The Stuph File Program

#0887: Dave Kenney; Sandy Malone; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:19:19 +0000

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Featuring Dave Kenney, author of Helium; Sandy Malone, author of the book series, Gem Of The Golden Isles; & Marc Hartzman, curator of WeirdHistorian.com

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Dave Kenney is a journalist and historian, who has authored more than two dozen non-fiction books, but he is releasing his first novel, called Helium, which deals with the flying saucer craze of the 1950’s.
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Sandy Malone is a former reality TLC star of Wedding Island, author of a series of summer beach reads called Gem Of The Golden Isles that take place on Jekyll Island in Georgia, where she lives.
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Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s. He’s back with the weird story for August. This one deals with a horse who bolted while carrying a casket.
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This week’s opening slate is presented by Tristan Brand, a Vancouver-based creative director, photographer, cinematographer and biologist.

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#0886: Daniel Blumstein; Matt Hughes; & Kathleen Troy

Sun, 09 Aug 2026 01:58:12 +0000

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Featuring Professor Daniel Blumstein from University of California, Los Angeles; Matt Hughes, author of One More Kill; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad

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Daniel Blumstein is a professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles. He and his team created the OnlyFans page for marmots called OnlyMarms.
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Matt Hughes is the author of the thriller, One More Kill.

Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad, is back on the show with another segment of Canine Conversations With Kathleen. This time she talks about dogs being addicted to dog toys. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice.
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This week’s guest slate is presented by Alan R. Warren, a bestselling true crime author, with his latest book, Cults – The Interviews: Volume 9. He was on show #0880.

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#0885: Don Schechter; Bobby Borgia; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 05:02:03 +0000

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Featuring Don Schechter, author of Ascendants; magician & illusionist, Bobby Borgia; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter

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Don Schechter is a filmmaker, a professor at Tufts University, the founder and CEO of Charles River Media, co-host of the podcast, No Win Scenario, and author of the sci-fi novel, Ascendants.
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Bobby Borgia is a magician and illusionist, who has performed live in more than 70 countries, plus he’s appeared on numerous television shows, has served as a Magic Consultant for hit movies, and he owns Kellar’s Magic & Comedy Club.
(A 30 second teaser YouTube short is available)

Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Land and Its People by David Sedaris (Little, Brown, $40).
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This week’s opening slate is presented by Nate Dawg, Facilities Coordinator for Access Humboldt, which includes a station that The Stuph File Program is heard on weekly. It’s Eureka, California’s KZZH 96.7FM.

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#0884: Maria Gallucci; Alex Grass; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 25 Jul 2026 23:48:15 +0000

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Featuring Maria Gallucci, author of Raised In Silence; Alex Grass, author Infernal Tramps: Tales Of Weird Terror; & Marc Hartzman, curator of WeirdHistorian.com

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Maria Gallucci, author of Raised In Silence, which deals with the fact that she and her five siblings were raised by deaf parents.
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Alex Grass, a writer of horror and weird fiction is the author of a collection of short stories called Infernal Tramps: Tales Of Weird Terror.
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Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com, is the author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s. He’s back with the weird story for July. This one deals with Patience Worth, a prolific writer who wrote several books from the grave via a Ouija board, through medium, Pearl Curran.
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This week’s opening slate is presented by Jason Klamm, author of Ferris Bueller . . . You’re My Hero. He was on show #0879.

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#0883: David Bertolino; Juliet Faithfull; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:43:15 +0000

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Featuring creative entrepreneur, David Bertolino, creator of SpookyWorld; Juliet Faithfull, author of Liar’s Dice; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky

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David Bertolino, the creator of the theme park, SpookyWorld, is also the author of Behind the Screams at Spookyworld: The Secrets, Scares, and Stars of America’s Original Horror Theme Park.
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Juliet Faithfull is the author of the novel, Liar’s Dice. It’s the story of an identical twin sister who just disappeared, but for Juliet, there is a lot of truth in this fictionalized story.

Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back on the show. This time he talks about Jeremy Hansen stepping away from the astronaut program; how many should be on staff at a lunar base; and more.
(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll continue to discuss a Mars Rover on the Moon; Blue Origin lunar lander mock-up; humans on Titan; plus Jupiter, Mars, Pluto and more).

This week’s guest slate is presented by Rick Conti, a retired firefighter. We’ve been friends since our early teenage years. In fact, we met playing in a Strat-O-Matic Baseball league, and we’re still doing it half a century later.

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#0882: Robert J. Sawyer; Greig Watts; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 20:35:24 +0000

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Featuring Robert J. Sawyer, author of Sawyer On Science Fiction; songwriter, Greig Watts, author of Keeping The Dream Alive; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter

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Legendary science fiction author, Robert J. Sawyer, has written his first non-fiction novel. It’s called Sawyer On Science Fiction.
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Greig Watts is a songwriter, author and mentor who has had 18 Eurovision entries across eleven consecutive years. He’s also the author of Keeping The Dream Alive: A Songwriter’s Guide To Overcoming Rejection, Finding Success And Enjoying The Journey Along the Way.
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Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Survivor: Forged in Fire by Jeff Probst (Simon & Schuster, $56).
You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca.

This week’s opening slate is presented by Paul Pape who is a creative entrepreneur, Ted Talker and author. He also runs Paul Pape Designs and Gamify and was on show #0878.

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#0881: Ryan Ray Vincent; Mark Farrington; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:11:11 +0000

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Featuring actor Ryan Ray Vincent; Mark Farrington, author of Loss Of Life; & Marc Hartzman, curator of WeirdHistorian.com & co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing

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Ryan Ray Vincent is an actor who is quite successful in the hot new craze of micro dramas.

Mark Farrington is the author of the novel, Loss Of Life.

Marc Hartzman, curator of WeirdHistorian.com & co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing, has a special segment. It’s not a story from the past, but instead it’s a trip that he took. Marc literally ran off with the circus.

This week’s guest slate is presented by George Mather, a retired broadcaster, lawyer, and an early colleague of mine in my first on-air job in Brockville, Ontario.

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#0880: Alan R. Warren; Kira Hartley Klinger; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 20:04:42 +0000

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Featuring Alan R. Warren, author of Cults – The Interviews: Volume 9; entrepreneur & internet reseller, Kira Hartley Klinger; & Marc Hartzman, curator of WeirdHistorian.com

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Alan R. Warren is a bestselling true crime author. His latest book is called Cults – The Interviews: Volume 9.
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Kira Hartley Klinger is an entrepreneur, internet reseller and the author of two books called Fabric Wars: Tales of the Hunt for Vintage Fabric with Etsy’s DodOddity & Fabric Wars & MORE!: The Insanity of Online Resale Continues with Etsy’s DodOddity.

Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com, is the author of American Sideshow: An Encyclopedia Of History’s Most Wondrous And Curiously Strange Performers & We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History of UFOs And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears, And Fantasies. He’s back with the weird story for June. This one deals with a two headed man.
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This week’s opening slate is presented by Christina Marie Jeffers, Executive Director for Access Humboldt, which includes a station that The Stuph File Program is heard on weekly. It’s Eureka, California’s KZZH 96.7FM.

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#0879: Jason Klamm; Russell Van Brocklen; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:09:50 +0000

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Featuring Jason Klamm, author of Ferris Bueller . . . You’re My Hero; Russell Van Brocklen, The Dyslexia Professor; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter

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Jason Klamm is the author of Ferris Bueller . . . You’re My Hero.

Russell Van Brocklen aka The Dyslexia Professor, is back on the show.

Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. Summer is just starting, so if you’re heading to the beach, or just on the balcony or your backyard, here are some light, summer reading possibilities:

A Right to Die by Rex Stout (originally published in 1964)
Want to Know A Secret? by Freida McFadden (Poisoned Pen Press, $26.99)
The Tragic Story of Willie Davis by Danny Gallagher (Dundurn Press, $25.99)
The Carpetbaggers by Harold Robbins (originally published in 1961)

You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca.

This week’s opening slate is presented by Alexandra Henderson, who is the VP of News, Local Stations for Global News. She is one of the best people I have ever work with and for. She is just a marvelous human being.

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#0878: Paul Pape; Leah Renee; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:29:18 +0000

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Featuring creative entrepreneur, Paul Pape; comic Leah Renee; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky

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Paul Pape is a creative entrepreneur who operates Paul Pape Designs and Gamify.

Leah Renee is a standup comic. She also does a weekly podcast that you can find on YouTube.

Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic’s Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back on the show. One of the things he’s talking about is the recent Blue Origin launch pad explosion.
(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll continue to discuss the race to the Moon with lunar bases; correcting the orbit of a space telescope and more).

This week’s guest slate is presented by Kim Handysides, an award winning voice over specialist and voice coach, and someone I worked with as a fellow broadcaster back in the day.

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#0877: Alexa Morris; Patti Lee; & Cathy Nesbitt

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 22:02:35 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Alexa Morris, co-author of The Courtyard: A Memoir; Patti Lee, author of Tanya, We Have A Problem; & Cathy Nesbitt, from Cathy's Crawly Composters Download Alexa Morris is the co-author, along with her father-in-law, Benjamin Parket, of the book, The Courtyard: A Memoir. Benjamin was 9-years-old during Nazi occupied Paris when neighbours hid him and his family for two years. Patti Lee is the author of Tanya, We Have A Problem. Cathy Nesbitt is an entrepreneur who teaches laughter yoga and who also started a worm emporium called Cathy’s Crawly Composters. This week’s guest slate is presented by Amjad Tadros, author of, The Fixer: A Journalist’s Accidental Journey Through The Middle East. He was Middle East fixer and journalist for CBS’ 60 Minutes, and he was a guest back on #0870.

#0876: Bart King; Seth Panitch; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 30 May 2026 17:14:59 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Bart King, author of Father Humor: Mastering The Art Of The Dad Joke; Seth Panitch, author of Antique; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Bart King is the author of Father Humor: Mastering The Art Of The Dad Joke. Seth Panitch is the author of the novel Antique. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Gales of November by John Bacon (Liveright, $47).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s opening slate is presented by Steve Rohr, a PR & Communications Specialist who has been very instrumental from the beginning of The Stuph File Program and beyond, in helping to secure great guests for this program.

#0875: Elizabeth Margulis; S.A. Schneider; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:01:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Elizabeth Margulis, author of Transported: The Everyday Magic Of Musical Daydreams; S.A. Schneider, author of The Bigfoot Case; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download Elizabeth Margulis is a professor of Music at Princeton University. She's also the author of Transported: The Everyday Magic Of Musical Daydreams. S. A. Schneider is the author of the childrens' book, The Bigfoot Case. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com, is the author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s. In this episode, he shares a May story of the hollow Earth cult. This week’s opening slate is presented by Steve Hatton, a freelance writer who operates the Facebook Page, TV Montreal Media Fun Group.

#0874: Matt Witten; MJ Preston; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:56:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Matt Witten, author of 51%; MJ Preston, author of Windigo Plague; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Matt Witten has written several scripts for television series and also several novels. His latest novel, set in the near future, is called 51%, where companies actually own the rights to human beings. Author MJ Preston is back on the show with this latest book, called Windigo Plague. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back on the show to talk about whether or not life on Earth, actually began on Mars.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll continue to discuss Mars, plus NASA’s almost 50 year ongoing Voyager mission; NASA’s DART asteroid crash and the surprising effect; and Blue Origin’s used New Glenn rocket launch). This week’s guest slate is presented by Sam Fisher, who is the Chef Sommelier at Walter Hospitality here in Montreal, and a longtime Stuph File Program listener.

#0873: Lisa Johnson; Jennifer Lieberman; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 10 May 2026 05:32:31 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Lisa Johnson, co-founder of Been There Got Out; Jennifer Lieberman, author of Independent Theatre Production For The 21st Century: In Seven Simple Steps; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Lisa Johnson is the co-founder of Been There Got Out and also the co-author of Been There Got Out: Toxic Relationships, High-Conflict Divorce, And How To Stay Sane Under Insane Circumstances & When Your Ex Turns The Kids Against You. Actress Jennifer Lieberman is the author of Independent Theatre Production For The 21st Century: In Seven Simple Steps. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Jean Drapeau's Baby: Aislin's 1976 Montreal Olympic Scrapbook by Terry Mosher (Aislin Publications; $50 softcover, $100 hardcover).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s opening slate is presented by Emmy Award winning sports broadcaster Steve Lanthier, who also works as a broadcast consultant. Steve has almost 50 years experience in the industry as a producer.

#0872: Victoria Hetherington; Savannah Ford; & Frank Kermit

Sun, 03 May 2026 13:38:40 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Victoria Hetherington, author of The Friend Machine: On The Trail Of AI Companionship; Savannah Ford, YouTube creator & author; & relationship coach, Frank Kermit Download Victoria Hetherington is the author of The Friend Machine: On The Trail Of AI Companionship. She talks about people actually dating AI. (You can also follow Victoria on her Instagram page). Savannah Ford is both the creator of the YouTube page, Tiny Dollhouse Project and an author of romance novels with titles such as Under A Christmas Moon, Sweet Autumn Kisses and Unforgotten Summer’s Kiss. Relationship coach, Frank Kermit, talks about when betrayal enters the relationship and how does one get past that and forgive. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mark Leslie, author of Haunted Hamilton and also I Think It’s A Sign That The Pun Also Rises: Dad Jokes, Puns, Quips, Laughs, Groaners and Playful Pensive Ponderings. We had him on the program on show #0855 and also show #0865.

#0871: Erik D’Souza; Matthew Corey; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:23:13 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Erik D'Souza, author of Death On The Rocks; Matthew Corey, creator of Flying Saucer; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Erik D'Souza is the author of Death On The Rocks, a thriller that features a senior citizen sleuth. Matthew Corey, is the creator of the Star Trek Fan fiction script that he’s produced in audio form called Flying Saucer, an homage to the animated series, Lower Decks. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back is back on the show to talk about the successful Artemis II Mission around the Moon.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll continue to discuss the Artemis mission and the future of the program; plus Chinese astronauts on the Moon; Interstellar Comet 3i/Atlas is carrying tons of water and methanol; the problem of light pollution on Earth impeding the night sky, and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by technology analyst & journalist, Carmi Levy. He’s everywhere on television from CTV News to CBC and everywhere in between.

#0870: Amjad Tadros; Tom Cladis; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 22:47:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Amjad Tadros, author of The Fixer: A Journalist’s Accidental Journey Through The Middle East; Tom Cladis, author of The Age Of Serpents And Scorpions; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Amjad Tadros spent 30 years behind the scenes in the Middle East as a producer and fixer for CBS’ 60 Minutes. He’s the author of The Fixer: A Journalist’s Accidental Journey Through The Middle East. We take some time to remember a frequent guest on the program who recently passed away. Journalist & foreign correspondent, Ivor Davis, who has written many books including, The Devil In My Friend, which chronicles the story of a friend who committed murder, The Beatles And Me On Tour: 60th Anniversary Edition & Manson Exposed: A Reporter’s 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder just to name a few. (There is a very heartwarming tribute to him written by a close friend of 65 years and colleague of his named Norman Giller). Tom Cladis is the author of the epic fantasy, The Age Of Serpents And Scorpions. It’s his debut novel. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Nothing Random by Gayle Feldman (Random House, $54).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Scott Johnson is the founder of Frogpants Studio Podcast Network. He’s also the host of several podcasts, including What Was That Like. And he was a guest back on show #0618.

#0869: Scott Weidensaul; Ben Leman; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:26:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Scott Weidensaul, author of The Return Of The Oystercatcher: Saving Birds To Save The Planet; Ben Leman, author of Between The Tines; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download Scott Weidensaul is the author of The Return Of The Oystercatcher: Saving Birds To Save The Planet. Ben Leman wrote Between The Tines, a story set in 17th Century Scotland. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com, is the author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s. In this episode, he shares an April story about a fake medium who eventually confessed. The tale also appears in his earlier book, Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural. This week’s opening slate is presented by Francois Joly, a freelance cameraman who works on corporate events for a company called Captiv8.

#0868: Karen Horwitz; Gary May; & Kathleen Troy

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Karen Horwitz, author of A Graver Danger: White Chalk Crime; Gary May, author of Unburdening; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad Download Karen Horwitz is an award-winning school teacher, whistleblower and author of A Graver Danger: White Chalk Crime. You can also visit her other website, EndTeacherAbuse.org and her Substack columns. Former journalist, Gary May, is the author of the novel Unburdening. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad, is back on the show, with some tips, and she says that whether it's young puppies, or older dogs, training really never ends. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bob Dorigo Jones, author of Remove Child Before Folding: The 101 Stupidest, Silliest and Wackiest Warning Labels Ever!

#0867: Mitra Manesh; Lauren C. Johnson; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 02:53:18 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mitra Manesh, author of The Attentionist: New Choices For A New World; Lauren C. Johnson, author of The West Façade; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Mitra Manesh, a mindfulness educator, and author of The Attentionist: New Choices For A New World, discusses our almost addictive use of cell phones and other devices. Lauren C. Johnson is the author of the speculative fiction novel, The West Façade. It’s the story of a statue that comes to life. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Montreal's Winter Carnival Frosty Frolic -- 1885 by Robert N. Wilkins (Corner Studio, $24.99).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Chris Jackson, who is a musician, Head Cider Maker at Treasury Cider, in upstate New York, and co-host of The Spoon.

#0866: Jocelyn King; Dwayne Brenna; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 22 Mar 2026 15:09:58 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jocelyn King, founder of Smarter Online Safety; Dwayne Brenna, author of The Laundryman; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download Jocelyn King is the founder of Smarter Online Safety. She encourages cyber security and online safety. Dwayne Brenna is the author of a murder mystery that takes place in 1883 in Saskatchewan. It’s called The Laundryman. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story for March. This one has to do with magician Chung Ling Soo, whose claim to fame was bullet catching. This week’s opening slate is presented by Tim O’Brien, Emeritus “Ambassador of Odd” at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! & author of, Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks. He was recently on show #0861.

#0865: Mark Leslie; Hannah B. Waldfogel; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:46:30 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Leslie, author of I Think It’s A Sign That The Pun Also Rises; psychologist Hannah B. Waldfogel; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Mark Leslie is back on the show, this time with a book that will tickle your funny bone, called I Think It’s A Sign That The Pun Also Rises: Dad Jokes, Puns, Quips, Laughs, Groaners and Playful Pensive Ponderings. Psychologist Hannah B. Waldfogel has an interesting article in Behavioral Scientist about why people don’t return their shopping carts to the proper place after they go to their cars (she also wrote an excellent article in the same magazine called What If We Thought of Our Daily Commute as a Team Sport?) Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back with yet more delays in various space missions, like the Artemis mission to the Moon.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss the extended future of the ISS; private companies making trips to the ISS; the future of the Boeing Starliner; space debris hitting commercial aircraft in the sky; Germans on the Moon; and more.). This week’s guest slate is presented by Dimitrios Moraitis, a Stuph File Program fan.

#0864: Allen Saxon; K.T. Anglehart; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:36:47 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Allen Saxon, author of Training In Charity; K.T. Anglehart, author of The 8 Gateways; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Dr. Allen Saxon, a retired general surgeon, shares his medical drama novel, Training In Charity. While it’s a fictional story, it is set in a real hospital that deals with indigent populations. A hospital that Dr. Saxon trained in. K.T. Anglehart is back with the third book in The Scottish Scrolls trilogy. This book is called The 8 Gateways. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. March 8th was the start of Daylight Saving Time, so this week we share classic books that deal with time travel. The titles include: 11/22/63 by Stephen King (originally published in 2011) The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (originally published in 1895) A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain (originally published in 1889) You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by David Dunaway, author of A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed The Way We See. We had him on the program on show #0859.

#0863: Elaine Rock & Ellen Bassuk

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:13:19 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Elaine Rock, author of Dusty Roads; & Ellen Bassuk, co-author of Between Two Worlds: A Psychiatrist And Her Son’s Quest For Compassionate Mental Health Care Download Elaine Rock, author of Dusty Roads, talks about the women’s movement and the trailblazer flight attendant that was Barbara “Dusty” Roads. Ellen Bassuk is the co-author, along with her son Daniel, who has schizophrenia, of Between Two Worlds: A Psychiatrist And Her Son’s Quest For Compassionate Mental Health Care. This week’s guest slate is presented by Tim Richter, the President & CEO of The Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness. We had him back on show #0858.

#0862: Rob Curnock; Nzondi; & KD Law

Sun, 22 Feb 2026 00:52:56 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Rob Curnock, author of Dead Man Running; Nzondi, author of, DeathCon; & KD Law, author of, Call Me Lawless Download Rob Curnock, back in the day, ran as a congressional candidate in Texas. He shares his story in the book, Dead Man Running. Nzondi is back on the show with a new novel called DeathCon. It’s about a different kind of convention, with a lot of cosplay and costumes on a cruise ship. KD Law is the author of the thriller novel, Call Me Lawless, the first book in a trilogy. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mark Morton, author of The Headmasters. We had him on the program on show #0856 talking about his debut science fiction novel.

#0861: Michael Gerber; Tim O’Brien; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:48:56 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Michael Gerber, publisher/editor & co-founder of The American Bystander; Tim O'Brien, author of Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks & The Maine Roadshow; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Michael Gerber, editor, publisher and co/founder of the humour magazine, The American Bystander. Tim O’Brien was the VP of Communications at Ripley’s Believe It Or Not!, the host of their podcast, and we talked to him for decades, but that came to an end over 15 years ago when he retired, however he’s still keeping busy. Currently he's the founder and operator of Casa Flamingo Literary Arts and is the author a several books, including Tim O’Brien’s Roadside Pics & Picks and also The Maine Roadshow. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about some of the delays that are taking place to many launches, like fuel leaks.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss private companies landing on the Moon, private companies creating space stations this year, plus the planned demise of the International Space Station, and what will replace it, and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by actor & juggler, Scot Nery. He’s also a show producer, digital content creator, emcee, marketer, contortionist, and he also works behind the scenes helping other performers and media participants with workshops and Zoom seminars. (Full disclosure, he helped to create the logo for The Stuph File Program which, after 16 years is still elegant and timeless, and conveys the image of the show.

#0860: Demond Wilson; Jennifer Jones; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 23:53:41 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Demond Wilson; Jennifer Jones, author of On The Line: My Story Of Becoming The First African American Rockette and also Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm Of Resilience; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download We remember Demond Wilson, who recently passed away at the age of 79, with an interview we did in 2019 talking about his book, Second Banana: The Bitter Sweet Memories of ‘Sanford and Son’. Jennifer Jones was the first Black woman who became a Rockette. She’s the author of two books, On The Line: My Story Of Becoming The First African American Rockette and also her memoir, Becoming Spectacular: The Rhythm Of Resilience. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story for February of the strange case of the guy who killed himself, to prove he can communicate from beyond the grave. This month’s story comes from one of Marc’s previous books, Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural. This week’s opening slate is presented by Kirk Bennett, who is a cinematographer and a director. He’s currently working on two films, including Taste Your Freedom a 25 year project on the homelessness situation in Montreal and those helping to end it.

#0859: David Dunaway; Rodney Phillips; & Kathleen Troy

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:23:50 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Dunaway, author of A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed The Way We See; Rodney Phillips, author of Dissension: A Disagreement That Leads To Discord & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad Download David Dunaway is the author of A Four-Eyed World: How Glasses Changed The Way We See. Rodney Phillips is the author of the suspense novel Dissension: A Disagreement That Leads To Discord. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad, is back on the show, with some tips. This time it's about adopting a dog before you shop for one. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. This week’s guest slate is presented by Shaun Starr who is the co-host on the TSN 690 Morning Show.

#0858: Tim Richter; David Shoffner; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 23:53:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Tim Richter, President & CEO of The Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness; David Shoffner from SpotBowl.com; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Tim Richter is the President & CEO of The Canadian Alliance To End Homelessness. David Shoffner is the PR Manager at Pavone Advertising, the people behind SpotBowl.com, where you can rate the Super Bowl commercials. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. January 26, 2026 is the 27th International Holocaust Remembrance Day. In honour of that day we feature several books dealing with the Holocaust. The titles include: The Wall by John Hersey (originally published in 1950) Mila 18 by Leon Uris (originally published in 1961) A Mother To My Mother by Malka Pischanitskaya Hide and Seek: In Pursuit of Justice by Ben Carniol Between the Lines: The Diary of Margit Kassai by Margit Kassai Lament by Moishe Kantorowitz (The last four titles are published by the Azrieli Foundation, distributed by Coach House Press, and cost $14.95 each. You can purchase copies of these and all titles in the Azrieli Holocaust Survivors Memoirs Program).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Michel St. Cyr, the president of the television production company, Groupe-Fairplay.

#0857: Aaron Argueta; James L. Hill; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:49:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Aaron Argueta, co-founder of Bailey's CBD; James L. Hill, author of The Moth: And Other Tantalizing Tales; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download Aaron Argueta is one of the co-founders of Bailey’s CBD, which is CBD for pets. James L. Hill is the author of the short story compilation called The Moth: And Other Tantalizing Tales. It features mysteries, thrillers and science fiction stories. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story for January of the strange case where initially, you wouldn’t think that there were enough legs to go around. This week’s opening slate is presented by Michael Rudder, an extremely versatile actor, who has been in films like The Adventures Of Pluto Nash, been the voice of video games like Prince Of Persia: Warrior Within and animated television shows like Arthur.

#0856: Mark Morton; Pat Daily; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 01:20:04 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Morton, author of The Headmasters; Pat Daily, author of The Spark Chronicles; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Mark Morton is the author of The Headmasters. It’s his science fiction debut, for which he is getting plenty of accolades for. (Mark was also on the show talking about The Headmasters in March 2024 on show #0760. And the re-release of his non fiction book, Cupboard Love: A Dictionary Of Culinary Curiosities, was what we talk about on show #0829 back in July of last year). Former NASA Engineer and Air Force pilot, Pat Daily, is the author of The Spark Chronicles, a near-future science fiction series. The book series includes Spark, Fire & Embers. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about taking stock on what to look forward to in 2026. This week’s guest slate is presented by Stuart Nulman, whom you hear every three weeks with of Book Banter.

#0855: Mark Leslie; Brian Glow; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:46:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Leslie, author of Haunted Hamilton; illusionist & magician, Brian Glow; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Mark Leslie is on to share ghost stories with his new book, Haunted Hamilton. Back on the show is Brian Glow. We had him back on show #0837 talking about his anti bullying advocacy, and we didn’t get a chance to talk about his career as an international illusionist and comedy magician, so we’ll do that this time. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Last Days of Marilyn Monroe by James Patterson & Imogen Edwards-Jones (Little, Brown, $42).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by video editor Tyson Hodgson.

#0854: The Year-End “Best Of The Stuph File Program” Show

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:52:35 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2025 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Actress Stefanie Powers, best known from shows like Hart To Hart & The Girl From U.N.C.L.E. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0804. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Stefanie Powers - Legendary Actress & Founder Of The William Holden Wildlife Foundation). David Samuels is the co-founder and editor of the newspaper County Highway, who talks about conspiracy theories. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0805). Former mobster, Louis Ferrante, talks about the second book in his Mafia history trilogy. This one is called Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0806. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Louis Ferrante - Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia). Natasha Marsh is the co-owner, along with her husband, Bill Steele, of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast in New Brunswick. They live in the 150 year old prison and have turned it into a bed and breakfast where people can spend the night behind bars. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0821). Donna Rowley is the manager of The Canadian Potato Museum, in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0825). Pete Melfi is the founder and Commissioner of the annual Florida Man Games. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0835. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Pete Melfi -The Florida Man Games). Rod Schejtman is a composer who collaborated on an amazing symphony with legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. It was the last project that Lalo worked on before he died. The symphony is called Long Live Freedom, which is a 40-minute experience with 100 musicians. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0832). We remember legendary composer, Lalo Schifrin, who passed away on June 26th, just five days after his 93rd birthday. We remember him from an interview we did back in June 1996. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0829). We remember actress Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy winning television role on the long running hit CBS series M*A*S*H. Loretta died of natural causes at her home in New York City on May 30th. We feature an interview done in January 2017, which highlights that she was also an artist and an animal activist and combined those two traits in a book entitled, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. (The full interview can be heard in its original form on Stuph File Program #0385). We remember game show legend, Wink Martindale, who recently passed away at the age of 91, with a conversation we had a quarter of a century ago, from May 2000. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0818). This week’s guest slate is presented by Peter J. Radomski, a standup comic, burlesque host & friend.

#0853: The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 22:42:58 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special Download This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy! Music heard on this week’s show includes: The Chipmunk Song – David Seville Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – The Rovers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Have Yourself A Looney Christmas! – Looney Tunes Folks Jingle Bells – The Singing Dogs I Tawt I Taw Ol’ Tanty Claus – Tweety & Sylvester Twelve Days Of Christmas – Bob & Doug McKenzie The Angel – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Who Put The Stump? – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones & His City Slickers Christmas Dragnet – Stan Freberg & Daws Butler Silent Night – Mahalia Jackson This week’s opening slate is presented by Shirley Sugarplum, Santa’s Chief Social Media Coordinator. (If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

#0852: Mark Graves; Valentina Ganeva; & Kristina Rienzi

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 18:53:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Graves, Director, AI & Faith; Valentina Ganeva, director of, Schindler Space Architect; & Kristina Rienzi, author of Winter Road Download Mark Graves is the Director of AI & Faith, which is a meeting of the minds between Artificial Intelligence and religion. Valentina Ganeva, director of the documentary film, Schindler Space Architect, that explores the life and legacy of visionary modernist architect Rudolph M. Schindler, whose innovative designs helped shape the Southern California lifestyle. Kristina Rienzi, author of the thriller, Winter Road. This week’s guest slate is presented by Terry DiMonte, legendary broadcaster & co-host of Standing By: The Terry & Ted Podcast, which he hosts with his partner in crime, Ted Bird.

#0851: Glen Swanson; Claude Haggerty; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 22:58:15 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Glen Swanson, author of Inspired Enterprise: How NASA, The Smithsonian, And The Aerospace Community Helped Launch Star Trek; Claude Haggerty, aka "The Super Sponsorship Man"; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Glen Swanson is the author of Inspired Enterprise: How NASA, The Smithsonian, And The Aerospace Community Helped Launch Star Trek. Claude Haggerty is known as “The Super Sponsorship Man” who primarily helps performers to get sponsorships. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It’s our annual roundup of great holiday book ideas. The reviewed titles are: Wings: The Story Of A Band On The Run by Paul McCartney (Liveright, $60) Talk Of The Devil: The Collected Writings Of Ian Fleming by Ian Fleming (Morrow/The Ian Fleming Estate, $37) No Lessons Learned: The Making Of Curb Your Enthusiasm as told by Larry David and the Cast and Crew (Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers, $51) Christmas Weekend by Monique Polak (Ruelle/Linda Leith Publishing, $16.95) You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by John Roberts, the co-founder and Director of Muttley’s Estate, the New Zealand makers of wine for pets. He was back on show #0846 talking about his unique business.

#0850: Sheetal Puri; Kathleen Troy; & W.G “Bill” Williams

Sun, 30 Nov 2025 01:44:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Sheetal Puri, from Wikimedia Foundation; dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad; & W. G. “Bill” Williams, author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things Download Sheetal Puri is the Senior Director of Digital Fundraising at Wikimedia Foundation, the people who bring us Wikipedia. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad, is back on the show, with tips on how to deal with your pets during the holidays. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. W. G. “Bill” Williams, author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things, is about to release the second volume in his ongoing series. (You can listen to his first appearance on the show back in April on #0817). This week’s guest slate is presented by Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals Of Improbable Research and the people who put out the annual Ig Nobel Awards. He was back on show #0845.

