@johnpwrites - a unique, thought-provoking, opinion-based podcast

This is an interview with the three producers of the Northport One Act Play Festival. The producers Michael Casano, Stanley Katz, and Jo Ann Katz take us on a behind the scenes tour of the festival that features all original one act plays being

Pat Reilly - Long Island NY Theater Producer/Attorney, Board Member, Director, and Actor

Jul 29th, 2021 57m 18s

Patrick has been a practicing NY attorney for nearly 40 years and is now in a private civil practice. He is currently President of Hardscrabble Theater. He has also run 3 other theater companies on Long Island, beginning at the tender age of 19

Samantha Herrera - actress and producer

Jul 13th, 2021 22m 30s

Samantha Herrera was born in Queens, New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for the Marvel series Iron Fist (2017), Tales of a Shadowboxer (2018) and The Hour Glass (2017). Whizbang Boomer's John Steverino was fort

Special guest: Kyle Petty - Host of "The Kyle Petty Show"

Jun 24th, 2021 36m 51s

Whizbang Boomer hosts Kyle Petty - singer, actor, and host of the unique talk/cabaret show: "The Kyle Petty Show." In this episode John and Kyle cover a multitude of topics including God, theater, positive thinking, mental health, and of cours

Stephanie Lombardo - Singer/Songwriter/Radio Host and more!

Jun 13th, 2021 40m 22s

John sat down to interview his good friend Stephanie Lombardo, an incredibly talented woman who practically does it all. She is a singer/songwriter/musician/radio show host/comedian/improvisor/film maker. Check out Stephanie's web site to learn

Unsung Heroes - a day in the life of the NY Times Obits

Jun 10th, 2021 29m 45s

John randomly selected 4 obituaries in the NY Times to show how blessed the human race truly is. Listen as John presents an overview of each person. Each one of them as fascinating as the next.

Cecilia Doran - Emmy Award winning special effects artist

May 27th, 2021 22m 12s

Cecilia Doran has worked on feature films and television shows and series such as the Emmy award winning mini series "From Earth to the Moon." John talked to Cecilia about her amazing artistic journey!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anc

The Magic of Thaddeus!

May 21st, 2021 30m 12s

John chats with the legendary magician, "Thaddeus", who performs in two of Long Island's longest running magic shows, "Thaddeus' Magical Workshop" and "The Parlor of Mystery," both running currently at South Shore Theatre Experience. Give a l

"Heroes" with special guest - actor - Michael Newman

May 13th, 2021 14m 38s

John once again snags one of Long Island's hot talents as he brings NY actor Michael Newman to the podcast to talk about heroes. Who were our heroes as youths and who are we left with today. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The e

Long Island NY Blues Legends Tommy DeMeco and Ken Paresi

May 7th, 2021 17m 29s

John drops in to the Tommy DeMeco Studios in Floral Park NY to interview LI blues guitarist Tommy DeMeco who plays some riffs, talks about how the blues were formed musically and gives us some history as well! --- This episode is sponsored

The artist's dilemma with special guest grammy nominee Adrian Cosentini

Apr 27th, 2021 12m 34s

John welcomes musician, composer, grammy nominated audio engineer Adrian Cosentini to talk about the arts and the artist's dilemma -- making lots of money vs. staying true to your art! Give it a listen - it's only 10 minutes! --- This episo

Staying in the moment - now!

Apr 20th, 2021 10m 1s

John discusses the philosophy of present moment awareness using quotes from Buddhist Monk Thich Nhat Hanh and spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle.

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Another pet peeve!

Apr 16th, 2021 10m 6s

JS speaks from the heart in another improvised, spontaneous episode. This time he returns to his love/hate of his friend and nemesis: social media!

One of many pet peeves!

Apr 13th, 2021 10m 1s

JS pontificates on a pet peeve or two regarding human behavior. Give a listen and see if you can relate!

Control

Apr 8th, 2021 10m 1s

Why do people persist in crediting "the media" or "the church" with a supernatural ability to control the masses. Listen to John's perspective and "think for yourself!"

Did God hit the home run?

Apr 5th, 2021 10m

John ponders what intervention God takes in our everyday lives in a simple, down to earth, common example: A baseball players thanks to God for a home run he hit. Give a listen and then ponder the example.John Steven at large in 10 - "think f

Nuthin wrong with social media?

Apr 3rd, 2021 10m

John gives you 10 more scintillating minutes, this time looking at the yin and yang of social media. How much better were we before social media, if at all? What's wrong with a little present day validation? All in 10!

What did Jesus stand for?

Mar 31st, 2021 10m 16s

Whether you are a Christian, member of another faith or agnostic or atheist, Jesus had a unique approach to the world that forever changed it. Unfortunately his message has been and continues to be misconstrued