Author J. L. Robb

Jerry Robb has a very successful series of seven books he calls "The END : The BOOK."

It's a modern day look at the Bible's last chapter, Revelations.

Jerry recalled many Biblical warnings about current situations that he wrote about while doing the series.

He comes on the show to discuss those warnings and how they mesh with today's news.

www.the-end-the-book-the-series.com

February 6, 2026 Show

Doug Dahlgren

I am, as you may know, a self-published author. I have nine books available to you, in paperback, kindle, and six of those in audible.

From time to time, I get asked about self-publishing. How it works and what it takes to get to market with a book.

I'm not an expert, but I do have some experience-based knowledge which I'm glad to share.

It's a bunch to cover in an hour, but we can start if you're interested.

Jedwin Smith

With all the back and forth on our college campuses, the current fighting between Isreal and Iran, and our own people in disagreement as to what we should do...
This is some good information. Twice nominated for the Pulitzer prize for work as a correspondent during the Vietnam War, Jedwin takes on an even older conflict. In 2017, Jedwin took a trip to The Holy land to seek answers. He met Philip Haney, the first of many knowledgeable authorities on the region. He learned much about this small strip of land, prophesized in the Bible and finally founded in 1948. A land that comes with a promise from God that many are bound to undo. Jedwin brings his latest work, based on that trip, "I AM ISRAEL – Lions and Lambs of the Land," to our program. Jedwin will be here to discuss this important book and hopefully help us understand what's going on over there, and why.   www.jedwinsmith.com

Ira Blacker

Long-time promoter and talent agent in the music industry, Ira Blacker, has written a memoir.

He calls it, "Once a King, Now a Prince."

His life, from a childhood that would make Stephen King shudder, to founding one of the largest
talent agencies in the country, Ira has spelled it out in his book.

Join us for a great conversation about his life and "Once a King, Now a Prince."
 

January 2, 2026 Show

Toby Ruckert Guitarist

Very pleased to have Toby with us this hour. A journeyman musician and premier Guitar Player (the caps are on purpose). Toby has been with the group known as the "Best Cover Band in the World" by many qualified to make the claim. Foxes and Fossils will soon mark their fourteenth anniversary of what is now their classic performance of "Suite Judy Blue Eyes." The years since have brought many more hits with covers from varying spectrums of the music business. Toby will sit down with us for the hour and talk about his on-going association with this super group.
 

Emory Jones, Author and Playwright

Emory has been a guest so many times, he has his own parking space. But we're not jealous, he always brings a great new book or a play to talk about. Today is no different! Emory Jones has a new children's book, a great Christmas idea for those grandkids. "Cunningham, Biscuit, and the Ghost of Captain Nichols." There's a mystery a foot at the Hardman Farm. A special earring has gone missing and the owner suspects our heroes. Beautifully illustrated and complete with Emory's wit and wisdom, the story is one you'll want for your kids...or grandkids, as it may be.

www.emoryjones.com

Doug Dahlgren

A-Fib for me.

Some political Fibs for you.

Let's sort 'em out.

From a stiff chest to the Epstein files, hope you'll tune in.

Got some stuff to say...

Author Gerald Gillis

Some books, and the shows about them, can be considered timeless. Such is the story of Dave Paige, a hard working pawn in the corporate world. Our "Way-Back" machine allows us to revisit a conversation we had with author, Gerald Gillis, back in April of 2014. His book, Dare Not Blink, was fresh and new then. Some eight plus years later, the story is still fresh to those who work in the world Gerald describes. I've updated the start, commercial break and the ending, but please...enjoy this encore presentation of the introduction of author Gerald Gillis. Dare Not Blink...it's worth a look.

www.geraldgillis.com 

Doug and Zman stirring the stuff.

Well, history records the longest shut down of the Government to date.

Selected elections leaned hard left.

Other than that...all looks Rosie.

Zman and I will share our perspectives in soft, gentlemen style tones.

Tune-in or better yet be a part ... email your input: doug@dougdahlgren.com

Let's deal with it !

David Butler, Southern Author

David Butler's novella titled, "Home For the Holidays in the Deep South," would make a great holiday gift idea.

A willfully, heartwarming tale of what "home" can and should mean to all of us.

A daughter comes home for an extended "visit" to help out after her Dad died. While there, she reacquaints with a dear friend from the past.

David tells us why this story at this time and we will also revisit some of his other novels while we have him.

