Media Path Podcast, We Interview Your Favorite Icons
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Veteran broadcasters and boomers Fritz Coleman & Louise Palanker are your favorite classic entertainment icons' favorite interviewers, new episodes every Thursday! #ClassicHollywood #RetroTV #Books #Movies https://lnk.bio/MediaPathPodcast
John Kapelos drops Hughes secrets, Candy memories, improv chaos, and the wild tale of how Martin Sheen ended up granting him absolution years after The Breakfast Club. From Second City to Shermer High, this episode is packed. Breakfast Club fans, you need this one. Ep 243 is now streaming.
John Kapelos (Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles) on Working with John Hughes & Improv at Second City!
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November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
John Kapelos drops Hughes secrets, Candy memories, improv chaos, and the wild tale of how Martin Sheen ended up granting him absolution years after The Breakfast Club. From Second City to Shermer High, this episode is packed. Breakfast Club fans, you need this one. Ep 243 is now streaming.
On the latest episode, author Greg Cope White takes us behind one of Norman Lear’s final projects, Boots, adapted from his book The Pink Marine, while author Michael Gregg Michaud unravels the mystery of Hollywood’s vanished star, Christopher Jones.
Episode 242 is now streaming everywhere.
Episode 242 is now streaming everywhere.
Norman Lear's Last Project: The Netflix Series Boots, Adapted From Greg Cope White's Memoir!
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November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
On the latest episode, author Greg Cope White takes us behind one of Norman Lear’s final projects, Boots, adapted from his book The Pink Marine, while author Michael Gregg Michaud unravels the mystery of Hollywood’s vanished star, Christopher Jones.
Episode 242 is now streaming everywhere.
Episode 242 is now streaming everywhere.
The Bangles x The Cowsills: it’s more than a crossover, it’s a love story written in perfect harmony.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki Peterson, John Cowsill, and Bob Cowsill about love, legacy, and the songs that brought it all full circle. Ep 224: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPFe...
We had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki Peterson, John Cowsill, and Bob Cowsill about love, legacy, and the songs that brought it all full circle. Ep 224: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPFe...
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Bangles x The Cowsills: it’s more than a crossover, it’s a love story written in perfect harmony.
We had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki Peterson, John Cowsill, and Bob Cowsill about love, legacy, and the songs that brought it all full circle. Ep 224: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPFe...
We had the pleasure of speaking with Vicki Peterson, John Cowsill, and Bob Cowsill about love, legacy, and the songs that brought it all full circle. Ep 224: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPFe...
Mark Malkoff & Jimmy Brogan pull back The Tonight Show curtain to reveal the real Johnny Carson: the legend, the lore, & the man behind them both.
From Joan Rivers to Garry Shandling, backstage myths to Midwestern manners, it’s a fascinating look at the King of Late Night.
Ep 241 is now streaming.
From Joan Rivers to Garry Shandling, backstage myths to Midwestern manners, it’s a fascinating look at the King of Late Night.
Ep 241 is now streaming.
How Johnny Carson felt about everything from politics to personal insecurities + Tonight Show lore!
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November 3, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Mark Malkoff & Jimmy Brogan pull back The Tonight Show curtain to reveal the real Johnny Carson: the legend, the lore, & the man behind them both.
From Joan Rivers to Garry Shandling, backstage myths to Midwestern manners, it’s a fascinating look at the King of Late Night.
Ep 241 is now streaming.
From Joan Rivers to Garry Shandling, backstage myths to Midwestern manners, it’s a fascinating look at the King of Late Night.
Ep 241 is now streaming.
Rhonda Shear joins us to share her fearless path from 90s late-night TV to lingerie mogul. Her hit USA show Up All Night returns to Oct 25 with the Kings of Horror YouTube channel.
From crashing soundstages to creating the Ahh Bra, dive in and enjoy.
Media Path ep 240 is now streaming everywhere.
From crashing soundstages to creating the Ahh Bra, dive in and enjoy.
Media Path ep 240 is now streaming everywhere.
Rhonda Shear is Staying Up All Night Again, USA Network's '90s Cult Classic Reboots on Streaming!
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October 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Rhonda Shear joins us to share her fearless path from 90s late-night TV to lingerie mogul. Her hit USA show Up All Night returns to Oct 25 with the Kings of Horror YouTube channel.
