Best My Manager Larry Podcasts (2025)

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Practical Advice on Avoiding Caregiver Burnout, Steve Melman 30:44

11h ago30:44

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STEVE MELMAN received a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. He has been in the mental health field for over 40 years. He has had a successful private practice for over 25 years, assisting clients with a variety of issues: depression and bipolar, substance abus…

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Caregivers give their all to others… but often forget themselves. Gerard Wouters 31:52

8d ago31:52

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Gerard Wouters is a Taoist therapist from Holland, the author of seven books, and a familiar face from interviews on Dutch national television. With over 28 years of experience, he has taught 693 professionals—including caregivers, doctors, psychologists, nurses, physical and manual therapists, and coaches—how to make life simple, happy, and succes…

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All About “Tools:” Doing the Right Thing, Just Because: Larry Weingarten 31:09

17d ago31:09

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Larry Weingarten Author of The Philosopher’s Wrench (2023), Larry Weingarten is a seasoned contractor with over 50 years of hands-on experience. But his work with tools goes far beyond the technical—Larry has spent a lifetime learning how to fix both mechanical problems and human ones. Whether he's helping people, caring for animals, or honoring th…

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Is your 'healthy' diet secretly triggering your IBS? Dr Mohammed Farivar 36:01

24d ago36:01

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Join us as we sit down with a distinguished gastroenterologist—board-certified with over 50 years of experience, FACP, FACG, and Lecturer on Medicine at Harvard Medical School—to unravel the myths and truths about Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Discover whether your favorite health foods might be the hidden culprits behind your digestive discomfort. Don…

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169 Steve Young Performed For Rupert Jee And Everyone Loved It 1:30:37

28d ago1:30:37

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Episode 169 of The Letterman Podcast features not one, not two, but three of our favorite humans: legendary Late Show comedy writer Steve Young, our amazing sponsor and friend Rupert Jee, and his equally wonderful girlfriend Irene Hoffman.Steve recently debuted his brand-new one-man show, EGONT, at the sold-out Caveat Theater in New York City, perf…

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How Caregivers Can Have Fewer Days That Suck! Deborah Mallow 29:43

1M ago29:43

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Deborah Mallow is your audience’s Ray of Sunshine—a charismatic, enthusiastic, and inspiring motivational speaker and seasoned positive energy, success coach. She is also the author of “6 Steps To Fewer Days That Suck,” (paperback & hardcover releasing 2nd week of April). The book shares strategies, solutions, stories and some science to turn negat…

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168: What’s Been Going On – Guest Hosted by Candace Chisholm 47:26

1M ago47:26

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Episode 168: What’s Been Going On – Guest Hosted by Candace ChisholmThis episode of The Letterman Podcast is a little different, as Mike hands over the hosting duties to his wife, Candace Chisholm. With a few weeks passing since the last episode, Candace interviews Mike about what’s been going on behind the scenes.Mike opens up about his father’s r…

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Your Medicare Questions Answered. Navigating the Medicare Maze - Toni King 1:03:21

1M ago1:03:21

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Toni King has more than 20 years of experience as a top sales leader in Medicare planning. When Toni saw the recurring theme of confusion as it relates to understanding the rules of Medicare for choosing which type of Medicare plan that would best suit the needs of average America, she was inspired to write, Medicare Survival Guide®. Toni King is a…

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How leaving A corporate job to become an at-home caregiver gave me 48 hours to save my daughter’s life! 33:44

1M ago33:44

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A family of 5. THE STANBERRYS wrote THEIR first family memoir in Autumn 2024 - It’s Never Too Late Sometimes©. The memoir is about how THEY dealt with the shock of 2-year-old Samantha who was initially diagnosed with what was thought to be cancer, but later turned out to be an equally devastating disease - Severe Acute A-plastic Anemia. What began …

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Total Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual Healing & integration for Caregivers - Christopher Mayer 41:38

2M ago41:38

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At the age of 22, Christopher Lee Maher was a Navy SEAL, in his prime with a sleek 1.8% body fat and pound for pound, he was one of the fittest people on the planet. Like many high performing athletes, he dealt with joint pain on a semi-consistent basis. Over time, that escalated to pain in every joint, in his feet, lower back, and neck. He was hea…

