Podcast appearances and mentions of Bette Midler

Opie roasts Ron's Bette Midler mug and triggers a full meltdown into Opie's disgusting college dating disasters — bulimic girlfriends, vomit breath makeouts, Red Lobster regret, and one girl who gave his hand “bad breath” for a 7-hour drive. Plus city pools are literal fecal soup, Mamdani's suit-pool stunt, turtle soup Fourth of July, and way too much chlorine chemistry. Classic Opie & Ron chaos.

Bob's Movie Club Presents: Get Shorty (1995). John Travolta is Chili Palmer, a chill loan shark who gets a chance to chase his Hollywood dreams. Between Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Gene Wilder, and Rene Russo, this was a fun watch!

Bob's Movie Club Presents: Get Shorty (1995). John Travolta is Chili Palmer, a chill loan shark who gets a chance to chase his Hollywood dreams. Between Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Gene Wilder, and Rene Russo, this was a fun watch! Soccer continues, and the Aussies are in town. Sarah's giving them a warm welcome. Vinnie is telling us the craziest foods you can get at the World Cup. These “health trends” are straight up scary.

Hour 1: Bob's Movie Club Presents: Get Shorty (1995). John Travolta is Chili Palmer, a chill loan shark who gets a chance to chase his Hollywood dreams. Between Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Gene Wilder, and Rene Russo, this was a fun watch! Soccer continues, and the Aussies are in town. Sarah's giving them a warm welcome. Vinnie is telling us the craziest foods you can get at the World Cup. These “health trends” are straight up scary. Hour 2: CMA Fest sounds like it was a blast. The 5th season of ‘The Bear' is here. Permits were filed for street closures around Madison Square Garden from July 2-4. For Taylor Swift's wedding? Explain THAT, Bob! It turns out Taylor Swift won't be the first person married at The Garden. A 77-year old man bought too many blue pills. Screen time has its positives and is even a way parents and kids bond. Plus, parents are addicted to their screens too. Hour 3: ABC is reportedly considering airing Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette. The moment you've been waiting for: The Amputation Story. Joe Manganiello, Sofia Vergara's ex-husband and the werewolf from Tru Blood, wrote a memoir with a confusing hook. Vinnie's telling us about the best road trip destinations. DO NOT use a massage gun in these places. Dairy Queen and Krispy Kreme are celebrating America's birthday. Is saving your spot at the pool with a towel wrong? Let's ask Matty. Hour 4: Here's your chance to see Buddy Guy! Tame Impala is covering Smashing Pumpkins on a new tribute album. Jelly Roll called out a fan at one of his shows, and it was a little confusing. Sesame Street is releasing a parody album of re-worked pop songs. Would the founding fathers be proud of America at its 250th birthday? There were two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. A crazy Waffle House accident, and a quick reminder about the definition of a store. The overhead bin conversation rears its ugly head again. Plus, How Old Is That Guy??

This week we celebrate the BIG 4-0's of Danny DeVito, Bette Midler and an all-star supporting cast in the ZAZ team's last film as a directing unit, RUTHLESS PEOPLE, and David Bowie and a young Jennifer Connelly in Jim Henson's LABYRINTH. Please remember to Rate, Like, and Subscribe; and we'll be back next week to blow out 40 candles for BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA and a belated Happy BIG 4-0 to RUNNING SCARED.

