On Oct. 12, 2022, the FDA announced there was an official, nationwide shortage of Adderall, a stimulant commonly used to treat ADHD. Over 8 months later, and nothing has changed. Folks laugh about all of the housewives, or over-medicated toddlers who are "tweeking without their Addy!" but as the shortage languishes on and on, and more and more people struggle to function without their medication, we're starting to see just how many people this impacts, and why the extreme limitations and regulations there are regarding how the drug is manufactured, and how much a pharmacy can order of the drug per month, are antiquated and counter-productive.On this episode, Jonathan is joined by Snezhana Kostornova, who was interviewed by the New York Times for a piece they did on the crisis last year. She and Jonathan share what their experiences have been like as people who have been clinically diagnosed with ADHD, and rely on Adderall to function at full capacity. Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn! And follow the show, as well as the host, on Twitter! @NextBestRadio and @jonblerner!

On Oct. 12, 2022, the FDA announced there was an official, nationwide shortage of Adderall, a stimulant commonly used to treat ADHD. Over 8 months later, and nothing has changed. Folks laugh about all of the housewives, or over-medicated toddlers who are "tweeking without their Addy!" but as the shortage languishes on and on, and more and more people struggle to function without their medication, we're starting to see just how many people this impacts, and why the extreme limitations and regulations there are regarding how the drug is manufactured, and how much a pharmacy can order of the drug per month, are antiquated and counter-productive.On this episode, Jonathan is joined by Snezhana Kostornova, who was interviewed by the New York Times for a <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/16/well/mind/adderall-shortage-withdrawal-symptoms-adhd.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">piece they did on the crisis</a> last year. She and Jonathan share what their experiences have been like as people who have been clinically diagnosed with ADHD, and rely on Adderall to function at full capacity. Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>! And follow the show, as well as the host, on Twitter! @NextBestRadio and @jonblerner!

Where is all the ADDERALL?!?

In 2020, 45,222 people died from gun-related injuries in the U.S., according to the CDC. It was a record at the time, with no close second. Then in 2021, 46,661 people died. Year-after-year America sees more citizens killed by guns than countries like Canada, Australia, France, England, Germany, and Japan COMBINED, and it just keeps getting worse. The deaths are tragic and heartbreaking, but the responses? The empty words and LACK OF ACTION is absolutely infuriating.Enough is enough. Until steps are taken--LAWS ARE PASSED--to fight the scourge that is gun violence in America, nothing else matters. The time has come to be a one issue voter. Mental health, the Second Amendment, "hardening" schools--they're distractions, and asinine. Stop debating, and GET ANGRY!! Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn! And follow the show, as well as the host, on Twitter! @NextBestRadio and @jonblerner!

In 2020, 45,222 people died from gun-related injuries in the U.S., according to the CDC. It was a record at the time, with no close second. Then in 2021, 46,661 people died. Year-after-year America sees more citizens killed by guns than countries like Canada, Australia, France, England, Germany, and Japan COMBINED, and it just keeps getting worse. The deaths are tragic and heartbreaking, but the responses? The empty words and LACK OF ACTION is absolutely infuriating.Enough is enough. Until steps are taken--LAWS ARE PASSED--to fight the scourge that is gun violence in America, nothing else matters. The time has come to be a one issue voter. Mental health, the Second Amendment, "hardening" schools--they're distractions, and asinine. Stop debating, and GET ANGRY!! Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>! And follow the show, as well as the host, on Twitter! @NextBestRadio and @jonblerner!

Get MAD About The GUNS!!

Reuben Mullins

Losing a parent is truly a unique form of pain, grief and loss. Our parents guide and protect us. They take care of us when we're sick, pick us up when we fall, and provide unconditional love. No matter how old you are, no one is ever truly ready to lose a parent. This is the second episode in our series of conversations Jonathan has with others who have had to say goodbye to their Mom and/or Dad far soon. How they've learned to cope, what they miss the most, and other things you can never prepare for. In this episode, Jonathan chats with his friend and colleague, Reuben Mullins, about the loss of his father. Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Losing a parent is truly a unique form of pain, grief and loss. Our parents guide and protect us. They take care of us when we're sick, pick us up when we fall, and provide unconditional love. No matter how old you are, no one is ever truly ready to lose a parent. This is the second episode in our series of conversations Jonathan has with others who have had to say goodbye to their Mom and/or Dad far soon. How they've learned to cope, what they miss the most, and other things you can never prepare for. In this episode, Jonathan chats with his friend and colleague, Reuben Mullins, about the loss of his father. Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Losing a Parent: Reuben Mullins 

