Jobs You Deserve Radio, hosted by Kristen Hallows

Okay so you are in a dead end job. So what right, it pays the bills. Wrong, many of us feel the weight of our jobs on our shoulders each and every day. Sometimes they can cause us insane amounts of stress and can even cause some of us to become depressed. The truth of the matter is that nobody wants to work a fast food job, or be stuck in a job where they feel they are just another worker ant taking food back for the queen. The reality is that many of us are capable of so much more, but where do we start? How do we get the information and education we need to gain more power inside of our profession?

Every week host Kristen Hallows takes us on an inspiring career journey in a show tagged as “Jobs You Deserve Radio” under the theme of “Banish the Sunday Night Blues!” Hallows’ approach to those of us stuck in jobs we dislike is that we already have the answers and her job is to ask us the questions. For those of us so stuck in the purgatory of our daily routines Hallows offers such advice, “Good news: you already have the knowledge, ingenuity and resources to achieve the results you want. You have the answers, and I have the questions!”

By tuning in, listeners will be given life changing advice that allows them to seriously realize their exponential, and how to utilize it to empower themselves within their careers. Kristen says, “Look forward to Mondays!” Most of us working adults feel quite the latter to that statement, as you are always hearing people complain about having to go back to work once the weekend is over. According to Hallows this is because they truly are unsatisfied with their careers. If you think that a career change for the better is in order for you, then you should drop Kristen a line on her next show and ask her if she has any advice to offer you, more than likely she does!

Urban Literary Review

Most people are very familiar with the term “Starving Artist”. Usually this relates to actors and actresses, musicians and more importantly writers. In today’s crazy business world it can be nearly impossible to gain recognition as a writer. Many writers succumb to the feeling that their chances of getting their works out to world are the same as their odds of picking the winning lottery numbers. However what many of these frustrated writers do not realize, is that they may just be approaching their problems in the wrong way.

Every Thursday evening Urban Literary Review invites successfully published working authors, and other industry insiders and professionals, to join them on their radio cast and recount their trials and tribulations towards gaining the success that they have garnered.

On October 4th Nakea Murray (Literary Consultant Group) will join them on the air to give advice to aspiring authors on what his agency reads and tosses. Murray will offer the audience solid approaches to their success by giving them hints and pointers as to just what literary agents look for in authors, and how you can get one; one of the biggest keys towards getting yourself a publishing contract.

Following a 30 minute stint with Murray the show will also have Treasure E. Blue, author of "Harlem Girl Lost" and “A Street Girl Name Desire" on the show to guide the listeners with advice on how he was able to self publish and sell 40,000 copies of his books before acquiring a major writing contract. For any writer who is seeking the know-how so they can become a paid professional, this show is a must listen!

Diva Craft Lounge

Within the recent decade, the art of scrapbooking has become increasingly popular. An art taken up originally by stay-at-home-moms in the 80’s, has grown to impressive proportions around the world. Today there are entire retail stores that are dedicated solely to the art of scrapbooking, and without surprise these establishments earn a good profit selling their wares to many avid scrapboookers. Due to the immense popularity of this memory capturing art, many websites and even seminars have spawned from its humble roots.

Now you are able to tune into a hot web radio show dedicated to this interested craft. The Diva Craft Lounge, hosted by “Scrapbook Diva” Danielle Forsgren. and “The Duke of Crafts” Rayme Royale, discusses all aspects of this unique trade. They talk about all the ins and outs of scrapbooking, the best places to buy your supplies at, and even review Scrapbooks that have been submitted.

The show doesn’t just stop there. They have added a new flare that they call, “Divas on the Road” a collection of reports from other avid scrapboookers who detail their experiences. Reports are submitted to the hosts every week and they sometimes even invite their “Remote Divas” on the air to share their stories with the audience.

Since putting together a Scrapbook can be a very long task, they also offer ways to simplify the process and tips on how you can save yourself some big bucks when resupplying. The show airs once per week for an hour, and listener participating is strongly encouraged. If you love scrapbooking you owe it to yourself to “Ask the Diva!"

Young Writers Society Radio Show

So you have finally figured out that you love to write! As an aspiring writer there are many places you can go to find the resources that you need in order to jump start your career. However, you will find much hardship if you are not writing in the proper style, or advertising your talents to the right companies. As a writer, it can be very difficult to acquire the style that you seek. Many young writers frequently experience great struggle when trying to identify just what type of writer they are, and what exactly it is that they wish to be writing.

