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This archival episode of “Between the Lines” is more relevant today than ever before. My conversation with Ronald Fierstein about his book: “A Triumph of Genius,” is the amazing story of Edwin Land, the inventor of the Polaroid camera and one of the great technological geniuses of the 20th century. Ronald was one of the lawyers who represented Edwin Land in the most famous patent trial in history, a grueling battle between Polaroid and Kodak. After the trial, Ronald later went on to produce such magnificent works as: “Torch Song Trilogy,” “La Cage Aux Folles,” “Hairspray,” “Newsies” and much more.  Our conversation is not just about the past, but the way we should do business in our modern era.  Support the show

This episode with Stephen Shapiro is from our archives but our conversation about his book, “Goal Free Living – How to Have the Life You Want Now” is more relevant today than ever. The episode was recorded in 2008 but his insights and wisdom are beneficial to improving your life in order to find peace of mind in a hectic world. Since then, he’s published a number of books including “Pivotal” and “Personality Poker” plus others about business, success and life. His most recent book is titled: “Playing with a Full Deck: Why the Coworker Who Drives You Crazy is Your Unfair Advantage.”  To check out all of Stephen’s books go to: www.stephenshapiro.com. If you would like to contact me or become a Patron of the show the links are below. We appreciate your support! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/barrykibrick Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarryKibrickOfficial/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-kibrick-57181512/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bkibrick/ Website: http://www.barrykibrick.com Support the show

This archival episode (2015) is dedicated to Bobby Hart, one of the most iconic songwriters and record producers of our time who passed away this week. Along with his partner Tommy Boyce, their music has sold over 40 million records. Best known for writing and producing the many number one hits of the legendary Monkees, our conversation about his book, “Psychedelic Bubble Gum,” gives us more to chew on than you could ever imagine. The heavens are rocking now and you will be forever missed on this planet.  Support the show

This episode with Ed Asner is from our archives. It was recorded in 2017 but his insights and experiences are as relevant today as they ever were. With his seven Emmy awards and over 15 nominations, along with his five Golden Globes, my conversation with the legendary actor shows how down to earth and wise he truly is. Support the show

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” an actor whose work defines the craft, Bruce Dern. The characters that Bruce inhabited are imbedded in our consciousness.  From classic films like “Coming Home,” “They Shoot Horses Don’t They?,” “The Great Gatsby" and  “That Championship Season,” to his more recent work like "Nebraska," Bruce puts his heart in every role and bares his soul in each performance.  With his unrepentant memoir, “Things I’ve Said But Probably Shouldn’t Have,” this Oscar nominated actor gives us insight into his work and himself.   Thank you for watching and please like and subscribe to our channel. If you would like to be a patron of the show and to get additional content please go to:  http://www.barrykibrick.com Support the show

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” one of the world’s leading authorities in brain science and technology, Dr. Gary Small. Dr. Small is the Director of the UCLA Longevity Center and Professor of psychiatry at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine.  With his latest book, “The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program,” co-written with his wife Gigi, he details how to keep our brains healthy throughout our entire lives. Support the show

This episode of "Between the Lines" is about overcoming personal challenges and finding happiness with actress Meredith Baxter. Meredith broke new ground in television with her series “Bridget Loves Bernie,” and is best recognized for her role as the mom in the long running TV hit " Family Ties" But in real life, her family ties were unraveling and so was Meredith.  With our conversation about her book, “Untied,” Meredith opens up about all she had to overcome with the hope of helping others find the strength to turn their lives around. Support the show

On this episode of "Between the Lines," how to help children on the autism spectrum. My guest Elaine Hall, Founder and Executive Director of The Miracle Project and consultant on the hit Netflix series "Love on the Spectrum," had a child with autism and decided to do all she could to help him and other parents in a similar situation.  With her book, "Seven Keys to Unlock Autism," she offers parents and teachers techniques to reach the seemingly unreachable children and as a bonus, by following the keys you also unlock the best in yourself as well. Support the show

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” a woman who has personified beauty and grace, the award winning actress Linda Evans. From her days on “The Big Valley” to her iconic portrayal as the glamorous Krystle Carrington on “Dynasty,” Linda’s life journey has rivaled her characters.  Now, with her book “Recipes for Life,” she shares the wisdom she gained along the way. Support the show

It is with deep sadness that one of the great writers and guests on “Between the Lines,” Joseph Wambaugh passed away this week. Whether it was his fictional masterpieces like “The Choirboys,” “The Blue Knight” and “The New Centurions” or his acclaimed nonfiction books like “The Onion Field” or "Fire Lover," Joseph took us behind the badge into the heart of his characters.  On this episode we discussed his acclaimed book “Hollywood Crows” and once again he dove deep into his subjects with a poignant look at the men and women in blue. Support the show

On this episode of “Between the Lines,” a man who began his career during the formative years of Rock and Roll and whose influence continues to this day, Gary US Bonds. Gary has been rocking for more than 50 years. From his beginning days touring with Sam Cooke and BB King to his close working relationship with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Gary has entertained millions around the world with his music. With his autobiography, “By US Bonds,” we get an inside look at the music and the man. Support the show

On this episode of "Between the Lines," the most successful and prolific film and television producer of our time, Jerry Bruckheimer. Jerry is a true visionary whose films and television series have not only influenced popular culture but at times defined it. From “Top Gun,” “Flashdance” and “Beverly Hills Cops” to his franchise films “The Pirates of the Caribbean” and “National Treasure,” Jerry has touched the pulse of an entire world of film goers.  But it doesn’t stop there. His television series, which include mega hits the likes of “The CSI” shows, “The Amazing Race,” “Cold Case” and more, are estimated to be seen by nearly 250 million people each week. With the book, “When Lightning Strikes,” written by Michael Singer, Jerry and I explore the four decades of his remarkable career. Support the show

With a new political season approaching, on this episode of “Between the Lines,” the philosophical and religious origins that inspired our Founding Fathers. My conversation with Matthew Stewart about his book, “Nature’s God," sheds light on the grand ideas that inspired the American Revolution and hopefully will continue to guide our country today and in the future.  Support the show

In this episode we discover how ballet came to America with the acclaimed actress Victoria Tennant. Victoria's mom was Irina Baronova, a star with the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo, who played a major role in spreading ballet across America.  Support the show

On this episode of Between the Lines, the chairman and CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant.   With our conversation about his book, “How the Poor Can Save Capitalism,” you will hear a fresh approach on how to rebuild the middle class and the importance it plays in revitalizing America. Support the show