Often called the city of dreams, New York City can also be the city of nightmares. Every single street is steeped in history, and in the four-hundred-plus years of construction, destruction, and rejuvenation, you're bound to hear more than a few legends and tales of the supernatural. In this episode, we reveal all of the most haunted buildings/locations in the Big Apple. Most of them are open to the public, too, so by all means--check them out. If you dare. Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Often called the city of dreams, New York City can also be the city of nightmares. Every single street is steeped in history, and in the four-hundred-plus years of construction, destruction, and rejuvenation, you're bound to hear more than a few legends and tales of the supernatural. In this episode, we reveal all of the most haunted buildings/locations in the Big Apple. Most of them are open to the public, too, so by all means--check them out. If you dare. Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Haunted New York City

﻿A kid comes out of the closet as...something other than straight...but uses it to remind the world that if you were born white, you need to sit down and shut up at all times. Is this really where we are now?! Join Jonathan as he reminds us why stuff like this isn't progressive, it's just DUMB. Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

﻿A kid comes out of the closet as...something other than straight...but uses it to remind the world that if you were born white, you need to sit down and shut up at all times. Is this really where we are now?! Join Jonathan as he reminds us why stuff like this isn't progressive, it's just DUMB. Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

O, Woke is Me!

Trevor Dutch

Jonathan met Trevor Dutch in the Summer of 2012, when they were both hired to ride bikes around New York City, in custom made suits, for the USA Network and Mr. Porter. 9 years later, Trevor still gets hired for his looks--Jonathan does not. He's also been lured to the political right. In New York City? Let's find out why...Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Jonathan met Trevor Dutch in the Summer of 2012, when they were both hired to ride bikes around New York City, in custom made suits, for the USA Network and Mr. Porter. 9 years later, Trevor still gets hired for his looks--Jonathan does not. He's also been lured to the political right. In New York City? Let's find out why...Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Join Jonathan as he takes you through the nightmare that is moving in New York City, discusses one of the latest victims of CANCEL CULTURE, and reviews the 2019 sequel to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining--Doctor Sleep. ﻿Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Join Jonathan as he takes you through the nightmare that is moving in New York City, discusses one of the latest victims of CANCEL CULTURE, and reviews the 2019 sequel to Stanley Kubrick's The Shining--Doctor Sleep. ﻿Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Cancel Culture

Chuck Schumer

LEAD

Chuck Schumer has been a steady, loyal Democratic soldier for what, 94 years at this point? More than that, he seems like a nice, sweet old man. You know who isn't a nice, sweet old man? Anyone who has ever gotten things done as the Senate Majority Leader. In this episode, Jonathan reviews a recent, long-form interview Chuck Schumer did with Rachel Maddow, and explains why Democrats should be concerned.Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Chuck Schumer has been a steady, loyal Democratic soldier for what, 94 years at this point? More than that, he seems like a nice, sweet old man. You know who isn't a nice, sweet old man? Anyone who has ever gotten things done as the Senate Majority Leader. In this episode, Jonathan reviews a recent, long-form interview Chuck Schumer did with Rachel Maddow, and explains why Democrats should be concerned.Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="https://cms.megaphone.fm/organizations/8991e080-4684-11e9-aa81-eb4cd954090a/podcasts/4d991c30-6775-11e9-bb61-e3b4b5dc2a27/episodes/1986e74a-6135-11eb-8b2f-9b6255672a8c/www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Can Chuck Schumer lead??

HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher is back, baby! After going on hiatus for 2-3 months, one of the best, smartest political talk shows around kicked off season 19 with an absolute sack of shit. That's right--the jokes weren't funny, the interview was infuriatingly superficial, and at times it felt downright awkward! Unlike some on the "regressive left," who claim Bill Maher isn't woke enough to tolerate, Jonathan is a huge fan! And as a huge fan, he's got a lot to say about about how shitty this episode truly was.Catch new episodes of The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on Radio Free Brooklyn!

HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher is back, baby! After going on hiatus for 2-3 months, one of the best, smartest political talk shows around kicked off season 19 with an absolute sack of shit. That's right--the jokes weren't funny, the interview was infuriatingly superficial, and at times it felt downright awkward! Unlike some on the "regressive left," who claim Bill Maher isn't woke enough to tolerate, Jonathan is a huge fan! And as a huge fan, he's got a lot to say about about how shitty this episode truly was. Catch new episodes of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 Eastern on <a href="www.radiofreebrooklyn.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Are you for Real Time..?!

On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump rode down an escalator in New York City, stood before a crowd of (mostly paid) admirers , and announced he was running for President. Everyone laughed, no one took him seriously, and life has NEVER been the same. On November 3rd, 2020, for seemingly the first time EVER, his luck ran out. Donald Trump, America's most famous con-man, and two-time loser of the popular vote, became a one-term President. Joseph R. Biden beat his ass, and will be the 46th President of the United States. Join Jonathan as he reviews all that went down on election night (week), and celebrates good times. COME ON!!! 

On June 16, 2015, Donald Trump rode down an escalator in New York City, stood before a crowd of (mostly paid) admirers , and announced he was running for President. Everyone laughed, no one took him seriously, and life has NEVER been the same. On November 3rd, 2020, for seemingly the first time EVER, his luck ran out. Donald Trump, America's most famous con-man, and two-time loser of the popular vote, became a one-term President. Joseph R. Biden beat his ass, and will be the 46th President of the United States. Join Jonathan as he reviews all that went down on election night (week), and celebrates good times. COME ON!!!

It's BIDEN, Baby!!

The Next Best Thing is a mix between The Tonight Show, Howard Stern and Rachel Maddow. Hosted by Jonathan B. Lerner, episodes touch on everything from current events &amp; politics, to pop culture and the arts. Occasional guest interviews feature interesting people from all walks of life. Show draws comedy from recent news stories, political figures and prominent celebrities, as well as from aspects of the show itself! Airs LIVE every Monday night from 10-Midnight on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Can’t believe I haven’t found this before.  Good podcast.

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The Next Best Thing

Jonathan Larson

For nine and a half years, Jonathan Larson worked as a waiter at the Moondance Diner in New York City. His life-long dream was to be a successful musical theatre composer, and he worked tirelessly to make it happen. He won some awards, and the respect/encouragement of Stephen Sondheim, but by 1990, Larson had ZERO shows produced. At almost 30 years old, he couldn't help but feel as if perhaps it just wasn't meant to be. Before calling it quits, he decided to give it one more shot, writing a rock-opera, called RENT. On January 25th, 1996, RENT was headed to Broadway, and things were finally turning around! The night before previews began, Larson came home from rehearsal...and died. RENT would go on to win 6 Drama Desk, 4 Tony Awards--including Best Original Score and Best Musical--and the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It ran on Broadway for over 12 years, and grossed over $280 million. Jonathan Larson may not be here physically, but his legacy will live on forever. Thank you, Jonathan Larson. 

For nine and a half years, Jonathan Larson worked as a waiter at the Moondance Diner in New York City. His life-long dream was to be a successful musical theatre composer, and he worked tirelessly to make it happen. He won some awards, and the respect/encouragement of Stephen Sondheim, but by 1990, Larson had ZERO shows produced. At almost 30 years old, he couldn't help but feel as if perhaps it just wasn't meant to be. Before calling it quits, he decided to give it one more shot, writing a rock-opera, called RENT. On January 25th, 1996, RENT was headed to Broadway, and things were finally turning around! The night before previews began, Larson came home from rehearsal...and died. RENT would go on to win 6 Drama Desk, 4 Tony Awards--including Best Original Score and Best Musical--and the 1996 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. It ran on Broadway for over 12 years, and grossed over $280 million. Jonathan Larson may not be here physically, but his legacy will live on forever. Thank you, Jonathan Larson.

Thank you, Jonathan Larson.

