Best Charles McDonald Podcasts (2024)

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Spotlight: Greg Allan Martin(Shadrack, Character Development, Growth Through Travel N More!!!) 33:23

1h ago33:23

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Send us a Text Message. On this Spotlight Episode we have Special Guest Actor Greg Allan Martin. He talks about his journey from the courtroom to the acting industry, we learn about his new show Shadrack, his character, and what to expect, he also shares advice on how he prepares for a role and how his travel experiences helped develop him as an ac…

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Ep. 101 Remembering Charles R. Cross (Author, Editor, Customer) 1:28:34

5d ago1:28:34

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Send us a Text Message. On Friday, August 9th, Charles R. Cross passed away from natural causes. For those who knew Charley in the Pacific Northwest music community, the Springsteen community and in real life, it was a shock. Charley was only 67 years old and was in the middle of working on his 10th book. Back in October 2023 Charley sat down with …

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GRINDR AT 15 SPECIAL: WHERE ARE WE NOW? WITH DANIEL HARDING 48:36

8d ago48:36

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The app that changed the way we love, make friends and hook up at it's 15th birthday. In this special programme (exclusively in video form on Spotify and available to listen wherever you get your podcasts. The LGBTQ+ journalist and author of "Gay Man Talking" Daniel Harding looks into how the community are using the app we all take for granted. THI…

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DOUBLE QUEENS - KITTY SCOTT CLAUS ON NEW DRAG RACE GLOBAL ALL STARS AND MORE DRAG AT THE FRINGE 31:59

8d ago31:59

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Graeme catches up with the amazing Kitty Scott Claus with news of the new Ru Paul’s Drag Race Global All stars launching this week around the world. The best queens from around the world go head to head for £200k in cash! Also back to the fringe in Edinburgh for a catch-up with the legendary Kate Butch whose standup drag show has had the critics so…

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Ep. 100 Greg Wallis (Tacoma, Hawaii, Boston, Chicago) 1:50:14

8h ago1:50:14

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Send us a Text Message. When Greg Wallis was hired at Tower Tacoma by Dave Coker, Greg had never heard of Tower Records. It was simply the big, new record store to move into his town. When Coker left to open and run the Seattle U District store, Rob Bruce came up from Anaheim CA to be General Manager. By this time, Greg was the buyer for all sectio…

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UK BLACK PRIDE / THE QUEER EDINBURGH FRINGE 2024 29:28

14h ago29:28

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UK Black Pride took place on Sunday 11th August 2024, just a week after racist violence erupted on the UK's streets. Far right rioting, violent public racist attacks and inflammatory rhetoric have left some people of colour fearful or in their own homes. The UK's black and brown population have barely begun to process what has gone on. UK Black Pri…

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GRINDR AT 15! - QUEER AUTHOR DANIEL HARDING LIVE IN THE STUDIO 39:32

9d ago39:32

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Graeme is joined in the studio by Daniel Harding the author and LGBTQ+ journalist to talk about the 15th anniversary of Grindr and his special documentary that you can watch exclusively from OUTCAST UK on your Spotify feed. Daniel is also the author of best selling LGBTQ book "Gay man talking" and has a new book coming next year called "Letters to …

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Ep. 99 Melissa Greene-Anderson (Gotham Dist., Collectables Records, Oldies.com) 1:08:42

7d ago1:08:42

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Send us a Text Message. Melissa Greene-Anderson grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia. Since high school she was a part of her family’s music business; Gotham Distribution, Collectables Records, and the direct-to-consumer website Oldies.com. Melissa’s father started in a record store in Times Square NYC. At a very young age, Jerry Greene bought th…

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Just Acting Up Ep142(Dennis McDonald, RDJ is Doom, Reasonable Doubt, Bel Air, Inside Out and More!) 1:28:22

7d ago1:28:22

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Lamar K. Cheston. We also talk about our thoughts on our thoughts on the new Captain America Trailer, Martin announces a Drama Series in the works, Divorce in Black and more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and ever…

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Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade 27:19

13d ago27:19

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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Craig Charles' Crispy Pancake crusade, Rafael Nadal's adorable mini-me and Kerry Katona's offer to Donald Trump.By Barely Contained

