ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones, the NEW Jones.Show Podcast
Randall Kenneth Jones
If you believe that everyone you meet knows something you don't know, then you're ready for the next bold evolution of the JONES.SHOW podcast.
ON THE KNOWS with Randall Kenneth Jones introduces you to people who are IN THE KNOW—and ready to share their special brand of know-how with you.
The brainchild of author and speaker Randall Kenneth Jones and the original voice of "Siri," Susan Bennett, ON THE KNOWS knows you deserve more from your podcast. Described by Erin Brockovich as "The best podcast and host ever," ON THE KNOWS shines its spotlight on the importance of co...
Tribunal Justice Judge Adam Levy KNOWS Right vs. Wrong, Accountability, Critical Thinking & Family Values
Adam Levy brings over 25 years of diverse legal experience to the bench, serving as one of three judges on Prime Video's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Podcast Highlights: • Levy talks about being part of a legal dynasty, including his mother, Judge Judy Sheindlin • Levy discusses how the "rule of law" applied at home • Levy shares the importance his mother's work ethic had on his professional development • Levy shares a funny story of how his mother accepted a jo
John Quiñones KNOWS Human Nature, the Element of Surprise & What You SHOULD Do
John Quiñones is an ABC News correspondent who reports across "20/20," "Nightline" and "Good Morning America." During his 40-year tenure at ABC News, he has reported extensively for all programs and platforms and served as anchor of "What Would You Do?" and "Primetime." This discussion focused primarily on his work on "What Would You Do?," which just began its 17th Season on ABC. Podcast Highlights: The importance of ABC's "What Would You Do?" TV show Shift in the public's perception of right v
202: Steven Petrow KNOWS How You Can MAKE Joy
Not long ago, Steven Petrow experienced one of the worst years of his life. He lost both his parents, separated from his husband, and learned that his sister had metastatic cancer. He began to question: how can one find joy during incredibly difficult times? Award-winning Washington Post columnist Petrow explains that joy is not only around us, but within us. He examines this and so much more in his much-anticipated book "The Joy You Make: Find the Silver Linings--Even on Your Darkest Days."
Geri Jewell KNOWS Writing, Comedy, Joy & How to Maxmimize Your Abilities
Geri Jewell started her career as a stand-up comic, and is best known for her role as “Cousin Geri” on the ground-breaking sitcom NBC’s “The Facts of Life,” and a reoccurring role in HBO’s “Deadwood.” Geri has appeared on numerous comedy cable shows such as A&E’s Evening at the Improv, VHI’s Spotlight, and Comedy Central. She appeared in the Emmy® Award winning movie Two of a Kind, with George Burns and Robby Benson. She has also appeared in “I Love Liberty,” “21 Jump Street,” “Sesame Street,”
200: Tanya Acker KNOWS Compassion, Compromise, Community and How to Get to the Truth
Today we are celebrating our 200th Episode with the return of a special friend of the podcast, Judge Tanya Acker. Acker serves as one of three judges on Amazon Freevee's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Acker also hosts "The Tanya Acker Show" podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocketcasts. Most recently, Acker was a judge on the Emmy-nominated series, "Hot Bench." Acker is also the author of "Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court," published by Div
199: Rolonda Watts KNOWS Exploration, Self-Discovery, Balance & Minding Your Business
Rolonda Watts’ name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, theatre, digital media, stand-up comedy, motivational speaking, and author of DESTINY LINGERS, her award-winning romance suspense novel, endorsed by Dr. Maya Angelou. Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by King World Productions and her Watts Works Pr
198: Michael Sheldrick KNOWS Ideas, Impact, Influence and How You Can Make a Difference Now
Michael Sheldrick is a global gamechanger. A policy entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Chief Policy, Impact and Government Affairs Officer at Global Citizen, he is also the author of the amazing new book, “From Ideas to Impact.” He is a driving force behind the efforts of Global Citizen to end extreme poverty. Michael leads the organization’s campaigns to rally support from governments, businesses and foundations to get the world on track to end extreme poverty. A policy entrepreneur, Michael has work
197: Judge Patricia DiMango KNOWS Responsibility, Humanity, Humor & How to Honor Life After Death
Justice Patricia M. DiMango serves as one of three judges on Amazon Freevee's Tribunal Justice, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Most recently, Justice DiMango was a judge on the Emmy-nominated series, "Hot Bench." Justice DiMango was first appointed to serve as a Judge of the Criminal Courts for the City of New York by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. She became the first Italian-American woman ever appointed to that position. Thereafter, she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court bench in the
196: Peter McGraw KNOWS How You Can Build a Remarkable Life on Your Own
Peter McGraw is a business school professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. He hosts the podcast “Solo—The Single Person’s Guide to a Remarkable Life,” writes for Single Insights—The Science of Solos, and hosts The Solo Salon. In 2014, McGraw co-authored “The Humor Code.” He has written for Slate, Wired, Fortune, and HuffPost. His work has been covered by The New York Times, WSJ, NPR, BBC, TIME, CNN, The Atlantic, and more. He has been a guest on “WTF with Marc Maron” and “The Joe Rogan
195: Dr. Judy Ho KNOWS Attachment, Relationships, Healing & How to Secure Your Life Vision
Dr. Judy Ho is a triple board certified and licensed clinical and forensic neuropsychologist, a tenured associate professor at Pepperdine University, television and podcast host, and published author. Dr. Judy conducts neuropsychological and psychodiagnostic evaluations, serves as an expert witness in legal cases, conducts clinical research, provides expert commentary to media, and is a sought-after public speaker. Dr. Judy has appeared on hundreds of television programs and documentaries as a p
194: Kevin Goetz KNOWS Movies, Audiences, Filmmakers, Humanity, Gratitude & Barbie
Kevin Goetz, a well-known personality within the entertainment industry, is currently a leading expert in motion picture marketing and tech-enabled research. He is often the “go-to” person when filmmakers and studios need insights into how to fix or market their pictures. His company, Screen Engine, is one of the few firms worldwide that conducts specialized research on Hollywood’s movies and television content. Goetz has been at the center of the research industry for more than three decades a
193: Roslyn Kind KNOWS Music, Romance, Storytelling, Kindness & Barbra Streisand
Barbra Streisand's sister, Roslyn Kind, has been busy over the last few years producing and releasing songs such as "Save the Country," "Light of Love," and "It Only Takes a Moment: Kiss Me Now." Roslyn is a dynamic, multi-talented entertainer who has forged a successful career in all facets of entertainment, from critically acclaimed recordings to sold-out performances on Broadway and in top concert venues and nightclubs worldwide. She has frequently shared the stage with her sister, Barbra, a
192: Brad Szollose KNOWS Imagination, Branding, Controversy, Liquid Leadership & Human Connection
The celebrated host of AWAKENED NATION podcast, Brad Szollose is a business consultant, former C-Level Executive of a public company, global business adviser, Web pioneer, Generation Y expert and keynote speaker who helps smart companies like Dell and Master Card understand how much technology has transformed corporate culture and behavior—especially the behavior of Generation Y—and how that impacts management, interaction and expectations in today's Information Age. Brad is the award-winning
191: Craig Carnelia KNOWS Creativity, Music, Broadway, Wordplay, Working & Maximizing Solitude
The extraordinary Craig Carnelia has had four shows produced on Broadway. Working with composer Marvin Hamlisch, he wrote the lyrics for “Sweet Smell of Success,” with book by John Guare, and “Imaginary Friends” with Nora Ephron. As both composer and lyricist, Craig wrote the score for “Is There Life After High School” and contributed songs to “Working.” Off-Broadway, he wrote the score for “Three Postcards at Playwrights Horizons,” with book by Craig Lucas, and contributed to the review “Dia
190: Maria Ho KNOWS Vegas, Poker, Strategy, Risk-Taking & How to be a Boss
Maria Ho, one of the most notable names in poker today, is the youngest woman ever to be inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame. She is also the 2019 Global Poker Award Broadcaster of the Year winner. Her commentary work includes the WSOP Main Event on ESPN, the PokerGO Super High Roller Bowl on CBS Sports, and WPT’s King of the Club on FSN. Her impressive live tournament resume puts her among the top 5 in the women’s all-time money list. You may have seen her mainstream television appea
189: Brandon Mace & his Comic & Clever Commentary on "People of Earth"
Brandon Mace grew up as a military BRAT doing theatre and choir as his family moved around. He met Randy in Virginia while performing at dinner theatres in the area. Brandon graduated from George Mason with a degree in theatre before joining the U.S. Army in 2003. He is currently a Public Affairs Lt. Colonel stationed in Chicago at the Army Enterprise Marketing Office, working on their national recruiting ads. In his spare time, he volunteers with True Dungeon, designs games, and writes all sor
188: Jen Golbeck & Stacey Colino on Understanding the Human-Canine Connection
Jen Golbeck is the “internet’s dog mom” and creator of the social media sensation The Golden Ratio. A professor at the University of Maryland’s College of Information Studies, she is a popular science communicator on issues related to her research on social media and dogs. Her TED Talks have been viewed by millions and she is a popular keynote speaker who has appeared on NPR, The 11th Hour, and more. Her writing has appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, Psychology Today, and Wired. She and her husba
187: Spotlight on Author Frank Anthony Polito's Rehearsed to Death
Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT. His plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York Ci
186: Bargain Mansion's Tamara Day is the Ultimate Designing Woman
Designer Tamara Day is a purveyor of the glam and cozy. This busy wife and mother of four styles for the spirited home, mixing glam, comfort, and family. Tamara's sense of style and eye for what works has created an insatiable demand for her interior design expertise, furniture and décor. Tamara grew up on the Midwestern plains in Salina, Kansas. Her "do-it-yourself" skill set comes from growing up on a farm. Growing up, she learned all of her hands-on skills from her dad, Ward Schraeder. After
185: Desmond Child, Livin’ on a Prayer and Then Some
Grammy-winning and Emmy-nominated songwriter Desmond Child is one of music's most prolific and accomplished hitmakers. He’s a film, television, theater and music producer, recording artist, performer, and author. His credits appear on more than eighty Billboard Top 40 singles spanning six decades, including “Livin’ On A Prayer,” “You Give Love A Bad Name,” “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” “Dude Looks Like A Lady,” “How Can We Be Lovers If We Can’t Be Friends,” “I Hate Myself For Loving You,” “Livin’
184: Randy is Moved with Special Guest Sarah Froese
When did you last speak with your best friend from high school? What would you say to each other today? In what ways would you be the same? Different? Would you pick up where you left off? Has life been what you expected it to be? But mostly, how would this experience MOVE you? In his first podcast episode since moving back to his Columbia, Missouri, hometown, Jones shares the stage with high school BFF, Sarah Froese. Now in their 60s, they hit the ground running—both having chosen careers prom
183: Fedor Steer Makes us Scream from Hill House to the Haunted Mansion
From the ultra creepy Bowler Hat Man in Netflix's "The Haunting of Hill House" to Ezra, the renowned Hitchhiking Ghost in Disney's "The Haunted Mansion," actor Fedor Steer knows a lot about things that go bump in the night. Originally Dutch-Canadian, Steer credits a chance encounter with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and his family on a cruise ship for piquing his interest in acting. Steadily working his way up the ranks from roles in independent film to national exposure, you can catch Fedor in a numbe
182: Randy is Thought Full with Special Guest Karen Anglin
Actress, entrepreneur, breast cancer survivor, and proverbially patient headmaster Karen Anglin is one of Randy’s most precious assets. A gifted hair stylist, she is responsible for the ongoing management of Randy’s ever-eroding hairline. Karen thoughtfully holds his hand as his “pepper” follicles rescind, leaving only a mass of “salt” tresses atop his overblown, old-man head. Karen began crafting and creating handmade bath and body products over 20 years ago with botanical ingredients. In 2011,
181: Stephen M.R. Covey, Trust & Inspire
Organizational trust expert, experienced executive, and #1 bestselling author Stephen M. R. Covey is a New York Times and #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The SPEED of Trust—The One Thing That Changes Everything. He is the former CEO of Covey Leadership Center, which, under his stewardship, became the largest leadership development company in the world. Stephen personally led the strategy that propelled his father’s book, Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Peop
180: Cristina Mittermeier & Paul Nicklen, Two Photographers, One Mission
Paul Nicklen has documented the beauty and plight of our planet for more than twenty years. His work is collected by Hollywood icons, rock stars and royalty. In 2019, he became the youngest person inducted into the International Photography Hall of Fame. He has said it is one thing to capture the natural world in a moment of grace and dignity, but that pales in comparison to an image that shines a brighter light on the environmental crisis and drives everyday people to action, even if only in so
179: Ruben Gonzalez on His Four Olympics in Four Decades
Why would anybody want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour? At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years…. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn't stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was racing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben's the first person to ever compete in four Winter Olympics in four
178: Hollywood Insider Gary Rosen
Gary Rosen and Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) have fostered excellent relationships with major Fortune 500 companies, studios, celebrities, authors and musicians. GRC has represented some of the most successful television shows in the history of syndication, including "Judge Judy," "Hot Bench," "Maury," "The Jerry Springer Show," and "The People's Court." GRC's clients include Judicial Icon Judge Judy Sheindlin, Amazon Freevee's Emmy Award-winning "Judy Justice," as well as Freevee's new court