#0849: Carla Kaplan; Betty Jane Hegerat; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:54:31 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Carla Kaplan, author of Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life Of Jessica Mitford; Betty Jane Hegerat, author of Elephants In The Room; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Carla Kaplan is the author of Troublemaker: The Fierce, Unruly Life Of Jessica Mitford. Betty Jane Hegerat is the author of a collection of short stories under the title of Elephants In The Room. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about how tracking Comet 3I/Atlas could hone our skills in planetary defence; plus milestones for both SpaceX and Blue Origin. This week’s guest slate is presented by Brenda Prater Sellers, author of You Slept Where?: Calamities Of A Clumsy Businesswoman. She was a guest back on show #0845.

#0848: John Bacon; Seth Voorhees; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:19:02 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring John Bacon, author of The Gales Of November; Seth Voorhees, author of Immune; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download John Bacon is an award-winning journalist, who is the author of The Gales Of November: The Untold Story Of The Edmund Fitzgerald. Seth Voorhees is the author of the post-apocalyptic suspense novel called Immune. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is John Candy: A Life in Comedy by Paul Myers (House of Anansi Press, $34.95).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Wink Sterrett, a broadcaster and the morning man at radio station KMBZ in Kansas City.

#0847: Zay Harding; Michael Perry; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:10:56 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Zay Harding, host of The Visioneers With Zay Harding; Michael Perry, author of Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download Zay Harding is the host of the hit CBS environmental show called The Visioneers With Zay Harding. He travels the world sharing environmental stories. Best selling author, Michael Perry, has a new book out called Improbable Mentors & Happy Tangents. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story for the month of November. This one deals with a goat who could have been a blast. This week’s opening slate is presented by Al Gravelle, a broadcaster, voice specialist and a former radio colleague.

#0846: John Roberts; Gilles Gignac; & Jeffery Haskell

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 16:33:39 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring John Roberts, co-owner, Muttley's Estate; Gilles Gignac, Ig Nobel Award winner; Jeffrey Haskell, author of, Against All Odds Download John Roberts is the co-owner of Muttley’s Estate, a New Zealand company that makes wine for pets. Gilles Gignac is one of the recipients of the Psychology Prize of this year’s Ig Nobel Awards. They investigated what happens when you tell narcissists, or anyone else that they are intelligent. Jeffery Haskell is the author of the sci-fi novel, Against All Odds. This week’s guest slate is presented by Andrew Webster, owner of Pubnix Inc, a boutique Internet service provider with great personalized service. It’s the place that the Stuph File Program’s website has been powered by for over 15 years.

#0845: Marc Abrahams; Brenda Prater Sellers; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 26 Oct 2025 04:43:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marc Abrahams, editor of Annals Of Improbable Research; Brenda Prater Sellers, author of You Slept Where?: Calamities Of A Clumsy Businesswoman; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals Of Improbable Research is back with the 35th edition of the Ig Nobel Awards. Brenda Prater Sellers is the author of You Slept Where?: Calamities Of A Clumsy Businesswoman. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. As the Halloween season approaches, this week Stuart looks at some of the scary entries you can read. Here's the list of titles: Do Not Disturb by Freida McFadden (Poisoned Pen Press, $26.95) Alfred Hitchcock Presents Stories That Scared Even Me (originally published in 1967) Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin (originally published in 1967) Night Shift by Stephen King (originally published in 1978). You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Vassilios Bantourakis, one of the co-owners of my favourite breakfast eatery, Peddler’s Restaurant in LaSalle, Quebec. Great food and amazing staff! Open everyday from 7am to 2pm, except Mondays.

#0844: Rachel Corbett; David Eliot; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:17:50 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Rachel Corbett, author of The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, And The Rise Of Criminal Profiling; David Eliot, author of Artificially Intelligent: The Very Human Story Of AI; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Rachel Corbett is the author of The Monsters We Make: Murder, Obsession, And The Rise Of Criminal Profiling. David Eliot is the author of Artificially Intelligent: The Very Human Story Of AI. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic's Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about Blue Origin’s next mission: Canada putting nuclear reactors on the Moon; & mining helium-3 on the Moon.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss South Korea’s future Moon base; tumbleweeds on Mars; plus NASA’s plan for a nuclear powered rocket to Mars; The Hubble telescope captures a star eating a Pluto-like planet and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Matthew Corey, author of "Q-Me?" My Star Trek Story: The True Story Behind the Star Trek: The Next Generation Episode "True Q", and also Remember The Rollerdogs.

#0843: Robert J. Sawyer; Matthew Restall; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 23:31:53 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Robert J. Sawyer, author of The Downloaded 2: Ghosts In The Machine; Matthew Restall, author of The Nine Lives Of Christopher Columbus; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download Legendary science fiction writer, Robert J. Sawyer, is back with his latest book, a sequel to his last, called The Downloaded 2: Ghosts In The Machine. Matthew Restall is the author of The Nine Lives Of Christopher Columbus. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s, shares the story of The Werewolf Of Bedburg. This week’s opening slate is presented by Rob Wreford, a broadcaster, voice specialist and a former radio colleague of mine.

#0842: David Baron; Nigel Williams; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 01:35:39 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Baron, author of The Martians: The True Story Of An Alien Craze That Captured Turn-Of-The-Century America; Nigel Williams, author of the series, The Adventures Of Alfie (Aged 13); & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download David Baron is the author of The Martians: The True Story Of An Alien Craze That Captured Turn-Of-The-Century America. Nigel Williams is the author of a series of books called The Adventures Of Alfie (Aged 13). They are titled Alfie & The Bigfoot of Bluff Creek, Alfie & The Aliens Of Area 51, and Alfie & The Vampires Of Transylvania. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Sleepwalker by Lars Kepler (McClelland and Stewart, $26).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Brian Glow, an international illusionist, a comedy magician, and also an anti-bullying and suicide awareness advocate, who spreads the anti-bullying message to youths. He was a guest back on show #0837.

#0841: Joey Spiotto; Wayne Elliott; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:30:42 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Joey Spiotto, author & illustrator of Klingon Next Door: Off Duty The Warrior’s Way; entrepreneur, environmental pioneer and health advocate, Wayne Elliott; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Joey Spiotto is the author and illustrator of Klingon Next Door: Off Duty The Warrior’s Way. Wayne Elliott is an entrepreneur, environmental pioneer and a health advocate. He spent a lifetime heading the largest ship recycler in North America. He’s also the subject of a book by Jim Beach called The Real Environmentalists: How Wayne Elliott & Other Capitalists Will Save The World. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about among other things, how the “Devil Comet” contains the strongest evidence yet that comets delivered water to Earth; Bennu contains stardust that’s older than the solar system; and can we safely deflect a killer asteroid without making it worse?(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss interstellar invader comet, 31/Atlas; a fleet of helicopters on Mars; how in death Einstein still helps the Hubble telescope and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Humphrey Hawksley, a BBC foreign correspondent and the author of the thriller novels of The Rake Ozenna Series, featuring titles including Man on Ice, Man On Fire, Man On Edge and Ice Islands. He was a guest back on show #0836.

#0840: Russell Van Brocklen; Michael Wendroff; & Constantinos Koumontzis

Sun, 21 Sep 2025 05:46:47 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Russell Van Brocklen, The Dyslexia Professor; Michael Wendroff, author of, What Goes Around; & Constantinos Koumontzis, author of She Looks Like Fun Download Russell Van Brocklen is known as The Dyslexia Professor. Not only does he teach children with dyslexia, but he was also a dyslexic child. Michael Wendroff is the author of the thriller, What Goes Around. Constantinos Koumontzis is a film producer and an author. His debut novel is called She Looks Like Fun. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad. She was a guest back on show #0837.

#0839: Peter Solomon; Tigran Kadevchyan; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 20:25:40 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Peter Solomon, author of 100 Years To Extinction; Tigran Kadevchyan, owner of Smokies BBQ; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Dr. Peter Solomon is a physicist, inventor and educator who is also the author of 100 Years To Extinction: The Tyranny Of Technology And The Fight For A Better Future. Tigran Kadevchyan is the owner of Smokies BBQ in Windsor, Ontario who recently prepared a massive ground beef kebab wrap that measured 81 feet long. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week Stuart looks at the fall titles that he’s looking forward to as the the weather gets cooler, with a list of five hot off the presses titles: The Secret of Secrets by Dan Brown (Doubleday) John Candy: A Life in Comedy by Paul Myers (House of Anansi Press) 72 Stories by Geddy Lee (Harper) Last Rites by Ozzy Osbourne (Grand Central Publishing) Circle of Days by Ken Follett (Grand Central Publishing) You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Sebastien de Castell, author of the novel, The Malevolent Eight. He was a guest back on show #0836.

#0838: David Rush; Michael Aziz; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:05:21 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Guinness World Record holder, David Rush; Dr. Michael Aziz; & Marc Hartzman, author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s Download David Rush is a multiple Guinness World Record holder. His latest feat is being hit 96 times in the face with wet sponges in a single minute. In addition his website, you can also visit his YouTube page. Dr. Michael Aziz discusses why alcohol use in the United States has hit a 90-year low. He's also the author of the best selling, The Perfect 10 Diet, and the new book, The Ageless Revolution: 10 Hallmarks of Aging That Hold the Secret to Defeating Disease, Reversing Age, Looking Younger, and Living Longer. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of The Talking Dead: A Collection Of Messages From Beyond The Veil, 1850’s to 1920’s. This week’s opening slate is presented by Craig DiLouie is the author of My Ex, The Antichrist. He was a guest back on show #0835.

#0837: Anthony Ajduk; Brian Glow; & Kathleen Troy

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 20:47:31 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Anthony Ajduk, author of A Firefighter’s Life: The Highs, The Lows, And Being Burnt By PTSD; magician Brian Glow; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad Download Retired firefighter, Anthony Ajduk is the author of A Firefighter’s Life: The Highs, The Lows, And Being Burnt By PTSD. He dealt with PTSD during his 31-year career. Brian Glow is an international illusionist, a comedy magician, and also an anti-bullying and suicide awareness advocate, who spreads the anti-bullying message to youths. He too was a bullied youth. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad. She's back on the show, with some tips, like how to get through doggie depression, as the summer is over and the people who play with the dog most, are heading back to school. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jason Kristopher is the author of The Dying Of The Light Series, which includes the books, End, Interval & Beginning. He was a guest back on show #0832.

#0836: Humphrey Hawksley; Sebastien de Castell; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 23:49:34 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Humphrey Hawksley, author of The Rake Ozenna Series; Sebastien de Castell, author of The Malevolent Eight; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Humphrey Hawksley, a BBC foreign correspondent and the thriller author of The Rake Ozenna Series, featuring titles including Man on Ice, Man On Fire, Man On Edge and Ice Islands, talks about how sometimes his fiction comes true. Sebastien de Castell, author of The Malevolent Eight. It’s the sequel to The Malevolent Seven. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Knife by Salman Rushdie (Vintage Canada, $22).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mike Occomore, the executive producer of The Pro Bono Group, a company that produces PSAs, including the current Pro Canada PSA’s featuring Canadian celebrities, which are currently running in this very show. He was on show #0833 discussing the campaign and his company’s PSA journey.

#0835: Pete Melfi; Craig DiLouie; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 02:43:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Pete Melfi, founder & Commissioner of The Florida Man Games; Craig DiLouie, author of My Ex, The Antichrist; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Pete Melfi is the founder and Commissioner of the annual Florida Man Games. Craig DiLouie is the author of a thriller with an intriguing title. It’s called, My Ex, The Antichrist. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about among other things, the eventual demise of our universe. This week’s guest slate is presented by James Stahl is the founder and operator of WNRH 107.9FM in New Port Richey, Florida, one of the stations that plays The Stuph File Program.

#0834: Jonathan Handel; Patrick Sangimino; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:57:35 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jonathan Handel, author of Who Do You Want To Be?; Patrick Sangimino, author of Dogs Chase Cars; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Jonathan Handel is an entertainment/technology attorney, and the author of the children’s book, Who Do You Want To Be?, a book that is also illustrated by AI. He has a special website for the book, who2b.kids. Retired journalist, Patrick Sangimino, is the author of the fictional novel, Dogs Chase Cars, about the decline of the newspaper business. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for August. This one deals with a feud that Houdini had with someone in the afterlife. It's a story from from one of Marc’s previous books, Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural. This week’s opening slate is presented by Peter Samuelson, a Hollywood film producer & author of Finding Happy: A User’s Guide To Your Life, With Lessons From Mine. He’s also the founder of The Starlight Children’s Foundation and FirstStar.org. He was a guest on show #0821.

#0833: Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 23:09:45 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring As The World Turns actress Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore, Executive Producer, The Pro Bono Group; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember Eileen Fulton, daytime’s grand dame who starred on As The World Turns for 50 years from 1960 to 2010. She died on July 14th at the age of 91. We feature part of an interview we did with her back in 1995. At the time, she was promoting her book, As My World Still Turns: The Uncensored Memoirs Of America's Soap Opera Queen. Mike Occomore, the Executive Producer of The Pro Bono Group, talks about the Pro Canada PSA’s they created with celebrities that are currently running on just about all radio stations in Canada, and shows like this one. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television by Todd S. Purdum (Simon & Schuster, $39.99).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Natasha Marsh, the co-owner of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast. She was a guest on show #0821. Along with her husband, Bill Steele, they run the 150-year-old New Brunswick jail that she and her husband lives in and turned into a bed and breakfast.

#0832: Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 04:58:15 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring composer Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher, author of The Dying Of The Light Series; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Rod Schejtman is a composer who collaborated on an amazing symphony with legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. It was the last project that Lalo worked on before he died. The symphony is called Long Live Freedom, which is a 40-minute experience with 100 musicians.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, you can hear more of Rod in our post interview conversation, plus you’ll hear a little music, as a Patreon Reward Extra). Jason Kristopher is the author of the zombie series, The Dying Of The Light Series, which includes the books, End, Interval & Beginning. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the oldest comet that scientists have ever discovered; and Canada going into space by themselves. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss how ice in space is different than on Earth; mini-moons that might be circling our planet; and the ongoing plight of the Boeing Starliner). This week’s guest slate is presented by Chris Epting, a freelance writer, author, expert and TV host who has written over 40 travel/history books, including James Dean Died Here, Roadside Baseball, and Hello It's Me, Dispatches From a Pop Culture Junkie.

#0831: Douglas Smith; Dean Tolson; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 23:35:51 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Douglas Smith, author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell; former NBA player, Dean Tolson, author of Power Forward; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Douglas Smith is the author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell. He shares his story of mental illness and incarceration. Dean Tolson is a former NBA player and the author of Power Forward, which shares his story of illiteracy into adulthood and how he turned that around. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for July. This one deals with a wire walker who crossed Niagara River. This week’s opening slate is presented by Richard Dagenais, a broadcaster, former colleague, and the author of a series of rhyming children’s books. His latest one is Clare The Bear. He was also a guest on show #0828.

#0830: Edward Willett; Clifford Samuels; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 05:06:07 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Edward Willett, author of Fireboy; Clifford Samuels, administrator of the Aurora Awards; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Edward Willett is back on the show show. He's the author of the YA mystery novel, Fireboy. He’s also the editor of the fantasy anthology featuring a host of award winning writers called Shapers of Worlds, plus he hosts the podcast, The Worldshapers. The 2025 Aurora Awards coming up, part of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. We touch base with Clifford Samuels, the Aurora Awards Administrator. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie (Celadon Books, $40).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Steve Williams, a leadership coach and the author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History’s Most Notorious Leaders. He was a guest back on show #0820.

#0829: Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton; & Kathleen Troy

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:05:58 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring composer, Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton, author of Cupboard Love; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad Download We remember legendary composer, Lalo Schifrin, who passed away on June 26th, just five days after his 93rd birthday. We remember him from an interview we did back in June 1996. Mark Morton is back on the show. He just re-released, for the third edition, his famed book, Cupboard Love: A Dictionary Of Culinary Curiosities, a book that first came out almost 30 years ago. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad. She's back on the show, this time to talk about travelling with dogs. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. This week’s guest slate is presented by Pat Caporali, Communications Specialist at Firestone Racing Communications in the NTT INDYCAR series, a former radio colleague, and also one of the nicest people on the planet.

#0828: Darrell Berry; Richard Dagenais; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:50:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Darrell Berry, author of Early This Morning; Richard Dagenais, author of Clare The Bear; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Darrell Berry is a gay, former military man who has written a military thriller called Early This Morning, that takes place in the "Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell" era. Richard Dagenais, a reporter & anchor and one of my former colleagues from my Global News days, is also an author of rhyming children’s books. His latest one, his 9th, is called Clare The Bear. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, the world's most powerful telescope; the latest from The James Webb Space Telescope; the recent failures of SpaceX; and the death of Canada's first astronaut, Marc Garneau. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss China’s advances in space; astronomers discover the most powerful cosmic explosion since the Big Bang; and satellites being used to create an artificial solar eclipse). This week’s guest slate is presented by Domenic Fazioli, a reporter & video journalist for East End Montreal, another former colleague from my Global News days.

#0827: Brian Graff; Dr. Philip Agrios; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 06:32:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Brian Graff, CEO & co-founder, Solar Forma Design; Dr. Philip Agrios, author of Life's One Law; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brian Graff is the CEO & co-founder of Solar Forma Design. They have managed to create artful solar panels that also take up a very small footprint. Dr. Philip Agrios is the author of Life’s One Law. After 30 years of searching, he claims he has the answer for turning off one’s self sabotage. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It's our annual roundup of light vacation reading as summer begins. The reviewed titles are: Talk of the Devil by Ian Fleming (Morrow, $30) Steve Martin Writes the Written Word by Steve Martin (Grand Central Publishing, $30) Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze (Grand Central Publishing, $40) The First Gentleman by James Patterson & Bill Clinton (Little, Brown, $32) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Atria Books, $19.99) You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jay Bardeleben, a freelance web developer and radio programmer.

#0826: Ross Halperin; Tara Hodgson; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:07:26 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ross Halperin, author of Bear Witness: A Crusade For Justice In A Violent Land; Tara Hodgson, author of Chasing Through Time; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Ross Halperin is the author of Bear Witness: A Crusade For Justice In A Violent Land. It shares the story of two ordinary men who braved the crime and corruption in Honduras to seek justice. Tara Hodgson is the author of the YA novel, Chasing Through Time. It’s about two teenage girls who go to the same school, but in two different time generations, yet they manage to connect with each other. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for June. This one deals with an armless knife thrower. This week’s opening slate is presented by Bob Steele, a longtime listener to The Stuph File Program, and before that my old radio show as well.

#0825: Rod Pyle; Donna Rowley; & Mike Bezemek

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 00:31:03 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Donna Rowley, manager of The Canadian Potato Museum; & Mike Bezemek, author of Mysteries Of The National Parks Download NASA expert Rod Pyle is back on the show to talk about the NASA budget cuts and the effects it will have on US space exploration. Rod is also the author of 20 books, including First On The Moon: The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Experience & Destination Mars, plus he’s Editor-in-Chief for Ad Astra Magazine, and the co-host of the podcast, This Week In Space. Donna Rowley is the manager of The Canadian Potato Museum, in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island. Mike Bezemek is the author of Mysteries Of The National Parks. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bob Charlap, who is a freelance TV technician at FOX Sports in Dallas.

#0824: Loretta Swit; Chris Berdik; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 31 May 2025 23:06:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Loretta Swit, co-author of SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit; Chris Berdik, author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over The World - And How We Can Take It Back; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember actress Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy winning television role on the long running hit CBS series M*A*S*H. Loretta died of natural causes at her home in New York City on May 30th. We feature an interview done in January 2017, which highlights that she was also an artist and an animal activist and combined those two traits in a book entitled, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. Science journalist, Chris Berdik, is the author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over The World – And How We Can Take It Back, a book about urban noise pollution and how society can combat it. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is When The Going Was Good by Graydon Carter (Penguin Press, $42).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky & National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky.

#0823: Jeff Margolis; Jerry Jamison; Kathleen Troy; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 24 May 2025 22:16:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jeff Margolis, author of We’re Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television; Jerry Jamison, author of Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, & Backroom Abortions; dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan's Dog Squad; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download We remember Emmy Award winning uber producer/director, Jeff Margolis, author of We’re Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television, who passed away on May 23rd at the age of 78. (You can visit our YouTube page to experience the full interview with Jeff. Clicking on YouTube will take you directly to it). Jerry Jamison is the author of Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airline, Faked Death And Backroom Abortions. This was the true story of Dr. Robert Spears who blew up a plane, killing all the passengers, just to avoid justice himself Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad, who shares a tip or two on dog training. She's also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the inroads that smaller companies have had in space and what that means for space exploration in the future. This week’s guest slate is presented by Velma Candyass, a burlesque dancer who runs Candyass Cabaret, here in Montreal.

#0822: Andrew Forbes; Jackiem Joyner; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 18 May 2025 07:40:50 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living; musician, Jackiem Joyner, author of Bold Moves: Quotes And Reflections For Building Confidence And Resilience; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Sports journalist, Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living, is back to discuss Major League Baseball's decision about Pete Rose and the other list of players from 1919 who were banned for life from baseball's Hall Of Fame. Saxophonist, music producer and author, Jackiem Joyner, talks about his career and his book, Bold Moves: Quotes And Reflections For Building Confidence And Resilience. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for May. This one deals with getting messages to the Martians. (This story is from Marc's previous book, We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO’s And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies). This week’s opening slate is presented by Marc-Andre Francoeur, a real estate agent with Re/Max.

#0821: Peter Samuelson; Natasha Marsh; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 11 May 2025 21:20:51 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring film producer, Peter Samuelson, author of Finding Happy: A User's Guide To Your Life, With Lessons From Mine; Natasha Marsh, co-owner of The Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Legendary film producer, Peter Samuelson, the author of Finding Happy: A User’s Guide To Your Life, With Lessons From Mine. He’s also the founder of The Starlight Children’s Foundation and FirstStar.org. Natasha Marsh is the co-owner, along with her husband, Bill Steele, of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast in New Brunswick. They live in the 150 year old prison and have turned it into a bed and breakfast where people can spend the night behind bars. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison (Random House, $48).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Matt Cundill, owner of Sound Off Podcast Network.

#0820: Steve Williams; Jonni Jordyn; & Andrew Forbes

Sun, 04 May 2025 21:01:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Williams, author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History's Most Notorious Leaders; Jonni Jordyn, author of The Calling Of The Grull; & Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living Download Steve Williams is the author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History’s Most Notorious Leaders. Jonni Jordyn is the author of The Calling Of The Grull. The Grull are an ancient clan of people that lived 10,000 years ago. Andrew Forbes is the author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living. It’s a book about the jobs that early baseball players also had during their playing career off the diamond as well. This week’s guest slate is presented by Hudson Foga, a writer, translator and broadcaster.

#0819: Doug Lawrence; D.H. Morris; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 01:25:21 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Doug Lawrence, author of Grief: The Silent Pandemic; D. H. Morris, author of The Girl Of Many Crowns; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Doug Lawrence is the author of Grief: The Silent Pandemic. D. H. Morris is the author of the novel, The Girl Of Many Crowns, a story that is set in the 9th Century and deals with a princess named Judith Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the latest Blue Origin space flight that featured an all female crew; and cleaning up the human waste left behind on the Moon from the Apollo astronauts over 50 years ago.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss a new comet drawing the attention of stargazers; the most powerful explosions in space may have been the source of our gold; the largest structure in the universe; and hints of alien life on a exoplanet). This week’s guest slate is presented by Carolyn Fe, an extremely talented artist here in Montreal. She’s a singer, actress & playwright.

#0818: Wink Martindale; Ziah Miller; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:56:53 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring game show host, Wink Martindale; author, software engineer & indie game developer, Ziah Miller; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember game show legend, Wink Martindale, who recently passed away at the age of 91, with a conversation we had a quarter of a century ago, from May 2000. Ziah Miller is a best-selling author, a software engineer and an indie game developer. He’s currently writing a book called 101 Bullets In 101 AD. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Countdown 1960 by Chris Wallace and Mitch Weiss (Dutton, $48).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by military historian, documentary filmmaker, David O’Keefe. He has several books out, and he’s currently working on his latest one coming out in 2026 called Missing: Presumed Dead about the mysterious actions of Canadian bomber crewmen shot down over Europe in 1944. Some of his previous books include Seven Days in Hell: Canada’s Battle for Normandy and the Rise of the Black Watch Snipers & One Day in August: The Untold Story Behind Canada’s Tragedy at Dieppe.

#0817: Aaron LaPedis; W.G “Bill” Williams; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 15:39:16 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Aaron LaPedis, author of How To Become A Garage Sale Millionaire; W. G. "Bill" Williams, author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Aaron LaPedis is The Garage Sale Millionaire. He’s written the book, How To Become A Garage Sale Millionaire. W. G. "Bill" Williams is the author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things. He started this venture just to get his employees to read their emails.. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for April. This time it’s The Great Airship Flap. (This story is from Marc's previous book, We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO’s And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies). This week’s guest slate is presented by Biko Skalla is the broadcast entertainer for the baseball team, The Savannah Bananas. We had him on the show back on #0755, which you can always go back and listen to. I also urge you to check out the plethora of trick plays that The Savannah Bananas has video of all over social media.

#0816: Peter Thomas Pontsa; Joseph Bolton; & Albert Bramante

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:50:29 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Peter Thomas Pontsa, author of Sanctity Of Freedom; Joseph Bolton, author of Old Grandmother's Tree; & Albert Bramante, author of Rise Above The Script: Confronting Self Doubt And Mastering Self Sabotage For Performing Artists Download Peter Thomas Pontsa is the author of another Inspector William Fox mystery. This one is called Sanctity Of Freedom. Joseph Bolton is a storyteller of folk tales called Old Grandmother’s Tree. He’s an American with deep Canadian roots, and he shares some of the stories of his ancestors. Albert Bramante is a veteran talent agent, plus he has a PhD in psychology and he’s the author of Rise Above The Script: Confronting Self Doubt And Mastering Self Sabotage For Performing Artists. This week’s guest slate is presented by Aaron Smith, author of Natural Born! Circus, Sideshow And The Art Of Being Human. He was featured on show #0812.

#0815: Jim Mandeville; Bob Brill; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 06:00:16 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jim Mandeville, Senior VP, First Onsite Property Restoration; Bob Brill, author of :05-Seconds To Die; & & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Jim Mandeville is the Senior Vice President for First Onsite Property Restoration. He’s here to talk about building insurance and climate change. Bob Brill is a journalist and radio news anchor, who has written the thriller :05 Seconds To Die. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Norman Lear: His Life and Times by Tripp Whetsell (Applause Books, $48).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dr. Linda Gannaway, who is the author of FINALLY Stop Procrastinating. She was a guest back on show #0800.

#0814: Cynthia Moore & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:52:04 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Cynthia Moore, author of Dancing On Coals; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Cynthia Moore is an award-winning playwright and performer who shifted gears and become a mental health counselor. She shares her journey in the book, Dancing On Coals. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the long-awaited return of two NASA astronauts who were stranded in space for months on the International Space Station; the Blue Ghost Moon lander; the Starlink satellite train; the James Webb Space Telescope; & the new streaming service from the ISS. This week’s guest slate is presented by Louis Ferrante, the former mobster turned author, who has written a series of books about the Mafia. His latest one is Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia. He was back on show #0806.

#0813: Rod Pyle; John Loghry; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 05:10:43 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Guinness World Record holder, John Loghry; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download NASA expert Rod Pyle is back on the show to talk about the current space race to the Moon between the US & China. Rod is also the author of 20 books, including Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space Age & Destination Mars, plus he’s Editor-in-Chief for Ad Astra Magazine. John Loghry is the latest person who has broken the Guinness World Record for the fastest motorized wheelbarrow. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for March. This one is about Jim The Wonder Dog. This week’s guest slate is presented by Tom Locke is the author of Moments In Time and Moments In Time 2.0. Tom was a guest on show #0807.

#0803: James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd; Rodney L. Carpentier; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:31:33 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Aaron Smith, author of Natural Born! Circus, Sideshow And The Art Of Being Human; Joshua Bronfman, creator of The Dreamer baby sound machine; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Aaron Smith is the author of Natural Born! Circus, Sideshow And The Art Of Being Human. Joshua Bronfman is the creator of The Dreamer. It’s the ultimate baby sound machine. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden (Poisoned Pen Press, $26.95).You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Susan Hensley, author of Art For Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos And Unleash Joy. Susan was a guest on #0800.

#0811: Alan Katz; John Mahaffey; & Leighton Campbell

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 17:17:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring TV & movie producer, Alan Katz; John Mahaffey, author of Hoodwinked; & Leighton Campbell, author of Your Happiness Equation Download Alan Katz is a TV & movie writer/producer and also a podcaster. He hosts several podcasts, including The Hall Closet Podcast and The Donor Podcast. John Mahaffey is a former PGA Championship winner and golf broadcaster, who is also a thriller writer. His latest cybercrime thriller is called Hoodwinked, the fifth book in the series. Leighton Campbell is the author of Your Happiness Equation. This week’s guest slate is presented by Burt Kearns, author of Shemp!: A Biography Of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face Of Film Comedy. Burt was a guest on #0793.

#0810: Lane Igoudin; Matt Drago; & Annie Korzen

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:31:18 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Lane Igoudin, author of A Family, Maybe; actor Matt Drago star of the film, Somewhere In Montana; and actress & TikTok star, Annie Korzen, author of The Book Of Annie: Humor, Heart And Chutzpah From An Accidental Influencer Download Lane Igoudin is the author of A Family, Maybe. It’s a memoir that chronicles the journey of he and his husband adopting children from the foster care system. Matt Drago is an actor who stars in the film, Somewhere In Montana. Actress Annie Korzen, who you may remember as Doris Klompus on Seinfeld. At 85 she became a TikTok star and she’s the author of the book, The Book Of Annie: Humor, Heart And Chutzpah From An Accidental Influencer. This week’s guest slate is presented by Rodney L. Carpentier, a police officer and author of the thriller, Our Lady Of The Overlook. He was a guest on show #0803.

#0803: James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd; Rodney L. Carpentier; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 17:32:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Tereshchuk, author of A Question Of Paternity; My Life As An Unaffiliated Reporter; Veeda Bybee, author of A Few Of My Favorite Things: Recipes Inspired By Family-Friendly Musicals; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download David Tereshchuk is the author of A Question Of Paternity: My Life As An Unaffiliated Reporter. It’s the story of his quest to find out who his father is. Veeda Bybee is the author a unique cookbook called, A Few Of My Favorite Things: Recipes Inspired By Family-Friendly Musicals. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is We All Shine On: John, Yoko and Me by Elliot Mintz (Dutton, $42).You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dennis Palumbo, who is a psychotherapist, and also one of my favourite mystery writers, who pens the Daniel Rinaldi thriller novels.

#0808: Dan Meyer & Marc Hartzman; Bonnie Garvin; & Luce Sutherland

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 23:00:47 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dan Meyer & Marc Hartzman, authors of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower's History Of Sword Swallowing; Bonnie Garvin, creator of Storytelling Lab; & Luce Sutherland, author of Delicious Surrender Download Dan Meyer & Marc Hartzman are the authors of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing. Bonnie Garvin is the creator of Storytelling Lab. She teaches the art of storytelling. Luce Sutherland is the author of the erotic novel, Delicious Surrender. This week’s guest slate is presented by Thomas Hoehne who is an electrician, and also a regular Stuph File Program listener.

