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An Actor and a Musician offer insight, passion and real HUSTLE talk about The Biz. Six Degrees of Hustle, Humor, Soundtrack & B.S. you can use from Hollywood, CA & New York from a Black man and a White man who like each other. What a WORLD, huh? HUSTLERS NEVER SLEEP!
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Outside The Box: Convos With Creators

Outside The Box - Retrospect Podcasts

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Outside The Box Podcast is hosted by Nick Engvall and aims to showcase the creative process and inspire people to turn their passion into career opportunities through conversations with thought-leaders, creators, and entrepreneurs in the sneaker business.
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Gumshoe Diaries

Mickey Ramos and Mark Ebner

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A Hollywood True Crime Podcast covering Mark Ebner's "How I got those stories" stories. Mark Ebner is an American journalist and New York Times bestselling author who has covered all aspects of celebrity and crime culture for Spy, Rolling Stone, Maxim, Details, Hustler, Los Angeles Magazine, Premiere, Salon, Spin, Radar, The Daily Beast, Gawker, BoingBoing, Esquire and New Times. He has produced for and/or appeared as a commentator on NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, A&E, DiscoveryID, Comedy ...
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Cultural Capital

Cultural Capital

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A film podcast about Melbourne and cinema, with Eloise Ross, Andy Hazel, Anders Furze and the occasional special guest. RSS feed: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:231960728/sounds.rss
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Forbidden Cocktails Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome author André Darlington. André is the author of the latest book from TCM, “Forbidden Cocktails: Libations Inspired by the World of Pre-Code Hollywood”. The book is packaged handsomely with a sleek layout and gorgeous photos. Brandon and André discuss the history of pre-code films and how…
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Ordinary People Front Row Classics is taking a look at the 1980 Oscar winner for Best Picture this week. Brandon is joined by Spencer Davis to discuss Robert Redford’s Ordinary People. The film, which marked Redford’s directorial debut, was a huge hit despite its very complex subject matter. It very sensitively portrays topics such as mental illnes…
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Match me, Sidney! We’re taking a look at one of the most uncompromising, ruthless films of the 1950s this week. 1957’s Sweet Smell of Success is a movie unlike any other. Brandon and Emmett Stanton take a look at the unforgettable performances of Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis as J.J. Hunsecker and Sidney Falco. The acidly poetic screenplay by Erne…
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Happy Birthday James Mason! Front Row Classics is celebrating one of the most respected actors of the Golden Age of Hollywood. March 15th marks the birthday of James Mason. Brandon is happy to welcome Mason’s grandson, James Duke Mason to the show. Duke is a writer, commentator and advocate. We discuss his experiences living in both LA and Europe a…
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Welcome Tinseltown Maddie! Front Row Classics welcomes Madeline Hanson this week. Maddie is a passionate classic film fan with her own social media series called “Tinseltown Maddie”. She looks at the Golden Age of Hollywood with a comedic twist on both Instagram and TikTok. Brandon and Maddie discuss classic film fandom, some favorite movies and pa…
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Hooray for Hollywood! Brandon is back from Hollywood! This year’s Turner Classic Movies’ Classic Film Festival proved to be even more memorable than last year’s. Craig McFarland joins Brandon to break down each day of the Fest. From memorable screenings to the WB Studio tour, we’re taking a look back at a jam packed 5 days. FEATURING: Brandon Davis…
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There’s A Speed Limit in This State Front Row Classics welcomes historians/writers Alain Silver and James Ursini this week. The two have penned a book celebrating the quintessential film noir, Double Indemnity. “From the Moment they Met it Was Murder: Double Indemnity and Rise of Film Noir” is a valuable resource for fans of this legendary movie. B…
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TCM Film Festival Time! Brandon is currently attending the 15th Annual Turner Classic Movies Film Festival. He recently spoke with TCM’s SVP of Programming, Charlie Tabesh. Brandon and Charlie preview the various aspects of this year’s festival and what passholders can look forward to. Be sure to check out Brandon’s daily coverage on the festival o…
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In this conversation, Nick Engvall is joined by Brandon Edler and they discuss their experiences working in the content industry, particularly in the sneaker and media space. They reminisce about their time at Complex and the evolution of social media platforms. They also touch on the importance of storytelling and dynamic visuals in content strate…