October 24, 2025 Show

Cal Duke

This guy is a friend of mine. He is a Publisher, Song Writer, Author, and above all, a happy survivor. He starting life looking straight up and followed his dreams of music and promotion while developing his idea for a new class of publishing. Over four award winning decades he became the publisher of 541 full-color magazines for 68 diverse communities, primarily in Georgia and Alabama. This effort took up to 80 hours a week for years on end, logging over two million road miles, collecting long lists of friends, and years of memories. What was left to do except write a memoir? And that, he did. "Keep on Smilin'" could be described as American Graffiti with a side of grits. Where were you, in 62'. Or 72' or 82'. This book will stir your memories as Cal talks about his. Join us on March 23rd and we'll let Cal explain it all to us.

http://www.caldukepublishing.com/ 
 

Doug Dahlgren

I am, as you may know, a self-published author. I have nine books available to you, in paperback, kindle, and six of those in audible.

From time to time, I get asked about self-publishing. How it works and what it takes to get to market with a book.

I'm not an expert, but I do have some experience-based knowledge which I'm glad to share.

It's a bunch to cover in an hour, but we can start if you're interested. See ya at 11:00 am if you are.

www.dougdahlgren.com

Author Thom Reese

Chicago native now living in Las Vegas, Thom brings his first book of The Dracula Journals. Titled, Dark Decades, the novel follows Charles Van Helsing as he opens a chest once belonging to a great uncle, the man responsible for Dracula's demise.

Within is a journal, kept and written by Dracula himself. But there's more and Charles soon discovers the horror he has unleashed. Join us for a discussion of this and other works by this writer and co-producer of his own radio program, 21st Century Audio Theater.

www.thomreeseauthor.com 

Author Ron Chepesiuk and Former NBA Star Chris Washburn

In 1986, Chris Washburn was the third round draft pick in the entire NBA.

The dream of a huge career was short lived, sidetracked by cocaine.

Through courage, strength and endurance, the story doesn't end there.

Basketball might be over for Chris, but his life was not.

Helping to tell the story is our own long-time, award-winning, show host, Ron Chepesiuk.

I am pleased to have these two giants on my show.

Sit back, enjoy, and then order "Out of Bounds."

It is surprising to me how divided we appear to be about the shooting itself.

Some go as far as to blame the victim himself, and those of us who believe as Charlie did.

There's been a lot of talk about all that, by folks much smarter than I, so I hope to stay on this topic....Freedom of Speech. What exactly is it?

If you have any input, please email me at doug@dougdahlgren.com

Author J. L. Robb

Jerry Robb has a very successful series of seven books he calls "The END : The BOOK."

It's a modern day look at the Bible's last chapter, Revelations.

Jerry recalled many Biblical warnings about current situations that he wrote about while doing the series.

He comes on the show to discuss those warnings and how they mesh with today's news.

www.the-end-the-book-the-series.com 

Dr. Bill Keeton

Kathryn Lane Award - Winning Author

In March of 2023, Kathryn returned to our program with her latest Nikki Garcia novel, making the franchise a full series, at four volumes.

The latest is titled, "Missing in Miami," and it finds our heroine searching for a missing teenager.

Always a great guest, Kathryn explained how the venue for this latest story changed completely at the last minute.

Her strong research instincts, especially on locations used, lead her to the island nation off our coast line.

We talked about the new book and what's yet to come.

https://www.kathryn-lane.com 

August 15, 2026 Show

Michael W. Paul Author

Michael is a returning guest bringing his third book to our show.
Over ten years ago, his "Bridge Over Cedar Creek" was launched and has been a huge success for him.
He followed that with a WW2 thriller about a B-17 Squadron based in England, "Wild Horses - The Gods Await."
Through the years since "Cedar Creek" came out, fans have wanted more about the experiences of the teenager from Florida, growing up in Colorado.
Finally, Michael has answered his fans.
"Water Under the Bridge" is now available and he'll be here to discuss it with us.

Author Henry Duggan

Tonight we ride on the "way-back" machine to June of 2014. We spoke with a former bank Vice President, outdoorsman, history buff and author, who researched and shared with the world, a story of adventure, courage, and lost gold. "Silver's Odyssey" is that story.

Please enjoy, once again, my talk with the author, Henry C. Duggan III.

