Rick Flynn Presents

Rick Flynn Presents is pleased to welcome to our show author and real-estate expert/attorney at law DANIEL DAIN to our program. What makes a city great and successful? The answer is innovation. Although the title of his new #1 Amazon book is "The History of Boston" don't let the title fool you. This book is for anyone who wishes to be, not only entertained, but educated by the amazing tales of tales of such great cities such as Boston, Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dubai. Boston is today one of the world’s greatest cities, first in higher education, hospitals, life science companies, and sports teams. It was the home of the Great Puritan Migration, the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, the first civil rights movement, the abolition movement, and the women’s rights movement. But the city that gave us the first use of ether as anesthesia, the telephone, technicolor film, and the mutual fund―the city where Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott founded their world-changing partnership―was also the hub of the anti-immigration movement, the divisive busing era, and decades of self-inflicted decay. Boston has the most important history of any American city. Yet its history has never been given a comprehensive treatment until now. Join Dan Dain as he acts as your tour guide from the arrival of First Peoples up to the election of Boston’s first woman and person of color as mayor. Dain’s masterful work explores the policies and practices that took Boston from its highest heights to its lowest lows and back again, and examines the central role that density, diversity, and good urban design play in the success of cities like Boston. Here is an 832-page book for you in both hardcover and Kindle format and is available wherever books are sold including Amazon.

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast: A fascinating true story about a true genius that will forever be intertwined as a remarkable human being in the entire world's eyes.

It's the true story of what would turn out to be Walt Disney's final passion project: A Disney-themed ski resort on top of a Southern California mountain, complete with a ski lift, sleigh rides, dogsledding, ice-skating, and tobogganing--not to mention a band of Disney Imagineer-created Audio-Animatronic bears. It sounds utterly harmless but it became totally controversial. 

Local residents tried to stop it from being built out of concern for the land and the (real) animals that inhabited it. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court and basically birthed the environmental movement in America. Health failing, Walt Disney soldiered on with his dream. But it was one that would never be realized--not before or after his death. 

Join us as our husband-and-wife author team describe a fascinating tale that took years of research and study to write. You may purchase this book wherever books are sold and you may contact its authors at:

www.DisneylandOnTheMountain.com

Rick Flynn Presents, the official worldwide podcast, proudly welcomes Genevieve Piturro to our show. Genevieve is the author of "Purpose, Passion, and Pajamas: How to Transform Your Life, Embrace the Human Connection, and Lead With Meaning. It is an Amazon Bestseller, National Indie Excellence Award Winner in Inspiration, 2022 Anthem Awards Bronze Winner in Humanitarian Action & Services, and 2021 New York City Big Book Awards Winner in Inspiration.

Genevieve is now a professional speaker and consultant, sharing life and leadership lessons she learned through her Pajama Program journey. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, The Early Show, CNN, and Fox & Friends and has been featured in O magazine, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Parenting magazine, among others. Genevieve has been the recipient of many awards, For more information on Genevieve:

https://www.GenevievePiturro.com

For more information on Pajama Program:

https://www.PajamaProgram.org

As seen featured in Vogue Magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, The Huffington Post, and Wondermind, among others, our distinguished guest this week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is the unique and extremely intelligent Psychotherapist Dr. Gillian O'Shea Brown. Dr. Brown is a Complex Trauma Specialist and she is also the author of the Vogue feathered book ' Healing Complex PTSD' which has been adapted into a course for emerging Trauma therapists at NYU. She is an eloquent spokeswoman for her profession who strives to provide clients with the best possible psychological care through understanding each person in the context of their own unique culture, values and life experiences. Contact Dr. Brown at: www.GillianOsheaBrownPsychotherapy.com

This week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast: A 100% true and very touching story of a most talented man, Dad, husband, and singer who has enjoyed success, in both the UK as well as the USA's recording artists charts, and he is UK singing sensation MICHAEL ARMSTRONG. We are going to cover a lot of ground in this presentation but among the light-hearted topics will be the brand-new 5 song EP entitled "Gender Neutral - Volume One." Gender Neutral Vol 1 is a collection of Michael’s interpretations of classic hits most associated with female artists. The very first new single from this EP is Michael's very own remake of the classic Madonna hit from 1980 called "True Blue." Please check out the accompanying music video on YouTube at no charge and purchase one or all of the five-song collection wherever music is sold and/or downloaded.