#0807: Carole Lieberman; Michael Jarman; & Tom Locke

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 06:34:50 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Carol Lieberman, author of Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How To Live With Them And When To Leave Them; Michael Jarman, winner of the Microsoft Excel World Championships; & Tom Locke, author of Moments In Time & Moments In Time 2.0 Download Forensic psychiatrist, Carole Lieberman, is the author of Bad Boys: Why We Love Them, How To Live With Them And When To Leave Them. She talks about why women love the bad boys, such as why the correspond and even marry men who are in jail. Michael Jarman is the winner of the Microsoft Excel World Championships. Tom Locke is the author of really innovative books that feature music called Moments In Time & Moments In Time 2.0. This week’s guest slate is presented by broadcaster, Yvan Huneault, who is a former CBC News anchor here in Quebec, who’s also now a consultant and writer.

#0803: James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd; Rodney L. Carpentier; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:54:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Louis Ferrante, author of Borgata: Clash Of The Titans, A History Of The American Mafia; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Former mobster, Louis Ferrante, is back on the show, to talk about the second book in his Mafia history trilogy. This one is called Borgata: Clash Of Titans, A History Of The American Mafia. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week it's a themed segment featuring classic books that were banned. The reviewed titles are: Elmer Gantry by Sinclair Lewis (originally published in 1927). All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque (originally published in 1929) The Diary of A Young Girl by Anne Frank (originally published in 1947) Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak (originally published in 1957) The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (originally published in 1985) Banned Books: The World's Most Controversial Books, Past and Present (Dorling Kindersley Publishing, $23.99) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jim Connell, the morning man and programmer for CFQR600 in Montreal.

#0805: David Samuels & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 19 Jan 2025 02:33:37 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Samuels, co-founder & editor of County Highway; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download David Samuels is the co-founder and editor of the newspaper County Highway, who talks conspiracy theories. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back talking about the recent SpaceX explosion and also what to look for in space for 2025.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss how to bring down the International Space Station safely; a new use for the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter as a weather station and more. This week’s guest slate is presented by Carl Blare owner of KDX Radio, which is one of the first stations that aired The Stuph File Program when we first started 16 years ago.

#0804: Stefanie Powers; Linda Ambrus Broenniman; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 01:11:16 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Stefanie Powers; Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of The Politzer Saga; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Actress Stefanie Powers, best known from shows like Hart To Hart & The Girl From U.N.C.L.E., and also the fine work that's being done by The William Holden Wildlife Foundation. Linda Ambrus Broenniman, author of The Politzer Saga, about the secret her late Father took to his grave. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for January. This one deals with the man who never slept. This week’s guest slate is presented by Francis Bradley, President & CEO of Electricity Canada, the host of the podcast, The Flux Capacitor, and an old college friend.

#0803: James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd; Rodney L. Carpentier; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 05 Jan 2025 02:55:06 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd, directors of SUNRAY: Fallen Soldier; Rodney L. Carpentier, author of Our Lady Of The Overlook; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download James Clarke & Daniel Shepherd are the directors of the film SUNRAY: Fallen Soldier. It’s an action thriller that deals with the military that’s written, directed, produced, edited and acted by former Royal Marines. Rodney L. Carpentier is an actual police officer who has written a cop mystery thriller called Our Lady Of The Overlook. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough (Random House, $42).You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Thom Bowers, a voice artist, musician & podcaster. He's also one of the hosts of The Spoon, one of my favourite podcasts.

#0802: The Year-End “Best Of The Stuph File Program” Show

Sun, 29 Dec 2024 04:19:24 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2024 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Fiona Wilson is the co-owner of Dumble Farms in East Yorkshire in the UK. You can visit the farm to experience cow cuddling. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0751. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Fiona Wilson - Cow Cuddling). Doug Worple, along with his wife, Becca, are operators of Golden Retriever Experience, where people can visit their farm and play with their dogs and those of their neighbours. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0763. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Doug Worple - Golden Retriever Experience). Josee Gautreau is the operator of Llamazing Adventures, which gives people the opportunity to take walks with llamas and alpacas. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0766. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Josee Gautreau - Llamazing Adventures). Biko Skalla is the broadcast entertainer for the baseball team, The Savannah Bananas. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0755. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Biko Skalla - The Savannah Bananas). Chris Martin is the owner of The Tri-City Chili Peppers, a minor league baseball team in Colonial Heights, Virginia. They’ve created something called Cosmic Baseball, where they play at night under only black light and the balls, bats, bases and uniforms glow in the dark. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0778. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Chris Martin - Cosmic Baseball). Journalist & foreign correspondent, Ivor Davis, is back with a new book that’s very personal. It’s called The Devil In My Friend, and it chronicles the story of a friend who committed murder. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0797). Louis Ferrante, a former mobster who spent eight years in prison. Since he came out, he’s written several books. His latest, called Borgata: Rise Of Empire, A History Of The American Mafia, is the first of a trilogy. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0798. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Louis Ferrante - Borgata: Rise Of Empire, A History Of The American Mafia). On January 23, 2024, legendary folk singer Melanie, died at the age of 76. We feature part of an interview that we did with her back at the beginning of 2021. First heard on Stuph File Program #0754. (You can hear the full interview from 2021, via YouTube under the title Melanie – Folk Singing Icon). We remember Peter Marshall, actor, singer, Broadway star, and the original host of The Hollywood Squares. Peter died August 15, 2024 at the age of 98. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0783. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Remembering Peter Marshall).(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Peter talks about his singing career, and you’ll hear some of his music, plus he shares stories about his sister, actress Joanne Dru, his major league baseball player son, his work on stage and in film, and much more). We remember The Amazing Kreskin, who passed away on December 10, 2024 at the age of 89, with part of an interview we did with him from September 2004. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0800. Also heard & seen on YouTube under the title Remembering The Amazing Kreskin). This week’s guest slate is presented by broadcaster Blair Bartrem.

#0801: The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:02:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special Download This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy! Music heard on this week’s show includes: The Chipmunk Song – David Seville Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – The Rovers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Have Yourself A Looney Christmas! – Looney Tunes Folks Jingle Bells – The Singing Dogs I Tawt I Taw Ol’ Tanty Claus – Tweety & Sylvester Twelve Days Of Christmas – Bob & Doug McKenzie The Angel – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Who Put The Stump? – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones & His City Slickers Christmas Dragnet – Stan Freberg & Daws Butler Silent Night – Mahalia Jackson This week’s opening slate is presented by the Big Guy himself, Santa Claus. (If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

#0800: Dr. Linda Gannaway; Susan Hensley; & The Amazing Kreskin

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 18:38:34 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Linda Gannaway, author of FINALLY Stop Procrastinating; Susan Hensley, author of Art For Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos And Unleash Joy; & The Amazing Kreskin Download Dr. Linda Gannaway is the author of FINALLY Stop Procrastinating. Susan Hensley is the author of Art For Your Sanity: How Art Journaling Can Help You Manage Chaos And Unleash Joy. We remember The Amazing Kreskin, who passed away earlier this month, with part of an interview we did with him from September 2004. This week’s guest slate is presented by Peter Anthony Holder the host of The Stuph File Program, as we herald in our 800th episode.

#0799: Brian D. Anderson; Meredith Thomas; & Dr. Stephen Sideroff

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:00:19 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Brian D. Anderson, author of the book series, The Sorcerer's Song; actress Meredith Thomas; & Dr. Stephen Sideroff, author of The 9 Pillars Of Resilience Download Brian D. Anderson is a best-selling fantasy writer, with several book series out. His latest series is the trilogy called The Sorcerer’s Song, consisting of the books, The Bard’s Blade, A Chorus Of Fire and The Sword’s Elegy. Actress Meredith Thomas is back on the show. This Queen of Christmas once again has two holiday movies currently out; The Merry Gentlemen on Netflix and Make Or Bake Christmas on Lifetime. Dr. Stephen Sideroff, author of The 9 Pillars Of Resilience, talks about embracing and dealing with your stress. This week’s guest slate is presented by Holly Haimerl, a dear friend and a former colleague from both radio and television.

#0798: Louis Ferrante; Sean Greasley; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:49:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Louis Ferrante, author of Borgata: Rise Of Empire, A History Of The American Mafia; Guinness World Record holder, Sean Greasley; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Louis Ferrante is back on the show. He’s a former mobster who spent eight years in prison. Since he came out, he’s written several books. His latest, called Borgata: Rise Of Empire, A History Of The American Mafia, is the first of a trilogy. Sean Greasley is a Guinness World Record holder whose claim to fame is climbing, in record time, the equivalent of Mount Everest without ever leaving his house. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It’s our annual roundup of great holiday book ideas. The reviewed titles are: The Spamalot Diaries by Eric Idle (Crown, $34) The Mad Files edited by David Mikics (Library of America, $28.95) The Wall of Life: Pictures and Stories from this Marvelous Lifetime by Shirley MacLaine (Crown, $48) Life: Hollywood (Taschen, $250 US) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by broadcaster, Rick Foxx, who is heard on weekends on CFQR 600 Montreal just as The Stuph File Program is heard there on weekends. You can find Rick on Saturdays and Sundays at 2pm. Plus Rick can be heard on WNBZ Plattsburgh, New York & 93.3 LakeFM Saratoga, New York.

#0797: Ivor Davis; Diane Bator; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 23:01:41 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ivor Davis, author of The Devil In My Friend; Diane Bator, author of Dash Allman, PI: Volume One; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Journalist & foreign correspondent, Ivor Davis, is back with a new book that’s very personal. It’s called The Devil In My Friend, and it chronicles the story of a friend who committed murder. Diane Bator is the author of the new mystery series, Dash Allman, PI: Volume One. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back with the story of Voyager phoning home, with an antiquated communication system on a spacecraft that NASA thought was lost to them forever.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss studying the rocks from the Moon 50 years later; Starship’s most recent test launch; and what the US government says about UFO’s). This week’s guest slate is presented by Montreal-based artist Marcy Zweikaft.

#0796: Omari Newton; Adele Royce; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:50:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Omari Newton, actor & co-head of film production at Vancouver Film School; Adele Royce, author of Summer's Blood; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Omari Newton is an actor & co-head of film production at Vancouver Film School. He’s on to talk about the new trend of small films called micro dramas. Adele Royce is the author of Summer’s Blood, a thriller that is set in Las Vegas. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for November. This one deals with the Phantom Barber. This week’s guest slate is presented by relationship coach, Frank Kermit, who has been a guest on this show several times.

#0795: Mike Jack; Andy Paige; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 23:25:19 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Guinness World Record holder, Mike Jack; QVC host, Andy Paige; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Mike Jack is a multiple Guinness World Record holder. He has the record for both downing hot sauce in record time, plus drinking a Capri Sun in record time. Andy Paige is an actress, who plays Pearl on ABC’s General Hospital, and she’s also an entrepreneur, podcaster and a QVC host. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Beatles and Me On Tour, 60th Anniversary Edition by Ivor Davis (Cockney Kid Publishing, $32).You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mark Shainblum who is a comic book and science fiction writer. He also co-edited with his wife, Andrea Lobel, a book called, Other Covenants: Alternate Histories of the Jewish People.

#0794: Michele & Sean Kanan; Hugh Asher; & Mickey Mikkelson

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:23:41 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Hollywood couple, Michele & Sean Kanan, authors of Way Of The Cobra Couples; Forest Bathing Guide, Hugh Asher; & PR specialist, Mickey Mikkelson Download Hollywood couple, Michele & Sean Kanan, are actors, producers, and now authors of Way Of The Cobra Couples. Hugh Asher is a forest bathing guide in Scotland. He shares the experience of being one with nature in the forest, and also about Scottish Tree Hugging Contests. Mickey Mikkelson, is a public relations specialist with his company, Creative Edge Publicity, and full disclosure, he books a lot of guests on this show. This week’s guest slate is presented by actor Mark Camacho, who has been in over 200 feature films and television shows and he’s also done a lot of voice work in dozens of cartoon series, plus he’s a great director of voice talent as well.

#0793: David McCloskey; Burt Kearns; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 05:42:50 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David McCloskey, author of The Seventh Floor; Burt Kearns, author of Shemp!: A Biography Of The Three Stooges' Shemp Howard, The Face Of Film Comedy; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst, turned author, who has written several spy thriller novels. His latest one is called thriller, The Seventh Floor. Burt Kearns is the author of Shemp!: A Biography Of The Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard, The Face Of Film Comedy. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the breakthrough achievement of SpaceX, when they recaptured a booster rocket right onto its own launch pad.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss The Chandra Observatory; our growing neighbourhood in the universe; the viability of life on the moon of Uranus, and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Michael Kukura, a former college classmate and also a former co-worker at a TV station.

#0792: Neil Gibson; Michael Campion; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 14:27:58 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Neil Gibson, founder & editor-in-chief of Neil Gibson's Twisted Comics; actor & magician, Michael Campion; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Neil Gibson, founder & editor-in-chief of Neil Gibson's Twisted Comics is back, talking about his latest graphic novel, a poker themed project called Trapped. Actor Michael Campion, best known from Fuller House as Jackson Fuller, is also a magician with a Halloween themed scary act. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter, and this one is Halloween themed. The reviewed titles are: Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (Doubleday Canada, $38) The Housemaid by Freida McFadden (Grand Central Publishing, $16.99) The Fall of the House of Usher and The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Sheldon Kagan, a retired party DJ & impresario from Montreal.

#0791: Anna Rosner; Bernie Finkelstein; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 22:57:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Anna Rosner, author of Eyes On The Ice; documentary filmmaker, Bernie Finkelstein, maker of Atomic Reaction; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Anna Rosner is the author of the historical book for young readers called Eyes On The Ice, which deals with two hockey playing brothers who live in Czechoslovakia in 1963. (You can also check out Anna's other site called Books With Wings). Bernie Finkelstein has produced a documentary called Atomic Reaction, which touches on Canada’s role in the creation of the atomic bomb. It’s a documentary that initially started focussing on the uranium cleanup of Port Hope, Ontario. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for October. This one deals with Mark Twain, who apparently continued writing long after his death. It's a story that can be found in one of Marc's re-publications from Curious Publications called The Talking Dead. This week’s guest slate is presented by actor Jesse Camacho, whom you may have seen in such shows as Locke & Key and also FUBAR, both on Netflix. He also had a five-year run on the TV series, Less Than Kind. And he’s the lead voice of Binky on the animated series Agent Binky: Pets of the Universe.

#0790: Bruce Olav Solheim; Larry Milberry; & Carla Vergot

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 04:13:19 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Bruce Olav Solheim, author of We Are The Aliens: A Case Of Alien-Human Integration; Larry Milberry, author of The Royal Canadian Air Force: 100 Years Of Service & Carla Vergot, author of the Lily Barlow Mystery Series Download Dr. Bruce Olav Solheim is the author of the graphic novel, We Are The Aliens: A Case Of Alien-Human Integration. Larry Milberry is the co-author of The Royal Canadian Air Force: 100 Years Of Service. Carla Vergot is the author of the Lily Barlow Mystery series. The three books in the series are The Mystery of Jane Dough, The Mystery in the Mangroves & The Mystery of the Tiles on the Tombstone. This week’s guest slate is presented by actress Pauline Little. She’s a voice, film, and television actress. She’s the voice of Maya, in Maya The Bee on TV, and many other characters your kids may have watched.

#0789: Marc Abrahams; J.M. Shaw; & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 02:14:35 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marc Abrahams, editor of Annals Of Improbable Research; J. M. Shaw, author of Callum Walker And The Fractured Veil; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals Of Improbable Research is back on the show. Each year they hand out the Ig Nobel Awards and this year’s version was the 34th. J. M. Shaw is the author of Callum Walker And The Fractured Veil. It’s the third book in the fantasy series. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Roctogenarians by Mo Rocca (Simon & Schuster, $38.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times and his articles in The Main. This week’s guest slate is presented by Linda Hammerschmid who is a lawyer and a dogbabysitter.

#0788: John Paizis; Christine Milks; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 23:24:49 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring John Paizis, Founder & Director of Performing Arts Studio West; gardening expert, Christine Milks; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download John Paizis is the Founder & Director of Performing Arts Studio West in California. They train and support performers with disabilities, elevating their visibility in the media. They have a book out called Mother Goose Reanimated. Gardening expert, Christine Milks, who writes the column, The Constant Gardener, in Vista Magazine, is back with tips to prepare your garden for the winter. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about, among other things, the asteroid that killed off the dinosaurs.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss other countries, besides The US, Russia and China, who are carving out their own space programs; the recent Polaris space walk; why we should regulate the Moon to share its possible resources and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Lorne Wolf, who works for Zara, in customer service, and he also moonlights working on the TV shows, Dragon’s Den & Family Feud Canada for CBC.

#0787: Dr. Laura Lemle & Dr. Amy Margolis; Roni Robbins; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 14:37:20 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Laura Lemle, founder & Dr. Amy Margolis, lead researcher, for The NVLD Project; Roni Robbins, author of Hands Of Gold: On Man's Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Misfortune; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Dr. Laura Lemle is the founder of The NVLD Project and Dr. Amy Margolis is their lead researcher. NVLD stands for Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities. Roni Robbins is the author of Hands Of Gold: One Man’s Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Misfortune. She’s a journalist who wrote a fictionalized novel based on the life of her grandfather, culled from the audio tapes he left behind. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for September. This one deals with a man who ate just about everything, and plenty of it. It's a story that can be found in one of Marc's re-publications from Curious Publications called The Book of Wonderful Characters: Memoirs and Anecdotes of Remarkable and Eccentric Persons in All Ages and Countries. This week’s guest slate is presented by David Nanasi, owner of Aquasculpture. He specializes water gardens.

#0786: Rick Antonson; Preston Poling; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 05:21:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Rick Antonson, co-author of Slumach's Gold: In Search Of A Legend - And A Curse; Preston Poling, The Bearded Miniaturist; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Rick Antonson is back with another book. He is the co-author of Slumach’s Gold: In Search Of A Legend – And A Curse. Preston Poling, aka The Bearded Miniaturist is a wiz at making miniature scenes. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week Stuart looks at the fall titles that he's looking forward to as the the weather gets cooler, with a list of five fiction and five non-fiction titles: Non Fiction: Patriot by Alexei Navalny (October release) Cher: The Memoir, Part One by Cher (November release) From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley & Riley Keough (October release) Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Convictions by John Grisham & Jim McCloskey (October release) Hope by Terry Fox (September release) Fiction: The Boyfriend by Frieda McFadden (October release) Here One Moment by Liane Moriarty (September release) The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel (September release) Proof by Beverly McLaughlin (September release) The End And The Beginning by KJ Holdom (November release) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Joel Salzman, a Systems Design Specialist at The Foundation Guys.

#0785: Rod Pyle & Sherman Augustus

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 21:25:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle & actor Sherman Augustus from Stranger Things Download NASA expert, Rod Pyle talks about the plight of Boeing with all the problems they’re having in space with Starliner. Rod is also the author of 20 books, including Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space Age & Destination Mars, plus he's Editor-in-Chief for Ad AstraMagazine. Actor Sherman Augustus, best known for playing Nathaniel Moon on the AMC series Into The Badlands, is currently shooting the latest season of Netfix’s Stranger Things, plus he has a graphic novel series called The Daughters of Django, and he produced an independent film called Death Letter Blues. This week’s guest slate is presented by Anthony D. P. Mann an actor and filmmaker who does some amazing modern day radio dramas. He’s the founder of Bleak December Inc, a multi-media company.

#0784: John David Graham; Harry Abrams; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 21:56:37 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring John David Graham, founder of Good Samaritan Home; Hollywood agent, Harry Abrams, author of Let's Do Launch; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download John David Graham is the author of the novel, Running As Fast As I Can and the founder of Good Samaritan Home. Legendary Hollywood agent, Harry Abrams, is the author of Let’s Do Launch: A Hollywood Agent Dishes On How To Make Your Business And Career Take Off. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about China’s plans to go asteroid busting; Perseverance Mars rover begins an 820-foot climb up Witch Hazel Hill; and an ocean's worth of water may be buried within Mars — but can we get to it? This week’s guest slate is presented by Sean O’Neil, a best-selling author and award-winning screen writer, with several successful titles under his belt, including, The Plague, his most successful book, and Jhill, which won an International Impact Book Award in July.

#0783: Peter Marshall; C. C. Robinson; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 18 Aug 2024 01:02:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor, singer & game show host, Peter Marshall; C. C. Robinson, author of Divided; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember Peter Marshall, actor, singer, Broadway star, and the original host of The Hollywood Squares. Peter died earlier this month at the age of 98. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Peter talks about his singing career, and you’ll hear some of his music, plus he shares stories about his sister, actress Joanne Dru, his major league baseball player son, his work on stage and in film, and much more). C. C. Robinson is the author of Divided, a YA dystopian story that is the first book of a series, dealing with a future divided America in a post civil war situation. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Aislin's Montreal Expos: A Cartoonist's Love Affair by Terry Mosher (Aislin Publications, $50). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Al Randall, a freelance voice and broadcaster in Montreal.

#0782: Dylan Phillips; Jennifer Lebedev; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:51:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Guinness World Record holder, Dylan Phillips; Jennifer Lebedev, author of Being A YouTuber: One Creator's Bumpy Road to 1M Subscribers; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Dylan Phillips, is a Guinness World Record holder. He has the fastest wheelbarrow in the world. Jennifer Lebedev is an educator, YouTube star and the author of Being A YouTuber: One Creator’s Bumpy Road To 1M Subscribers. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for August. This one deals with a magician being hired by the CIA to help them with mind control and poisoning. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bob Welch, who is a freelance public relations consultant.

#0781: George Schlatter & Michael Hingson

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 23:01:46 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring producer George Schlatter, author of Still Laughing: A Life In Comedy; & Michael Hingson, author of Live Like A Guide Dog: True Stories From A Blind Man And His Dogs About Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, And Moving Forward In Faith Download Legendary comedy producer and the creator of Laugh-In, George Schlatter. He’s written a memoir called Still Laughing: A Life In Comedy. Michael Hingson is the author of Live Like A Guide Dog: True Stories From A Blind Man And His Dogs About Being Brave, Overcoming Adversity, And Moving Forward In Faith. He was also a survivor of the World Trade Center during 9/11. (And he's the host of the podcast called Unstoppable Mindset). This week’s guest slate is presented by Phil Richards, owner of CFQR600 in Montreal, the newest station to air The Stuph File Program, and a frequency that I was last on, back in 1988! You can also order my book, Great Conversations: My Interviews With Two Men On The Moon And A Galaxy Of Stars. Like the title says, within the pages you'll find some of my celebrity encounters with Oscar winners like Karl Malden, Cloris Leachman & Christopher Plummer; Emmy winners like Ed Asner, Michael Moriarity & Lindsay Wagner; Tony winners like Carol Channing and Julie Newmar; a host of TV icons like Buddy Ebsen, Bob Denver, Dick Van Patten, Gary Coleman and more; plus two guys who left their footprints on the moon. It's available at Amazon. Just click the book cover.

#0780: Peggy Munro Scholberg; Tania Anderson; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 23:08:29 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Peggy Munro Scholberg, author of Girls In A World At War; flight attendant, Tania Anderson, author of On Butterflies' Wings: An Anthology Of International Escapades; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Peggy Munro Scholberg is the author of Girls In A World At War. It chronicles her mother’s own journey of serving in the military in World War II. Tania Anderson has worked as a flight attendant for decades. She’s the author of On Butterflies' Wings: An Anthology Of International Escapades. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is What This Comedian Said Will Shock You by Bill Maher (Simon & Schuster, $39.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Matthew Hays, who is a Film Studies Professor and both Marianopolis College & Concordia University here in Montreal. He’s also the author of The View From Here: Conversations With Gay and Lesbian Filmmakers.

#0779: Dan Flanigan; Geri Jewell; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:10:30 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dan Flanigan, author of An American Tragedy; comic & actress Geri Jewell, author of Geri's Jewels & Gems; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Dan Flanigan is a lawyer and a thriller writer. He’s the author of An American Tragedy, the fourth book in a thriller series. Actress and comic, Geri Jewell, best known as Cousin Geri on the hit sitcom The Facts Of Life, has written another book. This one is called Geri's Jewels & Gems. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about Boeing’s Starliner capsule that’s now stuck at the International Space Station, well over a month, on what was supposed to be an eight-day trip.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll discuss some problems with satellites, both the damage they can cause while orbiting, and the damage they can cause to our atmosphere when their orbit is over). This week’s guest slate is presented by Chris Mackerell, the owner of World FM in New Zealand, where The Stuph File Program has been playing almost since Day One.

#0778: Chris Martin; Don Sawyer; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:47:15 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Chris Martin, owner of The Tri-City Chili Peppers; Don Sawyer, author of The Burning Gem; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Chris Martin is the owner of The Tri-City Chili Peppers, a minor league baseball team in Colonial Heights, Virginia. They’ve created something called Cosmic Baseball, where they play at night under only black light and the balls, bats, bases and uniforms glow in the dark. Don Sawyer is the author of the urban fantasy novel, The Burning Gem, the story of hidden worlds beneath our own. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for July. This one deals with a man, named Mr. Boys, who willed his body to science and the girls. This week’s guest slate is presented by actor Sherman Augustus, who’s also a martial artist and former NFL player. He is best known for his role as Nathaniel Moon in the AMC series Into The Badlands. He’s very busy these days currently filming Stranger Things. He’s also got a graphic novel series called The Daughters of Django. And he produced an independent film called Death Letter Blues.

#0777: Russell G. Little; Angela Van Breemen; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 23:54:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Russell G. Little, author of Murder For Me; Angela Van Breemen, author of Past Life's Revenge; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Russell G. Little is a lawyer who has also just written a murder mystery. The title is Murder For Me. Angela Van Breemen is also an author. She has written the novel, Past Life's Revenge, about a man who has had debilitating nightmares since childhood, and he finds out that, in a past life, he was murdered. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond by Dean Butler (Kensington Books, $37.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by journalist and broadcaster, Richard Deschamps.

#0776: Jordan St. Cyr & Beth Pellino-Dudzic

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:52:20 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring singer/songwriter Jordan St. Cyr; & Beth Pellino-Dudzic, author of Playing Hard Download Jordan St. Cyr is a Juno Award winning singer/songwriter. He won the award in 2023 for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year for his self-titled debut album. His new sophomore album, called My Foundation, is just out. Beth Pellino-Dudzic is the author of Playing Hard, the first novel in The Perfection Saga, which deals with sex, drugs and rock & roll in the 70's. This week’s guest slate is presented by Simon Dingley, a recently retired CBC broadcaster. MAILBAG: We got an email from one of our previous guests. Back on show #0752, we spoke to Xaysana Phavone and his sister Melissa Phavone who were vying for places on Dodgeball Canada’s international team, with the hope of making it to the world championships which will be held in August in Graz, Austria. They made the team! If you want to watch and cheer them on, the tournament is taking place, August 11-17, and the YouTube page is DodgeBall Austria. And if you want to hear the original interview with the siblings, you can go to our YouTube page for the title Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone – Dodgeball.

#0775: John Guiver; Momoko Uno; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 22:30:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring John Guiver, author of To Play The Game: A History Of Flight 571; Momoko Uno, author of Fourteen Days: A Memoir Of Love, Loss & Quarantine Hell; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download John Guiver is the author of To Play The Game: A History Of Flight 571. He delves into the harrowing 1972 Andes plane crash after talking to survivors and also the families who lost loved ones in the crash. Momoko Uno is a Doctor of Integrative Medicine, Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner, Acupuncturist and a Board certified Chinese Herbalist, who is owner and co-founder of Omni Wellness NYC. She's also the author of several books, including Fourteen Days: A Memoir Of Love, Loss & Quarantine Hell and also Bringing Sunshine Back To My Mind: A Story About Overcoming Trauma & Finding Wholeness. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about watching an upcoming exploding star with the naked eye. This week’s guest slate is presented by plumber, David Soroka.

#0774: James Kane & Barbie Agostini; Christine Sheppard; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 19:38:52 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring magnet fishing enthusiasts, James Kane & Barbie Agostini; Dr. Christine Sheppard from American Bird Conservancy; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download James Kane & Barbie Agostini are a couple who go magnet fishing. They recently hauled a safe out of the water that had plenty of loot in it. Dr. Christine Sheppard is the director of the Glass Collisions Program at the American Bird Conservancy and talks about the danger to birds that windows are and what you can do about it. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Teacher by Freida McFadden (Poisoned Pen Press, $26.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Financial Advisor and Certified Executor Advisor, David Edey, author of Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate Pick an Executor and Avoid Family Fights.

#0773: Dean Butler & Marc Hartzman

Mon, 10 Jun 2024 01:13:03 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Dean Butler, author of Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Actor Dean Butler, best known as Almanzo Wilder on the hit series, Little House On The Prairie. He shares his story with his new book, Prairie Man: My Little House Life & Beyond. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for June. This one deals with Matthew Buchinger, The Little Man of Nuremberg. (And, as mentioned in this show, Marc also has his Curious Publications featuring books such as The Book Of Wonderful Characters: Memoirs And Anecdotes Of Remarkable And Eccentric Persons In All Ages And Countries, where you can read more about Matthew Buchinger). This week’s guest slate is presented by freelance videographer, Alex Chabot, from Alex Chabot Productions.

#0772: David Lipsky & Tom Culver

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:00:30 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Lipsky, author of The Parrot And The Igloo: Climate And The Science Of Denial & Tom Culver, author of They Did It With Their Clothes On Download David Lipsky is the author of The Parrot And The Igloo: Climate And The Science Of Denial. Tom Culver has spent a lifetime as a costumer in Hollywood. He writes about it in his book, They Did It With Their Clothes On. You’ll also find some of Tom's albums available, such as Tom Culver Sings Johnny Mercer - I Remember You; Tom Culver - Lucky To Be Me & Tom Culver - Thanks For The Memories. This week’s guest slate is presented by my niece, Ayanna Scantlebury.

#0771: David O’Keefe; Jim Hardy; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 26 May 2024 21:29:18 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring military historian & professor, David O'Keefe; Jim Hardy archivist at Bob Hope Enterprises; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Military historian and professor, David O’Keefe, on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion during World War II and the tours that he will be giving in Europe to commemorate the battle. (You can listen to previous historical chats with David on previous episodes. He's on #0630, #0221 & #0157). Jim Hardy is the archivist at Bob Hope Enterprises. They are now launching the Bob Hope YouTube Channel. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is George Harrison: The Reluctant Beatle by Philip Norman (Scribner, $39.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Joyce Merwin, Office Manager of The Train Mount Railroad Museum. She was a guest Stuph File Program #0751 back in January, so you can go back and hear that show to find out about their great museum.

#0770: Dane Gentry; Kelly Florence & Meg Hafdahl; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 19 May 2024 20:27:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring former convict, Dane Gentry; Kelly Florence & Meg Hafdahl, authors of Travels Of Terror: Strange And Spooky Spots Across America; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Dane Gentry is a former convict, recovered addict and host of the podcast, Dane Gentry Podcast: Standing Back Up. Dane spent 21 years in prison, nine of which were in solitary confinement. Kelly Florence & Meg Hafdahl are the authors of Travels Of Terror: Strange And Spooky Spots Across America. You can also check out their collective website at HorrorRewind. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the current solar storms that we are dealing with. The auroras might be beautiful, but there are some dangers that come with it. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mike Cohen, a columnist for The Montreal Suburban, city councillor for the City Of Cote St. Luc & PR for the English Montreal School Board (EMSB).

#0769: Scott Overton; Lisa Sweasy; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 12 May 2024 22:04:31 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Scott Overton, author of Oceanus; Lisa Sweasy, curator of Vent Haven Museum; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Scott Overton is the author of the sci-fi novel, Oceanus, which deals with the investigation of a downed flight into the ocean, the cause of which could be environmental or aliens. Lisa Sweasy is the curator of the Vent Haven Museum, which is a museum that features over 1,100 ventriloquist dummies. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for May. This one deals with the first person to much a peanut up a mountain with their nose. This week’s guest slate is presented by Sonja Broomfield, who does on-air and venue graphics for major league sports.

