Jay Talking

Tracing Your Roots

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 08:25:55 +0000

David Allen Lambert, Chief Genealogist at the N.E. Historic Genealogical Society, uses documentation and DNA evidence to find out where you came from, but how far back can we go?

Gotta Get Back In Time

Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:42:03 +0000

Avid military and memorabilia collector Bill Shea has the DeLorean from “Back to the Future” on display at the Boston Museum of Science. Find out how he got his hands on it along with many more iconic artifacts.

Path to Success

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:51:34 +0000

From Radio Shack to a radio empire - Longtime local broadcaster John Garabedian talks about how he turned his passion into a career.

Get Off My Lawn!

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 07:47:27 +0000

Michael Coyne (Dean of the Mass School of Law) is back, and he’s talking about trespassing vs. liability. How far can you go to defend your property legally?

The Byways of the Future

Mon, 10 Jul 2017 08:49:16 +0000

Clean, efficient and economical - Mike Stanley, CEO of TransitX, wants to change the way you commute.

Feeling What You See

Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:51:39 +0000

Dr. Joel Salinas author of “Mirror Touch” talks his condition synesthesia, a phenomenon that allows him to feel exactly what that others are feeling.

Bradley Reads the Declaration of Independence

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 04:27:09 +0000

On the eve of the 4th of July, Bradley reads the Declaration of Independence.

Grow Your Own

Fri, 30 Jun 2017 08:06:28 +0000

Founder of New England Hydroponics, Ethan Holmes, talks about growing your own marijuana at home.

The Need for Sleep

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 16:00:54 +0000

Author Michael McGirr (The Lost Art of Sleep) talks about the health risks that come with lack of sleep and what you can do to improve your sleep health.

A Sinking History

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 08:35:44 +0000

Lawrence Goldstone, author of “Going Deep”, talks about the invention and development of the modern day attack submarine.

JFK’s New England Days

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 16:00:18 +0000

A new look at JFK before he became our 35’th president. Author Ray Sinibaldi shares never-before-seen pictures and stories of John F Kennedy during his time in New England.

Bedside Manner

Wed, 28 Jun 2017 06:39:32 +0000

Dr. Ann Celi says improved communication between doctor and patient is the key to better health.

Knife Rights

Thu, 22 Jun 2017 08:32:41 +0000

We talk a lot about the right to carry and conceal a firearm, but Doug Ritter, founder and chairman of "Knife Rights", just wants you to be able to carry a blade.

Cults and Mind Control

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 07:56:08 +0000

Steven Hassan, founder of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center Inc, talks about his history with the Moonies and his work helping deprogram people escaping from cults.

Repeal and Replace… But with What?

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 07:37:27 +0000

Romney Care – Affordable Health Care - Obama Care – What’s next? Wendy Parmet, Professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs, Northeastern University, helps us make sense of the changes coming to insurance and healthcare.

How Music Got Played

Fri, 16 Jun 2017 02:47:10 +0000

Former WBCN producer and current producer for “Festival at The Farm”, James MacDonald talks about how your favorite music found its way on the air and the importance of positivity in entertainment today.

A Man-Made Bay

Wed, 14 Jun 2017 07:36:00 +0000

Jay Talking historian Anthony Sammarco, talks about Victorian Era Boston and the creation of the Back Bay.

Going Mental

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:17:12 +0000

Mentalist Christopher Grace is here to blow our minds. Follow along while he shocks and amazes with his many tricks and demonstrations. Visit him online at www.christophergracelive.com.

Industry vs. Nature

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 16:00:08 +0000

Utility companies are looking to carve up the NH wilderness for power lines. Former conservative NH talk host Brian “Bulldog” Tilton is pushing back.

A Ruptured Duck

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Some people have collections. For Bill Shea, it’s a way of life. We talk about rare WWII artifacts and where to find them.

Written in the Stars

Sat, 27 May 2017 08:23:02 +0000

Everyone’s favorite astrologer, Joyce Levine, is in to do readings.

Radio’s Not Dead!

Fri, 26 May 2017 08:39:39 +0000

Long time Boston broadcaster, John Garabedian, talks about his passion, ambition and innovation spanning across 50 years in radio and television – and he’s not done yet. Listen to the podcast, then check out the book “The Harmony of Parts”.

Rise of the Gipper

Wed, 24 May 2017 08:45:21 +0000

Book author Craig Shirley (Reagan Rising) talks about the political career of our 40th President.

American Stories

Tue, 23 May 2017 08:16:04 +0000

Comedian/Historian Mike Donovan uses his story telling skills to bring history to life in his ever-growing volume of books.

All About Eastie

Fri, 19 May 2017 07:13:51 +0000

Boston historian Anthony Sammarco is in for a jumbo sized podcast about one of Boston’s lesser talked about neighborhoods.

Greetings from Cypress

Thu, 18 May 2017 07:20:17 +0000

Author John Hughes Wilson (”The Secret State”) checks in from Cypress to talk about espionage, foreign relations with the middle east and whether we’re in for a wag-the-dog situation between Trump and North Korea.