Singer songwriter MICHAEL ARMSTRONG has used his recent recovery time from kidney cancer to complete 'Gender Neutral Vol 1', his new collection of interpretations of classic hits most associated with female artists. The first single from it is Madonna's huge 1980's hit ‘True Blue’. The track is already on the airwaves in the UK and has also had an immediate early pick up in the USA . This follows Michael's last self-penned single release, 'Each Other's Eyes' from his most recent album 'Ojai', which went to No. 1 in the USA  charts in October 2021.  
The Gender Neutral Vol 1 EP also includes Michael's own versions of Hopelessly Devoted To You (Olivia Newton-John), Don’t Get Me Wrong (Chrissie Hynde/The Pretenders), The End Of The World (Skeeter Davis), and Wuthering Heights (Kate Bush). Contact: www.MichaelArmstrongMusic.co.uk

SUZI QUATRO was the featured guest on the Rick Flynn Presents Christmas Show in 2021 and recorded a wonderful and very historical feature show for the entire world to take notice of and enjoy. Now, making her second appearance on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, in support of her brand-new duet album with, KT TUNSTALL, called "Face To Face," this excellent, and equally historical look at the career and inner workings of "The Queen of Rock" is now available for the world to listen to and experience. This album is on Sam Phillip's legendary Sun Records label and contains ten songs written by both Suzi and KT. The album is available wherever records and music is sold including Amazon.

www.SuziQuatro.com

www.KTTunstall.com

Rick Flynn Presents proudly welcomes back the amazing DEBORAH DRIGGS to our show. Deborah Driggs is an actress, writer, former model, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker. A member of the Screen Actors' Guild, she most recently appeared in the movie Neon Bleed (La Famiglia Pictures, 2023), playing Vivian Lacey, the mother of the lead. She writes a popular weekly inspirational blog and in 2022 made her publishing debut with Son of a Basque, a fictionalized account of the remarkable life of her resilient immigrant grandfather. Her book "Son of a Basque" is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and wherever books are sold.

www.DeborahDriggs.com

What an amazing experience we have for you this week, and also last week, in this two-part series we are about to share with the world in promotion of motion picture director and screenplay writer, Rick Pamplin's upcoming new movie entitled "Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview." Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview (2022) is a documentary directed by Rick Pamplin, and as the title suggests, it captures the Hollywood legend in its own words before his untimely death. What was initially meant to be a brief interview at his Florida acting school for a documentary about film financing, became a rare in-depth look back at Reynolds passions and purpose, his plans for the future and a wide range of topics. Many of his closest friends consider the exchanges which are captured in this movie actually gave the public a very rare look at the real essence of the prolific actor, director and producer. It is an honor to present Rick Pamplin to you in this two-part series on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast.

What an amazing experience we have for you this week, and next week, in this two-part series we are about to share with the world in promotion of motion picture director and screenplay writer, Rick Pamplin's upcoming new movie entitled "Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview."

Burt Reynolds: The Last Interview (2022) is a documentary directed by Rick Pamplin, and as the title suggests, it captures the Hollywood legend in its own words before his untimely death. What was initially meant to be a brief interview at his Florida acting school for a documentary about film financing, became a rare in-depth look back at Reynolds passions and purpose, his plans for the future and a wide range of topics. Many of his closest friends consider the exchanges which are captured in this movie actually gave the public a very rare look at the real essence of the prolific actor, director and producer. It is an honor to present Rick Pamplin to you in this two-part series on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast.

Today, I no longer feel the need to use alcohol as a band-aid to distract me from reality. I now have the ability to accept and adjust to any changes or challenges that would have caused me to stress out before I learned to live mindfully and make meditation a daily gift I give to myself.

I'm not going to lie, it wasn't an easy journey. I had to do some serious work on myself, and it took a lot of time and dedication. But the payoff has been incredible. I feel more connected to my life, and I'm able to handle stress in a much healthier way.

Mental health is no joke. It's just as important as physical health, and it's time we start treating it that way. I hope that by sharing my story, I can inspire others to seek the help they need and find the tools that work for them. After all, we're all in this crazy journey of life together! 

Thank-you BARBIE MORENO for appearing on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast and giving us all one very inspiring hour! Everyone is welcome to contact her at www.PathwaysToGratitude.com.