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Connect your Body and Mind by Understanding the Language of Your Body, Marbeth Dunn 31:28

2M ago31:28

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If you’ve ever experienced a broken heart, felt stabbed in the back, or had a pain in the neck, you know that your emotions aren’t just in your head; they’re in your body. Learn how to re-establish the connection between your body and mind by understanding the language of your bodyBy dnass

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167 Fard Muhammad was at Conan's First Tonight Show And The Energy Was Palpable 1:31:51

2M ago1:31:51

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This week’s guest is Fard Muhammad, a longtime member of alt.fan.LETTERMAN and a devoted fan of late-night television. Few people appreciate the culture of late-night as much as he does!Fard and Mike have an enthusiastic conversation covering a variety of topics, including Fard witnessing Conan O’Brien’s first-ever Tonight Show, his emerging YouTub…

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A New App that Makes Your Life Easier for Family Caregivers to Manage Everything in One Place 27:36

2M ago27:36

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Giancarlo Paolillo, a developer, and his wife Sherrie Sims found themselves as primary caregivers for their parents who did not live nearby. It was a constant stress juggling work, children and their own relationship while being pulled an hour away to care for their loved ones. Giancarlo began looking at phone apps and was frustrated that he had to…

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166 Chad Riden Is An OG AFL'er Who Coulda Been A Letterman Scholarship Kid 2:18:37

2M ago2:18:37

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This episode features stand-up comedian Chad Riden, a longtime Late Show fan and an early member of the legendary online Letterman fan group, alt.fan.letterman. Inspired by Dave from the very beginning, Chad has carved out a career as a broadcaster, performer, and stand-up comic, sharing the stage with legends like Nate Bargatze, Ralphie May, Doug …

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165 Dave On The Tonight Show! Daily Comedy News Indeed! 58:52

3M ago58:52

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This episode features the return of Johnny Mac, host of the Daily Comedy News podcast!Johnny and Mike just had to connect this week to break down some huge moments in the world of comedy—especially those involving David Letterman.For the first time in decades, Letterman made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show, an event sparked by Paul Shaffe…

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Caregivers Redefined Dr. Roxana Delgado 32:20

3M ago32:20

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Dr. Roxana Delgado is a 2015-16 Elizabeth Dole Foundation Fellow Alumni representing the State of Texas. She is a health scientist focusing on Military and Veteran communities. She is a Professor/Military Research Scholar and the Director of the Caring for the Caregiver Program at the UT Health Science Center San Antonio, School of Nursing. Her pro…

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164 Greg Burmeister Paged For Letterman and Once Slept On A Pile Of Late Show Crew Jackets 1:14:52

3M ago1:14:52

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This episode features Greg Burmeister, who served as a Late Show with David Letterman page during the final stretch of the show’s legendary run.Greg shares with Mike how he made the leap from Minnesota to New York as a musician, only to land his first gig in the city as a page for Late Show. The two bond over their love of music as Greg recalls som…

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The Power of Overflow: How Self-Care Transforms Caregiving and Connection, Celeste Sowder 27:56

3M ago27:56

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Celeste Sowder is the founder of The Soul Sister Project and author of the upcoming memoir I Am Here, But I Am Late. Celeste's caregiving journey began in her teens, caring for her father who battled a chronic illness until his passing—a journey that taught her firsthand the challenges caregivers face, from burnout to deep emotional struggles. Her …

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Caregivers are Healers & Healers can learn to take comfort and pride in their good works.Ron Schneebaum, MD 29:18

3M ago29:18

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Ron Schneebaum, MD, regularly noted the power and importance of love for the human psyche. He also saw that when love is not felt, self-worth crumbles, and enjoyment of life decreases. His personal observations showed him that the effects of not feeling loved can last a lifetime. These include poor self-esteem, an inner voice of constant negativity…

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163 J Ryan Returns To Talk About Jay Leno's Garage & More 1:56:40

3M ago1:56:40

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This episode features the return of one of our first Friends of the Show, J Ryan! Best known on social media as @PorscheLife111, J is the host of Late Night Playset, which can be found on YouTube.After catching up on how things are in LA following the devastating fires a few weeks ago, J and Mike dive into a long-overdue conversation. They discuss …

