Now I've Heard Everything
Episodes
A Worthwhile Journey: A Neurosurgeon's Life
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful interview, Craig York shares the origin of his book 'Steep,' his life journey from a Boston Latin School student to a neurosurgeon ...
Small Town Girls: A Writer's Memoir of Place and Perception
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging interview, Pulitzer prize-winning novelist Jayne Anne Phillips discusses her first nonfiction book, the memoir in essays 'Small Town ...
How Social Media Is Shaping Your Identity
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cultural researcher Patricia Martin discusses the rapid changes in society driven by technology, social media, and AI, exploring their impact on human...
The View From The Diaspora: An Iranian-American Perspective On The War
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nizam Missaghi discusses the history, current situation, and future prospects of Iran, including the impact of the Islamic Republic, recent protes...
A Boxer’s Toughest Match: His Fight With Eating Disorder
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny O'Connor shares his personal journey with a 20-year battle with an eating disorder, highlighting the dangers of weight manipulation in combat sp...
A Vietnam Refugee's Passage of Self-Discovery
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Mai Pham discusses her memoir 'Bridge From Saigon,' detailing her experiences as a Vietnam refugee and the journey of self-disco...
The Man Who Completely Changed Publishing
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Gayle Feldman discusses her book 'Nothing Random,' which explores the life of Bennett Cerf, the founder of Random House. She del...
Redefine Your Success and Find Your True Masterpiece
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Janine Matho shares her personal journey through burnout and her concept of living your opus, an intentional, meaningful life that balances success wi...
Love At the Intersection of Race and Identity
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Dorothy Roberts discusses her memoir, 'The Mixed Marriage Project,' which explores her family's history and the evolution of int...
Hiking Through Adversity: Jo Giese's Memoir of Resilience
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jo Giese shares her inspiring journey chronicled in her memoir, 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' She discusses the life-altering accid...
Who Really Built The Empire State Building?
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
n this conversation, Glenn Kurtz discusses his book 'Men at Work: The Empire State Building and the Untold Story of the Craftsman Who Built It,' shedd...
Overcoming The Depths of a Mother's Depression
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Rachel Tzvia Back discusses her memoir 'The Dark-Robed Mother,' exploring her experiences with high-functioning depression, the ...
Inside the World That Shaped Him: Addiction, HIV, and Hope
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Jonathan Tepper discusses his memoir 'Shooting Up,' which explores his childhood experiences growing up in a drug rehab center i...
One Family's Legacy From Slavery to the White House
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, John Ficklin discusses his book 'An Unusual Path,' which chronicles his family's history intertwined with significan...
The Culting of America: A Survivor's Perspective
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Daniella Mestyanek Young discusses her experiences growing up in a cult and her transition to military life. She explores the dy...
From Orphanage To Boardroom: The Unforgettable Ed Hajim
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Ed Hajim shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in foster care to becoming a successful CEO and author. He d...
Molly Whuppie And The Heart of Children's Music
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, children's musician Molly Whuppie shares her journey and insights into the world of children's music. From her ...
The Legacy of Comedy Pioneer Sid Caesar
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This conversation delves into the life and legacy of Sid Caesar, a pivotal figure in American comedy and television. David Margolick discusses his boo...
Memoirs Of Two Hollywood Legends
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Twenty years ago Hollywood superstars Jane Fonda and Eli Wallach each published a memoir or autobiography. In interviews from 2005, Fonda and Wallach ...
June Carter Cash’s Legendary Life in Music - And With The Man in Black
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She was a superstar long married to another superstar, but June Carter Cash’s life was not always easy. In this 1988 interview June Carter Cash talk...
Mario Cuomo’s Take on The Timeless Relevance of Abraham Lincoln
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s estimated there may be as many as 18,000 books that have been written about Abraham Lincoln. one of them was a book by former New York Governor...
How Michael Reagan Says God Gave Him A Second Adoption
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s the adopted son of a former U.S. president Obama but he says his life was not complete until he found God.In this 2004 interview Michael Reagan...
