Bill Powers -347

March 6, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Today, we delve into true crime with the help of Bill Powers, former Commander of the State Police Detective Unit for the Middlesex County DA’s Office in Massachusetts. His riveting new book is an outstanding procedural entitled, “When the Smoke Cleared: A Murder Mystery in Malden,” and it’s a page turner! Follow an actual murder investigation from tracking down the suspect to the ultimate court case. All told from the perspective of an honored policeman, who with his dedicated team, worked tirelessly to bring about justice.

Roger Kabler -346

March 1, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Conversation with creative people is what this podcast series is all about. You won’t find a more creative, fascinating or talented person anywhere than my guest Roger Kabler. He’s an actor, comedian, writer, impressionist as well as star and producer of a new film entitled, “Being Robin,” a love letter to the late Robin Williams. The film focuses on what Robin meant to Roger personally and how the gifts of Robin Williams impacted millions.

Erin Diehl -345

February 27, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Erin Diehl and I are going to “riff” a bit and we invite you to come along for the ride! Erin’s mantra is “get comfortable with the uncomfortable.” Through a series of unrelated dares, founder Erin Diehl created improve it!, a unique professional development company that pushes others to laugh, learn, and grow. She and her team take a creative approach to help companies and individuals improve not only their performance but their daily lives. Ready to experience improv? You came to the right place!

Kim Airs -344

February 21, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Meet the former Harvard University Admin Assistant who built her empire selling sex toys. You heard right. There is a lot more to Kim Airs’ story and on today’s episode we explore the life and times of this self-described “badass” who has done a lot to change the way consenting adults think about sex. She is a big proponent of adding back fun and joy into relationships. Kim is an educator, reviewer and podcaster who has successfully taken on a male dominated industry with some incredible stories to share!

Mona Dolgov -343

February 15, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Meet Mona Dolgov – nutritionist, creative consultant, health advocate, author, publisher, teacher. Wow, does this lady wear many hats and she does so tastefully (and more to the point deliciously). She’s the author of several healthy meal cookbooks including her latest called, “Satisfry,” for air fryer enthusiasts. Join us as we talk about Mona’s passion for preparing scrumptious meals that are truly good for you!

Brad Meltzer -342

February 12, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Join me as I welcome my dear friend Brad Meltzer back for his annual On-Mic appearance. This time the NY Times best-selling author unveils his latest project, co- written with Josh Mensch entitled, “The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin and Churchill.” Brad uncovers history and tells its story as well as anyone. As fellow historian Douglas Brinkley says about this new project, “Every page is mesmerizing and eye-opening. A must-read!”

Phil Primack -341

February 4, 2023EpisodesDan Thibeault

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“Put It Down on Paper: The Words and Life of Mary Folsom Blair, A Fifty-Year Search,” is the personal passion project of longtime newspaper man Phil Primack. Part coming of age story, part old-fashioned detective work on his part, Phil stumbles upon the journals and letters of a young woman born over a century ago. He then weaves together a fascinating biography of someone who might have been lost to history, a resilient woman named Mary Folsom Blair, who wrote eloquently about life, loss, love and more.

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!