You Don't Have to Change to Change Everything! Dr. Beth Kurland, Author

Join me for an inspiring conversation with the legendary Susan Polgar! The first woman to break through the highest ranks of chess, Susan discusses her powerful new memoir, Rebel Queen - The Cold War, Misogyny, and the Making of a Grandmaster. Discover her incredible journey from childhood in Communist Hungary to becoming a world champion, battling societal barriers with brilliance and strategic prowess. This is a story of resilience you won't want to miss! #eddrickshow #podcast #susanpolgar #chess #hungary

4/20/25 • 23:05

My guest is Robert Townsend, known for Hollywood Shuffle, The Five Heartbeats, and The Parent 'Hood. A versatile actor, writer, director, producer, and now stage storyteller, he's here to talk about his one-man show, Living The Shuffle, which explores his self-discovery, artistic journey, and life lessons.#eddrickshow #podcast #filmmaking #acting #comedy

1/24/25 • 33:40

My guest is C. Liegh McInnis, a distinguished poet, author, and former English instructor at Jackson State University. He is a leading cultural voice, with poetry, essays, and short stories focusing on Black identity, social justice, and cultural heritage. His critical work, "The Lyrics of Prince: A Literary Look at a Creative, Musical Poet, Philosopher, and Storyteller," explores the lyrical and artistic brilliance of Prince Rogers Nelson, highlighting Prince's blend of musicality with deep social commentary, personal introspection, and spiritual exploration. #eddrickshow #podcast #jacksonstateuniversity #prince #paisleypark #music #soul

12/6/24 • 66:33

Priscilla Lam is a talented actor and visionary producer from Vallejo, California and founder of 11th Hour Creatives, a collaborative of storytellers and filmmakers in the Bay Area. She supports inclusive narratives and platforms for overlooked voices in cinema. A prolific short filmmaker across various genres, Priscilla is also the Director of Community Engagement at BraveMaker, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening community ties and supporting budding filmmakers. #eddrickshow #podcast #film #sundancefilmfestival #vallejo #independentfilmmaker #filmfestival #sacramento #bayarea

11/22/24 • 30:05

My guest is renowned graphic artist and novelist Eric Drooker. He’s here to discuss his new book Naked City, the third volume of his City Trilogy series. His first book, Flood - A Novel in Pictures, won the American Book Award. Eric is a frequent cover artist for The New Yorker, and he’s known for incorporating themes of social justice and political commentary in his vivid and expressive style. Eric’s art can be seen in the permanent collections of the Whitney Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and The Brooklyn Museum. #eddrickshow #graphicnovel #newyorker #newyork #graphicdesign #podcast #artist

11/4/24 • 47:57

My guest is Kevin B. Smith, author of the new book, The Jailer’s Reckoning: How Mass Incarceration Is Damaging America. The book addresses the reality that the United States imprisons more people than any other country and that there are social, economic, and political costs to the mass incarceration of millions of people. #eddrickshow #podcast #prison #unitedstates

11/4/24 • 24:03

My guest is actor, writer, and producer Lamondo Hill. Lamondo was raised in Richmond, CA and he’s a versatile young actor who’s able to leverage his talent in a variety of interesting and challenging roles. Earlier this year, Lamondo took home the Best Supporting Actor award at the SacTown Movie Buffs Film Festival for his role in the short film Need A Lift. #eddrickshow #film #podcast #sacramento #actor #shortfilm

11/4/24 • 23:17

My guest is artist Elijah Reed. Elijah is based in Vacaville, California and is known for his abstract and textured artwork, which explores themes of emotion and experience. He’s a young artist with exceptional vision and technique. #eddrickshow #iartsuisun #elijahreed #podcast #suisuncity #solano #artist

11/4/24 • 21:59

My guest is Emiliana Vegas, author of the new book Let’s Change the World – How to Work Within International Development Organizations to Make A Difference. Emiliana is a renowned educator and policy analyst who has spent her career focusing on improving educational opportunities in developing countries. She is a Professor of Practice at the Harvard School Graduate School of Education. She previously served as Co-Director of the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution and Chief of the Education Division at the Intern-American Development Bank. #eddrickshow #podcast #harvard #education #international

9/19/24 • 22:06

My guest is Margo Hall. Margo is an award-winning actor, director and Artistic Director of the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre in San Francisco. She’s here to talk about the San Francisco premier of The Black Feminist Guide to the Human Body, a spiritual new work written by nationally acclaimed playwright and SF native Lisa B. Thompson. Margo is directing the piece which will debut at the Fort Mason Center for Arts & Culture in San Francisco on September 19th. #eddrickshow #lorrainehansberry #podcast #margohall #sanfrancisco #stage #actor #theatre #ucberkeley #universityoftexasaustin

9/19/24 • 30:53