From crashing soundstages to creating the Ahh Bra, dive in and enjoy.
Media Path ep 240 is now streaming everywhere.
From crashing soundstages to creating the Ahh Bra, dive in and enjoy.
Media Path ep 240 is now streaming everywhere.
For 50 years, Off The Wall Improv has kept Hollywood laughing. Original members Andy Goldberg, Wendy Cutler, & Paul Willson share stories from Cheers, Mork & Mindy, and more. Plus, filmmaker Andrew Jameson joins us with his Roku doc Faces of the City.
Now streaming: youtu.be/yaUJ70Pmwnk?...
Now streaming: youtu.be/yaUJ70Pmwnk?...
50 Years of the Longest Running Improv Group, with Past Members like Robin Williams & John Ritter!
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October 21, 2025 at 4:48 PM
For 50 years, Off The Wall Improv has kept Hollywood laughing. Original members Andy Goldberg, Wendy Cutler, & Paul Willson share stories from Cheers, Mork & Mindy, and more. Plus, filmmaker Andrew Jameson joins us with his Roku doc Faces of the City.
Now streaming: youtu.be/yaUJ70Pmwnk?...
Now streaming: youtu.be/yaUJ70Pmwnk?...
Detroit's Black Bottom, once a hub of black community under segregation, is the backdrop for a sweeping saga of survival and criminal enterprise.
We recently talked about the new novel Sins of Survivors with Joe McClean and Blair Underwood, written by Joe & presented by Blair! youtu.be/t1dmqoTmX9g
We recently talked about the new novel Sins of Survivors with Joe McClean and Blair Underwood, written by Joe & presented by Blair! youtu.be/t1dmqoTmX9g
New Crime Novel from Blair Underwood & Joe McClean Set in 1930's Detroit, Sins of Survivors!
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August 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Detroit's Black Bottom, once a hub of black community under segregation, is the backdrop for a sweeping saga of survival and criminal enterprise.
We recently talked about the new novel Sins of Survivors with Joe McClean and Blair Underwood, written by Joe & presented by Blair! youtu.be/t1dmqoTmX9g
We recently talked about the new novel Sins of Survivors with Joe McClean and Blair Underwood, written by Joe & presented by Blair! youtu.be/t1dmqoTmX9g
Congresswoman Laura Friedman contributed to Los Angeles Magazine's coverage of recent immigration raids and arrests in its latest issue with the piece 'L.A. Under Attack'
We had the pleasure of speaking with the Congresswoman when she was still campaigning, back in December of 2023
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We had the pleasure of speaking with the Congresswoman when she was still campaigning, back in December of 2023
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The Inner Work Of Anti-Racism & Running For Congress In California
Podcast Episode · Media Path Podcast · 12/21/2023 · 1h
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August 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Congresswoman Laura Friedman contributed to Los Angeles Magazine's coverage of recent immigration raids and arrests in its latest issue with the piece 'L.A. Under Attack'
We had the pleasure of speaking with the Congresswoman when she was still campaigning, back in December of 2023
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We had the pleasure of speaking with the Congresswoman when she was still campaigning, back in December of 2023
apple.co/3TBGSLm
Law professor & MSNBC legal analyst @barbmcquade.bsky.social joined us recently to talk about her book Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
We discuss how disinformation is chipping away at our democratic institutions & what you can do about it youtu.be/XmGURT9f25w
We discuss how disinformation is chipping away at our democratic institutions & what you can do about it youtu.be/XmGURT9f25w
Small Cracks Forming in the Big Lies: Barbara McQuade on Breaking Trump’s Grip & Saving Democracy!
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July 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Law professor & MSNBC legal analyst @barbmcquade.bsky.social joined us recently to talk about her book Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America
We discuss how disinformation is chipping away at our democratic institutions & what you can do about it youtu.be/XmGURT9f25w
We discuss how disinformation is chipping away at our democratic institutions & what you can do about it youtu.be/XmGURT9f25w
Rick Springfield talks about the cultural climate which set the stage for his enormous, enduring global hit, 'Jessie's Girl', watch the full episode here: youtu.be/8pys0xQZg1Q #rickspringfield #80smusic #rockmusic #80s
June 4, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Rick Springfield talks about the cultural climate which set the stage for his enormous, enduring global hit, 'Jessie's Girl', watch the full episode here: youtu.be/8pys0xQZg1Q #rickspringfield #80smusic #rockmusic #80s
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Today's movie recommendation is "Rocketman", an over-the top, surrealistic Elton John "biopic" (loosely, very dramatized). To quote: "An Elton John biopic was never going to be understated, but this glittering jukebox musical goes way over the top and then keeps going." Unapologetically gay.