177: Randy is SIRIous with Special Guest Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri
Basically, Susan Bennett is a musician! The voice work, speaking, acting and SIRI came later. She was playing the piano by ear by the age of 4, took classical piano lessons for many years, and ended up singing in her first band, "Conglomerate" during her years at Brown University. Susan went on to sing and play keyboards in clubs and restaurants in Atlanta, GA, where she moved in 1972 and still lives. She also did hundreds of commercial jingles (famously, Tillie the All-Time Teller for the first
176: Guns & Art with Artist Bonnie Lautenberg and Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
This episode is dedicated to the extraordinary Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her remarkable contributions to health, safety, humanity and the human spirit. Bonnie Lautenberg is an artist, photographer and writer. Her works have been featured in gallery shows, museums and art fairs throughout the country. In 2022, Lautenberg was appointed by the White House to the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts. Lautenberg is the type of artist who seamlessly communicates her seasoned life experie
175: Duane “Dog” Chapman is On a New Hunt
Duane Lee Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, is an American television personality known for popular TV programs following his life and adventures as a bounty hunter. Dog is deeply involved in crime fighting, advocating for tougher legislation to curb crime and is launching several media ventures including a new TV show and podcast. Dog is a New York Times best-selling author with a new book titled “Nine Lives and Counting” coming in late 2023 or early 2024, along with a speaking tou
174: Bob Burg and his Go-Giver Revolution
For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing everyone—including entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals—how to communicate their value and accelerate their business growth. Although for years he was best known for his sales classic, “Endless Referrals,” it’s his business parable, “The Go-Giver,” co-authored with John David Mann that has created a worldwide movement. While part of a four-book series, “The Go-Giver” itself has sold more than one million copies and been translat
173: Loretta Swit is a Mash-Up of Artistry & Humanity
Watercolorist, award-winning animal activist and actress, Loretta Swit is renowned for her starring role on TV's most honored series, M*A*S*H, for which she won two EMMY's and worldwide acclaim. Loretta could not be more thrilled or proud of the response to new fragrance, called SwitHeart, in its trademark heart-shaped bottle and exclusively for SwitHeart Animal Alliance Donors. SwitHeart perfume is not available in stores – it is only for donors to my SwitHeart Animal Alliance nonprofit! All p
172: Broadway’s Jerry Mitchell Goes Full Out Every Time
Jerry Mitchell received the Tony Award for Best Choreography twice -for the Tony Award-winning Best Musical, “Kinky Boots,” for which he was also nominated as Director and previously for the 1st Tony Award winning revival of “La Cage aux Folles.” Jerry was most recently represented on Broadway as Director/Choreographer of “Pretty Woman,” now touring the U.S. and playing on the West End. He directed the Gloria Estefan Broadway musical, “On Your Feet!” and its international tour, recently present
171: Kevin & Steph Mason on Healing, Hope & Hot Wings
Having survived more than their fair share of personal crises, the funny, formidable and faith-full Kevin and Stephanie Mason have ventured into a new phase of their lives as authors, speakers, and podcasters. Their podcast, “Tell Us a Good Story,” gives them an opportunity to share their crazy experiences from their 17+ years of marriage, plus swap some behind-the-scenes stories with guests who have a good story to tell. Kevin Mason has served in various finance and accounting roles during hi
170: Randy is Perplexed with Special Guest Sue Schaffel
In the 2nd installment in the emotionally charged "Randy is…" episode series, Randy welcomes superfriend Sue Schaffel to discuss the surprisingly hilarious topic of perplexion! Sue Schaffel is an award-winning actress based in Naples, FL, who has drawn uproarious laughter, tears and everything in between for over thirty years on the stage and screen. Theatre credits include a hilarious portrayal of Desdemona in "When Shakespeare's Ladies Meet," heart-wrenching turns as Polly in "Other Desert Cit
169: Scott Jeffrey Miller is Mentor-iffic!
Capping a twenty-five-year career in which he served as chief marketing officer and executive vice president, Scott Miller is currently FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership, leading the strategy, development, and publication of the firm’s bestselling books. Miller hosts the FranklinCovey-sponsored “On Leadership With Scott Miller,” the world’s largest and fastest-growing weekly leadership podcast, and C-Suite Conversations, which features interviews with the world’s top execut
168: Boxing’s Adrien Broner on Mind Over Matter
Known for his over-the-top behavior in and out of the ring, Adrien Broner has held multiple world championships in four weight classes, including the WBO super featherweight title from 2011 to 2012, the WBC lightweight title from 2012 to 2013, the WBA welterweight title in 2013, and the WBA light welterweight title from 2015 to 2016. In July 2018, Broner was ranked as the world's fourth-best light welterweight by the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board, and the eighth-best active welterweight by
167: Jenifer Lewis Wants Us to Walk in Our Joy
Dubbed a National Treasure and a force to be reckoned with, award-winning actress/ activist, and author, Jenifer Lewis, star of the 8 seasoned hit TV show “Black-ish,” has appeared in over 400 episodic television shows, 68 movies, 30 animations, and 4 Broadway shows. Most recently she starred as Patricia in the new Showtime series “I Love That For You.” Jenifer has performed in more than 200 concerts worldwide including, sold out audiences at Lincoln Center and an electrifying standing ovation a
166: Inside Edition’s Lisa Guerrero and her Path to Being Brave
Award-winning journalist Lisa Guerrero is the Chief Investigative Correspondent at Inside Edition. Her investigations have generated hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and have been profiled in Newsweek, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Before joining Inside Edition, Guerrero spent over a decade as a nationally recognized sports reporter on CBS, Fox Sports Net, and ABC, anchoring and reporting for dozens of shows, including the wildly popular The Best Damn Sports Show Period. S
165: Dee Wallace is E.T., Empowering & Transformative
Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Dee Wallace has worked as an author, teacher, dancer, and actress in film, television, and stage for over 40 years. Her career began in New York, where she studied with famous acting legend Uta Hagen before moving to Los Angeles, where she found her mentor, Charles Conrad. Dee is a true tour de force in the industry, working with countless producers and directors and some of Hollywood’s biggest names, including Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Wes Craven, Joe
164: Elizabeth Cottrell on HEARTSPOKEN: How to Write Notes that Connect, Comfort, Encourage & Inspire
Elizabeth's circuitous career has taken her from published leprosy researcher to stay-at-home mother to community activist and leader serving on nonprofit and corporate boards. In 2016, she was elected the first female board chairperson of First Bank/First National Corporation in its 100+ year history, and she is still one of the few female board chairs in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Elizabeth is a freelance writer/editor and blogger at Heartspoken.com and author of the award-winning "HEARTSPO
163: AGT Comedian Vicki Barbolak, The Trailer Park & Beyond
Vicki Barbolak is one of America’s funniest and most authentic comedians. She was a fan favorite and top 10 finalist on Season 13 of America's Got Talent in 2018 on NBC. Howie Mandel told Vicki and America, “I think you just came up with your own sitcom, you’re wonderful I love you.” And Simon said, “I think you’re the best comedian we’ve had on this show.” Vicki was also featured on the 2019 AGT Champions show and Britain's Got Talent Champions. When Vicki was 38 years young, she saw an ad for
162: Randy is Pissed Off & Up to Something with Special Guest Tammy Roberts
Despite his ongoing desire to look for the BEST in people, Jones.Show podcast host Randall Kenneth Jones goes off on various actions, behaviors, activities, and undertakings that get him all fired up—in a less-than-positive way! To explore his thought-provoking list of "must NOT haves," Jones enlists the help of his BFF, actress, singer, finance executive, and supermom Tammy Wyatt Roberts, as his perpetually patient sounding board. From voice mail and "convenience" fees to interior design don'ts
161: Alison Arngrim is Nellie Oleson and So Much More
New York Times Best Selling author of “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch: How I Survived Nellie Oleson and Learned to Love Being Hated,” Alison Arngrim is best known to viewers world-wide for her portrayal of the incredibly nasty “Nellie Oleson” on the much loved, long running hit television series "Little House on the Prairie," and continues to amuse audiences through her many film, television and stage appearances. Her one woman show “Confessions of a Prairie Bitch”, which started at Club Fez in
160: Communication is a Gift with Renée Marino
Renée Marino is a professional communication coach named by Yahoo Finance as one of the “Top 10 Communication Coaches to Follow in 2021!” She was the co-host of Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi’s “World Summit'' and has spoken, performed, and been interviewed on thousands of live and virtual stages, including Dean Graziosi’s podcast The Dean Graziosi Show, and on David Meltzer’s Instagram Live. Her best-selling book, Becoming a Master Communicator, has recently been launched and is endorsed by Bry
159: Michael Seth Starr’s Don Rickles, The Merchant of Venom
Michael Seth Starr has covered television as a reporter and columnist at The New York Post since 1995. He has written a filmography of Peter Sellers and biographies of Art Carney, Joey Bishop, Bobby Darin, Raymond Burr, Redd Foxx, Ringo Starr, William Shatner, and now, Don Rickles. He has made frequent appearances on television including “The Today Show,” “Access Hollywood,” “Good Morning America,” “The Rachael Ray Show,” “The Early Show,” “Larry King Live,” “Extra,” “The Late Late Show with Cr
158: Journalist & Photographer Mark Potter Shares his Sunrises for Judith
Mark Potter is a veteran journalist based in Miami, Florida. He worked for forty-one years in broadcast news, thirty-three of them at the NBC, CNN and ABC News networks. From 2003 to 2016, Potter was an NBC News correspondent based in Miami where he reported for NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt, TODAY, MSNBC and NBCNews.com. From 1998 to 2002 he served as a CNN correspondent and contributor for the Emmy-Award winning magazine show, CNN and Time. From 1983 to 1998, Potter was a correspondent for
157: Celebrating 100 Years of Emily Post’s Etiquette with Lizzie Post
For the past one hundred years, Emily Post has been America’s definitive source for how to navigate—and enhance—every social interaction. In an increasingly diverse and intersectional world, the need for a trusted primer on how to put people at ease and treat others with confidence and kindness has never been greater. From advice on entertaining, table manners, and using titles and pronouns, to personal and professional communication etiquette, this stylish and essential reference provides thoug
156: Rita Rudner’s Life in Dog Years
A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets, grossed over a hundred million dollars and become the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas’s Comedian of The Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet’s Woman Of The Year Award. In October
155: That Special Time Between Birth & Death with Dr. Judy Ho
Dr. Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a triple board certified and licensed Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychologist, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University, and published author, penning “Stop Self-Sabotage,” published by HarperCollins in August 2019; a book detailing a scientifically driven six-step program which has been translated into 7 additional languages around the world. Her second book which she co-authored with Max Dubrow entitled "I’ll Give it to Your Straight-ish: Wha
154: A Hart to Heart with Stefanie Powers
Stefanie Powers began her career at age 15, dancing for famed Broadway choreographer, Jerome Robbins. She was put under contract to Columbia Pictures in the final years of the Hollywood Star system. While under contract, she appeared in 15 of the 24 motion pictures she has made, co-starring with screen legends such as John Wayne, Maureen O’Hara, Lana Turner, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Roger Moore, Bing Crosby, Lee Remick, James Caan and Sammy Davis, Jr. Her first television series, “The Girl from
153: Author Randall Kenneth Jones Introduces RUBY, the Next Great Literary Heroine
Randall Kenneth Jones is an author, keynote speaker, comic actor, communications pro and host of the popular Jones.Show podcast. His literary journey began with his 2016 book, a celebrity interview-infused, feel-good opus entitled “Show Me: Celebrities, Business Tycoons, Rock Stars, Journalists, Humanitarians, Attack Bunnies & More!” His first fiction book, RUBY, was released on 9/23/22 and published by Mark Victor Hansen of CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL fame. A playful mystery, defined by the autho
152: Donna Lynne Champlin and Charlie Arrow are Fighting the Good Fight
Donna Lynne Champlin is an OBIE, Drama Desk and Gracie Award winning actress best known as Paula Proctor on The CW’s critically acclaimed “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and Barb in NETFLIX’s “Feel The Beat.” Broadway: “James Joyce’s The Dead,’ “By Jeeves,” “Hollywood Arms,” “Sweeney Todd,” and “Billy Elliot: The Musical.” Off Broadway: Transport Group’s “First Lady Suite,” “Almost, Maine” and “The Dark at the Top of the Stairs,” “Working,” “The Qualms,” “Master Class” and Shakespeare in the Park’s “As Yo
151: Melissa Rivers, Lies My Mother Told Me
Melissa Rivers is the go-to, award-winning host for all things fashion and pop culture, as well as a reality TV star, an actress, and an executive producer. She’s the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books, including her latest, LIES MY MOTHER TOLD ME: TALL TALES FROM A SHORT WOMAN. Her weekly podcast, “Melissa Rivers Group Text,” tackles celebrity interviews, current events, lifestyle, relationships, parenting, health and wellness, and so much more. It was simply inspired by same
150: Ali Landry RE/SHAPED
After winning Miss USA, Ali Landry was featured in the Doritos commercial which is still to this day the most memorable Super Bowl commercial of all time. This commercial launched her into a successful career as an actress, model, television host and brand ambassador being touted as one of People’s, ‘Most Beautiful’! With great business success, Ali is most proud, however, of her 16-year marriage and 3 beautiful children. Not long ago, Ali was experiencing exhaustion, brain fog, hair thinning, s