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In this conversation, Nick Engvall and Jacques Slade discuss the intersection of sneaker culture and golf. They explore the importance of consistency in brand campaigns, the need for change in the culture of golf, and the role of sneaker brands in driving that change. They also discuss the impact of collaborations in golf and the potential for crea…
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A Hard Day’s Night Front Row Classics is “working like a dog” this week. We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of A Hard Day’s Night as well as the Beatle’ arrival in America. Brandon is joined by author & film historian, Sloan De Forest. Sloan is a self-proclaimed “Beatle Maniac” and helps to provide great insight into this musical comedy directe…
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Once Upon a Dream Front Row Classics is joining forces with Beyond the Mouse this week. We’re celebrating the 65th Anniversary of Walt Disney’s masterpiece, Sleeping Beauty. Brandon. Craig and Vanessa are proud to welcome Disney artist and animator, Michael Giaimo. The hosts discuss the elegance and pageantry that covers every frame of Sleeping Bea…
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Anna May Wong Front Row Classics welcomes author Katie Gee Salisbury this week. Katie has just penned a wonderful book on one of the 20th century’s greatest pioneers of film, Anna May Wong. “Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong” is a page turning exploration of Wong’s life set against the Jazz Age and early days of Hol…
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The Awful Truth Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the greatest romantic screwball comedies of the 1930s. Brandon is joined by Mia Tiffany from Movies with Mia to discuss 1937’s The Awful Truth. Leo McCarey’s film about marriage and infidelity still packs a hilarious and poignant journey for movie goers. Brandon and Mia discuss the fanta…
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I Wanna Be Loved By You We’re taking another look at one of the greatest comedies in movie history. Billy Wilder’s Some Like it Hot is celebrating its 65th anniversary and remains a fresh and funny as it was in 1959. Jackson Cooper joins Brandon this week to discuss every memorable moment. We also pay tribute to the incomparable performances of Mar…
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Welcome John Fricke Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome renowned Wizard of Oz expert & Judy Garland historian, John Fricke. John has contributed his knowledge and expertise to countless books, documentaries, and home video releases over the decades. He provides insight into why Garland remains a powerful pop culture figure more than fifty year…
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Happy 200th! Front Row Classics is celebrating its 200th episode! I’m so very grateful for to you ,the listeners, for continuing to support this labor of love. For our 200th episode, we’re welcoming a very special guest : legendary actress and wildlife activist, Stefanie Powers. Powers grew up in the heyday of Los Angeles and even attended Hollywoo…
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50 Oscar Nights Front Row Classics welcome Turner Classic Movies host, Dave Karger, this week. Brandon and Dave are discussing his newest book “50 Oscar Nights: Iconic Stars & Filmmakers on Their Career-Defining Wins”. Dave sat down with 50 past Oscar winners to recount the details of their respective victorious evenings. Some stories are triumphan…
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Moon River Front Row Classics is celebrating Valentine’s Day with one of the most popular romantic films to ever come out of Hollywood. Breakfast at Tiffany’s remains one of Audrey Hepburn’s most iconic works. Beyond the Mouse’s Vanessa Ferguson and NPR Illinois’ Bea Bonner join Brandon to discuss all aspects of the movie. The hosts discuss Hepburn…
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Ringo Kid. 2024 marks the 85th anniversary of the landmark year of 1939. Often considered the “greatest year in film history”, countless classic films were released within that calendar year. Brandon and Emmett Stanton pay tribute the film that set the standard for the American western film, Stagecoach. John Ford’s masterpiece created many of the k…
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Put On a Happy Face. Front Row Classics has “got a lot of livin’ to do” this week. Brandon is joined by Larry Aubrey to pay tribute to 1963’s Bye Bye Birdie. Brandon and Larry discuss this fun and vibrant adaptation of the classis Broadway musical. The two talk the differences between the film and stage versions. Much of the conversation is spent l…
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Power of Film. Brandon welcome filmmaker/producer Doug Pray to Front Row Classics. Doug, along with Laura Gabbert, has helmed the six-episode docuseries “The Power of Film”. The series stars UCLA Film Professor, Howard Suber, and shines a spotlight on film’s impact on the human experience. Suber tells us why certain films remain forever ingrained i…