#0768: Alison McBain; Laural Kurta; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 05 May 2024 21:19:16 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring author & editor, Alison McBain; Laural Kurta, operator of World Famous Gopher Hole Museum; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Alison McBain is an author and editor. She is currently working on a project called Author Versus AI, where she’s writing a book a week for 52 straight weeks. Laural Kurta is the operator of the World Famous Gopher Hole Museum in Torrington, Alberta. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson, Matt Eversmann & Chris Mooney (Little, Brown, $36). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Duke Eatmon, who is a radio broadcaster at the CBC here in Montreal..

#0767: Alison Arngrim & Frank Kermit

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:52:21 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Alison Arngrim from Little House On The Prairie & relationship coach Frank Kermit Download Alison Arngrim, who is best known as Nellie Oleson from Little House On The Prairie, talks about the popularity of that show, which this year, celebrates the 50th anniversary of it first going on the air. You can also follow her on Facebook, plus you can check out the site SpinCycleNYC.com to find out more about the upcoming shows of Confessions Of A Prairie Bitch, and the book of the same name. Relationship coach, Frank Kermit, talks about the plethora of dating shows and the effects that they could have on relationships. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dino Congonidis, a Director Of Photography, Freelance Cameraman and Video Editor.

#0766: Nate Hendley; Josee Gautreau; & Ray Watson & Kyle Wiltshire

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 21:02:45 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Nate Hendley, author of Atrocity On The Atlantic: Attack On A Hospital Ship During The Great War; Josee Gautreau, owner of Llamazing Adventures; & Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire, author of The Dead Rock Stars Download Nate Hendley is the author of Atrocity On The Atlantic: Attack On A Hospital Ship During The Great War. Josee Gautreau is the operator of Llamazing Adventures, which gives people the opportunity to take walks with llamas and alpacas. Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire are the authors of The Dead Rock Stars, a humorous tale of famous rock stars faking their deaths to become secret agents. This week’s guest slate is presented by Shell Beckwith, a Stuph File Program listener from Winnipeg, Manitoba and a Patreon subscriber.

#0765: Drew Moerlein; Gretchen McCullough; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:04:42 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Drew Moerlein; Gretchen McCullough, author of Shahrazad’s Gift; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Actor Drew Moerlein has, not only a new horror film coming out this month called Bloodline Killer, he’s also part of a hush-hush cinematic video game coming out next year within the Marvel Universe called Marvel’s 1943: Rise Of Hydra. Gretchen McCullough is the author of a collection of short stories, called Shahrazad’s Gift, that center around an apartment complex in Cairo. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Dead of Winter by Jean Rabe (Boone Street Press, $15.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by by Yogi Akal, who is a speaker, activist, teacher, counsellor, healer & numerologist.

#0764: Steve Fredlund; Christine Milks; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 05:36:42 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Fredlund, author of Do The Unright Thing: Memoir Of A People Pleaser; gardening expert, Christine Milks; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Steve Fredlund is the author of Do The Unright Thing: Memoir Of A People Pleaser. Christine Milks is a gardening expert who writes the column, The Constant Gardener, in Vista Magazine. She has tips for the first-time gardener. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for April. This one deals with Galileo’s fingers. This week’s guest slate is presented by Biko Skalla is the broadcast entertainer for the baseball team, The Savannah Bananas. We had him on the show back on #0755, which you can always go back and listen to.

#0763: Doug Worple; Peter Sacks; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 31 Mar 2024 18:54:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Doug Worple, operator of Golden Retriever Experience; Peter Sacks, author of Libertyland; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Doug Worple, along with his wife, Becca, are operators of what’s called Golden Retriever Experience, in which people can visit their farm and play with their dogs and those of their neighbours. Peter Sacks is the author of the political conspiracy thriller, Libertyland. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about this month’s upcoming solar eclipse. This week’s guest slate is presented by Harrison Barconnor, a model train enthusiast and popular YouTuber who shares his model railroading expertise with thousands on his site SMT Mainline. We had him as a guest on show #0747.

#0762: Jeff Margolis; Candace MacPhie; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:01:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jeff Margolis, author of We’re Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television; Candace MacPhie, author of Finding Color; Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Emmy winning uber producer/director, Jeff Margolis, author of We’re Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television, is back on the show to share some stories about some of the eight Oscar telecasts that he directed. Candace MacPhie is the author of Finding Color, the first of a five-part series called Back In The Year, which tells her true story of her youthful journey backpacking around the world. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is C’mon Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock by David Fantle & Tom Johnson (University Press of Mississippi, $43.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Fiona Wilson, co-owner of Dumble Farms in the UK, where they let people come in to cuddle with the cows. She was a guest back on #0751.

#0761: Amilee Weaver Selfridge; DC Gomez; & Takiyah Smith

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:17:06 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Amilee Weaver Selfridge, editor of The Bad Day Book; DC Gomez, author of Tales Of Disastrous Dates; & Takiyah Smith, creator of I Love Me! Colorful and Creative: An Empowering Coloring Book for Girls & I Love Me! Colorful and Creative, Boys: An Empowering Coloring Book for Boys Download Amilee Weaver Selfridge is the editor of The Bad Day Book. DC Gomez is a publisher and one of the authors of a collection of short stories called Tales Of Disastrous Dates. Takiyah Smith is the creator of a series of kids’ colouring books called I Love Me! Colorful and Creative: An Empowering Coloring Book for Girls & I Love Me! Colorful and Creative, Boys: An Empowering Coloring Book for Boys. This week’s guest slate is presented by K.T. Anglehart. She’s the author of the mystical, witch-like fantasy novel filled with Celtic folklore called The Wise One. We had her on the show back on #0735. Since then, she has released her follow-up book called The Twin Flame, the second book in her The Scottish Scrolls series.

#0760: Mark Morton; Diane Bator: & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 20:47:23 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Morton, author of The Headmasters; Diane Bator, author of Written In Stone; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Mark Morton is the author of his first YA science fiction novel, called The Headmasters. Diane Bator is the author of the mystery novel, Written In Stone. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for March. This one tries to answer the question of what was the phenomenon? Was it UFO’s or just swamp gas? This week’s guest slate is presented by Katherine Hayes, author of A Fifth Of A Story. She was a guest on #0756, so you can go back and check out her visit to the show.

#0759: Raymond Benson; Alan Hustak; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 23:54:41 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Raymond Benson, author of James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years; journalist Alan Hustak, author of One Long Line Of Marvel: 200 Years Of Montreal's St. Patrick's Parade; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Raymond Benson was the first American to write an original James Bond novel. He wrote six of them, and now they are all about to be rereleased in an omnibus edition for the Kindle called James Bond: The Raymond Benson Years. Alan Hustak is the author of One Long Line Of Marvel: 200 Years Of Montreal's St. Patrick's Parade. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Jazz Club Spy by Roberta Rich (Simon & Schuster Canada, $24.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Oksana Kukurudza, author of Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break, a nonfiction narrative about her Ukrainian parents and their experience in Nazi slave camps. She was a guest on the show back on #0743.

#0758: Ivor Davis & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 24 Feb 2024 23:59:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ivor Davis, author of The Beatles And Me On Tour: 60th Anniversary Edition; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Journalist Ivor Davis is back on the show to reminisce about being imbedded and travelling with the Beatles on tour, with the release of his book, The Beatles And Me On Tour: 60th Anniversary Edition. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the US recently landing a spacecraft on the Moon, making it the first American landing on the lunar surface in over 50 years. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll discuss NASA’s plan to have more astronauts spending more than a full year in space; the plight of Voyager 1; what’s known as a misbehaving toddler star, and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Terence Bowman, who is an actor, comedian & writer. He was also one-third of the comedy troupe, The Vestibules.

#0757: Nick Santora & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 22:38:40 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring producer/writer Nick Santora & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Producer/writer Nick Santora is back on the show. He has two hit shows on with two different streamers. FUBAR, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger is on Netflix and Reacher is on Amazon. Nick is also the author of a couple of favourite books of mine. Slip & Fall and the excellent page turner Fifteen Digits. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for February. This one deals with the US, during WWII, attempting to weaponize goat poop. This week’s guest slate is presented by photographer Tim Shields, who runs The Photography Academy, and is the author of several books to make you a better photographer. He was also a guest on the show just last week (#0741).

#0756: Brian Michel; Katherine Hayes; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 13:47:16 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring astronomy buff, Brian Michel; Katherine Hayes, author of A Fifth Of A Story; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brian Michel is an astronomy buff who has created telescopes with a 3D printer. Katherine Hayes is the author of the thriller novel, A Fifth Of A Story. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week Stuart lovingly suggests some classic titles appropriate for Valentine's Day: Love Story by Erich Segal (originally published in 1970 by Harper) Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell (originally published in 1936 by Macmillan) Tracy and Hepburn by Garson Kanin (originally published in 1971 by Viking) Bogart and Bacall: A Love Story by Joe Hyams (originally published in 1975 by McKay) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by voice over artist, Donald James, a lifelong friend.

#0755: Biko Skalla; Nicholas Mandrak; & Lee Saretsky

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 01:25:26 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Biko Skalla, from The Savannah Bananas; University Of Toronto biology professor Dr. Nicholas Mandrak; & airplane fishing shack owner, Lee Saretsky Download Biko Skalla is the broadcast entertainer for the baseball team, The Savannah Bananas. Dr. Nicholas Mandrak is a professor of biological sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough. He has been studying the problems we have with invasive goldfish in the wild. Lee Saretsky is the proud co-owner of the fuselage of a decommissioned British Aerospace turboprop plane that has been turned into an ice fishing shack. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dylan Black, the Afternoon Drive Announcer and Assistant Music Director at Boom 99.7FM in Ottawa.

#0754: Melanie; Christopher Williams; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 01:43:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Melanie; Word Warrior, Christopher Williams; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download On January 23, 2024, legendary folk singer Melanie, died at the age of 76. We feature part of an interview that we did with her back at the beginning of 2021. (You can hear the full interview from 2021, via YouTube under the title Melanie - Folk Singing Icon). Christopher Williams, from the Wayne State University Word Warriors with their annual list of long-lost words. They also have a Facebook group that is a lot of fun on a daily basis. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about some of the space missions to look forward to in 2024. This week’s guest slate is presented by Rebecca Whitlinger, who has travelled the world, and been photographed wearing a bridesmaid dress that she has worn since 1988. She was on show #0736, and just last week her appearance was also featured on my podcast, Business Beyond Bizarre.

#0753: Jeff Margolis; & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:21:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jeff Margolis, author of We're Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Legendary television producer/director, Jeff Margolis, has just written his memoir called We're Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Road Years by Rick Mercer (Doubleday Canada, $36.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Alex Sanfilippo, the founder of PodMatch, a podcast and radio booking service that automatically matches ideal guests and hosts together. PodMatch has generated over 75,000 interviews among their almost 11,000 members, of which The Stuph File Program is one of them. Alex is also the host of the entrepreneurship podcast called Creating A Brand.

#0752: Bart King; Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone; & Marc Hartzman

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 02:40:57 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Bart King author of Time Travel Inn: 2; Dodgeballers Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Bart King is back on the show with the follow up to his Choose Your Own Adventure book called Time Travel Inn: 2. Xaysana Phavone & Melissa Phavone are brother and sister, who are part of Canada’s Dodgeball Team and hope to travel this August to Austria to play in the World Dodgeball Championships. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for January. This one deals with the world's heaviest man. This week’s guest slate is presented by Scott Overton, author of the science fiction novel, Indigent Earth. He was also a guest on the show just last week (#0751). He’s also the former radio morning man, a gig he did for 30 plus years, which led to his first novel called Dead Air.

#0751: Fiona Wilson; Scott Overton; & Joyce Merwin

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 08:53:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring UK farmer Fiona Wilson; Scott Overton, author of Indigent Earth; & Joyce Merwin from The Train Mount Railroad Museum Download Fiona Wilson is the co-owner of Dumble Farms in East Yorkshire in the UK. You can visit the farm to experience cow cuddling. Scott Overton is the author of the science fiction novel, Indigent Earth. Joyce Merwin is the office manager at The Train Mountain Railroad Museum in Oregon, which features the world’s largest miniature railroad with over 36 miles of 7.5-gauge track on over 2,000 acres of pine forest. (Also mentioned in the segment is the excellent video done by Mike Downey entitled, Riding the WORLD'S LONGEST Model Train Track! from his YouTube channel, DownieLive. This week’s guest slate is presented by actor Bruce Dinsmore, who has worked in many animated TV shows, such as being Binky Barnes in Arthur, Tubby Tompkins from The Little Lulu Show, and a host of other animated voices. He also plays a police detective in the live action thriller, Charlie Tango, which will be released in February.

#0750: JD; Madame Maven; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 23:09:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Titanic VHS film collector, JD; Madame Maven, author of Death Maven: Having Everyday Conversations About Death And Dying; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download JD is a collector. He has over 2,500 copies of the movie, Titanic, on VHS and he’s hoping to reach a million copies. Madame Maven is the author of the humorous book, Death Maven: Having Everyday Conversations About Death And Dying. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This time it's a look ahead to some of the anticipated titles that will be released in 2024. This week’s suggested titles are: Knife by Salman Rushdie (Knopf Canada, April) The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (Crown Publishing, April) The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians by James Patterson (Little, Brown, April) The House of Hidden Meanings by Ru Paul (Dey Street Books, March) The Search Party by Hannah Richell (Atria Books, January) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Julie Gedeon, a writer, editor and writing coach.

#0749: The Year-End “Best Of The Stuph File Program” Show

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 09:01:29 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2023 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Melisa Schonfield, author of Bitter or Better: The Melisa Schonfield Story, which chronicles the story of how she spent three years in jail for trying to hire a hitman to kill the abusive boyfriend of her daughter and his son. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0700. Also heard on Audea under the title Melisa Schonfield - Jailed For Hiring A Hitman). Markus Pukonen spent the last eight years travelling around the globe, but he did it without a plane, train or automobile. In fact, he made the trek without involving anything that had a motor. He even avoided elevators. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0727. Also heard on Audea under the title Markus Pukonen - Travelling The Globe Without A Motor). Dennis Palumbo, one of my favourite mystery writers, is also a psychotherapist. He talks about how his profession is depicted in film & television. He wrote an essay for Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine about this topic entitled Your Shrinks Might Need To Be Shrunk. He was also the Consulting Producer on the recent Hulu series, The Patient, which is about a therapist held hostage by a serial killer hoping to be cured of his homicidal tendencies. His thriller series contains six Dr. Daniel Rinaldi novels, with the latest one being Panic Attack. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0713. Also heard on Audea under the title Dennis Palumbo - How Therapists Are Depicted In Film & Television). Julian Sher, author of The North Star: Canada And The Civil War Plots Against Lincoln. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0715. Also heard on Audea under the title Julian Sher - The North Star). Liz Deacle, author of The Travel Bog Diaries, whose family uprooted themselves to live in New Zealand, then later decided to travel around the world backpacking with her husband and teenage children. She’s also co-hosts the podcast, It’s A Drama: A Wife & Husband Podcast; plus she’s a YouTuber, entrepreneur and professional storyteller. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0723. Also heard on Audea under the title Liz Deacle - The Travel Bog Diaries). Gothic horror novelist, Jennifer Anne Gordon is back with her latest book that is a collection of stories called, The Japanese Box And Other Stories. She’s also the co-host of a podcast that features discussions with other authors called Vox Vomitus. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0732. Also heard on Audea under the title Jennifer Anne Gordon – The Japanese Box). Christopher Bouzy is a tech entrepreneur who is the creator of the new social media platform called Spoutible. (You can also find me on Spoutible as paholder) (First heard on Stuph File Program #0739. Also heard on Audea under the title Christopher Bouzy - Spoutible). Doogie Lish Sandtiger is a collector. He’s also known as the King of Crocs because he has over 2,100 pairs of the colourful shoes. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0714. Also heard on Audea under the title Doogie Lish Sandtiger - King Of Crocs). Fashion model Paul Mason, better known as Fashion Santa. He started Fashion Santa back in the middle of the last decade as a way to help raise funds for worthy causes, such as Save A Child’s Heart. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0725. Also heard on Audea under the title Paul Mason - Fashion Santa). Rebecca Whitlinger is one of those rare women who not only got to wear her bridesmaid dress more than once, she’s worn it in many different circumstances and in many parts of the world, ever since she first wore it just six months after the wedding, back in 1988. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0736. Also heard on Audea under the title Rebecca Whitlinger - The Bridesmaid Dress That Has Seen The World). This week’s guest slate is presented by Don Deschamp, a long time listener of The Stuph File Program.

#0748: The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 21:01:46 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special Download This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy! Music heard on this week’s show includes: The Chipmunk Song – David Seville Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – The Rovers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Have Yourself A Looney Christmas! – Looney Tunes Folks Jingle Bells – The Singing Dogs I Tawt I Taw Ol’ Tanty Claus – Tweety & Sylvester Twelve Days Of Christmas – Bob & Doug McKenzie The Angel – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Who Put The Stump? – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones & His City Slickers Christmas Dragnet – Stan Freberg & Daws Butler Silent Night – Mahalia Jackson This week’s opening slate is presented by Biff Wellington, the manager of The North Pole Reindeer Stables. (If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

#0747: Herbie J Pilato; Harrison; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 22:42:13 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Herbie J Pilato, author of The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man And The Bionic Woman Reconstructed; model railroader, Harrison; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Herbie J Pilato is the author of The Bionic Book: The Six Million Dollar Man And The Bionic Woman Reconstructed. Model railroader Harrison has quite the YouTube following on his site SMT Mainline, where he shares information, tips and layouts about model trains. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about, among other things, the Peregrine Lunar Lander, the first time that NASA will be launching rockets by a private company. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we’ll discuss the latest from the James Webb Telescope; plus scientists finding hydrogen in the Moon rocks collected by the Apollo astronauts; looking into Mercury’s exotic glaciers; oxygen on Mars and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Andrew Caddell, the Principal Partner for QIT Canada. He’s also Town Councillor in Kamouraska, Quebec and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy.

#0746: Catherine Gray; Marty Krofft; & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 04 Dec 2023 03:14:07 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring filmmaker, Catherine Gray; producer Marty Krofft; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Catherine Gray is one of the executive producers of the new documentary film, Show Her The Money, which exposes the gender gap in financing women in business. We remember Marty Krofft, one half of the iconic sibling TV production company, Sid & Marty Krofft Productions. Marty passed away last week at the age of 86 and we remember him with an interview that we did with the legendary showman in 2018. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It’s our annual roundup of great holiday book ideas. This week’s suggested titles are: 1964: Eyes of the Storm by Paul McCartney (Liveright, $99) Picturing the Game by Don Weekes (McGill-Queen's University Press, $50) The Disney Book, 2nd Edition by Jim Fanning & Tracey Miller-Zarneke (Darling Kindersley, $54) The History of Sketch Comedy by Keegan-Michael Key & Elle Key (Chronicle Books, $40) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Sam Fisher who is the Beverage Manager at Montreal’s Restaurant Hélicoptère.

#0745: Ben Miller; Nzondi; & Bill Shunn

Mon, 27 Nov 2023 03:30:25 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring fly cast painter, Ben Miller; Nzondi, author of Oware Mosaic; and puzzlemaker Bill Shunn, creator of Tylogram Download Ben Miller is the world’s only fly-cast painter, who makes amazing pieces of art using a rod & reel and pinpoint precision. Nzondi is a triple threat. He’s an actor, musician and the Bram Stoker award winning author of Oware Mosaic, a novel about a futuristic young, Black female medical examiner, but with several twists. Bill Shunn is an author and puzzle maker. He is the creator of the bi-weekly game, Tylogram, plus, he's the creator of The Spelling Bee Solver. (Bill is also the author of The Accidental Terrorist: Confessions of a Reluctant Missionary, which chronicles the true story of his service as a Mormon missionary and the events that led to his arrest and conviction on terrorism related charges. You can hear that chat on show #0328). This week’s guest slate is presented by Lisa Christensen, a licensed mechanic and the host of CJAD’s Car Show. She is also a Montreal City Councillor for the borough of Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles.

#0744: Lars; JP McLean; & Marc Hartzman

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 00:13:27 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring singer/songwriter Lars; JP McLean, author of Scorch Mark; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Lars, a singer/songwriter from Sweden who is an internet sensation with a huge fanbase. His songs went viral with about 400 million streams, including over 330 million on Spotify alone. JP McLean is the author of Scorch Mark, which is the third book in her Dark Dreams series. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies is back, with the weird story for November. This one deals with the plot to steal Abraham Lincoln's body. This week’s guest slate is presented by Zoe Chee who is the Program Director at Astronomers Without Borders.

#0743: Oksana Kukurudza; Kalee Boisvert; & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:42:45 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Oksana Kukurudza, author of Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break; Kalee Boisvert, author of MoneyWise Mabel’s Bursting Bank; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Oksana Kukurudza is an American-born Ukrainian-American who is writing a non-fiction narrative about her Ukrainian parents and their experience in Nazi slave camps. The book will be called Sunflowers Bend But Rarely Break. Kalee Boisvert is a financial planner who has written a book about money managing for children called MoneyWise Mabel’s Bursting Bank. She's also the author of a money managing book for women called Make Money Your Thing: Ditch the Shame and Design your Dream Life. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Killin' Generals by Dwayne Epstein (Citadel Books, $37.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Yvette Samuel, my niece in Ottawa.

#0742: Robert J. Sawyer; Sheldon H. Jacobson; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:22:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring sci-fi writer, Robert J. Sawyer, author of The Downloaded; Professor Sheldon H. Jacobson; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Canadian sci-fi legend, Robert J. Sawyer, has his 25th novel out, called The Downloaded. But what’s unique is, for the first six months of its release, it’s only out as an audio book via Audible. The biannual time change is once again upon us, meanwhile the debate over why we still have to do this rages on. Sheldon H. Jacobson, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, proposes a simple compromise between Daylight Saving and Standard time. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the use of AI in space exploration. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we give some love to Venus; learn about kilonova explosions that can kill us all; plus, just how old is the Moon?). This week’s guest slate is presented by Bilal Butt, the afternoon host at Montreal’s CHOM 97.7, "The Spirit of Rock". He’s also in to voiceovers, event hosting, music production.

#0741: Tim Shields; Ann Charles: & Matthew Kressel

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:37:33 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Tim Shields, founder of The Photography Academy; Ann Charles, author of TimeReaping In Deadwood; & Matthew Kressel, creator of the Moksha submissions system Download Tim Shields is an award-winning landscape photographer and founder of The Photography Academy. He created a four-step system that he teaches to photographers worldwide for taking great landscape pictures. Ann Charles is the author of TimeReaping In Deadwood, the 13th book in her Deadwood series. Matthew Kressel is a writer, coder and the creator of the Moksha submissions system for writers. He first created the system for a magazine that he was publishing called Sybil’s Garage. This week’s guest slate is presented by Patrick Henry Charles, a broadcaster, musician and web content creator.

#0740: Shawn Leggett; Jean-Benoit Nadeau & Julie Barlow; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 21:28:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Shawn Leggett, founder & president of Ground Up Eco Ventures; Jean-Benoit Nadeau & Julie Barlow, authors of Going Solo: Everything You Need To Start Your Business And Succeed As Your Own Boss; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Shawn Leggett is the founder and President of Ground Up Eco Ventures, a company that uses clean technology to upcycle the waste streams of both the coffee and craft brewery industries. Jean-Benoit Nadeau & Julie Barlow are the authors of Going Solo: Everything You Need To Start Your Business And Succeed As Your Own Boss. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week, in honour of Halloween, several classic books are reviewed. They are: Salem's Lot by Stephen King (originally published in 1975) Misery by Stephen King (originally published in 1987) None Of This is True by Lisa Jewell (Atria Books, $24.99) The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham (originally published in 1951) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Virgil Alleyne, my nephew-in-law, who is an engineer who lives in Toronto and is an avid New York Giants fan. Pray for him.

#0739: Christopher Bouzy; Philip Fracassi; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:06:43 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Christopher Bouzy, creator of Spoutible; Philip Fracassi, author of Boys In The Valley; & Marc Hartzman, author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies Download Christopher Bouzy is a tech entrepreneur who is the creator of the new social media platform called Spoutible. (You can also find me on Spoutible as paholder). Horror writer, Philip Fracassi, is the author of Boys In The Valley. It’s the story of a turn of the 20th Century orphanage, where boys just disappeared! Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com is the author of We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO's And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies. This week’s guest slate is presented by thriller novel writer, Russell Brooks, author of Jam Run. You can hear him on The Stuph File Program episode #0709.

#0738: Gail Merrifield Papp; Marta McDowell; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:04:02 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Gail Merrifield Papp, author of Public/Private: My Life With Joe Papp At The Public Theater; Marta McDowell, author of Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, And Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Gail Merrifield Papp is the collaborator and widow of the legendary Joe Papp of New York theatre fame. She’s the author of Public/Private: My Life With Joe Papp At The Public Theater. Marta McDowell is the author of Gardening Can Be Murder: How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, And Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back and you know what’s back in the news . . . Bennu! Yes, Bennu’s coming, but we also have some samples. This week’s guest slate is presented by Gothic horror novelist, Jennifer Anne Gordon, author of The Japanese Box And Other Stories. She’s also the co-host of a podcast that features discussions with other authors called Vox Vomitus.

#0737: Arlene Okun; Nick Witherill; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 20:36:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Arlene Okun, founder & operator, The Sock Monkey Museum; Nick Witherill, CEO & founder, Binho Board; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Arlene Okun is the founder & operator of The Sock Monkey Museum. She has a Guinness World Record with over 2,100 of the plush pals. Nick Witherill is the CEO & founder of the very popular tabletop soccer game called Binho Board. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week's reviewed title is Still Laughing: A Life in Comedy by George Schlatter (Unnamed Press/Rare Bird, $28). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by M. J. Preston, author of the thriller novel, Four, the sequel to Highwayman. (He was a guest back February 2020 on show #0550).

#0736: Marc Abrahams; Rebecca Whitlinger; & Frank Kermit

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:27:20 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marc Abrahams, editor of Annals Of Improbable Research; bridesmaid dress wearing Rebecca Whitlinger; & relationship coach Frank Kermit Download Marc Abrahams, editor of the Annals Of Improbable Research is back on the show. Each year they hand out the Ig Nobel Awards and this year’s version was the 33rd. Rebecca Whitlinger is one of those rare women who not only got to wear her bridesmaid dress more than once, she’s worn it in many different circumstances and in many parts of the world, ever since she first wore it just six months after the wedding, back in 1988. Relationship coach, Frank Kermit, is back on the show to talk about long distance relationships, what makes them work and what doesn't. This week’s guest slate is presented by psychotherapist Richard Rapoport. He used to be a regular guest on my old radio show in a segment we called Shrink Rap. Richard currently does yeoman work as he continues to work with military, vets and RCMP for Health Canada and doing research and speaking at conferences on "moral injury".

#0735: David Jacinto; K.T. Anglehart; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 22:26:52 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Jacinto, author of Out Of The Darkness; K.T. Anglehart, author of The Wise One; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download David Jacinto is the author of Out Of The Darkness. It’s a true story that is ripped from his own family tree which talks about the child labour of his ancestor who started working in the mines when he was just seven years old in 19th Century England. K.T. Anglehart is the author of the mystical, witch-like fantasy novel filled with Celtic folklore called The Wise One, that features a protagonist who is a 17-year-old girl. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for September. This one deals with the murder who was executed, but lived to kill again. This week’s guest slate is presented by Ralph Lucas, a former broadcast executive. He’s a writer and the founder and publisher of Northernstars.ca: The Canadian Film Database, now in its 25th year online.

#0734: Kay Dean; G.S. Gerry; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 05:00:25 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Kay Dean, founder of Fake Review Watch; G.S. Gerry, author of Hysterical Hangouts With The Hindlegs; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Kay Dean is the founder of Fake Review Watch, which searches the web for the plethora of fake product and services reviews that are out there.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Kay and I do a deeper dive into the world of fake reviews). G.S. Gerry is the author of Hysterical Hangouts With The Hindlegs, a novel that plays out like a reality TV show and heightens the aspect of meeting your new love’s parents. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter, this week featuring the new Fall releases that you'll want to add to your reading list. The titles are: Holly by Stephen King (Scribner's) Surely You Can't Be Serious by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker (St. Martin's Press) Passionate Mothers, Powerful Sons by Charlotte Gray (Simon & Schuster) The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada by John Ibbotson (Penguin) Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer (Penguin) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by cartoonist Wayno, who draws the weekday version of the legendary comic strip, Bizarro.

#0733: Alexandra Free; Michael Libling; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 22:09:11 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Alexandra Free, author of From From Zero To Zen: A Guide To Help Your Thrive As A Caregiver; Michael Libling, author of The Serial Killer’s Son Takes A Wife; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Alexandra Free is a caregiver expert and the author of From Zero To Zen: A Guide To Help Your Thrive As A Caregiver. Michael Libling is the author of The Serial Killer’s Son Takes A Wife. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the international race to the Moon between Russia and India, and it's very easy to pick a winner and a loser in this contest. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about space tourism, bad news for Boeing, who wants to buy and old space station; and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Bill Shunn, author of the memoir, The Accidental Terrorist, plus he’s also a master with word games, as he has his daily Spelling Bee Solver site, and his own twice-weekly word puzzle called Tylogram. And, speaking of The Accidental Terrorist, you have to go to his website to see a video clip of a standup routine by Michael Ian Black, where Michael calls out Bill about "the incident".

#0732: Jennifer Anne Gordon; Karen Pierce; & Danièle Cybulskie

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:54:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring gothic novelist, Jennifer Anne Gordon, author of The Japanese Box And Other Stories; Karen Pierce, author of Recipes For Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate The Mysteries Of Agatha Christie; & Medieval history specialist, Danièle Cybulskie, author of Chivalry And Courtesy: Medieval Manners For A Modern World Download Gothic horror novelist, Jennifer Anne Gordon is back with her latest book that is a collection of stories called, The Japanese Box And Other Stories. She’s also the co-host of a podcast that features discussions with other authors called Vox Vomitus. Karen Pierce is the author of a unique cookbook called Recipes For Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate The Mysteries Of Agatha Christie. Danièle Cybulskie is a Medieval history specialist and the author of several books on the topic, including her latest one called Chivalry And Courtesy: Medieval Manners For A Modern World. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bill Funt, who is a friend from New York, who spent many a year living in California, and is now back in the Big Apple, working on restoring his childhood home. He’s also a writer, producer, performer, and teacher.

#0731: Mick West; Victoria Strauss; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 20 Aug 2023 18:23:07 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring skeptical investigator Mick West; Victoria Strauss, co-founder of Writer Beware; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Mick West is a former video game programmer who is also a writer and a skeptical investigator, who delves into investigating and explaining unusual theories such as UFOs, chemtrails, false flags, pseudoscience, a flat earth and beyond. He’s also the host of the podcast, Tales From The Rabbit Hole and the author of the title of the same name, plus he writes a column for Skeptical Inquirer called The Practical Skeptic. Victoria Strauss is a writer and also the co-founder of Writer Beware, an organization that helps writers steer clear of literary schemes and scams. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Closer By Sea by Perry Chafe (Scribner, $24.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by author Raymond Benson, writer of the award winning The Mad, Mad Murders Of Marigold Way. He was also the first American author of the official James Bond novels between 1996 and 2002. And as if that isn’t talent enough you have to check out his really great piano playing on his YouTube page.

