Best Richard Gottlieb Podcasts (2024)

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WAR GAME - Jesse Moss, Tony Gerber & Gov. Steve Bullock 41:24

7d ago41:24

41:24

In part 2 of the July – September 2024 installment of UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR, Film Forum Director and premieres co-programmer Sonya Chung talks with WAR GAME filmmakers Jesse Moss and Tony Gerber, along with one of the film’s participants, former Montana Governor Steve Bullock. For WAR GAME, the filmmakers, in association with the non-partisan orga…

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Matt Nuccio: Design Edge and Its Ongoing Success 30:16

15h ago30:16

30:16

In this episode, Chris talks to Matt Nuccio, president of Design Edge. This full-service design, production, and marketing agency over its long history has been involved in groundbreaking innovation. From Tickle Me Elmo to POGS, to, yes, a very successful stick; the team has guided inventors and companies to exceptional successes. Matt talks about …

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Greg Ahearn: The Toy Assocation Today & In the Future 30:51

5d ago30:51

30:51

In this episode, we talk to Greg Ahearn, the new president and CEO of The Toy Association. Greg takes the reins in a dynamic time for the 108-year-old organization, and talks about its vital role in the industry today and where it's going in the future. Listen in and get a new appreciation for all the association does, and much more. --- Support th…

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UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR - July, August, September 2024 32:06

23d ago32:06

32:06

In our new Unfolding the Calendar episode, Film Forum programmers Sonya Chung and Mike Maggiore discuss upcoming premieres on our calendar for July – September 2024. With these conversations, we hope to introduce the people behind the programming here at Film Forum – and to provide some fun inside intel and trivia along the way. Look out for the se…

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Making a Hit: Jeffrey Breslow and Frank Adler 20:48

1M ago20:48

20:48

With Pickleball a huge trend in the U.S. in 2024, leave it to savvy industry veterans Jeffrey Breslow and Frank Adler to adapt that into a clever, fun, and opportunistic game. Listen in as Chris talks to them about how they did it, how a popular sport became a card game, and how they Jeffrey and Frank are riding the trend to create a new game compa…

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Caitlin Clark Should Absolutely Be On The USA Women's Basketball Olympic Team but It's Not a "Snub" 20:39

1M ago20:39

20:39

For all of the obvious reasons, Caitlin Clark, the face of women's basketball should be on the Olympic team. But it may not necessarily be for the reasons you think. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/support…

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NAKED ACTS - Bridgett M. Davis 36:51

1M ago36:51

36:51

Film Forum’s Director Sonya Chung talks with filmmaker, novelist, and memoirist Bridgett M. Davis on the occasion of the restoration and release of her 1996 film NAKED ACTS — which will screen at FF on Thursday, June 6 at 7:00. Davis shares her influences and inspirations, including Julie Dash and Kathleen Collins, her passion for storytelling in m…

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Denis Crushell: Maximizing Your Digital Strategy 31:45

3M ago31:45

31:45

Chris talks to Denis Crushell, chief commercial officer of London-Based Precise TV about his company, the power of contextual advertising for the current toy industry, and how to set your digital strategy to reach kids successfully. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-playground-podcast/support…

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Taylor Swift Gets it and Tom Brady Doesn't and it's Costing Colin Kaepernick and Bruce Maxwell Their Jobs 27:49

2M ago27:49

27:49

Taylor Swift has had to endure a million times what any man has had to endure, especially white men, and in particular the privileged white quarterbacks in the @NFL like Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers, Eli and Peyton Manning, Tony Romo and Troy Aikman. Taylor Swift has been sexually assaulted, cancelled by Kanye West, had to overcome mental health challe…

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Dan Klitsner--Invention, Narrative & Fun! 25:48

3M ago25:48

25:48

Chris talks to veteran inventor Dan Klitsner about his new toy Sling-It. Dan was the genius behind Bop-It, but with this new venture, he's decided to manufacture and market under his own company. It's a wild toy, with an even wilder story. (We love wild stories.) Listen in, as he talks about development, manufacturing, and strategy for launch in th…

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Angel Reese Strength in Numbers and The Power of Social Media 36:52