This is where The Young Writers Society comes in. Host Nathan Caldwell is a very experienced writer, and also hosts one of the largest writer’s forums on the internet, www.youngwriterssociety.com. His goal is to guide the audience towards the proper forms of all sorts of writing, by hosting online poetry jams, question and answer periods, and writer interviews.

The show officially launches in December of 2007, and will air for an hour per week. During its airing Caldwell will ask that the audience participate and submit writings and poetry for review. He will then critique the style and format and offer advice to the author on the best method of approach. Listeners will also be able to phone in questions and receive free, on-air advice. Sometimes Caldwell will select writing from his website to critique and discuss. YWS radio will definitely prove to be an enormous resource for those just getting into a career in writing, or those that are trying to better their skills as an author.

Time to Travel, hosted by Yvonne Bouknight

Who doesn’t like to travel? Of course many of us have frequent daydreams of sandy white beaches and pristine blue shorelines, then we awake to the blurry computer screen in our cubicles, and reality sets in. Although we all have the ability to take vacations, they can also cost us a pretty penny. So many of us are careful with our expenditures and generally seek low-cost getaways that allow us to get rid of some of our daily stress. When choosing a destination for our hard earned vacations we always want to make sure that pick our location wisely, otherwise our vacation can be plagued by additional unneeded stress, when we are really just trying to relax.

Host Yvonne Bouknight and her show, “Tyme to Travel” offers some very valuable advice on where and when to plan our much deserved vacations. Every week for sixty minutes Bouknight invites listeners to call in and share their vacation experiences on the air. She asks pertinent questions that allow the audience to get an idea of just how much fun a particular place can be to visit.

On another note, some of the stories are not pleasant, which also serves to inform the listeners on where they shouldn’t plan their next trip away from home. Yvonne also gives details on the best travel agencies and websites to book your vacation on. As well as what types of vacations you can enjoy while on a budget including cruises, great honeymoon spots, senior friendly vacations, and great family vacations. If you are planning a getaway anytime soon, give Yvonne a call and see what she recommends.

Artist Marketing 101 with Taz Benitez

So you are a musician, a model, an artist or an aspiring actor or actress, but where and how do you market your abilities to companies in order to derive a solid paycheck? This has been the problem that has plagued many would-be artists, especially in the industry hot-zone of Los Angeles for decades. It seems almost every waiter or waitress that you run into is also a singer or actor. But you rarely hear about any of them crossing over and getting a run at the big time.

According to Marketing 101’s host, Taz Benitez, this is mainly because these people have no idea on how to market their abilities to the right people in the right places. For over a decade Taz has been involved heavily in online marketing of every kind of artist. From photographers trying to build a portfolio, to singers and songwriters trying to get a record deal, Benitez has offered advice and counsel, and is considered to be an industry professional.

In his once per month 30 minute show, Taz guides listeners with useful and relevant advice on how to turn their careers around in their industry. His content includes successful marketing campaigns, based upon testimony and solid examples. He calls his advice “marketing 101” and strives to impress upon his audience that you are what you make yourself. If you are looking to break into your industry, no matter what it is, you have to allow people to perceive your abilities in the right way. By using the advice he gives on his show, you will have a much better idea on how to approach getting your name out in your industry, which is generally followed by success.

BC Wine Cast

Are a wine drinker or enthusiast? For thousands of years people have been making wine, even our Roman ancestors enjoyed barrels of the fruity substance. As of late however, wine has continued to grow in stature becoming a product of obsession for many of the wealthy. Some even collect rare bottles and trade them like stocks and bonds. Some wine can even cost $15,000 per bottle and upwards. So what makes us so fond of alcoholic grape-juice? Simple, we love delicacies and foods that take long processes to create.

Every week for one hour, Dr. David E. Bond, Director of the Association of British Columbia Winegrowers, hosts his radio cast and gives us his opinion on the latest and greatest wines. He also talks about some of the best vintage years, and all sorts of other winery advice that is bar-none. His show mainly discusses the Artisan Wines of British Columbia, but Dr. Bond doesn’t stop just there.

Listeners can call in and ask any type of wine question that they can conceive, and the good Dr. will have an educated and accurate answer that he delivers, almost lecture style. With the ability to merely smell a cork and tell you whether the grapes were grown on a hill in the shade or facing the sun, to the type of soil and sediment they may have. Dr. Bond is one of North America’s premier wine experts. For those of us who enjoy a balanced glass of chardonnay, this show is definitely worth checking out.

