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Sonstein SessionsLouis Henry MitchellOriginal Air Date: June 22, 2025Louis Henry Mitchell is a Q104.3 listener who has one of the best jobs on earth: he’s the creative director of character design for Sesame Workshop. He’s out with a book to help people find their purpose. It’s called “Qreative Evolution”.2025-06-2215 minSonstein SessionsFrank Montana-Tommy PerniciaroOriginal Air Date: June 8, 2025Proving that one (or 2) can make a huge difference, Q104.3 Long Island listeners Frank Montana and Tommy Perniciaro each year raise money for a family affected by cancer, providing support with groceries, appliances, mortgage payments and more.2025-06-0815 minSonstein SessionsFrank SillerOriginal Air Date: May 25, 2025Tunnel To Towers holds its 9th WTC climb up the 104 stories Sunday June 1st. I am proud to lead a team of 22 Q104.3 listeners in this year’s climb. T2T CEO & President Frabk Siller details the good work T2T does.2025-05-2515 minSonstein SessionsDr. Brendan GuarinoOriginal Air Date: May 18, 2025Dr. Brendan Guarino, who grew up listening to Q104.3, thanks to his parents, is a clinical psychologist who specializes in the mental health of first responders. 5/17 begins EMS Week.2025-05-1815 minSonstein SessionsJenique JonesOriginal Air Date: November 17, 2024Getting close to Thanksgiving so it’s Hungerthon time! Why Hunger executive director Jenique Jones shares this year’s journey with Q104.3's Ken Dashow.2024-11-1714 minSonstein SessionsFrank SillerOriginal Air Date: September 22, 2024Frank Siller is the chairman and CEO of the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Organization, holding their 23rd run/walk 9/29 T2T walk where Team Q104.3 will have a team of at least 50 to re-trace the steps taken by off-duty FDNY’er Stephen Siller on 9/11, running in full 50 pound FDNY gear through the closed Brooklyn Battery Tunnel to the World Trade Center, where he died with 342 of his FDNY brothers.2024-09-2215 minSonstein SessionsKathleen CorradiOriginal Air Date: February 18, 2024Meet Kathy Corradi, the 1st EVER NYC Rat Czar and a longtime Q104.3 listener!!2024-02-1814 minSonstein SessionsBarry Hyman & Gloria MurliOriginal Air Date: October 8, 2023Q104.3 listener Barry Hyman, the optometrist at Rikers Island and former corrections supervisor Glora Murli care for 350 feral cats living at Rikers Island. Who knew?!!2023-10-0815 minSonstein SessionsEddie PanzarellaOriginal Air Date: October 8, 2023Q104.3 listener Eddie Panzarella is a supervisor of the DSNY who 1st revealed to me on this past 9/11 that 115 NYC sanitation workers have died of 9/11 illnesses with more sick right now.2023-10-0814 minSonstein SessionsFrank SillerOriginal Air Date: May 28, 2023Tunnel To Towers CEO/President Frank Siller on the 2023 WTC Tower climb. Team Q104.3 , led by Shelli Sonstein, is 29 strong this year!!!2023-05-2815 minSonstein SessionsShane SvorecQ104.3 listener Shane Svorec is the author of “Broken Little Believer”, a book for anyone who has endured hardships, which is pretty much everyone. It’s Shane’s own story and how she survived what no should endure.2022-08-2115 min
Sonstein SessionsSonstein Sessions ellen stilwellQ104.3 longtime listener Ellen Stilwell is a hospice nurse who has written a short book “Love Death Love”, shattering myths about hospice care. She now calls death a beautiful experience.2022-02-2415 min
Sonstein SessionsSonstein SessionsShelli Sonstein's Sessions - Jeff Cool’s Black Sunday story - Retired FDNY’ers (and Q104.3 listener) Jeff Cool not only survived 9/11, 4 years later, he survived what the FDNY calls Black Sunday, the deadliest day for the FDNY since 9/11. January 23, 2005, 3 NYC firefighters died in one day in 2 separate fires. FDNY’er Richard Scalfani died in a house fire in East New York, after his equipment got caught on a coat rack. Earlier that day, FDNY Lt. Curtis Meyran and firefighter John Bellew jumped to their deaths when trapped from the 4th floor of a Bronx tenement fire . Joe DiBernardo died 6 years...2021-01-2028 min
Sonstein SessionsSonstein Sessions Karen PearlGod’s Love We Deliver began in the 80s, providing meals in the AIDS pandemic, at a time when people were afraid to even be near victims because they didn’t know how it was spread. Today, this group and its 17-thousand volunteers delivers meals to people ailing from severe and chronic illnesses..a need vastly increased during the Covid pandemic. Every year, T.S.O donated a portion of its Christmas concert ticket sales to help our friends at God’s Love We Deliver. This year, our 5th annual Q104.3’s Christmas concert with T.S.O is virtual, so we ar...2020-12-1114 min
