Category Archives: Episodes

Henriette Lazaridis -340

February 1, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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We invite you to meet a marvelous writer Henriette Lazaridis whose newest novel “Terra Nova” will transport you to a fascinating time and place.
Her book is an immersive story of the race to the frigid South Pole at the turn on of the last century, while at the same time the struggle for women’s suffrage is underway in England. It’s a tale of adventure, complex relationships and major social change, told by a former Rhodes Scholar and master storyteller.

Hope for Depression -339

January 28, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Mental illness is a serious worldwide problem with millions affected. Sadly, so many suffer in silence, fearing vulnerability and stigma.
On today’s episode I team up once again with my good friend Larry Ruttman (a past guest here and host of his own podcast “A Life Lived Backwards”).
We produced two pods on his platform about our respective encounters with depression. I thought it was worth producing a single ON MIC podcast to again share our individual stories of struggle , and more importantly, our paths to healing. If this motivates you or someone in need to seek help, then we will have accomplished something worthwhile. We are NOT dispensing medical advice, for that you should consult a qualified physician. What we are doing is as old as civilization itself; telling deeply personal stories that remind us we are all very much part of the human family.

Voices of France -338

January 25, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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On Mic takes to the road! We enjoyed a delightful two-week holiday in France recently and couldn’t help recording interviews with some fascinating people along the way. On today’s episode one of the most innovative restaurants in the world, a visit to the Champagne region, meeting up with a fellow podcaster at Radio France, the mayor of a picturesque French town that labored under the Nazis and a visit from Hitler, and a woman who has created a unique card game, certain to spark romance, so appropriate to play when in Paris!

Nick Gancitano -337

January 22, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Nick Gancitano is a best selling author, keynote speaker, private coach, soccer All-American, football National Champion, and Penn State University’s All-Time Most Accurate Place-Kicker. Over the last 25 years, he has mentored thousands globally who have attained personal and spiritual transformation under his guidance, including entrepreneurs, top athletes and coaches in virtually every sport. Enjoy a chat with Nick about his book and winning philosophy!

Daniel Ross -336

January 18, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Daniel Ross has a voice that makes you smile. Correction…he has dozens of voices that elicit joy and laughter. Daniel is one of the nation’s top animation actors, and only the third person to be officially noted as the voice of Donald Duck. We’re very happy for Daniel winning an inaugural Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice Performance in a Preschool Animated Program for his role as Donald Duck in “Mickey and Minnie Wish Upon a Christmas.” Let’s go behind the animation studio scenes with a talented guy who loves his work!

Lisa Coppola -335

January 15, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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For an adoptee, developing a satisfying, healthy life often follows self-reflection, therapy, and peer support — processes well understood by author Lisa Coppola of “Voices Unheard: A Reflective Journal for Adult Adoptees.” Lisa is a mental health counselor with Boston Post Adoption Resources. She shares a bit of her own story of adoption and how the techniques offered in her journal are doing a lot to help other adult adoptees.

Jim Meskimen -334

January 11, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Today’s guest is one talented and very funny guy. He’s actor, writer, producer and sensational impressionist Jim Meskimen. Jim’s work is highly respected and loved. His ability to mimic politicians and actors will blow your mind. We talk about the art of voice-acting, “capturing” the voice and mannerisms of the famous for fun and profit. Check out Jim’s work on any number of social media platforms to see him in action!

Robert Crais -333

January 8, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Private investigator Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner Joe Pike are back on the case in the new mystery/thriller “Racing the Light.” We are honored to have as our guest #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais. Bob’s insights on developing crime fiction are fascinating. We’ll talk with him about his career in film and television and how he has maintained a super successful franchise with characters millions of readers love!

Landon Beach -332

January 7, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Meet Landon Beach, a top notch writer of mystery-thrillers, who is keeping readers up at night with his latest called, “Narrator.” A talented but struggling actor is kidnapped by obsessed fans who demand he narrate their audiobook or suffer rather dire consequences. It’s a psychological chiller of the first order and a look behind the scenes into the world of voice-over narration.

Mark Duffield -331

December 19, 2022EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Meet a Boston character who defines the character of Boston. He’s Mark Duffield, former commercial fisherman, broadcaster and store owner in the world famous neighborhood of Beacon Hill. Mark has written a new, beautifully illustrated book that will kindle wistful thoughts of serendipity. The book is entitled “As I Recall: Wings of Remembrance, “ and it’s penned by a true gentleman, the unofficial Mayor Duffield of Boston!