Author Lynn Eads, featured in the new book The Truth About Success (Amazon link) shares her experiences as a mom, grandma, nanny and entrepreneur--including her parenting-lessons and general life-lessons featured on her website www.learnwithlynne.com. Topics include the importance of failure, having a business plan, when to let go and synergizing i…

The phenomenon of WandaVision is explored along with the magic of 5 decades of sit-coms and the nostalgia of anticipation in the days before streaming and binging. Special guests from LA: Adam Cooper, Daniel Cooper, Kale Davidoff & Erin Ben-Moche Read related post on MyMediaDiary.com.

We visit with noted cinematographer Declan Quinn—whose career has spanned now five decades with such memorable work as director of photography for major films such as Leaving Las Vegas, In America, Vanity Fair and Monsoon Wedding along with David Letterman's Netflix series “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction”. While focusing primarily on the produ…

Kevin Walsh of MyMediaDiary.com hosts David Wells, Ph.D, co-founder of the non-partisan research group The Grand Canyon Institute who co-authored with Curtis Cardine Following the Money: Twenty Years of Charter School Finances in Arizona the first of three reports which reveals that up to 77 percent of Arizona’s charter school holders use their sta…

Join Digging Detroit host Pete Kalinski from Royal Oak's Boo's Music Bistro inside Mr. B's Restaurant as he welcomes two of the city's foremost fans and promoters of Detroit's legendary blues legacy--President of the Detroit Blues Society, Steve Soviak and Vice President Tom McNab. It's first meeting in 1985 began a multi-decade of transformations …

Tune in to our latest podcast, another Archivist's Roundup as we visit with four archivists and historians about Detroit's rich and varied Jewish history. The archivists share how they collect and preserve the stories of Detroit's Jewish community and also how they help connect today's generation with their heritage. Host: Pete Kalinski Guests: Aim…

In this second of 2 episodes featuring fascinating women of Michigan history, Digging Detroit host Thomas J. Reed, Jr. is joined by Samantha Lawrence, Sabrina Nelson, Emily B. Corwin and Bailey Sisoy Isgro–each sharing their favorite women of Michigan history–ranging from a supreme court justice, a surgeon, an artist to a brothel-owner. Check out m…

In this first of 2 episodes featuring fascinating women of Michigan history, Digging Detroit host Thomas J. Reed, Jr. is joined by Samantha Lawrence, Sabrina Nelson, Emily B. Corwin and Bailey Sisoy Isgro--each sharing their favorite women of Michigan history--ranging from a supreme court justice, a surgeon, an artist to a brothel-owner.…

A look inside the "Arsenal of Democracy" as Professor Gregory Sumner of University of Detroit Mercy joins Digging Detroit's Thomas J. Reed Jr. and Detroit History Tours' Bailey Sisoy Isgro at Detroit's historic Abick's Bar. Sumner previews his upcoming book-signing, Detroit in WWII, at Abick's on November 10, 2015. Thanks to our Abick's host, Eric …

Playwright Frank Anthony Polito shares his journey from blue collar Hazel Park Michigan to New York's theater scene, then back again, nearly 20 years later with a drama about his teenage years with his best friend--both discovering they are gay in the late 1980s. For two more weekends--through October 4th, audiences can share this remarkable show i…

Some of Michigan's top historical archivists join us for a roundtable discussion on their unusual world--sometimes spent in dusty shelves and digging through dark basements and mysterious attics--but often waiting for you at the reference desk. They'll share some familiar requests, general misconceptions, surprise treasures and offer some great adv…

Woodwords, "Your Detroit Avenue to Alternative Pop Culture and Talk" is a new blog and podcast created by MMD contributing writer and podcaster Kale Davidoff. Kale joins Kevin to discuss: The first two months of a blog Writers and stage-fright The big thing before the big thing (aka "Off the Wall" pre "Thriller") Cold-calling special guests for pod…

