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The Health Fix Podcast
Ep 422: Is Your Hearing Impacting Your Health, Relationships & Longevity?- With Shelli Sonstein
You check up on your general health, you get your teeth cleaned and your eyes checked but hearing isn’t part of a regular annual health exam. Are you noticing you need to turn up the volume a bit more, you prefer closed captioning when you watch something or you're having trouble hearing when there's a lot of back ground noise? Have you used headphones for quite some time and enjoy cranking up your favorite songs? Your hearing is directly connected with brain health and socialization, two major factors for longevity. Shelli Sonstein, a New York City radio show host...
2023-12-06
41 min
The Health Fix Podcast
Ep 422: Is Your Hearing Impacting Your Health, Relationships & Longevity?- With Shelli Sonstein
You check up on your general health, you get your teeth cleaned and your eyes checked but hearing isn’t part of a regular annual health exam. Are you noticing you need to turn up the volume a bit more, you prefer closed captioning when you watch something or you're having trouble hearing when there's a lot of back ground noise? Have you used headphones for quite some time and enjoy cranking up your favorite songs? Your hearing is directly connected with brain health and socialization, two major factors for longevity. Shelli Sonstein, a New York City radio show host...
2023-12-06
41 min
The Health Fix Podcast
Ep 422: Is Your Hearing Impacting Your Health, Relationships & Longevity?- With Shelli Sonstein
You check up on your general health, you get your teeth cleaned and your eyes checked but hearing isn’t part of a regular annual health exam. Are you noticing you need to turn up the volume a bit more, you prefer closed captioning when you watch something or you're having trouble hearing when there's a lot of back ground noise? Have you used headphones for quite some time and enjoy cranking up your favorite songs? Your hearing is directly connected with brain health and socialization, two major factors for longevity. Shelli Sonstein, a New York City radio show host...
2023-12-06
41 min
The Health Fix Podcast
Ep 422: Is Your Hearing Impacting Your Health, Relationships & Longevity?- With Shelli Sonstein
You check up on your general health, you get your teeth cleaned and your eyes checked but hearing isn’t part of a regular annual health exam. Are you noticing you need to turn up the volume a bit more, you prefer closed captioning when you watch something or you're having trouble hearing when there's a lot of back ground noise? Have you used headphones for quite some time and enjoy cranking up your favorite songs? Your hearing is directly connected with brain health and socialization, two major factors for longevity. Shelli Sonstein, a New York City radio show host...
2023-12-06
41 min
The Brand Advocate - Video
Ep. 9 - Conversation with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3
Watch on YouTube – Conversation with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3 – Ep. 9 Zak Romanoff speaks with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3’s Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show about future trends in the supermarket industry. Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/shellisonstein/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/shellisonstein/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/shellisonstein Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term Food Broker from his vocabulary, rejuvenating a once stale industry. This Brand Advocate shares his knowledge of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the billion d...
2019-06-26
12 min
The Brand Advocate
Ep. 9 - Conversation with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3
Watch on YouTube – Conversation with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3 – Ep. 9 Zak Romanoff speaks with Shelli Sonstein of Q104.3’s Jim Kerr Rock & Roll Morning Show about future trends in the supermarket industry. Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/shellisonstein/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/shellisonstein/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/shellisonstein Zak Romanoff is a disruptor in the food distribution, marketing, and sales world. Zak has removed the term Food Broker from his vocabulary, rejuvenating a once stale industry. This Brand Advocate shares his knowledge of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the billion d...
2019-06-26
12 min
Sonstein Sessions
Love And Hate Crime
Ben Steele directed “Love & Hate Crime” for the ID tv channel. It’s the story of the first person ever to be sentenced on federal hate crime charges for killing a transgender person. Ben does such a beautiful job on his doc- it plays like a mystery. He leave the viewer to judge.
2018-03-02
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Last Men in Aleppo
Feras Fayyad is a Syrian filmmaker who is up for best doc @ the Oscars. He talks about the white helmets - the first responders in Syria risking their lives to save civilians trapped in bombed out buildings.Issues: first responders; human rights; president trump’s travel ban
2018-03-02
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Sometimes: Helping Kids Stand Up To Bullying
I speak with Kim Dreher & Darryl Mouzen, Clifton and Yonkers teachers who wrote & illustrated a book to empower kids against bullying.
2018-02-21
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Helping Ailing Members of the FDNY
Retired FDNY’ers Danny Prince and Mike Prior on the FDNY’s fire family transport program- helping ailing FDNY'ers. There are 1700 right now sickened by 911 toxins!!!!
