Larry Morrow's "Larry From The Heart"

Mike Swiger is the award-winning author of the Innocents Series - inspirational, suspense-filled legal thrillers that have perennially topped the Amazon bestseller list. He is the founder and Executive Director of True Freedom, Ohio’s largest prison ministry. Swiger served 17 years as an accomplice to a crime committed by his older brother. While incarcerated Swiger graduated Summa Cum Laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree, before earning a degree in Applied Theology at the Reformed Theological Seminary. He became the first Ohio prisoner to be commercially published since O. Henry in 1902. Swiger lives near Cleveland with his wife and two children.

In 2012, Mikel founded True Freedom Ministries, an evangelical, nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching people locked in jails and prisons, the homeless, and those trapped in addiction across Ohio with the message of the true freedom found only in Jesus Christ.  This is part-1 of his conversation with Larry.

Were you a Browns fan in 1979 and 1980?  Then you know Brian Sipe.  Larry asks all the right questions and gives us an entertaining half hour with The Kardiac Kid.

A Harvard Grad that hails from Warren, Ohio.  Hugh Hewitt has done a few incredible things in his life and part-2 of his conversation is worth listening to.  Enjoy.

One of the top radio talk show hosts in the country takes time to sit down with Larry.  From Reagan to Nixon to FOX News, this is a conversation worth listening to.  

She is the first African American woman to anchor a nightly newscast in Cleveland, and the first solo anchor of a weeknight newscast in that city. She is a member of the Ohio Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame, and is an eight-time recipient of the Lower Great Lakes Emmy Awards.

Need some inspiration, today.  Check out part-1 of Larry's conversation woth Romona.  From WUAB and WKYC in Cleveland, her story is one of talent, intent, purpose, and focus.  Enjoy.

Norm N. Nite is the author of the Rock On: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock N' Roll book series. Nite began his career as a disk jockey at WGAR (AM) in Cleveland and later at WMJI there. He went on to host shows at WCBS-FM and WNBC in New York City. Nite's historical interest in Rock & Roll led him to compile, as the first volume of "Rock On" describes it, "an exhaustive array of data on more than 1,000 of the most popular artists of the fifties and early sixties.

He has lectured at law schools across the country on federal civil rights law and has appeared as an expert on civil and constitutional rights before both the Senate and the House of Representatives in Washington. Avery has received the Legendary Champion of Civil Rights Award by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, the Freedom Award by the NAACP, and the Dr. Martin Luther King Memorial Human Rights Award.  

I think we need a part-3 of this conversation with Joe Barbara.  This guy lives, loves and thrives in showbiz.  He's a great friend of Larry, this conversation will help you get to know Joe a little better.  Enjoy.

Okay, so this guy has been there and done that, in a BIG way.  Joe Barbara on Broadway and on the big screen is tied to showbiz and in part 1 of his conversation with Larry, you will find out why.

Leon Bibb is a journalist.  And he is also an incredible storyteller.  This is part-2 of his conversation with Larry.  It's time to get inspired.

If you live in Cleveland, you know who Leon Bibb is.  But there is much more to his story.  Listen to part-1 of his conversation with Larry.  

Cleveland scored a major win with placement of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Under the direction of Greg Harris, it has grown global interest and continues to be a shining rock star on The North Coast.  What?  You haven't been there?  Start by listening to this podcast, then book your flight.

Greg Harris was a Senior Executive at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum before he came to Cleveland in 2008.  Harris is the perfect fit the Cleveland Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  His story is inspiring.

From WGAR to WMJI, WCBS to WNBC, Cleveland's very own, Norm N. Nite did a lot more than play the hits.  His influence brought the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland.  Take a listen to the story.

Many times in life, folks find just the right spot to showcase their talents.  Tim Taylor found journalism and Cleveland loved the strories he told.

If you love an inspiring story, this will be one of the best.  Cleveland loves Tim Taylor, and Tim loves his news connection to Cleveland.  Time to get to know, Tim.

Robert was a classically trained singer.  He was also a member of the Actor’s Studio, where he studied with Lee Strasburg.  This is the story of his passion for singing, especially singing the hits of Frank Sinatra.  Enjoy the conversation.

Robert Davi knows how to act, but he also knows how to belt out a tune.  Meet the actor and the singer in part-1 of his conversation with Larry.

Avery is in the Ohio Civiil Rights Hall of Fame and a recipient of the NAACP Freedom Award.  This is a beautiful and inspiring conversation that will lift your expectations for things that are good in our chaotic world.  Enjoy.

So what happens when kids are kept from seeing their parents in the final stages of life?  Kerri Kasem found a way to fix that problem.  Listen and learn.

His name is Pete Gidion and he and Larry bumped into each other while Larry was on the air in Detroit.  A lifelone friendship and so many great stories to tell.  Take a listen to part-2 of his conversation with Larry.

From Jackie Wilson to Buddy Holly, Elton John to Neil Diamond.  To get your record played, you needed Pete, also known as "Peter the Leader".  This is part-1 of his conversation with Larry.  Enjoy.