How Peter Jennings Changed Network TV News
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anchorman Peter Jennings was the face of ABC News for two decades until his death from cancer. In this 2007 interview Jennings’s fourth wife Kayce a...
How One Song On The Radio Completely Changed Barry White’s Life
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is it possible for a single song played on the radio one night to change the entire course of someone’s life?In this 1999 interview Barry White ...
Skating Into a Child s Wonderland: Kristi Yamaguchi
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a gold medal-winning success as a figure skater, Kristi Yamaguchi found success again as a children’s book author. In this 2012 interview Kris...
Confessions Of An American Dissident: ’60s Leftist Leader Bill Ayers
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Donald Trump throws around the term “leftist radicals” he’s talking about Democrats. But a few years ago a genuine leftist radical started ...
Gambling on Satire: Actor-Writer Harry Shearer
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The former child actor who once worked with Jack Benny, and who later became the voice of many of the most popular characters on The Simpsons, also pr...
The U’Niquely Charming Actress Mo’Nique
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when body image is still a determiner of success in show business, comedian and actress Mo’Nique has embraced her plus size and used it to...
Murder On The Evening News: Bill O'Reilly Talks About His First Novel
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cut throat network TV news environment makes an excellent setting for a murder mystery -- at least it did for a well-known TV news commentator.In ...
The Not-So-Odd Couple: Jack Klugman and Tony Randall
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Felix and Oscar bickered and argued, but theirs was a genuine friendship. so too with the actors who played them on television.In this 2005 interview ...
It’s A Hardball Life: The Chris Matthews Book Where It Began
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
His life has been all about politics -- and the media.In this 1988 interview Chris Matthews talks about his first book, Hardball.Get your copy of Hard...
The Burden That Weighed On Popular Actress Delta Burke
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being a popular television star can be a blessing and a curse, if you are a woman struggling with your weight In this 1998 interview Delta Burke talks...
One Of The Great Voices Of Baseball Broadcasting: Jon Miller
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best known and most recognizable voices in Major League Baseball broadcasting belongs to Jon Miller. he’s been calling games since the 19...
No, Getting There Is Not Half the Fun, At Least As Far As Comedian David Brenner Was Concerned
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What could possibly go wrong when you travel? Only about 12,000 things says comedian David Brenner. In this 1990 interview Brenner riffs on his book I...
A Daughter's Amazing Mission toTell Her Father's Heroic Story
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was when she opened up an old battered suitcase that longtime TV correspondent Rita Cosby discovered an astonishing truth about her father. he was ...
The Radio Personality Who Became An Iconic TV Star: “Laugh-In’s” Gary Owens
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For six years Gary Owens was the on- and off-stage voice of “Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In.” But his voice acting career went way beyond just that o...
Was She An Abu Ghraib Scapegoat? Former Army Gen. Janis Karpinski
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Army Brigadier General Janis Karpinski was in charge of the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq at the time that photos were leaked showing prisoners being abus...
Country-Bluegrass Legend Ricky Skaggs, In His Own Words
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2013 interview the country/bluegrass legend talks about his book Kentucky Traveler. Get your copy of Kentucky Traveler by Ricky SkaggsAs an Am...
Actress Diane Ladd’s “School of Life”: Lessons from a Hollywood Healer
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Ladd has appeared in over 200 movies and television shows, nominated for multiple Oscars, Emmys, and Golden Globes. She’s been on Broadway. Sh...
He Was a Genius With Coconuts And Bamboo: A Conversation With Actor Russell Johnson, The Professor From “Gilligan’s Island”
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why couldn’t The Professor build a boat to get them off Gilligan’s Island? Why did the Howells bring several big suitcases full of clothes? And wa...
A Renowned Film Director Pulls Back the Curtain to Show Us How the Magic is Made
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After years of hearing questions from the Curious public about how movies get made, award-winning director Sidney Lumet, in 1995, wrote a whole book a...
Turning Her Inner Child Into a Bestselling Author: A Conversation With Jamie Lee Curtis
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Lee Curtis is one of America’s most recognizable entertainers. she’s been in professional acting for over 50 years. and she’s also a child...
