Thoughts Maybe Feelings

This episode hits close to home in a good way for me . I have childhood memories that are now a bit more solid thanks to this conversation with Paul Helman , my second cousin . He generously gives me some clarity and insight on what it was like growing up in the same house - his parents Herb and Helen on the first floor , my grandparents Meg and Jack on the second floor, and my great grandmother on the third floor in Brooklyn. Very helpful to hear his perspective on the family dynamics in the House and his recollections of the relationships of these beloved family figures that live forever in our memories.

Cynthia Spiece is a renowned intuitive reader, quantum energy practitioner, meditation guide, a medium with an ability to have actual dialogue with loved ones who have passed , and she offers sessions that are customized energy therapy plans for her clients . I know first hand how helpful and insightful her sessions are and I continue to benefit from them tremendously. In a world of energy healers and mediums - she, for lack of better words , is the " real deal". Hear her talk about what it's like for her too communicate with a spirit, her understanding of what happens to a soul on the other side , how she experiences their presence, and her understanding of the evolution of spirits on earth and beyond . We discuss the tools she uses to tune in to an energy , thoughts about her intuition , the power of intention, ways to raise our frequency, the healing services she offers , and how to be more of a creator in our own reality . Big topics that deserve attention and I'm so glad she shared her experiences and thoughts so eloquently and generously . www.cynthiaspiece.comcynthiaspiece or reimagine that on instagramShe offers a free call for anyone interested. Highly recommended....

A few days before the TONY 2026 theater awards , I briefly met a lady full of energy and warmth - turns out she is the production stage manager of " Becky Shaw" on broadway , a play that I loved so much that I had to see it twice . Bess Marie Glorioso has a huge resume of stage Managing off Broadway and Broadway shows for many years . Hear about her experiences, a few specific reflections on " Becky Shaw", stories about prior shows , the joys and challenges of being a Stage Manager, recollections of Linda Lavin and Martin Short, stories about crazy times behind the scenes, paying it forward for new talent , and putting out fires while being ( relatively) calm . Thank you Bess for your generous insight of what professional stage management is like .

Kylie Ora Lobell is an award winning journalist. She is known for inspirational essays and speeches on Judaism . Her book " Choosing To Be Chosen " is an engaging memoir chronicling her life story , how she came to embrace god and Judaism, and her meaningful conversion to being an Orthodox Jew . We discuss key points of her book , her turning point towards faith , and she answers many difficult questions about faith and purpose with very insightful answers .

If you walked around strawberry Fields area in the past few years, you might have seen and heard Jules Avalon play and sing Beatles songs and some of his own . he has recorded 4 albums so far - and we concentrate on his 2025 gorgeous record " where the water goes " . His songs have a beautiful relaxed vibe , have a familiar feel but also use a generous amount of space and ambience that is not always found in songwriting these days , making the familiar new again . Hear his trajectory , how he started writing and recording songs - the thoughts behind certain songs , and also an inspiring personal philosophy about living a fulfilling life .

Dave Schlossberg is an award-winning, pianist and composer, a member of numerous musical groups in New Jersey-, focusing on Jewish folk, music and jazz, a musical director for the music theater program of teen arts of Middlesex County in New Jersey, and offers a wide variety of services, including composition, arrangement, transcription, and virtual choir production. He travels around the country doing artist in residences performances of his compelling program called " Facing The Music "- the story of his journey through spinal cord injury. Our conversation focuses on how he was able to deal and reframe his accident and disability into rebirth , empowerment and inspired personal growth and purpose . Hear the details of the accident, his rehabilitation period , his challenges with acceptance and faith , and how he was gradually able to reframe loss and weakness into hidden strengths and opportunities for growth . His thoughts on forgiveness, Faith, his healing Music life are all here to show how he turned tragedy into a more positive state of mind , resulting in love , forgiveness, musical achievement, and inspiration. He now offers presentations of his reflections to inspire others . His strength and insight is totally uplifting- And we had a conversation I will never forget.

It's hard to figure out James Houston but I did the best I could . James is definitely a character, on and off stage..... excelling in Comedy and Drama, and creating memorable eccentric performances for many years . He also has a wild sense of humor, which is very contagious . Between random remarks , which I admit to be guilty of , we get to learn a little about his early years, his tough times and his triumphs , his higher power , his theatrical life , and his advice for me which I probably won't follow .

Scott and Brian Bricklin have given their fans and me a huge gift - a great second album with 10 exquisite songs - 40 years after their first record " Bricklin " was released . Though they have never stopped making music in different capacities and projects , this is the first time in 27 years since they recorded together. Their last collaboration was " Martin's Dam "- they recorded 2 great records called " The Healing " and " The Sky Above ". Bricklin 2 follows the release of their great anthology that came out in 2024. Which featured a huge amount of unreleased songs from their various bands. This set the stage for the making of a brand new album of new material . Hear how this album came to be, what it was like recording it., the joy and the difficulty of creating it, and we get to hear a lot of insightful information about the songs themselves. Find the album onwww.bandcamp.com

Sheldon Gomberg is a highly experienced bass player, music, producer, and engineer with a passion for creating outstanding sound. He has worked with a diverse range of artists to bring their musical vision to life. We get to hear a bit of his trajectory, his early years, , how he learned to become a producer after many years of bass playing in various projects, And some stories about specific artists like Jackson Browne, Lucinda Williams, , Warren Zevon and Peter Himmelman.

Tom Dolan has been part of the Philadelphia music scene for many years, with different bands, along the way, including the ska- funk band The Freakin's cads. Here , we talk about his latest project, a unique and compelling recording called "Civil War Stories " . You can find it streaming under the name "The Old High Hat". Tom , along with music producer and songwriter Brian Bricklin , created a very original and sonically, stunning album, combining characters and stories from the Civil War era, set to melodic and musically thrilling songs. The songs feature fantastic and diverse vocalists including : Ben Arnold , Tom Gilliam, Scott Bricklin , Isabelle Gottfried, Harrison Black and Silas Freeman. The atmosphere is full of lush melodies , with a fusion of traditional instruments and loops that make for a very fun and involving listening experience.Hear the idea behind the project, the recording process, and you get to hear parts of the actual songs as well. Who says history and rock music can't go together?