This week, S.E. sits down with TV legend, Michael Chiklis. Known for his police roles from The Commish to The Shield, Michael shares with S.E. more about his early life in Massachusetts, and finding inspiration and support in the Greek philosophies spun out by his beauty-salon-owning father. They talk about parenting, the social media drain and the story of landing his first major movie that was riddled with controversies. Keen listeners will catch the many times the two “Massholes” slip into Boston accents. And stay tuned for a Boston-themed lightning round!

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It’s all the news that’s fit to sip! In this episode of Talkin’ Coffee, S.E. shares the story of a confrontation she had recently that made her question everything! She asks her producers, Lauren and Derrick, and you all, to weigh in! In coffee news, there’s a sports and coffee crossover we didn’t know we needed, what we wouldn’t skimp on in this economy says a lot about us, and you wouldn’t believe what goes into McDonald’s coffee.

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This week, S.E. gets to see into the future with best-selling author Brad Thor. Brad talks about the impact of his favorite childhood book series and what inspired him to finally get to writing books later in life. S.E. and Brad do step lightly into politics and talk about how it shapes Brad’s audience, more than his storytelling. Brad talks about his narrative clairvoyance and where he gets his ideas from. He even gives advice to S.E. and writers out there on how to overcome those stubborn blocks and writing obstacles. Plus, it’s a super fun, thriller-inspired lightning round! Stay tuned to find out Brad’s favorite book-to-screen adaptation. Brad’s latest book is called Shadow of a Doubt and it’s out now.

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