Best Fritz Coleman & Louise Palanker Podcasts (2024)

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The Unrelenting Relevance Of Norman Lear & Amplifying Marginalized Voices 1:12:18

21h ago1:12:18

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Are you looking for comfort, distraction, hope or optimism? We are serving it up with recommendations to soothe, calm and quiet your spirit, plus two inspirational guests! Andrew Jameson is a writer/producer/director who brings his skillset to his advocacy work and Norman Lear biographer Tripp Whetsell joins us to celebrate a life and a body of wor…

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A Career of Reinventing Comedy & Influencing Culture On Every Medium with Harry Shearer 1:12:41

14d ago1:12:41

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Harry Shearer has been delivering groundbreaking comedy that's the stuff of legend for decades, starting off strong as a child actor on The Jack Benny Program, then cutting off every edge in The Credibility Gap, pioneering the mockumentary with This Is Spinal Tap, bringing us over 20 voices in the most culturally relevant animated series of all tim…

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A Modern Take On Folk Tales & Industry Inclusivity with Mindy Sterling, Debra Wilson and John Paizis 1:09:53

21d ago1:09:53

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John Paizis is the creative force behind Performing Arts Studio West whose focus is elevating the talents of performers with intellectual and physical disabilities. Together with friends of the studio, Mindy Sterling and Debra Wilson, John joins us to talk about their latest project, a storybook which puts a dark, new twist on age old fairytales, M…

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The Lasting Bonds Of A TV Family & Actionable Education Insights with Kami Cotler 58:59

28d ago58:59

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The Walton family saga so deeply moved us that scores of devoted fans are now sharing the show with their children and grandchildren. Set in Depression era Virginia, The Waltons invited audiences to watch a family overcome adversity through their love, perseverance and the opening of their minds and hearts. During its nine year run, we watched the …

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Playing TV's Classic Characters & Show Biz Second Acts with Donny Most 1:05:40

1M ago1:05:40

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Happy Days is the iconically classic 70s TV sensation about the 50s. Its legacy is unparalleled, its popularity ongoing. The show launched a character who remains the embodiment of cool, Fonzie, and it cemented its cast into icon status in perpetuity. That cast includes Donny Most, who played wise-cracking Ralph Malph, who, complete with his own ca…

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New York's Former Film Industry & The Path From 70s To 80s Classics with William Atherton 1:07:18

1M ago1:07:18

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You may know William Atherton from Day Of The Locust, The Hindenburg, Looking For Mr. Goodbar, and Real Genius or you may better remember him for vigorously questioning the environmental safety of ghost busting or for receiving a blow to the face which rings in a very Merry Christmas in Die Hard. Bill began his career on the stage, performing in Br…

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The Great American Supergroup & The Making Of A Music Family with Sean Kelly & Peter Holsapple 1:15:37

2M ago1:15:37

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In the '90s, a group of legendary rock and pop artists banded together, blending inspirations, genres, influences and styles to form a uniquely collaborative sound. The Bangles, The Cowsills, REM, The dBs, and Hootie And The Blowfish were all represented in The Continental Drifters. Author and musician Sean Kelly has written the definitive Drifters…

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The Post-Soviet Influx Of Western Culture & Musicians In A Time Of Crisis with David Junk 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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The fall of the Soviet wall and the opening of the iron curtain presented ample space for hope, optimism and opportunity for westerners eager to share culture, creativity, business and democracy concepts with the citizens of the former Soviet Union. David Junk leapt at the chance to work for Polygram/Universal Records in a country hungry for music …

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Generations of a Showbiz Family & The Classic Age of Action Films with Lorenzo Lamas 1:05:18

2M ago1:05:18

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Golden Globe-nominated actor, action movie star, martial artist, helicopter pilot, heartthrob, thrill seeker and Hollywood royalty, Lorenzo Lamas joins us for an exhilarating ride through decades of entertainment history, from the Golden Age through the non-stop 1990's and beyond! Lorenzo is the son of classic era movie-making duo Arlene Dahl and F…

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Pioneering Inclusivity On Classic TV & How Comedy Can Be An Inspiration with Geri Jewell & Kathy Buckley 1:14:35

2M ago1:14:35

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Geri Jewell is a Comedian/Actor/Motivational Speaker/Author and (thanks to Norman Lear) the trailblazing first person with a visible disability to appear as a TV show regular! Geri went straight from special ed to special treatment as a Facts of Life cast member, portraying Blair’s Cousin Geri and providing essential representation for kids growing…

