Podcasts

Sunday, April 5th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

If you missed our book launch party: Listen to the interview as Noir bestseller Chris Chambers turns the table on show host Jeffrey James Higgins, who is celebrating the release of the last book in his 4-part Nathan Burke series

Hello friends! If you missed the book launch party at Elaine’s Literary Salon on April 2, listen and watch the impressive interview between Jeff and award-winning noir author Christopher Chambers, ChrisChamberNoir.com. Help us celebrate the release of…more

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 Courage2Thrive

Ep6: Courage2Thrive — On this month’s episode, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews Lauren Breeden, Director of Formation and Families

This month’s topic: Tackling Sexual Trafficking About our guest: Lauren Breeden serves as Director of Formation and Families and is part of The Falls Church Episcopal’s senior leadership team. She is known for innovative formation, curriculum…more

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 Chris Chambers Noir

Ep8 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on two seasoned noir authors — Joel E. Turner and Ashley-Ruth M. Bernier, “New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart. Noir or not?”

April 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two more inspiring novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. This month’s topic: New Jersey smirk and Caribbean heart… Noir…more

Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Dr. Joan Naidorf offers a challenge to medical professionals in her new book, “Changing How We Think About Difficult Patients: A Guide for Physicians and Healthcare Professionals”

Meet the Author: Dr. Joan Naidorf is a board-certified emergency physician trained at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and Einstein Medical Center Philadelphia. After growing up in Highland Park, NJ, she obtained her undergraduate degree at…more

Saturday, March 28th, 2026 Tim's Travails

Ep12 Tim’s Travails: This month, Tim honors our heroes on National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29, 2026

March 29, 2026 — This month on IP attorney and author Timothy Trainer’s podcast/video show we meet two Vietnam vets Monico Rodriguez and Josue Silva. Today’s Topic: Shining a light on American heroes Meet our guests:  Monico Rodriguez: In…more

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep9: Betting on yourself — The year that changed everything

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, March 24, 2026 — In this Season 3 finale of The Table I Built, Andrea reflects on what it truly means to bet on yourself — especially when the path isn’t clear. As she approaches one year of building something she…more

Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Poet Bonnie Naradzay says you are “Invited to the Feast” — Join us at Elaine’s for this magical event!

About Bonnie Naradzay: As a mother, professional, teacher, and longtime volunteer, leading poetry sessions in prisons, a retirement community, and among the homeless, Bonnie has gathered much of both the lost and found, culminating in the publication of…more

Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Podcaster and award-winning author Elizabeth Bruce talks about “Universally Adored & Other One Dollar Stories”

Meet the Author: Elizabeth Bruce’s collection, Universally Adored and Other One Dollar Stories (Vine Leaves Press, 2024), won the 2025 IBA Short Story Award and Literary Titan Gold Award in Fiction, as well as an IAN Book of the Year Finalist distinction.…more

Monday, March 16th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep8: When the Job Search Becomes a Mental War — What Professionals Need to Know Right Now

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, March 16, 2026 — The job market has changed. Hiring cycles are longer, competition is higher, and many professionals are quietly questioning their value in the process. In this episode of The Table I Built, Andrea Walton…more

Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

March 21: Writer’s — Sign up for Elaine’s Literary Salon Workshop, “Becoming a Master Writer” with John DeDakis

Click here to sign up today for the March 21 workshop with John DeDakis! Course Description: A series of topic-specific workshops designed to drill deeper into the finer points of storytelling. Writing exercises will help you hone your skills and give you the…more

Saturday, March 7th, 2026 Courage2Thrive

Ep5: Courage2Thrive — On this month’s episode, Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews Hebrew Bible Studies expert and prolific author Dr. Stephen L. Cook

March 2026: Welcome to Ep5 of Father Bob’s Courage to Thrive show! Today’s topic: Hebrew Bible Studies Father Bob talks with Dr. Stephen L. Cook about his many books, his work as a Professor of Hebrew Bible at Virginia Theological Seminary — and…more

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Chris Chambers Noir

Ep7 Chris Chambers Noir: This month, we shine a light on Alex Kenna, “The Future of Noir”

March 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, Chris chose Alex Kenna to be our star. Bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers insissts, she’s the future of the genre. This month’s topic: How Noir shapes Crime Fiction,…more

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Emil Buchman takes us to a galazy far, far away in “Redemption Post Mortem: A Twisty Paranormal Thriller”

Meet the Author: Emil Buchman was born in the Galaxy Far, Far Away (aka, Baku, Azerbaijan) and came to the United States in the early 1990s. Currently, he lives in Brooklyn, New York with his beautiful wife and adorable wheaten terrier Chloe. Emil is a…more

Monday, March 2nd, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep7: The Women Who Built Me

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, March 2, 2026 — In this special Women’s History Month episode of The Table I Built, Andrea reflects on the three women who shaped her life and leadership journey. From her mother, Urith Walker, who modeled resilience and…more

Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep44: We welcome back to Elaine’s Literary Salon critically acclaimed bestselling author John Gilstrap

This week at Elaine’s Literary Salon, we are excited to share our newest interview with critically acclaimed, bestselling author John Gilstrap. Today, he talks with Elaine’s Literary Salon host Jeffrey James Higgins about his new novels, writing…more

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 Empowered Together

Ep12 Empowered Together show: Help us ring in the Year of the Fire Horse at our international celebration webinar on Feb. 17, 2026

