Gigi in the 561

Rich Heiland is a former newspaper reporter, editor, and publisher. He was part of a Pulitzer Prize-winning team. He taught journalism at Western Illinois University and leadership at Woodbury College in Vermont.

Big doings on Mars.

Everyone needs a laugh these days, right? A good place to start is Susan Goldfein's blog, "UNFILTERED WIT," .With a doctorate in Communication Disorders from Teachers College, Columbia University, she found success as a clinician, teacher, and consultant, which she says "has done absolutely nothing to prepare her for creating her books." Nevertheless, she has plunged into a second career writing humorous essays about life with wit, wisdom, and a touch of irony. ​Susan is the author of two award-winning collections of humorous personal essays: “How Old Am I in Dog Years?” and “How to Complain When There’s Nothing to Complain About.”

Don't miss my Monday interview with Susan Goldfein.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Chris Costello -- daughter of Lou Costello of the legendary comedy team, Abbott and Costello -- a few years ago Since then, she has added podcasting to her repertoire of many interests. Her award-winning podcast, ON CUE, can be found on all the major podcast platforms. Join us as we talk fascinating people, her famous father, cruising and much more.

And did you know this is Umbrella Day?

Musician and co-owner of Dr. Norm's Wellness.

Author and business executive.

West Palm Beach photographer.

Plus a nominee for the Petulance Award.

Find out what's new with the daughter of legendary comedian Lou Costello.

And digging "The Dig."

Plus the first woman photo journalist.

More females join the coaching ranks.

Plus a war ends and TV begins.

Soap operas behind the scenes.

Jewelry designer.

Artist and children's author.

Entertainer and cruise director.

Plus coming soon -- interview with a Dallas-born author.

Plus Bernie's mitten look put to good use.

Let's all strive for a return to civility.

Plus an appeal to the new First Lady.

Ideas aplenty from cooking shows.

Plus Lady Gaga to sing and Fergie writes.

Plus Bruce Willis and special guests.

Plus puppy love and Nicole is no Lucy.

A career in dancing, acting and teaching that spans over five decades.

It's just like radio.

You don't want to miss Monday's podcast.

A journey from Montana to Palm Springs.

The podcast welcomes the 760 to the 561.

Interviews will be part of my new podcast.

Looking back on a decades-long career working with the stars.

New year, new podcast.

Stay tuned!

The streaming wars are raging.

2021 is fast approaching.

Plus all hairstyles are out of date.

Jimmy Stewart's 'Wonderful Life' backstory.

And heard about the SCOTTeVEST?

We think it's funny.

Plus men's shorts and a fish recipe.

Plus Gerry's peachy hand pies.

Plus RIP, trusty iPhone.

Plus Sans Fard and Frances McDormand.

2020 Christmas show is a virtual winner.

Plus, Neiman's big gift in their Christmas catalog.

Plus who's the most popular royal?

Plus Gerry's hand pies.