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Joe's Media Corner is the podcast of Joe Strupp, a 30-year journalist who has spent the past 18 years reporting on news and media issues. He discusses a wide range of topics, from news media rights and critiques to the latest broadcast, cable and print trends. You can email joe at joestrupp@outlook.com and see more on his background at www.joestrupp.com. His new book, Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness and Donald Trump Are Destroying News. And How We Can Save It, is available at www.Ama ...
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A fun and informational look at past television, movies and other media from those who have covered it and helped create some of the most memorable moments. Do you enjoy sitting around with pals and discussing why Felix and Oscar met six different ways? What happened to Chuck Cunningham? and the best lines from Goodfellas? This is your show. Also read my new book, Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness and Donald Trump Are Destroying News: And How We Can Save It. It's available today at www ...
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It's been more than 30 years since Sports Illustrated pulled off the greatest April Fool's prank ever - The Curious Case of Sidd Finch, which told the story of a New York Mets rookie pitcher who was raised by Tibetan monks, played the French Horn and threw a 168 mile-per-hour fastball. It was a joke, of course. But it has became legend. We decided …
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Episode 13 - Confessions of Nellie Oleson
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Little House on the Prairie's Alison Arngrim was the most hated child on TV in the 1970s as bad girl Nellie Oleson on the popular family drama. She reveals much of the ups and downs in her book, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch, which is now in a new audio version. During our lengthy discussion she goes beyond the book into her life today, how it was…
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Rolling Stone Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall spent years covering the mob show for Tony Soprano's hometown paper, The Star-Ledger. Now he has co-written a great book on the show with episode guides and inside info. He spoke with us about the book, the show's background and what creator David Chase meant to say. Listen here.…
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Episode 11 - TV Shows And Movies That Couldn't Be Made Today
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Veteran entertainment reporter and author Jennifer Armstrong joins me for a deep discussion on which past shows and films would not be allowed today, either due to sexism, questionable jokes or outright sexual assault disguised as humor. See if you agree.
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Episode 15 - Best and Worst of 2018 Movies
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Movie critic and reporter Bruce Fretts of The New York Times and other publications joins me to chat about his best and worst movies list of the past year. Fresh off of the Golden Globes and gearing up for the Oscars, Bruce lays out why his favorites might not be yours, and his duds may surprise you. Check it out below.…
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You know her face if not her name. Pamelyn Ferdin was in numerous 60s and 70s TV shows - from The Odd Couple to CHiPs to Barnaby Jones and more. But what was it like? She discusses the shows that she enjoyed and others that were difficult. Also how her parents treated, or mistreated, her career, and her current animal rights work. Listen here.…
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Episode 14 - What's the State of TV in The New Year?
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I spoke with TV analyst and ratings expert Marc Berman of The Programming Insider on where things stand with television as the new year opens up. We discussed which shows are up, and down, and where drama, comedy, reality series and sports fit in as the options for TV watching keep growing. But does the quality? Listen here.…
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Holiday specials on television are as traditional as Santa Claus and re-gifting. But why do they return year after year and how did many of the favorites come about? And was the most famous Christmas movie really a box office dud when it first hit theaters? We tackled all of these questions, and more, with TV Christmas historian Joanna Wilson, auth…
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Episode 13 - Voice Of America Facing Loss of Independence
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Voice Of America, the U.S. government-funded independent news source for hundreds of millions of overseas listeners seeking accurate information about the United States, is facing a major power change that could severely impact its credibility. New York Times reporter Elizabeth Williamson, who penned a recent front page article on this frightening …
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Episode 8 - Batman's Robin, Burt Ward, on the iconic show, its impact, and his new healthy dog food
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Famed Batman actor Burt Ward, who played the teen idol Robin, offered great insight and stories about life on the popular 1960's TV show, and working with star Adam West. He also revealed some behind-the-scenes tales of censorship and inside humor on the set, as well as an update on his current efforts to save rescue dogs and provide them with a he…
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I spoke with National Public Radio media reporter David Folkenflik about the growing sexual harassment and abuse scandal at CBS News, which has forced out chairman Les Moonves and 60 Minutes executive produce Jeff Fager, as well as blemishing the legacy of the late Don Hewitt. We also discussed comedian Kevin Hart's forced departure from being host…
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Episode 7 - The One About The Book About Friends
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Friends, the hit NBC show of the 1990s, has been off the air for more than 10 years. So why is it still popular? And how did the cast and crew go about creating such an iconic sitcom? I spoke to Kelsey Miller, author of the new book, I'll Be There For You: The One About Friends, who discussed the backlash from having an all-white cast, the long hou…
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Episode 11 - The Front Runner: Gary Hart And The Press Revisisted
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The new movie The Front Runner looks at the rise and fall of Gary Hart, whose affair was uncovered by investigative reporters and sparked his quick exit from a presidential race many thought he had sewn up. But was the press right or wrong? Should Hart have stayed in? And would it matter today? I spoke to author Matt Bai, whose book, All The Truth …
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I am not shy about admitting I have been an Odd Couple super fan for years. And apparently so has Bob Leszczak, author of The Odd Couple On Stage and Screen, a great look at the wonderful 1970's show that surprisingly never reached above #30 in the ratings. But it has endured with remakes, reruns and several movies. Bob spoke about the show and off…
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The great humor newspaper The Onion launched 30 years ago and former editor Scott Dikkers just penned a great book all about it. He spoke with me this week and offered great stories and background on the best humor publication since Mad magazine.