#Movies
#Movies
June 3, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Today's movie recommendation is "Rocketman", an over-the top, surrealistic Elton John "biopic" (loosely, very dramatized). To quote: "An Elton John biopic was never going to be understated, but this glittering jukebox musical goes way over the top and then keeps going." Unapologetically gay.
#Movies
#Movies
"They'd never make that movie now, they'd rather make one $300 million movie than thirty Mystic Pizza's."
-- Actor William R. Moses on the current state of the industry.
Full interview here:
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-- Actor William R. Moses on the current state of the industry.
Full interview here:
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4mAZRS8
Spotify: spoti.fi/4dz53li
May 29, 2025 at 7:07 PM
"They'd never make that movie now, they'd rather make one $300 million movie than thirty Mystic Pizza's."
-- Actor William R. Moses on the current state of the industry.
Full interview here:
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4mAZRS8
Spotify: spoti.fi/4dz53li
-- Actor William R. Moses on the current state of the industry.
Full interview here:
Apple Podcasts: apple.co/4mAZRS8
Spotify: spoti.fi/4dz53li
Everyone is talking about these TV shows so we wanted to join the conversation 😊 We asked our producer’s 13-year-old son for his thoughts on Adolescence + a look behind the scenes of The Pitt with actress Lesley Boone (nurse Lena)! youtu.be/TBu9vEfcZd4
TV's Groundbreaking Dramas: Netflix's Adolescence, The Pitt on Max (w/ Lesley Boone, 'Nurse Lena')!
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April 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Everyone is talking about these TV shows so we wanted to join the conversation 😊 We asked our producer’s 13-year-old son for his thoughts on Adolescence + a look behind the scenes of The Pitt with actress Lesley Boone (nurse Lena)! youtu.be/TBu9vEfcZd4
Only Jo Anne Worley would pull a tomato out of her sleeve, salt it and take a big bite in the middle of a key court scene in The Mikado!
A presence so electric we felt a charge running through the studio 🤩⚡️
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Spotify
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A presence so electric we felt a charge running through the studio 🤩⚡️
Youtube
youtu.be/7WFg1P0qCCA
Apple Podcasts
apple.co/3FUsjxB
Spotify
spoti.fi/4lcs2WK
How Jo Anne Worley (Wicked, Laugh-In, Beauty and The Beast) Changed The Game for Women in Comedy!
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April 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Only Jo Anne Worley would pull a tomato out of her sleeve, salt it and take a big bite in the middle of a key court scene in The Mikado!
A presence so electric we felt a charge running through the studio 🤩⚡️
Youtube
youtu.be/7WFg1P0qCCA
Apple Podcasts
apple.co/3FUsjxB
Spotify
spoti.fi/4lcs2WK
A presence so electric we felt a charge running through the studio 🤩⚡️
Youtube
youtu.be/7WFg1P0qCCA
Apple Podcasts
apple.co/3FUsjxB
Spotify
spoti.fi/4lcs2WK
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An image that almost certainly will end up in history books
April 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
An image that almost certainly will end up in history books
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So, I was like, "How about a 25 hour speech?" And Cory was like, "Keep talking." And I was like, "You're the one who's going to be doing all the talking!" And we all laughed and someone snapped a photo. #history #CoryBooker
April 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
So, I was like, "How about a 25 hour speech?" And Cory was like, "Keep talking." And I was like, "You're the one who's going to be doing all the talking!" And we all laughed and someone snapped a photo. #history #CoryBooker
Mounting evidence that we are on the verge of a constitutional crisis.
U.S. Is Added to Human Rights Watchlist
The United States was added Sunday to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist, due to declining civil liberties.
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March 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Mounting evidence that we are on the verge of a constitutional crisis.
