."

Turner attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she earned a bachelor's degree in journalism and broadcast news.

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069: Major League Baseball's Mickey Lolich Created Joy in Tigertown

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 08:00:00 -0000

Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1962 until 1979, most notably for the Detroit Tigers.

A three-time All-Star, Lolich is most notable for his performance in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals when he earned three complete-game victories, including a win over Bob Gibson in the climactic Game 7.

In a 16-year major league career, Lolich played in 586 games, accumulating a 217–191 win–loss record along with a 3.44 earned run average.

He struck out 200 or more batters in a season seven times in his career.

His 2,832 career strikeouts were the most by a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball history until he was surpassed by Steve Carlton in 1981 and, he held the American League record for strikeouts by a left-handed pitcher until being surpassed by CC Sabathia in 2017.

Lolich threw 41 shutouts and 195 complete games during his career, completing nearly 40 percent of his starts.

Mickey's book, "Joy in Tigertown: A Determined Team, a Resilient City, and our Magical Run to the 1968 World Series," is available at Amazon.com and other online book retailers.

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JONES.SHOW would like to thank baseball historian, Mr. Dave Schaffel, for his assistance with this episode.

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068: Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author & Do-gooder Lea Woodford CONNECTS

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Lea Woodford is a TV & radio personality, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author. She parlayed her online magazine, SmartFem, into a full-service marketing and advertising company with its own TV show and annual conference, SmartFem Media Group.

Her passion is in connecting people. In fact, Lea is often called "the connector" due to her extensive network. Lea is passionate about working with young professionals and ensures that SmartFem magazine helps create opportunities for interns and graduates from ASU's Walter Cronkite School.

When it comes to speaking, Lea is a breath of fresh air, focusing on leadership, innovation and change. Her inspirational stories and humor will engage audiences to start thinking bigger. Lea motivates her audience in the same manner she motivates her team, "find your voice."

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067: Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune's Eternally Lovely Letter Enthusiast

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Vanna White quickly became a household name when she was named Co-Host of "Wheel of Fortune" in 1982. After auditioning alongside over 200 other hopefuls, Merv Griffin ultimately awarded the coveted spot to Vanna because "she turned the letters the best." Growing up in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Vanna never dreamed that one day she would be a pop culture icon. After attending the Atlanta School of Fashion Design and becoming one of the area's top models, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Since her debut on "Wheel of Fortune," Vanna has appeared in more than 7,000 episodes, revealing letters on the iconic puzzleboard, cheering on contestants, and dazzling in a new outfit every night. For her work on "Wheel of Fortune," the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce honored Vanna with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in April 2006. In April 2018, Vanna was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame, along with Host, Pat Sajak; Executive Producer, Harry Friedman; and "Wheel of Fortune" itself. With her success, Vanna has given back to those in need. Combining her passions for crocheting and helping children, she launched her own line of yarn called "Vanna's Choice," from which a portion of the proceeds are donated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

To date, Vanna has donated over $2 million through "Vanna's Choice" sales. She also lends her support to other causes wherever she can. She has worked on projects for American Cancer Society, Rebuilding Together, Feeding America, Los Angeles Food Bank, American Heart Association, Susan G. Komen Foundation and Verizon Wireless's literacy campaign, among others.

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066: Allison Jean Discusses her Son, Dallas Shooting Victim Botham Jean

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Botham Shem Jean was a 26-year-old Saint Lucian, a Harding University graduate, and a Risk Assurance Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dallas, Texas.

On September 6, 2018, Botham's life was cut short when he was shot and killed by a neighbor—off-duty Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger—who maintained she entered his apartment believing it to be hers. She said she mistook Botham for a burglar.

On October 2, 2019, Guyger was convicted of murder in a Dallas courtroom and sentenced to 10 years in prison. She will first be eligible for parole in five years.

On this episode, Botham's mother, Allison Jean, speaks from the heart about her son, his life, his spirit, and his enduring legacy. Allison is the CEO of the National Utilities Regulatory Commission and lives in St. Lucia with her husband, Bertram. She also sits on the board of The Botham Jean Foundation.

Botham is also survived by two siblings, Allisa and Brandt.

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065: HOT BENCH Judge Tanya Acker Makes Her Case

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Tanya Acker serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution's syndicated court hit HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The program returned for its sixth season on September 9, 2019. During the 2018-2019 season, HOT BENCH was the #3 first-run program in daytime television, delivering 3.1 million daily viewers. Acker is also host of "The Tanya Acker Show" podcast. After graduating from Yale, Acker served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Dorothy Wright Nelson on the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. After her clerkship, the Office of the Solicitor General in the U.S. Department of Justice awarded Acker a Bristow Fellowship. While working as a Bristow Fellow, Acker drafted Supreme Court briefs and helped prepare the Solicitor General for oral argument before the High Court. Among the cases on which Acker worked was Clinton v Jones, where she assisted both the Solicitor General and President Clinton's personal attorneys in preparing for oral argument. In private practice, Acker's legal work spanned a broad variety of matters, from civil litigation involving public and private entities, to various constitutional cases, to providing constitutional cases, to the provision of business counseling and advice. Acker received her B.A. degree at Howard University in 1992, where she graduated summa cum laude and was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Her first book, "Make Your Case," is scheduled for release on August 25, 2020.

HOT BENCH is seen weekdays all across the country. Check your local listings.

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064: Thankful for Susan C. Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Susan C. Bennett is the original voice of Siri and a powerful creative force on JONES.SHOW.* As a popular voice-over artist and singer, Susan has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald's, Macy's, Goodyear, Papa John's, Fisher-Price, and more.

She is the voice of Delta Air Lines gates worldwide as well as numerous GPS and phone systems. She has appeared on nationally televised programs "The Mariah Carey Merriest Christmas Special," "The Queen Latifah Show," CNN, "Showbiz Tonight," "The Jack & Triumph Show," the new "To Tell the Truth," and she read the Top Ten list for David Letterman! Susan's growing popularity as a public speaker ("Accidentally Famous") has taken her all over the U.S. as well to international destinations such as Croatia and Australia.

But hold the iPhone, there's more. Bennett wryly confesses: "The original voice of Siri is a complete 'non-techy.' If there's a wrong button to push, I will find it!"

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063: Angelina Spencer-Crisp on Being Human & Trafficked

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Angelina Spencer-Crisp is the CEO of Empowerment Enterprises, Inc. a Washington D.C. based consulting firm that works with military, governmental, and nonprofit entities, including special federal agents at the Dept. of Homeland Security Investigations on national security policy and programs.

Her advocacy against human trafficking was featured in Homeland Security's Federal Blue Campaign Newsletter on Capitol Hill in 2011 and she was a 2015 Homeland Security Director's Service Award Nominee, meeting the mandates of the White House and Congress, in the battle against human trafficking. She co-founded a COAST program that teaches strip club workers how to recognize and report potential victims to federal, state or local law enforcement. Her work has taken her to Mexico, Europe, Central America and Moscow.

She is currently working with a private VA based national security firm and the DHS Directorate of Science & Technology on an anti-human trafficking foundational effort to better allocate federal resources toward direct services for human trafficking victims.

Angelina graduated summa cum laude from Ursuline College in Pepper Pike, Ohio. She earned her master's degree and was co-valedictorian at the George Washington University's Graduate School of Political Management, and in August 2016, earned the highest marks at University of Oxford, Exeter College International Summer Students writing program. She has signed with 2Portal Publishing for her first novel, "Red Bird" by (pen name) B.A. Crisp.

Angelina and her husband, a Collier County, FL, law enforcement officer, have six children and one grandchild.

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Human Trafficking Resources:

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062: Clowning Around with Chuck Sidlow

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Chuck Sidlow is a professional comic, comedian, clown, entertainer, producer, director, announcer, master of ceremonies and consultant.

Originally from Philadelphia, Chuck Sidlow began developing his distinctive talents at Atlantic City's famous Steel Pier. Sidlow further honed his skills as a student at Clown College, where he was among the select few to receive a performance contract with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He ultimately earned the responsibility for supervising the entire roster of clowns when he became "The Youngest Boss Clown" in the history of The Greatest Show on Earth.

His affiliation with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey as a performer, manager, ambassador and teacher at the Clown College took him around the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Japan.

In 2018, Chuck was inducted into the Circus Ring of Fame on St. Armand's Circle in Sarasota.

