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Entertaining Insights

Entertaining Insights (formerly Whine At 9) is the podcast that highlights life lessons, laughs, and entertainment. Join host Dr. Nancy Berk and her celebrity and expert guests as they discuss their fascinating journeys and insights. Nancy’s ability to build genuine conversations with showbiz icons has made her show a popular landing place for Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy Award winners and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. Packed with powerful advice, simple suggestions, and a dose of humor, Entertaining Insights will help you create your most positive, fun, and productive to-do lists.

Check out and listen to recent episodes below.

Talking Television Comedy Writing, The Simpsons, and Creative Advice with Mike Reiss – Episode 491

Emmy Award-winning comedy writer and producer Mike Reiss joins Nancy to discuss his career journey including decades with ‘The Simpsons,’ his books, advice for writers ...
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Talking Storytelling, Writing Process, And ‘The Other Side of the Wall’ With Amy Ephron, Plus Advice For Creating A Great Website – Episode 490

Author Amy Ephron joins Nancy to discuss The Other Side of the Wall, the third book in her trilogy for young readers, her creative career, ...
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Talking Live Comedy and Legends with Comedy Cellar Owner Noam Dworman, Plus A Stand-Up Life Lesson – Episode 489

Comedy Cellar owner Noam Dworman joins Nancy to discuss the history and highlights of the legendary New York City comedy institution, why famous alums keep ...
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Talking Stand-Up Success, Comedy Careers, and Helping Others Shine with Wendy Liebman, Plus A Glimpse Into The Erma Bombeck Writers’ Workshop and Some College Admission Humor – Episode 488

Comedian Wendy Liebman joins Nancy to discuss her stand-up journey from earlier performances to popular late night show appearances and comedy specials, and the importance ...
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Talking Humor, Comic Strip Success, and Life Shifts with Cathy Guisewite, Plus How To Make New Year’s Resolutions Work For You – Episode 487

Emmy Award-winning cartoonist Cathy Guisewite joins Nancy to discuss her iconic comic strip Cathy and her new book Fifty Things That Aren’t My Fault. And ...
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Talking Women in Music, Creative Honesty, and Fighting Like A Girl with Kalie Shorr – Episode 486

Singer-songwriter Kalie Shorr joins Nancy to discuss her acclaimed album 'Open Book', the Song Suffragettes and the changing culture for women in music, and finding ...
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