Financial Fashion House, financial education for women

For the past hundred years women have been able to successfully acclimate themselves inside the worker industry. Not without many setbacks of course, but nonetheless women are finally established and recognized as an essential part our workforce. But what about some of these women who are just getting started and need some guidance and advice, who do they turn to, and how do they get their foot in the door?

For the first time ever there is an entire radio cast dedicated to just this. Financial Fashion House, and host Cinnamon McCann, aim to educated women who are trying to get their financial life in order. Whether they are entrepreneurs who are looking at a new business venture, or if they are just trying to learn how to better balance their budget, and begin to acquire wealth.

Cinnamon labels women’s role in today’s financial society as a very powerful source of revenue that benefits the entire worldwide economy. Of women’s role in this financial bluster Cinnamon says, “We command attention as serious consumers and investors.” Her website, http://www.financialfashionhouse.com provides a variety of resources for women who are looking to gain financial knowledge or pursue a successful career.

Her radio cast had its first airing on October 1st, 2007, where Cinnamon asked any listener to call in for any type of financial advice. The show is made “For women by women,” according to Cinnamon, “allowing women to gain useful financial education.” Various guests are interviewed on the show with rags-to-riches success stories where they recant their stories of success and the hardships that they faced on their road down financial lane. Any woman who is truly seeking financial advice and know-how should definitely tune in and check out what FFH has to offer them.

Horror films reviewed on internet radio?

Hack and slash thrillers have long been an American film pastime. From the early days of the Avante Garde films to today’s B and C rated horror esplanades. It is true, for some unknown reason all of us are attracted to the gore that these films supply. Perhaps it’s because we are all scared of being a victim, or perhaps because fear itself is one of our strongest biding emotions. In any case, one thing remains true, Hollywood will always serve a heaping plateful of these gruesome films to wet our gory palette.

For one hour per week, “Horror Talk” hosted by Brenan and Bub, talks about all the happenings in the gore film industry, including upcoming actors and actresses, directors and producers, news and much more. Listeners can call in and voice their opinions on what they think is relevant to an upcoming release, or just their thoughts on a particular movie or its cast.

The duo does not just stop the buck at broadcasted discussion. They invite all willing participants to join them in their chat room, “Fight-Evil Radio” to further the discussions. Both hosts have a great knowledge of horror films past and present, the conditions of the film industry, and all sorts of useful news and events.

Users can log in to their site for free at http://blogtalkradio.com/FEradio and participate in live chat room discussion of the recent horror film happenings both past and present. If you are a fan of the horror flick genre, you may want give a listen to this broadcast.

The Gadget Panel Show

Who doesn’t like all the new gadgets that we see coming out every day? Especially from stores like “The Sharper Image” where you can find everything from back massagers to ionized ceiling fans. But do we really need all these gadgets? Perhaps we do not, but some of them can sure come in handy. So how do we find out about some of these rather exclusive and rare techno gizmos?

Host Jerad Tracey of, The Gadget Panel, says of the show “This is the only radio show where you find out useful information about hard to find gadgets that can simplify your life!” This is exactly what the show does. By inviting listeners to call in during the once a week sixty minute broadcast, the host and listeners go into detail about many handy gadgets that you may have never even heard about.

The show features an in-depth, journalistic approach towards some of these useful dandy gadgets, which can make life easier. The key focus of the show to is to highlight different pros and cons, including price, towards buying the gadgets that will most benefit the consumer. They also detail the reliability of such devices and common practical applications.

Occasionally they have special features, such as “The MTV Awards” where they send a roving host to cover the show and talk about all the goodies that the award winners receive in their grab-bags. The show continues to surprise listeners with the great many unheard of gadgets that they review on behalf of the consumer. If you are a toy-savvy generation X’er, then this show is a must listen.

Small Business Marketing Hotseat Radio

So you own a small business and need some advice on how best to market your product or services. You are unfortunately faced with some ill odds. According to the statistics, most business will fail during their first two years of operation. One way that you will be able to break that model of failure is to successfully market your business and generate the net revenue you need to succeed.

Host Mark Riffey, owner of http://www.rescuemarketing.com, and successful small business entrepreneur is here to help you with his valuable advice. Owners of small businesses are able to call in and ask important marketing questions to Mr. Riffey, who then advises them on the best way to proceed with their current budget.