149: Linda Spellman is Trauma-Inspired
Linda Spellman grew up in the north suburbs of Chicago. She earned her MBA and spent years as a successful marketing executive for high-profile national retailers from Southern California to Atlanta. She was known throughout the Direct Marketing Industry, as a well-respected industry event speaker, and was on the advisory board for several industry conferences. She was enjoying a thriving career when a sexual assault changed everything. A silent survivor of sexual abuse since childhood, Linda’s
148: Author Frank Anthony Polito Nails it with Renovated to Death
Frank Anthony Polito is an award-winning author and playwright. He holds an MFA in Dramatic Writing from Carnegie Mellon and a BFA in Theatre from Wayne State. Published novels include BAND FAGS! (2008 "Best Fiction" - InsightOut Book Club), DRAMA QUEERS! (2009 Lambda Literary Award), REMEMBERING CHRISTMAS (featuring the sequel to BAND FAGS!), LOST IN THE '90s, and THE SPIRIT OF DETROIT. His plays ANOTHER DAY ON WILLOW ST and BFs! (based on his novel BAND FAGS!) have been produced in New York Ci
147: Vietnam POW Captain Wayne O. Smith Lives in Gratitude
Highly decorated Air Force veteran Wayne O. Smith was born in 1943 in Richmond, Kentucky. He entered the U.S. Air Force Academy on June 26, 1961, and graduated with a commission as a 2d Lt. on June 9, 1965. Lt. Smith next attended Undergraduate Pilot Training at Moody AFB, Georgia, where he was awarded his pilot wings in September 1966. He served with the 4th Tactical Fighter Squadron of the 33rd Tactical Fighter Wing at Eglin AFB, Florida, from October 1966 to July 1967, when he deployed with
146: Erin Brockovich, Right Wrong & Be Still
Erin Brockovich is an environmental activist, consumer advocate, renowned crusader, and champion fighter whose courageous case against Pacific Gas and Electric was dramatized in an Oscar-winning film that earned Julia Roberts an Oscar in 2001. Julia's Brockovich may be frozen in time in the late 20th century, but Erin's Brockovich is fixated on the issues of today. She is older and wiser, yet wickedly funny and refreshing. Nonetheless, like her cinematic Ghost of Brockovich Past, she is still a
145: Author & Humorist Brian Edwards Might Have Been Queen
Since the 1980’s, Brian Edwards — multi-award-winning celebrity talent executive, producer, writer and occasional performer — has worked with many of the biggest names in the history of show business. A brief sampling includes: Donna Summer, Joan Rivers, Cindy Crawford, Susan Sarandon, Melissa Rivers, Whoopi Goldberg, Farrah Fawcett, Shirley Jones, Naomi Judd and Vanessa Williams. In 2013, with the publication of his debut book, “Enter Miss Thang,” another title attached to Edwards is “gay ico
144: Miss Helen Williams, Every Day is Mother’s Day
The proud mother of Vanessa Williams and Christopher Williams, Helen Tinch Williams retired after thirty-seven years in the Ossining, New York public schools as a vocal music educator and an adjunct professor at Manhattanville College School of Education in Purchase New York. Mrs. Williams is a graduate of Suny Fredonia with a B.S. in Music Education, a Master’s Degree from Manhattanville College. Purchase N.Y. and additional studies at New York University. Mrs. Williams is a charter member
143: Actress Mia Massaro is Up Where She Belongs
On the cusp of her big break as Paula Pokrifki—the Debra Winger role—in the National Tour of “An Officer and a Gentleman, The Musical,” 24-year-old New York theater actress Mia Massaro received a devastating diagnosis. But the show must go on—and it did. Mia Massaro is a New York City based actor but grew up in Vineland, New Jersey (basically the South) with her parents Andrea and Dominic Massaro and two older brothers, Andrew and Patrick. She studied musical theatre performance at Marymount Man
142: Rich Specht reesspechts life
Rich Specht and his wife, Samantha, are the co-founders of the ReesSpecht Life Foundation. The foundation formed in the wake of the drowning death of their only son, Richard Edwin-Ehmer (Rees) Specht, at 22 months old. The acts of kindness that his family received after Rees’ passing inspired them to “pay it forward” with the worldwide distribution of over 750,000 ReesSpecht Life “pay it forward” cards and counting. The foundation also provides school assemblies called “Cultivate Kindness” and “
141: Jennifer Love, For the Love of Money
Jennifer Love is a wealth philosopher, money therapist, and the founding CEO of The Living Wealthy Institute. She is a sought-after advisor to world leaders and an international speaker, author, and educator, weaving the aspects of our humanity into her garden conversation about the nature of wealth. Award-winning, 5x career entrepreneur with 20+ years under her comfy Keds, Jennifer Love is a thought leader whose heart matches her name. For almost two decades, Jennifer has studied human and orga
140: Leigh Anne Tuohy, the REAL Mom from The Blind Side
Dubbed a “warrior princess” by author Michael Lewis in his best-selling book “The Blind Side,” Leigh Anne is the inspirational matriarch of the Tuohy family. She graduated from Ole Miss and while there met her husband, Sean Tuohy. Both were ambitious college students: Leigh Anne was a cheerleader and an active member of her sorority, Kappa Delta and Sean became a record-breaking SEC basketball champion. They are the proud parents of daughter, Collins, and sons, Michael Oher and Sean, Jr. In Feb
139: Ryan Ferguson, wrongfully convicted and back in the race
“Amazing Race” Season 33 contestant Ryan Ferguson spent nearly 10 years in prison after being wrongfully convicted of a 2001 murder in his hometown of Columbia, Missouri. Ryan was a 17-year-old high-school student at the time of the murder he was wrongfully accused of murder and was sentenced to 40 years imprisonment. On November 1, 2001, Kent Heitholt, sports editor for the Columbia (Missouri) Daily Tribune was murdered in the newspaper’s parking lot around 2:10 am. Two years later, a young
138: Rita Rudner keeps sniffing out the funny
A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rita Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets, grossed over a hundred million dollars and become the longest-running solo female comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas’s Comedian of The Year nine years in a row and in 2006 received The Nevada Ballet’s Woman Of The Year Award. In October
137: TV’s Ben Aaron is Unpredictable, at Best
Entertainer, talk show host, and reporter Ben Aaron spent 10 years at "New York Live," where his segments as a feature reporter garnered four Emmy Awards. Ben has also worked for EXTRA, "Entertainment Tonight," and "The Today Show," and recently teamed up with his wife, Ginger Zee, chief meteorologist for "Good Morning America," on an Emmy-nominated home renovation show on the DIY Network called "Renovation Realities." He has hosted the nationally syndicated shows "Pickler and Ben" and "Crazy Ta
136: Author B.A. Crisp and her genre-defying stories of redemption
B.A. Crisp is the author of “Red Bird,” an Amazon #1 bestseller, and a second Amazon bestseller, “X Point.” Her book genres include science fiction, fantasy, and adventure. Crisp has acted as a strategic-intelligence consultant for private contractors and government on national security—providing research, advice, and analysis on security matters. The CEO of Empowerment Enterprises, Inc. a Washington, D.C. based consulting company. Ms. Crisp’s portfolio includes advising with the Dept. of Hom
135: Shaahin Cheyene wants to help you make millions, too
Shaahin Cheyene is an award-winning entrepreneur, writer and filmmaker currently based in Los Angeles, California. He is the CEO and Chairman of Accelerated Intelligence. Through Accelerated Intelligence, an Amazon Marketing & Advertising Agency, he manages the selling of his products and helps other Brand Owners to scale their online sales not just in Amazon but other marketplaces like ebay, Shopify & Walmart. Cheyene shares his passion for Amazon through his Amazon's Course: Amazon Mastery. RA
134: Ginger Zee found the calm after a very personal storm
Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather for “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Additionally, Zee is the managing editor of the climate unit at ABC News. Since joining ABC News, Zee has covered almost every major weather event and dozens of historic storms. She broadcasted from the devastated Jersey Shore during Hurricane Sandy, the Colorado floods and wildfires, and covered the aftermath from tornados in Moor
133: Eartha Kitt & Kitt Shapiro’s mother and daughter love story
Kitt Shapiro is the only child of legendary entertainer Eartha Kitt. She managed her mother’s performances and recording career for many years, and now manages her estate. She is the founder and owner of Simply Eartha, a line of jewelry, clothing, and home furnishings that honor the beauty and wisdom of her late mother. She is also an inspirational speaker who does frequent speaking engagements for the Colorectal Cancer Alliance and other organizations. She lives in Connecticut with her husband
132: Kevin Goetz is the Doctor of Movie Audience-ology
Nicknamed “the doctor of audience-ology,” Kevin Goetz has been at the center of what Hollywood calls the movie research industry for more than thirty years. His firm, Screen Engine/ASI, conducts research for a majority of all movies that are widely released in America and around the world. With decades of experience, Goetz has worked alongside all of the major film studio chiefs, network and streaming platform executives, and production company decision-makers. The Los Angeles Times Magazine cou
131: Suzanne Somers knows its all about the company you keep
Suzanne Somers is one of America’s most popular and beloved personalities, known to millions as Chrissy Snow, from the hit show, “Three’s Company.” In a multifaceted career that has spanned more than three decades, she has achieved extraordinary success as an actress, singer, comedienne, New York Times bestselling author, Las Vegas Entertainer of the Year, entrepreneur, and lecturer. She is the voice and face of alternative medicine having successfully beat cancer without the use of chemical tre
130: Mark Victor Hansen and the art of asking
Mark Victor Hansen is best known as the co-author for the “Chicken Soup for the Soul” book series and brand, setting world records in book sales, with over 500 million books sold. Mark also worked his way into a worldwide spotlight as a sought-after keynote speaker, and entrepreneurial marketing maven, creating a stream of successful people who have created massive success for themselves through Mark’s unique teachings and wisdom. With his endearing charismatic style, Mark captures his audience’
129: Rob Shuter is equal parts naughty, nice & inspirational
Called “America’s Number ONE Gossip Columnist” by The National Enquirer. Rob “Naughty But Nice” Shuter breaks celebrity news every day on his website NaughtyGossip.com where he delivers all the dish about the stars we love in his naughty but nice signature style. He also may make you rethink your definition of “gossip.” You can also catch him co-hosting and breaking celebrity news on Good Day New York, The Today Show, The Talk, Wendy Williams Show, CNN, Extra and Z100’s ‘Elvis Duran.’ Previousl
128: Rosie Mercado kicks inner demons to the curb
Television star Rosie Mercado is capturing hearts and imaginations across the globe with her compelling story, electric persona and breathtaking beauty. She was an expert Life Coach on talk show called “Face the Truth.” Produced by Dr. Phil and Jay McGraw’s Stage 29 Productions, on the show Rosie dealt with conflict and provided people with a usable takeaway dished out with her no-nonsense style. A proud, bilingual Latina, Rosie is a true crossover star who also guest-hosts and is a corresponden
127: Laverne and Shirley’s Cindy Williams shines bright
Cindy Williams is most recognized for her role as Shirley Feeney in the TV comedy series LAVERNE AND SHIRLEY. Born in Van Nuys, California, Cindy first became interested in acting during high school. After graduation she attended L. A. City College where she majored in Theatre Arts. After leaving college, she landed her first television roles on ROOM 222, NANNY AND THE PROFESSOR and LOVE, AMERICAN STYLE. Some guest-starring roles include LAW AND ORDER: SVU, 7th HEAVEN and 8 SIMPLE RULES. Other t
126: Modern Elder Chip Conley is proof that curiosity is the elixir of life
Chip Conley has ignited an urgent conversation about ageism in the workplace, calling on us to treat age as we would any other type of diversity. In the process, Conley has liberated the term "elder" from the stigma of "elderly," and inspires us to embrace wisdom as a path to growing whole, not old. The iconic boutique hotelier who helped Airbnb's founders turn their fast-growing tech start-up into a global hospitality brand, Chip Conley is a New York Times bestselling author whose manifesto on
125: HOT BENCH Judge Michael Corriero and his eye-popping insight
Judge Michael Corriero (Ret.) serves as one of three judges on CBS Media Ventures’ Emmy-nominated syndicated court program HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The show returned for its eighth season on September 13, 2021. During the 2020-21 season, HOT BENCH was once again the #2 court program in daytime television in household ratings and all major demographics. It has been # 2 across-the-board in all those categories since 2015. Prior to joining HOT BENCH, Judge Corriero served as a pr
124: Fitness pioneer Denise Austin keeps it simple and fun
A renowned fitness expert, author, and columnist for more than 40 years, Denise Austin, is a champion for women who aspire to be healthy, active, and vital at every stage of life. Denise’s trademark zest for life, positive outlook, and purposeful attitude have endeared her to millions of fans across the country and helped make her a leader in the fitness industry. Throughout her career, Denise has worked with countless women across the globe, helping them reach their fitness goals in ways that f
123: Gentleman & business giant Solomon RC Ali is an authority on money & success
Solomon RC Ali is the source of a wealth of information — especially if you care about money, success and the human spirit. He is a rainmaker when it comes to scaling profitable companies and bringing them public through the acquisition of funding and management consulting. There are currently only thirteen African American-owned publicly traded companies in the United States. Mr. Ali is the only executive to have held a seat on the board-of-directors of three of these companies, while simultane
122: Producer & perpetual protector Lucia Kaiser on Johnny Carson, Joan Rivers, Sammy Davis, Jr., Donna Summer, Randy Jones & more
A two-time Emmy award-winning Producer, Lucia Kaiser has spent most of her life working as a top insider in the entertainment industry. She has developed a contact base second to none. After early completion of her academic studies, Lucia accepted an offer that launched her celebrated career in the entertainment industry spanning over forty years. Beginning with a lengthy tenure on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, she was the first woman executive and the show's publicist/talent coordinator.
