Best Wesley Harvey Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 279: Fun Ideas Podcast #278 - Burt Kearns Returns 1:25:44

21h ago1:25:44

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest to discuss his brand-new book called Shemp! Here he is, Burt Kearns. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 278: Fun Ideas Podcast #277 - Scott Shaw! Returns 47:48

8d ago47:48

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Artist and writer Scott Shaw! returns to discuss his ape character You-All Gibbons and other creations, plus the San Diego Zoo! Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 277: Fun Ideas Podcast #276 - Wesley Hyatt Discusses Wheel of Fortune at 50 1:22:54

15d ago1:22:54

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the history of the game show Wheel of Fortune called I’d Like to Buy a Vowel. Here he is, Wesley Hyatt. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 276: Fun Ideas Podcast #275 - Greg Ehbar On Hanna-Barbera Music, Part Two 1:35:03

22d ago1:35:03

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the music of Hanna-Barbera called Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar, part two. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 274: Fun Ideas Podcast #274 - Greg Ehrbar on Hanna-Barbera, Part One 1:37:09

29d ago1:37:09

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s latest book is about the music of Hanna-Barbera called Hanna-Barbera: The Recorded History. Here he is, Greg Ehrbar. Plus the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 273: Fun Ideas Podcast #273 - Matthew Hahn Returns 51:14

1M ago51:14

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s written another in his series of animation books. His latest is called The Animated Universal Classic Monsters. Here he is, Matthew Hahn. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 272: Fun Ideas Podcast #272 - Denny Reese and Steve Thompson 1:32:15

2M ago1:32:15

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On today’s show, we have two guests who have written a book about the history of the TV show McHale’s Navy called Set Sail with McHale. Here they are, Denny Reese and Steve Thompson. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 271: Fun Ideas Podcast #271 - Laura Jerrolds 41:51

2M ago41:51

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On today’s show, we have a guest who is a writer who has written her first biography called Laura La Plante: Silent Cinderella. Here she is, Laura Jerrolds. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 270: Fun Ideas Podcast #270 - Fred Grandinetti Returns 50:16

2M ago50:16

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest who’s going to talk with me about the updated version of his book Popeye the Sailor - The 1960s Cartoons and all things Popeye. Here he is, Fred Grandinetti. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 269: Fun Ideas Podcast #269 - Scott Edelman 1:17:55

3M ago1:17:55

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On today’s show, we have a guest who’s been a writer for Marvel Comics and for various science fiction books and TV shows. Here he is, Scott Edelman. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 268: Fun Ideas Podcast #268 - Laurie Kaye Returns 1:03:34

3M ago1:03:34

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest to talk again about her life and her book Confessions of a Rock and Roll Namedropper. You can find her book at https://www.confessionsofarocknrollnamedropper.com/ Here she is, Laurie Kaye. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 267: Fun Ideas Podcast #267 - Dave Manak 57:35

3M ago57:35

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On today’s show, we have a guest who’s been an artist and writer for such things as Plop, Crazy, MAD, Marvel’s Star Comics, Harvey Comics and Sabrina for Archie Comics. Here he is, Dave Manak. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 231 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 9 Joseph Milteer and Somersett The Weekend Trip After the Assassination (Cont'd) 45:46

3M ago45:46

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Episode 231 is the ninth in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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Episode 230 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 8 Joseph Milteer and Somersett The Weekend Trip After the Assassination 25:41

3M ago25:41

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Episode 230 is the eighth in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy wa…

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Episode 229 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 7 Joseph Milteer and the Constitution Party Meeting in October 1963 in April 1963 23:48

3M ago23:48

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Episode 229 is the seventh in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy w…

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Episode 266: Fun Ideas Podcast #266 - Tommy Stathes with Strumm 1:45:47

3M ago1:45:47

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On today’s show, we have a guest who’s an animation instructor, historian, film restorer, and host who has worked with TMC. Here they are, Tommy Stathes along with Strumm. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 228 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 6 Joseph Milteer and the Congress of Freedom in New Orleans in April 1963 32:59

4M ago32:59

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Episode 228 is the sixth in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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Episode 265: Fun Ideas Podcast #265 - Tom DeFalco with Mark Slade 1:23:06

4M ago1:23:06

1:23:06

On today’s show, we have a guest who’s worked for Archie, DC and Marvel on Archie, Josie and the Pussycats, Superman Family, Superboy, Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, Fantastic Four and Crazy Magazine and was Marvel’s Editor-in-Chief. Here they are, Tom DeFalco along with my co-author on the Crazy book, Mark Slade. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Pro…

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Episode 227 My Trip to France And A Special Tribute to the Troops Who Fought at Normandy 14:42

4M ago14:42

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Regular episodes are coming back soon. I have been in France to visit Normandy and other locations as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of D-Day and the Normandy invasion. Join me in a discussion and tribute related to the men and women who undertook with success this epic event in world history.By Jeff Crudele

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Episode 264: Fun Ideas Podcast #264 - Mike Carlin 1:11:44