Mr. Riffey is one of Montana’s few, Dan Kennedy Certified Business Advisers, and he specializes in aiding small businesses to acquire the growth and networking techniques that they need in order to survive in this harsh business world. For 15 minutes per week, listeners can call in and present to Mark their current small business issues. Riffey then presents to them their perfect solution, backed by his vast experience and credentials. Callers are usually pleasantly surprised when he offers them advice and solutions that they had never even given a moment’s thought on.

Issues discussed range from marketing, plans-of-action, customer rewards programs, budgeting, business curriculum; and many other areas of expertise that Riffey has knowledge of. If you own a business, you owe it to yourself to give this show a listen. You just may find another niche that you were unaware of and be able to apply it to your business in order to realize a greater net profit.

Veterans Issues NOW!

They enlisted to serve our country, traveled overseas and abroad putting their lives at risk in the defense of liberty and freedom. Many were injured both physically and mentally during their lengthy tours away from their families and loved ones. Now they have returned from the war-torn lands to a government that fails to recognize their importance and tries to sweep their issues under the carpet. Well not anymore!

Veteran’s Issues Now is a powerful and opinionated broadcast that delves deep into the world of, and daily life of, our returning U.S. veterans. Hosted by Leo Dougherty and Russ Terry, the pair digs deep into the many issues that face our retired military personal everyday.

These two are not afraid to blow the lid open on government misconduct, issues in congress, the current presidential administration, and veterans care. They pursue pertinent topics that affect all of our nation’s veterans on a daily basis. Issues such as the lack of proper medical care and facilities for our returning injured soldiers, and the 600,000 backlogged veteran claims which the U.S. government has failed to acknowledge.

For one hour per week listeners can get the scoop on what challenges are really facing our loyal veterans and just what we can do to change it for the better. Any issue is a topic for debate for these two hosts, and they always encourage listener participation. If you are currently a veteran or know a veteran you will definitely want to give this show a listen. You may find out just why there are so many frustrated returning soldiers, and why the recruitment rates for our military have fallen so sharply over the past decade.

No Excuses Weight Loss with Jonathan Roche

So you have been trying to get rid of those extra pounds but have not had much success. You are sick and tired of seeing ads on the television about programs that can work for you, but cost too much for you to afford. Perhaps you just have been struggling with those few extra pounds you couldn’t lose after a pregnancy. If you fall into the whopping forty percent of Americans who are considered to be overweight, then you may want to give this show a listen.

You are in luck my friend, because for one hour a week Jonathan Roche is here to give you advice, and to encourage you to pursue a healthy weight loss plan. Mr. Roche has vast experience in many different fields of fitness and is also nationally acclaimed. After seeing how many people struggle on a day-to-day basis trying to shed those extra pounds, Roche decided to create his “No Excuse Weight Loss” show.

Jonathan is an international award winning fitness expert. He is also a certified personal trainer and has many accolades to his credit. Don’t take his word for it though, take a look at some of his other credentials including, 12-time Boston Marathon Finisher and 10-time Ironman Triathlon Finisher, to say the least he is in the know about losing weight the healthy way, and keeping it off.

During his sixty minute show Mr. Roche will delve into the reasons why we fail at our well laid plans to get those extra pounds off. He offers helpful tips and advice that range from exorcise routines to eating regiments that work. As a personal trainer he has helped 100’s of people get back into the shape that they desire, and also offers personal advice, motivational support and recipe guides at his website: www.MomentumFS.com.

Music from Myspace Online Go-Getters!

Everybody has heard, and most have seen, the anomaly that is Myspace literally taking over the information superhighway. The site has risen to the accolades of the stars and is credited with bands getting signed everyday. Some bands have so many plays that MySpace began its own record label and signed these artists. Now there is finally a radio show which interviews these internet music celebrities and gets the entire scoop.

Aired once per week for one hour, the Music from Myspace Online Go-Getters show is host by the lovely Carla B., and friends. She invites top musical artists from Myspace to come into her studio and chat for an hour. During her time on the air she encourages the listeners to phone in and ask questions to both her and the artists she has invited to be interviewed.

This show is great for anybody who has a general interested in either music or the Myspace phenomenon. Listeners can get advice on how to promote their music, what methods worked best, and hear about the life stories and struggles that many of these now famous artists faced on their climb to success.

