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It's all about books with host and author and avid reader James Lott Jr. He spotlights an author and their work AND also showcases new releases, revisits old books, shared Book events and news. JLJ brings the fun and education of the book world on this podcast!
"This is a true story. It just hasn't happened...yet."
While considering his imminent death, an old man senses the existence of a force that holds his soul to his body—a force even Einstein never imagined—and he’s drawn into the struggle between good and evil.
From postwar London in 1946 to LBJ’s ranch in 1964, and then to a small Catholic church in northern Minnesota, real history begins to blur with conjecture and myth. Otto’s Portal rests between the abyss of man’s fears and the apex of his science, while a disparate cast of characters seeks redemption.
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Arvind is an Olivier nominated playwright who also writes novels and television. His seven graphic novels include the official adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s "Trouble Is My Business" and the Bram Stoker Award–nominated "Darkness Visible" with Mike Carey. Arvind has also written multiple chart-topping audio originals, including the science fiction anthology series "Earworms", "The Crimes of Dorian Gray", and the nonfiction audiobook "Douglas Adams: The Ends of the Earth."In theatre, Arvind has created adaptations of the Douglas Adams novels "The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy" and "Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency" (co-written with James Goss) as well as the children's musical "The Boy With Wings", based on Sir Lenny Henry’s children’s books, for which he received an Olivier nomination. He was also a lead producer of the Grammy and Tony Award–winning Alanis Morissette musical "Jagged Little Pill".Arvind has written and produced extensively in television, including "Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency" for AMC/Netflix, "Anansi Boys" for Amazon, and the Asian Academy Award winner "The Garden of Evening Mists" for HBO.His debut prose novel "The Great Game" is published by Thomas & Mercer in July 2026.Follow Arvind @ArvD on BlueSky and @arvind.david on Instagram.
In this heartwarming book, young readers are invited to discover the power of their own words. Whether whispered, spoken, or shouted with joy, every child’s voice deserves to be heard. You Have a Story to Tell encourages children to speak up, share their stories, and know that what they say has value. Perfect for classrooms, families, and anyone who believes in listening with the heart, this book celebrates courage, connection, and the magic of making space for every story. Bridget is a dedicated Elementary Educator based in California who is deeply passionate about fostering a love for reading and writing among her students. Her commitment extends beyond academics, as she strongly emphasizes social-emotional learning, ensuring that every student in her care feels acknowledged. Her joy for teaching is not confined to the classroom; she also maintains a personal blog to inspire and encourage her readers. Beyond her professional life, Bridget finds joy in spending quality time with her family. A book enthusiast, Bridget enjoys reading, and when she's not immersed in books or lesson plans, she can be found cheering for her favorite baseball team. Overall, Bridget's multifaceted interests and commitment to education showcase a well-rounded individual dedicated to positively impacting the lives of her students and readers.
It's 1971, and 7-year-old Mishel Manoucherian's family has packed up their life in Tehran and moved to Los Angeles, launching him headfirst into a disorienting new world of social and schoolyard expectations. At once a witty and warm exploration of the immigrant journey and coming of age tale, American Playground illuminates the Iranian American experience through a child's unique perspective.Armed with a handful of English words, a fiery mother who uses her biting wit to open doors and inspire fear while shunning all things Amrikayi, and an adventurous dad who clumsily chases the Amrikayi Dream, Mishel tries to crack the code of schoolyard politics that feels equal parts Brady Bunch and Lord of the Flies.His brown skin gets him thrown in with the school's outcasts, but Mishel wants to run with the Pros - longhaired kids who rule the blacktop in faded Levi's and Pro Keds, radiating the casual yet rugged essence of 70's California Cool. Desperate for a mentor to unravel this dizzying American life, Mishel recruits Bugs Bunny, the only Amrikayi he trusts. Mishel will do whatever it takes to become Amrikayi. He'll have to do it on the only true Amrikayi turf - the playground.
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Lucy Wilson-Tagoe is a Ghanaian-American writer and lawyer who writes suspenseful women’s fiction and romantic thrillers centered on characters from the African Diaspora and the Global South. She studied History at Tufts University and earned law degrees from Howard University and the London School of Economics. A child immigrant and daughter of immigrants, she brings a global perspective to her storytelling. Her novel To Catch a Sinner is part of The Blurred Lines Duet.
In this thrilling sequel to Hooked, the secret leaders of a deadly cabal prove to be a veritable match for the determined reporter and the insightful surfing detective who double down to expose them. Investigative reporter Katrina Chopin is back home in San Diego on a mission (or two). The first is personal: reheating the cold case of her parents’ murder and investigating her brother’s reported suicide. The second involves a new spate of deaths with alleged causes that just don’t smell right. She and Detective Ken Goode need each other’s help for both. But she has to keep the sexy surfer at arm’s length, because dating him is off limits. For now. Teaming up, they make coordinated progress down each path. Digging deeper into La Jolla’s corrupt network of elites, they uncover a pattern of lies, depravity, and greed. And with every new discovery, Katrina is pulled closer to danger…and to Goode. Sharing sexy phone calls and sunset drinks isn’t exactly following the rules, but fully crossing that line could jeopardize the case. As they start to connect the dots, they realize they must risk everything to bring down the shadowy cabal that kills to keep its secrets. Out everwhere June 16th! James Lott Jr is the host of the show!
Ruta's Closet tells the compelling Holocaust story of a Jewish family, imprisoned in the tiny Shavl ghetto in Lithuania. The Kron family survived the horror of the Nazi regime, thanks to the resourcefulness of Meyer and Gita Kron and the bravery of their rescuers. While Ruta's Closet is based on fact, it reads like fiction. The drama of the events described and the richness of the characters make it a compelling work of narrative nonfiction-as intriguing as it is inspirational. The Krons are the focus but horrific events in the ghetto are also revealed, including mass murders, a Nazi ban on births, the removal of all children to the Auschwitz gas chambers. All dreadful events; but accounts of brave rescues and daring acts offer hope for humanity. Ruta's Closet is also the focus of a Holocaust awareness podcast series, available from all popular platforms. High School teachers can also download a teacher's guide and classroom activities recommendations, authored by the Vancouver Holocaust Education Centre. Adult readers can download Book Club Talking Points, also authored by VHEC. Both guides, along with additional informative audio and text material, are hosted at the book's interactive website, rutascloset.com.
Crossing the Bronx is an historical literary novel set primarily in the 1950s in The Bronx. It is a modern retelling of the Jacob and Esau story from Genesis. The narrative that propels the story forward concerns the destruction of a neighborhood in the guise of progress. Jay and Eric, the sons of Ike (an Italian Jew), and Rebekeh, (a Mountain Jew), are estranged-as are their parents-and find themselves on opposite sides of a bitter struggle that pits those in power against the defenseless people of a local community.Eric has aligned himself with his father Ike, who by day is a cop-and at other times works surreptitiously for a mobbed-up construction company engaged in major projects transforming New York City-while his younger brother Jay is allied with his mother and with a neighborhood group fighting to preserve its very soul. Their fractious relationship speaks to the issues of how families split apart, and whether or not the pieces can ever be put back together.In addition to sustained tension-filled action, Crossing the Bronx is a story of romance, commitments, beliefs, and triumphs over adversities (lies, theft, murder, concealment, prejudice). Through vivid descriptions, perceptive insights, humor and sensitivity, the reader identifies with the characters who come to life in a realistic fashion to illustrate who we are, how we behave, and what causes us to change.The novel is fast-paced, with uncompromising realism, reflecting the unrelenting tension between antagonists and the anxieties that overwhelm those without power. The underbelly of the criminal and political world is evidenced by brutality, rapaciousness, and a never-ending desire to seek retribution. A love story between Jay and his girlfriend Francesca counter-balances the grimness to show how some people can overcome the odds stacked against them by their birth and places of origin. Smart, savvy women (Francesca, Rebekah, Francesca's grandmother "Nonna Ebrea"-who thinks she is descended from Conversos-and Jay's therapist Dr. Leah Silverman) provide a strong counterbalance to the lies, thefts, beatings, concealments, murders, and prejudice evidenced by the men.It is populated by colorful Italian, Irish, Black, Puerto Rican, and Jewish characters from a variety of different backgrounds; the novel sparkles with dialogue that is representative of their respective cultures
WHEN THE HOWELL FAMILY MOVES INTO A HOUSE on Heckler Lane, it causes quite a stir around the small town of Sunny Cove, Pennsylvania. Elise Howell, a well-known cardio surgeon, has returned home after fifteen years to fill her recently deceased mother’s position at Sunny Cove General Hospital. In a town this size, it’s big news. But it’s Elise’s new husband, Artie, who has the whole town talking. Artie Howell is a man who always seems to be wearing a smile. He’s an accomplished crime fiction writer, a soccer dad to their young son Nicky, and he volunteers his weekends teaching creative writing to youths in the local detention center. When they first arrived at Heckler Lane, the Howells had seemed like a wholesome American family. Then came the murders. A nun turning up missing from the Convent of St. Mary becomes the first in a string of unexplained tragedies that have befallen the town. Tragedies that all seem to be tied to scenes from Artie’s novels. The writer now finds himself as the prime suspect in an investigation that threatens to not only tear apart his family, but the entire town of Sunny Cove. James talks with the prolific writer! Akashic Books! Out everywhere!
The book, An Awesome Bird The Pelican, is a book for kids, written by Rusty Austin, and students from Nellie Coffman Middle School created the illustrations. This story teaches kids about pelicans in a fun and interesting way by showing off their various traits and behaviors.
The story starts with a curious pelican going on a trip to find out where it fits in the world. The pelican faces many problems along its journey and gets to learn many important lessons. The pelican learn about never giving up and the value of community. The students’ drawings add a personal touch that makes the readers enjoy he story in a different way.
This book is useful for parents and teachers to teach youngsters about animals and their habitats. With its easy-to-read text and eye-catching pictures, this book keeps kids curious and excited to learn about animals.
This book is fun and educational for kids to read in school or at home. It makes kids more curious and helps them appreciate nature more, which makes it a great book for any child’s bookshelf. This book takes readers on an exciting journey through the animal kingdom. Each creature has its own fun poem that shares its unique story. From Axolotl Salamanders to Uromastyx Lizards, every animal gets a moment to explain their behavior.
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In a world carefully constructed for murder, solving crimes takes a keen mind and eye in a witty, clever, and fresh reinvention of the whodunit by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg.Edison Bixby is wealthy, handsome, and, due to a traumatic brain injury, impulsively rude. He’s also a brilliant insurance investigator who solves baffling crimes by figuring out how the design of the man-made world around us makes them possible. Enter Wally Nash: a struggling actor hired to keep Bixby from offending everyone he meets.Their first case together looks like a simple accident. Caroline Crowley took a nasty fall down a staircase at a shopping mall in front of dozens of witnesses. Video clearly shows the deadly misstep. But Bixby is certain she was murdered by design, subtly manipulated into causing her own demise. The mall itself made the crime intentional, if not inevitable.Now Bixby must prove his outrageous theory before a very cunning killer gets others on his hit list to murder themselves, too.
Lee Goldberg is a two-time Edgar Award and two-time Shamus Award finalist and the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than sixty novels, including the Eve Ronin series, the Ian Ludlow series, the Sharpe & Walker series, and five books (and two novellas) in the Fox and O’Hare series, which Lee coauthored with Janet Evanovich. He has also written and/or produced many TV shows, including Diagnosis Murder, SeaQuest, and Monk, and is the cocreator of the Hallmark movie series Mystery 101. As an international television consultant, he has advised networks and studios in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, China, Sweden, and the Netherlands on the creation, writing, and production of episodic series. For more information, visit www.leegoldberg.com.
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In this episode I spoke with Larry D Graggy about his book "Bugsy's Shadow: Moe Sedway, Bugsy Siegel and the Birth of Organized Crime in Las Vegas." The story of Moe Sedway, the eponymous "shadow" to Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, from his days as Bugsy's right hand associate to his suspected role in Bugsy's unsolved disappearance, and the role Sedway played in the creation of modern Las Vegas.
Midnight Train from Georgia chronicles the incredible rise of Gladys Knight and the Pips from their origins singing in a small Atlanta church to their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. When two families' destinies intertwine at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, they discover the extraordinary musical talents of their children. Young cousins William Guest, Eleanor Guest, Gladys Knight, Brenda Knight, and Bubba Knight unite their heavenly vocals to form The Pips gospel choir. We follow William Guest from his formative years in Atlanta, where his love of music is kindled by evenings listening to his family perform rhythmic gospel songs on their porch. The Pips' journey takes them from these humble back-porch jam sessions to struggle and sacrifice on the road to stardom. With faith, fortitude and William's grandmother's lessons to guide them, the group overcomes adversity through the transcendent power of their music. Midnight Train from Georgia is an inspiring tale about the bonds of family, church and music. It's a story of poverty to fortune, innocence to experience, and childhood friendship growing into Hall of Fame synergy. Their sweet harmonies touched millions over decades, but it all started with kids finding their voices in a small Georgia choir.
Lady Dhyana Ziegler, DCJ, Ph.D., is currently President and CEO of Z/Creators, LLC and Professor Emerita of Florida A&M University, U.S.A. . She has worked in the field of higher education and technology for more than 35 years as a professor and administrator. Dr. Ziegler is the author of four books, more than 60 scholarly publications - including book chapters - and has produced more than 100 videos and other multimedia works. She has presented at numerous national and international conferences. Besides her academic career, Dr. Ziegler is a multimedia writer, digital content producer, and songwriter (to name a few). She serves on several boards and other professional organisations.
In this episode I spoke with Justin Baer about his book "House of Fidelity: The Rise of the Johnson Dynasty and the Company That Changed American Investing". When Edward C. Johnson 2d founded Fidelity in 1946, investing was a pursuit reserved for the elite. Today, more than $15 trillion flows through Fidelity’s customer accounts and investment funds touching the lives of one in five American adults.
His new book is out now! Before Leaving the Island, available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org. It ships globally.
WHEN YOUR KID IS LITTLE, the paradoxes of parenting are simple: you can love your child to death, and also be willing to do anything to get them to go the fuck to sleep. But by the time your precious little baby bird is getting ready to spread its wings and leave the nest? That’s a whole different level of complexity. You’re happy and sad. Thrilled and devastated. You want to give them all the advice you can, but you know they’ve got to make their own mistakes. You want them to know they can always come home, but also you’re turning their bedroom into a gym. With Adam Mansbach’s trademark honesty, humor, and profanity, Go the Fuck to College perfectly captures the complicated emotional reality of this poignant, fraught, exciting time. A perfect gift for any graduating senior―or their parents or grandparents―this book somehow encapsulates everything you’d ever want to tell your kid . . . along with a few things you’d never dream of saying out loud. Full color illustrations throughout! out now on Amazon, Barnes and Noble.
JLJ talks to John about his debut collection of poems, Before Leaving the Island, available for purchase at Amazon, Barnes & Noble and Bookshop.org. It ships globally. His heartfelt thanks to Trail to Table, an imprint of Wandering Aengus Press, and to the many others whose help along the way made this book possible. This year he also founded Fifth Stanza Press with the mission of publishing first and second collections of poetry by writers in midlife or later. Inaugural submissions window started on May 1.
In Jazz Age New York, a shocking murder shatters the privileged life of the city’s most elite family in a propulsive mystery-thriller debut from author K.M. Colley that spans from Harlem to Long Island’s Gold Coast and high society’s glittering world of deadly secrets.In the glittering world of 1920s New York, the seven Ridley heirs seem to have it all: wealth, status, and protection as the city’s most powerful family. But when notorious gossip columnist Dale Caimen is found dead during their family’s renowned summer soiree, their carefully constructed world begins to crack.Behind the champagne and jazz, each adopted Ridley sibling harbors secrets that could destroy them. There’s Amelia, the responsible eldest trying to hold it all together; Adesua, whose artistic ambitions in the Harlem Renaissance threaten her family’s expectations; and wild child Kavita, whose dangerous nights in speakeasies may have finally caught up with her.As the murder investigation intensifies, long-buried tensions surface and family loyalties unravel. Someone knows the truth about the Ridleys—and they’re willing to kill to expose it. In a world where appearance is everything and power comes at a deadly price, the siblings must decide what matters more: protecting the family name or each other.
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Dickens in Brooklyn is a virtuoso collection of unusual, compelling essays in which critically acclaimed and award-winning author Jay Neugeboren explores experiences that have been central to his life: caring long-term for a brother with mental illness; finding and connecting with long-lost family members; a posthumous lunch with Oliver Sacks; his years as single parent to his three children; his decision as a General Motors executive trainee to violate company policy and hang out with "hourlies;" a thwarted kiss at a teenage summer camp where he was a young Jewish man in exile among Jews.Neugeboren is the author most recently of Whatever Happened to Frankie King and twenty-three other prize-winning works of fiction and nonfiction. His essays have been recently published in The New York Review of Books, The New York Times, The American Scholar, Los Angeles Review of Books, Tablet, and Commonweal, and are here collected for the first time.
