Author Interviews Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/author-interviews Short interviews with authors of recently published books 2024 Big Cabbage Radio cc806e14-c242-5231-99ab-c271b2f7d62a yes en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:11 -0700 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:02:12 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/gGLW8mxYumujslVTvECvx2d4iXkzHAXBs_O8j6Ctrt0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wODZl/N2UzZDk4ZjYwYTE0/NjgyMDRmNjRiYmUw/MGZiYS5wbmc.jpg Author Interviews episodic Big Cabbage Radio Short interviews with authors of recently published books Short interviews with authors of recently published books. books, fiction, Big Cabbage Raiod No No "Fortunate Son" by Melinda Mitchell 45 45 "Fortunate Son" by Melinda Mitchell full 3fbf3bc2-3f8d-436a-8965-e4c9cbb436c9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7bbe80bd Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Melinda Mitchell  as they discuss Melinda’s book “Fortunate Son"

]]> Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Melinda Mitchell  as they discuss Melinda’s book “Fortunate Son"

]]> Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:01:05 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 643 Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Melinda Mitchell  as they discuss Melinda’s book “Fortunate Son"

]]> books, fiction, No "In the Wake of Golgotha" by Daniel Grace 44 44 "In the Wake of Golgotha" by Daniel Grace full 5fb34645-9a3c-4c07-8524-795666efd469 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e5d48941 Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Daniel Grace as they discuss Daniel's debut book "In the Wake of Golgotha"

]]> Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Daniel Grace as they discuss Daniel's debut book "In the Wake of Golgotha"

]]> Mon, 23 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 695 Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Daniel Grace as they discuss Daniel's debut book "In the Wake of Golgotha"

]]> books, fiction, No "Liberty and the American Idea: Rebuilding the Foundations" by Tom Harriman 43 43 "Liberty and the American Idea: Rebuilding the Foundations" by Tom Harriman full 7cff2494-d21c-4a57-a5b2-d9a8e45e274b https://share.transistor.fm/s/d43af2d1 Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Tom Harriman to discuss his new book, "Liberty and the American Idea: Rebuilding the Foundations."

]]> Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Tom Harriman to discuss his new book, "Liberty and the American Idea: Rebuilding the Foundations."

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:02:28 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 469 Join host Mike Chmielewski as he welcomes author Tom Harriman to discuss his new book, "Liberty and the American Idea: Rebuilding the Foundations."

]]> books, fiction, No Alaskan Children's author Brooke Hartman 42 42 Alaskan Children's author Brooke Hartman full 4da9b2b8-d245-4f33-ac4b-4a4fbd6b298e https://share.transistor.fm/s/fe899c8f Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom and a national award-winning author of silly, sweet, and sometimes strange stories for children and Young Adults.

]]> Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom and a national award-winning author of silly, sweet, and sometimes strange stories for children and Young Adults.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 13:02:41 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 760 Brooke Hartman is an Alaskan mom and a national award-winning author of silly, sweet, and sometimes strange stories for children and Young Adults.

]]> books, fiction, No "Her Denali Solo: A Woman Alone on North America's Highest Peak" by Chris Lundgren. 41 41 "Her Denali Solo: A Woman Alone on North America's Highest Peak" by Chris Lundgren. full 8daff094-1a36-4af5-824b-a6225a228b2a https://share.transistor.fm/s/8246c1fe Her Denali Solo: A Woman Alone on North America's Highest Peak is a book by Chris Lundgren about Norma Jean Bowers, the first woman to summit Denali solo in 1990, detailing her decade-long quest, the extreme challenges she faced, and her historic achievement, which was previously under-documented.

]]> Her Denali Solo: A Woman Alone on North America's Highest Peak is a book by Chris Lundgren about Norma Jean Bowers, the first woman to summit Denali solo in 1990, detailing her decade-long quest, the extreme challenges she faced, and her historic achievement, which was previously under-documented.

]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:11:07 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 565 Her Denali Solo: A Woman Alone on North America's Highest Peak is a book by Chris Lundgren about Norma Jean Bowers, the first woman to summit Denali solo in 1990, detailing her decade-long quest, the extreme challenges she faced, and her historic achievement, which was previously under-documented.

]]> books, fiction, No "The Ghosts of Distant Trees" by Erika Watson 40 40 "The Ghosts of Distant Trees" by Erika Watson full be1dc013-6a84-492a-957f-a923ec66bd40 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dba67e0c In "Ghosts of Distant Trees", Erica Watson traces the layered ecologies of Denali National Park, Alaska—its vast and shifting landscape.

]]> In "Ghosts of Distant Trees", Erica Watson traces the layered ecologies of Denali National Park, Alaska—its vast and shifting landscape.

]]> Fri, 13 Feb 2026 13:49:04 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 597 In "Ghosts of Distant Trees", Erica Watson traces the layered ecologies of Denali National Park, Alaska—its vast and shifting landscape.

