Author Episodes
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Jennifer Vaughn! (Season 8 Finale)
July 6, 2022
Back when I was a wee Sherpa, news anchor Walter Cronkite was considered "the most trusted man in America". Around jellybeans might have been a different story, but I digress. Sometimes, I wonder if ,in this day and age, the…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Allison Church!
May 11, 2022
Allison was lots of fun to spend time with. I think she's the first transgender guest I've had on the show. She was telling me before our interview that electrolysis is NOT fun. If I needed to do that, they'd have to break o…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Neil Getzlow!
March 30, 2022
(Warning: Mature Subject Matter) This season, I've gotten to meet some people who have undergone really powerful transformations in their lives. But change, as they say, is good (If you don't count New Coke or Vegemite). Ne…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Joel Carroll!
March 9, 2022
(Content warning for this episode.) Perspective. That's the word that kept creeping up in my head for this interview. And for 2 reasons. Reason 1 was me. See, I'm normally a stickler for being on time for interviews. And wha…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Christen Stovall!
Feb. 23, 2022
I've heard it said that everyone has a book in them. And I'd have to agree with that. With a little steak sauce, "Where's Waldo?" can taste just like "Gone With The Wind." (Not what that means? Um, never mind.) But what kind…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Lisa Czarina Michaud!
Feb. 16, 2022
So, do I now owe a "je suis désolé" to the Nation of France, after my awful Jerry Lewis impression? Maybe I can get a descendant of Dean Martin to cover for me. Getting to do this interview with Lisa was a fun experience. It…
In the Season 7 finale, Dave Jackson Expels the Sherpa from "The School of Podcasting" ! (Somebody had to...)
Jan. 5, 2022
It was such a pleasure to speak to an actual member of the Podcasting Hall of Fame. I don't think I could ever be inducted, because it would be followed with a few asterisks and a disclaimer of, "After a few beers, it seemed…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Adeena Mignona!
Dec. 29, 2021
Six Degrees of Separation time, Rebels! Adeena grew up in the same town as previous guest Richard Wilmore's idol, Rosie O'Donnell! ( I don't think she can get her on his show, either.) And furthermore, I've never been a gues…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet John Vorhaus!
Oct. 27, 2021
A little bit of trivia: John wrote a season 2 episode of "Married...With Children"which was about Kelly Bundy getting her license, while Al Bundy loses his, just when he wants to go bet on a horse. But I find it interesting …
We say, "Hello, Wonderful!" to Sarah K. Ramsey, of the "Toxic Person Proof Podcast"!
Sept. 15, 2021
I do certain shows that I call "Oprah episodes." Stuff that has important messages for the listener. (No one gets a car. Not even me) It can't be all Marshmallow Fluff, right? Can it? (Stop saying it can, you there with the …
A chat with author and "Autism Warrior", SJ Childs of "The SJ Childs Show"!
Aug. 18, 2021
Sarah (SJ) is truly someone who's put her life into her life's work.Being the mom of 3 autistic children, she has channelled her experiences into both her books and her podcast. I don't know much about autism, to be perfectl…
Of Podcasts and Paranormal: It's author Wendy Kok, of "A Juicy Pear"!
Aug. 11, 2021
Simple question, Rebels- How can a person NOT be busy with 2 sets of twins? I found it amazing that being a busy working mom, Wendy Kok had the time to write the incredible book, "A Grey Resort.". PLUS co-host a podcast! It …
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Billy Van Zandt! (Season 5 Finale)
Jan. 22, 2021
It's so cool when I get to interview such creative and multi-talented people for my season finales, don't you think? Billy Van Zandt certainly fits the bill. His publicist Jian, who was also a HUGE help in setting up the int…
The Sherpa Screening Room: Meet Steven Jay Rubin!
Jan. 6, 2021
So, what could I, a sherpa who hasn't seen a single Bond movie, learn from the author of the encyclopedia of James Bond movies? A lot, apparently! Steve is a guy who has clearly done his homework, and knows how to share his …
Pigeon Hunting (No, not really!) with the Multi-Talented Katherine Brodsky of "Mind The Future"!!
Dec. 25, 2020
What a great Christmas present for an interview! Soooo much fun talking with Katherine, who's got too many talents ("Too Many Talents!" Does the Sherpa smell a podcast sequel?) that I can list in this space. I don't think I'…