His book, "Chucko, the All-American Clown," was published in March of 2019.

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061: Donna Lynne Champlin on Doing for Others, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend & Loving Carol Burnett

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Donna Lynne Champlin is best known as "Paula Proctor" on The CW's, Emmy award-winning "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (for which she won the Gracie Award). Additional film and television: "Law & Order," "Submissions Only," "The Good Wife," "Birdman," "Younger," "Downsizing," "Another Period" and "Yes, God, Yes." Broadway: "James Joyce's The Dead," "By Jeeves," "Hollywood Arms," "Sweeney Todd" and "Billy Elliot: The Musical." Off-Broadway includes: Transport Group's "First Lady Suite," "Almost, Maine" and "The Dark at the Top of the Stairs" (OBIE Award), "Working" (Drama Desk Award), "The Qualms" and Shakespeare in the Park's "As You Like It" and "The Taming of the Shrew."

A Princess Grace Award winner, Champlin appears on numerous recordings as a vocalist (including "Sweeney Todd," "My Life With Albertine" and her solo album "Old Friends") and as a voiceover artist (Disney's "Star Vs The Forces of Evil," "Poetic License"). Upcoming: The NETFLIX movie, "Feel the Beat."

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060: Sex Tips & Much More with Matt Murphy

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Matt Murphy is the playwright and producer of Off-Broadway's longest-running comedy "Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man," now an internationally recognized brand with productions opening all over the world, a North American tour, and an open-ended production at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Matt's other Broadway and Off-Broadway producing credits include the Tony Award-Winning musical "Memphis," "Thurgood" starring Laurence Fishburne, "Impressionism" starring Joan Allen and Jeremy Irons, "Altar Boyz," and the critically-acclaimed musical "Side Show."

Matt also conceived of and produced the original musical "Virtually Me!," which was praised by educators and profiled by Fox News for encouraging students to work together to stop cyber-bullying. Matt's hit family musical, "The Berenstain Bears LIVE!," has been touring throughout the United States and Canada since 2008.

In addition to his work as a playwright and producer, Matt founded and is president of Marquee Merchandise, which creates and manages merchandising and concessions for Broadway, Off-Broadway and touring shows. Marquee Merchandise is also the proud owner and operator of BroadwayStore.com, an online shopping center for all things Broadway.

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059: Retired NBC News Correspondent Mark Potter Prefers Sunrises to Narcos

Thu, 24 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Mark Potter was an NBC News correspondent based in Miami where he reported for NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt, TODAY, MSNBC and NBCNews.com. He joined NBC News as a staff correspondent in 2004 and retired in 2016.

During his more than 40-year journalism career, Potter has reported from all over the United States, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, including Haiti, Cuba and Mexico. He has also worked in NBC's London and Hong Kong Bureaus, and has reported from China, the South Pacific, the Philippines and Israel. Much of his career was spent with investigative units at both the national and regional levels, and he has reported on topics including politics, narcotics, immigrant smuggling, environmental issues, natural disasters, international conflicts and numerous high-profile court cases.

For 15 years, prior to working at NBC News, Potter was a correspondent for ABC News, reporting for World News Tonight with Peter Jennings, Nightline and Good Morning America. He also worked for CNN, where among other duties he served as contributing correspondent for the Emmy-Award winning magazine show, CNN and Time.

Potter is a graduate from the School of Journalism at the University of Missouri-Columbia.

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058: Storyteller, Author & Thought Leader Panache Desai (Thankfully) Defies Description

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Panache Desai is a contemporary thought leader whose message of love and self-acceptance has drawn thousands of people from around the world to his seminars and workshops. Not aligned with any religious or spiritual tradition, he empowers people to free themselves of pain, suffering, sadness and self-limiting beliefs.

Panache has appeared alongside Oprah Winfrey on the Emmy Award-winning OWN series "Super Soul Sunday" and was featured on OWN's "Soul 2 Soul: Asking Life's Big Questions."

His first book is currently available: "Discovering Your Soul Signature: A 33-Day Path to Purpose, Passion and Joy" (Random House/Spiegel & Grau). His second book, "You Are Enough," will be released on February 25, 2020.

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057: Broadway's Laura Benanti Found Her "Room Somewhere"

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti can now be seen in the Samantha Bee and Jason Jones TBS comedy, "The Detour." Additional TV credits include "Supergirl," "Nashville," guest-starring as songbird Sadie Stone; "The Good Wife" and Showtime's "Nurse Jackie."

Most recently, Laura starred as Eliza Doolittle in the celebrated Broadway revival of "My Fair Lady." Prior to that, she co-starred alongside Amy Schumer and Keegan Michael Key in Steve Martin's hit Broadway play, "Meteor Shower." In 2016, Laura completed her Tony nominated role (and 5th nomination) as Amalia Balash in the hit Broadway Musical, "She Loves Me." Laura also received Outer Critics Circle, Drama League and Drama Desk Award nominations for this role.

In addition to television work and her critically acclaimed performance as Elsa Schrader in NBC's "The Sound of Music LIVE," Ms. Benanti is a highly celebrated, stage actress who took Broadway by storm at the age of 18.

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056: Dr. Judy Ho, Co-Host, The Doctors & Sue Schaffel, Actress, I Like Me

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a licensed and triple board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist based in Los Angeles, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University and published author. She provides professional services in Psychological Testing and Forensic Expert work, and contributes psychological expertise and analysis as a television host, panelist and expert advisor on a variety of national broadcasts. Dr. Judy is currently a co-host on the popular daytime television show, "The Doctors." Her new book, "Stop Self-Sabotage," is available everywhere books are sold. Sue Schaffel is an award-winning actress based in Washington, DC, and Naples, FL, who has drawn uproarious laughter, tears and everything in between for over thirty years on the stage and screen. Her TV credits include numerous local and regional commercials as well as episodes of "Evil Kin" and "America's Most Wanted." Her film work includes independent features "The Summer Before," "The Waiting Room" and "Ricardo." She won Best Actress in a Feature (Sunnyside Up Film Festival and Reading Film Festival) for her performance in the independent feature, "I Like Me." Dr. Judy Ho Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/drjudyho Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjudyho/ Web: www.drjudyho.com Sue Schaffel Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ilikemefilm/ Web: SueSchaffel.com ilikememovie.com Jones.Show Social Media Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ LinkedIn (Randy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallkennethjones/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ LinkedIn (Susan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bennett-8607312/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

055: Karl M. Gibbons, Business Growth Architect

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Karl M. Gibbons is the President, Problem Solver & Rainmaker at Third Eye Management as well as a serial entrepreneur who has created and sold four multi-million-dollar businesses by the age of 40 and founded Third Eye Management in England in 1988. Gibbons merges timeless principles of success with leading-edge technologies to accelerate achievement. What began as a passion to help entrepreneurs and their businesses has grown into a mission to guide individuals and organizations along their paths to success. Gibbons works with his clients to achieve growth, build aligned teams and recession-proof businesses.

In 2002 he made Naples, Florida his home and in August 2008 he became a US Citizen. When he is not working he loves to fly hot air balloons, playing drums and collecting Beatles memorabilia.

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054: Dave Sanderson, Miracle on the Hudson Survivor

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

On January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson was one of the last passengers off the plane that crashed into the Hudson River. Best known as The Miracle on the Hudson, this incident was considered to be the most successful ditching in aviation history. Today, as President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International based out of Charlotte, NC, he has built a career as a motivational speaker, mentor and author.

Recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in 2018 in Inc.com, Dave averages over 100 speeches a year for major corporations across the world. In his presentations, he shares and teaches "The 12 Principals for Business Success," precepts that enabled him to become a top producer in some of the largest sales organizations in the world, and ultimately enabled him to survive the plane crash. In addition to being a top sales producer, he was Director of Security for internationally-renowned speaker, Tony Robbins.

Dave has spoken at countless fundraisers that have raised approximately $14M for the American Red Cross. He continues to donate his speaker services to the organization as an expression of gratitude for the care he received from the first person he saw after he was rescued and transferred to land in New Jersey: A Red Cross volunteer with a blanket.

His book, "Moments Matter," details the lessons learned from the Miracle on the Hudson and how to take a potentially tragic experience, what he calls 'you own personal plane crash' and turn it into an opportunity to survive and "create your own flight plan."

