Rick Flynn Presents

Retro Rick Flynn: Bringing back to our show a Rick Flynn Presents shining star! Direct From Seattle on this edition of the worldwide podcast, Rick Flynn Presents, is award-winning author CLAUDIA ROWE appearing in promotion of her new book "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care." “An immersive, devastating look at foster children’s lives.” (Seattle Times) A compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. ​This book is a must-read for anyone interested in child welfare, social justice, and the transformative power of the best narrative nonfiction. In Wards of the State, award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through…

Retro Rick Flynn: Bringing back to our show a Rick Flynn Presents shining star! Direct From Seattle on this edition of the worldwide podcast, Rick Flynn Presents, is award-winning author CLAUDIA ROWE appearing in promotion of her new book "Wards of the State: The Long Shadow of American Foster Care." “An immersive, devastating look at foster children’s lives.” (Seattle Times) A compelling exploration of the broken American foster care system, told through the stories of six former foster youth. This powerful narrative nonfiction book delves into the systemic failures that lead many foster children into the criminal justice system, highlighting the urgent need for reform. ​This book is a must-read for anyone interested in child welfare, social justice, and the transformative power of the best narrative nonfiction. In Wards of the State, award-winning journalist Claudia Rowe's storytelling is both vivid and unflinching, offering readers a deep understanding of the foster care-to-prison pipeline. Through…

Hello everyone and this week help us welcome LISA TARVES who is an excellent speaker and wonderful guest on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast. Lisa Tarves is an author, publisher, podcaster, hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, life coach, grief support counselor, and longtime advocate for helping people make sense of the thoughts, emotions, and life changes that can feel overwhelming. She is the founder of Making Sense Press and the host of Real Talk for Your Overthinking Mind, a growing podcast and YouTube community focused on honest, relatable conversations about overthinking, anxiety, relationships, grief, aging, self-doubt, and personal growth. She also hosts The Author Behind the Words, a newer Making Sense Press show that introduces listeners to the person behind the book — the stories, experiences, detours, and ideas that shape an author’s work. Lisa has spent years working with people through personal transformation, emotional wellness, grief, mindset, and life transitions, and she brings a…

Get ready everyone...not only one, but now two people on Rick Flynn's show with an encyclopedic knowledge of music. This is a wonderful and highly entertaining episode of the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast--exploring music, fans, celebrity culture, and rockstar fantasy! Buy this book wherever books are sold or ordered, including Amazon. Contact: www.JulieGidlow.com Julie Gidlow is a journalist, copyeditor, blogger, and former News Editor of Radio & Records. A Los Angeles native who grew up in the '80s listening to legendary radio station KROQ-FM, she proudly claims an encyclopedic knowledge of classic alternative music and is still trying to get over finishing second on Rock & Roll Jeopardy! Behind the Setlist: Confessions of a Non-Groupie is her fiction debut. Drawing on nearly two decades covering the music industry, Julie brings authenticity to the concert venues, backstage dramas, and larger-than-life personalities that fill its pages. She spent 17 years at R&R, joining the influential…

Bob Saul was born in Chicago, IL and grew up in the Chicago area and later moved to Colorado. A graduate of Colorado College and the University of Colorado School of Medicine, he completed pediatric training at Duke University Medical Center and genetic training at the Greenwood Genetic Center. He is Professor of Pediatrics (Emeritus) at the Prisma Health Children's Hospital-Upstate and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Greenville, Greenville, SC. He has two grown children, Bradley and Ben, two granddaughters and has been married to his wife, Jan, for over 38 years. He returns to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast in exchange for promotion of his latest book, co-authored with Michael Cogdill, entitled "What Really Matters: Find Meaning Amid Upheaval". This book was published by Koehler Books on August 18, 2026. Deciphering what really matters has been the perpetual quest of humankind. Dr. Robert Saul, a pediatrician engaged in teaching children and families how to enhance their…

This week on Rick Flynn Presents, the worldwide podcast, we are glad to bring you our special guest, DR. ZABINA BHASIN, a/k/a/ "Dr. Zee". Dr. Zabina Bhasin, M.D. (“Dr. Zee”) is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, youth advocate, speaker, and founder of Listen to the KidZ (LTTK), a movement focused on bridging the communication gap between youth and adults. Known as a “Youth Translator,” Dr. Zee works at the intersection of mental health, education, media, technology, and culture to help adults better understand the evolving needs of the next generation. Contact: www.Dr-Zee.com

