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Pop Culture, Odd News and the occasional thoughts pouring out of Peter Anthony Holder's headplus The Stuph File Radio Program
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#0835: Pete Melfi; Craig DiLouie; & Andrew Fazekas
17/08/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring composer Pete Melfi, founder & Commissioner of The Florida Man Games; Craig DiLouie, author of My Ex, The Antichrist; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Pete Melfi is the founder and Commissioner of the annual Florida Man Games. Craig DiLouie is the author of a thriller with an intriguing title. It’s called, My Ex, The Antichrist. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about among other things, the eventual demise of our universe. This week’s guest slate is presented by James Stahl is the founder and operator of WNRH 107.9FM in New Port Richey, Florida, one of the stations that plays The Stuph File Program.
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#0834: Jonathan Handel; Patrick Sangimino; & Marc Hartzman
10/08/2025 Duración: 57minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Jonathan Handel, author of Who Do You Want To Be?; Patrick Sangimino, author of Dogs Chase Cars; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Jonathan Handel is an entertainment/technology attorney, and the author of the children’s book, Who Do You Want To Be?, a book that is also illustrated by AI. He has a special website for the book, who2b.kids. Retired journalist, Patrick Sangimino, is the author of the fictional novel, Dogs Chase Cars, about the decline of the newspaper business. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for August. This one deals with a feud that Houdini had with someone in the afterlife. It's a story from from one of Marc’s previous books, Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural. This week’s opening slate is p
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#0833: Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore; & Stuart Nulman
02/08/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring As The World Turns actress Eileen Fulton; Mike Occomore, Executive Producer, The Pro Bono Group; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember Eileen Fulton, daytime’s grand dame who starred on As The World Turns for 50 years from 1960 to 2010. She died on July 14th at the age of 91. We feature part of an interview we did with her back in 1995. At the time, she was promoting her book, As My World Still Turns: The Uncensored Memoirs Of America's Soap Opera Queen. Mike Occomore, the Executive Producer of The Pro Bono Group, talks about the Pro Canada PSA’s they created with celebrities that are currently running on just about all radio stations in Canada, and shows like this one. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Desi Arnaz: The Man Who Invented Television by Todd S. Purdum (Simon & Schuster, $39.99).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s
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#0832: Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher; & Andrew Fazekas
26/07/2025 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring composer Rod Schejtman; Jason Kristopher, author of The Dying Of The Light Series; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Rod Schejtman is a composer who collaborated on an amazing symphony with legendary composer Lalo Schifrin. It was the last project that Lalo worked on before he died. The symphony is called Long Live Freedom, which is a 40-minute experience with 100 musicians.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, you can hear more of Rod in our post interview conversation, plus you’ll hear a little music, as a Patreon Reward Extra). Jason Kristopher is the author of the zombie series, The Dying Of The Light Series, which includes the books, End, Interval & Beginning. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geo
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#0831: Douglas Smith; Dean Tolson; & Marc Hartzman
19/07/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Douglas Smith, author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell; former NBA player, Dean Tolson, author of Power Forward; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Douglas Smith is the author of The Path Of Rocks And Thorns: Leadership Lessons From A Prison Cell. He shares his story of mental illness and incarceration. Dean Tolson is a former NBA player and the author of Power Forward, which shares his story of illiteracy into adulthood and how he turned that around. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for July. This one deals with a wire walker who crossed Niagara River. This week’s opening slate is presented by Richard Dagenais, a broadcaster, former colleague, and the author of a series of rhyming children’s books. His latest one
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#0830: Edward Willett; Clifford Samuels; & Stuart Nulman
13/07/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Edward Willett, author of Fireboy; Clifford Samuels, administrator of the Aurora Awards; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Edward Willett is back on the show show. He's the author of the YA mystery novel, Fireboy. He’s also the editor of the fantasy anthology featuring a host of award winning writers called Shapers of Worlds, plus he hosts the podcast, The Worldshapers. The 2025 Aurora Awards coming up, part of the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. We touch base with Clifford Samuels, the Aurora Awards Administrator. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs by Ian Leslie (Celadon Books, $40).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by Steve Williams, a leadership coach and the author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History’s Most Notorious Leaders. He was a guest
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#0829: Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton; & Kathleen Troy
05/07/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring composer, Lalo Schifrin; Mark Morton, author of Cupboard Love; & dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad Download We remember legendary composer, Lalo Schifrin, who passed away on June 26th, just five days after his 93rd birthday. We remember him from an interview we did back in June 1996. Mark Morton is back on the show. He just re-released, for the third edition, his famed book, Cupboard Love: A Dictionary Of Culinary Curiosities, a book that first came out almost 30 years ago. Dog Trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan’s Dog Squad. She's back on the show, this time to talk about travelling with dogs. Kathleen is also the author of a YA detective mysteries, whose titles include Never Believe A Lie Twice and Never Believe A Con Artist Twice. This week’s guest slate is presented by Pat Caporali, Communications Specialist at Firestone Racing Communications in the NTT INDYCAR series, a former radio colleag