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UK GAY RAPPER JAMES INDIGO - "BUT YOU SAID WE HAD A CONNECTION" 35:44

23d ago35:44

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UK LGBTQ rapper James Indigo has been delighting audiences around europe and hitting us with sexual energy to his music like "Daddy's coming home" and rapping about being a top and "D Print" for the last few years. The Birmingham born queer rapper with a staunchly catholic mum mixes his Jamaican / British background with his queer perspective on po…

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Just Acting Up Ep141(Charles R. Edwards, Bel-Air S3, Unprisoned S2, Black Panther Recast and More!) 1:07:09

21d ago1:07:09

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Charles R. Edwards. We also talk about our thoughts on our thoughts on the new Season 3 Bel-Air trailer, Wolverine and Deadpool is finally here, Unprisoned comes back with season 2, Cobra Kai Season Finale Season Part One drops and Marvel is Final…

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Ep.98 Freddi Szilagi (Village, New Orleans, Washington DC) 1:13:35

28d ago1:13:35

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Send us a Text Message. “Son, never trust us lawyers because we’re going to fuck you every time.” In 1991, how did Freddi Szilagi find himself face to face, hand-delivering a $10,000 check to Edwin Edwards at the Hotel Monteleone? In short, because of Russ Solomon and Tower Records. For a more detailed explanation, you can hear our guest this week …

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Just Acting Up Ep140(Lamar K. Cheston, Martin Prequel, Captain America, Divorce In Black, and More!) 1:43:03

1M ago1:43:03

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Lamar K. Cheston. We also talk about our thoughts on our thoughts on the new Captain America Trailer, Martin announces a Drama Series in the works, Divorce in Black and more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and ever…

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WHAT DOES LABOUR'S LANDSLIDE MEAN FOR US? 25:12

1M ago25:12

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The Labour Party has won the UK general election with a landslide majority. Traditionally seen the party of LGBTQ+ progress, there has been little in the way of support through the general election campaign as they sought to avoid any difficult issues. So will the new occupant of number 10 be our friend? In this special episode that was broadcast o…

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ACCESS TO PREP, PEP, DOXYPEP - PHIL SAMBA FROM THE LOVE TANK 29:51

1M ago29:51

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The creator of "the other blue pill" podcast, HIV and prep expert Phil Samba from The Love Tank drops in to talk all things prep, getting access to it, and also new developments in sexual health like doxy pep. Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor host. THIS IS OUTCAST UK

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4th of July Week Mini-Episode 4:26

2M ago4:26

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Send us a Text Message. Just a quick check in with everybody on this hot & beautiful 4th of July week. Find out about some upcoming events and episodes, including an "Ask Me Anything" episode where you can ask any question about the Tower Records Podcast by sending an email to . We'd love to hear from you Cheers!…

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Just Acting Up Ep139(Robert Clifton Jr., The Chi Finale, Deadpool3, Supacell Cobra Kai n More!) 1:13:05

1M ago1:13:05

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Co Founder of "Contender" Ad Agency Robert Clifton Jr. We also talk about our thoughts on The Chi Season 6 finale, Deadpool 3 drops a new Trailer, Supacell Buzzing on Netflix, Cobra Kai Final Season n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, mu…

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Jessie J's free Wikifeet account and Hugh Grant's concert carrots 37:09

1M ago37:09

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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jessie J's free Wikifeet account, Hugh Grant's concert carrots and a household anthem for almost four decades.By Barely Contained

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Ep. 97 Kat Gavin (Philadelphia: South Street, Avenue of the Arts) 1:26:59

2M ago1:26:59

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Send us a Text Message. When Kat Gavin was born, her mother was only 18 years old. And as a result, Kat’s crib was right next to the stereo. So to say Kat grew up “with music” would be an understatement. After a stint working record retail in the malls of Northeast Philadelphia, Kat made her way into Center City Philadelphia and got a job at Tower …