Donna Dahlgren

Producer – The Doug Dahlgren Show

It seems today, that everybody has a podcast or a talk show. But not everybody has my producer. An encore from 2019, takes us back to our meeting with the real brains behind this outfit. Avid reader and excellent judge of material, Donna Dahlgren will share her love of reading and it's beginnings. We'll talk about her role as "the Producer" of The Doug Dahlgren Show on ArtistFirst Radio, and the writers we have met through the years. Maybe no favorites mentioned, we'll see, but we'll discuss how she stays ahead of the show's schedule, supplying me with critical information about the every book I discuss on the show. It's no easy task, but Donna handles it, and me, expertly. She even has an opinion about self-published versus major house publishing errors!
Want to be on a real talk show? Contact us today : doug@dougdahlgren.com

Doug Dahlgren
This encore presentation from, a few years ago, is still relevant; as are the stories in my novels. I shared about the books, why they are important to me and why I think you'd enjoy them.

I also talk about this program and what we usually do this hour every week. It may be a repeat, but it's not a waste of time...good info here, so listen up!!

Thanks for being there and let us hear from you. The books are available thru Amazon in paperback, Kindle and Audible.

July 11, 2025 Show

Author John Anthony Miller

With seven books already published and three more on the way, John Anthony Miller is what we call a "prolific writer."

His stories mostly live in that era around WWII. He brings one such novel to us for discussion.

"For Those Who Dare" is set in Berlin, Germany, in 1961. While not directly of the war years, it certainly is a story of courage from events of that time.

A young East Berliner wants out. She posts a sign toward the West saying only, "Help Me."

A true, page turning, thriller, John's book is rich with detailed characters and places of that terrible time and place.

Join us to learn more about a book you'll want for your own library.

His books are available on Amazon.com

 Mary Anne Edwards

I present for you, this morning, another encore of a great show introducing a great writer. Texas born and Georgia raised, Mary Anne Edwards is life-long fan of great mystery writers like Agatha Christie, Anne Perry, Caroline Graham, and Elizabeth Peters. According to her, their voices rang in her head with ideas for mysteries of her own. Her mama instilled in her the love of books and writing. She grew up thinking it was normal to have your nose in a book and a pen in your hand. A few years ago, she gave in to those voices and tackled the task of bringing a new character to the pages of a novel. Detective Charlie McClung sprang forth and in short order has entertained Mary Anne's readers in five novels. She brings her third Charlie McClung novel, "Criminal Kind", to our show for discussion.
www.maryanneedwards.com 
 

Jedwin Smith

With all the back and forth on our college campuses, the current fighting between Isreal and Iran, and our own people in disagreement as to what we should do...
This is some good information. Twice nominated for the Pulitzer prize for work as a correspondent during the Vietnam War, Jedwin takes on an even older conflict. In 2017, Jedwin took a trip to The Holy land to seek answers. He met Philip Haney, the first of many knowledgeable authorities on the region. He learned much about this small strip of land, prophesized in the Bible and finally founded in 1948. A land that comes with a promise from God that many are bound to undo. Jedwin brings his latest work, based on that trip, "I AM ISRAEL – Lions and Lambs of the Land," to our program. Jedwin will be here to discuss this important book and hopefully help us understand what's going on over there, and why.   www.jedwinsmith.com

Doug Dahlgren and the Zman

Piled Higher and Deeper

Yes, it's graduation time on the current events front and we're here with our new PhDs in opinionating.
Is stuff better, or is stuff worse? Kinda depends on where you stand.
As the divisions get deeper, they make less sense.
You've heard the news reports, and I'm sure you're sick of them.
So here's the un-filtered bias of two radio know-it-alls.
My picture is shown, couldn't get to the post office quick enough to get one of Zman.
Join us, won't you? It'll be fun.
 

Michael W. Paul

Author Michael W. Paul first brought us his memoir of growing up in Colorado. That was back in 2013. "The Bridge Over Cedar Creek." Fans have asking for more and Mike has finally released a new novel, an historical fiction story, centered on this country's Greatest Generation. "Wild Horse – The Gods Await," take the reader back to 1943 at an airfield in England, where young men with more courage than good sense, fly missions to defeat The Nazi Scourge. Their weapon is the B-17 Flying Fortress. The story is gripping and filled with insights only a fellow pilot could share. Join us for a discussion on this new novel you'll want for your library.

DJ Garrison
Singer, songwriter, musician, author, and more....

