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When you’re filming a movie or a television show, when it’s the last shot of the day, the first assistant director will call out, “This is the Martini Shot!” I call these stories “Martini Shots” because they’re exactly the kinds of stories we tell — and lessons we learn — after we’ve wrapped for the day. - Rob Long theankler.com
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Ladies and gentlemen...drink deeply from the fountain of Craig Kilborn’s new podcast...The Life Gorgeous. Join me on a journey to improve your life… I love giving back. It’s about deep breathing, drinking in moderation, and feeding your soul good music, great movies and the wonderful, unscripted drama of pro sports.
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BEST OF KILBORN. Gibby was the Head Writer of The Tom Brady Roast! | The Life Gorgeous
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BEST OF KILBORN. Mike Gibbons was The Head Writer of the Tom Brady Roast! And Gibby joins Young Craigers to celebrate this special night. They discuss Gibby's job in organizing the event, picking the jokes, persuading Tom Brady to tell certain jokes, the feedback from Netflix, and if there was any controversy. Plus The Life Gorgeous Quiz and more d…
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Ever tell the stranger sitting next to you on a flight what you do for a living? If you work in entertainment, your seatmate likely will first say, “Have I seen anything you worked on?” and then, “You know what you should do a show about?” And forget about answering the question about how your job exactly works. Because the rules of TV writing and …
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Family Guy's Alec Sulkin | The Life Gorgeous
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Kilby welcomes back comedy writer/producer Alec Sulkin from Family Guy. The two old friends discuss Tim Walz and Mayor Pete and engage in some pleasant political chat where nobody gets hurt, also...how they handle violence in movies, the obligatory Tom Brady reference, and Alex spills the beans on Mexican food. Plus, a spirited list of movies and t…
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Gemstones of Grace on God's Golden Cord.3
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JJ MCCARTHY MANIA! | Phil Mackey & Kyle Theige | The Life Gorgeous
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Ohhh...your Minnesota Vikings may have a franchise quarterback! Phil Mackey & Kyle Theige join Lord Kilby to discuss the first preseason game of rookie QB JJ McCarthy. He's off to a glorious start - let's enjoy it and overreact. It's fun! Plus predictions on how many games JJ will play this year and the Vikings win total. Also, Timberwolves Pride. …
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Gemstones of Grace on God's Golden Cord.2
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Lebron's Employee of Every Month | Jimmy Spencer | The Life Gorgeous
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He is a top executive at Lebron James' company Uninterrupted. It's Jimmy Spencer who loves the Warriors and 49ers but now is Team Lebron. Jimmy can't eat dairy but he can still drink. He's good people. Come for the Lebron vs Jordan discussion and stay for The Top 5 Movies and The Life Gorgeous Quiz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…
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Gemstones of Grace on God's Golden Cord.1
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Why is it that the sweaty, doughy production assistants of decades past become the power brokers and “maximized” types of today? It’s the same reason the prolific, focused writers — regardless of quality — are able to get things made: They’re the ones actually sweating. Transcript here. For more entertainment news, subscribe to The Ankler. Learn mo…
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Summer Fun! | Allie Mac Kay | The Life Gorgeous
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Let's all remain calm but...Allie has a boyfriend! Yes, the vivacious Allie Mac Cay has met someone special and she walks us through the early months of romance. Let's not pressure her but it's going well so far. Also, some fond memories of the late, great Sam Rubin. Allie worked with the popular Los Angeles entertainment reporter. Plus, The Life G…
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When he heard news of Bob Newhart’s death, Rob Long reached into an old shoebox to find a picture of himself with the comedy legend. Like many who had such a memento, his first thought was, “Get that image on Instagram pronto.” But he held off. Why? Because if he learned one thing from the man known for comedic timing, it’s that sometimes less is m…
