Episodes

  • Steven Joseph and Andy Case-Creators of the Snoodle Universe
    May 9 2026

    Steven Joseph is an attorney, professional negotiator, marathon runner, comedian and zen master. He lives in Hoboken, New York, and is a proud father of a grown up daughter Vita. He is also the son of a Holocaust Survivor, and his writings lean on the concept of survival, which was ever present growing up as a child, and acknowledgment which he has learned through his zen practice. His book websites that continually explores themes of crankiness are www.StevenJosephAuthor.com and www.thelastsurvivingdinosaur.com. He explores the path to effective crankiness in "A Grownup Guide to Effective Crankiness: The CrankaTsuris Method."

    Steven is the award-winning creator of the beloved Snoodles Universe—a laugh-out-loud world where silly ideas spark big solutions, and joy is always just a page away. His latest release, “Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zoodletraz!”, blasts readers into a jailbreak adventure powered by teamwork, resilience, and the idea that thinking outside the noodle is the key to overcoming adversity. Written by Joseph and brought vividly to life by illustrator Andy Case, the series continues to capture the imaginations of children and grownups alike.

    Andy Case is an award-winning children’s book illustrator and cartoonist with more than 30 years of global publishing experience. His bright, colorful, and detailed style has brought stories to life for publishers, record labels, and magazines across the world. A career in teaching as well as illustrating has given Andy an experience that gave him a deep understanding of how art and storytelling can capture the imagination of young learners.

    Grab a copy of Snoodles in Space: Escape from Zooddlestraz- https://a.co/d/0aOwSqTy

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    28 mins
  • Bill Holst - Sharing the Brilliance and Legacy of Composer Alan Hovhaness
    May 9 2026

    Hinako Fujihara Hovhaness & Bill Holst, Co-Author the book- Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century” after his death, Hinako Fujihara Hovhaness (1932–2022) was the wife of the late composer Alan Hovhaness and a devoted advocate for his legacy. A trained coloratura soprano and founder of the Hovhaness-Fujihara Music Company, she played an instrumental role in managing and promoting her husband’s work. Hinako served as executive producer on over a dozen recordings of Hovhaness’s music and helped establish his lasting presence through collaborations with leading classical music labels such as Delos, Telarc, and Naxos.

    She began writing “Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century” after his death,drawing from decades of shared history, performance, and artistic partnership. The memoir, completed posthumously, was co-authored by her son, Bill Holst, who now serves as the family archivist and curator of the Hovhaness legacy. Bill brings deep historical insight and personal experience to the work, having been closely involved in preserving and cataloging the composer’s body of work. His collaboration ensures that Hinako’s original vision is honored while offering readers an expanded context for Alan Hovhaness’s life and music. Together, their work offers an intimate and authentic perspective on Alan Hovhaness’s life and contributions to classical music. “Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century” serves not only as a tribute from those who knew him best, but also as a vital addition to the historical record of American music. Explore more on the Alan Hovhaness Music website.

    Grab a copy here - https://a.co/d/0duBy6jC

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    27 mins
  • Barry Maher - Surviving Brain Cancer and Hearing Lady Gaga
    May 2 2026

    Barry Maher may be the only horror novelist who’s ever appeared in the pages of Funeral Service Insider. In his misspent youth, his articles were featured in perhaps a hundred different publications and, in order to eat, he held nearly that many different jobs. Sometimes he lived on the beach. Not in a house on the beach. On the beach with the sand and the seagulls.

    After a sentence with a Fortune 100 company, he started speaking professionally. He told stories to audiences across the country and around the world: his client list a Who’s Who of multi-national corporations. You may have seen Barry on The Today Show, CNN, CBS or CNBC, or read his Slightly Off-Kilter syndicated newspaper column.

    On the downside, he’s actually been incarcerated twice. Once for not making a left hand turn out of a left hand turn lane, and once for aiding and abetting a loiterer. He’s deeply repentant.

    Website: www.barrymaher.com

    X: @barrymaher

    Grab a copy of The Great Dick: And the Dysfunctional Demon https://a.co/d/0cAfPDgF

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    27 mins
  • Dr. James R. Gregory From Corporate Branding to Novelist
    May 2 2026

    Dr James R. Gregory, a renowned business author and entrepreneur, co-founded a highly successful global brand management consulting firm in New York City alongside his wife, Evelyn Clyburne. Their 40-year journey in business culminated in the sale of their company in 2013. Post-retirement, Dr. Gregory’s unquenchable thirst for knowledge led him to earn a doctorate from the Muma College of Business at the University of South Florida.

