Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

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Oscar Winner George Chakiris Shares His West Side Story Oct 17, 2022

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Following your instincts is the way to go. Just ask my guest who followed his instincts and became an Oscar winner and Hollywood legend.

My guest, George Chakiris and I discuss:

His mentor Eduard Caso
Dancing with Marilyn Monroe in the infamous Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend dance number
Almost getting a kiss from Marilyn Monroe
Dancing with Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas
Working with Judy Garland and teaching Liza dance steps
Landing a 7-year deal at Paramount
Auditioning for the stage play, and playing Riff in the London version of West Side Story
Working with Chita Rivera
Working with Jerry Robbins
A history of the play, West Side Story
Famous people that auditioned for roles in the movie adaption of West Side Story
Auditioning and landing the role of Bernardo in the movie adaption of West Side Story
Winning the Oscar for West Side Story
George's memoir, "My West Side Story"

You're going to love my conversation with George Chakiris

Our Guest, George Chakiris

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #FoodAMusical from @WeeklyHumorist. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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Crossing The Streams Is Drop Dead Gorgeous (Bonus Ep34) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Oct 13, 2022

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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:

Drop Dead Gorgeous (from live ep 84)
Shadow and Bone (from live ep 21)
Task Master (from live ep 75)

Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they binge on one of the many, many streaming services we all subscribe to.

Jeff Dwoskin is joined by Howard Rosner, Ron Lippitt, Bob Philips, and Sal Demilio are your co-hosts and we're joined weekly by special guests.

The assignment? We each come to the show with a TV binge suggestion. It might be a series, movie, or documentary but we'll give you the scoop so you can decide for yourself whether or not to dive in.

Each segment is pulled from a show and shared as is in all its LIVE goodness.

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

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Mindy Sterling Discusses Frau Farbissina and Founding the Militant Wing of the Salvation Army Oct 10, 2022

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Born to make people laugh a focus on Improv led to a workshop with Mike Myers and later the role that would change her life in Mike Myers' Austin Powers trilogy.

My guest, Mindy Sterling and I discuss:

Developing a love of entertaining
Improv
Her time with The Groundlings and her famous students (Maya Rudolph, Cheri Oteri, Chris Kattan)
Hiring a one-day famous babysitter: Kristen Wiig
Workshopping Austin Powers with Mike Myers
Landing the role of Frau Farbissina, the Founding member of the Militant Wing of the Salvation Army
Drop Dead Gorgeous - the best movie you may not have seen
Con Man with Alan Tudyk
The Grinch with Jim Carrey
Voice-over work on The Minions movies
Playing Linda Schwartz on The Goldbergs
Landing a role on The Larry Sanders Show

You're going to love my conversation with Mindy Sterling (special appearance by Hazel the dog)

Our Guest, Mindy Sterling

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #SpySongsAndBands from @MusicalHashtags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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Crossing The Streams: The Unheard Tapes (Bonus Ep33) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Oct 06, 2022

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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:

Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (from live ep 72)
Hotel Walmart (from live ep 87)
Mare of Easttown (from live ep 28)

Jeff Dwoskin is joined by Howard Rosner, Ron Lippitt, Bob Philips, and Sal Demilio are your co-hosts and we're joined weekly by special guests.

The assignment? We each come to the show with a TV binge suggestion. It might be a series, movie, or documentary but we'll give you the scoop so you can decide for yourself whether or not to dive in.

Each segment is pulled from a show and shared as is in all its LIVE goodness.

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

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Comedian Mark Schiff Has Got Chutzpah Oct 03, 2022

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Inspired at age 12 by a live comedy performance by Rodney Dangerfield Mark knew his destiny was to be a comedian.

Mark appeared many times on both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman. He has had both HBO and Showtime specials and has been the featured act at the Montreal Comedy Festival. He has written for and guest-starred on Mad About You, as well as appearing on Empty Nest and serving as a writer on The Roseanne Show.

My guest, Mark Schiff and I discuss:

Mark's love of Detroit and performing at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle
Being with Tim Allen at the Comedy Castle after Tim's release from jail and Mark shares some great road stories with Tim
Mark's new book: Why Not? Lessons on Comedy, Courage, and Chutzpah
Mark's podcast: You Don't Know Schiff!
Great road stories with Jerry Seinfeld
Mark answers the universal question: If someone offers you a car what should you say?
That time Bob Dylan hung out at Mark's house
Paul Reiser and Gilbert Gottfried - Mark shares some amazing stories
The day Mark knew he was destined to be a comedian and how he met Rodney Dangerfield later in his career (and of course some amazing Rodney stories)

You're going to love my conversation with Mark Schiff

Our Guest, Mark Schiff

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #AMovieOrShowGetsACar from Way Your Tags (@WagYourTags). Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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Wakeup to Crossing the Streams in 3D (Bonus Ep32) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Sep 29, 2022

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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:

Anchorman: Wakeup Ron Burgundy (from live ep 78)
The Champion (from live ep 89)
Piranha 3D (from live ep 87)

Jeff Dwoskin is joined by Howard Rosner, Ron Lippitt, Bob Philips, and Sal Demilio are your co-hosts and we're joined weekly by special guests.