#0730: Rob Schwartz; Tyler Schwanke; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:53:42 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring world traveller, Rob Schwartz, editor of The Wisdom Of Morrie; filmmaker Tyler Schwanke, author of Breaking In; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Rob Schwartz is the son of Morrie Schwartz of Tuesdays With Morrie fame. He has just edited and released his late father’s book called The Wisdom Of Morrie: Living And Aging Creatively And Joyously. Rob is also one of the producers of Onetopia, a benefit music festival slated for 2024. Tyler Schwanke is a filmmaker and an author. His debut novel is Breaking In, a comedic crime caper about a filmmaker who uses their own heist movie to pull off a real live heist. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for August. This one deals with an early Canadian names Angus MacAskill who at one time was considered to be the world's strongest giant. This week’s guest slate is presented by Neil Schwartzman who is a cybersecurity vigilante who really knows his way around the evils that lurk online and what can be done about them.

#0729: Joe R. Lansdale; Raúl Herrera; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 06 Aug 2023 22:11:06 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Joe R. Lansdale, author of Things Get Ugly: The Best Crime Fiction Of Joe R. Lansdale; Raúl Herrera, author of Capturing Skunk Alpha: A Barrio Sailor’s Journey In Vietnam; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Legendary author Joe R. Lansdale has just released another anthology of his work. This one is called Things Get Ugly: The Best Crime Fiction Of Joe R. Lansdale. Raúl Herrera fought in the Vietnam war aboard a swift boat. He tells his story in the book, Capturing Skunk Alpha: A Barrio Sailor’s Journey In Vietnam. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the possibility that the giant star, Betelgeuse, will explode sooner rather than later. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about archeology on the Moon; India’s launch of a lunar lander; is The Pentagon really covering up facts about aliens; and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Michael Libling. He was the creator of the extremely popular Trivia Show on CJAD. He’s also a writer. His new book, which will be coming out soon is called The Serial Killer’s Son Takes A Wife.

#0728: Brent J. Ludwig; Carla Brown; & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:27:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Brent J. Ludwig, author of Those Who Would Be King: The People's Prince; World Laughing Champion, Carla Brown; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brent J. Ludwig, who is the author of Those Who Would Be King: The People's Prince. Carla Brown knows that laughter is the best medicine. She is the National Laughing Champion for two years running, she's also the World Laughing Champion, and she also teaches something called laughter yoga. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Wager by David Grann (Doubleday, $39.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Myrna Lashley, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, McGill University.

#0727: Markus Pukonen & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 23:54:46 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring world traveller, Markus Pukonen; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Markus Pukonen spent the last eight years travelling around the globe, but he did it without a plane, train or automobile. In fact, he made the trek without involving anything that had a motor. He even avoided elevators. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for July. This one deals with early rise of miracle cures. This week’s guest slate is presented by Fréderic Serre, cartoonist, writer, translator, photographer, media relations guy for Quebec's RCMP union and occasional actor.

#0726: Chris Whaley; Marc Hartzman; & W.L. Hawkin

Mon, 17 Jul 2023 01:12:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Chris Whaley; Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com; & W.L. Hawkin, author of Lure: Jesse & Hawk Download Dr. Chris Whaley has had an interesting life. He started out as a pro wrestler, known as The Saint, became a pastor, and then a vigilante. His first book was called The Masked Saint, which was based on his true story and made into an award-winning movie. His second book, Harold’s Heavenly Christmas will be a Movie of the Week. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com talks about Stories Of Space, which will be sending stories into the atmosphere on a rocket that’s launching in August. Marc is also the author of The Big Book of Mars: From Ancient Egypt to The Martian, A Deep-Space Dive into Our Obsession with the Red Planet. W.L Hawkin is the author of the indigenous thriller, Lure: Jesse & Hawk. This week’s guest slate is presented by Christine Milks, a floral designer in Gananoque, Ontario who, for the last 15 years has written The Constant Gardener, a gardening column in Vista Magazine, a publication of the Kingston Seniors Centre.

#0725: Paul Mason; Mo Moshaty & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 02:03:23 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring model Paul Mason aka Fashion Santa; Mo Moshaty, author of Love The Sinner; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Fashion model Paul Mason, better known as Fashion Santa. He started Fashion Santa back in the middle of the last decade as a way to help raise funds for worthy causes, such as Save A Child’s Heart. Mo Moshaty is the author of the horror novel, Love The Sinner. She is also the co-founder of the Nyx Horror Collective. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Luck of the Draw: My Story of the Air War in Europe by Frank Murphy (St. Martin’s Griffin, $24.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by retired CBC broadcaster, Dave Bronstetter, who spent 33 years at the network, including lengthy stints hosting the CBC Radio One shows Homerun and Daybreak.

#0724: Andrew Luciano; Aron Sharpe; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 03:54:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Andrew Luciano, Expansion Director of The Lizzie Borden House; Aron Sharpe, owner of Peck & Snyder; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Andrew Luciano is the Expansion Director for The Lizzie Borden House, the home where, allegedly, Lizzy Borden took an axe and give her father forty whacks back in 1892. The scene of the very famous murder in the 19th Century, can be the site of your visit or even stay at their bed and breakfast. They’re updating the house, but they want to keep the original charm of the dwelling for visitors. Aron Sharpe is the owner of the resurrected company, Peck & Snyder, who were the original creators of what we now know today as the baseball cap. (Check out this pdf link that has some of the original Peck & Snyder mail order catalogues from the late 1800's). Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the search for alien life within our Milky Way galaxy and also the origins of what's being called the "cosmic hum". (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about the galaxy group that blasts out record-breaking tail of hot gas; how long space missions can take a toll on astronaut’s brains; the brightest gamma-ray burst ever seen; & Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, and King Charles working together to protect the Moon). This week’s guest slate is presented by Brian Deacle, who along with is wife, Liz, are the hosts of the podcast It’s A Drama: A Wife & Husband Podcast. You may remember that just last week (show #0723) we spoke to Liz, who is the author of The Travel Bog Diaries, and together they travelled the world backpacking with their two teenage kids in tow.

#0723: Liz Deacle; Anthony Mongiello; & Kurt Hughes

Sun, 25 Jun 2023 21:47:56 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Liz Deacle, author of The Travel Bog Diaries; Anthony "The Big Cheese" Mongiello, CEO of Formaggio Cheese; & naval architect, Kurt Hughes Download Liz Deacle, author of The Travel Bog Diaries, whose family uprooted themselves to live in New Zealand, then later decided to travel around the world backpacking with her husband and teenage children. She's also co-hosts the podcast, It's A Drama: A Wife & Husband Podcast; plus she's a YouTuber, entrepreneur and professional storyteller. Anthony "The Big Cheese" Mongiello, the CEO of Formaggio Cheese, is the official inventor of Stuffed Crust Pizza (see the story in the documentary, Stolen Dough) and he has a patent to prove it. He did battle in court against Pizza Hut. Kurt Hughes is a naval architect who built his own tiny home that replicates the Lunar Lander used in the Apollo Moon missions. (You can also watch a YouTube video, done by Architectural Digest where you can see and hear more about this very impressive house). This week’s guest slate is presented by cameraman David Sedell, from Global News Montreal. One of the best cameramen and digital editors around anywhere.

#0722: Robert J. Sawyer; Luna Rey Hall & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 04:26:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring science fiction writer, Robert J. Sawyer; Luna Rey Hall, author of The Patient Routine; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Legendary science fiction writer and Canadian icon, Robert J. Sawyer, has recently won another award. This one is the L. Ron Hubbard Lifetime Achievement Award. (You can also check out the Trek fan series that he wrote the series finale for called Star Trek Continues). Luna Rey Hall is the author of the horror novel, The Patient Routine. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Warner Bros.: 100 Years of Storytelling by Mark A. Viera (Running Press, $50). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Andres Toke, a childhood grade school friend.

#0721: Keith Saltojanes; Jamie Tennant; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 11 Jun 2023 20:29:34 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Keith Saltojanes, author of The Improv Mindset; Jamie Tennant, author of River, Diverted; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Keith Saltojanes is the founder of Improv-LA, he has been teaching improv for over a decade around the world, and now he’s also the author of The Improv Mindset. Jamie Tennant is the author of the dark fairy tale called River, Diverted. He's also Program Director at CFMU in Hamilton, a station that plays the Stuph File Program. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for June. This one deals with Mike the Headless Chicken, who lived a headless life for about 18 months. This week’s guest slate is presented by Elizabeth Hirst, a consultant and McGill University instructor in Communications.

#0720: Jason Chatfield & Scott Dooley; Randy Williams; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 01:22:37 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jason Chatfield & Scott Dooley, authors of You're Not A Real Parent Until . . .; world traveller, Randy Williams; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Jason Chatfield & Scott Dooley are a cartoonist/writing team for such publications as The New Yorker, who are the authors of the book You’re Not A Real Parent Until . . .. Together they also host a podcast called Is There Something in This? Randy Williams, aka Ramblin’ Randy has visited all 193 countries in the world. He's also created his own country called The People's Republic of Slowjamistan. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about Blue Origin selected by NASA to build the Moon lander; the discovery of a new exoplanet and more. This week’s guest slate is presented by Anthony Turk, who is a PR Specialist out in California who runs Turk Entertainment PR. Over the years he has supplied dozens of his clients as guests for The Stuph File Program.

#0719: Aisha Alfa; Patricia Farmer; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 28 May 2023 05:55:40 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress & comic, Aisha Alfa; Lady Patricia Farmer, author of Tea Under The Palms: From Leaf To Kettle – A History Of Tea And The Art Of A Proper Tea Party; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Aisha Alfa is a comic and actress and one of the stars of the Peacock series, Based On A True Story. She also recently released her debut comedy album, All The Parts, and she has her own podcast called The Shout Out Show. Lady Patricia Farmer is the author of Tea Under The Palms: From Leaf To Kettle – A History Of Tea And The Art Of A Proper Tea Party. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy (Simon & Schuster, $36.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Brandon Logan, Station Manager & Program Director CFMH-FM – Local 107.3FM, Saint John, New Brunswick, where The Stuph File Program is heard on Sundays at 10pm.

#0718: Sebastien de Castell; Ky Michaelson; & Ron Degenfelder

Sun, 21 May 2023 22:22:47 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Sebastien de Castell, author of The Malevolent Seven; Ky Michaelson, inventor of the beer-powered motorcycle; & Ron Degenfelder, owner & operator of The Puzzle Barn Download Sebastien de Castell is the author of the fantasy novel, The Malevolent Seven. It's a story that deals with wizards. Think you know wizards? Think again!(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Sebastien and I not only have a post interview chat, but a pre-interview chat. We bonded over the fact that we both grew up as the youngest children of much older parents and we had much older siblings too). Ky Michaelson is an inventor who has created several odd items such as a rocket-powered toilet and a jet powered coffee pot. His latest creation is a motorcycle that is powered by beer. Ky has been inventing weird things since he was a kid. For more info, check out Ky's Facebook page. Ron Degenfelder is the owner and operator of The Puzzle Barn where you can rent hundreds of jigsaw puzzles from his converted chicken coop in Boston, New York. For more info, check out Ron's Facebook group. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jamie Tennant, the Program Director at CFMU FM 93.3 in Hamilton, Ontario, which plays The Stuph File Program every Thursday at 2pm.

#0717: Daniel Kalla; Frank Kermit; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 14 May 2023 20:51:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Daniel Kalla, author of Fit To Die; weight loss coach, Frank Kermit; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Medical thriller writer, Dr. Daniel Kalla, talks about his latest novel called Fit To Die. It deals with some of the deadly diet pills that are actually out there in a story that is literally ripped from the headlines. Frank Kermit, who is a relationship coach that we’ve had on the program several times over the years, has a new coaching service that is near and dear to his heart. He’s now a certified weight loss coach, after he himself lost over 200 pounds. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the high-definition footage we’ll have from the lunar surface when NASA gets back to the Moon; how Europe wants its own satellite system to compete with SpaceX; a Death Star devouring a planet and more. This week’s guest slate is presented by Larry Martos, who is an IT Support Specialist working for Heyday by Hootsuite, and back in the day he was one of my radio producers, known as Admiral Larry on my old radio show.

#0716: Herbie J. Pilato; Julie Rogers Pomilia; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 07 May 2023 23:17:11 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Herbie J. Pilato, author of Retro Active Television; Julie Rogers Pomilia, author of Your Heroes, My Grandparents; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Herbie J. Pilato is the author of Retro Active Television.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Herbie and I talk more about our love of classic TV shows). Julie Rogers Pomilia is the granddaughter of Roy Rogers & Dale Evans. She writes about her family in the book, Your Heroes, My Grandparents. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Boys From Biloxi by John Grisham (Doubleday, $39.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jordan Alleyne, who is my nephew and he’s also a dancer on a Disney cruise ship.

#0715: Julian Sher; Samuel West; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 30 Apr 2023 05:43:27 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Julian Sher, author of The North Star: Canada And The Civil War Plots Against Lincoln; Dr. Samuel West, founder of The Museum Of Failure; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Julian Sher, author of The North Star: Canada And The Civil War Plots Against Lincoln. Dr. Samuel West is the founder of The Museum Of Failure. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the recent SpaceX liftoff explosion and also the NASA satellite that crashed in Sahara Desert. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about how dangerous the Sun’s solar flare activity can be, plus Airbus’ design for a new space station and students heading to the Moon with a lunar rover). This week’s guest slate is presented by Rick Blue, who is half of the legendary satirical musical duo of Bowser & Blue. Bowser & Blue are part of the 3-day NDG Comedy Fest taking place May 19-21. They’ll be performing at the Oscar Peterson Concert Hall on May 20th along with Joey Elias.

#0714: Adam Gopnik; Doogie Lish Sandtiger; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 23 Apr 2023 05:15:25 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Adam Gopnik, author of The Real Work: On The Mystery Of Mastery; Doogie Lish Sandtiger, the King Of Crocs; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Adam Gopnik, author of The Real Work: On The Mystery Of Mastery, which answers the question of how do masters learn their miraculous skills? Doogie Lish Sandtiger is a collector. He’s also known as the King of Crocs because he has over 2,100 pairs of the colourful shoes. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for April. This one deals with one man's claim of being able to photograph the human soul. This week’s guest slate is presented by author, speaker, podcaster and investor, Mitch Joel, the very first guest ever on The Stuph File Program. His latest venture is ThinkersOne. You can also check out Mitch’s other site, SixPixels.com.

#0713: Dennis Palumbo; Tatum Matthews; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 16 Apr 2023 18:08:14 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring psychotherapist & author, Dennis Palumbo; actress Tatum Matthews, star of The Artifice Girl; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Dennis Palumbo, one of my favourite mystery writers, is also a psychotherapist. He talks about how his profession is depicted in film & television. He wrote an essay for Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine about this topic entitled Your Shrinks Might Need To Be Shrunk. He was also the Consulting Producer on the recent Hulu series, The Patient, which is about a therapist held hostage by a serial killer hoping to be cured of his homicidal tendencies. His thriller series contains six Dr. Daniel Rinaldi novels, with the latest one being Panic Attack. Tatum Matthews is an actress, singer & dancer who plays the title character in the film, The Artifice Girl, and she’s only 14-years old. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Nazi Conspiracy by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch (Flatiron Books, $24.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Rick Conti, a retired Montreal firefighter, and lifelong friend. We’ve been playing Strat-O-Matic Baseball in a draft league since we were teenagers.

#0712: Mitch Joel; Rich Kirkpatrick; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 22:37:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring cyber security expert, investor, speaker & podcaster, Mitch Joel; Rich Kirkpatrick, author of Mindblown: Unlock Your Creative Genius By Bridging Science And Magic; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Author, speaker, podcaster and investor, Mitch Joel, the very first guest ever on The Stuph File Program, talks about what’s trending, including his new venture, ThinkersOne. You can also check out Mitch's other site, SixPixels.com. Rich Kirkpatrick is the author of Mindblown: Unlock Your Creative Genius By Bridging Science And Magic Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about NASA announcing going back to the Moon, and the Canadian who will be on board for the first mission. This week’s guest slate is presented by Steve Rohr, a PR & Communications Specialist who has been very instrumental from the beginning of The Stuph File Program and beyond, in helping to secure great guests for this program.

#0711: Hayley Sales; Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:08:43 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress & singer/songwriter, Hayley Sales; Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas, author of Think Yourself Confident; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Hayley Sales is an actress and a singer/songwriter. She has been on the big screen in such films as Deadpool 2, and appeared on the small screen in shows like The Good Doctor and Supergirl. And she has performed on world class stages as a musical artist, and her upcoming album is called Till The End. Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is the author of Think Yourself Confident. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about April being Global Astronomy Month. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about China’s lunar rover’s discovery of water; plus the largest black hole discovery; human hibernation for long space travel; and SpaceX’s planned first orbital launch). This week’s guest slate is presented by longtime Stuph File Program listener, Anthony Mazzu.

#0710: Ben Monroe; Jeff Reitz; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:33:13 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ben Monroe, author of The Seething; Guinness World Record holder, Jeff Reitz; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Ben Monroe is the author of the horror novel, The Seething. A family's relocation looked like a chance to relax and regroup—but as they settle into their new home, teenage Kimmie Barnes’ special senses make her the target of something primordial, evil, and utterly malign. Jeff Reitz is a Guinness World Record holder. He spent 2,995 consecutive days visiting Disneyland. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book by Jerry Seinfeld (Simon & Schuster, $45). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mickey Mikkelson, a PR specialist, founder of the company, Creative Edge out west in Canada, who has a plethora of clients, both national and international, many of whom have been guests on this very program!

#0709: Steven Feinberg; Russell Brooks; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 07:22:02 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Feinberg, author of Do What Others Say Can't Be Done: Play The Meta Game; Russell Brooks, author Jam Run; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Steve Feinberg, a PhD, is the author of Do What Others Say Can’t Be Done: Play The Meta Game. Russell Brooks has just released his 5th thriller novel. This one is called Jam Run. It’s a story set in Jamaica that is based on a real life tragic event. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for March. This one deals with body snatching. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mike Babins, owner of Evergreen Cannabis Society in Vancouver and a former co-worker with me on the radio many years ago.

#0708: Sherri Davidoff; Kristen Lopez; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 01:37:25 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring cyber security expert, Sherri Davidoff; Kristen Lopez, author of But Have You Read The Book?; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Cyber security expert, Sherri Davidoff, CEO of LMG Security, talks about artificial intelligence, some of the pitfalls, and where it can take us in the future. Sherri is also the author or co-author of several books, including Network Forensics: Tracking Hackers through Cyberspace; Ransomware and Cyber Extortion: Response and Prevention and Data Breaches: Crisis and Opportunity. Kristen Lopez, film editor for TheWrap, is the author of But Have Your Read The Book?. It’s done in collaboration with Turner Classic Movies and features 52 films and the books they were based on. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Kristen and I have a post interview chat about films based on movies). Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about orbital space debris. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about China's spy satellites spying on other satellites; China's dead rover on Mars; lunar time zones and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Montreal freelance writer, Steve Hatton.

#0707: Jim Marggraff; John Campbell; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 05 Mar 2023 23:59:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring educational innovator, Jim Marggraff; John Campbell, author of Beyond The Fading Memories: Guiding Words For Dementia Caregivers; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Educational innovator, Jim Marggraff, inventor of LeapPad, and author of How To Raise A Founder With Heart: A Guide For Parents To Develop Your Child’s Problem-Solving Abilities, talks about keeping grandparents connected with their long-distance grandkids. He also has a great new line of educational products called Kinoo, a child's first smart device. John Campbell, author of Beyond The Fading Memories: Guiding Words For Dementia Caregivers, talks about how Alzheimer and dementia sufferers respond to music. John had first hand experience in dealing with his mother. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Don Rickles: The Merchant of Venom by Michael Seth Starr (Citadel Press, $36). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Wendy Barrett-Stuart, a college friend who is a cat rescuer, who runs a cat rescue operation here in Quebec.

#0706: Frank Kermit; Mack Little; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 26 Feb 2023 23:18:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring relationship coach, Frank Kermit; Mack Little, author of Daughter Of Hades; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Relationship coach Frank Kermit talks about relationships and social media.. Mack Little, author of Daughter Of Hades, a tale of historical fiction that takes place in the slavery days of the Caribbean. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for February. This one deals with President Eisenhower and aliens. This week’s guest slate is presented by Gerry Bradley, a college friend and a The Stuph File Program Patreon subscriber.

#0705: Emelyn Rude; Melissa Yi; & Elizabeth Power

Sun, 19 Feb 2023 22:37:33 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Emelyn Rude, author of Tastes Like Chicken: A History Of America’s Favorite Bird; Melissa Yi, author of The Shapes Of Wrath; and Elizabeth Power, author of Healer: Reducing Crises Download Emelyn Rude is the author of Tastes Like Chicken: A History Of America’s Favorite Bird and the designer, editor, and publisher of Eaten Magazine, an independent magazine celebrating the past and present of what we eat. She's on to talk about the popularity of chicken, as in the US alone Americans devour about 75 million pounds of chicken a day, which is close to 8.6 billion birds a year. Melissa Yi is back with her latest Dr. Hope Sze medical thriller, her tenth. This one is called The Shapes Of Wrath. Elizabeth Power, founding director of The Trauma-Informed Academy and author of Healer: Reducing Crises, on why we like to watch and share bad news. This week’s guest slate is presented by science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky.

#0704: Philip Fracassi; J.D. Mortmain; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 12 Feb 2023 07:12:23 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Philip Fracassi, author of Gothic; lawyer J.D. Mortmain, author of The Fuzzy Pink Bathrobe And Other Tales Of The Law; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Philip Fracassi, the author of the horror novel entitled, Gothic, which deals with a horror novelist who has a bout of writers’ block, and the lengths he'll go to combat it. Lawyer J.D. Mortmain looks at the lighter side of the law with his book, The Fuzzy Pink Bathrobe And Other Tales Of The Law. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Spare by Prince Harry (Random House Canada, $47). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Damica Alleyne, who is my niece. She’s in university studying languages and she also works as an assistant manager at Mastermind Toys.

#0703: Vic Ferrari; Peter McNally; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 05 Feb 2023 16:15:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Vic Ferrari, author of NYPD: Law & Disorder; Palace Watcher, Professor Peter McNally; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Vic Ferrari is a retired NYPD detective, who has written a number of humorous books about the job, including NYPD: Law & Disorder. How did this writing gig start for him? Peter McNally, Professor Emeritus at the School of Information Studies, Director of the History of McGill Project and a ‘self-proclaimed palace watcher’, discusses the current turmoil within the Monarchy and the alleged battle between Prince William & Prince Harry. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the use of Artificial Intelligence in space exploration; the recent arrival of Asteroid 2023 BU and more.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about NASA's work on a nuclear rocket; a SpaceX test firing; a private company's moon lander and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Lori Knight, a Stuph File Program listener in Northern California. She’s also a licensed animal technician. She loves to bake and can preserves, and has a soft spot for hairless cats.

#0702: Christopher Pellegrini; Rick Antonson; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 29 Jan 2023 20:36:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring spirit maker, Christopher Pellegrini, author of The Shocku Handbook; Rick Antonson, author of Train Beyond The Mountains: Journeys On The Rocky Mountaineer; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Christopher Pellegrini is a spirit maker who has been a contributor to the award-winning Oxford Companion to Spirts & Cocktails and is the author of The Shochu Handbook. He actually started making alcohol as a high schooler. Rick Antonson is excellent at writing travel memoirs. His latest is about a very special train in Western Canada. The book is called Train Beyond The Mountains: Journeys On The Rocky Mountaineer. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for January. This one deals with the story of an unfriendly ghost at the turn of the 20th Century in New Jersey. This week’s guest slate is presented by Robert Soroka, who is a professor at the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University.

#0701: Michael Bowker; Chris Jackson; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 22 Jan 2023 21:45:42 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Michael Bowker, author of Michael Bowker's No Ordinary Days; Chris Jackson, Head Cider Maker at Treasury Cider; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Michael Bowker, who has had a career as an investigative journalist, is the CEO of Sixty Degrees Publishing and the author of Michael Bowker’s No Ordinary Days. He's also the author of the fiction novel, Gods Of Our Time: A Paris Love Story. Musician Chris Jackson, one of the co-hosts of the amazing podcast, The Spoon, but his day job is the Head Cider maker at Treasury Cider in Upstate New York. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Tracy Flick Can't Win by Tom Perrotta (Scribner, $32.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Global National reporter Michael Armstrong.

#0700: Melisa Schonfield & Chelsea Banning

Sun, 15 Jan 2023 06:39:24 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Melisa Schonfield, author of Bitter Or Better: The Melisa Schonfield Story & Chelsea Banning, author of Of Crowns And Legends Download Melisa Schonfield, author of Bitter or Better: The Melisa Schonfield Story, which chronicles the story of how she spent three years in jail for trying to hire a hitman to kill the abusive boyfriend of her daughter and his son. Chelsea Banning is the author of the fantasy novel, Of Crowns And Legends. It’s her first novel, but she had a disastrous first book signing. Only two people showed up. So she vented on social media and that post went viral. This week’s guest slate is presented by Peter Anthony Holder host of The Stuph File Program.

#0699: Vic Clinco; Matthew Hughes; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:02:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring hot sauce collector, Vic Clinco; Matthew Hughes, author of Ghost Dreams; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Vic Clinco has an unusual collection. He has a basement shrine to display his over 11,000 different bottle brands of hot sauce.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Vic and I go a little further into the hot sauce world). Matthew Hughes is the author of the chilling novel, Ghost Dreams. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks NASA's plans to get astronauts back from the International Space Station after a Soyuz leak on the Russian rocket, plus what's in store for space exploration in 2023.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks more about what 2023 holds in space and also what’s the manmade object that’s the farthest away from Earth). This week’s guest slate is presented by Chris Jackson who is one of the co-hosts, along with Robbie Rist and Thom Bowers of the excellent weekly podcast, The Spoon. Chris, like his two cohorts, is a musician, but he's also is the Head Cider Maker at Treasury Cider at Fishkill Farms in upstate New York.

#0698: Aaron Donaldson; Arlene Duane Hemingway; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 01 Jan 2023 08:25:13 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Aaron Donaldson, author of The Alien Movie Project: Studying the Narrative, Affective and Production Politics of Alien Stories in Cinema; Arlene Duane Hemingway, author of A Twist of Lemon: 100 Curious Stories in Exactly 100 Words; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Aaron Donaldson is a lecturer at Cal Poly Humboldt in California, in the Department of Communication, teaching critical thinking, persuasive speaking, speech and debate, and rhetorical theory. He's the author of the e-textbook called The Alien Movie Project: Studying the Narrative, Affective and Production Politics of Alien Stories in Cinema. Arlene Duane Hemingway, author of A Twist of Lemon: 100 Curious Stories in Exactly 100 Words, talks about drabbles. A drabble is a short work of fiction of precisely one hundred words in length. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is From Saturday Night to Sunday Night by Dick Ebersol (Simon & Schuster, $38.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Montreal actor, Michael Rudder.

#0697: The Year-end “Best Of The Stuph File Program” Show

Sun, 25 Dec 2022 06:11:11 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2022 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Les Ansley, the creator of Indlovu Gin in South Africa, makes his gin by filtering the botanical mix from the dung of elephants. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where you can hear more of our conversation with Les). First heard on Stuph File Program #0655. Also heard on Audea under the title Les Ansley - Elephant Dung Gin). Žilvinas Kulvinskis, co-founder of Chazz Chips, who offer a potato chip that has a very distinctive flavour of the nether regions of the female anatomy. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0684. Also heard on Audea under the title Žilvinas Kulvinskis - Pus*y Flavor Chips). Amanda Booth, founder of Trinkets By Amanda, makes jewelry that has elements not normally found in jewelry, such as breast milk and semen. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0691. Also heard on Audea under the title Amanda Booth - Jizzy Jewellery). Thordur O. Thordarson is the manager of The Icelandic Phallological Museum, probably the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0668. Also heard on Audea under the title Thordur O. Thordarson - The Icelandic Phallological Museum). We remember legendary director and film historian, Peter Bogdanovich, who recently died on January 6th at the age of 82, with a conversation from 1997. At the time we talked a bit about his career but also a lot on the amazing book he wrote about directors called Who the Devil Made It: Conversations With Legendary Film Directors, which showed Peter’s love of the history of filmmaking. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0647. Also heard on Audea under the title Remembering Peter Bogdanovich). We remember actress Sally Kellerman, the original Hot Lips Houlihan, from the film MASH, who died in February at the age of 84. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0655. Also heard on Audea under the title Remembering Sally Kellerman). We remember comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away in April. We share an interview from 1994 when he performed in Montreal at Just For Laughs. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0661. Also heard on Audea under the title Remembering Gilbert Gottfried). We remember legendary songwriter, Lamont Dozier, part of the number one writing team of all time, Motown’s Holland Dozier Holland. He died in August at the age of 81. We feature part of an interview with him from 2004, when he was promoting his album, Reflections.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra featuring the full hour long visit with Lamont, including featuring three songs from his album). (First heard on Stuph File Program #0678. Also heard on Audea under the title Remembering Lamont Dozier). We remember Bob McGrath from Sesame Street, who died in December at the age of 90 with part of a conversation from 2004. He was one of the first four humans on the classic children’s program. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0695. Also heard on Audea under the title Remembering Bob McGrath). Journalist, broadcaster and author, Alan Hustak, talks about the Monarchy, it’s future in Canada and his connection to King Charles III. (Alan is also the author of Titanic, The Canadian Story Centennial Edition). (First heard on Stuph File Program #0683. Also heard on Audea under the title Alan Hustak - Canada, The Monarchy & The Commonwealth). TV producer/writer Nick Santora on how TV writers and novelists pick character names and how they get them cleared. Nick is also the author of a couple of favourite books of mine. Slip & Fall and the excellent page turner Fifteen Digits. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0686. Also heard on YouTube under the title Nick Santora - Character Name Clearance. This week’s guest slate is presented by Matthew Knight, the Station Manager at KZZH-LP 96.7, in Humboldt County in Eureka, California.

#0696: The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 21:37:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special Download This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy! Music heard on this week’s show includes: The Chipmunk Song – David Seville Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – The Rovers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Have Yourself A Looney Christmas! – Looney Tunes Folks Jingle Bells – The Singing Dogs I Tawt I Taw Ol’ Tanty Claus – Tweety & Sylvester Twelve Days Of Christmas – Bob & Doug McKenzie The Angel – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Who Put The Stump? – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones & His City Slickers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Christmas Dragnet – Stan Freberg & Daws Butler Silent Night – Mahalia Jackson This week’s opening slate is presented by Edna Sugarplum, Santa’s clerical & secretarial elf. Special thanks to Local 802 of the Elves’ Union for allowing her to participate at this very busy time of the year. (If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

#0695: Bob McGrath; Jennifer Khoe; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 23:19:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor/singer Bob McGrath; actress Jennifer Khoe; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download We remember Bob McGrath from Sesame Street, who recently died at the age of 90 with part of a conversation from 2004. He was one of the first four humans on the classic children’s program. Jennifer Khoe, from the TV show, Kung Fu. She plays the shapeshifter Xiao. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, talks about the success of Artemis One’s journey to the Moon from its stellar pictures, to record breaking swings past the Moon. and what it all means for the future.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about China’s astronauts going to their own space station; a historical mega tsunami on Mars and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by history professor, military historian and filmmaker, David O’Keefe, author of many books including One Day in August: The Untold Story Behind Canada’s Tragedy at Dieppe and Seven Days in Hell: Canada's Battle for Normandy and the Rise of the Black Watch Snipers.