Making her very first appearance on Rick Flynn's show is the outspoken Mother-in-Law of one of the greatest heavyweight champions to ever enter the boxing ring, Mike Tyson. Yes. that's correct. Author Dr. Rita Ali is the author of her memoir "Triple Jeopardy: 3 Strikes But Not Out." Some would say that Triple Jeopardy is an unorthodox memoir that will no doubt leave the reader staggering as they journey through her years of glorious productivity, heartbreaking losses, and the fight back again. This is Show #1 of a special two-part series which is a captivating tale that only Rita can tell. We are airing both shows week after week so don't miss both of them as they each are completely different and unique. As usual, Dr. Ali's book is available anywhere good books are sold and it is also available on Audible as a spoken selection for those who would prefer that format.

Making her very first appearance on Rick Flynn's show is the outspoken Mother-in-Law of one of the greatest heavyweight champions to ever enter the boxing ring, Mike Tyson. Yes. that's correct. Author Dr. Rita Ali is the author of her memoir "Triple Jeopardy: 3 Strikes But Not Out." Some would say that Triple Jeopardy is an unorthodox memoir that will no doubt leave the reader staggering as they journey through her years of glorious productivity, heartbreaking losses, and the fight back again. This is Show #1 of a special two-part series which is a captivating tale that only Rita can tell. We are airing both shows week after week so don't miss both of them as they each are completely different and unique. As usual, Dr. Ali's book is available anywhere good books are sold and it is also available on Audible as a spoken selection for those who would prefer that format.

Appearing this week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is British writer/author/ journalist/as well as editor and Archivist of the Estate of the late photographer Bud Lee, CHRIS CAMPION. Published by Ze Books, the new book is entitled "The War is Here: Newark 1967" and features the spectacular photographs of Bud Lee.

With a foreword by the Honorable Ras J. Baraka, 40th Mayor of Newark, NJ, The War Is Here is Life magazine photographer Bud Lee’s dramatic, empathetic, and still shocking record of the Newark uprising of 1967―a pivotal moment in a summer of protest and rage across the country, whose reverberations we still feel today. 

July 1967. After the arrest, beating, and imprisonment of cab driver John Smith by local police, the city of Newark―already a tinderbox―became a hotbed of protest and retaliation. Over five long days, 26 people were killed by police gunfire and hundreds more were injured, thousands arrested, and millions of dollars in property damage caused. The scars on the city remained for decades. 

The most shocking thing about the photos in the book is that, over the last few years, exactly the same scenes have been playing out before us in cities across the US. In Portland, in Charlottesville, Ferguson, Memphis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, and many other places; anywhere people have come out on the streets to have their voices heard, to protest police brutality, police killings, and gun violence, and been met with disproportionate militarized force and state power. Looking at the images Bud Lee shot of Newark in 1967, seeing the parallels with today, we should ask ourselves, how is this still happening fifty years on?

On Friday, June 23, 2023, a brand-new NICK EDWARDS "EP" (Extended Play Album containing 5 songs plus 2 extended versions of existing album songs) was released to the public worldwide and Rick Flynn Presents, the podcast, was among the selected outlets to take part in its launch as well as the promotion of the very first single from the new EP called "Into You." Nick is a semifinalist on the popular UK television program called "Britain's Got Talent."

Nick was dubbed the first ever surprise act in the show’s history when he appeared on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent last year. His audition was pre-planned between his wife, Catherine, and the show’s production team and sparked a global reaction. His performance of the song Daddy’s Little Girl has been viewed well over 3oo million times and trended worldwide on YouTube (Top Ten) within 48 hours of being aired.

Sit back, relax and join this UK Country/Americana crooner as he discusses his love for Motown and all things American not to mention his family and his latest endeavors in the music which he creates. Buy the new EP on Amazon or on his website. www.NickEdwardsWorld.com

We are delighted to welcome back to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast Sabrina Shaheen Cronin. Sabrina is a true role model for today’s single working parent. She began her career as a musician, and soon afterward, she began her rise as a successful attorney. Sabrina is now a nationally recognized motivational and public speaker, life and business strategist coach, writer, mentor, successful Businesswoman, Top Lawyer, visionary, and television personality. Sabrina is known as the “Shared Parenting Expert” for her workshops helping families cope with co-parenting dilemmas in today's challenging environment. Sabrina is the founder, as well as the Managing Partner of, the Cronin Law Firm in Michigan.

