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The Curious Incident PodcastEp. 39- Unmasking Autism: The Diagnostic Challenges Girls Often Face In this compelling episode, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Gemma, the mother of “Penny,” a longtime client of Law Offices of Adam Dayan. Gemma shares her personal journey navigating the often-overlooked challenges girls face in receiving an autism diagnosis. With symptoms that tend to present differently—often more masked—many girls, like Penny, are diagnosed later than boys. Penny wasn’t identified as being on the spectrum until ages 6 to 7, resulting in missed vital early intervention services. Adam and Gemma discuss the critical need for awareness, timely diagnosis, and tailored support for girls with autism. 2025-05-1241 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 5: Episode 11: Norm Lewis Interview: Ceremonies In Dark Old MenThis season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am spotlighting My Entertainment Idols.Today I am speaking with Tony, Emmy & SAG Nominated Actor Norm Lewis whom I last interviewed in 2019 when he was getting ready to perform at 54 Below.Now, Norm is once again lighting up the New York Stage, in the Off-Broadway production of Ceremonies in Dark Old Men, which has not had a NYC production in almost 40 years.In this interview, Norm is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Why now is the righ...2025-05-0828 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 38 - Empowered Advocacy: A Mother’s Journey Raising a Child with Cerebral Palsy In this episode, NYC Special Education Lawyer Adam Dayan speaks with the inspiring Jessica Salonus, a mother of a child with cerebral palsy and a passionate special education lawyer for children with disabilities. Jessica opens up about her journey raising a child with special needs and her professional experience fighting for the rights of children who require special education services. The episode wraps up with a heartwarming conversation between Adam and Jessica’s son, Grey. Don’t miss this empowering discussion on resilience, determination, and advocacy.2025-04-1442 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 37 - Navigating Special Needs Advocacy Amid Political Uncertainty In this episode, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages in an insightful discussion with Selene Almazan, Special Education Attorney and Legal Director for the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA). Against the backdrop of today’s political climate, they explore the current administration's push to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. Adam and Selene break down the potential consequences, what it would take to make such a move a reality, and the critical role COPAA plays in addressing this issue, along with other challenges impacting the nation.2025-03-1058 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 36 - High School Graduation and Early Adulthood Transition Planning NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by fellow Special Education Attorney Arshi Pal as they delve into the crucial topic of early adulthood and transition planning for students with disabilities. Arshi brings a wealth of experience to the discussion, having spent 10 years working in an elementary school with children from diverse backgrounds who often lacked the support they needed to thrive both academically and emotionally. Together, Adam and Arshi emphasize the importance of parents planning early for their child’s future—looking beyond school years and preparing for the transition into adulthood. Tune in as they cover key...2025-02-1055 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 35 - Healing-Centered Practices And Their Effect On Special Education NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Nelson Mar, Senior Staff Attorney at Bronx Legal Services, to discuss Healing Centered Practices and the importance of emphasizing the strengths of individuals recovering from trauma. Nelson, who served as the lead attorney in a landmark lawsuit challenging the NYC public school system’s practice of sending students to hospital emergency rooms for disruptive behavior, shares his current work focused on creating safer, more supportive schools through trauma-informed practices and better access to mental health services.2025-01-1348 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 34 - How Mindfulness Supports a Child’s Emotional, Physical Health and Education NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Dr. Eli Kraiem, Clinical Psychologist and Director of Guidance and Psychology at Sephardic Academy of Manhattan Elementary School. Together, they explore the benefits of mindfulness, discussing how it can help both children and adults recognize their emotions, manage stress and anxiety, and improve focus and self-awareness. Listeners will have the chance to participate in three mindfulness exercises, with Dr. Kraiem guiding Adam through each technique to demonstrate how it's done.2024-12-0954 min
Advice FightGrawlix Saves the World: How to Confront Noisy NeighborsThe boys compete to give a listener the best advice for handling the loud family next door.Featuring a standup comedy clip from Emma Cricket at our live monthly show!LINKS:
See Adam perform his one-man show Happy Place at UCB Theatre in NYC on December 4th and 5th!
See Andrew at the Lincoln Center in Fort Collins on December 5th!
See Ben performing at Glovebox Comedy Club in Boston, MA on December 6th and 7th!
See Ben headlining at Comedy Works in Denver on December 18th!
See Ben and Andrew at Cumston Hall...2024-12-0357 min
Innover dans le Monde de l'Art[EXTRACT] Adam Himebauch - How to use meditation in your creative process ?In this extract Adam Himebauch, NYC based artists, explainshow he uses meditation to create.About this episode : Today, my guest is Adam Himebauch. Adam is a NYC based artist, painting extraordinary immersive landscapes and also doing performance art.I see Adam's art as portals: portals where you can plunge with your imagination like a meditative walk, but also portals that open up questions about our perception of reality.It’s a great reminder that art is much more than shapes and colors and th...2024-11-1901 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 33 - The Physical and Emotional Effects of Eating Disorders NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Gabriela Ponce, a Certified Life Coach, mother, and wife. Gaby shares her journey with Adam, starting with her difficult childhood in a dysfunctional family in Quito, Ecuador, and her battles with eating disorders that began in her teenage years. Now in recovery, Gaby provides important insights for parents on how to recognize signs that their child may be at risk for developing an eating disorder. She also discusses co-occurring issues such as self-harm and anxiety, as well as the effective treatments and therapies that have supported her transformation into the...2024-11-1154 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 32 - Shedding Light on a Sibling’s Journey Growing Up with a Special Needs Family Member In this follow-up to our insightful episode with Heather Deutsch, a teacher, parenting coach, and founding member of Imagine Academy, Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan explores the complexities of raising a special needs child, particularly focusing on the emotional impact on siblings. Heather openly shares the challenges of balancing the needs of a special needs child with those of typical children, offering valuable insights into time management and the importance of self-care. She also addresses the guilt many parents feel when they miss important milestones in their typical children's lives due to the demands of caring for their special needs...2024-10-1446 min
