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The Ninth One... and Sandra Bernhard May 15, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's ninth episode and their guest interview is with the legendary Sandra Bernhard.

Sandra Bernhard is a performer, actress, singer and author. She is the host of the hugely popular Sandyland, her daily radio show on SiriusXM’s Radio Andy channel 102, for which she won a Gracie Award.

A pioneer of the one-woman show, Bernhard brings a completely unique and raucous mix of cabaret, stand-up, rock-n-roll, and social commentary to the stage. Notable shows, which she has performed both on and off-Broadway, include: Without You I’m Nothing, I’m Still Here ... Damn It!, Everything Bad and Beautiful, and Sandra Monica Blvd: Coast to Coast.

Bernhard’s film credits include The King of Comedy, (for which she was awarded Best Supporting Actress by the National Society of Film Critics), Track 29, Hudson Hawk, Dinner Rush, and the live performance film Without You I’m Nothing. Television credits include Pose, American Horror Story: Apocalypse, Sweetbitter, Two Broke Girls, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Broad City, Difficult People, You’re the Worst, The New Adventures of Old Christine, Will & Grace, The Sopranos, The Larry Sanders Show and Roseanne.

Music albums include I'm Your Woman (Polygram, 1986) Excuses for Bad Behavior (Epic, 1994) and the world music album Whatever It Takes (Mi5, 2009). Bernhard has also performed with or opened for other artists including The Pretenders, Cyndi Lauper and The Scissor Sisters. In addition, she is the author of three books: Confessions of a Pretty Lady (Harper&Row, 1988) Love, Love and Love (William Morrow, 1993) and May I Kiss You on the Lips, Miss Sandra? (Rob Weisbach Books/William Morrow, 1998).

And Wendi and Dfernando talk about thei PEOPLE Magazine shoot, Chinese denim jumpsuits and on their weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT there's more Sandra Bernhard, Wendi's nails and the classic ABC TV sitcom LAVERNE & SHIRLEY.

... and our guest Sandra Bernhard

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The Eighth One... and a Month-aversary with Wendi & Dfernando May 11, 2020

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It's been a month since the launch of GENERATION RIPE and Wendi and Dfernando take over Episode 8.

On the podcast's one month anniversary, the co-hosts and bffs discuss Netflix's HOLLYWOOD, the Scotty Bowers documentary, his memoirs FULL SERVICE and mention actors who reached career success later in life. Nothing comes easy so as long as you're loving the journey, keep on going.

Also, the weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT continues with raspberry oil sunscreen, the return of Broadway, Carol Burnett's IN SUCH GOOD COMPANY: 11 Years of Laughter, Mayhem and Fun in the Sandbox, and the real Beverly Goldberg.

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The Seventh One... and Kerri Kenney-Silver May 06, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's seventh episode and their guest interview is with Emmy Award nominated comic actress, writer, and singer-musician Kerri Kenney-Silver.

Kerry Kenney-Silver began her career in New York City, where she not only became involved with the sketch comedy troupe The State at NYU (alongside her friend Thomas Lennon) but also created the acclaimed indie rock girl band Cake Like, where she sang lead and played bass guitar.

The State later became a sketch comedy show on MTV, which segued to her creating and starring in Comedy Central's VIVA VARIETY, then countless TV appearances followed including MIRACLE WORKERS, SUPERSTORE, 2 BROKE GIRLS, Netflix's A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS and LOVE, BOB'S BURGERS to her most well-known role, Emmy Award nominated Deputy Trudy Wiegel on the now-classic RENO 911!

... and our guest Kerri Kenney-Silver

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The Sixth One... and Steve Saiz May 01, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's sixth episode and their guest interview is with designer, artist and skateboarder Steve Saiz.

While attending high school with GENERATION RIPE's co-host Wendi McLendon-Covey, then-teenage Long Beach local Steve Saiz began his pro skateboarder career as part of the vert team of Powell Peralta's "Bones Brigade" (alongside legends Tony Hawk, Steve Caballero, Mike McGill and Lance Mountain). Steve was part of the late 80s "street style" skateboard revolution and in 1989, his Native American "totem pole" graphic was the second illustrated deck model by newly acquired artist Sean Cliver in 1989.

After incurring numerous skateboarding injuries, Steve chose to focus on his art and design talent which has led him to become Art Director for DC Shoes Inc./Quicksilver Inc., DC Shoes Artist Projects, Imagewerk Agency and Spy Eyewear for a number of years to his current work as Director of Graphics at 3 Ball Entertainment, which have produced countless reality series like BAR RESCUE.