You’re listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for June 16, 2026. We open with Hollywood's next election cycle project — Sean Penn and Warner Brothers are producing a film about January 6th from the perspective of an anti-Trump police officer, described as based on a real person but fictionalized. We discuss what an honest January 6th film would actually require — including the FBI coming clean about how many informants were in that crowd, whether they incited the violence, and why that information has been withheld from both Congress and defendants. We also note that the FBI agent who ran the Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping sting — which a Michigan appeals court just threw out — was the head FBI agent in Washington D.C. on January 6th. Do we trust Sean Penn to tell that story? We already know the answer. In our Top 3 Things You Need to Know, the FBI disrupted a terrorist plot to attack the UFC fight on the White House lawn — suspects planned to use explosive-laden drones to drive survivors into sniper fire, with 23 people named as suspects arrested across Ohio, California, Missouri, and Nebraska. Then President Trump arrived in France for the G7 summit, where topics include the Iran peace deal, Russia-Ukraine, and energy security — with French President Macron already looking for alternative routes to move Middle Eastern oil that don't depend on the Strait of Hormuz. And 15 Antifa members were arrested in Minnesota and charged with conspiracy to injure federal law enforcement officers after attempting to block immigration enforcement operations earlier this year. We also cover James Carville's latest prediction that President Trump will resign by Easter of 2027 — bored, tired, distracted, and facing political collapse. We point out that Carville appears to be describing his own audience, not the man who negotiated an Iran peace deal, hosted a UFC fight on the White House lawn, and is still running laps around every critic who has ever declared him finished. Our American Mama Teri Netterville responds to the competing events on the same weekend as the UFC fight — the anti-Trump Hollywood rally featuring Bette Midler, Robert De Niro, Jane Fonda, and Julia Roberts telling the crowd to breathe in the love and breathe out the fear. Teri asks where this outrage was when men with surgical implants were flashing the White House lawn on Easter during the Biden administration. She researched the cultural events Obama hosted at the White House — and says she's glad he did them. Her only point is that if a white president had done the same things specifically for white audiences, the left would have called it a scandal. The hypocrisy is the story. We also cover Major League Baseball warning San Francisco Giants pitchers for displaying Bible verses on their caps during Pride Night — and connect it to a broader question about whose expression gets protected and whose gets punished — including the founding principle that rights come from the Creator, not from government, and why that matters the moment you try to elect someone who doesn't believe in a Creator at all. In our Digging Deep segment, we document the cascading consequences of the FDA's Biden-era decision to allow abortion pills to be shipped through the mail without an in-person doctor visit. We walk through a documented series of cases — a woman trying to secretly give her ex-boyfriend's girlfriend an abortion pill, a man who pretended to be a woman online to obtain the pills and then told his pregnant girlfriend they were supplements, a doctor who tried to feed the pills to his sleeping mistress, and a DOJ employee accused of baking the pills into cookies for his girlfriend. Her baby died two days later. We make the case that in their zeal to make abortion as easy as possible, the left has created a system that makes it easier to force abortions on women who don't want them — which is a direct contradiction of every argument they've ever made. We also cover a Cornell University student who refused a job interview and then told the employer he wasn't interested in working for a Jew — then doubled down when given a chance to walk it back. A crowdfunding campaign raised over $13,000 to reward him. We note that the Maine Democratic Party just nominated a man with an SS tattoo for Senate, endorsed by Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren, and connect the dots on where mainstreaming anti-Semitism leads. For our Bright Spot, a high school junior in Charlotte painted Live Like Kirk and a Bible verse on her school's spirit rock with prior permission — and was then treated like a criminal, forced out of class, and made to surrender her phone logs. The Alliance Defending Freedom took the case. The school board adopted a new speech policy, issued a public statement exonerating the student, and paid $95,000 in damages and fees. The Alliance Defending Freedom wins again. And we close with Jim Freeman, a fourth grade teacher at Tully Elementary in Louisville, who isn't even Ryan Neighbors' teacher — but when he heard that Ryan, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, would have to miss the school field trip to the Falls of the Ohio State Park, he bought a specialized backpack and carried her through the park himself. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts, visit AmericanGroundRadio.com, and join the conversation at 866-AGR-1776!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BV counts down the biggest sound bites in the land for the week ending June 18, 2026 on this edition Ana Navarro, Robert De Niro and Bette Midler on America's Top Sound Bites on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump hosted UFC fights on the South Lawn of the White House and men are back! Blue Angels, Thunderbirds, a bald eagle, fireworks, and a 6-1 underdog who emerged victorious. Bridget draws a straight line from the 2016 pussy hat marches to UFC on the White House lawn, and what this means for the country. #ufc #trump #dumpsterfire #BridgetPhetasy Topics covered: UFC White House lawn, Freedom 250, Justin Gaethje, Josh Hokit Michelle Obama, Dana White, masculinity, toxic masculinity, Democrats Rise Up Sing Out, Bette Midler, America 250th birthday, men are back 