Maria's Mutts & StuffProtecting Your Pets This Fall And Coronavirus Info Too!Maria chats with veterinarian Dr. Caitlin DeWilde about how to protect your pets this fall; the coronavirus and your pets; how to spot a tick, and more! Learn more at protectyourdognow.com #AdoptDontShop2020-08-3112 minMaria's Mutts & StuffSteel Panther's Stix Talks To Maria About Rockdown In The Lockdown FundraiserMaria chats with Stix from Steel Panther about their second virtual concert this Sunday 8/16: Rockdown In The Lockdown is raising money for local LA Animal Rescue and CrewNation! The show will include comedy bits and surprises too! They also talk about the upcoming drive-in shows in Sept, cats, Prince (!) and more. Get your tickets for Sunday (only $15!!) at SteelPantherRocks.com.2020-08-1131 minMaria's Mutts & StuffHe Just Can't Stay Away: Maria's Dog Fredo Returns!Assuming he had a good time after all (and now has street cred), Maria's dog Fredo returns for an encore performance to chat on the podcast. A deeper insight into a dog's brain and why he does the things he does! #AdoptDontShop2020-08-0405 minMaria's Mutts & Stuff**NEW EPISODE** Maria Talks To Her Dog FredoOn an all new episode of Maria's Mutts & Stuff, Maria chats with an unlikely guest--her dog Fredo.Fredo talks about what it's like having Maria work from home, his fave foods, and more! And remember #AdoptDontShop2020-07-1306 minSonstein SessionsSonstein Sessions Banita HerndonIt’s National Nurses week & we salute all on the front lines of the coronavirus fight. Longtime University of Newark Hospital ER RN Banita Herndon joins Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” talking about her work right now & her own fight with Covid-19.2020-05-0715 minSonstein SessionsSonstein Sessions John SykesJohn Sykes, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Prez and Prez of Entertainment Enterprises IHeartMedia & 25 year member of The Robin Hood Foundation joins Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” chatting about Monday night’s “Rise Up New York” to help feed hungry NY’ers with Billy Joel, Sting, John Bon Jovi & more.2020-05-0715 minMaria's Mutts & StuffHey I'm Back...Sortof! Let's Talk About Tiger King And The Environment!Maria's Mutts & Stuff has been on hiatus due to broadcasting from home. But I'm back to talk to you about Coronavirus and our pets; Tiger King, and the environment healing. It's a short one for now!2020-04-2905 min
Sonstein SessionsSonstein Sessions FDNY Chaplain Chris Keenan“FDNY Chaplain Chris Keenan joins Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” offering Easter Sunday/Passover comfort and inspiration as we get through the Covid-19 pandemic.2020-04-1011 minMaria's Mutts & StuffWe're Going Bananas Over Banana Milk!!Plant-based foods are gaining popularity. Maria chats with Steve Gelerman, founder of Ians Natural Foods and CEO of Banana Wave, which is the first non-dairy milk made from whole bananas! Find a store near you at Bananawave.love2020-03-2441 minMaria's Mutts & Stuff"The Dog Doc" Is A Film About Dr. Marty Goldstein And His Holistic Care Of AnimalsDr. Marty Goldstein (the subject of The Dog Doc) practices holistic care for pets, often giving owners the joy of their pet living longer when he was their last hope. Maria chats with director Cindy Meehl about the making of the documentary "The Dog Doc", Find a theatre near you at DogDocTheFilm.com.2020-03-1325 minMaria's Mutts & StuffWarrior Canine Connection Offers A New Program At Asheville's Veterans Treatment CourtWarrior Canine Connection's Executive Director Rick Yount returns to chat with Maria, along with Kevin Rumley, coordinator for Asheville's Veterans Treatment Court. Together they provide service dog training to vets involved in the legal process, while continuing the tradition of Warriors helping Warriors.2020-02-2726 min
Out of the Box UNCENSOREDKiefer Sutherland On Music, 24, The Fugitive?We sat down with actor and musician Kiefer Sutherland to talk about his great new album Reckless And Me, his TV career with shows like 24 and Designated Survivor, and of course movies like Stand By Me, A Few Good Men, A Time To Kill, Flatliners and others, also a new show he is filming that will be an adaptation of The Fugitive on a new streaming service called quibi, and this film, or show will have 14 10 minute episodes. We spoke about some of the legendary country artists that influenced his writing on this his second album, his relationship with Shooter...2020-02-1719 minMaria's Mutts & StuffRichard Louv's "Our Wild Calling" Teaches Us How Animals Can Change Our Lives And How We Need To PAY