Writer Alice Hoffman joined the show to talk about her victory over breast cancer and her book on getting through challenges in life.

He’s the “Roastmaster General” of the United States. Comedian Jeff Ross, longtime standup star and the ringleader on America’s funniest celebrity roasts.

He burst onto the scene placing in the top ranks of America’s Got Talent. Tom Cotter is the Providence-born comic who is still bringing the laughs to audiences across the country.

Musical innovator Thomas Dolby discusses soundtracks, technology’s role in music, and “blinds us with science.”

Meet the amazing Catwoman herself, the award-winning actress Julie Newmar.

Best-selling author of adult novels and children’s books Jacquelyn Mitchard often joined the show and here she is talking about one of her books.

Bobby Rydell is an authentic teen idol from the 50’s and 60’s who is still performing his hits and entertaining crowds today!

He’s a comic dynamo. Chris Elliott is an award-winning comedic actor and writer, son of the legendary Bob Elliott of the legendary “Bob and Ray” radio team.

Calvin Trillin is a widely read author, columnist, poet and humorist. He visited with Jordan during the Bush years to talk politics and life.

One of our finest actors, the late Ben Gazzara joined Jordan while touring Boston in his one-man show about Yankee legend Yogi Berra.