2018-02-21
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Opioid Crisis
Lisa Waknin is a NJ mom of an opioid addict survivor who opened her own rehab after her daughter failed in 12 rehab attempts.
2018-02-16
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
We Remember Firefighter Joe Stach
Jo Stach became a widow January 7th after her 51 year old retired FDNY LT. husband Joe died of pancreatic cancer. She says the biggest nightmare was living with PTSD.
2018-02-14
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Make 100 Healthy
I speak with Make 100 Healthy founder John Murphy. We'll talk about honoring & learning from 100-plus year olds in our area.
2018-02-09
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
On Becoming Transgendered
Liam Lynch explains why he became a transgender man.
2018-02-09
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Preventing Sports Injuries
NY Hospital for Special Surgery Dr. Josh Dines, a doc for both the Mets & Rangers, warns parents on how to avoid sports injuries with their kids. And we dish about Tom Brady’s weird diet and workout.
2018-02-05
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Permission
Actress Rebecca Hall and “Permission” writer/director Brian Crano . Among our hot topics: the #MeToo campaign and Rebecca giving her salaries from two woody allen movies to the Times Up campaign.
2018-02-05
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Leslie Mandoki And MusiCares
Leslie Mandoki who heads Mandoki Soulmates talks about their January 29th Beacon Theatre concert raising money for MusiCares, which helps musicians in need.
2018-01-26
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Rape Of Recy Taylor
Nancy Buirski directed “The Rape Of Recy Taylor”, the story of a young black mom in Alabama who was gang-raped by 6 white teenagers. She didn’t stay silent and was helped by Rosa Parks, LONG before Parks became a civil rights icon.
2018-01-26
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Finding the best college and how to plan on paying for it
Steve Sirot, co-founder of College Benefit Research group, on how high schoolers can find the best college for themselves and how to plan on paying for it.
2018-01-19
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Politics of Hate
Filmmaker/activist/musician Michael Perlman talks about how to heal out politics of hate. His doc by the same name is now available on iTunes.Go to www.world2be.com and www.facebook.com/world2be to get more info and engage in an online conversation. Proceeds from sales of the film through their website go to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
2018-01-12
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Insult
What will it take to bring peace to the Mideast and for our own political chasm to heal? Short-listed for best foreign picture @ the Oscars, Ziad Doueiri directed Lebanon’s contribution, “The Insult”.
2018-01-12
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
David Bowie - The Last Five Years
Francis Whitely, director of the HBO doc "Bowie- the Last 5 Years"
2018-01-05
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Getting off Anti-Depressants
Fitness guru John Rowley talks about his personal struggles getting off anti-depressants
2018-01-05
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Tommy Wiseau: Writer, Director, and Star of "The Room" and Inspiration Behind "The Disaster Artist"
"The Room" is having a special screening across the US on January 10th.
2018-01-03
06 min
Sonstein Sessions
All This Panic
Jenny Gage, director of "All This Panic"- following Brooklyn pre-tweens to adulthood and all this panic in between.
2018-01-02
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Make 100 Healthy
John Murphy, founder of Make 100 Healthy gives tips for living- my goal is live a healthy 104.3!!!
2018-01-02
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Tips For Well-Being and a Joyful Life
Dr. Partha Nandi talks about being your own health hero for longevity, well-being and a joyful life.
2017-12-26
13 min
Sonstein Sessions
If You're Suffering From Migraines, We Have Some Advice
Lisa Jacobson, founder of the dailymigraine.com, offers tips for sufferer.
2017-12-26
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
#MeToo in the Military - The Personal Story of Army Veteran Christine Martucci
"It just stays with me forever, but it's not who I am anymore. We're not our pasts anymore". Ten year army veteran Christine Martucci of New Jersey bravely tells her story of overcoming assault and almost fatal PTSD.
2017-12-18
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
September 11th Toxins Still Affecting Community Members
If you lived or worked in the area south of Canal in the months after Sept 11 2001, your health issues, even acid reflix, could be due to the 911 toxins. Retired FDNY chief Richie Alles and residents Kimberly Flynn and Ester Regelson discuss.
2017-12-15
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Couples/sex therapist Wendi L. Dumbroff With Marriage Advice
Can a marriage survive cheating? And what if sex drives don’t mesh? Couples/sex therapist Wendi L. Dumbroff, MA, LPC dishes advice.