ATTENTION!Maria chats with Richard Louv about our attachment to the natural world; how there's a feeling of comfort around a wild animal; the different facial expressions each animal has, and most important? PAY ATTENTION! Read Richard's book "Our Wild Calling: How Connecting with Animals Can Transform Our Lives-and Save Theirs".2020-02-1240 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDSinematic Robbie Robertson On The Band, Scorcese, The Irishman, Ocasek, Woodstock And MoreWe recently spoke with Rock 'N' Roll Hall Of Famer Robbie Robertson from The Band, about his current album Sinematic, his lengthy career composing scores for longtime friend Martin Scorcese, including The Irishman, which has received numerous award nominations, Robbie’s recent memoir Testimony which has now been turned into an incredible documentary called Once Were Brothers, and some really cool remembrances of the guys in The Band, including his recollection of their set at the original Woodstock, which will be released soon actually. He tells us about time spent with Ric Ocasek back when Ric was still living in Bo...2020-02-0324 minMaria's Mutts & StuffSy Montgomery Is An Author And Naturalist Who Can Teach You About Octopus, Tigers, Apes, And More!Did you know that an octopus has blue blood? Did you know it has nine brains? I learned that from Sy Montgomery who has traveled the world studying and writing about octopus, apes, tigers, pigs, dolphins, and more! Give a listen and learn more! Visit symontgomery.com2020-01-3043 minMaria's Mutts & StuffCan William Felker And "Poor Will's Almanack" Predict The Weather?Nature journalist/columnist and author of "Poor Will's Almanack" William Felker watches weather patterns and predicts the weather. In fact, he makes three predictions during our chat--give a listen then see if his predictions come true!2020-01-2325 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDLenny Kravitz Raises Vibes, Talks Prince, Mick Or Keith, And Jimmy, Jeff Or EricWe sat down with Lenny Kravitz to talk about his latest album Raise Vibration. How he came to create the songs on the album, one of which may or not have Michael Jackson on it (listen to find out). He spoke about how he worked in the past with MJ, and also how his experience meeting and living with Johnny Cash right after his mother died, influenced a song on this album. Lenny also spoke about the difference between the creative rush of making music, opposed to the rush of being in films such as The Hunger Games, The Butler...2020-01-1323 minMaria's Mutts & StuffJames Currie Teaches Us How We Can Save Wildlife And More!Maria chats with James Currie (And Yes, you know his face from Nat Geo!!) about his documentary on the plight of Africa's super-tusker elephants; his Nat Geo series on African Safaris; his book "When Eagles Roar..."; bird watching and more!2020-01-0634 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDSpoon Talks Donald Duck, NYC, Greatest Hits And MoreWe sat down with Britt and Alex of Spoon recently to talk about their recent compilation Everything Hits At Once: The Best Of Spoon. Great stories about being on tour this past summer with Beck and Cage The Elephant, a really incredible story from Britt about sitting in on a reading of The Simpsons with the entire cast. We also spoke about how many of the band’s songs have been used in TV shows. Britt tells the story about how a current presidential candidate performed one of their songs recently, and where Britt played his first gig in NYC at...2020-01-0614 minMaria's Mutts & StuffTheresa Piasta Addresses The Healing Power Of Canine TherapyTheresa Piasta's book "Raising A Doodle" is a result of all the shared stories on her platform 'Puppy Mama'. She also shines a light on the female veteran health crisis with her program "Pups For Veterans". Learn more at puppymama.com.2019-12-1119 minMaria's Mutts & StuffA Chat About The Galapagos Tortoises And Their Changing WorldMaria chats with Dr. Elizabeth Hennessy about her book "On The Backs of Tortoises: Darwin, the Galapagos, and the Fate of an Evolutionary Eden." Learn why tortoises are called "living fossils"; facts about the Galapagos Islands; conservation and more!2019-12-0322 min
Sonstein SessionsThe doc. "Mother" / Love for NYC BridgesIt’s a heartbreaking reality. Caregivers, the people we need the most late in life, are so poorly paid often they can’t care for their own families. Also heartbreaking: watching a loved one deteriorate from Alzheimer’s disease. “Mother”, a doc by Kristoff Bilson, beautifully focuses on this dual reality.Q104.3 listener Dave Frieder has an unusual obsession: bridges! His coffee table book “The Magnificent Bridges of New York City” is actually a love letter to NYC. Frieder is an author, photographer and daredevil. Among the images: Dave ATOP The Brooklyn Bridge!!!2019-12-0230 min
