News On The Rocks

Doctor Oz on the healthiest alcohol to drink, the right number of eggs to consume, the wisdom of combining eastern and western medicine, advice on healthy, long living -- and his usual dose of good conversation. Great to have him back for a News on the Rocks encore!

On this week's NOTR, Patty Steele, welcomes guest co-host John Elliott of CBS2 in NYC as Wayne Cabot takes a well deserved break. While sipping Japanese whiskey they chat with Billy Bush about that infamous Donald Trump bus tape, Billy's ensuing career collapse . .  his amazing self reinvention (via walking on hot coals!) and now, his return to TV. 

The psychedelic adventures of an American hippy in 1970 hitchhiking across Europe and Asia. Wanderer – The Ultimate Hippy Trail Journey, with our guests F.T. Burke and Steve Reifman.

Is free speech always a good thing? We had no idea the law protects platforms where people espouse hate and violence.  Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act is, to quote our guest, Andrew Bolson of NJ. "The most important law you've never heard of." 

The panic in Times Square that followed the horror in El Paso and Dayton reminded us of Roger Parrino, the security expert who created a video detailing how to handle -- and hopefully survive -- a shooting. He tells us what to think about whenever we enter a space, large or small. 

Kat Sullivan joins us on the day the New York Times reported on her persecution by New York state for spending money (her own) to advocate in favor of fellow rape victims and against the laws that protect predators. Who is trying to muzzle her?

When actors are advocates. Plus thoughts on CBS News and The New York Times, Chernobyl, Dead shows, and Mooch and the Mrs. outtakes.

Reliving when Apollo 11 lifted off and touched down on the lunar surface, with CBS radio audio of those moments and the tales we've learned since. With guest Paul Murnane of WCBS 880.

Can you really, honestly multi-task through life on a cellphone?  Is it true hapless parents are now hiring coaches to detox their kids from a screen time addiction?    Spoiler alert: yes it's a thing. And are parents setting good examples or being colossal hypocrites?  Oh and have you seen this summer's nighttime spectacle, the insane fireflies?  

We toast an amazing voice and fine colleague who etched his spot on the Mt. Rushmore of radio with an elegant, passionate final sign-off of New York's legendary WPLJ. Race Taylor takes us through that tearful goodbye with his radio family, what our profession is doing right, and lessons we're learning on making it better.

Based on a 1982 ill-conceived contest by Allentown, PA radio station WSAN, filmmaker Zeke Zelker recreates the story of the strong-willed contestants who sat atop a billboard on Route 22 through winter snows and summer heat to win a house. The station never expected them to stay there for most of a year. It didn't end well.Zeke tells us about his film, Billboard, which opens June 21st in NYC at the IFC Center in Greenwich Village -- and about growing up at Dorney Park which his family founded.

It takes heart to make it in the local music scene, and no one has a bigger heart than our guest Joe D'Urso, known from Greenwich Village to the Jersey Shore and around the world as a great rocker -- and presenter of the Rockland Bergen Music Festival (June 22 and 23) with John Prine, Steve Earle, and many more. He is true to the belief that music is about community and giving back. 

How to chill when stress builds. Patty and Wayne share the things that get under their skin. Left lane road hogs for Wayne, men in general for Patty.  Tips for relaxation range from meditative breathing to self pleasuring. Don't worry - Dr. Ruth approves. With cool, calm cameos by WCBS anchor Paul Murnane and Entercom/NY broadcast engineer Dennis Graiani.

Dave Asprey has every intention of living to 180 through biohacking - taking command and control of diet and biology.  His "Bulletproof" diet recommends eating foods high in fat, moderate in protein, and low in carbohydrates. Dave goes a step further, having his own stem cells injected into him, taking 100 daily supplements, following a strict diet, bathing in infrared light, using a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, and wearing special lenses when flying. He also says biohacking has positively impacted his sexual health and raised his IQ 20 points.

Maybe the best interview ever of the late humorist, author, screenwriter and radio genius Jean Shepherd, conducted in 1985 by Mitch Lebe on WYNY, New York.

Two radio legends who have been on the air for more than 60 years share their behind-the-scene stories and their secrets for longevity and success. With archive audio dating to the 1950's, hear WINS anchor Mitch Lebe talk about introducing Cousin Brucie and Dr. Ruth Westheimer -- and hear CBS News' Gary Nunn as a 16 year old deejay (the "Gary-Go-Round") in Boonville, Missouri.  

Cars are protecting us from ourselves with speed limiters, soon to be required in Europe and maybe here too. AAA's Robert Sinclair, Jr. shows us the trend in driving rules, then Stedman Graham tells us about leadership and lessons from Oprah.

Where did this suburban talent from Nashville acquire her old soul at only 16?  On the day of her first performance in New York's Greenwich Village let Linsey Lomis' voice possess you and her songwriting captivate you. Her story is a lesson in social media mastery, parental love, and talent nurtured. Sit back and turn it up.  

This week on News On the Rocks Patty Steele and Wayne Cabot talk to iconic shoe designer Steve Madden. This amazing guy opens up about his Wolf of Wall Street prison time, addiction, growing as a human being and father ... as well as great shoes! And best of all, Patty and Madden discover on the podcast that they went to the same Long Island elementary school ... at the same time. Go PS#1!The shoe king also reveals why he loves Wayne's shoes.Click here to watch the full interview.[[{"fid":"282602","view_mode":"full","fields":{"format":"full","alignment":""},"type":"media","field_deltas":{"1":{"format":"full","alignment":""}},"attributes":{"class":"media-element file-full","data-delta":"1"}}]] 

We learn the history of the world (in the time it takes to finish our vodka). Then we have a nightcap with a Scot who found the perfect spot to make whiskey, right here in the USA.