Ted goes to Chicago to talk to his friend, Columbia College Teacher, Joe Janes. They discuss comedy, their college years at Wright State University and Joes extensive writing career.

Nicole Jackson talks about her book "Speak Incest Out Loud". Nicole discusses surviving incest and the ways people can break free from the confinement of suffering in silence, and begin living their true lives, instead of the artificial lives laid out for them by their predators.  

James Black talks about success and coping. We also cover Kanye's super manic visit to the whitehouse.

Comedian, Steve O aka Steve Ochs talks about transitioning from a red hot Stand-Up career to TV writer to Author of the Book, MIDMEN: The Modern Man's Guide to Surviving Midlife Crisis.  

And how staying connected to the things you love might just be the easiest way to stay connected to who you really are.

Author, Wife & Mother Extraordinaire, Claire LaZebnik opens up about managing heartbreak and the ART of raising healthy children when your children have chronic health issues. We also cover the challenges of raising Autistic and Special Needs Kids and the ways the can enrich your life once you get over the shock... and surrender to love.

Simpsons Writer, Bill Freiberger talks about writing for TV, his passion for BEER and the subtle art of ONLINE quarreling. We also ask the Question, how did Germany overtake America in World Leadership?   

Shana Mangatal and Ted Lyde celebrate Michael Jackson's 60th Birthday. Shana also talks about attending Joe Jackson's Memorial Service and reminisces on the days when MJ would call her on the phone.  A true conversation for fans of the King Of POP!

James Black clears his throat, talks about growing up in Dover, Ohio, being bullied and how holding a record for being hired and fired and rehired by the Cleveland Browns helped make him the forward moving Actor he is today.

Funny!

Ted's Daughter, Grace Soleil talks about her Love of writing, getting ready for college, having a special needs Brother and that time she hung up on her Dad.

The Rouse Family, fresh back from a year traveling around the WORLD, join the podcast to talk about what they've learned about LIFE, themselves and being a family...

and how they managed to not kill each other.