Available for you to listen to on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast right now is our very special guest REBECCA MAGNUSON and you can experience this wonderful, insightful show on all major podcast carriers or wherever you get your podcasts. Rebecca Magnuson is a singer‑songwriter, composer, concert pianist, playwright, and the creator of She Sings®, a musical and documentary series that transforms personal trauma into collective empowerment. A former child prodigy and award‑winning entrepreneur, she has performed to sold‑out audiences nationwide and uses her platform to advocate for survivors of abuse. Rebecca is the founder of She Is Safe of CHQ County, a community hub dedicated to music, storytelling, and resilience. Contact: www.SheSings.com

What tremendous 100% true and amazing memoir for you this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast show. In this riveting memoir, one of the country's leading Africanists shares his story of five decades of work across the African continent at senior levels of government, business, and law. In 1971, months out of high school, Witney Schneidman found himself at a secondary school in Mbarara, Uganda listening on the radio as Idi Amin announced his takeover the country. He soon understood that Africa was a continent of sweeping change-colonialism was ending, independence was on the march, and liberation movements were fighting tall odds to end white rule in Southern Africa- and he made the decision to dedicate his life to fostering strong ties between the United States and African nations. Schneidman details the many risks and setbacks that stood between him and his dream of shaping U.S. policy toward Africa and contributing to progress on the continent. He recalls the isolation of being the only…

We proudly roll out the red carpet this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast for a most distinguished guest ROGER S. GOTTLIEB. He is a Professor of Philosophy and author as well as expert public speaker. His book, publishing September 3, 2026, is published by Bloomsbury Academic and is now available wherever books are sold and/or ordered. We are also grateful to present this show to the public as episode 301 of Rick Flynn Presents after just having celebrated our milestone 300th episode. You are about to very clearly understand why our show is known and appreciated worldwide for the amazing high-quality guests we are able to present to our audience. Roger S. Gottlieb is one such perfect example. For millennia nature has provided spiritual experiences of wonder, gratitude, and peace. Now nature is being burned, poisoned, and rendered extinct. This book asks: Can nature still provide spiritual inspiration? Drawing on decades of original work in environmental ethics, religious environmentalism,…

This week on Rick Flynn Presents: Our Milestone 300th show with NORDA MULLEN from the MOODY BLUES Touring Band (16 Years). New EP now available on SPOTIFY and YouTube featuring her new single "Lemonade" as well as her brilliant live version of "Knights in White Satin" as well as "Live for Today." Classically trained studio musician, performer and recording artist who lives and teaches in London. Available for remote and live recording and live performances. Would you like to have your son or daughter or yourself to be taught by the exact same musician who the MOODY BLUES relied upon for sixteen-years? Listed below are the instruments and you will be taught in-person if you are in the London area or you will be taught online if you are outside of the London area or United Kingdom. One thing is for sure; the lessons will definitely not be boring! Flute | Piccolo | Alto Flute | Bass Flute | Panpipes Contact: www.NordaMullen.com

This week on Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast we gladly welcome Yale University Law School graduate MARY KEATING who appears in promotion of her book entitled: "Recalibrating Gravity: A Memoir In Verse" published by Woodhall Press, Norwalk, CT. Welcome to the world of Mary Keating, a quick-witted, fun-loving paraplegic. (Note, however, that she cringes at being labeled.) Fifty years ago, Mary's wide-open world turned upside down at the age fifteen when a teenager drove her into an oak tree at maximum speed. With a wheelchair as a permanent accessory, she was no longer seen as "hot" or one of the "in" crowd. She found herself transported into an alternate reality, defined now by her disability. When life becomes overwhelming, Mary jokingly pretends she's trapped in a bad B movie waiting for a new director. Her poetry collection reminds us, no matter how hard life may seem—grace, love, and humor will save us from despair and allow us to live our best life under any circumstances. Buy this book wherever…

The Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is happy to have with us this week, from California, author and "Senior Living Guide" KIM SHEA.Kim Shea has worked with older adults since 2003 as a caregiver, activities coordinator for a skilled nursing home, blogger, podcaster, and retirement coach. Today she provides place-finding services and senior living guidance for older adults and their families.Kim wrote her book, "Dare to Plan Your Aging Experience: An insider's guide & workbook to discover what matters to you" to help older adults carefully consider what they want as they age. Each chapter is designed to help the reader look at an age-related topic from multiple perspectives so they can make notes in the book about what they really want from their future caregivers. Because she is familiar with the challenges that come with caregiving, Kim has a Caregiver Takeaway section in each chapter. These sections are designed to help caregivers provide more mindful and thoughtful care for their loved ones and…

