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In the 1970s, the Provisional IRA was in the early days of its armed campaign to end British rule on Ireland. In the United States, a small group of activists began organising on their behalf. They called themselves the Irish Northern Aid Committee, or Noraid—and they were looking for a fight. Hosted by documentary filmmaker Nate Lavey, Foreign Agent is a podcast series about the connection between ordinary Irish Americans and a revolutionary socialist guerrilla group. In six episodes, trave ...
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Author, June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary Ira dives into Hollywood history with author Thomas J. Slater, whose new book, June Mathis: The Rise and Fall of a Silent Film Visionary (University Press of Kentucky), sheds light on one of early cinema’s most overlooked trailblazers. Watch Full Podcast Video In this fascinating con…
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Author, The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira talks with Adam Haston, author of The Wonder Effect: An Adventurous Guide for Igniting Your Passions and Pursuing Your Calling. Watch Full Podcast Video In a conversation brimming with insight and energy, A…
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Author, Midnight Train from Georgia This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Lady Dhyana Ziegler, author of Midnight Train from Georgia, for an unforgettable conversation. Watch Full Podcast Video Lady Dhyana shares an intimate look at the life of her brother-in-law, William Franklin Guest—an original member of the legendary Pips.. S…
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Author (updated edition), The Power of the Actor: The Chubbuck Technique — The 12-Step Acting Technique That Will Take You from Script to a Living, Breathing, Dynamic Character This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with legendary acting coach Ivana Chubbuck, author of the updated edition of the best-selling book The Power of the Acto…
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America’s Greatest Pinner and Four-Time NCAA and Collegiate World Champion, Coach, Guinness Book of World Records Holder, and the Father of Funk Wrestling Author, Jacob’s Cradle: There’s More To Winning Than Gold, Charlotte’s Gaff: A Mystery Thriller in the World of Wrestling, They Call It Wrestling: A Pictorial Anthology of the American Wrestler a…
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Author, The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined ’70s Onstage This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira dives into glitz, grit, and glamour with Diane Christiansen—dancer, educator, and author of The Last Real Showgirl: My Sequined ’70s Onstage. Watch Full Podcast Video At just 13, Diane set her sights on becoming a Rockette. By 17, she nailed the audi…
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Author, Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with immigrant, entrepreneur, and author George E. Danis, whose remarkable journey is chronicled in his book Go Far, Give Back, Live Greek. With warmth, wit, and unshakable determination, George shares how a sense of humor and a belief in making your own luck…
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Author, Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Beau L’Amour, the driving force behind Louis L’Amour’s Lost Treasures. In this riveting episode, Beau delves into the enduring legacy of his father, legendary author Louis L’Amour—one of the best-selling writers of the 20th century. Watch Full Podcast V…
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Author, Family Treasures Lost & Found This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with award-winning journalist, author, and documentarian Karen A. Frenkel to discuss her new book, Family Treasures Lost & Found. In this episode, Karen takes us on an extraordinary journey—one that began with unanswered questions and a deep yearning to uncov…
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Author, Jerry Lewis On Being A Person This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Christopher J. Lewis, son of legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis and president of the American Wheelchair Mission, to discuss his book, Jerry Lewis: On Being A Person. Watch Full Podcast Video In this fascinating conversation, Chris opens up about preservi…
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Author, Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives This week on “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ira sits down with Tony Mozingo, former FBI agent and author of Beyond the Badge: One Man, Two Lives. In this fascinating episode, Tony shares his incredible journey—from working in foreign counterintelligence to embracing his passion for storytelling. Watch Full Po…
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Author, From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with David Singer, author of From Cab Driver to Carnegie Hall. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, David shares his incredible journey through music and life—from his early days surrounded by melodies to an unexpected love-driven decision to pick …
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Author, Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Christine Fruehwirth, author of Surviving Life’s Storms and Thriving in the Aftermath, for a powerful coaching episode. Christine dives into the key differences between life coaching and career coaching, the challenges of being stuc…
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Author, I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel, Ira sits down with Andrew Buss, author of I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of Its Generation. Andrew dives into his deep connection with the film, describing his first viewing as “electric” and reminiscing …
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Author, Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw This week, Ira spoke with Joel Brokaw, author of Driving Marilyn: The Life and Times of Legendary Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw. In this agential episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joel talks about his father being in the right place at the right time in Hollyw…
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Author, Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir This week, Ira spoke with film editor and writer Lisa Cheek, author of Sit, Cinderella, Sit: A Mostly True Memoir. In this (A)vid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lisa talks about starting her career in Charleston, South Carolina, then Charlotte, and her big move to Los Angeles; why she loved w…
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Writer/Director, “The Comic Shop” This week, Ira spoke with writer/director Jonathan L. Bowen, whose film, “The Comic Shop,” is set for streaming. In this comic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Jonathan talks about his new film, shot on location in Las Vegas; why “The Comic Shop” is a slice-of-life love letter to comic fans that general audienc…
