Tom De Haven on Superman
Tom De Haven, the novelist who wrote “It’s Superman” a few years ago returns to the Bookshelf to discuss his non-fiction history of the Man Of Steel. < previous
Henry Aaron by Howard Bryant
Howard Bryant discusses his great new book on baseball legend Henry Aaron. < previous
Belinda Carlisle Lips Unsealed
The former Go-Go, chanteuse Belinda Carlisle is my guest. I swear! Listen and hear for yourself. < previous
Dwayne Raymond on Norman Mailer
Dwayne Raymond reflects on his friendship with the great Norman Mailer. < previous
Son Of Harpo Speaks
One of the greatest of all show business autobiographies was Harpo Speaks, written by Harpo Marx in 1961. Now Harpo’s son, Bill Marx has written a book appropriately titled Son Of Harpo Speaks. It is a wonderful book and I had so much fun talking to
Jeff Shesol and Supreme Power
Jeff Shesol discusses his new book Supreme Power, his time in the Clinton White House and more on this week’s From The Bookshelf < previous
Aram Goudsouzian’s King Of The Court
Aram Goudsouzian discusses the thrilling story of the winningest player in Basketball, Bill Russell. < previous
Songwriter Phil Galdston
Songwriter and record producer Phil Galdston joins me this week to talk about the craft of songwriting and the music business. You know Phil Galdston from his song Save The Best For Last, the hit by Vanessa Williams! < previous
Alix Strauss on Celebrity Suicide
Alix Strauss , author of The Joy of Funerals, brings us her new book, a serious study of those rich and famous who decided to end it all. It’s Death Becomes Them on this week’s From the Bookshelf. < previous
Charles R. Cross and Led Zeppelin
This week Charles R. Cross returns to show us his Led Zeppelin ticket stubs and other memorabilia collected in his groovy new book: Led Zeppelin: Shadows Taller Than Our Souls < previous