If We All Speak English, Why Don’t We All Sound Alike? Robert MacNeil’s Exploration of Language
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people think the media have erased regional dialects in America. But a well-known TV news anchor says it’s just not true. in this 2005 intervie...
Before Bush vs. Gore: Bill Bradley’s Presidential Bid and the Book That Followed
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
25 years ago many people thought Bill Bradley was going to be our next president. Senator, NBA Hall of Famer, Olympic gold medalsit, Rhodes scholar --...
His Art Defined the ’60s Counterculture: Peter Max in His Own Words
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When you close your eyes and imagine the art and culture of the 1960s, you probably are envisioning the art of Peter Max. In this 2002 interview Max t...
A War Correspondent’s Struggle for Survival: Kimberly Dozier’s Inspiring Story
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2006 CBS correspondent Kimberly Dozier was gavely wounded in a car bomb attack in Baghdad. But two years later she was back home, running a maratho...
Pro Wrestling’s “Hitman” Bret Hart, Born to Wrestle
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bret Hart may have been born to wrestle. His father was the renowned Stu Hart. Bret became one of the world’s best, and best knownm pro wreslters. I...
He Cooked Lunch in My Studio: Remembering Chef Paul Prudhomme
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned Chef Paul Prudhomme introduced America to Creole and Cajun cuisine, in a big way. And it wasn’t just his spices and sauces, it was his infe...
he Power of Judyism”: A 1991 Interview with Comedy’s Accordion-Wielding Goddess Judy Tenuta
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From her extravagant costumes to her acerbic witt to her iconic accordion, comedian Judy Tenuta was one of a kind.In this 1991 interview to Tenuta tal...
Taking a short break
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Now I've Heard Everything it' taking a short Hiatus as we gear up for a major shift in Direction. We'l be back September 8h!
A Star at Every Stage: Marsha Mason’s "Journey”
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar-nominated actress Marsha Mason began her acting career in the 1960s. and in the years since then she has built an impressive bobby of work, in t...
Memoirs of a DJ: John Records Landecker and Top 40 Radio
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Popular radio disc jockey John Landecker is more often known by his full legal name: John Records Landecker. Over a decade-long career Landecker built...
Actor Anthony Rapp’s Emotional Road to “Without You”
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actor Anthony Rapp landed the role of a lifetime in 1996 as he joined the original Broadway cast of “Rent.” but his personal success was also mark...
Rare 1991 Interview with Hank Ketcham: The Cartoonist Who Made Dennis a Menace”
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cartoonist Hank Ketcham started a comic strip in 1951. His main character was named after his 5-year-old son, Dennis. And “Dennis the Menace” beca...
“Taxi” Star Marilu Henner Remembers Everything. And She Wants You To Remember More Too
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Marilu Henner is one of only about 100 people known to have an ability called hyperthymesia, a fancy way of saying Henner can remember every d...
The Timeless Genius of Stan Freberg
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Television, radio, movies, cartoons, advertising -- Stan Freberg was a part of all of it. From age 18 until his death at 88, Freberg made a career out...
Smitty and Kareem: A Friendship That Preserved the Story of the 761st Tank Battallion
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Army’s all-black 761st Tank Battalion fought heroically in World War II but its story was nearly forgotten -- until a 2004 book by basketball su...
How World War II Could Have Ended Without Hiroshima
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the spring of 1945 a young U.S. intelligence officer was tasked with getting messages to Tokyo offering a chance to surrender peacefully.in this 19...
Marlo Thomas: Empowering Generations of Women
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While millions of young women were inspired in the '60a by the TV show "That Girl,” its star, Marlo Thomas, has been empowering older women.in this ...
Inside the Mind of Bestselling Author Vince Flynn
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Author Vince Flynn wrote two dozen political thrillers during his 15 year career.In this 2009 interview Flynn shares his political philosophy underpin...
Hulk Hogan: Behind the Persona in His Own Words
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Many people would say that when Hulk Hogan died last week he took a big piece of American culture with him.In this 2002 interview Hogan talks about hi...