We proudly, by popular demand, are bringing back to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast one of our most popular guests participating in our ongoing "Strong Women Series" this year. Yes, here we go everyone. The staff of Rick Flynn Presents is rolling out the red carpet for our distinguished guest JUDGE JANET KINTNER (Ret.). Judge Kintner appears with us beginning May 13, 2026, in exchange for promotion of her new memoir "A Judge's Tale: A Trailblazer Fights for Her Place on the Bench" which is published by She Writes Press and is distributed by Simon and Schuster. “I have loved being a judge in San Diego for 31 years. Public service is the most rewarding job there is. I feel I have been able to make a difference: I have made some people’s lives better, I have been able to protect people from wrongdoing, and I have been able to turn some people around so they became positive influences in our community,” says Judge Kintner. Buy, or order, this book wherever books are sold and we are proud to be announcing…

This week we are celebrating the return of a magnificent human being as well as guest on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast show JUDGE JANET KINTNER (Ret.). Janet Kintner could have ended up just another victim of the system. After a traumatic childhood, and being sexually assaulted as a young woman, the odds were not in her favor—but instead of letting these experiences destroy her, she used them as fuel in pursuit of her dreams. By twenty-four, she was a newly minted lawyer determined to secure justice for everyone, regardless of their gender, race, religion, or income. In 1968, the District Attorney’s office told Kintner, “We will not hire a woman lawyer.” Men dominated the legal system. Undaunted, she established herself as a lawyer who represented low-income people and, eventually, as a high-profile prosecutor specializing in consumer fraud. San Diego lawyers elected her the third woman ever to the County Bar Association Board of Directors. In her private practice, she continued to help everyone…

The Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is proud to present, as part of our ongoing "Strong Women Series" one amazing woman as our guest LIZ CASPER. Liz Casper is an author, artist, and former medical doctor from the Pacific Northwest. In her first book, BRILLIANT, BEAUTIFUL, BIPOLAR, Liz shares her personal journey before, during, and after her diagnosis of bipolar disorder. The book, set in Los Angeles, Malibu, and Las Vegas, chronicles Liz's experience both living with and healing from this devastating diagnosis. In her second book, LEARNING TO HEAL, Liz takes us on a journey as she shares her experience as a medical student, a resident physician, a doctor in private practice, and as a cancer patient herself. Through vivid recollection and storytelling, Liz pulls back the curtain on what it takes to be both human and a competent physician who heals others. Contact: www.LizCasper.com Buy both of her books wherever books are sold. Special Note from the host: One fascinating woman with one fascinating…

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is a fascinating book by a fascinating author and college educator. The book is a debut novel for our guest author Mark Farrington and is now available wherever books are sold including Amazon. Entitled "Loss of Life" this is a fascinating read for everybody. The book is published by Legacy Book Press. In a Virginia hospital, forty-one-year-old Matthew Winton awakens from a car accident with no memory of his life after the age of thirteen. Over time, he learns that he is a college professor who lives alone and has no family. He is also a writer, and he turns first to his writing, hoping it will show him his past. But he has written primarily fiction, and he struggles to separate the blurred lines between fiction and fact. He is helped by a policewoman who investigated his accident, and a relationship develops. Then he comes upon something he'd written shortly before the crash. This writing disturbs him greatly and leads to a series of events that end…

Well guess who's back on Rick Flynn Presents again this week? PAM LEWIS returns to show us a different side of herself as she speaks on re-inventing herself. She was honored in 2023 by becoming a distinguished fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) during Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration year. Founded in 1754, The Royal Society of Arts fellows include Stephen Hawking, Benjamin Franklin, Charles Dickens, Helen Keller, and Margaret Thatcher. Lewis is also a U.S. Ambassador for The Unity of Faiths Foundation (TUFF) as well as a member of the Churchill Society. In June of the same year, she was the guest keynote speaker with TUFF co-founder Dr. Shamender Talwar at the annual Professional Learning Conference held at MTSU. Lewis’ charitable board work is extensive and has included The Tennessee State Museum, Tennessee First Lady Andrea Conte’s “You Have The Power,” BRIDGES Domestic Violence Center, Franklin’s Charge, Sister Cities of Franklin, Friend of Franklin Parks, Belmont Mansion,…

What a totally amazing career and guest we proudly present on this week's Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as we roll out the red carpet, direct from "Music City USA" Nashville, TN. Does this woman qualify for her own unique version of "Confessions of a Show Biz Kid?" Well, let's see. ..Pam Lewis co-managed an unknown Oklahoma crooner during his rise to superstardom, handling his career from 1987 until they parted ways in 1994. She and her former business partner, Bob Doyle, formed Doyle/Lewis Management and took on the then-unknown Oklahoma singer as their first client. Together, they guided the singer to unprecedented global success. Following their split in 1994, she transitioned to focusing on her PR and marketing firm, PLA Media. Will she be back on our show? Listen to this fascinating production and then judge for yourself. In the meantime, you're welcome to contact Pam at www.PLAmedia.com.