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Author, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher This week, Ira spoke with award-winning filmmaker Josh Mendoza, author of Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, a new noir crime thriller sci-fi novel. In this scary episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Josh talks about he made the leap from his post-apocalyptic film, “What Still Remains” to writing a novel; how the n…
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Author, Flowers of Evil, Web of Evil, and Wheel of Evil This week, Ira spoke with N.L. Holmes, author of a series of three immersive historical fiction books (Flowers of Evil, Web of Evil, and Wheel of Evil) that unravel the mysteries of life during the ancient Egyptian empire. In this trio episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” N.L. talks about grow…
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Author, Water Music: A Cape Cod Story This week, Ira spoke with award-winning writer and accomplished musician Marcia Peck, author of Water Music:A Cape Cod Story. In this cello episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Marcia talks about starting to play the cello at age five; why classical music moves her; the great composers “get inside us”; why the …
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Author, George Cukor’s People: Acting for a Master Director This week, Ira spoke with Joseph McBride, author of George Cukor’s People: Acting for a Master Director. In this celluloid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Joesph talks about what made Cukor unique; how he worked through his actors; how he used the camera eloquently; why Cukor believed…
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Author, Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino, Jr. This week, Ira spoke with Lawrence Spinelli, author of Watergate’s Unexpected Hero: The Life of Peter W. Rodino, Jr.. In this Nixonian episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lawrence talks about his long relationship with Rodino; why Rodino did not want to profit from his historic …
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Author, Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take On Hollywood’s Golden Age This week, Ira spoke with Simone O. Elias, author of Old Films, Young Eyes: A Teenage Take On Hollywood’s Golden Age. In this episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Simone talks about how she got interested in classic films; why she discovered redeeming qualities about them; thei…
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Author, Aphrodisiac Adventures, Natural Stimulants & Aphrodisiacs for Better Health, Longevity & Pleasures This week, Ira spoke with Lillian Zeltser, author of Aphrodisiac Adventures, Natural Stimulants & Aphrodisiacs for Better Health, Longevity & Pleasures. In this stimulating episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Lillian talks about why she becam…
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CEO, Koolboks This week, Ira spoke with Ayoola Dominic, CEO of Koolboks, which provides sustainable, solar-powered cooling systems in underserved areas. In this cold episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Ayoola talks about his background as a pharmacist and his parents, who are both medical doctors; why he’s passionate about the developing world; wh…
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Author, Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey This week, Ira spoke with Marilyn Raichle, author of Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey. In this caring episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Marilyn talks about how her mother, Jean, told her and her siblings that when she got Alzheimer’s, they should just “walk away”; why Marilyn didn’t walk…
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Actor who provides quality commentary and insight into movies, culture & the arts on X with his handle, @TheMonologist This week, Ira spoke with actor Michael Warburton, who provides quality commentary and insight into movies, culture & the arts on X with his handle, @TheMonologist. In this curated episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Michael talks…
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Author, SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy This week, Ira spoke with Burt Kearns, author of SHEMP!: The Biography of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face of Film Comedy. In this slapstick episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Burt talks about why Shemp was put in a very thankless role in The Three …
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Author, Be The Weight Behind The Spear This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel Podcast, host Ira Sternberg dives deep into a compelling conversation with Colonel Joshua M. McConkey, M.D., author of the acclaimed book, Be The Weight Behind The Spear. Read The Full Transcript Watch Full Podcast Video Dr. McConkey’s Leadership Ethos: Be The Weight Behind …
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Author, Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel Podcast, host Ira Sternberg welcomes a true political insider, Ken Khachigian. Author of the captivating book, Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon, Ken sheds light on history-shaping moments he witnessed firsthand as confidant, strategi…
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Award-winning teen documentarian who installs hydroponic gardens in places of need This week, Ira spoke with Steven Hoffen, an award-winning teen documentarian who installs hydroponic gardens in places of need. In this growing episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Steven talks about how he developed an interest in hydroponics; why he decided to do a…
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Photographer, Educator and Creative Explorer This week, Ira spoke with photographer, educator and creative explorer Benita VanWinkle, who photographs and documents America’s vanishing movie theaters. In this celluloid episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Benita talks about how she started on her road to capturing theaters on film; how beautiful the…
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Author, Icebergs to Iguanas: Photographic Journeys Around the World This week, Ira spoke with award-winning photographer, TV host, conservationist and National Geographic photographer Jason Edwards, author of Icebergs to Iguanas: Photographic Journeys Around the World, a large format series of books illustrating his National Geographic imagery. In …
