Monthly Archives: October 2025

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Today, we welcome actress and fellow voice-over artist Erika Mays to the podcast.   She is sharing what she has learned about the industry in a great new practical guide entitled, “From Broke to Booked: How to Launch a Voice Acting Career that Pays.”   Erika explains how her career in voice over began and shares practical tips on ways to move forward.   Tune in to hear two professionals discuss the ins and outs of voice acting and why having a passion for it matters!


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In a audience attended fireside chat, we had a the chance to interview celebrated crime novelist Chuck Hogan.  He is talking about his latest book and first work of non-fiction “The Carpool Detective: A True Story of Four Moms, Two Bodies, and One Mysterious Cold Case.”  For those interested in true crime stories, and that is just about everyone these days, this one will captivate you!


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We “geek” things up and your affable host has a ball interviewing JR, owner of JR’s Spooky Shack and his sidekick Scott Toomey.  Both of these dudes love horror movies —the good, the bad and the gory.   From props to plots, monsters to maniacs, fiends to fan favorites, if you’re into movie monsters and jump scares you’ve come to the right place!


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Meet a dynamo show business producer, one of the youngest ever to launch hit productions off-Broadway.  Cooper Jordan does it all.  He’s an actor, live entertainment creator, producer and trendsetter.  Believe it of not, we’re here to promote his production of “Saw: The Musical.”  Yep, it’s a musical parody based on the iconic suspense – horror  movie franchise “Saw!”  Listen to just how off the wall and creative this young theatrical firebrand is .  It is a  conversation perfect for Halloween or anytime!


Jeanie Gruber  WISHDISH -503



Everyone has a favorite dish. The WISHDISH Project is a high-impact, grass roots organization making favorite dishes of the homeless communities in Boston and New Orleans. The goal is to engage in and cultivate authentic conversations about food and culture in our cities.  The WISHDISH Project was founded by today’s guest Jeanie Gruber, owner of Miss Jeanies Catering and Events Co., an acclaimed Boston-based company providing full-service catering.  Jeanie is also a licensed therapist who has published an accompanying cookbook,  “Wishdish Boston: Food Memories from Boston’s Homeless.”