Zhong-Hua Lu & Ellen Graf talk about cultures of China and the United States. Zhong-Hua grew up in China during the Chinese Revolution.  <Listen >

Cruise Ship Doc - Paul Davis, MD, joins Bruce Oliver, host of the Cruise with Bruce Radio show for the second time. Listen to both interviews:

   1) Medical considerations of Cruising

   2) Taking a river cruise up the Mekong River while visiting Vietnam, Cambodia. 

After 10 years as a cruise ship doctor for various cruise liners he decided to write his book based on characters that he met while cruising around the world. His book is: "Cruise Ship Crime: A MEDICAL MURDER MYSTERY"

Rick Robinson - Travels to Ireland  On this show about Ireland, Rick Robinson talks with Oliver about visiting Dublin and Galway and everything in between. Hear Rick talk about the lakes and castles found throughout the Irish Nation. Rick also talks about his trip to see the Cliffs of Morher seen in the current Harry Potter film. Learn about Dublin, home of St Patrick's Cathedral, Pheonix Park & Trinity College. Learn more about his visit to the Guinness Brewery and time listening to traditional Irish Music. During the program we also talk about Rick's award winning book "Manifest Destiny"

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May 4, 2011 - Rick Robinson's book

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< Listen > Rick Robinson was a longtime congressional staffer for Congressman Jim Bunning before he was elected U.S. Senator from Kentucky. He's considered to be a Kentucky political insider who ran unsuccessfully to fill Bunning's Congressional Seat when Bunning moved to the Senate. Robinson is currently on staff at Gateway Community College, is writing his fourth novel based on his travel to Ireland.

Guinness's 2011 World's Heaviest Limo 

Take "A Ride in Time!" with Pamela Bartholomew Machado, Vice President of The Midnight Rider - Listen to Cruise with Bruce radio interview of Mike & Pamela Machado about The Midnight Rider being named the world's heaviest in the world. <Listen> Learn about the “Tractor-Trailer Limousine”, reminiscent of the luxury days of railroad travel. The 25 ton, 416 square foot coach took 7 years to build and has been licensed by the Public Utilities Commission since 2005. Pam will talk about the best places to visit from the vineyards of Southern California to Las Vegas as well as taking a tour aboard the Midnight Rider throughout Southwestern United States. "Take a Ride in Time" as we explore this mode of transportation.

Guest Nicholas F. Starace, II talks with Bruce Oliver, host of the Cruise with Bruce Radio Show, about traveling & cruising to Japan and Hong Kong, China. We also talk about the impact of the earthquake on the cities, sites and people living in Japan. Nick also talks about his book: "White Sails Became Me" and his adventures traveling to over 80 countries around the world. Nick has many interesting stories about model ship building, escaping a terrorist bombing and helping people leave NYC on his boat after the 911 Terrorist Incident.  <Listen>   Nick Starace is a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Captain who graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. He's a former naval officer, international executive and VA hospital volunteer worker. A world traveler, his diverse career and lifestyle took him to the four corners of the earth, visiting over eighty countries. His articles have been published in many maritime journals and his story has been told in the National Geographic Magazine

Listen to "Wheelchairs fly over Sonoma Wine County" Mike Kijak of Up & Away Ballooning talks about the Sonoma Wine Country, Kendall Jackson Winery and Balloon Rides for the disabled. Up & Away Ballooning becomes the first hot air balloon operator in the United States to offer authentic wheelchair-confined adventurers the opportunity to soar above the magnificent hills and vineyards of Northern California’s Sonoma County. The Pegasus Project’s specially-designed and crafted passenger basket, shipped directly from England, will make it possible for those persons who are dependent upon wheelchairs for mobility to literally float above the Wine Country.

Author & Sail Boat Captain RJ Rubadeau talks with Cruise with Bruce host Bruce Oliver about safe sailing and his adventures sailing around the world. Find out how you can start sailing as we discuss the Americas Cup and Bermuda Cup Regatta/Race, his adventures sailing around Cape Horn, and his trek through the Himalayas to Mt. Everest. Rubadeau will also talk about his autobiography entitled "Bound For Roque Island: Sailing Maine and the World" that was published in 2010. .  Robert J Rubadeau is an award winning author, essayist, columnist and poet.  <Listen>

Jazz Musician Chris Geith (pronounced "guy-t") talks about Jazz and Traveling to Milan, Italy - If you want to travel to Milan and Lake Maggiore then you need to listen to this radio show. During this program host Bruce Oliver will talk to Chris about Milan, Italy and Chris will introduce four tracks from his "Island Of A Thousand Dreams" currently airing on the Weather Channel nationwide. <Listen> Chris was born and raised in the Milan & Lake Maggiore region of Italy and came to the United States 22 years ago. His music is described as contemporary jazz and we'll learn how life in the lake region of Northern Italy help shape his musical compositions. His music has been among the most streamed / downloaded in MP3.com history with over 1,400,000 downloads.