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#0828: Darrell Berry; Richard Dagenais; & Andrew Fazekas
29/06/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Darrell Berry, author of Early This Morning; Richard Dagenais, author of Clare The Bear; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Darrell Berry is a gay, former military man who has written a military thriller called Early This Morning, that takes place in the "Don't-Ask-Don't-Tell" era. Richard Dagenais, a reporter & anchor and one of my former colleagues from my Global News days, is also an author of rhyming children’s books. His latest one, his 9th, is called Clare The Bear. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile, the world's most powerful telescope; the latest from The James W
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#0827: Brian Graff; Dr. Philip Agrios; & Stuart Nulman
22/06/2025 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring actress Brian Graff, CEO & co-founder, Solar Forma Design; Dr. Philip Agrios, author of Life's One Law; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Brian Graff is the CEO & co-founder of Solar Forma Design. They have managed to create artful solar panels that also take up a very small footprint. Dr. Philip Agrios is the author of Life’s One Law. After 30 years of searching, he claims he has the answer for turning off one’s self sabotage. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. It's our annual roundup of light vacation reading as summer begins. The reviewed titles are: Talk of the Devil by Ian Fleming (Morrow, $30) Steve Martin Writes the Written Word by Steve Martin (Grand Central Publishing, $30) Big Dumb Eyes by Nate Bargatze (Grand Central Publishing, $40) The First Gentleman by James Patterson & Bill Clinton (Little, Brown, $32) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Atria Books, $19.99) You can also rea
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#0826: Ross Halperin; Tara Hodgson; & Marc Hartzman
15/06/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Ross Halperin, author of Bear Witness: A Crusade For Justice In A Violent Land; Tara Hodgson, author of Chasing Through Time; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Ross Halperin is the author of Bear Witness: A Crusade For Justice In A Violent Land. It shares the story of two ordinary men who braved the crime and corruption in Honduras to seek justice. Tara Hodgson is the author of the YA novel, Chasing Through Time. It’s about two teenage girls who go to the same school, but in two different time generations, yet they manage to connect with each other. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for June. This one deals with an armless knife thrower. This week’s opening slate is presented by Bob Steele, a longtime listener to The Stuph File Program, and before that
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#0825: Rod Pyle; Donna Rowley; & Mike Bezemek
08/06/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring NASA expert, Rod Pyle; Donna Rowley, manager of The Canadian Potato Museum; & Mike Bezemek, author of Mysteries Of The National Parks Download NASA expert Rod Pyle is back on the show to talk about the NASA budget cuts and the effects it will have on US space exploration. Rod is also the author of 20 books, including First On The Moon: The Apollo 11 50th Anniversary Experience & Destination Mars, plus he’s Editor-in-Chief for Ad Astra Magazine, and the co-host of the podcast, This Week In Space. Donna Rowley is the manager of The Canadian Potato Museum, in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island. Mike Bezemek is the author of Mysteries Of The National Parks. This week’s guest slate is presented by Bob Charlap, who is a freelance TV technician at FOX Sports in Dallas.
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#0824: Loretta Swit; Chris Berdik; & Stuart Nulman
31/05/2025 Duración: 57minThe Stuph File Program Featuring actress Loretta Swit, co-author of SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit; Chris Berdik, author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over The World - And How We Can Take It Back; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember actress Loretta Swit, best known for her Emmy winning television role on the long running hit CBS series M*A*S*H. Loretta died of natural causes at her home in New York City on May 30th. We feature an interview done in January 2017, which highlights that she was also an artist and an animal activist and combined those two traits in a book entitled, SwitHeart: The Watercolour Artistry & Animal Activism of Loretta Swit. Science journalist, Chris Berdik, is the author of Clamor: How Noise Took Over The World – And How We Can Take It Back, a book about urban noise pollution and how society can combat it. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is When T
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#0823: Jeff Margolis; Jerry Jamison; Kathleen Troy; & Andrew Fazekas
24/05/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Jeff Margolis, author of We’re Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television; Jerry Jamison, author of Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airliner, Faked Death, & Backroom Abortions; dog trainer, Kathleen Troy, author of Dear Dylan's Dog Squad; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download We remember Emmy Award winning uber producer/director, Jeff Margolis, author of We’re Live In 5: My Extraordinary Life In Television, who passed away on May 23rd at the age of 78. (You can visit our YouTube page to experience the full interview with Jeff. Clicking on YouTube will take you directly to it). Jerry Jamison is the author of Vanishing Act: A Crashed Airline, Faked Death And Backroom Abortions. This was the true story of Dr. Robert Spears who blew up a plane, killing all the passengers, just to avoid justice himself
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#0822: Andrew Forbes; Jackiem Joyner; & Marc Hartzman
