On January 16, 2026, the Mister Radio podcast featured the book Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century (by Hinako Hovhaness). Host Marshall Katzman interviewed Bill Holst about the origin and reason for the book, and Alan Hovhaness’s philosophy behind his life and music. Marshall does a wonderful job of bringing out Hovhaness’s personality through his inquiries, knowledge of the subject and the media production.
The Mister Radio YouTube podcast can be viewed here.
Alan Hovhaness: Unveiling One of the Great Composers of the 20th Century (Video Version)
“Mister Radio” is a podcast and YouTube video series hosted by Marshall D. Katzman, in which Katzman interviews guests and shares stories on a wide variety of topics — including arts, music history, culture, literature, personal experiences, and more. The show has been produced in audio form as a podcast and also has video/audio uploads on YouTube under the “Mister Radio” banner.
The program style is conversational and eclectic, with episodes ranging from music and jazz history interviews to personal narratives, travel stories, and commentary on creative topics.
