On Mic Podcast

Nathaniel Philbrick, historian, author of “Rush” -566

It is an honor to welcome one of the nation’s foremost historians Nathaniel Philbrick, author of several award-winning books including “Mayflower,” “Valiant Ambition,” an

Major General Treacy on 9-11 anniversary -565

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it is my honor to welcome   Air Force (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Jonathan Treacy to the podcast.  General Treacy was  

Trisha Blanchet, author of “Murder Like Magic” -564

I love to highlight creative thinkers and writers on the show.  Today, an outstanding example of just such a writer!  Meet Trisha Blanchet, former reporter, editor, and a

Lauren Ambrose Actress/Singer -563

Lauren Ambrose is a sought-after award-winning TV, film and stage actress.  Just a few of her career highlights include starring in HBO’s “Six Feet Under,”  along with ot

Ranting Parents Comedy Tour -562

OK, ready to rant about your kids?   How about letting three very funny standup comics do the “ heavy lifting” for you?  Get ready to meet three of the Boston area’s top

Cousin Cliff! -561

Today’s guest makes one of the most challenging of wind instruments “sing!”   Meet Clifford Tetle, a master of the bass clarinet with his latest CD entitled, “A Bass Clar

Paul McMurtry, Dedham Community Theatre -560

Our guest today is one of the hardest working guys in show business!  Meet Paul McMurtry, owner of a marvelous local movie palace in Dedham, Massachusetts, the Dedham Com

YO YO MA -559

I got the chance to sit down for a conversation with one of the world’s premier musicians and humanitarians.  He is celebrated cellist Yo Yo Ma.  The focus is “We The Peo

Peter M. Hoffman, author of Karmic Winds… -558

Peter M. Hoffman is the author of “Karmic Winds: Reflections from The Smartest Guy in Hollywood.”  Peter is a Yale-trained attorney who became a powerful Hollywood inside

Changing Futures Now Joel Steiner, Dr. Steven Freedman • CF RESEARCH -557

Meet Joel Steiner, co-founder of Changing Futures (www.changingfuturesnow.org),  committed to improving the lives of people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), by addressin

Stacey Shipman -556

Let me introduce you to a lovely lady who knows about the power of laughter.  Ever look at your life and think, ‘How the heck did I get here?’ Through comedy, funny songs

Jason Singer, Jeopardy Champion! -555

Ready for a look behind the scenes at America’s most challenging and popular game show?   Well, you came to the right place because today’s guest is Jason Singer, a recen

Alex Grass, author of Infernal Tramps -554

Today’s guest is a writer whose imagination seems boundless.  Meet Alex Grass,  a writer of horror fiction, whose work is incredibly engaging, creative, scary and at time

Bill Brett, Boston Veteran’s Book! -553

Award–winning Boston based photojournalist Bill Brett has created a terrific series of memorable coffee table-sized books over the years. He tells us he is most pride o

Robert Fitzgibbon, author of “Murder in Salem” -552

Here is one for true crime fans!  A riveting story by author Robert Fitzgibbon entitled, “Murder in Salem Massachusetts: The Death of Frances Cochran.” Journey back to J

David Kruh and Tina Garvey Drzal, authors of Little Mister Victory -551

It happened on August 15, 1945, as Bostonians celebrated the end of World War II.  A well-dressed woman asked a teenage newsboy to watch her newborn baby,  promising to r

Malli Gero, Boston Business Mentors -550

Meet Malli Gero, who heads up a relatively new group called Boston Business Mentors, providing business consultation, education and practical resources to small businesse

Justin Baer, author of House of Fidelity -549

We welcome Wall Street Journal award winning writer and editor Justin Baer who offers us an unprecedented account of the private family who have brought us one of the wor

Elder Moves Real Estate – Elissa Rogovin and Aliza Dash -548

Meet two top realtors Elissa Rogovin and Aliza Dash.  They both recognized, that with changing demographics, the senior population has greater needs than ever when it com

Terry Tucker -547

You’re about to meet a guy who inspires people to live uncommon lives.   Terry Tucker’s life has been anything but common.  He has been on a 14-year cancer journey fraugh