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EDITOR OF DIVA MAGAZINE ROXY BOURDILLON DROPS IN 38:05

2M ago38:05

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This week we speak to our favourite Lesbian from Leeds, the editor in Chief of DIVA magazine, Roxy Bourdillon. Roxy is in talking about making a new radio show and podcast about the recent Lesbian nightlife explosion and has a book due out next year. We talk about the journey from a 13 year old who passed off her interest in women as just feminism …

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Just Acting Up Ep138(Brandon Rush, Bad Boys 4, Powerverse, BET Awards, The Boys Final Season n More) 1:40:02

2M ago1:40:02

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Brandon Rush. We also talk about our thoughts on Bad Boys 4, Is the Power Universe Coming to an End, BET awards, The Boys Final Season n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! Like, Foll…

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Ep. 96 Paul Herzman (4th & Broadway, Lincoln Center, Nanuet, Yonkers) 1:27:52

2M ago1:27:52

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Send us a Text Message. “A month before my 12th birthday, I turned on the TV on a Sunday night and there were these guys calling themselves The Beatles…And after that, everything was different for people of my age. After that, music was our art form.” Like many of that time and after, Paul asked his mother to buy him a guitar. He started with an ac…

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BONUS TRACK MOVIE: SAMUEL SMALL DROPS IN 27:30

2M ago27:30

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One of the stars of new UK LGBTQ movie Bonus track drops in to chat to Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor.Bonus track is a story of young love, with reminders of "Heartstopper" and mid 90s queer classic "beautiful thing". Samuel drops in to explain why its so important to be involved in a film like this.…

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DEAR CISGENDER PEOPLE: TRANS MODEL AND INFLUENCER KENNY ETHAN JONES 49:24

2M ago49:24

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Trans model, influencer and activist Kenny Ethan Jones drops into the studio to talk to Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor about his new book "Dear Cisgender People". Kenny's mum was hugely supportive of his transition and despite the loss of her a few years ago, he still owes her acceptance, love and support everything. THIS IT OUTCAST UK…

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Ep. 95 Richard Leibowitz (Nanuet, Carle Place, Paramus) 59:11

2M ago59:11

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Send us a Text Message. Richard Leibowitz grew up in the Hudson Valley of New York to a father who listened to pre-1960s jazz and a mother who was more into folk music. Neither held much sway for young Richard, so he set out on his own and like a million other kids his age, KISS was the starting point for his music obsessions. Before working at Tow…

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ESTHER GHEY TALKS EXCLUSIVELY AHEAD OF ONLINE SAFETY DOC 35:32

3M ago35:32

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Hosted by Graeme Smith and Topher Taylor from the studios of Virgin Radio Pride. We hear exclusively from Esther Ghey, mother of Brianna Ghey, ahead of her documentary with Jason Feley for Virgin Radio Pride 2024. Kevin McGrath has the latest from Pride Daily and we talk through the week's LGBTQ+ happenings. THIS IS OUTCAST UK…

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Ep. 94 Serge Bielanko (Musician, Writer, Customer) 2:07:00

3M ago2:07:00

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Send us a Text Message. Serge Bielanko was one of the leading forces behind the Philadelphia-based rock & roll band Marah. Part Replacements, part Van Morrison, part Phil Spector, part Rod Stewart & The Faces, part Philly & Motown soul, for years they were poised for success as the “next big rock & roll band”. Marah was a critic’s darling and count…

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Just Acting Up Ep137(Jeremiah Caldwell, Vince Staples Renewed, The Bear S3, Tyler vs Alfonso n More) 1:26:08

3M ago1:26:08

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actor Jeremiah Latrell Caldwell. We also talk about the New Beverly Hills Cop trailer, Ali Siddiq drops Domino Effect 3, The NFL is headed to Netflix n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! L…

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Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction and Richard Madeley's icy privates 32:35

2M ago32:35

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Matt Withers and Chris Beckett return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Jane McDonald's pork pie addiction, Nadia Sawalha's sad eight-word childhood admission and Richard Madeley's icy privates.By Barely Contained

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Ep. 93 Denise McDonald (Sunrise Books, Tower Advertising, Tower Product Team) 1:20:56

3M ago1:20:56

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Send us a Text Message. Growing up in a small town 50 miles outside of Los Angeles, Denise McDonald has a very clear memory of getting her first library card at the age of five. For most of her life, Denise has been a dedicated bibliophile. In this week’s episode, Denise tells us all about working book product at Tower. From friends at Sacramento S…