]]> books, fiction, No The Book of Reservations by Laura Buchwald 39 39 The Book of Reservations by Laura Buchwald full 39afde83-9f58-494d-a019-521f4fb5c927 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51fae5b6 The Book of Reservations is the second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy. It picks up one year after The Coat Check Girl ends. It is autumn 2000 and Miss Sylvie’s Bistrot in Greenwich Village, New York is struggling to survive.

]]> The Book of Reservations is the second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy. It picks up one year after The Coat Check Girl ends. It is autumn 2000 and Miss Sylvie’s Bistrot in Greenwich Village, New York is struggling to survive.

]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 16:17:01 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 595 The Book of Reservations is the second installment of The Ghost Table trilogy. It picks up one year after The Coat Check Girl ends. It is autumn 2000 and Miss Sylvie’s Bistrot in Greenwich Village, New York is struggling to survive.

]]> books, fiction, No Unfinished by Lucas Cantor Santiago 38 38 Unfinished by Lucas Cantor Santiago full 8df995dd-1ccd-4a40-baea-761f6b8cf13d https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ca382b5 Unfinished tells the story of how music and technology have co-evolved over the past 60,000 years.

]]> Unfinished tells the story of how music and technology have co-evolved over the past 60,000 years.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:39:04 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 664 Unfinished tells the story of how music and technology have co-evolved over the past 60,000 years.

]]> books, fiction, No Alaskan Author Bailey Berg 37 37 Alaskan Author Bailey Berg full 5ff91d56-4127-4ada-b53c-adb8638475df https://share.transistor.fm/s/1d33dbb2 Bailey Berg discusses her new book Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure with Mike Chmielewski.

]]> Bailey Berg discusses her new book Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure with Mike Chmielewski.

]]> Sat, 06 Dec 2025 16:18:07 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 489 Bailey Berg discusses her new book Secret Alaska: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure with Mike Chmielewski.

]]> books, fiction, No The Bolden Cylinder by Norman Woolworth 36 36 The Bolden Cylinder by Norman Woolworth full fc691f27-40eb-471a-bea7-3c48f3c28aa2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/50483721 Mike Chemielewski talked to Norman Woolworth about his second novel, The Bolden Cylinder.

Norman talked about why he writes historical novels set in New Orleans and why he is fascinated by the city. Quirky New Orleans antiques dealer Bruneau Abellard is the protagonist in his two books. In The Bolden Cylinder, Bruneau listens to a vintage phonograph cylinder he found in the secret compartment of a sideboard and wonders if he has stumbled upon an essential piece of musical history.

]]> Mike Chemielewski talked to Norman Woolworth about his second novel, The Bolden Cylinder.

Norman talked about why he writes historical novels set in New Orleans and why he is fascinated by the city. Quirky New Orleans antiques dealer Bruneau Abellard is the protagonist in his two books. In The Bolden Cylinder, Bruneau listens to a vintage phonograph cylinder he found in the secret compartment of a sideboard and wonders if he has stumbled upon an essential piece of musical history.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:36:26 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 660 Mike Chemielewski talked to Norman Woolworth about his second novel, The Bolden Cylinder.

Norman talked about why he writes historical novels set in New Orleans and why he is fascinated by the city. Quirky New Orleans antiques dealer Bruneau Abellard is the protagonist in his two books. In The Bolden Cylinder, Bruneau listens to a vintage phonograph cylinder he found in the secret compartment of a sideboard and wonders if he has stumbled upon an essential piece of musical history.

]]> books, fiction, No A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza 31 31 A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza full df0a13db-8b22-4b28-9073-c29b51970039 https://share.transistor.fm/s/535266b1 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:31:34 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 721 books, fiction, No The Last Book to Be Written By A Human by Jeff Burningham 34 34 The Last Book to Be Written By A Human by Jeff Burningham full 6dd8abe3-6aec-4a77-97f2-02d053d734ee https://share.transistor.fm/s/edd60f52 Jeff Burningham talks with Mike Chmielewski about his book The Last Book to Be Written By A Human.

The book questions the future of human expression and authorship, contrasting human vulnerability and experience with the capabilities of AI to generate vast amounts of content. Jeff Burningham delivers a profound and urgent exploration of what it truly means to be human in the age of AI—challenging us to embrace wisdom.

]]> Jeff Burningham talks with Mike Chmielewski about his book The Last Book to Be Written By A Human.

The book questions the future of human expression and authorship, contrasting human vulnerability and experience with the capabilities of AI to generate vast amounts of content. Jeff Burningham delivers a profound and urgent exploration of what it truly means to be human in the age of AI—challenging us to embrace wisdom.

]]> Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:31:01 -0800 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 967 Jeff Burningham talks with Mike Chmielewski about his book The Last Book to Be Written By A Human.

The book questions the future of human expression and authorship, contrasting human vulnerability and experience with the capabilities of AI to generate vast amounts of content. Jeff Burningham delivers a profound and urgent exploration of what it truly means to be human in the age of AI—challenging us to embrace wisdom.

