Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

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Sharon Gless is making House Calls with Cagney and Lacey Aug 08, 2022

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Receiving an accidental laugh in front of the right person paved the way to becoming a contract player at Universal. Sharon Gless shares the story of her life with me as we dive into passages from her memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints"

My guest, Sharon Gless and I discuss:

Sharon's memoir, "Apparently There Were Complaints"
Sharon's powerful grandparents
The accident that changed her life forever
Landing the role of Christine Cagney on 'Cagney & Lacey'
Landing the role on 'House Calls'
A memorable party prank with Lynn Redgrave
Rehab for both Cagney and Sharon
Sharon's Emmy award-winning role as Cagney in the episode Turn Turn Turn part 2
Sharon's memorable and traumatizing role on Nip/Tuck
Sharon's friendship with Tyne Daly
Jack Colvin
Meeting Paul McCartney
Originating the role of Annie for the stage play, Misery

And many, many more stories... you're going to love my conversation with Sharon Gless!

Our Guest, Sharon Gless

Website
IMDB
Sharon's Book: Apparently There Were Complaints
Instagram
Twitter
Facebook

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Operation Crossing The Streams (Bonus Ep25) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Aug 04, 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:

Operation Varsity Blues (from live ep 16)
This is Us (from live ep 67)
Bikram: Yogi, Guru, Predator (from live ep 68)

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.

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Robbie Rist talks cousin Oliver from The Brady Bunch and voicing the live action Michaelangelo from TMNT Aug 01, 2022

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How does an actor handle the fact that millions of people blame him for the demise of a beloved show? Robbie Rist and I dive deep into Cousin Oliver Syndrome and the myth that he brought down The Brady Bunch.

My guest, Robbie Rist and I discuss:

Robbie's domination of "quirky" roles
Robbie's love of horror movies that led to his parents bringing him to audition cattle calls that kept landing him jobs
Robbie's time as Cousin Oliver on The Brady Bunch
Cousin Oliver Syndrome
Did Robbie destroy The Brady Bunch?
The rise of The Brady Bunch in syndication
Embracing his Brady past with fans
Big John Little John
Voicing Michaelangelo in the live-action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle movies
What happened to Tiger (the dog)
Sad songs from the '70s and the demise of TV theme songs
Sharknado and not dying by shark
Quint - his band with Anthony C. Ferrante
The Spoon: Robbie's podcast
Galactica 1980

You're going to love my conversation with Robbie Rist!

Our Guest, Robbie Rist

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

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BJ Tanner Is Taking The Orville to Station 19 then to Grey's Anatomy Jul 28, 2022

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When your parents support your dreams anything is possible. As a result, BJ Tanner has cruised the galaxy and at 18yo has a list of credits many only dream of having.

My guest, BJ Tanner and I discuss:

Breakdancing
BJ's first role at 7yo / Will to Live
Meeting Ariana Grande
His guest roles on Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Ballers, and Sam & Cat
His MCU aspirations (BJ wants to be Miles Morales)
Advice he received from Damon Wayans
His reoccurring role as Tuck on Station 19 and Grey's Anatomy
Landing the role of Marcus Finn on The Orville
BJ's The Orville family Penny Johnson Jerald and Kai Wener
BJ's powerful portrayal as Marcus Finn
BJ shares fun stories about The Orville cast including Scott Grimes, Adrianne Palicki Seth MacFarlane, Jessica Szohr, and more!

You're going to love my conversation with BJ Tanner!

Our Guest, BJ Tanner

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

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Gary Kroeger Goes Behind The Scenes of Saturday Night Live Jul 25, 2022

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Ready to explore early 80s Saturday Night Live? Recruited from the Practical Theater alongside Julia Louis-Dreyfus Gary Kroeger's life changed when tapped to join the cast of Saturday Night Live.

Celebrate my 150th episode with Saturday Night Live's Gary Kroeger!

My guest, Gary Kroeger and I discuss:

Saturday Night Live in the 80s
Archie: To Riverdale and Back - Gary was the first live-action Reggie!
Witnessing the career explosion of Eddie Murphy
Practical Theater Company - being discovered with Brad Hall and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
The hiring process at Saturday Night Live / trying to fit in
The brilliance of Joe Piscopo
Harry Anderson
Andy Kauffman being banned from SNL
Developing impressions
Working with Jim Belushi
His favorite guest (Ringo Starr)
An amazing Robert Blake story
Working with Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Martin Short

You're going to love my conversation with Gary Kroeger!

Our Guest, Gary Kroeger

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

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Examining Comedian Cathy Ladman Jul 21, 2022

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Having an eating disorder is nothing to laugh at, still, comedian Cathy Ladman turned her personal journey into a one-woman show to share her story to inspire anyone who has never felt good enough.

