The Mike Wagner Show

The Mike Wagner Show

A 30+year radio veteran, Mike interviews the most amazing in the world today from actors to singers to musicians to comedians to famous celebrities and upcoming talent and the most amazing people in the world today! Mike can also be heard weekends playing your favorites on KFYR! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-mike-wagner-show--3140147/support.

Episodes

April 30, 2025 37 mins
New Jersey born/1st generation American author James Rojas-Taylor talks about his release “All Your Best Selves” based on his experience in 20+ years of acting while studying the craft, and how it can be applied to unlock multiple facets of selves, plus the owner of TBC Enterprises helping people be stronger in their abilities & capacity! James spent 10 years in NJ before moving to Athens, AL, served in active duty in the Marin...
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Founders Bremond Berry McDougal and Lisa Cooper of Quite Literally Books talk about the launching of their new company with three releases in ought-to-be print books by women’s writers including “The Pink House” (Nelia Gardner White), “The Home-Maker”(Dorothy Canfield Fisher), and “Plum Bun”(Jessie Redmon Fauset) looking to spark conversations about the American literary canon with who’s included and who get to decide along with th...
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DC author/professor of Creative Writing at George Washington University Samuel Ashworth talks about his debut release “The Death & Life of August Sweeney” about the legendary but scandal-ridden chef August Sweeney with an appetite for success who collapses in the middle of service at his restaurant where he built his legacy & his body performed by a doctor under strict conditions where everything goes wrong as life & de...
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Ft. Worth born/raised author/prolific novelist N.L. Holmes talks about her journey as a Nun-turned-Archaeologist into Ancient Egypt and has three historical fiction series unraveling the mysteries of life during the ancient Egyptian empire including “The Lord Hani Mysteries”, “The Empire at Twilight Series” and “Hani’s Daughter Mysteries”! N.L. is a prolific writer embarking on another significant career phase, attended Univ. of Te...
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Connecticut author Helen Sheehy talks about her latest release “Just Willa” (based on a true story) spanning 7 decades of one woman’s life going from the Dust Bowl to the Depression, from Roosevelt to Reagan, giving character of indominable spirit that fuels her family & bravery shaping a beautiful world despite the hardships! Helen grew up on tenant farms in Oklahoma and Kansas, worked as a dramaturg, written a theatre textboo...
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Delaware author/Professor of Sociology & Criminal Justice Aaron Kupchik talks about his latest release “Suspension Education: School Punishment & The Legacy of Racial Injustice” going beyond how out-of-school suspensions increase racial inequality & risk of academic failure, high school dropout, future arrests and incarceration! Aaron is a professor at Univ. of Delaware and published 4 books including “Homeroom Security...
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Award-winning writer in advertising & higher education Edward L. Jones III talks about his latest release “Meditation, Mental Illness & Murder-What Really Killed The Crespi Twins” chronicles David Crespi’s struggle with insomnia & depression, the role SSRI antidepressants may have played in the killings of his twin daughters and Kim’s unimaginable journey of trauma, suffering & eventual forgiveness while journeying ...
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The amazing duo of Sam Okun & Amir Ohebsion talk about the latest release “All There Is” as a dramatic examination of parent-child relationship & how the media shapes our society centering on a trouble teenager whose world is upended when a tragedy involving her best friend is blamed on her movie-star Dad’s controversial sci-fi film and how the film explores mental health, suicide, death& the afterlife! Sam is a film pr...
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Fresh Meadows, NY rising superstar singer/songwriter Ben Bacardi (Tribeca Records) talks about his latest release “Life Again” along with his EP “Prescription to Rap”! Ben began his amazing career inspired by music from the ‘60s & 80’s and the owner of a thriving home inspection business plus has recorded over 100+ songs with Queens legends Polk, Boots and Royal Flush with a loyal following on Spotify, YouTube, etc and shares t...
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Dallas/Fort Worth multi-talented actor Blake Boyd talks about his latest release “Cash Collectors” taking place in ’16 with the war in chaos as banks & retail stores are under attack where looting, robbing & loan fraud are rampant and in need of law & order! Blake plays Sam White as an ambitious TV executive in constant creative overdrive with a lust for money & inconsistent moral compass, plus as a  veteran actor w...
