Book of Dad Radio Show

Book of Dad Radio Show

The Book of Dad is weekly, upbeat conversation venue where Dr. Robert Benson, with the help of his friends communicates great information on relevant topics, and talks with ordinary people doing extraordinary things. With topics from parenting, current events, health and wellness, politics and more, Dr. Benson’s mesh of relevancy, accuracy and humor drives home information people we need to survive. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-of-dad-radio-show--2296658/support.

Episodes

July 17, 2024 33 mins
In order to make it to the red carpet, you must know how to manage one. Managing media to conduct interviews in special events such as the Oscars, Grammys, and People’s Choice awards requires special skill, toughness, and patience to establish your niche and place in the world that is social media. Some have become so masterful, that it flourished and catapulted them to stardom and viral notoriety. Today we chat with one such succe...
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Some people are natural galvanizers, they have what it takes to bring people together and get them to focus on something for the common good. Whether taking care of their community, providing for the less fortunate, or assisting with access or exposure, they can, and do make it happen.  Managing the schedules and activities of highly skilled professionals requires special skill, patience, and orchestration genius to keep them engag...
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April 20, 2024 37 mins
We all have that mind-thumping experience that changes us. It either changes us for the better or perhaps worse, and in some cases can force us to walk away or quit. Conversely, at the other end of the spectrum, we use that experience to not only change our lives but others as well. Today we get enlightened by Dr. Brandi Baldwin, diversity equity and inclusion (DE&I) guru. "Dr. Brandi" used her life-altering DE&I experience...
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April 7, 2024 30 mins
We all have a beat or song that reverberates in the back of our mind. The source of that beat and the time we hear it can determine if it plays in our consciousness for the rest of our lives. There is one such song "Don't Stop the Music", this song is anthem level in some circles. Today we chat with the originators and performers of this R & B Classic, Yarbrough and Peoples. Unsung alumni Yarbrough and Peoples, a decades-long h...
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March 31, 2024 30 mins
We are all familiar with various quips and phrases commonly used and spoken. More often than not we’ve never been told of their origin. With the appropriate spin and accent, they become a part of our everyday speech and vernacular. Today we chat and clown around with the creator who coined the phrase “how you doin” question, Dee Lee. Although we are entertained by his humor, he impressed us with his body of work and understanding o...
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March 24, 2024 27 mins
Family looking out for family is something done out of love. And when a family member is in need, they are truly family indeed. Our guests today personify family looking out for family in a situation that is inevitable for us all. Navigating health and medical issues is a journey none of us should take alone: Siblings Vera and Rich Sawyer, share their experiences taking that journey. Listen in as they not only share their experienc...
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March 17, 2024 26 mins
One of the most intriguing things in our society is the lottery. More people pin their hopes and dreams on it than realized.  Depending on where you are, there are games and opportunities to win ranging from scratch-off tickets, picking or matching 3, 4, or 5 numbers, and the almighty Power Ball and Mega Millions to get the coveted jackpot.  Some of these games have seen jackpots rise to levels in the billions of dollars.  Interest...
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March 10, 2024 26 mins
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August 3, 2023 27 mins
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July 3, 2023 29 mins
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June 3, 2023 31 mins
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May 3, 2023 25 mins
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January 1, 2023 24 mins
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November 20, 2022 29 mins
Normalcy is in the eye of the beholder.  
Over the past 3 years, we have all struggled to not only get back to that normalcy but figure out what the new normal is or will be.

This quagmire impacts all industries including the one that some of us may have thought was immune to these types of dilemmas, the entertainment industry.  

Today we chat with a Book of Dad Radio Show regular contributor, renowned and accomplished actor/producer ...
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November 10, 2022 32 mins
African American Royalty is a rare commodity.  
Most of us see "The Obama(s)" as modern-day African American Royalty.  However, nothing was built in a day.  Fortunately, we get to live and thrive in a society that, though not perfect is the living result of toil, strife, and struggle endured by our ancestors.  Perhaps the most influential and storied trailblazer in African American History is Mary McLeod Bethune.
Her accomplishments ...
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October 30, 2022 22 mins
Dr. Robert Benson talks with TR Godbold, motivational music creator about his home town Philadelphia Eagles, and how he created music for them and other sports entities to encourage them to keep winning and believe in success.

Link to T.R. Godbold music: https://soundcloud.com/user-249589098

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September 14, 2022 17 mins
Let me introduce you to our local celebrity Ta’j, better known by many directors as “Lil Denzel” Washington, is on the rise to stardom. Acting since the age of eight. Ta’j is a four-time nominee; two-time award winner for Best Child Actor at the First Annual PUFA (Philadelphia Urban Film Awards); and Best Performance in a short film at the Young Artist Academy (YAA).

Ta’j is known for his character personality and confidence. One wo...
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The mind is most certainly a terrible thing to waste. What is even more terrible is that many of the obstacles to educational advancement for certain people still exist. Despite these obstacles, some, unfortunately not the vast majority persist, persevere, and complete the highest level of education, the “Doctor of Philosophy”. Amazingly, it’s a class that comprises about 2% of the population. Today we chat with two members of a ...
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May 23, 2021 36 mins
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May 14, 2021 33 mins
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