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The Mike Wagner Show

Mike Wagner is a 30+ year broadcasting and radio personality interviews famous celebrities, actors, singers, authors, comedians, and interesting people doing amazing things!
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Florida author/practicing attorney Steve Eichenblatt is my guest with "Pretend They Are Dead"!

Florida author/practicing attorney Steve Eichenblatt talks abouthis latest release “Pretend They Are Dead: A Father’s Search For The Truth” asa memoir of resilience & reminder of how our fathers play in a pivotal roleof emotional well-being of their children and the ways childhood trauma can beovercome! Steve is a father of five and spent 30+ years advocating for childrenas a pro-bono guardian ad litem and representing first responders killed on9-11, plus shares his story of when he was 8 wh...

Aug 17, 202542 min

Florida author/practicing attorney Steve Eichenblatt is my guest with "Pretend They Are Dead"!

Florida author/practicing attorney Steve Eichenblatt talks abouthis latest release “Pretend They Are Dead: A Father’s Search For The Truth” asa memoir of resilience & reminder of how our fathers play in a pivotal roleof emotional well-being of their children and the ways childhood trauma can beovercome! Steve is a father of five and spent 30+ years advocating for childrenas a pro-bono guardian ad litem and representing first responders killed on9-11, plus shares his story of when he was 8 wh...

Aug 17, 202547 min

Award-winning critically acclaimed author Robert A. Walker talks about "The Legends of Baelon"!

Award-winning critically acclaimed author Robert A. Walker talksabout his releases “Six Moons, Seven Gods” and “Two Crowns, Three Blades” fromThe Legends of Baelon series where an idyllic world is ruled by two benevolentkings! Robert spent 25+ years in government service in numerous managerialpositions in Sunnyvale, CA and the first books opens with an organizationalcrime syndicate “The Guild of Takers” weary of its futile efforts to corruptthe virtuous kings and plot to overthrow the Kingdom of...

Aug 16, 202534 min

Award-winning critically acclaimed author Robert A. Walker talks about "The Legends of Baelon"!

Award-winning critically acclaimed author Robert A. Walker talksabout his releases “Six Moons, Seven Gods” and “Two Crowns, Three Blades” fromThe Legends of Baelon series where an idyllic world is ruled by two benevolentkings! Robert spent 25+ years in government service in numerous managerialpositions in Sunnyvale, CA and the first books opens with an organizationalcrime syndicate “The Guild of Takers” weary of its futile efforts to corruptthe virtuous kings and plot to overthrow the Kingdom of...

Aug 16, 202539 min

NYC author now living in Seattle Claudia Rowe talks about her latest release “Wards of the State"!

NYC author now living in Seattle Claudia Rowe talks about herlatest release “Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care”about a woman who’d been arrested for murder at 16, lived in & out offoster & adoptive homes at 10, has ran away, been trafficked &assaulted while painting a visceral survival narrative showing how the systemchannels children into locked cells and paves a road to reform by exposing abroken system and the searing realities faced by kids in school! Cl...

Aug 07, 202544 min

NYC author now living in Seattle Claudia Rowe talks about her latest release “Wards of the State"!

NYC author now living in Seattle Claudia Rowe talks about herlatest release “Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care”about a woman who’d been arrested for murder at 16, lived in & out offoster & adoptive homes at 10, has ran away, been trafficked &assaulted while painting a visceral survival narrative showing how the systemchannels children into locked cells and paves a road to reform by exposing abroken system and the searing realities faced by kids in school! Cl...

Aug 07, 202549 min

Massachusetts author/linguist Samuel Jay Keyser is my very special guest with “Play It Again, Sam"!

Massachusetts author/former MIT Provost/jazz musician andtheoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser talks about his latest release “Play ItAgain, Sam: Repetition in the Arts” taking Leonard Bernstein seriouslyexploring the way repetition works in the sister arts of music, poetry andpainting prominent from Homeric Epics, Rainy Day in Paris, Andy Warhol SoupCans to present day works! Samuel also specializes in the trombone, serves as atheoretical linguist, and has authored numerous books, scientific p...

Aug 07, 202546 min

Massachusetts author/linguist Samuel Jay Keyser is my very special guest with “Play It Again, Sam"!

