Entertaining Insights with Dr. Nancy Berk

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Amy Grant joins Nancy to discuss her Christmas music, creative growth and finding inspiration in reconnecting with yourself (2:08).

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Nancy adds a little holiday humor with her take on greeting cards from her award-winning humor column (34:05). And listen to this episode's takeaway tip (38:30).

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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood's David Newell joins Nancy to discuss his role as speedy delivery man Mr. McFeely on the beloved children's show, his friend, star and show creator Fred Rogers, and the new feature film A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (1:37).

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Also, Chris Rodell, author of Growing Up in the REAL Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, offers up some travel suggestions if you're heading to Mister Rogers hometown of Latrobe, PA (49:55).

And listen to this episode's Mister Rogers-inspired takeaway tip (1:01:30).

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Walter Williams, Sr. founding member of the legendary R & B group The O'Jays, (1:16) joins Nancy to discuss his musical journey, the group's road to success and recent Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame induction. Nancy also shares her 2019 Ultimate Disco Cruise onboard interview with Earl Young and The Trammps (28:36).

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Guinness World Record-holding juggler Niels Duinker (2:43) joins Nancy to discuss his highly-specialized career and how his juggling hobby became a full-time, thriving, multidimensional business. And broadcast media expert and ventriloquism coach Gary Owen (28:36) offers advice for making practice a habit while maximizing its potential to ignite success.

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And listen to this episode's takeaway tip on how to get closer to reaching one of your goals (46:54).

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Actor, publisher, and writer Kathryn Leigh Scott (1:57) joins Nancy for another dose of Halloween as they discuss the longstanding popularity of cult classic show Dark Shadows. Plus Kathryn shares the story behind her new novel September Girl, her strategy for balancing projects, and tips for book writing and jumpstarting your own fiction project. (24:47)

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And listen to this episode's takeaway tip on productivity. (34:17)

Butch Patrick joins Nancy for a special Halloween episode to discuss the legacy of the popular series The Munsters and his character Eddie Munster, his work building upon his love of the series and cars and creating a career niche that blends both. (1:56)

Keeping with the autumn theme, Nancy shares her not-so-perfect apple picking adventures. (26:48)

Plus, a takeaway tip to add a little twist to your holiday traditions. (30:12)

Comedian Nate Bargatze joins Nancy to discuss his comedy journey, family influences, writing process, the power of Netflix, and upcoming Vegas show. (1:59)

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And in our new segment, Stand-Up Strategy, comedian and impressionist Terry Jones shares a life lesson he learned from comedy that can be applied to the real world. (32:20)

Plus a take away tip on the importance of analyzing feedback. (40:00)

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Byrd (Joan Jett and The Blackhearts) joins Nancy to discuss his music, sobriety, and the impact of his work and his album Clean Getaway in the recovery community and beyond. And in our Entertaining Destination segment: Why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is a "must visit" online and IRL. Plus, a take-away tip that could make an important difference.

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Actor Jon Provost joins Nancy to discuss his career, including his role as Timmy in the beloved series Lassie, and the bottom line about being in the well. Nancy adds a little humor as she addresses school lunchbox anxiety. Plus, a fun flashback tip.

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Jazz pianist and nationally recognized entertainment lawyer David Gurwin joins Nancy to discuss his creative-based career, copyright law, and ways writers, comics, musicians and other artists can protect their intellectual property from misuse.

And author and publisher Donna Cavanagh jumps into our first How To segment with advice for writers before they write, finish, pitch, or sell their books.

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