His interest in painting caught the eyes of Grammy Award winning recording artist Pink and director Dave Myers, who commissioned him for the featured paintings in her 2011 music video “F**kin’ Perfect."

As part of his ongoing work as an artist, he is also known for his one-of-a-kind SAIZ FEATHERBOARDS and was recently accepted as an artist for the Starbucks Artist Projects for interior Murals in Starbucks Coffee cafés. These murals, on the boardwalk in Venice Beach, CA, are a tribute to the rich skateboarding history of Venice and honor one of the true legends of the sport Christian Hosoi.

Contact Steve Saiz at: saiz5412@gmail.com

Follow him on his Instagram @saiz5412

Also on Episode 6, Wendi and Dfernando give updates on their upcoming projects, mention the HBO documentary VERY RALPH, the real Beverly Goldberg's THE GOLDBERGS COOKBOOK, Chris Salewicz's REDEMPTION SONG: The Ballad of Joe Strummer and more on their weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT.

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The Fifth One... and Alexander Saladrigas Apr 26, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's fifth episode and their guest interview is with fashion photographer Alexander Saladrigas.

Having begun his professional career in New York City alongside our GENERATION RIPE co-host Dfernando Zaremba, Alexander Saladrigas has gone on to photograph countless cover editorials for VOGUE, ELLE and other major fashion publications, and has photographed super models Lara Stone, Karen Elson, and Alek Wek along with actresses Zoe Kravitz, Oscar winner Kathy Bates, Taraji P. Henson and Lily Aldridge. He has also photographed a global campaign for ISABEL MARANTand works with the brands LOUIS VUITTON, BOBBY BROWN, ARMANI and TORY BURCH.

He is represented in New York by Donna Cerutti.

And on Episode 5, Wendi and Dfernando answer more listener questions, mention Marie Osmond, SHARK LORDS, The Groundlings and more on their weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT.

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... and our guest Alexander Saladrigas and his FIGHT THRU FASHION - provoking change through conversation in the fashion industry.
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The Fourth One... and Dot-Marie Jones Apr 22, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's fourth episode and their guest interview is with 3-time Emmy Award nominee, actress Dot-Marie Jones.

A former multi-award winning athlete, Dot-Marie segued into a successful acting career appearing on television in MARRIED... WITH CHILDREN, REBA, THE GOLDBERGS and AMERICAN HORROR STORY: CULT, to her acclaimed role as Coach Beiste on Ryan Murphy's musical series GLEE, which earned her 3 consecutive Emmy Award nominations.

She recently made her NY stage debut in the 10th anniversary production of the musical ROCK OF AGES in the role of Dennis Dupree.

Also, Wendi and Dfernando answer listener questions, mention music icons Nile Rodgers, Rick James, Cher and rolling skating and there's another installment of their weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT.

... and our guest Dot-Marie Jones
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The Third One... and Lea Thompson Apr 17, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's third episode and their first guest interview is with director/actress Lea Thompson.

Known to many as an actress in classic 80s films like ALL THE RIGHT MOVES, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL to the BACK TO THE FUTURE films, her hit 90s NBC sitcom CAROLINE IN THE CITY to her work as a director with the 2018 film THE YEAR OF SPECTACULAR MEN to countless TV sitcoms like MOM, YOUNG SHELDON, SCHOOLED and THE GOLDBERGS.

There's also another installment of the weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT with mentions of FX's WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS, the theme song to the film HOWARD THE DUCK to cardboard boxes.

... and our guest Lea Thompson

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The Second One Apr 11, 2020

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Wendi and Dfernando's second episode. Listener letters are answered and there is even mention of Britney Spears' Instagram, The Osmonds' "Yo-Yo" and the finale of SCHITT$ CREEK, plus the weekly RIPE & ROTTEN REPORT and Wendi's latest filmBLUSH.

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First Time for Everything Apr 09, 2020

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In their premiere episode, Wendi and Dfernando lay it all on the table: who they are, how they met and why they are best friends. You'll hear a little bit about Dfernando's life as an art director in the fashion industry, what it was like visiting Wendi on the sets of THE GOLDBERGS and RENO 911!, and the debut of their weekly RIPE & ROTTEN Report.

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GENERATION RIPE (Trailer) Apr 09, 2020

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A GENERATION RIPE listener is someone who thinks of their age as an asset, not a liability. We are older people with young souls or younger people with old souls. We are a tribe of curious creatives who still embrace new experiences and aren’t afraid of taking risks. Whatever happens, good or bad, at least we’ll learn something new and get a good story out of it. If you’re lucky enough to have your bestie by your side to cheer you on, even better.

Co-hosted by actress/writer/producer Wendi McLendon-Covey
and photo art director/producer Dfernando Zaremba

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