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Episode 5 - When The Movie Is Inaccurate.
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The recent Bohemian Rhapsody film, which chronicles the rise and fame of Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury, also contains some historic inaccuracies (When he was diagnosed with AIDS, for example). Many non-fiction bio-pics fall into this same trap. Why and how does it happen? And does it really matter? I spoke with veteran movie critic Stephen …
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Episode 9 - How the Houston Chronicle Handled A Sourcing Scandal
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Mike Ward was a veteran reporter at the Houston Chronicle. But when editors got a tip that some of the sources quoted in his stories could not be verified, they launched several internal investigations that led to his resignation this month and a very open review. I spoke to Chronicle interim editor Stephen Riley about how it was done. I also chatt…
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Episode 8 - Political Books Hit Record Sales
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New non-fiction political books are selling at a 50% increase over last year, according to data and analysts. We spoke with two experts about why this is happening and what it means for the industry. First, Karen McLean of the NPD Group, which tracks sales, and book editor Stephen S. Power of Thomas Dunn Books, a 25-year veteran of the industry.…
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Episode 7 - LGBTQ TV Characters On The Increase
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A new report from GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) finds a record-high number of LGBTQ characters on TV this year. We spoke to GLAAD's Rich Ferraro about how this came about, what it means and why more is needed.
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Episode 4 - John Boy, Captain Stubing and famous movie victims at Chiller Theater.
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We traveled to the semi-annual autograph and celebrity show, Chiller Theater, in Northern New Jersey this week and spoke with some great vintage stars, from Gavin Macleod to Richard Thomas to The Sopranos' Johnny Sack, and even the boy who played Jaws' victim Alex Kittner. Hear how they got their roles, what it was like and who still gets residual …
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Episode 6 - Political TV Ads Hit Record Numbers. But Do They Work?
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We spoke with two political advertising experts, Steven Passwaiter of Kantar Media and Political Science Professor Jacob Neiheisel of the University of Buffalo, about the record-breaking money being spent this mid-term season, and why it may or may not matter.
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The TV reboots are becoming more common than ever with new versions of everything from Will and Grace to Murphy Brown and, of course, Roseanne (now The Connors). We discussed those and many others with Mr. Television Marc Berman, editor of The Programming Insider and a long time television expert. Hear how and why they are happening, and what works…
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It's been 40 years since Michael Myers first scared Jamie Lee Curtis. and he is back in yet another sequel. I spoke with New York Times TV and film writer Bruce Fretts about how the original film came about, why it worked and continues today, and some behind the scenes stories. But how did William Shatner get involved?…
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Episode 1 - Triple Decker Sandwich - Mary, Seinfeld and Carrie
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The first episode of the Retro Room includes an interview with veteran Entertainment Weekly writer and author Jennifer Armstrong, who has written three books on three classic American TV shows - Mary Tyler Moore, Seinfeld and Sex and the City. We chatted with her about what made them great and must-see TV for many.…
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With the recent abduction and assumed murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, we look at why he was targeted and the state of anti-journalism forces in Saudi Arabia and worldwide with two experts: Committee to Protect Journalists deputy executive director Robert Mahoney and Saudi Arabia expert and former Post Middle East reporter Thoma…
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We talk about the state of news jobs and their future with News Guild President Bernie Lunzer, who offered great insight into improved job protections at major newsrooms as well as the union's expansion into non-traditional platforms. But also updates on how the Guild is seeking new legislation to protect reporter safety and offer incentives to emp…
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Talk radio is the focus of this episode as I interview Michael Harrison, the longtime editor and publisher of TALKERS magazine and Talkers.com. We discuss the state of talk radio on all platforms, as well as why it draws more conservative listeners than liberals. He also offers some insight into the early days of music radio, where he got his start…
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Our second episode is an in-depth look at coverage of sexual assault in light of the Brett Kavanagh hearings and the recent #MeToo movement. I speak with three experts on trauma and journalism on what is being done by today's reporters both right and wrong.
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My first episode includes an in-depth discussion with White House Correspondents Association President Olivier Knox, who reveals that several members of the White House press corps have obtained personal security details due to "credible" anti-press threats. He also offers insight into how the daily press briefings have been reduced and what the WH…
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