Eye of the Duck: A Film PodcastAnnouncement! Knightriders (1981) at IFC Center in NYCCalling all (motorcycle) knights of the round table! On Sunday, September 15 at 7pm, Adam and Dom will be in person at the IFC Center in NYC for a special screening of George A. Romero's KNIGHTRIDERS.They'll be presenting the film and participating in a Q&A with host Matt Zoller Seitz (New York Magazine, RogerEbert.com) and author Daniel Kraus, who completed Romero's unfinished novel THE LIVING DEAD, as well as the upcoming PAY THE PIPER.Tickets are available for purchase here: https://www.ifccenter.com/films/movies-with-mzs-knightriders/Longtime listeners of the show...2024-09-1304 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 31 - Smartphones and Social Media: The Emotional Crisis Affecting Young People Today NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Yoni Schwab, Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Head of School at The Shefa School, to explore the impact of smartphones and social media on today's youth. They delve into how excessive screen time is displacing crucial activities for healthy child development, affecting attention spans, self-esteem, social skills, and even sleep patterns. Yoni and Adam highlight insights from Jonathan Haidt's recent book, The Anxious Generation, which examines how "The Great Rewiring of Childhood" is contributing to a surge in mental health issues beginning in early childhood into adulthood. They further address the significant...2024-09-091h 08The Curious Incident PodcastEp. 30 - Adapting Theater to Special Needs Individuals NYC Special Education Lawyer Adam Dayan is joined by Repertorio Español’s Robert Federico, Founder and Executive Producer Emeritus; Allison Astor-Vargas, Manager of Special Projects and Education; and Daniela Thome, Actor and Director. They will discuss the origins of Repertorio Español and explore the theater’s programs and accessibility features designed to enhance the experience for attendees with special needs. The conversation will also cover the theater’s educational outreach, including how they perform plays and conduct programs in schools that foster student engagement in writing and acting, while providing necessary accommodations for students with special needs.2024-08-1244 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 29 - Trends and Developments in Special Education Law In this episode, Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, engages in a discussion with Dana Jonson, a Civil Rights and Special Education Attorney, examining the profound impacts of COVID-19 on special education. They explore the evolving meaning of Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) in the post-pandemic era, highlighting challenges and legal implications for students with disabilities. Together they draw on Dana's personal journey with Dyslexia and ADHD to contrast past experiences with contemporary approaches in special education underscoring the ongoing need for inclusive education reforms and advocacy to ensure equitable access and support for all students. 2024-07-0851 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 5 Episode 8: Rachael Sage Interview: Still Finding Another SideThis season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am spotlighting My Entertainment Idols.A few weeks ago, I conducted an e-mail interview with Alt/Pop Singer-Songwriter Rachael Sage about her new reimagined album Another Side.Today, I am so excited to dive even deeper into the release of this album.In this interview, Rachael Sage is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Running her own record label, MPress RecordsStaying true to herself & beliefsThe power of communityGay Pride MonthSo much moreYou can watch the vid...2024-06-2739 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 28 - The Relationship Between Mental Health and Learning Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney based in NYC, engages in a dialogue with Dr. Jessica Meister to explore the impact of mental health on a child's educational path. They explore topics such as perfectionism, depression, anxiety, and more, uncovering how these factors can hinder a child's educational success. The conversation extends to discussing ways parents can assist their children during these challenges, including seeking support from professionals like Dr. Meister. Dr. Meister also sheds light on the various methods and strategies she employs in her practice to ensure her patients receive the essential treatments and support needed to address...2024-06-1053 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 5: Episode 7: Jo Dee Messina Interview: Music Room Series TourThis season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am spotlighting My Entertainment Idols.Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2010 interview with Jo Dee Messina, 2-time Grammy Award nominee, and Country Music Superstar.In this interview, Jo Dee is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Whom she still wants to work withThe best advice she's given, but not taken for herselfWho she would dream about while sleepingIf she ever thought about quitting musicSo much moreFor the pri...2024-05-2309 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 5: Episode 6: Kelli O'Hara Interview: Beyond The IngenueThis season on my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am spotlighting My Entertainment Idols.Today, I am going back in time and Behind-The-Curtain to bring you this blast from the past, my 2010 interview with then 3-time Tony nominated Broadway Actress Kelli O'Hara.Now, here’s a little Behind-The-Curtain Story….In 2010, I got to attend the opening night of Kelli O’Hara’s one-woman show Beyond The Ingenue at Michael Feinstein’s cabaret club, Feinstein’s at the Regency on the Upper East Side in NYC.In addition to seeing the concert...2024-05-1605 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 27 - Transitioning From Early Intervention To Preschool and Kindergarten NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan teams up with Sarah Birnbaum, a Special Needs Parent, Special Education Advisor, and Parent Advocate, to explore the intricacies of transitioning from early intervention to preschool and kindergarten for children with special needs. They illuminate the significant hurdles parents may face, beginning with the acceptance that their child may not fit the mold of "typical." Sarah courageously shares snippets of her personal journey with listeners, underscoring the importance of learning how to advocate for her child within the “system” as well the benefits of seeking support and guidance from the special needs community. Toge...2024-05-1352 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 26 - Understanding Twice Exceptional (2E) Students NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages in a conversation with Anna Christodoulou, Director of Admissions and Outreach at Quad Preparatory School, focusing on Twice Exceptional (2E) Students. Their dialogue provides valuable insights into supporting these students by highlighting the significance of nurturing their strengths while addressing areas of growth. Anna delves into strategies employed by “Quad Prep” for effectively supporting (2E) students academically, emotionally, and socially and underscores the school's commitment to fostering individualized academic plans tailored to each student's needs which are essential for their success.2024-04-0838 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 5: Episode 2: Marc Summers Interview - Getting Messy with Double Dare Host - My Entertainment Idols SeriesAfter seeing Marc Summers' new Off-Broadway show, The Life and Slimes of Marc Summers, I am so honored to have been granted the opportunity to speak with him for My Entertainment Idols, a special series on my podcast Baring It All with Call Me Adam.In this interview, Marc is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:What he learned about himself from performing The Life and Slimes of Marc SummersHow Marc allows himself to get messy without reverting back to old habitsWhat is something Marc has done post cancer that he wouldn't have done...2024-03-2833 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 5: Episode 1: Brentley Gore Interview - Singer, Songwriter, California Dreams Actor - My Entertainment Idols SeriesSo excited to begin Season 5 of my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam!This season I am spotlighting My Entertainment Idols.I am