Massachusetts author/former MIT Provost/jazz musician andtheoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser talks about his latest release “Play ItAgain, Sam: Repetition in the Arts” taking Leonard Bernstein seriouslyexploring the way repetition works in the sister arts of music, poetry andpainting prominent from Homeric Epics, Rainy Day in Paris, Andy Warhol SoupCans to present day works! Samuel also specializes in the trombone, serves as atheoretical linguist, and has authored numerous books, scientific p...

Aug 07, 202551 min

Atlanta author Clint Sabom is my very special guest with his debut release “Panic Magic” !

Atlanta author Clint Sabom talks about his debut release “Panic Magic” about a tormented magician living in current times remaining deeply traumatized from childhood sexual abuse but with power to levitate at large venues asking audiences to check for any strings attached and goes into various visions with life-threating magical battles while traveling to other dimensions and more! Clint began his career writing short stories at 7, educated at Vassar College & Georgia State University gradua...

Aug 03, 202530 min

Atlanta author Clint Sabom is my very special guest with his debut release “Panic Magic” !

Atlanta author Clint Sabom talks about his debut release “Panic Magic” about a tormented magician living in current times remaining deeply traumatized from childhood sexual abuse but with power to levitate at large venues asking audiences to check for any strings attached and goes into various visions with life-threating magical battles while traveling to other dimensions and more! Clint began his career writing short stories at 7, educated at Vassar College & Georgia State University gradua...

Aug 03, 202534 min

Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf is my very special guest with “Not A Real Enemy”!

Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf talks about his newest release“Not A Real Enemy” a true story of one of the most unknown chapters of theHolocaust following the transformation of a young man confronting antisemitism,cruelty, kindness, despair and hope towards freedom where nearly ½ millionHungarian Jews were deported and killed during the holocaust! Robert grew up insuburban Detroit as an only child, attended University of Michigan MedicalSchool, completed his training at Brown & Yale Unive...

Jul 29, 202545 min

Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf is my very special guest Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf is my very special guest with “Not A Real Enemy”!with “Not A Real Enemy”!

Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf talks about his newest release“Not A Real Enemy” a true story of one of the most unknown chapters of theHolocaust following the transformation of a young man confronting antisemitism,cruelty, kindness, despair and hope towards freedom where nearly ½ millionHungarian Jews were deported and killed during the holocaust! Robert grew up insuburban Detroit as an only child, attended University of Michigan MedicalSchool, completed his training at Brown & Yale Unive...

Jul 29, 202550 min

The multi-talented film director/acting coach Michelle Danner is my guest with "The Italians"!

The multi-talented film/stage director, author &world-renowned acting coach Michelle Danner talks about her latest movie “TheItalians” , a quirky dramedy about family, love and tantalizing Italian cookingfeaturing the Vitali family consisting of a fiery matriarch, an oafish husband,their charming son and with his new girlfriend, and a variety of charactersincluding their neighbors, and ex-girlfriend, a priest, and many family membersmixed into a world of chaos yet by the end of the day, ther...

Jul 24, 202530 min

The multi-talented film director/acting coach Michelle Danner is my guest with "The Italians"!

The multi-talented film/stage director, author &world-renowned acting coach Michelle Danner talks about her latest movie “TheItalians” , a quirky dramedy about family, love and tantalizing Italian cookingfeaturing the Vitali family consisting of a fiery matriarch, an oafish husband,their charming son and with his new girlfriend, and a variety of charactersincluding their neighbors, and ex-girlfriend, a priest, and many family membersmixed into a world of chaos yet by the end of the day, ther...

Jul 24, 202535 min

Hungarian-born highly decorated female chess player in history Susan Polgar is my special guest!

Author/Hungarian-born highly decorated female chess player inhistory Susan Polgar talks about her latest release “Rebel Queen: The Cold War,Misogyny & The Making of a Grandmaster” as a true story of one of the mostdecorated female chess players in history who took on a sexist establishment,stood up to an authoritarian empire, and rewrote the rules of what women could achieveagainst an oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe! Susan began hercareer at 4 on her birthday accidentally disc...