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The Art Of Celebrity Impressions & The Voice Of Show Biz History with Rich Little 58:48

3M ago58:48

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Rich Little has boldly done impressions of presidents for presidents! The man of a thousand voices is a show biz legend who has been delighting audiences for decades. His new one-man show is a multi-media event that includes TV highlights, his spectacular sketches and, of course, his phenomenal impressions! Rich joins us to give voice (often not hi…

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Legendary Showbiz Prowess & The Prototype For The Male Review with Michael Gregg Michaud 1:02:38

3M ago1:02:38

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Words like 'legend', 'icon' and 'star' were created to describe Mae West! Our guest, Michael Gregg Michaud has written his third Mae West book, Mae West And Her Adonises which focuses on her revolutionary 50s nightclub act featuring a chorus line of muscle men. Mae set the stage for the male revue, now a staple of Vegas bachelorette parties and gir…

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Connecticut & Cinema Lore Exposed with Illeana Douglas 1:10:58

3M ago1:10:58

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Illeana Douglas is an avid student of the movies who grew up, stepped onto a set and entered the big screen of her childhood dreams. Her deep interest and knowledge of film legend and lore provided her with rich opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with the stars and directors she has imagined meeting and then encountered along her w…

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The Reality of the Soap Opera Set & How To Endure in the Industry with Patrika Darbo 1:03:19

4M ago1:03:19

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You may know and love Patrika Darbo’s face from one or all of her 121 IMDB credits. She’s been in The Burbs, Line of Fire, Days of Our Lives, Seinfeld, Step By Step, The Bold and The Beautiful, and, if you’re doing the math 115 others. Patrika played Dan’s dream girl (Roseanne’s look-alike) so convincingly on Roseanne that she was soon cast to play…

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Addressing Domestic Violence & Telling Women's Stories with Meredith Yinger 1:05:13

4M ago1:05:13

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We celebrate the importance of film to entertain, fascinate and illuminate us. Our guest is filmmaker Meredith Yinger whose latest work is called Scars Unseen. It takes us into the worlds of three inspiring women who have survived domestic violence and terror and are now thriving in their efforts to pave a path forward for others. Meredith is a fil…

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The Queen Of Iconic TV Appearances & Vegas Show Biz, Past & Present with Susan Anton 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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Susan Anton is a small town Yucaipa, CA girl who became Miss California and conquered the 70s and 80s media landscape. A triple threat, Susan sings, dances and acts and she quickly made her way into commercials, talk and variety shows, TV series, movies, and Broadway. And she opened for Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr. Tom Jones and Kenny Rogers. Sus…

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She Conquered Theater Then Brought Her Talents To Your Favorite TV Shows with Bonnie Bartlett 1:02:02

4M ago1:02:02

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Bonnie Bartlett’s impressive career spans half a century beginning with three starring years on the 50s soap, Love of Life and building towards guest starring parts in Gunsmoke, The Waltons, Kojak, The Rockford Files, Home Improvement, and starring turns in St. Elsewhere, Little House on The Prairie and Boy Meets World. Additionally, she played the…

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Six Decades Of Showbiz Adventures & The Magic Of Classic Era Sci Fi with Veronica Cartwright 1:03:11

5M ago1:03:11

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Veronica Cartwright is the queen of classic era genre film and TV. Every role iconic. Every story spine-tingling. Veronica joins us for a deep dive into her decades of action packed history making roles beginning with child actor turns on The Twilight Zone, The Birds, Daniel Boone and The Children’s Hour. Her early screen scream training prepared h…

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Little House, Big Cultural Impact & The Sweethearts of Classic TV with Dean Butler 1:18:16

5M ago1:18:16

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Little House on the Prairie takes us back to a time when modern distractions were stripped away and life was pared down to the values which define us: kindness, community, compassion and collaboration. Without the miracle of time travel, we do get to huddle together and gather ‘round the warmth of a streaming episode of Little House. Dean Butler pl…

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Producing Pioneering Television & A Life Powered By Laughter with George Schlatter 1:10:32

5M ago1:10:32

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George Schlatter is living a life full of legendary firsts and remarkable adventures because he embraces innovation. George’s captivating career path is documented in his book, Still Laughing: A Life In Comedy. It’s a hilarious page-turner that serves as a showbiz primer and history lesson. It’s also self-improvement manual for anyone in search of …