2017-12-12
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Simple Lessons For A Better Life
Life lessons from nursing homes???!!! Charles Dodgen wrote a book called “Simple Lessons For A Better Life: Unexpected Inspiration From Inside The Nursing Home”
2017-12-08
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Bloodstripe
Kate Nowlin co-wrote & stars in “Blood Stripes”- a movie about a female Marine’s PTSD life after several tours in Afghanistan. Sexual assault in the military is the last #metoo to unfold.
2017-12-01
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
You're Not Gonna Believe This
Ailing 911 first responder Charlie K (Charles Kaczorowski) talks about his incredible life and autobiography “You’re Not Gonna Believe This”
2017-12-01
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
John Feal
The man who got health care coverage for life for ailing 911 1st responders, John Feal, joins attorney Michael Barasch updating the 911 toxin epidemic. Are these heroes doomed???
2017-11-30
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Darkest Hour
Oscar nominated Anthony McCarton, screenwriter/producer of the instant Gary Oldman classic “Darkest Hour”
2017-11-30
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Hell On Earth
Oscar winning war documentarian Sebastian Junger could be Oscar nominated again for his latest “Hell on Earth: the fall of Syria & the Rise of Isis”
2017-11-30
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Murder in Mansfield
Collier Landry’s dad killed his mom when Collier was just 12. How does one ever go on after that? Collier and Oscar- winning documentary director Barbara Kopple show us in “Murder in Mansfield”.
2017-11-10
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Light Of The Moon
Jessica M. Thompson’s movie “The Light of the Moon” deals with the rape of a professional Brooklyn millennial- breaking all the stereotypes
2017-11-10
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
A new way to treat PTSD from Marine Akshay Nanavanti , author of “Fearvana”
As we get ready to honor veterans on Veterans Day, Marine Akshay Nanavanti joins me to look at his unique treatment for PTSD. It’s not easy and actually it’s a life plan we could all use, as detailed in his book “Fearvana”, which was endorsed by the Dalai Lama!!!!
2017-11-03
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
A coming of ager in a nunnery best describes “Noviate”
A coming of ager in a nunnery??? In a nutshell, that’s the gist of the new film “Novitiate” , which, trust me, Melissa Leo WILL be Oscar-nominated as the Mother Superior. Writer/director Maggie Betts joins me. It’s set in the late 50’s/early 60’s as the Catholic Church was undergoing a sea change. Margaret Qualley of “The Leftovers” stars. Julianne Nicholson (“Boardwalk Empire”) plays her mom.
2017-10-28
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Divine Order”. A feature film about women winning the right to vote in Switzerland
Petra Volpe’s movie “The Divine Order” is Switzerland’s Oscar entry for best foreign film- a feature film about women winning the right to vote in Switzerland in 1971.
2017-10-20
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Brett Morgen’s doc “Jane” about Jane Goodall could win him an Oscar
Brett Morgen, famous for “Kurt Cobain: The Montage of Heck” outdoes himself in “Jane”, his doc about Jane Goodall. So good (excuse pun) it doesn’t feel like a doc but a live story about a trailblazer.
2017-10-20
13 min
Sonstein Sessions
Wasted: the story of food waste
Every year 1.3 billion tons of food is thrown away. Filmmakers Anna Chai & Nari Kye explore the reasons for this waste and ways to fix the problem
2017-10-17
19 min
Sonstein Sessions
Eric Coleman of the NY Jets
Ex Jets safety Erik Coleman talks NFL protests, CTE & his own inspiring story
2017-10-17
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Making Strides of Brooklyn
Making Strides of Brooklyn. Sunday, October 15, 2017. Registration: 8:30 a.m.. Walk: 10:00 a.m.. MCU Stadium; Coney Island Boardwalk.
2017-10-11
04 min
Sonstein Sessions
NJ Alzheimers Caregivers
NJ Alzheimers. Maybe the biggest work/life balance struggle is for caregivers. Meet a Broadway star, Joe Barbara,who is a caregiver for his mom who has alzheimers.
2017-10-06
18 min
Sonstein Sessions
Dina
Two people on the autism spectrum fall in love & plan to marry and two filmmakers record all...including the bedroom.
2017-10-06
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Swim Team
Meet the coach and his swimmer/son from the NJ Hammerheads- a swim team of kids on the autism spectrum featured in the movie “Swim Team".
2017-09-29
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Abundant Acreage Available with Amy Ryan
Oscar nominee Amy Ryan in her 1st starring role and the director of the movie “Abundant Acreage Available”
2017-09-29
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Stronger
David Gordon Green directed Jake Gyllenhaal in “Stronger” based on the real life of Boston marathon bombing victim Jeff Bauman.
