Stephen is a Park Avenue doorman, writer, and salsa dancing instructor. He is the author of the book "Building Material: The Memoir of a Park Avenue Doorman." *This episode was recorded on location at Stephen's place on 89th Street.

Benjamin is an Independent Party candidate for Congress, campaigning to represent Connecticut’s 4th Congressional District. *This episode was recorded from my dining room table.

Vikki is a bilingual ventriloquist fresh off a ten day engagement at the Central Washington State Fair. Her show can be seen at county and state fairs, corporate events, and schools all over the West Coast. @ventriloquistvikki

In her current role as Pearl on ABC's General Hospital, Andy channels her experience as a longtime QVC guest host. She is also the host of the podcast "The Dating Lab," author of the international bestselling book "Style on a Shoestring," and inventor of the style accessory GirlyGoGarter.

Chuck is an Academy Award-winning filmmaker who has written and directed feature films, documentaries, movie trailers like the original Star Wars, and montages for twenty Academy Awards presentations. His film "Precious Images" won an Academy Award for Best Live Action short.

Joel is an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute, the mission operations center for the James Webb Space Telescope, the world's largest and most powerful telescope ever launched into space. Joel is an expert on the formation of young stars, and is the author of the book "Black Holes," published by Norwood House Press. joelgreen.net

Warren Berkowitz is a Board Member of The Good Life Center. Its mission is to perpetuate the legacy of Helen and Scott Nearing, pioneers in organic farming and the back-to-the-land movement. *This episode was recorded on location from the Nearings' dining room table.

Punchy's work in the music business has taken him to five continents over a four decade career, as a tour manager for a heavy metal band, sound engineer, producer, and musician. His latest album, "For All Nerdkind," is available now. cosmicpunch.com