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Uncorking a Story

Listen in to Uncorking a Story, where we pop the cork on hidden narratives and delve deep into the brilliant minds of your favorite authors. Get ready to unlock the magic behind your favorite books, one unforgettable story at a time. Hit that subscribe button and never miss a sip of inspiration!

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36:22

The Gift of Goodbye: Edward Di Gangi on Love, Loss,...

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2025/08/19

“This is not about rejection—it’s about sacrifice.” – Edward Di GangiAdopted at birth and raised as an only child, Edward Di Gangi never sought the details of his adoption—until a quiet moment in a New Jersey cemetery at age 69 set him on a journey of discovery. That path led to his acclaimed memoir The Gift Best Given, and now to his latest work, Gliding Through Goodbye. In this deeply empathetic conversation, Ed shares how he stepped into his birth mother’s shoes to imagine her emotional

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50:10

The Mother of All Decisions: Betsy Armstrong on...

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2025/08/12

“It took me 12 years to write it and get it to a publisher… writing a book was a lot harder than an Ironman.”In this heartfelt episode of Uncorking a Story, I sit down with Betsy Armstrong—writer, mom, athlete, and philanthropist—to explore the winding path that led her to authorship. From losing her mother at 23, to navigating midlife, infertility, and ultimately adopting two children from Russia, Betsy’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical love. Her memoir, The Mother of All

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56:46

The Wake-Up Call: How a Near-Death Experience...

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2025/08/05

“I flipped twice… my seatbelt wrapped around my neck, so my airway was cut off and I was blue… Doctors called my family in for my last rites that evening.” — Lisa Labozzo In this moving episode of Uncorking a Story, Reiki Master and intuitive healer Lisa Labozzo shares how a life-altering car accident became the catalyst for a spiritual awakening. Once a high-powered fashion executive, Lisa now devotes her life to healing others through energy work and divine intuition. We talk about trauma,

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35:24

From Real Estate to Real Suspense: How Kaira Rouda...

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2025/07/29

“I realized I couldn’t write sex scenes, so I went darker. Turns out, murder is more my thing.” — Kaira Rouda Bestselling author Kaira Rouda returns to Uncorking a Story to talk about her latest psychological thriller Jill Is Not Happy—a twisted, funny, and disturbing journey through a seemingly normal marriage gone off the rails. Kaira shares her journey from marketing executive to novelist, her struggles with writing romance (spoiler: no sex scenes), and how she found her true voice writing

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56:07

Behind the Music: A Survivor’s Story of Healing and...

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2025/07/22

“The pain of carrying the weight of this secret for so long was more damaging than the reveal.” – Rob TonkinAt age 14, Rob Tonkin entered the world of radio and climbed his way to the top of the entertainment marketing industry, producing iconic events like the Honda Civic Tour. But behind the success was a lifetime of buried trauma, self-sabotage, and a quest for healing. In this revealing conversation, Rob discusses his bold new memoir Asshole: A Memoir, and how writing helped him unearth his

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44:08

Secrets in the Shadows, with A.C. Adams

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2025/07/15

“Once you start understanding someone as a person, not a role, it’s impossible to make them a villain anymore.” — Christina AdamsToday’s episode of Uncorking a Story shines the light on co-authors Anthony and Christina Adams—writing as A.C. Adams—who unpack the personal odyssey that inspired their debut novel, Chasing Shadows. Fueled by Christina’s search for her vanished father and the shocking truth behind his secret double life, the couple shares how trauma, love, and forgiveness shaped both

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50:36

Rewriting Life’s Story, with Sam Woodruff

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2025/07/08

“You have to start walking the path before the path is revealed to you.” – Samantha Greene WoodruffIn this lively episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike sits down with bestselling author Samantha Greene Woodruff to unpack her unexpected journey from Nickelodeon executive to acclaimed historical fiction writer. Sam shares how yoga teacher training led to her first novel, how a fascination with lobotomy inspired The Lobotomist’s Wife, and why flexibility and courage are crucial for any writer. Along the

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40:38

Casey Stengel, the Mets, and the Fight for NYC: A...

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2025/07/03

“There’s never been a movie or TV series about Casey Stengel—and he’s the most animated, fun-loving, Robin Williams-type of character ever. And I intend to change that.” — Mark GalleyIn this very special episode of Uncorking a Story, I’m joined by Emmy-winning PA announcer for the NY Mets Colin Cosell—yes, that Cosell—as we welcome author, creative force, and lifelong storyteller Mark Galley. Mark takes us behind the scenes of his new book How the Worst Was Won, a comedic, heartfelt, and

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34:28

Moving Forward and Counting Backwards, with...