]]> books, fiction, No The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman 35 35 The Missing Pages by Alyson Richman full 17d15254-debc-41ce-b037-9ff4eccf83ec https://share.transistor.fm/s/bf65b316 Mike Chiemlewski talks with Alyson Richman about her 10th novel, The Missing Pages. Alyson explains why she writes historical novels and the research that she puts into learning about the time period. In the novel, Violet Hutchins is working as a page at the Widener Library. When mysterious things begin happening at the library, Violet wonders if Harry Widener’s ghost is trying to communicate with her.

]]> Mike Chiemlewski talks with Alyson Richman about her 10th novel, The Missing Pages. Alyson explains why she writes historical novels and the research that she puts into learning about the time period. In the novel, Violet Hutchins is working as a page at the Widener Library. When mysterious things begin happening at the library, Violet wonders if Harry Widener’s ghost is trying to communicate with her.

]]> Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:39:25 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 591 Mike Chiemlewski talks with Alyson Richman about her 10th novel, The Missing Pages. Alyson explains why she writes historical novels and the research that she puts into learning about the time period. In the novel, Violet Hutchins is working as a page at the Widener Library. When mysterious things begin happening at the library, Violet wonders if Harry Widener’s ghost is trying to communicate with her.

]]> books, fiction, No The Siege by Ben Macintyre 33 33 The Siege by Ben Macintyre full e20e3132-b6b7-418b-9c70-3ae0087bb1fc https://share.transistor.fm/s/59004f37 Mike Chmielewski is joined by, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.e A writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.

]]> Mike Chmielewski is joined by, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.e A writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:44:05 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 630 Mike Chmielewski is joined by, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.e A writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.

]]> books, fiction, No Break Up On Purpose by John Kim 32 32 Break Up On Purpose by John Kim full 3abe6ca8-261c-4292-ba0f-2b78cc611f24 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ae776b45 Mike Chmielewski is joined by therapist and author, John Kim, to talk about his newest book,"Break Up. On Purpose.", how to go from break up to break through. Learn the steps to heal and grow.John Kim

]]> Mike Chmielewski is joined by therapist and author, John Kim, to talk about his newest book,"Break Up. On Purpose.", how to go from break up to break through. Learn the steps to heal and grow.John Kim

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:40:29 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 478 Mike Chmielewski is joined by therapist and author, John Kim, to talk about his newest book,"Break Up. On Purpose.", how to go from break up to break through. Learn the steps to heal and grow.John Kim

]]> books, fiction, No Things Under a Rock by David Scheel 30 30 Things Under a Rock by David Scheel full 3543b133-b567-4e0f-828f-d02917935bec https://share.transistor.fm/s/3c76c95a Scheel has witnessed a sea change in what we know and are able to discover about octopus physiology and behavior—even an octopus's inner life. Here, he explores remarkable new scientific developments, weaving accounts of his own research and surprising encounters with stories and legends of Indigenous peoples that illuminate our relationship with these creatures across centuries. In 

]]> Scheel has witnessed a sea change in what we know and are able to discover about octopus physiology and behavior—even an octopus's inner life. Here, he explores remarkable new scientific developments, weaving accounts of his own research and surprising encounters with stories and legends of Indigenous peoples that illuminate our relationship with these creatures across centuries. In 

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:26:17 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 553 Scheel has witnessed a sea change in what we know and are able to discover about octopus physiology and behavior—even an octopus's inner life. Here, he explores remarkable new scientific developments, weaving accounts of his own research and surprising encounters with stories and legends of Indigenous peoples that illuminate our relationship with these creatures across centuries. In 

]]> books, fiction, No Bulgarian Traing Manual by Ruth Bonapace 29 29 Bulgarian Traing Manual by Ruth Bonapace full 4d051b66-4927-40d0-a581-3c57b65447f4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/52e7bc97 Author Ruth Bonapace discusses her debut novel, describing it as "Jersey Shore meets The Wizard of Oz." Elements of self-help fads with humor and fantasy. A good time is guaranteed when you open the pages and jump in.

]]> Author Ruth Bonapace discusses her debut novel, describing it as "Jersey Shore meets The Wizard of Oz." Elements of self-help fads with humor and fantasy. A good time is guaranteed when you open the pages and jump in.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:11:46 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 598 Author Ruth Bonapace discusses her debut novel, describing it as "Jersey Shore meets The Wizard of Oz." Elements of self-help fads with humor and fantasy. A good time is guaranteed when you open the pages and jump in.

]]> books, fiction, No The Garbage Bag Girl by Celeste L. Edmunds, Richard Paul Evans 28 28 The Garbage Bag Girl by Celeste L. Edmunds, Richard Paul Evans full fbaa1286-51db-44b9-97be-6b3574968d0d https://share.transistor.fm/s/db13b881 Author Celeste Edmunds discusses her gripping first-person account, which delves into her life as a young woman who, against all odds, found strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

]]> Author Celeste Edmunds discusses her gripping first-person account, which delves into her life as a young woman who, against all odds, found strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

]]> Thu, 02 Oct 2025 13:02:00 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 708 Author Celeste Edmunds discusses her gripping first-person account, which delves into her life as a young woman who, against all odds, found strength and resilience in the face of adversity.

