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People Of Distinction

People of Distinction features celebrities as well as the everyday public who have made extraordinary impact through their intense dedication to loving what they do!When you think about it, this sort of concept of "people of distinction" would make for the most engaging and informative interviews on the planet, wouldn"t it? Influencer Al Cole from CBS Radio, creator of People of Distinction, and his son Benji Cole, actor and celebrity connector, are two of the most dynamic voices in professional

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21:00

The Boy Who Walked Between Worlds: One of the King's Men

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2026/04/27

What if a 9-year-old boy had a direct line to heaven — and everyone around him knew it? In One of the King's Men, author Estelle Everingham shares the extraordinary true story of her son Cameron, a prophetic, joy-filled child who walked between the physical and spiritual worlds with effortless ease — until the day he finally went home for good. This is not a story about grief; it's a story about eternity told through the eyes of a boy who never doubted it existed. Pick up your copy through Amazon or

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12:16

Poetry. Screenplays. Novels. Meet Roberta Roy

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2026/04/24

What do you do when history refuses to stop happening? Roberta Roy, speech-language pathologist turned novelist, sat down with us to talk about The Morning After the Morning After — a gripping, historically accurate novel that weaves January 6th, COVID, Hurricane Ida, and global displacement into one family's fight to hold it all together. This isn't just a book about survival; it's a mirror held up to the chaos we all lived through — and somehow, it's still hopeful.

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14:54

Moving the Tassels: A Conversation with Paul James Hatke

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2026/04/24

What does a teenager in 1968 have to teach us about the choices we're facing right now? In this episode, we sit down with author Paul James Hatke to unpack his debut novel Moving the Tassels — a gripping story set against Vietnam, political unrest, and the weight of decisions that can't be undone. This isn't just historical fiction; it's a mirror held up to the moment we're living in.Grab your copy on Amazon or Barnes & Noble and decide for yourself which side of the tassel you're on.

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12:15

Wings, Words & Worlds: Gordon Lazarus Unchained

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2026/04/24

What if a prophecy said you would destroy everything you loved — would you believe it? Gordon Lazarus joins us to talk about Chasing Fate: A Snow Dragon's Odyssey, an epic fantasy built not on magic and elves, but on character, consequence, and sheer human will. From classically trained musician to debut novelist in his fifties, Gordon proves it's never too late to build an entire world from scratch — and blow the genre wide open doing it.Grab your copy at snowdragontale.com or wherever books are

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15:35

Mahendra Jagir on Chasing Dreams Against the Odds

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2026/04/24

He left Fiji with a dream, crossed the world with a dime in his pocket, and still found a way to fly. Mahendra Jagir joins the People of Distinction podcast to share the extraordinary true story behind his memoir My Dream, My Destiny — from farming roots in Fiji to earning his pilot's license against every odd imaginable. This conversation is raw, inspiring, and a masterclass in what it looks like to refuse to quit. Grab your copy at mahendrajagirauthor.com, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble.

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23:06

Flying Fisheries: Life Above the Wild

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2026/04/19

Most of us spend our lives chasing what's ahead — Kim Francisco spent decades looking down, tracing Alaska's rivers from a small plane to protect one of the world's last great salmon runs. In Flying Fisheries, this former Alaskan fisheries biologist takes you 800 feet above some of the most remote wilderness on earth, where the stakes were life, death, and the future of a fishery. Equal parts adventure memoir and quiet meditation on perspective, this conversation will make you rethink what it means

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18:35

The Forgotten Legacy of Dunbar High School

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2026/04/19

What if the greatest school in Black American history was hidden on purpose? Archie Morris III pulls back the curtain on Dunbar High School — a segregated public school in Washington D.C. that sent 80% of its Black graduates to college at a time when most of America said it was impossible — and asks why this blueprint for excellence has been buried for decades. In his groundbreaking book Up from Slavery: An Unfinished Journey, Morris connects the dots between that lost legacy and the crisis failing

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11:45

Teen Girls, Timeless Wisdom: Lisa Pitino on...

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2026/04/16

What happens when a former middle school teacher turns 20 years in the classroom into a survival guide that hits different — no matter your age or gender? Lisa Catherine Patino joins People of Distinction to talk about her book Finding Your Voice: A Teen Girl's Survival Guide, and why building real confidence, setting boundaries without guilt, and knowing you are enough aren't just teenage struggles — they're human ones. Whether you're 15 or 45, this conversation will meet you exactly where you

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18:06

Tales of Redemption with Bob Schuck

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2026/04/16

A sweater made from scraps, sold to save a family, and miraculously returned to the girl who loved it — Bob Schuck joins us to share the story behind The Miracle of the Ugly Little Sweater: A Tale of Redemption, a children's book that's really about sacrifice, faith, and the second chances we all quietly hope for. From a dream during COVID to classrooms across America, this attorney-turned-author delivers a message that hits as hard for parents as it does for kids. Pick up your copy now on Amazon

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14:23

A Biblical Study of Black Ancestry

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2026/04/16

What happens when a people labeled as "savages" discover they were always a people of promise? In this powerful conversation, author Jocelyn D. Whitehead returns to People of Distinction to break down her groundbreaking book Savages, Apes, or People of Promise: A Biblical Study of Black Ancestry — dismantling centuries of lies about identity, spirituality, and heritage through a bold biblical lens. This is the conversation that gets whispered in kitchens but never spoken into microphones — until