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053: Renowned Comic Book Artist Sal Buscema Illustrates Joy

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Born January 26, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, Silvio "Sal" Buscema is one of comic books' most prolific artists, having penciled all of Marvel's major super-hero characters and teams including Spider-man, Captain America, the Hulk, Daredevil, Thor, Iron Man, The Avengers, The Defenders and the Fantastic Four. In 1968 Sal joined Marvel Comics where his first job was inking the Silver Surfer #4, penciled by his brother, John Buscema.

Sal holds the record for the longest run as a penciler on a comic book for his work on "Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-man." He penciled 18 of the first 20 issues of the title and returned to pencil the book from 1988 through 1996 (Issues #134 - #238).

Married to the lovely Joan since 1960, he is the proud father of Joe, Tony and Mike. At 83, Sal is not retired and has no immediate plans to do so.

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052: Best of Season One, The Brainiacs

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Jones.Show has featured an exceptional number of "Brainiacs" this year. Their education, intellects and inspiring ideas are remarkable. These men and women have redefined the concept of "thought-provoking." To single out just a handful of the most "thought-full" people from Season One is not fair—but these six individuals deserve their place among THE BEST. This BEST OF Episode is dedicated to my favorite brainiac, the young man with the wicked vocabulary, the one who refers to me as "Father," Jones.Show producer and my incomparable son, Kevin Randall Jones. Featured this week: Bob Orr, CBS News (retired) Julia Landauer, NASCAR Rhonda Sheer, Women's Intimate Apparel Tyler Mathisen, CNBC Dr. David Perlmutter, Grain Brain Ralph Rolle, Drummer, CHIC We encourage you to listen to the original, full-length podcasts from all of these extraordinary guests. Go to www.Jones.Show Jones.Show's Social Media: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ LinkedIn (Randy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallkennethjones/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ LinkedIn (Susan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bennett-8607312/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

051: Best of Season One, Women in Power

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

I have been fortunate to have chatted with so many extraordinary women. And though there are many reasons to support women and women's issues, I do it for a very personal reason: my daughter. She deserves everything the world has to give.

This BEST OF Episode is dedicated to the extraordinary Maribeth Jones.

Featured this week:

Erin Brockovich, Consumer Advocate Robin Hauser, Documentary Filmmaker Sara Evans, Country Music Superstar Liris Crosse, Plus-Size Model Lisa Guerrero, Chief Investigative Correspondent, INSIDE EDITION Randy Thomas, Announcer, Oscars & Tony Awards

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050: Best of Season One, As Seen on TV

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Several of Jones.Show's Season One guests are very familiar faces as each them has spent a fair amount of time on television. Listening back, what's most fascinating to me is what happens when you can no longer SEE them. You're forced to really LISTEN.

Featured this week:

Ginger Zee, ABC News Val Chmerkovskiy, Dancing with the Stars Dr. Judy Ho, Former Co-Host, Face The Truth Vicki Gunvalson, Real Housewives of Orange County Sam Champion, ABC News

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049: The Best of Season One, Tugging the Heartstrings

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Many of Jones.Show's Season One guests made us THINK, but a very special few made us FEEL. More than anything, when someone trusts you enough to share personal experiences and intimate thoughts, it's a gift.

Featured are:

Daniel Ross, Voice of Donald Duck Faith Prince, Tony Award-Winning Actress Wren & Roch, Survivors of Sexual Abuse G.W. Bailey, Actor & Philanthropist Amy Fulmer, Author

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048: The Best of TV's HOT BENCH on Jones.Show

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

From the producers of Judge Judy, HOT BENCH adds a new twist to the court genre, with the first-ever three-judge panel, taking you inside the courtroom and into their chambers as they deliberate.

Judge Michael Corriero and Judge Patricia DiMango appeared as guests on JONES.SHOW during Season One. Tanya Acker appeared on Randy's segment on The Nice Guys on Business last year.

As HOT BENCH is Randy's favorite TV show, he wanted to feature some of his favorite moments with the judges in this "Best of" format.

HOT BENCH is seen weekdays all across the country. Check your local listings.

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047: Randall Kenneth Jones Exposed

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Author, speaker, comic actor and Jones.Show host Randall Kenneth Jones brings his unique brand of creativity, infotainment & storytelling to a broad range of business, civic, and educational platforms. As a speaker, his unique material comes from his personal brain trust of 150+ celebrities, newsmakers and thought leaders who have taken a seat opposite him over the past eight years. These sometimes hysterical, always life-altering conversations are chronicled his book, "Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More!" and featured on his popular podcast, Jones.Show. Guest host Eric Hunley is the creator and host of the Unstructured Podcast where he interviews a WIDE variety of guests ranging including authors, composers, FBI agents, podcasters, filmmakers, and more. He also has launched the new show, Portmanteau, where he has fun with Frankenwords. Eric Hunley's Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/unstructuredp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unstructuredp/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unstructuredp/ Website: https://unstructured.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy: https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ LinkedIn (Randy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallkennethjones/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ LinkedIn (Susan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bennett-8607312/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

046: Time to Speak Up with Special Guest Diane DiResta

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Diane DiResta is founder and president of DiResta Communications, Inc. Known as the Speaking Strategist, Diane brings over 20 years as a communications expert and speech pathologist. Her company works with Fortune 500 companies, media trains sports and entertainment celebrities from the NBA, WNBA, USGA and coaches C-level executives and entrepreneurs how to exude executive presence and shine on the platform. She's been featured on CNN and quoted in the NY Times. WSJ, Investors Business Daily, the London Guardian, Fast Company and more. As a professional speaker, Diane has spoken in Africa, the Caribbean, Europe, Russia, the Middle East and South America. Prior to establishing her company, she was an AVP at Drexel Burnham, a training specialist for Salomon Brothers and a Speech Pathologist for the NYC schools. She holds a Masters Degree in Speech Pathology from Columbia University, is a graduate of CoachU, and the author of the popular book, "Knockout Presentations." Now in it's 3rd edition. Diane DiResta Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/speakingpro Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiRestaCommunications/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianediresta/ Website: www.DiResta.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Twitter (Randy): https://twitter.com/randallkjones Instagram (Randy): https://www.instagram.com/randallkennethjones/ Facebook (Randy): https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ LinkedIn (Randy): https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallkennethjones/ Web: RandallKennethJones.com Twitter (Susan): https://twitter.com/SiriouslySusan Instagram (Susan): https://www.instagram.com/siriouslysusan/ Facebook (Susan): https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ LinkedIn (Susan): https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-bennett-8607312/ Web: SusanCBennett.com www.Jones.Show

045: Why Naples, Florida, is Home to Jones.Show with Special Guest Jack Wert

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

The hometown of the Jones.Show podcast, Naples, Florida, is a natural and cultural gem tucked away in Southwest Florida's Paradise Coast. This is a region where the Gulf of Mexico's turquoise water meets white sand, wild islands and downtowns filled with artful treasures, culinary delights and countless other discoveries. The Paradise Coast includes Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City, Immokalee and Ave Maria. Jack W. Wert has dedicated over 25 years to tourism destination marketing. He has created and managed two DMO's in Florida. He is currently the Executive Director, Naples Area Convention & Visitors Bureau. Jack is a Graduate of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He is a Guest lecturer nationwide on destination marketing, promotion, advocacy and accreditation. Paradise Coast Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/ParadiseCoast Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheParadiseCoast Instagram: www.instagram.com/paradisecoast/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCEWSruMfPwwrBRUkA-9r-JA Website: www.ParadiseCoast.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Jones.Show RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

044: Parenting, Information Overload, Storytelling, G.I. Joe & More with Bill Ratner

Thu, 11 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Bill Ratner is an American voice actor. He is best known for being the voice in movie trailers and for being the voice of Flint in Hasbro's syndicated TV cartoon "G.I. Joe." He reprised the role of Flint in episodes of "Family Guy" and "Robot Chicken." In addition to his successful career in voiceovers Bill is a master storyteller—National Storytelling Festival Slam Teller, Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival winner, 8-time Moth StorySLAM Winner, published short story writer, essayist, and playwright. He performs his stories in comedy clubs, theatres, taverns, schools, and storytelling festivals across the country. Bill is the author of "Parenting for the Digital Age: The Truth behind Media's Effect on Children and What To Do About It," published by Familius Press. Bill Ratner's Social Media Twitter: @BILLRATNER LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bill-ratner-77a5316/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/billratner.voiceover.author/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/billratner/ Websites: BillRatner.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook Jones.Show RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