#0694: Bruce Baek; Daniel Ross; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 08:06:46 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Bruce Baek; voice actor, Daniel Ross; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Actor Bruce Baek, whom you’ve seen on shows like HBO’s The Flight Attendant and Netflix’s Jessica Jones is now in the second season of Apple TV+’s anthology series, Little America. Daniel Ross is only the third voice actor to embody the character of Disney’s Donald Duck. And he’s up for an Emmy for it in the first Children & Family Emmy Awards. The category is Outstanding Voice Performance In A Preschool Animated Program. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It’s our annual roundup of great holiday book ideas. This week’s reviewed titles are: Montreal to Moscow by Terry Mosher (Aislin Publications, $30) Our America: A Photographic History by Ken Burns (Knopf, $99) The West Wing and Beyond by Pete Souza (Voracious/Little, Brown, $63) Buster Keaton: A Filmmaker's Life by James Curtis (Knopf, $54) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Clay Campbell, host of the show And Now . . . on CKLU 96.7FM in Sudbury. His show is on Saturday morning from 10 to noon, just before The Stuph File Program. Clay plays audio drama’s, classic comedy bits, strange and obscure music, plus he shares interesting bits of information that will make you the star of your next dinner party.

#0693: Mike Barnette; Janeen & Michael Damian; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:22:59 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring History Channel diver Mark Barnette; Janeen & Michael Damian, producer/director of Falling For Christmas; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Undersea explorer and marine biologist, Mike Barnette, one of the team of History Channel divers who found a large chunk of the Space Shuttle Challenger at the bottom of the ocean floor. The results are part of the History Channel series, The Bermuda Triangle: Into Cursed Waters. Janeen & Michael Damian. The former Young & The Restless star and his wife produced and directed the Netflix Christmas movie, Falling For Christmas, starring Lindsay Lohan. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for November. This one deals with George Adamski, who claimed to have several contacts with aliens. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jacquie Jordan, a film & TV producer and the brains behind TVGuestPert.

#0692: Julian Sher; Mark Everglade; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 20 Nov 2022 23:28:01 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring investigative journalist, Julian Sher; Mark Everglade, author of Inertia; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Investigative journalist, Julian Sher, has produced the documentary, Kings Of Coke, about Montreal’s West End Gang, who ran the drug trade in the city for decades. Mark Everglade is the author of Inertia, a science fiction novel that explores an ecological crisis of epic proportions. The story takes place on the last remaining colony of the human race, located 20 light years from Earth. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about his latest book, the massive tome entitled National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky. This week’s guest slate is presented by Carrie Milks who works at the Box Office of The Thousand Islands Playhouse, Canada’s Dockside Theatre, located in Gananoque, Ontario.

#0691: Amanda Booth; Kevin Beresford; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 13 Nov 2022 20:30:37 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Amanda Booth, founder of Trinkets By Amanda; Kevin Beresford, founder of the Car Park Appreciation Society; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Amanda Booth, founder of Trinkets By Amanda, makes jewelry that has elements not normally found in jewelry, such as breast milk and semen. Kevin Beresford, founder of the Car Park Appreciation Society and the self described “Britain’s Dullest Man” has travelled all over the UK celebrating and photographing car parks for his annual calendar. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s titles were all books that at one time were banned: To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kelsey For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis Maus by Art Spiegelman You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Andy Riga, a reporter for The Montreal Gazette.

#0690: Natasha Deen; Josh Nalley; & Marc Denis

Sun, 06 Nov 2022 02:44:06 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Natasha Deen, author of The Spooky Sleuths Series; Josh Nalley, aka Living Dead Josh; & Marc Denis, author of Mais Oui Tell You Some Stories? Download Natasha Deen, author of The Spooky Sleuths Series, YA books that share ghost stories from her native Guyana. Josh Nalley, aka TikTok’s “Living Dead Josh” who has done over 300 videos where he portrays a dead body. Legendary Montreal broadcaster, Marc “Mais Oui” Denis, author of Mais Oui Tell You Some Stories? It chronicles just some of the hundreds of celebrity interviews he has done over the years. This week’s guest slate is presented by Frank Koelzow, an old high school best friend who is currently the Managing Director of an IT company in Hong Kong.

#0689: Jerry Hamza; Jane Baird Warren; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 21:24:47 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jerry Hamza, co-producer of George Carlin's American Dream; Jane Baird Warren, author of How To Be A Goldfish; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Jerry Hamza was the manager of his best friend, the legendary comic, George Carlin. He recently won an Emmy for co-producing the HBO documentary, George Carlin’s American Dream. Jane Baird Warren is the author of the kids’ book, How To Be A Goldfish. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for October, and for the second month in a row he features a travelling dead person. This time it's dead outlaw Elmer McCurdy. This week’s guest slate is presented by Kirk Bennett, a cinematographer and director. He’s currently writing and directing a Hitchcock style thriller called Entity.

#0688: Raymond Benson; JD Slajchert; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:46:56 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Raymond Benson, author of The Mad, Mad, Murders Of Marigold Way; JD Slajchert, author of Darling, You're Not Alone; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Author Raymond Benson talks about his new novel, The Mad, Mad Murders Of Marigold Way. You can also check out Raymond's YouTube page to see and enjoy his excellent piano playing. JD Slajchert is the author of Darling, You're Not Alone. He’s also the creator of the You’re Not Alone Letter Writing Project. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s titles are: Lon Chaney Speaks by Pat Dorian (Pantheon Books, $34) The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty (originally published in 1971 by Harper & Row) Carrie by Stephen King (originally published in 1974 by Doubleday) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Zsolt Patakfalvi, a former TV director and a good friend. He was instrumental in so many of the local TV shows here in Montreal that were produced at CFCF, the CTV local station, that took place in the 80’s & 90’s and we also worked together both in my CFCF days and also later in syndicated productions.

#0687: Francois Brunelle; Val Collins; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 16 Oct 2022 22:09:14 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring photographer Francois Brunelle; Val Collins, author of Where Loyalties Lie; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Francois Brunelle is a photographer who has created the I’m Not A Look-Alike! project where he has brought doppelgangers together to take their picture. Val Collins is the author of the psychological thriller, Where Loyalties Lie. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, on the success of NASA's DART Impact Mission and SpaceX services missions to the Hubble Telescope. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about the delay NASA's Artemis Moon mission; the Ingenuity Mars helicopter; China's mission to Mars and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Jason Rockman, the evening announcer, Monday to Friday, 7pm to midnight at CHOM 97.7, the Spirit Of Rock here in Montreal and he’s also the host of Rockman Power Hour.

#0686: Judy Tenuta; Nick Santora; & Miles Cameron

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 23:00:45 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring comic Judy Tenuta, author of Full Frontal Tenudity; Nick Santora, TV executive producer & writer; & Miles Cameron, author of Against All Gods Download We remember stand up comic Judy Tenuta, author of Full Frontal Tenudity, who died recently. We feature a chat we had with Judy from 2012. TV producer/writer Nick Santora on how TV writers and novelists pick character names and how they get them cleared. Nick is also the author of a couple of favourite books of mine. Slip & Fall and the excellent page turner Fifteen Digits. Miles Cameron, author of the fantasy novel, Against All Gods. This week’s guest slate is presented by Erin Bond, Program Director at CHSR 97.9FM in Fredericton, New Brunswick, where The Stuph File Program is heard Tuesdays at 9pm.

#0685: Matt Deutsch; Margaret McLean; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 23:55:31 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Matt Deutsch, founder of Bettor Sports Network; Margaret McLean from Babyland General Hospital; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Matt Deutsch is the founder of Bettor Sports Network, a new sports talk outlet for sports bettors, fantasy sports players and collectors. Margaret McLean is the Director of Corporate Communications at Babyland General Hospital, the place where you can experience the birth and adopt a Cabbage Patch Kid. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. We talk about some of the popular titles released for the fall. This week’s mentioned titles are: Like A Rolling Stone by Jann S. Wenner (Little, Brown, $44) In Retrospect by Robert S. McNamara (Vintage Books, $24) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Thom Bowers who is a musician, voice actor & narrator and co-host of The Spoon Podcast with Robbie Rist & Chris Jackson

#0684: Linda Finstad; Žilvinas Kulvinskis; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:58:08 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring artist Linda Finstad; Žilvinas Kulvinskis, co-founder of Chazz Potato Chips; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Linda Finstad who is known as The Coffee Artist, for using coffee as her paint. She's also the author of several books including Coffee Time With God and Just Not That Kind Of Angel. Žilvinas Kulvinskis, co-founder of Chazz Chips, who offer a potato chip that has a very distinctive flavour of the nether regions of the female anatomy. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for September, talking about the afterlife of Oliver Cromwell’s head, which roamed Britain for about 300 years after his death in 1658. It's also the topic of one of Marc' previous books, The Embalmed Head Of Oliver Cromwell: A Memoir. This week’s guest slate is presented by Craig Francis, the creative director from Kidoons. He’s also the co-director of a new play, Frankenstein, premiering this October in Montreal.

#0683: Alan Hustak; Marni Goldman; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:04:49 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring journalist Alan Hustak; Marni Goldman, author of True To Myself: Peace, Love, Marni; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Journalist, broadcaster and author, Alan Hustak, talks about the Monarchy, it's future in Canada and his connection to King Charles III. (Alan is also the author of Titanic, The Canadian Story Centennial Edition). Marni Goldman, author of True To Myself: Peace, Love, Marni, talks about dealing with PTSD. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, on the delay of NASA's Artemis Moon launch and a Blue Origin rocket failure. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks more about NASA's Artemis Moon plans; more discoveries by The James Webb Telescope; the sounds of a black hole and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by actor Peter Keleghan, an old college friend, best known for in such shows as Murdoch Mysteries, The Newsroom, The Red Green Show and dozens and dozens of other shows and movies you may have seen.

#0682: Oreste D’Aversa; William Robinson; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 11 Sep 2022 05:59:43 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Oreste D'Aversa, author of Life Beyond The Pandemic; William Robinson, Product Development Associate with Tamworth Distilling; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We pause for a brief moment, to remember our dearly departed sovereign leader, Queen Elizabeth II, with words that she uttered at the tender, but wise age of only 21 Oreste D'Aversa, author of Life Beyond The Pandemic, talks about the post pandemic workforce and the idea of “quiet quitting”. William Robinson from Tamworth Distilling, makers of Green Crab Flavored Whiskey, which is made from the tiny invasive crustacean. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. We talk about some of the popular titles released for the fall. This week’s mentioned titles are: Mother of all Degrassi by Linda Schuyler (ECW, $36.58) The Series by Ken Dryden (M&S, $19.99) Montreal to Moscow by Terry Mosher (Aislin Publications. $30) Philosophy of Modern Song by Bob Dylan (Simon & Schuster, $44.55) The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book by Jerry Seinfeld (Simon & Schuster, $44.55) And There Was Light by John Meacham (Random House, $53.46) Fairy Tale by Stephen King (Scribner, $27.71) A Ballet of Lepers by Leonard Cohen (M&S, $34.60) The Cloisters by Katy Hays (Atria, $37) The Last Chairlift by John Irving (Knopf Canada) It Starts With Us by Colleen Hoover (Atria, $16.95) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Adrian Rodriquez, a photographer and poet, based in Philadelphia.

#0681: Michael Fenster; Josef Azam; & Bob Salem

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 05:58:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Michael S. Fenster, author of Food Shaman: The Art Of Quantum Food; entrepreneur & philanthropist, Josef Azam; & peanut pusher, Bob Salem Download Dr. Michael S Fenster, better known as Chef Dr. Mike is both an interventional cardiologist and also a professional chef who practices and teaches culinary medicine. He hosts a show on PBS called House Calls With Chef Dr. Mike and is the author of Food Shaman: The Art Of Quantum Food. Entrepreneur & philanthropist Josef Azam talks about the work he does to help those who are less fortunate to get a hand up, especially the youth. Bob Salem is only one of four people who has ever managed a particular feat. He pushed a peanut up Pikes Peak, a 14,115-foot mountain, in Manitou Springs, Colorado with his nose. This week’s guest slate is presented by actress and acting coach, Anik Matern.

#0680: Neil Senturia; Sam Liebman; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 20:30:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Neil Senturia, co-author of I Did It; real estate developer, Sam Liebman, author of Harvard Can't Teach: What You Learn From The Streets; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Neil Senturia, co-author of I Did It, the true story of Gina Champion-Cain, the mastermind behind the largest female-led Ponzi scheme in US history. Sam Liebman is a real estate developer and author of Harvard Can’t Teach: What You Learn From The Streets. He’s talks about how office space has to change in a post pandemic world. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for August, this time talking about a spiritualist medium, Madame Vesta, and the magician who exposed her fraud. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bob Charlap, who is a freelance TV technician with FOX Sports, based in Dallas, and an old college buddy.

#0679: Roger Leslie; Cindy Bertram; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 21 Aug 2022 06:37:30 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Roger Leslie, author of My First Last Year; travel expert, Cindy Bertram, author of How Six Women Executives Steer The Cruise Industry Today; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Roger Leslie is the author of My First Last Year. It’s a guide to how to live your life to the fullest. Cindy Bertram, a travel expert and the author of How Six Women Executives Steer The Cruise Industry Today, shares some tips on taking a cruise. She's also the author of Message From The Dog . . . Learning From Great Humans. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. We talk about great books that were made into successful motion pictures. This week’s reviewed titles are: The Godfather by Mario Puzo (New American Library, $22.77) One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey (Penguin Classics, $22.77) Jaws by Peter Benchley (Ballantine Books, $22.53) To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Grand Central Publishing, $20.79) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by my niece, Cheryl Alleyne, a Toronto real estate agent for Sutton.

#0678: Lamont Dozier; Larry Carlson; & Charles Breakfield & Rox Burkey

Sun, 14 Aug 2022 05:37:35 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring composer Lamont Dozier; Larry Carlson, President & CEO of United Methodist Communities; & Charles Breakfield & Rox Burkey, authors of The Enigma Factor Download We remember legendary songwriter, Lamont Dozier, part of the number one writing team of all time, Motown’s Holland Dozier Holland. He died recently at the age of 81. We feature part of an interview with him from 2004, when he was promoting his album, Reflections. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra featuring the full hour long visit with Lamont, including featuring three songs from his album). Larry Carlson is the President & CEO of United Methodist Communities and author of Avandell: Reimagining The Dementia Experience. He wants to create a whole new way of taking care of those with dementia. Charles Breakfield & Rox Burkey are the authors of The Enigma Factor, the first techno thriller in a series of books. This week’s guest slate is presented by voice specialist and former colleague, Rob Wreford.

#0677: Lesley Michaels; Sean Ferraro; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 07 Aug 2022 04:27:31 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Lesley Michaels, author of On The Shoulders Of Mighty Women; Sean Ferraro, owner of Madison Avenue Pizza; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Lesley Michaels talks feminism. She's the author of On The Shoulders Of Mighty Women. Sean Ferraro, owner of Madison Avenue Pizza in Florida, also known as The Pizza Skiff Guy who sells pizzas from a boat. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, on the announcement by Russia of pulling out of the International Space Station after 2024. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about the amazing pictures coming from The James Webb Telescope and what they mean, plus NASA announcing they will use drone helicopters for a Mars sample return mission). This week’s guest slate is presented by Sandy Weigens, an Application Specialist and also a former work colleague from early radio days.

#0676: Brian Acosta Arya; Dan Conlin & Patricia Acheson; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 30 Jul 2022 21:53:03 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Brian Acosta Arya, owner/operator of the Lincoln Tunnel Motel; flag fans, Dan Conlin & Patricia Acheson; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brian Acosta Arya is the owner/operator of the Lincoln Tunnel Motel in New Jersey. He’s been doing his part to help the less fortunate in his community with accommodations ever since the start of the pandemic, and he continues to do so. Husband and wife, Dan Conlin & Patricia Acheson are fans of flags. They display a new one outside of their Halifax home every morning. Another great idea borne out of the recent pandemic. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Going There by Katie Couric (Back Bay Books, $23.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Justin Walters, the General Manager & Program Director of Free 99, East Texas Free Form, in Tyler, Texas, the newest radio station in the Stuph File Program family. The Stuph File Program is heard in Tyler, Texas at 11am Saturdays and a vintage show is heard on 11am on Sundays. Double your pleasure, double your fun!

#0675: D. Brent Nelson; Lynne Harley; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 24 Jul 2022 05:52:45 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring composer D. Brent Nelson from Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem; Lynne Harley, author of What If You Could?; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download D. Brent Nelson is the Emmy-winning co-composer on the popular Peacock spinoff series, Days Of Our Lives: Beyond Salem. They've done a 44-minute musical score with a full 44-piece live string orchestra, that is now available wherever you stream audio, such as Apple Music & Spotify. Lynne Harley, author of What If You Could?, is cycling across Canada to raise funds and awareness for mental health for the organization, Jack.org. She’s doing it in memory of her late brother, who took his own life. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for July, this time talking about the 75th anniversary of talk about flying saucers at Roswell, New Mexico. This week’s guest slate is presented by Montreal based composer Tim Rideout.

#0674: Humphrey Hawksley; Frances Jones; & Guy Arcuri

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 02:32:41 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring BBC foreign correspondent, Humphrey Hawksley, author of Ice Islands; Frances Jones, author of Overcoming The Emotional Stigmas Of Infertility: Barren But Not Ashamed; & Guy Arcuri, author of Toxic Mothers: A Son’s Guide To Healing And Moving On Download BBC foreign correspondent and thriller writer, Humphrey Hawksley, is back to talk about his latest Major Rake Ozenna novel, this one called Ice Islands. Frances Jones is the author of Overcoming The Emotional Stigmas Of Infertility: Barren But Not Ashamed. Guy Arcuri is a PhD who suffered for years as the son of an abusive mother. He’s the author of Toxic Mothers: A Son’s Guide To Healing And Moving On. This week’s guest slate is presented by photographer and filmmaker, Tristan Brand, who specializes in health, indigenous issues, forensic anthropology and more.

#0673: Christian Ganiere; Derrex Brady; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 10 Jul 2022 22:26:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Christian Ganiere; actor Derrex Brady; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download 13-year-old actor Christian Ganiere, who plays the role of Ten in the latest season of Stranger Things on Netflix. Actor Derrex Brady, one of the stars of the dramedy, Johnson, on Bounce, which just premiered its second season. The show is about four life-long friends who all happen to have the same last name. You can watch the Season 2 trailer here. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Brit Happens: Or Living the Canadian Dream by James Mullinger (Goose Lane Editions, $24.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Lorne Shatner-Friedenberg, who is a children’s entertainer, who goes by the name of Loony Lorney. He’s also a friend from grade school.

#0672: Brad C. Anderson; Sally Denton; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 03 Jul 2022 20:35:06 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Brad C. Anderson, author of Duatero; Sally Denton, author of The Colony: Faith And Blood In A Promised Land; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Brad C. Anderson is the author of the science fiction novel, Duatero. Investigative reporter and author, Sally Denton has written about a true crime in her book, The Colony: Faith And Blood In A Promised Land, which deals with women and children who were ambushed and murdered by masked gunmen on a desolate road in Mexico. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, on alien signals, the James Webb Telescope hit by micro meteoroids and a Canadian couple in Ontario who have created their own environmentally friendly space rocket company. This week’s guest slate is presented by Fitness Guru, David Siscoe, owner of Siscoe Gym here in Montreal.

#0671: Natasha Deen; Yogi Akal; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 20:23:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Natasha Deen, author of The Signs And Wonders Of Tuna Rashad; Yogi Akal; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Natasha Deen is the author of the YA novel, The Signs And Wonders Of Tuna Rashad. Our old friend, Yogi Akal, is celebrating a milestone birthday, but he wants a special organization to get all the presents. He's organized Yogi Akal’s Walk For Health, Hope And Haven Toronto, raising funds for a day shelter for homeless men over 50. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story for June, talking about a unique car in the early 30’s that was billed as the car of the future, called The Dynasphere. This week’s guest slate is presented by Joseph Planta who is the host of the podcast, On the Line, based out of Vancouver and can be heard at TheCommentary.com.

#0670: Christopher Anderson; Andrea Faye Christians; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 01:01:24 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Christopher Anderson, winner of, Cooper's Hill Cheese Rolling & Wake Contest; Andrea Faye Christians, author of Suspension; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Christopher Anderson was the recent winner of the Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling & Wake Contest in the UK, where each year people chase a wheel of cheese down a hill. (You can watch the splendor of this race, in slow motion, set to music, on YouTube). Andrea Faye Christians is the author of Suspension. It’s a time travel tale of epic proportions. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed titles are: The New York Times Book Review: 125 Years of Literary History, edited by Tina Jordan with Noor Qasim (Clarkson Potter, $66) Bases Loaded: A Sequel by Danny Gallagher (Scoop Press, $24.95) Run Rose Run by Dolly Parton & James Patterson (Little, Brown, $38) Shogun by James Clavell (originally published in paperback by Dell in 1976, $2.75) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mark Silverman, the Director of Rheumatology Marketing Digital Lead for AbbVie Pharmaceutical.

#0669: Caroline Cory; Thorsten Nesch; & D.C. Gomez

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 01:37:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Caroline Cory, producer of A Tear In The Sky; Thorsten Nesch, author of Grolar: Half Grizzly Half Polar Bear; & DC Gomez, author of Death's Intern Download Caroline Cory is the producer of the documentary A Tear In The Sky, which looks at the phenomenon of UFOs. Thorsten Nesch is the author of the YA horror novel Grolar: Half Grizzly Half Polar Bear. DC Gomez is the author of the humorous urban fantasy novel Death's Intern. This week’s guest slate is presented by Allan Liebman, a former Montrealer, who years ago moved to Florida. He’s now a recently retired hospice care registered nurse.

#0668: John Christmas; Thordur O. Thordarson; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:52:24 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring John Christmas, co-author of KGB Banker; Thordur O. Thordarson, manager of The Icelandic Phallological Museum; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download John Christmas, the co-author of the geopolitical thriller, KGB Banker, inspired by his own story, taking place on the Russia/Ukraine border. John has lived a very interesting life. While heading up an international banking group, John tried to expose fraud he uncovered without realizing that the bank in question was a KGB front and he was forced to leave the country to start a new life. Thordur O. Thordarson is the manager of The Icelandic Phallological Museum, probably the only museum in the world to contain a collection of phallic specimens belonging to all the various types of mammal found in a single country. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, on the Boeing Starliner test flight to the International Space Station. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talk about the Milky Way Black Hole; water on Mars; and the US Military's hearings on UFO's). This week’s guest slate is presented by Joseph McKeown, Product Adoption Specialist for Lightspeed Software Company.

#0667: Georja Umano; Jennifer Lieberman; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 29 May 2022 05:47:13 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Georja Umano, author of Terriers In The Jungle; Jennifer Lieberman, author of Year Of The What?; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Georja Umano, author of Terriers In The Jungle, is an animal and environmental advocate. She strongly believes that elephants should not be in captivity for either zoos or entertainment venues and has worked hard to prevent that. Jennifer Lieberman, who is an actress and filmmaker, has just turned her one-woman show into a best-selling book called Year Of The What? Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Lyrics by Paul McCartney (Liveright, $130). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. To see the Stuph File News story about the man who spent $16,000 to get a dog costume made just click on this YouTube link. This week’s guest slate is presented by Mike Mendell, President & Managing Director, Global NTT Entertainment & Consulting Inc. A 360° entertainment consulting firm & gaming studio helping your dream projects become a reality.

#0666: Mark Goldsmith; Bruce Olav Solheim; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 22 May 2022 07:37:50 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Goldsmith, founder of Getting Out And Staying Out; Bruce Olav Solheim, author of Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Mark Goldsmith is the founder of Getting Out And Staying Out, a non-profit organization that helps incarcerated youth follow the right path when they get out of jail. Mark is also the author of From Madison Avenue To Rikers Island: The Making Of A Social Entrepreneur. Bruce Olav Solheim, author of the new graphic novel, Dr. Jekyll Alien Hunter. Also, his previous graphic novel, Snarc, has been turned into an animated series on YouTube. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of May, when back in 1952, it made news headlines because UFO's did NOT attack Seattle. This week’s guest slate is presented by Satan.

#0665: Kathryn Miles; Mark Gilmartin; & Summer Moore

Sun, 15 May 2022 05:01:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Kathryn Miles, author of Trailed: One Woman's Quest To Solve The Shenandoah Murders; Mark Gilmartin, founder of Hole-In-One International; & Summer Moore, creator, writer & star of Pandemic Pillow Talk Download Kathryn Miles, the author of the true crime novel Trailed: One Woman's Quest To Solve The Shenandoah Murders. Mark Gilmartin, the founder of Hole-In-One International, talks about insurance for things like half court charity dunks or for getting a hole-in-one that offers a prize at a golf course. You can also check out their site on odds at OddsOnPromotions.com. Summer Moore, creator/writer & star of the series, Pandemic Pillow Talk, a show that was completely shot during the pandemic lockdown. This week’s guest slate is presented by filmmaker Sharon Hyman. Her film is called Apartners: Living Happily Ever Apart, which has attracted international attention, landing her on the cover of The Wall Street Journal and within its pages three times.

#0664: Ron Foss; Pitman Kennedy; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 08 May 2022 04:24:46 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ron Foss, the grandson of the creator of the Fossmobile; Pitman Kennedy, author of The Audacity Of Resilience: A Refugee Memoir; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Ron Foss, who has lovingly replicated the Fossmobile, a gas-powered car that his grandfather, George Foote Foss, created way back in 1897, right here in Quebec. Pitman Kennedy, author of The Audacity Of Resilience: A Refugee Memoir, talks about the importance of kids in sports. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is When Women Invented Television by Jennifer Keishan Armstrong (Harper, $34.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. To see the Stuph File News story about the disastrous wedding proposal that took place in a South African McDonalds, you can check out the link here. This week’s guest slate is presented by comedian David Pryde. David is currently performing at this year’s Winnipeg Comedy Festival, where he’s also recording an upcoming episode of CBC Radio’s The Debaters.

#0663: Daniel Kalla; Lori Lynn; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 01 May 2022 04:01:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Daniel Kalla, author of The Darkness In The Light; Lori Lynn, author of I'm A Pig; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Dan Kalla, who writes amazing medical thrillers, is also an ER doctor. He's back to talk about his 13th novel. This one is a psychological thriller called The Darkness In The Light Lori Lynn is an author and long-time educator who is passionate about setting aside time to read to children, so that you're raising a reader. She’s also the author of the children’s book I’m a Pig. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, with the latest on the International Space Station, plus the James Web Telescope and a close Earth pass by an asteroid. This week’s guest slate is presented by Sir Dudley Pidley Haversham Sedgwick Smythe, Peter's synthesized personal man servant.

#0662: Joe Rogan; Chris Shaver; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 01:44:34 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring comic Joe Rogan; Chris Shaver, The Couple's Whisperer; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download We go back 20 years to a lost interview from 2000 with Joe Rogan, when he performed in Montreal at the annual Just For Laughs Festival, long before he became a firebrand podcaster, in the days when he was a standup comic. Chris Shaver is a motivational psychology expert known as “The Couple’s Whisperer”. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of April. And this one is current, for an event that he was part of. The induction ceremony for the Sideshow Hall Of Fame. This week’s guest slate is presented by Hudson Foga, who is writer/translator & former broadcaster.

#0661: Gilbert Gottfried; John Thibault; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 16 Apr 2022 15:59:06 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring comedian Gilbert Gottfried; John Thibault, author of How to Change a Law: A Do it Yourself Guide for the Average Person; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember comedian Gilbert Gottfried, who recently passed away. We share an interview from 1994 when he performed in Montreal at Just For Laughs. John Thibault, author of How to Change a Law: A Do it Yourself Guide for the Average Person talks about old, antiquated laws that are on the books and how the general public can do their part to change them. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Betrayal of Anne Frank: A Cold Case Investigation by Rosemary Sullivan (HarperCollins, $34.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. (In honour of Holocaust Remembrance Day titles also mentioned were The Book Of Dirt by Bram Presser & Left To The Mercy Of A Rude Stream by Stan Goldman. You can hear interviews via Audea with Bram Presser and Stan Goldman under the heading of A Punk Rocker Searches For His Grandparents' Holocaust Roots & Narrowly Avoiding Death During The Holocaust. This week’s guest slate is presented by Aalia Adam, the anchor/host of Global News Weekend at Global Toronto.

#0660: Marc Raboy; Reisa Schwartzman; & Ernie Smith

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 23:49:04 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marc Raboy, author of Looking For Alicia: The Unfinished Life Of An Argentinian Rebel; Reisa Schwartzman, Chief Play Officer at Griddly Games; & Ernie Smith, founder of Tedium Download Marc Raboy, author of Looking For Alicia: The Unfinished Life Of An Argentinian Rebel. It’s the biography of a radical young idealist who disappeared in 1976. Reisa Schwartzman is the Chief Play Officer of Griddly Games, a company that makes educational STEM and STEAM games for kids. Ernie Smith, founder of Tedium, with the history of seat belts. This week’s guest slate is presented by Leyton Clark who is a civilian employee with the Edmonton Police Service.

#0659: Michel Jacques Gagné; Sherry Beck Paprocki & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 03 Apr 2022 04:05:53 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Michel Jacques Gagné, author of Thinking Critically About The Kennedy Assassination: Debunking The Myths And Conspiracy Theories; Sherry Beck Paprocki, author of Freelance Fancy: Your Guide To Capturing Spiritual Health, Wealth And Happiness From Gig Work; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Michel Jacques Gagné is the author of Thinking Critically About The Kennedy Assassination: Debunking The Myths And Conspiracy Theories. He's also the host of the podcast, Paranoid Planet. Sherry Beck Paprocki is the author of Freelance Fancy: Your Guide To Capturing Spiritual Health, Wealth And Happiness From Gig Work. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about Russia being a pariah within the space community; Elon Musk's Star Link technology in Ukraine; NASA's SLS Rocket roll out; and Global Astronomy Month. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew and I go deeper with NASA's discovery of exoplanets and the idea of building an actual Star Trek Starship). This week’s guest slate is presented by Ira Gladstone, aka Mr. Fix-it. Those who wish to contact Mr. Fix-it can do it the old-fashioned way, telephonically, at 514-484-8332.

#0658: Jim Meskimen; Hal Marcovitz; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 22:50:52 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Jim Meskimen, Hal Marcovitz, author of Painting The White House; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Multi talented character actor and voice impressionist, Jim Meskimen, who is also the son of actress Marion Ross from Happy Days. You can also go to Jim's YouTube channel and TikTok page. Hal Marcovitz is the author of the novel, Painting The White House, which tells the story of an ordinary house painter who finds himself at the center of White House intrigue and misadventures. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is All About Me! by Mel Brooks (Ballantine Books, $39.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Chris Gore, a former high school classmate and a Palm Springs businessman and entrepreneur who has many businesses up and running, such as his dog grooming and maintenance company called The Dogman Cometh, plus others such as Your Life Chart, PixxyPix.com and Pun Dawg.

#0657: Sean O’Neil; Jeffrey Gurian; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 03:46:57 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Sean O'Neil, author of The Omega Variant; Jeffrey Gurian author of Facing Adversity: Stories Of Courage And Inspiration; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Author Sean O’Neil talks about his new novel, The Omega Variant, which deals with a deadly new Covid strain in the not-to-distant future. Dentist turned comic, Jeffrey Gurian, is the author of Facing Adversity: Stories Of Courage And Inspiration. Jeffrey is someone who has faced more than his share of adversity. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of March. This one deals with J. Fred Muggs, the chimpanzee who was a co-host on The Today Show. This week’s guest slate is presented by Allan Schwartz who for decades has worked as security to the stars at Just For Laughs. There are three organizations that are near and dear to his heart. They are Dreams Take Flight Canada which takes children with special needs and gives them a very special day at Walt Disney World, from Montreal via Air Canada. There is also The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, and the third is ComedyCures.

