On Mic Podcast
On Mic with Jordan Rich is all about the Art of Conversation. Conversation with creative people who have a lot to say and a lot to offer. From artists and scientists to entrepreneurs, authors, change-makers and more, enjoy conversations that will educate, entertain and inspire! Learn more at: chartproductions.com
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Clea Simon is the Boston Globe-bestselling author of three nonfiction books and 30 mysteries, including The Butterfly Trap, Bad Boy Beat, World Enough and Hold Me Down. A graduate of Harvard University and former journalist, she has contributed to publications ranging from Salon.com and Harvard Magazine to Yankee and The New York Times. Clea, like so many, is also dealing with cancer ...
Today meet Allan Schiller, a retired violinist with the New York Philharmonic who performed from 1964 to 1999 under legendary conductors including Leonard Bernstein, Zubin Mehta and Kurt Masur. In an effort to make classical music more accessible to all he has written, “The Wannabe Classical Music Aficionado: 46 Insights to Make Your Next Concert a More Enjoyable Experience.” Learn about how centuries of mus...
Screenwriter and novelist Gary Goldstein talks about his latest book, “ Canine Custody.” It is a funny, candid, sexy, at times bittersweet look at what draws lovers to each other, how those same things can send them packing, and the surprising role our pets can play in life’s major decisions. Told from three points of view—the wife, the husband and the wonderful Betty, their beloved dog, th...
Today’s guest is novelist Brinda Charry, a winner of the Society of American Historians Prize (formerly the James Fenimore Cooper Prize) for Historical Fiction. Her latest novel is entitled, “Hocus Pocus,” a well-researched tale about the clash of ambition and obsession in 1816 Boston. Based on the real-life Indian stage magicians who captivated nineteenth-century society, “Hocus Pocus” is ...
Today enjoy my conversation with Advertising Hall of Famer Linda Kaplan Thaler, author of “My Life in 30 Seconds.” The book chronicles her iconic ad campaigns that are so much a part of American pop culture – the Aflac “Duck,” the Toys ‘R’ Us jingle that most anyone can sing by heart, those sexy, edgy shampoo commercials that sparked nationwide buzz and much more. Li...
Taking better care of my body has been a key goal of mine and the hard work certainly pays off. Today, I’d like you to meet my personal trainer, an exceptional guide to better health through exercise. Mark Comstock is a fully licensed certified athletic trainer with a thorough background in human physiology, who focuses on prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic injuries a...
It is an honor to welcome one of the nation’s foremost historians Nathaniel Philbrick, author of several award-winning books including “Mayflower,” “Valiant Ambition,” and “Bunker Hill.” His latest is “The Rush : California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World.” Philbrick follows the gold from its discovery in the late 1840’s to a colorful ca...
In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, it is my honor to welcome Air Force (Ret.) Maj. Gen. Jonathan Treacy to the podcast. General Treacy was the commander of the 101st Fighter Squadron at Cape Cod that provided the initial air defense response to the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. Tracer, as he is known to fellow fighter pilots and ground crews, also le...
I love to highlight creative thinkers and writers on the show. Today, an outstanding example of just such a writer! Meet Trisha Blanchet, former reporter, editor, and award-winning columnist. She’s penned a new fantasy-mystery entitled, “Murder Like Magic,” featuring a telepathic witch-slash-private investigator named Tess Tulley. The action takes place in Mill City, a pseudonym for Lowell ...
Lauren Ambrose is a sought-after award-winning TV, film and stage actress. Just a few of her career highlights include starring in HBO’s “Six Feet Under,” along with other series such as “Yellow Jackets, ”Servant,”( produced by M Night Shyamalan), “The X-Files” and “Party of Five.” Lauren has appeared on Broadway with many musicals and Shakespearean...
OK, ready to rant about your kids? How about letting three very funny standup comics do the “ heavy lifting” for you? Get ready to meet three of the Boston area’s top comedians Paul Nardizzi, Jim Ruberti and Dave Rattigan. They explain why this hilarious show is so relatable, to parents, grandparents and even younger folks who haven’t had the pleasure of starting a family yet.&n...
Today’s guest makes one of the most challenging of wind instruments “sing!” Meet Clifford Tetle, a master of the bass clarinet with his latest CD entitled, “A Bass Clarinet Kind of Day.” Cliff has been a clarinet, tenor and alto sax player for decades. He is one of handful of musicians who adapts the bass clarinets to jazz standards from ...
Our guest today is one of the hardest working guys in show business! Meet Paul McMurtry, owner of a marvelous local movie palace in Dedham, Massachusetts, the Dedham Community Theatre. In 2027 this small theatre will reach a milestone, celebrating its 100th anniversary. Paul discusses the joys and challenges of presenting films on the big screen, the way movies were always meant to be seen!
I got the chance to sit down for a conversation with one of the world’s premier musicians and humanitarians. He is celebrated cellist Yo Yo Ma. The focus is “We The People,” a series of concerts, conversations and special events at Tanglewood in the Berkshires curated by Yo Yo Ma during the beginning of August 2026. It’s an ambitious project involving our nation’s shared past, present...
Peter M. Hoffman is the author of “Karmic Winds: Reflections from The Smartest Guy in Hollywood.” Peter is a Yale-trained attorney who became a powerful Hollywood insider helping to steer blockbuster films such as Rambo, Terminator 2 and Basic Instinct. A pioneering figure during the independent film industry boon, Peter enjoyed much success. But as the industry turned, legal battles mounted and ...
Meet Joel Steiner, co-founder of Changing Futures (www.changingfuturesnow.org), committed to improving the lives of people living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), by addressing the overlooked gastrointestinal ( GI) challenges they face later in life. Joining Joel on today’s podcast is Dr. Steven D. Freedman, MD, PhD and a leader in the field of gastroenterology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.&nb...
Let me introduce you to a lovely lady who knows about the power of laughter. Ever look at your life and think, ‘How the heck did I get here?’ Through comedy, funny songs, and stories, Stacey Shipman explores life’s twists and turns, things like aging, burnout, and unexpected caregiving. She also works with leaders who know their event or message needs a shake-up. Whether she’s performing, writing, or f...
Ready for a look behind the scenes at America’s most challenging and popular game show? Well, you came to the right place because today’s guest is Jason Singer, a recent Jeopardy champion. What makes the story even more cool is that a few years earlier Jason’s wife Susan also appeared on Jeopardy and she came away a winning champion! Besides talking with Jason about Jeopardy behind th...
Today’s guest is a writer whose imagination seems boundless. Meet Alex Grass, a writer of horror fiction, whose work is incredibly engaging, creative, scary and at times quite humorous. He’s written several critically acclaimed novels. Today we focus on his book of short stories,” Infernal Tramps: Tales of Weird Terror.” Alex shares his views on his favorite writers of horror fi...
Award–winning Boston based photojournalist Bill Brett has created a terrific series of memorable coffee table-sized books over the years.
He tells us he is most pride of his seventh book. I...
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