Best Madison Howard Podcasts (2026)

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Wrapping Up Season 11 with Author Buddy Howard 33:36

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois wraps up Season 11 with author Buddy Howard. After years of working in investment banking, Buddy - who believes that everyone has a story to tell, whether it's their own or one waiting to be written - decided to invest in himself as a storyteller by …

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Audiobook Narrator Eric Priessman Has Brought Nearly 60 Books to Life in Audio! 25:28

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow audiobook narrator Eric Priessman. Eric has built an impressive library of nearly 60 titles from all different genres, and he has most recently been given a very cool opportunity: entering the world of movie tie-in novelizations…

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We’re saying “see ya later.” Not “go kick rocks with open toed shoes” 17:27

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After four years, host Chris Burns has talked to all our favorite faces from Love Is Blind, Selling Sunset, The Circle, Too Hot Too Handle, and many more. Today we go down memory lane to revisit the moments that have lived rent free in our heads. DM Chris @PhatCarrieBradshaw on Instagram Listen to more from Netflix Podcasts.…

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From Diagnosis to Dialogue: Finding Purpose Through Blogging 32:46

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Before his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Greg Nelson spent his career as a leadership developer helping others grow. About a year and a half ago, his wife Shasta began to notice changes in his memory and urged him to get evaluated. They went to UC Davis’s Healthy Aging Clinic, where cognitive testing suggested mild cognitive impairment (MCI). A neurologis…

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Author & Memoir Writing Teacher Wendy Dale Wants to Remind You to Tell Your Story 33:35

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author, memoirist, speaker, and coach Wendy Dale. Ever since she wrote and released "Avoiding Prison & Other Noble Vacation Goals," Wendy has been a strong advocate for memoirs and she has committed herself to making sure those who get…

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Spotting Cognitive Decline Early: Questions to Ask Your Doctor 30:14

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Dr. Anna Chodos, MPH, is the executive director of Dementia Care Aware, an initiative that helps primary care providers across the country improve dementia detection and care. A professor of medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco, her clinical work focuses on outpatient geriatrics and d…

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Early-Onset Alzheimer’s: Anthony and Karen Sandone’s Journey 34:22

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Before his symptoms began, Anthony and Karen Sanone were always on the move, traveling, working and staying active. A former college athlete who played football and baseball, Anthony spent more than 35 years as a chemical sales manager. Karen, a director of human resources at an education agency, now balances her professional role with caregiving. …

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Author Jim Paulk Gives Us History at Eye Level 43:00

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This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow author Jim Paulk. A graduate from the Naval Academy in the 1950s, Jim would go on to live an extraordinary life filled with adventure, anecdotes, tales, even near-legends, and after being told more than once that he should write a book, Jim …

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Owning Manhattan: Chloe and Jade spill tea on Season Two 54:35

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New feuds emerge, old friendships heal, and, of course, massive deals get done. Host Chris Burns debriefs on all the drama and deal-making of Owning Manhattan Season Two with Chloe Tucker Caine. Chloe talks about what led her to patch things up with longtime friend Jade and why she was nervous to make a musical to make a sale. Jade shares the behin…

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Author and Poet Margaret Philbrick Links Art, Culture, Community, and Faith with Her Words 1:03:49

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This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with acclaimed author, poet, and speaker Margaret Philbrick. Starting out in the literary world as a children's book author, she has extended her reach into fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. This brought about a great milestone in 2024 when her novel "H…

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Can Glial Cells Unlock New Clues to Brain Health? 26:25

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Neuroscience has long focused on neurons, but researchers are turning their attention to another kind of brain cell: glial cells. These non-neuronal cells help shape information processing, support brain circuits and influence vulnerability to neurodegenerative diseases — and there are roughly as many glial cells in the human brain as neurons. Terr…

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Author and Podcaster Richie Billing Wants You to Keep Some Hope in Your House 36:34

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This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with fellow podcaster and fellow author Richie Billing. After leaving behind his career in law, Richie took a chance on himself and shifted his focus into writing full-time. He has since published various pieces of short fiction, with one story adapted …

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Squid Game: The Challenge S2 with Dash Katz, Perla and Dajah 1:01:06

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Dash Katz is in his mother era! Dash shares the inside scoop behind the most jaw dropping moments from Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 like Player 100’s fatal ball drop, Eric’s fake baby-on-the-way, and the diabolical moves that made great tv. Plus, Dash shares which player had a secret twin! Dajah and Perla join Chris Burns to talk about how th…

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Author Amanda Madison is Bringng the Superheroes to Novels 24:24

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author Amanda Madison. While typical superhero stories fill comic book pages on a regular basis, Amanda is focused on taking those larger-than-life characters and making them the starts of their own series of novels. Her debut novel "P…

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Can Better Hearing Protect Cognition? 30:06

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Can improving hearing help preserve memory and thinking as we age? Hearing loss isn’t just an inconvenience of aging — it’s now considered one of the top modifiable risk factors for dementia. Kimberly Mueller, Ph.D., is an associate professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Wisconsin–Madison and a rese…

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Author, Editor, Teacher, Journalist John Dedakis Introduces Us to the Spooky Power of the Subconscious 35:32