Upcoming shows will be featuring several rising stars including: Mateo, Rob Murat, Ebony Evans, Lamar Richardson, Fortune, Stacye Branche', 4RON, Yahaloma and a whole bunch of others. During the show Carla B. will usually listen to one song by the artists live on her cast, and allow listeners to call in and ask questions. This show is a great hour spent if you are fond of the music industry, and especially for any bands out there who just want to get some general advice on the current state of today’s music industry.

The Moe Green Poetry Hour!

So you love to write poetry, who doesn’t? Have you ever thought you may need some advice, or just want to hear about what others are doing. Perhaps you have thought about trying to get your works published but don’t know where to start. Well you’re in luck my friend, for there are professional authors who will happily discuss their journey with you and offer plenty of useful advice.

The Moe Green Poetry Hour could be just the show for you. This show is for writers and poets, those looking to learn from others who have experienced great successes in their field. The show airs once per week for an hour at each time and is hosted By Rafael F J Alvarado & Co-host Jane Crown. The candid duo always has an author who joins them with relevant experience in their field.

During the show the two co-hosts ask a variety of questions to the sitting author on their life, what lead them to write, where they see themselves taking their career, and many other pertinent questions. The writers are able to give in-depth responses with real advice based upon their actual experiences.

Listeners are encouraged to call in and ask for the advice that they seek. The authors are then able to respond, and usually can relate to the variety of questions posed from personal experience. This show is great for any aspiring writer because it allows them to be exposed to the reality of being a professional in their field. By being able to get advice from other successful writers, many will find the inspiration they need to continue doing what they do. The show airs once per week for an hour at a time, and they feature a different writer on each show. This week features Kate Hall, author of “The Blue Cat Walks the Earth.”

Tech Rescue Show advises those with PC needs!

So your printer has stopped working, your computer is running slower than a turtle, and your mouse works only sometimes. You have tried to fix it but have had virtually no luck with it. Perhaps you decide its time to finally get rid of this ancient junk and upgrade your PC to the new generation. So, where do you go to buy it? How much is it going to cost you? Is there really any way to salvage that printer you spent $200 a few years ago?

If you are like many of us who have a hard time understanding how to get our personal computers to work, or just plain need advice on where to buy new PC parts, then the Tech Rescue Show is for you. They not only cover the where, when, why, and how of buying computer accessories such as printers and mice, but they also delve deep into common PC and printer issues that all of us face.

The show airs once per week for one hour, and the hosts are interchanged between different computer experts who post in their blog the topics what is going to be discussed that week. Listeners are invited to call in and explain the problems that they are having with their computers. Expert computer technicians are able to accurately diagnose the issues and offer a positive solution.

They always answer any blog posts with informative and helpful advice. Sometimes if they have already covered a topic they will refer the reader/listener to their blog and/or show archive, where an answer has already been made. This show is great if you are looking to get advice on the purchase of a PC or accessories, or just need to get your slow moving computer to work like new again.

Paranormal investigation radio online!

Ghosts and spirits, relatives who may have left us, demons and poltergeist, all investigated online, on a blog radio show? Yes you read right, this is exactly what the one hour Patrick Burns show is about; the paranormal. Hosted by Patrick and Angelica, the pair goes deep into the wonderment that is paranormal activity.

The duo is always open to listener call-ins and discussion. They even will write back to all the blog comments they receive, even ones that may disgruntle their views on the anomalies known as spirits. But the buck doesn’t just stop at ghosts for Patrick and Angelica. They also like to delve into all the unknown such as UFOs, alien abductions, and many others.

Listeners can call anytime during the once a week 1 hour broadcast and ask questions to the two gifted mediums. All they ask is that their audience keeps an open mind, as the investigations of paranormal activity require us to do so.

Patrick and Angelica have also been featured on many other national radio broadcasts. They participated in the investigation of a haunted eatery in Atlanta in October of 2003, this investigation was broadcast on the Turner network, and netted the pair an Emmy nomination.

Since that show aired the two have been very busy with their investigations, counsel and advice to people on the workings on the unknown. Whether you have a problem with ghosts and spirits at your dwelling, or your business, or even you have been abducted by an alien, they will be able to answer your questions with chillingly accurate responses.

NFL Smackdown, football in the raw!

Spawned by the athletic doings of your favorite football stars each Sunday and of course the lengthy off-season that predicts the next season, NFL Smackdown offers a hearty dose of your favorite NLF teams and players. The show features predictions, advice, draft choices, game review and much more. It’s hard to cover this broad range of topics in such a short air-time of only 30 minutes, but the show encourages listeners to call in and join the often heated debate that surrounds many of the NFL’s premier teams and players.