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Rob Dillingham On Fire | Fan Questions | The Life Gorgeous
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Fan Questions with Kilby including Rob Dillingham's exciting final game at Summer League, why Kobe has a spell over some people, and Lord Kilby ranks his Top 5 Hitchcock Movies of All-Time. Plus, scooters are fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Cloud10
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Timberwolves Summer League | Dane Moore | The Life Gorgeous
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Kilby is excited about Rob Dillingham and Terrence Shannon Jr. Wolves Podcaster Dane Moore joins The Life Gorgeous to discuss the rookies performance in summer league, what will be the Wolves rotation this season, and some other NBA gems including...who is better: Kobe Bryant or Tim Duncan? We're in hoop heaven on this episode. Learn more about you…
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Maggie Lawson | Martini Lover | The Life Gorgeous
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Young Craigers is joined by actress and podcaster Maggie Lawson. The two martini lovers discuss more than just chilled vodka...including Maggie taking her podcast on the road, her adoration for her new dog Linus, and her ability to dress well with very little effort. Plus, The Life Gorgeous Quiz - Can Mags cook? It's all here young people. Take not…
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During Rob Long’s first job at Paramount, he would see a dusty, silver DeLorean on level two every day in the parking structure as he rolled in late for his gig on a hit show. Despite all the 1986 flash it signaled, its license plate gave the game away: That person had been on a popular show and now wasn’t. Everyone in Hollywood thinks they’ll alwa…
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Best Of Kilborn | Valet Parking & More Tuna Melts | The Sklar Brothers | The Life Gorgeous
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BEST OF KILBORN. Lord Kilby welcomes back the Sklar Brothers, Randy and Jayson. They discuss some of Kilby's pet peeves - valet parking, floaters in the supermarket, and slow pedestrians. Plus, movies they love to rewatch and both Randy and Jason love sandwiches. Let's Go! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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There are No Unforgiving People in God's Kingdom
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Grudges and feuds make Hollywood go ‘round. But sometimes, they are so longstanding that, as Rob Long learned, the aggrieved sometimes forget why they’re even mad. Which is why Rob is an advocate for, if not forgiveness, at least forgetfulness. Because without it, we wouldn’t be repeating the constant storytelling themes of friendship, money and fa…
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The Best of Kilborn | The Voice of the Minnesota Vikings Paul Allen | The Life Gorgeous
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THE BEST OF KILBORN. Lord Kilby is joined by the entertaining Voice of the Minnesota Vikings, Mr. Paul Allen. The two discuss the highs and lows of being a Vikings fan as well as thoughts on Brett Favre, Kirk Cousins, Kevin O'Connell, the Timberwolves, and Prince opening for The Rolling Stones. Plus, Paul's Top 5 Movies of All-Time. SKOL! Learn mor…
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In this age of contraction, Hollywood is full of unemployed showrunners grinding out half fleshed-out pilot ideas. But a great sense of story isn’t the only attribute needed to be a showrunner. It also requires decisiveness, self-awareness and preparedness. And that last trait applies to more than just running a show. Just ask the medical professio…
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Gibby was the Head Writer of The Tom Brady Roast! | The Life Gorgeous
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Mike Gibbons was The Head Writer of the Tom Brady Roast! And Gibby joins Young Craigers to celebrate this special night. They discuss Gibby's job in organizing the event, picking the jokes, persuading Tom Brady to tell certain jokes, the feedback from Netflix, and if there was any controversy. Plus The Life Gorgeous Quiz and more drinking tips for …
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As a child, Rob watched old sitcoms like Gilligan’s Island and Bewitched while pretending to do homework. He likes to say that his slacking off prepared him for the writing career he has now. Sure, he learned sitcom structure, but more important, by neglecting his schoolwork, he became less of a thinker. And in show business, thinkers just mess thi…
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Summer Fun Fan Questions! | The Life Gorgeous | You Betcha!