The assignment? We each come to the show with a TV binge suggestion. It might be a series, movie, or documentary but we'll give you the scoop so you can decide for yourself whether or not to dive in.

Each segment is pulled from a show and shared as is in all its LIVE goodness.

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

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/CTSYouTubeSubscribe

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Jessica Szohr Loves To Be A Gossip Girl On The Orville XOXO Sep 26, 2022

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After being discovered at 6 years old Jessica followed her dream and thanks to her very supportive mother never gave up on that dream leading to the breakout role of Vanessa on Gossip Girl. Jessica Szohr currently stars on The Orville.

My guest, Jessica Szohr and I discuss:

Being discovered at age 6 and modeling for Kohls, Sears, and JC Penny
Acting techniques to look like you're really drinking alcohol
Starring in Piranha 3D
Landing the role of Vanessa on Gossip Girl
Auditioning for Star Wars Prequels
Rediscovering and rewatching Gossip Girl via her Gossip Girl rewatch podcast XOXO
Auditioning and landing the role of Lt. Cmdr. Talla Keyali on The Orville
Reuniting with a Gossip Girl co-star on The Orville
The deep themes on The Orville

You're going to love my conversation with Jessica Szohr

Our Guest, Jessica Szohr

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #PickUpLinesInSpace from Hashtag You're It! Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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Bits and Bobs and Judy Garland with Debbie Wileman Sep 22, 2022

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Following in the footsteps of Judy, Barbra, and Gaga, Debbie Wileman seems to be creating her very own A Star is Born story.

Over the pandemic, Wileman began singing "A Song A Day" and posting videos of timeless songs on Facebook. With over one million views later, she became an internet sensation with global fans. Following two sold-out performances in November 2021 in London starring in Little Massive Voice, Wileman won the audience award for "Best Vocalist" with the Broadway World Cabaret Awards.

My guest, Debbie Wileman and I discuss:

Debbie's background and early aspirations of being a singer
How the pandemic re-ignited her passion for singing to help entertain her friends lonely at home alone during lock-in
How Debbie decided to sign a song a day on Facebook
Going viral singing as Judy Garland with the help of a Judy Garland Facebook group
Being signed by an agent in LA (America)
Recording the album "I'm Still Here" - a collection of songs song as Judy Garland
Landing her first USA date at Carnegie Hall singing as Judy Garland for the 100th celebration of Judy Garland
Touring as Judy Garland

You're going to love my conversation with Debbie Wileman

Our Guest, Debbie Wileman

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #PandemicBandNames from @CrossyPondTags. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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Karen Grassle talks Bright Lights, Prairie Dust, and Little Houses Sep 19, 2022

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How does following your passion and never relenting lead to legendary status?

Karen Grassle, known around the world for her portrayal of the iconic character of "Ma" on Little House on the Prairie, shares her inspirational journey with me.

My guest, Karen Grassle and I discuss:

Karen's memoir, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust
Karen's hilarious episode of The Love Boat with Fred Willard and Joe Namath
Finding her passion in the theater and never giving up on her dream
Landing a re-occurring role on The Guiding Light
Auditioning for and landing the role of Ma (Caroline Ingalls) on Little House on the Prairie
Meeting Michael Landon for the first time
Entering the world of the 1800s and meeting her Prairie family
Filming the pilot for Little House on the Prairie
Practical jokes on the set of Little House on the Prairie
Contract negotiations once Little House on the Prairie became a hit and her fight for pay inline to a star of a top 10 show
2 specific episodes: A Matter of Faith and The Reward that both featured Karen prominently
Battered - the TV movie of the week Karen co-wrote and starred in that brought domestic abuse awareness to the public for the first time

You're going to love my conversation with Little House's Ma, Karen Grassle!

Our Guest, Karen Grassle

Hashtag Fun: Jeff dives into recent trends and reads some of his favorite tweets from trending hashtags. The hashtag featured in this episode is #TakeATVShowBackToThe1800s from Brainwave Bonanza. Tweets featured on the show are retweeted at @JeffDwoskinShow

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Follow Jeff Dwoskin:

Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter
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Crossing The Streams Has Ninja Skills (Bonus Ep31) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Sep 15, 2022

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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:

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (from live ep 80)
Ninja III: The Domination (from live ep 83)
Archie: To Riverdale and Back (from live ep 82)

Jeff Dwoskin is joined by Howard Rosner, Ron Lippitt, Bob Philips, and Sal Demilio are your co-hosts and we're joined weekly by special guests.

The assignment? We each come to the show with a TV binge suggestion. It might be a series, movie, or documentary but we'll give you the scoop so you can decide for yourself whether or not to dive in.

Each segment is pulled from a show and shared as is in all its LIVE goodness.

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

Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://bit.ly/CTSYouTubeSubscribe

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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