The Mike Wagner Show

Port Angeles, WA  singer/songwriter spanning more than 2 decades with a dogged pursuit to make music for music’s sake Mark Fredson talks about his latest release “Company Man” featuring the title track, “Just As God Intended”, “Expectations”, “Desperate Measures” and more! Mark’s ’career highlights features as a sophomore high school when he signed his first record deal, worked with The Lonely H Band and spent 14+years in Nashville with his works ranging from outlaw country to theatrical pop and indie-pop, has a loyal following on YouTube, Spotify, etc. and shares the stories behind the music! If you like Warren Zevon, Tom Petty...

Baltimore author/law professor & director Dionne Koller talks about her latest release “More Than Play: How Law, Policy & Politics Shape American Youth Sport” on how and why youth sports has become all-consuming, costly, and in many cases detrimental to boys and girls alike! Dionne is a Univ. of Baltimore School of Law Professor and director of Center for Sport & The Law, also co-chaired the Commission on State of U.S. Olympics & Paralympics, and the Anti-Doping Agency Admin. Review Panel, etc., and discusses the unequal power dynamics including hidden political agendas and the big business tied to the professional ranks and gove...

East coast author/former nun and end-of-life doula Gina Econompoulos talks about latest release “Shake The Dust Off Your Feet And Walk” as a stirring memoir tracing her path from despair to redemption grappling with loss, grief, and pursuit of self-discovery despite trials and tribulation of tumultuous relationship and alcoholism, and a testament to the power of the human spirit and finding healing, faith, time and self-discovery! Gina was born in Syosset, NY to a strong Italian/Greek-loving family, graduated from Eastern CT State Univ., served as a bartender before embarking on a 12-year convent journey after her mother’s passin...

Ohio author/scribbler of fiction M.T. Bass talks about his latest release “Racing The Dream-Fly Low, Fly Fast, Turn Left” as a racing thriller as a pilot battles 7 other top-level flyers at the very first National Championship Air Races in Reno, Nevada! M.T. was born in Athens, OH later grew up in St. Louis and now living near Cleveland, graduated from Ohio Wesleyan Univ. majoring in English and Philosophy, worked in the private sector in aerospace manufacturing, became a commercial pilot and later a flight instructor and the author of several novels including “My Brother’s Keeper”, “Crossroads”, “Somethin’ for No...

San Diego USA Today best-selling author of 40+ books G. Michael Hopf talks about his latest venture “Beyond the Fray” not only a book series but as a full-service publishing house committed to providing authors value and support without criticism or ridicule and a prominent name in the post-apocalyptic, western and paranormal genres including “The New World Series”, “The Death Trilogy”, “The Bounty Hunter Trilogy” , “The Wanderer Trilogy” and more! G. Michael also serves as co-founder/managing partner of Beyond The Fray Publishing, a proud Marine Corps veteran and later served as a bodyguard and commercial diver, plus shares stories and insight into the ser...

NJ author/proud ’88 graduate of US Naval Academy Darren Ault talks about his latest release “Out of Bounds” taking on the growing issue of parental interference drawing from real-life experiences, extensive research, and explores how well-meaning parents sometimes cross the line impacting coaches, referees, and most importantly-the kinds! Darren is a 6-year US Navy veteran with honorable service as Lieutenant on active duty, also a successful sales leader with 28+ years experience from startups to Fortune 500 companies, also a trusted coach & advisor to team members and clients, and shares the stories of his experiences and more! Check out the amazing Darren Ault a...

The multi-talented singer/songwriter Orlando Pena of soul/folk group from Milwaukee The Midnight Purchase (Spectra Music Group) talks about the latest release “Young/Naïve” featuring “Too Proud” & “Good Days” plus “Caged Bird”, “The Hard Way” “Santa Fe” and more! Orlando discusses the formation of the band in late ’18 with the abrupt return to Milwaukee, bandless with few hours of songs and years of gigs already booked and first formed on Craigslist, won numerous awards and over 2K followers/listeners on Spotify, YouTube, Instagram, plus the stories behind the music! Check out the amazing Midnight Purchase on all streaming platforms and www.themidnig...

Legendary NW King of Soul Andy Stokes talks about his latest release “No Better” featuring “Best Day Ever”, “Turn Back Now”, “Let’s Have A Good Time”, “I Don’t Give a Damn”, and “We on Da Flo (with Snoop Dogg)”! Andy was born in Danville, VA and raised across the US and Germany with an All-Army family, spent over 3 decades captivating audiences across the globe & solidified his place as one of the most respected/beloved voices of R&B and a 2x inductee in Oregon’s Music HOF, began his amazing career in ’83 at a Portland nightclub to join legendary funk band Cool’R  earn...