My guest, Cathy Ladman and I discuss:

The comedy album that inspired her, Examining Doctors w/Mike Nichols and Elaine May
Discovering the power of making people laugh at a very young age
Meeting Mike Nichols, being cast in two of his movies, and doing his comedy routine with Cathy
The Tonight Show w/Johnny Carson - 9 times!
Past comedy opener, Jimmy Falloon
Cathy shares a bunch of stories about Paul Reiser
I explain HBO's The Boys to Cathy
Cathy gives an impromptu Elvis movie review
Cathy talks about dating Jerry Seinfeld (way before either was in comedy)
The Aristocrats w/Sue Kolinsky and how it sparked a Bob Saget resurgence
Cathy's one-woman show: Does This Show Make Me Look Fat? A comedian takes on anorexia
The Hokey Pokey and what it's all about
Writing on Rosanne and King of Queens
Guesting on Modern Family, Mad Men, and her experiences on Curb Your Enthusiasm
Cathy shares a dream she had about Larry David
The Three Stoogettes and almost being sued by the Howard estate.

You're going to love my conversation with Cathy Ladman!

Our Guest, Cathy Ladman

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

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Stranger Things with 010 Christian Ganiere Jul 18, 2022

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When being an entertainer runs in the family it's never too early to join in. At 1 1/2 years old Christian kicked off his career and at 13yo is celebrating a role in season 4 of Stranger Things.

My guest, Christian Ganiere and I discuss:

Getting started in the business at a VERY young age
Becoming instantly recognizable at 5yo from a Subaru commercial
Being the youngest Emmy presenter ever
Working with his parents (Mom is a famous writer and dad is a famous director)
Working on a soap opera
A closet on the set of Grey's Anatomy that will send shivers down your spine
Chrisitan's MCU aspiration
Landing the role of 010 on Stranger Things
Working with Mathew Modine (Papa)
That Eddie Munson fan theory
Comic Cons and Cosplay
Being awarded the Presidential Humanitarian Award by President Obama

Our Guest, Christian Ganiere

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

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Important Things with Comedian Joe Starr Jul 14, 2022

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No stranger to standing ovations Comedian Joe Starr delivers the laughs while staying connected to his old-school roots. In addition to being hilarious Joe is a virtual encyclopedia of comedy knowledge. Get ready to laugh and be amazed by a real comedy star, Joe Starr.

My guest, Joe Starr, and I discuss:

Jerry Lewis and his role in Joe's life as a mentor
Joe's role in 'World Trade Center' and working with director Oliver Stone
Working with the lights out (great story!)
Vaudville roots
The road from comedy to acting
Getting known at the Montreal Comedy Festival
Comedy History - great stories and snippets about Bob Hope, David Letterman, Phyliss Dyler, George Burns, George Carlin, and many more greats!

Our Guest, Joe Starr

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

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Comedian Robert Klein Still Can't Stop His Leg Jul 11, 2022

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From busboy at a summer resort at the Catskills Mountains to headlining the famed destination that gave rise to legends like Jerry Lewis, Danny Kaye, Ben Stiller and so many more. A legend and inspiration to countless comedians, Robert Klein crafted his skill and took his place as one of our lifetime's most original and prolific comedians.

My guest, Robert Klein, and I discuss:

The rise and fall of the Catskills Mountains
Robert's documentary 'Still Can't Stop His Leg'
The documentary Robert narrated, 'When Comedy Went To School'
Roberts inspirations: Lenny Bruce and Jonathan Winters
Two of his favorites: George Carlin and Richard Pryor
His life-changing time at Second City Chicago w/Fred Willard and David Steinberg
Robert's acting career on TV: Shows that he became part of and the ones he missed out on
His comedy teacher: Rodney Dangerfield
Being a Broadway Star with an emphasis on They're Playing our Song with Lucille Arnez.
Politics
Acting in movies. Including Owl and the Pussycat and of course, one of my favorites, Sharknado 2 (and 3).

Tons of great stories and fun with Robert Klein await you!

Our Guest, Robert Klein

Live at the Bitter End
Second City
IMDB
They're Playing Our Song (Spotify)
An Evening with Robert Kline (1975. - YouTube / HBO)
Documentary: Still Can't Stop His Leg

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

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The Many Voices of Jim Meskimen Jul 07, 2022

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Digging deep into your talents and charting your path is no easy task and sometimes you just have to let your own voice be your guide.

My guest is Jim Meskimen. Jim is a talented actor, improviser, and voice artist. During our interview we discuss the following:

Having a famous mom. Marion Ross is Jim's mom! Yes, Mrs. C from Happy Days
How Jim knows Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Being very popular in Australia
Jim's one-person show: Jimpressions
Jim's celebrity impressions video went viral and landed him with a million views and a spot on America's Got Talent
Working on the original Thundercats as a character designer
Jim's commercial work: George Washington in the GEICO commercial and voicing Colonel Sanders for KFC
Impress Me - Jim's TV show with Ross Marquand
Guesting on UK's Whose Line is it Anyway?
TV projects: Hunters, Gaslit, The Big Door Prize, and Viral Vignettes
Acting in 5 Ron Howard films and that one time he impersonated Ron for Imagine.

Tons of great stories and fun with Jim Meskimen await you!

Our Guest, Jim Meskimen

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