Sonstein SessionsThe doc. "Mother" / Love for NYC BridgesIt’s a heartbreaking reality. Caregivers, the people we need the most late in life, are so poorly paid often they can’t care for their own families. Also heartbreaking: watching a loved one deteriorate from Alzheimer’s disease. “Mother”, a doc by Kristoff Bilson, beautifully focuses on this dual reality.Q104.3 listener Dave Frieder has an unusual obsession: bridges! His coffee table book “The Magnificent Bridges of New York City” is actually a love letter to NYC. Frieder is an author, photographer and daredevil. Among the images: Dave ATOP The Brooklyn Bridge!!!2019-12-0230 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDthe XX Deputized Mark Ronson AsTemporary RoadieRomy, Oliver and Jamie from the XX joined us in the studio to talk about the 10th anniversary of their debut self-titled album, the huge impact that album had, and, how it changed all of their lives. They spoke fondly of their first time in NYC, and their first gig in NYC, that happened to involve a deputized roadie by the name of Mark Ronson. Romy spoke about how she loves being a presenter on her radio show on the BBC. And they spoke about what new, and old bands they are listening to now, and where they are in...2019-12-0215 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDCranberries Dolores And Noel Reminisce TogetherBefore Dolores O’Riordan’s untimely passing, I sat down with both Dolores and Noel Hogan from The Cranberries and we spoke about their then new album "Something Else." The initial inspiration of which was around the band’s 25th anniversary, how the album came together and where it was recorded. Dolores tells a great story about the band being on the TV show The Bachelorette, and they both also spoke about coming to NYC for the very first time, where they played, and being on that first US tour, playing college campuses, and getting into trouble at hotels along the wa...2019-11-2513 minMaria's Mutts & StuffChuck Leavell Is Not Only The Stones' Keyboardist But He's Also A Tree FarmerMaria chats with Rolling Stones keyboardist (and Music Director of The Rolling Stones) Chuck Leavell, who's also a conservationist and a tree farmer. They talk about his tree plantations, the wild fires, conservation, Chuck's show "America's Forests" on PBS and more!2019-11-1832 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDBowie Producer Visconti Takes Us Inside Bowie Recording SessionsThis is a truly fascinating conversation with celebrated record producer Tony Visconti, who produced 12 of David Bowie’s albums, including the very last Bowie album, along with many other huge band and artists he’s produced over the course of his prolific career, including T-Rex, Thin Lizzy, The Moody Blues, Gentle Giant, Morrissey and more. We did this interview, ironically, the night before we learned David Bowie passed. We spoke at length about the recording sessions for T-Rex’s “Get It On” and the sessions around the Bowie songs “Rebel Rebel”, “Young Americans” and “Heroes.” We also spoke about Tony’s band Holy Holy too. Ch...2019-11-1817 minMaria's Mutts & StuffLearn What Really Goes On With Undercover Animal Investigator Pete Paxton"Rescue Dogs" is a new book by Pete Paxton, an undercover animal investigator who's infiltrated hundreds of puppy mills, witnessed the horrors done to dogs while undercover, and helped shut some of them down. Maria chats with him about the book which tells of his experiences, as well as his advice and tips on how to rescue a dog!2019-11-1153 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDR&R Hall Of Famer Steve Winwood! Need We Say More?Back in 2017 I sat down with Rock ‘N Roll Hall Of Famer Steve Winwood to talk about his then new “Live Greatest Hits” album recorded at shows all around the US and the world. What an incredibly prolific career first with Spencer Davis Group, then Blind Faith, Traffic and a highly successful and Grammy winning solo career. How he was drawn initially to keyboards, then other instruments like guitar and mandolin. He told us the reason he got kicked out of music school. And he gave us amazing stories and remembrances of working with other artists like Jimi Hendrix (Voodoo Child...2019-11-1122 minSonstein SessionsTribute to the NYPD's Lou Alvarez / "To Be Of Service"NYPD bomb squad Det. Lou Alvarez was THE face we’ll never forget at the Senate hearings to make aid for ailing 9/11 first responders permanent this year. Alvarez lobbied and gave interviews until he was no longer lucid, helping others suffering now and those who will fall ill in the future. He would pass away from his 9/11 related cancer just days after the hearings. Lou’s older brother, ex-Suffolk County police officer Phil joins me as we honor this hero and Marine.On Veterans Day (Monday 11/11) Netflix will debut the doc “To Be of Service.” It features stories of service...2019-11-0729 min