On February 28th, 2020, former Vice-President Joe Biden's Presidential campaign was on the edge of collapse. The once front-runner had failed to stand out at the debates, was struggling to raise funds, and had yet to win a single primary. It was the end of the line...until, of course, it wasn't. Within a week, thanks to a decisive win in South Carolina, and some key endorsements, the Biden campaign had a second wind! A week after that, he was the presumptive nominee.In this episode, Jonathan responds (in real time) to the contests that changed everything, and gets real with all the voters of his generation who may not be inclined to support someone who isn't Bernie Sanders.

On February 28th, 2020, former Vice-President Joe Biden's Presidential campaign was on the edge of collapse. The once front-runner had failed to stand out at the debates, was struggling to raise funds, and had yet to win a single primary. It was the end of the line...until, of course, it wasn't. Within a week, thanks to a decisive win in South Carolina, and some key endorsements, the Biden campaign had a second wind! A week after that, he was the presumptive nominee.In this episode, Jonathan responds (in real time) to the contests that changed everything, and gets real with all the voters of his generation who may not be inclined to support someone who isn't Bernie Sanders.

The Case for Joe Biden

On January 21, 2020, the New York Times reported that a man in Washington State, said to be in his 30's, had contracted the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. It was the first confirmed case in the United States. Since then, the virus has spread like wildfire, and is now a worldwide pandemic. Life in the United States has changed in ways no one thought possible, and NO WHERE more so than in New York City. Over the course of 19 days, people went from barely knowing what a "coronavirus" was, to being too scared to leave their apartments for fear of catching it. The city that never sleeps has been brought to its knees, and in this special episode of The Next Best Thing, you hear Jonathan lay out all that's taken place, as well as his emotional responses, AS THEY HAPPENED. Part I was recorded on the night of March 9th, Part II (22:21) on the night of March 16th, and Part III (46:00) on March 23rd. 3-weeks worth of corona coverage, all from a front-row seat, inside the epicenter! 

On January 21, 2020, the New York Times reported that a man in Washington State, said to be in his 30's, had contracted the novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. It was the first confirmed case in the United States. Since then, the virus has spread like wildfire, and is now a worldwide pandemic. Life in the United States has changed in ways no one thought possible, and NO WHERE more so than in New York City. Over the course of 19 days, people went from barely knowing what a "coronavirus" was, to being too scared to leave their apartments for fear of catching it. The city that never sleeps has been brought to its knees, and in this special episode of The Next Best Thing, you hear Jonathan lay out all that's taken place, as well as his emotional responses, AS THEY HAPPENED. Part I was recorded on the night of March 9th, Part II (22:21) on the night of March 16th, and Part III (46:00) on March 23rd. 3-weeks worth of corona coverage, all from a front-row seat, inside the epicenter!

COVID-19: NYC Apocalypse

Jonathan chats with Mike Welch, former sports talk radio host and current actor/comedian, who calls in from sunny West Hollywood, California, to discuss the pain and anguish they've both known as lifelong fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, who will face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. It's the Chiefs first Super Bowl appearance since 1970, long before Jon or Mike ever existed! Topics covered include:  Controversy over team names, logos, traditions, etc. Where in the world is Eric Berry? Alex Smith's role in getting KC to a Super Bowl. What a win will mean for Andy Reid. Kareem Hunt's latest run-in with the law. Predictions for the BIG GAME! Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night from 10-Midnight ET on Radio Free Brooklyn! 

<a href="https://twitter.com/jonblerner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jonathan</a> chats with <a href="https://twitter.com/TheMikeWelch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mike Welch</a>, former sports talk radio host and current actor/comedian, who calls in from sunny West Hollywood, California, to discuss the pain and anguish they've both known as lifelong fans of the Kansas City Chiefs, who will face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV. It's the Chiefs first Super Bowl appearance since 1970, long before Jon or Mike ever existed! Topics covered include: <ul> <li>Controversy over team names, logos, traditions, etc.</li> <li>Where in the world is Eric Berry?</li> <li>Alex Smith's role in getting KC to a Super Bowl.</li> <li>What a win will mean for Andy Reid.</li> <li>Kareem Hunt's latest run-in with the law.</li> <li>Predictions for the BIG GAME!</li> </ul> Catch <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night from 10-Midnight ET on <a href="www.radiofreebrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Super Bowl Preview