We first spoke with DJ Garrison in Sept of 2021 from his lake side home in Tennessee. He's a talented man with a great story. Starting at a very early age, our guest has been involved in the performing arts most of his life. First publishing a poem at age 8, and beginning his acting career at age 10, Denver, "DJ", Garrison has been an active singer, songwriter for several decades. His life's experiences also led him to research and write a book that should be read by most of us. That book, "GOD IS!", will be among our topics to discuss. Join us!

Captain William G. Haneke (US Army Retired)

Memorial Day is this weekend, it a Holiday, not about us, but rather about those who sacrificed for our freedom. I wanted to share this achieve from way back...so we can remember why this country is important. From 2014 comes one of our listener favorites. I'm a veteran myself, US Army, 1968 – 1971. So just knowing this man is a special honor. Capt. William G. Haneke (Retired), a five time amputee and survivor of the Vietnam War, came on to talk with Doug about his book, "Trust Not." The story and the book are amazing. If you're not familiar with his story, please take this next hour, sit back, and be inspired by Capt. Haneke's story of war, injury and survival while helping others. And please, remember all those who served to make this country free and try keep it so.
 

Doug Dahlgren

It's graduation time and folks are asked to speak to graduating classes all over the place. I love doing this interview program and have met hundreds of terrific individuals through it. However, I also enjoy speaking to groups, mainly writers or readers as it may be, and I take the responsibility as though it were a graduation speech. I would love to meet with your group in the near future. This is a recording of a talk I gave to a writer's group on St. Simon's Island, Georgia a few years ago. I picked it, frankly, because someone RECORDED it and shared that with me. It's way harder to share ones that weren't recorded! While the subject is writing and dealing with critics, I believe you could apply this to other issues we run into. Give it a listen and see what you think.
Oh...check out my books on Amazon.com or email me: doug@dougdahlgren.com 
 

May 9, 2025 Show

J. L. Robb

From our archives of past hit shows, we bring you this one from five years ago.
Jerry Robb has a very successful series of seven books he calls "The END : The BOOK."
It's a modern day look at the Bible's last chapter, Revelations.
Jerry recalled many Biblical warnings about current situations that he wrote about while doing the series.
He came on the show to discuss those warnings and how they mesh with today's news.

www.the-end-the-book-the-series.com 
 

Cal Duke

Publisher, Song Writer, and Author, Cal Duke Started life looking straight up. He followed his dreams of music and promotion while developing his idea for a new class of publishing. Over four award winning decades he became the publisher of 541 full-color magazines for 68 diverse communities, primarily in Georgia and Alabama. This effort took up to 80 hours a week for years on end, logging over two million road miles, collecting long lists of friends, and years of memories.

What was left to do except write a memoir? And that, he did.

"Keep on Smilin'" could be described as American Graffiti with a side of grits. Where were you, in 62'. Or 72' or 82'. This book will stir your memories as Cal talks about his. Join us on March 23rd and we'll let Cal explain it all to us.

http://www.caldukepublishing.com/ 

Gerald Gillis

Some books, and the shows about them, can be considered timeless. Such is the story of Dave Paige, a hard working pawn in the corporate world. Our "Way-Back" machine allows us to revisit a conversation we had with author, Gerald Gillis, back in April of 2014. His book, Dare Not Blink, was fresh and new then. Some eleven years later, the story is still fresh to those who work in the world Gerald describes. I've updated the start, commercial break and the ending, but please...enjoy this encore presentation of the introduction of author Gerald Gillis. Dare Not Blink...it's worth a look.   www.geraldgillis.com

G. Richard Hoard

When G. Richard Hoard was 20 years old, he came face to face with the old man convicted of paying $5,000 for the murder of Hoard's father.
This event lead our guest to write a stirring memoir about his father and the death that haunted him through his youth.
Richard has since written four novels, the latest being "To Live or Die in Dixie."
His work has received recognition and praise.
Join us for an in-depth discussion of his work.