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2025/07/01

“I don’t want to tell anyone what to think—I want to expose things and say, here’s what’s going on. What do you think about it?” — Jacqueline FriedlandIn this episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike Carlon sits down with bestselling author and former attorney Jacqueline Friedland to talk about her latest novel, Counting Backwards, and her inspiring journey from the world of law to the world of fiction. Jacqueline shares how a Supreme Court case she discovered at 17 sparked a lifelong interest in

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33:28

Navigating Life’s Next Period, with Lauren Tetenbaum

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2025/06/26

“I want women to feel seen, supported, and connected—this chapter of life isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of something new.” — Lauren TetenbaumLauren Tetenbaum is an author, therapist, and advocate who helps millennial and younger women navigate the big transitions of life—from perinatal shifts to perimenopause and beyond. In this warm and insightful conversation, Lauren joins Uncorking a Story to talk about her new book, Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause, and Life’s

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26:44

Crime and Creativity, with Lina Chern

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2025/06/24

“The essence of art is taking life’s randomness and shaping it into something meaningful.” — Lina ChernLina Chern’s debut mystery Play the Fool earned major acclaim, winning the 2024 Mary Higgins Clark Award. Now she’s back with Tricks of Fortune, a darker, more nuanced follow-up inspired by a real-life incident in her community. In this candid conversation, Lina and Mike talk about the writer’s true superpower (curiosity), the difference between myth and reality, and how life experience shapes

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44:25

Reverse Aging, Reclaim Life, with Dr. Grazyna Pajunen

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2025/06/19

“You have to believe before you see—if you believe your body can rebuild itself, it will surprise you.” — Dr. Grazyna PajunenDr. Grazyna Pajunen never set out to be an author—but after 14 years of helping clients in the anti-aging space, she realized there was a need to put the basics in writing. In this inspiring episode of Uncorking a Story, we explore the world of biohacking through the lens of her latest book, Biohacking: A Way to a Better You—Look and Feel Better Than You Did 10 Years

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34:32

From Ghosts to Grace: How Kirsten Mickelwait Found...

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2025/06/18

This episode is brought to you by Mike Carlon's latest novel, the Waiting Room. Check out that #1 New Release in Inspirational Spiritual Fiction HereWe all have resources inside ourselves. We can get through just about anything. — Kristin Mickelwait In this moving and insightful episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike welcomes Kristin Mickelwait—copywriter by day, author by night—whose memoir The Ghost Marriage explores her journey through profound loss, forgiveness, and unexpected spiritual

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39:31

Facing the Jaguar: Babs Walters on Breaking the Chain...

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2025/06/17

“Each time I speak, someone comes up crying, saying they finally feel seen. That’s how I know the healing matters.” —Babs WaltersBabs Walters has spent her life helping others find their voice—first through corporate training, and now through the courageous act of telling her own story. In this heartfelt episode of Uncorking a Story, Babs joins me to discuss her raw and inspiring memoir Facing the Jaguar, a story decades in the making. As a survivor of domestic violence and sexual abuse, Babs

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48:36

Murder, Mobsters, and the Dark Side of Power, with...

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2025/06/12

If you remove the rule of law, the dark side of human nature is very powerful—and in this period, there was no law. — Jeffrey KonvitzIn this riveting episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike chats with entertainment attorney, screenwriter, producer, and bestselling author Jeffrey Konvitz—known for The Sentinel and now Circus of Satan. Jeffrey takes us deep into the violent, forgotten history of the Irish mob, the collapse of their political grip, and the rise of organized crime in America. He also

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42:06

Storytelling, Conscious Creation, and Joyful Living,...

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2025/06/10

In this inspiring episode of Uncorking a Story, Mike sits down with trailblazing journalist, bestselling author, and entrepreneur Jackie Lapin. From being one of the first female sportswriters in America to building a top PR firm and now creating a global community for history lovers through Historic Traveler International, Jackie shares her remarkable journey through storytelling, spiritual awakening, and a life lived with curiosity and passion. If you’re a writer, entrepreneur, traveler, or seeker

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44:31

Secrets, Fallout, and Fiction: Kay Smith-Blum on...

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2025/06/05

“Nobody writes alone—and if they do, I don’t think they write well.”In this riveting episode of Uncorking a Story, debut novelist and former fashion exec Kay Smith-Blum shares how a haunting dream, buried Cold War secrets, and a real-life radioactive whale led to her award-winning novel Tangles. We dig into her writing process, the staggering truth behind the Hanford nuclear site, and the twists in her own personal history—including finding her birth family and saving a sibling’s life. This is

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40:48

Uncoding the Pain: Brandi Dredge on Writing Through...

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2025/06/03

“If I accept that I’m his victim… can I even say I’m a wife? If my child’s DNA is evidence of a crime… can I say I’m a mother?” – Brandi DredgeIn this emotional conversation, author Brandi Dredge shares the raw and redemptive journey behind her memoir Girl Uncoded. From surviving childhood trauma and an abusive marriage to reclaiming her voice through writing and faith, Brandi opens up about how journaling unlocked long-buried truths and gave her a powerful new identity: survivor, storyteller,

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32:15

A Mother’s Journey of Hope, Grit, and Grace, with...

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2025/05/29

“I really wanted to reach the parents who might be crying in their kitchen and feeling alone—to let them know they’re not alone in those feelings.” – Jennifer Celeste BriggsIn this moving episode, Jennifer Celeste Briggs opens up about her powerful memoir Watching Sarah Rise, the story of raising her daughter Sarah, who faced developmental challenges from birth. With honesty, warmth, and resilience, Jennifer shares how she turned overwhelming fear into focused action—building a Sunrise program at

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32:23

Turning Heartbreak into Humor with Virginia DeLuca

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2025/05/27

“All love is risky. People die, they leave, they don’t listen to you—but you love them anyway.” — Virginia DeLuca When Virginia DeLuca’s husband unexpectedly walked out on their marriage in his 60s—claiming he wanted children—her gut reaction wasn’t just heartbreak. It was: If you must go, I wish you triplets. That quip became the title of her deeply honest and darkly humorous memoir. In this episode of Uncorking a Story, Virginia joins Mike Carlon to talk about grief, personal reinvention,

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