In this episode, I spoke with one of the producers of the film and the author of the book " On the Set of Forest Gump." Forrest Gump is a beloved and frequently quoted modern classic that has captivated audiences and changed the American cultural landscape since its release. The winner of six Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay, its portrayal of American history has often sparked debate.
IN this episode I spoke with Martin Dugard about his latest book "The Long Run". A dramatic narrative telling the story behind the running and marathon boom of the 1970s and early 1980s, featuring the stories of Steve Prefontaine, Frank Shorter, Joan Benoit Samuelson, Grete Waitz, and many others, and how a generation of runners turned a formerly obscure distance into a national obsession
1910, Mexico. As the country’s revolution spreads, Dolores, the daughter of a wealthy banker, must flee her comfortable life in Durango or risk death. Her family settles in Mexico City, where, at sixteen, she marries the worldly Jaime del Río. But in a twist of fate, at a party she meets an influential American director who recognizes in her a natural performer. He invites her to Hollywood, and practically overnight, the famous Miss del Río is born. Dolores’s star quickly rises, and her days become a whirlwind of moviemaking and glamorous events. Swept up in L.A.'s glitzy inner circle, she takes her place among film royalty such as Marlene Dietrich and Orson Welles. But as her career soars, her personal life becomes increasingly complicated, with family tragedy, divorce, and real heartache. And when she’s labeled box office poison amid growing prejudice before WWII, Dolores must decide what price she’s willing to pay to achieve her dreams and if her heart and future instead lie where it all began…in Mexico. Spanning half a century and narrated by Dolores’s fictional hairdresser and longtime friend, Miss del Río traces the life of a trailblazing woman whose legacy in Hollywood and in Mexico still shines bright today. Out now! Amazon and all bookstores!
"The Magnificent Mr. & Mrs. Maple" is the (almost) true story of two trees in a Harlem garden and the family of plants & critters that love them. When fate threatens to separate them, they all learn to value the invisible bonds of love and family.
In addition to Mr. & Mrs. Maple, there is Nosy, the busybody bee...a silly spider named Sally and JoRo, a jolly pigeon. Juniper and Boxwood round out the blended family who make their home on a New York City terrace overlooking the famous Apollo Theater.Charmingly illustrated, this long-distance love story for children will also be enjoyed by adults and help readers understand that everyone can "bloom where they're planted," even when separated by circumstances beyond their control. The Foreword, by NYT Bestselling author Dr. Kerry Burnight, further emphasizes the benefits of the theme for older individuals.
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In this episode I spoke with author Andrew Burstein about his latest book "Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History". The deepest dive yet into the heart and soul, secret affairs, unexplored alliances, and bitter feuds of a generally worshipped, intermittently reviled American icon.
Perhaps no founding father is as mysterious as Thomas Jefferson. The author of the Declaration of Independence was both a gifted wordsmith and a bundle of nerves.
A spellbinding tale of forbidden love and the power of words, where a girl must choose between the life written for her and the future she dares to imagine. In a small Georgia town, Nelle’s life has been carefully scripted by her creator and captor, the reclusive author Wallace Quill. Born from ink and imagination, every breath she takes is dictated by his pen. But on a star-studded Fourth of July night, she meets James―a young man with dreams as vivid as the fireworks above them―and suddenly, the unwritten becomes possible. As Nelle and James fall deeply in love, they embark on a breathtaking journey across Europe, each new experience a defiant stroke against the words that bind her. But freedom has a price. With every mile they travel, the ink in Nelle’s veins threatens to rewrite their story. In a world where every moment could be her last, Nelle and James must fight to write their own happily ever after―before the final page turns. James Lott Jr chats with the author Garrett Cubow about the new release (Out April st/Amazon).
In this episode I spoke with author Keith O'Brien about his latest book "Heartland: A forgotten Place, An Impossible Dream, and the Miracle of Larry Bird". In the fall 1974, Larry Bird—one of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball—was lost, and in danger of slipping away.
He had dropped out of Indiana University, spurning legendary Hoosiers head coach Bobby Knight. He returned home to French Lick, a tiny town in the second poorest county in Indiana, and he got a job hauling trash.
James Lott Jr sits down with the prolific author Dale Perelman about his fun, true stories, latest book.James Lott Jr sits down with the prolific author Dale Perelman about his fun, true stories, latest book. As turmoil rocked New Castle in the 1970s, a group of young men completed their military service and came home to a bleak future. Without college degrees or marketable skills, they found few options in Western Pennsylvania. Looking for a better life, they turned their eyes west. Las Vegas promised women, gambling, excitement, and the chance to make a buck. Over their decades on the floors of Sin City’s casinos, they would rub shoulders with gangsters and stars and keep a sharp eye out for opportunity―and for card counters. Based on hours of exclusive interviews, author Dale Perelman unfolds this cavalier group’s frolicking adventures as they navigated their way from the belly of the downtown Golden Gate to some of the Strip’s premier casinos, all while teetering along the right side of the law. And Dale has a famous Actor son! The book is out now on Amazon.com
In this episode I spoke with Dr. Chris Mackowski about his book "Atlas of Independence: John Adams and the American Revolution". “The man to whom the country is most indebted for the great measure of independence is Mr. John Adams. . . . I call him the Atlas of American independence.”
A great book from a great author. James gets to talk about the book and get to know the author. Sonali Dev's books are on Amazon.com
In this suspenseful thriller by Caitlin Rother, a journalist and cop fight a sexual attraction as they join forces to expose a layered scheme of dark and dangerous secrets. When investigative reporter Katrina Chopin and surfing homicide detective Ken Goode lock eyes, there’s an immediate attraction. Sparks fly as they bond over cocktails, sharing their common experiences of being orphans and losing loved ones to suicide. But the next time they meet, it’s from opposing sides of a high-profile case. Two biotech execs, whose company is developing a groundbreaking sexual enhancement drug, turn up dead in the wealthy seaside enclave of La Jolla Farms, where Goode can readily see that the forensic evidence doesn’t add up. As they work their own angles, sometimes together and sometimes at odds, their growing attraction threatens to cost them their jobs—and their lives. As Katrina and Goode pursue answers behind these mysterious events, a secret stalker taunts Katrina with details of her tragic past, which takes her to the brink of death. But once the duo rips the mask away from this beautiful paradise, the corrupt underbelly behind all that glitters is revealed. James chats with the author. Book is out now! Amazon.com
In sixteenth-century Mexico, a fearless young woman strives to uncover the secrets her mother kept as the last Aztec empress in a sweeping historical epic by the author of Daughter of Fire. Tenochtitlan, 1551. Thirty years after the Spanish Conquest destroyed everything she loved, the last Aztec empress has passed and left behind a pristine yet tenuous legacy for her children. As her last will and testament is read out, her daughter Isabel suspects that another account of her mother’s life may exist, hidden away, chapter by chapter, in the Valley of Mexico. Following each clue, Isabel is determined to find out who her mother really was and to discover the secrets she buried in order to survive. Joined by her siblings and a handsome young cook named Juan, Isabel embarks on a perilous journey to piece together the past―a journey that will force the party to brave the brutal viceroyal court, face fearsome legends in mystical chinampas, and trek through desert, fire, and snow. As Isabel’s feelings for Juan grow, she confronts everything she thought she knew about her Spanish father, her empress mother, and herself. Facing everything from the tunnels of ancient pyramids to the summit of an active volcano, Isabel will meet every challenge to fulfill an epic quest for the truth. #1 On Amazon! get your copy!
James reunites with Multi Hyphenate Entertainer Nelson Aspen, whose new book is out now on Amazon! The two catch up on the one the wonderful year 2025 he had professionally and whats to come in this year 2026. nelsonaspen.com
After a car accident took the lives of both her parents, Mira Caine’s transition to adulthood was hard and fast. Solely responsible for the welfare of her intellectually disabled younger brother, she’s searching for a better life for them both when she’s approached by an enigmatic woman with an offer that seems like the answer to their problems. Allison Wyndclyffe, the young heir to an enormous fortune who’s suffered her own trauma, is in need of a mentor and companion.
Isolated on an island in the St. Lawrence River lies the Wyndclyffe estate—beautiful but possessing a dark and complicated legacy. As Mira settles in and befriends her troubled charge, she quickly learns her new home is full of questions that no one wants to answer. What caused Allison’s father to murder his wife and almost kill his daughter? How is the tragedy connected to the arcane writings Mira stumbles across? And why do parts of the island feel strangely familiar to her?
As more of the sprawling manor’s secrets are revealed through Allison’s damaged psyche, Mira’s sense of time and self begin to erode. Before long she will come face-to-face with the unspeakable truth at the heart of Wyndclyffe, and not everyone will make it off the island alive.
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Joe Hart is the Edgar Award–winning and Wall Street Journal–bestselling author of seventeen novels, including Wyndclyffe, The River Is Dark, Obscura, The Last Girl, and Or Else. His work has been translated into eight languages as well as optioned for film. Hart lives with his family in Minnesota.
Commemorate 150 years of the Kentucky Derby with this 184-page hardcover book. This coffee-table book offers an unparalleled exploration of the Derby's storied past, combining historic and modern-day photographs with insightful stories from The Courier Journal's award-winning journalists. Every page reflects the excitement and elegance of the Derby, from the intensity of the races to the sophistication of the fashion and the rich culture surrounding this iconic event
In this episode Doug Hess spoke with author Matthew Pinsker about his book "Boss Lincoln: The Partisan Life of Abraham Lincoln". An eye-opening portrait of Lincoln behind the scenes: Here is the career-long party politician whose brilliant coalition-building during the Civil War set the political foundation for emancipation and Union victory.
You can pre-order the book now. It will be out on February 10, 2026.
James points out The Difference Between Novella and Novel and other book and story lengths.
James remembers doing an episode on this back in 2018, so he decided to do an update on the subject! All of his books are on Amazon!
From the author of Not What She Seems, Yasmin Angoe’s thriller explores revenge, morality, corruption, and wealth as a woman sets out to uncover the truth behind her friend’s disappearance and expose the powerful family behind it. Isla Thorne had a rough start in life. Orphaned young, she spent her formative years in a group home where she met her best friend, Eden Galloway. At sixteen, they decide to run away to LA…but Eden never makes it. It’s been ten years since Eden vanished. And Isla’s determined to find her. She begins at the last place Eden visited: the Corrigan mansion in Virginia. Eden claimed to have unfinished business there. Posing as an aspiring journalist, Isla insinuates herself into the wealthy family’s home and begins searching for the truth. The more she digs, the more Isla discovers Eden isn’t who she thought she was. Was she even a victim, or did Eden plan this all along? Desperate for answers and to keep her identity hidden, Isla finds an ally in one of the Corrigan sons. But as she wades deeper into this power-hungry family’s secrets and lies, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a bloodline that’s more lethal than loyal. Yasmin Angoe is the author of the critically acclaimed Her Name Is Knight, first book in the Nena Knight trilogy. She is a first-generation Ghanaian American and the recipient of the 2020 Eleanor Taylor Bland Award for Emerging Writers of Color. Her Name Is Knight came in #1 on multiple Amazon Bestseller charts and is an Editor’s Pick for Best Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense. Yasmin is a nominee for the Anthony Awards for Best First Book and the AAMBC Awards for Debut Author of the Year. Her work has received numerous recognitions, Best Of lists, and a Library Journal Starred Review. Her book has appeared in Woman’s World Book Club, POPSUGAR, Nerd Daily, the Washington Independent Review of Books, and other platforms. Yasmin is a former educator and received a Kirkus Review calling Her Name Is Knight, “A parable of reclaiming personal and tribal identity by seizing power at all costs".
Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David
In this episode I spoke with Charles Ferguson about his book "Presidential Seclusion: The Power of Camp David".Behind the gates of Camp David—where presidents find solitude, forge diplomacy, and shape history in absolute secrecy.
The Presidential Retreat Camp David is shrouded in mystery, and rightfully so. The hidden retreat atop the Catoctin Mountains is the one place the President, First Family, and invited guests can gather in absolute secrecy for relaxation, rejuvenation, and world-changing decisions. Because of this dedication to privacy, and a desire to maintain the mystery and exclusivity of the last bastion of solitude for the President, few comprehensive accounts exist detailing the storied history of Camp David and the role the “Spirit of Camp David” plays in world affairs.
James chats with the author! The Fix is out NOW! Amazon.com or any bookstore! Mia Sheridan is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Her romantic suspense novels include Bad Mother, All the Little Raindrops, The Broken Places, Where the Blame Lies, and Where the Truth Lives. Mia lives with her husband in Cincinnati, Ohio. They have four children here on earth and one in heaven. You can find the author online at https://miasheridan.com or follow her on X (@MSheridanAuthor), Instagram (@MiaSheridanAuthor), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/miasheridanauthor).
The Wondrous Life and Loves of Nella Carter: A Novel is out now! Amazon.com or where books are sold! James Lott Jr chats with the author! Brionni Nwosu is a writer, educator, and joyful creative based in the vibrant city of Nashville, where she lives with her husband and their three children. After more than a decade teaching students and mentoring teachers, she shifted her storytelling craft from a side passion to center stage. A 2021 We Need Diverse Books mentee under Rajani LaRocca, Brionni writes bold, heartfelt fiction that explores connection, purpose, and what it means to live a life well. Learn more at www.brionninwosu.com.
The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold is out today! Amazon.com or where books are sold! James chats with the author! Cate Holahan is the USA Today bestselling author of seven standalone novels and is the coauthor of the #1 Audible bestselling title Young Rich Widows and its sequel, Desperate Deadly Widows. Her novels have been translated into multiple languages and optioned for television. She has also written two original movies for MarVista Entertainment: Deadly Estate and Midnight Hustle. In a former life, she was a journalist and TV producer. She has written for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine, New Jersey’s The Record newspaper, The Boston Globe, MSN Money, and CNBC. A biracial Jamaican and Irish American writer, Cate is a member of Crime Writers of Color, Sisters in Crime, and the Authors Guild. She has an MFA in dramatic writing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts and a BA from Princeton University. She lives in Tenafly, New Jersey, with her husband, two daughters, and two dogs, and spends time in Jamaica, where she’s also a citizen. For more information, visit www.cateholahan.com
Only Way Out: A Novel by Author Tod Goldberg Is out now! amazon.com or bookstores near you! James Lott Jr gets to chat to the "other" best Selling Author in the family! Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books of fiction, including The Low Desert: Gangster Stories, Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize, Gangster Nation, The House of Secrets, which he co-authored with Brad Meltzer, and Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. His essays, nonfiction, and criticism appear widely, including in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal, as well as Best American Essays, and have earned five Nevada Press Association Awards. He is also the cohost, along with Rider Strong and Julia Pistell, of the popular podcast Literary Disco. Goldberg is a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside, where founded and directs the Low Residency MFA program in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts. You can follow him on Twitter and Instagram @todgoldberg and on Facebook at facebook.com/todgoldberg or visit todgoldberg.com
John Gaspard is an author, filmmaker, and podcaster. His latest book, Held Over:Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater, documents how Minneapolis’Westgate Theater extended the run of a box-office flop until it became a cultfavorite, drawing celebrity visits, superfans, and neighborhood protests.He writes two mystery series: the ten-book Eli Marks Mystery Series, featuring amagician-turned-detective, and the three-book Como Lake Players Mystery Series, set in a community theater where backstage tensions turn deadly.On Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast, he hosts interviews with entertainers,magicians and others, along with readings from The Eli Marks mystery series of novels. Gaspard is also the author of Fast, Cheap, and Under Control and Fast, Cheap,and Written That Way, best-selling nonfiction guides to low-budget filmmaking. He has directed and produced six feature films. Ironically, the books made more than the movies. John also wrote episodes for the international western-comedy series Lucky Luke,starring Terence Hill, who's as quick to pick up a check in real life as his character is at drawing a six-gun on screen Held Over: Harold and Maude at The Westgate Theater can be found here: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/ - /held-over-harold-and-maude-at-the- westgate-theater/ The Eli Marks Mysteries and The Como Lake Players Mysteries can be found here: https://www.albertsbridgebooks.com/eli-marks The Filmmaking Books can be found here: https://www.fastcheapfilm.com/ James Lott Jr is the host.
Sir Dashing Junior was only knighted because they couldn't knight his father twice. Now he's determined to prove he's worthy of his new title. With an aspiring ranger, an awkward friar, and a book-loving orc, DJ will venture across the territory of Uh to reach the Amulet of the Goddess, proving that he's truly worthy of knighthood. Along the way, he and his companions will encounter a cursed author, a violent noodle cult, democratic goblins, and a whole lot more. It's a journey fraught with danger and discovery, and the territory is rich with monsters and magic, so is DJ's quest for respect really worth the cost? James is big fan of Aaron's! Aaron N. Hall is the author of the bestselling Wevlian Chronicles series, My Name is Hammerfist, and more. Follow him on his website for info on upcoming books. https://aaronnhall.com And follow him on IG for Caveman cooking!
