Best Paul Crane Podcasts (2024)

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Paul Schrader, Bruce Dern, and James Garner 16:01

1h ago16:01

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TVC 653.3: Robert Crane and Christopher Fryer tell Ed how Bob’s experience working with director Paul Schrader on Auto Focus (Schrader’s depiction of the Bob Crane murder case) spurred Bob to work with Chris in telling his own account of what happened in their book Crane: Sex, Celebrity, and My Father’s Unsolved Murder. Other topics this segment in…

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TMZ and The Death of Michael Jackson 24:56

41m ago24:56

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TVC 653.4: From June 2014: Tony, Donna, and Ed discuss how TMZ’s coverage of the death of Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 put TMZ on the map as a credible news source. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ed robertson

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The Many Wild Accidents That Led to Peter Gunn 24:13

2h ago24:13

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TVC 654.5: Ed welcomes back esteemed music journalist and music historian Jon Burlingame (Music for Prime Time: A History of American Television Themes and Scoring). Jon’s latest book, Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir, is a combination history of Peter Gunn (NBC/ABC, 1958-1961) on television; biography of Grammy Award-w…

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Craig Stevens, Lola Albright, and Peter Gunn 17:03

3h ago17:03

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TVC 654.6: Music journalist Jon Burlingame (Music for Prime Time, Dreamsville: Henry Mancini, Peter Gunn, and Music for TV Noir) discusses some of the many innovations that Blake Edwards and Peter Gunn brought to network television (including “night for night” shooting, one year before Quinn Martin would make that into an art form), and how the rom…

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Summer of Success: Putting Your Palms Up Can Change Everything 28:23

11h ago28:23

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It’s the final episode of my Summer of Success series and this week I’m sharing the most important thing I do that leads to my success: I put my palms up. If you want to find out what that means and how it can transform your life, then you can’t miss this episode of The Kim Gravel Show. Do you want to hear your voice on the show? Call me and leave …

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S4E12 A Heart for Ministry in Gaming w/ Jamie Harris 1:33:07

19h ago1:33:07

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode Levi & Jerry sit down with Jamie Harris, the CEO of Satellite Gaming and an old friend. Jamie has been a huge help to Christian Influence as we get our feet off the ground as a full fledged ministry. He shares his story on how he came to start Satellite Gaming as well as some of the unique beginning struggles…

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Sex, Drugs, and Pilot Season 22:29

3d ago22:29

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TVC 652.1: Ed welcomes Joel Thurm, former Vice President of Talent and Casting for both Paramount Television and NBC, and one of the most accomplished and most respected casting directors in the film and TV industry. Joel’s memoir, Sex, Drugs, and Pilot Season: Confessions of a Casting Director, provides both a backstage look at the boardrooms of N…

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Confessions of a Casting Director 22:35

3d ago22:35

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TVC 652.2: Legendary casting director Joel Thurm shares a few stories about his experience working with CBS executive Ethel Winant in the early 1970s, including how he discovered Georgia Engel for The Mary Tyler Moore Show; how he lobbied both CBS and MTM to cast Farrah Fawcett-Majors to play Bill Daily’s girlfriend on The Bob Newhart Show; and how…

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The Bob Crane Murder Case 16:38

3d ago16:38

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TVC 652.3: From June 2014: Tony, Donna, and Ed provide a brief rundown of the circumstances surrounding the murder of Hogan’s Heroes star Bob Crane on June 29, 1978. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy ed robertson

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Robert Crane, Christopher Fryer, and Jack Nicholson 25:31

3d ago25:31

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TVC 652.4: Ed welcomes back Robert Crane and Christopher Fryer, co-authors of Jack Nicholson: The Early Years (the first authorized filmography of Oscar winner Jack Nicholson, covering Nicholson’s early film career through 1974), Bruce Dern: Things I’ve Said, But Probably Shouldn’t Have: An Unrepentant Memoir (a three-way collaboration between Dern…

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Robert Crane, Christopher Fryer, and Bruce Dern 23:26

3d ago23:26

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TVC 652.5: Film historians Robert Crane and Christopher Fryer talk to Ed about how they first connected with Bruce Dern while researching Jack Nicholson: The Early Years and how that led to a series of subsequent interviews with Dern for various publications over the ensuing thirty years, culminating with their collaborating with Dern on his memoir…

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Bruce Dern, Jack Nicholson, and “Dernseys” 18:48

3d ago18:48

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TVC 652.6: Bruce Dern biographers Robert Crane and Christopher Fryer talk to Ed about “Dernseys,” a phrase that Jack Nicholson coined to describe Dern’s unerring knack for knowing what a character might say, or might think, in any given scene, regardless of whether it’s in the pages of the script. Jack Nicholson: The Early Years and Bruce Dern: Thi…

