The Halli Casser-Jayne Show

  It seems like there’s a new wrinkle cure and a new dieting movement everywhere you look these days, all claiming they can provide that ever-elusive standard, beauty. For a subject so loosely defined, there’s no arguing the American obsession with it; we are a beauty culture, always seeking the next angle on looking good. But can we be too vain? Or is looking good and having a positive body image, not vanity, but a road to a long, healthy and happy life? It’s a question for us all, whether we’re 27, 37 or 57. And Dr. Nicholas Perricone, the author of three New York Times #1 Best Sellers, “The Perricone Promise,” “The Perricone Prescription” and” The Wrinkle Cure,” the holistic healthcare pioneer, prominent dermatologist and founder of the science-based skin care company Perricone MD Cosmeceuticals will answer it on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show on June 27 from 3-4 pm EST and June 28 from 9-10 pm EST.  Dr. Perricone, a frequent guest on Oprah and 20/20 has uncovered the secrets to aging gracefully, beautifully and feeling your absolute best with his holistic approach to living well. That’s why we’re bringing you an entire hour with the brilliant man, known as the father of the Inflammation Theory of Aging, who has changed the lives of women and men alike and might just change yours, too.

  The scene: 1950s Los Angeles, a land of sunshine and shadows. A time when Hollywood sparkled and glamour girls Lana Turner and Ava Gardner seduced. Leading men and tough guys Frank Sinatra and John Garfield sauntered into Chasen’s, the watering hole of choice for high-rung Hollywood names. But L.A. was never all blue skies and make-believe. Beneath the glitter there was grit. La La Land was about big business and big deals: films, real estate, politics, and crime. In the red leather banquettes of Beverly Hills and in the smoke-filled rooms of joints on the Sunset Strip, some deals would be made with a pen and a handshake, while others with a slug and a gun. When the sun went down, the stars come out -- and so did the Hoods. LA Sunshine turned into LA Noir—home of one of America’s most notorious gangsters – Mickey Cohen.  This week The Halli Casser-Jayne Show will explore the shadowy underworld of 1950s Los Angeles with Pulitzer Prize nominee and investigative journalist Gus Russo, author of Supermob: How Sidney Korshak and His Criminal Associates Became America's Hidden Power Brokers; with Tere Tereba, author of Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A.'s Notorious Mobster; with Director of Education Dr. J. Victor McGuire, Ph.D from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas ; and with John Buntin, crime and urban affairs writer at Governing Magazine and author of LA Noir, the story of  the Los Angeles underbelly and America’s most admired—and reviled—police department: The LAPD.   

The scene: 1950s Los Angeles, a land of sunshine and shadows. A time when Hollywood sparkled and glamour girls like Lana Turner seduced. Leading men and tough guys Frank Sinatra and John Garfield sauntered into Chasen’s, the watering hole of choice for high-rung Hollywood names. But L.A. was never all blue skies and make-believe. Beneath the glitter there was grit. La La Land was about big business and big deals: films, real estate, politics, and crime. In the red leather banquettes of Beverly Hills and in the smoke-filled rooms of joints on the Sunset Strip, some deals would be made with a pen and a handshake, while others with a slug and a gun. When the sun went down, the stars come out -- and so did the Hoods. LA Sunshine turned into LA Noir—home of one of America’s most notorious gangsters – Mickey Cohen.  This week The Halli Casser-Jayne Show will explore the shadowy underworld of 1950s Los Angeles with Pulitizer Prize nominee and investigative journalist Gus Russo, author of Supermob: How Sidney Korshak and His Criminal Associates Became America's Hidden Power Brokers; with Tere Tereba, author of Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A.'s Notorious Mobster; with Director of Education Dr. J. Victor McGuire, Ph.D from the Mob Museum in Las Vegas; and with John Buntin, crime and urban affairs writer at Governing Magazine and author of LA Noir, the story of  the Los Angeles underbelly and America’s most admired—and reviled—police department: The LAPD.

  On Thursday June 14 from 9-10 pm EST, we're discussing the history of ice cream and the role it plays in our American lives with Daniel Gritzer of Food & Wine magazine, artisanal ice cream makers Felecia Hatcher from Feverish Ice Cream and Sophia Brittan from Victory Garden NYC; and Michael Turback author of A Month of Sundaes. And we'll be talking with the delicious Hattie RetroAge, in her 70;s and full of vim and vigor, she says because she eats so much ice cream! We'll also discuss: What's new in the ice cream world; ice cream success stories; the best-selling flavors and ice cream brands; and the resurgence of popsicles, but with a twist. The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds, airs on Blog Talk Radio every Wednesday from 3-4pm EST and Thursday from 9-10pm EST. Visit www.hallicasser-jayne.com for more info.  