thrilled to kick off this season with Singer, Songwriter & Actor Brentley Gore, who you know from NBC's '90s television series California Dreams.Last year, I got to interview Brentley who played Matt Garrison on California Dreams, along with Jennie Kwan who played Samantha 'Sam' Woo when they came to NYC for the California Dreams Reunion Concert.NOW, Brentley has released his newest solo album, At...2024-03-2132 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 25 - Understanding DIR Floortime Instruction NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down for an insightful conversation with Tina McCourt, Program Director for Rebecca School. Together they discuss the transformative power of the DIR Floortime model (Developmental, Individual, Relationship-Based Model) in supporting students with neurodevelopmental delays. Tina emphasizes how this approach nurtures collaboration among home, school, and community, enabling ongoing growth and development beyond traditional classroom settings. She also underscores the significance of parents actively engaging, asking questions, and prioritizing the bond with their child throughout their special education journey.2024-03-1141 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 24 - Understanding the Benefits of Music Therapy In a collaborative discussion, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan engages with Katie Lewis, a Board-Certified Music Therapist and Teacher at Gillen Brewer School, to explore the benefits of Music Therapy. The conversation delves into the daily experiences of a music therapist specializing in providing therapy services to children with special needs. Katie shares insights into various techniques and individualized approaches used in music therapy, offering examples of success stories with her students. Together, Adam and Katie aim to shed light on the valuable role of music therapy in the lives of children facing special needs challenges.2024-02-1245 min
Match Made in ManhattanWe are not chillSend the breath to the butt. It'll solve all your problems. This week on the pod: Colbie is bronzed and gives us her full Puerto Rico recap, including an imminent airport TikTok meltdown. Katy witnesses a tragedy, Jack saves a life, and she dishes out on her special anniversary gift from Jack. Adam catches Jack being sneaky, goes on a surprise date with Hillstone, and gives us a sexy review. We give updates on all the NYC places we went to for the listeners to try, and finally dish out advice to a listener… All this and more on th...2024-02-021h 18
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 4 Finale: Episode 11: Del Shores Interview: Sordid Lives Creator, Director, Producer, WriterWhat a great way to end the 4th Season of my podcast, Baring It All with Call Me Adam!I have been fortunate to interview Del Shores (Sordid Lives Creator) multiple times throughout the years.After working in the entertainment industry for more than three decades as a Director, Producer, and Writer, Del is finally making his NYC theatrical directorial debut with Jiggs Burgess' play Wounded.I am so excited to catch up with Del because I always have great conversations with him. In this NEW interview, Del is Baring It All...2024-01-2526 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 23 - Parents of Premie Babies; Understanding Challenges and Finding Support In a conversation between Adam Dayan, a Special Education Attorney in New York City, and Jodi Klaristenfeld, a preemie mom and founder of FLRRiSH, Jodi shares her family's journey after her daughter's premature birth. The discussion highlights the challenges they faced and underscores the gaps in available support services. Inspired by her personal experiences, Jodi established FLRRiSH to address these shortcomings and assist parents navigating the complexities of premature birth. Recently, Jodi's family became clients of the Law Offices of Adam Dayan to ensure ongoing support for their daughter's educational journey. 2024-01-081h 00
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 4: Episode 10: Marilu Henner Interview: Madwomen of the WestI am so excited to catch up with actress Marilu Henner, whom I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing in 2021.When I heard she was returning to the New York stage, in Sandra Tsing Loh's Madwomen of the West, I wasted no time in trying to get a new interview. I am so grateful she agreed to talk with me a second time.Marilu is known for starring in the classic TV sitcoms Taxi & Evening Shade as well as over 76 films (including 28 Hallmark movies), 7 Broadway shows, 5 Golden Globe nominations, and being the author of 10 New York Times B...2023-12-1113 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 22 - Working With Your Paralegal In this episode, NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan is joined by Leah Rosner, Senior Paralegal at Law Offices of Adam Dayan. Together Adam and Leah take a deep dive into what the role of a paralegal looks like at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, including their involvement in each step of a case. Leah describes the intricate working relationship our paralegals have with our clients and provides valuable answers to some questions frequently asked by those considering pursuing special education legal services with our firm. 2023-12-1152 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 4: Episode 9: Ben Jackson Walker Interview: Romeo in Broadway's And JulietRomeo is one of literature's most famous characters and now he is being embodied by Ben Jackson Walker who is making his Broadway debut in the new hit musical & Juliet.After seeing the show a few weeks ago, I was so excited to have the opportunity to speak with him.In this interview Ben is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Making his Broadway debut in & JulietThe challenges of performing on BroadwayStage MishapsSecond ChancesHow someone takes time off in a Broadway showSo much moreAbout & Juliet:Created by th...2023-11-2327 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 21 - Understanding Occupational Therapy Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney sits down with Abie Levy, Licensed Occupational Therapist and Senior Director of Occupational and Physical Therapy Departments at Imagine Academy. Throughout the episode, Adam and Abie will untangle common misconceptions of what Occupational Therapy is, ways it may benefit a child who is facing barriers with physical, sensory, or cognitive problems as well they will clarify some of the often-confusing jargon used in the realm of Occupational Therapy. Abie discusses with Adam the unique approach and various techniques he utilizes with some of his own clients as well he will share some very...2023-11-1351 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 20 - Planning Financially for Special Needs Children NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Bruce Maier, Financial Advisor and Managing Partner of Iron Birch Advisors to demystify the process of planning financially for a child with special needs. Throughout this episode, they explore ways in which parents can ensure long-term financial stability for their disabled child after they are gone by establishing a Special Needs Trust. They speak about the legal tools needed for estate planning to better protect a disabled child from being disqualified from receiving future assistance from government programs after being designated a beneficiary of assets. They also cover some common m...2023-10-0957 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 4: Episode 6: Marissa Jaret Winokur Interview: Hairspray Meets Exorcistic The MusicalTony Award Winner Marissa Jaret Winokur, who won the coveted award for her starring turn in Broadway's Hairspray is Baring It All with Call Me Adam.Marissa is coming back to NYC as a guest star in HRS Productions and Orgasmico Theatre's production of Michael Shaw's Exorcistic: The Rock Musical, an unauthorized parody of The Exorcist.In this interview, Marissa is baring it all about:What made her want to be a guest star in the showHer Halloween TraditionsWorking with two-time Tony Award Winner Sutton