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It was an absolute delight to sit down with author Melissa R. Collings to discuss the release of her second novel THE LOVE OPERATION. Out everywhere November, 2026. Melissa digs deep and gets vulnerable about her career pivot, and more. This episode is great for lovers or romance books, and for writers alike.

To learn more about Melissa, and to purchase her book, go here 

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Today I'm joined by drummer Rex Larkman of Tropidelic. 
Bio: The Cleveland-based collective have built a sound that refuses to stay confined to one genre. What sets Tropidelic apart is their ability to seamlessly fuse laid-back island vibes with raw rock energy and deeply personal songwriting, creating music that feels equally at home at a festival singalong or blasting through car speakers at full volume. 

Their newest album is out now. Check the link for more info, including the current tour.

https://tropidelic.com/

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I had a blast getting to know musician and Children's music superstar, Laurie Berkner. With more than 1.7 billion total streams, an average of more than 22 million monthly streams, more than 595 million YouTube channel views, and millions of CDs and DVDs sold, Laurie’s songs are beloved by families worldwide, including household staples like “We Are The Dinosaurs,” “Victor Vito,” and “Pig On Her Head.” People magazine called Laurie “the queen of kids’ music,” and the Los Angeles Times wrote, “Laurie Berkner does what Fred Rogers did: respect, validate, and reassure young children.”

Her latest album, Walking with Penguins is out now! Follow the link below to learn more, including purchasing her new album, or booking a ticket to her show!

https://laurieberkner.com/

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In the spirit of Paul Kalanithi’s When Breath Becomes Air and Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking comes Carrying the Tiger: Living with Cancer, Dying with Grace, Finding Joy While Grieving by Tony Stewart, a powerful story of love, loss, and recovery.

When Stewart’s wife, Lynn, receives a sudden and devastating diagnosis, their scramble begins to find effective treatment, navigate life-threatening setbacks, learn to live fully in the shadow of death, and, ultimately, to share the intimate grace of her final departure from this world. After Lynn’s death, with the help of friends old and new, Tony slowly climbs out of his shattering grief and, surprisingly, eases toward new love.

There is uncertainty, fear, and sorrow in his journey, but also tenderness and joy, along with a renewed perspective on what it means to live and love with one’s whole heart. Adapted from more than a decade of posts on CaringBridge.org that chronicled Tony’s odyssey, both at Lynn’s side and afterward, Carrying the Tiger is an honest, passionate, life-affirming tale about the full circle of life and death, one that offers a deeply intimate look at grief and its hopeful aftermath

Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi

Audio Engineer: Alex Repetti

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Every so often, an interview comes along that leaves me stunned. Eleanor Lerman's episode was one such. NYC born and raised, this raw, fantastic poet delivers a fantastic interview, and I hope you enjoy! 

To learn more about Eleanor, visit https://www.eleanorlerman.com/

Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi

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Joe Battaglia is a seasoned and award-winning journalist who spent years in The Olympics arena. With over two decades in sports media, Battaglia has led content creation across news, politics, and athletics, including a role on the NBCOlympics.com team that earned a Sports Emmy for the 2008 Beijing and 2012 London Summer Olympics.

Joe sat down to discuss his journalism career, his pivot to fiction, his fave authors, and more.

More information about Joe and his novel, BENEATH THE RINGS here 

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A sheer delight to talk with Dr. Vasu Tolia about her medical career, and her new career as an abstract artist. We dig deep into the impact of the arts on health, as well as her creative process, and much more. A must listen for anyone in the creative arts therapy fields!

To learn more about today's guest see below:

www.vasutolia.art

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vasundhara.tolia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasundhara-tolia-79695a34/

Instagram: @toliavasu

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Absolutely delighted to host the creators behind the true crime parody podcast that's heating up the charts, The Murderer Killings. Jack Canfora and Michael Satow dish on faves, give a real glimpse into the work, and more. For fans of true crime, and The Murderer Killings, this episode is one not to miss! Tune in for the inside scoop, and stay for the laughs.

To learn more about Jack Canfora, Michael Satow, and The Murderer Killings, follow the links below.

https://www.jackcanforawriter.com

https://www.michaelsatow.com

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Creator/Host: Tammy Takaishi

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Adriana Marchione is a creative arts therapist, and it was a delight to have her on the show to discuss her field, her award-winning documentaries, dig deep into the creative process, mental health, and more.

To learn more about Adriana, go here https://art-cures.com/

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It was a delight to chat with Walter about creativity, his latest book, The Meaning of Murder, and much more. This episode is one not to miss, especially for writers, or anyone interest in a good human interest story.

A former crime reporter, Walter B. Levis’ work has appeared in The NY Daily News, The National Law Journal, The Chicago Reporter, The Chicago Lawyer, The New Republic, Show Business Magazine, and The New Yorker, among other publications. He is author of the novel Moments of Doubt. His short stories have appeared widely, and have been chosen for a Henfield Prize and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. His new novel, The Meaning of the Murder, was published in August 2025 by Anaphora Literary Press. For 17 years he taught at the Ethical Culture Fieldston School in New York City. Previously, he served as a Dean at Columbia Grammar & Preparatory School. 

To learn more about Walter, and to snap up his book, go here https://www.walterlevis.com/

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