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San Diego native & well-travelled author Deborah (D.H. ) Morris talks about her latest release “The Girl of Many Crowns” telling the true story of a powerful knight & a runaway queen who join forces to defy a corrupt empire set in 856 in the Francia kingdom while blending history & adventure to life in a narrative of courage, resilience and rebellion! Deborah has lived in 4 continents & travelled through many countr...
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New Jersey author/licensed professional counselor Frank Healy talks about his release “Happy Every Day: Simple Steps to a Life of Fulfillment” about discovering the secret to unlocking happiness every single day in a heartfelt/humorous guide to finding joy in life even when it’s less than perfect, plus uplifting insights, practical tools, and a personal roadmap to creating a life filled with self-love, meaning and laughter! Frank h...
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Central Michigan author/physician Edward Rosick returns with “Where The Grass Don’t Grow & Vultures Sing” as a short story collection and talks about the state of publishing in ’25! Ed is a multi-talented author with diverse works of spectacular fiction from sublime to surreal and has appeared in numerous award-winning magazines & anthologies plus a horror-comedy “The Oscoda County Alien” (listen for details!) and an update...
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Canadian award-winning singer/songwriter Tia McGraff talks about her latest release “Avalanche” plus “Messed Up World” and her previous releases “Jewels Café”, ”Outside of the Circle”, “Day in my Shoes”, “Break These Chains”, “Stubborn in my Blood” and more! Tia began her award-winning career at 19 winning the Canadian Open Country Singing Contest, moved to Nashville and met/married melody man Tommy Parham producing over 10 interna...
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The multi-talented singer/songwriting duo from Torquay, UK Midnight 5-6 talk about their releases “When”, “Wishing I Was Gone”, “The Sea”, “Oooo!!” and more! The duo of Simon and Helen met online after the death of both of their partners with common music interests including John Martyn, Little Feat, etc., and formed the group in Christmas of  ’16; Simon is the lead vocalist/guitarist born in a military family in Singapore later jo...
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Award-winning speaker, author & host of “The Grampion” Jim Tracy  talks about his new release “Building Men” exploring the essence of true character building, sharing stories of pivotal figures influencing his business acumen with leadership and integrity from his beginnings in Watertown, SD while offering valuable insights for anyone to guide/mentor young men into making wise decisions and providing a road map for raising youn...
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Studio City, CA author/vibrant survivor of TBI Emily Silver Owen talks about her debut release “The Best of the Worst” sharing her incredible journey of survival after being hit by an intoxicated driver in Sept. ’19 falling to the grounds with life-threatening injuries ready to graduate from Humboldt State University and reflecting how HOPE (find out what that stands for!) can navigate through life’s challenges! Emily is also an ad...
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Woodstock, NY Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Professor Louie of Professor Louie and the Crow Matix talks about the latest release “Crowin’ Around” featuring “Elevate Yourself”, “Too Much Fun”, “A Million”, “Monday Boogaloo” etc., plus previous works “Strike Up The Band”, “Whispering Pines”, “Wings on Fire” and more! Professor Louie talks about his amazing career of 5+ decades as a seasoned live performer, prolific recording art...
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Austin, TX startup founder/CEO of ROAD (Return on Advanced Design) Global Retail Management Agency Bashak Ilhan talks about her latest venture which helps companies expand globally through branding identity, leadership, partnerships, the latest trends while rethinking their marketing/branding strategy and find investment funding! Bashak began her amazing career finding her startup at 25,  is a 5X startup founder inspired by her fat...
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25+ year southern NJ singer/songwriter Denise Miller talks about her latest releases “Richard” honoring all veterans who served and fought for our country inspired by a conversation! Denise began her amazing career at 11 inspired by a school musical and also part of a duo called Denise Miller & Son (hear about how they came together!) plus released “Through the Looking Glass” and “Crazy Horse” featuring “I’ve Been Waiting For Y...
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