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Kris Meyer: How an Avid Film Fan from Boston became an accomplished Producer and Director

On this episode of Takin A Walk Kris Meyer joins host Buzz Knight in the blue hills area of Milton Massachusetts.

Kris is an Emmy nominated Film and Television producer known for his work with The Farrelly Brothers.

Promo for upcoming episode with Producer/Director Kris Meyer

This is a promo for an upcoming episode releasing this upcoming week from Producer/Director Kris Meyer. He is known for his work with The Farrelly Brothers.

Special Friday Bonus Episode/Former SNL Cast Member Taran Killem talks about his new show ”NFL Pile On”

This is a special bonus episode with Taran Killem talking about his new Amazon Video Show "NFL Pile On" mixing his two favorite passions: Comedy and Football.

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Sifting Thru History On Takin A Walk With Buzz Knight

Doris returns for a second visit on the podcast and reveals her writing process, a new book project and her thoughts on our democracy.

She is a Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian.

Here are show notes for this episode

Doris Kearns Goodwin: Sifting Through History on Takin A Walk with Buzz Knight

Doris Kearns Goodwin returns for a second visit to the podcast and reveals her writing process, a new book project, and thoughts on our democracy. She is a presidential historian, international keynote speaker, Pulitzer Prize-winning, New York Times #1 best-selling author, and a partner in Pastimes Productions.

 

Ms. Goodwin is often called upon by the news media and late-night TV hosts as well as companies, educational institutions, and nonprofits to discuss leadership and provide historical context for the current day, including discussion of the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic and the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine. While sheltered in place, her ReadyCam Home Studio allows for news interviews and virtual fireside chats and lectures.

Ms. Goodwin’s seventh book, “Leadership in Turbulent Times,” was an instant bestseller and published to critical acclaim in Fall 2018. Focusing on Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Baines Johnson, the book provides an accessible and essential road map for aspiring and established leaders in every field and all of us in our everyday lives.

 

In 2020, Ms. Goodwin executive produced through her new independent production company, Pastimes Productions Inc., the miniseries WASHINGTON, which was broadcast to record audiences on HISTORY over Presidents’ Day weekend 2020. Her second production ABRAHAM LINCOLN premiered over three nights on Presidents’ Day weekend 2022 on HISTORY. Ms. Goodwin was the first woman to enter the Boston Red Sox locker room and is a devoted fan of the World Series-winning team. She has three sons and three grandchildren and lives in Boston.

 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Doris Kearns returns for a second visit to the podcast

[01:08] What Doris has been up to lately

[02:43] Daily self-discipline practices to get her writing done

[05:02] Level of perfections Doris seeks in her writing

[05:42] What she has been writing in general

[07:53] Doris’ trip to France and what she experienced

[09:23] Her thought on democracy

[10:29] Source of her strong optimism

[12:34] Why do people find it difficult to run for an elected office

[14:27] A bit about this special place we are having a walk

[17:31] Has Doris been doing public speaking?

[19:01] Ending the show and call to action

 

Notable Quotes

• The older you get, the more you need your old friends.
• The most exciting thing for a historian is to hold the original document.
• If you don’t believe you can improve things, they will never happen.
• Man can only solve problems created by man.
• Creating a better and more healthy democracy is the main challenge for the current generation.

Places Mentioned

 

1. Commonwealth Avenue (Boston)

Connect With Doris Kearns Goodwin

Website: https://doriskearnsgoodwin.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/DorisKGoodwin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doriskgoodwin/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Takin A Walk Sampler/The Media Edition

If you are new to the Takin A Walk Podcast Series hosted by @TheBuzzKnight production maestro Bob Malatesta has created a sampler to give you a flavor of what we do.

Check out the walking and talking podcast with The Media Edition Sampler.

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Doris Kearns Goodwin/Promo for episode releasing later this week on Takin A Walk

This is a promo for an episode releasing later this week on Takin A Walk with Buzz Knight and special guest Doris Kearns Goodwin

Jonathan Soroff from Boston Magazine: A Native Bostonian and his love of the city on Takin A Walk

Join Host Buzz Knight with Boston Magazine Contributing Editor Jonathan Soroff as they take a walk at The Public Garden as part of The Boston Gems Series.