FosterHairspray MemoriesSo much moreSpecial Thanks:Elizabet...2023-10-0528 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 19 - Pursuing Adult Services NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan discusses the process of pursuing adult services with Heather Deutsch, teacher, parenting coach, and founding member of Imagine Academy. As a mother of 24-year-old triplets and an 18-year-old son, Heather shares the turbulent journey she navigated while seeking adult services for her nonverbal, autistic son. While describing the seemingly endless roadblocks and bureaucratic obstacles she encountered, Heather speaks about the benefits of having legal representation and the need for resourceful advocacy when fighting for one’s disabled adult child.2023-09-1156 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 18 - Understanding Speech and Language Therapy NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Natalia Rowe, Bilingually Certified Speech Language Pathologist, Feeding Therapist, and Founder of the First Rowe Speech and Feeding Therapy Center. Together they discuss Speech-Language Therapy and what it can entail, signs and symptoms to look for in your child, and ways in which speech-language delays can impact a student's functioning. While touching on many techniques used with students, they will highlight PROMPT Therapy and its benefits as well as what a parent might experience with a child in need of Speech- Language Therapy. 2023-08-1452 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSeason 4 Episode 2: Erik Christopher Peterson Interview: Harry Potter and The Cursed ChildAlakazam! Alakazoo! I get to interview Scorpius Malfoy from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child woo hoo! Erik Christopher Peterson is currently starring on Broadway in the Tony Award winning play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child as Scorpius Malfoy (the son of Harry Potter's fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy).In this interview Erik is Baring It All About:Magic SpellsBeing on BroadwayStage MishapsHow he guards his energy/timeSo much moreHarry Potter and the Cursed Child plays at the Lyric Theatre in NYC. More on Erik Christopher Peterson:Erik Christoph...2023-08-1013 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 17 - Navigating Divorce/Separation With A Special Needs Child NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan addresses the topic of special needs children in the context of family and divorce law with Andrea Vacca, Attorney and Owner of Vacca Law Group, and Josh Kershenbaum, Disability-Informed Mediator and Consultant. Andrea works exclusively with couples who wish to dissolve their relationships with the least possible impact on their family by working within the collaborative process and mediation. Josh brings over 20 years of experience and expertise in the areas of education and special education law to his mediation and collaborative divorce practices and devotes much of his time to helping parents of c...2023-07-091h 09
Baring It All with Call Me AdamBaring It Slightly - Interview with Lauren Elder, Actress & Singer - The Gospel According To HeatherLive from The Gospel According To Heather press event, I interviewed my friend, Actress & Singer, Lauren Elder.In this interview, Lauren pulled back the curtain to reveal:What made her want to be part of The Gospel According To HeatherWhat she related to most about the show & her character Grace KrebsOne rule she lives byVisit my website, Call Me Adam dot com, for behind-the-curtain story you won't hear in the interview!In The Gospel According To Heather, Heather Krebs just wants a boyfriend. But how can she even navigate her way thro...2023-07-0604 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamBaring It Slightly - Interview with Theatre Director Rachel KleinLive from The Gospel According To Heather press event, I interviewed Director & Choreographer, Rachel Klein.In this interview, Rachel pulled back the curtain to reveal:How The Gospel According To Heather found its way to herWhat she related to most about the showOne rule she lives byVisit my website, Call Me Adam dot com, for behind-the-curtain story you won't hear in the interview!In The Gospel According To Heather, Heather Krebs just wants a boyfriend. But how can she even navigate her way through high school if she might be the New Messi...2023-06-2905 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamBaring it Slightly - Brittany Nicole Williams - The Gospel According To HeatherLive from the The Gospel According To Heather press event, where members of the media were given a sneak peak of this new Off-Broadway Musical, I interviewed Heather herself, Brittany Nicole Williams.In this interview, Brittany revealed:Why she wanted to audition for The Gospel According To HeatherWhat she related to most about her character, HeatherOne characteristic of Heather's, Brittany is glad, she herself, does not possessStage mishaps and broken fingersOne rule she lives byVisit my website, Call Me Adam dot com, for behind-the-curtain story you won't hear in the interview!In The...2023-06-2204 min
The Theatre of Others PodcastTOO Episode 176- Conversation with Actors Jenelle Chu and Chalia La TourSend your questions or provocations to Adam or Budi here!In this episode, Adam and Budi are in conversation with actors Jenelle Chu and Chalia La Tour on how they are navigating the WGA and possible SAG/AFTRA strikes while creating work that matters and redefining actor training for the 21st century.Jenelle Chu is a Canon Crash Course instructor for Encompass Collective. Specializes in scene study, voice, and dialect, career, and MFA applications. Chu is an actor, singer, and aspiring educator and director. Her credits on Broadway include Junk (Lincoln Center Theater) and Bernhardt...2023-06-181h 09
Baring It All with Call Me AdamBaring It Slightly - Katey Sagal & Paul Gordon Interview - The Gospel According to HeatherTelevision star Katey Sagal (Married with Children, Futurama, Sons of Anarchy) & writer Paul Gordon (2001 Tony Nominated Composer for Jane Eyre) pull back the curtain to talk about the new Off-Broadway Musical, The Gospel According To Heather.In this interview, they reveal:What they relate to most about the showTheir creative processesStage/Theatrical mishapsBest Advice they receivedOne rule they each live byIn The Gospel According To Heather, Heather Krebs just wants a boyfriend. But how can she even navigate her way through high school if she might be the New Messiah? A small town in...2023-06-1608 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 16 - Considering a Therapeutic/Residential SettingNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Lauren Koffler, Head of Admissions, Client Relations, and Communications for Shrub Oak International School, a private, coeducational, therapeutic day and boarding school for students who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and co-occurring conditions including nonverbal learning disability, reactive attachment disorder, social-pragmatic communication disorder, ADHD, and visual and hearing impairments. Throughout this episode, Adam and Lauren discuss how therapeutic day and boarding schools can meet the needs of students who have high personal attention needs and are in need of highly individualized programming and require placements that can provide...2023-06-1250 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 15 - Bridging The Evaluation-to-Classroom GapNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Dr. David Salsberg, a licensed Clinical Neuropsychologist and the Director of Pediatric Assessment, Learning, and Support (PALS), a multidisciplinary group practice in Manhattan specializing in conducting neuropsychological and educational evaluations for children. Together they discuss how to implement educational recommendations from a neuropsychological evaluation in a classroom setting, the collaboration required among school staff, and how to measure success. Throughout the episode, Dr. Salsberg shares valuable insights about understanding how a child learns, implementing “out-of-the-box” strategies, and providing a road map to a child’s school for implementing educational recommendations that wil...2023-05-081h 01