A daughter inherits her mother’s deadly secrets in a chilling novel of psychological suspense by Elle Marr, the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Alone Time. Museum curator Pearl Davis always had a strained relationship with her mother, Sally. Growing up, she rarely felt her mother’s love. So many things about her mother’s behavior never added up. But when Sally dies unexpectedly, she leaves Pearl a letter from the grave…confessing to murder. Suddenly, Pearl has even more questions than she has answers. She suspects the letter is just a sign of her mother’s diminished state of mind―until she finds human remains in Sally’s garden. With the help of a friend, Pearl begins searching for the truth of her mother’s actions―and as she does, more cryptic notes emerge. But these letters aren’t just clues behind a confession. They’re a warning. Sally was terrified of something. When more remains are discovered, it’s clear whatever secrets Sally died with are now Pearl’s to bear. And as darkness closes in, Pearl fears that her mother’s past could be the death of her. Elle Marr is the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of Your Dark Secrets, The Alone Time, The Family Bones, Strangers We Know, Lies We Bury, and The Missing Sister. Originally from Sacramento, Elle graduated from UC San Diego before moving to France, where she earned a master’s degree from Sorbonne University in Paris. She now lives and writes in Oregon with her family. For more information, visit www.ellemarr.com. Goto Amazon or any library or bookstore. Book out now! James Lott Jr is the host of the show!
Anthony’s memoir “Moon Child” has sparked genuine conversations among readers touched by his willingness to talk about the aftermath of serving in special operations aviation. His recounting of the 2018 Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year and the journey through addiction and healing has resonated with veterans and civilians alike, especially those seeking to understand the realities behind service and recovery. Anthony continues to be an advocate for mental health and a voice for those carrying invisible wounds. Moon Child is available on Amazon.com.
A chat about GenX/Boomer Gay friendship of a certain time! Steven is West Hollywoods First Poet Laureate. He has many books out there. Goto Amazon.com or your local bookstore. Gotot stevenreigns.com
An unflinching, darkly comic ride through the streets and subcultures of Los Angeles, Chasing the Surge follows a former cop as he trades his badge for a rideshare app. What begins as a side gig during the pandemic unfolds into a panoramic portrait of life after midnight—through heartbreaks, confessions, petty crimes, personal reinventions, late-night weirdness, and fleeting moments of grace. A mix of raw memoir and immersive reportage, the book captures the untold stories of passengers and driver alike, while mapping the subtle ways the job remakes the man behind the wheel. By turns gritty, hilarious, and unexpectedly moving, Foster’s debut cuts through stereotype and surface, revealing the hidden heart of the modern city—one unpredictable ride at a time. Publisher: BookFuel James and Raymond chat about the book and much more! Website: www.hitechcj.com Social Media: https://x.com/policeofficer https://x.com/AmerHeroesRadio https://www.linkedin.com/in/police/ https://www.facebook.com/lawenforcement http://www.youtube.com/@policewriter https://www.instagram.com/police_lieutenant/
James Lott Jr chats with some of the authors of the latest book from the Bestselling Series. Cesar R Espino is the creator. James is one of the authors. Other authors featured: Dr Eleanor Renee Rodriguez, Ann Brandl, Yolanda Parades, Kelly Salmons And Karen Joseph. Kindle and paperback on Amazon.com
One of my favorite short story books by one of my favorite authors James Gregory, I get to talk about it with him! take a listen.
Goto devrinn.com to get the book or any of the other related products. Coach Devrinn Paul is the Rose Hulman Tech University Womans Basketball Coach. James Lott Jr is the CEO and founder of JLJ Media and is a Certified Coach in 5 areas and has a Docorate in Divinity.
I have the honor of speaking with the author of Chocolat, Joanne Harris, about her new prequel Vianne! The book is so good and she is a delight. Goto amazon or where books are sold!
This Soap Opera Style book has it all! The author Bruce Fleming and host JLJ break it all down. Amazon.com
Edgar Award winning and WSJ bestselling author has an amazing thriller out and James talks with him about the new book. Goto Amazon or where books are sold. joehartbooks.com
In this episode, I spoke with author Ann Berman about her book "Louis Graveraet Kaufman: The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street, Took Over General Motors, and Built the World's Tallest Building" This fascinating biography recounts the life and legacy of a titan of American banking, Louis Graveraet Kaufman (1870–1942). Also known as LG, he was a Gatsbyesque figure born in Michigan's Upper Peninsula who married into great wealth and then amassed far more of his own.
Under LG, New York's Chatham Phenix National Bank and Trust Company became one of the nation's largest banks and the first in New York to boast a network of branches. When he was denied entry into the exclusive, Protestant, old-money Huron Mountain Club, LG responded by building his own retreat: the world's largest log lodge, a 26,000-square-foot behemoth near Marquette, Michigan. Christened Granot Loma, it became the site of lavish Prohibition-era parties, attracting many celebrities who came in private rail cars to enjoy jazz and liquor chez Kaufman.
James Lott Jr has an in depth discussion with author Mary E Roach about her latest book (available for Pre order/Out July 29th).Two women in love and in danger. Mob families at war. An explosive and enthralling contemporary reimagining of the Helen of Troy myth set against the splendor of the Grecian islands. Paris is a fixer for mob families on the Grecian islands when a powerful crime lord hires her to investigate a bombing. Insinuating herself into Zarek’s circle is the chance for revenge that Paris has been waiting for since she was a child. Years ago, Zarek wiped out everyone she loved. Now it’s Paris’s turn. Her target? Zarek’s beautiful daughter, Helen. Helen wants nothing more than to abandon the violent world in which she was raised―and worse, an arranged marriage to a man she barely knows. In Paris, Helen sees the perfect tool to help her escape. And in Helen, Paris sees a desperate woman who will be the perfect revenge. As the two work together to find the bomber, and their connection becomes increasingly intimate, Zarek’s empire grows more fragile and their own bonds of loyalty and purpose are tested. When murder sends them fleeing to Troy, danger only brings Paris and Helen closer together―in love, in fury, and in the will to survive. If Zarek wants a war, Paris and Helen are ready to ignite it.
This episode its Host Doug Hess taking the lead.
"Interstate '85: The Royals, The Cardinals and the Show Me World Series"w/Marshall Garvey
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Author of the Amazon Bestselling: Blair Underwood Presents Sins of Survivors, Joe McClean answers the questions.
James has an indepth discussion with Joe on the book and the real life surrounding the Amazon Bestselling Fiction book. Detroit is the backdrop! Black Trauma and tragedy is all over the pages. Family is everything.
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WARNING: Contains some themes that may be triggering to some people. JLJ And Sabrina have a open and honest talk about her Memoir. Its a tale that sounds like a movie but it was REAL! www.sabrinacapper.com
One of our fav authors is back with one of his novellas! Zephyrs War's has a lot going on, so many themes at once with a twist of an ending! James and James (Lott and Gregory) talk about it! The book is avialible wher books are sold!
JLJ and Leslie Gray Streeter have a lively discussion about her new book!
An award-winning journalist and columnist for the Baltimore Banner, Leslie Gray Streeter knows a thing or two about chasing down a good story and scoring in-depth interviews with celebrities. In FAMILY & OTHER CALAMITIES (Lake Union Publishing; June 1, 2025), she has tapped into her years of experience as an entertainment writer and frequent speaker on grief to create a riotous, emotionally relatable novel about a Black woman journalist who is going through it all – grief, betrayal, family drama, long buried secrets, and so many carbs. Fans of Jasmine Guillory, Candice Carty-Williams, and Dolly Alderton will delight in Gray Streeter’s fiction debut with a tell-it-like-it-is protagonist, an eclectic cast of endearing characters, and a wildly entertaining story you won’t soon forget.
James Lott Jr has a fascinating conversation about the Jeep! A vehicle so common and so known, this book by Paul Bruno, that took 20 years to research and write, has miraculous beginnings. The Original Jeeps: Commemorating the Birth of an Icon 1940-1942. Avialable on Amazon!
Nelson Aspen has been an award wining Entertainment Host/Interviewer/Journalist AND he writes best selling books AND he's a keynote speaker AND he's an entertainer! I got to talk to hi about all of that AND his latest book, Kindred Spirits: A Titanic tale. Out now! go to amazon! Also got to nelsonaspen.com and social media!
this book came out 2 years and is very much relevant today! James chats with Ross about the book and its meanings! Book available on Amazon.com
jeepshowbook.com Robert B. O'Connor's lifelong interest in history, writing, and decision-making has shaped his professional career and creative pursuits. Born in the 1950s and raised in New York City and New Haven, Connecticut, O'Connor benefitted from his parents’ commitment to a first-class education for their children. He graduated with Highest Honors in History in 1979 from Kenyon College, where he was a member of Phi Beta Kappa. O'Connor was also a standout student-athlete, playing soccer all four years and serving as co-captain of the men's team his senior year. O'Connor began his career at Procter & Gamble in 1979 as a Brand Assistant and then Assistant Brand Manager, moving to Memphis, where he still lives today, for them. In 1982, he moved to the advertising agency John Malmo Advertising, later Archer-Malmo, as a Vice President and then Executive VP until 1992. In 1992, O'Connor co-founded O'Connor Kenny Partners. As CEO, he led the advertising agency for 12 years. In 2004, he started his marketing consulting practice, OKPI, working with telemedicine startup StatLink, among other clients. In 2015, he leveraged his interest in personal development and decision-making by writing his first book, Gumptionade. This nonfiction work focuses on personal development and the power of gumption: courage, resourcefulness, and common sense harnessed together. Between 2016 and 2022, O'Connor served on the board of the nonprofit Thistle & Bee Enterprises, which aids women survivors of human trafficking. He also served as Acting CEO during a period of transition. #wwii #robertoconnor #jameslottjr #books
Elom K. Akoto immigrated to the United States from Togo (West Africa). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Education and a master’s degree in TESOL (Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages). He is the founder of Learn and Care, a nonprofit organization that aims to promote Literacy and Adult Education, not only among immigrants but also among Native Americans who missed the opportunity to earn a high school diploma. The program offers ESL, literacy, GED preparation classes, and more. He self-published two ESL workbooks: Ideal Companion, ESL level 1 and Ideal Companion, ESL level 2. He teaches French in a high school and ESL at a community college in Omaha, Nebraska, where he lives with his family.
Forgotten Hollywood Book On Military Encyclopedia Charts and James explores that chart to find surprises! Forgotten Hollywood: Favorite War Films by Doug Hess and James Lott Jr is on AMazon kindle and paperback!
Growing up in Connecticut and Long Island, New York, McGinniss studied Arabic and Middle Eastern history at Georgetown University and traveled to Jordan, Turkey, Israel, Lebanon, and Egypt’s Tahrir Square less than a month before it became the flashpoint for the widespread protests and revolutions that erupted during the Arab Spring.
McGinniss next worked at the Al-Jazeera program “Min Washington,” broadcasting to households in Arabic throughout the Middle East, at NBC News’s Washington Bureau as a production assistant, and as the video director at Daily Caller, where he built a team of ten video producers.
While covering the demonstrations in Kenosha, Wisconsin, sparked by the police shooting of a black man named Jacob Blake, McGinniss witnessed Kyle Rittenhouse shoot Joseph Rosenbaum and nearly got shot himself when a bullet ricocheted near his foot. McGinniss was plunged into the national spotlight and was praised for his clear, non-biased reporting of the violence. As The New Yorker observed in its trial coverage, “when McGinniss testified, he strove to be as assiduously neutral about the shooting as he had been in interviews with me and with others.”
After his appearance on Tucker Carlson was taken out of context by CNN, McGinniss’s straightforward appearance not only corrected the record, it also showed how one person can compel a news corporation to diverge from preset talking points and relay to the public the truth behind a shooting that will go down in history as the peak of 2020’s unrest.
But McGinniss soon found himself a political lightning rod. Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters initially celebrated McGinniss for not vilifying Rittenhouse and merely reporting what he saw. During the trial, his role as a named victim put him in the crosshairs of the political right. After Rittenhouse’s acquittal on murder charges, McGinniss felt the wrath of Black Lives Matters supporters and others. “I was really the friend of nobody,” he says.
The son of Hollywood Agent Norman Brokaw, Joel worte a book detailing his dad life in Hollywood, "Driving Marilyn". Norman did way more than that and James Has a great chat with Joel about him. Amazon.com is where the book can be found!
She is the award winning Queen of producing indie film projects and had worked with the likes of Shelley Winters, Debbie Harry and Wu Tang Clan and superstar directors like Brian De Palma, Jim Jarmusch, James Ivory. Gretchen is the head of production at GoldCrest films in NYC. James Lott Jr has a fun and informative conversation with her.
James Lott Jr has a great chat for new book Beautiful Broken Love by Shanora Williams. Follow her on IG @reallyshanora The book is available everywhere!
2020 (twice as nice) with Chog!
Hear the story of releasing it not knowing how 2020 would actually turn out to be!
JLJ revisits the NYT Bestselling Book, My Life with My Sister by Christopher Ciconne who just passed away a few days ago.
Emmy winner Sean Kanan (Netflix's Cobra Kai and CBS's The Bold & The Beautiful) and his Emmy-winning producer, writer, director, and wife, Michele Kanan, have teamed up to release their highly anticipated new book, Way of the COBRA Couples. This is the third installment in Sean’s acclaimed Way of the COBRA self-motivational series, but this time, he’s bringing a new dynamic voice into the mix: his co-Sensei and life partner, Michele. In Way of the COBRA Couples, Sean and Michele invite readers into their world, sharing the insights, experiences, and strategies that have helped them build a thriving partnership—both as a couple and as individuals. Unlike his previous books, where Sean’s solo voice guided readers toward personal growth, this new installment is a shared journey, offering two perspectives and a unique roadmap for relationships. Whether you're married, dating, or searching for the right partner, Way of the COBRA Couples provides practical tools and heartfelt wisdom to help you achieve a higher level of happiness and strength together. Join them in LA at Barnes and Noble at the Grove on OCt 7th at 8pm! wayofthecobra.com #seankanan #jameslottjr #cobra #couples
Never know what you will find for $1 at a Books Off store. James reviews this reference book that covers the presidents from the beginning to George W Bush.
James read the book twice and with the FX/Hulu TV show American Crime Story out now, he shares his reaction to the book.
After years of self-exile, Jacinda “Jac” Brodie is back in Brook Haven, South Carolina. But the small cliffside town no longer feels like home. Jac hasn’t been there since the beloved chief of police fell to his death—and all the whispers said she was to blame.That chief was Jac’s father.Racked with guilt, Jac left town with no plans to return. But when her granddad lands in the hospital, she rushes back to her family, bracing herself to confront the past.Brook Haven feels different now. Wealthy newcomer Faye Arden has transformed the notorious Moor Manor into a quaint country inn. Jac’s convinced something sinister lurks beneath Faye’s perfect exterior, yet the whole town fawns over their charismatic new benefactor. And when Jac discovers one of her granddad’s prized possessions in Faye’s office, she knows she has to be right.But as Jac continues to dig, she stumbles upon dangerous truths that hit too close to home. With not only her life but also her family’s safety on the line, Jac discovers that maybe some secrets are better left buried.
Yasmin and James Lott jr break it all down with no spoliers.
Amazon.com is the where the book can be found!
"Never Home: Remembering the Military Heroes Who Never Returned" by Navy veteran and professional photographer Richard Sherman takes you on an emotional journey to all 23 of America's overseas World War I and World War II cemeteries managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission (ABMC). The book includes powerful images coupled with more than 50 biographies of individuals who perished during the wars and, even in death, have still not made it home. From Normandy to Manila, from Tunisia to Florence, and from Luxembourg to Provence, this book honors those who sacrificed everything to ensure our freedom.
He sits down with James Lott jr to discuss this important and moving book.
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Fascinating discoveries in science and medicine are revealing the many ways sound affects us at both a biological and an emotional level. At a time when people are seeking solace and healing as never before, distinguished musician and crystal singing bowl master teacher Jeralyn Glass has penned an intriguing narrative that impactfully shows how you can embrace the healing power of music.
Sacred Vibrations shares the remarkable story of the Glass’ rise to acclaim as a Broadway and opera singer who graced some of the world’s most celebrated stages. We walk with her as she shares her exploration of the healing power of music that traces its roots to primitive humanity. We learn from the wisdom and scientific research of her friends and colleagues who are bringing the study of sound and music to an epic crescendo. And we breathe reverentially with her as she shares the emotional story of her son’s birth, his death, and the astonishingly expansive relationship she has established with him—and the crystal singing bowls—in the years since he passed.
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From New York Times bestselling author Catherine Bybee comes the story of a reluctant billionaire who takes on his father’s empire, its dark secrets, and a fiery assistant he can’t get out of his head.
Catherine is a #1 Wall Street Journal, Amazon, and Indie Reader bestselling author. In addition, her books have also graced The New York Times and USA Today bestsellers lists. In total, she has written thirty-nine beloved books that have collectively sold more than 11 million copies and have been translated into more than twenty languages.
Raised in Washington State, Bybee moved to Southern California in the hope of becoming a movie star. After growing bored with waiting tables, she returned to school and became a registered nurse, spending most of her career in urban emergency rooms. She now writes full time and has penned The Not Quite series, The Weekday Brides series, The Most Likely To series, and The First Wives series. For more information on Catherine Bybee, please visit: www.catherinebybee.com.