April 4, 2025 Show

Retired FBI SSA Jim Furry

From almost five years ago, meet an author who spent his career in law enforcement. Back when that meant something. I had the pleasure to meet a couple of real-life FBI Agents, a few years back. This interview is from over two years ago, but is timeless in the message and his book. There are all kinds of agents in The FBI. Real people with differing opinions and styles. While the agency is taking hits these days, remember, not all were or are bad folks. This is one of the good guys and I'm proud to know him. Enjoy his story, and his book...After a short stint as a teacher, Jim Furry joined the FBI. Thirty-two years later, he retired having served in a clerical capacity and up to a supervisor in Counterintelligence surveillance. The target, Russian ships in the port of New Orleans. He has also served in Washington, DC, Springfield, Ill, Newark, NJ. The Newark assignment was as a supervisor in the investigation of the Sept 11, 2001 attack on New York. After his retirement in 2005, Jim became a consultant to banks, both international and domestic, watching for signs of money laundering. In 2016, James Furry retired again and began work on his book, "Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity, My Story." It was published last year. Jim brings his book to our show for discussion.

www.jimfurry.com
 

Author Paul F. Caranci

There are times when truth is more shocking than fiction. This story ranks with the best of those.
A man seeks to serve his home town by running for city council.
When he finally gets there, he soon learns how the gears of progress are greased.
The situation becomes so bad, our author is forced into action.
Confiding in the FBI and becoming an undercover informant, "Wired" for sound and video.

www.paulcaranci.com

Author Chad Boles

We first met Chad some seven years ago when he brought his novel, "Blinded Authority" to our show. Since then, he has been busy putting together a new book. A collection of short stories. Chad calls this work, "Adrift in Skinny Water". The stories share the human experiences we either had or maybe heard about. The book makes them fun to read and perhaps remember. He'll be here to tell us about how he came to write this book and why you should be a reader.
 

Author Thom Reese

Chicago native now living in Las Vegas, Thom brings his first book of The Dracula Journals. Titled, Dark Decades, the novel follows Charles Van Helsing as he opens a chest once belonging to a great uncle, the man responsible for Dracula's demise.

Within is a journal, kept and written by Dracula himself. But there's more and Charles soon discovers the horror he has unleashed. Join us for a discussion of this and other works by this writer and co-producer of his own radio program, 21st Century Audio Theater.

www.thomreeseauthor.com 

Author Jonathan Gould

An Encore from over eight years ago, when Jonathan took time to visit The Doug Dahlgren Show for an hour-long discussion of his latest biographical work, "Otis Redding, An Unfinished Life."

Known internationally for his in-depth research and attention to detail, Gould first came into prominence in 2007 with "Can't Buy Me Love," a book called, "everything you'd ever want to know" about the Beatles. The author worked with Otis' widow, Zelma and others to capture the man who was, the King of Soul.

Jonathan joins Doug for a conversation.

Author Alex Walker

An encore from 2018 when we sat down with this historical author.

Alex Walker is an experienced author and historian. He has a 28 chapter historical documentary, "From Our Past", and other magazine articles as tune ups, Alex started his hugely successful series, "Toltec", with the book of that same name. Mixing history with science fiction, fact with speculation, these novels are exciting page turners. The series began with "Toltec", followed by "Cuzco", "Zenox", and now "Runes." Alex comes back to our program to talk about the latest of the series and the books in between. Join us for a great conversation.

https://alexwalkerauthor.com 

February 14, 2025 Show

 Michael W. Paul

Author Michael W. Paul first brought us his memoir of growing up in Colorado. That was back in 2013.

"The Bridge Over Cedar Creek." Fans have asking for more and Mike has finally released a new novel, an historical fiction story, centered on this country's Greatest Generation. "Wild Horse – The Gods Await," take the reader back to 1943 at an airfield in England, where young men with more courage than good sense, fly missions to defeat The Nazi Scourge. Their weapon is the B-17 Flying Fortress. The story is gripping and filled with insights only a fellow pilot could share.  Join us for a discussion on this new novel you'll want for your library.

Kathryn Lane  Award-Winning Author

In March of 2023, Kathryn returned to our program with her latest Nikki Garcia novel, making the franchise a full series, at four volumes.

The latest is titled, "Missing in Miami," and it finds our heroine searching for a missing teenager.

Always a great guest, Kathryn explained how the venue for this latest story changed completely at the last minute.

Her strong research instincts, especially on locations used, lead her to the island nation off our coast line.

We talked about the new book and what's yet to come.

https://www.kathryn-lane.com 

Author Susan Lindsley

A few short years ago, we spoke with author Susan Lindsley about her work.

Her novel, "When Darkness Fell" won a Next Generation Book Award in 2016. Soon after receiving her B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from Mercer University, Susan began her writing career as a reporter for the Macon News. She wrote feature articles as well as news items. Her interest in writing had begun well before then, back in grammar school where she also loved her study of biology. She wrote professionally at the Macon News (a daily), the Raytheon Manufacturing Co., the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Research Laboratory of Electronics), and at the Centers for Disease Control. At MIT, she wrote and edited the first paper on laser beams and the first on telemetry. She had an article published in The Georgia Journal about a famed Atlanta writer, "Margaret Mitchell: A Portrait" (February/March 1983). Her interests run from Wildlife to Politics and she has written about all.  Please enjoy this encore presentation.