Contact her at www.CroninLawFirm.com and also at www.SabrinaShaheen.com.

"BOLD" - hits Amazon on June 13, 2023 !!!

If you’re looking for a job in television, Julie O’Neill’s book is a Godsend. But better than that, if you want a quick read that is filled with hilarious and horrifying twists by a Southern girl born in New York City, the book Bold is for you. Julie bares her soul as she bounces from a small Louisiana television station to Florida’s biggest TV market. Then there is her invitation to visit the biggest prize of all, a top-rated station in New York City only three years after her television career began. But this isn’t a Cinderella story. Her boldness gets her into the scare of her life. Sitting down alone with a man who days earlier had beaten a woman to death with a baseball bat. "And nobody knew where I was at the time,” she writes. “There’s a difference between bold and stupid,” she learned. Her longest television stay was Cincinnati, and they were some of the best professional days of her life. Until. You’ve got to read it to believe it. Bold. --George Caldwell Sells Former Correspondent ABC News NY, Anchor- Philadelphia, Houston, Denver, Detroit, Baton Rouge

Note to the world from Rick Flynn: Julie O'Neill proves, in this version of the Rick Flynn Presents podcast, what makes her so special in the minds of the public all across America and especially in Cincinnati. I am honored to have her on my show and, if I have anything to say about it, it certainly won't be the last time! Buy the book in either the soft cover or the E-Book or the soon to be recorded audio version. You won't be sorry you did!

The return of the guest who started the ball a-rolling for this podcast "Rick Flynn Presents: Confessions of a Show Biz Kid." This Rock Star drummer, from the band BOOT in New Port Richie, Florida, has an amazing story to tell...to say the very least. We have entitled this episode "Zero to Hero with the Power of ROCK." Listen to it now and you'll quickly be able to see why. This is one amazing episode that you will love as told by an unusually articulate Rock musician who has been there and done that many times during his extensive musical career. His band BOOT will live on in infamy as being one of the very best garage bands ever to take the stage.

Our guest today on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast is author, world traveler and story teller CINDY BERTRAM. Known as a genuine connector who builds ongoing relationships, Cindy's 20+ years of professional experience includes different industries - cruise, travel and publishing. A nationally published writer and author herself, Cindy continues to contribute articles to diverse online and print publications, where she’s also become known as a travel expert. She has also contributed chapter sections in three different PR NEWS’ Guidebooks. She brings her expertise to life in new ways, helping companies, business owners and their teams take their recognition to new levels. Having a high creative edge works well with her business savvy and MBA from Loyola University Chicago. Contact her on LinkedIn or at her website www.CindyBertram.net.

Rick Flynn Presents welcomes Riana Milne to our show. Riana has been featured in Forbes Magazine & Wealth Insider Magazine as One of the Top 10 Coaches to Follow in 2022, Riana Milne, MA, LMHC is a Certified, Global Life, Love Trauma Recovery & Mindset Coach for Singles & Couples, #1 Bestselling Author. Riana’s 5 star-rated books, the #1 Best Seller, LOVE Beyond Your Dreams – Break Free of Toxic Relationships to Have the Love You Deserve - and the sister book - LIVE Beyond Your Dreams – from Fear & Doubt to Personal Power, Purpose, and Success, addresses Life Transitions, Personal Transformation, and Relationships with Yourself and others.

www.RianaMilne.com

Another year...another Mother's Day to be thankful for...and we are delighted to feature the long-awaited return of QVC television personality MICHELE LAU to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Few, if any, television hosts have done more Mom's Day shows on live, unscripted TV than Michele has. We welcome Michele back with open arms! Contact her on all social media or at www.MicheleLau.com or via her "You Are Solid Gold" website or via her channel on YouTube. Finally, to all the good Moms out there, this show belongs to you!

From the OR to the ICU, Dr. David Alfery brings you into a hidden world of medicine that has never before been seen. You will witness the exhilaration a physician feels when a life is miraculously saved, the terror when a life is on the line, the shock of an unexpected demise, the grace patients evidence when facing the end of life, the anguish one suffers when a family member is perilously close to dying, and much more.
Saving Grace illuminates what really goes on in the life and death struggles in acute care medical settings. As a result, you will view your own doctor in a new light. Saving Grace will broaden your perspective on death, and it will bring into focus the fact that, at some point, we all will die. More importantly, it will forever change the way you live. We are blessed to have this esteemed doctor as our guest on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Website:  www.SavingGraceBook.com

Published by University of Iowa Press, The Beckoning World is set in the first quarter of the twentieth century and follows Earl Dunham. His weeks are comprised of six days mining coal, followed by Sundays playing baseball. Then one day a major-league scout happens on a game, signs Earl, and he begins a life he had no idea he could even dream.

