Episodes
EP 50: FAMOUS BY FIFTY
Is it possible to become famous within 7 months? Join me to discuss!
13 May, 2021EP 49: FRONT OF THE HOUSE
I welcome Jeff Benjamin of Vetri Cucina to talk restaurants and the hospitality industry as the world reopens!
06 May, 2021EP 48: BACK PAGE STORIES
Where do you find your news online? Follow me beyond the front pages - hot on the trail of nuggets from the back!
29 April, 2021EP 47: HOOKED
I welcome Pulitzer-Prize winning investigative journalist Michael Moss to analyze how the food industry is analyzing us!
22 April, 2021EP 46: “ANYBODY WANT A PEANUT?”
Join me for a funny, inspirational, fast-moving romp through favorite poems from book and screen.
15 April, 2021EP 45: FINDING YOUR WAY TO WELL
Meet Dr. Kristine Gedroic – a brilliant and inspiring Integrative Physician who treats medicine, illness and disease in a whole new way. She also happ
08 April, 2021EP 44: LOOKING SPORTY!
I’m watching all KINDS of sports - join me for a sporty uplifting run-through.
01 April, 2021EP 43: THREE HILLS AND HOME
Are you a runner? Most days I’m not, but here’s how I trick myself into being a better one anyway.
25 March, 2021EP 42: A DAY IN THE LIFE
Are your weekdays scheduled minute by minute or utter free-for-alls? Join me in this lighthearted solo episode analyzing how we spend our days!
18 March, 2021EP 41: DC RADIO DAN
Meet my SiriusXM colleague, Senior Producer Dan Henning, and get to know him on AND off the air!
11 March, 2021EP 40: FOOD STORY 4
By popular demand, I once more combine two of my greatest loves: READING and COOKING.
04 March, 2021EP 39: BIRDING IS A VERB
Meet life-long birder and phenomenal story-teller George Wood as he talks us through this fascinating world.
25 February, 2021EP 38: BLURRING THE LINES
How good is your eyesight? Would we be happier if we allowed our lives be a bit blurry?
18 February, 2021EP 37: FOR OR AGAINST RESOLUTIONS?
What’s your take on New Year’s Resolutions? In this solo episode, I confess to have given them up. Am I in the right?
11 February, 2021EP 36: MY LIST FOR TRADER JOE’S
I am asked ALL the time what I buy at Trader Joe’s – so come shopping with me!
04 February, 2021EP 35: OLD SCHOOL
A field trip with Michael Smerconish to his hometown of Doylestown PA visiting his former elementary, junior high and high school…stories were told, s
28 January, 2021EP 34 GROWING UP BIDEN
I welcome Frank Biden (youngest brother of the President-Elect) for a free-wheeling conversation about the First Family, his own alcoholism and a stuf
18 January, 2021EP 33: THE CANNON SISTERS
Meet my sister, Dr. Christy Cannon Lorgen, with a wide-ranging conversation including how to keep in touch from Pennsylvania to Norway.
14 January, 2021EP 32: “I’M NOT A WITCH, I’M YOUR WIFE!”
If you know, you know. Either way, join me as I run through the movie and TV clips that are on repeat for me.
14 January, 2021EP 31: THE FABULOUSLY HARD TO DEFINE KRISTIN ANDRUS
This week, I welcome Chief Cultural Officer of her own home, Kristin Andrus, to talk family, fitness, food and giving back as we head into 2021.
31 December, 2020EP 30: FOOD STORY 3
In this solo episode, I once more combine two of my greatest loves: READING and COOKING.
24 December, 2020EP 29: DON’T FORGET TO LOOK UP
What are you most teased about? In this solo episode, I run through a lengthy list including my habit of always looking up.
17 December, 2020EP 28: I MIGHT NOT LISTEN TO THIS
In this solo episode, I talk mantras and motivational sayings which I (sometimes) love!
10 December, 2020EP 27: THIS WILL MAKE IT TASTE GOOD: VIVIAN HOWARD
Thrilled to welcome this award-winning chef, restauranteur, TV personality and author to talk ALL things Vivian Howard!
03 December, 2020EP 26: TABLE FOR THREE
I can’t be the only one cooking this Thanksgiving for the VERY first time! Let’s talk turkey!
26 November, 2020EP 25: GIVING MYSELF THE FINGER
In this solo episode, I confess to a serious lapse in positivity as I take on my Mallet (Middle!) Finger.