Hello friends! Today, we are thrilled to share our celebration from our Feb. 17 webinar that ushered in the Year of the Fire Horse with our Empowered Together founders, Cynthia de Lorenzi, AlinaZ and Hope Katz Gibbs, creator of Inkandescent® PR + Publishing…more

Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep43: C.R. Rowenson shares his Magic System Seminar, “The Hidden Tool Dean Koontz, Tana French, and Others Use to Bend Reality”

A Note from Jeffrey James Higgins and Hope Katz Gibbs, ElainesLiterarySalon.com — Hello friends! We were thrilled to host a seminar on Jan. 29 featuring award-winning author and writing coach C.R. Rowenson. The video and podcast of the event is now live on…more

Monday, February 16th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep6: Building While Becoming: A Gen Z Perspective

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Feb. 16, 2026 — In this episode of The Table I Built, Andrea is joined by her daughter, Nachala, a senior at Towson University studying Mass Communications and PR, for an unfiltered conversation about what it means to build…more

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep42: Check out this week’s interview with Tom Straw, the Emmy and Writers’ Guild of America-nominated writer-producer of Night Court, Dave’s World, Grace Under Fire, and Nurse Jackie. His newest book is for sale: “The Accidental Joe”

Meet the Author: Tom Straw is an Emmy and Writers’ Guild of America-nominated writer-producer, New York Timesand USA Today best-selling author, and former Mystery Writers of America board member. Writing as Richard Castle, Tom originated the Nikki Heat…more

Monday, February 9th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep5: This Table was Built on History

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, Feb. 9, 2026 — January is usually about beginnings — new goals, new energy, new vision. But what about endings? In Episode 3 of Season Three of The Table I Built, Andrea Walton says, “Black History Month is more than…more

Sunday, February 8th, 2026 Courage2Thrive

Ep4: Courage2Thrive — Rev. Dr. Robert Flanagan interviews David Monteith, the Dean of Canterbury

February 2026: Welcome to Ep4 of Father Bob’s Courage to Thrive show! This month’s topic: A Day in the Life of the Canterbury Cathedral Father Bob and David will discuss:  Would you describe your spiritual journey? (From Northern Ireland to Canterbury…more

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep41: Adam S. Lovinger brings us “The Insider Threat: How the deep state undermines America from within.”

Meet the Author: Adam S. Lovinger serves as Vice President for Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy, a Washington D.C.-based think tank. In 2017, Adam was Senior Director for Strategic Assessments at the U.S. National Security…more

Monday, February 2nd, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep4: Today we learn about leadership and healing from the Lovern J. Gordon, creator of the Love Life Now Foundation

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, February 2, 2026 — In this episode of The Table I Built, I’m joined by Lovern J. Gordon, founder of Love Life Now Foundation, for a powerful conversation about leadership, healing, and what it means to keep showing up —…more

Sunday, February 1st, 2026 Chris Chambers Noir

Ep6 Chris Chambers Noir: This month we shine a light on two new hot novelists — P.M. Raymond and NYC firefighter Jason Powell

February 2026: On this month’s episode of Chris Chambers Noir, two new hot novelists are the focus of our Q&A with our host, bestselling mystery writer Christopher Chambers. This month’s topic: Riffs on a Noir Theme: Horror & Psychological…more

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep40: Puja Guha is the author of seven novels and four short stories! She shares details about her Ahriman Legacy series and the story in the new anthology, “On Fire Under Water”

About bestselling author Puja Guha: International Development Consultant. Global Citizen. Author of seven novels and four published short stories. Born into a family of acclaimed Indian architects, Puja traveled with her parents as they worked on projects…more

Monday, January 26th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep3: How to Lead in Uncertain Times 

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, January 26, 2026 — The world feels heavy right now—and our workplaces don’t exist outside of that reality. In this episode of The Table I Built, Andrea Walton explores what it means to lead with empathy during moments of…more

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep39: Meet Andrew Rubin, Filmmaker, author, and cofounder of the mental health education company Symptom Media

Meet the Author: Andrew Rubin is a filmmaker, writer, and cofounder of the mental health education company Symptom Media. A graduate of NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied Film Production and History, he has spent over a decade in the trenches…more

Monday, January 19th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep2: What We Don’t Talk About in January — Loss, and Necessary Goodbyes

A Note from Host Andrea Walton, January 19, 2026 — January is usually about beginnings — new goals, new energy, new vision. But what about endings? In Episode 2 of Season Three of The Table I Built, Andrea Walton explores why learning to steward endings,…more

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 Elaine's Literary Salon

Ep 38: On today’s Elaine’s Literary Salon show, meet the authors behind the poweful book, “Fire and Under Water — A Climate Change Crime Fiction Anthology”

About the interview:Today’s video podcast led by Elaine’s Literary Salon Host Jeffrey James Higgins icludes Puja Guha, Zakariah Johnson, Curtis Ippolito, and Michael Downing. Meet Puja Guha on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Elaine’s Literary Salon…more

Monday, January 12th, 2026 The Table I Built

Season 3, Ep1: The Table I Built podcast is going international in 2026, beginning with global leader Karen Hanrahan!

January 12, 2026, A Note from Andrea Walton, Host, The Table I Built — This season, we’re elevating the powerful voices of women who lead with purpose, compassion, and conviction — women reshaping the world through their decisions, their courage, and…more