#0656: Conrad Janis; Leigh Cooney; & Nicole Fanning

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:30:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor/musician Conrad Janis; Leigh Cooney, owner & operator of Little Prince Micro-Cinema; & Nicole Fanning, author of Ignite Download We remember actor and musician, Conrad Janis, best known for his role of Mindy’s Dad on the sitcom, Mork & Mindy, who died recently at the age of 94. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where you can hear more of our conversation with Conrad, including a chat with his lovely wife, Maria). Leigh Cooney, owner & operator of the Little Prince Micro-Cinema in Stratford, Ontario, which is now in the Guinness World Records for being the world’s smallest purpose-built cinema in operation, with only 13 seats. Nicole Fanning, author of Ignite, the second novel in her Heart Of The Inferno Series that follows the story of a dangerous Mafia don and his romantic entanglement with a nurse. This week’s guest slate is presented by Evangelos Bantourakis, owner of Peddler’s Restaurant in Montreal, Canada, which has the best breakfasts in town!

#0655: Sally Kellerman; Les Ansley; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 05 Mar 2022 23:09:22 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Sally Kellerman; Les Ansley creator of Indlovu Gin; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember actress Sally Kellerman, the original Hot Lips Houlihan, from the film MASH, who died recently at the age of 84. Les Ansley, the creator of Indlovu Gin in South Africa, makes his gin by filtering the botanical mix from the dung of elephants. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where you can hear more of our conversation with Les). Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Welcome To Dunder Mifflin by Brian Baumgartner & Ben Silverman (Custom House, $36.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by plumber, David Soroka.

#0654: David Tyler; Marc Hartzman; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 01:15:48 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring voice over specialist, David Tyler; Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Voice over specialist, David Tyler, who is the imaging voice, both regionally and nationally for CTV News. He’s also embarked on another venture called David Tyler Speaks. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of February which deals with a big telepathy experiment. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the plans for missions to Mars with Starship from Elon Musk’s SpaceX and more. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew and I go deeper into space to talk about China's 2022 plans for space; the latest on the James Webb Telescope; the Mars Curiosity Rover and its busted wheel and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Rob Braide, a broadcaster and my former boss. He was the general manager at Astral Media, which before that was Standard Broadcasting. He’s also a Member of Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame. And he’s a Board Chair for Studio Bell, which is home of The National Music Centre in Calgary, a place that amplifies the love, sharing and understanding of music.

#0653: Christopher Knight & Wayno

Sat, 19 Feb 2022 23:22:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Christopher Knight & Bizarro cartoonist Wayno Download Actor Christopher Knight, best known as Peter Brady, the middle son from the classic sitcom, The Brady Bunch. He's also the co-host of a new podcast with his TV brother, Barry Williams, called The Real Brady Bros. Cartoonist Wayno, who draws the weekly comic strip Bizarro. This week’s guest slate is presented by Meshach Scantlebury, my nephew who is a Business Development Manager at CIBC Asset Management. I'm sure his voice sounds a little more grown up from when he co-hosted The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special.

#0652: Beverly Gray & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 15:23:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Beverly Gray, author of Seduced By Mrs. Robinson: How "The Graduate" Became the Touchstone of a Generation; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Beverly Gray is the author of Seduced By Mrs. Robinson: How "The Graduate" Became the Touchstone of a Generation, a book that looks back over 50 years to the 1967 film that catapulted an unknown actor, Dustin Hoffman, to stardom with a role that is now permanently engraved in our collective memories. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Beverly and I have a bit of an unfiltered chat after our official conversation. Also you can hear our 2013 conversation by going to Audea to listen to the file, Beverly Gray – Working For Legendary Director Roger Corman). Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Annotated Godfather (50th Anniversary Edition): The Complete Screenplay, Commentary on Every Scene, Interviews, and Little-Known Facts by Jenny M. Jones (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, $38). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Phil Carpenter, a reporter/VJ at Global News in Montreal.

#0651: Allen Wittman & Andrew Masters; Nicolle Nattrass; & Carla Malden

Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:43:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Allen Wittman & Andrew Masters, creators of Liquid Ass; Nicole Nattrass, author of Just the Two of Us: A Soft Place for Tender Hearts to Land; & Carla Malden, author of Shine Until Tomorrow Download Allen Wittman and Andrew Masters are the creators of Liquid Ass, an overwhelming, stinky, prank product. Once unleashed, this power packed, super concentrated liquid begins to evaporate filling the air with a genuine, foul butt crack smell with hints of dead animal and fresh manure. It's a follow-up to a conversation we had with them back in 2016. Nicolle Nattrass is a front line Addiction Counselor and the mother of a child who experienced trauma at a very young age. She's the author of the guide book, Just the Two of Us: A Soft Place for Tender Hearts to Land. Carla Malden is the author of a young adult novel called Shine Until Tomorrow, a delightfully nostalgic romp. This week’s guest slate is presented by Pat Caporali, a Communications Specialist for Dodge//SRT Mopar Motorsports.

#0650: Angela Crocker; Charlie Angus; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 03:55:25 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Angela Crocker, author of Work From Home Zone: Helping Entrepreneurs and Employees Integrate Work and Life; Charlie Angus, author of Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Angela Crocker, author of Work From Home Zone: Helping Entrepreneurs and Employees Integrate Work and Life. NDP MP Charlie Angus, author of Cobalt: Cradle of the Demon Metals, Birth of a Mining Superpower. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of January dealing with a very foul fowl that was a profane parrot. This week’s guest slate is presented by Maureen Gibbons a friend from our teenage years when we worked together at movie theatres.

#0649: Doug Lawrence; Nathan Rabin; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 22 Jan 2022 22:43:07 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring mentoring expert Doug Lawrence, author of You Are Not Alone; pop culture critic, Nathan Rabin, author of The Joy of Trash: Nathan Rabin's Happy Place's Definitive Guide to the Very Worst of Everything; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Doug Lawrence is a mentoring expert who is also the author of You Are Not Alone. Nathan Rabin is a pop culture critic and the author of The Joy of Trash: Nathan Rabin's Happy Place's Definitive Guide to the Very Worst of Everything. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Talking to Canadians: A Memoir by Rick Mercer (Doubleday Canada, $32.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Peter Jarrette, an author who is also a childhood friend.

#0648: Dwayne Hickman; Nika King; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 21:48:26 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Dwayne Hickman; actress Nika King from HBO's Euphoria; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download We remember Dwayne Hickman, who died recently at the age of 87. He had a long career in entertainment as a director, television executive, child star, and of course as the lead in the hit sitcom, The Many Loves Of Dobie Gillis. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where you can hear the full interview with Dwayne, which is three times the length of what was featured on this week's show). Comedian and actress Nika King, who plays the mother of Zendaya in the hit HBO drama Euphoria, which has just started its second season. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the status of the mission of The James Webb Telescope; the Netflix movie Don't Look Up; and the probe that's touching the Sun. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew and I go deeper into space to talk about what's up in space exploration for 2022, the plight of Pluto and more). This week’s guest slate is presented by Kelly Alexander, host of The Kelly Alexander Show, a great program that you can find just about everywhere you find podcasts. She gets great guests on her show. For instance, she recently interviewed Nikki Sixx from Motley Crüe.

#0647: Peter Bogdanovich; Mike Bhatt; & Kenyon Wilson

Sat, 08 Jan 2022 21:46:04 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring director and film historian, Peter Bogdanovich; chiropractor Dr. Mike Bhatt; & Professor Kenyon Wilson Download We remember legendary director and film historian, Peter Bogdanovich, who recently died at the age of 82, with a conversation from 1997. At the time we talked a bit about his career but also a lot on the amazing book he wrote about directors called Who the Devil Made It: Conversations With Legendary Film Directors, which showed Peter's love of the history of filmmaking. Dr. Mike Bhatt is a chiropractor who works for the PGA Tour and the inventor of The SwingBak Foam Roller. Professor Kenyon Wilson from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, who put a very interesting Easter egg in his prepared syllabus for his students to find. This week’s guest slate is presented by Kevin Holden a former broadcaster and colleague, turned teacher. Welcome and much thanks to new Stuph File Program Patreon patrons, Peter James in the UK, who is also one of my favourite authors, he of the Detective Superintendent Roy Grace series of novels. His 17th is now out called Left You Dead. And a shoutout to Geoffrey Funnell from Montreal, Quebec who has also become a Patreon subscriber. Thanks to both of you for supporting this show. Your patronage is very much appreciated!

#0646: Jeremy Sides; Freddy Cruz; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 01 Jan 2022 15:34:01 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring scuba diving YouTuber, Jeremy Sides; Freddy Cruz, author of They Canceled the DJ; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Jeremy Sides is a scuba diving YouTuber who recently cracked, in two weeks, the 20-year-old cold case of two Tennessee teenagers who went missing in 2000. Broadcaster Freddy Cruz is the author of the dark comedy novel, They Canceled the DJ. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Judge's List by John Grisham (Doubleday, $39). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Elysia Bryan-Baynes, a former Global News anchor and colleague who is currently the Race and Reporting Facilitator at Corus, teaching a course for Global News Academy on reporting and race.

#0645: The Year-end “Best Of The Stuph File Program” Show

Sun, 26 Dec 2021 15:06:02 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2021 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Shawn Peterson is the Pez Candy Company historian and the author of the book PEZ: From Austrian Invention to American Icon. As a Pez collector he actually went to the company and created his own job. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0594.) Shane Rhinewald is the Senior Director of Public Relations for the innovative and fun Museum Of Play in Rochester, New York. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0632). Phil Sklar, the co-founder & CEO of The National Bobblehead Hall Of Fame & Museum. They have turned Senator Bernie Sanders’ look at the recent Presidential Inauguration into a best selling bobblehead. Gary Feng is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of soft drink cans of the same brand. He has over 11,000 Coca-Cola cans. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0636). We remember Oscar and multiple Emmy winning actress, Cloris Leachman, who died on January 26th at the age of 94, by featuring part of a conversation we had which ironically, was live on the radio, 16 years to the day before her death. A conversation from January 26, 2005. We also talked about her ex-husband, George Englund‘s book, The Way It’s Never Been Done Before: My Friendship with Marlon Brando. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra featuring almost 40 minutes of this same conversation from 2005 with more details and interaction with the audience). (First heard on Stuph File Program #0598). We remember actor Gavin MacLeod, who passed away at the age of 90. He was a star on two long running television shows, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat. We feature part of a conversation from 1994, when he dropped by our studios. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0615). We remember seven-time Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, who starred as Lou Grant on both the classic sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the hourlong drama Lou Grant. Asner died at the end of August at the age of 91. We feature part of a conversation with him from 1995. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0629). Legendary classically trained actor, Christopher Plummer, the oldest living actor to ever win an Oscar, has died at 91. The Oscar, Tony & Emmy winner was the pride of his hometown of Montreal, Canada. We remember him with part of a conversation we had with him from June 18, 1993. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0599). My favourite novelist, Peter James is back with his 17th Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel. This one is called Left You Dead. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0640). Dean Jobb is the author of the true crime novel about a 19th Century serial killer called, The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0622). Ross Hall, who operates Dying Art in New Zealand, a company that custom builds colourful coffins that are extremely creative. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0611). This week’s guest slate is presented by Montreal burlesque dancer, Velma Candyass.

#0644: The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

Sat, 18 Dec 2021 02:20:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special Download This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy! Music heard on this week’s show includes: The Chipmunk Song – David Seville Chipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – The Rovers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Have Yourself A Looney Christmas! – Looney Tunes Folks Jingle Bells – The Singing Dogs I Tawt I Taw Ol’ Tanty Claus – Tweety & Sylvester Twelve Days Of Christmas – Bob & Doug McKenzie The Angel – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio Who Put The Stump? – Bob Rivers & Twisted Radio All I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones & His City Slickers I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson Five Christmas Dragnet – Stan Freberg & Daws Butler Silent Night – Mahalia Jackson This week’s opening slate is presented by Jingle & Jangle, two of Santa Elves. Much thanks to them for taking the time out of their busy schedule at this time of the year to do the slate. Also, thanks to Local 802 of the Elves Union for allowing it to happen. (If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

#0643: Steve Williams; David Horowitz; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 22:56:57 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Williams, CEO of Pillow Fight Championship; David Horowitz, creator of Frequent Flyer; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Steve Williams is the CEO of Pillow Fight Championship, a battle that turns a childhood horseplay into a professional combat sport. David Horowitz is the creator of the new board game with travel in mind. It’s called Frequent Flyer. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It's our annual roundup of great holiday book ideas. This week’s reviewed titles are: The Beatles: Get Back (Callaway Arts & Entertainment/Apple, $80) A Small Book of Jewish Comedians by Bobby Slayton & Tony Nourmand (Reel Art Press, $39.95) A Confederacy of Dumptys: Portraits of American Scoundrels in Verse by John Lithgow (Chronicle Prism, $22.95) All in the Family: The Show that Changed Television by Norman Lear (Universe, $53.95) Dark City: The Lost World of Film Noir by Eddie Muller (Running Press, $38) The Essential Directors: The Art and Impact of Cinema's Most Influential Filmmakers by Sloan De Forest (Running Press, $32.95) Hollywood Victory: The Movies, Stars, and Stories of World War II by Christian Blauvelt (Running Press, $38) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Sue Crawley, who is the Traffic Coordinator at Pattison Media. Canada's largest private Western-based radio and television company. Its broadcast audience spans from Vancouver Island to Winnipeg.

#0642: Dee Wallace; Eric Ulis; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 05 Dec 2021 05:51:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Dee Wallace, author of Born: Giving Birth to a New You; crime historian, Eric Ulis; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Actress Dee Wallace is back on the show to talk about her new book, Born: Giving Birth to a New You, which talks about how you can get past fear, the unknown, and self creation in a post pandemic world. Crime historian, Eric Ulis, is an expert on the case of D.B. Cooper, the man who hijacked a plane and escaped with $200,000 50 years ago. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the launching of The James Webb Telescope and also the space debris created by Russia when they showed callous disregard and blew up a satellite. This week’s guest slate is presented by Cezar Brumeanu, the producer of Montreal’s Taste Of The Caribbean Festival. Check out their specialized Caribbean coffee at TasteTheBean.ca.

#0641: Terence Bowman; Jorge Contreras; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 23:24:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor/director Terence Bowman; Jorge Contreras, author of The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Montreal actor, Terence Bowman, is directing a live table read for charity that will be streamed. It’s that holiday classic, Die Hard: A Live Online Table Read. The table read benefits The Canadian Women’s Foundation and will be available for streaming during the 24 hours after the live performance on December 2nd at 8pm eastern, available via Facebook, YouTube and Twitch.(You can also check out Terence's work as part of the renowned comedy troupe, The Vestibules). Jorge Contreras is the author of The Genome Defense: Inside the Epic Legal Battle to Determine Who Owns Your DNA, which looks at a court case that delved into the question of who owns your DNA. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of November. One that deals with a deadly case of hypnotism. This week’s guest slate is presented by Rob Assmus, an entertainment librarian. Back in the day he was also known as “Rocket Rob” one of the producers of my previous radio show.

#0640: Peter James; Merlin Batchelor; & Stuart Nulman

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 01:54:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring thriller novelist Peter James, author of Left You Dead; Merlin Batchelor, from Tank Taxi; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download My favourite novelist, Peter James is back with his 17th Detective Superintendent Roy Grace novel. This one is called Left You Dead. Merlin Batchelor has a unique side business in Norwich, England. He bought a used armoured personnel carrier and he now uses it as a Tank Taxi. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Beatles: Get Back (Callaway Arts & Entertainment/Apple, $80). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Derek Marinos, a journalist for radio and television at CBC Montreal.

#0639: Ron James & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 23:18:26 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring comic Ron James, author of All Over the Map: Rambles and Ruminations from the Canadian Road; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Comic Ron James, is the author the memoir called All Over the Map: Rambles and Ruminations from the Canadian Road. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the Lucy asteroid mission; the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (Dart); and peeing in space. This week’s guest slate is presented by members of my family. My brother-in-law Charles Goddard, my niece, his daughter Cheryl Alleyne, her husband Virgil Alleyne, and their children, Jordan Alleyne & Damica Alleyne. Sadly, we lost my brother-in-law Charlie this past summer. He will be missed by the family, and certainly by his daughter Cheryl and his grandkids.

#0638: Petri Hawkins Byrd; John Noltner; & Loren Stephens

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 00:04:17 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Petri Hawkins Byrd; photographer John Noltner; and Loren Stephens, author of All Sorrows Can Be Borne Download Petri Hawkins Byrd who is best known as Bailiff Byrd on the show, Judge Judy. The Judge has a new show, but he wasn’t asked to be on it. Petri also hosts a YouTube show with his wife, Makita, called Bonding With Byrd. John Noltner, an award-winning photographer, who sold his house, bought an RV and along with his wife travels around the United States gathering stories for a project called A Peace Of My Mind. Loren Stephens, author of All Sorrows Can Be Borne. Since November is Family Stories Month, Loren, who is also a storyteller, has tips on how you can gather family stories to chronicle your family legacy. For more tips on how to gather information for your family’s history, visit Loren's writer site at WriteWisdom.com. This week's opening slate is presented by Stuart Nulman from Book Banter. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0637: Marc Abrahams; JP McLean; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 12:47:18 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marc Abrahams, from the annual Ig Nobel Awards; JP McLean, author of Blood Mark; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Marc Abrahams, the man behind the annual Ig Nobel Awards. This year was the 31st annual event. JP McLean is the author of the urban fantasy and supernatural thriller, Blood Mark. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Billy Summers by Stephen King (Scribner, $39.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by voice over specialist, David Tyler. Canadians will recognize him as the voice of CTV News. David is getting ready to launch his keynote speaking business, teaching professionals to connect ideas with audiences. You can find out more about it at DavidTylerSpeaks.com

#0636: Nate Hendley; Gary Feng; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:39:25 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Nate Hendley, author of The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation; Guinness World Record holder, Gary Feng; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Nate Hendley is the author of the true crime novel, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation, the story of 24-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith. Gary Feng is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of soft drink cans of the same brand. He has over 11,000 Coca-Cola cans. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of October. The one with the bizarre third-party Presidential candidate in the United States who had the backing of extraterrestrials. This week’s guest slate is presented by Patrick Gee, a Stuph File Program listener in Montreal.

#0635: Richard Kahan; Lauri Schoenfeld; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 07:50:23 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Richard Kahan, producer of Killing Eleanor; Lauri Schoenfeld, author of Little Owl; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Richard Kahan is the producer of the indie film, Killing Eleanor, a funny, yet poignant movie with a dark story line and a leading lady who is 80. Lauri Schoenfeld is the author of Little Owl, a psychological thriller that features a crumbling marriage and daughters that are missing and presumed dead. Lauri is also the host of The Enlightenment Podcast. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about William Shatner's journey into space via Jeff Bezos and Blue Origin. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew and I discuss Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s space company to clean up space debris, the three day orbit and return of SpaceX’s Inspiration4 crew, plus you’ve been warned . . . Bennu’s coming!) Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 600 selections to choose from! This week’s guest slate is presented by my nephew, Malik Scantlebury, who is a studio producer and a rapper. You hear a younger version of him each week heralding in the Idiot Of The Day, and you hear him every Christmas with his older brother as part of the annual replaying of The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show.

#0634: Cadwell Turnbull; Margo Holmes; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 10 Oct 2021 22:48:18 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Cadwell Turnbull, author of No Gods, No Monsters; Margot Holmes, co-producer of Music From The Edges Of Canada; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Cadwell Turnbull returns to the show to talk about his second sci-fi novel. This one is called No Gods, No Monsters. Margot Holmes is one of the producers of Music From The Edges Of Canada. A new national music series bringing 22 artists together in 11 different venues across the country that can be streamed into your homes. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Inside Comedy: The Soul, Wit, and Bite of Comedy and Comedians of the Last Five Decades by David Steinberg (Knopf, $40). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by entrepreneur Ramon Stoppelenburg. After running an art house movie theater for 11 years in Cambodia he recently moved to the country of Georgia where, he’s looking for a movie theater location in the capital Tbilisi. He first came out our attention many years ago when he travelled the world, staying at the homes of total strangers which he chronicled at the time on his site, LetMeStayForADay.com.

#0633: David Edey; Christopher Turner; & Peter Franklin

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 22:39:24 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring David Edey, author of Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate Pick an Executor and Avoid Family Fights; Christopher Turner, founder of The Ring Finders; & Peter Franklin the Gabby Cabby Download Financial advisor and Certified Executor Advisor, David Edey, is the author of Executor Help: How to Settle an Estate Pick an Executor and Avoid Family Fights. Christopher Turner is the founder of The Ring Finders, an international group of metal detector enthusiasts who will help you find your lost rings. (You can also check out some of their heartwarming videos on YouTube). Peter Franklin the Gabby Cabby, shares a slice of the Big Apple, from his yellow mobile conveyance lounge. This week's opening slate is presented by Paul Graif, the News Director of K103 Kahnawake. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0632: Dennis Palumbo; Shane Rhinewald; & Marc Hartzman

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:18:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dennis Palumbo, author of Panic Attack; Shane Rhinewald, Senior Director of Public Relations at The Museum Of Play; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Author Dennis Palumbo has released his 6th Daniel Rinaldi mystery. This one is called Panic Attack. (You can also hear Dennis’ previous appearance on the show where he talks about writing during the pandemic. You can hear the conversation via Audea: Dennis Palumbo – Writing In A Pandemic). Shane Rhinewald is the Senior Director of Public Relations for the innovative and fun Museum Of Play in Rochester, New York. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com is back, but he’s here to talk about his brand new book. It’s called Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural. This week’s guest slate is presented by Blair Bartrem, the Regional Program Director for Bell Media’s South Western Ontario Radio Stations.

#0631: Larry Strauss; Alex Sanfilippo; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 05:41:05 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Larry Strauss, author of Light Man; entrepreneur Alex Sanfilippo, founder of Podmatch; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Author Larry Strauss, a teacher, who is also the son of the late comedic TV star, Charlotte Rae, is on to talk about his fifth novel called Light Man, which pays homage to the quasi-dystopian New York City of his childhood. Alex Sanfilippo is an entrepreneur and the founder of Podmatch. He’s also a podcaster himself. His show is called Creating A Brand. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The President's Daughter: A Thriller by Bill Clinton & James Patterson (Little, Brown/Knopf, $38). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Steve Faguy, a copy editor at The Montreal Gazette and he also has an excellent blog on the media called Fagstein.

#0630: David O’Keefe; Reid Forgrave; & Bart King

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 01:53:44 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring historian David O'Keefe; Reid Forgrave, author of Love, Zac: Small-Town Football and the Life and Death of an American Boy; & Bart King, author of Time Travel Inn Download Military historian and documentarian, David O’Keefe, author of Seven Days in Hell: Canada's Battle for Normandy and the Rise of the Black Watch Snipers, answers the hypothetical question of if we had social media and today’s press during WWII, could we have pulled off the D-Day Invasion in Normandy? We also talk about the History Channel show he worked on called History's Greatest Mysteries, hosted by Laurence Fishburne. Reid Forgrave is the author of Love, Zac: Small-Town Football and the Life and Death of an American Boy, the true story of Zac Easter, a high school football player who suffered multiple head traumas playing the game and eventually took his own life. Bart King is back talking about his latest book for kids. This one is a choose your own adventure novel called Time Travel Inn. This week's opening slate is presented by Kim Handysides, an award winning voice over specialist and voice coach. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0629: Ed Asner; Jay Van Bavel; & John Huber

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 06:14:24 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Ed Asner; Jay Van Bavel, author of The Power of Us; & clinical forensic psychologist, Dr. John Huber Download We remember seven-time Emmy-winning actor Ed Asner, who starred as Lou Grant on both the classic sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and the hourlong drama Lou Grant. Asner died at the end of August at the age of 91. We feature part of a conversation with him from 1995. Jay Van Bavel, an Associate Professor of Psychology & Neural Science at New York University, and Director of their Social Identity & Morality Lab, is the author of The Power of Us, which explores the dynamics of shared social identities. Clinical Forensic Psychologist, Dr. John Huber, the CEO & founder of Tripsitter Clinic is back to talk about stress and mental health in these trying times and how his clinic harnesses the power of psychedelics. This week’s guest slate is presented by Joyce Pillarella, an oral historian, author & urban explorer in Montreal.

#0628: Dave Pell; Ivan Obolensky; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 04:09:40 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dave Pell, author of Please Scream Inside Your Heart: Breaking News and Nervous Breakdowns in the Year that Wouldn't End; Ivan Obolensky, author of Shadow of the Son; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Dave Pell, the guy behind the excellent newsletter, NextDraft, is the author of the book Please Scream Inside Your Heart: Breaking News and Nervous Breakdowns in the Year that Wouldn't End, which looks back at the year 2020. Ivan Obolensky is the author of the gothic novel, Shadow of the Son. It’s the sequel to his first novel Eye of the Moon. We remember a dear friend, a former colleague and an early contributor to The Stuph File Program. Journalist Steve Walsh, who on this show was Our Man In The Heart Of America Checking The Pulse Of The Nation, has become a victim of Covid-19, succumbing to the virus. I share some moments of Steve and my thoughts about the dangers of the unvaccinated that can lead to senseless deaths.(You can also hear, via Audea, two of the many previous segments that Steve did on this program, including the last segment he did back in May 2010. If you want to hear any more of them all you have to do is place Steve's full name in search up above). Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Falling by T. J. Newman (Avis Reader Press, $37). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Carmi Levy, the Content Marketing Program Director for SHI International.

#0627: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; Carole Brody Fleet; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 23:51:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress/stuntwoman, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; Carole Brody Fleet, author of Widows Wear Stilettos; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is an actress, an award winning stuntwoman who has appeared in such films as Black Panther and has been a US National bobsledder and a pro wrestler. She's back on the show because she has just been nominated for an Emmy in the brand new category of Outstanding Stunt Performer. Carole Brody Fleet is an award winning author, grief recovery expert and speaker. Her first book was Widows Wear Stilettos, and it has just come out with a second edition.(You can also hear Carole's previous appearance on show from 2012 on #0143, or you can hear the conversation via Audea: Carole Brody Fleet - Happily Even After). Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com who shares a weird story for the month about being buried alive. (You can also see Marc's successful appearance on Wheel Of Fortune). This week’s guest slate is presented by thriller writer, Russell Brooks. His next novel is called Jam Run, which will be coming out in early 2022.

#0626: Ahmet Zappa; Diane Zinna; & Marti MacGibbon

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 03:56:01 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ahmet Zappa, host of Rock My Collection; Diane Zinna, author of The All-Night Sun; & Marti MacGibbon, author of Fierce, Funny, and Female: A Journey Through Middle America, the Texas Oil Field, and Standup Comedy Download Ahmet Zappa is the host of a new show about music memorabilia called Rock My Collection, seen on AXS TV. Diane Zinna is the author of the novel, The All-Night Sun. It’s a story that takes you all the way to Sweden and it’s based partly on a true story from Diane’s past. Marti MacGibbon is the author of Fierce, Funny, and Female: A Journey Through Middle America, the Texas Oil Field, and Standup Comedy. It’s her second memoir talking about her rough and tumble times.(You can also hear Marti’s previous appearance on show from 2013 on #0181, or you can hear the conversation via Audea: Marti MacGibbon - A Comic Who's Had A Tragic Life). This week's opening slate is presented by Sheldon Beckwith a Stuph File Program listener and Stuph File Program Patreon subscriber who hails from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Welcome and much thanks to new Stuph File Program Patreon patron, Joy Coakley, from Montreal, Quebec. Your patronage is very much appreciated! Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0625: Seth MacFarlane; Hilary MacLeod; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 04:02:53 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Seth MacFarlane, creator of Family Guy; mystery writer, Hilary MacLeod; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download With his recent railing against the parent company of his network because of the misleading antics of Fox News (check out an article on the issue here), we feature a conversation from 2000, back when the show first went on the air, with Seth MacFarlane, the creator and major voice talent behind Family Guy on FOX. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there are three Patreon Reward Extras where you can listen to three more conversations with Seth. There are two conversations from 2003; one where we talked about the success of the DVD's; a second on the return of the show on the network after a short lived cancellation; and one from 2004 where Seth talks about and the live cast readings that he was preparing to do here in Montreal for Just For Laughs). Hilary MacLeod is a broadcaster, professor and mystery writer with six novels under her belt. All of her mysteries take place in a small PEI village, which is where she summers.(You can also hear Hilary’s previous appearance on show from 2011 on #0080, or you can hear the conversation via Audea: Hilary MacLeod - Revenge Of The Lobster Lover) Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell (Little, Brown, $34). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Will Sterrett, the morning host at KMBZ in Kansas City.

#0624: Ann Burke; Marc Price; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 31 Jul 2021 06:42:36 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ann Burke, author of The Seventh Shot; filmmaker Marc Price; & science writer Andrew Fazekas Download Ann Burke is the author of the true crime novel, The Seventh Shot, which chronicles a murderer that she actually went to school with. British film director, Marc Price, who makes micro budget films is back on the show after a decade since of the release of his zombie film Colin, which cost all of $75 to make. His two most recent films are Nightshooters (see the trailer here) and Dune Drifter (see a behind the scenes video here).(You can also hear Marc’s previous appearance on show from 2010 on #0064, or you can hear the conversation via YouTube: Marc Price - Horror On A Tiny Budget). Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the duelling billionaires, Sir Richard Branson with Virgin Galactic and Jeff Bezos with Blue Origin, who recently went to space. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew and I go into greater depth as to the success and image of the two space shots and what the future holds for space tourism). This week's opening slate is presented by Suzanne Paris, a graphic artist and writer here in Montreal. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0623: Sasha Vosk; Alex Sangha; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 04:29:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Sasha Vosk, author of 400 YEARS OF NEW YORK HISTORY: A PICTORIAL GUIDE: Book 1. NEW YORK as NEW AMSTERDAM in the 1600s (VOSK TIME TRAVEL GUIDE); Alex Sangha, producer of Emergence: Out Of The Shadows; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Sasha Vosk is the author of a very innovative pictorial history tome called 400 YEARS OF NEW YORK HISTORY: A PICTORIAL GUIDE: Book 1. NEW YORK as NEW AMSTERDAM in the 1600s (VOSK TIME TRAVEL GUIDE). It’s a book with stunning visuals. Alex Sangha is the producer of the documentary, Emergence: Out Of The Shadows, which looks at the journey of LGBT South Asians, dealing with their conservative parents.(You can also hear Alex's previous appearance on show from 2013 on #0204, or you can hear the conversation via Audea: Alex Sangha - Catalyst) Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com who shares a weird story for the month about the tallest man in the world. This week’s guest slate is presented by Jen Jones who is a Montreal based fine arts artist.

#0622: Dean Jobb; Dr. Anne Andrew; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 07:00:20 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer; Dr. Anne Andrew, author of What They Don’t Teach in Prenatal Class: The Key to Raising Trouble-Free Kids & Teens; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Dean Jobb is the author of the true crime novel about a 19th Century serial killer called, The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream: The Hunt for a Victorian Era Serial Killer. Dr. Anne Andrew, author of What They Don’t Teach in Prenatal Class: The Key to Raising Trouble-Free Kids & Teens, discusses how the ongoing pandemic is having an effect on the mental health of kids and teens. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics by Ronald Brownstein (Harper, $36.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Carolyn Fe, an extremely talented artist here in Montreal. She’s a singer and actress. She will have a new EP coming out soon. In the meantime, she just finished shooting a Lionsgate movie with Anna Kendricks and has been doing cartoon voices for a new series in both English & French and she’s just added playwright as a new feather to her already feathery cap.

