Featuring Michael Gerber, publisher/editor & co-founder of The American Bystander; Tim O’Brien, author of Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks & The Maine Roadshow; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky

Michael Gerber, editor, publisher and co/founder of the humour magazine, The American Bystander.

Tim O’Brien was the VP of Communications at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, the host of their podcast, and we talked to him for decades, but that came to an end over 15 years ago when he retired, however he’s still keeping busy. Currently he’s the founder and operator of Casa Flamingo Literary Arts and is the author a several books, including Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks and also The Maine Roadshow.

Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about some of the delays that are taking place to many launches, like fuel leaks.
(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss  private companies landing on the Moon, private companies creating space stations this year, plus the planned demise of the International Space Station, and what will replace it, and more).

This week’s guest slate is presented by actor & juggler, Scot Nery. He’s also a show producer, digital content creator, emcee, marketer, contortionist, and he also works behind the scenes helping other performers and media participants with workshops and Zoom seminars. (Full disclosure, he helped to create the logo for The Stuph File Program which, after 16 years is still elegant and timeless, and conveys the image of the show.

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Featuring actor Demond Wilson; Jennifer Jones, author of On The Line: My Story Of Becoming The First African American Rockette and also Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm Of Resilience; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s

We remember Demond Wilson, who recently passed away at the age of 79, with an interview we did in 2019 talking about his book, Second Banana: The Bitter Sweet Memories of ‘Sanford and Son’.

Jennifer Jones was the first Black woman who became a Rockette. She’s the author of two books, On The Line: My Story Of Becoming The First African American Rockette and also her memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm Of Resilience.

Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story for February of the strange case of the guy who killed himself, to prove he can communicate from beyond the grave. This month’s story comes from one of Marc’s previous books, Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural.

This week’s opening slate is presented by Kirk Bennett, who is a cinematographer and a director. He’s currently working on two films, including Taste Your Freedom a 25 year project on the homelessness situation in Montreal and those helping to end it.

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Featuring David Dunaway, author of A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed The Way We See; Rodney Phillips, author of Dissension: A Disagreement That Leads To Discord & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad

David Dunaway is the author of A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed The Way We See.

Rodney Phillips is the author of the suspense novel Dissension: A Disagreement That Leads To Discord.

Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad, is back on the show, with some tips. This time it’s about adopting a dog before you shop for one. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice.

This week’s guest slate is presented by Shaun Starr who is the co-host on the TSN 690 Morning Show.

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Featuring Tim Richter, President & CEO of The Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness; David Shoffner from SpotBowl.com; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter

Tim Richter is the President & CEO of The Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness.

David Shoffner is the PR Manager at Pavone Advertising, the people behind SpotBowl.com, where you can rate the Super Bowl commercials.

Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. January 26, 2026 is the 27th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In honour of that day we feature several books dealing with the Holocaust. The titles include:

(The last four titles are published by the Azrieli Foundation, distributed by Coach House Press, and cost $14.95 each. You can purchase copies of these and all titles in the Azrieli Holocaust Survivors Memoirs Program).
You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca.

This week’s guest slate is presented by Michel St. Cyr, the president of the television production company, Groupe-Fairplay.

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Featuring Aaron Argueta, co-founder of Bailey’s CBD; James L. Hill, author of The Moth: And Other Tantalizing Tales; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s

Aaron Argueta is one of the co-founders of Bailey’s CBD, which is CBD for pets.

James L. Hill is the author of the short story compilation called The Moth: And Other Tantalizing Tales. It features mysteries, thrillers and science fiction stories.

Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story for January of the strange case where initially, you wouldn’t think that there were enough legs to go around.

This week’s opening slate is presented by Michael Rudder, an extremely versatile actor, who has been in films like The Adventures Of Pluto Nash, been the voice of video games like Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within and animated television shows like Arthur.