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Documenting Underground Culture & A Punk Perspective On Hollywood with Penelope Spheeris 1:11:08

6M ago1:11:08

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Her films populate the most notable entries in underground and mainstream 20th century youth culture. Trailblazing filmmaker Penelope Spheeris joins us to share her cheeky Hollywood outsider perspective which allowed her to break legendary ground, with Suburbia and the Decline of Western Civilization trilogy and make significant dents in mainstream…

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Sharing The Limelight With Lassie & Behind The Scenes Of Classic TV with Jon Provost & Laurie Jacobson 1:03:31

6M ago1:03:31

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“Arf! Arf!” “What’s that, Girl? Timmy’s in the well!!?” We speak fluent Collie and Timmy got into plenty of trouble but he never fell into a well. What Lassie is trying to tell you there is that “Timmy,” Jon Provost, is doing very well. He’s an animal rights activist who has just launched a CBD spray to help calm pets and, along with his wife, Laur…

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Radio Through The Decades & Broadcasters In The Digital Age with Joe Cipriano, Larry Morgan & Travis Richey 1:16:33

6M ago1:16:33

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It’s a Premiere Radio Networks Reunion as we are joined by two broadcasting legends who worked with Weezy in the '80s and '90s and are now industry heavyweights: voice talent and king of the promo, Joe Cipriano and radio exec and DJ for LA's legendary KEARTH 101, Larry Morgan! We're chatting about legacy media and our collective memories of radio's…

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A Supreme Showbiz Legacy & Heroic Acts For Humankind with Annie Potts 1:02:23

6M ago1:02:23

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Cultural icon Annie Potts is beloved by fans of every age, and for excellent reason. Her bright on-screen light emanates from deep within her own actual warm soul and big heart! The length and breadth of her philanthropic work rivals her IMDB credits and she’s hovering at 114 of those. Most recognizable now as Young Sheldon’s Meemaw, you may also k…

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Game Show History & How The Gong Show Changed TV 1:24:07

7M ago1:24:07

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The Gong Show was a spicy blend of talent, shock and zany, sprinkled heavily with the special sauce that was Producer/Host Chuck Barris. 70s TV was all about The Gong Gang and Game Show Guru Adam Nedeff’s newest offering, Gong This Book chronicles the weirdly hypnotic cultural touchstone that was The Gong Show. Adam joins us with returning guest, a…

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Inside The Halls Of Congress & Career Fluidity with Jasmine Crockett & Michael Burger 1:12:41

7M ago1:12:41

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We are attaining excellence and saving democracy. High bars easily cleared by our guests, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and TV Host/Motivational Speaker Michael Burger. Jasmine Crockett proudly represents Texas’ 30th District. She is a Freshman Leadership Representative, fighting hard for reproductive and voting rights and her viral moments in com…

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Life Lessons In Musical Form & Gen X TV Memories 1:02:56

7M ago1:02:56

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Are you a New Zoo 70s Kid? The New Zoo Revue starred Freddy The Frog, Charlie The Owl, Henrietta Hippo and real-life couple, Doug Momary and Emily Jo Peden Momary. Together with their courtyard of critters, they taught kids the values of courtesy, cooperation, humility, patience, kindness, problem-solving, manners, and promises. Throughout the 70s …

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Standup Comedy & Modern Classic Film Acting with Kevin Pollak 1:04:56

7M ago1:04:56

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Get ready to rewatch some Mrs. Maisel with the man behind Moishe, Kevin Pollak! His podcast is called My Mrs. Maisel Pod and he is taking a deep dive into the show with co-stars, creators and celebrity super-fans. Kevin joins us to talk about his podcast celebration of the writing, production and cinematic marvel that is The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel a…

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The Making of a Matinee Idol & Icons of Hollywood's Golden Age (Michael Gregg Michaud on Troy Donahue 1:05:39

8M ago1:05:39

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When TVs entered living rooms and Cinerama lit up movie screens, teens went nuts for Troy Donahue. Born Merle Johnson Jr. he was discovered at The Golden Pheasant restaurant in Calabasas by bigwigs, William Asher and James Sheldon. Signed to Rock Hudson’s manager Henry Wilson, Troy won the role of Johnny in A Summer Place and was a teen idol by the…

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Standup Comedy & Creating A Special with Ivan Decker 51:12