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Just Acting Up Ep136(Carra Patterson, Beverley Hills Cop4, Domino Effect3, NFL on Netflix n More!) 1:48:07

3M ago1:48:07

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with special guest Actress Carra Patterson. We also talk about the New Beverly Hills Cop trailer, Ali Siddiq drops Domino Effect 3, The NFL is headed to Netflix n more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! Like, Fol…

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Ep. 92 Jennifer Birner Hegji (VP Tower Video Ops & VP Tower Training & Education) 1:17:32

3M ago1:17:32

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Send us a Text Message. “I remember standing on the sidewalk, talking to Rick [Briare] and telling him I was interested in going [to the new San Diego store] and he basically said ‘Well we don’t hire girls’. “ Thus began Jennifer Birner’s journey, leaving the Watt Avenue Bookstore to help open a new Tower Records location in San Diego where, for a …

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Ep. 91 Pete Pataro (Washington DC, Annapolis MD, Cherry Hill NJ) 1:20:01

3M ago1:20:01

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Send us a Text Message. “ ‘There’s a place called Tower Records’ and the way that he described it, it was a supermarket of music! It’s got two stories. I was like, wow…I’ve gotta go there!” Not only did Pete Pataro *go* there, he had a 15-year career - starting in that Washington DC store, assistant managing in the brand new Annapolis store, and ev…

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Just Acting Up Ep135(Lester Greene, Xmen Updates, The Chi Season6, A Quiet Place:Day One n More!) 1:36:41

3M ago1:36:41

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Actor Jason C. Louder from the hit Tv Series BMF.. We also discuss Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix show Unfrosted, The Boys Season 4 is near, Mad Max Furiosa is on its way, Katt Williams new Special "Woke Foke" and more. Plus we got more in current events…

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Ep. 90 Kevin Winnick (Tower Sidelines) 1:17:50

4M ago1:17:50

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Send us a Text Message. Kevin Winnick was working in Washington DC for a small chain of pop culture/entertainment-themed stores called Another Universe when he got a call from a headhunter saying a large company was looking to hire someone who could identify trends and had experience as a buyer. Though content where he was, Kevin took the interview…

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Just Acting Up Ep134(Jason C. Louder, Unfrosted, The Boys S4, Mad Max: Furiosa, Woke Foke n More) 1:40:32

3M ago1:40:32

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Actor Jason C. Louder from the hit Tv Series BMF.. We also discuss Jerry Seinfeld's new Netflix show Unfrosted, The Boys Season 4 is near, Mad Max Furiosa is on its way, Katt Williams new Special "Woke Foke" and more. Plus we got more in current events…

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Flavor Flav slams Jelly Roll trolls and Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury 32:09

4M ago32:09

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Chris Beckett and Matt Withers return for another look at the latest online celebrity journalism, including Flavor Flav slamming Jelly Roll's trolls, Kirstie Allsopp's dog mess fury and Alan Titchmarsh's slug hatred.By Barely Contained

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Just Acting Up Ep133(Korstiaan Vandiver, Them Season 2, Blink Twice, Avengers 5, TLC Doc n More!) 1:47:50

4M ago1:47:50

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Director, Writer, Producer/Filmmaker ,and Artivist Korstiaan Vandiver. We also discuss Them Season 2, Blink Twice, Avengers 5 is on its way, TLC drops a new documentary and More. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and every…

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Ep. 89 Megan Jasper (CEO Sub Pop Records) 1:07:57

4M ago1:07:57

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Send us a Text Message. Megan Jasper grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts an industrial town, just an hour outside of Boston. Megan remembers it as a tough place to grow up. As a young girl, her family would travel to Boston and she and her sister would hit Newbury Comics when there was only one store. As a teen, she traveled to Boston for punk rock…

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Ep. 88 Renee Tyler (Sales Audit & Record Division) 1:02:27