2017-09-22
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Shot
Jeremey kKagan wrote & directed “Shot” starring Noah Wylie as stray bullet victim played out in real time.
2017-09-22
13 min
Sonstein Sessions
Addy and Uno
The 1st family musical about disabilities
2017-09-15
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
I Do... Until I Don't
Lake Bell & her movie “I Do..Until I Don’t”
2017-09-15
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Man In The Red Bandana
His mom tells the story of Welles Remy Crowther, the man in the red bandana, who saved 10 lives in the south tower on 911 sixteen years ago.
2017-09-08
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Behind The Lense: Covering 9/11
Among those rushing toward the burning World Trade Center towers 16 years ago Sept 11 was Q104.3 listener and photojournalist Tony Fioranelli.
2017-09-08
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Home Health Care Workers, the very people most of us would be lucky to have
Home health care workers are some of the most underpaid in our country- the very people most of us would be lucky to have for home health care – which most need at some point in their lives. Deidre Fishels’ doc is called “Care”.
2017-08-31
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Rock Photographer Mark Weiss
Photog Mark Weiss, who introduced Zakk Wylde to Ozzy Osbourne and Sebastian Bach to Skid Row, is auctioning off some of his famous collection of rock star photos. More info at rocksceneauctions.com
2017-08-25
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Verizon Workers Falling Ill to September 11th Toxins
Nearing the 16th anniversary of September 11th, more and more are falling ill with cancer- we focus on Verizon workers with CWA leader Micki Siegel de Hernandez and ailing Verizon employee Richie Harmon
2017-08-25
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Sidemen: Long Road to Glory
The doc “Sidemen: Long Road To Glory”..the bluesmen who inspired much of today’s rock n roll..3 of them died the same year.
2017-08-18
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Whitney Houston: Can I Be Me
The doc “Whitney Houston: Can I be Me”..a discussion of the drug abuse, emotionally abuse and hidden sexuality that tore her apart.
2017-08-18
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Glass Castle
Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Thus, the life of Jeannette Walls, who became famous as a NY gossip columnist some 30 years ago. She’s now the best selling author of “The Glass House”- her life story and now a movie starring Naomi Watts, Oscar winner Brie Larson and Woody Harrelson- who could win an Oscar for his role. Jeannette joins me on “Sonstein Sessions”. She grew up raising her 3 siblings –her dad was a genius but mean alcoholic. Her mom was more into her art than her kids. They lived in a 3 room house without electricity and water. There was dy...
2017-08-11
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Glen Campbell "I'll Be Me"
We lost country music legend Glen Campbell to Alzheimer’s disease. Campbell went on a final Goodbye Tour in 2012 with three of his children in his backup band. His last show was on November 20th, 2012 in Napa, California. The shows were documented in a 2014 film, I'll Be Me, which won a Grammy and received an Oscar nomination. That year, I spoke with the director James Keach.
2017-08-09
17 min
Sonstein Sessions
Lisa Lampanelli's Stuffed
Insult comic Queen Lisa Lampanelli discusses her upcoming fall Broadway show “Stuffed”- all about women’s body issues. She also details her own struggles, including gastric sleeve surgery, which saved her life. StuffedPlay.com
2017-08-04
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
John Sebastian Talks Veterans Issues
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer & Lovin’ Spoonful founder John Sebastian joins country artist Tony Jackson, talking veterans and the stories behind the music.
2017-08-04
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Sled Dogs
Fern Levitt’s doc “Sled Dogs” could do to the Iditarod what “Blackfish” did to Seaworld. Heartbreaking.
2017-07-28
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Brigsby Bear
“Saturday Night Live” star Kyle Mooney and SNL writer Dave McCary have this week’s best reviewed movie on Rotten Tomatoes- topping Charlize Theron’s “Atomic Blonde” and Al Gore’s “An inconvenient Sequel”. It’s the quirky but ultimately sweet “Brigsby Bear”.
2017-07-28
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Meredith Vieira
The legendary Meredith Vieira joins me along with Doctor Susan Bukata talking osteoporosis & more. For more info, please check out http://www.bonenews.com
2017-07-25
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Destressed with Gary Pastore
That's Garry Pastore. Cousin of Big Pussy!
2017-07-24
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
How To Live To Be 100
How to live to be 100! And live well!John Murphy joins me.