121: Author Charles Lichtman cuts loose on his new thriller, “The Sword of David”
Charles Lichtman’s new action-packed thriller, “The Sword of David,” tells the story of an Israeli commando traveling across the globe, following clues in search of a major biblical treasure that could change the destiny of the world. Chuck is an expert in Middle East affairs and issues regarding terrorism. A practicing attorney in Florida, he serves on the national Board of Directors of Secure Community Network, an arm of the Jewish Federations of North America, responsible for protecting all J
120: Amilya Antonetti, Humane Human Behaviorist and Generous Genius Detective
Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought-after Human Behavior and Strategic Advisor experts in the world. She has built or advised on over $2 Billion in sales for companies and high-profile clients such as Steve Harvey, Mike Tyson, Listerine Strips, Sharper Image, Cold Stone Creamery, and George Foreman. She has also appeared as a regular business and behavior expert on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Steve Harvey Show, and Dr. Phil. Amilya is the CEO and Creator of Genius Key, a powerful SaaS pla
119: Gary Rosen interviews Randall Kenneth Jones in a no-holds-barred conversation
Author, speaker and JONES.SHOW podcast host Randall Kenneth Jones wears many hats; however, his expertise in the art of storytelling has garnered the most notice. Every human being and every business has a story to tell — and an audience they need to hear that story. Randy helps individuals and businesses develop their most compelling stories for the online or traditional media best suited to deliver their message. With a Foreword by Peggy Post (The Emily Post Institute) and an Introduction by E
118: Steven Petrow’s "Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old"
Not long after his 50th birthday, journalist and perennial do-gooder Steven Petrow began making a list of the stupid things he refused to do when he got old. This tally—which kept getting longer and longer—proved to be a highly judgmental, not-quite-mean-spirited-but-close accounting of everything he thought his parents were doing wrong. His list covered all their poor choices, and he personally vowed not to blame the dog for his incontinence (like his dad) — or to forgo a walker because it wrec
117: Dawn Gallagher transforms from Supermodel to Role Model
Empowering and inspiring women to look and feel their best at any age, Dawn Gallagher is a former supermodel, author, vlogger, beauty expert, television host and mother. A veteran of the beauty business for over 25 years, Dawn discovered years ago that taking care of oneself is not self-indulgent but self preservation. She has authored two New York Times best-selling books on natural beauty. Born in Buffalo, New York, Dawn began modeling at the age of 17. She was discovered at a local parade and
116: Hollywood Insider Gary Rosen on Legacies, Luminaries & Bea Arthur
Gary Rosen Communications has fostered excellent relationships with studios, celebrities, authors, musicians and corporations. GRC’s clients include CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Judy,” the #1 program in daytime television and the syndicated courtroom hit, “Hot Bench.” Before entering the field of Public Relations, Rosen was a television writer and magazine editor. His impressive list of celebrities and television executive interviews include Oprah Winfrey, Joan Rivers, Merv Griffin, Ted
115: The Jury Duty Debacle with Randall Kenneth Jones
Despite the focus on court show guests this season, the idea of going to court scares me. I want to do everything I can to stay on the right side of the law. It's also come to my attention that, though I try to be a nice guy, people seem to like it when I get all worked up—and when I occasionally eschew the traditional Randy-with-guest format in favor of a story from my past. So, as a tip of the hat to the great legal minds who have blessed us this season, let's go back a few years to when I fou
114: Media pro Rolonda Watts on Curious Ro & the Power of Storytelling
Most know her by one name, Rolonda, under which she launched her own internationally syndicated talk show (1994-1998), produced by her company, Watts Works, in association with King World Productions. However, for almost four decades, Rolonda Watts’ name, face, and distinctive voice have been known by audiences everywhere, thanks to her many award-winning works in television, radio, film, digital media, comedy, and her book; a romance suspense novel called DESTINY LINGERS, endorsed by Dr. Maya A
113: TV Executive Joel Relampagos just wants you safe and happy
Mental health advocate Joel Relampagos was born in Manila, Philippines, on January 25, 1982. Decades before Asian hate shockingly gripped our nation, he moved to the US on his 6th birthday. As a Southern California resident, he grew up in a strict, Catholic/Filipino home and dealt with the parental expectations of their son becoming a Doctor. At the age of 19, Joel opened up about his sexuality on MTV’s “True Life: I’m Coming Out.” After being featured on Advocate Magazine and getting national r
112: Michael Kutcher Celebrates our DIFFabilities
The unexpected twin brother of actor Christopher “Ashton” Kutcher, Michael met his first of many challenges at birth. Entering the world notably smaller than his twin at less than five pounds, Michael was hardly responsive and struggled to take his first breath. Thanks to outstanding medical care and his instinct to survive, Michael pulled through his first days and weeks, although not without lasting adverse effects. By age three, Michael was battling significant developmental delays and was di
111: Bestselling author Marc Cameron & his wildly unique connection to Tom Clancy
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marc Cameron, a native of Texas, has spent over three decades in law enforcement. He is the award-winning author of the Arliss Cutter and the Jericho Quinn series, as well as the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan, Sr. books, starting with “Power and Empire” in 2017. Early in his career, he served as a uniformed police officer, mounted (horse patrol) officer, and detective before accepting a position with the United States Marshals Service and serving as a Depu
110: Hosting INC and Fast Company CEO Eric Schurenberg is a Privilege
Eric Schurenberg has been the CEO of Mansueto Ventures, the owner of Inc. and Fast Company media properties, since 2018. Each year of his tenure the company has recorded its best annual financial performance since inception, as the brands expanded beyond print and digital into live and digital events, video, data, and recognition programs. For the previous three years, he was the president and editor-in-chief of Inc. and editor of Inc. for the three years before that, during which the magazine w
109: The Episode about Jodie Foster without Jodie Foster
Typically, people tune in to Jones.Show to hear me chat with a guest. More often than not, this person will entertain us and teach us something or make me gush uncontrollably because I can’t believe they actually agreed to talk to me in the first place. I’m also really big on chatting with people who have influenced my life in a positive way—in hopes that you will get the same benefit. But today, I want to talk about someone and they are NOT here? In Randyland, it’s okay to talk about someone be
108: Jeffrey Gitomer Helps You Sell Yourself—and Then Some
Gitomer Defined (git-o-mer) n. 1. a creative, on-the-edge writer and speaker whose expertise on sales, customer and personal development is world renowned; 2. known for presentations, seminars, and keynote addresses that are funny, insightful, and in-your-face; 3. real-world; 4. off-the-wall; 5. On the money; and 6. give audiences information they can take out in the street one minute after the seminar is over and turn it into money. He is the ruling King of Sales. See also: salesman. Gitomer On
107: Documentary Filmmaker Robin Hauser is $avvy about Money
Robin is an award-winning director of documentary films at Finish Line Features. Robin’s recent film, “bias,” delves into unconscious bias and how it affects our lives socially and in the workplace. Her exploration into implicit gender and racial bias in artificial intelligence led her to introduce the subject to the TED stage in December 2017. She also presented at TEDx in 2019 on “The Likability Dilemma for Women Leaders.” Robin’s previous film, “CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap,” premiered at T
106: Retired Air Force Pilot Mo Barrett is Ready for Takeoff
Michelle “Mo” Barrett launched her distinguished career as a successful failure at the Air Force Academy, persevering after becoming the first member of her pilot training class to receive a grade of “Unsatisfactory.” As an Air Force pilot, she flew the Alenia C-27A throughout Central and South America, then moved to Northern California to fly the Lockheed C-5 around the globe. After 9/11, Mo deployed with a small team to bare bases in Uzbekistan and Afghanistan, converting them from austere fie
105: Stedman Graham Wants to Introduce You to You
For more than 30 years, Stedman Graham has been writing books, teaching in colleges, working in communities, leading non-profits, and speaking at workshops throughout the world. In all that time, he has come to know one thing: leadership is everything. The needs of the 21st century cannot be met by “followers.” According to Stedman, the world is changing at warp speed, and people must be able to stand on a solid platform of self-awareness, equipped with the tools required for self-leadership tha
104: ABC News Senior Meteorologist Rob Marciano is a Whether Man
Rob Marciano is the ABC News senior meteorologist of ABC’s “World News Tonight” and the weekend edition of “Good Morning America.” He joined the network in September 2014 and reports across all ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Since joining the network, he has reported on nearly every natural disaster to hit the United States. Marciano has covered tornadoes, floods and blizzards; even erupting volcanoes surrounding towns in Hawaii. He recently reported from North Carolina ahead of Hurr
103: Christopher Thomas, The Man You Don’t See on JUDGE JUDY & HOT BENCH
A Texas native, skilled improviser, and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood, Christopher Thomas has a fascinating job that offers extraordinarily unique access to participants in the #1 first-run syndicated program, JUDGE JUDY. For 25 years, Christopher has held the position of Coordinating Producer and has been responsible for interviewing the plaintiffs and defendants after each case. In addition to filling the same two roles for TV’s HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judi
102: Singer & Songwriter Deanna Gowland is Over the Moon
Deanna Gowland is a 23-year-old musician currently living in Los Angeles, California. Originally from the Washington, DC, suburb of Alexandria, Virginia, she grew up immersed in theatre—from parents, to grandparents, to siblings, and beyond. Because of this, Deanna found her love of music early on, performing in her first musical at the age of four. From there, she continued to follow her passion for music and theatre throughout her young life, graduating with her Bachelor's degree in Acting and
101: HOT BENCH Judge Patricia DiMango Rules
Justice Patricia M. DiMango serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution’s syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Justice DiMango was first appointed to serve as a judge in the criminal courts for the city of New York by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. She became the first Italian-American woman ever appointed to that position. Thereafter, she was elected to the New York State Supreme Court bench in the 2nd and 11th Judicial Districts, and again was the first I
100: Country Music’s Sara Evans is Looking Back & Moving Forward
Missouri-native Sara Evans has had five #1 singles, sold millions of records, won the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist Award and claimed a Country Music Association trophy for her signature song, “Born To Fly.” With the release of “Words,” her eighth studio album, Sara demonstrates that she’s still willing to leap into the unknown, take greater control of her career and call the shots in a way that’s unusual in country music – particularly unusual for a woman in the genre. Her most
099: Manners and Etiquette Are Not Dead with Daniel Post Senning from The Emily Post Institute
Dan is the great-great grandson of Emily Post and a co-author of Emily Post’s Etiquette, 19th edition and The Etiquette Advantage in Business, 3rd edition. He is also the author of Manners in a Digital World: Living Well Online. Dan specializes in relationship building in all areas of life, whether it is at home, at work, or online. He is a personable and dynamic presenter who takes pleasure in making the topic of etiquette useful and approachable to all audiences. Dan conducts business etiquett
098: Musing about Amusement, Music, Morals & More with Susan Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri
Basically, Susan Bennett is a musician! The voice work, speaking, and acting came later. She was playing the piano by ear by the age of 4, took classical piano lessons for many years, and ended up singing in her first band, "Conglomerate" during her years at Brown University. Susan went on to sing and play keyboards in clubs and restaurants in Atlanta, GA, where she moved in 1972 and still lives. She also did hundreds of commercial jingles (famously, Tillie the All-Time Teller for the first succ