043: I Like Me & Sue Schaffel is Great

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Sue Schaffel is an award-winning actress based in Washington, DC, and Naples, FL, who has drawn uproarious laughter, tears and everything in between for over thirty years on the stage and screen. Theatre credits include a hilarious portrayal of Desdemona in "When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet," heart-wrenching turns as Polly in "Other Desert Cities" and Charlotte in "Beyond Therapy" and, most recently, she portrayed Cajun sensation Velma in "Hush Up Sweet Charlotte." Her TV credits include numerous local and regional commercials as well as episodes of "Evil Kin" and "America's Most Wanted." Her film work includes independent features "The Summer Before," "The Waiting Room" and "Ricardo." She won Best Actress in a Feature (Sunnyside Up Film Festival and Reading Film Festival) for her performance in the independent feature, "I Like Me." Beginning 7/9/19, "I Like Me" will be available on iTunes, Comcast, Dish Network, Verzon Fios, Frontier, Suddenlink, Mediacom, Armstrong, Wow!, Rogers & Shaw. "I Like Me" & Sue Schaffel's Social Media Facebook: www.facebook.com/Ilikemefilm/ Websites: SueSchaffel.com ilikememovie.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

042: Lisa Guerrero is Fearless

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Lisa Guerrero is the award-winning Chief Investigative Correspondent for America's top-rated syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition. One of the most versatile broadcasters on television, Lisa has guest co-hosted The View, been a special correspondent for Dr. Phil and is a frequent guest panelist on CNN and HLN. She is also a successful actress having starred in Aaron Spelling's, Sunset Beach and guest starred on Southland, Frasier and The George Lopez Show. Lisa recently played herself in the Academy Award-nominated film, Moneyball. Before joining Inside Edition in 2006, she spent a decade and a half as a sportscaster for CBS, Fox Sports Net and ABC reporting for Monday Night Football, The Best Damn Sports Show Period, Toughman, Sports Geniuses, Fox Sports Report and Sports Central. She has covered everything from the Super Bowl to The World Series and has interviewed hundreds of athletes, including Shaquille O'Neal, Alex Rodriguez, Brett Favre and Mia Hamm. Lisa was the first woman to earn a TV contract as a sports reporter in LA and was the first journalist (male or female) to ask Barry Bonds, on camera, if he'd taken steroids. She was also the first Latina to host the Hispanic Heritage Month Reception at The White House and was named "One of the 100 Most Influential Hispanics in America" by the Hispanic Business Journal. Lisa Guerrero's Social Media YouTube: Lisa Guerrero TV Twitter: @4lisaguerrero Instagram: @4lisaguerrero Facebook: www.facebook.com/LisaGuerreroPage Website: LisaGuerrero.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

041: The Beekman Boys, Fabulous Forever

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge are the Co-Founders of Beekman 1802. Ridge began his career as a physician at Mt. Sinai in New York City and later launched the Health & Wellness division of Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Kilmer-Purcell was previously an award-winning advertising executive and New York Times bestselling author of three books. The pair founded Beekman 1802 in 2008 after purchasing the historic Beekman farm in Sharon Springs, NY, where they started making goat milk soaps and gourmet cheeses. Today the company has over 130 employees and is recognized as one of the most successful lifestyle brands in America by Nasdaq, Inc magazine & The Wall Street Journal. Ridge and Kilmer-Purcell have been featured in countless media and business outlets. As the stars of "The Fabulous Beekman Boys" they were the first gay couple to star in their own television series on a national network. They also competed and won "The Amazing Race" on CBS. OUT Magazine has included them on their Top 100 Influential LGBT List, and they received Farmer of the Year recognition from the US Secretary of Agriculture. Kilmer-Purcell and Ridge continue to reside on their farm in Sharon Springs, NY. Beekman Social Media Twitter: @Beekman1802Boys Instagram: @JoshandBrent Facebook: www.facebook.com/FabulousBeekmanBoys Beekman1802.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

040: Lynn Radice is the Little Engine that Could

Thu, 13 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Lynn Radice is an expert motivational speaker, having 34,000 followers on linked in, a career coach, CEO, executive recruiter, thought leader, and job search maven. She is best known for candid self-help job hunting advice, and for creating creative job search strategies. Lynn has placed people in Poland, Spain, Canada, the UK, Romania and many others. She has traveled to Myanmar, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Africa, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Morocco, speaking with candidates and gathering best practices. Lynn's most recent book, "Terror by Rail," is the compelling true story of a major catastrophic event: the Amtrak 188 accident on May 12, 2015. A passenger on that train, Lynn's subsequent journey and passion for answers caused her to ask questions about train safety and the bigger global issues that are challenges of the rail. This story of a single mom's heartbreaking journey through hell and back will give everyone facing challenges in their life a bit of hope that nothing is permanent, and it is possible to come through the pain to the other side. Lynn Radice Social Media Twitter: @recruitblog LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/lynnradice/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/lynn.radice www.LynnRadice.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com Special Thanks to Lea Woodford, SmartFem Media Group

039: Daniel Ross, Donald Duck, Lucky the Leprechaun, Starscream & Friends

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Originally a theatre and film actor/producer from Maryland, Daniel Ross moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to begin pursuing work in the animation voice over industry. His voice has been featured on almost every network including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney, and Netflix. He is the voice of Donald Duck in the smash hit series "Mickey and the Roadster Racers" and "Chip N' Dale's Nutty Tales" on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. He was also featured as the lead-villain Starscream from 2007's "Transformers: The Game" by Activision selling over 3.6 million copies worldwide and has voiced the lovable Lucky from the Lucky Charms Cereal ommercials! You can also hear him in the shows "Bunsen is a Beast," "The Loud House," "The Adventures of Kid Danger" on Nickelodeon, "We Bare Bears" on Cartoon Network, and "The Tom and Jerry Show" on Boomerang! Daniel Ross Social Media Twitter: @ActorDanielRoss Instagram: @ActorDanielRoss Facebook: /ActorDanielRoss www.ActorDanielRoss.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

038: An Organic Healthy Life with Nancy Addison

Thu, 30 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Nancy Addison's delightful celebration of healthy food and her passion for sharing her wealth of knowledge is entertaining, enlightening and often life-changing. In her presentations, counseling, radio shows and books, Nancy shares her favorite tips for getting healthier and making healthy eating delicious! Nancy's information-packed books and presentations are inspiring. What's more, her joy is contagious. Nancy Addison Social Media Twitter: @nanncyaddison Instagram: @NancyGAddison Facebook: www.facebook.com/authornancyaddison/ www.organichealthylife.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

037: Living in Full Expression with Jim Phillips

Thu, 23 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Jim Phillips is a dynamic, engaging speaker, author and L.I.F.E. Strategist who inspires folks to live in full expression of their truth by deﬁning, embracing and ulmately experiencing that truth. At the age of thirteen, Jim had a Divine experience that conﬁrmed to him he had a speciﬁc message to share … and the me for that message is now. His message is clear, bold and life changing. Jim is an authority on living in full expression of one's truth. In fact, he wrote the book on it, The Key to LIFE, living in full expression. For almost 30 years he has been inspiring others to achieve more and be more through presentations around the world. Jim Phillips Social Media Twitter: @inspired10 Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorJimPhillips/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jimphillips01/ www.LivingInFullExpression.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

036: Amy Fulmer Finds the Sweet Spot Between Love and Loss

Thu, 16 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Amy Fulmer was born and raised on the East Coast and grew up in Connecticut. Ms. Fulmer made her way to Los Angeles to attend The University of Southern California where she graduated from the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Kenji, Amy's son, had multiple health and mental health issues that resulted in his loss of life at 19. As a means of healing through this tragic, long road ahead, Amy authored a book aimed at parents and non-parents across the globe who cope with grief daily. Her book, "Don't Trip Potato Chip: Children Are Dying and Parents Are Hurting...a New Conversation Has Begun" ushers in a new era for parents and all people who are looking for hard answers in the face of deep loss of loved ones. Her work is now being followed in close to 50 countries by parents, families and communities. Amy Fulmer's Social Media: Facebook: www.facebook.com/Amy-Fulmer-Child-Bereavement-Author-262461830898210/ www.AmyFulmer.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com Special Thanks to: Lea Woodford, SmartFem Media Group Kylie Mireau Jeri, Rick & Kristen Lisa Guerrero Oprah

