Steven Jay Rubin

Listen to "Steven Jay Rubin Twilight Zone Encyclopedia" on Spreaker. "An incredible treasure trove of details and crucial information you never knew you needed. This book is a true gift to all fans of what is, arguably, the greatest series to ever grace the airwaves." -J.J. Abrams Since its 1959 debut, The Twilight Zone has been an indelible part of the American cultural fabric and remains one of TV's most influential series. Assembled with the full cooperation of the Rod Serling estate, this fact-filled collectible includes biographies of every principal actor involved in the series, and detailed descriptions of the characters they played. The hundreds who toiled behind the scenes-producer, writers, and directors-enjoy a place of equal prominence. The Twilight Zone Encyclopedia is two books in one: an episode-by-episode guide and a compendium of credits, plot synopses, anecdotes, production details, never-before-seen images, and interviews with nearly everyone still alive who was associated with the show. "Absolutely impossible to put down. With his well-earned reputation for thorough research, Steve Rubin has crafted a compendium that will be both useful and enjoyable for fans of The Twilight Zone and anyone who loves vintage television." -Leonard Maltin, New York Times bestselling author, historian, and film critic "Steven Rubin has managed to write a book that will enthrall a Twilight Zone newbie as well as the hardcore fan. Meticulously researched and endlessly entertaining, it's a veritable Everything You Wanted to Know About 'The Twilight Zone' but Were Afraid to Ask. You'll want to have the book close by next time you watch an episode of the Rod Serling classic on television." -Susan King, staff writer, Los Angeles Times, film and television historian "This monumental book is required reading for all devotees of The Twilight Zone. It's a combination bible, guidebook, dictionary, and encyclopedia and should be on the library shelf of all fans and scholars." -Carol Serling, widow of Twilight Zone creator Rod Serling

Jim Brickman

Listen to "Jim Brickman A Joyful Christmas" on Spreaker. Grammy-Nominated artist and composer Jim Brickman has announced his upcoming holiday album A Joyful Christmas, available November 10 as a digital release via BMG, with a special CD/DVD to follow. A Joyful Christmas features classic hymns and carols, as well as new original songs and duets with an all-star lineup. The official tracklist is below. A Joyful Christmas includes the first single “Christmas Where You Are” featuring Five For Fighting, which was released as a message of thanks, love, and support to the troops this holiday season. The song is available now with the album pre-order support of the album, Jim Brickman is embarking on a U.S. holiday tour. Please see below for the tour routing and tickets. A Joyful Christmas 2017 Tour: 11/16 Appleton, WI - Fox Cities Performing Arts Center 11/25 Carmel, IN - The Palladium 11/26 St Louis, MO - Touhill Performing Arts Center 12/01 Kalamazoo, MI - Miller Auditorium 12/02 Bay City, MI - State Theatre\ 12/03 Toledo, OH - Stranahan Theater 12/07 York, PA - Pullo Center 12/08 Ft Wayne, IN - Auer Performance Hall 12/09 Naperville, IL - Wentz Concert Hall 12/10 Cedarburg, WI - Cedarburg Performing Arts Center 12/12 Manchester, NH - Palace Theatre 12/13 Portland, ME - State Theatre 12/14 Verona, NY - Turning Stone Casino 12/15 N Tonawanda, NY - Riviera Theatre 12/16 Cleveland, OH - KeyBank State Theatre Playhouse Square 12/17 Columbus, OH - Southern Theatre 12/18 Frankfort, KY - Grand Theatre 12/19 Knoxville, TN - Bijou Theatre 12/20 Roanoke, VA - Berglund Performing Arts Theatre 12/21 Newport News, VA - Ferguson Center for the Arts- Diamonstein Concert Hall 12/22 Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre 12/23 Woonsocket, RI - Stadium Theatre 12/27 Burnsville, MN - Ames Center 12/28 Salt Lake City, UT - Abravanel Hall 12/29 Folsom, CA - Harris Center 12/30 Phoenix, AZ - Musical Instrument Museum  12/31 Phoenix, AZ - Musical Instrument Museum

Paul Vigna

Listen to "Paul Vigna Anatomy Of The Walking Dead" on Spreaker. The Walking Dead has been a hit sensation since it first aired in 2010, consistently dominating both network and cable television, and pulling in millions of viewers on a weekly basis. But the television program is so much more than stellar ratings numbers; it’s a fandom that spans the entire world, and includes everyone from celebrities like Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher, to NFL stars, and beyond. One such super-fan is Paul Vigna, a reporter for The Wall Street Journal, who has written the definitive fan guide to this iconic television show. Part backstage pass, part love-letter to the show, and part zombie encyclopedia, GUTS: The Anatomy of The Walking Dead (Dey Street Books, on-sale 10/3/2017) is an in-depth look at the inner workings of a cultural phenomenon. Vigna, who writes weekly recaps of The Walking Dead for The Wall Street Journal, takes his passion for the show and marries it to his background as a reporter. The result is a book replete with factoids about the show, interviews with cast members, producers, and other notables, as well as in depth analysis of the entire series to date.

Johnny Bananas

Listen to "Johnny Bananas From MTV's The Challenge" on Spreaker. MTV’s most iconic franchise The Challenge is back with an all-new special event The Challenge: Champs vs. Stars. Hosted by WWE superstar and former challenge competitor, Mike “The Miz” Mizanin, Champs vs. Stars features ten of the fiercest champions from past Challenge seasons. The alumni go head-to-head against ten celebrity athletes and entertainers in challenge-style competitions to determine who will reign supreme. Winners will compete for a chance to take a share of the $150,000 cash prize to donate to their favorite charities. Fans of the series will no doubt remember Johnny Bananas -- who can claim more victories than any player in the show's history. Love him or hate him, this six-time champion brings his strong, athletic abilities and dynamic sense of humor to every season in which he appears. Johnny Bananas hasn’t run in a final since he famously “stole” the prize purse from Sarah on The Challenge: Rivals III, leaving many to wonder if his days as king of The Challenge are over. According to Johnny, he's ready to take home a win on Champs vs. Stars to ensure the crown returns to where he believes it rightfully belongs.

Questioning To Get Better Answers

Listen to "Questions With Real Answers" on Spreaker. I openly admit that I am a "Question" junkie. I love asking them. I love answering them. I'm deeply bothered by those who choose not to use one of the most valuable tools given to us around two years old. Nothing charges up my batteries quicker then watching a little human stick figure asking their parents questions at the grocery story. They've chosen that moment to learn something new. As adults most of us think we need answers. We've taught ourselves to reach out to these new fangled digital devices,"Alexa who won the 1972 World Series?" We're pretty much wasting a lot of precious time asking dumb questions or questions that truly don't help us build better foundations. None of us truly pretend to know it all but you'd be amazed at how much you truly do know. But you aren't activating it. Content is a chunk of gold in the right place at the right time. But if you aren't doing anything with the answer you've just received no wonder bosses and business owners look brighter then the employee. They got there by stepping away from what's comfortable and asking the right question.

Ofenbach

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Ofenbach Talks French Music" on Spreaker. Everywhere you travel musicians and fans always mention the importance of France inside today's music scene. Ofenbach compares the sounds of those that brought it to life from the original seed with what's happening today. Most importantly who's making the impact in 2017. Their latest release on rBeatz Radio is Be Mine.

Brooke Simpson

Listen to "rBeatz Music Update Brooke Simpson From NBC's The Voice" on Spreaker. Not all creative people were designed with the mystical touch of always being available to collaborate with others. For Brooke Simpson it comes extremely easy because she's spent the majority of her life teaming up with others while on the road with her parents.