A pioneer in the depiction of gay characters on primetime television, Richard Kramer is the writer behind many popular shows including Tales of the City and thirtysomething. His first novel, These Things Happen, starts with an innocent question a teenage boy poses to his father and his father’s partner: do they think that being gay is a choice?

She’s not a nutritionist, she’s just hungry! Lisa Lillien is a number-one New York Times bestselling author and the creator of the Hungry Girl brand, and has a new book out: Hungry Girl to the Max!: The Ultimate Guilt-Free Cookbook. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Dr. Robin Zasio, a therapist on A&E Network’s Hoarders, has a new book entitled The Hoarder In You: How to live a happier, healthier, uncluttered life. It provides practical advice for decluttering and organizing, including how to tame the emotional pull of acquiring additional things.

John Ryan, Product Manager at Volkswagen of America, talks about the new Jetta Turbo Hybrid. It features a unique, turbocharged hybrid powertrain and aerodynamic body accents, along with stylish looks and a comfortable interior. The show wraps up with a sample of Casual Fridays, the Focus Group podcast.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus takes a look at the needs of small business with Roby Schapira, a 14-year Wells Fargo veteran who oversees the Small Business and Affluent segments in New Mexico.

Kelly McDonald is the author of the best selling How to Market to People Not Like You, and has just released Crafting the Customer Experience to People Not Like You. Taking control of your organization’s customer service is empowering—it’s 100% in your control at all times, and it’s more important than ever. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Wells Fargo Financial Focus takes a look at the needs of small business with Roby Schapira, a 14-year Wells Fargo veteran who oversees the Small Business and Affluent segments in New Mexico.

Jim Burba and Bob Hayes have been successful partners—in business and in life. As co-founders of the Burba Hotel Network, the couple have been developing and producing the world’s most prominent gatherings of the hotel and tourism investment community. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Shop Talk is Tim and John’s ongoing banter and commentary on current business topics. This weekend, the aftermath of Sandy is on the agenda, with the discussion ranging from how to manage information during a blackout, to getting your business back up and running after a severe weather event.

Test your movie knowledge when we play John Says…Pick That Flick. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Machelle Williams leads Volkswagen Group of America‘s Corporate Diversity initiative. Under her leadership, VW has been recognized as a Best Place to Work by the Human Rights Campaign achieving a 100% score on the Corporate Equality Index three times since 2008. Machelle joins Tim and John to talk about the importance of diversity in the workplace, and how it actually plays out in daily office life.

October is National Credit Awareness Month, and the subject of the Wells Fargo Financial Focus with banker Patricia Izzo. She is back in-studio with answers to some consumer credit questions. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

October is National Credit Awareness Month, and the subject of the Wells Fargo Financial Focus with banker Patricia Izzo. She is back in-studio with answers to some consumer credit questions.

Ricky’s NYC has been a part of New York’s urban chic culture for nearly two decades. It is the go-to place for everything Halloween, a holiday so popular that pop-up shops are opened around the city to accommodate the crowds. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

The Strip and Beyond visits with Richard Brower, the Director of LGBT Marketing for Caesars Entertainment, which received a perfect rating from the HRC on its Corporate Equality Index. October is National Credit Awareness Month, and the subject of the Wells Fargo Financial Focus with banker Patricia Izzo.

Neville Page is a judge on SyFy’s Face Off, a series exploring the world of special-effects make-up artists. His career as a top creative designer started at the age of 17. Barry Robison is an Award-Winning production designer and a judge on Hot Set, also on SyFy. He has worked alongside some of the biggest directors in Hollywood. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.

Billy Kolber is the Publisher and Creative Director of the new digital gay travel magazine, ManAboutWorld. Each issue brings an insider view of the most popular destinations, and inspiration to explore beyond them. Download a free trial issue at iTunes.

Paul Hagen of Metrosource magazine returns to continue his mission of putting the “culture” back in “pop culture” for our listeners on Metroscope. Join the conversation at 866-305-6887.