Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

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The Art of Media and Entertainment with Fritz Coleman and Louise "Weezy" Palanker May 15, 2023

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Fritz Coleman and Louise "Weezy" Palanker, hosts of the Media Path Podcast, discuss their fascinating journeys in the world of entertainment and media. From stand-up comedy to directing and drumming, their experiences will leave you spellbound.

Meet Fritz Coleman, NBC Weekday Weathercaster for 39 years and 6-time Emmy winner, and Louise "Weezy" Palanker, director, drummer, and filmmaker. They are also the hosts of the Media Path Podcast, where they take you on a scenic tour of iconic entertainment and the current media landscape.
Learn how Weezy and Fritz first met and formed a lasting relationship that led to the creation of their amazing podcast.
Discover Weezy's background with the Premier Radio Networks, where she interviewed some of the biggest names in entertainment, including The Bee Gees, George Carlin, Bill Cosby, Bill Murray, and Whitney Houston. We'll even share a creepy story about Bill Cosby that you won't want to miss!
Dive into Weezy's incredible documentary, "Family Band: The Cowsills Story," and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic family band.
Find out about Fritz's role as the honorary mayor of Tuluka Lake and his career as a stand-up comic. He has appeared on The Tonight Show eight times with legendary hosts like Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, and Garry Shandling.
Both Weezy and Fritz share their experiences testifying as character witnesses in the Michael Jackson Criminal Trial and the impact it had on them personally and professionally.
Weezy also talks about her love of drumming and her album, "Drummer Girl," while Fritz shares his connection to the movie Anchorman and how he got a shout-out in the credits from Judd Apatow and Adam McCay.
and much more!

You're going to love my conversation with Fritz Coleman and Louise "Weezy" Palanker

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Laughing with Courtney Cronin Dold: Comedy, Music, and More May 11, 2023

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Courtney Cronin Dold is a veteran stand-up comic and comedy writer who shares her early years in comedy, advice from the late Ralphie May, and turning her college roommate horror story into comedy.

My guest, Courtney Cronin Dold, and I discuss:

Courtney Cronin Dold, a veteran stand-up comic and comedy writer, talks about her early years in comedy and the downside of moving up the chain too quickly as a newcomer.
Courtney shares the advice she received from the late great Ralphie May and discusses turning her college roommate horror story experience into comedy.
Working for MohrSports with Jay Mohr
Creating song parodies on The Wayne Brady Show and working for the amazing Wayne Brady on The Wayne Brady Show.
Courtney shares a behind-the-scenes nightmare story while working on The Wayne Brady Show and the backstabbing nature of co-workers that want your job and how one of them got the karma that was owed.
Courtney's love for KISS and her story of battling Hal Sparks in a KISS roast battle.
Courtney and I share our love for The Monkees and Courtney shares her experience watching Michael Nesmith perform his last show two weeks before he died.
Punchlines and Backlines is Courtney's show where rock star musicians perform their first stand-up comedy set.
Currently, Courtney is working as a writer for a new comedy food and travel show for A&E.
Courtney's comedy consultation company - hire Courtney to help make you funny!
and much more!

You're going to love my conversation with Courtney Cronin Dold

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Inside the Magic of Parks and Recreation with Jim O'Heir May 08, 2023

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Join Jim O'Heir for a behind-the-scenes journey through the world of Parks and Recreation. With candid insights into his fellow cast members, his audition process for the show, and much more

My guest, Jim O'Heir, and I discuss:

Jim O'Heir's iconic portrayal of Jerry Gergich has made him a household name. We dive into the magic that the writers brought to every script of Parks and Recreation, and Jim talks about the importance of writers in bringing a show to life.
Jim's journey in the entertainment industry started as a DJ and then led him to broadcast school and improv at Second City in Chicago.
Jim's improv group, White Noise, and their cult hit Stumpy's Gang, which brought him to LA where he became a full-time working actor.
We discuss Jim's role as Santa on both Ally McBeal and Boston Legal, as well as his role on Tim Allen's The Santa Clauses TV show.
Jim shares some great stories about his fellow Parks and Recreation cast members, including Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza.
Jim discusses the audition process that led to his casting as Jerry Gergich on the show, and we wonder where Chris Pratt, who played Andy Dwyer, is now.
Jim shares stories of the cast of Parks and Recreation going to see Chris Pratt as Starlord at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy
Jim talks about his Emmy win for his role on The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as his time on Friends with Anna Faris prior to Parks and Recreation.
Jim shares the news of his new gig as co-host of Parks and Recollection, the official Parks and Recreation podcast.
Jim's first series regular job on Comedy Central was on Strip Mall with Julie Brown, and he also talks about his time on Curb Your Enthusiasm and their unique approach to creating the show through improv.
We even touch on the rumors that Jim was going to be in the latest season of The Mandalorian.
Jim shares the upsides to being Jerry Gergich, which include being married to Christie Brinkley and having a large ******.
And much more!

You're going to love my conversation with Jim O'Heir

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Crossing The Streams Has Cold Feet (Bonus Ep60) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! May 04, 2023

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Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered.

In this bonus episode, we discuss a few great binge suggestions:

Facing Nolan (from live ep 90)
Avatar: Way of the Water (from live ep 100)
Cold Feet (from live ep 75)

Special guests: Fredd Carroll, Bryan Green, and Zack Wiseman

Crossing the Streams features discussions of TV shows and movies available on streaming services. It is hosted by Jeff Dwoskin and co-hosted by Howard Rosner, Ron Lippitt, Bob Philips, and Sal Demilio. Special guests also join the show on a weekly basis. Each episode features a segment in which the hosts recommend a TV show, movie, or documentary for listeners to consider binge-watching. The segments are taken from live recordings of the show.

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Slapping the Bass with John Billings of The Monkees May 01, 2023

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John Billings has worked as a touring bass player with national acts including Donna Summer, Wynonna Judd, and Rick Springfield, as well as various incarnations and combinations of the '60s pop superstars The Monkees.

My guest, John Billings, and I discuss:

Jeff Dwoskin shares his Monkee memories with John who was at two of those concerts! The Monkees 50th Anniversary Show in Detroit and the Mike and Micky Show in Chicago.
John Billings discusses working with Rick Springfield on the road
John discusses giving up a career in the pawn show and leaving LA for Nashville whereas his musical career just took off!
We discuss John's love of KISS and his favorite KISS songs
Working with Donna Summer for 17 years and how he learned about her passing
John makes a solid case that Donna Summer deserves the same treatment that other artists received after their passing
John and Jeff draw and share comparisons of being on stage doing comedy vs music and how similar it is in terms so how the show is impacted by the energy of the audience
Meeting and becoming a part of Micky Dolenz's band and ultimately a part of The Monkees.
Touring with the Monkees and the freshness the Goodtimes album brought to the tour with its contributions of so many solid new Monkees songs
John shares many touching memories of being with Michael Nesmith on the final tour before his passing
John discusses Wine Down Nashville, a cozy little spot in the same little strip mall where you can get great wine and great entertainment.
and much more!

You're going to love my conversation with John Billings

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I Am Crossing The Streams (Bonus Ep59) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Apr 27, 2023

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Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered.

In this bonus episode, we discuss a few great binge suggestions:

I am Duran (from live ep 60)
Fleabag (from live ep 41)
Munich: Edge of War (from live ep 59)

Special guests: Mick Manhattan

Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT

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Hello, Lied the Agent: An Insider's Look into Hollywood with Ian Gurvitz Apr 24, 2023

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Ian Gurvitz takes us behind the scenes of what goes into creating a TV show, getting it on the air, and keeping it on. Ian gives us an insider's look at what being a television writer is really all about.

My guest, Ian Gurvitz, and I discuss:

Discover the journey of Ian Gurvitz as he navigates Hollywood, ultimately becoming the showrunner for Wings, The Exes, and Becker
Explore the highs and lows of scriptwriting and pitching ideas to TV executives
Hear Ian Gurvitz's take on the impact of Friends on TV show development and the brilliance of Seinfeld
Delve into Ian Gurvitz's opinions on laugh tracks and how the success of a TV show is determined by its execution, not the idea itself
Gain insight into Ian Gurvitz's experience working on the hit show Wings and being the showrunner of Becker from the very beginning
Learn about the joys of working with Ted Danson
Ian's book "Hello," Lied the Agent: And Other Bullshit You Hear as a Hollywood TV Writer
Uncover the presumption of failure that underlies the TV industry and more!