097: Randall Kenneth Jones Speaks Online and On the Road
For this year's THANKSGIVING episode, I'm keeping it simple. Yes, I am THANKFUL for this podcast. And I am THANKFUL I get to talk to all these amazing people. I love the laughs, the tears, the insights, and the truly life-changing advice—not just for me, but for you. Is there anything as great as celebrating the BEST in another human being and sharing it on a podcast for the benefit of others? Why, yes, there is—sharing it IN PERSON! By combining my love of performing with my profound admiration
096: HOT BENCH Bailiff Sonia Montejano is Cool, Calm, Collected and MORE
Sonia Montejano, best known as “Officer Montejano,” serves as the Bailiff on CBS Television Distribution’s Emmy-nominated syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. Montejano is a native of Mexico and grew up in Los Angeles. She attended California State University Los Angeles and then moved into a career in law enforcement. It was Montejano’s desire to have a positive effect on gender equality, as well as her strong sense of justice, that led her to this decision. At the
095: Judge Judy’s Petri Hawkins Byrd Knows How to LIVE
Petri Hawkins Byrd is the Bailiff on “Judge Judy” which has been the #1 show in first-run syndication for 11 consecutive seasons. The Emmy Award-winning program returned for its 25th season on September 14, 2020. A native of Brooklyn, N.Y., Hawkins Byrd (“Byrd”) received his Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from John Jay College of Criminal Justice in 1989. During this time, Byrd worked as a court officer in the Brooklyn Family Court system. In 1986, he was transferred to the Manha
094: Thirteen-year-old Rachel Roberts is Miss Teen World America—and so much more
Rachel Roberts, 13, hails from Potomac, Maryland, and is an 8th grader at Eastern Middle School’s Humanities and Communications Magnet Program. She has loving parents, Steve and Tammy, and a puppy named Scooby Doo! A competitive dancer at District Dance Company (DDC), Rachel is an elite team member. She is a DDC Leading Lady, serving as an assistant teacher and role model for younger students while learning and applying leadership and business skills at the studio. Besides dance, she loves to si
093: Give My Regards to Broadway’s Michael Rupert
In “Falsettos,” Michael Rupert created the central role of Marvin, a stressed-out husband who realizes that he’s gay and leaves his wife and son for a man while struggling to act responsibly toward his family. Singer, actor, director, and composer Rupert has often appeared on Broadway in musical theater and is also known for his musical scores. Born in Denver, Colorado, in 1951, Rupert appeared in various bit parts on popular television series already in his teens and early twenties. He made his
092: Human Behavior Expert Amilya Antonetti Unlocks Your Genius
Amilya Antonetti is one of the most sought after Entrepreneurs and Human Behavior experts. Amilya’s dedication to helping people & companies is her passion. Her national popularity began in the early 1990’s after discovering the life-threatening effects cleaning products had on her infant son. She successfully founded Soapworks which quickly became one of the fastest growing, privately owned household product companies in North America. She sold the company through a private venture (now renamed
091: Retired Good Morning America Chief Phil Beuth has Great Stories to Tell
Phil Beuth spent his entire broadcasting career with one company. As the first employee of a fledgling media startup in 1955, Phil worked his way up over 40 years, as Capital Cities grew to become one of America's most influential and successful media companies—and ultimately, the owner of ABC. Born into a blue-collar neighborhood of Staten Island in 1932 to working-class parents, Phil had a mild form of cerebral palsy that gave him a signature pigeon-toed limp all his life. The young struggling
090: HOT BENCH Judge Tanya Acker is Everywhere
Tanya Acker serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution’s syndicated court hit HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The program is now in it’s 7th season. Tanya is also host of “The Tanya Acker Show” podcast and the author of the recently released book, “Make Your Case: Finding Your Win in Civil Court.” She received her B.A. at Howard University and graduated from Yale Law School in 1995. Straddling legal work in government and private practice, Tanya served as judicial
089: Poet Taylor Mali Loves Rolling the Dice
Taylor Mali, a TED "Best of the Web" speaker, has done little more than write & perform poetry—and teach others to do the same—since 2000. His poems "are clear. They are almost always hysterically funny, often sentimental, appealing, accessible. And smart" (Bob Holman). He is a vocal advocate of teachers and the nobility of teaching, having taught in one capacity or another since 1990. He spent nine years in the classroom teaching everything from English and history to math and S.A.T. test prepa
088: Pat Benatar & Patricia Giraldo are Invincible
Pat Benatar has always been a rule-breaker and a trailblazer. She remains a bold and distinctive artist both on stage and on record, and now, after more than three decades in rock ‘n’ roll, she’s a bonafide living legend. A four-time Grammy winner, Benatar is a classically trained mezzo-soprano. During the 1980s, Benatar had two RIAA-certified Multi-Platinum albums, five RIAA-certified Platinum albums, three RIAA-certified Gold albums and 19 Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits, "Hit Me Wit
087: Hoda and Jenna’s Joanne LaMarca Mathisen
Joanne LaMarca Mathisen is the Executive Producer of "TODAY with Hoda and Jenna." She is also the co-host of Sirius XM's "Happy Hour" on Today Show Radio and an enthusiastic lifelong Cher fan. She first joined NBC in 1987 as part of the company's storied and highly competitive Page Program. She worked her way up to field producer covering, among many other assignments, more red carpet events (Oscars, Emmys, Grammies, etc.) than she can remember. In 1996, she left TODAY for "Day and Date," a new
086: Erin Brockovich on Being Your Own Superhero
Erin Brockovich is an environmental activist, consumer advocate, renowned crusader, and champion fighter whose courageous case against Pacific Gas and Electric was dramatized in an Oscar-winning film that earned Julia Roberts an Oscar in 2001. Julia's Brockovich may be frozen in time in the late 20th century, but Erin's Brockovich is fixated on the issues of today. She is older and wiser, yet wickedly funny and refreshing. Nonetheless, like her cinematic Ghost of Brockovich Past, she is still a
085: Looking Back and Forging Ahead Again
In December 2018, manners and etiquette instructor, Laura Spell, took the reins of JONES.SHOW forcing regular host Randall Kenneth Jones to become the "guest." That episode, Looking Back and Forging Ahead, is currently the 4th most popular show in Jones.Show history. And it's poised to become #3 soon. So, the pair of BFFs decided to try it again! Laura Spell is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Hodges University. She began teaching Bal
084: Rita Rudner is Siri-ously Funny
A house-filling favorite in Las Vegas since she opened as one of the hottest tickets in town in June 2000, Rudner is known for her epigrammatic one-liners. Over the course of a multi-year run she sold almost two million tickets and became the longest-running solo comedy show in the history of Las Vegas. She was named Las Vegas’s Comedian Of The Year nine years in a row, received The Nevada Ballet’s Woman Of The Year Award and was given the 2017 Casino Entertainment Legend Award. Rita’s first sol
083: Jeremiah Pauley’s Journey to Wounded Warrior Project
Jeremiah Pauley grew up in the blue-collar town of Massillon, Ohio. When he thinks back, he says he can still hear the United States National Anthem playing at local sporting events.“I come from a very patriotic family,” says Jeremiah. “I remember watching television during Operation Desert Storm and how I admired those men and women who served. I figured I owed it to them and the many that came before to dedicate myself to our country.” For Jeremiah, his call to service led him to the U.S. Army
082: Be Healthy with Lesley Evans Lyons
Lesley Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, an entrepreneur, and a professional singer. She maintained a lucrative cleaning business for 15 years while she traveled the country performing on stage as a backup singer. Lesley made several live television appearances and provided background vocals on several hit albums for country music artist, her sister, Sara Evans. Lesley is a graduate of The Institute of Integrative Nutrition and is currently enrolled in the Advanced Gut Health Course to
081: Kamelot’s Thomas Youngblood is the Center of the Universe
Thomas Youngblood is the guitarist, founding member and one of the main creative forces behind the progressive/symphonic power metal band KAMELOT, founded in 1994. Besides guitar, Thomas likes playing drums and sometimes composes on keyboards. He's also the founder and director of KAMELOT's own record label, Kamelot Media Group (KMG Recordings), launched on July 2010 with distribution through E1. KAMELOT has proved to be one of the most unique and prestigious acts to come along in decades. They
080: Norman Lear is Part of Everyone’s Family
Norman Lear is a television and film writer/producer whose dynamic career in Hollywood has encompassed both the Golden Age and Streaming Era. At 97, Norman Lear has no plans to retire. His production banner, ACT III, has a first look deal with Sony Pictures Television. He serves as executive producer to the critically acclaimed reimagining of “One Day At A Time,” recently resurrected for a fourth season by PopTV and CBS after a three season run on Netflix. He also executive produces and co-hosts
079: 48 HOURS’ Erin Moriarty and her Extraordinary Life of Crime
Erin Moriarty, a CBS News journalist for three decades, has been a correspondent on 48 HOURS since 1990. In addition to reporting for 48 HOURS, Moriarty’s work is featured on all CBS News broadcasts and platforms, including CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS THIS MORNING and CBSN, CBS News’ 24/7 digital streaming network. Moriarty is also the host of the true-crime podcast MY LIFE OF CRIME. At CBS News, Moriarty has covered some of the biggest crime and justice stories of our time, including the wrongful c
078: Finding Joy Amidst Chaos
Not one to surrender to gloom and doom, Jones.Show podcast host Randall Kenneth Jones shares how isolation combined with a powerful list of influencers and a heightened sense of purpose has led to his ability to find happiness during challenging times. Jones shares his methods—available to all—for finding joy amidst chaos. He also faces the inherent anxiety in being this week's host and guest and wonders: Am I enough? Between his book, SHOW ME, and his podcast, JONES.SHOW, he has interviewed Jud
077: Storyteller Susan O’Halloran on Diversity, Inclusion, Social Justice, Love, Joy & Sorrow
Sue O’Halloran has appeared on such media programs as PBS and ABC News “Nightline” and has been interviewed by The New York Times, The Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune. She has received the National Storytelling Network’s Circle of Excellence and Leadership and Service awards and is a frequent featured teller at the National Storytelling Festival and the International Storytelling Center’s “Storytelling Live!” Teller-in-Residence program. The Chicago Reader says O’Halloran “has mastered the
076: Renowned Spiritual Leader Panache Desai Insists that YOU ARE ENOUGH
Panache Desai is a bestselling author, thought leader, and business and life catalyst. His loving and compassionate presence, and unique power of insight have transformed countless individuals, organizations, and companies across the globe. Through his gift of energetic transformation, Panache empowers people break free from suffering and limitation, guiding them into greater states of connection, collaboration, and love. This mastery delivers astonishing levels of personal and professional succ
075: America’s Got Talent’s Cripple Threat Comedian, Ryan Niemiller
Despite being born with a disability in both arms (ectrodactyly) Ryan Niemiller, the self-proclaimed “Cripple Threat of Comedy” shares his views of the world from the perspective of the handicapped. He placed third on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (AGT) in 2019. He also advanced to the semi-finals round on AGT CHAMPIONS in 2020. An Indiana native, Ryan began his comedy career in Los Angeles, California, and hasn’t looked back since, performing in clubs and colleges across the country. Covering topics suc
074: The REAL Attack Bunny Story by Randall Kenneth Jones
Though Randall Kenneth Jones would like to be known as a brilliant author, entertaining & informative motivational speaker, clever content creator, and communications expert, he seems to be identified mostly as the sidekick of a dog, Alexander the Airedale, as an Erin Brockovich enthusiast, and more than anything, as an adult man who is afraid of bunnies. This week the JONES.SHOW host tackles his fear of doing an episode all by himself by reading an excerpt about fear from his book, “Show Me: Ce
