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by Al Cole
People of Distinction features celebrities as well as the everyday public who have made extraordinary impact through their intense dedication to loving what they do! When you think about it, this sort of concept of "people of distinction" would make for the most engaging and informative interviews on the planet, wouldn't it? Influencer Al Cole from CBS Radio, creator of People of Distinction, and his son Benji Cole, actor and celebrity connector, are two of the most dynamic voices in professional broadcasting. Al Cole from CBS Radio interviews World Renown CELEBRITY GUESTS. Al's Fans call themselves "Al ColeHolics"!!!
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- 3 days ago26 min
Media Is a Business — Your Home Doesn't Have to Be
What if the real problem isn't the screen, it's that we've forgotten we're allowed to turn it off? In this episode, we sit down with Michael Hartfield to discuss Unplug: 101 Ways to Pull Your Kids Away From Their Electronics — the powerful book written by his late wife, Wanda Kanten Hartfield. From crafts at the dining room table to building a family identity that doesn't bend to peer pressure, this conversation is a field guide for any parent ready to reclaim their home from the screen.Grab the book at unplug101ways.com, on Amazon, or at Barnes & Noble.
- 4 days ago28 min
The Only Way Is Up: Breaking the Stigma Around ED
Erectile dysfunction affects millions of men worldwide, yet the conversation around it is still stuck in silence and shame. In this episode, clinician and author Seema Tangri breaks down everything your doctor might not have time to tell you: from the surprising medical conditions hiding behind ED to the treatments that are changing lives right now. Her book, The Only Way is Up, is a self-help guide that replaces fear with clarity and stigma with hope. Whether you're navigating this yourself or supporting someone you love, this is the conversation that changes everything.
- 1 weeks ago16 min
Obedience Over Comfort: A Conversation with Bishop Eugene McCrea
He moved his wife and kids to Alaska with no job, no money, and no plan, just a word: obedience. Bishop Eugene McCrea sits down to unpack the faith-fueled leap that nearly broke his family and ultimately built his legacy, detailed in his new memoir The Journey of Obedience. This is a raw, real conversation about trusting God when the ground gives no guarantees. Get the book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and let this story challenge what you'll do with your own calling.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Answering a Dead Poet: Rilke's Art of Metric Melody
What if a poet answered a dead man's verse with one of his own—across a full century? Martin Bidney did exactly that, translating Rilke's poems and writing a live poetic reply to each, from a panther's caged despair to monks finding meaning in a garden. This is a conversation that shouldn't be possible, happening anyway. Grab Martin's book, Rilke's Art of Metric Melody, Volume I, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or at martinbidney.org.
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Life After the Crib: Tackling Early Rising
At 5:30 AM, a toddler's newfound freedom from a crib quickly becomes an exhausted parent's worst nightmare. In this conversation, Diana Yacobi unpacks the spontaneous storytelling strategy she invented during a single phone call to rescue her daughter from these relentless early-morning wake-ups. In her book, Everyone Is Asleep but Me, she explains how a hastily improvised tale designed to keep a little boy in his junior bed evolved into a fully illustrated resource. Discover the specific narrative trick that finally broke her grandson's early-rising habit and how this accidental method might just be the secret to reclaiming your family's mornings.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Finding God Beyond the Church Walls
What if death isn't the end, but a door you've been standing in front of your whole life? Author Hillary R. Carraway joins us to unpack her book Soul Existence, born from a spiritual awakening and forged through unimaginable tragedy: the loss of her son to a drunk driver. This raw, unfiltered conversation challenges organized religion, explores a direct and personal relationship with God, and dares listeners to seek the divine within themselves. Grab Soul Existence: The Extended Version on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and join the conversation in the comments.
- 1 weeks ago19 min
A Detective Story, A Spiritual Odyssey: Edwin Tazelaar's Story
Hear how one man tracked a stranger's stolen daughter using only a chance encounter, a chill down his spine, and a discarded piece of trash to find her. Retired police officer Edwin Tazelaar joins People of Distinction to unpack the true story behind Cathy! Cathy, Where Are You?, a real-life search for an abducted six-year-old that reads like a detective thriller and a spiritual reckoning all at once. From a random meeting at a stoplight to a reunion that changed lives forever, Edwin reveals the details that didn't make it into the book. Grab your copy today on Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and get ready to believe in the impossible.
- 1 weeks ago13 min
Fifth Period: Lessons from a Lifetime in the Classroom
He walked into a classroom nobody wanted: the dreaded fifth period. 28 years later, he wrote the definitive guide on shaping young minds. In this episode of People of Distinction, retired educator Melvin Wendell Gates opens up about the students who changed him, the burnout that almost broke him, and why he believes every child is a gift, no exceptions. From surviving COVID-era classrooms to a former student who still texts him on his birthday, this conversation is a raw tribute to the teachers we underappreciate the most. Pick up Melvin's memoir, Fifth Period, and join the conversation about the educators who quietly built who we are today.
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About People Of Distinction
People of Distinction features celebrities as well as the everyday public who have made extraordinary impact through their intense dedication to loving what they do! When you think about it, this sort of concept of "people of distinction" would make for the most engaging and informative interviews on the planet, wouldn't it? Influencer Al Cole from CBS Radio, creator of People of Distinction, and his son Benji Cole, actor and celebrity connector, are two of the most dynamic voices in professional broadcasting. Al Cole from CBS Radio interviews World Renown CELEBRITY GUESTS. Al's Fans call themselves "Al ColeHolics"!!!
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