"If I Only Knew" is a song that I wrote in 2009.  It was recorded by Christine Lavin.  It is about home ownership and so much more

IF I ONLY KNEW

This is episode 1 of the podcast "Stories from the First 60 Years with Budd Mishkin."  The podcast is a collection of personal and professional stories with poignant and humorous moments and lessons learned that can resonate for all.   When Kobe Bryant died in January, 2020, most of the memories centered around his Hall of Fame NBA career.  But my mind went first to a memorable night in New York City in 2002 that only a select few were on hand to witness.  That's why Episode 1 is called "The Night Kobe Came To The Rucker."

Stories From The First 60 Years with Budd Mishkin - The Night Kobe Came To The Rucker

"Stories From The First 60 Years With Budd Mishkin" is a podcast of personal and professional stories from 40 years as a broadcast journalist and some 60 on the planet.  The stories are mine; the experiences are universal.  In this episode, "Regrets, I've Had Two," what it means to NOT meet your musical hero.  Twice.

Stories From The First 60 Years with Budd Mishkin - Regrets, I've Had Two

How do the really famous live? My one brief brush with fame, when I went from covering an event to being covered in 15 minutes.