Best Michael Carlon Podcasts (2025)

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Heaven is a Place on Earth: A Conversation with Spiritual Medium Anna Raimondi 53:48

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“Energy cannot be destroyed. So where does it go? The energy is the soul, and the soul goes on. Heaven isn’t up through the clouds—it’s right here, a different dimension.” — Anna Raimondi Spiritual medium, intuitive, and author Anna Raimondi joins me for a deeply moving conversation about faith, the afterlife, and finding your soul’s purpose. A bor…

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A Love Letter to Reading, with Heather Snodgrass 27:37

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“Whether or not money comes out of this is yet to be seen. The main thing is—does it help people? Is it spreading a good message? That’s ultimately why I’m doing this.” — Heather Snodgrass Actor, author, and debut novelist Heather Snodgrass joins me to talk about her first book, A Love Letter to Reading, a story that blends heart-pounding suspense …

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Awaken Your Sexuality: Vanessa Carlisle on Healing, Intimacy & Recovery 38:23

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“My trauma is no longer telling me what to do every day the way that it once was.” Vanessa Carlisle Dr. Vanessa Carlisle (they/them)—author, coach, educator, and longtime advocate for sex-working communities—joins me to explore healing after trauma, the complex overlap between sexuality and addiction recovery, and what it means to rebuild connectio…

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From Trauma to Transcendence, with Kristina Amelong 37:41

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“There really is enlightenment and awakening in the intersection between trauma and spirituality—if you go into it and don’t push it away.” — Kristina Amelong In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike sits down with Kristina Amelong—artist, healer, founder of Optimal Health Network, and author of the memoir What My Brother Knew. Kristina opens up …

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Turn Back Lose! Michael Kernahan is Checking in with Dr. B 1:11:11

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Michael G Kernahan was born in 1947 in Palo Seco Trinidad and Tobago. He moved from Palo Seco to Manzanilla and later to St. James in the north of the island of Trinidad. In St. James, Michael joined the famous Tripoli Steel Orchestra, later touring with them through the Caribbean and to Expo ‘67 in Montreal, Canada. The orchestra performed with su…

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War, Writing, and Redemption, with H. Lee Barnes 35:24

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Fiction is the only way I know to get to the truth of human experience.” — H. Lee Barnes In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with award-winning author H. Lee Barnes, whose life journey has taken him from the battlefields of Vietnam to the classrooms of Nevada, and ultimately to the pages of acclaimed novels and short stories. With his …

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From Classrooms to Bookstores: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach 23:01

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“Sometimes you need someone outside of your family and friends to tell you, ‘This part doesn’t make sense,’ or ‘Try it this way.’ That honest feedback is what makes your writing stronger.” – Christine Devane Christine Devane spent 13 years as a second-grade teacher, where she fell in love with story time and noticed something missing on the shelves…

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Eleanor Rigby only Flies Pan Am, With Camille Di Maio 36:04

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A Dictionary of the Lost, with Jude Berman 32:47

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“The stories aren’t about violence—they’re about the preciousness of life. Each one is a reminder that this could happen to anyone.” — Jude Berman Jude Berman grew up surrounded by books and cultural diversity, thanks to her refugee parents. After a career in academic research and running independent presses, she turned her attention to her own wri…

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From Law to Literature: Melanie Anagnos on Finding Her Voice 27:49

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“Don’t look around—just run your own race. That’s what I’d tell my younger self about writing.”-Melanie Anagnos Melanie Anagnos has worn many hats—waitress, attorney, stay-at-home mom—but her true calling emerged when she pursued her MFA at Sarah Lawrence College. Now, she’s making waves in the crime fiction world with her novel Night Swimming, a p…

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From Commune to Courage: Deborah Rudell on Memoir, Healing, and Sailing Across the Pacific 45:25

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“Being disillusioned is a very hard place to be in… but I realized my master’s job was to set me free. In the end, that heartbreak gave me the freedom to discover my own truth.” — Deborah Rudell In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with Deborah Rudell, author of Grit and Grace, to explore her extraordinary life. From growing up on the r…

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On Craft and Character, with Jackie Thomas-Kennedy 30:20