The multi-talented Jeremy Hrdlicka of the Canadian Americana  group Brother Bicker Band (Spectra Music Group) talk about the latest release “Another Kind of Train” featuring “Storm Chaser” and “Stone”, plus their previous releases “Hospitality and Northern Charm” and “Bucket List”! Jeremy is a self-taught guitar player who began at 30 later wrote his first song and began fronting Brother Bicker Band as vocalist/guitarist describing their sound as “Maple Whisky Rock & Roll” with a loyal following on YouTube, Spotify and all social media and accompanied by drummer Taylor Miles, guitarist/vocalist Tom Morgan, bassist Jim Duncan, keyboardist Ben Ellard, plus Jennele Coulson and  Claire Wilke...

Colorado author with 50+ years of professional business experience Larry O’Nan talks about his latest release “Intentional Living & Giving” as a practical faith-focused book that outlines biblical principles and practical applications for lifestyle stewardships and help those stuck or in confusion and fear to begin thriving with purpose and contentment! Larry is a 1966 graduate of Univ. of Colorado, served with his wife on fulltime staff with CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) for 18 years, spent 13 years developing/overseeing accelerated growth of various funding projects, and serves as VP of Stewardship Strategies at Management Development Associates plus as fund development consultant for many C...

L.A. Based writer, blogger and proud father of two children Lane Igoudin talks about his latest release “A Family, Maybe” as a journey through foster adoptions to fatherhood and shows the human side of public adoption while discussing the complicated legal process in a tangle of drama-filled parent versus visits and countless court hearings! Lane was born in Moscow, Russia; graduated from CSU-Long Beach & Stanford, teaches English & Linguistics at L.A. City College, authored multiple academic book chapters and articles, taught at workshops on college writing and writes about adoptive parenting, fatherhood, faith, and spiritual growth! Check out the amaz...

Author/former contract air traffic controller Harold Phifer talks about his latest release “My Bully, My Aunt & Her Final Gift” exploring the lasting wounds of an abusive upbringing offering an unfitted look at the chaos that shaped him & the resilience the saved him, and for those raised by mentally ill parents, his story is more than a memoir, it’s a guide to healing! Harold grew up in the 60’s who endured relentless bullying and systematic racism in the South with instability at home with a schizophrenic mother and an abusive aunt, served in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay facing enemy fi...

L.A. based yogi/healer Mahani talks about the latest release “Breath of Fire” as a survivor unveiling the portrait of a misguided guru and master manipulator spotlighting self-invention and fanatical ideology while other victims share their stories of trauma and triumph! Mahani was born in Ashram and was raised practicing Kundalini Yoga, spent 30+ years teaching tens of thousands of students globally helping hundreds of clients heal while nothing else worked, survived major trauma including sexual abuse and a near-fatal accident being hit by a bus in India ending up in a paralysis in a wheelchair , and is the author of t...

Annandale,VA  author/senior pastor of Capital Baptist Steve Reynolds (aka “The Anti-Fat Pastor) talks about his latest release “BOD4GOD: Twelve Weeks to Lasting Weight Loss” while sharing his story about being overweight all his life from being 100 lbs. in 1st grade to 350 lbs. as an adult and how he turned to the Bible for help! Steve covers various topics including the 4 biblical keys to sustaining weight loss, why biblical weight loss works when diets fail, honoring your body to God, and launching a successful weight loss program in his church expanding nationwide now known as “Losing to Live”! Check out t...

Best-selling author, speaker & creator of “The Petite Practice” Dr. Christiane Schroeter talks about her releases “Discover Your Superpower” and “How to Master Your Goals” helping professionals and entrepreneurs unlock their unique strengths & create success on their own terms! Dr. Schroeter began her career moving from Germany to the U.S. in ’99 while earning her degrees in Health Economics and Agribusiness, began “The Petite Practice” as a way to grow honoring your energy, season, and pace; plus explains the 3P System and how to stop overthinking & start making progress while taking action and building confidence creating momentum in your life and career! Check out...

Trinidad & Tobago author/poet Cyndee Dhalai talks about her releases “Pieces of Me: Touch My Soul” and “Grief Is the Price You Pay for Love: Run into the Fire; Discover Me in the Ashes.”! Cyndee was a teacher for 25+ years before retiring for medical reasons, worked with young people with severe medical issues including trauma and loss, she is also widowed with 2 children with the sudden loss of her husband. Her first book embarks on a private poetic journey transcending boundaries of words going into a deep journey into the soul, while the second book delves into the universal tapestry of the h...

