Studio 89.7

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks with legendary 6ABC Action News anchor Lisa Thomas Laury about her new book which details her career in Philadelphia television and her battle with a debilitating disorder that went misdiagnosed for years.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks with New York Times best-selling author Craig Johnson about The Western Star, his newest book in the Longmire series as well as the hit Netflix show based on his books. Johnson talks about why his protagonist Walt Longmire resonates with readers around the country and around the world.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks with cheese steak king Tony Luke about a project that is near and dear to the restauranteur's heart. Luke has launched the #brownandwhite initiative to bring public awareness to the problem of opioid abuse. Luke reveals it was the death of his own son this summer that led him to put a face on the growing epidemic.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks to writer Jeanette Walls about her acclaimed memoir "The Glass Castle" that has now been made into a major motion picture.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with Jason Batalon starring in the new Spider-man Homecoming movie. Leaving his home in Hawaii for school in New York City, Jacob auditioned and was cast as Ned Leeds, Peter Parker's friend in the new movie. Sworn to secrecy, Jacob could not tell anyone about the project, not even his mother. Batalon shares his road to stardom on this edition of Studio 89.7

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with Isabela Moner, one of the stars of Transformers: The Last Knight, opening in theaters this month. At the age of 15, Moner shares her thoughts on making movies, acting, growing up in Cleveland, Ohio and picking out the perfect dress for her movie premiere.

It is all about the best pizza in the United States! Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with Joe Beddia about his pizzeria in Fishtown and his new book Pizza Camp. Joe's Pizzeria Beddia has been named the best pizza in America by Bon Apetit magazine. Joe dishes up what makes a great pizza and why people line up outside of his Girard Avenue location for hours for a chance to buy a highly coveted pizza pie.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with Broadway veteran Jose Llana who plays the King of Siam in the Lincoln Center Touring Production of the Rogers and Hammerstein musical King and I. Llana reflects on what it is like to step into the iconic role and how the musical is more relevant today than perhaps decades ago when it first appeared on Broadway.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with Benjamin Wheelwright and Maria Elena Ramirez, two cast members from the National Tour of the The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Take a peak behind the curtain to learn how an award-winning book was turned into a hit Broadway play and is now taking the country by storm with the show's first touring production.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with photographer and author Debra Rothenberg about her book Bruce Springsteen in Focus. The Boss may have been Born to Run, but Rothenberg was born to point, focus and shoot Springsteen since 1980. The award-winning photographer will reflect on her career and offer tips on taking photos whether for family gatherings or for social media.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello talks with Lizzie Markson and Dustin Harris Smith, two of the leads of the musical Mamma Mia now on its farewell tour across America.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes former American Bandstand dancer turned author Arlene Sullivan to talk about her book Bandstand Diaries, a tribute to one of the most legendary television shows in history that put Philadelphia and the Bandstand regulars on the national map.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Bill Schwab, the Art Director of Characters for Walt Disney Animation Studios. Schwab discusses his work on the latest Disney animated move "Moana" and the challenges of taking a pencil sketch from paper to the screen.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Frank Giordano, President and CEO of the Philly Pops to talk about the Pops exciting 38th season. Kicking off later in October, the season will start with The King's Songbook, a tribute to the legend Elvis Presley.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes actor, producer, director and author Henry Winkler to the program to talk about his new series of children's books. Best known for his role as the Fonz on TV's Happy Days, these days Winkler is most excited about writing his Hank Zipzer series of books. Winkler reflects about how his own childhood learning challenges with dyslexia inspired the series and how the books encourage young readers to excel at whatever they desi

Host Paul Perrello speaks with Simon Helberg of The Big Bang Theory, to discuss his latest endeavour in Florence Foster Jenkins.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes Food Network star and author Giada De Laurentiss to the program to talk about her new book Recipe for Adventure: Philadelphia. Giada dishes about her work on Food Network, cooking Italian style and her series of children's books.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello welcomes musician, advice columnist and an original member of The Monkees, Peter Tork who dishes about his music and the 50th anniversary of the group which started on television as America's answer to The Beatles.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks with entertainer, Bobby Rydell about his compelling autobiography, "Bobby Rydell: Teen Idol On The Rocks" which documents his career on television, stage, and movies, as well as the highs and lows of stardom.

Rowan University Adjunct Professor and host Paul Perrello speaks with Kevin Burns, Executive Director of ActionAids on the organization's 30th anniversary and its signature fundraiser Dining Out For Life which assists the group in providing services to those who are faced with the challenges of living with HIV disease.