2M ago36:52

36:52

Angel Reese is an amazing woman. She's a winner. A great friend. Great teammate. And a marketing genius. She loves to learn and she has "it". And she has a "why" that motivates her and she's just getting started. 2,000,000 people tuned in to watch her pre-season game on a social media feed. 2,000,000! It's unprecedented and what she's doing to quie…

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The Toy Foundation: Pam Mastrota 18:18

3M ago18:18

18:18

There is a lot happening at the Toy Foundation! Near and dear to our heart is the new entrepreneurship program honoring Richard Gottlieb, but that's just part of it. Listen in as Chris talks to Pam Mastroka, executive director of the foundation about all the excitement...and your opportunities to get involved. --- Support this podcast: https://podc…

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FILM GEEK & “Out of the 80s” – Richard Shepard 35:18

3M ago35:18

35:18

For Part 2 of our April – June Unfolding the Calendar installment, Film Forum's Founding Repertory Artistic Director Bruce Goldstein has a lively, wide-ranging conversation with film director Richard Shepard about their favorite NYC moviegoing and moviehouse experiences in the 1970s and 80s. Shepard’s own memories are the core of his new documentar…

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Sharon John: Build-A-Bear's Strategy for Success 34:52

4M ago34:52

34:52

Build-A-Bear CEO Sharon John has driven the evolution of Build-A-Bear from a vertical retailer to a global toy company with legions of followers. And as she says, it was built, "One heart ceremony at a time." But it's the savvy combination of data and heart that have make this company the iconic success it is today. In our conversation, Sharon talk…

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UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR - April, May & June 2024 26:17

4M ago26:17

26:17

In this, our fourth Unfolding the Calendar episode, Film Forum programmers Sonya Chung and Mike Maggiore discuss upcoming premieres on our (now three-month!) calendar for April – June 2024. With these conversations, we hope to introduce the people behind the programming here at Film Forum – and to provide some fun inside intel and trivia along the …

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Thomas Deumier of Cloud B: Sleeping Your Way to Success 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

For 22 years, Cloud B has been an innovator in bedtime products--adding fun, health and peace of mind to the nursery and the bedroom for both kids and parents. In this episode, we talk to Thomas Deumier, CEO of PJ Distribution, parent company of Cloud B about innovation, building on what works, and staying the leader in a niche market. --- Support …

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California, NYC & What's Ahead: Andy Keimach of the Toy Association 24:40

5M ago24:40

24:40

There are big changes ahead for the Toy Association. After months of work and listening, there's news about LA in the Fall (and Spring), New York, ongoing advocacy and much more. Andy Keimach, interim president and CEO of the Toy Association gives us the scoop on what's happening...and it's good news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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Hashtag Girldad Podcast Episode 3 19:02

4M ago19:02

19:02

Under the Umbrella of The Sports Deli Podcast we are so honored to bring you the Hashtag Girldad Podcast - Episode 3. Jeaner (my daughter) and I discuss homeschool, acne, basketball, and some other fun topics during this episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-sports-deli/messageSupport this podcast: https:…

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Radical Play: How Toys & Culture Changed in the 60s and 70s 41:45

6M ago41:45

41:45

In this episode, Chris talks to author and historian Rob Goldberg about his fascinating book Radical Play. It's a look at the social movements of the 1960s and 1970s and how those challenged and changed the toy industry–and the ways in which the industry responded. We cover the major issues of the era–war toys and guns, race and gender–and look at …

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The Hong Kong Toy Fair, Perspectives on Barbie 31:09

6M ago31:09

31:09

In this episode, Chris talks with Sophia Chong on site at the Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair about the 50th Edition of the show, the value of toy fairs, and a vision for the show as an essential gateway to the Asian markets. This episode brings back The Endcap, and Chris talks about the impact of the Barbie movie, why it could only happen now, and why…

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UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR - February & March 2024 47:15

6M ago47:15

47:15

In this, our third Unfolding the Calendar episode, Film Forum programmers Sonya Chung, Bruce Goldstein, and Mike Maggiore provide a behind-the screens look at our February-March 2024 calendar. They discuss films and filmmakers, a little FF history, the programming process, and what they each find particularly exciting about upcoming programming. Wi…

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Dr. Russ Kennedy - The Anxiety MD - Author of Anxiety Rx 1:16:42