But dreams sometimes suffer from a lovely abundance, and in Earl’s case her name is Emily Marchand. They fall quickly and deeply in love, but with that love comes heartbreaking complications.

We are proud to have the author of this world class love story as a guest on Rick Flynn Presents. Buy the book wherever books are sold. 

Contact our guest at:  www.DouglasBauer.com 

An award-winning writer, Jim B. North, is the author of the upcoming book, Unsung Heroes Wear No Capes: 12 Essential Virtues for an Extraordinary Life, in which he explores the concept of what it really means to be a helper of others. He maintains that everyone is capable of being an unsung hero, with a little inspiration and direction, using the character virtues we each possess. We are proud to have him as our guest on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Contact Jim at: www.JimBNorth.com 

Over a decade ago, KK sold everything (car, home, man) to head abroad and travel the world. Over the years she has presented to tens of thousands of travelers. Now, 7 continents and 100+ countries later, she uses her expertise to curate perfect itineraries, speak on destinations, and leads a One Day Masterclass on how to launch a career in travel. We are glad to have her share her tales and offer her insider tips right here on Rick Flynn Presents. Contact KK at www.KKRobbins.com. 

Chris Gaunt is an American actor, producer, director and writer who has performed in films, commercials, and music videos. He is best known for his work in Follow Her, Paint, Laurina, If I Could Tell You, Against the Ropes and, A Lasting First Impression and others.

Behind the camera, Gaunt has produced, directed and written several films and other projects. We gladly welcome him to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Contact Chris at:

www.ChrisGauntActor.com

What an honor to have ALLAN CLARKE as our special guest on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast.

'BUDDY'S BACK' is the new single from the legendary ALLAN CARKE and GRAHAM NASH, made all the more special and poignant, as it's the first time they have been heard harmonizing on a new track together in decades.  The song is written by Graham and reflects their childhood friendship and musical influences.  Both from Salford, Allan and Graham were founder members and original vocalists of Manchester band, THE HOLLIES. They went on to shape pop music throughout the 1960s and became one of the most successful bands of all time, enjoying hit after hit, with top chart singles such as  'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother', 'The Air That I Breathe', 'Bus Stop and 'Carrie Anne'. In fact in 1978, The Guinness Book of British Hit Singles confirmed that The Hollies had achieved "more hits than any other British group" (even more than The Beatles!). Graham famously left The Hollies in 1968 to pursue a massively successful career with David Crosby, Stephen Stills and Neil Young, plus as a solo artist. The Hollies' music is still as much loved today as it was back in the 1960's and 1970s.  The Hollies were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2010.

The Rick Flynn Presents podcast proudly welcomes multi-talented artist/author ADELE BERTEI to our show for this very special two-part series in promotion of her book "Twist ~ An American Girl."  Here is show #2 of 2 (Episode 129) of RICK FLYNN PRESENTS. This fascinating book is a memoir.

The story begins with her beautiful mother, whose delusions of grandeur bring both wonders and horrors to the home. Her schizophrenia eventually leads to the removal of her kids by child protective services and the beginning of young Maddie’s harrowing journey. By her middle school years, Maddie Twist has moved through several foster homes and reformatories. With each new posting, she discovers sanctuary amongst her peers—outcast girls—while gaining belief in her identity and unwavering trust in her own voice. As she ages out of the juvenile justice system and finds herself navigating the world alone, Maddie’s only constant is music. She can sing, and she is certain it will be the beacon that guides her toward another life. She is right.

Published by Ze Books, you may get a copy on Amazon and a multiplicity of other locations right now.

The Rick Flynn Presents podcast proudly welcomes multi-talented artist/author ADELE BERTEI to our show for this very special two-part series in promotion of her book "Twist ~ An American Girl."  This fascinating book is a memoir 

The story begins with her beautiful mother, whose delusions of grandeur bring both wonders and horrors to the home. Her schizophrenia eventually leads to the removal of her kids by child protective services and the beginning of young Maddie’s harrowing journey. By her middle school years, Maddie Twist has moved through several foster homes and reformatories. With each new posting, she discovers sanctuary amongst her peers—outcast girls—while gaining belief in her identity and unwavering trust in her own voice. As she ages out of the juvenile justice system and finds herself navigating the world alone, Maddie’s only constant is music. She can sing, and she is certain it will be the beacon that guides her toward another life. She is right. 