Topics range from player misconduct, coaching strategies, draft choices, play calling and a wide variety of other NFL related topics. The hosts change out every week and for the most part are unknown to the public, but have an extensive knowledge of how football works. Spawned by the website www.nflsmackdown.com – which is one of the largest NFL blogs on the internet, NFL Smackdown is starting to climb up the listener favorite charts slowly but surely. Of course in a world inundated by hype, especially in sports, it can be hard to determine which show to listen to and of what substance their topics will consist.

With this show it’s rather cut and dry. For the avid sports fan the range of topics will greatly satisfy the listener and usually encourage them to call in to voice their opinion. For the person who knows little about stats, coaches and players, this show is not for you, however that doesn’t mean that football isn’t the greatest game in the world!

Meditation online, really?

Some of us just tend to get stressed out throughout the day, others can get anxious, and yet even more of us can get really angry. Combine all three of these emotions and you have a water balloon meeting a hot needle. So what can we do to keep from bursting inside and driving ourselves to the brink of madness? Well it’s not really that bad, but it can sure seem like it is sometimes.

This is where Peter and Andrea Tongue come to the rescue. Using a rather unconventional method, these two host one of the few online meditation radio shows. Yes you heard right, meditation online, how can this be? Well according to the laws of meditation, it is the experiencing of the total oneness of your self. Meditation is in itself a selfish yet humble experience. Selfish because you need to know your self to better gain harmony, humbling because you get to see why you do the things you do that cause you to feel unhappy.

Peter and Andrea explore this forbidding mental realm in great lengths for an hour a week on their show. Using what they call the “Guided Meditation Experience” they take willing listeners on a journey all over the metaphysical international plains. Focusing on the inner-self, and on the release of emotions which bring us down and scatter our happiness. This show is not for those who do not have an open mind; meditation requires you to look into yourself. Peter and Andrea are always on hand to answer listeners questions live, they also write in back to question in their blogs, effectively guiding their listeners on the life-long journey towards self betterment.

William Constantine, “Eternal Enlightenment”

Serving as a positive force for those who are seeking to change their lives for the better, in enters the expert and soothing advice of one of the world’s most respected mediums. William Constantine’s show, “Divine Awakening” attempts to ask its listen to try and take a look deep inside of themselves, and see if there are spirits which are assisting them and those which may be misguiding them.

Constantine experience a rough childhood in a foster care home, where to say the least, was not the ideal surroundings for a young man to grow up in. From his youngest age William recalls getting advice from spirits and eventually learning to trust the words of the other-worldly over the living. On his show he boldly delves into topics that he says give the listener a good psychic workout. Of many metaphysical topics out there, Constantine sticks to what he knows best, the spirit world, mediums and after-death. Listeners can call in and ask questions on the air, or write to William in his blog.

The medium is always seeking to assist those in need and aide them on their path to enlightenment. For him it’s his calling on this planet. According to William his connection with the spirits has gotten so strong and unique over the years that he has trouble going out sometimes. He claims that he gets a very strong physical feeling just from hearing a person’s voice and knows what spirits or guides are with them. Sometimes it bears down on him so much that he becomes physically ill. For those seeking true advice, and perhaps some closure on relatives or friends who are recently deceased, then this show is for you.

Mbellart Live!

The big break in every artist’s life is when someone realizes that he or she is good and wants more of what they have to offer. This is one of the topic on Michael Bell’s show which encompasses every area of arts, entertainment, film, and the celebrity life. He hosts the show with the great-nephew of Al Capone, Dominic Capone III. Michael makes his living selling his art to celebrities and he’s here to talk to people about doing the same.

So what do you talk about on an arts and entertainment show? Well, first of all, they’re both there to advise. On business, on artistic endeavors, on vision. Michael Bell seems willing to use his skills to connect with big wigs so that YOU, the listener, is able to achieve what he has. He discusses the creative field and how it is constructed, and how exactly to navigate it without getting stuck in the mud. He has had, as a guest, Leyla Hun, a gifted psychic who aids listeners on their paths to greatness. He also delves into current events, discussing art-related topics (such as the LiveEarth show, which dealt with celebrities endorsing measures to help save the planet) and features guests like SpongeBob Square Pants animator Vince DePorter, Frank Stallone, Aunia Kahn, and Cole Black.