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All That Heaven Allows. .Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most poignant melodramas of the 1950s. Brandon is joined by Jackson Cooper to discuss 1955’s All That Heaven Allows. The two pay tribute to the work of director, Douglas Sirk, and his immaculate visual storytelling. We’re also celebrating the performances of Jane Wyman and R…
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Hollywood Heyday. Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome back authors/journalists, David Fantle and Tom Johnson. David & Tom regale Brandon with incredible stories from their forty plus years of interviewing Hollywood legends. These stories can be found in their 2018 book, “Hollywood Heyday: 75 Candid Interviews with Golden Age Legends”. We disc…
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How to Marry a Millionaire. Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most popular comedies of the 1950s. How to Marry a Millionaire brought together three of Hollywood’s most charismatic leading ladies: Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable. Brandon is happy to welcome Marina Tucker to discuss the movie. Marina (also known as Pene…
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We’re In the Money. Happy New Year from Front Row Classics! We’re kicking off the new year in style with something fun and frothy. Our friend Emmett Stanton joins us to celebrate the work of choreographer/director, Busby Berkeley. Brandon and Emmett are taking a look at three films with the Berkeley touch. All three films were, miraculously, releas…
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Classic Film Fandom. Front Row Classics welcomes content creator and independent filmmaker, Hey Marianne to the podcast. Brandon is always excited to speak with someone who is engaging young people in watching classic film. The two discuss several topics including introducing classic film to millennials, holiday movies and movie musicals. Much of t…
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Shut Your Nasty Little Face. Merry Christmas from Front Row Classics! We’re celebrating the season with a classic holiday farce from Warner Bros. The Man Who Came to Dinner remains one of the greatest adaptations from stage to screen. Ben Burke, from the Hollywood Babylonians, podcast joins Brandon to discuss all of the wacky fun from this 1942 fil…
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Archie. Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome actress/producer, Jennifer Grant this week. Jennifer, the daughter of Cary Grant and Dyan Cannon, has co-produced the series Archie for BritBox. The series, starring Jason Isaacs, gives viewers a personal look at the man named Archie Leach. Leach would overcome childhood poverty and abandonment and …
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What does it take to turn your passion for sneakers into creative income? I talked to five creatives who each found their own unique niche in the sneaker space: Nightwing2303, Jacques Slade, Reina Koyano, Gary Lockwood, and Tamara Dhia. Connect with Panelists: Jacques Slade: https://www.instagram.com/kustoo/ Freehand Profit: https://www.instagram.c…
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Stormy Weather. Front Row Classics welcomes celebrated author & film historian Donald Bogle. Bea Bonner ,with NPR Illinois’ Community Voices, joins Brandon to discuss Bogle’s new book, “Lena Horne Goddess Reclaimed”. The book tracks Horne’s trailblazing life & career which spanned remarkable triumphs and heartbreaking disappointments. Bogle discuss…
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Happy Holidays!. Front Row Classics is taking another look at a holiday staple 1942’s Holiday Inn. This joyous musical is perfect for any time of year. But. it’s especially fitting to view during the Christmas season. Brandon is joined by Kevin Hart and Jacqueline Keysear. Kevin is currently directing a production of Holiday Inn at the Hoogland Cen…
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Kitty Feral’s In a Lonely Place. Happy Thanksgiving from Front Row Classics. We’re celebrating Noirvember with the Czar of Noir himself, Eddie Muller. Eddie has penned a new children’s book, “Kid Noir: Kitty Feral and the Case of the Marshmallow Monkey”. The book is a charming introduction to the world of classics film for younger kids. Brandon and…
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Money Isn’t Everything. Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the great film epics, George Stevens’ Giant. This 1956 film still resonates with its themes of family, changing times and race relations. Tristan Tapscott joins Brandon to discuss the legendary production. The two take a look at the fine performances from Elizabeth Taylor, Rock H…
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Keep The Home Fires Burning. Front Row Classics is celebrating Veterans Day with one of the greatest home front dramas of Word War II. We’re taking a look at Since You Went Away from 1944. This stellar production from David O. Selznick is a warm and sentimental story of a family’s struggle to keep the home fires burning. Jessica Pickens joins Brand…