035: Broadway Legend Gwen Verdon Through the Eyes of Retired Stage Manager Paul Phillips

Thu, 09 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Born October 1, 1925, Paul Phillips was raised in a series of foster homes in New York. At age 17, he joined the Coast Guard during World War II. Two years later, he landed on the Great White Way, his heart set on a career as an actor. In relatively short order, Phillips developed an unexpected friendship with renowned actress Gertrude Lawrence. It was Lawrence who first suggested he make the career move from actor to stage management. Paul's remarkable credits include the original Broadway productions of "Fiorello!," "Sweet Charity," "Mame," "Pippin," "Chicago," and "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." Essentially, Paul Phillips spent his career protecting the integrity of some of the greatest American products of all time. In addition to Lawrence, Philips worked alongside Judy Garland, Tallulah Bankhead, Angela Lansbury, Beatrice Lillie, Ann Miller, Chita Rivera and, his dear friend, confidant and "soulmate," Gwen Verdon. Gwen Verdon starred in the original Broadway productions of "Damn Yankees," "Sweet Charity," "Chicago" and more. A critically acclaimed Broadway performer in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, Gwen was the recipient of four Tony Awards. She is also strongly identified with her second husband, director/choreographer Bob Fosse. Their relationship is the subject of FX Networks' "Fosse/Verdon" with Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams. Gwen Verdon died on October 18, 2000. Gwen has two children, Jimmy Henaghan and Nicole Fosse. This episode is dedicated to the memory of the extraordinary Ms. Verdon. Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

034: Linda Spellman Goes from MBA to Psychic Medium

Thu, 02 May 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Linda Spellman is a former Marketing Executive. She has managed marketing functions for well-known companies such as Restoration Hardware, Home Depot, and Carter's and Oshkosh B'Gosh. After suffering an assault and battling PTSD, she found herself with a new and unexpected gift. She discovered that now she can communicate with those who've passed on. That's right, an MBA turned Psychic Medium. Linda's Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/light_of_the_phoenix Facebook: www.facebook.com/lightofthephoenix1 www.lightofthephoenix.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

033: The Hoopla Surrounding CBD with Dr. Cade Copeland

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Dr. Cade Copeland has been a chiropractor and functional practitioner in Naples, FL, for the last 10 years. He is a graduate of The College of St. Scholastica and Northwestern Health Sciences University and has dedicated his life to working with families to address health issues through a multidisciplinary approach to wellness. Instead of focusing on what is wrong, Dr. Cade's philosophy is to build upon what is right. He is married and is the father of four beautiful children—not 17 children as suggested by Jones.Show's host. On The Episode: Dr. Cade explains the hoopla behind CBD and related products. Please note: Jones.Show does not endorse the use of CBD or any other medical treatment or procedure. As always, please consult your physician. Our goal is to provide "thought-full" content to inform and entertain. The legal use of CBD is constantly changing and can differ by state. Dr. Cade Copeland's Social Media: Twitter: @rootedapoth Instagram: @rootedapoth Facebook: www.facebook.com/LIFEstrengthFC/ www.facebook.com/rootedapoth/ www.LIFEstrengthHealthCenter.com www.RootedApoth.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

032: The Wind May Be Gone, but Mickey Kuhn is Still Here

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

One of Hollywood's staple of child actors during the 30s and 40s, Mickey Kuhn appeared alongside many top Hollywood stars including John Wayne, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and many more. Born in 1932, Mickey began to add to the family income at age 2 when, by chance, he was cast by Fox Studios for the movie "Change of Heart" (1934) starring the preeminent movie couple at the time, Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. In 1939, Mickey appeared as Crown Prince Augustin in "Juarez" starring Bette Davis and, most notably, as Olivia de Havilland and Leslie Howard's son Beau in "Gone with the Wind." "One-Take Mickey" proved quite dependable and was actively involved in several prestigious pictures during the 1940s and 50s including "One Foot in Heaven" (1941), "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945), "Red River" (1948), "Broken Arrow" (1950) and "A Streetcar Named Desire" (1951). After a four-year term of duty, he returned to films and TV in 1955 and attended L.A. Valley College and Cal State Northridge on his G.I. Bill and majored in Theater Arts. As a young man, Mickey chose to leave the motion picture industry. He was hired by American Airlines in 1967 and subsequently served as a supervisor to flight attendants. He later became an administrative manager at a Boston airport and retired from the airlines in 1995. He received the Golden Boot Award for his work in westerns in 2005. Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ https://www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com

031: Dr. David Perlmutter & His "Grain Brain" Crusade

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and four-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. His books have been published in 34 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller "Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar," with over 1 million copies in print. He is the editor of the upcoming collection "The Microbiome and the Brain" that will be authored by top experts in the field and will be published in 2019 by CRC Press. Dr. Perlmutter's new book, "Brain Wash," co-written with Austin Perlmutter, MD, will be published in January 2020. Dr. Perlmutter's Social Media: Twitter: @DavidPerlmutter Facebook: www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd Instagram: @davidperlmutter YouTube: DavidPerlmutterMd www.DrPerlmutter.com Jones.Show's Social Media: Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindzoo/ www.facebook.com/siriouslysusan/ Join us in the Jones.Show Lounge on Facebook www.RandallKennethJones.com www.SusanCBennett.com Special Thanks to Dr. Cade Copeland, LIFEstrength Health Center www.lifestrengthhealthcenter.com

030: Wren & Roch are Artisans with Purpose

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 07:00:00 -0000

With fashion as their platform, best friends and business partners Karen Hansen & Laura Rachlin of Wren & Roch are on a mission to empower victims & survivors of rape, domestic violence and childhood sexual assault by raising awareness, eliminating stigmas and educating for the prevention of abuse.

At the intersection of high fashion and giving back, each Wren & Roch handbag, proudly made in New York City, financially benefits select Allies while positively impacting lives. Laura and Karen no longer carry the shame and embarrassment of rape and abuse—they stand strong as survivors, grateful for every experience that has brought them to where they are today.

On This Episode:

I first met Laura and Karen at an event. When the pair introduced the topic of rape and sexual abuse, I listened intently. As their very personal stories unfolded—though I became sad, shocked and angry—I was ultimately mesmerized by their selfless ability to re-live the most horrific events in their lives to help others. During the Q & A, I stood and thanked them for their willingness to share and candidly asked: "Why am I the only man in the room?"

Through this podcast, the three of us hope to encourage more women—and the men who love them—to join us "in the room."

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029: Face The Truth's Dr. Judy Ho Rocks

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP is a licensed and double board-certified Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles. Dr. Judy provides professional services in Psychological Testing and Forensic Expert work. She is a tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University and has appeared as an expert commentator, panelist and host on multiple news, crime, talk and reality television programs on networks including CNN, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, CBS, ESPN, A & E; notably as guest co-host on The Doctors and Crime Watch Daily, and a recurring panelist on Dr. Drew.

Dr. Judy specializes in comprehensive psychological testing and evidence-based treatments, and she speaks regularly to depression and anxiety concerns, personality disorders, behavioral and substance addiction, family struggles, romantic relationship issues, youth mental illness, self-sabotage behaviors, celebrity behaviors and much more.

She is currently a co-host for the syndicated daytime talk show, "Face The Truth."

On This Episode:

The show opens with a discussion of responsible sperm ownership. Also discussed: the difference between a clinical and a forensic psychologist, what to do once you get inside somebody's head, the importance of speaking up for those in crisis, and mental health resources. Dr. Judy seems to love one of Randy's favorite words: "opine." Plus: Do self-help books really work? Interview your doctors in advance. Is it okay to tell a woman you don't know that she is beautiful? When is anger okay? Who and what do haters really hate? Dr. Judy's book, "Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and Get Out of Your Own Way," comes out in August 2019.

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028: NASCAR's Julia Landauer is Redefining Dedication & Drive

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver and two-time champion from New York City. She has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series. After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She finished 4th in the championship, becoming the highest finishing female in the series' 64-year history.

In January of 2017, Julia was selected as an honoree for the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the sports category. Julia was also the only female member of the highly selective NASCAR Next class of 2016-2017.

Julia graduated from Stanford University in 2014, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Science, Technology, and Society. She was also a contestant on season 26 of CBS' reality TV show SURVIVOR. Julia uses her racing platform to continue advocating for STEM education and women's empowerment.

Special Thanks to Ben Walter for photography and videography.