073: Hollywood Insider Gary Rosen is the Ultimate Storyteller
Gary Rosen created Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) in 2000. Since that time, GRC has fostered excellent relationships with studios, celebrities, authors, musicians and corporations. GRC’s clients include CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Judy,” the #1 program in daytime television and the syndicated courtroom hit, “Hot Bench.” Before entering the field of Public Relations, Rosen was a television writer and magazine editor. His impressive list of celebrities and television executive interview
072: Kitt Shapiro, Eartha Kitt, Mothers, Daughters, Catwoman & More
Daughter of the late, great international star, Eartha Kitt, Kitt Shapiro has had an unconventional journey as she continues to evolve as the successful entrepreneur, wife and mother of young adults. Founder and creator of the Simply Eartha™ lifestyle brand, Shapiro uses her mother’s words, wisdom and beauty in designing a line of ‘accessories that SAY something’ made in the US by local artisans. Always learning from her mother in how to reinvent herself, at the age of 57 she pursued her love fo
071: Erin Brockovich Isn’t Holding Back
Say the name Erin Brockovich and you think, strong, tough, stubborn and sexy. Erin is all that and more. In the ’90s, Erin Brockovich spearheaded an investigation revealing that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the water in Hinkley, California. As chronicled in the 2000 film “Erin Brockovich,” PG&E was forced to pay out the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history: $333 million. Since that time, Erin has continued in her quest to empower the people to “right wrong.” It seems
070: Celebrating Entertainment Tonight’s 10,000th Episode with ET’s Nischelle Turner
Nischelle Turner is an Emmy Award-winning correspondent and weekend co-host for four-time Emmy Award-winning show ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT. Turner and JONES.SHOW’s Randall Kenneth Jones share a hometown (Columbia, MO), a high school (Rock Bridge), a college (University of Missouri), and numerous “midwestern values.” Turner is an award-winning journalist and a contributor for CNN where she is featured in entertainment segments on “CNN Newsroom,” “New Day,” “CNN Tonight” and more. Turner often lends
069: Major League Baseball's Mickey Lolich Created Joy in Tigertown
Michael Stephen Lolich (born September 12, 1940) is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a pitcher from 1962 until 1979, most notably for the Detroit Tigers. A three-time All-Star, Lolich is most notable for his performance in the 1968 World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals when he earned three complete-game victories, including a win over Bob Gibson in the climactic Game 7. In a 16-year major league career, Lolich played in 586 games, accu
068: Entrepreneur, Speaker, Author & Do-gooder Lea Woodford CONNECTS
Lea Woodford is a TV & radio personality, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and author. She parlayed her online magazine, SmartFem, into a full-service marketing and advertising company with its own TV show and annual conference, SmartFem Media Group. Her passion is in connecting people. In fact, Lea is often called “the connector” due to her extensive network. Lea is passionate about working with young professionals and ensures that SmartFem magazine helps create opportunities for interns and gradu
067: Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune’s Eternally Lovely Letter Enthusiast
Vanna White quickly became a household name when she was named Co-Host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1982. After auditioning alongside over 200 other hopefuls, Merv Griffin ultimately awarded the coveted spot to Vanna because “she turned the letters the best.” Growing up in North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Vanna never dreamed that one day she would be a pop culture icon. After attending the Atlanta School of Fashion Design and becoming one of the area’s top models, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an act
066: Allison Jean Discusses her Son, Dallas Shooting Victim Botham Jean
Botham Shem Jean was a 26-year-old Saint Lucian, a Harding University graduate, and a Risk Assurance Associate with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Dallas, Texas. On September 6, 2018, Botham’s life was cut short when he was shot and killed by a neighbor—off-duty Dallas Police Officer Amber Guyger—who maintained she entered his apartment believing it to be hers. She said she mistook Botham for a burglar. On October 2, 2019, Guyger was convicted of murder in a Dallas courtroom and sentenced to 10 years
065: HOT BENCH Judge Tanya Acker Makes Her Case
Tanya Acker serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution’s syndicated court hit HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The program returned for its sixth season on September 9, 2019. During the 2018-2019 season, HOT BENCH was the #3 first-run program in daytime television, delivering 3.1 million daily viewers. Acker is also host of “The Tanya Acker Show” podcast. After graduating from Yale, Acker served as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Dorothy Wright Nelson on the N
064: Thankful for Susan C. Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri
Susan C. Bennett is the original voice of Siri and a powerful creative force on JONES.SHOW.* As a popular voice-over artist and singer, Susan has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald's, Macy's, Goodyear, Papa John's, Fisher-Price, and more. She is the voice of Delta Air Lines gates worldwide as well as numerous GPS and phone systems. She has appeared on nationally televised programs “The Mariah Carey Merriest Christmas Special,” “The Queen Latifah Show,”
063: Angelina Spencer-Crisp on Being Human & Trafficked
Angelina Spencer-Crisp is the CEO of Empowerment Enterprises, Inc. a Washington D.C. based consulting firm that works with military, governmental, and nonprofit entities, including special federal agents at the Dept. of Homeland Security Investigations on national security policy and programs. Her advocacy against human trafficking was featured in Homeland Security’s Federal Blue Campaign Newsletter on Capitol Hill in 2011 and she was a 2015 Homeland Security Director’s Service Award Nominee, me
062: Clowning Around with Chuck Sidlow
Chuck Sidlow is a professional comic, comedian, clown, entertainer, producer, director, announcer, master of ceremonies and consultant. Originally from Philadelphia, Chuck Sidlow began developing his distinctive talents at Atlantic City's famous Steel Pier. Sidlow further honed his skills as a student at Clown College, where he was among the select few to receive a performance contract with Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus. He ultimately earned the responsibility for supervising the
061: Donna Lynne Champlin on Doing for Others, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend & Loving Carol Burnett
Donna Lynne Champlin is best known as “Paula Proctor” on The CW’s, Emmy award-winning “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (for which she won the Gracie Award). Additional film and television: “Law & Order,” “Submissions Only,” “The Good Wife,” “Birdman,” “Younger,” “Downsizing,” “Another Period” and “Yes, God, Yes.” Broadway: “James Joyce’s The Dead,” “By Jeeves,” “Hollywood Arms,” “Sweeney Todd” and “Billy Elliot: The Musical.” Off-Broadway includes: Transport Group’s “First Lady Suite,” “Almost, Maine” and “
060: Sex Tips & Much More with Matt Murphy
Matt Murphy is the playwright and producer of Off-Broadway’s longest-running comedy “Sex Tips for Straight Women from a Gay Man,” now an internationally recognized brand with productions opening all over the world, a North American tour, and an open-ended production at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Matt’s other Broadway and Off-Broadway producing credits include the Tony Award-Winning musical “Memphis,” "Thurgood" starring Laurence Fishburne, “Impressionism” starring Joan Allen and Jerem
059: Retired NBC News Correspondent Mark Potter Prefers Sunrises to Narcos
Mark Potter was an NBC News correspondent based in Miami where he reported for NBC Nightly News With Lester Holt, TODAY, MSNBC and NBCNews.com. He joined NBC News as a staff correspondent in 2004 and retired in 2016. During his more than 40-year journalism career, Potter has reported from all over the United States, South America, Central America and the Caribbean, including Haiti, Cuba and Mexico. He has also worked in NBC's London and Hong Kong Bureaus, and has reported from China, the South P
058: Storyteller, Author & Thought Leader Panache Desai (Thankfully) Defies Description
Panache Desai is a contemporary thought leader whose message of love and self-acceptance has drawn thousands of people from around the world to his seminars and workshops. Not aligned with any religious or spiritual tradition, he empowers people to free themselves of pain, suffering, sadness and self-limiting beliefs. Panache has appeared alongside Oprah Winfrey on the Emmy Award-winning OWN series “Super Soul Sunday” and was featured on OWN’s “Soul 2 Soul: Asking Life’s Big Questions.” His firs
057: Broadway’s Laura Benanti Found Her “Room Somewhere”
Tony Award-winner Laura Benanti can now be seen in the Samantha Bee and Jason Jones TBS comedy, “The Detour.” Additional TV credits include “Supergirl,” “Nashville,” guest-starring as songbird Sadie Stone; “The Good Wife” and Showtime’s “Nurse Jackie.” Most recently, Laura starred as Eliza Doolittle in the celebrated Broadway revival of “My Fair Lady.” Prior to that, she co-starred alongside Amy Schumer and Keegan Michael Key in Steve Martin’s hit Broadway play, “Meteor Shower.” In 2016, Laura
056: Dr. Judy Ho, Co-Host, The Doctors & Sue Schaffel, Actress, I Like Me
Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP, ABPdN is a licensed and triple board certified Clinical Neuropsychologist based in Los Angeles, a tenured Associate Professor at Pepperdine University and published author. She provides professional services in Psychological Testing and Forensic Expert work, and contributes psychological expertise and analysis as a television host, panelist and expert advisor on a variety of national broadcasts. Dr. Judy is currently a co-host on the popular daytime television show, “The
055: Karl M. Gibbons, Business Growth Architect
Karl M. Gibbons is the President, Problem Solver & Rainmaker at Third Eye Management as well as a serial entrepreneur who has created and sold four multi-million-dollar businesses by the age of 40 and founded Third Eye Management in England in 1988. Gibbons merges timeless principles of success with leading-edge technologies to accelerate achievement. What began as a passion to help entrepreneurs and their businesses has grown into a mission to guide individuals and organizations along their pat
054: Dave Sanderson, Miracle on the Hudson Survivor
On January 15, 2009, Dave Sanderson was one of the last passengers off the plane that crashed into the Hudson River. Best known as The Miracle on the Hudson, this incident was considered to be the most successful ditching in aviation history. Today, as President of Dave Sanderson Speaks International based out of Charlotte, NC, he has built a career as a motivational speaker, mentor and author. Recently named one of the top 100 Leadership Speakers in 2018 in Inc.com, Dave averages over 100 speec
053: Renowned Comic Book Artist Sal Buscema Illustrates Joy
Born January 26, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York, Silvio "Sal" Buscema is one of comic books’ most prolific artists, having penciled all of Marvel's major super-hero characters and teams including Spider-man, Captain America, the Hulk, Daredevil, Thor, Iron Man, The Avengers, The Defenders and the Fantastic Four. In 1968 Sal joined Marvel Comics where his first job was inking the Silver Surfer #4, penciled by his brother, John Buscema. Sal holds the record for the longest run as a penciler on a comi
052: Best of Season One, The Brainiacs
Jones.Show has featured an exceptional number of “Brainiacs” this year. Their education, intellects and inspiring ideas are remarkable. These men and women have redefined the concept of “thought-provoking.” To single out just a handful of the most “thought-full” people from Season One is not fair—but these six individuals deserve their place among THE BEST. This BEST OF Episode is dedicated to my favorite brainiac, the young man with the wicked vocabulary, the one who refers to me as “Father,”
051: Best of Season One, Women in Power
I have been fortunate to have chatted with so many extraordinary women. And though there are many reasons to support women and women’s issues, I do it for a very personal reason: my daughter. She deserves everything the world has to give. This BEST OF Episode is dedicated to the extraordinary Maribeth Jones. Featured this week: Erin Brockovich, Consumer Advocate Robin Hauser, Documentary Filmmaker Sara Evans, Country Music Superstar Liris Crosse, Plus-Size Model Lisa Guerrero, Chief Investigativ
050: Best of Season One, As Seen on TV