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Summer of Success: Carve Out Time For Joy 18:58

7d ago18:58

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It’s week 4 of the Summer of Success Series on The Kim Gravel Show and this week I’m breaking down how I carve out small moments of joy for myself in my crazy, hectic life. We’re all so busy. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and never make time for yourself. I’ll show you what I do to identify and prioritize the small yet profound moments, routines an…

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S4E11 Logan Paul & Cliffe Knechtle, Unshifting Puzzle Pieces! 1:45:49

8d ago1:45:49

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, join Levi & Jerry as they react to Cliffe & Stuart Knechtle's recent appearance on Logan Paul's podcast, Impaulsive. This is such a cool development considering that just a week before this recording the UTI guys had just discussed George Janko's connection to both Logan and Cliffe. Also, get a peak behind t…

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Alan Zweibel: A Life In Laughs, Part 2 28:29

8d ago28:29

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By 1975, Alan Zweibel had decided on a career in comedy writing. He’d written jokes for older borscht belt comics and become friendly with young comics like Billy Crystal. But then he faced a difficult career decision between a relatively sure thing and a leap into the unknown. The decision changed the rest of his life. Learn more about your ad cho…

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The Moody Blues, The Beatles, and The Mellotron 28:57

9d ago28:57

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TVC 651.1: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with Marc Cushman, author of Long Distance Voyagers: The Story of The Moody Blues, a two-volume, total-immersion experience into the six-decade career of The Moody Blues, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group that not only was the first rock group to champion the “concept album,” but influence…

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Ray Thomas: The Veteran Cosmic Rocker 21:35

9d ago21:35

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TVC 651.2: Marc Cushman, author of Long Distance Voyagers: The Story of The Moody Blues, talks to Ed about the many contributions of Ray Thomas to the sound of the Moody Blues (including his trilogy of songs at the end of the Long Distance Voyager album), and why the Moody Blues took a hiatus from each other around 1974. Volumes 1 and 2 of Long Dis…

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The Moody Blues and Keys to the Kingdom 9:03

9d ago9:03

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TVC 651.3: Marc Cushman, author of Long Distance Voyagers: The Story of The Moody Blues, talks to Ed about some of the many parallels between Ray Thomas of The Moody Blues and George Harrison of The Beatles (particularly with regard to the albums of their respective bands) and how Keys to the Kingdom, the Moody Blues album released in 1991, both ma…

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Summer of Success: How Kim Reaches Her Goals 7x Faster 34:25

14d ago34:25

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It’s week 3 of the summer of success and I’m sharing my secret for moving toward your goals 7X faster. It’s not complicated, but it can be very hard to do. So this week I'm breaking down the barriers, and deep diving into the art of decision-making, and how it can turbocharge your success. I’m here to remind you that your time and attention has mor…

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S4E10 Happy Father's Day w/ Jerry Crane II 1:34:40

15d ago1:34:40

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Send us a Text Message. Join the whole crew as they welcome Jerry's dad, Jerry W Crane II, to discuss some of his favorite media, what it means to him to be a parent and how God used both his uncle and father to reach him with the Gospel. Enjoy! Support the Show. Watch the video episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs70sZGRP0UVDLK1s…

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Alan Zweibel: A Life In Laughs, Part 1 30:21

15d ago30:21

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“Some are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them.” Shakespeare forgot about this one: “some are nudged by the rejection of numerous law schools.” Alan Zweibel has written so many words that have made us laugh, through the voices of Gilda Radner, Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling and his own. He was one of the origi…

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Immigration's Importance for the Innovation Economy with Dave Brown, founder of Brown Immigration 19:15

16d ago19:15

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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with Dave Brown, founder and managing partner at Brown Immigration. Dave and I talk about the innovation economy and the importance of immigration, and the impact immigration policy has on its success. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to help new innovators …

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The Story Arc of The Moody Blues 22:22

19d ago22:22

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TVC 650.1: Ed welcomes award-winning screenwriter, director, producer, and documentary maker Marc Cushman, author of These Are the Voyages, a three-volume history of Star Trek: The Original Series. Marc’s latest book, Long Distance Voyagers: The Story of The Moody Blues is a two-volume, total-immersion experience in the six-decade career of The Moo…

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The Night of the White Bronco Chase 22:53

19d ago22:53

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TVC 650.2: From June 2014: Tony, Donna, and Ed look back at June 17, 1994, the night of the famous low-speed white Bronco police chase that captivated television audiences, and how TV news coverage of the O.J. Simpson murder case continues to impact us today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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How TV Covered The O.J. Simpson Murder Case 15:22

19d ago15:22

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TVC 650.2: From June 2014: Tony, Donna, and Ed look back at June 17, 1994, the night of the famous low-speed white Bronco police chase that captivated television audiences, and how TV news coverage of the O.J. Simpson murder case continues to impact us today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

