Dr. Oliver Bateman is back for a lively discussion about politics and pop culture. As a scholar of history, Oliver has a unique perspective about pop culture and its intersection with history. In this chat, he and Susie discuss Taylor Swift, Nikki Minaj,

Chris Bell’s critically acclaimed film Bigger Stronger Faster is one of the best documentaries I’ve seen, and a must-see available on Netflix. In it, he explores the world of bodybuilding and the consequences of using steroids. He approaches t

Uri Geller has been in the public eye for 40 years. As a controversial psychic, mystifer, paranormalist, and entertainer, Geller has performed on hundreds of television shows, written books, and astounded audiences. He is famous for bending spoons with hi

Comedian Eddie Brill worked at the Late Show with David Letterman for 17 years as the warm-up comedian and stand-up comedy booker. He has been on dozens of TV shows and in films, and along with Dennis Leary, Chris Phillips and Adam Roth he founded the Eme

Dr. Adi Jaffe is an addiction specialist who received his PhD from UCLA and recently conducted a TEDx Talk on addiction. His views about treating addiction are unconventional and are born out of his own experience with addiction. He woke up handcuffed to

Yael Melamede talks to Meister Piece host, Susie Meister about her new documentary, (Dis)Honesty: The Truth About Lies. After being the first Israeli to produce an Oscar-winning film, INOCENTE, Melamede finished her next film about the nature of lying. In

Dr. David Perlmutter discusses his new book, Brain Maker: The Power of Gut Microbes to Heal and Protect the Brain. He talks about how the bacteria in our gut and the food that we eat can help prevent and treat neurological disorders like depression, autis

Best-selling author Leigh Ann Henion talks with Susie Meister about her book, Phenomenal: A Hestitant Adventurer’s Search for Wonder in the Natural World. In her book, Henion describes the crippling clausterphobia she felt upon becoming a mom. She f

Mike Rinder stops by the Meister Piece to discuss his days as the spokesperson for the Church of Scientology. He is no longer a member of the organization and recently appeared in the hit HBO documentary, Going Clear, about the Church. In this interview w

Most people know Adam Richman from his hit Travel Channel series, Man vs. Food. He has since hosted several shows including Man Finds Food and Food Fighters.  He now has a book about his passion for food and the stories surrounding it called Straight Up