Investors Coffee ShopInvesting in a Restaurant FranchiseSend us a textBrian Harte and Adam Eltarhoni with special guest Lloyd Ortuoste who is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Bear of Baonanas LLC, a dessert company based in Jersey City & NYC that brings joy to people's lives with a unique take on banana pudding. We will be discussing investing in a restaurant franchise. Support the show2023-04-2556 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamAlex Wyse Interview: Believing in Myself Again, Starring alongside Sean Hayes in Broadway's Good Night, OscarAlex Wyse is an actor, writer, director & producer who is currently starring on Broadway alongside Emmy Award winner Sean Hayes in the new play Good Night, Oscar.In this exclusive interview, Alex & I discuss:What it is like to work with Sean HayesBelieving in YourselfMental HealthStage MishapsCollaborationWorking with Broadway's Wesley TaylorWorking with Ted DansonPre-Show RitualsPost-Show DecompressionGood Night, Oscar is currently playing on Broadway in NYC at the Belasco Theatre.More on Alex Wyse:Alex Wyse has appeared on Broadway in Waitress, Deaf West’s Spring Awakening, and Lysistrata Jones, on to...2023-04-2132 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 14 - Managing Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Dr. Dean McKay, Board Certified Psychologist, Professor of Psychology at Fordham University, and President of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology to discuss the subject of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). They review the various forms in which OCD can present itself in children and adults. Throughout this episode, Dr. McKay debunks various myths and stereotypes surrounding OCD while highlighting signs and symptoms of the disorder and the difficult impact they may have on one’s daily function. Dr. McKay, driven by his evidence-supported treatment, shares his approach to cognitive beh...2023-04-101h 09The Curious Incident PodcastEp. 13 (Part 2) - Implementing Decisions And Settlements NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan continues speaking with Janice Deutsch, Lead Paralegal at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, about the process of implementing decisions and settlements after a favorable outcome has been secured. Together they discuss how the implementation process works once special education legal matters have been resolved favorably, what constitutes proper documentation and the importance of maintaining it, and tips for making the implementation process smoother. Their conversation is a rare opportunity for special needs parents to understand the nuances of what is required at the end of a case so that parents can make sur...2023-03-1331 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 13 - Implementing Decisions & Settlements NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with Janice Deutsch, Lead Paralegal at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, about the process of implementing decisions and settlements after a favorable outcome has been secured. Together they discuss how the implementation process works once special education legal matters have been resolved favorably, what constitutes proper documentation and the importance of maintaining it, and tips for making the implementation process smoother. Their conversation is a rare opportunity for special needs parents to understand the nuances of what is required at the end of a case so that parents can make sure t...2023-02-1343 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamDan Lauria Interview: The Wonder Years, Lombardi on Broadway, Chain Theatre One Act FestivalTelevision & Broadway Theatre actor Dan Lauria, known for his role as Kevin’s Dad, Jack Arnold on the original series The Wonder Years answered my call for an interview.He is currently starring in Lyle Kessler's Deadly Sins and Other Tales: Six One Acts as part of the Chain Theatre's Winter One Act Festival. Deadly Sins and Other Tales: Six One Acts plays a limited run through February 5, 2023 at 312 West 36th Street in NYC, 3rd Floor. Click here for tickets!In this interview we discuss:Keeping theatre aliveChain Theatre’s Winter One Act FestivalLyle Kess...2023-01-3131 min
Harlem Stories - Upper Manhattan NeighborhoodsGraham Ct & Interior Courtyard Buildings by the Astor FamilyThe Astor family was one of the earliest large developers in NYC- and the properties they developed are now iconic. Graham Court on 116th St was one of their earliest large buildings with an interior courtyard. Graham Court served as a model for later buildings- the Apthorp and the Belnord on the Upper West Side. The Belnord, can be seen today as it's own character in the Hulu show "Only Murders in the Building" - ironically as the center of it's own podcast in the show. In this episode I discuss the Astor family and their history in...2023-01-2021 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 12 - Managing Life With ADHDNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with a husband and wife team, David and Ayla Sitt, both licensed clinical psychologists well-versed in the subject of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Their discussion covers various aspects of ADHD including defining ADHD, identifying signs of a problem, assessment and treatment, supports and interventions, skills development, raising a child with ADHD, the role of pharmaceuticals, and managing life with ADHD from childhood through adulthood.2023-01-091h 21The Curious Incident PodcastEp. 11 - Understanding School Refusal BehaviorNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Francyne Zeltser and Ariel Kornblum from the Manhattan Psychology Group, a center for comprehensive psychological, behavioral, and educational services in NYC for children, adolescents, and adults. Their discussion revolves around understanding school refusal behavior including defining school refusal, looking for early warning signs, undergoing a comprehensive assessment, creating a treatment plan, and providing effective supports and interventions. 2022-12-1259 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 10 - Getting A Student’s PerspectiveNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Edward Sabbagh, now a 20-year-old man who, as a child, was a client of the Law Offices of Adam Dayan for 8 years until graduating from high school. Edward, having benefited from the special education services the Law Offices of Adam Dayan secured on his behalf, has a unique perspective to share with our listeners about the difference those special education supports made in his life. 2022-11-1444 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamSharon Lawrence Interview: The Shot at United Solo Theatre Festival, Empowering Women Through TheatreSo honored that five-time Emmy Nominated actress Sharon Lawrence answered my call.With a career that spans TV, Movies & Theatre, Sharon Lawrence has been entertaining audiences for over 30 years!I have been a fan of Sharon’s since 1997 when she starred in her own NBC comedy series Fired Up (co-starring Leah Remini).On Broadway, Sharon has been seen in the revivals of Cabaret, Fiddler on the Roof & Chicago.Her TV/Film credits include NYPD Blue, Queen Sugar, Shameless, Dynasty, Rizzoli & Isles, Drop Dead Diva, One Tree Hill, Grey’s Anatomy, The Chri...2022-10-2122 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 9 - Addressing Dyslexia & Language ImpairmentsNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Ruth Arberman, Founding Principal at The Sterling School, a private school in New York City that educates children with dyslexia, reading difficulties, and language-based learning impairments. Their discussion ranges from defining dyslexia, looking for signs of a language-based learning impairment, educating a child with dyslexia, and understanding the advantages and disadvantages of having a language-based learning disability. 