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Featuring Mark Morton, author of The Headmasters; Pat Daily, author of The Spark Chronicles; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky

Mark Morton is the author of The Headmasters. It’s his science fiction debut, for which he is getting plenty of accolades for. (Mark was also on the show talking about The Headmasters in March 2024 on show #0760. And the re-release of his non fiction book, Cupboard Love: A Dictionary Of Culinary Curiosities, was what we talk about on show #0829 back in July of last year).

Former NASA Engineer and Air Force pilot, Pat Daily, is the author of The Spark Chronicles, a near-future science fiction series. The book series includes Spark, Fire & Embers.

Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about taking stock on what to look forward to in 2026.

This week’s guest slate is presented by Stuart Nulman, whom you hear every three weeks with of Book Banter.

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Featuring Mark Leslie, author of Haunted Hamilton; illusionist & magician, Brian Glow; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter

Mark Leslie is on to share ghost stories with his new book, Haunted Hamilton.

Back on the show is Brian Glow. We had him back on show #0837 talking about his anti bullying advocacy, and we didn’t get a chance to talk about his career as an international illusionist and comedy magician, so we’ll do that this time.

Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by James Patterson & Imogen Edwards-Jones (Little, Brown, $42).
You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca.

This week’s guest slate is presented by video editor Tyson Hodgson.

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Featuring some of the great guests of 2025 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program

Actress Stefanie Powers, best known from shows like Hart To Hart & The Girl From U.N.C.L.E.  (First heard on Stuph File Program #0804. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Stefanie Powers – Legendary Actress & Founder Of The William Holden Wildlife Foundation).

David Samuels is the co-founder and editor of the newspaper County Highway, who talks about conspiracy theories. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0805).

Former mobster, Louis Ferrante, talks about the second book in his Mafia history trilogy. This one is called Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0806. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Louis Ferrante – Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia).

Natasha Marsh is the co-owner, along with her husband, Bill Steele, of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast in New Brunswick. They live in the 150 year old prison and have turned it into a bed and breakfast where people can spend the night behind bars. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0821).

Donna Rowley is the manager of The Canadian Potato Museum, in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0825).

Pete Melfi is the founder and Commissioner of the annual Florida Man Games. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0835. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Pete Melfi -The Florida Man Games).

Rod Schejtman is a composer who collaborated on an amazing symphony with legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. It was the last project that Lalo worked on before he died. The symphony is called Long Live Freedom, which is a 40-minute experience with 100 musicians. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0832).

We remember legendary composer, Lalo Schifrin, who passed away on June 26th, just five days after his 93rd birthday. We remember him from an interview we did back in June 1996. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0829).

We remember actress Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy winning television role on the long running hit CBS series M*A*S*H. Loretta died of natural causes at her home in New York City on May 30th. We feature an interview done in January 2017, which highlights that she was also an artist and an animal activist and combined those two traits in a book entitled, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. (The full interview can be heard in its original form on Stuph File Program #0385).

We remember game show legend, Wink Martindale, who recently passed away at the age of 91, with a conversation we had a quarter of a century ago, from May 2000. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0818).

This week’s guest slate is presented by Peter J. Radomski, a standup comic, burlesque host & friend.

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Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy!

Music heard on this week’s show includes:

This week’s opening slate is presented by Shirley Sugarplum, Santa’s Chief Social Media Coordinator.

(If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

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Featuring Mark Graves, Director, AI & Faith; Valentina Ganeva, director of, Schindler Space Architect; & Kristina Rienzi, author of Winter Road

Mark Graves is the Director of AI & Faith, which is a meeting of the minds between Artificial Intelligence and religion.

Valentina Ganeva, director of the documentary film, Schindler Space Architect, that explores the life and legacy of visionary modernist architect Rudolph M. Schindler, whose innovative designs helped shape the Southern California lifestyle.

Kristina Rienzi, author of the thriller, Winter Road.

This week’s guest slate is presented by Terry DiMonte, legendary broadcaster & co-host of Standing By: The Terry & Ted Podcast, which he hosts with his partner in crime, Ted Bird.

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