Recorded at NaplesNEXT Ideas Festival, NaplesNext.com

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027: Valentin Chmerkovskiy Will Never Change His Name

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 07:00:00 -0000

Valentin "Val" Chmerkovskiy was born in Odessa, Ukraine, to an engineer mother and marine merchant father. At eight years old, Val's family immigrated to Brooklyn, NY as refugees. In 2011, Val joined as a professional dancer on "Dancing with the Stars" for its 13th season. The 14-time US National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion quickly rose to stardom as a fan-favorite. Val won his first DWTS Mirrorball Trophy with Rumer Willis during the tenth anniversary season. He later took home his second title in 2016 with Olympic Gold Medalist Laurie Hernandez. Val recently released a memoir titled "I'll Never Change my Name." He also stared as a judge on the inaugural season of "Dancing with the Stars: Juniors."

On This Episode: The show begins with a tutorial on how to pronounce "Chmerkovskiy." Other topics include Val's book, upbringing, parents and his brother Maks. Then there's Val and Jenna Johnson. Val's views on inspiring young dancers, camaraderie, patriotism and redefining masculinity. Lots of love for Ginger Zee. And finally, Randy continues in his shameless quest to be a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars." #TeamJennaRandy

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026: Filmmaker James Keach on Alzheimer's & Dementia

Thu, 07 Mar 2019 08:00:00 -0000

James Keach has been a part of the film industry as an actor, director, writer, and producer. He has appeared in over fifty feature films and has produced and directed hundreds of hours of television. His most recent success was the award-winning documentary "Glen Campbell…I'll Be Me," which showed the legendary singer's unprecedented "Goodbye Tour" after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. James' 2018 documentary feature film, "Augie," tells the story of Augie Nieto, the genius entrepreneur and LifeFitness founder who was diagnosed with ALS over a decade ago and how he continues to work every day to find the cure for the disease. Before that, James has produced "Walk the Line," for which the Producerʼs Guild of America nominated him Motion Picture Producer of the Year. The film was also nominated for several Academy and Golden Globe awards, winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture and garnering Reese Witherspoon her Academy Award for Best Actress.

On This Episode:

A discussion of James' gripping new documentary, "Turning Point." The filmmaker takes us inside the quest for the first medication that could treat the underlying process of Alzheimer's disease, more than a century after Dr. Alois Alzheimer first described the brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and cognitive skills. Along the way, we meet the people behind these grand experiments: the scientists driven as much by personal conviction as professional innovation.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @_BrightFocus @turning_point18 Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @BrightFocus Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TurningPointMovie2018/

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025: Getting SIRI-ous with Susan C. Bennett

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0000

The original voice of Siri, Susan C. Bennett is the announcer for Jones.Show. As a popular voice-over artist and singer, Bennett has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald's, Macy's, Goodyear, Papa John's, Fisher Price and more. In addition to being a very popular public speaker, Susan is the voice of Delta Air Lines gates worldwide as well as numerous GPS and phone systems.

Susan has appeared on nationally televised programs "The Mariah Carey Merriest Christmas Special," "The Queen Latifah Show," CNN, "Showbiz Tonight," "The Jack & Triumph Show," the new "To Tell the Truth," and she read the Top Ten list for David Letterman!

On this Episode:

How Susan became the original voice of Siri and what happens when Susan interacts with Siri. (It doesn't always go well for Susan either!) Randy recently received an email from "Barbie" and is personal friends with "Donald Duck." A special shout out to Thomas Youngblood from Kamelot for permission for our theme song, "Center of the Universe." Lots of love for Nile Rodgers of Chic and drummer Ralph Rolle. Susan wants Jones.Show to do an episode on recycling. Susan wants Randy to get Pat Benatar to be a guest the podcast. Special shout out to G.W. Bailey and Sunshine Kids. More on Sara Evans and Sisters challenging RKJ and Sisters to a Sing-Off. Someone needs to help Randy and Susan get in touch with Robert Redford because Susan named her cat after him.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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024: HOT BENCH Judge Patricia DiMango is Tireless

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Judge Patricia DiMango serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution's syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The former Administrative Judge of the New York State Supreme Court Criminal Term in Brooklyn, Judge DiMango holds a Juris Doctorate from St. John's University, a master's degree from Columbia University in Developmental Psychology and a bachelor's degree cum laude from Brooklyn College in both Psychology and Education.

On this Episode:

Randy is obsessed with HOT BENCH because of the lessons learned that apply to interactions inside and outside of the courtroom. Patricia and Randy focus primarily on Patricia's unpredicted stand-up comedy skills and the principles of law that can also apply in the real world: how to tell if someone if lying to you, judging vs. being judgmental, having unclean hands, credibility and accountability.

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023: Vicki Gunvalson Gets Real

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0000

The "OG of the OC," Vicki Gunvalson has appeared on "The Real Housewives of Orange County" since the beginning. As a successful entrepreneur, reality star, mother and grandmother, she continues to redefine what it means to be a powerful modern woman. Her ability to evolve but stay true to her roots has led her to become America's one of the most loved reality stars.

On this Episode:

Make no mistake, Vicki is Randy's friend and he is very protective of her. Vicki talks about how she first became part of the Real Housewives franchise. Other topics include love, hate and "making TV" and as well as perception versus reality.

Best Advice: "If you don't see it for yourself—you don't witness it yourself—you don't know."

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @vgunvalson Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @vickigunvalson

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022: Sara Evans Knows All the Right Words

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0000

There's a big reason that the album is titled Words. The songs generate a number of words—flexible, commanding, sassy, daring, loving, hopeful, resilient—that all embody parts of Sara's inimitable persona.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @saraevansmusic Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @saraevansmusic

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021: Former CBS News Correspondent Bob Orr Wants the Truth

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Though retired CBS News correspondent Bob Orr dreamed of being the play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he began his television news career in 1973 at WTRF-TV in his hometown, Wheeling, West Virginia.

Bob joined CBS News in July 1993, where he remained until his retirement in February 2015. Bob primarily focused on two beats. From 1994 to 2006, he was the Transportation Correspondent, covering safety and security issues. After 9/11, though he retained the Transportation Correspondent title, Bob began focusing on security and counterterrorism. When the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was established, he formally added DHS to his coverage responsibilities.

In November 2006, Bob took over the Justice beat as the CBS News Justice and Homeland Security Correspondent where he was the lead correspondent covering domestic and international terrorism as well as U.S. law enforcement issues. For over two decades, Bob had a front-row seat to just about every international event.

ON THIS EPISODE:

Randy and Bob talk about how retirement relates to living with purpose and finding personal fulfillment. Most important: Don't turn off your brain. In all stages of life, curiosity is essential. The truth still matters. Being a consumer of the news today takes effort. The media has to be held to a higher standard. Think. Please just think.

"We live in the most connected time man has ever known; however, I would argue that we are also the most misinformed." Bob Orr

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020: Ralph Rolle Marches to the Beat of His Own Drum

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Bronx-native Ralph Rolle has enjoyed an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer, vocalist and producer. The current drummer for Nile Rodgers and Chic, Ralph's collaborators have included: Sting, Bono, Bette Midler, Roger Daltrey, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Paul Simon and many more. For 14 seasons, he was the Drummer for NBC's "It's Showtime at The Apollo" and served as the musical director for "The Caroline Rhea Show."

No stranger to dishin' out a good groove, Ralph has been able to successfully transfer his creativity behind drums and cymbals to the context of mixing bowls and baking pans, by establishing the New York base Soul Snacks Cookie Company. Closest to his heart is a desire to motivate and inspire others to pursue and live their dreams.

ON THIS EPISODE:

Fate stepped in to make this meeting happen. Randy and Ralph both appreciate those who play well with others—in more ways than one. Ralph's mother, Rose Lee Rolle, taught him: "you are judged by the company you keep." Ralph explains his view of passion, power, placement, performance and purity. Shout outs to Aretha Franklin, Ringo Starr, Jennifer Lopez, Nile Rodgers, Gandhi, Einstein, Vanessa Williams, Miss Helen Williams, Del Shores and Caroline Rhea. Randy is rendered almost speechless—that is RARE!