Peter Fox talks about travel to Washington, DC and listen to some tracks from his latest CD entitled "PETER FOX". Find out where to stay in Washington, DC and what places outside of the Smithsonian Institute, the White House and the US Capital you should visit.  <Listen> Peter Fox is a jazz and adult contemporary solo vocalist based in Washington, DC, performing nationally for a variety of corporate and private social events, galas, ceremonies and theatrical functions.  He recently released his self-titled debut CD with a spectacular launch concert and party at Washington DC's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

GREAT NEWS - Peter Fox is featured on the NBC Washington TV program "First Heard".

Black Operative Leo J Maloney will talk about traveling safely on the Cruise with Bruce radio show.  He will also talk about his life as a black ops operative, actor and author of the quasi-memoir novel "TERMINATION ORDERS: Code Name Cobra" based on his time working in covert operations. <Listen> Leo J Maloney was born in Massachusetts, In 1966 he was inducted into the army and was recruited to become a black ops contractor for a clandestine government agency. He traveled the world - to Vietnam, Cambodia, Kuwait, Israel, Libya, the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, and other strategically important hotspots. Unlike many of his peers, he lived to tell the tale.

TERMINATION ORDERS: Code Name Cobra

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Colorado Rapids 2010 MLS Champions Midfielder Wells Thompson  talks about his life, travel to South Africa, his love of soccer and about his time playing with the New England Revolution and Colorado Rapids MLS Teams. <Listen> Find out how his life changed when he went to the Family Foundation School when he was 14. Find out how he spent time in South Africa with the local people and their families. Are there any tips that he has for those of you who'd like to visit those countries. And find out what goals and plans he has for his life in the future.

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Qiana Martin talks about Traveling to Rio de Janeiro Qiana Martin talks with Oliver on this Cruise with Bruce Radio Program to talk about Brazil, where to go and what to see in Rio de Janiero, Brazil. Qiana will also talk about my favorite sport, soccer. Also about Rio's winning bids to host the 2014 FIFA World Cup & the 2016 Summer Olympics. <Listen>  Qiana is an professional "futbol"/soccer player, radio host and entrepreneur. She played soccer for "Team Chicago Brazil" and has traveled the world talking about soccer.  

Michael Cervin was my guest from Santa Barbara, California. On this second program with Michael we talk about places to go in Cambria & San Simeon. During our first broadcast we discussed traveling to Santa Barbara & the Central Coast. Learn about everything from vineyards to see and wines to sample as well as places to stay.. Michael did a guest appearance on the TV Sitcom "Third Rock from the Sun". For over 10 years Michael Cervin has been a radio personality, author and restaurant and wine critic in the Greater Los Angeles area.

London 2012 Olympics featured on a 13 week Cruise with Bruce radio series - <More Info...> Starting in July 6, 2011, Bruce Oliver will host Gold Medalist and Board Member Jonathan Edwards, from the London 2012 Olympic Committee approximately one year before the start of the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in Greater London, England.

Jonathan Edwards is the Company's athlete representative on the 2012 Olympic Board. having played an important part in the success of the London 2012 bid as an Official Ambassador. He is Chair of the Athletes' Committee of the Board.

Each weekly broadcast will focus on the following topics: London 2012 Olympics travel packages, you will learn about the London 2012 Olympic stadium, how to purchase London 2012 Olympics tickets, and hear all of the London 2012 Olympics news right from the source. Next year Travel with Oliver and our sponsors on a London 2012 Olympics travel package from July 27th to August 12th, 2012.

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Join artist Jim Tweedy as he talks with Cruise with Bruce's host Bruce Oliver about traveling to New Orleans, Louisiana (LA). Jim Tweedy will talk about the best places to visit and stay when you visit this historic city. Jim has spent his entire life in the Greater New Orleans area. After a stint with the Walt Disney studios he started painting the Rouge Cat for the Baton Rouge Jazz Festival as well as acrylics of Jazz Greats like Louie Armstrong.

As the slogan goes: "A Red Rouge Cat is HOTTER than a Dog with the Blues".

Find out how he left the Rouge Cat for a doggie. Now Jim Tweedy's Friendly Doggies can be found everywhere from Bed & Bath to his studio. Learn more about his time with Disney and his background as an artist in New Orleans.

Holland America Line Cruise Radio Series - listen for the latest in news and cruise specials on Cruise with Bruce with a guest from Holland America Line.  Karen Seiler, Business Development Manager for Holland America Line talks about Holland's: Ships, Itinerary and Specials.

Tune in often for current cruise specials and deals!

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Tony Pace, Las Vegas Tropicana Casino's headline entertainers AKA "The Voice" - Tony talks about where to go in Las Vegas . <Listen> Known for his show: "Up on the Roof", Tony Pace spent his early career in the Greater Boston area and has performed for everyone from the casinos in Atlantic City to Las Vegas to cruise liners like the Princess and Holland America line.