  On Wednesday, June 13 from 3-4 pm and Thursday June 14 from 9-10 pm EST, we're discussing the history of ice cream and the role it plays in our American lives with Daniel Gritzer of Food & Wine magazine, artisanal ice cream makers Felecia Hatcher from Feverish Ice Cream and Sophia Brittan from Victory Garden NYC; and Michael Turback author of A Month of Sundaes. We'll also discuss:What's new in the ice cream world; ice cream success stories; the best-selling flavors and ice cream brands; and the resurgence of popsicles.  The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds airs on Blog Talk Radio every Wednesday from 3-4pm EST. Visit www.hallicasser-jayne.com for more info. 

Coming up on  June 7 from 9-10 pm EST, The Halli Casser-Jayne show goes where many fear to tread -- Adult Entertainment! That's right, we're talking x rated films -- from the feminist angle. We’ll be discussing female pleasure, women in the adult entertainment business, and x rated films orientated towards women with some of the most exciting and intelligent women in the adult film industry. We'll be joined by celebrated feminist x rated film director Petra Joy; adult film star Leena Sky (who, by the way, has a doctorate, teaches psychology at Broward College and is a licensed mental health counselor); writer and sex educator Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot, the web's foremost blog about sexuality and adult entertainment; and, of course, Professor Joseph Slade, the author of the definitive book on the adult entertainment business, a comprehensive reference guide to court decisions, legislation, genres, social context and the history of x rated films in the US. The show will feature an in-depth discussion about women’s role in the adult entertainment business, and how (if?) new adult films embraces feminism. There's no topic too taboo, and no door we aren't willing to open, on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show--join us and listen for yourselves.

Coming up on June 6 from 3-4 pm EST and June 7 from 9-10 pm EST, The Halli Casser-Jayne show goes where many fear to tread -- Adult Entertainment! That's right, we're talking x rated films -- from the feminist angle. We’ll be discussing female pleasure, women in the adult entertainment business, and x rated films orientated towards women with some of the most exciting and intelligent women in the adult film industry. We'll be joined by celebrated feminist x rated film director Petra Joy; adult film star Leena Sky (who, by the way, has a doctorate, teaches psychology at Broward College and is a licensed mental health counselor); writer and sex educator Lux Alptraum, editor of Fleshbot, the web's foremost blog about sexuality and adult entertainment; and, of course, Professor Joseph Slade, the author of the definitive book on the adult entertainment business, a comprehensive reference guide to court decisions, legislation, genres, social context and the history of x rated films in the US. The show will feature an in-depth discussion about women’s role in the adult entertainment business, and how (if?) new adult films embraces feminism. There's no topic too taboo, and no door we aren't willing to open, on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show--join us and listen for yourselves.

  It's peace, love and rock & roll as we celebrate the history of rock and contemporary music on Thursday, May 31 from 9-10 pm EST on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show! We're joined by Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Curatorial Director Howard Kramer for an hour of fascinating discourse on the museum's new Grateful Dead exhibit and, of course, the legendary monument to culture that is the rock genre. Ever wondered who found the handwritten lyrics to the Beach Boy's God Only Knows? Curious as to the difference between a game show contestant and someone who lives on PB&J and a solid beat? Join us for all this and more on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds.

    It's peace, love and rock & roll as we celebrate the history of rock and contemporary music on Wednesday, May 30th from 3-4 pm EST and Thursday, May 31 from 9-10 pm on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show! We're joined by Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Curatorial Director Howard Kramer for an hour of fascinating discourse on the museum's new Grateful Dead exhibit and, of course, the legendary monument to culture that is the rock genre. Ever wondered who found the handwritten lyrics to the Beach Boy's God Only Knows? Curious as to the difference between a game show contestant and someone who lives on PB&J and a solid beat? Join us for all this and more on The Halli Casser-Jayne Show, Talk Radio for Fine Minds.

On Thursday, May 24 from 9-10pm EST, we’re talking about the real American Idols—extraordinary people who make contributions to music and performance. We'll be joined by Michael Masely, an unusual street musician from Berkeley, CA, who has influenced everyone from the common man to famous musicians for the past 25 years with his world renowned "bowhammers" technique on his cymbalom. Michael is the subject of a new documentary, Art Officially Favored, written and directed by Martin Yernazian, who will also be our guest. In the second half-hour: Colin Huggins, who bills himself as "The Crazy Piano Guy". Colin actually wheels his piano all over the city, bringing music directly to the people of the Big Apple. And last (but not least) we have Mary Luehrsen of NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. NAMM strives to promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Mary will discuss the benefits of music education on growing minds and how budgets cuts are devastating music programs in schools across the nation. She’ll also highlight those schools across the nation that have made valuable contributions to arts education as part of the Best Communities for Music Education annual survey.

