The Writers Block, with host Ron Knight

10/10/2022

And you thought Science wasn't fiction?
Have a short listen to host Ron Knight's new short form satire, based on true stories.
https://www.audible.com/pd/In-the-Name-of-Science-Audiobook/B0BH6YHR36

Check out this great listen on Audible.com. A slippery reality farce based on following the money An independent research facility, with no particular disciplinary focus and no public sector grant money or foundation funding, is doing its best to "sound kosher", trying to keep the operat...

01/10/2021

30/09/2021

The Writers Block with RK, is now on Amazon Music. Look for it, wherever toys are sold.
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26/09/2021

Chicago-based Bandoleros sit down with Ron Knight in the New York City Studios to talk about their unique, local but global fusion, a true World Music phenomenon, known for its spicy blend of musical styles that get people up on their feet. With Middle Eastern, Spanish flamenco and Latin flavors, with a unique, eclectic repertoire in such diverse languages as Arabic, English, Spanish, Italian, Greek, and Turkish, Bandoleros’ spirited, get-up-and-dance music has resulted in sold-out performances in popular clubs and concert venues worldwide.
https://writersblock.sounder.fm/episode/bandolerosworldfusion

Chicago-based Bandoleros sit down with Ron Knight in the New York City Studios to talk about their unique, local but global fusion, a true World Music phenomenon, known for its spicy blend of musical styles that get people up on their feet....

11/03/2021

What is it about the writings and music of Antonio Carlos Jobim that so defined the beauty and nature of what we think of Brazil. Ron is joined by legendary Brazilian Superstar Gal Costa in this historic interview, to talk of the music, the Bossa Nova, the writings of Jobim, and the flavors and love... of Brazil.

What is it about the writings and music of Antonio Carlos Jobim that so defined the beauty and nature of what we think of Brazil. Ron is joined by legendary Brazilian Superstar Gal Costa in this historic interview, to talk of the music, the...

11/03/2021

What is the brilliance and meaning of The Magic Box? Reflecting on the story of the first guitar brought into an African village in the homeland, renown Classical Guitarist John Williams shares his story behind "The Magic Box" on Sony Classical. The piece works as tribute to the impact of Francis Bebey, awarded journalist, as the Cameroonian-born writer, author, guitarist, and composer, was also one of the best-known singer-songwriters of Africa. While the gramophone may have a needle in the past, the work moves the needle between Classical Music in the western traditions, while making room for the UNESCO honored author, surveyor of African Heritage and authority of African traditional music.

What is the brilliance and meaning of The Magic Box? Reflecting on the story of the first guitar brought into an Afican village in the homeland, renown Classical Guitarist John Williams shares his story behind "The Magic Box" on Sony Classi...

28/02/2021

How to Keep from Losing the Things that Make Your Life, Your Life. ..
Your home, family, and the things that you love, safe and secure.
Laura Greenwald joins Ron on this episode, to talk about Top Tech Toys, and how to Get Your Stuff Together in today's multiple potentials for emergency.

How to Keep from Losing the Things that Make Your Life, Your Life. Your home, family, home, and the things that you love, safe and secure. Laura Greenwald joins Ron on this episode, to talk about Top Tech Toys, and how to Get Your Stuff Tog...

26/02/2021

How to Relax in 60 Seconds or Less? Join us as Ron chats with Robert Lawrence Friedman, MA, president of Stress Solutions, Inc. author, professional speaker/trainer, and psychotherapist, who has appeared on national and international television shows, including The Discovery Health Channel program, The Morning Show on Today (NBC), Fox News, and E! Television. Pandemic stress, or any time stress, Robert's books provide a wide range of relaxation techniques, strategies, and tools to help you develop a greater level of relaxation, health, well-being, and even awareness.

How to Relax in 60 Seconds or Less? Join us as Ron chats with Robert Lawrence Friedman, MA, president of Stress Solutions, Inc. author, professional speaker/trainer, and psychotherapist, who has appeared on national and international televi...