You're going to love my conversation with Ian Gurvitz

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Crossing The Streams with Three Identical Strangers (Bonus Ep58) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Apr 20, 2023

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Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered.

In this bonus episode, we discuss a few great binge suggestions:

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (from live ep 70)
Three Identical Strangers (from live ep 43)
Abbott Elementary (from live ep 92)

Special guests: Zack Wiseman

Join us LIVE every Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET / 8:30 PM CT

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Here's the Story of the Brady Bunch's Christopher Knight Apr 17, 2023

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Once and forever a Brady! Christopher Knight met life as a child actor, starring as "Peter Brady" in the TV classic hit show The Brady Bunch. A reluctant icon, Christopher has focused his adult years on interests beyond the entertainment industry, particularly the corporate world of computers and high technology.

My guest, Christoper Knight, and I discuss:

Christopher Knight talks about his appearance on The Masked Singer with fellow Brady boys Barry Williams and Mike Lookinland.
Christopher reflects on the pressure put on the Brady kids to become singers and his struggle with that based on his lack of singing talent.
Christopher opens up about his home life during his Brady run and the pressure his Mom put on him to be a singer and her disappointment in The Brady Bunch, which she didn't deem real art.
Christopher's dad had a guest role on the Brady Bunch.
Auditioning as a kid for so many TV shows before landing his iconic role as Peter Brady. He occasionally bumped into a very young Jodie Foster during auditions.
Learning to impersonate Humphry Bogart with the help of Lloyd Schwartz - "pork chops and applesauce."
Christopher's pivotal role in Sharknado 6: It's About Time as Nova's Grandpa Clarke.
We discuss Cousin Oliver, Robbie Rist, and the changing dynamic of The Brady Bunch at the time Robbie joined the show.
Robert Reed's tension on the set but his love for his Brady family.
The HGTV's A Very Brady Renovation and the secret behind the lack of toilets in The Brady Bunch.
Christopher Knight's post-Brady success in the furniture business with Christopher Knight Home.
"Fake Jan" and the Brady Bunch Variety Hour and the reason Eve Plumb skipped this opportunity to be a Brady.
Christopher's podcast with Barry Williams, The Brady Bros.
and so much more!

You're going to love my conversation with Christoper Knight

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The Illustrated History of Bob Eckstein Apr 13, 2023

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Bob Eckstein is an award-winning writer, illustrator, New Yorker cartoonist, and the world's leading snowman expert. Bob is a renowned author, cartoonist for The New Yorker, and accomplished writer. He is best known for his book Footnotes From the World's Greatest Bookstores, which made The New York Times best-seller list. In addition to his impressive credentials, Eckstein is an outspoken advocate for independent bookstores and regularly speaks on the topic. He also holds the positions of Creative Director and Contributing Editor at Writer's Digest, as well as serving as an Adjunct Professor at NYU.

My guest, Bob Eckstein, and I discuss:

Discover the fascinating history of snowmen with Bob Eckstein, the world's leading snowman expert and author of "The Illustrated History of the Snowman".
Hear Bob's inspiring story of perseverance and creativity, from being fired early on to becoming a renowned cartoonist, author, and humorist despite not finishing high school.
Learn about Bob's experience attending art school and joining the faculty upon graduation, where he has taught art and humor for over 40 years.
Gain insight into Bob's creative process and approach to humor writing, including tips for connecting with your audience and crafting effective cartoons.
Explore Bob's many published works, including "The Elements of Stress," "The Complete Book of Cat Names," and "Footnotes from the World's Greatest Bookstores."
Hear Bob's thoughts on the importance of community in any field and the role of mentorship in shaping the next generation of artists and writers.
and so much more!

You're going to love my conversation with Bob Eckstein

Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host):

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