Jonathan knows Boston inside and out and he talks in detail of the beauty of this great city.

Show Notes

Jonathan Soroff: A Native Bostonian And His Love Of The City.

Boston is a bustling metropolitan city with more than four million population. Its streets are filled with energy, and there are plenty of different neighbourhoods to explore during the weekends. It has become known for music and food festivals or art exhibitions, which are always worth checking out. Join this conversation where Jonathan Soroff gives us his story as we take a walk in the Boston Public Garden.

 

After growing up in Newton and graduating from Duke University, Jonathan Soroff, 55, began his journalism career at The Boston Herald. For 28 years, he was the lead columnist for The Improper Bostonian Magazine, writing the social column and a celebrity interview in every issue and contributing numerous features. He’s written for various publications, including People Magazine, London's Royal Academy Magazine, The South China Morning Post, Modern Luxury, Dujour, The National, and the South African editions of Elle and Elle Decor.

 

He is currently a contributing editor at Boston Magazine, writing the Person of Interest interview, a quarterly column, and travel content. He also produces travel stories for numerous national and international publications. For several years, he co-hosted a weekly radio program, “Status Report,” on Boston Herald Radio. In 2013, he published his first novel, "Crimes of Fashion.”  He serves on the Board of Overseers at The Boston Ballet, the Advisory Board of the Trustees of the Reservations, the Board of Corporators for Beaver Country Day School in Chestnut Hill, MA, and is a director of the NET Research Foundation, which funds research into carcinoid cancer and related tumours. He lives in Newton, MA, with his husband, Sam Mazzarelli.

 

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:44] Episode intro and a brief history of the Boston Public Garden

[02:49] The first time Soroff visited this park

[03:52] Were Soroff’s childhood dreams related to his love for Boston?

[05:10] How he began his journalism career at The Boston Herald

[12:47] Reasons for a cool breeze in the park, even on a hot day

[14:01] Soroff as the lead columnist for The Improper Bostonian Magazine

[17:23] Celebrities he interviewed for the magazine

[19:42] How Soroff learned his interview style

[20:14] His current position as an editor at Boston Magazine

[22:31] The vibe in town to combat the horrible life over the last few years

[25:00] Common stereotypes about Boston and the question of racism

[28:57] Other areas in the Boston area you can visit besides Boston Public Garden

[31:26] Who Soroff is planning to interview

[32:48] Ending the show and call to action

 

Notable Quotes

• Racism exists everywhere and in every town.
• The average cost to attend a Boston Red Sox baseball game is about $345.
• Good parks are a good place to alter your bad moods.
• To be a good writer, you should also be a great reader.
• There’s always something good in every city.

Resources Mentioned

 

1. The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

 

1. Boston Public Garden

 

1. Franklin Park

 

1. The Newbury Luxury Hotel in Boston

Connect With Jonathan Soroff

Website:  http://itsmylifegetyourown.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-soroff-11a4675/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jonathan_soroff/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonsoroff/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jonathan Soroff:Why a lifelong Bostonian loves this city-promo for episode releasing later this week

Promo for episode releasing later this week from Jonathan Soroff from Boston Magazine and his love for Boston 

Takin A Walk With A Perfect Stranger

Join Host Buzz Knight in Greenwich Village as he takes a walk with a perfect stranger.  

Inside The Incredible Mojo Of The Toucher and Rich Show: Takin A Walk With Rich Shertenlieb

On this new episode of our Boston Gems Series join host Buzz Knight as he walks and talks with Rich Shertenlieb.

He is the co-host of the Toucher and Rich morning radio show heard on 98.5 The Sports Hub in Boston Massachusetts.

T and R is a Marconi Award winning show that has consistently been one of the highest rated shows in Boston and is respected nationwide among sports radio peers.

Rich gives us an inside look at what makes the show so special and he discusses the incredible dynamic with his partner Fred Toucher.

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