#0621: Kathy Reichs; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 23:05:55 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring forensic anthropologist, Kathy Reichs, author of The Bone Code (A Temperance Brennan Novel); & science writer, Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Forensic anthropologist and best selling author, Kathy Reichs with her latest Temperance Brennan mystery, the 20th in the series, called The Bone Code (A Temperance Brennan Novel). Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, is back talking about duelling space stations and also cleaning astronauts' underwear. This week’s guest slate is presented by Amit Kukreja, the mastermind behind the new audio service, Audea, which is now available as an app for your mobile device.

#0620: Cheryl Diamond; Stephanie LaVigne; & Bill Ryan

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 06:38:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring model Cheryl Diamond, author of Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood; Stephanie LaVigne, author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies (The Sunshine State: Cozy + Crime); and Bill Ryan from CubaCanBikes. Download Cheryl Diamond is a model who is the author of her harrowing life story entitled Nowhere Girl: A Memoir of a Fugitive Childhood. From early in her childhood she and her family were crossing the globe trying to elude authorities. Stephanie LaVigne is the author of Headlines, Deadlines, and Lies (The Sunshine State: Cozy + Crime). It’s a book that she calls a feelgood, beachy small town Florida mystery. Bill Ryan from CubaCanBikes. He’s refurbishing used bicycles to send to Cuba. This week’s guest slate is presented by Julia Eleanor Rogers, the Station Manager & Program Director of CFMH – Local 107.3FM in St. John, New Brunswick, a new home for The Stuph File Program, which is heard Sunday’s at 10pm.

#0619: Humphrey Hawksley; Jennifer Anne Gordon; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 23:07:32 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring BBC foreign correspondent, Humphrey Hawksley, author Man On Fire; Jennifer Anne Gordon, author of Pretty/Ugly; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download BBC foreign correspondent, Humphrey Hawksley, is back on the show with his latest espionage thriller, Man On Fire, a story that takes place where the US and Russia meet in the Bering Strait. Gothic horror novelist, Jennifer Anne Gordon, returns to the show to talk about her latest title, Pretty/Ugly. She’s also one of the three hosts of a podcast that features discussions with other authors called Vox Vomitus. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is 1971 - A Hockey Story by Michael E. Moore (Tellwell, $19). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bart King, author of several books such as The Big Book of Gross Stuff, The Big Book of Spy Stuff, The Big Book of Superheroes, Cute!: A Guide to all Things Adorable, Bad Dad Jokes: That’s How Eye Roll and The Drake Equation, just to name a few. We’ve had him on the show several times talking about his books. He has a new one coming out in the fall called, Time Travel Inn, and yes, we’ll have him on as a guest when that one comes out.

#0618: Jeff Belanger; Scott Johnson; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 06:17:29 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Jeff Belanger, author of The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds; Scott Johnson, host of the podcast, What Was That Like?; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Jeff Belanger an author, podcaster, storyteller and explorer who is the author of the book, The Call of Kilimanjaro: Finding Hope Above the Clouds. Climbing Kilimanjaro was something he just had to do, in the memory of a brother-in-law that he lost to cancer. Jeff is also the host of the podcast, New England Legends. Scott Johnson is the host of podcast called What Was That Like?, where Scott seeks out guests with extreme and unusual human experiences. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com who shares a weird story for the month, involving sending mail by missile. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dylan Black Announcer/Assistant Music Director at Ottawa's Greatest Hits 70's, 80's, 90's - Boom 99.7. Host of Daytime Ottawa on Cable 22! Weekdays at 1pm & a member of the Yuk Yuk's Ottawa team.

#0617: Vincent Spinnato; Stephen Murray; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:59:28 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring beauty company creator, Vincent Spinnato, author of My Pursuit of Beauty: A Cosmetic Chemist Reveals the Glitz, the Glam, and the Batsh*t Crazy; Stephen Murray, author of Discreetly Yours; & science writer, Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download Vincent Spinnato runs the beauty company he created that has over 300 products. He’s the author of My Pursuit of Beauty: A Cosmetic Chemist Reveals the Glitz, the Glam, and the Batsh*t Crazy. He found his passion as a child watching The Young & The Restless Stephen Murray, author of Discreetly Yours. It’s a drama that deals with the owner of the most exclusive escort agency in Las Vegas. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, is back talking about the new space race to Venus and also Bezos vs Branson, the duelling billionaires going into space. This week’s guest slate is presented by freelance cameraman, Alex Chabot.

#0616: Michael J. Raupp; Ralph Blumenthal; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 00:12:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Michael J. Raupp, Professor Emeritus of Entomology and Extension Specialist at The University of Maryland; Ralph Blumenthal, author of The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Michael J. Raupp is Professor Emeritus of Entomology and Extension Specialist at The University of Maryland. He’s known as The Bug Guy and he's here to talk about the current extremely noisy mating season of the cicadas. Ralph Blumenthal, a former staffer at The New York Times and the author of The Believer: Alien Encounters, Hard Science, and the Passion of John Mack, talks about the increased interest in the sightings of UFO’s and what the US Government does or doesn't know about them. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor by Art Bell (Ulysses Press, $24.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009! This week’s guest slate is presented by Carl Blare who runs KDXradio.com, one of the proud homes of The Stuph File Program.

#0615: Gavin MacLeod; Alison Tedford; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 30 May 2021 21:54:51 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Gavin MacLeod; Alison Tedford, author of Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain; & science writer, Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download We remember actor Gavin MacLeod, who passed away at the age of 90. He was a star on two long running television shows, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Love Boat. We feature part of a conversation from 1994, when he dropped by our studios. Alison Tedford is the author of Chronic Profit: Building Your Small Business While Managing Persistent Pain. As a person who works from home she’s not so sure that people will want to head back to the office whenever we get to the new normal. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, is back talking about future missions to the Moon. This week’s guest slate is presented by Marc “Mais Oui” Denis, a legendary Montreal broadcaster whom I had the pleasure to both idolize as a teenager and work with as a broadcaster. Check out his website where he has tribute pages to both CKGM, Montreal’s former Top 40 giant in the 60’s & 70’s and also 1410 CFOX Montreal

#0614: Ian Usher; Clifford Samuels; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 23 May 2021 05:58:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Ian Usher, author of A Life Sold – What ever happened to that guy who sold his whole life on eBay?; Clifford Samuels, administrator for the Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Association; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download A return visit with Ian Usher, who we spoke to eleven years ago. He’s the guy who sold his entire life on eBay, and wrote the book, A Life Sold – What ever happened to that guy who sold his whole life on eBay? He brings us up-to-date with his life, including his new website, HouseSittingMagazine.com. Clifford Samuels, the administrator for the Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Association, on the upcoming Aurora Awards. You can become a member and members are getting ready to vote on the nominees. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the story of when stories were circulating about life on the Moon. This week’s guest slate is presented by broadcaster & writer, Richard Deschamps.

#0613: Howard Fine; Trevor Cork; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 16 May 2021 03:10:09 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring acting teacher, Howard Fine, author of Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft; Trevor Cork, owner of Speedy Glass; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download A return visit with renowned Hollywood acting teacher, Howard Fine, author of Fine on Acting: A Vision of the Craft, as he shares acting tips for the budding thespian. He also offers acting courses online at VisionOfTheCraft.com. Trevor Cook is the owner of Speedy Glass in Listowel, Ontario. He started a sign war that has now gone viral. You can check out the Facebook pages for both the Perth County Sign Wars and also the Christiansburg, VA Sign Wars where it all began. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is My West Side Story: A Memoir by George Chakiris (Lyons Press, $24.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Howard “Stretch” Carr, host of West Indian Rhythms, heard on CKUT 90.3FM Saturdays from 4-7pm. It's Montreal’s first and longest running Caribbean culture radio program.

#0612: Dr. Dan Kalla; Lainey Morse; & Chris Humphreys

Sun, 09 May 2021 04:13:30 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Dr. Daniel Kalla, author of Lost Immunity; farm owner, Lainey Morse, creator of Goat Yoga; & Chris Humphreys, author of One London Day Download Dan Kalla, who writes amazing medical thrillers, is also an ER doctor. His latest book is a vaccine thriller called Lost Immunity. Lainey Morse runs a farm in Oregon and is the creator of Goat Yoga. We first met up with her back in 2016 on #0369, so it was time to catch up with her to find out how Goat Yoga has thrived. Chris Humphreys has long been an actor on stage and screen and he's also an international selling, award winning novelist with 20 successful titles to his name. His latest thriller is called One London Day. This week’s opening slate is presented by Sherley Joseph, of the Chonilla Network and the Black Canadian Content Creators Facebook Group. For those of you who would like to try out Audea, the new audio service that is currently in beta testing, here's your chance. Audea is hoping to become in the audio world what YouTube is to video. I've signed up with The Stuph File Program. I will be posting just interview segments, going back to the beginning of the show in 2009, with a sprinkling of current chats as well. So far there are over 170 segments that you can experience. Since it is beta, you'll need an invite to check it out. Just go to the Audea site and then put in The Stuph File Program promo code, EGWQ4J. That promo code will sign you up as a subscriber to the Audea page of The Stuph File Program, at which point you'll be free to roam around the site, checking out other creators.

#0611: Rod Pyle; Ross Hall; & Sean Tyler Foley

Sun, 02 May 2021 04:51:48 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Ross Hall of Dying Art; & Sean Tyler Foley author of The Power To Speak Naked Download NASA expert, Rod Pyle, author of First on the Moon: The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Experience & Space 2.0: How Private Spaceflight, a Resurgent NASA, and International Partners are Creating a New Space Age, talks about the current mission to Mars, the successful helicopter flight on The Red Planet and the future of Mars missions going forward. Ross Hall, who operates Dying Art in New Zealand, a company that custom builds colourful coffins that are extremely creative. Sean Tyler Foley is an actor, instructor and keynote presenter. He's also the author of The Power To Speak Naked. This week’s guest slate is presented by Dino Congonidis, a Director Of Photography, Freelance Cameraman and Video Editor.

#0610: Ruta Lee; Amit Kukreja; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 16:37:01 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Hollywood icon, Ruta Lee, author of Consider Your Ass Kissed; Amit Kukreja, co-founder of Audea; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Hollywood legend Ruta Lee is back on the show now that her memoir has been published. It shares stories of her illustrious career and is called Consider Your Ass Kissed. Amit Kukreja, one of the founders of the new audio distribution platform, Audea. Think of it as an audio version of Youtube. The Stuph File Program is putting selected interviews from through the years up on Audea. Right now it’s still in beta, so if you’d like to listen to them, feel free to sign up on their website, then put in The Stuph File Program promo code, EGWQ4J. That promo code will sign you up as a subscriber to the Audea page of The Stuph File Program. You can also learn more about Audea by checking out one of Amit's YouTube videos. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Mike Nichols: A Life by Mark Harris (Penguin Press, $47). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s opening slate is presented by John Mouw, manager for media services & classroom technology & chief engineer at WLSL-LP 92.7 Dade City, FL, Saint Leo University Radio.

#0609: Sara Dykman; V.K. Tritschler; & Marc Hartzman

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 22:37:38 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Sara Dykman, author of Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration; V.K. Tritschler, author of A Town Called Nowhere; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Sara Dykman is the author of Bicycling with Butterflies: My 10,201-Mile Journey Following the Monarch Migration. V.K. Tritschler is the author of the paranormal romance novel, A Town Called Nowhere. It’s a story that deals with were-panthers. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the story of Toby the Sapient Pig. This week’s guest slate is presented by voice over specialist, Donald James, a radio pal from back in the day.

#0608: Francis Bradley; John Poveromo; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 01:04:39 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Francis Bradley, CEO & President of The Canadian Electricity Association; comedian John Poveromo; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Francis Bradley, is the CEO & President of the Canadian Electricity Association. It's an organization that this year is celebrating its 130th anniversary. Francis is also the host of the electricity-centric podcast called The Flux Capacitor. John Poveromo is a standup comic. He talks about his new film called Duppet. It deals with depression in the form of a puppet. John is also the host of the podcast, Dystopia Tonight. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed titles are: A Canadian Werewolf in New York by Mark Leslie (Stark Publishing, $19.99) Stowe Away: A Canadian Werewolf Novella by Mark Leslie (Stark Publishing, $14.99) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles by Mark Leslie (Stark Publishing, $19.99) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Stuart and I vent about the books we hated, plus there is bonus track featuring a dramatic reading of one of the worst books, written by the worst actress ever). This week’s guest slate is presented by Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com. He's also the author of The Big Book of Mars: From Ancient Egypt to The Martian, A Deep-Space Dive into Our Obsession with the Red Planet.

#0607: Marilyn Kriete; Frank Kermit; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 01:58:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marilyn Kriete, author of Paradise Road: A Memoir; relationship coach, Frank Kermit; & science writer Andrew Fazekas Download Marilyn Kriete is the author of Paradise Road: A Memoir. She was a girl with wanderlust, who ran 1,000 miles away from home when she was just 14. And she spent a lot of time also traveling the world, visiting four continents and 16 cities. Relationship coach, Frank Kermit talks about dating in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. It's a topic that Frank has written articles about, one of which you can find here. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, celebrates April being Global Astronomy Month. Check out the Calendar Of Events, a video trailer and the Beauty Without Borders Photo Campaign. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about SpaceX's ongoing launch pad explosions; Virgin Galactic's rocket plane; & the upcoming Space Hotel). This week's opening slate is presented by Francis Bradley, the President & CEO of the Canadian Electricity Association. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0606: Glenn Frankel; Bruce Olav Solheim; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 13:26:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Glenn Frankel, author of Shooting Midnight Cowboy: Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, and the Making of a Dark Classic; Bruce Olav Solheim, author of Snarc 2; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Glenn Frankel is the author of Shooting Midnight Cowboy: Art, Sex, Loneliness, Liberation, and the Making of a Dark Classic. Bruce Olav Solheim is the author of Snarc 2, the follow up to the graphic novel that follows the continuing saga of Snarc, an intergalactic traveller and his companion, Cosmic Staff. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the story of Lady Wonder, the Nostradamus of horses. This week’s guest slate is presented by Rino Varricchio, the co-owner of The Podcast Station, which is also one of the homes of The Stuph File Program. He’s also the host of The Let's Talk Montreal Podcast that streams on The Podcast Station on Thursday’s at 8pm.

#0605: Mark Leslie; Paul Karwatsky; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 15:30:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Mark Leslie, author of Fear and Longing in Los Angeles; Paul Karwatsky, Marketing & Communications Director of Giant Steps Foundation; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Mark Leslie is the author of Fear and Longing in Los Angeles. It follows the ongoing adventures of Michael Andrews, a small town Canadian who turns into a wolf during the full Moon. It's a follow up to the novel, A Canadian Werewolf in New York. Former CTV Montreal News anchor, Paul Karwatsky, quit his job to become the Marketing & Communications Director for Giant Steps Foundation, to do his part in autism awareness. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Downfall by Robert Rotenberg (Simon & Schuster, $22). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by David Edey, financial planner with The Wealth Management Group.

#0604: Art Bell; Martha Bolton; & Peter Franklin

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 00:59:12 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Art Bell, author of Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor; Martha Bolton, co-author of Dear Bob . . .: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II; & Peter Franklin the Gabby Cabby Download Art Bell is the creator of the cable network, Comedy Central, which is just about to celebrate its 30th anniversary. He's also the author of his memoir entitled, Constant Comedy: How I Started Comedy Central and Lost My Sense of Humor. Martha Bolton, is the first woman staff writer for Bob Hope, helping to write his television shows, personal appearances and military shows. She's also the co-author of Dear Bob . . .: Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II. Peter Franklin the Gabby Cabby, shares a slice of the Big Apple, from his yellow mobile conveyance lounge. This week's opening slate is presented by reporter & video journalist, Domenic Fazioli, who runs the news site East End Montreal.

#0603: Marty Essen; Melissa Yi; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:09:33 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Marty Essen, author of Hits, Heathens, and Hippos: Stories from an Agent, Activist, and Adventurer; emergency physician and thriller writer, Melissa Yi, author of Scorpion Scheme: Death and Danger on the Nile; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Adventure writer Marty Essen is back with his latest book, a humorous memoir called Hits, Heathens, and Hippos: Stories from an Agent, Activist, and Adventurer. (You can also listen to a previous conversation with Marty from 2016 on show #0333). Melissa Yi is an emergency physician who also writes medical thrillers. Her latest is Scorpion Scheme: Death and Danger on the Nile. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Five Minutes, Mr. Byner: A Lifetime of Laughter by John Byner with Douglas Wellman (Writelife Publishing, $20.95). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bob Welch who is an Agent for New York Life Insurance Company serving New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Massachusetts & Vermont.

#0602: George Chakiris; & Andrew Fazekas

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:01:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Oscar winning actor, George Chakiris, author of My West Side Story: A Memoir; & science writer Andrew Fazekas Download Oscar winning actor, George Chakiris, is the co-author of his life story called My West Side Story: A Memoir. (You can also listen to a previous conversation with George from 2011 on show #0116). Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the multiple missions from different countries that are currently focused on Mars. This week’s guest slate is presented by video editor Tyson Hodgson.

#0601: Melanie Lentz; Dennis Palumbo; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 20 Feb 2021 16:25:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring former Secret Service agent, Melanie Lentz, author of Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Life; psychotherapist & author, Dennis Palumbo; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Former Secret Service agent, Melanie Lentz who became an agent at the age of 22 in a job that traditionally has very few women in its ranks. She’s the author of Agent Innocent: How the Secret Service Changed My Life. Author Dennis Palumbo, who is also a psychotherapist specializing in dealing with writers and creative types, talks about how the current pandemic period has been for writers. It's a follow up to an article he wrote for Writers Guild Of America West. Dennis is also the author of the amazing Daniel Rinaldi series of mysteries. He has five in the series so far, starting with Mirror Image, followed by Fever Dream, Night Terrors, Phantom Limb, and Head Wounds, with a sixth coming out in September. He's also the author of the page turner of a mystery anthology collection of short stories called From Crime to Crime - Mind-boggling Tales of Mystery and Murder. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the bizarre tale of The Great Race of 1908, a car race that went from New York to Paris, France. This week’s guest slate is presented by Kris LeBlanc from The Podcast Station.

#0600: Melanie & Robert G. Penner

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 04:19:10 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring folk singer, Melanie; & Robert G. Penner, author of Strange Labour Download Folk music icon, Melanie, who was one of only three solo women to perform at Woodstock, has just been nominated for a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Folk Music Awards. Robert G. Penner is the author of the post apocalyptic novel, Strange Labour. This week’s guest slate is presented by me, Peter Anthony Holder, as we mark another milestone with our 600th show.

#0599: Christopher Plummer; Jennifer Anne Gordon; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 02:41:48 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actor Christopher Plummer; Jennifer Anne Gordon, author of Beautiful, Frightening, and Silent; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Legendary classically trained actor, Christopher Plummer, the oldest living actor to ever win an Oscar, has died at 91. The Oscar, Tony & Emmy winner was the pride of his hometown of Montreal, Canada. We remember him with part of a conversation we had with him from June 18, 1993. Gothic horror novelist, Jennifer Anne Gordon, is the author of a ghost novel with a twist called Beautiful, Frightening, and Silent. She's also one of the three hosts of a podcast that features discussions with other authors called Vox Vomitus. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson (Little, Brown, $38). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by Luc Gauthier, a freelance director/cameraman currently working in Brazil.

#0598: Phil Sklar; Cloris Leachman; & Andrew Fazekas

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 02:28:45 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Phil Sklar, co-founder & CEO of The National Bobblehead Hall Of Fame & Museum; actress Cloris Leachman; & science writer Andrew Fazekas Download Phil Sklar, the co-founder & CEO of The National Bobblehead Hall Of Fame & Museum. They have turned Senator Bernie Sanders' look at the recent Presidential Inauguration into a best selling bobblehead. We remember Oscar and multiple Emmy winning actress, Cloris Leachman, who died this past week, by featuring a conversation we had which ironically, was live on the radio, 16 years to the day before her death. A conversation from January 26, 2005. We also talked about her ex-husband, George Englund's book, The Way It's Never Been Done Before: My Friendship with Marlon Brando. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra featuring almost 40 minutes of this same conversation from 2005 with more details and interaction with the audience). Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about, among other things, space trash and also wine in space. This week’s guest slate is presented by writer Steven Taibbi, a double heart transplant recipient and author of Grateful Guilt: Living in the Shadow of My Heart. He’s been on the show a couple of times in the past. You can listen to him on #0545 & #0525.

#0597: Peter Alessandria; Steve Kettmann; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 16:51:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring photographer Peter Alessandria, author of Be Bigger Than You Think You Are!: Overcoming Our Self-Imposed Limits To Have The Life We Want; Steve Kettmann, editor of Now What?: The Voters Have Spoken—Essays on Life After Trump; Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Peter Alessandria is a former lawyer who became an award winning photographer. He’s the author of Be Bigger Than You Think You Are!: Overcoming Our Self-Imposed Limits To Have The Life We Want. (Peter also conducts a free weekly online Zoom meeting every Wednesday at 8pm Eastern as they go through each chapter of his book. To find out more information about how you can attend. go to BeBiggerToday.com). Steve Kettmann is the editor of a collection of essays about a post Donald Trump world entitled, Now What?: The Voters Have Spoken—Essays on Life After Trump. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Promise Me, Dad: A Year of Hope, Hardship, and Purpose by Joe Biden (Flatiron Books, $23.50). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by writer Dennis Palumbo, the author of the amazing Daniel Rinaldi series of mysteries. He has five in the series so far, starting with Mirror Image, followed by Fever Dream, Night Terrors, Phantom Limb, and Head Wounds.

#0596: Carolyn Hennesy; Peter Mark Richman; & Marc Hartzman

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:32:00 +0000

#0596: The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Carolyn Hennesy from General Hospital; actor Peter Mark Richman; & Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com Download Actress Carolyn Hennesy, who plays lawyer Diane Miller on the hit ABC soap opera, General Hospital, recently celebrated her 500th episode on the daytime drama. We remember veteran character actor, Peter Mark Richman, who spent his lengthy career appearing on many television shows, usually as the heavy. He died on January 14th at the age of 93. In the 60's & 70's it was almost impossible to turn on your TV and not see him in something. In addition to guest roles he had recurring roles in such shows as Dynasty, Three's Company, & Beverly Hills 90210 just to name a few. We feature part of a conversation with him from May of 2011. (You can also hear another interview with Peter Mark Richman from April 2018 on show #0450). Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the bizarre tale of the reluctant executioner who came from a long line of executioners in France. This week's opening slate is presented by Montreal based actor, Terence Bowman. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0595: Tim Ryan & Dannielle Ward

Sun, 10 Jan 2021 05:27:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring sports broadcaster Tim Ryan, author of On Someone Else's Nickel: A Life in Television, Sports, and Travel; & Dannielle Ward from Australia's Trundle Hotel Download Legendary sports broadcaster, Tim Ryan, who spent a half a century broadcasting more than 30 different sports in more than 20 different countries, is the author of On Someone Else's Nickel: A Life in Television, Sports, and Travel. Dannielle Ward from Australia's Trundle Hotel is back on the program after more than ten years to talk about the plan they had to entice population growth by offering to rent farm houses in the area to interested families for one Australian dollar a week. What was the result of the experimental offer? Find out. Also, you can listen to Dannielle's first appearance on the show way back on #0064. This week’s guest slate is presented by literary publicist Kim Plumley from Publicity Mavens in British Columbia.

#0594: Dawn Wells; Shawn Peterson; & David Rich

Sat, 02 Jan 2021 13:58:00 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring actress Dawn Wells from Gilligan's Island; Pez Candy Company historian, Shawn Peterson, author of PEZ: From Austrian Invention to American Icon; & David Rich, author of The Mirrored Palace: A Historical Novel Download We remember actress Dawn Wells, of Gilligan's Island fame, who recently passed away from Covid-19, with part of a conversation we had back in 2001.(Patreon Stuph File patrons can hear the full conversation by following this Patreon link. Also, you can listen to a more recent conversation with Dawn from December 2012 on show #0172). Shawn Peterson is the Pez Candy Company historian and the author of the book PEZ: From Austrian Invention to American Icon. As a Pez collector he actually went to the company and created his own job. David Rich is the author of The Mirrored Palace: A Historical Novel. A spy story that features the real life character of explorer and author Richard Francis Burton. This week’s guest slate is presented by Ernie Smith from the great newsletter Tedium, which has just celebrated its 6th year anniversary. Ernie has been a guest several times on this show and his newsletter is a great bi-weekly read.

#0593: The Year-end “Best Of The Stuph File Program” Show

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 16:47:54 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring some of the great guests of 2020 in this “Best-Of” year ender Stuph File Program Download Actress Donna Mills, best known for her role as Abby Cunningham on Knots Landing. She also owns a winery in California called Mandeville Vineyards. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0556) Investigative journalist, Ivor Davis, author of Manson Exposed: A Reporter’s 50-Year Journey into Madness and Murder and also The Beatles and Me On Tour, is back talking about The Beatles, Elvis, Manson, and being a witness to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0575) Actress Alison Arngrim, best known for playing Nellie Oleson on Little House On The Prairie, has been reading chapters of the original Little House books every day live on Facebook. You can also check out the site SpinCycleNYC.com to find out more about the upcoming digital version of her acclaimed show, Confessions Of A Prairie Terror. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0558) Paul Derham is the operator of Ghost Cruise Tours. He takes passengers on a ferry around the anchored cruise ships off the English Coast that have all ceased operations due to the pandemic. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0578) We remember Broadway legend Jerry Herman who composed many smash hits, such as Hello Dolly, Mame and La Cage aux Folles, just to name a few. He passed away on Boxing Day of 2019 at the age of 88. We feature part of an interview from October 2001. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0543) We remember the late Lyle Waggoner, best known from the TV shows, The Carol Burnett Show and Wonder Woman, who passed away this week at the age of 84, with part of an interview done in 1999. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0553) We remember actress Naya Rivera from Glee, who sadly passed away in a drowning accident last week. We feature a Stuph File Program chat from October 2009. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0570) We remember the phenomenal actress, Conchata Ferrell, who recently passed away. She was best known for playing Berta on Two & A Half Men. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0583) Kevin Beresford the founder of The Roundabout Appreciation Society. He takes pictures and sells calendars of roundabouts in the UK. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0582) Geert Weggen, who spends his time in Sweden humorously photographing squirrels, from which he has published several books and many calendars. Check out his YouTube page and smile! (First heard on Stuph File Program #0543) Magician Walt Noon who also operates a flea circus. (First heard on Stuph File Program #0546) Cordelia Oxley, founder of The Book Fairies, who leave books for total strangers to find.(First heard on Stuph File Program #0574) This week’s opening slate is presented by science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky.

#0592: The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 14:09:41 +0000

Featuring a perennial favourite holiday program. It’s The Meshach & Malik Christmas Special Download This is a special one hour show for the holidays. The Meshach & Malik Christmas Show, an irreverent children’s program unlike anything you’ve heard before during the holidays. So just sit back, down another eggnog and enjoy! Music heard on this week’s show includes: The Chipmunk Song – David SevilleChipmunks Roasting On An Open Fire – Bob Rivers & Twisted RadioGrandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer – The RoversI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson FiveHave Yourself A Looney Christmas! – Looney Tunes FolksJingle Bells – The Singing DogsI Tawt I Taw Ol’ Tanty Claus – Tweety & SylvesterTwelve Days Of Christmas – Bob & Doug McKenzieThe Angel – Bob Rivers & Twisted RadioWho Put The Stump? – Bob Rivers & Twisted RadioAll I Want For Christmas Is My Two Front Teeth – Spike Jones & His City SlickersI Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus – Jackson FiveChristmas Dragnet – Stan Freberg & Daws ButlerSilent Night – Mahalia Jackson This week’s opening slate is presented by Kris Kringle, better known by his stage name of Santa Claus. Much thanks to the big guy for taking time out of his extremely busy schedule at this time of the year to do the slate. (If you want a little background into how this special Christmas show was created, Patreon subscribers to The Stuph File Program can enjoy a Patreon Rewards Extra that features info on how the show was created and outtakes of the boys!)

#0591: Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; Andrew-Paul Ragusa; & Stuart Nulman

Sat, 12 Dec 2020 19:51:22 +0000

#0591: The Stuph File Program Featuring actress/stuntwoman, Janeshia Adams-Ginyard; realtor Andrew-Paul Ragusa; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Janeshia Adams-Ginyard is an actress, an award winning stuntwoman who has appeared in such films as Black Panther and has been a US National bobsledder and a pro wrestler. In these tough economic and pandemic times, how difficult would it be for Santa to sell his house at the North Pole? We put that question to Long Island Realtor, Andrew-Paul Ragusa, CEO/Broker of REMI Realty. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed titles are: Professional Heckler: The Life and Art of Duncan Macpherson by Terry Mosher (McGill-Queen’s University Press, $40)Subway: The Curiosities, Secrets, and Unofficial History of the New York City Transit System by John E. Morris (Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, $38)The Beatles Book by Hunter Davies (Penguin Books, $35.99)A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection by Steve Martin and Harry Bliss (Celadon Books, $35) You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week's opening slate is presented by Kai Nagata the Communications Director at Dogwood in British Columbia. They organize local people to win back control of our environment, energy and democracy. Click below to order directly from Amazon.com

#0590: Andrew Fazekas; Marc Hartzman; & Paul J.J. Payack

Sat, 05 Dec 2020 19:55:26 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky; Marc Hartzman from WeirdHistorian.com; & Paul J.J. Payack from the Global Language Monitor Download Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, talks about the recent collapse of the iconic giant telescope at The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. (You can also see a drone video of the collapse on Andrew's Facebook page). Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com with the bizarre holiday tale of the stolen body of Charlie Chaplin. What are the top words and phrases for 2020? We discuss this with Paul JJ Payack, President and Chief Word Analyst at Global Language Monitor and the founding president of YourDictionary.com. This week’s guest slate is presented by Charles Quenneville from the web site Localis.com, a search engine for locally made products in Quebec.

#0589: David Ossman; & Andrew Fazekas

Sat, 28 Nov 2020 14:44:34 +0000

Featuring David Ossman, founding member of The Firesign Theatre; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky Download David Ossman is one of the founding members of The Firesign Theatre. They have just released a double album on actual vinyl called Dope Humor Of The Seventies, released by Stand Up Records. We'll also hear some featured clips from the new release. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, and author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky, is back to talk about the the discovery of water on the Moon and China sending a rocket to the lunar surface. (Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where Andrew talks about the ongoing Voyager mission 43 years after it's launch, and the Erasmus Comet). This week’s guest slate is presented by Neil Schwartzman, the spamfighter from Cauce.org.

#0588: Bob Innes; Ralph F. Frank; & Stuart Nulman

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 19:19:22 +0000

The Stuph File Program Featuring Bob Innes from RentAHitman.com; Ralph F. Frank, author of Lady B Spots Trouble; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Bob Innes runs a joke website called RentAHitman.com, but to some people it's really no joke. Some people have tried to hire his services to remove someone they loathe from the planet. Needless to say, they're not getting the results they desire. (Here's a link written about Bob and his website that you can find from Rolling Stone Magazine). Ralph F. Frank is the author of Lady B Spots Trouble, the first book of a trilogy that teaches personal safety skills to young children. A child friendly way for adults and children to talk about body safety. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Is This Anything? by Jerry Seinfeld (Simon & Schuster, $40). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times. This week’s guest slate is presented by film composer Shayne Gryn.