Sonstein SessionsTribute to the NYPD's Lou Alvarez / "To Be Of Service"NYPD bomb squad Det. Lou Alvarez was THE face we’ll never forget at the Senate hearings to make aid for ailing 9/11 first responders permanent this year. Alvarez lobbied and gave interviews until he was no longer lucid, helping others suffering now and those who will fall ill in the future. He would pass away from his 9/11 related cancer just days after the hearings. Lou’s older brother, ex-Suffolk County police officer Phil joins me as we honor this hero and Marine.On Veterans Day (Monday 11/11) Netflix will debut the doc “To Be of Service.” It features stories of service...2019-11-0729 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDGlorious Sons On Winning Juno Award, Opening For The Stones And MoreWe sat down with Canada’s Glorious Sons recently and spoke about their very successful Young Beauties And Fools album, what it was like winning a Juno award for that album, opening for The Rolling Stones, playing outside in Niagara Falls in February and lots more. Check it out, The Glorious Sons here on the Out Of The Box uncensored podcast.2019-11-0412 minSonstein SessionsA Look Into Diabetes: Genetics & PreventionI’m really honored that iHeartRadio asked me to host the half hour special “A Look Into Diabetes: Genetics & Prevention” airing on Q104.3 and on iHeartRadio stations all over the country. I speak with Stephen Ranjan, the VP, Franchise Lead, Pre-Diabetes & Non-Insulin Therapy Solutions for Roche Diabetes Care as well as Shirley Wu, the director of Health Product for 23andMe and Tracey D. Brown, the CEO for the American Diabetes Association.2019-11-0126 min
Sonstein SessionsA Look Into Diabetes: Genetics & PreventionI’m really honored that iHeartRadio asked me to host the half hour special “A Look Into Diabetes: Genetics & Prevention” airing on Q104.3 and on iHeartRadio stations all over the country. I speak with Stephen Ranjan, the VP, Franchise Lead, Pre-Diabetes & Non-Insulin Therapy Solutions for Roche Diabetes Care as well as Shirley Wu, the director of Health Product for 23andMe and Tracey D. Brown, the CEO for the American Diabetes Association.2019-11-0126 minMaria's Mutts & Stuff"To Be Of Service": A Film About Veterans With PTSD And Their Service DogsMaria chats with Oscar-Nominated Director Josh Aronson and Veteran Greg Kolodziejczyk about their documentary "To Be Of Service", premiering Nov 1st in NYC. The movie focuses on veterans suffering with PTSD and how their service dogs help them live their lives again. Learn more at tobeofservicefilm.com.2019-10-301h 09Out of the Box UNCENSOREDClaypool And Lennon Talk Delirium And ProgadelicismWe sat down with Les Claypool and Sean Lennon back in April of 2019 to talk about The Claypool Lennon Delirium’s new album South Of Reality, how those two initially met, Les’ wine company, their shared love of progadelicand pyschadelic rock, Les sitting down with Geddy Lee for his Big Beautiful Book Of Bass, how Yoko Ono celebrates her birthday, every year. And, we even discussed rocket science! So check it out, Les Claypool and Sean Lennon, here on the Out Of The Box uncensored podcast.2019-10-2817 minMaria's Mutts & StuffLearn How CBD Oil Can Help Your Pet's Pain (And Yours Too!)Maria chats with Dr. John Taylor, the founder of NWC Naturals, about the benefits of CBD oil for your pet's pain--and yours as well! There are so many CBD products out there that it can be overwhelming, and you'll learn how to choose. John Taylor is an expert in probiotics and natural health. Learn more at nwcnaturals.com.2019-10-2226 minMaria's Mutts & StuffGloria Butler Is Receiving Last Chance For Animal's Sam Simon Award!Maria chats with music manager and animal advocate Gloria Butler, who is receiving the Sam Simon Award from Last Chance For Animals, about animal rescue, her animals, protesting, being vegan (she and her husband Geezer Butler of Black Sabbath are) and more! Last Chance For Animals is a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation. Learn more at lcanimal.org. This is the 100th episode of Maria's Mutts & Stuff!2019-10-1120 minMaria's Mutts & StuffRobert Freeman's "Woof!" Is About Music And