Marc Weinstein has been an investment banker, produced his own successful music festivals, is a yoga instructor, and currently works in venture capital. Listeners will recognize him, though, as the music consultant heavily featured in the Netflix documentary, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened. He and Jonathan chat a bit about what life was like trying desperately to produce what was supposed to be the most elite, immersive, ultra-luxurious music festival of all time...only to find out it was a complete scam, and a total disaster! Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00pm EST on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Marc Weinstein has been an investment banker, produced his own successful music festivals, is a yoga instructor, and currently works in venture capital. Listeners will recognize him, though, as the music consultant heavily featured in the Netflix documentary, Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened. He and Jonathan chat a bit about what life was like trying desperately to produce what was supposed to be the most elite, immersive, ultra-luxurious music festival of all time...only to find out it was a complete scam, and a total disaster! Catch <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00pm EST on <a href="www.radiofreebrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Fyre Festival

Griffin Leeds

Jonathan opens the show by bringing people up to speed on all of the impeachment happenings, and the impending doom of Democracy. THEN, on a much happier note, he is joined by comic, writer, and co-founder of Awf Magazine, Griffin Leeds! They chat about how they both went to Indiana University, the comedy scene in NYC, and Griffin's monthly show, The Living Your Best Life Room show. To close things out, the guys play a rousing game of Name That Movie!   Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 EST on Radio Free Brooklyn! 

Jonathan opens the show by bringing people up to speed on all of the impeachment happenings, and the impending doom of Democracy. THEN, on a much happier note, he is joined by comic, writer, and co-founder of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AwfMagazine/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARC5M5Jz8Bex1L7pHemWjgWMxLoP5mbwm70tsS7ChaKSSnakykUWvvlJXvb6J-Ajd9zPZHyt-_e8-TGh&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDr_cM-2BFFkEH_sRACUk8L-leqH5A7Of2sg3JVez5cVq0W--yDQEKguOt5XTrigyEfLba-LdDhqWcUENSKSuzOuPgRJB_EQmy7-i2EdeRBzj1ajhW7vHnLtidB3U4zyhOB3Svx77ugsVcpzdlpX9atZd-UF2lT2zMqKQbOQyVjE-ig4XaP6fXbzIW0t0gKU4_56MEz6CJnT9Yn_d2am9D0CZeLlabQE3M0j7Bt3hgCGHrbortGVImma9gfNpxSU0N83SlstndHJYBpiHbIVXUlgqjiXQe6U8qmCOCb1i0d6eHup1O972xpDpzGIR2gKlmS-goafqe5mxPnoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Awf Magazine</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/GriffinLeedsComedy/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARD-U4ZKs3DleR_r68o8xHJ8YCbgPvTvtVDecosqOBYGFOhjD5ygEw4mUDMmh7F9JyuO1YvkA4UFHdps&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDr_cM-2BFFkEH_sRACUk8L-leqH5A7Of2sg3JVez5cVq0W--yDQEKguOt5XTrigyEfLba-LdDhqWcUENSKSuzOuPgRJB_EQmy7-i2EdeRBzj1ajhW7vHnLtidB3U4zyhOB3Svx77ugsVcpzdlpX9atZd-UF2lT2zMqKQbOQyVjE-ig4XaP6fXbzIW0t0gKU4_56MEz6CJnT9Yn_d2am9D0CZeLlabQE3M0j7Bt3hgCGHrbortGVImma9gfNpxSU0N83SlstndHJYBpiHbIVXUlgqjiXQe6U8qmCOCb1i0d6eHup1O972xpDpzGIR2gKlmS-goafqe5mxPnoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Griffin Leeds</a>! They chat about how they both went to Indiana University, the comedy scene in NYC, and Griffin's monthly show, The Living Your Best Life Room show. To close things out, the guys play a rousing game of Name That Movie! Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 EST on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/radiofreebk/?__tn__=K-R&amp;eid=ARCRO87gY0bNCQd_RpJzozAtF9Axf-SVz5_txnUQ5w-TNzIlZOqZHigxWYTAqLXutPfao_iu5P5_9bGI&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDr_cM-2BFFkEH_sRACUk8L-leqH5A7Of2sg3JVez5cVq0W--yDQEKguOt5XTrigyEfLba-LdDhqWcUENSKSuzOuPgRJB_EQmy7-i2EdeRBzj1ajhW7vHnLtidB3U4zyhOB3Svx77ugsVcpzdlpX9atZd-UF2lT2zMqKQbOQyVjE-ig4XaP6fXbzIW0t0gKU4_56MEz6CJnT9Yn_d2am9D0CZeLlabQE3M0j7Bt3hgCGHrbortGVImma9gfNpxSU0N83SlstndHJYBpiHbIVXUlgqjiXQe6U8qmCOCb1i0d6eHup1O972xpDpzGIR2gKlmS-goafqe5mxPnoA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Jonathan tells the story of his miserable Friday, spent driving a van full of people to and from Connecticut, before going over some of the best Christmas movies of ALL time, and doing a reading of classic Christmas story, The Gift of The Magi. Cuddle up by fire, roast some chestnuts, and enjoy this Holiday edition of The Next Best Thing!