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James goes into the creation of his hit song My Opinion is the Only Opinion by James Lott Jr (available everywhere online)
James Lott Jr reviews Butterfly IN the Sky, The Reading Rainbow Documentary on Netflix!
The Missing Peace will show readers how to cultivate and nurture the core traits mattering most to them. They will re-parent themselves to well-being, vibrant energy, and emotional stability and be shown there is just as much to nurture as there is to nature. It is never too late. After reading this book, the reader will understand their anxiety, learn how to harness it, shift focus to what they love, and live the life they want. James Lott Jr has a conversation with author Laura Rhodes Levin lmft missingpeace4anxiety.com
James has a fun conversation with the East Coast based performer. YawnyBlew is the brainchild of Brooklyn-based songwriter Johny Gonzalez. Debuting in 2020, YawnyBlew was initially a vehicle to showcase music during the global pandemic, but eventually evolved into a vehicle for self discovery, artist expression and industry reform for the Grammy and NME nominated creative. Beginning his professional songwriting career in 2017, Yawny scored his first placement “Light It All Up” for the television series Empire. Produced by Rodney Jerkins, the protest anthem was featured in season 3 and sung by Rumer Willis. He would go on to pen three additional songs that season for Jussie Smollett, a major win for Yawny, a queer boy from The Bronx, NY who dreamed of uplifting others like himself with his music. In the years since, Yawny has been working hard behind the scenes writing for the likes of Keiynan Lonsdale, Dyllon Burnside, Maeta, Cocoa Sarai and Cam Anthony. He would be one of the key creatives behind Thai Pop singer Pyra, who's music has been called “dystopian pop” and features themes of feminism, self discovery, queer exploration and more. Their work together scored several NME Award nominations in 2022. Later that same year he would mentor under Pharrell Williams while crafting songs for TikTok star Marley Bleu. As YawnyBlew, he unapologetically champions body positivity and queerness on songs like “Can’t Compete,” and “Curious?” made in collaboration with Brooklyn based multi-hyphenate Tarik “amir.” Carroll. Their collaborative debut DREAMBIIG was released in Oct 2023. Elsewhere on solo songs like “driveslow,” Yawny talks about figuring out life on your own terms while not being afraid to live authentically. Following the launch of his podcast BIIGGER THAN OUR DREAMS in 2022, Yawny has been stepping out more into the public speaking realm, discussing issues that directly affect marginalized creatives and how they show up in the world. His abilities to tell other’s stories through his journalist works (The Source Magazine, The Music Times) and podcast endeavors caught the attention of tech giant META, where Yawny serves as a Music Coordinator and communication strategist for Meta’s Music. yawnyblew.com
Released in 2021 by Stephen Davis. James Lott Jr reviews this book selection for the Biography of the month of April 2024.
James Lott Jr chats with Jeff about his long career and his new juicy book, We're Live at 5!
Aside from directing the Oscars 8x, Jeff has directed the SAG Awards, Primetime and Daytime Emmys, and over 150 award shows, specials, and variety series.
His uncle Monty Hall gave him his start - working on the Smothers Brothers show as a cue card guy. Then, he used his Bar Mitzvah money to start his own path into Hollywood! Jeff has worked with everyone - Cher, Dolly, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Barbra, Sinatra, Celine, Carol Burnett, Oprah - you name 'em.
James talks about his new Christmas album ,Silver Bells and Disco Balls (available everywhere) with DJ Flobito! Follow @FloboBoyce #christmas #jameslottjr #disco
Chef Charlie is thrilled to be a participant on television’s newest competition Food Fight!A win will prove her talent as well as provide a cash prize she needs to pay off the large loan on her food truck. But to Charlie’s dismay, her plans are upended when she discovers her high school nemesis Drew is also a contestant.
He’s the bad boy of the culinary world but Drew still harbors guilt for his past behavior to Charlie. However, he desperately needs to win for the competition’s prize money as well as redemption for his shady loss on another TV cooking contest. When Charlie trounces Drew in the first leg of the bout, he realizes that she is his obstacle to victory. He must find a way to make sure he wins and not her. And what better way for a player to get the competition off her game than by romancing her?
But soon Drew is falling for his mark and Charlie begins to question her mistrust of Drew. Can two people have a chance at forever when each has so much to lose?
It was a great thrill when I saw my first story in hardcover. Okay, so the book was titled Super Pickle and was part of a grade school assignment, but it did start me on this journey of wanting to write a good story and make readers happy.After growing up preppy on the East Coast and living yuppy on the West Coast, I now reside in the Midwest where I enjoy the cheese curds and gorgeous sunsets, try to avoid slamming my car into the kamikaze diving birds, and battle my black Lab Molly for supremacy of the couch
The Greater Union (wirtten by Horsley) A founding member of the Sin Vegas Union, Hector Contreras was a child when Earth was commandeered by the Lorians. Along with those left, he spent the next fifty years fighting their extraterrestrial adversaries. For his reward, Hector helped create one of the few overpopulated, advanced megacolonies left on the planet. Drained from decades of service to humanity and the loss of his wife, Hector now spends his remaining years with a new companion in relative peace. However, his peace comes at great cost. James Lott jr chats with the author!
Three siblings of noble heritage. A great land under threat by an unknown enemy and secrets with the power to destroy everything built. One choice looms over all who walk the land of Nahwalla: Tradition or truth?Follow Masilo, Kamau, and Raziya on their journey for truth, independence, and honor in The Kimoni Legacy Book 1: Initiation. Omari Richards was born to immigrants from the Commonwealth of Dominica in America. He grew up in a household filled with laughter, music, fellowship, and tales of the homeland. From shapeshifting witches to monsters hatched from chicken eggs, these stories enriched and invigorated his imagination. This was strengthened once he found the written word in the adventures of Jim Hawkins, King Arthur, Ivanhoe, and Robin Hood, to name a few.Omari hopes to capture and enrich the imagination of his readers in a similar way with his new series, The Kimoni Legacy and Tales of Nahwalla short stories.A lifetime blerd and West African history/ folklore buff, you can find Omari lost in a book, immersed in the nearest bookstore, or catching up on One Piece and My Hero Academia in his Northern Virginia home.The Kimoni Legacy: Initiation is his first novel.Host James Lott Jr chats with him. Follow him on IG@omari_a_richards
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lee Goldberg, comes an explosive, page-turning investigative thriller - with a mind-blowing twist. There's a saying in Barstow, California, a decaying city in the scorching Mojave desert . . . The Interstate here only goes in one direction: Away. But it's the only place where ex-LAPD detective Beth McDade, after a staggering fall from grace, could get another badge . . . and a shot at redemption. Over a century ago, and just a few miles further into the bleak landscape, a desperate stranger ended up in Calico, a struggling mining town, also hoping for a second chance. His fate, all those years ago, and hers today are linked when Beth investigates an old skeleton dug up in a shallow, sandy grave . . . and also tries to identity a vagrant run-over by a distracted motorhome driver during a lightning storm. Every disturbing clue she finds, every shocking discovery she makes, force Beth to confront her own troubled past . . . and a past that's not her own . . . until it all smashes together in a revelation that could change the world. James Lott Jr chats with Lee about the book!
In the summer of 1941, 11-year-old Wolf is growing up amidst the rubble and antisemitism of war-torn Nazi Berlin. Destitute and facing deportation, he must leave behind his sister and travel with his family across a continent entrenched in war. With nothing in hand but expired visas to the US, Wolf and his family must figure out how to sneak aboard the Spanish freighter the Navemar, a ship that would gain its reputation as the “Hell Ship of Death.” But this is only the beginning of Wolf’s saga.
James Lott Jr speaks with the author Audrey Birnbaum.Growing up in New York in the late 1960s, Audrey Birnbaum assumed that watching Holocaust documentaries was a perfectly normal family activity. On her first day of elementary school, Audrey sat in the cafeteria, unwrapped her liverwurst sandwich, and excitedly told her new classmates about her public television proclivities. Her Brady Bunch-watching peers had never heard of PBS, but they had heard of PB&J (and they weren't too keen on liverwurst either). They made it abundantly clear: Audrey's childhood was, in fact, not normal at all.We will never know whether it was schoolyard bullying or watching tragic Shoah documentaries that was responsible for Audrey's acute sensitivity to others; but that empathy may have helped pave the way for her choice of medicine as a career. Audrey chose to specialize in Pediatric Gastroenterology - for who needed more help than children; and where could anyone feel more suffering than in one's gut? Day after day, she watched intricate family dynamics play out in the context of fragile health. Audrey listened to each patient's story until she could retell it with clarity and give it meaning. Through witnessing and recording these tender dramas, the seeds of writing had been planted. Those seeds took root when, shortly after her father's death in 2018, Audrey stumbled upon his extensive notes detailing his childhood escape from Nazi Germany. Audrey felt compelled to start writing his riveting story - a story addressing themes that are pressingly relevant today. American Wolf deals with tragedy and loss, while punctuating the triumph of the human spirit. It is a memoir of Holocaust survival, a family drama, an immigration tale, and an often funny coming-of-age story that is sure to have an impact on anyone who has experienced prejudice, displacement, or questions about their identity.With her cherished medical career in the rear-view mirror, Audrey now enjoys singing, writing, reading, and being with friends who also had quirky childhoods. She lives with her husband in Westchester County, New York, and has three marvelous grown children. Audrey is currently working on her second book. audreybirnbaumauthor.com
James Lott Jr chats with this high energy no nonsense Pastor about his bookTHE Art OF Womanhood Teaching Your Man How To Love You The Way You Want To Be Loved Without Him Knowing He’s Being Taught! Book One. Follow him at theartofwomenhood.org
Host James Lott Jr chats with Emmy Winning Guiding Light Writer Rebecca Hanover about THAT job and her FANTASTIC new book, The Last Applicant, out NOW where books are sold!
They are a group of close college friends who have reunited in New York City five years after graduation. Cory, a wealthy heir trying to escape his family expectations. Jalayne, a television executive with a secret. Tim, a professional football player who almost lost it all, attempting a comeback. The twists and turns of success, family, love and relationships come into play as these three navigate through each other’s lives. With a full-on singing diva of a younger sister, a cocky all-pro athlete, demanding parents, a business-minded manager and a conniving ex-boyfriend in the mix, the close circle these friends try to maintain might just shatter forever.
Host James Lott Jr chats with Jason Jose about the book and the process!
Available on Amazon.com.
Host James Lott Jr read Number ONE Bestseller 2442 Steps to Crazy: The Beginning and was left speechless. He chats with the Author and survivor D Paul Fleming. The GREATEST survival story you’ll ever read. One young boy must stand up to the evil force that has found its way into their home. At the age of five, the boy learns to hold his breath while he's tucked away in the dark, listening as Crazy paces through the farmhouse like an unholy predator, searching, just steps away from his hiding place. But even being very good at hiding doesn't always keep you safe. Amidst brutal beatings, violent screaming, and cruelly imaginative abuse, the boy discovers that he has a special connection with the spiritual realm. He sees beings of light and dark that his brother can't see—beings that bring waves of comfort, beings that he knows are there to protect him and his siblings. And, yet, no one comes to rescue the boy and his siblings. The cops come and go, leaving them in the grips of the unholy terror. Even his mother, strong as her love is for her children, remains unable to vanquish the villain. It's up to the boy, then, not only to survive, but to find a way to overcome fear every single day. Only through faith can this boy triumph over fear and make it out alive. Mr Fleming is a Retired 100% Disabled Navy Veteran. Retired from business within the federal and private sector - civil and general construction. 10 years as one of eight nationally elected board members of The Vet-Force, the nations largest and most successful Veterans entrepreneurial organization representing over 300 Veteran service groups. Public law 109-461 coined the Vet First Act, is a cornerstone of Vet-Force success. Published author. Consultant to Veterans groups and advocates. Growing Pod Caster with mission to help others overcome Trauma, PTSD, Child abuse and strong supporter of Mental health wellness. Married for almost 4 decades - raised 6 children and enjoying 9 grand children. Book is available on Amazon!
New York City-based recording artist, Sam Sugarman is celebrating the forthcoming re-release of her debut EP, “Lion’s Den” in the newest chapter of her artistry as a singer-songwriter. Delivered by grounding vocals reminiscent of Grace Slick (Jefferson Airplane), Sugarman’s lyrics tempt the listener to journey afar and to use her music as the catalyst for internal awakening. Despite occasional sonic nods to legends like Joan Baez, Dolores O’Riordan (The Cranberries) and James Taylor, Sugarman remains a modern entity molded by her fascinating upbringing and promising future in the music industry.
Sugarman’s career exploits first garnered her acclaim from the bosom of her upbringing in Buffalo, New York. From local residencies to festivals and even having her music on the radio, Buffalo embraced Sugarman and endowed her with the Difference Maker Award. In 2019, she created “7-1-6 Music Gives Back” (Buffalo’s area code) - designed to partner with nonprofits to raise money through benefit concerts. That same year, Sugarman and her team raised over $2,000 for the Holocaust Resource Center of Buffalo. While her sights are set worldwide, Sugarman continues to be grateful for the foundation laid in her hometown.
As a young student with a penchant for opera and musical theater, Sugarman went on to study vocal performance at Carnegie Mellon. Her values around freedom of expression combined with the structure and technical skills gained in this chapter of her life propelled Sugarman forward with a career in music as a vocal instructor, helping other aspiring vocalists to hone their craft. The choice of occupation is precious to her as Sugarman seeks to make an impact on the singers she works with today, just as her late voice teacher inspired her throughout her life.
With so much of the world to make an introduction to, Sugarman is elated by the possibilities left to unfold and the notion of all that’s in store for the rest of 2023. Asked about what she hopes to achieve through her music, Sugarman says, “I hope to move listeners into someplace new - to help bring some presence and clarity where there may be hardship and turmoil.” Sugarman’s next release will be available May 29th when she puts forth “Guinnevere”, a cover of the Crosby, Stills & Nash ethereal classic which the late, David Crosby wrote about three different loves of his life.
Lee had me in stiches one minute and dropping knowledge that left me speechless in another. He is super talented and has written TV shows, books based on shows, Films, and including a book series with Janet Evanovich! he put himself through UCLA as a freelance journalist, writing for such publications as American Film, Starlog, Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times Syndicate, The Washington Post and The San Francisco Chronicle (He also wrote erotic letters to the editor for Playgirl at $25-a-letter, but he doesn't tell people about that, he just likes to boast about those "tiffany" credits). He published his first book ".357 Vigilante" (as "Ian Ludlow," so he'd be on the shelf next to Robert Ludlum) while he was still a UCLA student. The West Coast Review of Books called his debut "as stunning as the report of a .357 Magnum, a dynamic premiere effort," singling the book out as "The Best New Paperback Series" of the year. Naturally, the publisher promptly went bankrupt and he never saw a dime in royalties. (But the books are available on the Kindle as "The Jury Series") Welcome to publishing, Lee. His subsequent books include the non-fiction books "Successful Television Writing" and "Unsold Television Pilots" ("The Best Bathroom Reading Ever!" San Francisco Chronicle) as well as the novels "My Gun Has Bullets" ("It will make you cackle like a sitcom laugh track," Entertainment Weekly), "Dead Space" ("Outrageously entertaining," Kirkus Reviews), "Watch Me Die" ("as dark and twisted as anything Hammet or Chandler ever dreamed up," Kirkus Reviews).Goldberg broke into television with a freelance script sale to "Spenser: For Hire." Since then, his TV writing & producing credits have covered a wide variety of genres, including sci-fi (SeaQuest), cop shows (Hunter, The Glades), martial arts (Martial Law), whodunits (Diagnosis Murder, Nero Wolfe), the occult (She-Wolf of London), kid's shows (R.L. Stine's The Nightmare Room), T&A (Baywatch), comedy (Monk) and utter crap (The Highwayman). His TV work has earned him two Edgar Award nominations from the Mystery Writers of America. His two careers, novelist and TV writer, merged when he began writing the "Diagnosis Murder" series of original novels, based on the hit CBS TV mystery that he also wrote and produced, and later wrote the 15 bestselling novels based on "Monk," another show that he worked on. He is co-creator of the hit Hallmark movie series "Mystery 101." He also he teamed up with Janet Evanovich to write the #1 New York Times bestselling Fox & O'Hare novels ("The Heist," "The Chase," "The Job," "The Scam," "The Pursuit"). His most recent books include the thriller "True Fiction" and the police procedural "Lost Hills." But perhaps he's best known for his pioneering work mapping the human genome and negotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement. Goldberg lives in Los Angeles with his wife and his daughter and still sleeps in "Man From UNCLE" pajamas. His latest book is Malibu Burning! Its soo good! leegoldberg.com
today 9-4 is Beyonces Birthday and she is in my hometown of Inglewood CA playing concerts, Me, host , James Lott Jr is giving you his Top 20 favorite solo (and duets) Beyonce songs!