This week on Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast: Episode 291 In this true story, an unexpected revelation upends a son’s understanding of everything he thought he knew about his father—setting him on a journey of discovery as he attempts to piece together the truth. After Glenn Wichinsky’s parents divorced, his mother took him and his siblings away from their father’s questionable life choices. Glenn grew up in a sheltered South Florida neighborhood, dreaming of becoming a meteorologist. It wasn’t until he was thirteen, on a visit to Las Vegas to see the father he barely knew, that Glenn’s eyes opened to a wider world. A far cry from his life in Florida, the trips he made to the Sands Hotel and Casino over the years to see his father felt like living in a movie. Michael “Mickey” Wichinsky, a respected and noted pioneer in the slot machine and gaming industry, led a life of intrigue—where showgirls, glitz, and glamour sparkled around every corner and backroom deals with mobsters were simply part of doing…

Another 100% True Story in the Rick Flynn Presents "Ongoing Strong Women" series of our amazing podcast heard worldwide, as are the actual jet airplanes flown by our decorated international combat pilot guest on this week's show, EILEEN ISOLA, who is the lead editor of this amazing book available wherever books are sold. For fifty years, an extraordinary story has been hiding in plain sight. Necessary Turbulence is a collective narrative of women who came of age inside systems that were not built for them and learned, in real time, how to live, lead, and redefine themselves anyway. In 1976, 157 young women marched beneath the words "Bring Me Men" at the top of a ramp leading into a world that had never imagined them. They, and the more than 12,000 who followed, faced a contentious culture, inadequate facilities, and a system designed to break them. Told they were destroying standards and would never graduate, more than 7,000 women proved them wrong. Drawn from 108 voices across five decades, this narrative…

Appearing as a part of our ongoing "Strong Women Series" on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is our esteemed guest BETH SIMONE NOVECK who appears in promotion of her newest book "Reboot: AI and the Race to Save Democracy" which is published by Yale University Press. Beth Simone Noveck’s book serves as a practical playbook and incisive examination of how artificial intelligence—if designed responsibly—can strengthen democratic institutions and help governments listen to citizens better. This book is available wherever books are sold and may also be ordered from your favorite bookstore in your respective hometown. Yes, we are happy to say Beth will be making a repeat visit to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast show soon, so stay tuned!

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is another edition of our ongoing "Strong Women Series" featuring author and award-winning film maker PAULINE STEINHORN. This true story of a Jewish mother and daughter is a testament to courage, devotion, and the fragile thread of hope that sustained them. Amid cruelty and terror, they also encounter moments of humanity. Throughout it all, both cling to memories of the River Kamienna, where they once danced, played music, and believed in a future. For Bronia and Hajuta, the river is more than a memory. It is a promise that one day they might return home. "Seldom do writers on the Holocaust have access to diaries from both a mother and her daughter. With these materials in hand, Pauline Steinhorn crafted a wonderful book about her mother and grandmother, retelling, often in their own voices, the story of their struggles." -Dr. Michael Berenbaum, Distinguished Professor of Jewish Studies, American Jewish University Contact: www.PaulineSteinhorn.net Buy…

This young actor, HUDSON HENSLEY appearing on The Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast show, is a brilliant talent and Hudson has been Nominated for the 2026 Young Artist Academy Award for the category of FEATURE FILM ARTISTS. Hudson Hensley is a talented young actor making his mark on the big screen. Based in Los Angeles and Nashville, Hudson brings boundless energy, heartfelt emotion and a natural screen presence to his performances. His breakout role appears in the major upcoming musical-drama Song Sung Blue, in which he stars alongside acclaimed actors Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. In Song Sung Blue, Hudson portrays a pivotal character—offering a fresh, youthful voice to this story of music, love and reinvention. Working with industry-veterans Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson, he delivers a performance that reveals maturity beyond his years. His involvement with such high-profile talent gives Hudson Hensley a distinctive edge and growing visibility in the entertainment industry. From early theatre work to…

Making her debut appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast, direct from Toronto, is JARA DEKKER. She is a Cognitive and Emotional Performance Consultant. Helping you rewire your nervous system, so you can live & lead with clarity, depth, and intention. Contact her at the several locales found at the end of this podcast show or through her Instagram account. This was a very fun show to do and was recorded for you on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast we are proud to present the inventor of the brilliant MUMBELIEVABLE podcast which is quickly making a stronghold among listeners worldwide--especially in the UK. This is the place to go to either talk about your Mum or listen to Sonia and her guests talk about their own Mums. On every episode of the MUMBELIEVABLE podcast, Sonia invites a special guest to share their stories about their own mums; from meddlesome and maddening to marvelous and magnificent. Sonia compares notes about her own mum, pulling out the best anecdotes and the occasional tissue. The podcast is upbeat, funny and informative whilst occasionally delving into more serious subjects. Get ready, because Sonia will soon have a special guest host appearing on her show from the USA. Hummm, now, we wonder who that might possibly be? LOL! Contact: www.SoniasMum.com Facebook Or other social media