23/02/2021

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Ron Knight (Sirius, The Travel Channel, Chapala Radio, ABC) yucks up the talk with writers, talent n' topics in contemporary media, of the world, subjec...

20/02/2021

Film historian, writer, educator, and comic actor Nick Santa Maria joins us once again to share how Black Comics Matter; not only during Black History Month, but every month, all year, every year.

Film Historian, writer, comic actor, and author of "For the Love of Laughter, and the fortchcoming book "Comedy Crazy", Nick Santa Maria drops in once again to talk with Ron about the older black comedians in the film industry, Hollywood's...

18/02/2021

What is the genre, when the song writer's work is essentially a mini-script with a story to tell, to meter, and across cultures? When you're born Alaskan raised in Argentina, are you South or No South, multicultured, when you're described as Continental Post Folk (?) Ron has a chat, and a kick or two, with Kevin Johansen, a songwriter who mixes several rhythms, cultures and languages in the narrative of his musical work. To break borders musically, his stories also break paradigm, whether in Spanish or English to cross the borders of music.

What is the genre, when the song writer's work is essentially a mini-script with a story to tell, to meter, and across cultures? When you're born Alaskan raised in Argentina, are you South or No South, multicultured, when you're described a...

17/02/2021

Being as it's Chinese New Year, what better than a talk with master storyteller Teng Wenji, tracing the fascinating, real-life saga of one of China’s most revered composers. Join us in a talk about his film, Rhapsody of Spring, a look into China’s intellectual and artistic coming of age during the Cultural Revolution (1966-76). As a young composer, Zhao Liming (Shao Bing) struggles with a constellation of opposing forces: personal ambitions vs. communal obligation, romantic love vs. loyal friendship, modern music vs. traditional.

Being as it's Chinese New Year, what better than a talk with master storyteller Teng Wenji, tracing the fascinating, real-life saga of one of China’s most revered composers. Join us in a talk about his film, Rhapsody of Spring, a look into...

30/01/2021

Who really created the Wall of Sound? Now that Phil Spector has passed, can the truth be told? Who created the sound of rock, the soul of Motown? What was Berry Gordy's secret? Composer, producer, songwriter, educator and BBC broadcaster, Dr. Richard Niles has worked with stars such as Paul McCartney, Ray Charles, Tina Turner, Cher, Pet Shop Boys, Kylie Minogue and James Brown. Join us on a spin through Pop Music History, as Richard discusses the real life history of "The Invisible Artist" behind the artists, how artists are different from Paul McCartney to Cat Stevens and more... as one of his many books "The Invisible Artist" takes a look at the people behind the hits.

Who really created the Wall of Sound? Now that Phil Spector has passed, can the truth be told? Who created the sound of rock, the soul of Motown? What was Berry Gordy's secret? Composer, producer, songwriter, educator and BBC broadcaster,...

16/01/2021

What is the value of real Beatles Gear, Rolling Stones Gear, and are you left with empty wallets or the best of Empty Hearts? Ron chats with Andy Babiuk, musician, author, consultant to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as legacy auction houses. Founding member of the supergroup The Empty Hearts featuring players from the Cars, Blondie and The Romantics, Andy as author covers his books, Beatles Gear: All the Fab Four's Instruments from Stage to Studio; The Story of Paul Bigsby, Rolling Stones Gear and more. Then we visit his shop for Beatles, Stones and rock icon fans who love and want those instruments, touching on world renown 'called upon' vintage gear expertise on real valuations such as the long lost John Lennon Gibson acoustic guitar, and Ringo's original iconic drumset as musical instruments that change history; to the real story of how a Beatle played on the supergroup's latest CD release "The Second Album" by The Empty Hearts on Wicked Cool Records. A splendid time is guaranteed for all.

What is the value of real Beatles Gear, Rolling Stones Gear, and are you left with empty wallets or the best of Empty Hearts? Ron chats with Andy Babiuk, musician, author, consultant to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as legacy aucti...