4M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

On today’s show, we have a guest who’s worked for both Marvel and DC Comics, on titles such as Kazar, Captain America, Metal Men, Star Trek and Crazy Magazine. Here he is, Mike Carlin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 263: Fun Ideas Podcast #263 - Madeline Bocaro 41:38

4M ago41:38

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On today’s show, we have an author and journalist who has written a new book called In Your Mind: The Infinite Universe of Yoko Ono. Here she is, Madeline Bocaro. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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The Mystery of William Bruce Pitzer And An Interview With His Nephew Bruce Fernandez Is Now Live At Our You Tube Channel! 4:17

4M ago4:17

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Please join us over at JFK The Enduring Secret You Tube Channel for another gripping episode in our series entitled Mysteries of the Enduring Secret. Our newest mystery episode covers Commander William Bruce Pitzer. Commander Pitzer died October 29, 1966 and the cause of death was officially ruled a suicide. For those of you who are avid listeners …

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Episode 262: Fun Ideas Podcast #262 - Paul Kupperberg with Mark Slade 31:54

4M ago31:54

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On today’s show, we have another guest who has worked at Marvel Comics, particularly on Crazy Magazine. Here he is, Paul Kupperberg, along with my co-author of the Crazy book, Mark Slade. Please forgive some audio and video dropouts. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 226 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 5 A Recap of the Characters...So Far 45:38

4M ago45:38

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Episode 226 is the fifth in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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Episode 261: Fun Ideas Podcast #261 - Mark Arnold and Kamden Spies Discuss Unconditionally MAD, Part B 51:05

4M ago51:05

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On today’s show, we’re switching the tables again. I’ve just released my new 2-volume history of MAD magazine called Unconditionally MAD, and here to interview me is a man who has interviewed me before on this podcast. Here he is, Kamden Spies, Part B. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.…

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Episode 225 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 4 Wesley Swift In His Own Words 33:18

4M ago33:18

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Episode 225 is the fourth in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy wa…

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A Conversation with Jefferson Morley, Jeff Crudele, Paul Bleau, and Jonathan Cairns is now live on our JFK The Enduring Secret You Tube Channel 8:12

5M ago8:12

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Hello everyone, and this teaser is to introduce another episode that is available on JFK The Enduring Secret YouTube channel. On the YouTube channel, we provide the audience with video episodes that contain content which we don't feature on the regular podcast channel. Episodes which include our series entitled Mysteries of the Enduring Secret, and…

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Episode 260: Fun Ideas Podcast #260 - Mark Arnold and Kamden Spies Discuss Unconditionally MAD, Part 1 1:18:32

5M ago1:18:32

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On today’s show, we’re switching the tables again. I’ve just released my new 2-volume history of MAD magazine called Unconditionally MAD, and here to interview me is a man who has interviewed me before on this podcast. Here he is, Kamden Spies, Part 1. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.…

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Episode 224 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 3 Wesley Swift and the Christian Identify Movement 50:46

5M ago50:46

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Episode 224 is the third in a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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Episode 223 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 2 National States Rights Party 52:40

5M ago52:40

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Episode 223 is the second of a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy wa…

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The Mysterious Death of Michael Groves. A Follow On Episode Featuring An Interview With the Family of Michael Groves. Now Live On Our You Tube Channel 2:24

5M ago2:24

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Our new You Tube Channel series entitled Mysteries of the Enduring Secret is a companion to our podcast JFK The Enduring Secret. With my co-host Rick Russo, in this new You Tube Series, we explore aspects of the JFK Assassination that remain a mystery still to this day. Captain Michael Groves who headed up the White House Honor Guard was the subjec…

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Episode 259: Fun Ideas Podcast #259 - Bob McLeod with Mark Slade 49:52

5M ago49:52

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On today’s show, we have an artist best known for co-creating The New Mutants for Marvel Comics. He has also had a lengthy career at DC, but today we’re going to talk to him about Crazy Magazine. Here he is, Bob McLeod along with Mark Slade, my co-author on our upcoming Crazy book. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.…

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Episode 222 A Deeper Look at the Radical Right Wing Groups and Characters of the Early 60's Part 1 23:24

5M ago23:24

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Episode 222 is the first of a series of episodes where we begin to explore the radical right groups of the 1960's that clearly had great motive to murder president Kennedy. Emerging, alongside civil rights leaders, as a prime target for ire of white racists, anti-communists, and and a wide variety of other conservative groups, President Kennedy was…

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Episode 258: Fun Ideas Podcast #258 - Adam Nedeff 1:16:04

5M ago1:16:04

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On today’s show, we have an author who has written numerous books about various classic game shows including Password, The Match Game and his latest book on The Gong Show. Here he is, Adam Nedeff. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Mysteries of Military Intelligence in Dealey Plaza Part 1 Is Now Live At Our You Tube Channel! A Discussion with Researcher Steve Osborn Who Testified Before the ARRB About His Mystery Witness 3:22