Doug Dahlgren

This encore presentation from, five plus years ago, is still relevant; as are the stories in my novels. I shared about the books, why they are important to me and why I think you'd enjoy them.

I also talk about this program and what we usually do this hour every week. It may be a repeat, but it's not a waste of time...good info here, so listen up!!

Thanks for being there and let us hear from you.

doug@dougdahlgren.com

Ankit Shukla
Author and Talk Show Host

Having immigrated to this country from India at the age of 12 months, Ankit spent his formative years in Nevada.
Receiving a nursing degree from The University of Nevada, Reno he worked as a Traveling Nurse for some 10 years.
His desire to help people led to the writing of his first book in 2013, "Don't Live the Good Life, Live the Better Life."
That title became a mantra for his life as he sought to help people, not only in their physical health but mentally as well.
We'll talk with Ankit about his work, current and future, and his books, the latest being a novel about an immigrant family, "Desi Pilgrimage."  www.ankitshukla.org 

January 10, 2025 Show

Southern Author
David Butler

David Butler was on the show with us in February of 2011. He had just released his forth novel based on life, and death, "way down upon the Suwannee River." "Echo on the Suwannee" follows "Ellaville" and "Signal Six" with a mystery set in rural North Florida. A cry for "help" carries along the water and spurs a man into action. As we know, action also bring consequences. And with those, David also brings back many familiar characters while introducing us to a couple of new ones. Join us for this repeat of a discussion of his new book and David's life and experiences, that make his work so compelling.
 

Darwin Conort

We had the pleasure to speak with this local, Atlanta talent almost a year ago. Lifelong rock guitarist and music lover, Darwin Conort has played with several Atlanta area bands over the years. But in 2010, he teamed up with a friend, one he'd known and played music with from childhood, to form a group of mature veterans and a couple of young singing talents. They did a one-off show at a Pizza joint which was recorded, as a favor, by a family friend. Years later, one song from that recording literally exploded on YouTube. This past December, the group gathered for a "reunion" performance that packed the house, for both shows, with fans from across the country... and further. Join your host, Doug Dahlgren, as he talks with Darwin Conort about his life, his music, and the phenomenon cover band he is a major part of.

December 27 2024 Show

Author Kimber Silver

A small town in Kansas has had its first homicide in years. The victim's granddaughter, a former resident, roars into town to find out what happened.

This is the set up for a new mystery novel by first time author, Kimber Silver, who is not completely unknown. Her social media posts have already earned her quite a following.

There are twists and turns, and as the best stories usually have, some revealing background and history to be uncovered.

Kinsley Rhodes is a force to reckoned with and the Sheriff must work quickly to solve the murder at hand and prevent another.

"Broken Rhodes" is the novel. The author, Kimber Silver, joined in discussion with me in November of 2022.
https://kimbersilver.com/
 

Doug's Trip to interview Santa

What is becoming an ArtistFirst Tradition, we offer once again, Doug's trip to the North Pole to interview Santa.

The cast is family, ArtistFirst staff and other friends from a few years back.

Sit back, pull the young ones up close and enjoy this fanciful adventure made possible through the "magic" of radio.

Oh...Merry Christmas, everyone!!!

December 13, 2024 Show

Donna Dahlgren

Producer – The Doug Dahlgren Show

An encore from 2019, takes us back to our meeting with the real brains behind this outfit.

Avid reader and excellent judge of material, Donna Dahlgren will share her love of reading and it's beginnings. We'll talk about her role as "the Producer" of The Doug Dahlgren Show on ArtistFirst Radio, and the writers we have met through the years. Maybe no favorites mentioned, we'll see, but we'll discuss how she stays ahead of the show's schedule, supplying me with critical information about the every book I discuss on the show. It's no easy task, but Donna handles it, and me, expertly. She even has an opinion about self-published versus major house publishing errors!

One of the earlier programs we did here was in September of 2014.
A friend introduced me to actor, Christopher Riordan and he graciously allowed me to have him on the show.
You say, his name doesn't quite 'ring a bell,' with you....It will.
Enjoy this interview with one of the Hollywood insiders of his day.