Manhattan, 1923. Scandalous flapper Dot King is found dead in her Midtown apartment, a bottle of chloroform beside her and a fortune in jewels missing. Dot’s headline-making murder grips the city. It also draws a clutch of lovers, parasites, and justice seekers into one of the city’s most mesmerizing mysteries.Among them: Daily News crime reporter Julia Harpman, chasing the story while navigating a male-dominated industry; righteous NYPD detective John D. Coughlin, struggling against city corruption; and Ella Bradford, the victim’s Harlem maid, closest confidante, and keeper of secrets. Adding fuel to the already volatile crime: a politically connected Philadelphia socialite, an Atlantic City bootlegger, Dot’s dicey gigolo lover, a sultry Broadway dancer, and a cagey sugar daddy guarding secrets of his own.From Broadway’s glittering lights to its sordid underbelly to the machinations of the country’s most powerful men, Julia embarks on a quest for justice. What she discovers, twist after breathtaking twist, might be even more nefarious than murder.
Sara DiVello is a true-crime novelist and the creator/host of the Mystery and Thriller Mavens Author Interview Series. She also serves as the director of social media strategy for the International Thriller Writers association. Sara has appeared on CBS, ABC, and CNBC, as well as in the New York Times, Forbes, the San Francisco Chronicle, and more. Her articles have been published in Marie Claire, Elle, Redbook, Cosmopolitan, and Woman’s Day, as well as in other outlets. In her spare time, Sara loves to cook (and eat!), garden, and go for leisurely walks with her husband and their beloved rescue mutt, Peluda.She runs the Mystery and Thriller Mavens Facebook group, a free online book group where readers can continue the conversation, enter giveaways, request their favorite authors, submit questions in advance, and dish about their latest reads and favorite books. All are welcome.www.saradivello.comwww.mysteryandthrillermavens.comFacebook.com/AuthorSaraDiVelloInstagram: @saradivelloTwitter: @SaraDiVello
Rachel Hanson started a quarterly digital magazine called Sound Sorereses and James Chats with her to find out the where, why, what , how and NOW! soundsorcereses.soundstack.com
James showcases new book releases by Jason Jose, James Lott Jr and LaMonica Andrews.
Books are available on Amazon.com
Jason Jose's book is also available at Barnes and Noble
Host James Lott Jr chats the talented singer songwriter Dylan Allura. Twin is the song at the beginning of the show! From her new EP!London based singer-songwriter Dylan Allura began her career at the tender age of seven. Allura was a theatrically trained singer, dancer, and actor, which contributed into her interest in songwriting rather quickly. She is known for curating her own take of Alternative R&B, but has also dabbled with a variety of genres prior to finding her best fit where she incorporates her own edge of misty sounds along with sultry vocals
You Can Overcome Anything with Awareness is the 10th book in a series from Cesar Espino. James speaks with one of its contributors Ashleigh Seay.
James is also in the book!
July 1st The Better Half was released. its the 3rd book by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans. James Lott Jr chats with them! follow them on IG @alliandasha
James Lott Jr talks with some of the authors of Cesar R Espino's You Can Overcome Anything Vol 10: with Awareness! Authors on the show are: Matthew Pizzagoni, Shawn Mc Murray, KD Shiflett, Oscar Sanchez, Brittany Lynn, and Sal and Catlin Guiterrez with Cesar himself! USA – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 UK (United Kingdom) - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 DE (Germany) – https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 FR (France) – https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 ES (Spain) – https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 IT (Italy) – https://www.amazon.it/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 NL (Netherlands) – https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 JP (Japan) – https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 BR (Brasil)– https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 CA (Canada)– https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 MX (México)– https://www.amazon.com.mx/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 AU (Australia) – https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 IN (India) – https://www.amazon.in/dp/B0C7KM4GR2 #cesarrespino #jameslottjr #books
Doug Hess is the guest host this week! Bruce Wagner with his latest book Roar: Roger Orr: American Master, the Oral Biography
The myth of an epic, public life—its triumphs and tragedies—is a particularly American obsession. ROAR is a metafictional exploration of such a life and attendant fame of an extraordinary, and completely made-up, man.Born in Nashville in 1940 and adopted by a wealthy San Francisco couple, Roger Orr—“Roar”—became an underground stand-up comedian with a cult following while still in his teens, segueing to an acclaimed songwriter in the Sixties.
This segment features books James Lott Jr is currently Reading: Spare by Prince Harry and two books about Prince (rogers Nelson)
James reflects on 165 episodes and 5 years of doing this show! All of HIS books are on Amazon! #jameslottjr #author #songwriter
Host James Lott Jr is a Brooke Shields fan and loved the Documentary on HULU, Pretty Baby.
He gives his reactions!
James talks about his latest book (his 60th)! You can find on Amazon (Paperback and Kindle)!\
This Book IS All Over the Place by James Lott Jr and Jaime Molina!
James Lott Jr is a fan! He talks about how he discovered the Air BnB Millionaire and his book!
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I found his book on amazon!
All available on Amazon:
Claus The Series: The Book by James Lott Jr
Alone At Christmas by Jaime Molina
Second Wife/First Stepmother by James Lott Jr
They Call Her Pumpkin by James Lott Jr
The Life Changing Chronicles by James Lott Jr and Doug Hess
Spooky Tales and Strange Dreams by James Lott Jr and Doug Hess
A Winters Night by James Lott Jr
So Cold the Winters Night by James Lott Jr
He HANDWRITES his books!!! James has a great convo with JD about his new book, Darling, You're Not Alone AND his letter writing champaign!
Former college basketball player turned author JD Slajchert’s national letter writing project is inspired by the storyline of his new novel “Darling, You’re Not Alone” as it encourages everyone to hand-write notes to someone who made a difference in their life – and tell them (perhaps before it’s too late), they are thought of and appreciated.
JD Slajchert is an American novelist, speaker, and philanthropist. The former University of California, Santa Barbara basketball star debuts his second novel, “Darling, You’re Not Alone” in the fall of 2022.
Slajchert’s journey to published author began innocently as a letter exchange with a friend, which eventually became the backbone to his debut novel, “MoonFlower” in 2018.
jdwritesbook.com darlingyourenotalone.com
James Lott Jr, reader and author, shares 6 things that he learned from reading books! All of his books are available on Amazon, kindle and paperback!
James Lott Jr. pays tribute to Olivia Newton John in his own way. And with the LIVE chat , he talks about other popular Australian music and acting artists! RIP ONJ
James Lott Jr who is the published author of over 60 books, talks about the realities OF writing a book.
tiffanysnatural.com Tiffany Anderson has a series of life affirming/ selfloving books for black children about their hair! We talk about our hair and the book for young black boys! James is the host!
PANDEMIC PILLOW TALK- New limited short-form web series tackles dating in a Covid world
Premiering Wednesday, April 27th
New episodes every Wednesday thereafter at…www.PandemicPillowTalk.com
They say that necessity is the mother of invention. This certainly proves to be true for filmmakers Summer Moore (creator, writer, lead actress) and Starr Session (producer). When Covid caused the world to lock down, these creative gals got busy building a new web series that chronicles and finds humor in the often painful experience of virtual dating in a new age. This series is produced, written, directed and edited by women!
“I felt that it was really important to write a series that incorporated women in as many character roles as possible, which was a challenge since it was about dating men. So you'll see them popping up throughout it. I also specifically put the language in there to focus on women, changing common sayings to make them feminine. We also wanted to give women editors a voice in comedy, because this is often overlooked. I'm very proud of all the hard work that has gone into this series and how it turned out!”- Summer Moore
”We wanted to create a series that really captures the female dating experience and having an all-female creative team really does it in the truest sense while adding lots of humor. We are proud of what we have accomplished with this series.”- Starr Session
Shot completely on iPhones by each cast member while at home on pandemic shutdown, the 9-episode PANDEMIC PILLOW TALK follows the daily dating routine of Mackenzie (Moore), a single woman hoping to find her true love. Unfortunately she finds out that there are way more frogs than handsome princes in the world of cyber dating. In each 5-7 minute episode, we eaves drop into what proves to be a very chaotic, pathetic, desperate and always hysterical experience for the hopeful romantic.
Making matters more complicated for Mackenzie are her wacky, over the top and always inappropriate parents, Buck and Bertha played wonderfully by Eric Roberts and his real life wife, Eliza Roberts. The overbearing couple often show up at the most inopportune times, injecting themselves in on the date while successfully embarrassing their daughter in front of a parade of would-be suitors.
James Lott Jr is the host!
Soon after Alma’s disappearance, Kat finds herself in New York City with a new companion. In an apparent attempt to understand why she ended up across the continent, Kat relates her family’s story. Set in places like the shores of Oakland after the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Depression-era farming communities of California’s Central Valley, and Cold-War Santa Clara Valley, the family history and its ghosts also seem to shroud who Kat really is.
But a series of mysterious gaps in consciousness and concerning injuries compel Kat to reveal more about herself. Will these revelations save Kat from her past? Or will they forever define her future?Nick Holmberg grew up in Northern California. He earned a master’s at the City College of New York, where his studies of Latinx magic realist and African-American literatures began. While working as an educator in South Korea, Illinois, Texas, and Iowa, Nick developed his debut novel, The Emergent. James Lott Jr chats with him about the book!
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James Lott Jr sits down with several of the contributors of the book, You Can Overcome Anything Vol 6- When You Believe. James chats with the creator of the series Cesar R Espino and two of its co authors Dr Fariba Kalantari and Megan Butcher! The book is on Amazon!
Episode 150!!! james lott jr talks with author James H Roby about his thriller book, The Random Affair! jameshroby.com
James Lott Jr chats with the author of a page turner of a book,All Sorrows Can Be Borne, Loren Stephens! Inspired by true events, All Sorrows Can Be Borne is the story of Noriko Ito, a Japanese woman faced with unimaginable circumstances that force her to give up her son to save her husband. Set in Hiroshima, Osaka, and the badlands of eastern Montana and spanning the start of World War II to 1982, this breathtaking novel is told primarily in the voice of Noriko, a feisty aspiring actress who fails her audition to enter the Takarazuka Theater Academy. Instead, she takes the “part” of a waitress at a European-style tearoom in Osaka where she meets the mysterious and handsome manager, Ichiro Uchida. They fall in love over music and marry. Soon after Noriko becomes pregnant during their seaside honeymoon, Ichiro is diagnosed with tuberculosis destroying their dreams.
Noriko gives birth to a healthy baby boy, but to give the child a better life, Ichiro convinces her to give the toddler to his older sister and her Japanese-American husband, who live in Montana. Noriko holds on to the belief that this inconceivable sacrifice will lead to her husband’s recovery. What happens next is unexpected and shocking and will affect Noriko for the rest of her life.
Eighteen years later, her son enlists in the U.S. Navy and is sent to Japan. Finally, he is set to meet his birth mother, but their reunion cracks open the pain and suffering Noriko has endured.
With depth and tenderness, All Sorrows Can Be Borne is a harrowing and beautifully written novel that explores how families are shaped by political and economic circumstances, tremendous loss and ultimately forgiveness.
James Lott Jr chats with the author of Blood Scion,Deborah Falaye. Book out March 8, 2022.
Follow on twitter @deefalaye and Instagram/Tiktok @deborahfalaye
Liv Ritchie is an emerging independent singer-songwriter hailing from Chicago, who creates music true to herself as she discovers the multitude of emotions associated with love and heartbreak. Through the use of deep and light vocals, she seamlessly fuses her nostalgic melodies and beats with the honesty in her lyrics. Liv is a woman carving her own path in music and storytelling who uses her many strengths and interests to create music that is both bright and dark, real and magical.
Earlier this year, Liv Ritchie released her single "REAL" and most recently, "Wake-Up" which has over 23K views on YouTube. Last year, Liv released "PAPERDOLL" and her debut single "OVER" on all streaming platforms. Liv makes music that listeners can connect with and get lost in as she puts emphasis on the ability to resonate with what she and her audience experience while pursuing love.
In September she released a single with her best friend, Famed Actress, Tik-Toker & Influencer (combined 9.7M followers), Brenna D'Amico (star of Disney's Descendants franchise, ABC's The Middle), is gearing up to release a new music video, a collaboration with her best friend, titled "Don't Want You Back".
Liv released another single, "Stuck" in October which was written about feeling stuck in a relationship. Earlier this month she released a new single, a cover of the Christmas classic "Last Christmas".
New song called Monsters,coming in Feb. got to IG@ theloveofliv
One night Abby Ross's toilet clogged and inspired her to write a book. She spent the next two years interviewing plumbers — men and women across North America. The outcome hit in February 2020 when “The Poop Diaries" was released on Amazon.com. It was listed as a #2 top new release (very fitting) in the humor and business section and went on to become a #1 best seller that has received hundreds of positive reviews to date. Its publisher is Black Rose Writing.
"The Poop Diaries" features stories from plumbers about their "greatest hit" service calls, and the oddest, most interesting people they have met. Ms. Ross interviewed plumbers who have found snakes, sex toys, weapons, ghosts, mice, drugs, squirrels and so much more. They have also met plenty of interesting, unforgettable people, such as a guy who refused to get out of theshower while the plumber fixed the shower drain, or a woman who refused to get out of bed as the plumber changed the air conditioner unit directly above her. One female plumber even broke up a marriage after what she had found in a client's home. A 91-year-old woman asked a plumber if he wanted to see her "little titties."
While the book is funny, it also brings humanity to a profession not many of us think about — plumbing. Plumbers see us in our most vulnerable moments yet we know next to nothing about them. Plumbing is also a profession that is often misunderstood. It's lucrative, creative and entrepreneurial. Plumbers are unsung heroes, and the book includes heartfelt stories about how they have helped those in need.
James Lott Jr is the host and they talk about the book and the process of it coming together
James Lott jr talks racism with the author of A White Guy Confronting Racism, Jared Karol!
goto awhiteguyconfrontingracism.com or jaredkarol.com
James Lott Jr talks about 5 books he recieved from a friend in business: Quiet Leadership by David Rock, The Answer to how is yes by Peter Block, Authentic Happiness by Martin E.P. Seligman , Drive by Daniel H Pink, Gender Equality and Sustainable Development by Melissa Leach
James Lott Jr talks the books: The ReallyShort 54 Stories Vol.2, Alone At Christmas, How We Stay Entrpreneurs Book 3, Spooky Tales And Strange Dreams, Five Against One, Half a Pill Book 2 and The Pill Parts 8 and 9!
James Lott Jr talks to collaborators Craig S Phillips and Harold Hayes Jr who write under the pen name Rucker Moses. They co wrote (with Theo Gangi) 2 books of a series, Kingston. Both books center around a young black boy from Brooklyn who is into magic and goes on search for his father. The books are available everywhere.
We talk about their partnership, the story of the story, the book , the new Disney Plus collaboration and being nominated for Emmies! follow at ruckermoses.com
James Lott Jr chats with new author Yasmin Angoe. They talk about her new amazing book Her Name Is Knight. Follow her yasminangoe.com
James Lott jr talks with the author who put together: The Story of Grandma: A Question and Answer Guide to Grandmas Life, Lessons and Legacy! Available everywhere!
its the 3rd part of the 3 part series on the music of James Lott Jr. DJ Flobito (flobito.com) is the host and they break it down!
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Party Nails is the brainchild of Elana Carroll! Currently on tour supporting their lastest ablum , You Don't Have to Go Home But You Can't Stay Here! James Lott Jr (host) and Elana talk about the process of making music and touring during this strange time in history! folow everywhere at partypartynails
DJ Flobito (flobito.com) talks with James Lott Jr about his 7 main albums. All are available on Soundcloud and Spotify and Apple. James gets personal and give behind the scenes dish on the songs. This is Part 2 of a 3 Part Series!
She is more than Ma Ingalls from Little House On The Prairie. She has a new book: Bright Lights Prairie Dust: Reflections on Life Loss and Love from LIttle House's Ma. goto karengrassle.com
She is an actress, writer, teacher, director of stage and screen! Chats with James Lott Jr about her book!
Flobo Boyce (Knew Amsterdam Radio/Wassup Flobo/Mack Mania) is the host of the first (of 3 parts) chatting with James Lott Jr about his music career. This episode is about his longtiime collaboration with Quirky Dance outfit Chog. And they talk about his Christmas music. James' music can be found everywhere and at soundcloud.com/jameslottjr
James Lott Jr talks with fellow singer/songwriter Sara Diamond! Her new HOT singel is Hollywood (U and Me). Its out everywhere and the video is out on her Youztube channel Sara Diamond (she works with someone shes known for years who's worked with Lady Gaga! She and James talk mental health, the art of songwriting, her first songs, and having the creative outliet. She descibes her music as "Soulful Pop with R&B inflections! Follow her on Soundcloud and IG @iamsaradiamond
Judi's career began as a print model and singer in France, Italy and New York, where she sang alongside the Gipsy Kings in the south of France and performed in Cologne and Barcelona as a chanteuse.
Her first professional acting job was with Woody Allen in "Coop Italia," a string of TV commercials for the Italian market. This fueled her passion to train theatrically in New York City with acting masters such as Uta Hagen, Bill Hickey, Bobby Lewis and Elaine Stritch at the Stella Adler Conservatory. She also completed a two-year Meisner and movement program before moving out to the west coast to study with acting greats such as Larry Moss and Gordon Hunt.