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“When it goes well, writing feels the way it did when I was eight years old—immersed in the story, not thinking about outcome, just the pure joy of language.” – Jackie Thomas Kennedy Jackie Thomas Kennedy, author of The Other Wife, joins Uncorking a Story to explore the craft of fiction, the role of memory, and the tension between who we are and wh…

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Sci-Fi, Superheroes, and the Unknown, with Caitlyn Grabenstein 35:16

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“I wanted to write a character who was a relatable superhero—someone a woman today might connect with, not a god or an alien, but a real person with real struggles.” — Caitlyn Grabenstein In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with author and artist Caitlin Grabenstein, the creative force behind the surreal collage brand Cult Class whose …

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Vanishing Act: Jerry Jamison on True Crime, Fake Deaths, and the Art of Reinvention 41:52

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“From the very outset, people thought, ‘This can’t possibly be true.’ But it was—and the deeper we dug, the stranger it became.” — Jerry Jamison In this episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with award-winning advertising copywriter turned novelist Jerry Jamison, whose latest book Vanishing Act unearths one of history’s most shocking forgotten s…

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The Gift of Goodbye: Edward Di Gangi on Love, Loss, and Adoption’s Untold Stories 36:22

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“This is not about rejection—it’s about sacrifice.” – Edward Di Gangi Adopted at birth and raised as an only child, Edward Di Gangi never sought the details of his adoption—until a quiet moment in a New Jersey cemetery at age 69 set him on a journey of discovery. That path led to his acclaimed memoir The Gift Best Given, and now to his latest work,…

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The Mother of All Decisions: Betsy Armstrong on Grief, Growth, and Midlife Motherhood 50:10

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“It took me 12 years to write it and get it to a publisher… writing a book was a lot harder than an Ironman.” In this heartfelt episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with Betsy Armstrong—writer, mom, athlete, and philanthropist—to explore the winding path that led her to authorship. From losing her mother at 23, to navigating midlife, infertilit…

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The Wake-Up Call: How a Near-Death Experience Repurposed Lisa Labozzo’s Life 56:46

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“I flipped twice… my seatbelt wrapped around my neck, so my airway was cut off and I was blue… Doctors called my family in for my last rites that evening.” — Lisa Labozzo In this moving episode of Uncorking a Story, Reiki Master and intuitive healer Lisa Labozzo shares how a life-altering car accident became the catalyst for a spiritual awakening. …

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From Real Estate to Real Suspense: How Kaira Rouda Found Her Voice 35:24

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“I realized I couldn’t write sex scenes, so I went darker. Turns out, murder is more my thing.” — Kaira Rouda Bestselling author Kaira Rouda returns to Uncorking a Story to talk about her latest psychological thriller Jill Is Not Happy—a twisted, funny, and disturbing journey through a seemingly normal marriage gone off the rails. Kaira shares her …

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Behind the Music: A Survivor’s Story of Healing and Hope, with Rob Tonkin 56:07

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“The pain of carrying the weight of this secret for so long was more damaging than the reveal.” – Rob Tonkin At age 14, Rob Tonkin entered the world of radio and climbed his way to the top of the entertainment marketing industry, producing iconic events like the Honda Civic Tour. But behind the success was a lifetime of buried trauma, self-sabotage…

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Secrets in the Shadows, with A.C. Adams 44:08

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“Once you start understanding someone as a person, not a role, it’s impossible to make them a villain anymore.” — Christina Adams Today’s episode of Uncorking a Story shines the light on co-authors Anthony and Christina Adams—writing as A.C. Adams—who unpack the personal odyssey that inspired their debut novel, Chasing Shadows. Fueled by Christina’…

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Rewriting Life’s Story, with Sam Woodruff 50:36

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“You have to start walking the path before the path is revealed to you.” – Samantha Greene Woodruff In this lively episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike sits down with bestselling author Samantha Greene Woodruff to unpack her unexpected journey from Nickelodeon executive to acclaimed historical fiction writer. Sam shares how yoga teacher training led …

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Casey Stengel, the Mets, and the Fight for NYC: A Conversation with Mark Galley 40:38