Published by Ze Books, you may get a copy on Amazon and a multiplicity of other locations right now.  

2022 was quite a year for Preston. Since his debut single hit the No.2 spot in the iTunes Country Music Charts within three days of its release, the former soldier from Lancashire has been on a whirlwind journey. After becoming a Knockout Round Finalist on the popular UK version of "The Voice" television show, four subsequent singles went on to surpass all expectations, going all the way to No.1. His rise to prominence has been quite unprecedented and he was recently nominated for the Best UK Male Vocalist at the BCMA Awards. It is with pride we welcome him back to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast in promotion of his brand new single "I'll Carry You" which is available wherever records and downloads are sold. Contact Preston on social media or at www.PrestonDBarnes.com

The captivating story of a young American television producer’s adventures bringing Sesame Street to post-communist Russia. Against the backdrop of bombings, assassinations, and culture clashes—pitting Western values against three hundred years of Russian thought, the Russian-American creative team battles to bring laughter, entertainment, and education to millions of Russian children and families. This book is published by ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD and is nothing short of a fascinating tale which is hard to put down. The book's author NATASHA LANCE ROGOFF is to be commended and we are more than delighted to have her as a guest on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. This is one amazing story and you are about to hear one amazing guest. Get the book "Muppets in Moscow - The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia" anywhere books are sold.

The Rick Flynn Presents podcast show proudly welcomes the former Nashville, Tennessee "Cobbler to the Stars," Miss Elizabeth Power, currently an adjunct instructor in psychiatry at Georgetown Medical Center. Listen to her true tales of meeting the likes of Minnie Pearl, Tammy Wynette, Al Gore and, of course, Oprah. Here's one fascinating woman you're going to enjoy! 

We are glad to welcome AMY BIRKS to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast. Amy has been featured in U.S. News & World Report and she believes modern business growth strategy helps optimize performance, builds teams, increases revenue, and leads to scaling a business.

When conscious businesses implement the right strategies, they create lifelong customers.

Amy is an award-winning, highly certified growth strategist with over 20 years of experience helping companies grow.

Contact her at www.AmyBirks.com or on LinkedIn.

On June 20, 2018, an executive order was signed to reunite thousands of children who had been separated from their parents at the Mexico-U.S. border. DO NO HARM is the story of what went wrong, why the problem persists, and what needs to be done to set things right. Making his first appearance on Rick Flynn's show is the fascinating book's author, Richard Villasana.

Villasana takes readers from the start of the U.S. government’s program against Latin American asylum seekers, which separated thousands of children from their family members, to the current status of this humanitarian crisis. Villasana has cracked some of the worst cold cases by finding parents of these children throughout Latin America. Yet five years after the start of the U.S. government’s zero-tolerance program,more than a thousand families are still separated, hundreds of children are missing, and there is no end in sight to this crisis.

www.ForeverHomesForFosterKids.org

This week is a very special week on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast as we proudly welcome, Mr. Tim McAbee, the Co-Author of a marvelous new book. Here are the details:

Long before becoming beloved by generations of Mayberry fans for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, the ever-patient sweetheart of Barney Fife, Kansas City native Betty Lynn lived a life filled with interesting adventures and fascinating people.

In her own words, augmented by 140 rare photos, Betty shares the sometimes bittersweet, often surprising, and always inspiring story of her remarkable life. From her wartime service in India and Burma to sharing the spotlight with entertainment royalty from New York to Hollywood, Betty always remained grounded in her Midwestern values and strong faith.

Yes, Betty Lynn will forever be Thelma Lou to millions of us, but, as you will discover in these pages, there is also much more to learn and love about this truly extraordinary woman. Enjoy her incredible journey!

Buy this book in both hardcover and paperback. Available wherever books are sold including Amazon & Barnes & Noble.