2017-07-14
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Teachers and Students Ailing From 911 Toxins
It's not just first responders ailing from the toxic September 11 air of 16 years ago. Teachers & students are fighting cancer. Meet Michael Novemsky, Ronald Valenzuela (ex students) and UFT Exec Ellie Engler - all fighting September 11 cancers. If you know someone who was in area at time, have them register for health care coverage/comp! We have just at little over 3 years to do so.
2017-07-07
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Sidney Torres from CNBC’s The Deed
Meet Sidney Torres, host of CNBC show "The Deed"- he could be next mayor of New Orleans & used to be Lenny Kravitz's assistant & is a self made real estate millionaire.
2017-07-07
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Alexandra Pelosi (yes that Pelosi) 11th HBO Documentary, The Words That Built America
Meet Alexandra Pelosi (yes- her daughter) talking about her 11(!!!) HBO doc "The Words That Built America"- all living presidents & vp's and celebs read the constitution & bill of rights. Get a fly on wall view of Pres Trump & more.
2017-06-30
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
NY/NJ Red Bulls General Manager makes games autism friendly
The New York Red Bulls have made history, providing an autism-friendly zone at the Red Bulls Arena, so families with loved ones on the spectrum can enjoy games. Marc De Grandpre’s daughter is on the spectrum.
2017-06-23
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Nick Hamm- director of the movie “The Journey”
Nick Hamm joins me discussing his movie “The Journey”. It’s a real life how-politicians could-make-peace-or-at-least-get-something-done-if-they’d –only –talk! It’s the story of arch enemies who brought peace to Northern Ireland. Starring Timothy Spall & Colm Meaney.
2017-06-23
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Black Privilege
A father’s day show with our neighbor down the hall, Charlamagne Tha God, host of Power 105’s Breakfast Club, who went from selling drugs & prison to devoted dad of 2 daughters and a mega-successful radio career. He is all about truth & inspiration and motivation. Beneficial advice for all.
2017-06-17
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Monterey Pop Festival
This weekend is the 50th (!!!) anniversary of the festival that started em all – the Monterey Pop festival- which introduced most Americans to the Who, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Otis Redding & more. Meet the director of the first concert film ever “Monterey pop”, soon-to-turn 92 year old D.A Pennebaker and one of the cameramen, Jim Desmond. Behind the scenes stories. Fascinating!!!
2017-06-16
17 min
Sonstein Sessions
Maudie
Aisling Walsh -the director of the wonderful movie “Maudie”, opening next Friday, which I predict will win an Oscar nomination for Sally Hawkins. Co-starring Ethan Hawke, this beautiful film (both story & landscape) is the story of folk artist Maude Lewis, who became a well-known artist despite a crippling disability. This is also a very unlikely love story and a lesson in what really makes us happy in life. Hint: it ain’t $$$ or facebooking!!!!
2017-06-10
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Tickling Giants
So honored to meet Bassem Youseff, who has been described as the Egyptian John Stewart. His TV satire news show lasted just 3 years before he was fired and had to leave the country. It would be like John Stewart getting fired, sued for more than 100-mil and then being forced to leave the country. His story is told in the doc “Tickling Giants”, which can be seen @ http://www.ticklinggiants.com and on iTunes and starting Tuesday, on Amazon and Google. Talk about bravery. Plus, he’s a very funny man. Compelling story on “Sonstein Sunday” Q104.3 @ 7am and on the iHeart...
2017-06-10
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
I Am Heath Ledger
On “Sonstein Sessions” on the iheartradio app, Derik Murray discusses his Tribea Fillm Festival documentary “I Am Heath Ledger”. The doc is a look at the amazing artistry of the late actor , who was the first modern day big name celebrity to die as the result of prescription drug abuse. His on-screen acting was just the tip of the iceberg when it came to his talent.
2017-06-04
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Home Truth
On “Sonstein Sessions” on the iheartradio app, “Home Truth” directors Katia Maguire and April Hayes join me . For 9 years, these 2 followed Jessica Gonzales , whose 3 daughters were murdered by her husband (their father) despite a restraining order in place to protect the family. After their horrific murders and the suicide-by-police death of her estranged husband, Jessica fought all the way to the U.S Supreme Court to hold her local Colorado police accountable for failing to enforce the restraining order. This documentary is an intimate look at how a family torn apart through the worst possible circumstances along with the human spirit t...
2017-06-03
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
This is what Memorial Day is all about
“Retired Green Beret Lt. Col. Jason Amerine” joins me on Memorial Day Sunday. Shortly after the September 11th terrorist attacks in 2001, he and 99 other Green Berets were sent on a secret mission to Afghanistan . Every member of his 12 person team was either killed or wounded by friendly fire as their mission neared success. This is what Memorial Day is all about.
