Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

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You Will Be Silent For My Interview with Peter Macon and Enjoy Tales From The Orville from Bortus Jul 04, 2022

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Creating a character under layers and layers of make-up that the audience can connect with on every emotional level is no small feat but Peter Macon makes it look effortless.

Actor, Peter Macon is currently the second officer aboard The Orville the absolutely fantastic space dramedy by Seth MacFarlane. Peter portrays Moclan, Lt. Commander Bortus.

During my interview with Peter Macon we discuss:

Fan response to the show
The upside and downside of transforming into a character which has led to moments of not even being recognized by his co-stars
The process of transforming into Bortus
Peter's passion for theater. Peter has performed in many plays including Othello, To Kill A Mockingbird, and Macbeth
Burritos as a weapon (sorry, no context here - you'll have to listen)
The subtle art of sneaking concessions into a movie theater
Winning an Emmy while in grad school for HBO's Animated Tales of the World
Voicing a character on Family Guy
Landing the role of Bortus
The genius of Seth MacFarlane
Dive into The Orville, specifically a few episodes including About A Girl, The Sanctuary, and Primal Urges

You will be silent and enjoy this incredible interview. A misstep will also entertain you in my thinking I could speak a word of the Moclan language. ja'loja!!! Live and learn!

Our Guest, Peter Macon

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

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The Golden Hour of Crossing The Streams (Bonus Ep24) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Jun 30, 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:

The Golden Hour (from live ep 19)
What We Do In The Shadows (from live ep 47)
Royal Family (from live ep 66)

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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Stuart Pankin is Not Necessarily Delivering the News about Dinosaurs Jun 27, 2022

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Teachers can change your lives. Auditioning for a play and being mentored by a teacher created a love of theater that led to a lifetime career of acting for Stuart Pankin.

Stuart Pankin joins me to talk about Not Necessarily The News the hit HBO show that was the predecessor to the Daily Show and all other news parody programs. Stuart provides some amazing behind-the-scenes insights into the making of the hit show where he portrayed Bob Charles.

We also discuss Stuart's amazing contribution to Curb Your Enthusiasm. Stuart stars in what is considered by many to be one of the top 10 episodes of the entire series.

We also dive into the hit show Dinosaurs. Stuart is the voice of the Dad, Earl Sinclair. Stuart shares some great behind-the-scenes stories of the making of Dinosaurs. We also talk in-depth about the controversial ending of that show.

We also discuss working for Mel Brooks, working with Rick Moranis, Fatal Attraction, Mannequin 2 and so much more!

Our Guest, Stuart Pankin

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Not Necessarily the News (on Youtube)

Special call-in guest: Summer Moore celebrating her Emmy FYC for Pandemic Pillow Talk

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

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Discussing Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp, Rock Camp: The Movie, The Monkees 20th Reunion Tour, Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band with Founder David Fishof Jun 23, 2022

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Music brings us all back. Songs, bands, and concerts all stick in our souls and become a part of who we are. Rock n Roll memories are the DNA of what David Fishof brings to this world.

From packing shows in the Catskills Mountains to creating what I consider the most fantastic tour of all time: The Monkees 20th Anniversary Tour. David Fishof knows how to tap into what gets us tapping our feet.

David created The Dirty Dancing Tour, formulated the idea for the Ringo Starr All Starr Band, and toured with Ringo for 15 years.

While touring with Ringo David conceived of the idea that became Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp. A camp that gave normal folks a few glorious days to form a band, write music, and perform with rock legends such as Alice Cooper, Roger Daltrey, Paul Stanley, Nancy Wilson and so many more.

The Fantasy Camp experience was recently captured in the movie: Rock Camp: The Movie which is a fun deep dive into the world of the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp.

ALSO, a surprise call-in from Blanca Blanco who shares some amazing news about her Emmy FYC for Tale of Tails on Tubi.

Get ready to rock with David Fishof.

Our Guest, David Fishof

Special call-in guest: Blanca Blanco celebrating her Emmy FYC for her role in Tubi's Tale of Tails.

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

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Jay Kogen talks about The Simpsons, Mike Myers, Frasier, Tracey Ullman, writing, directing, winning an Emmy and Mad Magazine Jun 20, 2022

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At the beginning of The Simpsons, there was Jay Kogen. Hear about transitioning The Simpsons from The Tracey Ullman Show into a blockbuster weekly cartoon series.