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Navigating the world of work while caregiving. Lindsay Barnett 34:49

3M ago34:49

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Over the past 20 years, Lindsay has dedicated her career to transforming workplace cultures, leaders, teams, and individuals. She is now an executive coach and HR Consultant hoping to leverage her experience working with Fortune 500 companies and growing startups to help employees and companies thrive. Her insights into the unnecessary suffering be…

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Ask Boldly, Persist Bravely: Essential Keys to Caregiving Succes, Andea Waltz 32:52

3M ago32:52

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Andrea Waltz is a sales trainer, speaker, and co-author of the best-selling book Go for No! known for her unique approach to transforming rejection into success. She teaches audiences how to embrace "No" as a stepping-stone to growth, empowering them to break free from perfectionism and fear. With her engaging style, Andrea guides caregivers and pr…

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162 Alita Ditkowsky Accidentally Became A Great Moment In Presidential History 1:05:46

3M ago1:05:46

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This episode features Alita Ditkowsky and her husband, Mike, who share the fascinating story of how Alita found herself in the national spotlight and on Late Show with David Letterman!In 2005, Alita was involved in a high-profile class action lawsuit investigation, which led to several meetings with the highest-ranking officials in the United State…

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161 Former Letterman Page Eric Schmidt Reveals The Secret List All Letterman Pages Memorized 1:58:16

3M ago1:58:16

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This episode features Eric Schmidt, who worked as a page and audience coordinator during one of the most entertaining eras of Late Show with David Letterman from 2009 to 2011. Now a stand-up comedian and host of the podcast Talking Schmidt, Eric reflects on his time at the Ed Sullivan Theater with humor and gratitude.Eric and Mike dive into behind-…

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Self Care...Author of, "Be the Weight Behind the Spear, Dr. Josh McConkey 31:55

3M ago31:55

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Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey is an award-winning/best-selling author and esteemed Emergency Physician with over two decades of clinical experience. He served as a professor at Duke University and maintains Board Certification in Emergency Medicine. With 22 years of military service, Dr. McConkey now commands the 459th Aeromedical Staging Squadron in…

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160 Andrew Buss and the Conan/Letterman Oral History 1:13:10

4M ago1:13:10

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Episode 160: Andrew L. Buss – The Oral Historian ExtraordinaireThis week’s guest is Andrew L. Buss, a prolific writer and oral historian who has meticulously documented some of pop culture’s most iconic projects, including The Jerk, Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, High Fidelity, Freaks and Geeks, Clerks: The Animated Series, and more. As an assistant,…

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Ensuring You are Legally and Financially Prepared for the Death of Your Spouse 45:29

4M ago45:29

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Karen Smith-Racicot C.F.C. Karen Justice M.B.A. Rebecca La Chance, Ph.D.M., Co-Authors of "Widows Among Us: Stories and Insights" The Three Widows, have authored a new book titled Widows Among Us that incorporates their stories and insights. Collectively, they have pulled back the curtain on widowhood and shared their angst, challenges, and grief, …

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159 Television Critic of 50 years David Bianculli just followed his bliss 1:27:50

4M ago1:27:50

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Episode 159: Television Legend David Bianculli Joins the ShowOur first episode of the year features David Bianculli, a man who has been writing about television for over 50 years, appeared on radio, and currently teaches television at Rowan University. He’s the author of The Platinum Age of Television and Dangerously Funny, a deep dive into the leg…

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158 The Tonight Show With David Letterman? 1:37:16

4M ago1:37:16

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Episode 158 - Rob Kates & Darin Cox: A Letterman Fan Fest Finale for 2024To wrap up 2024, The Letterman Podcast brings together two friends of the show who have never appeared on the same episode before: Rob Kates and Darin Cox.Rob is the administrator of several thriving Facebook groups, including the David Letterman Fans page, boasting tens of th…

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Learning the Piano Quickly & Easily for Caregiver Health & Well Being, Sonny Stancarone 32:47