Yes, here we go everyone. The staff of Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is rolling out the red carpet for our distinguished guest JUDGE JANET KINTNER (Ret.). Judge Kintner appears with us beginning May 13, 2026, in exchange for promotion of her new memoir "A Judge's Tale: A Trailblazer Fights for Her Place on the Bench" which is published by She Writes Press and is distributed by Simon and Schuster. “I have loved being a judge in San Diego for 31 years. Public service is the most rewarding job there is. I feel I have been able to make a difference: I have made some people’s lives better, I have been able to protect people from wrongdoing, and I have been able to turn some people around so they became positive influences in our community,” says Judge Kintner. Buy, or order, this book wherever books are sold and we are proud to be announcing worldwide that the good judge will be rejoining us again soon with a brand-new show but, in the meantime, please take the time to listen to an excellent interview…

"Rick Flynn Presents: Confessions of a Sho Biz Kid" Proudly Welcomes Back: MARTHA HIGH and her FUNKY DIVAS Episode 283 of the Rick Flynn Presents Podcast Show Are you ready for some super dynamite soul? The Goddess of Soul, Miss Martha High, brings her timeless elegance, grace and style to a selection of platinum hits, including those she recorded with James Brown, the Godfather of Soul for over 32 years. Feet start tapping, hands clapping, and before long, everyone is dancing in their seats. Martha High is an internationally acclaimed performer, songwriter, author, vocal instructor, radio talk show host, and artist. She has released 13 albums of which she wrote and co-produced much of the material. She was discovered by The Godfather of Soul, James Brown, at the age of 18 in the mid-1960s while singing with The Four Jewels at the world famous Apollo Theater in New York. They later become The Jewels after Mr. Brown invited them to join him on the road with the James Brown Revue. Martha Harvin was renamed…

This week on Rick Flynn Presents, Episode 282, we're recording funk history once again, Join us! The Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is proud to welcome back SISTER MARTHA HIGH currently touring the world on her 2026 world tour. On this special show, Martha discusses how she began with her vocal group "The Four Jewells" and the subsequent success that followed when an unexpected knock on her dressing room door just happened to be one of the greatest entertainers in the world, the legendary James Brown. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, it's "Funk History in the Making" and be sure to also check out our Rick Flynn Presents Episode 283 when Martha returns with her current vocal group "Martha High's Funky Divas" and all three members, Miss High, Kelly Jarrell, and Darlene Parker will all be guesting on the show at the same time. See you then!

NICK ENDACOTT GIBB, the son of Bee Gee's singer, Maurice Gibb, tells podcast host RICK FLYNN, on his "Rick Flynn Presents" show, Episode 281, the amazing story of the life he has led which has resulted in his appearing, along with the Bee Gees Brothers', Niece, Debora McLane, on this wonderful family-oriented tour-the only stage show endorsed by the Gibb family themselves.A nostalgic journey of the Bee Gees music from the 60’s through the Disco Hits of “SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER” to the present day. Also featuring the music written by the Gibb Brothers for other international stars. This tour is coming to the UK and soon to hit other world destinations, as well. Bring the kids and bring the friends and family, of all ages, to this brilliant production. You will not be sorry you did! Check the website: www.BestOfTheBeeGees.com Buy tickets at: www.bestofthebeegees.com.au Facebook: BestBeeGees/

BEN WATERS on tour now in and around the London UK area. Check out his website for dates! This brilliant show on this week's Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast features UK boogie-woogie pianist BEN WATERS who appears in promotion of his new "Deluxe Edition" of his "Boogie 4 Stu: A Tribute to Ian Stewart" 15-song deluxe edition album. This album is available right now. You will not be sorry about picking up a copy for yourself especially if you like the blues and boogie-woogie style of blend of music as popularized by Jerry Lee Lewis, Leon Russell, and certainly by Ian Stewart himself. You will be amazed who is playing on this album. Includes the Single: "Come Back Baby" featuring Keith Richards and dedicated to Charlie Watts. This show, Episode 280 of Rick Flynn Presents, is guaranteed to provide all listeners with Rock & Roll history in the making. Buy you copy here: www.GrinningDogRecords.com Contact Ben Waters here: www.BenWaters.com

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast: A highly intelligent medical doctor and author who communicates his findings in plain, easy to understand, English. We are honored to have him on our show. Outsmarting Cancer reframes one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time: how to prevent cancer. In this timely and accessible book, physician and medical researcher Adam Barsouk, MD, presents a sweeping examination of cancer's true origins―biological, environmental, dietary, infectious, industrial, occupational, and behavioral―and makes a compelling case for why cancer prevention must become a central priority in public and personal health. Buy this book wherever books are sold including Amazon.

