Babes in Shorts

It’s not an easy feat to keep passengers on a cruise ship organized, rounded up, on time and happy. The Babes chat with the Activities Director of a Viking River ship about the tricks of the trade.

In his new book, Heads In Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality, Jacob Tomsky takes us behind the scenes of hotel life. He offers inside tips on everything - from how to eat out of the mini-bar for FREE, to what not to touch in the hotel room, and getting that killer upgrade.

In The Story of Ain't: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Published, David Skinner shares how the "truth is stranger than fiction" in the story of the publication of Webster's Third dictionary. Some people even compared it to the "end of civilization"and this week he tells us why.

Dave Wasserman, the House Editor with the non-partisan Cook Political Report. For the past 3 elections cycles, Dave has projected the House races for NBC News. Before reaching age 30, Dave came up with a unique way of predicting election outcomes, with some pretty amazing results.

We chat with mother/daughter musicians Julie and Kat Parsons and find out what it's like to perform with your daughter...or your mom.., what it is like to grow up in such a musical family, and we'll even hear a bit of their musical magic.

In today's high-tech world, the use of James-bond-like snooping gear is becoming the norm when catching a cheating spouse. Todd Morris is the CEO of Brick House Security, a supplier of security and surveillance equipment and joins The Babes. Image by AthTek. License: ow.ly/KAq9q

In his latest book "The Upside of Irrationality," Dan Ariely draws practical the upside conclusions from real-life experiments. He explores how we can get the "most good and least bad out of ourselves" when making choices about money, relationships, and our own happiness. Dan also writes the "Ask Ariely" column for the Wall Street Journal.

In her new book "What's Next?: Follow Your Passion and Find Your Dream Job", Kerry Hannon gives practical tips to those wanting more meaning and fulfillment in their lives, or who have unexpectedly been forced into starting over. Kerry Hannon is a personal finance editor and journalist, who chronicles mid-life career changes in her US News and World Reports column

'Tis the season for entertaining! Courtenay Smith is the Executive Editor of Reader's Digest. She has some simple, and very clever, tips for making our homes holiday ready!

Emeril does it with cooking, Martha does it with gardening, and Jamie does it with decorating. Jamie Merida is our own Interior Decorator Extraordinaire. He's tells us what's in and what's out in updating our home decor.

Antarctica is considered one of the last frontiers, renowned for its beauty and wildness. It's one of the most pristine places on earth mostly untouched by humans. Our go-to travel guru, Deb Stone is back with The Babes to give us the scoop about traveling to Antarctica and why it should be on our bucket list.

Patricia Schultz is the author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die: A Traveler's Life List. It's an international bestseller and bible for the wanderlust stricken. Patricia shares what to add to your travel bucket list this year!

We all know them. Try as we might to avoid narcissists, they are everywhere. We struggle at times to comprehend just why someone would act like this in a civil society. Time Magazine editor, Jeffrey Kluger, provides insights on the narcissist in his new book, The Narcissist Next Door: Understanding the Monster in Your Family, in Your Office, in Your Bed - in Your World.

If you love retail therapy and secretly desire to be a spy, Mystery Shopping is for you! A company can hire you to grade everything, from the cleanliness of a hotel's carpet in the lobby to the power of the hairdryer in the bathroom. David Lipton, President of Sensors Quality Management, tells us how it all works.

According to a recent Harris Poll, about 20 percent of adults between the ages of 40 and 64 have one or more tattoos. For those younger than 40, that number at least doubles. But what if one has buyers’ remorse? Ken Saler has built a thriving business around “tattoo regret.” He’s the owner of Advanced Laser Tattoo Removal in Washington DC.For more tips visit 2boomerbabes.com. Image by Chris Gre...

The confusing and frustrating process of evaluating life insurance has led millions of Americans, who are shopping around for a policy, to stay on the proverbial fence. Scott Halliwell is a Certified Financial Planner and the host of a financial segment on the VFW radio show, The National Defense. Scott joins us to sift through the lingo and understand coverage.

Nicole Middendorf is a professional financial advisor and the author of Lipstick on the Piggy Bank: Secrets Every Woman Should Know About Happiness, Money, and Independence. Nicole explains how ongoing financial conversations will enhance your finances and relationship! For more visit www.2boomerbabes.com Image by 401(K) 2012. License: ow.ly/KAq9q

What about women's sexual health issues as we grow older? Painful sex after menopause is an all too common malady. Some women are reluctant to "go there," even with their doctors, and as a result they suffer in silence. Joining us to get this topic out in the open is Dr. Susan Kellogg-Spadt, a sexual health expert and OBGYN Professor at Drexel University in Philadelphia. Image by Dimaz Fakhrud...

Bill Hoogterp is a sought-after public speaking coach and creator of Own The Room, a methodology that helps everyone from CEOs, celebrities, and the common man improve their public speaking skills. Bill explains why public speaking is so absolutely terrifying to so many people, and he shares tips to overcome this fear.

Vern Yip has designed his way across America - making over homes and restaurants for TLC's Trading Spaces and NBC's Home Intervention. Vern shares his latest project, Live in Vern's House, and gives affordable tips on how to renovate and update just about any space!

Besides being hysterically funny, these hit TV shows -The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Maude, The Bob Newhart Show, and Laugh In - all had one thing in common - Susan Silver! As a comedy writer, casting director, and uber BoomerBabe, Susan Silver joins us to discuss her career, The Search for Mr. Adequate and the greatest joys in her life.

Shaun Usher's blog showcases letters he believes deserves a wider audience, highlighting the "importance and unrivalled charm of old-fashioned correspondence." Some of the most compelling letters are gathered in his new book, Letters of Note, which features correspondence from the famous, infamous, and the every day. In the most intimate of ways, the writings shed light on moments of history, s...

Fifty years ago, Bewitched launched onto our television screens. After eight seasons, 23 Emmy nominations, and 254 episodes, the show gracefully ended, but its popularity endures to this day. Erin Murphy, fondly known as Tabatha, talks about this iconic show and what magic she's up to these days!

In August of 2005, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, more than 20 patients died at Memorial Medical Center in New Orleans after receiving lethal injections by healthcare professionals. Dr. Sheri Fink, a physician and an investigative reporter, reconstructs the events at Memorial Medical Center in her new book Five Days at Memorial. She describes the moral dilemmas that arise when systems f...

Sometimes it takes a little help to jump into the on-line dating game. There's the perfect photo, creating an online profile, and figuring out how to initiate contact with a potential date. Erika Ettin, owner of A Little Nudge in Washington, D.C., helps coach people through all these hurdles of on-line dating and share some tips!

These days, there are a mind-boggling number of ways to "meet" and engage with others, both personally and professionally - Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Networking face-to-face, remains the best way to connect, and most people are overwhelmed by the thought of it! In How to Work a Room, Susan RoAne shares tips for savvy socializing, whether at a party, a conference, or at the office, and she...