Philadelphia-area media veteran Brandon Brooks has produced a new documentary on The Main Point, a legendary music venue in Bryn Mawr, a suburb of Philly. A fan of the Main Point during its heyday in the 70s, Brandon looks at the history of the Main Point and some of the many musicians who passed through on their way to stardom.

Andrew Schulman attributes his recovery from a near-death experience to music. And in the years since it happened, he's committed himself to bringing music to intensive care units, musical medicine, as he calls it. The data from a study he participated in confirms the healing power of music. His book, Waking the Spirit, is now available as an audiobook with updates on the science of music as medicine, and some of the tunes that make it so.

Andy Regal spent 30 years creating television shows while working for some of the worst bullies in America. He stayed with them out of the false belief that he was the problem. While writing his first book, Surviving Bully Culture, he realized workplace bullying is a real phenomenon. Today, he's an advocate for recognizing workplace bullying, addressing it, and helping heal victims.

Courtney Kocak's memoir, Girl Gone Wild, tells the story of a young woman from Smalltown USA who chases her dream of becoming a movie star, only to find the road to success filled with unsavory people and hard choices. But after 20 years of trial and error, she achieves success as a writer and comedian, with her best days still ahead. THIS EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE AND ADULT THEMES.

Did you ever think you're simply not good enough when really, you are? I hear it all the time on this podcast from guests who never thought they had permission to create. This is classic imposter syndrome, the feeling that we don't deserve our talent, skill, or success, that we are impostors in our own minds and bodies. Today's guest, Mike Sealy, was that guy once upon a time, until he had a talk with himself and decided he really did belong in a roomful of high achievers. Today, Mike coaches managers, companies, and even creatives on how to break free of preconceived notions and turn failure into an opportunity. His book, Mindset Unlocked, is the roadmap.

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Author and historian Deric Gilliard discusses the violence at the alleged immigration enforcement operations that have led to assaults and deaths of American citizens in Minneapolis and other locales in the context of Black History Month. Is history repeating itself?

Seattle Jazz Hall of Famer Bill Anschell's 30-year career encompassed prog rock, jazz, and electronic music. Now he's added a book to his artistic accomplishments, "Benched: Jazz Stories." Join me for this conversation with Bill, including samples of his music and readings from his book.

Celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah with four guests from 2025 contributing their music and written word with a holiday theme.

:00 - Nu-Blu with Carolyn and Daniel Routh
11:03 - Charles Wiedenmann, holiday stories
11:30 - Dr. Hankus Netsky on Hanukkah music
29:38 - Sudi "Rick" Karatas, west coast Christmas