What's going on this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast? Get ready for something we all just take for granted but very few of us know the true story behind them and how our lives changed dramatically since their inception. Today we welcome author David King Dunaway to our show. An engaging and informative cultural history of glasses that explores their origins, stigmas, future in technology, and more. Eyeglasses have become so commonplace we hardly think about them-unless we can't find them. Yet glasses have been controversial throughout history. Roger Bacon pioneered using lenses to see and then spent a decade in a medieval prison for advocating that he could “fix” God's creations by improving our eyesight. Even today, people take off their glasses before having their picture taken, despite how necessary they are. David King Dunaway is a professor of English, oral historian, and author whose books and radio series have brought cultural history to life for decades. Known for his deeply…

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast we are welcoming in a remarkable human being DAVID B. OPPENHEIMER. In this challenging environment, a new book by Berkeley Law Professor David B. Oppenheimer is a compelling exploration of an idea that has galvanized some of the most grinding political and cultural conflicts of our time. The Diversity Principle: The Story of a Transformative Idea follows the history across a surprising 200-year span. Along the way, it profiles the famous scholars who gave birth to the idea and shaped its evolution, and details the essential role of universities and the law in its advance. At such a fraught time, the book could have been a partisan argument, but Oppenheimer’s approach is scholarly and accessible. The study is deeply documented, and the tone is measured. While he does not hide his embrace of diversity and his opposition to those who want to cancel it, his focus is on the philosophy and practical application of an idea that is too often oversimplified…

Today on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast: Direct from Toronto, we proudly present author Victoria Hetherington. Victoria is the author of a fascinating nonfiction book that will intrigue and amaze any and all readers internationally who wish to immerse themselves into an amazing book that is simply hard to put down. What does it mean to be alone, to be in love, and to make love in a world where artificial intelligence is increasingly present? In this thought-provoking and deeply personal exploration, critically acclaimed novelist and nonfiction writer Victoria Hetherington delves into the rapidly evolving world of AI companionship. The Friend Machine opens with a close examination of our lonesome zeitgeist, then weaves together interviews with scientists, social critics, and other experts to tease out the complex relationships between humans and AI. Successive chapters look at the philosophical, psychological, ethical, economic, and biological dimensions of this fast-evolving technology. The book…

Appearing on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, in promotion of the global celebration and event known as "Print Day in May", which she founded, is artist and professor Robynn Smith. Robynn is an internationally exhibiting painter and printmaker and Professor Emerita at Monterey Peninsula College in California. Print Day in May®, an annual international celebration of printmaking involving participants from all 50 US states and over 70 countries world wide, www.printdayinmay.com. Everyone is invited to participate and you do NOT have to be an artist to join with us in the totally free international celebratory event which is always held yearly on the first Saturday of May every year. Listen to Robynn right now on Rick Flynn's podcast and she'll tell you all about it and contact her at her website listed above.

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast: Authors: Alexa Morris & Benjamin Parket Book: The Courtyard - A Memoir Publisher: Amsterdam Press With the German occupation of Paris, Bernard's world changes dramatically. Hours before the Nazis come to arrest the Parkiet family in July 1942, their neighbors band together to protect them. The family is hidden in a vacant warehouse and the courtyard becomes a refuge. With their world turned upside down, it is Bernard’s job, at only nine years old, to leave the courtyard each day to get food for his family. And even with the neighbors protecting them, there is danger lurking everywhere – including in certain corners of the courtyard itself. This is a Holocaust memoir that finds the good in people at a time of great evil. A gripping tale of courage and kindness, The Courtyard is a timely reminder of how even in the darkest of times, a small group of people can make a difference. Note: If you or any of your family or friends are acquainted with or happen…

Making her debut appearance this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is Licensed Psychotherapist and Sex Therapist DR. TIFFANY STANLEY. Dr. Tiffany Stanley is a licensed psychotherapist and sex therapist helping women and couples reclaim desire, intimacy, and self-trust. Tiffany is a Nationally and Internationally Board Certified and Licensed Psychotherapist and Supervisor, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist and holds a Doctorate in Clinical Sexologist, specializing in sexual therapy and generalized psychotherapy for adult women, men and couples. Contact Dr. Tiffany Stanley at: www.TiffanyStanleyTherapy.com

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast: Dr. Allen Saxon (Retired General Surgeon and Author and Music Lover) New Book: "Training in Charity: A Novel" Buy the book wherever books are sold or ordered including Amazon and Barnes and Noble "Reminiscent of The Paper Chase." “This well-paced story will make you laugh at times and also bring you to tears. The novel goes down like a cold Dixie beer served with a delicious Creole gumbo, transporting us into another world with a ringside seat to a pivotal stage in students' medical education." —William Anthony, author of Farnsy Contact Dr. Saxon at: www.AllenSaxon.com

