This episode of Record Scratch with Kara flips the format as producer Marilou Marosz interviews Kara Kavensky about the evolution of the podcast, Kara’s upcoming memoir, and the release of "A Record Scratch Limited Series: Mother Loss and Mother's Day."

All episodes of the series, which will be available Mother’s Day weekend, explore one of the most universal—and deeply personal—experiences we share: our relationship with our moms, and how we carry them with us after loss.

Kara also reflects on how her podcast has evolved. The first iteration, Finding Joy, focused on resilience and uplifting stories. Her son’s death in 2022, however, led to a rebranding. Record Scratch, inspired by Kara’s feeling of being frozen in grief while the rest of the world moved on, continues to explore resilience, inspiration, and ultimately, the search for joy.

Kara teases a bit of her memoir, TELL ME ABOUT JOY, the remarkable true story of her quest to reunite a 90-year-old World War II veteran with the love of his life, after 67 years apart.

KEY DATES

• May 8, 2026 – All episodes of special Mother's Day series drop.
• Early June – Record Scratch with Kara resumes with Season 4
• September 8, 2026 – Official release of Kara’s memoir, TELL ME ABOUT JOY

KARA KAVENSKY

Website: Kara Kavensky

Visit Kara’s website to receive updates and pre-order her new memoir, TELL ME ABOUT JOY.

Record Scratch with Kara is sponsored by Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass

Produced by Marilou Marosz

Original music written and performed by Adam W. Gibson

TIMESTAMPS

[01:09] Turning the tables

[02:06] A special Mother’s Day series

[04:46] The evolution of Kara's podcast

[10:01] The story behind TELL ME ABOUT JOY

Here’s another chance to listen to the fascinating story of Jerry Siegel, the creator of the Superman comic strip, as told by author William (Bill) Bernhardt.

Bernhardt’s latest book, THE SUPERMAN WARS: A BATTLE FOR TRUTH, JUSTICE, AND AN AMERICAN ICON is now available everywhere you buy books.

Bill is a former lawyer-turned-legal thriller novelist who had a rough road to publishing. But, resilience serves him well, as he never gave up and achieved his dream of becoming a writer (68 books later!). He is also the founder of WriterCon.

WILLIAM BERNHARDT

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WriterCon

KARA KAVENSKY

Website: Kara Kavensky

Visit Kara’s website to receive updates and pre-order her new memoir, TELL ME ABOUT JOY.

Record Scratch with Kara is sponsored by Adam Gibson Design and Remain Relevant, a corporate storytelling masterclass

Produced by Marilou Marosz

Original music written and performed by Adam W. Gibson

TIMESTAMPS

[01:08] Introduction: William Bernhardt

[01:57] A love of reading and libraries

[03:41] Becoming a lawyer

[04:44] Submissions and rejections

[06:05] The Ben Kincaid series

[07:41] Leaving the law to write full time

[09:01] Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Superman

[10:53] Early precedent for Intellectual property [IP]

[15:05] The original sin of comics

[16:36] Superboy and another precedent

[18:31] Struggling yet still fighting for credit

[19:32] Adult comic culture and a Hollywood blockbuster

[23:00] Founding WriterCon

[26:59] ComicCon, GenCom, and Kurt Vonnegut

Season 3 of RECORD SCRATCH WITH KARA wraps up and Season 4 is currently being recorded.

Special Podcast Series Announcement:

In honor of Mother’s Day, Kara is curating a powerful series featuring conversations with individuals who have lost their mothers. More to come on this!

Kara’s debut memoir, TELL ME ABOUT JOY, is now available for presale. You can order your copy at:

Barnes & Noble - https://bit.ly/4lH04Dp

Bookshop.org - https://bit.ly/4d13Hlc

Amazon - https://a.co/d/0gVpNQ0g

target.com - https://bit.ly/41k7XFg

walmart.com - https://bit.ly/4bBxGxD

Sourcebooks.com - https://bit.ly/4lNhrCC

Follow Kara on social platforms: @KaraKavensky

Website: https://www.karakavensky.com

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