Able Cafe The Podcast

The guest for this episode is actor, director, teacher, David Zimmerman — creator of the forthcoming film, “My Next Breath,” and the “Meet the Biz” workshops. Michael discusses his years working in Hollywood with David and filmmaker, Joey Travolta. Michael and David talk about the meaning love, coping with the pandemic, and how David has become “the Soup Jew.” Michael and Cookie talk about recovering from the Thanksgiving holiday and their “Happiness Playlist” as featured on the ACPC Youtube Channel. Michael and Cookie also discuss the anniversary of the No Doubt album, “Tragic Kingdom,” and the time Michael forgot his name when he met Gwen. This episode also includes another epic, happy jam from Mista Cookie Jar, this time featuring Father Goose from NYC/Jamaica.

Michael, Cookie, and Martin celebrate Thanksgiving. They talk about their favorite Thanksgiving memories & food, and pay tribute to the men who raised them — fathers, father figures and even Mr. Rogers. They also talk about baseball and the time that Michael got thrown out of Plymouth Plantation when he was a kid. Also, writer, Cole Laddusaw, joins us to read more from his book, "Villain," available on Amazon. Cookie offers up two heartfelt family songs for the holiday season — "Gratitude" and "Prairie Boy." Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a special treat!

We are celebrating Veterans Day. Our guest for this episode is United States active-duty military member, Neena C. Michael and Neena chat about the meaning of music and life in the military, along with the importance of dogs and coping with chronic pain. Michael, Cookie, and Martin celebrate 11-11 talking about the meaning of our military. And we also discuss the Beatles’ “Abbey Road” and how it blew our minds.

As part of our ongoing writer in residence series, our guest is writer, poet, filmmaker, Vincent Caruso. Vince, Michael, and Cookie, cover a wide range of topics including punk, parties, drugs, and Vince’s life long struggle with mental illness.

Cookie, Michael, and Martin discuss happiness in the midst of the pandemic. Cookie and Michael delve into everything John Hughes and more. The guest for this episode is Burbank, CA mayor, Sharon Springer. Michael & the mayor discuss unity, community, and Rocky Balboa.