On Mic Podcast

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, the...

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, ...

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. Linda s...

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 Comstack is a fully licensed certified athletic trainer with a thorough background in human physiology, who focuses on prevention, examination, diagnosis, treatment and ...