A Lifetime of Becoming Someone Else: Actress Ellen Burstyn
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Actress Ellen Burstyn has built an extraordinary career with her ability to assume other personalities. in this 2006 interview she explores what it ta...
Fire in Her Soul: Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Extraordinary Story
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Longtime DC Congressional delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton is the great-granddaughter of slaves. And she has been a central figure in the American civil...
Behind the Lens of Laughter: Peter Funt on “Candid Camera” and His Father's Enduring Legacy
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The creator of TVs “” Candid Camera” was a genial, soft-spoken man named Allen Funt. he built the show into one of America’s favorites.Later, ...
Love Beyond Borders: How a Norwegian Makeup Artist & Italian-American Actor Built Forever
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cosmetics entrepreneur Tova Borgnine was married for 39 years to award-winning actor Ernest Borgnine.And in this 1997 interview she reveals their secr...
Common (Medical) Sense From Radio & TV’s Dr. Dean Edell
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The daily medical news can be confusing, scary, even contradictory.In this 2004 interview Dr Dean Edell brings some common sense and perspective to me...
The $1 Signing Bonus That Launched a Baseball Legend: Bob Feller Speaks
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Iowa farm boy Bob Feller launched his Hall of Fame baseball career in 1936 when he was just 17. In this 1990 interview Feller talks about his life and...
what Inspires The World's Foremost Authority On Chimpanzee Life
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jane Goodall is the world’s foremost authority on chimpanzee life. July 14 is World Chimpanzee Day, in recognition of the day Dr. Goodall arrive...
The Fond Recollections of Hollywood Legend Garry Marshall
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years one of Hollywood’s most successful, and most popular, producer-directors was the ebullient Garry Marshall. In this 1995 interview Marshall...
What the Book of Revelation Reveals -- Or Not
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There may be no book of the Bible that is more controversial than Revelation. But do we understand its historical context?In this 2012 interview Princ...
Author Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to An Incredible Literary Series
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Douglas Adams was the hugely popular author of this Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series of novels.In this 1992 interview he talks about one of t...
Decoding the Life of Alexander Hamilton: Biographer Richard Brookhiser
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The man whose portrait appears on the $10 bill lived an extraordinary life, but not without controversy and conflict.In this 1999 interview biographer...
Balancing Faith And Career: Actress LisaWhelchel
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For nine years.actress Lisa Whelchel played snobby Blair Warner on TV’s “The Facts of Life.” In this 2001 interview she talks about her autobiog...
Looking at The Battle of Gettysburg Through a Modern Lens, With Radios Mark Levin
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From July 1-3, 1863 thousands of Union and Confederate soldiers fought heroically in the Battle of Gettysburg. A few months later President Abraham L...
This Is Where ‘Bones’ Was Born: Kathy Reichs, On Her Debut Novel
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prominent forensic anthropologist Kathy Reichs launched a second career as an author in 1997, and her first book introduced a character that became a ...
The Legacy of American Pro-Palestinian Activist Rachel Corrie
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2003 American pro-palestinian activists Rachel Corrie was killed while protesting Israeli actions in Gaza.in this 2008 interview her parents, Craig...
John Stossel: The Iconoclastic “Give Me a Break” Journalist
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TV’s John Stossel Has never shied away from speaking truth to power, even when that has made him very unpopular. in this 2004 interview the former “...
A Baseball Career Done In By Drugs: The Steve Howe Story
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stevce Howe was an MLB Rookie of the Year with a bright future. but alcohol abuse and cocaine did him in.In this 1989 interview Howe talks frankly ab...
Yyou May Not Be a Lawyer, But It Can Pay To Tthink Like One: TV's Lis Iwehl
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She is often seen on TV as a legal analyst. In this 2004 interview attorney Lis Wiehl talked about her book Winning Every Time.It’s a primer on how ...
Krist Novoselic: The Rock Star / Political Activist On How to Fix Our Democracy
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The co-founder of Nirvana with Kurt Cobain has also been deeply involved in politics, government, and democracy. in this 2004 interview Krist Novoseli...
Tennessee Ernie Ford’s Son On Fame, Family, and the Price of Success
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The som of 1950s icon Tennessee Ernie Ford wrote a critically acclaimed book about his parents, and how they handled sudden fame and success.Jeffrey B...
