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 Recently, big banks like Chase, HSBC and Capital One have started to pull back from safe deposit box services and aren’t offering them for new customers. So, where should you store your valuables?  Dave McGuinn has been keeping banks and the valuables that reside within them safe for over 50 years. He is the industryContinue reading “Safe Keeping”

Having faced the harrowing experience of losing a loved one to homicide, Dr. Jan Canty opens up about her personal journey of survival, healing, and transformation. Through her inspiring narrative, she offers profound insights into the human spirit’s ability to overcome even the darkest of moments. We spoke with Jan, discussing the challenges she faced,Continue reading “Surviving the Shadows”

It’s time for our annual Halloween special, and this year we had a chance to hang out with Robery Gonyo of Haunted Manhattan! Haunted Manhattan has been providing NYC with it’s own brand of haunted history for over 10 years. NYC is a unique place around Halloween and many embark on one of the city’sContinue reading “Haunted Manhattan”

The After School Satan Club, with its provocative name, is in the hot seat these days. Now, before you conjure images of devilish gatherings and dark rituals, the After School Satan Club is not about worshiping the dark Lord. Rather, it’s about enlightening young minds, promoting critical thinking, and exploring alternative perspectives. We’re here toContinue reading “After School Satan Club”

Vampires aren’t real, right? From the classic novel Dracula to more modern novels by Anne Rice or even Twilight, vampires have been a part of cultures and folklore from all around the world. What if vampires are real? If someone tells you they’re a vampire, do you believe them? There are true crime cases likeContinue reading “Blood Lust”

Life after prison is far from a straightforward path. The formerly incarcerated face the harsh reality of reintegration into society, from finding employment and securing housing to dealing with the societal stigma that often accompanies a criminal record. David Rothenberg’s story is one of unwavering commitment to social justice and compassion for individuals caught inContinue reading “Beyond the Bars, Reintegration Into Society”

Ever wonder what really happens at a crime scene? Barbara Butcher, the second woman ever hired for the role of Death Investigator in New York City, takes us behind the scenes of her riveting investigations, revealing the meticulous attention to detail required to reconstruct the final moments of a person’s life. From high-stakes cases toContinue reading “Silent Witnesses – Dead Men Do Tell Tales”

Do you know what roller derby is? It’s okay if you don’t, we’ve got someone who can definitely tell you all there is to know about it. Roller derby is a sport that many know absolutely nothing about and we’re going to change that. It’s a fast paced, hard hitting, alternative contact sport that’s playedContinue reading “Jamming with Suzy Hotrod”

Have you ever had a question for a flight attendant that you’ve always wanted to ask but never had the chance? Well you’re in luck, so do we. We caught up with Toni, a flight attendant with her very own blog, A Wheel in the Sky. We asked Toni about everything from what her typicalContinue reading “Wingin’ It – On Air with Toni the Flight Attendant”

During the early to mid-20th century, Chicken Bone Beach served as one of the few areas where African Americans were allowed to enjoy the Atlantic City shoreline. In this episode, we spoke with Cheryl Woodruff-Brooks, the author of Chicken Bone Beach – A Pictorial History of Atlantic City’s Missouri Avenue Beach. We explored the challengesContinue reading “The Story of Chicken Bone Beach”