    Transitioning from business to literature, Dr. Gregory began writing a series of captivating novellas under the collection ‘Small Fortunes,’ which earned a place on Amazon’s bestseller charts. He followed this with his debut novel, Zephyr’s War, then Killer App, and now Ghost Town. Dr. Gregory is also a seasoned business author of several influential books on corporate branding, including Marketing Corporate Image, Leveraging the Corporate Brand, Branding Across Borders, The Best of Branding, and his most recent international bestseller, Powerhouse – The Secrets of Corporate Branding.

    Residing in Bradenton, Florida, with his wife, Dr. Gregory is also a devoted family man. He enjoys spending quality time with his two grown children, Becky and Will, and pursuing hobbies like biking, playing tennis, and painting with his beloved grandchildren, Charlotte and Maxwell.

    Grab a copy of Ghost Town here-https://a.co/d/0eYPX2jW

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    28 mins
  • Pastor Aubrey McGowan - Silence the Noisy World
    Apr 25 2026

    Aubrey McGowan is a writer, speaker, musician, and pastor from Nashville, Tennessee. He is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus in authentic and transformational ways through words, music, and gospel-centered teaching. He wrote his most recent book, Filter the Noise: How To Hear God's Voice In A Culture of Chaos, to equip Christ-followers to reclaim the sacred and quiet spaces in their lives. Aubrey is the founder of WHETSTONE a transformational coaching program for Christian men. He is married to his soulmate, Jen, and he is a dad of five amazing kids who fill him with joy and eat all the groceries. Most days, you can find him in over his head in D.I.Y. projects, writing songs, or adventuring with his family. You can follow him online at www.aubreymcgowan.com and www.whetstoneway.com .

    Grab a copy of Filter the Noise- https://a.co/d/060GIpZo

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    30 mins
  • Jack Stewart - From TOPGUN to Thriller Writer
    Apr 25 2026

    Jack Stewart grew up in Seattle, Washington and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy before serving twenty-three years as a fighter pilot. During that time, he flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers and deployed to Afghanistan as a member of an Air Force Tactical Air Control Party. His last deployment was with a joint special operations counter-terrorism task force in Africa.

    Jack is a graduate of the U.S. Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) and holds a Master of Science in Global Leadership from the University of San Diego. He is an airline pilot and has appeared as a military and commercial aviation expert on international cable news. He lives in Dallas, Texas with his wife and three children.

    W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations. He passed away in February 2019.

    Grab a copy of Direct Action- https://a.co/d/0dnK2S8M

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    29 mins
  • Chester L Richards - Life is A Series of Adventures
    Apr 17 2026

    Chester (Chet) L. Richards, retired aerospace engineer, and inventor (19 patents), views life as a series of adventures. After narrowly escaping serious injury from The Great Potato, on a lark, he co-authored a spec script for Star Trek with friend Judy Burns when they were college students. The story, "The Tholian Web," became one of the series’ most popular episodes. Veteran writer Bob Duncan advised the young man, “You should write….Write your passions.” But I have nothing to say, Chet thought. He decided the real message was to fill his life with adventures. And he did — adventures in surfing, learning and performing music, travel to exotic places for river rafting, the work as a rocket scientist. Along the way, he’s always met fascinating characters. He did write — essays (over 50 have been published so far). But it was the loss of Sarah, the love of his life, that caused Chet to write his first book of stories. At the house in Thousand Oaks they once shared, the hair-raising adventures Sarah loved continue to occur, though as the author says, he no longer has much hair....

    Grab a copy here-https://a.co/d/0hXwc37V

    Website: https://ChesterLRichards.com

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    Blog: https://www.chesterlrichards.com/stories

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    28 mins
  • Neale Donald Walsch - Notes to the Younger Generation
    Apr 17 2026

    Neale Donald Walsch is the author of over 40 books on contemporary spirituality including his latest book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder. Neale is best known as the NY Times bestselling author of the internationally acclaimed Conversations with God series, translated into 37 languages.

    His wife Em Claire is an award-winning poet and the author of Silent Sacred Holy Deepening Heart and Home Remembers Me.

    Grab a copy here-https://a.co/d/07jmLP4p

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    28 mins