The Story Behind the Voice: Radio’s Diane Rehm
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I want to radios most popular talk show hosts almost lost her career due to a rare vocal cord disorder. in this 1999 interview Diane Rehm talks about ...
Actor John o’Hurley’s Ode to Fatherhood, As Told by His Dog
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the birth of his son, his first child, actor John O’Hurley was inspired to write a book, sharing wisdom with his son. O’Hurley talks about h...
Beyond “Dead Man Walking”: Helen Prejean’s Fight for Justice
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Her 1993 bestseller Dead Man Walking helped focus America’s attention on the inequities of the death penalty.In this 2005 interview Sister Helen Pre...
What Sports Could Teach Washington: Thoughts From Former Virginia Senator George Allen
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For former Virginia Ggovernor and Senator George Allen, much of his political philosophy comes from sports. His father was a renowned NFL head coach.I...
The Memoir of The Puppeteer Who Brought Elmo To Life
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Puppeteer Kevin Clash spent 27 years behind Elmo, one of the most popular Sesame Street muppets ever in this 2006 interview Clash talks about his mem...
The Magic And Charm of Loretta Lynn: A Conversation With A Music Legend
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Few people write autobiographies that become bestsellers. Fewer still write two autobiographies that become bestsellers. Loretta Lynn is one of them....
Brandan Robertson's Message of Inclusion: Being Queer And Christian
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a time when LGBTQ rights are under assault, a young Christian pastor is reaching out with a message of inclusion.In this interview Rev. Brandan Rob...
When Self-Preservation Becomes Self-Sacrifice: America's Medal of Honor Recipients
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A 2003 book published by the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation profiled the heroic men and women who have been awarded America's highest militar...
Deer Ann Landers: A Life As Seen By Her Daughter Margo Howard
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly half a century Ann Landers was one of America's most popular public figures. her daily advice column was read by millions.in this 2003 inte...
The Compelling, And Offbeat, History of Air Force One
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
US presidents have been flying around on Air Force One since long before anybody heard of the Qatar controversy. in this 2003 interview longtime White...
How Sir Peter Ustinov Imagined The Ultimate Odd Couple
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From the uniquely creative mind of the great actor Sir Peter Ustinov came an unusual fable starring God and the devil. It was Ustinov's satire called ...
Redefining Freedom and Democracy: Fareed Zakaria
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The United States has long tried to encourage and nurture new democracies around the world. But with only mixed success. In this 2003 interview journa...
Being an LGBTQ MVP in MLB: Billy Bean and His Groundbreaking Career
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Billy Bean was only the second major league baseball player to come out as gay, after his 1995 retirement. He eventually joined MLB's front office to ...
Terri Irwin's Life With Steve Irwin -- And The World's Most Exotic Wildlife
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Perhaps no person in modern times has purposely sought out the world’s most exotic – and dangerous – wildlife quite like Australia’s Steve Irw...
Sly Stallone's Mom, The Celebrity Astrologer: Jacqueline Stallone
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqueline Stallone Was no ordinary celebrity mom.In this 1989 interview Jackie discusses her life, and how you can use the stars to enhance your pers...
Sports, Marriage & Parenthood: The Life of ESPN's Mike Greenberg
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does a successful and popular TV sportscaster juggle career, marriage, and Parenthood?In this 2006 interview, ESPN's Mike Greenberg discusses his ...
Theodore Hesburgh: A Legacy of Leadership, Faith, and Service
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For 35 years Theodore Hesburgh headed Notre Dame University, becoming one of America's leading figures in both higher education and Christian faith.In...
Gail Sheehy’s Legacy: Redefining Second Adulthood for Women
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of Gen X and Baby Boomer women know something their mothers didn’t – or, at least, wouldn’t acknowledge.And that is that women over 40 ...
A Complicated Leader in a Tumultuous War: South Vietnam's Nguyen Cao Ky
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
April 30 is the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon. It in this 2002 interview the former South Vietnamese vice president, Nguyen Cao Ky, tells his...