2017-05-27
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
Got Your Six
Margie Miller lost her marine son to suicide. She has made it her mission to try to prevent more such tragedies. On this Memorial Day Sunday, she is joined by Bill Byrne of Rolling Thunder, entertainer Kristen Capalino and Deanna Mancuso, who runs equine therapy for vets from her ranch in Purchase, New York. All are involved with the summer long “We Have Your Six Music Festival” and tribute biker ride From Yuma , Arizona to Wetbury.
2017-05-27
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Last Shaman
Suicidally depressed James Freeman tries a shaman & the hallucinogen ayahuasca. Raz Degan documents his journey.
2017-05-20
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
Sheila Nevins
President of HBO documentary films talks about sex to get ahead, aging & what makes a great doc or as she calls it: docu.
2017-05-20
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Not Someone You'd Think Would Be Suffering From Post 9/11 Illnesses
It’s not just first responders who are ailing from September 11th toxins. Dr. Pamela King teaches at the High School of Economics & Finance, steps from Ground Zero. School re-opened 5 months after the terrorist attack. Dr. King is fighting cancer and post traumatic stress.
2017-05-14
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Paint It Black with Amber Tamblyn
Amber Tamblyn is known for “Joan of Arcadia” and “The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants” but she got her start as a kid on “General Hospital”. Amber is a new mom and she has also given birth to her first film as a director , “Paint It Black”. Her other passion is poetry. Reading one of her poems landed her the “GH” gig!!! Her dad- the great Russ Tamblyn (“West Side Story”/”Tom Thumb”/ “7 Brides for 7 Brothers”) lost the fight to stop his daughter from becoming a child star like him.
2017-05-13
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
My Entire High School Sinking Into The Sea
Dash Shaw is a comic book writer/artist and filmmaker making his debut with “My Entire High School Sinking into the Sea”, voiced by Susan Sarandon, Lena Dunham, Maya Rudolph, Reggie Watts and Jason Schwartzman. It’s a bit autobiographical with his high school trials and tribulations most of us shared: was anyone happy in high school and if they were, are they still?? We also talk Williamsburg and how the rent got too damn high for the artistic community!!
2017-05-07
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Paris Can Wait
Eleanor Coppola (wife of 5 time Oscar winner Francis Ford Coppola and mom of Oscar winner Sofia Coppola and Oscar nominee Roman Coppola) makes history with her first fiction film “Paris Can Wait” debuting as she celebrates her 81st birthday. That’s a record for a debut. She wrote, directed and produced. Eleanor joins me in a discussion of fearlessly aging and what it’s like to be married to one of the most famous directors in history.
2017-05-07
17 min
Sonstein Sessions
Bang
Bert Berns is not a household name despite writing “Piece of My Heart”, “Hang On Sloopy”, “Brown Eyed Girl”, “Twist & Shout” and “Here Comes the Night”. His son, who never knew, him tells the Bert Burns story in a doc and upcoming broadway musical.
2017-04-29
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Chuck Wepner
Chuck Wepner. The real inspiration behind the Rocky movies, who went 15 rounds with Muhammed Ali.
2017-04-29
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
"The Promise" with James Cromwell
Actor James Cromwell discusses issues such as genocide; skewed news coverage; the environment- particularly fracking in New York and the Indian Point nuke plant. He also lets us know what he'd say directly to President Trump.
2017-04-22
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Citizen Jane
Director Matt Trynauer discusses the issues of gentrification, racism, and community involvement
2017-04-22
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Born In China
The producer & director of the Disney-nature movie “Born in China” discusses endangered species and Earth Day.
2017-04-13
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Abortion: Stories Women Tell
The director of the HBO doc "Abortion: Stories Women Tell"
2017-04-12
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
God Knows Where I Am
Actress Lori Singer narrates the docu “God Knows Where I Am
2017-04-12
15 min
Sonstein Sessions
Zookeeper's Wife
the director of ”the zookeeper’s wife”
2017-04-12
16 min
Sonstein Sessions
When The Bough Breaks
Discussing the postpartum depression docu “When The Bough Breaks”
2017-04-12
14 min
Sonstein Sessions
The Freedom To Marry
The docu detailing the man behind the 30 year gay marriage battle.
2017-04-12
12 min
Sonstein Sessions
Wolves
Discussing the movie “Wolves” with writer/director and Julianne Moore hubby Bart Freudlich
2017-04-12
17 min