2022-10-1054 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 8 - Understanding Private School AdmissionsNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Linda Gardner for a conversation about the admissions process for private special education schools. Linda is the Director of Admission at the Aaron School, a private school in New York City that provides a rigorous academic program and a strong social skills program for students with learning, language, and attention challenges. Linda has served in this role for the last 20 years. Prior to that, she was a teacher, learning specialist, and director of development at a special education school in New York. 2022-09-1227 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 7 - Simplifying The Legal ProcessNYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan speaks with Amled Pérez, Senior Associate Attorney at the Law Offices of Adam Dayan, about the special education legal process. Together they discuss what a special education lawyer does, how special education legal matters are resolved through the impartial hearing process, the importance of proper documentation, tips for achieving a successful outcome, and managing your expectations if you are a parent who is new to this legal process. Their conversation is a rare opportunity for special needs parents to understand the nuances of the legal process in a simplified fashion. 2022-08-0851 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 6 - Getting An Educator’s Perspective NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with Julia Paris for a wide-ranging conversation about educating children with ADHD and language-based learning disabilities. Julia has been an educator and administrator for roughly 40 years. She is currently Associate Principal at a private special education school in Brooklyn, New York that provides students who have learning differences with small academic classes and individualized therapeutic instruction to help them complete a Regents curriculum and prepare for college and/or careers. 2022-07-111h 03The Curious Incident PodcastEp. 5 - Transitioning From High School NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan sits down with John Civita, Head of School at Winston Transitions. They discuss how to prepare for a student’s transition from high school and what types of programs are available to high school students who are not yet ready to transition to college or work and need to continue building academic skills while developing life and work skills.2022-06-131h 19
The HustleNBA Finals Game 3 Picks | Celtics vs Warriors | NYC Weekend Update | The Hustle In this special NBA Finals edition of "The Hustle" Podcast, hosts Kelly Stewart, Chris Thurston, Drew Martin and Adam Trigger discuss Game 3 between the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors from a betting perspective. After losing home court advantage in Game 1, can Golden State snatch it back on Boston's home turf? Join The Hustle crew for their NBA Finals picks and predictions. #NBA | #NBAFinals | #HustlePod2022-06-0943 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 4 (Part 2) - Raising Emotionally Complex Children Jerry Pavlon-Blum, Director of External Affairs and Program Innovation at the Robert Louis Stevenson School, and NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan continue their conversation about the complexity of mental health in school and the parent journey through the special education process to secure services to meet the needs of emotionally complex children.2022-05-0953 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 4 - Raising Emotionally Complex Children Jerry Pavlon-Blum, Director of External Affairs and Program Innovation at the Robert Louis Stevenson School, a school in New York City for emotionally complex students, joins Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney. This discussion ranges from talking about the complexity of mental health in school, how it fits into whole health, and what services could be offered to children and families by a school to meet the needs of emotionally complex children. 2022-04-111h 22The Curious Incident PodcastEp. 3 - Getting A Parent's PerspectiveRachel is the parent of three children with unique learning needs and is our first ever client on this podcast. The Law Offices of Adam Dayan has represented Rachel and her children for approximately the last 10 years. Rachel is very familiar with the process of dealing with her children's school district and advocating on her children's behalf. On this episode, Rachel speaks with NYC Special Education Attorney Adam Dayan about dealing with dyslexia from childhood, overcoming her own challenges, and using her experiences to be a tireless advocate for her children to make sure they receive the supports and services...2022-03-1450 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamMichael Urie and Ryan Spahn: Actors, Real Life Boyfriends, Jane Anger at New Ohio Theatre, Tips for Actors and PlaywrightsActors and Real Life Boyfriends Michael Urie (Ugly Betty, Chicken & Biscuits) & Ryan Spahn (Daniel's Husband) stop by Baring It All with Call Me Adam for an open, honest and lively conversation about:Starring together in the new Off-Broadway play Jane AngerWhat it's like to be boyfriends and work together in the same showTheir Love StoryTips for Actors and PlaywrightsJane Anger plays at the New Ohio Theatre in NYC (154 Christopher Street) through the recently extended date of March 26, 2022!More on Michael:Broadway: Chicken & Biscuits, Grand Horizons, Torch Song, How To Succeed... 2022-03-0333 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 2 - Navigating An Autism DiagnosisElisa Chrem, Principal of Imagine Academy, a school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, joins Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, to talk about her experiences and to give advice to parents whose children have been diagnosed with autism. Ms. Chrem draws upon her background as a speech-language pathologist and shares relevant anecdotes about educating children with autism. 2022-02-141h 12
AJAH - Adam and Joe After HoursAJAH No. 29: Tifa Lockhart, Patron Saint of ItalyIn this episode of AJAH, Adam and Joe discuss Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision-Blizzard, Ubisoft Montreal’s issues with harassment, HBO’s Peacemaker, and more!Full Topic ListJoe’s Week: Back 4 School, Happy Birthday Mimi, Return to YouTube (Bonus: Nirvana NFTs, Hexagon PFPs)Adam’s Week: Assassin’s Creed Origins, CoD Zombies nostalgia, Rainbow 6 Extraction, HBO’s Peacemaker & Euphoria, Disney’s Book of Boba Fett & Hawkeye + The Force UnleashedRelease dates announced for Life is Strange Remastered (1 February) & LEGO Star Wars The Skywalker Saga (5 April)What’s next for Microsoft and...2022-01-241h 37
Baring It All with Call Me AdamMajor Attaway: Longest Running Genie in Aladdin on Broadway, The Importance of Understudies on Broadway, The Genie's Jukebox, Feinstein's/54 BelowMajor Attaway is Broadway's longest-running Genie in Disney's hit musical Aladdin. From granting wishes to The Genie's Jukebox, to the importance of understudies on Broadway, we talk about it all.Major Attaway is a 20+ year veteran entertainer who began his career in the Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX area. In 2016 Attaway made his Broadway debut in Disney’s Aladdin, playing and understudying the roles of Genie, Babkak, and the Sultan. In 2017 took over the Tony Award-winning Genie role for three years, with that becoming the longest running actor in the role. (full bio below)Major's solo sh...2022-01-2132 minThe Curious Incident PodcastEp. 1 - Understanding The Neuropsychological Evaluation Dr. Jennifer Oratio is a neuro-psychologist who has had her own private clinical practice since 2010 and has evaluated and helped hundreds of special needs students over the span of her career. Here, in conversation with Adam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, Dr. Oratio demystifies the neuropsychological evaluation process and discusses the role of the neuropsychological report in identifying appropriate interventions for a special needs child. Dr. Oratio also illuminates the ways in which a neuropsychologist can be an advocate for the recommended programs or services at school district meetings and impartial hearings. 2022-01-1051 min