Jul 23, 202542 min

Hungarian-born highly decorated female chess player in history Susan Polgar is my special guest!

Author/Hungarian-born highly decorated female chess player inhistory Susan Polgar talks about her latest release “Rebel Queen: The Cold War,Misogyny & The Making of a Grandmaster” as a true story of one of the mostdecorated female chess players in history who took on a sexist establishment,stood up to an authoritarian empire, and rewrote the rules of what women could achieveagainst an oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe! Susan began hercareer at 4 on her birthday accidentally disc...

Jul 23, 202548 min

LA multi-talented film/TV producer Alan Katz explains on "How NOT to Make a Movie”!

Los Angeles multi-talented film/TV producer/writer/script editor Alan Katz talks about his project “The How NOT to Make a Movie” podcast and the founder/CEO of Costard & Touchstone Productions! Alan began his career at 10 writing in school and involved with “The Hall Closet”, “Sage Wellness Within”, “Bordello of Blood”, “Children of the Corn 2”, “Freddy’s Nightmares”, “The Donor: A DNA Horror Story”, etc., and began his podcast company whose mission is to make the world a better place throug...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 8 min

LA multi-talented film/TV producer Alan Katz explains on "How NOT to Make a Movie”!

Los Angeles multi-talented film/TV producer/writer/script editor Alan Katz talks about his project “The How NOT to Make a Movie” podcast and the founder/CEO of Costard & Touchstone Productions! Alan began his career at 10 writing in school and involved with “The Hall Closet”, “Sage Wellness Within”, “Bordello of Blood”, “Children of the Corn 2”, “Freddy’s Nightmares”, “The Donor: A DNA Horror Story”, etc., and began his podcast company whose mission is to make the world a better place throug...

Jul 17, 20251 hr 15 min

Central Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson is my very special guest!

Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson talksabout his latest release “What The Hell is Happenin?” along with “On the Edge”,“With You”, “Everybody Wants Something”, “I Wasn’t Always Like This” and more!Howard was born/raised in central Missouri with a background as a paramedic,firefighter, policeman, chiropractor, investigator, cattle rancher with a loyalfollowing on Spotify, YouTube, etc. with his works featured in 6 countries plusshares the stories behind the music, careers a...

Jul 17, 202522 min

Central Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson is my very special guest!

Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson talksabout his latest release “What The Hell is Happenin?” along with “On the Edge”,“With You”, “Everybody Wants Something”, “I Wasn’t Always Like This” and more!Howard was born/raised in central Missouri with a background as a paramedic,firefighter, policeman, chiropractor, investigator, cattle rancher with a loyalfollowing on Spotify, YouTube, etc. with his works featured in 6 countries plusshares the stories behind the music, careers a...

Jul 17, 202532 min

Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo is my very special guest with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life!

Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo talks about hisamazing career as an entrepreneur with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life! Lucas wasborn in Key West, Fl, raised in Miami before planting his roots in Las Vegasand talks about losing both his parents at 21 and began a career in thefinancial industry as a personal banker later becoming an entrepreneur withSolaire-dedicated to sustainable energy solutions & Thrivin’ Life-a lifeinsurance agency catering specially to medical professionals while he...

Jul 16, 202529 min

Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo is my very special guest with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life!

Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo talks about hisamazing career as an entrepreneur with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life! Lucas wasborn in Key West, Fl, raised in Miami before planting his roots in Las Vegasand talks about losing both his parents at 21 and began a career in thefinancial industry as a personal banker later becoming an entrepreneur withSolaire-dedicated to sustainable energy solutions & Thrivin’ Life-a lifeinsurance agency catering specially to medical professionals while he...

Jul 16, 202536 min

The multi-talented author/coach Robert A. Lane is my very special guest with “Lights, Action, You!”

The multi-talented author, audiobook coach/producer andaward-winning filmmaker Robert A. Lane talks about his latest release “Lights,Action, You!” based on his experiences in the entertainment business combiningstories of valuable lessons and tools from his coaching to eliminate stress& overwhelm! Robert spent 30+ years in the entertainment industry includingradio, TV, voiceover, post-production; spent 14 years at 20th Century Fox as Feature Project Manager, 20 yearsin audio as re-recording ...

