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My guest on the podcast is historian, author, and 7th grade teacher A.J. Schenkman. A lifelong history buff, particularly of the New York area and some of its historically rich towns, A.J. has made a career of his passion. His books include Murder & Mayhem in Ulster County with Elizabeth Werlau), Washington's Headquarters in Newburgh, and his most recent, Unexpected Bravery: Women and Children of the Civil War.

Professor David Yamane was generous enough to talk to me about his discovery of guns as a normal part of life in much of the country, enjoyed by many people just like our friends and neighbors, and his study of what he calls Gun Culture 2.0. It was a fascinating and eye-opening conversation about the country we live in, the assumptions we make about each other, and where we might be headed in a culture where guns and gun ownership are an inextricable part of the social fabric.

I've had the pleasure of sharing Terri Schlichenmeyer's syndicated book reviews at LGBTSR.com for many years now. In this conversation, we talk about the increase in books for young adults with LGBTQ content, as well as the growing effort in some school districts across the country to prohibit books that address topics like sexual orientation, gender identity and race. Fasten your headphones for another engaging chat with Terri.

We've had out beloved cats, Wilma and Peanut, for over three years now. Entering a new year seemed like a good time to offer up this interview with someone who helped us a great deal when we first brought these adorable adult cats into our home. - Mark This week’s interview sheds light on an animal many of us share our lives with and many others consider mysterious: the cat. Having recently adopted a new one named Wilma who came from a hoarder situation, I found myself in need of help and was fortunate enough to be put in touch with Molly DeVoss. The results have been amazing.

As we end our second year of the pandemic, I thought it would be good to close out 2021 with some humor. Who better to help with that than author, humorist and comedian Fay Jacobs? Enjoy this podcast from the archives, and let’s make 2022 a good one. Fasten your headphones for a conversation with author, humorist, activist, and sit-down comedian Fay Jacobs. We talk about her life and career, her writing, and what’s in store for the tireless writer.

As 2021 comes to a close and I prepare for new guests next year, I wanted to re-post the launch of the podcast from 2018. One Thing or Another got its name from the column I’ve been writing for some years now. Just me, a guest and a microphone. And so it began ...

Join me for a conversation with Robin Whitten, Editor and Founder of AudioFile Magazine. Robin speaks with me from Portland, Maine, where she and the magazine call home. We discuss the history of this nearly 30-year-old publication, Robin's love for audiobooks, and AudioFile's place in an industry that has grown tremendously since her first modest newsletter nearly three decades ago. We talk about narrators, what makes a good audiobook listening experience, and suggestions for getting started as a newcomer to the world of spoken books.

Join me for a conversation with Angelica Herrera Venson, DrPH, MPH, founder of Kapok Multicultural Caregiving. Kapok offers a wide variety of articles and resources for caregivers, older adults and their families across cultures. They offer experiences, best practices, tips, and affordable tools from sources you can trust. Angelica brings her high energy and dedication to the conversation, as well as to her mission. Fasten your headphones!

Join me for a conversation with audiobook narrator Sean Rhead. We've just finished our second book together, Reservation for Murder: A Kyle Callahan Mystery, and Sean lets us in on his process for taking a book from print to microphone.

It's good to be back after a short hiatus, and to have as my guest Amy Simon, President of LGBT Senior Housing and Care. Join me for a conversation with Amy about her background, her dedication to the LGBTQ+ senior population, and the vital services provided by the organization. About Amy Simon Amy is President of LGBT Senior Housing and Care and the founding director of the LGBTSHC program. Amy is the president of ASimonSays,LLC a WBE public and community relations firm since 2003. ASimonSays specializes in public relations, advocacy policy initiatives and reputation management for agencies, small business, not-for-profits , healthcare, manufacturing, service industries and the arts. Learn more about Amy at www.asimonsays.com

Join me for a conversation with returning guest Terri Schlichenmeyer, aka The Bookworm Sez. I chat with Terri about her reading suggestions for Pride month, and for the upcoming summer beach season. It looks like we'll have one this year, and Terri offers up some spot-on recommendations, as well as a fun personal catch up.