6M ago1:16:42

1:16:42

Dr. Russ Kennedy is helping revolutionize how people navigate anxiety after going through decades of it himself. His groundbreaking book Anxiety Rx is a how to guide on managing anxiety. Dr. Kennedy's story is incredible from how he grew up with a bi-polar, schizophrenic father to his own anxiety to his journey as a neuroscientist, stand-up comedia…

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Kim Mulkey and Coaches Should Do More with Their Wardrobes 14:06

6M ago14:06

14:06

Kim Mulkey and coaches in my opinion should leverage their respective platforms to amplify mental health, anti-bullying, and all marginalized communities and people. Coaches have access to platforms many don't and can do so much more. Instead of wearing nice outfits and bling, howabout similar to how Lance Armstrong raised 100s of millions for canc…

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Taylor Soule Played Her Rookie Ball with the WNBA's Chicago Sky After Leading her Virginia Tech Hokies to it's First Ever Final Four 1:44:33

7M ago1:44:33

1:44:33

Taylor Soule, an old soul and an incredible spirit, grew up in New Hampshire along with her baby sister. They we're adopted by two white parents, and today, you will hear the rest of the story of how she went from small town girl to Boston, Massachusetts and Boston College to Blacksburg, Virginia and Virginia Tech helping the Hokies earn their firs…

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Year End 2023: James Zahn & John Baulch 43:59

8M ago43:59

43:59

In our fifth annual year-end conversation, Chris is joined by James Zahn of The Toy Book, The Toy Insider and The Pop Insider and John Baulch managing director and publisher of Toy World UK. Zahn and Baulch are two of the leading industry observers, analysts, and thinkers about the business of play. Their insights are entertaining, thoughtful, and …

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How Innovation Defines a Company: Joost Poulus of Moose 26:24

8M ago26:24

26:24

In this conversation, Chris talks with Joost Poulus, chief product officer for Moose toys. They talk about Joost's 20-plus year career with Moose, building a culture that supports innovation and the company's BHAG (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for the future. In a time when "innovation" can merely be a buzzword, Moose is one of the first companies to …

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The Original "W", The WBL, The Women's Basketball League & The 28.5" Basketball Celebrate #45 1:35:59

7M ago1:35:59

1:35:59

Join Hoot and today's incredibles guests including the G.O.A.T. Cheryl Miller along with 2x WNBA Championship Coach, Dan Hughes, the Legends of the Ball, Judy Sweet, the first Female President in the HERstory of the NCAA, and many others as we celebrate the 45th anniversHERY of the original "W" and the 28.5" women's and girl's basketball. The origi…

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Dr. Earl Smith - Professor at the University of Delware and Anthony Alegrete - Co-Founder of 40 Tons Brand, a Socially Conscious Cannibus Brand 1:23:42

8M ago1:23:42

1:23:42

We're so honored to welcome Earl Smith, PhD, is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of American Ethnic Studies and Sociology at Wake Forest University, and is currently teaching classes in Sociology, African and African American Studies, and Women & Gender Studies at the University of Delaware. Anthony Alegrete, M.A.O.L.Anthony Alegrete, M.A.O.L./COO …

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Towards More Effective Communication: Matt Abrahams 32:32

8M ago32:32

32:32

Listen in on this great conversation as Chris talks to Matt Abrahams, author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Abrahams discusses the book and how people can be more effective communicators, whether as managers, colleagues...or pitching a product. Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, pod…

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UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR – Film Forum Programmers Discuss December 2023 & January 2024 Programming 53:36

8M ago53:36

53:36

In this, our second Unfolding the Calendar episode, Film Forum programmers Sonya Chung, Bruce Goldstein, and Mike Maggiore provide a behind-the screens look at our December 2023/January 2024 calendar. They discuss films and filmmakers, a little FF history, the programming process, and what they each find particularly exciting about upcoming program…

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Remembering Richard Gottlieb 9:57

9M ago9:57

9:57

Richard Gottlieb's death on October 26 from ALS was a blow for the people who knew and loved him, the toy industry, and, of course, this podcast. In this short segment, Chris remembers and honors Richard and all his contributions, his amazing spirit and kindness, and much more. We also talk a bit about continuing this show both to serve the industr…