Judi performed in Off-Broadway original theater productions and starred in numerous SAG independent feature films. On television, she recurred on "Law and Order," "Jag," "The Shield" and "Once and Again." Furthermore, Judi has starred, both on camera and off camera in dozens of TV and radio commercials.
Judi is also well known for her voice-over and motion capture work in Sony's highly acclaimed video game,"Heavy Rain," where she performed the popular lead character Madison Paige, as well as on the popular children's anime TV series, "Digimon." In 2013, she was recognized by the magazine, The Complex, as one of the "25 Best Voice Over Performances of All Time."
Judi also produced and starred in the Romantic Comedy, "Only in Paris" in which she received Best Actress, Best Romantic Comedy, and Best Short Film at both the New York and Los Angeles Independent Film Festivals in 2011. In addition, in 2013 she was nominated Best Supporting Actress at the Saint Tropez International Film Festival for her role in the feature film, "The Warrior and The Savior." Judi's talents were also showcased when she starred in a short film at the Cannes Film Festival- "Perfect Pitch," which won Best Film, amid tough competition.
In theaters Judi can be seen in Dany Boon's top grossing film, "La Ch'tite Famille" (Dany Boon, François Berléand, Line Renaud, Valérie Bonneton, Laurence Arné, and Guy Lecluyse) produced by Pathé. Upcoming roles include, 'La Garçonne" mini-series for France Television,
Some of her other lead film roles roles include a psychopathic mother in "A Cry from Within," a French neighbor in "Larchmont," a detective with a proclivity for bondage opposite of Pruitt Taylor Vince in "Cameraman," and a trophy wife stranded in the desert in "Four Weeks, Four Hours."
On the other side of the camera, Judi put her creativity and quirkiness on the line during The Cannes Film Festival where she directed and produced "The Can Cannes," which played during the festival and "The Gourmet Dinner," which screened at the No Dance Film Festival at Sundance. Utilizing her talents as a singer/songwriter in her film "Only in Paris," Judi composed and performed all the music. Most recently Miss Beecher is directing a documentary, "My Name Is Ronya", a biographical documentary focused on tolerance.
James Lott Jr is the host!
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In a small conservative Florida town in the 1980s, eight patients alleged that Dr. David Acer, their dentist, infected them with HIV. David’s gayness, along with his sickly appearance from his own AIDS-related illness, made him the perfect scapegoat and victim of mob mentality. In these early years of the AIDS epidemic, when transmission was little understood, and homophobia rampant, people like David were villainized. Accuser Kimberly Bergalis landed a People magazine cover story, while others went on talk shows and made front page news.
With a poet’s eulogistic and psychological intensity, Steven Reigns recovers the life and death of this man who also stands in for so many lives destroyed not only by HIV, but a diseased society that used stigma against the most vulnerable. It’s impossible not to make connections between this story and how the twenty- first century pandemic has also been defined by medical misinformation and cultural bias.
Inspired by years of investigative research into the lives of David and those who denounced him, Reigns has stitched together a hauntingly poetic narrative that retraces an American history, questioning the fervor of his accusers, and recuperating a gay life previously shrouded in secrecy and shame.
Host James Lott Jr chats with Steven about the process for this book, its subject matter and the feeligns it evokes. stevenreigns.com aquiltfordavid.com
James Lott Jr chats with author F Flobo Boyce about his 7th and latest book, Graduation Day! We talk about the process, setup, some of the stories included and he gives us a bonus story about Adam Sandler, not in the book! Graduation Day is available on Amazon.com
Blak Emoji is the brainchild of NYC producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Kelsey Warren. Blending pop inspirations with an emphasis on electronic music, synth sounds and intricate writing, Kelsey's sonic dream is brought to life.
The debut Blak Emoji EP, "INTRO" (2017) was the first of several successive releases with two albums, a sophomore EP and now a third album due in October. Warren has received a variety of accolades from notable publications including Rolling Stone, Afro-Punk, Line Best Of Fit, BUST, Popmuzik, Vampire Freaks and Ghost Cult Magazine. Blak Emoji songs "Velvet Ropes & Dive Bars" and "Poison To Medicine" made their way to ABC's Quantico while "Sapiosexual" appeared in several indie films.
Warren was immersed in soul/R&B and pop music growing up in South Jersey. But after learning piano concertos, jazz guitar standards, drums and other instruments, Warren threw in a monkey wrench of hip-hop, punk and minimalist classical which took his sonic journey to new destinations. He supplemented his ever-expanding musical taste with a dense love of electronic music and synth inspiration from Kraftwerk to Prince to NIN.
In 2019, Warren miraculously managed to assemble a brief European solo tour, a solo NYC residency, and he decided to produce and direct a debut political/musical documentary covering the presidential election. Quarantine didn't prove to slow down Warren who has spent the duration of the pandemic producing numerous artists, directing music videos and dropping an avant-electronic instrumental Blak Emoji album, "Antidote". In anticipation of his forthcoming album, Warren has released two singles which have received noted acclaim from Wonderland and Fame Magazine. The album is due October 1st of 2021.
Hosrt James Lott Jr has a great conversation about Prince, Trent Reznor, musical styles, the process and more! blakemoji.com
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James Lott Jr has the best convo with Amazon Best Selling Author Doug Cartwright! We talk about ALL kinds of serious topics that are featured in the book! Holy Sh!t invites readers on Doug's personal exploration of meditation, silent retreats, astrophysics, neuroscience, philosophy, and all forms of self-healing; all in the name of finding a deeper meaning to life and what constitutes 'true happiness'. He is the CEO/Founder of the Daily Shifts. dailyshifts.com
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Host James Lott Jr has an important conversation with Stanley W Mathis!
The play "Preachin’ to the Choir/An Inconvenient Truth" is described as a multimedia memorial ‘choreopoem’, following a young BLM documentary Student Activist, Justice Jamal Obatala, as he attends the Annual AfroPunk Festival in New York City. This year’s celebration takes him on a unique path when he befriends a homeless woman known throughout the community as Neighborhood Nana. The entire experience is documented on his cell phone, but is he the documentor or the documented? Join the festivities and witness SANKOFA!
Mathis makes his debut as a Playwright with "Preachin/ to the Choir/An Inconvenient Truth". “This is my first public submission as a Playwright. The Ancestors spoke to me and would not let me rest until it was on paper. I had no choice, but to pick up the sword and write, moving me once again to activism, I pray it will do the same for others!”
Another Broadway Veteran, Tina Fabrique (add Noise/Funk, Ragtime) will portray the role of Neighborhood Nana, while Richard Crandle will portray the role of Justice Jamal Obata (Kinky Boots and Hairspray Nat. Tour), along with Kimberly JaJuan as Aneeda Ancestry (Ragtime, Marie Christine), Matthew Morgan (Lion King, Hairspray).
With a 21st Century twist, "Preachin’ to the Choir/An Inconvenient Truth", a new play written by Veteran Broadway Actor and Playwright, Stanley Wayne Mathis is presenting a Virtual Reading of his new play, on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 6:30pm/EST: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/preachin-to-the-choiran-inconvenient-truth-tickets-165071359881.
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Lyfe Harris just released an acoustic version of his hit Money Mission Pt 2. Host James Lott Jr talks about his expanding his realm of music, writing songs, what else he would like to do in the business, and his message to others. Follow him everywhere @lyfeharris and youtube lyfeharrismusic
An unstoppable force in the music industry, Diego Ave is an eleven time multi-platinum and two time GRAMMY winning hip-hop record producer and songwriter hailing from Miami. Known for his groundbreaking and influential work, he has produced singles for some of the biggest hip-hop artists including; Post Malone, Da Baby, Polo G, Trippie Redd, Chris Brown, Quavo, YG, KSI, Lil Pump, The Game and many more.
Diego Ave’s recent singles include; “I Love It'' by Rob Stone ft Rubi Rose, ‘Dangerous’ by YG, Mozzy & G Herbo, ‘Everything Different’ by Nba Youngboy & Rodwave, and ‘Pancakes’ by TiaCorine. He also produced the upcoming single ‘Number Two’ by KSI, 21 Savage & Future (July 2021).
Diego Ave was the Executive Producer of KSI’s debut LP “Dissimulation’ in 2020. The album reached the #2 in the UK Album charts and was the biggest-selling U.K. breakthrough of 2020, scoring six Top 10 singles including collaborations with Rick Ross, Trippie Redd and Tion Wayne.
In 2011, Diego Ave received two GRAMMY awards for the album ‘Entren Los Que Quieran’ by Calle 13, which won Latin GRAMMY Album of the Year & Best Urban Music Album.
Diego’s love for music started at an early age, he credits his love for music to the first physical CD he ever purchased, Dr. Dre’s album ‘The Chronic’. At 13 years old, Diego was passionate about creating music with different production programs, which led him to the realization that this is what he was meant to do for his career.
In 2011, Diego was introduced to GRAMMY award winning and multi-platinum selling singer/songwriter, Rico Love, and quickly became the go-to engineer for all of Rico’s projects. Diego was signed to Rico Love’s Division 1 record label for a publishing deal.
In 2016, Diego Ave met legendary American record producer, Scott Stortch, who found a deep appreciation for Diego’s work which moved him to Los Angeles, CA where they collaborated on multiple platinum hits.
Diego Ave has been featured in numerous press outlets such as HipHopDX, Hype Magazine, Genius, and many more.
Host James Lott Jr talks to him about all of that AND how he likes to give back to the music community! follow @Diego Ave
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Actor, James Moses Black currently stars as U.S. Army colonel, Colonel Murduch in the new Amazon Prime’s TV series, S.O.Z: Soldados o Zombies (which is in English) which premieres on August 6 and currently has a supporting role in Vertical Entertainment’s Lansky starring Harvey Keitel and can next be seen in STX Entertainment comedy, Queenpins starring Kristen Bell and Vince Vaughn opening in theaters nationwide on September 10 and also guest stars 2 upcoming episodes of Liza On Demand starring Liza Koshy which airs on You Tube Premium and just completed the indie feature Blackline: The Beirut Contract.
Most recently Black co-starred as rogue cop Deacon Brown, opposite Naomie Harris and Frank Grillo in director Deon Taylor’s crime drama, Black and Blue from Screen Gems. He also recurred as Reverend Hawley, a neighborhood preacher/counselor who inspires Randall Pearson (Sterling K. Brown) to continue his run for office in NBC’s wildly popular This is Us series, and portrayed Brother Jamal in the F/X series, Snowfall. He was Sasha the henchman to Richard Dreyfuss’ character in director/star Cuba Gooding’s drama, Bayou Caviar, and he was Coach Oz in writer/director Eric Champnella’s sports drama, Alex and Me.He made his television debut in The Orlando Jones Show and hasn’t stopped working since. Recent highlights include Roots (as Kizzy’s adversary, Pastor Benjamin Lyon); and recurs on Nashville, as Pastor Lewis and most recently 24: Legacy and recurs on Greenleaf which airs on the Own Network as Nigel the choir director.
His additional television credits include: The Practice, The King of Queens, Gilmore Girls, JAG, The Unit, Ugly Betty, Entourage, Dexter, Life, Southland, Shameless, Sons of Anarchy, Criminal Minds, Grey’s Anatomy NCIS: New Orleans and Cold Case, in which he played Gerald Carter, Michael B. Jordan’s father.
Black made his feature film debut as a CONTROL prison guard in Get Smart. His additional feature credits include: Remembering Phil, Pimpin’ Pee Wee, Frogtown, Bad Ass 3: Bad Asses on the Bayou, Get Hard, Terminator Genisys, The Runner, American Ultra, Midnight Special, and the upcoming features Sex Guaranteed, Mind Puppets, Cut Off and Blackline: The Beirut Contract.
A native of Portsmouth, Virginia (his dad served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years), Black later moved to Pittsburgh, where he graduated from South Hills High School. As far as his performing career goes, he says that he “got the bug straight out of the womb.” One of his first memorable roles was the 6th Grade non-speaking part of Snoopy in A Charlie Brown Christmas.
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Adept at comedy, he started performing stand-up routines at the University of Minnesota, before he transferred to Central State University in Ohio, where he received his degree in business. He was already performing at Andrew Ford’s Comedy Club in Columbus, Ohio, and traveled with Russell Simmons’ HBO comedy tour.
Black later won the role of Boggs, the creepy convict in the play adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption, before departing for San Francisco, where he studied at the American Conservatory Theater.
James Lott Jr gets to chat with Laura Niemi about her new unique play that is by a pool!!! And her work on Soaps and This is Us and Rizzoli and Isles. Goto Lost Angels Theater on IG or poolboymuholland.com
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LAURA NIEMI AND PAT TOWNE STAR IN POOL BOY – UNIQUE OUTDOOR THEATER EXPERIENCE FROM LOST ANGELS THEATER COMPANY.
Laura Niemi (portrays Milo Ventimiglia’s mom, Marilyn Pearson, on the hit NBC series, This Is Us, and is currently in Warner Bros. Those Who Wish Me Dead starring Angelina Jolie directed by Taylor Sheridan) and Pat Towne (Rock of Ages, Bronco Billy) co-star in LA's award-winning theater company, Lost Angels’s (Killer Joe, Bug) world premiere production of POOL BOY. Presented poolside at a gorgeous home on Mulholland Drive with a spectacular view of Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills. This unique theater event will have a limited run - Saturdays and Sundays @ 5:15PM starting July 17th, 2021 thru August 22.
This covid-friendly outdoor event will be the first site specific play under the Lost Angels Theatre Company’s banner. LATC (which won the 2005 Ovation award for Tracy Letts’ Killer Joe) is once again teaming up with director Scott Cummins (Killer Joe, Bug), and will mark their third collaboration. Cummins won the Ovation Award for his direction in LATC’s production of Killer Joe. Playwright Wendy Hopkins (Second City alum) penned this two-hander comedy, which features a cast of two Ovation award-winning actors, Laura Niemi and Pat Towne .
Set in Los Angeles during the 2020 pandemic, house sitter Glenn is looking after an elite home in the Hollywood Hills. Isolated and desperate for human contact, she attempts to make a connection with an atypical Pool Boy. Despite their contrasting personalities and rusty social skills, they forge an unlikely bond in a Covid colored world.
After an inconceivably odd year, LATC presents this unique theatrical experience as a love letter to the City of Angels, celebrating its art and beauty in a quintessentially Californian way – with the sun on our face.
James Lott Jr has an excellent chat with Kids Music Superstar Twinkle Time ! They connect on being bilingual, the industry standard of what is Latina, her time on General Hospital and being creative! Follw her on YouTube @Twinkle Time IG @twinkletimeandfriends New Video out July 16th!
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Described as “Lady Gaga for kids,” by The New York Times, with a super pop sound and a touch of Broadway, a sparkling soupçon of hip hop, and plenty of EDM glam, Twinkle has always danced to the beat of her own drum.
Twinkle is known for being a member of Y2K Disney/Hollywood Records girl band Nobody’s Angel, who placed #39 on the Dance Club Songs-Billboard charts. Nobody's Angel Received a GOLD record for two of their songs on The Princess Diaries soundtrack. They opened for Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys and appeared in the Disney Channel original movie Model Behavior starring Justin Timberlake. Nobody's Angel also sang the title song to the Y2K Pokemon Movie with Twinkle's husband (Co Producer / Songwriter for Twinkle Time) and label mate James Dallas, who was in the popular boy band Youngstown. Twinkle also sang the title song for Disney’s 102 Dalmatian movie with Glenn Close (Whatcha Gonna Do) and Disney's The Parent Trap starring Lindsay Lohan (Let's Get Together). As a kid, Twinkle sang background vocals for International Super Star Gloria Trevi's critically acclaimed album Me Sentio Tan Sola and background on Martika's #1 single Toy Soldiers.
A First Generation American, Twinkle grew up in show business as a series regular in the very first Spanish Family Comedy, Sanchez of Bel Air for USA network. She had recurring roles on NBC'S My Two Dads, ABC's General Hospital and guest starred on Two and Half Men. Twinkle toured in the National Broadway Tour Jesus Christ SuperStar starring Ted Neeley and Carl Anderson and has appeared in numerous national commercials and voice overs. She was even the singing voice for The Bratz Doll commercials just to name a few.
Twinkle's previous albums include (2009) Twinkle Time, Made In the U.S.A (2012), which was honored with two Global Music Awards (Best Children's Song and Best Children's Album) and Just Dance (2017) critically acclaimed album, which includes kiddie hit "Kidz Rock" (ft. Mista Cookie Jar). Produced by Grammy and Emmy award winner Matthew Gerrard (Kelly Clarkson, Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Big Time Rush and High School Musical) and renowned music programmer/ producer Peter Amato (NBC'S The Voice, LeAnn Rimes, Ricky Martin).
Daughter of a Peruvian Mom and a Romanian-Jewish dad, Twinkle's first language was Spanish. With Sensitivity and balance she incorporates both Spanish and English into every performance.