Cover Yourself

Tue, 16 May 2017 20:00:24 +0000

The costs of health insurance isn’t the only thing on the rise. Chris Russo, president of Russo Insurance Agency, Inc. talks about the changes headed for the auto insurance industry.

The Why of War

Fri, 12 May 2017 08:54:34 +0000

Cathal Nolan author of “The Allure of Battle” talks about the human desire for war throughout history. As it turns out, the more things change, the more they stay the same.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Eye

Thu, 11 May 2017 08:14:09 +0000

Rock photographer Leo Gozbekian has had a back stage pass to some of the coolest bands of all time. Listen as he shares some of his amazing experience covering rock history.

A Human Right or Not?

Wed, 10 May 2017 08:11:55 +0000

John McDonough, Professor of Public Health Practice/Harvard, helps us sift through the politics of our ever-changing healthcare system.

Medicare 101

Tue, 09 May 2017 07:06:19 +0000

Cynthia Phillips, Director of the SHINE Program (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) at Exec. Office of Elder Affairs, helps us navigate the muddy and ever changing landscape of Medicare. If you’re gearing up for retirement or eldercare, this is appointment listening.

Ready Made Socks

Sat, 06 May 2017 16:00:01 +0000

Check out 17-year-old entrepreneur, Brennan Agranoff, creator and owner of Hoop Swagg, an online custom sock store.

They Fought / We Ride

Sat, 06 May 2017 02:48:31 +0000

It’s warming up outside and it’s time to dust off your bike. Andy Biggio, Chairman/Founder of the “Wounded Veteran’s Ride”, is here to help us kick off the Spring weather with their 7th annual ride to honor our wounded vets. Visit https://theyfoughtweride.com/about/ for details.

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Thu, 04 May 2017 08:38:06 +0000

Dr. Aran Kadar, Co-Director of The Sleep Center at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, is here to help us all sleep better… after the show is over though, please.

Click OK to Accept

Tue, 02 May 2017 08:29:02 +0000

Does anyone actually read agreement documents before they sign off? Michael Coyne (Mass School of Law) is in to talk about mile-long contracts and what they actually contain.

The Return of Under the Covers

Mon, 01 May 2017 07:16:16 +0000

Music encyclopedia and longtime rock DJ John Laurenti is back to play everyone’s favorite rock trivia game. We play a cover; you name the artist preforming the song.

Rock ‘n’ Roll/Show ‘n’ Tell 2

Sat, 29 Apr 2017 15:30:52 +0000

There was so much fun with David Beiber, we couldn’t fit it in one podcast. Enjoy a bonus rock filled episode of the Jay Talking Podcast.

Rock ‘n’ Roll/Show ‘n’ Tell

Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:31:21 +0000

David Beiber, former promotions director for WBCN and WFNX, and current rock memorabilia curator at the Verb Hotel, comes by with a box of toys to bring us back to the golden age of alternative radio.

It’s Written in the Stars…

Mon, 24 Apr 2017 08:03:59 +0000

Or is it? Astrologer and psychic medium Joyce Levine is in to see what the future holds for us all.

Mccain in Kosovo

Sat, 22 Apr 2017 16:28:00 +0000

Lt. Dustin Lawson, Public Affairs Officer Multinational Battle Group East - Bondsteel, Kosovo, talks about Sen John Mccain’s trip to the embattled Balkan Region.

When Punk was Punk

Fri, 21 Apr 2017 07:34:05 +0000

Jan Crocker, rock videographer and producer, takes us back to the late 70’ - early 80’s when the Boston punk scene was dirty, dangerous, and real.

Rebel Power

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 08:18:03 +0000

Not all revolutions are the same. Book author and Assistant Professor with the Department of Political Science at Boston College, Peter Krause, talks about the struggle for power in the fractured Middle East.

When Boston Rode the EL

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 01:53:28 +0000

Before there was a T there was an EL. Boston historian Anthony Sammarco takes us for a ride back in time on our city’s long gone elevated train.

The Evolution of Thought

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:23:35 +0000

Rob Wesson, author of “Darwin's First Theory: Exploring Darwin's Quest for a Theory of Earth”, talks about the father of evolution theory’s own origin story.

Patriots Day

Mon, 17 Apr 2017 08:18:21 +0000

While everyone is talking about running, we’re talking about rebellion. Brooke Barbier author of “Boston in the American Revolution: A Town Versus an Empire” joins the podcast.

Case Closed Dudley

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:30:57 +0000

Dudley lawmakers - Greg Balukonis (Town Administrator), Gary Brackett (Town Counsel), Paul Joseph (Selectman) – discus the end of the fight against a proposed 55 acre Islamic Cemetery in their town.

DC Dirty Tricks

Wed, 12 Apr 2017 08:03:22 +0000

A lesson in wagging the dog with guest David Schoenbrod, author of “DC Confidential”.

The Kindness of Strangers

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 08:38:41 +0000

Leon Logothetis, host and producer of “The Kindness Diaries”, talks about his travels around the world funded almost totally on the charity of strangers.