Jul 12, 202536 min

The multi-talented author/coach Robert A. Lane is my very special guest with “Lights, Action, You!”

The multi-talented author, audiobook coach/producer andaward-winning filmmaker Robert A. Lane talks about his latest release “Lights,Action, You!” based on his experiences in the entertainment business combiningstories of valuable lessons and tools from his coaching to eliminate stress& overwhelm! Robert spent 30+ years in the entertainment industry includingradio, TV, voiceover, post-production; spent 14 years at 20th Century Fox as Feature Project Manager, 20 yearsin audio as re-recording ...

Jul 12, 202543 min

Pennsylvania author/former higher education professional Jessica L. Morris is my very special guest!

Pennsylvania author/former higher education professional JessicaL. Morris talks about her latest release “Higher Powered: One Woman’s Journey ofPersonal Eschatology” introducing “personal Eschatology” weaving stories aboutNicodemus, Lazarus, and the Apostle Paul illustrating how Jesus’ comments aboutthe second coming were symbolic in nature, not the end-of-the-world, butpersonal interaction with Him! Jessica previously worked for over 30 years inhigher education before leaving the profession, ra...

Jul 10, 202550 min

Pennsylvania author/former higher education professional Jessica L. Morris is my very special guest!

Pennsylvania author/former higher education professional JessicaL. Morris talks about her latest release “Higher Powered: One Woman’s Journey ofPersonal Eschatology” introducing “personal Eschatology” weaving stories aboutNicodemus, Lazarus, and the Apostle Paul illustrating how Jesus’ comments aboutthe second coming were symbolic in nature, not the end-of-the-world, butpersonal interaction with Him! Jessica previously worked for over 30 years inhigher education before leaving the profession, ra...

Jul 10, 202557 min

CA award-winning singer/songwriter Deby Kelley (cousin of the late Patsy Cline) is my special guest!

California award-winning singer/songwriter Deby Kelley talksabout her latest release “Loving You Was More Than Expected” with Juke Johnsonalong with “The Rose” and more! Deby is the cousin of the late Pasty Cline sharingher stories and legacy, began her career at a young age singing and dancing,introduced to the movie industry at 11 and appeared in “Bad News Bears”, “MommyDearest”, “Ghosts of Buxley Hall” plus appearing in ads for Tootsie Roll &Coca-Cola, opened Small World Dance Studio at 1...

Jul 09, 202527 min

CA award-winning singer/songwriter Deby Kelley (cousin of the late Patsy Cline) is my special guest!

California award-winning singer/songwriter Deby Kelley talksabout her latest release “Loving You Was More Than Expected” with Juke Johnsonalong with “The Rose” and more! Deby is the cousin of the late Pasty Cline sharingher stories and legacy, began her career at a young age singing and dancing,introduced to the movie industry at 11 and appeared in “Bad News Bears”, “MommyDearest”, “Ghosts of Buxley Hall” plus appearing in ads for Tootsie Roll &Coca-Cola, opened Small World Dance Studio at 1...

Jul 09, 202541 min

Los Angeles author/global traveler Ben Crockett is my very special guest with “Squeeze Light”!

Los Angeles author/global traveler Ben Crockett talks about hisdebut release “Squeeze Light” drawing from his experiences from his childhoodadventures navigating L.A.’s subterranean passageways blending personalexperiences with fiction creating a world that’s haunting yet exhilaratingwhile bringing the shadowy underworld to life as a coming-of-age thrillerexploring friendships, survival, unexpected dangers and tangled mysteries withlife-altering moments that will shape everything forever! Ben sh...

Jul 09, 202532 min

Los Angeles author/global traveler Ben Crockett is my very special guest with “Squeeze Light”!

Los Angeles author/global traveler Ben Crockett talks about hisdebut release “Squeeze Light” drawing from his experiences from his childhoodadventures navigating L.A.’s subterranean passageways blending personalexperiences with fiction creating a world that’s haunting yet exhilaratingwhile bringing the shadowy underworld to life as a coming-of-age thrillerexploring friendships, survival, unexpected dangers and tangled mysteries withlife-altering moments that will shape everything forever! Ben sh...

Jul 09, 202539 min
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