I've had the pleasure of including Jim Miller's syndicated column, Savvy Senior, for several years now at LGBTSr. It was a delight to finally get him on the podcast and talk about his life, his commitment to helping older Americans stay informed, and his experience as one of the country's most widely read columnists. Fasten your headphones for our conversation about this vital audience and how best to serve them.

Join me as a welcome author Garrett Hutson back to the podcast. His newest historical spy thriller, The Swiss Conspiracy, just became available in March, continuing his Martin Schuller series with a third installment. We get caught up on his life, writing, and plans for the future. Fasten your headphones settle in for my chat with this prolific author and fellow Hoosier.

I had the pleasure this week of speaking to audiobook narrator Sean Rhead, who recently narrated the audiobook edition of my thriller, Beautiful Corpse. Sean has been in the narration business for the past two years, and currently has over 20 titles available for download on Audible. His favorite genres to narrate are fantasy and mystery, but there is no genre he wouldn’t like to take on. When Sean is not narrating, he spends his time teaching music to the younger generation, singing musical theatre songs, and duetting sea shanties on TikTok. He is also a proud ally of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

On the newest podcast, I had the pleasure of interviewing romance author Philip William Stover. Philip is a neighbor of sorts, residing across the river in New Hope, PA, where he and his husband live. Listen in as we talk about Philip's life in Bucks County, his position as a professor at New York University, his love of romance fiction, and his writing.

It's a pleasure to welcome back Dave Hughes, founder of RetireFabulously.com and author of three books on making our retirement dreams come true. This time around we talk about Dave's musicianship, his lifelong love of music, his choice of the trombone and steel pan as instruments, and life in retirement.

I've been looking forward to interviewing Lou Toboz of the Lambertville Historical Society. I've loved the small New Jersey city for many years now. It's a great place to visit and live, and I finally had the chance to catch up with Lou to hear more about the city, its history, and the many things that make it a wonderful destination for a day or a lifetime. About the Lambertville Historical Society  The Lambertville Historical Society sponsors events and activities that promote community awareness and appreciation of Lambertville’s history and architecture. The Lambertville Historical Society also maintains and manages the James Wilson Marshall Museum at 60 Bridge St. in Lambertville. We also collect and preserve items of historical interest and make them accessible for public research.

I'm delighted to start the new year with a new One Thing or Another Podcast. For the first interview of 2021, I had the chance to talk with longtime friend Harry Legg. Harry is a successful voice over artist with a background in radio, having worked at some of the top stations in the country's three major markets (Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York). He's also a martial arts expert, teacher, and practitioner, having founded New Jersey Thai Chi. Harry is a Fa Kung energy healing practitioner and teaches corporate wellness programs, as well as working with private clients. Listen in as we talk about his life, career, and carrying on through it all.

In this final podcast for 2020 I reach back into the archives for a conversation with master herbalist Cathy McNease. Cathy talks about winter health: how to take care of our bodies and minds this time of year, what to eat, and how to address issues like SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Listen in for some great advice, and stay tuned for lots of new interviews in 2021.   In this final podcast for 2020 I reach back into the archives for a conversation with master herbalist Cathy McNease. Cathy talks about winter health: how to take care of our bodies and minds this time of year, what to eat, and how to address issues like SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Listen in for some great advice, and stay tuned for lots of new interviews in 2021. Cathy McNease is a nationally certified herbalist with a Diplomate in Chinese Herbology from the NCCAOM, a B.S. in Biology and Psychology from Western Michigan University and two Master Herbalist certificates from Emerson College of Herbology in Canada and East-West Course of Herbology in Santa Cruz.

October is my favorite month, bringing with it two annual events: my birthday, and Halloween. It’s been a double dose of goodness all my life, and this year is no exception, despite the stresses the coronavirus has put on us all. Halloween is a good opportunity to live a semi-normal life and scare up some fun. Listen in as I chat with author Lisa Morton about her writing, her life, and her experience as a bonafide Halloween expert.