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Even if you don’t subscribe to “Talk Like A Pirate Day” you may wonder what the Pirate’s legendary drink, GROG was all about. As The VIrtual Gourmet, John Mariani, answers Celebrating Act 2’s Art Kirsch’s query he takes us on a journey of rum drinks and their history…even making the connection to “Punch” and modern … Read more
So, What might have happened to Tiny Tim and Bob Cratchit AFTER Scrooge’s transformation? The creative mind of writer (and psychotherapist) Leonard Szymczak (pronounced: SIM-Check) conjured up inspirational details of Charles Dickens’ beloved but narrowly described characters to fill out the story of “A Christmas Carol” as he sees it. Tiny Tim’s transformation is the … Read more
Ever find yourself discussing things you really don’t want to…and asking yourself, ‘How did this conversation end up here?’ You’ve lost control of the conversation! …and Coach Michele Fabrega is going to help you get it back! In this video she explains how you can actually OBSERVE your conversation as if you were a third … Read more
The Thin Man movies are still some of the most popular ever made. While it wasn’t the largest series under the same title it did have a great impact on film fans. It’s always an interesting debate on which of this handful of films is the “Best” and why. Hollywood Historian Manny Pacheco has his … Read more
Film Archivist, author and historian Rob Stone wowed the audience at Cinecon 58 with a screening of a dozen rare silent comedies by the short-lived VIM Film co. from circa 1912. Besides featuring two comedians known as Poke N Jabb, he also offered a VIM film featuring Oliver “Babe” Hardy –years before he would team … Read more
The newest virus scare in the US is Monkey Pox! It’s a real thing but just how worried should we be? Dr Liz Lyster, MD explains its origins and history and puts it all in perspective so you can make informed choices for your healthcare. This is an important discussion about a public health issue … Read more
Bill Jordan is an avid reader…mostly of helpful philosophy and self-help books. In this video he not only talks about his reading habits but recommends one of his favorite Books, “Atomic Habits” by James Clear. It’s a best seller and Bill tells us why! For more on Bill Jordan and Embrace The Boom go to … Read more
As a Food and Travel writer, John Mariani does more than just review restaurants. In this video he shares his recent experience visiting Yale University. He was astonished at the high quality of food service offered as well as the variety of food. He also discusses how the University can afford to operate in this … Read more
Author Herbie J Pilato, best known for books on Pop Culture and TV Icons, now offers a warm, loving nostalgic view of everyone’s favorite holiday: Christmas! Here he explains how his fondest personal memories of his childhood Christmases can relate to every reader of goodwill –of any religion and any culture. The ’12 Secrets” he … Read more
As the president of the famous Cinecon Classic Film Festival, Stan Taffel was a MUST interview for Art and John of Celebrating Act 2 — especially since they missed him when they were at the event with Reporter and Host, Manny Pacheco! They were able to get Stan to explain the philosophy of Cinecon and … Read more