Sterling Scott (Photographer, Voice Actor), Mike Brown (Music Teacher, Podcaster, Voice Actor), James Woods (DatYogaDude, Educator, Recording Artist) join James Lott Jr on what its like to be a black male creative today! Follow on IG @sterlingscott_ @datyogadude @theartoflettinggopodcast
A Night of Southern Rock Concert Featuring Southern Rock Band Six Gun Sal, Main Support Country Singer Kimberly Dawn and Soul Bluegrass Artist Scott Gronsky.
A portion of the Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit homeless and disabled veterans. American Soldier Networks, Tickets for Troops, and One World Media. Tickets Available at: Eventbrite rb.gy/9g44vf
The event is sponsored by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Viking Motorcycles, Bartels Harley, AV Harley, California Harley, Harbor Harley, Michael Kelly Guitars, Ruffians Motorcycle Club, One World Stage & Screen, and the Long Beach Scottish Rite Cultural Centre.
All-day festival tickets are available through Eventbrite starting at $20 and include A Night of Southern Rock Concert. A portion of ticket sales benefits disabled and homeless veterans. Tickets for the bike run are available via Eventbrite at $20 for a single rider or $30 for double riders.
Host and Musician James Lott Jr has a great conversation with Joey Durant and Frank Deville Greenfield! Tehy talk about the event a Night of Southern Rock, what the did during the lockdown, playing together, the state of rock music, and fighting for homeless and disabled veterans!
Six Gun Sal is an LA-based Southern Rock Band. An Edged rock band that will rival the epic bands we have all grown up listening to our whole lives. Formed in 2015 the band has played hundreds of shows thru-out California touring the West Coast, Nevada, Utah, and Washington State, and recorded two full-length albums. Six Gun Sal is what Guns and Roses, The Allman Brothers, and Lynyrd Skynyrd would have had if these three bands had a baby. The band has several world-class videos on YouTube Remember My Name, The Life, and Red Blooded American.
The best way to describe Six Gun Sal is they are the next Iconic Biker style kick-ass rock band and with the talent to write epic anthem songs and ballads. with many other influences combined with pure raw live shows that blow your doors off. The band has reached that time where the volcano is ready to blow. The band is doing a U.S. tour in 2021 with the release of a new album working with famed producer Timothy Eaton (Greg Allman, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and many others).Visit Six Gun Sal at www.sixgunsal.net
Listen to Six Gun Sal Music recently released video “Creek” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOyxbgux_LI
Frank Deville Greenfield is a multi hyphenate in the music industry and is playing with Six Gun Sal and his own band the Family of Funk ! thefamilyoffunk.net
A Night of Southern Rock Concert Featuring Southern Rock Band Six Gun Sal, Main Support Country Singer Kimberly Dawn and Soul Bluegrass Artist Scott Gronsky.
A portion of the Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit homeless and disabled veterans. American Soldier Networks, Tickets for Troops, and One World Media. Tickets Available at: Eventbrite rb.gy/9g44vf
The event is sponsored by Russ Brown Motorcycle Attorneys, Viking Motorcycles, Bartels Harley, AV Harley, California Harley, Harbor Harley, Michael Kelly Guitars, Ruffians Motorcycle Club, One World Stage & Screen, and the Long Beach Scottish Rite Cultural Centre.
All-day festival tickets are available through Eventbrite starting at $20 and include A Night of Southern Rock Concert. A portion of ticket sales benefits disabled and homeless veterans. Tickets for the bike run are available via Eventbrite at $20 for a single rider or $30 for double riders.
Shay does not fit in a box! Her new single in 10 years, Crumbs is amazng and out everywhere! Host James talks to her about her look, how the song came about, her musical upbringing, Our shared love of Janet Jackson and Alice IN Chains. Follow her @shayleonia everywhere and shayleonia.com
This spring and summer will see Gordon debuting a new anthology web series, “Pilot Season,” bringing five completely different stories to life, with a comedic tone she describes as somewhere between “Gilmore Girls” and “Better Things.” Meanwhile, she’s also preparing for a series of sold-out, socially distanced cabaret performances, after spending the past year perfecting her act in quarantine via a series of Twitch performances called “Live on Sunday.”
Gordon grew up and attended Beverly Hills High School and graduated magna cum laude from USC before winning acclaim as a short filmmaker and continuing her lifelong passion for stage performance. It’s no surprise she turned to the performing arts, as her great-uncle Dr. Ernst Katz was founder and conductor of the legendary Los Angeles Junior Philharmonic, and her grandfather was television comedy writer Al Gordon, whose award-winning career spanned everything from “The Jack Benny Program” to “Three’s Company.” When you grow up with Army Archerd as a family friend and getting performance advice from the likes of Florence Henderson, like Gordon has, you develop a deep appreciation for the professional side of the business – and you also have a lot of great stories to share.
Victoria Gordon is a vibrant bridge between the rapidly-fading show business past and the new era of digital native creators, finding a way to connect that legacy and tradition to the new technologies and platforms and a new generation of audiences. Whether she’s behind the camera or with microphone in hand, there’s no denying she’s got what it takes to entertain. It’s in her blood. https://www.thevictoriagordon.com/
Activist, activist, queer, indie bestselling author, award winning poet, poetry critic for the San Franciso Chronicle Diana Whitney joins host and Poet James Lott Jr about her amazing Poetry Collection: You Don't Have to be Everything: Poems for Girls Becoming Themselves (age 12-18).
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James Lott Jr celebrates his show about content creation with his friends and fellow content creators : Tony Moore ( @LounginWithTony ) Flobo Boyce (@floboboyce) Adam Woods (@accordingtowoods) Brandon Larkins (@brandonlarkins). Thank you for 3 years!
James Lott Jr has a wonderful conversation with Trauma Healing Coach and Author Stacey Shields about her chapters in each of the YOU Can Overcome Anything Book Series by Cesar R Espino. She is in all three: Vol1 -Despite the Barriers in Life, Vol 2- When You Exercise The Mind, Vol 3- With A Definite Purpose. (All books are on Amazon) Follow her at Stacey Shields on FB or staceyshields2020@gmail.com
James Lott Jr chats with Producer/Director/Writer Lili Mata and two of the stars of the film, Gregory Zarian and Terri Ivens. The Film 86 Melrose Avenue is about a hostage situation in an art gallery and the connections the hostages have with the hostage taker, plus the PTSD that is within all of us. James also got to ask Terri a few All My CHildren questions. The Movie will be out VOD and all streaming plarforms beginning April 20th!
Lori Livingston is the first Black Female to play and Extra Terrestrial in the Marvel Universe (Skrull Agent, Captain Marvel and Wanda Vision); she shares her experiences as a model for QVC, HSN and In Paris; She ilustrated the cover and wrote a bestselling Children book, But Beauty Wasnt Within Me (availible on Amazon) AND has a clothing line dedicated to women embracing their tomboy (etsy @tboychic) James Lott Jr has an amazing convo with her!
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Athlete/Actress/ Singer/Songwriter Kelsey Campbell talks with James Lott Jr .Her new single is Mantra, available everywhere! She talks about growing up diverse, and developing as an actress and her music! You can check her out on the audio drama Cousins (Part of the anthology series The Really Short Story Podcast) on JLJ Media! goto iamkelseycampbell.com
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James Lott Jr chats with the Award winning composers of the HOT Netflix comedy/drama Ginny and Georgia, Ben Bromfield and Lili Haydn! Both coming from accomplished Jazz and classical backgrounds, they talk about coming together and scoring the series. They share the process; tell us the one key element of scoring a TV series; advice from talented musicians Herbie Hancock and Hans Zimmer and music in general! Ginny and Georgia Soundtrack will be on Spotify starting March 26th! follow benbromfieldmusic.com lilihaydn.com opiummoon.com
Van later joined The Actor’s Workshop, where she studied for two years in Studio City. To date, Van’s television credits include “Leadfoot”, an After-School Special, a reporter on "General Hospital," as well as a featured role in an episode for the long-running daytime television show, “The Bold and the Beautiful”. She also appeared on “The Gong Show” where she came in second place, as well as a number of TV commercials.
In addition to her extensive list of accolades as a singer/actress, Van’s involvement in the entertainment industry spans to the business side, where she worked for Jonathan Dolgen, then President of the Fox Studios, as well as Renny Harlin, who directed “Nightmare on Elm Street”.
In the fall of 1998, Van graced JET magazine as the September centerfold. Though, she feels her biggest accomplishments were when she became a member of the highly talented music spinoff, “The Platters.' Van also was a member of '“The Friends of Distinction”, “The Sounds of the Supremes” and “The Fifth Dimension”.
While performing with the Supremes, Van appeared on numerous television shows in Australia and received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Germany. In 2003, Van appeared on the Jerry Lewis Telethon in New York while performing with “The Fifth Dimension'' and also performed on the “Dick Clark’s Rockin New Year’s Eve” special with Donna Summer.
In 2004, Van took on a new role when she became CEO and co-founder of Smooch Inc., a premium clothing line Van created along with her husband and CFO, Larry Kantor.
Van returned to her music roots in 2008 when she and Kantor formed Smooch Music, Inc.
Van and Larry worked for years with Shawn Rivera of La Face Records’ “Az Yet”, on recording Maya Angelou’s last project before her passing titled “Caged Bird Songs”, an album of her spoken word performances over hip-hop beats, and R&B and gospel tracks. The album was produced by RoccStar (Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Lopez) and Rivera. Van has co-writing credits on most of the album. The single from that album, “Harlem Hopscotch”, yielded a music video directed and produced by Emmy Award winning Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo of NappyTabs, who have handled choreography choirs for “So You Think You Can Dance”, “Dancing With The Stars” and many music videos. The “Harlem Hopscotch” Video was produced with the help and production support of OWN Digital. This incredible album of music will bring the heritage and legacy of Dr. Angelou to younger people for years to come.
Shawn Rivera is a Father of 3, lover of life. Founding member of Multi-Platinum, Grammy-Nominated, Billboard #1 R&B Group, Az Yet. Producer/Arranger, 1/5 of Viva Mas
For more information, please visit www.CagedBirdSongs.com
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James Lott Jr has a great chat with Anis about hard work and diversity!
Model, Actor, Executive Producer and man standing at the helm of Land Ahoy Films. A luxury model who fell into the elite campaigns of, Mercedes-Benz, Giorgio Armani, and Don Julio Tequila, Anis Maknojia traded in his Texas roots for the City of Angels to further is acting and producing dream only a short time ago in 2018. The only son of Indian immigrant parents, Anis’s longtime dream was to be one with the pulse of the entertainment industry and bring his storyboards to life.
Anis is championing for more diversity in film and advocating for less stereotyping in film roles in Hollywood His production company, Land Ahoy Films has served as the launchpad for his career to date. Starring as the lead in the short crime drama Artifice, he’s also been credited as Executive Producer on Phoenix 4 Productions The Run Saga (2020 release); Executive Producer and lead actor in With Interest — a mob comedy drama; and Executive Producer of Breathe — a film where isolated events connect a community torn apart by drugs, violence, and religion.
Currently, Anis is in post-production on his latest short, Jack.
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Race relations, Black empowerment, Being at an all white boarding school, lessons learned and being an artist are all discussed on this episode between Host James Lott Jr and guest Hunter. Follow him on IG @thehunterlemar
Sadie Cannon is a singer songwriter who's new single The Ceiling , is out 2/16 on all streaming services. Follow her everywhere @sadiecannontho
James Lott Jr, the host chats with her about songwriting, songing, using Social Media for promoting and overcoming the blond stereotype.
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James Lott Jr chats with an AMAZING guest Griot B. He is an educator who travels and teaches students of all ages Black History (which is American History) thru videos and music and rap! His new album is called Racism. (Out Feb 15th everywhere) Follow him on IG @thegriotb
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James Lott Jr talks with the author/actor Kristina Sullivan about her new book, Monologues and Scenes 101. She wrote all 101! Goto Amazon to buy the book! Follow at @misskristina617
acting #monologues #authors
James Lott Jr sits down with his buddy Bryan Patrick McCulley who descibes himself as "Actor, Half-Ass Poet, Quarter-Ass Painter and No-Ass Writer!" They have a real discussion about his life coming from Indianapolis to LA a little over a year ago. The acting biz, overcoming the fear of painting and life in LA. follow his poetry page on IG @the_genuine and coming soon Bryan Cleans With Cheese and his regular IG page @bryanpmcculley
actor #writer #hollywood #indianapolis
James Lott Jr chat with the Author of Annie's Pajammies, a childrens book AND Singer/songwriter (New single JANE out now! ) Annabel Gutherz! Its a fun and lively conversation about her creative journey! Her Debut ablum Loose Ends drops in 2021. follow her at @annabelgutherz
author #singer #songwriter #femaleartist #annabelgutherz
Host and Musician James Lott Jr has a great conversation with Jake Parr. Jake comes from a musical and radio family (Shawn Parr, Paula of Paul and Paula) but he is making it on his own, from becoming a self taught musician to performing with one of his Country Idols! They also talk about what country is; the process of songwiriting, and his fun birth story! New single is Barndance! goto jakeparrofficial.com and on Twitter/IG/TikTok @jakeparrcountry
countrymusic #songwriter #jakeparr
James Lott Jr talks to some of the authors of the #1 Amazon International Best Selling Book, You Can Overcome Anything: Despite The Barriers in Life Volume 1 (available on Amazon) James talks to the leader Cesar R Espino and the writers share how they met Cesar and why they chose the story they told in the book. James Lott Jr, Stacey Shields, Roksana Zaya, Lisa Kuntze, Lisa Manzo, Lisa Lewis and Nick Fedderly.
mindset #amazon #bestseller
The Founder and Lead Author of the You Can Overcome Anything Book Series Cesar R Espino joins host James Lott Jr for a discussion about the #1 International Amazon Book Seller! James is also an contributor in the book too. He talks about why he started this and one thing he learned while reading the stories AND why this book is good for you! Follow him at www.cesarrespino.com
books #selfhelp #mindset
Carmen Ventrucci is a co-author of a book with Host James Lott Jr and others, The #1 Amzon Best Selling Book, You Can Overcome Anything! Volume 1 Despite The Barriers in Life! She is a Coach, Entrpreneur, Business Ignitor, Speaker and Investor and she explains why she choose the story tot tell for the book; her reasoning for doing the project and the SISU Philosophy! Foloow her on FB @MaptoLimitlesslifedesign or on LinkedIn @carmen ventrucci
One of my fav interviews of recent times! Steve Samblis, at the age of 58, came up with a book concept from stratch! The 1 Habit Book Series has produced 6 #1 Best Sellers and James Lott Jr chats with the creator/writer and facilitator about the reason he started this and shares some useful stories of things he's learned. He has walked through the unknown and is successful! I really enjoyed talking with him on and off the air! goto 1habit.com
1habit #books @stevesamblis
James LottJr promotes his now collab book with Cesar R Espino , which is a Book 2 in a series and he mentions anothe book project he is working on for Cesar!
Available on Amazon.com
James Lott jr talks about his new book The Pill Part 5
Available on Amazon.com
the Really Short Story Project!
James Lott jr talks about the legendary, realistic, brutal, honest, uplifting book I, Tina which was the basis for the film What's Love Got To Do With It!
I loved this first person autobiography by Sidney Poitier! The way it was written to and for his great granddaughter Ayele back in 2005!
James LottJr fullfills a longtime dream to interview one of his fav filmmakers, Paul Bright! His new film Crossing Shaky Ground is like no other and will get emotions out of you! They talk about how he started and what it was like back then to making films today!
paul@paulbrightfilms.com crossingshakyground.com
indiefilms #paulbright #movies #queercinema
Host James Lott Jr talks with his friend Brandon Morganstein about his long running podcast Can We Talk First? and his comedy career. Its a hilarious conversation with lotts of laughs. Brandon has a podcast where guest only watch the story parts of adult films and discuss. He has experienced some interesting outcomes.
Follow hiim on IG @thankbrandon
adultfilms #comedy #podcast
A new segment from James Lott Jr, The Queer Pages starts off with a controversial book but a controversial man (and hero) Larry Kramer. The book is called Faggots. From 1978....
Host James Lott Jr talks to Author Alicia S Jones about her new book which chronicles her journey of losing two babies during pregnancy then giving birth to a girl with special needs. Her story of resilience and courage and strength will inspire you!
parenthood #pregnancy #blackfamily
James Lott Jr starts a new segment called the Black Books. Will showcase Black authors and black subjects from the past and present! This episode is about his Uncle Tommy L Lott, former Professor at San Jose State University (among others) and two of the books he wrote, The Invention of Race and Subjugation & Bondage!
Host James Lott Jr has a deep and personal conversation with Actor/Songwriter/Musician/Singer Ryan Shaw! They talk about songwriting and where the songs come from, life and the music!! Harlan Shaw is his Production and musical collaboration with his love. ALso James and Ryan did a song together for the movie Ryan is in, VEX!
music #vex
James Lott Jr has an honest, funny and heartwarming talk with Producer/Actor/Comedian Jason Stuart whose book is Shut Up I'm Talking:Coming Out In Hollywood and Making It To the Middle! From competing against Martin Lawrence on Star Search in the 80s. to playing a Slave Owner in The Birth of a Nation, Jason has a humble heart and a hard working approach. It's a great convo!