#NatureNurtureMama #JLoCookieEmergency

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @ralphrolle Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @drumrolle

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Bonus URL: Joe Hardy, drummer with no legs: http://www.candomusos.com/profile-joe-hardy.php

019: Your Story Means Everything to Carey Ralston & Countless Others

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Carey Ralston is the Founder of Hallway Stories, a private, member-based online community of people sharing their real-life stories of personal growth through struggles with issues such as body image, mental health and cancer. Hallway Stories is a safe space for people in crisis to tell the stories they've been afraid to share. In the Hallway, you'll find you're not alone. It's a no-pressure community where you can meet and seek help from people just like you, who have walked in your shoes.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @_HallwayStories Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @_HallwayStories

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018: Patricia Racette on Opera, Authenticity & Other Non-Hoity-Toity Things

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

Patricia Racette has been heralded a preeminent singing actress of our time. She has built and sustained an evolving career in the most acclaimed opera houses and concert stages of the world for over thirty years and continues to not only sustain her passion for this art form but also expand it to broader arenas as both stage director and master teacher.

An internationally recognized artist herself, she has sung leading roles at the major houses of the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, Royal Opera House, La Scala, Paris Opera, Teatro Liceu, Teatro Real, Bayerische Staatsoper and many more. She also made her mark on The Met: Live in HD series as the leading ladies in "Madama Butterfly," "Tosca," "Pagliacci" and "Peter Grimes."

Born and raised in New Hampshire, Patricia studied jazz and music education at North Texas State University, received training in the Merola and Adler programs at San Francisco Opera, and most recently received an honorary doctorate from San Francisco Conservatory of Music in 2017. She received a Grammy Award in 2017 for Best Opera Recording for her performance as Marie Antoinette in the Los Angeles Opera's production of John Corigliano's "The Ghosts of Versailles."

On This Episode

Patricia and Randy celebrate authenticity, collaboration, compromise, laughter, friendship, breaking the rules, life's unexpected detours, "dogged" determination and what it's like to be a PhDiva. #Racettitative

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @patriciaracette Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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017: G.W. Bailey is Equal Parts Serious & Sunshine

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 08:00:00 -0000

G.W. Bailey became internationally known as a professional actor for his portrayal as Capt. Harris in the Police Academy film series. He is also widely recognized as Sgt. Rizzo from the "M*A*S*H" television series and for his other feature and TV movies. He was a regular on the TNT television hit series "The Closer" and on "Major Crimes."

After serving as a Sunshine Kids volunteer for fifteen years, G.W. Bailey became the Executive Director in 2001. He has overseen the expansion of National Events that now include ten destinations and involving volunteers working nationwide with the Foundation to provide trips and activities for hundreds of young cancer patients annually.

G.W. was introduced to the Sunshine Kids by his goddaughter Brandy Aldridge who had been diagnosed with leukemia. Her experiences with other Kids who were also fighting cancer had a profound effect on Brandy, her family and friends. She inspired G.W. to begin working with the Foundation to create more activities that would reach as many Kids as possible. His work with the Sunshine Kids has always been dedicated to the memory of this remarkable young woman.

On This Episode

Randy takes great joy in finding G.W. asleep on the couch when he first arrives. G.W., not so much. Randy throws a fit over a plot twist at the end of "Major Crimes." Randy obsesses over "Police Academy," too. G.W.'s heart belongs to the children with cancer who benefit from Sunshine Kids. G.W.'s advice: "As long as you're doing something for someone besides yourself—just find something bigger than you."

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @SunshineKidsOrg Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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016: Looking Back & Forging Ahead

Thu, 27 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Program moderator Laura Spell is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Hodges University. She began teaching Ballroom dance in 1998 and soon noticed a need for basic social training to go along with the dance instruction. As her children were preparing to enter middle school at the time, she started working with them and their friends on social and life skills alongside dance instruction. She offers classes and individual coaching for children and adults.

Randy and Laura share a love of the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

On This Episode

In this 2018 year-end recap, Randy and his dear friend, manners and etiquette expert Laura Spell, chat about all-things Jones.Show—the who, what, where, when and why!

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @ LauraSpell1 Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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015: Del Shores Celebrates the Damaged, Deranged, Forgotten & Sordid

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Del Shores has written, directed and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television and regional and national touring theatre. His work includes the cult classics: "Sordid Lives," "Sordid Lives, The Series" and "A Very Sordid Wedding." His most recent project is the national tour of his new show, "Six Characters in Search of a Play."

On This Episode

Randy confesses he wants everyone to love Del Shores' work as a writer and director as much as he does. Randy and Del focus on his most famous work, "Sordid Lives" (2 films and a TV series). Del tells fabulous stories about Rue McClanahan, Caroline Rhea, Debra Messing, Thomas Haden Church and "Queer as Folk." In large part, Shores' various Sordid iterations tackle the universal topics of love and acceptance juxtaposed against bigotry and religion gone awry.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @DelShores Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @DelShores

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014: Ginger Zee Weathers the Storms

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation's weather on "Good Morning America" and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Ginger's memoir, Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One., is a candid yet humorous and uplifting look at a life touched by depression. Ginger also appeared on Season 22 of "Dancing with the Stars."

On This Episode

Ginger has been known to fall in love with gay guys and promises Randy she will not fall for him. (Randy just got married, too). News flash: Ginger almost worked at a strip club in college! Randy gushes (and gushes and gushes) over Ginger's book. Ginger is a thrill seeker & Randy is a chicken shit. Ginger and Randy engage in perhaps the most upbeat discussion ever recorded about depression.

Randy observes that "Dancing with the Stars" has never had an author or podcaster as a contestant and Ginger is working on getting Randy on the show. According to Randy, Ginger Zee is the Queen of the Earth.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @ginger_Zee Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @ginger_Zee

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013: Politically Correct? Talking to Hollywood PR Pro Gary Rosen

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Before entering the field of Public Relations, Rosen was a television writer and magazine editor. His impressive list of celebrities and television executive interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Merv Griffin, Ted Koppel and Carol Burnett. Gary has appeared on E!, CNN, Fox News, HLN, Reelz and C-SPAN as a crisis management and entertainment expert. He also lectures about public relations and the entertainment industry at UCLA, NYU and Fordham University.

On This Episode

Has honest communication been negatively impacted by an intense public focus on political correctness? Have we lost the ability to say what's on our minds because we are too afraid to offend someone? Randy and PR/crisis management expert Gary Rosen demonstrate the art of civil discourse with hopes of leading by example.

#FindYourGary

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012: Adoption Gets Personal with Lorri Antosz Benson

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Lorri Antosz Benson is an award-winning television producer, writer, author, family advocate and former syndicated columnist. She worked for DONAHUE, the acclaimed show hosted by the legendary Phil Donahue, for fifteen years, eight of which were spent as Senior Producer. Lorri received two Emmy Awards and ten Emmy nominations for her work with DONAHUE. Lorri's memoir, To Have And Not To Hold, covers the relinquishing of her first child for closed adoption, and the subsequent development of a flourishing relationship with her and her family. The second book, Adopting Hope, is a collection of amazing stories from adoptive couples, birthparents and adoptees.

Show Notes:

Randy is nervous because he wants Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas to love him. Lorri shares her experiences as a birth mother who chose adoption for her child. Randy puts forward the notion that "birth mothers" don't often speak up. Randy and Lorri celebrate today's broader definition of family. Lorri provides touching and meaningful advice for birth parents, adult adoptees and couples consideration adoption. Randy & Lorri also discuss the impact of DNA testing on today's family unit.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @LorriABenson Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @lorriantoszbenson

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011: Thankful for Teachers, Mentors, Coaches & Michael Feuer

Thu, 22 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

011: Thankful for Teachers, Mentors, Coaches & Michael Feuer

Michael Feuer has over 35 years' experience as a corporate executive/CEO, entrepreneur, management consultant, venture capitalist, national awarding-winning syndicated columnist, speaker, and author. Currently, he is Managing Director and CEO of Max-Ventures, a private equity and consulting firm focusing on advising and investing in retail, ecommerce and a variety of marketing companies including health and wellness specialty businesses. Michael cofounded and was Chairman and CEO of the publicly held office products superstore chain OfficeMax. He sold OfficeMax in December 2003 generating $1.5 billion for shareholders of which he was the largest individual, non- institutional investor.