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Jon Patricof, Co-Founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited 46:49

9M ago46:49

46:49

Jon Patricof, Co-Founder and CEO of Athletes Unlimited joined Hoot along with some incredible SHEros on today's episode. These incredible women included, Colleen Matsuhara, Carol Stiff, President of the Women's Sports Network, Val Whiting, former 2x National Champion at Stanford who later went on to play in the WNBA, and Taylor Soule of the WNBA's …

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John Tong: Hong Kong, Opportunities and the Future 13:29

10M ago13:29

13:29

Chris talks to John Tong, chairman of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Toys Advisory committee. (Just one element of his diverse career.) They talk about Toy Fairs, opportunities in Hong Kong and how Hong Kong is coming back as a business center and gateway to Asia coming out of the pandemic. The conversation was recorded at New York Toy Fai…

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A Change in the Era: A Chat with Litzky PR 32:40

10M ago32:40

32:40

Richard and Chris talk with Michele Litzky and Josslynne Welch about the history of Litzky Public Relations, the evolution of PR over the past quarter century, and the transition as Josslynne takes over the reins of the company. It's a great conversation about toy industry history, succession planning, and much more. Listen in as we talk to two maj…

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UNFOLDING THE CALENDAR – Film Forum Programmers Discuss October & November Openings 36:21

10M ago36:21

36:21

For today’s episode, we take a turn from our usual format to bring you a sneak peek at the October-November calendar, guided by our programmers Sonya Chung, Bruce Goldstein, and Mike Maggiore. They discuss films and filmmakers, a little FF history, the programming process, and what they each find particularly exciting about the October and November…

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Mahmoud Abdul Rauf, Dan Lanning, Colin Kaepernick, Dan Lanning, and Taylor Swift 32:42

10M ago32:42

32:42

Join Hoot in the Sports Deli for today's incredible menu. Tops on the list is Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and the most recent news from Showtime as to why the Documentary STAND was pulled. Next up is my thoughts on Dan Lanning, Head Coach of the Oregon Ducks and why I think he missed a golden opportunity. Where is the support for Colin Kaepernick? All he wa…

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Mary Couzin: Creating Community in the Toy Biz 24:34

11M ago24:34

24:34

Chris and Richard talk to Mary Couzin about her career, the creation of People of Play, the upcoming 21st edition of the Chicago Toys & Games Fair, and the Young Inventors Challenge. It's an energetic conversation, and you'll see why from her passion for play and the business to all she does why she's joining the Toy Industry Hall of Fame this year…

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Eric Poses: 25 Years of Winning 22:14

11M ago22:14

22:14

Chris talked with Eric Poses of All Things Equal Games about the 25th Anniversary of Leading Questions and his repeat of the cross-country car trip he did to launch the game in 1997. We caught up with him just as he was leaving. for 22 cities, with a stop at New York Toy Fair. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pl…

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Deion Sanders and Colorado Are The Best Thing To Happen To College Football Since 1998 When The BCS Was Instituted 30:19

11M ago30:19

30:19

Deion and the black and brown community have had naysayers and gas lighters for years, decades and centuries. Not only is it monumentally more difficult for black and brown coaches to secure head coaching jobs in the NFL and at the collegiate level but they don't get as much of a chance once they are afforded an opportunity and they aren't recycled…

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C-Roc From Clubhouse and Founder of That 1 Agency - Thought Leader Who Has 1.5 Million Followers on Instagram 57:47

11M ago57:47

57:47

Join C-Roc and Hoot for this thoughtful discussion about two in-state rivals from the state of Maryland in the form of a Seagull and a Bobcat. C-Roc as he is known in the hallways of Clubhouse attended Salisbury University. And today, you will hear the rest of the story. THE SPORTS DELI PODCASTwww.thesportsdelipodcast.com(Now on) AUDIBLE: https://l…

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Gaming the Industry: Elan Lee of Exploding Kittens 38:07

12M ago38:07

38:07

Richard and Chris talk with game inventor Elan Lee about his hugely successful game Exploding Kittens, developing great games, and his new line of Kitten Games, which Elan developed with his 4-year-old daughter. This high-energy conversation will have you thinking about what makes a good game in the current market. Elan is also hugely entertaining …