DogsMaria chats with musician and retired professor Robert Freeman about his book "Woof! A Love Story of Dogs, Music, And Life" We learn about his life with 17 dogs, his love of classical music, and more! @AdoptDontShop2019-10-0825 minMaria's Mutts & StuffWe Know It's Not Meat When We See A "Veggie Burger" Don't We??Maria chats with Amanda Howell, staff attorney at The Animal Legal Defense Fund, about their representation of Tofurky to stop the law in Arkansas that bans plant-based products from calling themselves "meat", "milk", etc!2019-09-3023 minMaria's Mutts & StuffJack Kerfoot's "Fueling America": Can Wind And Solar Power Save The PlanetMaria chats with scientist and energy expert Jack Kerfoot about climate change, global warming, renewable energy and his book "Fueling America: An Insider's Journey." Jack is terrific about simplifying it all!2019-09-2326 minMaria's Mutts & StuffBest Friends Animal Society Hopes To Make The US No-Kill By 2025Maria speaks with Best Friends Animal Society's Holly Sizemore about their new community dashboard, which is an interactive map. This will help reach their goal of the U.S. being a no-kill country by 2025!2019-09-1823 minMaria's Mutts & StuffBest Friends Animal Society Hopes To Make The US No-Kill By 2025Maria speaks with Best Friends Animal Society's Holly Sizemore about their new community dashboard, which is an interactive map. This will help reach their goal of the U.S. being a no-kill country by 2025!2019-09-1622 minMaria's Mutts & StuffBraveHearts' "Trail To Zero" Rides And The Prevention of Veteran SuicideSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: BraveHearts' Trail To Zero 20-mile rides commemorate the 20 veteran suicides a day in this country. Veterans at BraveHearts are helped by horses at no cost! Learn more at trailtozero.org.2019-09-0420 minMaria's Mutts & Stuff2019's Most Pet-Friendly CitiesMaria speaks with WalletHub analyst Jill Gonzalez about which city is the friendliest; which city has the most pet businesses; which city is least friendly and much more!2019-08-2209 minMaria's Mutts & StuffLovely Nerd Creations: Gifts For The Pet LoverMaria chats with traffic reporter and entrepreneur Christina Stoffo about her shop "Lovely Nerd Creations"; a creative mix of unique gifts! You can find Lovely Nerd Creations on Etsy and Facebook. Go shopping!2019-08-0920 minMaria's Mutts & StuffDan Schachner-The Puppy Bowl ref-Talks About Road Trips With Our Pets!Maria chats with the Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner about summer road trips with our pets, why we should foster and more! (And he's a Q104.3 listener too!!)2019-07-2914 minMaria's Mutts & StuffDan Schachner-The Puppy Bowl ref-Talks About Road Trips With Our Pets!Maria chats with the Puppy Bowl referee Dan Schachner about summer road trips with our pets, why we should foster and more! (And he's a Q104.3 listener too!!)2019-07-2914 minMaria's Mutts & StuffNow Your Dog Can Have Its Own Dog Pillow!The Dog Pillow Co. has launched a line of pillows specifically designed to give your dog comfort and security. Maria chats with co-founder Dawn Ward (partnered with Paula Savarese) about the pillows: Dogs love to rest their heads on something! See the styles at thedogpillowcompany.com.2019-07-2210 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDChester Bennington "Scott Weiland Introduced Me To Many Of The People I Made Music With"We sat down with Linkin Park’s Chester Bennington in February of 2017,just a few months before his untimely passing, the band’s new album at the time One More Light was about to come out. Chester was incredibly generous with his time and was really very upbeat talking about the release of the new album and how it’s like being in a new band whenever they make a new record. He said “Our creative journey is just that, a journey, we visit, then we move on.” We spoke about the band’s fans around the world in places like Russia...2019-07-1917 minMaria's Mutts & StuffJill Rappaport Discusses How To Keep Your Pets Safe This SummerMaria chats with Animal Advocate and NBC Correspondent Jill Rappaport about the importance of adoption, how to keep your pets safe and healthy this summer, and Comcast's latest camera that lets you watch your pet while you're away from home!2019-07-1020 minMaria's Mutts & StuffKeeping Your Pets Safe This 4th of July WeekendMaria chats with Phyllis Taiano, founder of Four Paws Sake NYC on how to keep your pets safe this holiday weekend. There are tips on what to do if your pet gets lost and what to do if you find a lost pet. Have a happy holiday weekend and keep your pets safe!2019-07-0315 