His co-host Dominic Capone III offers commentary on shows like the Sopranos and gives opinions on certain aspects of Hollywood life (such as the connection between rap stars and mob stars.) The show airs weekly on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

Positive Vibes

Let’s face it, life is stressful. We spend our time worrying about everything, from our weight, to our kids, to our job, to the world and what effect we’re having on it. But on this show, Jackee Cahee tries her darndest to get us feeling better with positive, encouraging, uplifting talk.

The most recent topic was on getting rid of mental and emotional clutter, two things that if we don’t take control of them can vastly damage our lives. Previous talks have included tips on how to be a better listener (citing that less is more when it comes to conversation, and teaches about how we can connect with others if we listen); learning to forgive, and the burden and strain of acts weighing on our soul if we do not actually obtain the means to do so; being a ‘control freak’, and how our lack of control panics us unnecessarily; the importance and power of words, and why what we say affects others in ways we couldn’t even imagine, even those who are not directly related to the conversation; and a lesson on patience, the most important virtue a human being can have.

While the show does talk about religion and prayer, it is not strictly religious; rather it focuses on a wholesome approach in general to bettering your life and improving any situation you may seem to be ‘stuck in’. Other shows talk about negative thinking and how it impacts your life, being mired in a rut and not obtaining any sort of release, or determination and how having it can change our lives innumerable ways.

This show does not seem to have a set schedule and airs whenever the author feels like it, but she always gives a week’s advance as notice. She also has a website where you can find out more information about both the radio blog and positive living.

Stop Sugar Shock!

This show is about sugar- literally and figuratively. The name comes from a book written by Connie Bennett, and the topics of the show have to do with health problems and eating in a healthy manner.

Connie has talked in the past about food sensitivities, and how, if you are ill, the potential culprit may be what you ate that didn’t agree with you; about the history and composition of Twinkies, one of the few foods that has been lauded as capable of withstanding nuclear attack; about mindless eating, and how it can affect not only your health, but your psyche as well; about longevity, and different tips from different sources that talk about how it really is possible to live to one hundred. One episode offers a soda challenge, asking listeners to give up soda for an entire summer, and another discussed corporate involvement in food advertising, and showed how they were targeting children with unhealthy snacks.

The episodes aren’t all about food: they’re about your mind as well. One called, “Reinvent Yourself: How to Make Your Dream Life Real” held an interview with Karen Quinn, author of Wife in the Fast Lane, and discussed goal-setting and achievement. In another show, Roberta Ruggiero, founder of the Hypoglycemia Support Foundation, talked to listeners about the condition and how it can affect your lifestyle without you knowing it - and why it’s considerably misunderstood by the public.

Connie holds her show weekly at 1 p.m., on Tuesdays.

Motherhood Uncensored

Having children is at the same time very difficult and very rewarding. Kristen Chase’s show is called Motherhood Uncensored because of her “no-more-Mrs.-Nice-Mom” approach, which, she says, is “not for the faint of heart.” A former college professor and musician, this mom is turning things around in blog radio with her witty and informative broadcasts- and her guests are there to back her up.

Previous broadcasts have included wise topics like, “Back to School From the Flip Side: The Down and Dirty From the Teachers”, where teachers sat in and discussed what they thought parents needed to know when it came to the first day of school and all things involved; “Where is the Love? Being a Good Parent Means Being a Good Spouse”, which discusses the conflicts that can come about with trying too hard to be either; “If There’s No Heaven, Where Do We Go? How to Parent Without Religion,” which discussed a recently released book, Parenting Without Belief, which brings up the quandaries of raising children without religion. Another show talked about “mommy guilt”, which raised the issue of parents looking too hard at what others were doing and couldn’t quite figure out what was best for their own kids.

Kristen Chase presents in an open-minded and no-holds-barred manner a variety of information that parents are sure to find refreshing and not in the least bit sugarcoated. In today’s world where millions of products are marketed at parents and almost all of them can seem very confusing, it’s a breath of fresh air to find someone who tells it like it is. You can listen to her show bi-monthly (usually every nine days) at 6:00 p.m.

Zoe Pound Radio

Music is a tough business- we all know this. If you’ve ever tried to sell yourself to a major label, attract fans, use your instrument to pay the rent, or even get a gig in a tiny coffeehouse where hardly anyone’s going to see you, you know that the competition can be fierce, and you have to take anything you can get. Zoe Pound Radio, run by self-named Mz Run Thangz, is a radio blog whose purpose is to get some exposure for independent musicians.