Show Notes:

This show will likely answer many of your questions about Randy. For many years, Michael has been one of Randy's most trusted advisors. Included are Michael Feuer's Greatest Hits: "If you don't ask, you don't get." "Do what everyone else does, just do it better." Michael adds a new spin: "Do what others don't do because they think everybody does it and don't want to try." Randy is determined to be completely honest on this show and asks Michael for real advice on real issues that he (and others) face in trying to make their mark.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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Bonus: Connect with Judy Berman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judyberman/

010: Judge Michael Corriero — The Art of Argument & More

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0000

Judge Michael Corriero serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution's syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. HOT BENCH was the #3 first-run program in daytime television, delivering 3.2 million daily viewers. Before joining HOT BENCH, Judge Corriero served as a prosecutor in the office of Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan, a criminal defense attorney and a judge for 28 years in the criminal courts of New York State.

Show Notes:

Randy is obsessed with HOT BENCH. Judge Corriero discusses the differences between the show and an actual courtroom. Judge Corriero shares his experience with young people in court. Randy applauds the collaborative nature of the program as well as its focus on education an collaboration. Judge Corriero explains "The Art of Argument" and supporting troubled youth. Randy asks Judge Corriero to co-host his podcast.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @HotBenchTV Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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009: Documentarian Robin Hauser on Unconscious Bias

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 14:50:42 -0000

Robin is the director and producer of cause-based documentary films at Finish Line Features and President of Unleashed Productions. Robin's award-winning film, CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap, caught the attention of the international tech industry and of policy makers and educators in Washington, DC and abroad. Robin's most recent documentary, BIAS, explores unconscious bias and how it affects us socially and in the workplace.

Show Notes:

We are all biased. Difference between implicit and explicit bias. Bias is actually part of a survival instinct. Like-me bias is when we are more comfortable with people who are like us. We can all take the implicit association test online. Controlling bias is harder than you think. Exposing yourself to new experiences can change preconceived notions.

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @BiasFilm Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan @rhr226

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008: Tyler Mathisen - Questions, Answers & Everything in Between

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Tyler Mathisen, co-anchors CNBC's Power Lunch, one of the network's longest running program franchises. He is also Vice President, Events Strategy for CNBC, working closely with the network's events team to grow the rapidly expanding business.

Show Notes:

Tyler says "preparation is overrated" and Randy accuses Tyler of failing the entire Virgo community. Tyler asserts: Sometimes the answer is just "yes" or "no." Randy and Tyler have lots of conversation about thought. Randy says Tyler is a thinker. Tyler says he is thoughtful. The art of explaining: Making what is complicated sound simple. Tyler's wife, Joanne LaMarca Mathisen, rocks!

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @PowerLunch @CNBC Instagram @RandallKennethJones @SiriouslySusan

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007: Faith Prince Delivers Whatever You Need

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Faith Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Other Broadway credits include Disaster! The Musical, Annie, A Catered Affair, The Little Mermaid, Bells are Ringing (Tony, DD, OCC noms), Nick & Nora (OCC Award), Jerome Robbins' Broadway (Tony, DD noms) and more. Faith currently recurs as Ty Burrell's stepmother on ABC's Modern Family. She also recurred as Joey Lawrence's mother on ABC Family's long-running series Melissa & Joey and wrapped her 5-season run as Brooke Elliott's mother on Lifetime's popular series Drop Dead Diva.

Show Notes:

Faith compares Randy to Elaine Stritch. Randy compares Faith to Gwen Verdon. Randy wants Faith to work with Christopher Guest. Star quality is JOY. Faith: "Big talent is great need." What Allison Janey wants, Allison Janey gets. Faith is a life coach for artists. Faith's personal theme song: "Where am I Going?" Randy attempts to replace Roz Kerins, Faith's BFF. Faith honors Broadway star Marin Mazzie who passed away recently from ovarian cancer and Faith and Randy honor dear friend Elaine Cook. #WhateverYouNeed

Twitter: @randallkjones @siriouslysusan Instagram: @RandallKennethJones @siriouslysusan

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006: Liris Crosse, The World is Her Runway

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Liris Crosse is a model/actress and has become a role model for full-figured and African American women by pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion. She has graced magazines from American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan and Vibe and has been featured in campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Liris walked the runway for Project Runway's first ever plus-size collection at New York Fashion Week and was chosen for the show's first season to include plus-size models. In November 2017, Liris was named one of the two model winners of Project Runway Season 16. Her new book, MAKE THE WORLD YOUR RUNWAY, is due for the holidays.

Show Notes:

Randy's friend, Suzanne Samour, joins the show as Randy's personal fashion police. Randy lies about wearing Tom Ford. Liris' mom tells her to have her "act-right" on. Liris conducts boot camps for aspiring models. Liris shares her experiences on Project Runway. "Plus size" is just a descriptor. Authenticity rules the world. Order Liris' book! #Confidence

Twitter: @LirisC @randallkjones @siriouslysusan @SuziSassyPants Instagram @LirisC @RandallKennethJones @siriouslysusan @SiouxieSue

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005: Erin Brockovich Continues to Fight the Good Fight

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

In the '90s, Erin Brockovich spearheaded an investigation revealing that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the water in Hinkley, California. As chronicled in the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, PG&E was forced to pay out the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history: $333 million. Since that time, Erin has continued in her quest to empower the people to right wrong.

Alexander, Randy's dog, makes an impression on Erin. Erin tells her backstory in her words. Erin embraces all-things SHOW ME. "Superman's not coming." Erin made Randy cry. Stick-to-itiveness rules the world. "You're telling me you've wrecked three of my cars and they never got out of the driveway!" Randy desperately wants to star in Erin Brockovich, The Musical.

Twitter: @ErinBrockovich @randallkjones @siriouslysusan

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004: Parker Schaffel, Superstar Millennial

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Parker Schaffel served in the US Navy, jumped out of planes, and ran a successful financial planning business. He's worked as a military intelligence analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency and as a diplomat for the State Department. He teaches at-risk youth how to play the guitar, bass and drums, in addition to having his own solo music career. He's dabbled in stand-up comedy, acting and photography. He's indefatigable.

Randy gets exhausted (and jealous) reading Parker's bio. Randy gushes over Parker's new book: Get After It: Seven Inspirational Stories to Find Your Inner Strength When It Matters Most. Parker and Randy love journaling. Parker provides a tutorial on how to place a PHONE CALL. Apologizing isn't hard. Dreams vs goals vs reality. You may not be as important as you think you are. #BabyParker.

Twitter: @PSchaffel @randallkjones @siriouslysusan

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003: Rhonda Shear has Done it All!

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Rhonda Shear is a television personality, comedian, actress and entrepreneur. She is best known for her role as a host of the USA Network's USA Up All Night in the 1990s. Since 2003, Rhonda Shear has been providing intimates solutions for women of all shapes and ages around the world. She has subsequently expanded the Rhonda Shear line to include a broad assortment of bras, panties, sleepwear, shapewear, lingerie and apparel.

Randy LOVED Rhonda's book, Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to Lingerie Mogul, Life Lessons from an Accidental Feminist. Plus, Rhonda on feminism, the Entertainment industry and Playboy. Angry people suck. Shit Shows make the best stories. Always crash the party + Randy's Mary Chapin Carpenter/Treat Williams escapade. Randy's first "studio audience!"

Twitter: @RhondaShear @randallkjones @siriouslysusan

Websites: RhondaShear.com RandallKennethJones.com, SusanCBennett.com

002: Hanging Out in Miami with Sam Champion

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 07:00:00 -0000

Sam Champion is a weather anchor who is best known for his combined 25-year career on the ABC flagship station WABC-TV and Good Morning America. He formerly co-anchored AMHQ: America's Morning Headquarters and 23.5 Degrees with Sam Champion on The Weather Channel.

Show Topics: Superheroes, Arts Education, Weather tells a Story, Bunnies are Evil, The Importance of Kindness, Rubem Robierb, Hoda Kotb, Rob Marciano, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo, Michael Strahan, Phil Beuth, Emily Post.

Twitter: @SamChampion @randallkjones @siriouslysusan

Websites: RandallKennethJones.com SusanCBennett.com

001: Hey Siri! A Conversation with Susan C. Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri.

Mon, 03 Sep 2018 21:18:15 -0000

Show #1, Jones.Show explained, It's Randy's Birthday, Siri unplugged, Emily Post, Erin Brockovich, Dolly Parton, Oprah, Kate Capshaw, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Randy Jones, The Village People, helping others, authentic communication, listening, Siri sings.

QUOTE OF THE DAY: "Courtesy is the lubricant of life."- Susan C. Bennett

TWITTER: @randallkjones

@SiriouslySusan