The new single from UK media veteran JOANNE FERRELL (TV, Stage and Movie Actress, Singer, Songwriter) is called "Crown" and was written for all young women as an uplifting message of hope, strength, determination & pride. It is dedicated to her own beautiful young daughter who also stars in the music video with her mom.  Watch the video for free on our Rick Flynn Presents Facebook page and then listen to the full, empowering story of why it was created on the Rick Flynn Presents podcast.

Rick Flynn Presents proudly welcomes KRISTIN ABELLO to our podcast show. The book is called "Sunrise - Life After Traumatic Brain Injury" This is the story of a mother's healing journey and surviving T.B.I.

 An Empowering True Story

This book is for anyone who wants to learn more about Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from a personal point of view. The TBI experience, which can be life changing, might have been yours, that of a family member, a friend, or a member of your community or workplace. Regardless of your viewpoint, there is a need for greater understanding of the TBI experience, not only for the survivor, but their entire network.

www.KristinAbello.com

www.ArchwayPublishing.com

Also: You may purchase this book on Both Amazon & Barnes & Noble as well as on Kristin's website.

"Among the vast literature of doctors writing about their profession, Dr. Jay Baruch is a unique talent, a spellbinding storyteller and an expert and experienced diagnostician. With literary references and poetic flare, Tornado of Life reveals the whirlwind of emotions gusting through emergency rooms. Rarely does a physician admit his own vulnerabilities and uncertainties in a way that illuminates the true art of his healing."
—Randi Hutter Epstein, Writer in Residence Yale School of Medicine, and author of Aroused: The History of Hormones and How They Control Just About Everything

www.JayBaruch.com

Purchase "Tornado of Life - A Doctor's  Journey Through Constraints & Creativity in the E.R."  on Amazon or the doctor's website

Rick Flynn Presents welcomes, for the second time, an author, although controversial to many, who speaks from a religious and true perspective about her story of being free from, not only same sex relationships, but also meth & porn for fifteen years. "I love sharing my story of freedom and how anyone can have it!" Buy her new book: "50 Shades of Truth" and connect with Nikki at her website www.50ShadesOfTruth.com. Her book is also on Amazon.

“KIM CHESTNEY IS ON THE VANGUARD OF A MOVEMENT TO UNEARTH THE GENIUS WITHIN.”
~PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE

Rick Flynn Presents podcast welcomes author Kim Chestney!

Kim Chestney’s new book, “Radical Intuition,” is an all-new way of understanding the expansion of human consciousness. Forget everything you think you know about intuition and experience the extraordinary power beyond your mind. www.KimChestney.com

Rick Flynn Presents our 2022 annual Christmas party featuring 32-year JAMES BROWN lead & background singer SISTER MARTHA HIGH. Her new album is "Martha High Invites you to The Magic of Christmas" and is available anywhere records or downloads are sold. Official Facebook artist page is "Martha High: The Goddess of Soul." 

SPECIAL MEMO FROM RICK FLYNN:

This woman, Judith Mudd-Krijgelmans, is obviously one of the most intelligent people I've ever met. She has succeeded in life as a triple minority: a) a woman b) a Catholic and c) a person of color. She not only was a career United States Diplomat, now retired, but also is a Fulbright scholar, a speaker, a teacher, and an author of two books currently. Her first offering is called "Flowers for Brother Mudd" about growing up in the Jim Crow era and her second offering is "Chocolates for Mary Julia" about a black woman who blazes trails as a career diplomat. Please listen to her fascinating interview, especially if you are not afraid of the truth, and how it affects us all. We will be bringing Judith back on our show as soon as we are able to coordinate the dates and cannot thank her enough for this very special appearance.

www.JudithStory.com 

Rick Flynn Presents podcast proudly welcomes NIKOLE THOMPSON author w/ 15 years free from meth & porn who says, "I love sharing my story of freedom and how anyone can have it!" This woman is highly articulate and very sincere in her real-life journey to get off of the highway to hell. which she has successfully done. Buy her book "50 Shades of Truth" which is on Amazon and her website is www.50ShadesOfTruth.com

Melisa Schonfield was a pillar of the community who reached the end of her emotional rope. What happened next is better off told in this two-part special of Rick Flynn's podcast. This is part two of two and is a very through and complete background of the woman, her family, and the unfortunate set of circumstances leading up to this 100% true "Real Crime" drama. This is a story of her reaching her breaking point, when the justice system failed her, and then deciding to take matters into her own hands. To purchase the book "Bitter or Better:  The Melisa Schonfield Story by: The Inmate Formerly Known as 15G0717", you may do so right now by going to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, and just about all locations where books are sold.

