The Writer’s Block

Matt Robinson, author of “Lions, Tigers, and… Bulldogs: An unofficial guide to the legends and lore of the Ivy League” (www.LionsTigersBulldogs.com) hosts this program on writing and the experience of getting a book published.

Show	Description
Anne Borow-Lawrence	April 2025 Matt is joined by Anne Borow-Lawrence, an Author, Speaker and Transformational Thought Leader. They talk about the book, "The Essence of a Woman: Unleash the Feminine Soul," of which she is one of the many authors.
Lorenz Finison	March 2025 It's a family affair! Awhile back, Matt welcomed in Carmen Fields and on this edition, he talks with Carmen's husband, Lorenz Finison. An author of several books about cycling history, Lorenz is also the Co-Founder of the Bicycling History Archive of UMass-Boston.
Galina Vromen	January 2025 For his first guest of 2025, Matt speaks with Galina Vromen, author of "Hill of Secrets - A Novel," set in World War II Los Alamos where the atomic bomb was developed. Galina is also an international journalist and director of two reading readiness programs in Israel, one in Hebrew and the other in Arabic.
Ted Curtin "	December 2024 Matt is back in studio with Ted Curtin. He is an author of a blog and a trivia book called "Get Smarter - Be Amazed."
Dr. Benjamin Caplan (Extra)	<4>November 2024 In this final fall edition of his series at the Needham Library, Matt is joined by Dr. Benjamin Caplan, author of "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook." Dr. Caplan is a Family Physician with a passion for cannabis medicine. NOTE: This episode deals with some topics that might not be suitable for everyone. Parental and viewer discretion is advised.
Judy Rakowsky (Extra)	October 2024 As a follow up to his in studio episode in August, Matt welcomes Judy Rakowsky, journalist and author of the book "Jews in the Garden" to his series at the Needham Free Public Library. Judy's book is the story of a family's search for answers to what happened to their relatives in Poland during the Holocaust.
Thomas Lehrich	October 2024 On this episode, Matt talks with Thomas Lehrich in our TNC Studio. Thomas is the author of "The Adventures of Backpacker Billy and Shave."
Jen Tosti-Kharas (Extra)	September 2024 Matt Robinson starts a new fall season of former guests of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Library with Jen Tosti-Kharas. She is the author of "Is Your Work Worth It?"
Judy Rakowsky	August 2024 Matt welcomes in Judy Rakowsky, journalist and author of the book "Jews in the Garden." It's the story of a family's search for answers to what happened to their relatives in Poland during the Holocaust.
Jordan Rich (Extra)	June 2024 In the fourth and final episode of this first season of "Extra" editions of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Free Public Library, Matt Robinson welcomes in his friend and longtime colleague, Jordan Rich, from WBZ Radio. Jordan is also the author of the book "ON-AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio."
Dr. Benjamin Caplan	July 2024 In this episode, Matt is joined by Dr. Benjamin Caplan, author of "The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook." Dr. Caplan is a Family Physician with a passion for cannabis medicine.
Gina Vild and Sanjiv Chopra (Extra)	May 2024 It's a double dose go former Writer's Block guests as Matt Robinson welcomes not one, but two former guests to the Needham Free Public Library. This time around, he's talking with Gina Vild and Dr. Sanjiv Chopra.
Jen Tosti-Kharas	May 2024 Matt welcomes in his neighbor! But also Babson professor, Jen Tosti-Kharas. She is also the author of "Is Your Work Worth It?"
Andy Dolan	April 2024 To celebrate the 150th birthday of poet Robert Frost, Matt spoke with playwright Andy Dolan. His play about Frost stars Gordon Clapp and will be running this April in Boston.
Daniel Dain	March 2024 Matt welcomes a fellow native Bostonian, Daniel Dain in studio this month. Daniel is the author of a new book all about Beantown, called "A History of Boston."
Rachel Silber Devlin (Extra)	February 2024 Matt Robinson hosts the second of his four extended sessions of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Free Public Library. In this episode, he welcomes Rachel Silber Devlin, author of "Snapshots of My Father, John Silber."
Carmen Fields	February 2024 Matt welcomes author and legendary journalist Carmen Fields to talk about her book about her father, the famous Jazz musician Ernie Fields.