Celebrity Chef Harry talks with Bruce Oliver about everything from being a regular on NBC's "Today Show" to PBS to restaurants & vineyards to WATERMELON - <Listen>

Known for his work on PBS's "Chef Harry and Friends" out of Los Angeles and as a regular on NBC's "Today Show"

Celeste Thorson talks to Bruce Oliver about her Adventures in Hawaii. We heard about her time co-hosting the travel series "Destination X Hawaii" with five adventurous, beautiful women as they explore the Hawaiian Islands. If you love adventure then you have to tune into this program. <Click to Listen> Celeste Thorson is known in over 60 countries around the world as a model, activist, screenwriter and actress.  She's been seen in commercial campaigns for brands like Reebok, Body Glove, Paul Mitchell, Yoplait, Lady Footlocker and Toms Shoes. Last April, she appeared in an episode of the popular CBS television series "How I Met Your Mother".

Join the Director of Communications at the Gettysburg National Park as she talks with Bruce Oliver about the famous Civil War Grounds located in Gettysburg, PA. Find out where President Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address. Find out where you should go when visiting the National Park.

Next listen to the Director of Communications for the Gettysburg Tourism Bureau talk about when you should visit the area to see the Civil War reenactment.  You will find out everything that you need to know about where to stay, restaurants and other sites that you can see when visiting this historic area.

Vacation Club Members enjoy heavy discounts on cruises and travel all over the world including Hawaii, Israel, England, Ireland, Mexico, Asia, etc. Click here to see a presentation with information on becoming a vacation club member.

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• June 10, 2011 - Radio Series with the London 2011 Olympic Committee is on track to air July 6th, 2011 with Britain's 9 time Gold Metal holder, Jonathan Edwards.

• June 10, 2011 - GREAT NEWS - Past musical guest, Peter Fox, is featured on the NBC Washington TV program: "First Heard".

• May 23rd - Food & Wine Critic Michael Cervin has agreed to be on my Program Advisory Committee.

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• May, 2011 - Holland America Line Radio Series Launched with info on Ships, Itinerary & Specials.

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• TERMINATION ORDERS: Code Name Cobra goes into a second printing:

  “TERMINATION ORDERS: Code Name Cobra is action filled from beginning to end. It’s a study of how evil can be overcome when people with integrity and honor carry out their missions and live their lives. Follow retired Black Ops Agent Dan Morgan from New England to Washington, DC to the Mid-East and back again as he confronts deceitful, murderous and corrupt government officials and double agents. It’s a book you will not want to put down.” – Leo, Thanks for the book and our interview on traveling safely. - Bruce Oliver, Cruise with Bruce Radio

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What would you do for a year or more in China? Guest Renee Hannon talks about her life with her husband and children while they were in China. Listen to Renee talk about her adventures, the food and more.

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Travel to Nassau, Jamaica and Mexico - Learn how to book cheap luxury trips from an travel expert Kris Sullivan. Kris talks in length about her travels and cruises with a vacation club. Hear how she and her husband traveled to Jamaica for $49 per person in 2009.  <Listen>

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Learn how travel can save your life... Learn the importance of taking time to regenerate yourself on a regular basis. Wisconsin native and Vacation Specialist Jim Fleming, talks about the study conducted by the University of Wisconsin Medical School in Madison Wisconsin.    <Listen>

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Learn about taking a Trans-Atlantic Cruise on Holland America from Fort Lauderdale to Venice Italy with my guest Marilyn Barnicke Belleghem, M.Ed. During the program we talk about ship activities, star gazing, visiting the Garden Isle of the Atlantic, going through the Straits of Gibraltar to Spain, Rome and Venice. Find out why a cruise of this sort is good for your health. Marilyn is a Registered Marriage and Family Therapist that advocates Personal Growth Through Travel. She has written a series of books talking about her experiences entitled: Questing Marilyn ....

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Marcella Serpa - Asti, Italy

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Marcella Serpa's passion is the study of culture and history. Listen to this program as we talk about the book she wrote about Connecticut Governor Ella Grasso, traveling to Asti, Italy to sample truffles and Asti Spumante Sparking Wine and visiting the Cathedral of Turin to see the Shroud of Turin.

Also hear about the book that she wrote about Ella Tambussi Grasso the daughter of Italian emigrants to the United States to become the first woman governor of a US State without succeeding in the footsteps of her husband.

Ryan O'Reilly, author

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Even although Ryan O'Reilly is the heir to the O'Reilly Auto Parts fortune he isn't the typical billionaire brat. Ryan lives and works on a farm, travels the back roads and writes books and articles that have been published in Jaunt Magazine, Travel and Leisure and Men's Health and in various travel related publications. His next book, "The River", is due out this year. He also writes articles twice per month for the "Springfield News-Leader" a newspaper in Springfield Missouri and he's written two books: "Snapshot" and "To Nourish and Consume". Join Ryan as he talks about his back road adventures starting with his last trip, his honeymoon.