]]> books, fiction, No The Queen of Fairbanks by Tricia Brown 27 27 The Queen of Fairbanks by Tricia Brown full 03ccca35-65eb-44c1-a65e-af9d6069ea21 https://share.transistor.fm/s/3d51c78b Born in an Alaska boomtown in 1911, Irene Sherman was the self-proclaimed Queen of Fairbanks. They cheered her in parades, toasted her birthdays, and quietly guaranteed her independent lifestyle. She is a living, breathing piece of history -- a study in survival and an inspiring tribute to Alaska's pioneer spirit

]]> Born in an Alaska boomtown in 1911, Irene Sherman was the self-proclaimed Queen of Fairbanks. They cheered her in parades, toasted her birthdays, and quietly guaranteed her independent lifestyle. She is a living, breathing piece of history -- a study in survival and an inspiring tribute to Alaska's pioneer spirit

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:59:59 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 708 Born in an Alaska boomtown in 1911, Irene Sherman was the self-proclaimed Queen of Fairbanks. They cheered her in parades, toasted her birthdays, and quietly guaranteed her independent lifestyle. She is a living, breathing piece of history -- a study in survival and an inspiring tribute to Alaska's pioneer spirit

]]> books, fiction, No The Maps They Gave Us by Wayne Scott 26 26 The Maps They Gave Us by Wayne Scott full 9365f5f0-bebe-4c0c-ad06-d6b589417705 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fd1f2c64 The author's reflection on an unlikely love story serves as an antidote to society's growing apathy towards marriage.

]]> The author's reflection on an unlikely love story serves as an antidote to society's growing apathy towards marriage.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:52:34 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 615 The author's reflection on an unlikely love story serves as an antidote to society's growing apathy towards marriage.

]]> books, fiction, No Return of the Devil by Michael Harbron 25 25 Return of the Devil by Michael Harbron full bbb6ca68-081e-4a49-a520-3f0392710c39 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8d72e9a0 The new Morningstar Tribe must reunite with Joseph, the God who abandoned them, and uncover the truth he tried to bury. The only hope for restoring balance lies in the unthinkable—the return of the Devil.

]]> The new Morningstar Tribe must reunite with Joseph, the God who abandoned them, and uncover the truth he tried to bury. The only hope for restoring balance lies in the unthinkable—the return of the Devil.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:45:42 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 577 The new Morningstar Tribe must reunite with Joseph, the God who abandoned them, and uncover the truth he tried to bury. The only hope for restoring balance lies in the unthinkable—the return of the Devil.

]]> books, fiction, No Leaders Look Within By Brent Pohlman 24 24 Leaders Look Within By Brent Pohlman full aa5ff433-bde5-4059-bc89-a35bad17dc90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1102030b Mike Chmielewski talks with author Brent Pohlman, owner and CEO of Midwest Laboratories, to discuss leadership. Leadership is unique for everyone; learn how to discover it within yourself and unleash your leadership potential.

]]> Mike Chmielewski talks with author Brent Pohlman, owner and CEO of Midwest Laboratories, to discuss leadership. Leadership is unique for everyone; learn how to discover it within yourself and unleash your leadership potential.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:38:15 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 547 Mike Chmielewski talks with author Brent Pohlman, owner and CEO of Midwest Laboratories, to discuss leadership. Leadership is unique for everyone; learn how to discover it within yourself and unleash your leadership potential.

]]> books, fiction, No Freedom Framework by Jack Cohen 23 23 Freedom Framework by Jack Cohen full 8cfe0b73-eb9b-4c77-a139-66a5cb750cbe https://share.transistor.fm/s/14f0ea05 Mike Chmielewski talks with Jack Cohen, a speaker, author, and CEO with over 40 years of leadership experience, discussing how to transform your career and go beyond traditional advice with techniques and strategies to thrive.

]]> Mike Chmielewski talks with Jack Cohen, a speaker, author, and CEO with over 40 years of leadership experience, discussing how to transform your career and go beyond traditional advice with techniques and strategies to thrive.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:35:57 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 634 Mike Chmielewski talks with Jack Cohen, a speaker, author, and CEO with over 40 years of leadership experience, discussing how to transform your career and go beyond traditional advice with techniques and strategies to thrive.

]]> books, fiction, No Counting Backwards by Binnie Kirshenbaum 22 22 Counting Backwards by Binnie Kirshenbaum full 51daf218-1692-4b0f-86d9-e0f9c8896965 https://share.transistor.fm/s/815557f3 A profoundly moving new novel about a middle-aged couple's struggle with the husband’s descent into early-onset Lewy Body dementia. Counting Backwards captures the pair’s final years, months, and days in short scenes that burn with despair, rage, and dark humor, tracking the brutal destruction of the disease as well as the moments of love and beauty that still exist for them.