We proudly welcome back once again to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast noted attorney SABRINA SHAHEEN CRONIN. A long-term friend of Rick Flynn's podcast and frequent guest, as well, we stand with Sabrina to let everyone know she is here for you if you need her. Sabrina says:"When others hurt us, it’s natural to want to lash out. However, bitterness, hatred, and animosity will only keep you from reaching your full potential. My goal is to connect you with the resources and tools you need to turn your separation or divorce into an opportunity for positive change and personal growth." Contact Sabrina at her personal website: www.SabrinaShaheen.com

Making his much-awaited reappearance with podcast host, Rick Flynn, Rick Flynn and recording star Jim Messina first met years ago when a young Rick Flynn was a weekly newspaper columnist with his own award-winning "Rick Flynn's Music Scene" Feature column which appeared in a handful of Greater Cincinnati newspapers back in the 1970's. James Messina (born December 5, 1947) is an American musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording engineer, and record producer. He was a member of the folk rock group Buffalo Springfield, a founding member of the pioneering country rock band Poco, and half of the soft rock duo Loggins and Messina with Kenny Loggins. Jim Messina appears today, on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast, in promotion of his brand-new band "Jim Messina and the Road Runners" which are based out of the Nashville, TN area and are about to embark on a 2026 American Tour playing both new and classic selections for all audiences to hear and enjoy. "This appearance with Jim Messina today is…

Our distinguished guest this week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast is award winning author DR. HEATHER BROWNE who appears, by popular demand, in promotion of her award-winning book entitled "Speaking with the Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication with Compassion and Connection. Speaking with the Heart explains how communication is a love letter. The best conversations start with connection and compassion before any word is uttered. What is needed? What will help? Learning the powerful approaches outlined in the book can transform relationships. The key to effective communication for couples, at all stages, is tied to one core area that we were never taught: how to connect. It’s in understanding the power of making a simple shift from needing to be heard to wanting to connect with your partner—with every conversation—that could redefine how we approach communication in all of our relationships. Buy the book at Amazon, Barnes & Noble or wherever books are sold. Contact Dr. Browne…

Yes, we are rolling out the red carpet for this week's special guest on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast. As part of our ongoing "Strong Women Series" we proudly present award winning professor Dr. Corey Seemiller. Dr. Corey Seemiller is an award-winning professor of leadership and global generational expert. Her work has been featured on NPR and in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Newsweek, Popular Science, USA Today, Business Insider, The Atlantic, and The Chronicle of Higher Education, as well as in several other news publications and referenced in nearly 4500 academic articles and books. She has been interviewed for podcasts as well as TV and radio shows worldwide and has engaged in market research consulting for Fortune 10, 50, and 500 companies. With now more than a quarter million views, her TED Talk on Generation Z at TEDxDayton showcased how Generation Z plans to make a difference in the world. Having delivered more than 100 keynotes around the world, she is a sought-after professional…

This week on Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast: From Dallas/Ft. Worth we gladly welcome LAUREN COCKERELL. Lauren is a public relations and marketing expert, business owner, and working mom. We help purpose-driven companies turn their exceptional work into clear, compelling stories — shared in the right places, at the right time, with the right people. You're not looking for hype. You're looking for clarity and a partner who knows how to translate your substance into visibility that feels true. Contact Lauren at: www.kwedarco.com

We proudly welcome to the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast Securities Fraud Attorney and Managing Partner of the Silver Law Group SCOTT SILVER. Securities fraud occurs when an individual or entity, such as brokerage firms, brokers, financial advisors, lawyers, or commercial banks, use deceptive means to cheat investors out of profits from their investments or fail to properly warn investors about investment risks. These fraudulent practices not only violate the trust between the financial professional and the investor, but it can result in substantial financial losses. Silver Law Group is well-equipped to investigate, and file claims, against various forms of securities fraud, including claims of corporate misconduct, omissions, misrepresentations, unauthorized trading, and Ponzi schemes. Contact Scott at www.SecuritiesFraudAttorneys.com

Happy New Year's Eve everyone 2026!The Rick Flynn Presents podcast proudly welcomes back, in promotion of her brand-new book, "Speaking With The Heart: Transforming Your Relationship and Communication With Compassion and Connection" noted Relationship Expert Psychotherapist, Dr. Heather Browne.Speaking With the Heart is the book of our generation that will redefine how couples connect, communicate, and build their lives together. As the first book of its kind that addresses all the facets of communication with a highly unique methodology makes it a go-to resource for couples – at all stages – to move beyond confusion, chaos, and conflict. I walk the reader through expert teaching and exercises so they can take action and resolve core issues at the root. This book is available on all major outlets including Amazon and Barnes & Noble and is also available on Kindle, as well. Remember: Dr. Heather Browne will be making a brand-new appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast show in either early…