Several of Jones.Show’s Season One guests are very familiar faces as each them has spent a fair amount of time on television. Listening back, what’s most fascinating to me is what happens when you can no longer SEE them. You’re forced to really LISTEN. Featured this week: Ginger Zee, ABC News Val Chmerkovskiy, Dancing with the Stars Dr. Judy Ho, Former Co-Host, Face The Truth Vicki Gunvalson, Real Housewives of Orange County Sam Champion, ABC News We encourage you to listen to the original, full
049: The Best of Season One, Tugging the Heartstrings
Many of Jones.Show’s Season One guests made us THINK, but a very special few made us FEEL. More than anything, when someone trusts you enough to share personal experiences and intimate thoughts, it’s a gift. Featured are: Daniel Ross, Voice of Donald Duck Faith Prince, Tony Award-Winning Actress Wren & Roch, Survivors of Sexual Abuse G.W. Bailey, Actor & Philanthropist Amy Fulmer, Author We encourage you to listen to the original, full-length podcasts from all of these extraordinary guests. Go t
048: The Best of TV’s HOT BENCH on Jones.Show
From the producers of Judge Judy, HOT BENCH adds a new twist to the court genre, with the first-ever three-judge panel, taking you inside the courtroom and into their chambers as they deliberate. Judge Michael Corriero and Judge Patricia DiMango appeared as guests on JONES.SHOW during Season One. Tanya Acker appeared on Randy’s segment on The Nice Guys on Business last year. As HOT BENCH is Randy’s favorite TV show, he wanted to feature some of his favorite moments with the judges in this “Best
047: Randall Kenneth Jones Exposed
Author, speaker, comic actor and Jones.Show host Randall Kenneth Jones brings his unique brand of creativity, infotainment & storytelling to a broad range of business, civic, and educational platforms. As a speaker, his unique material comes from his personal brain trust of 150+ celebrities, newsmakers and thought leaders who have taken a seat opposite him over the past eight years. These sometimes hysterical, always life-altering conversations are chronicled his book, “Show Me: Celebrities, Bus
046: Time to Speak Up with Special Guest Diane DiResta
Diane DiResta is founder and president of DiResta Communications, Inc. Known as the Speaking Strategist, Diane brings over 20 years as a communications expert and speech pathologist. Her company works with Fortune 500 companies, media trains sports and entertainment celebrities from the NBA, WNBA, USGA and coaches C-level executives and entrepreneurs how to exude executive presence and shine on the platform. She’s been featured on CNN and quoted in the NY Times. WSJ, Investors Business Daily, th
045: Why Naples, Florida, is Home to Jones.Show with Special Guest Jack Wert
The hometown of the Jones.Show podcast, Naples, Florida, is a natural and cultural gem tucked away in Southwest Florida’s Paradise Coast. This is a region where the Gulf of Mexico's turquoise water meets white sand, wild islands and downtowns filled with artful treasures, culinary delights and countless other discoveries. The Paradise Coast includes Naples, Marco Island, Everglades City, Immokalee and Ave Maria. Jack W. Wert has dedicated over 25 years to tourism destination marketing. He has c
044: Parenting, Information Overload, Storytelling, G.I. Joe & More with Bill Ratner
Bill Ratner is an American voice actor. He is best known for being the voice in movie trailers and for being the voice of Flint in Hasbro’s syndicated TV cartoon “G.I. Joe.” He reprised the role of Flint in episodes of “Family Guy” and “Robot Chicken.” In addition to his successful career in voiceovers Bill is a master storyteller—National Storytelling Festival Slam Teller, Best of Hollywood Fringe Festival winner, 8-time Moth StorySLAM Winner, published short story writer, essayist, and playwri
043: I Like Me & Sue Schaffel is Great
Sue Schaffel is an award-winning actress based in Washington, DC, and Naples, FL, who has drawn uproarious laughter, tears and everything in between for over thirty years on the stage and screen. Theatre credits include a hilarious portrayal of Desdemona in “When Shakespeare’s Ladies Meet,” heart-wrenching turns as Polly in “Other Desert Cities” and Charlotte in “Beyond Therapy” and, most recently, she portrayed Cajun sensation Velma in “Hush Up Sweet Charlotte.” Her TV credits include numero
042: Lisa Guerrero is Fearless
Lisa Guerrero is the award-winning Chief Investigative Correspondent for America’s top-rated syndicated news magazine, Inside Edition. One of the most versatile broadcasters on television, Lisa has guest co-hosted The View, been a special correspondent for Dr. Phil and is a frequent guest panelist on CNN and HLN. She is also a successful actress having starred in Aaron Spelling’s, Sunset Beach and guest starred on Southland, Frasier and The George Lopez Show. Lisa recently played herself in the
041: The Beekman Boys, Fabulous Forever
Josh Kilmer-Purcell and Dr. Brent Ridge are the Co-Founders of Beekman 1802. Ridge began his career as a physician at Mt. Sinai in New York City and later launched the Health & Wellness division of Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Kilmer-Purcell was previously an award-winning advertising executive and New York Times bestselling author of three books. The pair founded Beekman 1802 in 2008 after purchasing the historic Beekman farm in Sharon Springs, NY, where they started making goat milk soaps and g
040: Lynn Radice is the Little Engine that Could
Lynn Radice is an expert motivational speaker, having 34,000 followers on linked in, a career coach, CEO, executive recruiter, thought leader, and job search maven. She is best known for candid self-help job hunting advice, and for creating creative job search strategies. Lynn has placed people in Poland, Spain, Canada, the UK, Romania and many others. She has traveled to Myanmar, Hong Kong, Thailand, South Africa, France, Switzerland, Spain, and Morocco, speaking with candidates and gathering b
039: Daniel Ross, Donald Duck, Lucky the Leprechaun, Starscream & Friends
Originally a theatre and film actor/producer from Maryland, Daniel Ross moved to Los Angeles in 2014 to begin pursuing work in the animation voice over industry. His voice has been featured on almost every network including Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Disney, and Netflix. He is the voice of Donald Duck in the smash hit series “Mickey and the Roadster Racers” and “Chip N’ Dale’s Nutty Tales” on Disney Channel and Disney Junior. He was also featured as the lead-villain Starscream from 2007’s “
038: An Organic Healthy Life with Nancy Addison
Nancy Addison’s delightful celebration of healthy food and her passion for sharing her wealth of knowledge is entertaining, enlightening and often life-changing. In her presentations, counseling, radio shows and books, Nancy shares her favorite tips for getting healthier and making healthy eating delicious! Nancy’s information-packed books and presentations are inspiring. What’s more, her joy is contagious. Nancy Addison Social Media Twitter: @nanncyaddison Instagram: @NancyGAddison Facebook:
037: Living in Full Expression with Jim Phillips
Jim Phillips is a dynamic, engaging speaker, author and L.I.F.E. Strategist who inspires folks to live in full expression of their truth by defining, embracing and ulmately experiencing that truth. At the age of thirteen, Jim had a Divine experience that confirmed to him he had a specific message to share … and the me for that message is now. His message is clear, bold and life changing. Jim is an authority on living in full expression of one's truth. In fact, he wrote the book on it, The Key to LI
036: Amy Fulmer Finds the Sweet Spot Between Love and Loss
Amy Fulmer was born and raised on the East Coast and grew up in Connecticut. Ms. Fulmer made her way to Los Angeles to attend The University of Southern California where she graduated from the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Kenji, Amy’s son, had multiple health and mental health issues that resulted in his loss of life at 19. As a means of healing through this tragic, long road ahead, Amy authored a book aimed at parents and non-parents across the globe who cope with grief daily. Her bo
035: Broadway Legend Gwen Verdon Through the Eyes of Retired Stage Manager Paul Phillips
Born October 1, 1925, Paul Phillips was raised in a series of foster homes in New York. At age 17, he joined the Coast Guard during World War II. Two years later, he landed on the Great White Way, his heart set on a career as an actor. In relatively short order, Phillips developed an unexpected friendship with renowned actress Gertrude Lawrence. It was Lawrence who first suggested he make the career move from actor to stage management. Paul’s remarkable credits include the original Broadway pr
034: Linda Spellman Goes from MBA to Psychic Medium
Linda Spellman is a former Marketing Executive. She has managed marketing functions for well-known companies such as Restoration Hardware, Home Depot, and Carter's and Oshkosh B'Gosh. After suffering an assault and battling PTSD, she found herself with a new and unexpected gift. She discovered that now she can communicate with those who've passed on. That's right, an MBA turned Psychic Medium. Linda’s Social Media: Instagram: www.instagram.com/light_of_the_phoenix Facebook: www.facebook.com/li
033: The Hoopla Surrounding CBD with Dr. Cade Copeland
Dr. Cade Copeland has been a chiropractor and functional practitioner in Naples, FL, for the last 10 years. He is a graduate of The College of St. Scholastica and Northwestern Health Sciences University and has dedicated his life to working with families to address health issues through a multidisciplinary approach to wellness. Instead of focusing on what is wrong, Dr. Cade's philosophy is to build upon what is right. He is married and is the father of four beautiful children—not 17 children as
032: The Wind May Be Gone, but Mickey Kuhn is Still Here
One of Hollywood's staple of child actors during the 30s and 40s, Mickey Kuhn appeared alongside many top Hollywood stars including John Wayne, Vivien Leigh, Clark Gable, Jimmy Stewart and many more. Born in 1932, Mickey began to add to the family income at age 2 when, by chance, he was cast by Fox Studios for the movie “Change of Heart” (1934) starring the preeminent movie couple at the time, Janet Gaynor and Charles Farrell. In 1939, Mickey appeared as Crown Prince Augustin in “Juarez” starri
031: Dr. David Perlmutter & His “Grain Brain” Crusade
David Perlmutter, MD, FACN, ABIHM is a Board-Certified Neurologist and four-time New York Times bestselling author. He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease and has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific j
030: Wren & Roch are Artisans with Purpose
With fashion as their platform, best friends and business partners Karen Hansen & Laura Rachlin of Wren & Roch are on a mission to empower victims & survivors of rape, domestic violence and childhood sexual assault by raising awareness, eliminating stigmas and educating for the prevention of abuse. At the intersection of high fashion and giving back, each Wren & Roch handbag, proudly made in New York City, financially benefits select Allies while positively impacting lives. Laura and Karen no lo
029: Face The Truth’s Dr. Judy Ho Rocks
Judy Ho, Ph. D., ABPP is a licensed and double board-certified Clinical Psychologist based in Los Angeles. Dr. Judy provides professional services in Psychological Testing and Forensic Expert work. She is a tenured Associate Professor of Psychology at Pepperdine University and has appeared as an expert commentator, panelist and host on multiple news, crime, talk and reality television programs on networks including CNN, Investigation Discovery, Lifetime, CBS, ESPN, A & E; notably as guest co-hos
028: NASCAR’s Julia Landauer is Redefining Dedication & Drive
Julia Landauer is a NASCAR driver and two-time champion from New York City. She has amassed dozens of wins in many different racing series. After becoming the first woman to win a NASCAR Track Championship at Motor Mile Speedway in her division in 2015, Julia graduated to the televised NASCAR K&N Pro Series West in 2016. She finished 4th in the championship, becoming the highest finishing female in the series’ 64-year history. In January of 2017, Julia was selected as an honoree for the Forbes 3
027: Valentin Chmerkovskiy Will Never Change His Name
Valentin “Val” Chmerkovskiy was born in Odessa, Ukraine, to an engineer mother and marine merchant father. At eight years old, Val’s family immigrated to Brooklyn, NY as refugees. In 2011, Val joined as a professional dancer on “Dancing with the Stars” for its 13th season. The 14-time US National Champion and two-time World Dance Champion quickly rose to stardom as a fan-favorite. Val won his first DWTS Mirrorball Trophy with Rumer Willis during the tenth anniversary season. He later took home h
026: Filmmaker James Keach on Alzheimer’s & Dementia
James Keach has been a part of the film industry as an actor, director, writer, and producer. He has appeared in over fifty feature films and has produced and directed hundreds of hours of television. His most recent success was the award-winning documentary “Glen Campbell…I’ll Be Me,” which showed the legendary singer’s unprecedented “Goodbye Tour” after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. James’ 2018 documentary feature film, “Augie,” tells the story of Augie Nieto, the genius entrepren
025: Getting SIRI-ous with Susan C. Bennett