]]> A profoundly moving new novel about a middle-aged couple's struggle with the husband’s descent into early-onset Lewy Body dementia. Counting Backwards captures the pair’s final years, months, and days in short scenes that burn with despair, rage, and dark humor, tracking the brutal destruction of the disease as well as the moments of love and beauty that still exist for them.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:33:36 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 651 A profoundly moving new novel about a middle-aged couple's struggle with the husband’s descent into early-onset Lewy Body dementia. Counting Backwards captures the pair’s final years, months, and days in short scenes that burn with despair, rage, and dark humor, tracking the brutal destruction of the disease as well as the moments of love and beauty that still exist for them.

]]> books, fiction, No A Workingman's Guide by Mark Teague 21 21 A Workingman's Guide by Mark Teague full b6cd76cb-57e8-40e3-a851-3403c1b9e7de https://share.transistor.fm/s/787474e9 A Working Man’s Guide is a value-driven roadmap for working men seeking to thrive in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Mark Teague draws on his remarkable path from farmhand to executive and business owner to give a framework for problem-solving rooted firmly in time-honored ethics and practical advice.

]]> A Working Man’s Guide is a value-driven roadmap for working men seeking to thrive in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Mark Teague draws on his remarkable path from farmhand to executive and business owner to give a framework for problem-solving rooted firmly in time-honored ethics and practical advice.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:23:32 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 664 A Working Man’s Guide is a value-driven roadmap for working men seeking to thrive in their careers, relationships, and personal lives. Mark Teague draws on his remarkable path from farmhand to executive and business owner to give a framework for problem-solving rooted firmly in time-honored ethics and practical advice.

]]> books, fiction, No The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan by Jocelyn Wittstein MD and Sydney Nitzkorski MS,RD 20 20 The Complete Bone and Joint Health Plan by Jocelyn Wittstein MD and Sydney Nitzkorski MS,RD full d9186105-3f9e-4475-b0de-16aaa8e07103 https://share.transistor.fm/s/817b8720 This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide is the first resource to consider bone and joint health together. Learn which nutrients the body needs in what amounts, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and what exercises can help improve bone health. The great-tasting recipes are for everyone, from omnivores to vegans.

]]> This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide is the first resource to consider bone and joint health together. Learn which nutrients the body needs in what amounts, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and what exercises can help improve bone health. The great-tasting recipes are for everyone, from omnivores to vegans.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 14:02:07 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 553 This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide is the first resource to consider bone and joint health together. Learn which nutrients the body needs in what amounts, which anti-inflammatory ingredients to keep in your kitchen, and what exercises can help improve bone health. The great-tasting recipes are for everyone, from omnivores to vegans.

]]> books, fiction, No The Siege by Ben Macintyre 19 19 The Siege by Ben Macintyre full c34d6ce3-74ee-4b77-bbf7-db8f36b1ef9f https://share.transistor.fm/s/7c8ce77c Mike Chmielewski is joined by Ben Macintyre, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.

]]> Mike Chmielewski is joined by Ben Macintyre, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:30:06 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 630 Mike Chmielewski is joined by Ben Macintyre, writer for The Times (UK) and bestselling author, to discuss his thrilling recounting of one of the most harrowing hostage situations and daring rescue attempts of our time, of ordinary, everyday people.

]]> books, fiction, No A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza 18 18 A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza full 1012e343-76af-47cf-8e7e-19fc42268f8e https://share.transistor.fm/s/faaf1cff A Place for Us unfolds the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family, gathered together in their Californian hometown to celebrate the eldest daughter, Hadia's, wedding - a match of love rather than tradition. A narrative that spans decades and sees family life through the eyes of each member, A Place For Us charts the crucial moments in the family's past, from the bonds that bring them together to the differences that pull them apart.

]]> A Place for Us unfolds the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family, gathered together in their Californian hometown to celebrate the eldest daughter, Hadia's, wedding - a match of love rather than tradition. A narrative that spans decades and sees family life through the eyes of each member, A Place For Us charts the crucial moments in the family's past, from the bonds that bring them together to the differences that pull them apart.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:25:51 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 721 A Place for Us unfolds the lives of an Indian-American Muslim family, gathered together in their Californian hometown to celebrate the eldest daughter, Hadia's, wedding - a match of love rather than tradition. A narrative that spans decades and sees family life through the eyes of each member, A Place For Us charts the crucial moments in the family's past, from the bonds that bring them together to the differences that pull them apart.

]]> books, fiction, No Should I Go Back by Janeen Golightly 18 18 Should I Go Back by Janeen Golightly full ee8a43a8-bbe2-4a9b-a14d-282994cb1d70 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c6ac6cd8 Join Mike Chmielewski as he is joined by author, reporter, anchor, and BYU graduate Janeen Golightly, as they talk about why giving your marriage one last try could actually help you move on.

]]> Join Mike Chmielewski as he is joined by author, reporter, anchor, and BYU graduate Janeen Golightly, as they talk about why giving your marriage one last try could actually help you move on.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:22:38 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 705 Join Mike Chmielewski as he is joined by author, reporter, anchor, and BYU graduate Janeen Golightly, as they talk about why giving your marriage one last try could actually help you move on.

