Ira's Everything Bagel
Discover Ira’s Everything Bagel, a blend of US arts and culture. Schmeared with podcasts rich in ideas worth spreading, as well as captivating stories.
Episodes
July 3, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with Deb Miller, author of "Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness," for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation. Deb opens up about how her memoir—born during the isolation of the pandemic—grew into a powerful message encouraging women to break free from the scripted “fairy tale” and instead craft a life built on authenticity, choice, and joy. She shares how the b...
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June 26, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira serves up a provocative conversation with Evan Sayet, author of “The Woke Supremacy: An Anti-Socialist Manifesto.”
In this candid and wide-ranging episode, Evan dives into the many twists and turns of his eclectic career—from performing during the golden age of stand-up comedy to becoming a sharp voice in the world of culture and politics. Born and raised a liberal, Evan shares how the ev...
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June 18, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into the wild, eye-opening world of history and drugs with Sam Kelly, author of the provocative new book, "Human History on Drugs: An Utterly Scandalous but Entirely Truthful Look at History Under the Influence."
In this candid and engaging conversation, Sam shares how a childhood fascination with history evolved into a full-blown quest to uncover the untold stories behind some of hu...
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June 11, 2025 • 27 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira welcomes Jane Loeb Rubin, acclaimed author of "Over There," the powerful third book to her best-selling Gilded City series. Set during World War I, the novel sheds light on a rarely explored corner of Jewish-American history, following a family of Jewish doctors and nurses who bring compassion, courage, and medical innovation to the front lines—all while wrestling with questions of identit...
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May 28, 2025 • 32 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira has an inspiring conversation with Peter Samuelson—philanthropist, producer, and author of "Finding Happy: A User's Guide to Your Life, with Lessons from Mine."
In this uplifting episode, Peter distills the meaning of life into a single, powerful paragraph and shares why he crafted his book with short, digestible chapters—perfect for today's fast-paced world. He opens up about his life-ch...
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May 22, 2025 • 27 mins
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Ira dives into Hollywood history with author Thomas J. Slater, whose new book, "June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary"(University Press of Kentucky), sheds light on one of early cinema’s most overlooked trailblazers.
In this fascinating conversation, Thomas reveals why June Mathis—a powerhouse screenwriter and the first woman executive at MGM—captured his attention from a long list of forgot...
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May 14, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira talks with Adam Haston, author of "The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling."
In a conversation brimming with insight and energy, Adam shares his unconventional journey to success—one fueled by curiosity, resilience, and a refusal to accept the limits imposed by outdated systems. He reframes failure not as defeat but as vital feedback, a ...
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May 8, 2025 • 27 mins
Author, Midnight Train from Georgia
This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Lady Dhyana Ziegler, author of Midnight Train from Georgia, for an unforgettable conversation.
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Lady Dhyana shares an intimate look at the life of her brother-in-law, William Franklin Guest—an original member of the legendary Pips.. She recounts how the group blossomed from their gospel roots in Atlanta...
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April 30, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with legendary acting coach Ivana Chubbuck, author of the updated edition of the best-selling book "The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique"—a groundbreaking 12-step method that transforms scripts into raw, vibrant, and deeply human performances.
Ivana opens up about her early dreams of becoming an actor in Hollywood and the frustration she felt with overly theoretical ac...
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April 21, 2025 • 29 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into a fascinating conversation with Wade Schalles, America’s unrivaled Pinner, Four-Time NCAA and Collegiate World Champion, Coach, Author, Guinness World Record Holder, and the revolutionary mind behind Funk Wrestling. In this gripping episode, Wade unveils the origins of Funk Wrestling, his game-changing techniques that redefined the sport. He shares how his creative spark shone e...
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April 16, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into glitz, grit, and glamour with Diane Christiansen—dancer, educator, and author of "The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined '70s Onstage."
At just 13, Diane set her sights on becoming a Rockette. By 17, she nailed the audition and never looked back—rarely needing to audition again, save for a memorable encounter with Jerry Jackson at the Tropicana. From the fine line between dancer an...
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April 10, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with immigrant, entrepreneur, and author George E. Danis, whose remarkable journey is chronicled in his book "Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek." With warmth, wit, and unshakable determination, George shares how a sense of humor and a belief in making your own luck have guided his incredible life.
From a childhood realization at just six or seven that he’d need to carve his own path,...
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April 3, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Beau L’Amour, the driving force behind "Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures." In this riveting episode, Beau delves into the enduring legacy of his father, legendary author Louis L’Amour—one of the best-selling writers of the 20th century.
Beau shares why his father, after World War II, chose to specialize in Westerns, how he briefly wrote under pseudonyms, and what his early wri...
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March 27, 2025 • 32 mins
This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with award-winning journalist, author, and documentarian Karen A. Frenkel to discuss her new book, "Family Treasures Lost & Found." In this episode, Karen takes us on an extraordinary journey—one that began with unanswered questions and a deep yearning to uncover her parents' untold survival stories from the Holocaust.
Karen shares the emotional complexities of her quest: why her...
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March 20, 2025 • 27 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Christopher J. Lewis, son of legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis and president of the American Wheelchair Mission, to discuss his book, "Jerry Lewis: On Being A Person."
In this fascinating conversation, Chris opens up about preserving his father’s incredible legacy—both in entertainment and philanthropy. He shares personal stories of idolizing his dad, volunteering for the MD...
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March 13, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Tony Mozingo, former FBI agent and author of "Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives." In this fascinating episode, Tony shares his incredible journey—from working in foreign counterintelligence to em-bracing his passion for storytelling.
They dive into everything from the meaning behind his unique last name (a Bantu African origin) to his deep admiration for philosopher Morti...
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March 6, 2025 • 27 mins
This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel", Ira sits down with David Singer, author of "From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall." In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, David shares his incredible journey through music and life—from his early days surrounded by melodies to an unexpected love-driven decision to pick up the clarinet (he won the talent show but lost the girl!).
He opens up about the mentor who became his “musical father,”...
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February 19, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with Christine Fruehwirth, author of "Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath," for a powerful coaching episode. Christine dives into the key differences between life coaching and career coaching, the challenges of being stuck in “survival mode,” and how therapy can be a crucial tool for breaking free.
She shares the deeply personal journey that inspired her book—wo...
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February 12, 2025 • 28 mins
This week on "Ira’s Everything Bagel," Ira sits down with Andrew Buss, author of "I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation." Andrew dives into his deep connection with the film, describing his first viewing as “electric” and reminiscing about seeing it with his father and grandfather. He shares how he balanced his roles as both a journalist and a passionate fan while writing the book, ensuring his ...
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February 6, 2025 • 28 mins
This week, Ira spoke with Joel Brokaw, author of "Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw." In this agential episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joel talks about his father being in the right place at the right time in Holly-wood (1943); how he played a major role in the transition of television from being a nov-elty to a major medium; forming the first West Coast office for television in the...
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