For 2 years, Larry hosted a weekly radio show on Salem Media Group in Cleveland, airing on legendary stations including WGAR and WHK.  So, as we wrapped up those 2 years, I sat down with Larry and his good friend, Avery Friedman to look back.  Enjoy the conversatin.

Carl Monday knows Cleveland and how Cleveland works, or sometimes doesn't work.  We are a beautifully flawed city and Carl knows how to uncover the not so good stuff, to help make this city a little better.  It's what he loves and what he does.  This is part-2 of his conversation with Larry.  

It doesn't matter what side of the isle you're on, Cleveland loves Carl Monday.  Since 1979, Carl has been an influental news fixture for Cleveland viewers on a variety of stations.  Enjoy part one of the conversation with the dean of investigative reporters.

So how do you hang onto a dream job for over 47 years?  Bobby DiBiasio tells you how he does it.  A great conversation, well worth listening to.  Enjoy!

Mike Swiger learned a big lesson as a young man.  He has taken that dark decision and turned it around into a life filled with faith and a love for God.  So, do people get second chances in life?  Take a listen and you decide.

For the first 19 years of his life, Mike Swiger was a good kid.  As an engineering student at Case Western Reserve, one bad decision changed his story, in a big way.  This is part-1 of Mike's conversation with Larry.  Listen, and learn.

So, where were you in 1980.  If you were in Cleveland, Ohio, you know the story behind The Kardiac Kids.  Enjoy Larry's conversation with Brian Sipe.

Larry is an engaging radio host.  He Lso has a few close friends in the business.  If you listen to Hugh Hewitt, you're going to love listening to part-2 of his conversation.  It's time to get uplifted.

Talk about a time to be a conservative talk show host!  Hugh Hewitt has a few things to say to his Salem Radio Network listeners.  This is part-1 of the conversation Hugh had with Larry.  

From Romona's Kids to the anchor chair.  This is a story of of an Ohio Hall of Fame inductee who discovered early in life that broadcasting was her voice, and Cleveland agreed.  Enjoy.

Romona Robinson helped set the stage for diversity in news broadcasting in Cleveland.  Romona tells her story in part-1 of her conversation with Larry.  Listen and be inspired.

Ever wonder WHY the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ended up in Cleveland?  A guy by the name of Norm N. Nite helped make that happen.  It wasn't an easy job, but Norm got it done.

Avery Friedman, described as a “walking reference source” on civil rights by The Wall Street Journal, is a nationally recognized civil rights lawyer and law professor.   He is also a longtime personal friend of Larry Morrow.  Listen, and learn how we can make this world, a better place.

Larry has a way of making friends and hanging onto them for a lifetime.  Joe Barbara is one of those very special people.  Enjoy part-2 of his conversation with Joe.  An inspiring way to get 2026 off to a great start.

Imagine doing what you love and the industry loving you back.  Joe's story is inspiring and his conversation will set you on track for your own adventure in 2026.  Enjoy part-1 of Joe Barbara.

He's one of Ohio's most respected voices, and a master storyteller. Leon Bibb has spent a lifetime connecting us to the people, places, and events that are important and inspiring.  Beyond that great smile, is a guy who loves what he does.  And Cleveland, loves him back.

Cleveland is blessed with so many wonderful experiences, and at Christmas we have our very own Santa.  A very special Santa that touches so many people with the spirit of the season.  So, put a log on the fire, and listen to Larry's conversation.  It's sure to put a smile on your face.

A trailblazer journalist and a favorite news anchor for Cleveland area viewers.  Leon Bibb's story is inspiring.  Enjoy the conversation.

When the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opened in 1995 is was a top tier destination for music fans.  3 decades later, it's still a top rated experience.  Greg Harris runs the place and he took a moment to sit down with Larry.  Enjoy.

Ever had a chance to visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in Cleveland.  It's a destination that's alive with rock history.  And the guy that keeps the hits coming, is Greg Harris.  Enjoy part-one of Larry's conversation with Greg.

From WGAR in Cleveland, to WCBS-FM and WNBC in NYC, Norm N. Nite was much more than just another radio personality.  He wrote the book, literally, on the music we grew up with.  Rock on Norm.

He says his grandmother taught him from the time he could talk that it was important to speak nicely to people and treat people fairly. "She taught me about the old axiom on how you treat people when no one else is looking.  Just another reason why Cleveland loves Tim Taylor.  Enjoy part-2 of his conversation with Larry.

Tim is one of our own - a "Cleveland kid", born and raised in the Buckeye area before moving to Bedford in 1951 when Bedford was still considered the country. "Very much like Mayberry back then."  Enjoy the conversation.

Robert Davi is kind of like a Swiss Army Knife.  His talents are diverse and his passion for what he does is inspiring.

Robert Davi does a great job of playing a villian.  From Die Hared to James Bond.  But Robert also knows how to sing.  And he's pretty good at that as well.  This is part-1 of Larry's conversation with Robert Davi.  Enjoy.

Larry has always connected with people who make our world a beter place.  A mirrored reflection of what Larry does.  Meet Avery Friedman, a good friend of Larry's and a perfect example of how to live your life: with purpose and intent.  Enjoy.