18/05/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living; musician, Jackiem Joyner, author of Bold Moves: Quotes And Reflections For Building Confidence And Resilience; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Sports journalist, Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living, is back to discuss Major League Baseball's decision about Pete Rose and the other list of players from 1919 who were banned for life from baseball's Hall Of Fame. Saxophonist, music producer and author, Jackiem Joyner, talks about his career and his book, Bold Moves: Quotes And Reflections For Building Confidence And Resilience. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for May. This one deals with getting messages to the Martians. (This story is from Marc's previo
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#0821: Peter Samuelson; Natasha Marsh; & Stuart Nulman
11/05/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring film producer, Peter Samuelson, author of Finding Happy: A User's Guide To Your Life, With Lessons From Mine; Natasha Marsh, co-owner of The Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Legendary film producer, Peter Samuelson, the author of Finding Happy: A User’s Guide To Your Life, With Lessons From Mine. He’s also the founder of The Starlight Children’s Foundation and FirstStar.org. Natasha Marsh is the co-owner, along with her husband, Bill Steele, of the Dorchester Jail Bed & Breakfast in New Brunswick. They live in the 150 year old prison and have turned it into a bed and breakfast where people can spend the night behind bars. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morrison (Random House, $48).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented
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#0820: Steve Williams; Jonni Jordyn; & Andrew Forbes
04/05/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Steve Williams, author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History's Most Notorious Leaders; Jonni Jordyn, author of The Calling Of The Grull; & Andrew Forbes, author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living Download Steve Williams is the author of Notorious: Leadership Lessons From History’s Most Notorious Leaders. Jonni Jordyn is the author of The Calling Of The Grull. The Grull are an ancient clan of people that lived 10,000 years ago. Andrew Forbes is the author of Field Work: On Baseball And Making A Living. It’s a book about the jobs that early baseball players also had during their playing career off the diamond as well. This week’s guest slate is presented by Hudson Foga, a writer, translator and broadcaster.
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#0819: Doug Lawrence; D.H. Morris; & Andrew Fazekas
28/04/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Doug Lawrence, author of Grief: The Silent Pandemic; D. H. Morris, author of The Girl Of Many Crowns; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Doug Lawrence is the author of Grief: The Silent Pandemic. D. H. Morris is the author of the novel, The Girl Of Many Crowns, a story that is set in the 9th Century and deals with a princess named Judith Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic’s Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about the latest Blue Origin space flight that featured an all female crew; and cleaning up the human waste left behind on the Moon from the Apollo astronauts over 50 years ago.(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we
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#0818: Wink Martindale; Ziah Miller; & Stuart Nulman
20/04/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring game show host, Wink Martindale; author, software engineer & indie game developer, Ziah Miller; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download We remember game show legend, Wink Martindale, who recently passed away at the age of 91, with a conversation we had a quarter of a century ago, from May 2000. Ziah Miller is a best-selling author, a software engineer and an indie game developer. He’s currently writing a book called 101 Bullets In 101 AD. Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Countdown 1960 by Chris Wallace and Mitch Weiss (Dutton, $48).You can also read Stuart’s articles in The Main and at BestStory.ca. This week’s guest slate is presented by military historian, documentary filmmaker, David O’Keefe. He has several books out, and he’s currently working on his latest one coming out in 2026 called Missing: Presumed Dead about the mysterious actions of Canadian bomber crewmen shot down ove
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#0817: Aaron LaPedis; W.G “Bill” Williams; & Marc Hartzman
13/04/2025 Duración: 59minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Aaron LaPedis, author of How To Become A Garage Sale Millionaire; W. G. "Bill" Williams, author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things; & Marc Hartzman, co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing Download Aaron LaPedis is The Garage Sale Millionaire. He’s written the book, How To Become A Garage Sale Millionaire. W. G. "Bill" Williams is the author of 20 Years Of Internet Humor . . . And Other Interesting Things. He started this venture just to get his employees to read their emails.. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the co-author of To The Hilt: A Sword Swallower’s History Of Sword Swallowing is back, with the weird story for April. This time it’s The Great Airship Flap. (This story is from Marc's previous book, We Are Not Alone: The Extraordinary History Of UFO’s And Aliens Invading Our Hopes, Fears And Fantasies). This week’s guest slate is presented by Biko Skal
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#0816: Peter Thomas Pontsa; Joseph Bolton; & Albert Bramante
06/04/2025 Duración: 58minThe Stuph File Program Featuring Peter Thomas Pontsa, author of Sanctity Of Freedom; Joseph Bolton, author of Old Grandmother's Tree; & Albert Bramante, author of Rise Above The Script: Confronting Self Doubt And Mastering Self Sabotage For Performing Artists Download Peter Thomas Pontsa is the author of another Inspector William Fox mystery. This one is called Sanctity Of Freedom. Joseph Bolton is a storyteller of folk tales called Old Grandmother’s Tree. He’s an American with deep Canadian roots, and he shares some of the stories of his ancestors. Albert Bramante is a veteran talent agent, plus he has a PhD in psychology and he’s the author of Rise Above The Script: Confronting Self Doubt And Mastering Self Sabotage For Performing Artists. This week’s guest slate is presented by Aaron Smith, author of Natural Born! Circus, Sideshow And The Art Of Being Human. He was featured on show #0812.