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Hear my conversation with one of the hottest novelists around, the lovely Erica Ferencik. We talk about her latest best-seller “Into the Jungle,” how she spent quite a while deep into the dark jungle doing research, her days doing stand-up, writing jokes for Letterman and more. Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.


Jim Boyd -096



Jim Boyd is a true renaissance man -news anchor, reporter, writer, producer, actor, life-long learner. A Hall of Fame broadcaster, Jim sits down to talk about his career, how TV news has evolved and how much fun it is to act alongside Morgan Freeman!  Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.

 


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Aviva Kempner is an award winning documentary film-maker whose films highlight unsung Jewish heroes. Here we talk about her latest project featuring baseball catcher Moe Berg, heroic spy during WWII. Aviva’s film is entitled “The Spy Behind Home Plate.” Learn about Jordan Rich and his long career as a radio broadcaster, voice-over teacher and more at www.chartproductions.com.

 


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Holly Van Leuven has crafted a spectacular biography of one our favorite performers.  You’ll want to hear our discussion about the book “Ray Bolger – More than a Scarecrow.”  A must read for Oz fans and anyone who loves a fine show biz story! Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

 


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Meet Michelle LeClair, author of “Perfectly Clear – Escaping Scientology and Fighting for the Woman I Love.” Hers is the compelling story of courage in the wake of enormous pressure from the Scientology’s hierarchy. Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.


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Emmy award-winning actor/writer Ed Crasnick is a high school buddy of mine who has gone on to write and produce several  television shows, radio programs and podcasts.  He’s  a popular stand up comic with a long list of hysterical credits in the biz.  Here we talk about the state of comedy and more!

 

 


Bill Owen -091



Bill Owen, with the golden pipes, is a radio and TV veteran working in the business for over six decades. He’s also the author of several nostalgia history books that are loads of fun including his newest, “Do You Remember” The Visual History of Early Radio and TV”. Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.

Photo credit: By Carolyn Owen – CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29765567

 


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She’s an original.  Meet Loretta LaRoche, inspirational speaker, author, television personality and one seriously hilariously lady with wisdom on conquering stress and managing life…and boy do we need her now more than ever! Find out more about Jordan Rich, Chart Productions and all the services they offer.


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I welcome two very creative entertainers on today’s episode. WWE Wrestling star Dolph Ziggler  is the “master of his own ring” and reflects on his other career in standup comedy. Stephanie Monseu talks about circus life and being a ringmaster with the famed Big Apple Circus. Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here.


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Meet the extraordinary and tireless Keith Lockhart, conductor of the famed Boston Pops Orchestra.  Here the maestro discusses his career, his love of music and performing, and the great tradition that is The Boston Pops!  Jordan Rich and Ken Carberry are founders of Chart Productions. Their website is here.