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Mark Gottfried Former National Championship Coach at UCLA 1:10:11

11M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Mark Gottfried was one of the coaches that gave me a chance to work at UCLA's basketball camp when I was a first year coach. He was always there if I had a question even though he was coaching at the likes of UCLA, Alabama, and NC State. He never forgot the man that gave him his first big shot, Jim Harrick at UCLA and he has been paying it forward …

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Hashtag Girl Dad Podcast: Season 1 Episode 2 - Taylor Swift & Team Jeremiah 33:47

11M ago33:47

33:47

Hoot and Jeaner team up again to discuss the Taylor Swift Concert, Team Jeremiah, her newest dance and The Summer I Became Pretty. Feel free to send us an email to, hashtaggirldad@gmail.com if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks for the love and support and we hope that you found some sort of inspiration, motivation, and education along w…

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Hashtag Girl Dad Episode 1: Inaugural Episode 27:02

11M ago27:02

27:02

Hoot & Jeaner join forces for our first ever episode of the Hashtag Girl Dad Podcast. We hope that it offers you some inspiration, education, and motivation along with some inevitable comedic relief so that you may put some better tools in your toolbox. Thanks for joining us today and if you have any questions for us or would like to discuss someth…

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Innovation & The Playful Life: Brendan Boyle 27:13

1y ago27:13

27:13

Serial inventor, professor, inveterate innovator and advocate of play Brendan Boyle of Fuse London joins us for a lively and wide-ranging conversation. From his early career to his current gig with Fuse, Brendan has been a joyful advocate of play for kids, for organizations and for enhancing life overall. Join us for a super fun episode. --- Suppor…

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20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL - Mstyslav Chernov, Michelle Mizner and John Berman 41:21

1y ago41:21

41:21

In today’s episode, we bring you a Q&A with filmmaker Mstyslav Chernov following the opening night screening of his film 20 DAYS IN MARIUPOL on July 14, 2023. Chernov is a Ukrainian video journalist for the Associated Press who captured unspeakable atrocities committed against Ukrainian civilians by Russian troops during their siege of the port tow…

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Showtime Pulled Mahmoud Abdul Rauf's Documentary STAND, Directed by Joslyn Rose Lyons and It's Unacceptable. Even Mahmoud himself and Joslyn Don't Know Why 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf was Colin before Colin, Kobe before Kobe and Steph Curry before Steph Curry. That's real. He was destined for the Hall-of-Fame until HBO and the NBA railroaded him and his career. And now Showtime is doing the same. They all owe him a public apology in my opinion as does the Big 3. Shout out to Craig Hodges, Bruce Maxwell, Colin …

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Special on Mahmoud Abdul Rauf and the Documentary STAND Getting Pulled from Showtime 22:26

1y ago22:26

22:26

Mahmoud Abdul Rauf played in the NBA in the 1990s. He was Steph before Steph, Kobe before Kobe and Colin before Colin. And what he's had to endure after getting white balled in the NBA, and most recently in the Big 3 and now with Showtime is a travesty of justice. HBO and the NBA and now Showtime owe him, Director Joslyn Rose Lyons a massive public…

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TURN EVERY PAGE - Robert Gottlieb and Lizzie Gottlieb 34:54

1y ago34:54

34:54

In today’s episode, we bring you a Q&A with the filmmaker Lizzie Gottlieb and her father, the legendary New York writer and editor Robert Gottlieb, following the U.S. theatrical premiere screening of Lizzie’s documentary TURN EVERY PAGE: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBERT CARO AND ROBERT GOTTLIEB on December 30, 2022. TURN EVERY PAGE is a portrait of the lit…

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Colleen Matsuhara - Former National Champion at UCLA and Assistant Coach for the Los Angeles Sparks 1:27:21

1y ago1:27:21

1:27:21

Today's podcast is brought to you by my Amazon shop, at: www.amazon.com/shop/thesportsdeli I may make a commission as a part of the Amazon Influencer Program but it's at no extra cost to you! We're so honored to welcome on this 7th day of Pride Awareness Month and 16 days away from the 51st anniversary of Title IX, one of the most historical pionee…

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