19 November, 2020EP 24: WHAT IS A MULTI-HYPHENATE?
Meet the ultimate multi-hyphenate, Hitha Palepu, as we talk everything from books to race to hair to that Amazon Nightgown Dress!
12 November, 2020EP 23: FOOD STORY 2
Back by popular demand! In this solo episode, I once more combine two of my greatest loves: READING and COOKING.
05 November, 2020EP 22: IF YOU’RE NOT EARLY YOU’RE LATE: LAURA VANDERKAM
I admit it, I am chronically (annoyingly?) early. This week I ask time management expert Laura Vanderkam - is that’s a bad thing?
29 October, 2020EP 21: HOW TO DECIDE – PART TWO: ANNIE DUKE
She’s back! Author, Speaker & Decision Strategist Annie Duke returns with the release of her brand-new book How to Decide.
22 October, 2020EP 20: CALLING ALL CURD NERDS: MADAME FROMAGE
Cheese Curator, Writer and College Professor Tenaya Darlington a.k.a. “Madame Fromage” joins me for a joyous talk about cheese!
15 October, 2020EP 19: BROTHERLY LOVE: COLBERT CANNON
Meet my brother, Colbert! He’s the male version of me only much MUCH cooler and a better cook – join us for a wide-ranging conversation and many laugh
08 October, 2020EP 18: THE PRODUCTIVITYIST: MIKE VARDY
This comic turned productivity expert made me laugh and made me think. Listen to this episode to structure your days, weeks and months with thoughtful
01 October, 2020EP 17: HAVE A CIGAR – MICHAEL SMERCONISH
Take a road trip with me to Michael’s home and see how he unwinds when the studio light goes off!
24 September, 2020EP 16: DO YOU WANT TO HEAR A SECRET? FRANK WARREN
In this episode, I welcome Frank Warren, founder and curator of PostSecret, to discuss the millions of secrets he’s kept and what it means to let them
17 September, 2020EP 15: THE BEST EPISODE (OR THE WORST!)
I’m thinking this one is going to be a series - in this solo episode I combine two of my greatest joys by READING COOKBOOKS!
10 September, 2020EP 14: TIME TO TALK ABOUT SEX: DR. DAVID LEY
Clinical Psychologist & Sex Therapist David Ley helps me unravel hype and hypocrisy around the Jerry Falwell Jr. allegations.
03 September, 2020EP 13: I AM I CAN I WILL I DO: CHRISTINE D’ERCOLE
On cycling, self-talk and strength with Wordsmith, Velodrome Racer and Peloton Senior Instructor – the incredible Christine D’Ercole.
27 August, 2020EP 12: AGGRESSIVE POSITIVITY
In this solo episode, I confess to a chronic cheerfulness and try to unravel the dark side of happiness – is there one? Come along with me!
20 August, 2020EP 11: ONWARD AND THROUGH IT
In this very personal episode, I welcome my husband, cancer survivor Joe Scornavacchi, to discuss his journey over the past year from symptoms to diag
13 August, 2020EP 10: FIVE MARY’S FARM: MARY HEFFERNAN
Could you be a homesteader? In this episode, I go in deep talking Ranch Life as Real Life with Rancher, Entrepreneur and Instagram Star Mary Heffernan
06 August, 2020EP 9: COVID & COMPASSIONOMICS – DR. MAZZ
In this episode, I spill secrets and talk health with the one and only Dr. Anthony Mazzarelli “Mazz” The Original Smerconish Intern, Co-President/CEO
30 July, 2020EP 8: WINE FOR NORMAL PEOPLE – ELIZABETH SCHNEIDER
In this episode, I talk WINE with Certified Sommelier, Certified Specialist of Wine, MBA, blogger, podcaster, author, wine educator, and normal wine p
23 July, 2020EP 7: CIVICS, RACE & KIDS – AMBER COLEMAN-MORTLEY
In this episode, I welcome Amber Coleman-Mortley, Director of Social Engagement at iCivics, to talk about teaching Civics, issues of Race and her wond
16 July, 2020EP 6: AMERICAN ARISTOCRAT- JULIE MONTAGU
In this episode I welcome Julie Montagu, television presenter and yoga teacher, Viscountess of Hinchingbrooke and future Countess of Sandwich. Watch h
09 July, 2020EP 5: I AM MISTAKEN
In this solo episode, I’m talking mistakes – including the 3 biggest ones of my radio career. Listen. It will make you feel better about yourself.