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26:16

Magic, Murder & Literary Theft: The Manuscript Uncovered

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2026/04/16

A retired lawyer who didn't speak English until 25 just wrote one of the most gripping literary thrillers you haven't heard of yet. Jean Lagacé joins us to unpack The Manuscript — a story of witchcraft, a stolen novel, and a dead doctor whose words outlive him in the most dangerous way possible. From the courtroom to the publishing house, this conversation digs into creative ownership, the audacity of theft, and why the best stories don't need a living author to shake the world. Grab your copy at

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20:16

Dystopian Dreams with Nikki Broadwell

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2026/04/14

What happens when the lights go out — and they never come back on? In this episode of People of Distinction, author Nikki Broadwell pulls back the curtain on The Last Keeper of the Light, a gripping dystopian novel where survival strips humanity bare and love becomes the only compass left. From channeled characters to a haunting Hopi prophecy, Nikki reveals the eerie, almost prophetic origins of a story that feels less like fiction and more like a warning.Grab your copy at nikkibroadwellauthor.com —

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19:37

Sweet Stories, Deadly Cobras, 1derful Books

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2026/04/10

At 75, during a global pandemic, Paula Bailey sat down to write her very first book — and the result is nothing short of magical. Peaches in the 19 Cobras reimagines COVID-19 through the eyes of two dogs who believe 19 cobras are terrorizing the neighborhood, turning one of history's darkest chapters into a laugh-out-loud, heartwarming story for the whole family. In this episode, Paula shares how creativity, love, and a whole lot of Christmas trees helped her — and the rest of us — survive the

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16:22

They Talked About Jesus, They'll Talk About You Too

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2026/03/26

What if the hardest rooms you've ever tried to enter were never meant to hold you in the first place? Nicole Pfister turned poverty, dysfunction, and exclusion in rural Alabama into rocket fuel—graduating college at 19, breaking into corporate leadership, and proving that being "too much" or "not enough" is exactly what makes you unstoppable. In this raw conversation, she unpacks her memoir Never Meant to Fit In, sharing the survival skills that became corporate superpowers and the framework

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14:40

Stepping Off the Boat: Grace, Faith, and Letting Go

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2026/03/26

What happens when divine whispers challenge you to release control and trust the unseen? Dr. Tyrone Clark reveals how three supernatural conversations converged to birth his powerful book My Journey In Grace: Are You Afraid to Step Off the Boat?—a gripping exploration of God's undeserved grace, relentless mercy, and the terrifying freedom that comes when you finally let Jesus take the wheel. This conversation will meet you exactly where you are, challenging every white-knuckled grip you have on

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18:11

Making Faith Fun for Kids Through Storytelling

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2026/03/26

What if a mischievous fly could teach your kids about faith, rest, and purpose—and actually keep them engaged? Author Twylla De Coste joins us to discuss her powerful children's book That The Lord May Whistle: The Story of Chito, the Gossiping Fly, a story that transforms the Sabbath into an adventure kids won't want to put down. From spontaneous napkin scribbles to Amazon bestseller, discover how one animated insect is helping families worldwide build stronger relationships with God—and each

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12:07

Turning Bedtime Struggles Into Adventures

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2026/03/26

What if bedtime battles aren't about defiance—but about a child's fear of missing out on the magic that happens after dark? In this episode, retired teacher and children's author Patti Pavolko shares how her granddaughter's bedtime struggles inspired While Their Parents Were Sleeping, a book that transforms nightly resistance into intergenerational wonder. From blackberry-loving bears to unicorn rides on sparkling gemstone paths, Patti reveals how her rural Pennsylvania childhood and grandparent

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22:11

Knowledge Alone Doesn't Get You Into Heaven

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2026/03/24

Knowledge doesn't save you—urgency does. Join us as engineer Bruce Charsky breaks down the Book of Revelation in terrifying clarity: from the 250 million gathered at Armageddon to the Mark of the Beast reshaping our digital age. This isn't another end-times theory—it's a chronological roadmap showing where we might actually be right now, and how much time humanity has left to turn back.Grab the book: Reconsider Revelation: Chronological Order on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or BruceCharsky.com

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18:57

A War Nurse's Story

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2026/03/23

What happens when the hero comes home and no one wants to listen? Lorna Griess served as a war nurse in Vietnam, witnessing the worst of humanity in the chaos of field hospitals—only to return to an America that didn't want to hear about it. In this gripping conversation, she unpacks the paradox of being hailed in the war zone but silenced by the very culture she fought for, revealing how war changes you in ways you don't realize until you try to come home.Grab her powerful memoir MASH Vietnam: What

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24:38

Al Cole from CBS Radio Interviews Angelia Pressley

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2026/03/20

Angelia Pressley has entered the race for the Georgia Public Service Commission, District 5. Angelia represents positive change for AFFORDABLE, CLEAN ENERGY, as well as Monitoring DATA CENTERS! So VOTE for her: May 19, 2026 (Early Voting in April). Check out https://pressleyforgapsc.com/

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