- The episode opens with the revelation that the FBI thwarted a terror plot targeting the White House UFC event, with investigators allegedly uncovering plans for explosive drones, sniper fire, and a follow-on assault aimed at maximizing panic and mass casualties. - The White House UFC card is framed as a huge cultural and political win, with the event presented as patriotic, dramatic, and unapologetically American while critics in media and entertainment are portrayed as furious that it succeeded so publicly. - The show argues that Democratic elites and liberal celebrities increasingly define themselves through open contempt for the country, spotlighting Robert De Niro, Bette Midler, and other anti-Trump figures as examples of people who can no longer separate hatred of Trump from hatred of America itself. - Elon Musk's trillionaire milestone becomes another flashpoint, with the episode casting his SpaceX success as proof that capitalism rewards innovation and job creation while Democrats like Elizabeth Warren and Graham Platner respond by attacking wealth instead of explaining how success harms ordinary workers. - MLB is accused of punishing religious expression after San Francisco Giants pitchers write Bible verses on Pride Night caps, turning a simple display of Christian faith into the latest example of selective tolerance in professional sports. Today's podcast is sponsored by : PARAMOUNT PLUS - Don't Miss ⁠"The Agency."⁠ All episodes streaming June 21st on ⁠Paramount Plus⁠ RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting ⁠⁠⁠http://ReliefFactor.com⁠⁠⁠  CROWN ATLANTIC - Don't put off getting Life Insurance another day. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://LifeForLess.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for your free quote and more information today. Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:             • Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • X/Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Rumble: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • TRUTH Social: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • GETTR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠             • Telegram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠              • BlueSky: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠            • Parler: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of the Joe Concha Show where sports icons and cultural collisions take center stage. Joe breaks down the New York Knicks' historic first NBA championship since 1973, highlighting Jaylen Brunson's hilarious realization about the heavy burden of New York taxes. The episode also takes you to the unprecedented UFC fights hosted by President Trump on the South Lawn of the White House, while exposing the epic meltdowns from liberal media figures like Nicole Wallace and Bette Midler over the event. Plus, Joe calls out Joy Reid's selective journalism, reacts to Elon Musk's new trillionaire status, and completely dismantles ESPN's Ryan Clark for his bizarre claim that Tom Brady and Peyton Manning aren't "generational talents". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Front Row Classics is thrilled to welcome comedy writer & actor Bruce Vilanch. Brandon and Bruce discuss his life in show business from his early days a child actor to becoming one of the most sought after comedy writers in the business. Bruce has worked with some of the most beloved entertainers of the last 50 years, from Bette Midler to Robin Williams & Billy Crystal to Dolly Parton. We also chat about his time on Hollywood Squares and being the head writer for the Oscars. His book, "It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time: The Worst TV Shows in History and Other Things I Wrote" is currently available from Chicago Review Press wherever books are sold. 

Meghan McCain and Miranda Wilkins break down one of the strangest political spectacles in recent memory: a UFC event on the White House lawn complete with military flyovers, motocross stunts, and a crowd packed with celebrities, athletes, and political heavyweights. Then, the conversation shifts to the culture war after a competing anti-Trump event featuring Bette Midler, Jane Fonda, and other progressive activists sparked debate online about which side is connecting with Americans. Later, NewsNation host and bestselling author Batya Ungar-Sargon joins the show to discuss her new book, The Jews and the Left, rising antisemitism, the future of both political parties, and why she believes American politics is undergoing a major realignment. Plus: The controversy surrounding comments made during the UFC event Why Democrats continue struggling with working-class voters Graham Plattner and the latest political fallout JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and the future of the GOP Why Meghan and Miranda are fully invested in the rumored romance between Keke Palmer and Sean Evans A surprising update from Miranda's long home-buying journey And yes, there is also a spirited debate about Tyra Banks, reality TV, and whether America's Next Top Model was even remotely normal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rita sits down with bestselling author and historian Eric Metaxas to discuss his newest blockbuster book, Revolution: The Birth of the Greatest Nation in the History of the World. Metaxas shares his passion for reviving American patriotism ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary—which he calls the "super centennial"—while pushing back against anti-American sentiments from Hollywood elites like Robert De Niro and Bette Midler. Drawing from his immigrant parents' profound gratitude for the American "good guys", Metaxas explains the miraculous success of our founding, the stark contrast between American honor and British "barbarity" during the war, and why he remains so hopeful for the country's future. Tune in for an inspiring chat about reclaiming America's founding heroes, President Donald Trump's surprise Truth Social endorsement, and the hilarious reality of outselling Jill Biden's book despite the New York Times bestseller list's rankings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on Pop & Politics, we're breaking down Trump's historic UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House — a patriotic America First spectacle that had the left melting down.We'll cover Josh Hokit's viral Michelle Obama comment, the celebrity counter-protest featuring Bette Midler, Robert De Niro, and Joy Reid that failed to match the energy, and Obama's ABC News attack on Trump's Iran peace deal.Plus, we dig into the Obama Presidential Center controversy, where Black contractors say they were left holding the bag after delays, cost overruns, and unpaid work.Trump made history. The left lost it. Obama's legacy is under the microscope.#Trump #UFCFreedom250 #PopAndPolitics #Obama #MichelleObama #IranDeal #ConservativeNews