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Young Kilby answers Fan Questions! Including, where did he just take the Eurovan and curl up his 6'5 frame? Also, more thoughts on his Timberwolves, what he is currently watching, and where the heck is that beautiful blue linen sport coat? Has Craigers worn it yet this summer? A nation awaits. Love You Kilby! YAY! Learn more about your ad choices. …
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When Rob Long sold his house in Venice Beach for his move to New York, the question from neighbors was universal: “When did you buy your house?” In other words, it wasn’t about where he was going, but how much money he was making. Selling high, of course, requires also believing things will get worse. Not hard in showbiz these days. Which explains …
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Wolves Fall Short & JJ Hits the Jackpot | The Life Gorgeous
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The Timberwolves wonderful season has come to an end. Jonny Athletic aka Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic joins Young Craigers to discuss the Wolves losing to Dallas, potential offseason moves, the problem with Draymond, and predictions for Mavs/Celtics. Plus, JJ to JJ. Justin Jefferson gets paid...and JJ McCarthy gets ready. Let's Go! Sponsor: Omah…
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David's Triumphant Joy in the King of Glory
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Show business largely operates on what Rob Long calls the “Monkey-Clown Relationship.” Sometimes you’re the monkey who loses it and attacks the clown. Sometimes you’re the clown, waiting in fear of the monkey ripping your face off. Increasingly, though, as the industry gets tougher, Rob’s friends aren’t waiting for the monkey to snap, they’re wonde…
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Lord Kilby is joined by Flagrant Howls podcasters Phil Mackey and Kyle Theige to discuss the Wolves being down 0-3 to the Dallas Mavericks. They break down the greatness of Luka, the struggles of KAT, and the chances the Wolves win Game 4. It's deep, it's necessary, it's cathartic. Wolves Pride. Sponsor: OmahaSteaks.com and use promo code KILBON at…
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Rob Long worked on the Paramount lot 15 years, and the pilot of Lenny & Squiggy — a spinoff of Laverne & Shirley — was a ghost that haunted the grounds, so mercilessly rejected by a focus group that the tape disappeared. Forever. Which makes Rob wonder: How can one hack a hackneyed system where random people are selected to give an opinion on your …
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Ohhh, Timberwolves Pride! Kilby's beloved Wolves somehow pull off a stunner and win Game 7 in Denver. Kilby has been there from the beginning. He's a longtime Wolves fan and he's relishing this moment. See if you can keep up with his thoughts, opinions and insights from this glorious road victory, coming back from 20 down. Lord Kilby discusses ANT,…
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The Joker is the Best | The Life Gorgeous
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Nikola Jokic is amazing. Lod Kilby flies to Minneapolis for Games 3 & 4...then returns to LA for Game 5. Kilby discusses the greatness of The Joker, what the Wolves must do to win the series, and laughs at Draymond Green. Plus, a couple of fun stories from a bar and from ESPN. Thanks Kilby, we like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap…
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Everybody knows that one William Goldman quote: “Nobody knows anything.” But, Rob Long asserts, sometimes, people know something you don’t. And that’s where the mystery of the industry lies. Because as much shakra and selenite crystal as you can harness, your fate lies in the hands of others, and that can require going to desperate measures to main…
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Movie stars and aristocrats are just like you and me: They put their trousers on one leg at a time. We don’t really have a proper aristocracy anymore, so there goes half that saying. But do we even have stars? Rob Long considers what a star was, what a star is, and what it means for the industry. Also, if you should wear a t-shirt with your name on…
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Wolves Spank Nuggets! Lead 2-0. | The Life Gorgeous
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An absolutely stunning performance by the Minnesota Timberwolves as they dominate the Champion Denver Nuggets to take a 2-0 series lead. Lord Kilby gives his thoughts on the game and Rudy Gobert not playing. Plus a quick story about another Eurovan trip to Palm Springs. Let's Go Wolves! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Woe to them! For they have gone the way of Cain!
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Rob knows a quote . . . from which Chinese philosopher, he’s not sure. It goes, “If you sit by the river long enough, you will see the body of your enemy float by.” Showbiz translation: If you stay in Hollywood long enough, you’ll see Paramount bought and sold many times over. Transcript here. Subscribe here for more showbiz news from The Ankler. L…
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Your Minnesota Timberwolves have swept the Phoenix Suns! Lord Kilby celebrates the unexpected 4-0 series sweep of Phoenix by his beloved Timberwolves. Kilby talks ANT, KAT and the unfortunate injury to Head Coach Chris Finch. The Wolves advance and The Life Gorgeous rolls on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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No doubt, the internet and technology vastly improved the tedious labor of writing scripts and making revisions. But Rob Long believes something was lost in the disappearance of an actual paper trail: Archaeological artifacts that reveal the process of jokes moving, characters losing lines, and test audiences wanting (and getting) a happy ending. A…
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Podcast Superstar Ryen Russillo | The Life Gorgeous
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The Best of Kilborn | Lord Kilby welcomes his buddy Ryen Russillo from The Ringer. The two discuss Ryen's recent live podcast event in Manhattan Beach where Kilby was a guest. They also recall fond childhood memories of playing basketball and dreaming. Plus, cold plunging and enchiladas. These guys are fun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m…
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