Bruce Cohen (Extra)	January 2024 Matt Robinson hosts the first of four extended sessions of "The Writer's Block" at the Needham Free Public Library. Up first is Bruce Cohen, author of: "Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising."
Shawn Talbott	December 2023 Matt welcomes in Shawn Talbott, PhD, Chief Science Officer at Amare Global. Shawn is the author of hundreds of articles and more than a dozen books on nutrition and fitness. He is fascinated by the links between diet, biochemistry and psychology: the idea that what we eat changes the biochemistry of our bodies, and influences how we think, feel and behave.
Gina Vild	October 2023 Matt welcomes Gina Vild, co-author of "The Two Most Important Days: How to Find Your Purpose - and Live a Happier, Healthier Life" into the studio. Gina is also an expert in resilience and happiness and is a former Dean at Harvard Medical School.
Bruce Cohen	September 2023 Matt Robinson talks with Bruce Cohen, PhD, Wellness and Fitness Coach, and author of "Excusercise: Inexcusable Excuses for Not Exercising."
Zvi A. Sesling	July 2023 Matt Robinson is back, speaking with one of his former professors, Zvi A. Sesling. Zvi is the author of the flash fiction book "Secret Behind the Gate," as well as a poet who has written about many topics, including baseball.
Linda Klein Means	May 2023 Matt's guest is Linda Klein Means, former reporter for the Chicago Tribune and author of the book, "Passport to the World: Looking Back While Moving On."
Rachel Silber Devlin	March 2023 Matt welcomes Rachel Silber Devlin, daughter of former Boston University President John Silver and author of the book, “Snapshots of My Father, John Silber.”
Bob Hyldburg	February 2023 Just in time for the big game, New England Patriots Historian Bob Hyldburg joins Matt to talk about his encyclopedias on the football dynasty. His most recent edition is called, "Relive Patriots History: Six Time World Champions."
Writer's Block Special: An Evening with Matt Robinson	November 2022 "The Writer's Block" host Matt Robinson speaks at the Needham Free Public Library. He talked about writing his book "Lions, Tigers and... Bulldogs?" as well as gave tips on becoming an author.
Sanjiv Chopra	November 2022 Matt welcomes a very special guest in studio, Dr. Sanjiv Chopra. In addition to being a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Chopra has written several books and is a motivational speaker as well.
Neville Frankel	September 2022 Matt begins the fall season by welcoming Neville Frankel, author and Emmy-Award winning writer of the novel "On the Sickle's Edge," a love story, thriller and coming-of-age story set in Russia, Latvia, South Africa, and the United States. It is also a prequel to his acclaimed novel "Bloodlines."
Wendy Bornstein	June 2022 As the summer begins, Matt welcomes in Wendy Bornstein, author of "Coffee Connections: Finding Common Ground Through My Daily Brew." The book is all about coffee being a tool for networking.
Bill Littlefield	April 2022 Matt is back in studio just in time for spring, joined by former "It's Only a Game" host, the legendary Bill Littlefield! in addition to his storied career, Bill talks about a new book he's written set to be published this summer entitled "Mercy."
Tom Keating	November 2021 In his second episode back in our studio, Matt welcomes in Tom Keating. Tom is a Vietnam Veteran and author of "Yesterday's Soldier."
Tricia Silverman	October 2021 Matt is back in studio!! For just the second time and first time since his first episode, Matt Robinson hosts "The Writer's Block" in our Needham Channel studios and he welcomes Tricia Silverman, Nutrition Speaker, Wellness Educator and Author of "Healthy Dividends: Investments in Nutrition, Movement, and Fitness that Pay Off."
Jordan Rich	July 2021 In the fourth installment of the series, Matt talks (via Zoom) with Jordan Rich, WBZ Radio Anchor and author of: "ON-AIR: My 50-Year Love Affair with Radio."
Sharon Singer Salinger	April 2021 In the second installment of The Writer's Block, Matt speaks via Zoom to Sharon Singer Salinger, author of "Love Letters: Poetry of the Aleph Bet."
Dave Zeltserman	November 2020 In this first episode, Matt is joined by novelist Dave Zeltserman.