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDNoel Gallagher Says The Second Coming Will Happen Before Oasis ReunionWe sat down with Noel Gallagher in late 2017, right before he released his last full solo album, Who Built The Moon, his first album that he says was the first one he ever wrote and then also recorded in the same studio. We spoke about how much fun he has touring with U2, how Dave Grohl is the nicest guy in music, and we also did ask the question that everyone continues to ask, if Oasis would ever get back together. As usual Noel gave us a fantastic answer. So here is Noel Gallagher on the Out Of The Box...2019-06-2716 minMaria's Mutts & StuffTEEF Is Safe & Easy Dog Dental Care!Maria speaks with Emily Stein, a scientist who invented TEEF for your dog's dental care. TEEF outsmarts the bacteria that causes tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath. Learn more at Teefhealth.com.2019-06-2714 minMaria's Mutts & StuffCatnip Nation: A Documentary About Feral CatsMaria speaks with Tina Traster who produced the documentary Catnip Nation. The film is about the plight of feral cats, TNR, and the people who take care of them. Learn more at catnipnation.com.2019-06-1924 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDWeezer Says Oasis' Liam Gallagher Stiffed Them For A Huge Brunch Tab In TokyoWe sat down with Weezer, the whole band back in March of 2019 and talked about their two new albums, The Black album and working with TV On The Radio’s Dave SitekAs well as Teal, their new album of covers. We also spoke about their recent foray in to Barbershop Quartet singing, and lots of fun stories about Oasis over the years, including one time where Liam stiffed the band for a huge tab from a breakfast in London. And also, their surprising huge hit with a cover of Toto’s Africa. Where the band’s sense of hum...2019-06-1712 minMaria's Mutts & StuffJust Food For Dogs With In-Store Kitchens At Petco!Maria chats with Just Food For Dogs CEO Carey Tischler about their fresh, human-grade food; their relationship with Petco as they expand and open in-store kitchens; and more! Check out JustFoodForDogs.com (they have food for cats too!)2019-06-1117 minMaria's Mutts & StuffALDF's Stephen Wells and Assemblymember Linda RosenthalMaria chats with NYS Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal and (return guest!) Animal Legal Defense Fund's Executive Director Stephen Wells about "Bella's Bill" hopefully becoming law, as well as other pending bills.2019-06-0434 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDChris Cornell Says In 2015 "I'm In A Really Good Space"Around the 2 year anniversary of losing the great Chris Cornell, I came upon my interview with Chris in New York City around the time of his 2015 solo release ‘Higher Truth’. This was about 2 years before his untimely death. We spoke about that new album, also that he was working new on new Soundgarden music with Matt Cameron. He shared his thought on whether rock was dead, or dying, and ironically, he also stated that he was in a “really good space.” Please subscribe to the ‘Out Of The Box Uncensored’ podcast so you don’t miss an episode.2019-05-2814 minMaria's Mutts & StuffMuttNation Foundation: One Nation Under DogMaria chats with Bev Lambert, who founded MuttNation with her daughter Miranda, about their upcoming MuttNation March on June 6th (Sign up for the virtual march like I did!) plus all the work they do to get shelter pets adopted! Learn more at muttnation.com.2019-05-2830 minMaria's Mutts & StuffIt's Military Appreciation Month And Pets For Vets Is On!Maria chats with Pets For Vets founder Clarissa Black and Jessica Strouse, spokesperson for International Delight, about their new partnership matching shelter animals with our nation's veterans.2019-05-2113 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDBryan Adams Has Never Written More Music Than In The Past 2 YearsBryan Adams' status as one of the most successful singer/songwriters of his generation hasn't slowed him down, even almost five decades into his career. He tells Jonathan Clarke that between writing for Broadway's 'Pretty Woman: The Musical' and making his new album 'Shine A Light,' he's at the most productive time in his life!Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Out of the Box UNCENSORED with Jonathan Clarke.'2019-03-2915 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDGary Clark, Jr. Details The Making Of And Inspiration Behind 'This Land,'Whether it's fear, rage, sadness, joy or love, Gary Clark Jr. doesn't hold anything back on his new album, 'This Land,' could prove to be a watershed moment in his career. He tells Jonathan Clarke about the ups and downs of making his fourth studio album, and his complicated relationship with his hometown of Austin, Texas.