There are definitely occasions when people are turned off at learning that when politics are brought up on our show, we have a very liberal slant.
That's OK with us, because as much as we love classic and retro entertainment, we also love speaking out about our beliefs.
That's OK with us, because as much as we love classic and retro entertainment, we also love speaking out about our beliefs.
March 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
There are definitely occasions when people are turned off at learning that when politics are brought up on our show, we have a very liberal slant.
That's OK with us, because as much as we love classic and retro entertainment, we also love speaking out about our beliefs.
That's OK with us, because as much as we love classic and retro entertainment, we also love speaking out about our beliefs.
Sharon Scott Williams bares her soul in a play called Crazy Mama, a powerful, personal story that provides a conduit to conversations about mental illness, trauma & family dynamics. Sharon, the play's director & her husband Anson Williams & its star Linda Purl join us to discuss youtu.be/FvoSsWbiBWI
Linda Purl, Anson Williams (Happy Days) + Sharon Scott Williams: How Writing Can Heal Trauma
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March 7, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Sharon Scott Williams bares her soul in a play called Crazy Mama, a powerful, personal story that provides a conduit to conversations about mental illness, trauma & family dynamics. Sharon, the play's director & her husband Anson Williams & its star Linda Purl join us to discuss youtu.be/FvoSsWbiBWI
Robbie Robertson taught him guitar chords, Anthony Quinn gave him sage advice, Sunday afternoons were spent with Scorsese at Margot Kidder's beach house and he co-starred in the first theatrical feature to address the AIDS epidemic.
Bruce Davison's incomparable showbiz stories: spoti.fi/49Fch5D
Bruce Davison's incomparable showbiz stories: spoti.fi/49Fch5D
Advantages of Character Acting & And The Best 70s Hollywood Hangs
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March 4, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Robbie Robertson taught him guitar chords, Anthony Quinn gave him sage advice, Sunday afternoons were spent with Scorsese at Margot Kidder's beach house and he co-starred in the first theatrical feature to address the AIDS epidemic.
Bruce Davison's incomparable showbiz stories: spoti.fi/49Fch5D
Bruce Davison's incomparable showbiz stories: spoti.fi/49Fch5D
We had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the incredible and inspiring Jasmine Crockett on our show last year.
Here she is recalling one of her earliest instances of standing up for what was right, and got a teacher's mistake corrected!
Full episodes here:
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Here she is recalling one of her earliest instances of standing up for what was right, and got a teacher's mistake corrected!
Full episodes here:
apple.co/4b6epCA
spoti.fi/3xPdiJb
March 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
We had the distinct pleasure of interviewing the incredible and inspiring Jasmine Crockett on our show last year.
Here she is recalling one of her earliest instances of standing up for what was right, and got a teacher's mistake corrected!
Full episodes here:
apple.co/4b6epCA
spoti.fi/3xPdiJb
Here she is recalling one of her earliest instances of standing up for what was right, and got a teacher's mistake corrected!
Full episodes here:
apple.co/4b6epCA
spoti.fi/3xPdiJb
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Oops, Brian Glenn. "Why don't you wear a suit?" was the question you were supposed to ask Elon Musk. President Zelenskyy leads a nation that has been attacked and at war for three years. #bulliesneverprosper
February 28, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Oops, Brian Glenn. "Why don't you wear a suit?" was the question you were supposed to ask Elon Musk. President Zelenskyy leads a nation that has been attacked and at war for three years. #bulliesneverprosper
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Michelle Obama: Kids should have nutritious meals.
The pro-life party: This is an outrage!
RFK Jr: Kids should have measles, mumps, and polio.
The pro-life party: Yes, king! Tell it like it is!
The pro-life party: This is an outrage!
RFK Jr: Kids should have measles, mumps, and polio.
The pro-life party: Yes, king! Tell it like it is!
March 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Michelle Obama: Kids should have nutritious meals.
The pro-life party: This is an outrage!
RFK Jr: Kids should have measles, mumps, and polio.
The pro-life party: Yes, king! Tell it like it is!
The pro-life party: This is an outrage!
RFK Jr: Kids should have measles, mumps, and polio.
The pro-life party: Yes, king! Tell it like it is!
February 28, 2025 at 10:13 PM