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Author (with Jeffrey Abugel), Extreme Overvalued Beliefs: Clinical and Forensic Psychiatric Dimensions This week, Ira spoke with FBI consultant and forensic psychologist Tahir Rahman, M.D., author (with Jeffrey Abugel) of Extreme Overvalued Beliefs: Clinical and Forensic Psychiatric Dimensions. In this believable episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,…
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Author, Transfigured Sea This week, Ira spoke with marine biologist Sally Ann Hunter, author of Transfigured Sea. In this oceanic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Sally talks about becoming a marine biologist; why she decided to write a novel; her style of writing, which is “nature writing”; her writing regime; moving from her short story to wr…
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Author, Nuclear Weapons and International Law: Existential Risks of Nuclear War and Deterrence through a Legal Lens This week, Ira spoke with Charles J. Moxley Jr., author of “Nuclear Weapons and International Law: Existential Risks of Nuclear War and Deterrence through a Legal Lens.” In this explosive episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Charles t…
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Author, Farm Family: A Solo Mom’s Memoir of Finding Home, Happiness, and Alpacas This week, Ira spoke with Jane Lee Rankin, author of Farm Family: A Solo Mom’s Memoir of Finding Home, Happiness, and Alpacas. In this sheared episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Jane talks about when she first fell in love with the mountains and rural living; first m…
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Walked the 342-mile perimeter of Los Angeles in 10-mile segments This week, Ira spoke with Dr. Roy Meals, (a Clinical Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at UCLA and author of several books), who walked the 342-mile perimeter of Los Angeles in 10-mile segments, talked with the people he encountered, and explored local points of interest. In this peripa…
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Author, Reimagining America’s Dream: Making It Attainable for All This week, Ira spoke with Bernie J. Mullin, author of Reimagining America’s Dream: Making It Attainable for All. In this imaginative episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Bernie talks about a lack of mutual understanding of what the American dream is; the top ten social issues in Amer…
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Author, The Editors This week, Ira spoke with Stephen Harrison, author of The Editors. In this novel episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Stephen talks about his book, which takes readers behind the scenes of a fictionalized version of Wikipedia called Infopendium, where the facts seen near the top of most Google searches are the result of cooperat…
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Author, Estrellas: Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de Santiago This week, Ira spoke with Suzanne Maggio, author of Estrellas: Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de Santiago. In this walking episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Suzanne talks about why she decided to walk along the El Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain; how she pl…
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Author, The Politzer Saga This week, Ira spoke with Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of The Politzer Saga. In this researched episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Linda talks about the story of the box with documents that survived a house fire and led to finding out her Catholic father was Jewish ; her quest going back eight generations; why the doc…
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Author, The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey From Madness to Love and Meaning This week, Ira spoke with Marcia Naomi Berger, author of The Bipolar Therapist: A Journey From Madness to Love and Meaning. In this therapeutic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Marcia talks about her first manic episode; why it took three hospitalizations before she reali…
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Author, Crazy Hawk This week, Ira spoke with R.J. Stewart, author of Crazy Hawk, a dystopian, post-apocalyptic thriller about a resilient and fierce woman named Deirdre. In this post-apocalyptic episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” R.J. talks about starting as a writer in Hollywood (but working first as a Teamster driver); writing for “Remington St…
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Author, All That Really Matters This week, Ira spoke with David Weill, author of All That Really Matters. In this transplanted episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” David talks about why he took the uncommon decision to leave his career as a transplant surgeon at a relatively early age and become a writer; his novel about Joe Bosco, an arrogant, har…
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Award-winning children’s author, musician and podcaster This week, Ira spoke with Patrick Adams, award-winning children’s author, musician and podcaster, who will release his eighth album for kids and families, “Imagination Time with Patrick,” on June 14. In this versatile episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Patrick talks about how his creative ju…
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Author, Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street This week, Ira spoke with Patricia Walsh Chadwick, author of Breaking Glass: Tales from the Witch of Wall Street. In this cultish episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Patricia talks about growing up in a cult (which started out as a religious community); the paradox of the community being …
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Author, Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist’s Story of Covering the President—and Why It Matters This week on Ira’s Everything Bagel Podcast, host Ira engages in a profound conversation with Steven L. Herman, author of the fascinating book Behind the White House Curtain: A Senior Journalist’s Story of Covering the President—and Why …
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New York Times best-selling author This week, Ira spoke with Glenn Plaskin, a New York Times best-selling author and interviewer who has written 30 books, including Horowitz: The Biography of Vladimir Horowitz and Turning Point: Pivotal Moments in the Lives of America’s Celebrities. In this prolific episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” Glenn talks …
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Author (along with Glenn Plaskin), On My Way Back To You, One Couple’s Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope This week, Ira spoke with Sarah Cart, author (along with Glenn Plaskin) of On My Way Back To You, One Couple’s Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope. In this healing episode of “Ira’s Everything Bagel,” …
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