This episode with Stephen Shapiro is from our archives but our conversation about his book, “Goal Free Living – How to Have the Life You Want Now” is more relevant today than ever. The episode was recorded in 2008 but his insights and wisdom are beneficial to improving your life in order to find peace of mind in a hectic world. Since then, he’s published a number of books including “Pivotal” and “Personality Poker” plus others about business, success and life. His most recent book is titled: ...

This archival episode (2015) is dedicated to Bobby Hart, one of the most iconic songwriters and record producers of our time who passed away this week. Along with his partner Tommy Boyce, their music has sold over 40 million records. Best known for writing and producing the many number one hits of the legendary Monkees, our conversation about his book, “Psychedelic Bubble Gum,” gives us more to chew on than you could ever imagine. The heavens are rocking now and you will be forever missed on ...

This episode with Ed Asner is from our archives. It was recorded in 2017 but his insights and experiences are as relevant today as they ever were. With his seven Emmy awards and over 15 nominations, along with his five Golden Globes, my conversation with the legendary actor shows how down to earth and wise he truly is. Support the show

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” an actor whose work defines the craft, Bruce Dern. The characters that Bruce inhabited are imbedded in our consciousness. From classic films like “Coming Home,” “They Shoot Horses Don’t They?,” “The Great Gatsby" and “That Championship Season,” to his more recent work like "Nebraska," Bruce puts his heart in every role and bares his soul in each performance. With his unrepentant memoir, “Things I’ve Said But Probably Shouldn’t Have,” t...

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” one of the world’s leading authorities in brain science and technology, Dr. Gary Small. Dr. Small is the Director of the UCLA Longevity Center and Professor of psychiatry at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine. With his latest book, “The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program,” co-written with his wife Gigi, he details how to keep our brains healthy throughout our entire lives. Support the show

This episode of "Between the Lines" is about overcoming personal challenges and finding happiness with actress Meredith Baxter. Meredith broke new ground in television with her series “Bridget Loves Bernie,” and is best recognized for her role as the mom in the long running TV hit " Family Ties" But in real life, her family ties were unraveling and so was Meredith. With our conversation about her book, “Untied,” Meredith opens up about all she had to overcome with the hope of helping ot...

On this episode of "Between the Lines," how to help children on the autism spectrum. My guest Elaine Hall, Founder and Executive Director of The Miracle Project and consultant on the hit Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum," had a child with autism and decided to do all she could to help him and other parents in a similar situation. With her book, "Seven Keys to Unlock Autism," she offers parents and teachers techniques to reach the seemingly unreachable children and as a bonus, by fol...

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” a woman who has personified beauty and grace, the award winning actress Linda Evans. From her days on “The Big Valley” to her iconic portrayal as the glamorous Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty,” Linda’s life journey has rivaled her characters. Now, with her book “Recipes for Life,” she shares the wisdom she gained along the way. Support the show

It is with deep sadness that one of the great writers and guests on “Between the Lines,” Joseph Wambaugh passed away this week. Whether it was his fictional masterpieces like “The Choirboys,” “The Blue Knight” and “The New Centurions” or his acclaimed nonfiction books like “The Onion Field” or "Fire Lover," Joseph took us behind the badge into the heart of his characters. On this episode we discussed his acclaimed book “Hollywood Crows” and once again he dove deep into his subjects with...

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” a man who began his career during the formative years of Rock and Roll and whose influence continues to this day, Gary US Bonds. Gary has been rocking for more than 50 years. From his beginning days touring with Sam Cooke and BB King to his close working relationship with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Gary has entertained millions around the world with his music. With his autobiography, “By US Bonds,” we get an inside look at the music and th...