Florida author/practicing attorney Steve Eichenblatt talks about his latest release “Pretend They Are Dead: A Father’s Search For The Truth” as a memoir of resilience & reminder of how our fathers play in a pivotal role of emotional well-being of their children and the ways childhood trauma can be overcome! Steve is a father of five and spent 30+ years advocating for children as a pro-bono guardian ad litem and representing first responders killed on 9-11, plus shares his story of when he was 8 when his Dad disappeared while working as a veterinarian until a grisly car accident forced a reunio...

Award-winning critically acclaimed author Robert A. Walker talks about his releases “Six Moons, Seven Gods” and “Two Crowns, Three Blades” from The Legends of Baelon series where an idyllic world is ruled by two benevolent kings! Robert spent 25+ years in government service in numerous managerial positions in Sunnyvale, CA and the first books opens with an organizational crime syndicate “The Guild of Takers” weary of its futile efforts to corrupt the virtuous kings and plot to overthrow the Kingdom of Baelon, while the second book talks about King Axil of Aranox declaring war on the Guild of Takers while grieving over the los...

NYC author now living in Seattle Claudia Rowe talks about her latest release “Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care” about a woman who’d been arrested for murder at 16, lived in & out of foster & adoptive homes at 10, has ran away, been trafficked & assaulted while painting a visceral survival narrative showing how the system channels children into locked cells and paves a road to reform by exposing a broken system and the searing realities faced by kids in school! Claudia has been writing about the hallways where kids and government clash for 30+ years including racially skewed school...

Massachusetts author/former MIT Provost/jazz musician and theoretical linguist Samuel Jay Keyser talks about his latest release “Play It Again, Sam: Repetition in the Arts” taking Leonard Bernstein seriously exploring the way repetition works in the sister arts of music, poetry and painting prominent from Homeric Epics, Rainy Day in Paris, Andy Warhol Soup Cans to present day works! Samuel also specializes in the trombone, serves as a theoretical linguist, and has authored numerous books, scientific publications, and editor-in-chief of The Journal Linguistic Inquiry, plus shares the stories behind the works! Check out the amazing Samuel Jay Keyser and his...

Atlanta author Clint Sabom talks about his debut release “Panic Magic” about a tormented magician living in current times remaining deeply traumatized from childhood sexual abuse but with power to levitate at large venues asking audiences to check for any strings attached and goes into various visions with life-threating magical battles while traveling to other dimensions and more! Clint began his career writing short stories at 7, educated at Vassar College & Georgia State University graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Religious Studies & Creative Writing, received a Gilman scholarship to study literature in Budapest in ’03 with works published in variou...

Author/neurologist Robert J. Wolf talks about his newest release “Not A Real Enemy” a true story of one of the most unknown chapters of the Holocaust following the transformation of a young man confronting antisemitism, cruelty, kindness, despair and hope towards freedom where nearly ½ million Hungarian Jews were deported and killed during the holocaust! Robert grew up in suburban Detroit as an only child, attended University of Michigan Medical School, completed his training at Brown & Yale University, and shares the stories of his parents escape from communist Hungary and his father’s tragic history of escaping the Nazis twice but los...

The multi-talented film/stage director, author & world-renowned acting coach Michelle Danner talks about her latest movie “The Italians” , a quirky dramedy about family, love and tantalizing Italian cooking featuring the Vitali family consisting of a fiery matriarch, an oafish husband, their charming son and with his new girlfriend, and a variety of characters including their neighbors, and ex-girlfriend, a priest, and many family members mixed into a world of chaos yet by the end of the day, there’s love and respect all around! Michelle has taught acting for 27 years including Golden Box Acting workshops worldwide, worked with Henry Cavill, Gerard...

Author/Hungarian-born highly decorated female chess player in history Susan Polgar talks about her latest release “Rebel Queen: The Cold War, Misogyny & The Making of a Grandmaster” as a true story of one of the most decorated female chess players in history who took on a sexist establishment, stood up to an authoritarian empire, and rewrote the rules of what women could achieve against an oppressive backdrop of Cold War Eastern Europe! Susan began her career at 4 on her birthday accidentally discovering a chess set at home, became the first woman to qualify for the Men’s World Championship, earned the Gr...

