The Brickman Bedtime Story

Parenting expert and former elementary school teacher Laura Linn Knight is here to help bring calm to the sometimes chaotic relationships we have with our children.  She also gives you the formula to lower the volume on the yelling.

Singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle joins the Bedtime Story to talk about her serendipitous path to a Grammy, Billboard Music Award and Dove Award-winning career.  Lauren also tells Jim how her life in the spotlight is coming through in her songs like in her latest hit "Hold On To Me".

Yoga master and wellness expert Tara Stiles joins Jim to help demystify yoga for the skeptics.  Her style of yoga called "Strala" is more about the practice than the poses.

Author of "One Truth, One Law: I AM, I Create" Erin Werley joins the Brickman Bedtime Story to help us let go of our control freak.

Do you ever realize how much of your life is governed by rituals?  Author of Rituals Roadmap and Bring Your Human to work, Erica Keswin tells you how using rituals at home and at work can help you lead a more connected life.

Jim shares a conversation with Train's Pat Monahan from backstage at Blossom Music Center in Cleveland. Jim and Pat talk about seeing and playing concerts at blossom growing up in the somewhat neighboring cities of Cleveland and Erie. Pat tells how he believes his mother was the inspiration for "Drops of Jupiter" and how he loves hanging out with Train fans.

Singer songwriter Victoria Shaw is back to talk about songs she and Jim wrote that are now working to help theater workers idled during COVID-19

If you look in the liner notes of many of Jim's albums you'll see a co-writer pop up over and over again.  Victoria Shaw.  She joins the Bedtime Story to talk about the cast of stars she brought together to sign a song for the purpose of finding a cure for breast cancer.

In this special episode Jim is joined by famed "mentalist" The Amazing Kreskin to talk about his new book "The Adventures of The Amazing Kreskin" and his rise to fame on late night TV.

Certified life coach Kamani Wood joins Jim to talk about her new book "OM - Life's Gentle Reminders" and how letting go of the "shoulds" can bring your life less anxiety and more peace.

What is good to eat before bed?  What about that glass of wine?  Is it as beneficial as you were led to believe?  Jim is joined once again by his friend and nutritional psychiatrist Dr. Drew Ramsey to talk about how food can make the difference in our mental health

Jim is joined by his good friend Dr. Drew Ramsey, a nutritional psychiatrist with ways you can use your diet to fight depression, get better sleep, and improve your overall well being.

She is one of Time Magazines 100 most influential women.  Her first single debuted when she was only 17.  That single was Reflection from Disney's Mulan in 1998.  Now, Christina Aguilera comes full circle, back to Mulan, back to Reflection, and with a brand new song "Loyal, Brave, True".  Christina joins Jim to talk about her return to Disney and bringing the message of women's empowerment to a new generation.

Diane Warren has penned countless hits for over 100 feature films.  "Nothings Gonna Stop Us Now","How Do I Live", "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" have all stood on their own long after the films had faded from the screen. She tells Jim her latest song for Disney's "The One And Only Ivan" performed by Charlie Puth is another song you will be singing along to for years to come.  

Award winning, best selling, author and chef Amy Riolo is here to get you on the path to a more healthy and better sleeping version of you, especially if you are diabetic.  She talks about her new cookbook, the Mediterranean Diabetes Cookbook, tells you how to know what kind of olive oil you're buying, and if you should be drinking wine before bed.

More people are spending more time at home, and in their bedroom than ever right now.  HGTV'S Loren Ruch joins Jim with some great ideas to transform your bedroom into your personal sanctuary using lighting, pillows, and scents along with wisdom you can use on your quest for the ultimate mattress.

Jefferson Starship is set to release their 11th studio album since 1974, when Paul Kantner and Grace Slick first hopped off their Airplane and into the Starship.  Jim is joined by founding member David Freiberg and vocalist Cathy Richardson to talk about the new album Mother of the Sun, writing with Grace, and the legacy of the Starship.

If you end up living to 100, this is the episode that you may be able to say was responsible.  Jim is joined by journalist and author Marta Zaraska.  Her book is called "Growing Young -  How Friendship, Optimism and Kindness Can Help You Live to 100" and she gives you some simple keys to live a longer healthier life.  

He began his performing career at 5 years old, Michael Jackson was a childhood friend, he learned comedy from Milton Berle and performing from Andy Williams and Frank Sinatra.  Donny Osmond joins Jim to reflect on his long career including the 2 Christmas tours they shared a bus together.