Mary Anne Edwards

I present for you, this morning, another encore of a great show introducing a great writer. Texas born and Georgia raised, Mary Anne Edwards is life-long fan of great mystery writers like Agatha Christie, Anne Perry, Caroline Graham, and Elizabeth Peters. According to her, their voices rang in her head with ideas for mysteries of her own. Her mama instilled in her the love of books and writing. She grew up thinking it was normal to have your nose in a book and a pen in your hand. A few years ago she gave in to those voices and tackled the task of bringing a new character to the pages of a novel. Detective Charlie McClung sprang forth and in short order has entertained Mary Anne's readers in five novels. She brings her third Charlie McClung novel, "Criminal Kind", to our show for discussion.

www.maryanneedwards.com

Emory has been a guest so many times, he has his own parking space. But we're not jealous, he always brings a great new book or a play to talk about. Today is no different! Emory Jones has a new children's book, a great Christmas idea for those grandkids. "Cunningham, Biscuit, and the Ghost of Captain Nichols." There's a mystery a foot at the Hardman Farm. A special earring has gone missing and the owner suspects our heroes. Beautifully illustrated and complete with Emory's wit and wisdom, the story is one you'll want for your kids...or grandkids, as it may be. 

www.emoryjones.com
 

Captain William G. Haneke (US Army Retired)

With election day just past, I wanted to share this achieve from way back...so we can remember why this country is important. 

From 2014 comes one of our listener favorites. I'm a veteran myself, US Army, 1968 – 1971. So just knowing this man is a special honor. Capt. William G. Haneke (Retired), a five time amputee and survivor of the Vietnam War, came on to talk with Doug about his book, "Trust Not." The story and the book are amazing. If you're not familiar with his story, please take this next hour, sit back, and be inspired by Capt. Haneke's story of war, injury and survival while helping others. And please, remember all those who served to make this country free and try keep it so.
 

Doug Dahlgren with the Zman (oh god)

Another silly season winds down and by early next week we'll have answers to ALL our questions!

REALLY? It will be nice to not have the ads in our faces all the time, but answers? That remains to be seen.
I have some comments and questions for Scott, and of course he'll have his say in the matter.

Join us and join in....email is waiting dj@artistfirst.com  or doug@dougdahlgren.com

See you then !
 

Retired Broadcasting Executive
David Daugherty

My guest this week is another Foxes & Fossils fan. Two fans make a big wind, right?

Maybe not a Cat 4, but strong and hopefully enjoyable.

David Daugherty, who knows a bit about music and the radio business, will join me to discuss our experiences in learning about and enjoying our favorite "cover" band, Foxes and Fossils.

Tune-in, right here on your computer, live at 11am or rebroadcast at your listening pleasure later tomorrow, as often as you like.

We might be prejudice about this band, but hey ! So are you !!

Guitarist Toby Ruckert

Very pleased to have Toby with us this hour. A journeyman musician and premier Guitar Player (the caps are on purpose)
Toby has been with the group known as the "Best Cover Band in the World" by many qualified to make the claim. Foxes and Fossils will soon mark their fourteenth anniversary of what is now their classic performance of "Suite Judy Blue Eyes." The years since have brought many more hits with covers from varying spectrums of the music business. Toby will sit down with us for the hour and talk about his on-going association with this super group.
 

October 11, 2024 Show

Retired FBI SSA Jim Furry

From almost five years ago, meet an author who spent his career in law enforcement. Back when that meant something. I had the pleasure to meet a couple of real-life FBI Agents, a few years back. This interview is from over two years ago, but is timeless in the message and his book. There are all kinds of agents in The FBI. Real people with differing opinions and styles. While the agency is taking hits these days, remember, not all were or are bad folks. This is one of the good guys and I'm proud to know him. Enjoy his story, and his book...After a short stint as a teacher, Jim Furry joined the FBI. Thirty-two years later, he retired having served in a clerical capacity and up to a supervisor in Counterintelligence surveillance. The target, Russian ships in the port of New Orleans. He has also served in Washington, DC, Springfield, Ill, Newark, NJ. The Newark assignment was as a supervisor in the investigation of the Sept 11, 2001 attack on New York. After his retirement in 2005, Jim became a consultant to banks, both international and domestic, watching for signs of money laundering. In 2016, James Furry retired again and began work on his book, "Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity, My Story." It was published last year. Jim brings his book to our show for discussion.

www.jimfurry.com