4M ago1:02:27

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Send us a Text Message. “He [George Scarlett] said that someone had suggested me for the position [Administrative Assistant] because I looked so intense when I worked. I don’t know what that really means. I guess it’s a good thing” And thus, another Tower career was born. Renee Tyler spent 12 years working as George Scarlett’s Administrative Assist…

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Just Acting Up Ep132(Kareem Grimes, Rebel Moon, Transformers One, Sinatra Biopic, The Chi and More!) 1:36:41

4M ago1:36:41

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest, Actor Kareem Grimes from the hit Tv Series All American on the CW.. We also discuss Rebel Moon on Netflix, Our thoughts on Transformers One, Find out which Actor is slated to Play Frank Sinatra in a Biopic, the Chi Returns with Season 6 and More. Plus …

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Just Acting Up Ep131(Fallout on Prime, TMNT Rated R Movie?, Snatched, Swat Renewed and More!) 1:02:43

4M ago1:02:43

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Send us a Text Message. Checkout an All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show. This week we talk about Fallout on Amazon, Rated R Ninja Turtles Movie is on its way, Aunt Viv is kicking but in Snatched, Swat gets renewed and more! Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!!! Like, Follow, Comment and…

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Ep. 87 Steve Nikkel (Tower Advertising) 1:01:31

5M ago1:01:31

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Send us a Text Message. While Chris Hopson was putting together Tower Records’ in-house advertising agency, in a parallel universe, or at least somewhere else in California, Steve Nikkel was doing the same for a small independent chain of record stores called Eucalyptus Records, based out of Fairfield, California. When an opening became available, …

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Just Acting Up Ep130(Tabetha Mcneal, Silver Surfer Casted, Daredevil Reboot, 911 Renewed and More!) 1:19:51

4M ago1:19:51

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest Voice-over Artists, Actress, and Writer Tabetha Mcneal. We also discuss Marvel casted a familiar face as the New Silver Surfer, daredevil reboot is almost here, The Show 911 gets another season and much more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, …

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Ep. 86 Joy Slusarek Proft (VP Sales Universal, Mid Day Host WEQX Radio) 1:02:32

5M ago1:02:32

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Send us a Text Message. Joy Slusarek Proft spent 15 years working for Universal Music Distribution. Like many before her, she started as an FMR (Field Marketing Rep), and like few, she ended up as the Vice President of Sales located in Los Angeles. While calling on stores in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nebraska, Joy found herself with a new band…

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Just Acting Up Ep129(Shacolby Shentell, Them S2, GTA 6 Delayed, Bad Boys4, The Upshaws S5 n More!) 1:37:45

5M ago1:37:45

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Send us a Text Message. An All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show is here with Special Guest Actress, Director and Award winning Filmmaker Shacolby Shentell. We also discuss Them Season 2, GTA 6 is Delayed, Bad Boys 4, The Upshaws Season 5 and much more. Plus we got more in current events, sports, music entertainment and everything Hollywood!!!…

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Ep. 85 Matt LaVelle (Tower Nanuet, Jazz Guru at Tower Lincoln Center) 1:42:51

5M ago1:42:51

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Send us a Text Message. Matt Lavelle used to listen to music with his grandfather. No talking. No commentary. At a very young age, Matt simply observed how the music moved his grandfather and it had quite an impression on him. As he got older, after making regular visits to the Jazz Department at Tower 4th & Broadway, Matt took a job in Nanuet unde…

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Just Acting Up Ep128(King Kong n Godzilla, Ghost Final Season, Xmen 97, Good Times Reboot and More!) 51:57

5M ago51:57

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Send us a Text Message. Checkout an All New Episode of The Just Acting Up Show. This week we talk about the team up everyone cant wait to see, King Kong and Godzilla, The Final season of Ghost, a Happy Gilmore sequel is on its way, we give our thoughts on X-Men 97, And did you know the show Good Times is getting an animated reboot on Netflix??? Plu…

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THE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH J.K. ROWLING 27:52

5M ago27:52

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Liam McDonald is in the studio with Graeme Smith this week, chatting about the latest happenings and events across the queer diaspora. Get involved on Tik Tok and Instagram just search PLAYOUTCASTUK. Includes a news update from Kev McGrath at Pride daily. THIS IS OUTCAST UK

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