Episode 60 - Ben Mankiewicz

The Rex Chapman Show with Josh Hopkins

On this edition of the Rex Chapman Show with Hopkins, the hosts are joined by TCM host, Ben Mankiewicz. Ben talks about his famous family, future projects, and Season 4 of his podcast "The Plot Thickens" - out October 25th centering on the story of Pam Grier as only she can tell it. Her sudden stardom, her iconic roles, her fights against the system. It’s a story of bravery, both onscreen and off. It’s a story about race in Hollywood and race in America.

05:00 - Ben's famous grandfather is the topic of 2020 film "Mank"

18:00 - Ben started his career as a television reporter in SC

23:30 - Ben went to Tufts because he was caught up in college rankings and was afraid to go to school in New York.

27:15 - Ben is one of the creators of Young Turks

34:00 - You have to give up music or movies forever, which one do you choose?

39:00 - The Plot Thickens is launching Season 4 on Pam Grier

44:45 - Podcasting as a collaborative art

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