This guy Paul Gosselin is a bright light and now one of my fav Interviews! He went from small town Vermont to going to NYC and audtioning for his favorite soap Guiding Light to moving to LA and creating a web series with some of the stars from Guiding Light!e is amazing and love his story!
James Lott Jr chats with his friends who are stars and Producers of the new Psychological Thriller The Voices! Writer/Director/Actor Brad Fowler and Lead Actresses Amanda Markowitz and Victoria Matlock! It's a great convo bout the process and the movie! Streaming everywhere!
Host James Lott Jr chats with his buddy Michael DeBarge! Yes of that family, Michael is man on his own merits and does a lot: Label Owner, Manager, Record Producer, Radio Promoter, Music Publisher, Actor, Composer! WE talk about the business, what he thinks Spotify is, TV, the people he's worked with like Corey Feldman, UTFO, Skee Lo (to name a few); memories with Little Richard and Chubby Checker, the importance of TV show Pose!! ANd David Ruffin Jr makes a guest appearance!
James Lott jr chats with his good buddy Gerald Webb. Gerald is a multi hyphenate in the Entertainment biz. HE's done everything from acting to casting to producing. Stacks is his directorial debut and he shares what that what like, what odds were ahed of them, why now and why this short film!
Stacks is on IGTV and Facebook! FB @thegeraldwebb
James Lott Jr reunites the cast is one of his favorite series, The Chroncles of Jessica Wu! So much fun and love in the room! Zane Hubbard, Brandon Larkins, Aria Song, Jasmine Hester, Billy McCartney and Helena-Alexis Seymour!
Chronicles of Jessica Wu Season 2 is on Amazon and Apple!
James Lott Jr spotlights upcoming film VEX chatting with the Creator/Producer/Director/Star Dwayne Parker and some of the stars of film: Ryan M Shaw and Lawrence Sturdivant! And it turns out everyone is a musician too!
IG @vexthemovie
James Lott Jr spotlights upcoming film VEX chatting with the Creator/Producer/Director/Star Dwayne Parker and some of the stars of film: Mark Schottner, Kathleen Liautaud (also a Producer/director), Craig Betz, Landra V Phillips (Also a Producer) , and Brittney Moniique.
IG @vexthemovie
James Lott Jr sits down with Author Mark Edward Wilows who co wrote the new childrens book, Silas and Sophie. (cowritten with Travis Ziegler. Wilows who was an actor and journalist for years talks the process and reason for the book. Book available at Barnes and Noble
silasandsophie@yahoo.com
James Lott Jr has a lovely chat with his friend Miranda Wilson, who is in England at the moment! Miranda was on the soaps Santa Barbara and Capitol and most notably as Stefano Daughter and Hope enemy Megan Hathaway on Days of our Lives in the 1980s! She recounts her time on the soap, going back for the 50th anniversary party and her gratitiude to fans who want her back on the show. Miranda is also a writer, producer, film and stage actress! IG @mirandaCAwilson
James Lott Jr gets to talk to his buddy Daytime Legend Vincent Irizarry. Both are at their homes during the Safer at home and have a nice chat about his soap roles on Guiding Light, All My Children, Santa Barbara, And Days of our Lives (he's all been on Y&R and B&B). Vincent gives personal recounts of the Legendary actors he's worked with, the Prospect Park online debacle, Working with Angela Landsbury on Murder She Worte, why he left Guiding Light, the comedy on Santa Barbara and his response to the fans wanting him on General Hospital! It's a great convo!
James Lott Jr gets a longtime dream fullfilled when he chats with 3 Time Emmy Winner Martha Bryne! They talk about being 50, New York City in the 1980s, the strong women in her reel and real life, her time as a scriptwriter on The Bold and the Beautiful, head writers Douglas Marland and Hogan Schaeffer, her experience in ANnie on Broadway, playring Rose and Lily on AS the world turns and her buddy Anthony Anderson on Anacostia. She is also a big producer and writer of many projects!
Follow her @marthabryneofficial
James Lott Jr accidentally booked two different guests at the same time, Michael Forde and markos Papadatos! Forde works with in Public Health, is a motivational speaker and author of the book, Success Begins From Where You Are! Papadatos is Editor At Large for Digital Journal and interviews hundreds of people from all walks of life! This became a fun conversation between three men who talk, ask questions and create content!
Follow michaelhforde.com and http://www.digitaljournal.com/user/274377
James Lott Jr talks with family friend Kalia Jones about her first movie, The Power of Hope. The Power of Hope is an animated short film with a young black girl at the center. Kalia tells us what the film is about, how Mrs. Michelle Obama inspired her; working on the project and some of her fav animation series.
thepowerofhope.com
IG@thepowerofhopemovie
Host James Lott Jr has a chat with his buddy Zane Hubbard! Zane is a Actor/Writer/Director/Producer and Creator!! Currently his ground breaking Digital Series Chronicles of Jessica Wu is on Apple TV and Amazon Prime! He wrote his lead character with Autism and she is a woman of color! We talk the writing process and some of the shows on TV he likes! Ironbeardfilms.com
LA Based Stand Up Comedian Ben Gonzalez talks with Host James Lott jr about his writing jokes process, how he took a space and created the Goonies Show (And how he came up with the name and concept), what bombing on stage feels like and his medical background!
Follow him on IG @ben9humor
James Lott Jr sits with exciting and grounded Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist LA Native Zach Brandon!He shares the day he committed to music.His sound has been compared to John Mayer, the Eagles, and James Taylor. They talk about producing albums, how he went from real estate to his last song Top of the Hill! His new song Tell Everybody I Don't is out May 21st!
Follow Zachbrandon everywhere!
Host and Musician James Lott Jr talks with musician Rafael Jimenez about his musical journey. Rafael has the albums Until The Next Chapter and Musician Unplugged Acoustic Session and new singles Care (Less) and Stargate. They talk about his musical styles and collaborations!
James Lott Jr chats with his buddy Eddie Babaian, an author, copy writer who works for an ad agency in SoCal. He talks about writing a commercial that aired during the Superbowl 2020. ANd he shares some behind the scenes experience and how his late Dad plays into all of this!
James Lott Jr talks to the Author of Wings Like A Dove, Camille Eide! They discuss the themes of the book, her writing process and research, and the readers! She discusses how she had to tone down some of the reality for the book.
Host James Lott Jr bought (when they came out in the 90s) Soap Opera Encyclopedia and The Soap Opera Book of Lists! He searched and found the author Gerald J Waggett and contact him and now has a full circle moment. They talk about how he complied the books, fun behind the scenes story with folks like Kristian Alfonso, Elizabeth Hubbard; his time on the TV show Jeopardy; what did and did not work on severa soaps; how siapos used to be AND can soaps survive! Its a fun and knowledge filled interview!
James Lott Jr is limited and can't go out and about due to the COVID19 vierus outbreak. But he bought a walkman pre virus and found a cassette tape in it. It was an audio book!
Host and author James Lott Jr gets to know his friend Casey Hutchison through is writing. They talk about when he first started writing, why he started, and his first two published books!
James Lott Jr has a fascinating chat with author Mike Robbins. They talk about team dynamics and team building. From creating a safe space for risk taking to valuing diversity (gender, race, disability, sexual orientation), Mike's new book is the latest in a series of Business and Personal. "We're All In This Together" is out where books are sold! https://mike-robbins.com/together/
James Lott Jr sits down with his friend Actor/Producer/Director Phil Donlon about his Amazon movie High & Outside: A Baseball Noir !
James Lott Jr talks wthe the Author of Bowing To Elephants, Mag Dimond! She is a classical pianist, Buddhist, Knitter, photographer, Degrees in Creative Writing and Comparative Literature. She mentions the biggest mistake travelers make. They talk about the misconceptions of being a Buddhist and which place was the most profound and the place that was most challenging.
magdimond.com
James Lott Jr chats with the amazing young performer Laura Pieri! From Brasil originally she is in the US making her dreams come true (with a good head on her shoulders). HER NEW SONG IS All I Need! She was on the Snapchat Hit series Endless. AND she is currently at NYU getting her degrees in a very unique way! Very positive conversation!
Amazing Songwriter Pete Mills joins James Lott Jr to talk about a new song they did , the process and their experience. Plus Pete shares his time with Teddy Riley and Michael Jackson's vocal coach. His band is the Sweet Kill. goto IG @thesweetkill @petemillscomposer
James and his buddy Mark Christopher Lawrence talk about how the COVID19 outbreak stopped all live gigs, Clean comedy, his writing process and how he organizes set lists; being a role model and not getting verified online. Also discussed are Crazy Woke Asians, the Quarantine Film festival.
markchristopherlawrence.com
James Lott Jr BONDS with recording artist Nicky Bondz. Nicky is also pursuing his PhD in Mental Health in Atlanta! From Long lsland, Nicky talks about is music, his unique High School, knowing hit songwriter Jon Bellion, mumble rap, the business of music, and a cool new thing that has changed the game in recording. nickybondz.com
James Lott Jr chats with his friend Keith L Brown! Mr Brown is a Coach, Motivational Speaker, Lead Consultant, Author, Mr I'm Possible! His new book is Talk is Expensive: Communicating Effectively to Expand Your Impact, Influence and Income! A dynamic conversation for ALL!
keithlbrown.com
James Lott Jr chats with his friend Vincent Carubia who owns Skiptown Playhouse in LA and is also a performer and writer! His motto is "Be Ready to create your own YES!" He talks about the differences between New Jersey and LA, the writing process and what owning a small theatre entails. Its a great convo! skiptownplayhouse.com
Smart and funny comedian Tamer Kattan chat with host James Lott jr on nedding to laugh vs wanting to laugh; comedians are listeners, taking the power back thru comedy, and how his own material has evolved!
A long running digital series (James is featured in) Broken At Love has great writing and comes from a personal place. He talks with Karolina Sivas about her writing process, inspiration, and how changing scenery affected her scripts! brokenatlovetheseries.com
Buddies and Soap Press James Lott Jr and Walker Ragsdale talk about the state of the soaps. They break down each of the remaining soaps: General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful and The Young and the Restless. Plus they recall their earliest soap memories! A fun conversation! Tell Us what YOU think!!
James Lott Jr talks with his buddy Comedian and Documentarian Rick Izquieta. They talk about his last comedy gig before everythign shut down; his feeliings on making jokes during the Corona Virus time; part of the process of writing jokes; one hour specials and how some things may change for performers.
During this trying and scary time of the Coronavirus, Host James Lott Jr talks about the importance of reading books while many of us are at home . All of JLJ's book are on Amazon.com
Poet and Host James Lott Jr talks about the debate with newer poetry getting popular without the traditional rules of writing it.
Its Library Lovers Daya nd Host James Lott Jr talks about the unsefulness and services Libraries provide!
James Lott Jr finds a book from James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, Treasure Hunters Secret Of The Forbidden City and talks about JP's hold on the kids/young adult book market!
James Lott Jr sits down with his buddy Author Cesar R Espino. Cesar talks about translating his book, You Can Overcome Anything from English into Spanish and from a book into a podcast!
www.cesarrespino.com
Host James Lott Jr talks with Actor/Producer/Writer/Teacher/Mother/Clarinetist Mara Hall! Mara debuts on OWN's Ambitions Series as Darcia! They have a fun and insightful conversation on music, motherhood, sistahood, and her Short film Juicy Ladies. Also they talk about living iwth Diabetes! Listen and enjoy!
Back in the 90s, James Finn Garner became a mini empire with his Politically Correct Series. Host James Lott Jr has a fun time talking with him about creating those books and others like his mystery series with a clown as the lead. Its a great conversation and James Jr gets to fullfill a dream to talk with James Garner!
James Lott jr talks with 3 time Capital City Web Awards Winner Derek Lewis Gray! Derek is CoProducer/Director/Editor/Co Writer and Actor of and on the series Toll Booth! They delve deep into the writing and tone of the show. Toll Booth Season 3 out 4/1/2020
James Lott Jr as a fun and insightful conversation with Best Selling Author Margaret Daley! They talk about the feeling of that first book release, Naming characters, diversity of stories and the release of her new book, Stolen! margaretdaley.com
James Lott Jr talks about his new book Three Plus Three. It's the fifth book in the "Parts of the Whole" series. It's a mystery with family drama and clones?
James Lott Jr who is also a Professional Organizer revisits a book that changed his professional career!
Host James Lott Jr sits down with his buddy, The Pitch Whisperer John Livesay and they breakdown his new book Better Selling Through Storytelling, The Essential Roadmap to Becoming a Revenue Rockstar! A must listen conversation!!! Text 66866 to PITCH for a free preview of the book!
James Lott Jr finds another book while riding the Amtrak train! Its Anita Shreve's Body Surfing!
Host James Lott Jr is on the Amtrak Train again and finds The Guilty by David Baldacci!
James Lott Jrr find another book on the Amtrak train and while doing research finds out a surprising connection to author Susan Dunlap!
One of her 90 books was the subject of a recent episode of this show, Margaret Daley is an award winning author! Host James Lott Jr has a lively discussion about her wirting process, writing Inspirational Romance Suspense Novels, and their shared love of the craft!
Host James Lott Jr find a book while on the Amtrak train from Sacramento to LA! It's by Margaret Daley . And James is introduced to the genre, Love Inspired Suspense novels!
Host James Lott Jr shares a book he found on the Amtrak train! Its a Young Adult Novel by Sarah Darer Littman!
Host and Author James Lott Jr is back with a mini episode! He invites you to support bookstores!!!
Host and Author James Lott Jr talks about HIMSELF, well his latest books, Five Minus One and Being A Heartie! All book can be found on Amazon.com
Host and Author James Lott Jr talks about a great book by Mary Louise Parker , Dear You and new release, Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of The View by Ramin Setoodeh!
Host James Lott jr talks about the New release Supermarket by Grammy nominated hitmaker Bobby Hall (Logic).
Host James Lott Jr talks with Frank Daversa who suffers from Schizoaffective Disorder about his new book.
Host James Lott Jr talks with Eddie Writes Copy founder Eddie Babaian. Eddie has years of writing copy for big ads for major companies. He explains what makes a successful copywriter and the two things you need to be in the game! Plus the ONE thingall websites should have! Listent o this fun conversation!
Host James Lott Jr and Author Tiffany Toombs talk living your best lifethrough radical self love! Her book is a comprehensive guide on ways to do just that. It a lively and important conversation!
Host James Lott Jr hightlights a book that took a look and talked to 11 schools in California to see what they did to better their students programs and education. From the Sacramento area and with a long history in education, The Rex Fortunes discuss their findings and how important it is for Parents and Schools to work together. fortuneandassociates.com
Host James Lott Jr highlights a book he found on the street by Amber Owens. Its Babies Come From Where?! Funny and interesting!
Host James Lott jr discusses a book written in 1999 by his Philosopher Teacher Uncle Tommy Lott. The book explores Black Cluture and the politics of representation!
Host and Author James Lott Jr has an inspiring and very useful conversation with Actress, TV and Radio Host, Blogger, Branding Expert, former Publicist, and now Author Carla Renata! Her book helps you brand and promote your unique image! The book is a must read and this podcast is a musr listen!
Host and Author James Lott Jr wishes everyone a happy new year and talks about the future of the podcast!
Host James Lott Jr talks about the out of the box thinking about the book Go The F*** To Sleep that came out in 2011 and how big it was. Plus its brilliance in capturing parents trying to put their toddlers and small children to sleep!
Host and Author James Lott Jr returns after a month off and gives us a shortened episode about the joys of reading and what it can do for you!
Host James Lott jr wishes he had this book 10 years ago when he started his business! He talks with its creator Kate Martin, CPO and owner of Organized Joy LLC. If you are starting a business or have a business already, listen to this episode!!
Host James Lott Jr sits down with friend Dr Cali Estes (addictions coach) about her fascinating, helpful , raw , honest book she wrote with her husband Tim! Its a converation you wont want to miss!
Host and fellow Professional Organizer talks with Leslie Josel on her amazing book which is a parents guide to helping Teens succeed! AND James has an "a-ha" moment about clocks! Take a listen!
James Lott Jr has a fascinating talk with Juror #9 of the 1st Menendez Trial, Hazel Thornton, who is also a Professional Organizer!
Host James Lott Jr talks with bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn. She has the Father Christmas series that has been successfully turned into TV Movies on the Hallmark Channel!
James Lott jr talks with creator/writer Geoffrey Thorne on writing for Marvel Comics ( Mosaic) and writing for TV shows and self publishing, fan fiction and traditional publishing! and he explains the comic world to me including the 3 Black Panthers!
Host James Lott Jr talks with the author David A Fields on his book and the 6 steps to unlimited clients and financial Freedom! All consultants should listen to this podcast about "Right Side Up" Thinking!
Author and Host James Lott Jr gives you all things Book related. What he is reading, what is out there, Book news and events across the country and this episode talks to Dr Nakeshia Hammond about her book: ADHD Explained!
Author and Host James Lott Jr brings you all things books. Events, tips, new books, old books and he's spotlighting his latest book, Six Equals One. Its a Sci Fi-Mystery Short Story and is part of a series.