Jay Kogan is an executive producer, writer, actor, and director who has worked on such shows as The Tracey Ullman Show, Simpsons, Malcolm in the Middle, and Frazier. He won an Emmy for his work on Fraser.

Jay and I discuss his early inspirations which included his writer and Emmy award-winning father, Arnie Kogen. We discuss working on The Tracey Ullman Show, The Simpsons, and his Emmy award while writing for Frasier.

Jay shares a ton of great stories about his collaborations with Mike Myers (including a version of The Secret Life of Walter Mitty that almost was).

We also discuss Jay's family. His wife Brown Mandell (who wrote some of my favorite episodes of Friends) and his son Charlie Kogen, a singer/songwriter, whose album I'm obsessed with.

Jay is also the reboot king. We discuss the new iCarly and Punky Brewster reboots.

A super fun chat you do not want to miss!

Our Guest, Jay Kogen

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Charlie Kogen 'Songs from the Front Seat' on Spotify

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

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The Crossing The Streams That Made Us (Bonus Ep23) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Jun 16, 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:

Untold: Dancing with the Devil (from live ep 66)
Kingdom (from live ep 10)
The Movies That Made Us (from live ep 1646

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.

Full past live episodes: https://www.youtube.com/c/thejeffdwoskinshow/null

Also, you can join us live every week at 9:30 PM ET on YouTube

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The Mighty Eric Allan Kramer Says Good Luck Charlie to Men In Tights Jun 13, 2022

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That big guy from that thing you saw joins me with story after story including how one teacher changed his life forever.

Eric Allan Kramer holds a special place in my family's heart. To my kids, he is Bob Duncan and to me, he is the guy I kept telling my kids was the original live-action Thor.

Eric starred as Thor in 1988's TV movie, The Return of the Incredible Hulk with Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby. Eric shares stories of suiting up and playing the hero. Though the multi-verse has not brought him back I still hold out hope.

Eric shares his acting origin story and great stories from the set of American Wedding, True Romance, The Hughley's, Good Luck Charlie, and guest spots on Seinfeld and Cheers.

We also dive into Eric's experience working with Mel Brooks in Men In Tights where Eric portrayed LIttle John.

You'll love all the stories and likely will be bellowing ODIN by the end.

Our Guest, Eric Allan Kramer

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

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Superman Overload with Jeff East, Mariel Hemingway, Marc McClure, Sarah Douglas, Jack O'Halloran and more! Jun 09, 2022

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Are you ready to believe a podcast can fly? Many stars from the legacy Superman movies reflect on the movie, Christopher Reeve, and more!

On May 13th I had the honor of being a part of a special press event at the Motor City Comic-Con.

I'm excited to share with you 6 chats from that event

Mariel Hemingway
Sarah Douglas
Jack O'Halloran
Marc McClure
Aaron Smolinski
Robert Venditti
Wilfredo Torres
AND if that was Superman enough for you I am finally releasing, from the vaults, an interview with Jeff East - young Clark Kent from Superman: The Movie as well as part of this super-sized episode. (Jeff wasn't part of the MCCC event)

In this episode, you will learn the following:

1. What was it like for the guest to work with Christopher Reeve?

2. What was the guest's favorite memory from the movie?

3. What was it like for the guest to be part of the Superman legacy?

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

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

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The Fascinating Saga of TV Writer, Producer and Stand-Up Comedian Sue Kolinsky Jun 06, 2022

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The creativity of one person has the power to inspire and change the course of a person's life. Vaughn Meader's 'The First Family" inspired Sue Kolinsky at a very young age. Her own JFK impressions led to a 30-year career in stand-up, a successful TV writer and producer, and 3 Emmy nominations.

Sue Kolinsky has written for Sex and the City, The Ellen Show, and Brotherly Love. Sue's producing credits are massive and include The Osbournes, Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, the Two Coreys, Last Comic Standing, and more.

Sue has appeared on The Tonight Show, Star Search, the Bob Hope Young Comedians Special, Evening at the Improv, and The Aristocrats.

Sue and I dive into our love of summer camp, and some important lessons on Karma and her amazing appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm.

Our Guest, Sue Kolinsky

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

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Happy Accidents, Crossing The Streams and Betrayal (Bonus Ep22) - Great TV binge watching suggestions! Jun 02, 2022

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Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place.

We've got you covered. 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.

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