The On The Bookshelf Podcast

interview--How did a secret chemical disaster in WWII lead to chemotherapy?

An incredible true story of how a disaster in an Allied harbor in Italy Dec. 1943 was used by a brilliant researcher to create a new weapon against cancer.

interview--renowned Alabama author Winston Groom from Nov. 2015

Mr. Groom died earlier this year, and I wanted to share this interview about his book "The Aviators" which told the true story of three American pioneers of flight. 

interview--Chris Whipple looks at DCIs over the last half century.

How important are the DCIs, Directors of Central Intelligence (CIA chiefs)? More influential than you might think!

interview--Will Hazelgrove returns with an American original--Sally Rand

The 1933 Chicago World's Fair gave an entrepenurial silent-movie pioneer and former circus performer a third chance at fame. It took some chutzpah, a pair of ostrich feather "wings" and the homage to a classical ballet performance to invent the infamous "Fan Dance".

interview--TV and film star Corbin Bernson on his latest Christmas movie

The renowned actor, director and producer discusses his latest work but also our need to be thankful!