Schmooze Secrets Revealed: Somers Drops Truth Bombs on Cancer & Sobriety!

22/10/2025 13 min
Schmooze Secrets Revealed: Somers Drops Truth Bombs on Cancer & Sobriety!

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Episode Synopsis

BT & Sal sit down with legendary WFAN host Steve Somers to promote his new book, "Me Here, You There." The interview is anything but a schmooze, as Somers discusses the deeply personal stories he kept hidden from listeners for decades, including battling prostate cancer and his decision to go to rehab early in his WFAN career to get sober. Somers reveals the struggle of caring for his disabled brother while maintaining his demanding on-air persona, explaining why he never burdened his callers with his real-life turmoil. He also clarifies the origin of the yellow legal pad and shares his philosophy on writing for radio: simplicity for the ear.

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