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Happy Holidays!. We’re closing in on the holiday season, which means it will soon be time to enjoy our favorite Christmas movies once again. Brandon is thrilled to welcome back, author/film historian, Jeremy Arnold. Jeremy recently penned “Christmas in the Movies (Revised & Expanded Edition) : 35 Classics to Celebrate the Season”. The book offers m…
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Cat’s Dont Like Me. We’ve got the second film in our Halloween double-feature this week. Brandon and Emmett Stanton discuss one of the most influential films on the horror genre, Cat People. We discuss how this unlikely B movie from producer Val Lewton, set trends that have resonated for years with horror filmmakers. While both Brandon and Emmett a…
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Invisible Man. Happy Halloween from Front Row Classics! We’re celebrating the 90th anniversary of James Whale’s The Invisible Man. Brandon is joined by Dominic Cellini this week to pay tribute to this landmark entry in the Universal Monster Movie canon. Alongside the groundbreaking special effects, The Invisible Man marked the American film debut o…
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We Love Lucy. Front Row Classics welcomes author Sarah Royal this week. Brandon and Sarah discuss her new book, “A.K.A. Lucy: The Dynamic and Determined Life of Lucille Ball”. This charming and beautiful looking book presents a fresh, modern take on Lucille Ball by focusing on both her place in pop culture and American history. Among many topics, B…
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C’Mon Get Happy. Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome authors & film historians, David Fantle and Tom Johnson this week. Our two guests have penned a delightful and well-researched study of an underrated Hollywood musical gem. “C’mon Get Happy: The Making of Summer Stock” is a must-read for any classic film fan. The book chronicles the product…
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So Many Noble Rulers. Front Row Classics is taking a look at one of the most talked about films of the 20th century. We’re celebrating the 60th anniversary of Cleopatra from 1963. Ryan Lootens and Erin McCabe from Front Row Flashbacks are joining Brandon to take a look as this gargantuan epic directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz. We take a look at the …
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Criss Cross. We’re taking a look at one of Alfred Hitchcock’s most popular thrillers, Strangers on a Train. Brandon is joined by Emmett Stanton to discuss this heart-pounding and fun movie based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith. This 1951 film has a wonderful cast including a powerhouse performance from Robert Walker as Bruno Anthony, one of Hitc…
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Born to Dance. Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome authors Paula Broussard and Lisa Royère to discuss their latest book, “Eleanor Powell: Born to Dance”. The book chronicles Powell’s life and work but is mostly is a testament to finding your personal gifts and nurturing them as best you can. Brandon, Paula and Lisa discuss some of Powell’s exp…
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Mack the Black!. Front Row Classics is proud to welcome back Patricia Ward Kelly for her fourth appearance. Patricia is the widow and biographer of Gene Kelly. Brandon and Patricia discuss a film that both feel needs to garner more attention: 1948’s The Pirate. Alongside Gene, the film stars Judy Garland and features a score by Cole Porter. This mu…
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Say It’s Only a Paper Moon. Front Row Classics is celebrating the 50th anniversary of a true gem of 1970’s cinema. We’re taking a look at Peter Bogdonavich’s Paper Moon from 1973. Matt Duffy from Reel Gold Rundown joins Brandon to discuss this road comedy-drama. The hosts discuss the tremendous chemistry between real life father and daughter, Ryan …
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Hollywood History. Front Row Classics is pleased to welcome actor and social media personality, Brandon Johnston this week. We discuss his early love of classic film and how it had influenced his life and career. We also take a little time to discuss the current actor & writer’s strike. The advent of social media has been able to expose younger peo…
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Where Were You in ’62?. We’re celebrating the 50th anniversary of one of the seminal films of the 1970s. American Graffiti took audiences back to a more innocent era of malt shops and sock hops. Brandon is joined by Meghan Lowder-Paul and Jacqueline Keysear of “I Think You’re Gonna Like This” to break down this ensemble dramedy. The hosts discuss t…
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Ebner is on the brink of losing his job at A.M.I and in this episode, he makes damn sure he gets fired. Before that though, there's a visit from slimy David Pecker, the head dude at National Enquirer. Finally, on his way out the door with a stolen A.M.I laptop and a $5000 severance check, a co-worker gives Ebner the contents of Paris Hilton's hacke…
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