]]> books, fiction, No The Investor's Golden Playbook by Frank J. Bucholz 17 17 The Investor's Golden Playbook by Frank J. Bucholz full 6a6bd073-da23-4ff6-af9e-9dc3ba37b40f https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3452e72 Retired financial advisor Frank Buchholz distills 40 years of real-world experience into a practical, jargon-free guide to securing financial freedom. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme—it’s a proven blueprint for sustainable wealth building through smart, consistent investing

]]> Retired financial advisor Frank Buchholz distills 40 years of real-world experience into a practical, jargon-free guide to securing financial freedom. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme—it’s a proven blueprint for sustainable wealth building through smart, consistent investing

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:09:53 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 716 Retired financial advisor Frank Buchholz distills 40 years of real-world experience into a practical, jargon-free guide to securing financial freedom. This is not a get-rich-quick scheme—it’s a proven blueprint for sustainable wealth building through smart, consistent investing

]]> books, fiction, No The Communist's Secret by Suzanne Parry 16 16 The Communist's Secret by Suzanne Parry full f8d1c726-d334-486b-8000-df8c5f35db11 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fdf64116 The Communist’s Secret is the second book in The Leningrad Trilogy, a gripping World War II tale with a complicated heroine. Katya is courageous, impulsive, and desperate, as she battles the Nazis and her demons in this story of second chances.

]]> The Communist’s Secret is the second book in The Leningrad Trilogy, a gripping World War II tale with a complicated heroine. Katya is courageous, impulsive, and desperate, as she battles the Nazis and her demons in this story of second chances.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 13:03:26 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 831 The Communist’s Secret is the second book in The Leningrad Trilogy, a gripping World War II tale with a complicated heroine. Katya is courageous, impulsive, and desperate, as she battles the Nazis and her demons in this story of second chances.

]]> books, fiction, No In Nuclear War: A Scenario by: Annie Jacobsen 15 15 In Nuclear War: A Scenario by: Annie Jacobsen full 9eba4edd-ab53-469a-a7c7-13ccfccc89eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/7d9f8d2c Lee Henrikson talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen about her newest book: a scenario and vivid picture of what could happen.

]]> Lee Henrikson talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen about her newest book: a scenario and vivid picture of what could happen.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:57:52 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 696 Lee Henrikson talks with Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobsen about her newest book: a scenario and vivid picture of what could happen.

]]> books, fiction, No Hill of Dead Horses by Sarah Birdsall 14 14 Hill of Dead Horses by Sarah Birdsall full 537ab487-9f93-4dd6-b8a5-1fe59a17d1a6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4d13c687 Sarah talked to Mike Chmielewski about the Curry area and how she blends true history with her imagination to create this story.
In 1974, young Californians Thomas Findlay and Emily Wells dug post holes for a cabin on that very hill and unearthed a human bone. The discovery shatters their struggle for stability and their attempt to start their lives over, propelling the couple toward their own tragedy as their story intertwines with one that unfolded in 1927, where the hill they hope to build on was the site of love, loss, and deadly violence.

]]> Sarah talked to Mike Chmielewski about the Curry area and how she blends true history with her imagination to create this story.
In 1974, young Californians Thomas Findlay and Emily Wells dug post holes for a cabin on that very hill and unearthed a human bone. The discovery shatters their struggle for stability and their attempt to start their lives over, propelling the couple toward their own tragedy as their story intertwines with one that unfolded in 1927, where the hill they hope to build on was the site of love, loss, and deadly violence.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:25:38 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 758 Sarah talked to Mike Chmielewski about the Curry area and how she blends true history with her imagination to create this story.
In 1974, young Californians Thomas Findlay and Emily Wells dug post holes for a cabin on that very hill and unearthed a human bone. The discovery shatters their struggle for stability and their attempt to start their lives over, propelling the couple toward their own tragedy as their story intertwines with one that unfolded in 1927, where the hill they hope to build on was the site of love, loss, and deadly violence.

]]> books, fiction, No Bloom Again by Marybeth Holleman 13 13 Bloom Again by Marybeth Holleman full a546aeb4-2a8f-46d6-8452-9128cec940e2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e427a1ff Award-winning writer Marybeth Holleman talks with Mike Chmielewski about her new book.

Raised by North Carolina’s Smokies, she now lives in the embrace of Alaska's Chugach Mountains. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies. Bloom Again, her first fiction book, weaves together a narrative, characters, and a depiction of the climate change crisis in two very different parts of the world.

]]> Award-winning writer Marybeth Holleman talks with Mike Chmielewski about her new book.

Raised by North Carolina’s Smokies, she now lives in the embrace of Alaska's Chugach Mountains. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies. Bloom Again, her first fiction book, weaves together a narrative, characters, and a depiction of the climate change crisis in two very different parts of the world.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:16:19 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 561 Award-winning writer Marybeth Holleman talks with Mike Chmielewski about her new book.