4M ago32:47

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PIANO YOGA, Recharge & Relax through soothing piano music that you can create on a piano or keyboard within a few short minutes. Sonny Stancarone can show anyone to make beautiful, healing, relaxing and rejuvenating music on a piano or keyboard within just a few short minutes. Through his piano yoga method which is based on breathing, relaxing and …

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157 John Mcdermott And Mike Discuss David Letterman In The Comedy News 1:18:57

4M ago1:18:57

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Episode 157: Comedy Catch-Up with John McDermottThis episode features the return of John McDermott, founder and host of the Daily Comedy News podcast, with over 1,400 episodes and decades of experience, including his time running comedy programming for SiriusXM.John and Mike have an expansive conversation covering the latest in comedy news, much of…

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156 Steve Randisi Wrote The Inside Story of The Merv Griffin Show 52:11

5M ago52:11

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The Conclusion of our conversation with author of The Merv Griffin Show: The Inside Story Steve Randisi.

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155 Steve Randisi Wrote The Inside Story On Merv Griffin 57:10

5M ago57:10

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This week, we’re delighted to welcome author Steve Randisi to the show. Steve’s knowledge of Merv Griffin is unparalleled—he literally wrote the book on him, Merv Griffin: The Inside Story. With an encyclopedic understanding of Merv, game shows, and late-night television during their formative years and evolution, Steve offers fascinating insights …

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All About Caregiver's Boundaries, Irma Velasquez 36:37

5M ago36:37

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Irma Velasquez is a nonprofit leader and founder of organizations focusing on special education, the arts, and personal transformation. She received an honorary doctorate from the University of San Francisco for her contribution to the education community. Her unique experience has qualified her to guide parents and health professionals in navigati…

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154 Carson The Magnificent 1:37:26

5M ago1:37:26

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Episode 154 of The Letterman PodcastThis week, we delve into the newly released book Carson the Magnificent by the late, great Bill Zehme, completed posthumously with the help of his collaborator Mike Thomas. The book provides a uniquely insightful take on Johnny Carson, exploring his early years, career, and the magic (both literal and figurative)…

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153 Everybody Loves Rory 1:24:10

5M ago1:24:10

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This week, we are thrilled to welcome legendary comedy manager Rory Rosegarten to the show. For over four decades, Rory has been guiding the careers of some of the greatest stand-up comics in the world, including Robert Klein, Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Tom Green, and many others.Rory’s influence reaches far and wide. From helping his clients land sp…

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EMBRACE YOUR AGE – The Highs & Low, James Flaherty 42:10

5M ago42:10

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Mr. Flaherty was a NYC advertising madman; creator & innkeeper of a five-star inn/conference center; author of five books; grandfather of four; His fifth book (about to come out) is LOVING LONGEVITY I’m 89 and have a ten-year plan.By dnass

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152 Friends Of The Show Volume I Part II 1:46:44

6M ago1:46:44

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This episode is the thrilling conclusion to our first Friends of the Show series. Featuring an incredible lineup—prolific Letterman comedy writer Steve Young, OG Late Night with David Letterman writer Steve Winer, official Warren Zevon historian Adam Unger, TV historian Allison Lips, and Darin Cox, co-host of the Irritable Dad Syndrome podcast and …

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Romper Room Host Shares How Children Can Be a Blessing to Caregivers & Loved Ones: Karen Robbins 41:38

6M ago41:38

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Karen S. Robbins has devoted her life to children as an elementary school teacher, Romper Room TV teacher, mother of four sons, award-winning children's author, publisher, book/toy designer and inventor with a U.S. patent. Jack Canfield (motivational speaker and co-author of Chicken Soup for the Soul series) called Karen a ‘Martha Stewart for Kids’…

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151 Friends Of The Show Volume I Part I 1:35:00

6M ago1:35:00

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Today’s episode kicks off a new series we’re calling Friends of the Show. In this premiere, Mike is joined by a stellar panel for an epic roundtable discussion that became so lively it had to be split into two episodes!Joining Mike are Letterman legend and prolific comedy writer Steve Young, original Late Night with David Letterman writer Steve Win…

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150 Alex Hazard says Jerry Springer was a bit of a letdown compared to working for Letterman 1:04:18