While certain episodes are titled “Gotta Eat” and focus more on giving advice to young musicians who need to figure out a way to balance art and life, most of the shows allow for user call-ins that let them perform live on the station. Certain shows have featured interviews with hip-hop artists and one thing the show can claim is a sense of continuation and an interest in new releases. The music you hear on this station probably hasn’t been heard anywhere else. Other times, people more involved with the business side of the music come on to give the listeners advice on self-promotion. People are featured to review the music and the director herself does so as well.

While there doesn’t seem to be any set pattern for when the show occurs, it does occur many times weekly, if not every day for a lot of days in a row. It’s been going on for a couple of months and happening nearly every day. If you want to get an edge on the latest in hip-hop, my advice is that you soar on over to Zoe Pound Radio and catch the latest tunes.

Inside Scoop Live

Inside Scoop Live is about writing, but not necessarily about news stories. Their main focus is on up-and-coming or newly published authors, who are invited onto the show to discuss their books with the show’s host.

Far from being dull, the show touches on just about every topic imaginable. They cover social issues, financial advice, romance, self-help novels, books challenging or championing moral causes, and many more. This week’s interview was with Adra Young about her new book, The Everyday Living of Children and Teens Monologues. Her book features fifty-one monologues with directives designed for young women and men who are aspiring actors and actresses. Previous guests have included Steven Paul Mark, whose book, Drift, is a mysterious and thrilling action story that was published in March; J.D. Tynan, a romance and suspense writer; Frank McGee, who told a tale of the Colwell brothers in his book, A Song For The World; Paul Holton, whose novel, Saving Babylon, talks about life as a soldier in Iraq; and Michael Holloway Perrone, who has made a name for himself as a gay male author and recently published A Time Before Me, a book that deals with that particular genre.

Inside Scoop Live offers witty commentary and a fresh look at writing from new authors, who often go unrecognized for a long period of time as they’re waiting for their novels to catch on. The interviews are conducted with humor and grace and listeners often find themselves captivated by these charming and hopeful young artists.

The Mo Show

This aptly named series is hosted by a guy named Mo. Mo doesn’t seem to have a particular topic - he’s considers himself part of the category of “fun”. He’s also all over the place, which is why listeners enjoy his shows. Some shows with a united theme can peter out over time as less information becomes available, but Mo keeps it fresh by making sure, every week, to deliver a fresh batch of comments on whatever strikes his fancy.

To set the times he is just spouting off from the other times when he’s being serious and avidly pursuing a topic, Mo labels the shows where he is just “rambling.” Topics he has covered include: the politics and ideas behind “Made in China”, a discussion on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the variations in classic sitcoms like Gilligan’s Island and I Dream of Jeannie, weird names for places around the U.S. (from churches to cities), blogging memes and their purpose in the blogosphere, and the roles that cats play in our lives.

Mo also has a weblog at Blogspot that goes into greater details about upcoming shows and preps listeners for the veritable radio feeding frenzy that is occurring on the site. From the number of comments he gets, it’s apparent that he’s popular, and it’s not difficult to see why. Mo is what we as listeners would call an audibly flexible guy- he can spout off on anything, but you can tell he really cares. Listen to his show at 4 p.m. every Wednesday.

It's a Doggone Shame!

Sometimes it takes courage to be a minority in a sea of loud voices that appear to be pressuring you to be just like them. In this radio show, host YahDah is taking radio where it supposedly hasn’t gone- he is addressing issues that he considers to be taboo in the black community.

The topics that he discusses have to do both with current issues facing the black world and those which are more historically placed. On one show he discussed the history and theft of black land in the United States, with commentary stemming from the thoughts of John Jackson and Dr. Raymond Winbush. In another, “Call to the Elders,” he discussed the state of black leadership in this country and his opinions on how it ought to change. He has done two series- one, “Does Race Matter?”, had to do with whether race was a strong factor in the way people perceived others, and the second, “It Takes A Village,” had to do with community, and how the sense of it, and how it’s been lost, has taken its toll on us as a society. He touches on topics like divorce and its importance in societal life and Christianity and its importance in the black community.

YahDah’s focus on social awareness and cultural differences are not meant to set African-Americans apart as a race; rather, he is encouraging people to look at the similarities among themselves, no matter what their skin color, while maintaining that skin colour is still an important issue in today’s world.

The show airs weekly on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m.