Raised by North Carolina’s Smokies, she now lives in the embrace of Alaska's Chugach Mountains. Her essays, poetry, and articles have appeared in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies. Bloom Again, her first fiction book, weaves together a narrative, characters, and a depiction of the climate change crisis in two very different parts of the world.

]]> books, fiction, No A Creek, A Hill, & A Forty by Ray Bonell 12 12 A Creek, A Hill, & A Forty by Ray Bonell full 05dd9511-79c5-48ae-9204-a647fa2c4c56 https://share.transistor.fm/s/39dcf58a Ray Bonell, Artist and Historian, joins Mike Chmielewski to talk about his book on the early days of the Mat-Su Valley.  Ray will be at Fireside Books on Saturday, September 14th, from 1:00-3:00 PM 

]]> Ray Bonell, Artist and Historian, joins Mike Chmielewski to talk about his book on the early days of the Mat-Su Valley.  Ray will be at Fireside Books on Saturday, September 14th, from 1:00-3:00 PM 

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:09:30 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 665 Ray Bonell, Artist and Historian, joins Mike Chmielewski to talk about his book on the early days of the Mat-Su Valley.  Ray will be at Fireside Books on Saturday, September 14th, from 1:00-3:00 PM 

]]> books, fiction, No Art For Your Sanity by Susan Hensley 11 11 Art For Your Sanity by Susan Hensley full 73b2144d-7ff3-4a3d-823b-bfde016a635a https://share.transistor.fm/s/d62083e6 Mike Chmielewski is joined by Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, journalist, and author, to discuss how to reclaim the wisdom, wonder, and free spirit you once possessed.

]]> Mike Chmielewski is joined by Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, journalist, and author, to discuss how to reclaim the wisdom, wonder, and free spirit you once possessed.

]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 11:57:41 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 764 Mike Chmielewski is joined by Susan Hensley, a transformational coach, speaker, journalist, and author, to discuss how to reclaim the wisdom, wonder, and free spirit you once possessed.

]]> books, fiction, No The Hockey Experiment by Ava Miles 10 10 The Hockey Experiment by Ava Miles full 4f2c9352-7590-4a99-b661-f1fae352c66f https://share.transistor.fm/s/50288f19 "The Hockey Experiment" by Ava Miles 

Dr. Valentina Hargrove is on a mission to prove once and for all that hockey players are modern-day cavemen. Her problem? Brock “The Rock” Thomson, captain of the Alexandria Eagles, is as infuriatingly charming as he is undeniably intelligent. Join Valentina and Brock as professional goals clash with personal ones.  It's a fun ride through attraction, discovery, and the choices we make.

]]> "The Hockey Experiment" by Ava Miles 

Dr. Valentina Hargrove is on a mission to prove once and for all that hockey players are modern-day cavemen. Her problem? Brock “The Rock” Thomson, captain of the Alexandria Eagles, is as infuriatingly charming as he is undeniably intelligent. Join Valentina and Brock as professional goals clash with personal ones.  It's a fun ride through attraction, discovery, and the choices we make.

]]> Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:57:41 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 513 "The Hockey Experiment" by Ava Miles 

Dr. Valentina Hargrove is on a mission to prove once and for all that hockey players are modern-day cavemen. Her problem? Brock “The Rock” Thomson, captain of the Alexandria Eagles, is as infuriatingly charming as he is undeniably intelligent. Join Valentina and Brock as professional goals clash with personal ones.  It's a fun ride through attraction, discovery, and the choices we make.

]]> books, fiction, No Impertinent Question by Dan O'Neill 7 7 Impertinent Question by Dan O'Neill full 4e8b2841-8ceb-4979-8227-5f9287288a04 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d305b7f9 Impertinent Question is Dan O'Neill's new book. He shares stories with Mike about being a liberal columnist at a conservative newspaper in the red state of Alaska. Dan says that his fidelity is to accuracy, truth, and putting history together.

]]> Impertinent Question is Dan O'Neill's new book. He shares stories with Mike about being a liberal columnist at a conservative newspaper in the red state of Alaska. Dan says that his fidelity is to accuracy, truth, and putting history together.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:54:42 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 1228 Impertinent Question is Dan O'Neill's new book. He shares stories with Mike about being a liberal columnist at a conservative newspaper in the red state of Alaska. Dan says that his fidelity is to accuracy, truth, and putting history together.

]]> books, fiction, No The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay 5 5 The Harvey Girls by Juliette Fay full ac5589a7-b82b-4acb-a277-3809f6c507de https://share.transistor.fm/s/92e893a3 Mike Chmeilewski talks to award-winning novelist Juliette Fay about her new book, The Harvey Girls.

This novel is based on the real Harvey Girls, who were waitresses who served in America’s first hospitality chain on the Santa Fe railroad.  The story centers on Charlotte Crowninshield and Billie MacTavish, who share three things: a room, a heartfelt dislike of each other… and each has a secret that will undoubtedly get her fired.