Ken Pickering, GM's retired Executive Director, Engineering and Design Services, joins Digging Detroit's Kevin Walsh and Pete Kalinski to discuss his career in the exciting years of design in the 1950s and beyond. Moving from western Pennsylvania to WWII to GM Hard work combined with some great breaks Harley Earl & Bill Mitchell How long a car take…

Ladd Biro has loved music and been a performer his entire life--but never wanted to be a starving artist either. For 40 years he has worked in the entirely non-9-to-5 world of the track--and been in bands and created albums. He contacted Kevin Walsh about creating a music video for "In Days Gone By," a song that a friend of his wrote for his niece'…

Following a contest on MyMediaDiary.com, the top three winners guessing the 24 categories from the 2015 Academy Awards, Collin Ward, Melissa Balan and Steve Palizzi, were invited by hosts Kevin Walsh and Kale Davidoff to discuss the following: Best and Worst of the Show Bad Clips Shown for Good Actors Underwhelming Films New Categories such as:Neil…

The 1967 vision of a new teacher transformed Royal Oak Dondero High School's choir into a ground-breaking force with its annual Pop Concert for the next 35 years. Author and alumnus of Mr. Rick Hartsoe's program at Dondero, Pete Wurdock previews the March 7th release of his book, Love Will Steer the Stars: A History of the Dondero Pop Concert and i…

On the two-year anniversary of MyMediaDiary.com, featured writers Kale Davidoff (a MSU Spartan) and Steve Mitzel (a UofM Wolverine) cover the following sports topics with host Kevin Walsh: Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes national title The new NCAA playoff system Jim Harbaugh's arrival in Ann Arbor--and likelihood to stay? The Big Ten's return to powe…

MyMediaDiary welcomes back Tom Reed with his fellow co-producer of Digging Detroit, Pete Kalinski, as they discuss the early days of Detroit's automotive history with historians Bailey Sisoy Isgro and Madelyn Rzadkowolski, curator of Meadowbrook. Topics include: Advertising’s current portrayal of the Dodge Brothers Dodge's famous dependability—and …

Following the December 7, 2014 publication of his New York Times Sunday Review, "Detroit By Air" which examines the city's dramatic haves and have-nots, photographer Alex MacLean is interviewed by Kevin Walsh and Thomas J. Reed, Jr. of the new website, DiggingDetroit.com. Topics include... · Alex’s background, including his fear of flying leading t…

Veteran film and TV sound expert Ric Viers, author of The Sound Effects Bible and The Location Sound Bible, joins Kevin Walsh following a workshop Ric gave to Michigan high school students on his 10 Location Sound Commandments, which offer important life-skills as well. They discuss: Soft Skills and Reputation-how the most skilled person on the set…

Kevin Walsh interviews author and educator Dr. Erik Bean on his most recent books, including: - Rigorous Grading Using Microsoft Word AutoCorrect - WordPress for Student Writing Projects, Grades 6-12 They discuss... - Overcoming student and teacher fatigue essay-fatigue with the technology - Student and teacher reactions to new tricks for the old d…

Kevin Walsh interviews Sandy Barris, a longtime marketing expert. He is the author of 97 Marketing Secrets to Make More Money and the app, Sales Goal On Fire Pro. More information at www.SandyBarris.com He shares his lifelong journey and lessons, including: - Writing a book, not to sell but to use as a giant business card of credibility - How Googl…

Following the intense rain within a single four-hour period in August, 2014, thousands of metro Detroiters found their basements flooded with sewage and little to no assistance from their insurers "flood" coverage. Attorney, Judy Herman, discusses her 27 year career dealing with insurance companies and offers some advice for consumers and ethical g…

First time novelist, longtime educator Judy Burke shares with Kevin her eight year journey transforming a fantasy into a international espionage thriller--and it all started with an Irish lighthouse and appears in bookstores in November. They discuss: Elmore Leonard and his influence The writing process and when life gets in its way Characters, eve…