Melisa Schonfield was a pillar of the community who reached the end of her emotional rope. What happened next is better off told in this two-part special of Rick Flynn's podcast. This is part one of two and is a very through and complete background of the woman, her family, and the unfortunate set of circumstances leading up to this 100% true "Real Crime" drama. This is a story of her reaching her breaking point, when the justice system failed her, and then deciding to take matters into her own hands. To purchase the book "Bitter or Better:  The Melisa Schonfield Story by: The Inmate Formerly Known as 15G0717", you may do so right now by going to Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kindle, and just about all locations where books are sold. 

2022 has been quite a year for UK Country Singer PRESTON D BARNES and we are proud to welcome him to the Rick Flynn Presents podcast.! Since his debut single hit the No.2 spot on the iTunes Country Music Charts within three days of its release, the former soldier from Lancashire has been on a whirlwind journey. Three subsequent singles have gone on to surpass all expectations, and have climbed the charts all the way to  Number 1. His rise to prominence has been quite unprecedented and he was recently nominated for the Best UK Male Vocalist at this year’s BCMA Awards. UK television viewers will remember Preston as a Knockout Round finalist on the popular UK television show "The Voice." His new single is "Add A Little You" and is available wherever music and downloads are sold, including Spotify and Amazon. YouTube viewers are welcome to check out the video of this new single on the Preston D Barnes YouTube channel. www.PrestonDBarnes.com

I will provide a fun and lighthearted take on subjects relating to marriage, relationships at home and at work, women in entrepreneurship, family life balance and parenting, and leadership. I am a Christian so many of my talks focus on blessings and gratitude. I have a Best-Selling Book! I do Success Marriage Coaching, and also have an Online Course. It has been great to be on Rick Flynn's podcast and please contact me at any of my three websites listed below. My book is on Amazon for you right now and is called "Less Conflict More Joy! : 14 Simple Strategies for the Woman of Faith to Transform Your Marriage in as Little as Two Weeks by Increasing Your Love, Happiness and Communication"

www.TheresaDeWit.com

www.JoyfullyMarried.com

www.LoveFixes.com

As a chart-topping recording artist Ellen has reached No1 in the iTunes Classical Charts, has thousands of monthly listeners on Spotify, and her digital performances have been viewed over 8 million times. She has performed on international stages and in many of the UK’s most prestigious concert halls including the Royal Albert Hall, Cadogan Hall, Royal Concert Hall Glasgow, Bridgewater Hall, the Wales Millennium Centre, and for King Charles III in Buckingham Palace. To say the very least, it is an honor to have her as our guest on Rick Flynn Presents. Check out "Ellen Williams" on YouTube or Facebook or "Ellen Williams Soprano" on Instagram and get this new single anywhere music and downloads are sold. www.EllenWilliams.Co.Uk

For nothing short of a purely "Fun Show" today, we are glad our friend JOHN ZENO LOUIZES was able to be with us, here on Rick Flynn Presents, direct from the boardwalk in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida USA. Who can take a rainbow and wrap it in a sigh? The Candyman can and here he is. With four generations of candymakers in the family, Zeno's family business has been in business since 1948. The saltwater taffy is excellent and is recommended highly. Get ya some today. Tell them Rick Flynn sent you! www.WorldsMostFamousTaffy.com 

Rick Flynn Presents proudly welcomes DR. AARON AHUVIA to our show.  Dr. Ahuvia, Ph.D., is a marketing professor and top expert on brand love. Author of The Things We Love from Little, Brown. Ranked by Stanford in the top 2% of scientists. is a Professor of Marketing and research psychologist who has been ranked 22 in the world for research impact in consumer behavior and is ranked in the top 2% of all scientists in the world across all disciplines by a Stanford University study. Dr. Ahuvia is the world’s leading expert on brand love, i.e. how love works when we love brand, product, or anything else that isn’t a person. In his new book The Things We Love: How Our Passions Connect Us and Make Us Who We Are (published by Little, Brown), Professor Ahuvia takes a deep dive into our mysterious, tangled relationships with loved objects and activities, including loved brands and products. You've seen Dr. Ahuvia before on the Oprah Winfrey Show and what a great honor to have him visit with us here. Contact him at wwwTheThingsWeLove.com and the book is available everywhere books are sold.