Los Angeles multi-talented film/TV producer/writer/script editor Alan Katz talks about his project “The How NOT to Make a Movie” podcast and the founder/CEO of Costard & Touchstone Productions! Alan began his career at 10 writing in school and involved with “The Hall Closet”, “Sage Wellness Within”, “Bordello of Blood”, “Children of the Corn 2”, “Freddy’s Nightmares”, “The Donor: A DNA Horror Story”, etc.,  and began his podcast company whose mission is to make the world a better place through storytelling, and recognized by Entertainment Weekly as “Best Films Podcast of 2022” plus shares his experiences, the stories behind the films and more! Check out the amazi...

Missouri multi-talented singer/songwriter Howard Levinson talks about his latest release “What The Hell is Happenin?” along with “On the Edge”, “With You”, “Everybody Wants Something”, “I Wasn’t Always Like This” and more! Howard was born/raised in central Missouri with a background as a paramedic, firefighter, policeman, chiropractor, investigator, cattle rancher with a loyal following on Spotify, YouTube, etc. with his works featured in 6 countries plus shares the stories behind the music, careers and more! Check out the amazing Howard Levinson on all major platforms and www.howardlevinson.net today! #howardlevinson #centralmissouri #singersongwriter #missouri #whatthehellishappenin #ontheedge #withyou #everybodywantssomething #iwasntalwayslikethis...

Las Vegas entrepreneur/owner Lucas Barcelo talks about his amazing career as an entrepreneur with Solaire and Thrivin’ Life! Lucas was born in Key West, Fl, raised in Miami before planting his roots in Las Vegas and talks about losing both his parents at 21 and began a career in the financial industry as a personal banker later becoming an entrepreneur with Solaire-dedicated to sustainable energy solutions & Thrivin’ Life-a life insurance agency catering specially to medical professionals while helping provide meaningful work and committed to philanthropy and more! Check out the amazing Lucas Barcelo on all major platforms and www.lbarcelo.com...

The multi-talented author, audiobook coach/producer and award-winning filmmaker Robert A. Lane talks about his latest release “Lights, Action, You!” based on his experiences in the entertainment business combining stories of valuable lessons and tools from his coaching to eliminate stress & overwhelm! Robert spent 30+ years in the entertainment industry including radio, TV, voiceover, post-production; spent 14 years at 20th Century Fox as Feature Project Manager, 20 years in audio as re-recording mixer, sound designer, voiceover artist, narrator, music composer for many projects, and is also a life coach and motivational speaker plus shares his stories spanning 30 years in the industry! Check out the...

Pennsylvania author/former higher education professional Jessica L. Morris talks about her latest release “Higher Powered: One Woman’s Journey of Personal Eschatology” introducing “personal Eschatology” weaving stories about Nicodemus, Lazarus, and the Apostle Paul illustrating how Jesus’ comments about the second coming were symbolic in nature, not the end-of-the-world, but personal interaction with Him! Jessica previously worked for over 30 years in higher education before leaving the profession, raised by a small town minister who battled alcoholism as Jessica suffered childhood trauma, found a way recover at 29 from food and alcohol addiction and began her spiritual journey taking an introduction class “Indiv...

California award-winning singer/songwriter Deby Kelley talks about her latest release “Loving You Was More Than Expected” with Juke Johnson along with “The Rose” and more! Deby is the cousin of the late Pasty Cline sharing her stories and legacy, began her career at a young age singing and dancing, introduced to the movie industry at 11 and appeared in “Bad News Bears”, “Mommy Dearest”, “Ghosts of Buxley Hall” plus appearing in ads for Tootsie Roll & Coca-Cola, opened Small World Dance Studio at 19 in Fontana, CA, and travelled to Nashville in ’06 to record her first CD and received airplay in Australia, Iceland, Japan, Europe...

Los Angeles author/global traveler Ben Crockett talks about his debut release “Squeeze Light” drawing from his experiences from his childhood adventures navigating L.A.’s subterranean passageways blending personal experiences with fiction creating a world that’s haunting yet exhilarating while bringing the shadowy underworld to life as a coming-of-age thriller exploring friendships, survival, unexpected dangers and tangled mysteries with life-altering moments that will shape everything forever! Ben shares his stories about being born and raised in Los Angeles who is also as a storyteller, writer, and photographer and shares his stories behind the book! Check out the amazing Ben Croc...

Award-winning best-selling author & founder of Same Page Publishing Aurora Winter talks about her latest release “Turn Words Into Wealth” reveals the seven blueprints to build your business and the exact system used by today's most successful thought leaders to transform their expertise into seven-figure income streams and it's a proven blueprint backed by real results from entrepreneurs who've generated millions using these strategies! Aurora is also a sought-after speaker/expert, media coach, ghostwriter and successful serial entrepreneur who left her career as a TV executive decades ago to become a full-time author, trainer and entrepreneur, and the founder of Same Page...