Jonathan tells the story of his miserable Friday, spent driving a van full of people to and from Connecticut, before going over some of the best Christmas movies of ALL time, and doing a reading of classic Christmas story, The Gift of The Magi. Cuddle up by fire, roast some chestnuts, and enjoy this Holiday edition of <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a>!

Best Christmas Movies

Jonathan takes a look at how Ukraine become part of the biggest story in American politics, what’s at stake, and how the hell we got here. Also, friend of the show, Andrew Wilson stops by! 

Jonathan takes a look at how Ukraine become part of the biggest story in American politics, what’s at stake, and how the hell we got here. Also, friend of the show, Andrew Wilson stops by!

Ukraine, Explained

Batman has always been Jonathan's favorite superhero of all time. So naturally, then, the JOKER is his favorite villain of all time. With so many iterations of this character that people love to hate,  Joaquin Phoenix had much to live up to. Did he rise to the occasion? Was he better than Jack Nicholson, or Heath Ledger? Is it silly to compare them, given how disparate their respective films were, in every sense of the word? Also discussed: Shepard Smith leaving Fox News, Ellen DeGeneres having to explain herself and much more! 

Batman has always been Jonathan's favorite superhero of all time. So naturally, then, the JOKER is his favorite villain of all time. With so many iterations of this character that people love to hate, Joaquin Phoenix had much to live up to. Did he rise to the occasion? Was he better than Jack Nicholson, or Heath Ledger? Is it silly to compare them, given how disparate their respective films were, in every sense of the word? Also discussed: Shepard Smith leaving Fox News, Ellen DeGeneres having to explain herself and much more!

Why so Serious?

Jonathan tells his story about meeting Oprah and Gail, as well as goes over all of the recent news regarding Trumps pending impeachment. Hold onto your butts, there's a lot to cover!

Jonathan tells his story about meeting Oprah and Gail, as well as goes over all of the recent news regarding Trumps pending impeachment. Hold onto your butts, there's a lot to cover!

Giuliani Melts Down

Andrew Wilson

Is Jonathan B. Lerner an award-winning hog caller? Did he once tell his parents he wanted to grow up to be a woman?? Learn all this, and much more, about both Jonathan and Andrew Wilson, as the improviser, comedian and new friend of the show stops by the RFB studio for his first official visit to The Next Best Thing!

Is Jonathan B. Lerner an award-winning hog caller? Did he once tell his parents he wanted to grow up to be a woman?? Learn all this, and much more, about both Jonathan and Andrew Wilson, as the improviser, comedian and new friend of the show stops by the RFB studio for his first official visit to The Next Best Thing!

Introducing Andrew Wilson

Making "best of" lists will almost always get you in hot water. In 2015, Rolling Stone published their 100 best songwriters of all time. Despite including many of the modern greats, such as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kanye West and Joni Mitchell, there were also some obvious omissions...and people were not happy about them. Having said that, Jonathan decided to make his own list of best songwriters, and it's unquestionably LESS inclusive than Rolling Stone's was. Make of that what you will.Also in this episode...-OJ Simpson joins TwitterCatch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night from 10-Midnight on Radio Free Brooklyn!  