12/01/2021

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Ron Knight (Sirius, The Travel Channel, Chapala Radio, ABC) yucks up the talk with writers, talent n' topics in contemporary media, of the world, subjects of newest releases in book, ebook, audiobook, working titles and works in progress. Covering certain world views and a touch on geopolitics, ever...

12/01/2021

Good news, - The Writers Block with Ron Knight now on iHeartRadio!

27/12/2020

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27/12/2020

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14/12/2020

The Mystery on True Crime - Or Murder She Wrote:
When New York Times Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother left a successful career as a newspaper reporter to become a novelist of the true crime thriller, and why her books are just killing it.

The Mystery on True Crime - Or Murder She Wrote: When New York Times Bestselling Author Caitlin Rother left a successful career as a newspaper reporter to become a novelist of the true crime thrille...

11/12/2020

Ron Knight chats with Trixie and Winnie from America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet - The Kinsey Sicks; about writing content for social activism, their lockdown release "Quarantunes" and the premier primed for the pandemic, lamenting the dormant state of performing arts - with lush harmonies and nods to your favorite holiday tunes and more...

Ron Knight chats with Trixie and Winnie from America's Favorite Dragapella® Beautyshop Quartet - The Kinsey Sicks; about writing content for social activism, their lockdown release "Quarantunes" and the premier primed for the pandemic, lam...

07/12/2020

Ron Knight talks with Art Bell, author of Constant Comedy - the story of how Art started Comedy Central (originally called The Comedy Channel) in 1990, and how he helped make the fledgling channel a success. The book is his first person account of the birth and development of a channel that went on to become a powerhouse in comedy entertainment.

Ron Knight gets to talk with Art Bell, author of Constant Comedy - the story of how Art started Comedy Central (originally called The Comedy Channel) in 1990, and how he helped make the fledgling channel a success. The book is his first per...

23/11/2020

Animation historian and cartoon compilations producer Jerry Beck, on what makes the "encyclopedic" tomes of toons.

 Join host Ron Knight with animation historian and cartoon producer Jerry Beck. With over fifteen books on the subject of cartoon classics, as well as editor and writer for two popular animation blogs, Cartoon Research and Animation Sc...

19/11/2020

famed Canadian author R.J. McMillen gets to share respect for indigenous cultures in her famed Dan Connor Mystery series.

Host Ron Knight talks it up over virtual coffee with renowned Canadian author R.J. McMillen - born in England, raised in Australia, ESL teacher in Greece before spending over 30 years sailing the remote Pacific Northwest on a 36-foot sailbo...

14/11/2020

Ron catches up with Emmy Winner Jayne Hamil, on how it's all Fodder...No, Mutter...

Ron Knight gets to catch up with Jayne Hamil, Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Award Winner known for her work on WordGirl (2007), The Nanny (1993) and Vice Academy motion pictures. From her work in formats of Talk Show, Sit Com, Cartoons. Movies...

01/11/2020

How to Beat Your Writer's Block, if its in YOUR DNA...

Ron has a chat with award-winning Kelly Hayes-Raitt, a writer who also coaches authors, on how to Beat Your Writing Blocks and Uncover Your Creativity. For 30 years, Kelly Hayes-Raitt advocated for civil justice, women's rights and environm...

30/10/2020

Ron Knight talks with John Ward, writer, director and producer of film "Thriller in Ajijic" where a community of elder expats in a 14th century village in Mexico recreate the Thriller of Michael Jackson annually, in the global charity event...

30/10/2020

Ron Knight interviews author and facilitator Arthur Hull, recognized as the father of the drum circle movement. discussing Rhythmaculture, community, team building, personal growth and religious groups, to major corporations, what's been kn...

30/10/2020

The versatile and multi-talented Nick Santa Maria joins Ron Knight on the podcast. Nick created the original role of the Genie in Disney's Aladdin on Broadway, starred in Mel Brook's stage shows of The Producers, and is the author of the fo...