West Coast paranormal/psychic author with a 20+ year career in the Navy Tina Erwin talks about her latest release “Psychic Children, Psychic People” as the key to understanding what it means to be psychic and how to use this ability with over 70 case studies of psychic situations, helping you understand how it works but above all, how do you protect your child or yourself from the unseen world that influences many a psychic person while offering tools to use and avoid pitfalls to navigate the spiritual world of ghosts, demons, angels, and people who think you’re a bit craz...

The multi-talented award-winning New Jersey singer/songwriter Melissa Pettignano talks about her releases ”Gave You One More Chance , “Dear Lord Jesus”, “It’s All For You” and more! Melissa began her amazing career at 2 singing and dancing to Connie Francis, the Supremes with her love for doowop and performed at 7 in school and talent shows, plus her father & aunt sang as Rickie & Vickie with a 1960’s hit “Joanie/Why Are You So In Love”, and is an accomplished author, actress, model with many stories behind the music and more! Check out the amazing Melissa Pettignano and her latest releases on all major platform...

Denver author/curator & former TV news producer Jack Maher talks about his latest release “Poppy: A Novel About a Colorful Colorado Life” about his grandfather Eric Douglas as a renowned world authority of Native American Art who revolutionized the way we view and appreciate yet is mostly lost in history! Eric was a museologist for the ages better known as “Poppy” helped revolutionize display methods in many museums nationwide while befriended some of the greatest artists and pioneered the popular Indian style shows and more! Jack is a proud 5th generation Colorado native and grandson of Eric Douglas , a 4-time Emmy-awa...

Innovative author/renowned speaker & DJ Amani Roberts talks about his latest release “The Quiet Storm” unraveling the mystery behind the rise, influence and decline of Black R&B groups including a comprehensive history from the 50’s to today, the untold stories behind the hits and the battles they face, a critical look at the industry including political and racial barriers, and forward-thinking ideas for reviving R&B’s legacy today! Amani spent 30+ years in the hospitality industry & 17 years in the music business, earned his Master’s degree from Berklee College of Music and an award-winning professor at CSU-Fullerton, also the author of...

Milwaukee author/Sr. Editor of Classic Toy Trains Magazine for 20+ years Roger Carp talks about his latest release “Lights, Camera, Lionel Trains!-A Photo History of an American Icon” presenting 100 stunning photo essays never seen before in a compelling documentary about the legendary toymaker and how they became the American cultural and social icon of the 20th century! Roger was fascinated by Lionel trains and the creators since receiving a small steam engine & freight as a youngster in ’56 growing up in Los Angeles, earned his PhD in American History at UNC-Chapel Hill, and written more than 20 books and special interest public...

The multi-talented NJ singer/songwriter Lisa Kovacs (with producer Arnie Brown) returns with her latest including her new album release “Bluebird” plus the new song “Fallin’ Away” and the new book release “Lisa M. Kovacs Book 1-Poems From a Singer/Songwriter”! Lisa began her career at 7 writing her first song and playing piano, wrote first composition at 14 and began recording in ’03, toured throughout the tri-state area, and working with producer Arnie Brown at the Jam Room Recording Studio in New Jersey as learned from legends mentoring with people who worked alongside John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix and the musicians who played on Lisa’s...

Alaska author/retired law enforcement officer Doug Fifer talks about his latest release “Fifty Shades of True Crime” brining to life stories so bizarre and so twisted that the reader will be left speechless! Doug spent 25+ years as an Alaskan Law Enforcement Officer specialized in crime scene analysis, deviant sexual crimes, hostage negotiations and various special assignments, an avid oenophile with his wife Kim beginning a wine business in ’07, and talks about the book straight from the source on an author-laden journey to see how far some people will go to achieve their sexual freakish desires, also shares a few storie...

Toronto founder of Foglio Print & self-publisher of numerous books Michael Pietrobon talks about how he founded the company and offers various book publishing services while empowering authors allowing them to retain full ownership rights and more! Michael began his career reading books at a bookstore in mid 2000’s reading every available genre, earned his degree in English & Professional Writing at York University with specialty in Book Publishing, started a literary journal and edited university research journals while learning book design and publishing, plus offer tips and advice and more! Check out the amazing Michael Pietrobon and what they can do fo...