by Mike Carlon | Mar 5, 2022 | Open Mike
When I was out for a run this morning I decided to listen to U2s Songs of Innocence album. On it, there’s a song called Iris (Hold me Close) in which Bono sings about missing his mother and his faith that, even after the “stars go out,” he will see her again. It’s a...
by Mike Carlon | Dec 30, 2021 | Open Mike
I learned many personal and professional lessons in 2021. I was truly blessed to interview so many amazing storytellers this past year and am forever grateful to all the publicists and producers who introduced me to all of my amazing guests. This was Uncorking a...
by Mike Carlon | Dec 28, 2021 | Open Mike, Self Awareness
Traditionally, all of our Christmas gifts are placed underneath the tree in our family room. Even though our kids are nineteen years old, they insist that gifts not be placed under the tree until after we all retire for the night on Christmas Eve. While I appreciate...
by Mike Carlon | Mar 7, 2021 | Open Mike, Podcast, The Longs, The Shorts
About this Episode While interviewing author Christina Sweeney-Baird about her debut novel The End of Men, I started thinking about how most authors, and other creators in the arts including comics and actors, have to work additional jobs long before they can earn a...
by Mike Carlon | Feb 27, 2021 | Open Mike, The Shorts
In April of 2019, I was in Florida with my kids for their spring break. We stayed where we always stay, with my parents, and that year a special visitor came along—my twin brother Jimmy. I hadn’t really seen much of Jim in the years prior, for a variety of reasons,...
by Mike Carlon | Feb 22, 2021 | Open Mike, The Shorts
About This Episode Prefer to listen? Click on the play button below. Today I am inspired to share with you one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. It came from my sister and she gave it to me this weekend. It wasn’t for a special occasion; then again, just...