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Out of the Box UNCENSORED with Jonathan Clarke.'2019-03-2921 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDBob Mould Takes An Optimistic Turn During His 'Berlin Period'Alternative legend Bob Mould's latest album, 'Sunshine Rock,' is one of his most positive records in years. He says the irony that he made the album in Berlin, is not lost on him. In this episode Bob tells Jonathan Clarke about what attracted him to Berlin and how he deals with his political angst in 2019.Subscribe so you don't miss an episode of 'Out of the Box UNCENSORED with Jonathan Clarke'!2019-03-2911 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDFoals Frontman Yannis Philippakis Discusses The Band's Surprise Double AlbumFoals front man Yannis Philippakis says he and his band mates were just trying to make one good album after parting ways with their longtime bassist. After months of lengthy jam sessions, the band had a mountain of material that ending up as two albums. The first one 'Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost, Part 1' is available now! 'Part 2' comes is due out in the fall.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!2019-03-2915 minOut of the Box UNCENSOREDGeddy Lee Indulges A Lifelong Obsession With His New BookGeddy Lee has many obsessions, but for most of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame career, guitars and bass guitars were not among his collections.On this inaugural episode of 'Out of the Box UNCENSORED with Jonathan Clarke,' Geddy talks about why he started collecting instruments so late in his career, what some of his favorite stories from his 'Big, Beautiful Book of Bass' are and, of course, Rush!Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss an episode!2019-03-2521 min
Sonstein Sessions"Breslin & Hamill" / "Girls" Star Jemima KirkeJimmy Breslin & Pete Hamill were not just longtime newspaper columnists here in NYC, they were rock stars back in the day. Their stories (and contributions to history) are detailed in such an entertaining and informative way in the HBO doc “Breslin & Hamill: Deadline Artists.” 2 of its 3 directors, Jonathan Alter & John Block join me. Inspiring and more!!!Jemima Kirke is best known as "Jessa" on the HBO hit "Girls"- she’s also the daughter of Free and Bad Company’s Simon Kirke. I didn’t know ‘til I met her that Q104.3 is HER radio station! Jemima’s latest is the...2019-02-0333 minSonstein Sessions"Breslin & Hamill" / "Girls" Star Jemima KirkeJimmy Breslin & Pete Hamill were not just longtime newspaper columnists here in NYC, they were rock stars back in the day. Their stories (and contributions to history) are detailed in such an entertaining and informative way in the HBO doc “Breslin & Hamill: Deadline Artists.” 2 of its 3 directors, Jonathan Alter & John Block join me. Inspiring and more!!!Jemima Kirke is best known as "Jessa" on the HBO hit "Girls"- she’s also the daughter of Free and Bad Company’s Simon Kirke. I didn’t know ‘til I met her that Q104.3 is HER radio station! Jemima’s latest is the...2019-02-0333 min
Sonstein Sessions9/11 Fund in Peril / Immigrant Pays It ForwardGovernment aid for those ailing from 9/11 illnesses is in jeopardy. Leading 9/11 community activist John Feal and attorney Michael Barasch join Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” to discuss. Also- how the partial government shutdown impacts those ailing from 9/11 toxins.Sixtus Atabong was just a young man when his dad sent him alone to the U.S. to make a better life for himself. He knew no one. He was completely alone. Atabong became a Physician’s Assistant and has since returned to build clinics and hospitals back home in Cameroon as well as The Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Talk abo...2019-01-1429 minSonstein Sessions9/11 Fund in Peril / Immigrant Pays It ForwardGovernment aid for those ailing from 9/11 illnesses is in jeopardy. Leading 9/11 community activist John Feal and attorney Michael Barasch join Q104.3’s “Sonstein Sunday” to discuss. Also- how the partial government shutdown impacts those ailing from 9/11 toxins.Sixtus Atabong was just a young man when his dad sent him alone to the U.S. to make a better life for himself. He knew no one. He was completely alone. Atabong became a Physician’s Assistant and has since returned to build clinics and hospitals back home in Cameroon as well as The Democratic Republic of Congo, Nicaragua and Guatemala. Talk abo...2019-01-1429 min