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The Spiritual Side of Irene Tsu 26:13

19d ago26:13

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TVC 650.4: Part 2 of a conversation that began last week with trailblazing actress, author, and designed Irene Tsu (Flower Drum Song, Paradise Hawaiian Style, Take Her She’s Mine, The Green Berets, Caprice, How to Stuff a Wild Bikini, Down and Out in Beverly Hills). Topics this segment include how Irene got her independent spirit from her mother; w…

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Irene Tsu, Raymond Burr, and James Garner 21:02

23d ago21:02

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TVC 650.5: Actress and author Irene Tsu shares a few memories of working with Raymond Burr on both Perry Mason and Ironside and with James Garner on “Irving the Explainer,” the famous episode of The Rockford Files that was also directed by James Colburn. Irene’s memoir, A Walter Color Dream: The Many Lives of Irene Tsu, is available now through Bea…

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How FM Radio Changed the Trajectory of The Moody Blues 20:24

23d ago20:24

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TVC 650.6: Marc Cushman, author of Long Distance Voyagers: The Story of The Moody Blues, talks to Ed about the emergence of FM radio circa 1972 helped the Moody Blues surge in popularity (and, particularly, the success of “Nights in White Satin,” four years after its original release in 1968. Volumes 1 and 2 of Long Distance Voyagers: The Story of …

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S4E9 "Just the Two of Us" going to the right people! 1:18:45

25d ago1:18:45

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, join Levi and Jerry as they watch/react to a video from the George Janko show! George discusses some of the hardest times in his life and the questions that have brought him struggle in his faith. Appropriately, he takes these questions to the spiritual leaders/mentors that God has put in his life and the UT…

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Summer of Success: How to Unlock Your Value with Tony Robbins & Dean Graziosi 57:06

22d ago57:06

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Hey y’all, welcome to week two of the summer of success. This series is packed with advice, stories, and actionable steps that you can take right now to unlock new success in your life. Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi are here to inspire you and show you why now may be the best time in a generation to harness your knowledge and start your journey to…

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Ruth Reichl: Eating Is A Political Issue 38:29

22d ago38:29

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Ruth Reichl never thought she’d make a career out of writing about food. But she has, defying expectations and obliterating boundaries at august publications along the way. She’s found joy and memory and escape in her writing about food: witness her latest book The Paris Novel. But there is also the theme that has stayed true to Reichl from Berkele…

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The Life and Music of Richard Sherman 16:39

28d ago16:39

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TVC 649.1: From November 2011: Greg Ehrbar discusses the Sherman Brothers’ many contributions to Walt Disney Records (above and beyond their Oscar-winning music for Mary Poppins), including how they helped composer Tutti Camarata develop “the Annette sound” for Annette Funicello, the back story behind “It’s a Small World,” and, later, their work on…

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Flower Drum Song on Blu-ray 18:12

28d ago18:12

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TVC 649.2: Greg Ehrbar discusses the recent Kino Lorber Blu-ray release of Flower Drum Song, the 1961 film adaptation of the Tony Award-winning musical by Rodgers and Hammerstein starring Nancy Kwan, Jack Soo, Miyoshi Umeki, James Shigeta, Juanita Hall, Benson Fong, Reiko Sato, Patrick Adiarte, Kam Tong, Victor Sen Yung, and Irene Tsu. Want to adve…

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The Many Lives of Irene Tsu 26:49

28d ago26:49

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TVC 649.3: Ed welcomes trailblazing actress, author, and designed Irene Tsu (Flower Drum Song, Paradise Hawaiian Style, Take Her She’s Mine, The Green Berets, Caprice, How to Stuff a Wild Bikini, Down and Out in Beverly Hills). Irene not only worked steadily in movies and television for more than four decades, but in many instances broke ground for…

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Irene Tsu, Bronislaw Kaper, and Frank Sinatra 23:04

28d ago23:04

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TVC 649.4: Actress and author Irene Tsu talks to Ed about how composer Oscar-winning Bronislaw Kaper (Lili, The FBI) became a lifelong father figure when she first came to Hollywood; what she uses for inspiration when she creates a new water color painting; and why Frank Sinatra was always a much better host than he was a guest. Irene’s memoir, A W…

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Celebrating the Life of Dabney Coleman 16:48

28d ago16:48

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TVC 649.5: From January 2012: Tony, Donna, and Ed discuss the life and career of film and television icon Dabney Coleman (9 to 5, Tootsie, Buffalo Bill, The “Slap” Maxwell Story, Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman) on the occasion of his eightieth birthday. Dabney Coleman passed away on Friday, May 17 at age ninety-two. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? …

