Jim isn't shy about sharing his opinions. At his tender age, there isn't much left for him to give a shit about as far as the Silver Screen or the flickering light box in the bedroom or living area is concerned. After all, with all of the questions with no answers and answers with no questions...Jim boy has heard it all. Buckle up for a ride through the ins and outs of Sho Biz as lived by Jim MacKrell.
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For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit jmackrell.comBy James MacKrell
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Here are somethings you may have never thought to be thankful for...but. guess again...It just might surprise you... For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit jmackrell.comBy James MacKrell
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Episode 15. "Are you now or have you ever been a Christian?"
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I watched a powerful movie this afternoon that pounds the question what does it mean to be a Christian. Martin Scorsese's graphic and moving production called "Silence" It will affect you in a special way. A way that won't let you go until you answer some of the raised question for your self. This movie does not preach or tell you what to think, it…
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Ok, Lets look at a subject we've all think, and I do mean think we know a lot about. That subject is Truth. Often quoted, ofter misstated and more than likely, completely misunderstood. Truth is something we think we have, something we desire to own and more often than not completely mis use. One man's truth is another man's folly. Or is this even …
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Is one of our greatest fears Change? Is that word a thorn in our collective understanding of who we are, do we dread change...or is the unmutable fact that change is the way we experience life daily, or in other words, is it change that gives our lives the color we desire...In Episode 13 Jim's warped mind winds around the fact of change and the cha…
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This is a special episode of the essays, one that is being shared with you in love, respect and humility. In other words, this is an exercise in remorse, recovery and relief. Through out Jim' s career he's been faced with life changing moments, many life changing and many passing moments on the fabric of life. Today. was on such moment, one such mo…
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This is a look back at all of the greats of music who had a profounder influence on Jim's Life and Career. There hasn't been a moment in his life that wasn't filled with music. Real or Imagined. Here is a moment of brain waves all about the importance of music that isn't just in our lives but is often the essence of our lives.... For more informati…
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Curiosity killed the Cat, is how the saying goes, but I beg to differ. With episode 11 Jim explores just where he thinks mankind would be without the gift of Curiosity. He explores the Toyota business model of "Asking Why five times" a mainstay of the auto makers vast success. Why, you will find out as you explore " I'm curious, " For more informat…
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One of the benefits Jim MacKrell enjoyed during his long stay in Show Biz was the many available venues of exciting areas the label of TV Personality afforded. One such treat was invitations to such events as Celebrity Golf Tourneys. Jim and others were flown all across the country to play golf with folks who were raising money for worthwhile chari…
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I see, you see, all of God's childern, whether or not human or species we all see but the question on Jim's mind this morning is ' See What?' What are we seeing and can we recognize the object of our focus, if we have one.. On a clear day...probes this question...or does it? I see For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit…
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Jim explores a couple of bug a boo's about conversation and the art or death of the gift of interruption....plus the acknowledgement of being rather invisible to the person speaking, or how I played the part of a comma, in my school play .... I think you will agree with Jim, the best answer is sometimes, OH NEVER MIND.. For more information about t…
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Rarely have I been as impressed by a non fiction book as I have with the newest offering from the Franciscan Nun, Sister Iliad Delieo. Here newest book, the latest of many, aptly titled, The Not Yet God is a soon to be classic in both thought, composure, intention and theological weight. This is the book this generation, let me change that to all g…
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I have a vivid memory bank, a storehouse full of times, they are a changing and places, oh to visit again and most of all People, wonderful creatures of God who have joined my path of life and made it more important than it would have been with out them. As I sit back in the lounge chair of remembering most of the moments of memory are musical in n…
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The older I get the less I am interested in reviewing my past life for its own sake. Gone are those needs to reminisce over accomplishments real or imagined. Factual or "made up". As I get to the mid point of my octogeneration age, I have learned, no one is as interested in my year book as me, or at least I thought I was. However, 86 years deserves…
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I was taken up quickly by the image of this years Tonight Show host, Jimmy Fallon in the middle of a skit that for me at least wasn't working...To my eye this skit fell just as short as most of his offerings do, I little too much when less, way less would have been more. Ok, Im old and he's not...but to my mind and sensibilities he just doesn't mak…
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I can't think of anything more alarming than being awakened by a shout that "Breaking News is about to be unleashed...Stand by....OH MY For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit jmackrell.comBy James MacKrell
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Have you ever looked at something, something that normally you would have totally ignored and gotten an idea , this just might be something.... Thanks to my dear departed friend of over 60 years, George Carlin, I now look at things and muse, this might be funny.... For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit jmackrell.com…
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Musing about darkness, light and the lack of both. There is so much to see in the night. The darkness can be as illuminating as a spotlight. When you eyes become adjusted the wonders of the heavens unfold to your senses, that is unless the artificial light we are constantly bathed in obscures our view of the darkness. Then again, isn't that true of…
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This is one of the most compelling stories I've heard. If you believe that a person can turn a life around and become something totally different from what their life has been up to that point, then this story is for you. Listen to a former Federal Judge with a large and compassionate heart as he strives to help a convicted killer whose life is cha…
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Podcast 7 "Number 7 in your program, number 1 in your heart
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I have never enjoyed an interview more than my time with the former Houston Oilers Quarterback Dan Pastorini. There are many interviews with former pro athletics, many with Dan Pastorini over the past decades but this time with the iconic Oiler Quarterback we reach levels of his life few have traveled. I was privileged to share many memories with D…
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This is a special podcast for me. I feature two very wonderful friends who help shape the world around them in positive ways. Both men have been my friend for a long time and this podcast is my way of giving back a little of what the y have shared with me. If you've listen to any of the preceding podcast you will recognize the name Randy West. Rand…
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The Games People play is a look back at the successful Era in TV where Game Shows ruled. Randy West, author of TV Inside Out tells the story of how Game Shows became so popular and the people who made the magic happen. Randy will present a brief history of this wonderful time and join me in remembering my time as Host of NBC's hit show, Celebrity S…
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Podcast 4 "From Hollywood to Wall Street."
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Randy West brings you up to date on the Screen Actors Strike/Writers Guild Strike and its effect on Television and Movies. Then Podcast favorite Dr. Robert Hockett, once again demystifies both the Law and Finance. You will benefit greatly from this two newsmakers. For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit jmackrell.com…
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Podcast 3 "Under the Bridge with Robert Hockett"
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Have you ever thought when you see a person that is homeless that helplessness could happen to you. When you see those people whom society has greatly turned their back on what stirs in your heart. Todays guest is Dr. Robert Hockett, a true hero, a man who stands up for what he believe and he believes he can make a difference. Esteemed Law Professo…
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Podcast 2 "The Major Recording Star that survived a misstep"
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With Capitol Records just up Vine Street from Mancini's office in the Sunset and Vine Tower, I spent a lot of time in those hallowed halls with many friends. Several notable names were my close friends and at one time we almost got in trouble for assuming we knew what we were doing. Another personal story involves a grammy award winning songwriter,…
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This follows Jim MacKrell's career from beginning to Hollywood. For more information about this Podcast or about Jim MacKrell, visit jmackrell.comBy James
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