The Curious Incident PodcastTrailer: Curious Incident Podcast For Special Needs FamiliesAdam Dayan, NYC Special Education Attorney, discusses the inspiration behind, and purpose of, this podcast. Episodes will consist of interviews with experts in the field of special education who can be resources to parents whose children are struggling educationally and are seeking guidance about what steps to take next.2021-12-1405 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamLisa Howard: Broadway, Actress, Singer, Mother, Christmas, Weight Loss, Feinstein's/54 Below ConcertChristmas is the most wonderful time of year. It means different things to different people.In this short-form interview, Broadway leading lady, Lisa Howard (It Shoulda Been You, 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Escape to Margaritaville) is Baring It Slightly about what Christmas means to her, weight loss and so much more!Lisa Howard brings her brand-new holiday show What Christmas Means To Me to Feinstein's/54 Below on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 7pm!P.S. Lisa's new holiday album, The Most Wonderful Time of the Year, is available to stream and download!2021-12-0209 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamLois Robbins: Actress, Playwright, Sex and the City, Younger, Legacy, Lessons LearnedActress & Playwright Lois Robbins is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about her work on HBO's Sex and the City, TV Land's Younger, and ABC's All My Children and One Life To Live. Lois also discusses her legacy, lessons learned, & philanthropic work.Lois has worked with such Hollywood luminaries as Vanessa Redgrave, Jonathan Rhys, Casper Van Dien, Molly Ringwald, Kathy Najimy, Meg Ryan, and Melanie Griffith. In 2019, Lois debuted her solo play L.O.V.E.R at NYC's Signature Theatre, directed by the esteemed Karen Carpenter & produced by the legendary Daryl Roth.More...2021-02-2532 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamChad Austin Returns: Lessons Learned, Abingdon Theatre Artistic Director, Off-BroadwayEveryone has made a mistake that leads them to a life lesson. On this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, Abingdon Theatre Company's Artistic Director Chad Austin returns to bare it all about the mistakes he has made and the lessons he has learned.Listen to Part 1 of our interview!Abingdon Theatre Company is getting ready to present the next installment of ATC Radio, a reading of Dan McCormick’s Gravediggers. Audiences can listen to this play for one week only, February 22, 2021-March 1, 2021. More on Chad:Chad Austin is...2021-02-1829 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamChad Austin: Abingdon Theatre Company Artistic Director, #IWill Campaign, LegacySeason 2 of my podcast kicks off with Chad Austin, Artistic Director of Abingdon Theatre Company. This episode features Chad baring it all about his Legacy with Abingdon Theatre Company as well as their #IWill Campaign.Chad Austin has been the Artistic Director of Off-Broadway's Abingdon Theatre Company since 2018. Prior to that, Chad was their Associate Artistic Director from 2016-2018.In this episode, we discuss:Chad's legacy at Abingdon Theatre CompanyAbingdon Theatre Company's #IWill CampaignRapid Fire QuestionsPlus, Chad gives a special shout out to the illustrious Judith LightListen to Part 2 of our...2021-01-0731 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamMarty Thomas and Marissa Rosen Joint Interview: Best Friends, Recording Artists, Broadway Stars, Holiday AlbumBest friends, recording artists and Broadway Stars Marty Thomas and Marissa Rosen answered my call to bare it all on my podcast Baring It All with Call Me Adam.In this interview we discuss:Their friendshipHoliday TraditionsNew holiday CD, The Award Winning Holiday AlbumKristin Chenoweth's For The GirlsIn The Closet with Call Me AdamRapid Fire QuestionsEnd with Marty and Marissa baring something they have not talked about previouslyPurchaseThe Award Winning Holiday Album on Marty Thomas' website!More on Marty:Marty Thomas is a recording artist & an actor who made...2020-12-1045 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamRyan Shaw Interview: Three-time Grammy Nominee, Motown the Musical, Imagining Marvin, Marvin GayeOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, on the Broadway Podcast Network, I chat with three-time Grammy Nominee Ryan Shaw.In addition to his original music, Ryan is known throughout the Broadway community for his portrayals of Stevie Wonder in Motown: The Musical, being the soul of Michael Jackson in Thriller Live in London's West End, and most recently as "Judas" in the Lyric Opera of Chicago's U.S. premiere of the critically acclaimed London/Regent’s Park’s production of Jesus Christ Superstar.Ryan is getting ready to release his NEW...2020-10-0836 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamJanet Dacal Interview: Broadway Actress, Recording Artist, "In The Heights", Lin Manuel-Miranda, Gloria EstefanOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I chat with Broadway actress and recording artist Janet Dacal. From working with Gloria Estefan and Lin Manuel-Miranda to the Broadway shutdown to releasing her debut album My Standards, Janet & I talk about it all!More on Janet:Janet Dacal is a Los Angeles native, has an extensive career in music and theater. Her musical influences range in genres, finding inspiration from the likes of Sarah Vaughan to Celia Cruz. Her music career began under the wing of Grammy-winning artist Gloria Estefan, recording background v...2020-09-0337 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamRachael Sage Interview: Alt/Pop Singer/SongwriterIt has been eight years since I last interviewed Alt/Pop Singer/Songwriter Rachael Sage. As the world's Bravery is on Fire, this seemed liked the perfect time to catch up with her.In this interview, Rachael is Baring It All with Call Me Adam about:Her new album CharacterHer cancer diagnosisTouring with Ani DiFrancoHer hobbiesSo much moreSpecial Thanks:Rosa Murdoch, Lander PRTheme Song by Bobby CroninPodcast Logo by Liam O'Donnell Edited by Drew KaufmanOutro Underscore Music by CueTique 2020-07-1640 min
Doug Bost and Adam Bernstein are Grown Ass MenEp. 78: What If Contagion? (w special guest Sam Mastandrea)As everyone knows, the coronavirus is doing damage through out the world. When Grown Ass Men recorded Ep. 77, the virus was just beginning to hit the US and we had no clue what was to happen shortly after. In NYC were we live, the numbers effected are extremely high and we recorded this episode under quarantine.So what better topic than to discuss how superheros would deal this situation. Would Wolverine observe the quarantine? Does Bruce Banner have the virus if the Hulk contracts it? We also chat about the classic Marvel title What If. Honorary Grown Ass...2020-06-1123 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamMarc Kudisch InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am chatting with three-time Tony nominee Marc Kudisch,We talk about the new musical podcast Bleeding Love, which was rehearsed/recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also stars Annie Golden, Rebecca Naomi Jones, Sarah Stiles, Taylor Trensch, & Tony Vincent. We also discuss Assassins, 9 to 5, Thoroughly Modern Millie, and his guest starring role on Sex and the City!More on Marc:Three-time Tony Award Nominee, Drama Desk Award winner and two-time Outer Critics Circle Award Nominee.Broadway: Girl From The...2020-05-1443 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamChristina Bianco InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am chatting with actress, singer and impressionist Christina Bianco. We play a DIVAlicious game with "Don't Rain On My Parade” (featuring "special guests" Barbra Streisand, Kristin Chenoweth, Patti LuPone, Liza Minnelli, Celine Dion, Britney Spears, & Julie Andrews) + we discuss Christina's triumphant run in Funny Girl at Paris' Théâtre Marigny & her eventual return to Birdland!