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Summer of Success: 3 Daily Steps to Achieve Your Goals 30:58

29d ago30:58

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It’s the Summer of Success on The Kim Gravel Show and in this first week of my summer series I’m sharing three steps you can take right away to begin reaching the success you are looking for in your life. Listen to this episode with an open mind and an open heart and I know it has the power to change your life. Here is my Favorite Quote From This S…

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S4E8 A.I. Overlords? No Thank You! w/ Jacob Aichlmayr 1:32:20

1M ago1:32:20

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode join Levi, Jerry and their special guest Jacob Aichlmayr! Jacob is Jerry's brother in law and a long time fan of the show, some might say "the biggest UTI." Join them as they get to know Jake better and discuss things like A.I taking over the world, what it was like for Jake to meet his wife Celeste and how y…

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Will Lee and Paul Shaffer: 50 Years Of Friendship 46:04

1M ago46:04

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I don’t think it violates some journalistic Edward R. Murrow code to say that some interviews are a labor of love. And if it does, so be it. This is one of them. Paul Shaffer and Will Lee have put a lot of joyful music into the world. They are best known for their work in the Letterman bands, first on NBC and then on CBS, 33 years in all. But their…

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Paul Scheer Finds The Joy In His Traumatic Childhood 1:04:42

1M ago1:04:42

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The incredibly talented Paul Scheer is on the show, and this week’s episode is like a Netflix binge of life lessons served with a side of laughter and an extra helping of wisdom. Paul is an actor, podcaster, and comedian who you’ll recognize from shows like Fresh Off The Boat, Veep, The League, and Black Monday. He wrote a fantastic and funny new b…

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S4E7 "Casually Homeless" w/ Hunter Hoover 1:58:59

1M ago1:58:59

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode join the boys as they bring back a fan favorite guest, Hunter Hoover of PrivyCast, for an extended 2-hour episode! They have the privilege of reuniting over various toilet related discussions, what the modern fruit of good and evil might be and the importance of youth ministry in the lives of young believers.…

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Bill Persky: Still Funny After All These Years, Part 2 21:25

1M ago21:25

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By 1963, Bill Persky had already worked as a lifeguard at Grossinger’s in the Catskill Mountains and watched the hotel’s standup comics make people laugh. He’d written a show at Syracuse University that won a national collegiate award. He’d worked at an advertising agency and radio station in New York before moving to California to write for televi…

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Shifting landscape of global talent with John Winsor, Open Assembly CEO 22:23

1M ago22:23

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On this week's episode of Inside Outside Innovation, we sit down with John Winsor co-author of the new book, Open Talent. John and I talk about the shifting landscape of talent and tools and dive into what companies need to do to adapt and thrive in a new global marketplace for talent. Let's get started. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast to …

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From Tragedy to Triumph with Jamie MoCrazy and Jeanee Crane-Mauzy 44:51

1M ago44:51

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Doctors told professional skier Jamie MoCrazy she would never be normal again after she suffered a traumatic brain injury that left her in a coma for 10 days. This week Jamie is here with her sister Jeanee and we hear their incredible story of resilience and recovery. Not only has Jamie made a miraculous recovery, but she is helping others who have…

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S4E6 Cult or Hypotheticult? The Show Must Go On! 1:23:00

2M ago1:23:00

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode the boys discuss how they would respond to being able to see 10 minutes or 10 years in the future. Jerry finally brings a new segment to the show, "Cult or Hypotheticult!" See how Levi and Byron react and whether or not they are fooled or guess correctly. Most importantly, the boys spend some time watching a …

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Bill Persky: Still Funny After All These Years, Part 1 30:05

2M ago30:05

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What is it like to create something early in your life and then watch as that creation has a tangible effect on people decades later? Musicians know the feeling. Actors and writers too. It’s a feeling Bill Persky knows well. He and his writing partner Sam Denoff wrote many of the classic episodes of The Dick Van Dyke Show, a 1960’s show that is tim…

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85 Years of Batman 27:16

2M ago27:16

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TVC 648.1: May 1939 marks the eighty-fifth anniversary of the publication of Issue 27 of Detective Comics, the issue that marked the debut appearance of the Batman character. TV Confidential marks this occasion by playing highlights of some of our conversation with actors who appeared in the Batman television series from 1966. Want to advertise/spo…

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The Abbott and Costello Show: Season 2 on Blu-ray 19:52

2M ago19:52

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TVC 648.2: Nick Santa Maria, co-author of The Annotated Abbott and Costello: A Complete Viewer’s Guide to the Comedy Team and Their 38 Films, joins Greg and Ed for a look at the ClassicFlix.com Blu-ray release of The Abbott and Costello Show, Season 2. Want to advertise/sponsor our show? TV Confidential has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle ad…

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