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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.

310: Rick Mitchell: Comedian/Writer (“The Ellen DeGeneres Show”) - A Return Visit

Apr 17, 2025

My returning guest, Rick Mitchell, is a multiple Emmy-award winner for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, an author and comedian. We discuss his perception of modern comedians, responses his gotten to his new book, tips for making a speech when nervous, and much more.

309: Peter Onorati - Actor (“This is Us”, “S.W.A.T.”) - A Return Visit

Apr 10, 2025

My returning guest is a veteran actor who discusses his career, the importance of advice he has received, difficulties in show business, and much more.

308: Dan Lauria- Actor/Writer (“The Wonder Years”) - A Return Visit

Apr 3, 2025

My guest is a popular actor who starred in the TV sitcom “The Wonder Years, in addition to many other credits on stage, screen, and television. We discuss his performing career, his feelings about seniors in show business, his new play about a very important topic in society, and much more.

307: George Foreman - Boxer/Entrepreneur - In Memoriam- Encore Presentation

Mar 27, 2025

In honor of the recent passing of the late, great George Foreman, here’s an encore presentation of my interview with George from 2009.

306: Stephen Tobolowsky: Actor/Writer (“Groundhog Day”) - A Return Visit

Mar 20, 2025

My returning guest, Stephen Tobolowsky, continues to keep busy, acting, writing, and telling stories. We discuss his favorite show-business activities, how he has succeeded despite serious medical problems, memories of “Groundhog Day”, and much more.