Making "best of" lists will almost always get you in hot water. In 2015, Rolling Stone published their 100 best songwriters of all time. Despite including many of the modern greats, such as John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kanye West and Joni Mitchell, there were also some obvious omissions...and people were not happy about them. Having said that, Jonathan decided to make his own list of best songwriters, and it's unquestionably LESS inclusive than Rolling Stone's was. Make of that what you will.Also in this episode...-OJ Simpson joins TwitterCatch <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night from 10-Midnight on <a href="https://www.radiofreebrooklyn.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Best Songwriters of All Time

Brian Tyler

A graduate of Lehigh University, Brian Tyler Cohen moved to Los Angeles to be an actor and writer, and has been doing plenty of both! The former managing editor of Occupy Democrats, he now spends most of his time offering political commentary and analysis on his YouTube channel. Brian stopped by the Radio Free Brooklyn studio recently to chat with Jonathan about his trajectory, and the current INSANE political landscape. Also in the episode...-Jonathan's response to the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio. 

A graduate of Lehigh University, Brian Tyler Cohen moved to Los Angeles to be an actor and writer, and has been doing plenty of both! The former managing editor of <a href="https://occupydemocrats.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Occupy Democrats</a>, he now spends most of his time offering political commentary and analysis on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/briantylercohen" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">his YouTube channel</a>. Brian stopped by the Radio Free Brooklyn studio recently to chat with Jonathan about his trajectory, and the current INSANE political landscape. Also in the episode...-Jonathan's response to the mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio.

Brian Tyler Cohen

Jake Williams is a YouTuber, and the creator of Bright Sun Films. With over 600,000 subscribers, his channel hosts various shows, like Abandoned, Cancelled, and Bankrupt. He joins Jonathan to talk about how he went from posting gaming videos as a teenager in Canada, to making professional, mini-documentaries as a young adult...in Canada. Check out his stuff on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night from 10-midnight EST on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Jake Williams is a YouTuber, and the creator of Bright Sun Films. With over 600,000 subscribers, his channel hosts various shows, like Abandoned, Cancelled, and Bankrupt. He joins Jonathan to talk about how he went from posting gaming videos as a teenager in Canada, to making professional, mini-documentaries as a young adult...in Canada. Check out his stuff on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/BrightSunGaming/featured" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BrightSunFilms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrightSunFilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brightsunfilms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, Catch <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/show/the-next-best-thing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Next Best Thing</a> LIVE, every Monday night from 10-midnight EST on <a href="https://radiofreebrooklyn.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Radio Free Brooklyn</a>!

Bright Sun Films

Todd Elkins

Losing a parent is truly a unique form of pain, grief and loss. Our parents guide and protect us. They take care of us when we're sick, pick us up when we fall, and provide unconditional love. No matter how old you are, no one is ever truly ready to lose a parent. This is the first of what we're hoping to be a series of conversations Jonathan has with people who have had to say goodbye to their Mom and/or Dad, and how they've learned to cope with life ever since. In our inaugural episode, Jonathan chats with his friend and colleague, Todd Elkins, about the loss of his father. 

Losing a parent is truly a unique form of pain, grief and loss. Our parents guide and protect us. They take care of us when we're sick, pick us up when we fall, and provide unconditional love. No matter how old you are, no one is ever truly ready to lose a parent. This is the first of what we're hoping to be a series of conversations Jonathan has with people who have had to say goodbye to their Mom and/or Dad, and how they've learned to cope with life ever since. In our inaugural episode, Jonathan chats with his friend and colleague, Todd Elkins, about the loss of his father.

Losing a Parent: Todd Elkins

A native of Staten Island, Lauren Hartnett is a Gun Rights activist, an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, and the founder of the Girls Got a Gun organization. She and Jonathan don't agree on much when it comes to guns, but they were bound and determined to find some common ground. Did they succeed? You be the judge. Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 EST, on Radio Free Brooklyn! 