8M ago51:12

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Ivan Decker’s standup comedy is sharp, relatable, polished and laugh-out-loud-by-yourself-on-your-couch-or-in-your-bed hilarious! 100% Canadian Content, Ivan is 12% funnier than a comparable American and he has brought his funny to the world square that is Youtube. Ivan’s newest special is called Popcorn and much like its taste-treat namesake, the …

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Rock Legends & Immediate Family with Denny Tedesco, Waddy Wachtel & Leland Sklar 1:24:39

8M ago1:24:39

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Director Denny Tedesco has followed up his smash hit documentary, The Wrecking Crew with an enlightening look at the next generation of session musicians who worked closely with 70s’ singer/songwriters in creating the soundtrack which continues to enrich and lift our lives. They are Waddy Wachtel, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel, Danny Kortchmar and Stev…

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A Lifetime of Showbiz Memories & Advice for Aspiring Actors with Patrick Labyorteaux 1:03:27

8M ago1:03:27

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Patrick Labyorteaux’s career crosses generations, giving him unique access to experiences, co-stars, genres and fans who are currently finding his array of fascinating inside stories on TikTok. Boomers know Patrick as Andy Garvey from Little House on the Prairie. Gen Xers loved him in teen classics and cult favorites like Heathers and Summer School…

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Behind The Scenes of 70s TV & An Uplifting Wings Guitarist with Laurence Juber & Shelley Herman 1:17:46

9M ago1:17:46

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Our Media Path takes us to the influential and iconic 70s when Paul McCartney & Wings flew over Europe, The UK, and The World, lifted by the guitar mastery of Laurence Juber and when studio pages roamed the NBC hallways, collecting memorable celebrity encounters and handing gift cards to Johnny Carson. Former page, Shelley Herman is an Emmy-Nominat…

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Bob Cowsill & Raized Wrong: TikTok Teen Idols & Generations of Family Bands 1:02:20

9M ago1:02:20

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Raized Wrong is two young brothers, Landon and Lyric Goldberg, and their father Donny. They are a newly minted but third generation family band. Donny, along with his dad and brother head up a Beach Boys tribute band called Surf’s Up. Having learned his trade well from his dad, Donny is passing it on to his sons, ages 12 and 13. Their tight vocal h…

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Revealing Extremist Roots & The Role Of Faith In Politics with Dan Partland 58:47

9M ago58:47

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Dan Partland has amassed an impressive body of documentary film work including, American High, Intervention, American Style, American Race and Apple’s top selling doc of all time, #Unfit, which studies the dangerous psychology of Donald Trump. Along with Rob Reiner, Dan is now bringing us God + Country, opening in theaters this Friday. Dan joins us…

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Nixon vs. The Anti-War Movement & Life After Leaving Leave It To Beaver 1:03:20

9M ago1:03:20

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If you’ve ever wondered how Beaver’s pal Gilbert turned out, he’s doing real neat. Stephen Talbot moved on from Mayfield to become a broadcast journalist for PBS, making investigative, news-making documentary films for Frontline, Bill Moyers and American Experience. Steve joins us to discuss his boomer journey from the streets of mythical 50s subur…

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The Lotto-Winner Politician & A Primer On State Level Leadership 1:09:50

10M ago1:09:50

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We’re going deep with Democratic candidates on the primary ballot for Congress and for the California State Assembly. Gil Cisneros is running to replace a retiring Grace Napolitano for CA 31 in the San Gabriel Valley. And local businessman and Swing Left organizer Steve Pierson is running for the 44th Assembly district in California. Gil is a forme…

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A Multimedia Standup Style & Radio Comedy Memories 1:03:50

10M ago1:03:50

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When Fritz and Weezy were developing a Comedy Central pilot with Henry Winkler called, The Couch, their bright, ambitious intern was an up and coming young comic named Eric Schwartz who dutifully made coffee, sandwich and cue card runs. Today, Eric’s comedy special. Delivery, is all the rage on Youtube, and Fritz brought him a sandwich. Eric joins …

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An Insider's Look At Biden's Whitehouse 53:22

10M ago53:22

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Best-selling author Chris Whipple’s newest book is The Fight Of His Life and it chronicles the first two years of the Biden administration. Chris’s extraordinary access to White House insiders provided him with an exclusive look into the workings, challenges and accomplishments of Team Biden. Chris’s earlier works include The Gatekeepers and The Sp…

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The Internet's Favorite 85-Year-Old & The Rewards Of Relatability 1:03:57