]]> Mike Chmeilewski talks to award-winning novelist Juliette Fay about her new book, The Harvey Girls.

This novel is based on the real Harvey Girls, who were waitresses who served in America’s first hospitality chain on the Santa Fe railroad.  The story centers on Charlotte Crowninshield and Billie MacTavish, who share three things: a room, a heartfelt dislike of each other… and each has a secret that will undoubtedly get her fired.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2025 11:18:47 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 533 Mike Chmeilewski talks to award-winning novelist Juliette Fay about her new book, The Harvey Girls.

This novel is based on the real Harvey Girls, who were waitresses who served in America’s first hospitality chain on the Santa Fe railroad.  The story centers on Charlotte Crowninshield and Billie MacTavish, who share three things: a room, a heartfelt dislike of each other… and each has a secret that will undoubtedly get her fired.

]]> books, fiction, No Bloom Again by Marybeth Holleman 4 4 Bloom Again by Marybeth Holleman full 7705b650-750d-4209-96e8-e3592c275c95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/57cb45ea a 2025 novel by Marybeth Holleman about climate change and resilience

]]> a 2025 novel by Marybeth Holleman about climate change and resilience

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:53:42 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 561 a 2025 novel by Marybeth Holleman about climate change and resilience

]]> books, fiction, No Should I Go Back by Janeen Golightly 3 3 Should I Go Back by Janeen Golightly full 6f4c85e4-eec7-42ff-98f2-54fbca8872eb https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3248485 Author, reporter, anchor, and BYU graduate, Janeen Golightly, talks about why giving your marriage one last try could actually help you move on.

]]> Author, reporter, anchor, and BYU graduate, Janeen Golightly, talks about why giving your marriage one last try could actually help you move on.

]]> Mon, 22 Sep 2025 14:42:19 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 705 Author, reporter, anchor, and BYU graduate, Janeen Golightly, talks about why giving your marriage one last try could actually help you move on.

]]> books, fiction, No Taking Time by Larri Spengler 2 2 Taking Time by Larri Spengler full 2f6851ff-3bfc-4b5c-ac0c-cb04ec919a95 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5525fc53 Larri shares memories from 18 years of sailing with her husband and daughter on their sailboat the Altariel. Their many adventures went from dangerous and nerve-racking to the fantastic views of nature in Southeast Alaska.

]]> Larri shares memories from 18 years of sailing with her husband and daughter on their sailboat the Altariel. Their many adventures went from dangerous and nerve-racking to the fantastic views of nature in Southeast Alaska.

]]> Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:33:24 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 700 Larri shares memories from 18 years of sailing with her husband and daughter on their sailboat the Altariel. Their many adventures went from dangerous and nerve-racking to the fantastic views of nature in Southeast Alaska.

]]> books, fiction, No Twin Pines by Sarah Lengler 1 1 Twin Pines by Sarah Lengler full 06e3c675-79a3-4fe5-8203-a3d8e8679207 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa541c05 Sarah Lengler writes speculative fiction where timelines twist and memories mislead. When not writing, she enjoys Alaska’s beauty, her faith, and time with her fiancé, stepdaughter, husky, and ferrets. Her debut novel promises thrilling journeys, sharp turns, and lasting impact. The story follows Shea Murphy, a scientist who wakes in Alaska missing a year of memories and finds herself dependent on a mysterious stranger. In a parallel storyline set a year earlier, Shea is recruited by Crowned Skull Laboratories to lead Twin Pines, a high-tech biotech project. As the past and present converge, Shea’s search for answers forces her to reconcile the person she was with the person she must become.

]]> Sarah Lengler writes speculative fiction where timelines twist and memories mislead. When not writing, she enjoys Alaska’s beauty, her faith, and time with her fiancé, stepdaughter, husky, and ferrets. Her debut novel promises thrilling journeys, sharp turns, and lasting impact. The story follows Shea Murphy, a scientist who wakes in Alaska missing a year of memories and finds herself dependent on a mysterious stranger. In a parallel storyline set a year earlier, Shea is recruited by Crowned Skull Laboratories to lead Twin Pines, a high-tech biotech project. As the past and present converge, Shea’s search for answers forces her to reconcile the person she was with the person she must become.

]]> Mon, 08 Sep 2025 13:22:04 -0700 Big Cabbage Radio Big Cabbage Radio 666 Sarah Lengler writes speculative fiction where timelines twist and memories mislead. When not writing, she enjoys Alaska’s beauty, her faith, and time with her fiancé, stepdaughter, husky, and ferrets. Her debut novel promises thrilling journeys, sharp turns, and lasting impact. The story follows Shea Murphy, a scientist who wakes in Alaska missing a year of memories and finds herself dependent on a mysterious stranger. In a parallel storyline set a year earlier, Shea is recruited by Crowned Skull Laboratories to lead Twin Pines, a high-tech biotech project. As the past and present converge, Shea’s search for answers forces her to reconcile the person she was with the person she must become.

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