How do you make a movie? What does a producer do? Are English accents tough? Kevin is joined by Adam and Daniel Cooper who wrote, directed and edited the short film "The Fourth Wall," winner of the international festival for young filmmakers Urban 15's Josiah Media Festival in San Antonio. Producer Jeremy Shecter and Jonathan D'Ambrosio join the Co…

Ryan Fishman decided last September to run for his term-limited Michigan state senate district after a series of his op-ed articles convinced others to convince Ryan that he should leave the GOP and take a shot at a traditionally right-leaning district. Ryan and Kevin discuss: - Difficulties (or not, really) in switching parties - Reagan Republican…

After 30 years playing in bands, guitarist and veteran Detroit rocker Garvin Cooper recently formed his first band. He and keyboardist Tim Schoenherr discuss: The impact/importance of Social Media The Detroit band market The impact of the smoking ban in Michigan Capital outlay in forming a band The impact of 80s music today…

The Best (or at least most optimistic) Week in Sports Kale Davidoff, Matt Moss and Aaron Lebovic join the show a week after their teams took hits on the way to the Big Dance but still find the energy to examine: NCAA Weekend #2: From 16 to 4 Wolverine and Spartan Nation reactions Unionization of College Athletes Baseball's Opening Day vs. Mardi Gra…

Contributing writer, Kale Davidoff, joins Kevin Walsh and media professionals Aaron Lebovic and Matt Moss to analyze the opening weekend of March Madness. Topics include: - Why is this event so special? - What non-basketball part of the event do you like/dislike most? - Review of brackets busted and intact - Best/Worst of CBS coverage - What change…

Kevin Walsh is joined by Sheri Horwitz, Aaron Lebovic and Collin Ward as they dissect the 2014 Oscars, including... Prediction Accuracy: Those Pesky Costume Awards! Cringeworthy Moments: Kim Novak’s Vertigo, etc. The Big Surprises: Shutout for Hustle What Should Be Cut: Montage-less Dreams Ellen: Too-low key and casual?…

Kevin and Sheri break-down the Oscars, past and present. - Who is likely to win? - What category is the most fun/painful to watch? - New categories to increase viewership. - Which three Best Picture nominations should be voted off the island? - The predictability of the method-actor winning. - Which movies were snubbed? - Do Amy Adams and Jonah Hil…

Kevin and Doug discuss the resurgence in the popularity of beards, following the Boston Red Sox World Series and the success of Harley Davidsons and Duck Dynasty. Doug explains the nostalgic turn that many Americans find themselves taking in a fast-paced, latest-phone world. He also explains how a start-up company can be made at home, while not giv…

Kevin Walsh interviews Badass Teacher's Association leaders Marla Kilfoyle, a high school social studies teacher from Long Island, and Melissa Tomlinson, a middle school math/special education teacher from New Jersey, who also received national attention in November 2013 when Governor Chris Christie shouted at her when she asked him a question. Thi…

Film producer, Jason Potash, of Storyboard Entertainment shares his experiences adapting writer/director Maggie Kiley's feature film from a 2010 Tribeca-Winning short ("Some Boys Don't Leave" with Jesse Eisenberg) to a January 31, 2014 release of a feature after its successful run at the Austin Film Festival in October 2013. Topics Include: Some Bo…

Kevin Walsh and Kale Davidoff discuss the hits and misses of the 2013 movie year. Topics include: Golden Globes vs. Oscars (Movies vs. Film) The strong year for women (Jennifer Lawrence, Melissa McCarthy, Sandra Bullock) Movies that are critically panned but do well. Bombs The Shawshank-Factor: What will slip under the radar and become immortal? To…

Kale’s more successful blog posts, including Tales from the Michigan Diaspora Living and working in Michigan Sports and Michigan grit What makes certain posts go viral? Twitter vs. Facebook

Winger Andrew Shaw discusses his recall from Rockford, plus Stan Bowman on the addition of Johnny Oduya and more.Af NBC Chicago

Winger Andrew Shaw discusses his recall from Rockford, plus Stan Bowman on the addition of Johnny Oduya and more.Af NBC Chicago