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Meet former pro wrestler turned actor who has sent thrills and chills down the spines of many with his performances as psycho killer Michael Myers in Rob Zombie’s “Halloween” films.  Tyler has also portrayed Sabretooth in the X-Men film series along with countless other roles in film and television.  He’s the creator of “The Last Spartan” graphic novel series and frequently meets his fans at conventions.  Tyler is also greatly involved in the campaign to end human trafficking.  He’s a well-rounded man, quite a big man, who offers up scares and action, while giving so much back! 

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Bob Waxler and David Beckman met as freshmen at Brown University in the early 1960’s. They discovered they had a lot in common including a fascination with language, literature, and the life of art.  They kept in touch over the years and began sharing emails with Bob on the east coast, David out west.  It ultimately led to a touching anthology of correspondence in the book “You Say, I Say: Staying Alive with Literature, Language and Friendship.”  It offers a deep dive into life and its meaning through letters, celebrating the power of the written word.

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Welcome to a milestone episode, # 500!  Today’s guest portrays one of the giants of the 20th century.  Meet British actor and producer David Payne who brings his one-man show “Churchill” to Boston October 7th through 12th.  Churchill visited Boston several times between 1900 and 1949 making this production locally meaningful.  David’s performance highlights Churchill’s wit, enthusiasm, unique relationship with American political leaders over the years, and his singular ability to help a war-weary public navigate the darkest of times.

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Join us as we travel along Boston’s Freedom Trail to meet up with historian .  Nat is the President and CEO of Revolutionary Spaces  which brings people together to explore the American struggle to create and sustain a free society, singularly evoked by Boston’s Old South Meeting House and Old State House. These two nationally relevant  historic capture the essence of the American struggle to create and sustain a free society.  Nat and his team steward these buildings as gathering spaces for the open exchange of ideas and the continuing practice of democracy, inspiring all who believe in the power of people to govern themselves.  Enjoy some fascinating stories about America’s history where so much of it started!

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We welcome artist and author David Sherwin Parker with his book, “Cringe Worthy: An AI Generated Character Assessment.”  The character in question happens to be one of the famous personalities on planet earth, President Donald J. Trump. With immediate access to practically unlimited information, covering subjects from business to politics, legal matters to personal behavior, the author presents us with his AI driven findings on the character of the current occupant of the White House.   But is it a totally unbiased assessment?   How much does the wording of questions matter?  And what is the impact of the endless stream of information available at the touch of a button on any of our lives going forward?  Join us for a spirited and fascinating discussion!

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Today we introduce you to a model program that is making a real difference.  The Tufts University Prison Initiative of Tisch College (TUPIT) provides transformative educational experiences for incarcerated and on-campus students and faculty in an environment that encourages bold critical thinking, higher levels of civic engagement, and a greater sense of community. TUPIT aims to facilitate creative and collaborative responses to the problems of mass incarceration, fostering students’ and faculty members’ capacities to become active citizens of change.

Joining us to tell more of the story is Dr. Hilary Binda, Founder and Executive Director of the Tufts University Prison Initiative (TUPIT). Hilary has a PhD in English Literature and teaches Literature, Gender Studies, and Carceral Studies at Tufts and in the degree program at MCI-Shirley and Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center. David Delvalle is the Education and Reentry Director for TUPIT.  A true success story, he has become a leader in prison reform, education, and restorative justice, transforming his community after his own incarceration.

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A strange object from deep space, known as 3I/ATLAS is making headlines all over the world. Is it just a big rock or something more?  This interstellar “traveler” has come a long way and with its weird trajectory and shape, it has some scientists suggesting it could be a probe of some kind sent by aliens. John Gertz, longtime SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) expert is the author of a fascinating new book entitled, “Reinventing SETI: New Directions in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life.”  Learn all about what scientists are saying about 3I/ATLAS, whether it is alien tech, and if so, is the planet earth ready for it.

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Jay S. Winuk is co-founder and executive vice president of 9/11 Day, the nonprofit organization that annually organizes the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance. On September 11, 2001, Jay’s brother Glenn J. Winuk, an attorney, volunteer firefighter and EMT, was killed in the line of duty at the World Trade Center. Inspired by his brother’s devotion to community service and courageous actions, Jay joined David Paine in 2002 as co-founder in helping to build the 9/11 Day Observance initiative. He has become a passionate advocate for volunteering and national service.  This day matters and here is a way for all of us to pitch in to commemorate those we lost and loved.

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Sarah Gardner is the founder of the non-profit Yoga Reaches Out, which has raised millions for Boston Children’s Hospital.  She is a skilled yoga teacher who has inspired thousands with her knowledge and love for yoga.  In today’s episode, we chat with her about her book “Daily JAM: 366 Meditations, Daily Enlightenment in Just a Minute.” The “Daily JAM” offers simple words of wisdom that will help you live every day with greater purpose,love, patience and awe in the magic of being human. Take it from me, it works!  Namaste…