Rachel Zimmerman -449

October 27, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Longtime journalist Rachel Zimmerman suffered an immeasurable loss when her husband, an MIT professor and proud father of two, committed suicide by jumping from the Tobin Bridge in Boston. Her grieving is obviously intense, but she took it upon herself to probe just how something like this could happen to her family and countless and others. The result is her critically acclaimed book entitled, “Us, After: A Memoir of Love and Suicide.” While uncertainty remains, there is much to learn as Rachel explores the many aspects of suicide and things we can do to recognize the warning signs and hopefully prevent it.

Gary Sohmers -448

October 20, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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When it comes to pop culture, Gary Sohmers is one of my “go-to” guys! He is not only a collector of just about everything, but Gary knows the intrinsic value of comics, records, toys and more. You name it, he knows it. He has made dozens of appearances as an official appraiser on the popular PBS TV “Antiques Road Show,” has produced hundreds of concerts and theatrical shows and has worked with countless celebrities. You’re about to meet a guy who is pretty serious about life’s fun stuff!

Dava Sobel -447

October 14, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Meet the best-selling author Dava Sobel who writes stories about science and the people who have unlocked the world’s greatest mysteries. From her international hit “Longitude” to the Pulitzer Prize finalist “Galileo’s Daughter” she has woven compelling tales about people, many of them women, who have changed our world for the better. Today it’s a conversation about her newest project, “The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science.” Dava is a master storyteller as you’re about to discover!

Daniel Pipes -446

September 30, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Today, a discussion about the ever evolving Middle East crises. Noted historian Daniel Pipes, the author of “Israel Victory: How Zionists Win Acceptance and Palestinians Get Liberated,” joins us to offer a new approach to the problems. Dr. Pipes believes it is time for a radical change in the way both Israel and the Palestinians approach their security and self-determination. The Palestinians must finally stop their rejectionism of Israel while the Jewish state can no longer afford to offer conciliations that consistently backfire. We explore the definition of victory, both on and off the battlefield, that could lead to peace.

Dale Pollock PT2 -445

September 22, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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As promised, here is a second conversation with journalist, film producer, teacher and author Dale Pollock. On this episode, from a Galaxy Far Far Away, I speak with Dale about his biography, “Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas.” It is an in-depth look at the man who immeasurably impacted the film industry. I was honored to record the audio book version released this summer. May the Force be with you!

Dale Pollock PT1 -444

September 15, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Joining us today in the first of two interviews is author Dale Pollock. Dale is a seasoned journalist, movie producer and film professor. On this podcast, we talk about his book “Chopped: A Novel,” a vintage crime novel about the infamous Webster-Parkman trial in 1850 Boston, involving a heinous murder case that captivated the nation.

James Deary -443

September 8, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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James Deary, a successful business entrepreneur and family man. never wanted to be a psychic medium. This ability more or less “happened” to him. His first near-death experience occurred when he was two years old. At age eight, he saw his first apparition. Soon thereafter, psychic experiences became commonplace. Looking back, he was always a clairvoyant who could see Spirit, but the sensing, knowing, and hearing Spirit developed over many years. He has published a memoir entitled, “The Birth of an American Medium.” Jim has never been in it for profit, he is as regular a guy as anyone. He just happen to have certain gifts and offers evidence that the experiences are real. A fascinating conversation awaits!

Dave McGillivray -442

September 1, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Running legend Dave McGillivray has inspired millions of people through his work as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, motivational speaker, author, and athlete. Dave is best known for his athletic feats including his 80-day trek across the United States, running the 3,452 miles from Medford, Ore., to Medford, Mass. in the summer of 1978 to benefit the Jimmy Fund, not to mention marathoning across seven continents in seven days! But wait, there is more. Dave has received acclaim for directing or consulting on more than 1,400 events throughout the world including the Boston Marathon, the Olympic Marathon trials, and the Olympic Games. We ‘ll focus on a series of children’s books that tell his remarkable story!

Dr. Patricia Muehsam -441

August 24, 2024EpisodesDan Thibeault

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Dr. Patricia Muehsam is the Founder of Transformational Medicine and the author of “Beyond Medicine: A Physician’s Revolutionary Prescription for Achieving Absolute Health and Finding Inner Peace.” Join us as we explore exciting new developments in health and healing, many of them based on millennia-old traditions. Dr. Trish discusses the incredible power of the human mind in realizing radiant health. She introduces us to healers and some of their remarkable curative talents. And she offers hard science with clinical proof that inner peace is achievable and essential for absolute health.

Khushbu Sikaria -440

August 11, 2024UncategorizedDan Thibeault

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Meet a proud young mother of two who decided to publish her first children’s book, one that will teach valuable lessons and entertain not only her own family but children everywhere. Khushbu Sikaria is the author of “The Lollipop Fairy,” a story of collaboration, creativity and (of course) candy, that shows just how kids can modify a habit or behavior by tuning into their imagination.