On Wednesday May 23 from 3-4 pm EST and Thursday May 24 from 9-10 pm EST we’re talking about the real American Idols—extraordinary people who make contributions to music and performance. We'll be joined by Michael Masley, an unusual street musician from Berkeley, CA, who has influenced everyone from the common man to famous musicians such as Steven Tyler of Aerosmith for 25 years with his world renowned "bowhammers" technique on his cymbalom. Michael is the subject of a new documentary, Art Officially Favored, written and directed by Martin Yernazian, who will also be our guest. In the second half-hour: Colin Huggins, who bills himself as "The Crazy Piano Guy". Colin actually wheels his piano all over the city, bringing music directly to the people of New York. And last  we have Mary Luehrsen of NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants. NAMM strives to promote the pleasures and benefits of making music. Mary will discuss the benefits of music education on growing minds and how budgets cuts are devastating music programs in schools across the nation. She’ll also highlight those schools across the nation that have made valuable contributions to arts education as part of the Best Communities for Music Education annual survey. T   T

  A startling statistic: approximately one out of every eight Americans is living with some form of addiction. Looking at the larger picture that means that drugs and/or alcohol is a problem for approximately 30 million people in the U.S. alone. Addictions to these substances and the mental health issues associated are one of the more serious health problems affecting families and our nation as a whole. And addiction is costly to society: One-quarter of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism/addiction and that total cost is estimated to be $250 billion per year.   On The Halli Casser-Jayne Show on Wednesday, May 16 from 3-4 pm EST and Thursday, May 17 from 9-10 pm EST, we’re joined by Jerry Murphy, a recovering alcoholic and chemical dependency consultant and Dr. Joseph A. Troncale of Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania.  Jerry and Joe co-host “Trudge the Road,” a breakthrough radio show that’s a 12-step program for the airwaves. The show was specifically created for addicts who are too uncomfortable to attend conventional meetings, and for family members who have never planned an intervention. Listeners of “Trudge the Road” can call in the privacy of their own homes to share their experiences with substance abuse, receive advice and recommendations to conquer their addictions. We discuss with Jerry Murphy and Dr. Troncale how they developed the concept for this  dramatic new program, and how the anonymity of radio has helped addicts and their families. Join us to learn more about how talk radio has become a force in addiction recovery.

  A startling statistic: approximately one out of every eight Americans is living with some form of addiction. Looking at the larger picture that means that drugs and/or alcohol is a problem for approximately 30 million people in the U.S. alone. Addictions to these substances and the mental health issues associated are one of the more serious health problems affecting families and our nation as a whole. And addiction is costly to society: One-quarter of all hospital admissions are related to alcoholism/addiction and that total cost is estimated to be $250 billion per year. On The Halli Casser-Jayne Show on Wednesday, May 16 from 3-4 pm EST and Thursday, May 17 from 9-10 pm EST, we’re joined by Jerry Murphy, a recovering alcoholic and chemical dependency consultant and Dr. Joseph A. Troncale of Lancaster General Hospital in Pennsylvania.  Jerry and Joe co-host “Trudge the Road,” a breakthrough radio show that’s a 12-step program for the airwaves. The show was specifically created for addicts who are too uncomfortable to attend conventional meetings, and for family members who have never planned an intervention. Listeners of “Trudge the Road” can call in the privacy of their own homes to share their experiences with substance abuse, receive advice and recommendations to conquer their addictions. We discuss with Jerry Murphy and Dr. Troncale how they developed the concept for this  dramatic new program, and how the anonymity of radio has helped addicts and their families. Join us to learn more about how talk radio has become a force in addiction recovery.   

  Who’s hot in fiction today? We’re talking to bestselling mystery authors Iris Johansen and Brad Parks.    On The Halli Casser-Jayne Show on  Thursday May 10, 9:00 pm ET - we’re joined by two of the best-selling fiction authors on the market today. With us: the queen of suspense—Iris Johansen—multi-New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestselling author of the ever popular Eve Duncan forensic sculptor series. Her new book–WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU—features the fierce and wildly beautiful protagonist, CIA operative Catherine Ling. Packing the hour is mystery novel mastermind Brad Parks with his recently released THE GIRL NEXT DOOR. Brad is a winner of the Nero and the Shamus awards, and his novels are set in the world of Newark, New Jersey’s newspaper business, where Brad worked for years. He’s currently a contributor for the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and several other papers.    The Halli Casser-Jayne Show is Talk Radio for Fine Minds. The show airs Wednesdays 3 - 4 pm EST and Thursdays 9-10 EST.

  Who’s hot in fiction today? We’re talking to bestselling mystery authors Iris Johansen and Brad Parks.  On The Halli Casser-Jayne Show on Wednesday, May 9 3:00 pm ET and Thursday May 10, 9:00 pm ET - we’re joined by two of the best-selling fiction authors on the market today. Kicking off the hour is the queen of suspense—Iris Johansen—multi-New York Times, Publishers Weekly and USA Today bestselling author of the ever popular Eve Duncan forensic sculptor series. Her new book–WHAT DOESN’T KILL YOU—features the fierce and wildly beautiful protagonist, CIA operative Catherine Ling. Packing the hour is mystery novel mastermind Brad Parks with his recently released THE GIRL NEXT DOOR. Brad is a winner of the Nero and the Shamus awards, and his novels are set in the world of Newark, New Jersey’s newspaper business, where Brad worked for years. He’s currently a contributor for the Wall Street Journal, New York Post, and several other papers.  The Halli Casser-Jayne Show is Talk Radio for Fine Minds.