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“There’s never been a movie or TV series about Casey Stengel—and he’s the most animated, fun-loving, Robin Williams-type of character ever. And I intend to change that.” — Mark Galley In this very special episode of Uncorking a Story, I’m joined by Emmy-winning PA announcer for the NY Mets Colin Cosell—yes, that Cosell—as we welcome author, creativ…

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Moving Forward and Counting Backwards, with Jacqueline Friedland 34:28

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“I don’t want to tell anyone what to think—I want to expose things and say, here’s what’s going on. What do you think about it?” — Jacqueline Friedland In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon sits down with bestselling author and former attorney Jacqueline Friedland to talk about her latest novel, Counting Backwards, and her inspiring jou…

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Navigating Life’s Next Period, with Lauren Tetenbaum 33:28

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“I want women to feel seen, supported, and connected—this chapter of life isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of something new.” — Lauren Tetenbaum Lauren Tetenbaum is an author, therapist, and advocate who helps millennial and younger women navigate the big transitions of life—from perinatal shifts to perimenopause and beyond. In this warm and insig…

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Crime and Creativity, with Lina Chern 26:44

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“The essence of art is taking life’s randomness and shaping it into something meaningful.” — Lina Chern Lina Chern’s debut mystery Play the Fool earned major acclaim, winning the 2024 Mary Higgins Clark Award. Now she’s back with Tricks of Fortune, a darker, more nuanced follow-up inspired by a real-life incident in her community. In this candid co…

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Reverse Aging, Reclaim Life, with Dr. Grazyna Pajunen 44:25

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“You have to believe before you see—if you believe your body can rebuild itself, it will surprise you.” — Dr. Grazyna Pajunen Dr. Grazyna Pajunen never set out to be an author—but after 14 years of helping clients in the anti-aging space, she realized there was a need to put the basics in writing. In this inspiring episode of Uncorking a Story, we …

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Heaven is a Place on Earth: A Conversation with Spiritual Medium Anna Raimondi 53:48

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A Love Letter to Reading, with Heather Snodgrass 27:37

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Awaken Your Sexuality: Vanessa Carlisle on Healing, Intimacy & Recovery 38:23

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From Trauma to Transcendence, with Kristina Amelong 37:41

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Turn Back Lose! Michael Kernahan is Checking in with Dr. B 1:11:11

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War, Writing, and Redemption, with H. Lee Barnes 35:24

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From Classrooms to Bookstores: Christine Devane’s Journey to Elephant Beach 23:01

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Eleanor Rigby only Flies Pan Am, With Camille Di Maio 36:04

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A Dictionary of the Lost, with Jude Berman 32:47

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From Law to Literature: Melanie Anagnos on Finding Her Voice 27:49

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From Commune to Courage: Deborah Rudell on Memoir, Healing, and Sailing Across the Pacific 45:25

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On Craft and Character, with Jackie Thomas-Kennedy 30:20

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Sci-Fi, Superheroes, and the Unknown, with Caitlyn Grabenstein 35:16

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Vanishing Act: Jerry Jamison on True Crime, Fake Deaths, and the Art of Reinvention 41:52

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The Gift of Goodbye: Edward Di Gangi on Love, Loss, and Adoption’s Untold Stories 36:22

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The Mother of All Decisions: Betsy Armstrong on Grief, Growth, and Midlife Motherhood 50:10

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The Wake-Up Call: How a Near-Death Experience Repurposed Lisa Labozzo’s Life 56:46

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From Real Estate to Real Suspense: How Kaira Rouda Found Her Voice 35:24

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Behind the Music: A Survivor’s Story of Healing and Hope, with Rob Tonkin 56:07

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Secrets in the Shadows, with A.C. Adams 44:08

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Rewriting Life’s Story, with Sam Woodruff 50:36

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Casey Stengel, the Mets, and the Fight for NYC: A Conversation with Mark Galley 40:38

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Moving Forward and Counting Backwards, with Jacqueline Friedland 34:28

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Navigating Life’s Next Period, with Lauren Tetenbaum 33:28

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Crime and Creativity, with Lina Chern 26:44

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Reverse Aging, Reclaim Life, with Dr. Grazyna Pajunen 44:25