Matt Robinson, author of “Lions, Tigers, and… Bulldogs: An unofficial guide to the legends and lore of the Ivy League” (www.LionsTigersBulldogs.com) hosts this program on writing and the experience of getting a book published.
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Lorenz Finison | March 2025It's a family affair! Awhile back, Matt welcomed in Carmen Fields and on this edition, he talks with Carmen's husband, Lorenz Finison. An author of several books about cycling history, Lorenz is also the Co-Founder of the Bicycling History Archive of UMass-Boston. |
Galina Vromen | January 2025For his first guest of 2025, Matt speaks with Galina Vromen, author of "Hill of Secrets - A Novel," set in World War II Los Alamos where the atomic bomb was developed. Galina is also an international journalist and director of two reading readiness programs in Israel, one in Hebrew and the other in Arabic. |
Ted Curtin" | December 2024Matt is back in studio with Ted Curtin. He is an author of a blog and a trivia book called "Get Smarter - Be Amazed." |
Dr. Benjamin Caplan (Extra) | <4>November 2024 In this final fall edition of his series at the Needham Library, Matt is joined by Dr. Benjamin Caplan, author of "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook." Dr. Caplan is a Family Physician with a passion for cannabis medicine. NOTE: This episode deals with some topics that might not be suitable for everyone. Parental and viewer discretion is advised. |
Judy Rakowsky (Extra) | October 2024As a follow up to his in studio episode in August, Matt welcomes Judy Rakowsky, journalist and author of the book "Jews in the Garden" to his series at the Needham Free Public Library. Judy's book is the story of a family's search for answers to what happened to their relatives in Poland during the Holocaust. |
Thomas Lehrich | October 2024On this episode, Matt talks with Thomas Lehrich in our TNC Studio. Thomas is the author of "The Adventures of Backpacker Billy and Shave." |
Jen Tosti-Kharas (Extra) | September 2024Matt Robinson starts a new fall season of former guests of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Library with Jen Tosti-Kharas. She is the author of "Is Your Work Worth It?" |
Judy Rakowsky | August 2024Matt welcomes in Judy Rakowsky, journalist and author of the book "Jews in the Garden." It's the story of a family's search for answers to what happened to their relatives in Poland during the Holocaust. |
Jordan Rich (Extra) | June 2024In the fourth and final episode of this first season of "Extra" editions of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Free Public Library, Matt Robinson welcomes in his friend and longtime colleague, Jordan Rich, from WBZ Radio. Jordan is also the author of the book "ON-AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio." |
Dr. Benjamin Caplan | July 2024In this episode, Matt is joined by Dr. Benjamin Caplan, author of "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook." Dr. Caplan is a Family Physician with a passion for cannabis medicine. |
Gina Vild and Sanjiv Chopra (Extra) | May 2024It's a double dose go former Writer's Block guests as Matt Robinson welcomes not one, but two former guests to the Needham Free Public Library. This time around, he's talking with Gina Vild and Dr. Sanjiv Chopra. |
Jen Tosti-Kharas | May 2024Matt welcomes in his neighbor! But also Babson professor, Jen Tosti-Kharas. She is also the author of "Is Your Work Worth It?" |
Andy Dolan | April 2024To celebrate the 150th birthday of poet Robert Frost, Matt spoke with playwright Andy Dolan. His play about Frost stars Gordon Clapp and will be running this April in Boston. |
Daniel Dain | March 2024Matt welcomes a fellow native Bostonian, Daniel Dain in studio this month. Daniel is the author of a new book all about Beantown, called "A History of Boston." |
Rachel Silber Devlin (Extra) | February 2024Matt Robinson hosts the second of his four extended sessions of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Free Public Library. In this episode, he welcomes Rachel Silber Devlin, author of "Snapshots of My Father, John Silber." |
Carmen Fields | February 2024Matt welcomes author and legendary journalist Carmen Fields to talk about her book about her father, the famous Jazz musician Ernie Fields. |
Bruce Cohen (Extra) | January 2024Matt Robinson hosts the first of four extended sessions of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Free Public Library. Up first is Bruce Cohen, author of: "Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising." |
Shawn Talbott | December 2023Matt welcomes in Shawn Talbott, PhD, Chief Science Officer at Amare Global. Shawn is the author of hundreds of articles and more than a dozen books on nutrition and fitness. He is fascinated by the links between diet, biochemistry and psychology: the idea that what we eat changes the biochemistry of our bodies, and influences how we think, feel and behave. |
Gina Vild | October 2023Matt welcomes Gina Vild, co-author of "The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose - and Live a Happier, Healthier Life" into the studio. Gina is also an expert in resilience and happiness and is a former Dean at Harvard Medical School. |
Bruce Cohen | September 2023Matt Robinson talks with Bruce Cohen, PhD, Wellness and Fitness Coach, and author of "Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising." |
Zvi A. Sesling | July 2023Matt Robinson is back, speaking with one of his former professors, Zvi A. Sesling. Zvi is the author of the flash fiction book "Secret Behind the Gate," as well as a poet who has written about many topics, including baseball. |
Linda Klein Means | May 2023Matt's guest is Linda Klein Means, former reporter for the Chicago Tribune and author of the book, "Passport to the World: Looking Back While Moving On." |
Rachel Silber Devlin | March 2023Matt welcomes Rachel Silber Devlin, daughter of former Boston University President John Silver and author of the book, “Snapshots of My Father, John Silber.” |
Bob Hyldburg | February 2023Just in time for the big game, New England Patriots Historian Bob Hyldburg joins Matt to talk about his encyclopedias on the football dynasty. His most recent edition is called, "Relive Patriots History: Six Time World Champions." |
Writer's Block Special: An Evening with Matt Robinson | November 2022"The Writer's Block" host Matt Robinson speaks at the Needham Free Public Library. He talked about writing his book "Lions, Tigers and... Bulldogs?" as well as gave tips on becoming an author. |
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