6M ago3:22

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Join us on our You Tube Channel for our latest episode of Mysteries of the Enduring Secret. Could there have been military intelligence personnel in Dealey Plaza on November 22nd whose sole purpose was to capture in real time video format the events that became the actual assassination? Researcher Steve Osborn became privy to a man who was there an…

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Episode 257: Fun Ideas Podcast #257 - Scott Rogers 1:27:53

6M ago1:27:53

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On today’s show, we have a video game designer and author of books about video games. Here he is, Scott Rogers. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 256: Fun Ideas Podcast #256 - Bob Blackburn 1:07:18

6M ago1:07:18

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On today’s show, we have an author who has had three books published featuring actual writings by the infamous movie director Ed Wood. Here he is, Bob Blackburn. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 221 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 5 (Final Episode of the Wander) 43:53

6M ago43:53

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Episode 221 is the fifth and final episode of a mutli-part wander that is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the …

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Episode 220 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 4 47:41

6M ago47:41

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Episode 220 is the fourth episode of a mutli-part wander that is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the event. By…

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Episode 219 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 3 32:01

6M ago32:01

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Episode 219 is the third episode of a mutli-part wander that is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the event. By …

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Episode 218 James Meredith and the Oxford Riot Part 2 28:05

6M ago28:05

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Episode 218 is the second episode of a mutli-part wander that is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the event. By…

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Episode 255: Fun Ideas Podcast #255 - John Bezzini at beatlesbookstore.com 1:20:14

6M ago1:20:14

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On today’s show, we have a guest who publishes a blog about books published about The Beatles called Buzz's Beatles Book Print Blog Archives at beatlesbookstore.com. Here he is, John Bezzini. Bezzini's blog is at: Buzz's Beatles Book/ Print Blog Archives (beatlesbookstore.com). Plus, the usual news at Fun Ideas Productions.…

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Episode 217 James Meredith And The Oxford Riot Part 1 26:13

6M ago26:13

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Episode 217 is the story of James Meredith and the Oxford Riots. Meredith was the first black man admitted to the University of Mississippi. Most who are familiar with the history, recall the tense moment of his admission, but few understand the extent of the violence which encompassed the event. By the end of September 1962, Meredith's attempt at …

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Episode 254: Fun Ideas Podcast #254 - Herbie J. Pilato Returns 1:07:52

7M ago1:07:52

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On today’s show, we have a returning guest. He’s the author of Connery, Sean Connery – Before, During, and After His Most Famous Role, the updated The Bionic Book - The Six Million Dollar Man & The Bionic Woman Reconstructed and the upcoming One Tough Dame: The Life and Career of Diana Rigg. Here he is, Herbie J. Pilato. Plus, the usual news from F…

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Mysteries at Bethesda Is Now Live At Our You Tube Channel! A Live Discussion With Famed JFK Author and Researcher William Matson Law and Rick Russo 2:57

7M ago2:57

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This is the long awaited followup You Tube episode that I promised after the podcast preview a few weeks ago with Rick Russo. Mysteries of the Enduring Secret is our new mini-series on our You Tube channel that tackles some of the more fascinating and remaining mysteries of the JFK's assassination. Certainly, one of the most perplexing of those is …

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Episode 253: Fun Ideas Podcast #253 - Craig Shemin 1:04:52

7M ago1:04:52

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On today’s show, we have the author of Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show. Here he is, Craig Shemin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 216 Joseph Milteer And The Radical Right Wing of America The Civil Rights Movement Part 3 The Freedom Rides and More 28:51

7M ago28:51

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Episode 216 is the fifth episode covering Joseph Milteer and the radical right wing of America. This episode is the third in a mini-series wander that gives an overview of the civil rights movement as we traverse through the 1950's and early 1960's. In episode 216 we continue with our chronology of events in 1960 and 1961 including the freedom bus …

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Episode 252: Fun Ideas Podcast #252 - Deana Martin 16:57

7M ago16:57

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On today’s show, we have the daughter of Dean Martin, who is an actor and singer in her own right. Here she is, Deana Martin. Plus, the usual news from Fun Ideas Productions.

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Episode 215 Joseph Milteer and The Radical Right Wing of America The Civil Rights Movement Part 2 The Greensboro Sit In 24:46

7M ago24:46

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Episode 215 is the fourth episode covering Joseph Milteer and the radical right wing of America. This episode is the second in a mini-series wander that gives an overview of the civil rights movement as we traverse through the 1950's and early 1960's. In part 1 (episode 214) we portray events up through 1959. In today's episode, we pick up the acti…

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Episode 214 Joseph Milteer and The Radical Right Wing of America The Civil Rights Movement Part 1 A Chronology through 1959 39:07

7M ago39:07

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Episode 214 is the -third in a series covering Joseph Milteer and the radical right wing of America. In today's episode we begin to explore more broadly the impact of the civil rights movement and the clash of civilization that began to accelerate in the 1950's. The landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision in Brown versus the Board of Education had a m…

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