A native of Staten Island, Lauren Hartnett is a Gun Rights activist, an NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, and the founder of the Girls Got a Gun organization. She and Jonathan don't agree on much when it comes to guns, but they were bound and determined to find some common ground. Did they succeed? You be the judge. Catch The Next Best Thing LIVE, every Monday night at 10:00 EST, on Radio Free Brooklyn!

Gun Debate

Leaving Neverland, a new HBO documentary, tells the story of two men: Wade Robson and James Safechuck. They accuse Michael Jackson of having sexually abused them for years, beginning when they were respectively about 7 and 10 years old. Jackson faced several allegations that he molested young boys during the latter part of his career, and this documentary has rekindled all kinds of interest in the singers alleged crimes. There's no shortage of Jackson defenders, though, and Jonathan went head-to-head with one of the most fervent. Will Fritz, a Kansas City based actor and massage therapist, thinks that all we've heard about Michael Jackson is a series of lies and fabrications, made up by people seeking fame and fortune, nothing else. Tune in for what became a fairly heated conversation.

Leaving Neverland, a new HBO documentary, tells the story of two men: Wade Robson and James Safechuck. They accuse Michael Jackson of having sexually abused them for years, beginning when they were respectively about 7 and 10 years old. Jackson faced several allegations that he molested young boys during the latter part of his career, and this documentary has rekindled all kinds of interest in the singers alleged crimes. There's no shortage of Jackson defenders, though, and Jonathan went head-to-head with one of the most fervent. Will Fritz, a Kansas City based actor and massage therapist, thinks that all we've heard about Michael Jackson is a series of lies and fabrications, made up by people seeking fame and fortune, nothing else. Tune in for what became a fairly heated conversation.

The Michael Jackson Debate

Joel Acevedo

Joel Acevedo, vice-president of the Brooklyn Young Republican Club, stopped by the Radio Free Brooklyn studio to discuss what it means to be a young Republican today. Tune in to what was certainly an interesting, and always civil, conversation. 

Joel Acevedo, vice-president of the Brooklyn Young Republican Club, stopped by the Radio Free Brooklyn studio to discuss what it means to be a young Republican today. Tune in to what was certainly an interesting, and always civil, conversation.

Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Johnson and James Buchanan. To some, those names mean nothing at all. To others, they represent the absolute WORST of the American Presidency. That is, at least, until Donald Trump came along. Join Jonathan, and guest Christo Grabowski, as they discuss all of the God-awful U.S. Presidents, and how Donald Trump has been a gift to each of their legacies. 

Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, Andrew Johnson and James Buchanan. To some, those names mean nothing at all. To others, they represent the absolute WORST of the American Presidency. That is, at least, until Donald Trump came along. Join Jonathan, and guest Christo Grabowski, as they discuss all of the God-awful U.S. Presidents, and how Donald Trump has been a gift to each of their legacies.

Worst Presidents of All Time

Between January 2017 and April 2018, the number of jobs in the newspaper industry declined from around 46,000 to 39,000 across America. To put that in perspective, there are 76,416 seats at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. If every single person currently working for an American newspaper were to congregate there, the stadium would be HALF EMPTY!! Sam Mellinger, award-winning sports columnist for The Kansas City Star, joins Jonathan to talk about what's been happening to local newspapers, why it matters so very much, and what people can do to save them. Spoiler alert: SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER!!

Between January 2017 and April 2018, the number of jobs in the newspaper industry declined from around 46,000 to 39,000 across America. To put that in perspective, there are 76,416 seats at Arrowhead Stadium, home of the Kansas City Chiefs. If every single person currently working for an American newspaper were to congregate there, the stadium would be HALF EMPTY!! Sam Mellinger, award-winning sports columnist for The Kansas City Star, joins Jonathan to talk about what's been happening to local newspapers, why it matters so very much, and what people can do to save them. Spoiler alert: SUBSCRIBE TO YOUR LOCAL PAPER!!

Saving Local Newspapers 

The best podcast episodes about true crime. For any thrill seeking podcast listeners who just can't get enough of the captivating stories of murderers and criminals. This topic has all the best episodes from many different true crime podcasts.  Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best True Crime Podcasts

The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!