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Coping Conversations

"Coping Conversations” is a popular 15-minute radio show, hosted by internationally renowned psychologist, Dr. Bob Phillips, which has been aired on radio stations and as a nationally available audio-streamed program since 1991.

On each show, Dr. Phillips interviews a well-known celebrity or expert, bringing the listening audience up to date on current appearances, performances, publications and other activities of interest.

As the main focus, our listeners are always fascinated to hear about our guest’s interesting life experiences and successful coping experiences, hence the name "Coping Conversations"! The show invariably is positive, upbeat, and fascinating.

Host Dr. Bob Phillips is also the author of more than 35 best-selling books, and the founder and director of the Center for Coping (www.coping.com) on Long Island, New York.

216: Tony Lo Bianco- Actor (“The French Connection”)- Part 2

Jun 29, 2023

This is the second part of a two-part interview with actor Tony Lo Bianco. We discuss his relationship with some of the biggest names in show business stars, his fascination with Fiorello LaGuardia, his charity work, and much more.

215: Tony Lo Bianco- Actor (“The French Connection”)- Part 1

Jun 22, 2023

My guest is a veteran actor, who has many acting credits, including starring in the movie “The French Connection”, and on the stage as Fiorello LaGuardia. We discuss his career, reasons for his longevity, how he approaches acting, and much more.

214: Melanie Chartoff- Actress (“Fridays”, “Parker Lewis Can’t Lose”

Jun 15, 2023

My guest is an actress, known for "Fridays" and "Parker Lewis Can’t Lose", as well as her voice in Nickelodeon's "Rugrats" and "All Grown Up". We discuss her varied career, her new book, “Odd Woman Out”, her need to keep busy, and much more.

213: Jonathan Freeman- Actor (Jafar in “Aladdin”)

Jun 8, 2023

My guest is a veteran actor who is perhaps best known for voicing the villain, Jafar, in the Aladdin films, and then playing him on stage. We discuss his career, his desire to play the villain, his love for the stage, and much more.

212: Jeffrey Kramer- Actor (“Jaws”), Producer

Jun 1, 2023

My guest is an actor, producer, and more, perhaps best known for acting in “Jaws” and producing "Ally McBeal" and "The Practice" on television. We discuss his career, his enthusiasm about producing, his important role in helping those with Tourette’s Syndrome, and much more.