The original voice of Siri, Susan C. Bennett is the announcer for Jones.Show. As a popular voice-over artist and singer, Bennett has appeared on hundreds of radio and TV commercials for such clients as McDonald's, Macy's, Goodyear, Papa John's, Fisher Price and more. In addition to being a very popular public speaker, Susan is the voice of Delta Air Lines gates worldwide as well as numerous GPS and phone systems. Susan has appeared on nationally televised programs “The Mariah Carey Merriest Chri
024: HOT BENCH Judge Patricia DiMango is Tireless
Judge Patricia DiMango serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution’s syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. The former Administrative Judge of the New York State Supreme Court Criminal Term in Brooklyn, Judge DiMango holds a Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University, a master’s degree from Columbia University in Developmental Psychology and a bachelor’s degree cum laude from Brooklyn College in both Psychology and Education. On this Episode: Randy is
023: Vicki Gunvalson Gets Real
The “OG of the OC,” Vicki Gunvalson has appeared on “The Real Housewives of Orange County” since the beginning. As a successful entrepreneur, reality star, mother and grandmother, she continues to redefine what it means to be a powerful modern woman. Her ability to evolve but stay true to her roots has led her to become America’s one of the most loved reality stars. On this Episode: Make no mistake, Vicki is Randy’s friend and he is very protective of her. Vicki talks about how she first became
022: Sara Evans Knows All the Right Words
Missouri-native Sara Evans has had five #1 singles, sold millions of records, won the Academy of Country Music’s Top Female Vocalist Award and claimed a Country Music Association trophy for her signature song, “Born To Fly.” With the release of “Words,” her eighth studio album, Sara demonstrates that she’s still willing to leap into the unknown, take greater control of her career and call the shots in a way that’s unusual in country music – particularly unusual for a woman in the genre. There’s
021: Former CBS News Correspondent Bob Orr Wants the Truth
Though retired CBS News correspondent Bob Orr dreamed of being the play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he began his television news career in 1973 at WTRF-TV in his hometown, Wheeling, West Virginia. Bob joined CBS News in July 1993, where he remained until his retirement in February 2015. Bob primarily focused on two beats. From 1994 to 2006, he was the Transportation Correspondent, covering safety and security issues. After 9/11, though he retained the Transportation Corresponde
020: Ralph Rolle Marches to the Beat of His Own Drum
Bronx-native Ralph Rolle has enjoyed an illustrious career as a much sought-after drummer, vocalist and producer. The current drummer for Nile Rodgers and Chic, Ralph’s collaborators have included: Sting, Bono, Bette Midler, Roger Daltrey, Lady Gaga, Aretha Franklin, LL Cool J, Queen Latifah, Paul Simon and many more. For 14 seasons, he was the Drummer for NBC's “It's Showtime at The Apollo" and served as the musical director for “The Caroline Rhea Show.” No stranger to dishin’ out a good groove
019: Your Story Means Everything to Carey Ralston & Countless Others
Carey Ralston is the Founder of Hallway Stories, a private, member-based online community of people sharing their real-life stories of personal growth through struggles with issues such as body image, mental health and cancer. Hallway Stories is a safe space for people in crisis to tell the stories they’ve been afraid to share. In the Hallway, you’ll find you’re not alone. It’s a no-pressure community where you can meet and seek help from people just like you, who have walked in your shoes. Twit
018: Patricia Racette on Opera, Authenticity & Other Non-Hoity-Toity Things
Patricia Racette has been heralded a preeminent singing actress of our time. She has built and sustained an evolving career in the most acclaimed opera houses and concert stages of the world for over thirty years and continues to not only sustain her passion for this art form but also expand it to broader arenas as both stage director and master teacher. An internationally recognized artist herself, she has sung leading roles at the major houses of the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, Sa
017: G.W. Bailey is Equal Parts Serious & Sunshine
G.W. Bailey became internationally known as a professional actor for his portrayal as Capt. Harris in the Police Academy film series. He is also widely recognized as Sgt. Rizzo from the “M*A*S*H” television series and for his other feature and TV movies. He was a regular on the TNT television hit series “The Closer” and on “Major Crimes.” After serving as a Sunshine Kids volunteer for fifteen years, G.W. Bailey became the Executive Director in 2001. He has overseen the expansion of National Even
016: Looking Back & Forging Ahead
Program moderator Laura Spell is a native of Jackson, Mississippi, and earned her Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Hodges University. She began teaching Ballroom dance in 1998 and soon noticed a need for basic social training to go along with the dance instruction. As her children were preparing to enter middle school at the time, she started working with them and their friends on social and life skills alongside dance instruction. She offers classes and individual coaching for chil
015: Del Shores Celebrates the Damaged, Deranged, Forgotten & Sordid
Del Shores has written, directed and produced successfully across studio and independent film, network and cable television and regional and national touring theatre. His work includes the cult classics: “Sordid Lives,” “Sordid Lives, The Series” and “A Very Sordid Wedding.” His most recent project is the national tour of his new show, “Six Characters in Search of a Play.” On This Episode Randy confesses he wants everyone to love Del Shores' work as a writer and director as much as he does. Rand
014: Ginger Zee Weathers the Storms
Ginger Zee is the chief meteorologist at ABC News, reporting on the nation’s weather on “Good Morning America” and across ABC News broadcasts and digital platforms. Ginger’s memoir, Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I Am One., is a candid yet humorous and uplifting look at a life touched by depression. Ginger also appeared on Season 22 of “Dancing with the Stars.” On This Episode Ginger has been known to fall in love with gay guys and promises Randy she will not fall for him. (Randy just got marri
013: Politically Correct? Talking to Hollywood PR Pro Gary Rosen
Gary Rosen created Gary Rosen Communications (GRC) in 2000. Since that time, GRC has fostered excellent relationships with studios, celebrities, authors, musicians and corporations. GRC’s clients include CBS Television Distribution’s “Judge Judy,” the #1 program in daytime television and the syndicated courtroom hit, “Hot Bench.” Before entering the field of Public Relations, Rosen was a television writer and magazine editor. His impressive list of celebrities and television executive interviews
012: Adoption Gets Personal with Lorri Antosz Benson
Lorri Antosz Benson is an award-winning television producer, writer, author, family advocate and former syndicated columnist. She worked for DONAHUE, the acclaimed show hosted by the legendary Phil Donahue, for fifteen years, eight of which were spent as Senior Producer. Lorri received two Emmy Awards and ten Emmy nominations for her work with DONAHUE. Lorri’s memoir, To Have And Not To Hold, covers the relinquishing of her first child for closed adoption, and the subsequent development of a fl
011: Thankful for Teachers, Mentors, Coaches & Michael Feuer
011: Thankful for Teachers, Mentors, Coaches & Michael Feuer Michael Feuer has over 35 years’ experience as a corporate executive/CEO, entrepreneur, management consultant, venture capitalist, national awarding-winning syndicated columnist, speaker, and author. Currently, he is Managing Director and CEO of Max-Ventures, a private equity and consulting firm focusing on advising and investing in retail, ecommerce and a variety of marketing companies including health and wellness specialty businesse
010: Judge Michael Corriero — The Art of Argument & More
Judge Michael Corriero serves as one of three judges on CBS Television Distribution’s syndicated court show HOT BENCH, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin. HOT BENCH was the #3 first-run program in daytime television, delivering 3.2 million daily viewers. Before joining HOT BENCH, Judge Corriero served as a prosecutor in the office of Manhattan District Attorney Frank Hogan, a criminal defense attorney and a judge for 28 years in the criminal courts of New York State. Show Notes: Randy is obsessed w
009: Documentarian Robin Hauser on Unconscious Bias
Robin is the director and producer of cause-based documentary films at Finish Line Features and President of Unleashed Productions. Robin’s award-winning film, CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap, caught the attention of the international tech industry and of policy makers and educators in Washington, DC and abroad. Robin’s most recent documentary, BIAS, explores unconscious bias and how it affects us socially and in the workplace. Show Notes: We are all biased. Difference between implicit and explic
008: Tyler Mathisen - Questions, Answers & Everything in Between
Tyler Mathisen, co-anchors CNBC’s Power Lunch, one of the network’s longest running program franchises. He is also Vice President, Events Strategy for CNBC, working closely with the network’s events team to grow the rapidly expanding business. Show Notes: Tyler says “preparation is overrated” and Randy accuses Tyler of failing the entire Virgo community. Tyler asserts: Sometimes the answer is just “yes” or “no.” Randy and Tyler have lots of conversation about thought. Randy says Tyler is a think
007: Faith Prince Delivers Whatever You Need
Faith Prince has been dazzling Broadway audiences since winning the Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for her performance as Ms. Adelaide in Guys and Dolls. Other Broadway credits include Disaster! The Musical, Annie, A Catered Affair, The Little Mermaid, Bells are Ringing (Tony, DD, OCC noms), Nick & Nora (OCC Award), Jerome Robbins’ Broadway (Tony, DD noms) and more. Faith currently recurs as Ty Burrell’s stepmother on ABC’s Modern Family. She also recurred as Joey Lawrence’s mo
006: Liris Crosse, The World is Her Runway
Liris Crosse is a model/actress and has become a role model for full-figured and African American women by pushing curvy women into mainstream fashion. She has graced magazines from American Vogue, Essence, British Cosmopolitan and Vibe and has been featured in campaigns for Lane Bryant and Ashley Stewart. Liris walked the runway for Project Runway’s first ever plus-size collection at New York Fashion Week and was chosen for the show’s first season to include plus-size models. In November 2017,
005: Erin Brockovich Continues to Fight the Good Fight
In the ’90s, Erin Brockovich spearheaded an investigation revealing that Pacific Gas & Electric had been poisoning the water in Hinkley, California. As chronicled in the 2000 film Erin Brockovich, PG&E was forced to pay out the largest toxic tort injury settlement in U.S. history: $333 million. Since that time, Erin has continued in her quest to empower the people to right wrong. Alexander, Randy’s dog, makes an impression on Erin. Erin tells her backstory in her words. Erin embraces all-things
004: Parker Schaffel, Superstar Millennial
Parker Schaffel served in the US Navy, jumped out of planes, and ran a successful financial planning business. He’s worked as a military intelligence analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency and as a diplomat for the State Department. He teaches at-risk youth how to play the guitar, bass and drums, in addition to having his own solo music career. He’s dabbled in stand-up comedy, acting and photography. He’s indefatigable. Randy gets exhausted (and jealous) reading Parker’s bio. Randy gushes ov
003: Rhonda Shear has Done it All!
Rhonda Shear is a television personality, comedian, actress and entrepreneur. She is best known for her role as a host of the USA Network’s USA Up All Night in the 1990s. Since 2003, Rhonda Shear has been providing intimates solutions for women of all shapes and ages around the world. She has subsequently expanded the Rhonda Shear line to include a broad assortment of bras, panties, sleepwear, shapewear, lingerie and apparel. Randy LOVED Rhonda’s book, Up All Night: From Hollywood Bombshell to L
002: Hanging Out in Miami with Sam Champion
Sam Champion is a weather anchor who is best known for his combined 25-year career on the ABC flagship station WABC-TV and Good Morning America. He formerly co-anchored AMHQ: America’s Morning Headquarters and 23.5 Degrees with Sam Champion on The Weather Channel. Show Topics: Superheroes, Arts Education, Weather tells a Story, Bunnies are Evil, The Importance of Kindness, Rubem Robierb, Hoda Kotb, Rob Marciano, Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo, Michael Strahan, Phil Beuth, Emily Post. T
001: Hey Siri! A Conversation with Susan C. Bennett, the Original Voice of Siri.
Show #1, Jones.Show explained, It’s Randy’s Birthday, Siri unplugged, Emily Post, Erin Brockovich, Dolly Parton, Oprah, Kate Capshaw, Pat Benatar, Neil Giraldo, Randy Jones, The Village People, helping others, authentic communication, listening, Siri sings. QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Courtesy is the lubricant of life.”- Susan C. Bennett TWITTER: @randallkjones @SiriouslySusan