6M ago1:04:18

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Episode 150 of The Letterman Podcast celebrates a special guest and a pivotal moment in late-night history with Alex Hazard. Alex started as an intern during the final chapter of Late Show with David Letterman, a role that ultimately led to a full-time position in the audience coordination department. For Alex, his time at the Ed Sullivan Theater w…

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149 Chris DeLuca Worked For The Best Conan, Craig and Craig of Late Night 2:08:14

6M ago2:08:14

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This episode of The Letterman Podcast features Chris DeLuca, the mastermind behind the brilliant Talking Trump: The American Emperor Aftershow podcast. Chris shares his wealth of late-night experience, having worked on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, where he even escorted David Letterman back to the late-night studio for his first appearance after …

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Helping Home Care Owners Accelerate Their Business and Life, Aaron Marcum 57:54

6M ago57:54

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Aaron Marcum, renowned home care industry leader, founded Breakaway Home Care Accelerator to assist leaders with transformative growth strategies. His innovative program guides home care business owners towards exponential growth and personal freedom. Aaron is also the author of the best-selling book "EntreThrive," which outlines his unique approac…

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148 Steve Young Is... The Daykeeper 1:29:54

7M ago1:29:54

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This episode marks the return of one of the most prolific Letterman writers of all time, Steve Young! Mike and Steve catch up to chat about Steve’s latest musical project, Broken Heart Insurance, a hilarious and clever EP available across all streaming services and YouTube.Beyond that, they dive into a nearly existential conversation about the stat…

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Unpacking the Attic, Downsizing Your Elderly Parents, Author, Ann Mracek 34:54

7M ago34:54

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Ann's latest book, Unpacking the Attic (both literally and emotionally) is a healing journey.caring for her aging parents and helping them transition to assisted living. It is also a path to healing your inner child story. Her mission is to teach mindfulness and compassion to the children of the world and to the child that still lives within each o…

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147 John Moran Handed David Letterman The Microphone Hundreds Of Times 1:53:54

7M ago1:53:54

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This week’s guest is John Moran, a broadcasting veteran with over four decades of experience at the highest level.For Late Show with David Letterman, John was the guy who handed Dave the microphone during the preshow Q&A, but that’s just one small part of his fascinating career. Mike and John dive into an amazing conversation that covers John’s jou…

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How to end guilt, shame and regret NOW! Martha Burich 38:59

7M ago38:59

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Martha was a college child psychology professor for ten years and a high school science teacher experienced in Special Education for sixteen years. She is a contributing author in The Chicken Soup for the Soul Cookbook Martha was the show host of Healthy Moments at Bluewaterhealthyliving.com One of the ways Martha contributes to the community is by…

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The Dream Team...Bridging Science and Spirituality, Dr Nicole & Mike Sebastian 55:57

7M ago55:57

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Co-Founders of "Divine Guidance Institute and Wellness Center Inc.," a Modern-Day Mystery School, and “The Dream Team – Celebrity Life Coaching” and Creators of the “Trust Yourself System” and “Trust Yourself Therapy” Visionaries, Rev. Dr. Nicole and Michael Sebastian aka “The Dream Team” are Celebrity Therapists, Expert Decision Coaches, Authors, …

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Episode 146: Stupid Pet Tricks with Ben Zelevansky 1:47:09

7M ago1:47:09

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Today’s episode highlights a beloved segment of the Letterman mythos we’ve been wanting to explore for quite some time… Stupid Pet Tricks!Our guest is none other than Ben Zelevansky, who coordinated this legendary segment for Late Show with David Letterman. An actor, writer, and more, Ben’s career in show business kicked off during his formative ye…

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Author, Speech Pathologist, Adult Developmental Expert, Terrence Hardge 57:20

7M ago57:20

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TERRENCE HARDGE IS A ENTREPRENEUR, SPEECH THERAPIST, AUTHOR, HUSBAND AND FATHER. HE RUNS HOMES FOR ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities, AND HAS EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE HIRING AND WORKING WITH A VARIETY OF AGENCIES, AND HELP TEND TO THE NEEDS OF CAREGIVINGS.By dnass

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