10M ago1:03:57

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85-year-old Annie Korzen is a TikTok starlet! She’s an actor/storyteller/writer/author and you may recognize her from Seinfeld where she played Doris Klompus but now, she calls herself “an accidental influencer.” Her TikTok channel has over half a million followers and her viral fan base is in their teens and twenties. Our 16-year-old intern, Garre…

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Keeping The OC Blue & A Standup Rebranding 1:09:45

11M ago1:09:45

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Comedy and Democracy are on the bill. We are welcoming Congressional Candidate Dave Min from Orange County, CA and comedian Taylor Williamson. State Senator Dave Min is running to fill Katie Porter’s seat in Congress. He has her endorsement and he is entirely determined to keep CA 47 Blue and bring his passion for gun violence prevention, climate a…

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The Inner Work Of Anti-Racism & Running For Congress In California 59:51

11M ago59:51

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Prepare to be inspired: we're chatting with bold women who are dynamically improving our world for us and for future generations. Dr. Roxy Manning and Sarah Peyton have co-written The Anti-Racist Heart: A Self-Compassion and Activism Handbook. It’s a hands-on approach to teaching anti-racist action, combining neuroscience and mindfulness with socia…

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Showcasing American Music Icons & What We All Need To Know About Dogs 1:05:09

12M ago1:05:09

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We are celebrating the most important gifts of any season: love, companionship and connection. Our guests are author Pilley Bianchi whose book, For The Love off Dog celebrates our rich canine bestie history and invites you to teach your any-age dog some new tricks. And TJ Lubinsky joins us to discuss his newest My Music Presents/PBS Special, Steve …

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The Truth About Guardianships & A Quirky Christmas Musical 1:04:40

12M ago1:04:40

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It’s a not entirely merry episode of Media Path with some hard but cautionary truths about guardianships AND, a new Christmas musical that celebrates our festive diversity. Greg Thirloway and Maurice Godin are launching a new musical called Oy To The World, that celebrates the Jewish composers who brought us so many carol classics like Santa Claus …

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Challenging Christian Nationalism & Deconstructing Evangelical Indoctrination 1:06:11

12M ago1:06:11

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Many young people raised within the restrictive discipline of a strict, Christian evangelical childhood are pulling away from that narrow and dogmatic framework as adults and finding comfort and guidance in a podcasting community of fellow travelers who are walking a similar path. Among these bold podcasters are two former church leaders who are no…

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The Singularity of The Beatles & The Legacy of the JFK Assassination 1:14:51

1y ago1:14:51

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Every boomer was gutted and then rocked by the tragedy of JFK’s assassination followed by the joy of The Beatles’ arrival at the airport named in his honor. Both topics continue to resonate. Today on the show, broadcasting pioneer and JFK assassination historian John Barbour joins us to discuss his latest film, John Barbour & William Shakespeare’s …

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The Fight For Women's Rights & Telling One American Family's Story 1:02:34

1y ago1:02:34

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Filmmakers possess the unique ability to immerse us in the lived experiences of others and in so doing, promote kindness, compassion and empathy. Directors Tracy Droz Tragos and Charles Mudede join us to share their newest projects. Tracy’s film is called Plan C and it follows a network of courageous women who are working to ensure access to pregna…

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From Singer-Boy to Renaissance Man & The Golden Age of Vocal Harmonies 1:08:48

1y ago1:08:48

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Bruce Belland’s new book is called Icons, Idols and Idiots of Hollywood: My Adventures in America’s First Boy Band and boy, did he have adventures! Bruce founded The Four Preps while still in Hollywood High School. They became Ricky Nelson’s backup band, co-starred in Gidget and The Adventures of Ozzy & Harriet and went on to score massive hits wit…

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A Showbiz Legend Takes The Stage & A Triumphant Hollywood Tale 56:38

1y ago56:38

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In the pop culture pantheon there are those few and proud performers who have indelibly imprinted the landscape to the point where our digital age invites new fans to discover and embrace their iconic work. Among these are Dinah Manoff and JoBeth Williams. Dinah breathed delightful life into Pink Lady Marty Maraschino in Grease. She has starred in …

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Timeless Songs From The 70s & A Principled Passion For Music 1:01:02

1y ago1:01:02

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Singer-songwriter Gilbert O'Sullivan continues to grace audiences around the globe with his wit, warmth, whimsy and musical genius as he has been doing since 1970 when he stirred UK audiences with Nothing Rhymed and then captured and broke hearts around the world with Alone Again, (Naturally.) The song has been covered over 75 times, including by N…

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