TANIA ANDERSON - (Show 2 of 2 Episode 264) Released 12-24-2025 and listen to Show 1 of 2 Released 12-17-2025 also. The Rick Flynn Presents podcast show welcomes Tania back on our show, by popular demand, after the knockout performances this A+ public speaker has performed during the time she has spent with us in the past. Buy the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever books are sold. With an unquenchable thirst for exploration of diverse cultures and a quest to understand “the common denominator that binds humankind,” Tania, an international flight attendant, sets out on a worldwide discovery to understand her personal truth. Relentless curiosity has led her to a fulfilling life beyond her imagination. Yes, you can travel the world, meet celebs, presidents, and even a saint, all without leaving your home. It is an honor to have her on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as Tania, most definitely, has her very own version of "Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" for the entire world to hear and enjoy! To…

TANIA ANDERSON - (Show 1 of 2 Episode 263) Released 12-17-2025 and listen to Show 2 of 2 Released 12-24-2025 also. The Rick Flynn Presents podcast show welcomes Tania back on our show, by popular demand, after the knockout performances this A+ public speaker has performed during the time she has spent with us in the past. Buy the book on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever books are sold. With an unquenchable thirst for exploration of diverse cultures and a quest to understand “the common denominator that binds humankind,” Tania, an international flight attendant, sets out on a worldwide discovery to understand her personal truth. Relentless curiosity has led her to a fulfilling life beyond her imagination. Yes, you can travel the world, meet celebs, presidents, and even a saint, all without leaving your home. It is an honor to have her on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast as Tania, most definitely, has her very own version of "Confessions of a Show Biz Kid" for the entire world to hear and enjoy! To…

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents worldwide podcast we gladly welcome in, from Florida, author NANCY GULBRANDSEN. Her book is available on both Amazon and Barnes and Noble and can be ordered through your favorite book store too. Nancy Lee Gulbrandsen is a Florida-based author who believes the most interesting stories come from real experience, whether it's navigating the amusing world of online dating or celebrating the unconditional love of our four-legged friends. A former Jersey Girl who traded winter for palm trees, Nancy has a gift for turning life's adventures (and misadventures) into engaging tales that make readers laugh, think, and feel. When she's not writing, you'll find Nancy spending quality time with her family and friends, enjoying live music, or in the company of her trusted dating consultant, Max, a sweet little dog and loyal shadow. Nancy writes with wit, heart, and the kind of authentic voice that makes you feel like you're chatting with your most entertaining friend. From dating app…

REMEMBERING JELLYBEAN JOHNSON (Morris Day and The Time drummer) 1956 - 2025 with Prologue by Zapp Band drummer LESTER TROUTMAN, SR. and RICK FLYNN This is a very special edition of the podcast RICK FLYNN PRESENTS as we celebrate the homegoing of one of the "Good Guys in Show Business," to say the very least, JELLYBEAN JOHNSON. As the drummer for THE TIME, Johnson worked alongside famed producers ⁠ Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis⁠ and recorded with and/or produced many notable artists including ⁠ Alexander O'Neal⁠, ⁠Cherrelle⁠, ⁠New Edition⁠, and ⁠Janet Jackson⁠, with whom he had the 1990 No. 1 single, "Black Cat". Jellybean appeared in the PRINCE movies “Purple Rain” and Graffiti Bridge" Quote From Cincinnati DJ/Emcee RICK FLYNN on 11/25/2025: “I first met Jellybean Johnson in Cincinnati, Ohio during the PRINCE “Controversy Tour” in which I was an emcee. This tour featured the headliner PRINCE and, in the middle slot, was a Greater Cincinnati area band called “ZAPP FEATURING ROGER” and the then, largely unknown…

RICK FLYNN PRESENTS: The worldwide podcast welcomes author ANNE HAND with her brand-new book published by Amsterdam Press on October 20, 2025, which is also the exact date of the recording of this worldwide podcast. In this captivating memoir, the author embarks on a deeply personal journey to uncover her family's hidden history during the Holocaust while pursuing Austrian citizenship. As Austria opens the door to reparation citizenship for descendants of those victimized by the Nazi and Austrofascist regimes, Anne digs through fragments of family stories and documents to trace her Austrian and Czechoslovakian roots. Through her search, she pieces together the story her ancestors withheld from their children after World War II, while reflecting on identity, migration, and heritage. Navigating the bureaucratic process of gaining citizenship, this journey becomes much more than just a legal pursuit. It transforms into a reflection on memory, loss, and resilience, culminating in the celebration of legacies both…