***This interview was recorded at the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic. At the time of recording, we did not know if Christina's Birdland show Swinging Back to Birdland, originally scheduled for...2020-04-0945 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamStan Zimmerman InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am chatting with television producer, director & screenwriter Stan Zimmerman. We will be talking about writing for TV hits like The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, & Roseanne as well as his forthcoming book The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore + all his theatrical endeavors!****This interview was recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Some events mentioned may have been postponed.****More on Stan:After attending Cranbrook Summer Theatre School for five seasons and Hampton Playhouse for two, Stan headed to New York to get his B...2020-03-2651 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamMary Beth Peil InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am recording at The Houdini Museum in NYC with the illustrious and timeless Mary Beth Peil. She is known to millions for her roles on Dawson's Creek & The Good Wife, but Mary Beth Peil has a rich history on both the theatrical and operatic stages.Mary Beth Peil can currently be seen in the 5-Time Emmy Award winning series, AFTER FOREVER, on Amazon Prime, created by Kevin Spirtas and Michael Slade. Mary Beth Peil appears in Season 2, Episode 4.AFTER FOREVER takes a look...2020-03-1949 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamCreative Team of "Nice T!ts" Celebrity Reading: Amy Marcs, Peter Michael Marino, Coco CohnOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am recording at The Houdini Museum in NYC with the creative team of Nice T!ts Celebrity Reading: Amy Marcs (Writer/Performer), Peter Michael Marino (Original Direction), and Coco Cohn (Celebrity Reading Director).Amy Marcs' hit solo comedy show about breast cancer, Nice T!ts has been reconstructed into a Celebrity Reading featuring stars from Broadway and Television, performed in a similar styling to The Vagina Monologues & Love Loss and What I Wore. I have been a fan of Amy's show since 2016. Nice...2020-03-1228 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamLaiona Michelle InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am recording at The Houdini Museum in NYC with writer, actress, and singer Laiona Michelle.After a triumphant debut in 2018 at the George Street Playhouse, of Laiona's original musical Little Girl Blue - The Nina Simone Musical, Laiona Michelle will be returning to George Street Playhouse for a one-night only concert to celebrate Black History Month & Women's History Month, paying special tribute to the life and music of the High Priestess of Soul, Nina Simone. The evening will feature some of Nina's most iconic hits in...2020-03-1044 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamMolly Pope InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am recording at The Houdini Museum in NYC with award winning cabarettist performer Molly Pope.Molly is returning to Joe's Pub with a brand new show called Polly Mope. Polly Mope is a wry look inside what can happen when you find yourself stuck alone with yourself on a long, sleepless night. How do you get through the night? Molly Pope faces the literal and the metaphorical question on a nightlong musical mental agility course. Locked in her 6th floor walk-up, this solo musical delves...2020-02-2733 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamDirector Carl Andress InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I am recording at The Houdini Museum in NYC with Director Carl Andress, whose long time collaboration with Tony nominee Charles Busch is continuing at the Cherry Lane Theatre with Charles' hilarious new show The Confession of Lily Dare, running through March 5.The Confession of Lily Dare is part of Primary Stages 35th Anniversary Season. The Confession of Lily Dare tells the story of one woman’s tumultuous passage from convent girl to glittering cabaret chanteuse to infamous madame of a string of brothels—all while hidi...2020-02-1854 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamEmojiland Opening Night InterviewsOn this special episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, recorded at Blue Ribbon in NYC, I am on the red carpet at the Opening Night party of the new hit Off-Broadway Musical Emojiland chatting with the cast and creative team. Emojiland, written by Laura Schein and Keith Harrison, with direction by Tom Caruso.***Due to COVID-19 Pandemic Emojiland played its final performance on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. It did not get to finish its extended run.***Featured in this set of interviews are:Lesli Margherita (Princess), Broadway: Matilda: The MusicalJosh Lamon (Prince), Broadway...2020-02-1323 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamEden Espinosa InterviewOn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, recorded at The Green Room 42 in NYC, I chat with actress and recording artist Eden Espinosa, about her month long residency at The Green Room 42.In addition to her upcoming residencyUnplugged & Unplanned, Eden & I play a game based on her sophomore album Revelation + we discussWicked, Brooklyn The Musical, Rent and so much more!Eden's residency Unplugged & Unplanned will play at The Green Room 42 on February 9, 16, 23, & 28, 2020 DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND, Eden's residency has been extended through March 22, 2020. The extended dates are March 6, 2020 (9:30pm), March 15, 2020 (7pm...2020-02-0637 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamRomeo & Bernadette Opening Night InterviewsOn this special episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, recorded at A.R.T. New York's Mezzanine Theatre in NYC, I am on the red carpet at the Opening Night party of the new original Off-Broadway Musical Romeo & Bernadette chatting with the cast and creative team. Amas Musical Theatre's Romeo & Bernadette, written by Mark Saltzman, with direction by Justin Ross Cohen, Romeo & Bernadette will play at A.R.T. New York's Mezzanine Theatre (502 West 53rd Street, just West of 10th Avenue) through February 16, 2020 only.Featured in this set of interviews are:Judy McLane...2020-02-0419 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamAustin Pendleton and Barbara Bleier InterviewIn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, live from The Green Room 42, I chat with critically acclaimed performers Austin Pendleton and Barbara Bleier. We discuss their new cabaret show Bits & Pieces, which will play at Pangea in NYC January 7, 14, 21 at 7pm.Bits & Pieces is like life, itself, made up of bits and pieces of song and stories that sometimes seem to fit together, and sometimes seem random. There will be songs that we've never done before, and songs that we've done and love...sometimes a leap into the unknown, and sometimes a roar...2020-01-0239 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamJulie Halston InterviewIn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I sit down with actress, comedian, and author Julie Halston. We discuss everything from life to death to her new Birdland Show on 10/3/19 to continuing her run in the hit Broadway musical Tootsie. Julie's Birdland show is SOLD OUT, but call Birdland at 212-581-3080 to add yourself to the waiting list.Tootsie plays at the Marquis Theatre in NYC. Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInstagram: @CallMeAdamNYCSpecial Thanks:2019-09-1733 min
Baring It All with Call Me AdamGary Ferrar Interview: Magician and MentalistIn this episode of Baring It All with Call Me Adam, I sit down with magician and mentalist Gary Ferrar about his incredible show Nothing Here Is Real.This fun, jaw-dropping magic and mentalist show will have you saying “Wow” after every trick! Nothing Here Is Real plays the last Tuesday of every month at Oxbow Tavern in NYC (240 Columbus Avenue).During this interview, Gary even performed one of his mind-blowing tricks on me. Listen and be amazed!Connect with Me:Website: www.callmeadam.comFacebook: @CallMeAdamNYCInst...2019-08-2028 min