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with author, editor, teacher, and journalist John Dedakis. After several years behind the scenes of CNN's The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer, John moved into writing his own works of fiction, and has also branched out into helping his mut…

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RetiSpec: AI-Powered Eye Exams for Early Alzheimer’s Detection 29:21

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Could AI-driven retinal imaging flag Alzheimer’s decades before symptoms start? That question is central to RetiSpec’s mission. The health technology company is developing AI-powered retinal imaging to detect Alzheimer’s-related biomarkers, like amyloid — by looking at the back of the eye. Catherine Bornbaum, PhD, RetiSpec’s chief business officer,…

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Selling Sunset S9: Sandra Vergara brings the receipts on Chrishell ft special guest host Hannah Godwin 1:02:24

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Sandra Vergara will not misquote you. The former People magazine journalist, now the newest star of Selling Sunset, brings proof to this conversation with podcast host Chris Burns. Sandra clears the air about accusations of keying Chrishell’s assistant’s car, messy dinner parties, and the “fake realtor” comments. Hannah Godwin joins to recap. Hanna…

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Comic Creator T.Y. Lee Puts a Spotlight on the Rooftop Koreans in His Graphic Novel 31:24

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with comic creator T.Y. Lee. A Korean-American writer & artist, Lee's main characters in his upcoming graphic novel are based on the "Rooftop Koreans," a group of armed small business owners who defended their businesses from their rooftops…

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The Parkinson’s Plan: A New Path to Prevention and Treatment 37:03

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Parkinson’s cases are rising. Dr. Ray Dorsey says our environment is a big reason why. In “The Parkinson’s Plan,” Dorsey and co-author Dr. Michael Okun argue that modifiable environmental exposures are fueling the disease, and they outline practical steps to reduce risk and improve treatment. Dorsey is a professor of neurology at the University of …

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Love Is Blind Season 9 REUNION with Sparkle Megan, KB and Madison 48:49

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We caught up with Madison, KB and the brand new mom, Sparkle Megan the morning after they taped the Love Is Blind Season 9 Reunion. Podcast host Chris Burns got the tea on Sparkle Megan’s new mom life. KB spills on why she made a major life change after filming Love Is Blind. Madison talks about how she feels at peace after the reunion. This is a s…

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Motion Picture Hair Designer Bonnie Clevering with over 50 Years of Continuity in Front of and Behind the Camera 43:29

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This week on Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with acclaimed motion picture hair designer Bonnie Clevering. For over 50 years, Bonnie has worked with stars such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Brad Pitt, Keanu Reeves, Barbra Streisand, Kristen Stewart, and more! With her expertise and attention t…

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Ask Teepa Anything: An Expert on Dementia Caregiving 41:20

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In our latest “Ask Teepa Anything” Live Talk, dementia care expert Teepa Snow answers caregivers’ real-world questions — from safe ways to help a person up after a fall to medication trade-offs, late-stage planning, and day-to-day communication. Snow is an occupational therapist with more than 40 years of clinical and academic experience. She devel…

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Inside the U.S. POINTER Study: Lifestyle for Brain Health 30:03

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Dr. Laura Baker, PhD, is a professor of gerontology and geriatric medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the principal investigator of the U.S. POINTER study, a large, Alzheimer’s Association–backed trial inspired by Finland’s landmark FINGER study. Designed to test whether lifestyle can protect brain health in a diverse U.S. pop…

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Author / Advocate / Bush Fellow Jenna Udenberg is Busy Making a More Inclusive World 26:29

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois welcomes Jenna Udenberg, founder of the nonprofit organization Above & Beyond with U. A full-time wheelchair user since she was seven years old, Jenna has made it her life's mission to advocate for disabled people everywhere. She became a Bush Fellow…

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Love Is Blind Season 9: Risky Business with Sparkle Megan and Courtney Revolution 1:02:08

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Buckle up because we're diving into Season 9 of Love Is Blind (minus the weddings, we're not dishing on that... yet). Courtney Revolution (The Circle) and podcast host Chris Burns are breaking down every cringey moment, every red flag, and every ounce of dirty talk that had us asking, “did they really just say that.” Megan Walerius dishes on her Sp…

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Author Bria Rose Has Big Plans for Her Dark Promise 38:38

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On this week's episode of Excelsior Journeys: The Road to Creativity, host & producer George Sirois sits down with up-and-coming author Bria Rose, who specializes in retelling classic children's stories as darker romance for the older crowd. Her current book that is out now, Her Dark Promise, is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and there are mo…

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Living Creatively With Alzheimer’s: Laura Tobi’s Story 25:02

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Originally from Argentina, educator and creative entrepreneur Laura Tobi, 58, moved to the U.S. 26 years ago. An educational designer by training, she has worked with labor unions, corporations, government, and public and private school systems, later founding a Miami-based business to cultivate creative thinking for learners of all ages. After yea…

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U.S. Navy veteran Chris Tann, was diagnosed with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia in 2019 after his wife, Debra, noticed behavioral changes and began documenting unusual incidents at home. They began learning and raising awareness about a condition that is often misunderstood. Today, he is an active member of the Black Dementia Minds supp…