Crazy party in bouji Birmingham angers neighbors, ESPN's Dan Wetzel joins us to talk UFC Freedom 250, bungee jump failure, Melinda French Gates' Epstein grift, Prince Harry stuck in the 8th row, and Puerto Rico hates Marc. World Cup 2026: Cape Verde is an actual country and they tied Spain nil-nil. The USA beat up on Paraguay. Europeans and Australians love the United States. The Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup. The Today Show eulogizes the punny Gene Shalit. The Big 12 is suing Texas Tech. Good job, Brendan Sorsby. ESPN Senior Writer Dan Wetzel joins the show to discuss the awesome UFC Freedom 250 event. Fighter Sean Strickland was escorted off the property. There was a Winklevi sighting. Dan Wetzel officially endorses Power Slap. New York Knicks team > New York Knicks fans. Who let the dogs out? Michelle Obama took a shot at the UFC event. There were fist fights in DC at the viewing party. The ⁠Committee for the First Amendment put on counter-programming led by Jane Fonda featuring Peppermint, Bette Midler and Robert De Niro. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas had the worst bungee jump experience possibly ever. RIP Oliver Tree. Drew is bored with museum talk. Brooklyn Beckham stars in a Door Dash commercial. DJ Fat Tony pops off again. Kids love to be estranged from their parents these days. Another one of Brad Pitt's brats has dropped his last name. An incredible pool party in Birmingham made the news. Call Her Daddy's Alex Cooper and husband are running a toxic work environment. Are you Team Alex or Team Alix Earle? Spencer Pratt has really bad luck with fire. Melinda French Gates loves talking about Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein. Drew's boy, Casey Wasserman, refuses to leave the 2028 Olympics. Trudi and No Neck Ed: A Love Story. Drew has divided the audience over First Amendment auditors. We check out one that went down at a Marine City meat market earlier this year. Markleverse: Prince Harry had to sit in the nosebleed section with Adam Silver at the NBA Finals. Spike Lee hates Harry. Time Magazine can't stop blowing him. It turns out Prince William was the REAL creator of the Invictus Games. Harry and Meghan Markle divorce rumors are swirling. Markle's products are expiring and she's losing her ass.  Marc has been formally charged for medical services in Puerto Rico. Merch, yo. Check it. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (Drew Lane, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley, BranDon, and Roberto).

Last night, the nation's capital witnessed a spectacle like no other - a UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House, complete with a flyover by the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds. But it wasn't just any ordinary fight - it was a celebration of patriotism and American spirit. Meanwhile, the Democrats had their own counterprogramming, with a concert featuring Bette Midler singing a song about fascism. But how did the American people react to these two vastly different events? This episode delves into the world of politics and patriotism, discussing the recent developments in the Iran nuclear deal and the implications of the Supreme Court's upcoming decisions. We also explore the world of politics, discussing the latest news and updates on the Grand Platner campaign and the Maine state election.Become a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NY Knicks players behave better than their fans, a peace deal with Iran is reached, the UFC Freedom 250 fight was an entertaining success, the US Men's Soccer team win their World Cup match, Tyra Banks sues Netflix for defamation, Jane Fonda and Bette Midler make fools of themselves, a sketchy bungee jump turns deadly, and Elon Musk is now a trillionaire, and a South American woman pulls a loaded gun from her crotch when stopped by police...

While the White House threw a testosterone-fueled UFC night on the South Lawn for America's 250th — Thunderbirds, Blue Angels, fireworks — the Democrats counterprogrammed with Robert De Niro stumbling through a "we don't love our country" speech he couldn't even read off the teleprompter. Then came Jane Fonda, Joy Reid, Miss Rachel, and a Bette Midler anti-"fascist" singalong. Larry O'Connor breaks down the most geriatric, out-of-touch celebrity lineup the left has ever assembled — and why it proves conservatives just won the culture. SHOP OUR MERCH: https://store.townhallmedia.com/ BUY A LARRY MUG: https://store.townhallmedia.com/products/larry-mug Watch LARRY with Larry O'Connor LIVE — Monday-Thursday at 12PM Eastern on YouTube, Facebook, & Rumble! Find LARRY with Larry O'Connor wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/7i8F7K4fqIDmqZSIHJNhMh?si=814ce2f8478944c0&nd=1&dlsi=e799ca22e81b456f APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/larry/id1730596733 Become a Townhall VIP Member today and use promo code LARRY for 50% off: https://townhall.com/subscribe?tpcc=poddescription https://townhall.com/ https://rumble.com/c/c-5769468 https://www.facebook.com/townhallcom/ https://www.instagram.com/townhallmedia/ https://twitter.com/townhallcomBecome a Townhall VIP member with promo code "LARRY": https://townhall.com/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America was supposed to turn 250 this year. One man turned it into his own 80th birthday party instead: a cage fight on the people's lawn, a beer sponsor, party lights bright enough to blind a pilot on approach, and a twelve-thousand-dollar coin with his face on one side and We the People on the other. Lyrics:South Lawn's got a ninety-foot clawEighty-seven-foot cage where the rose garden wasBud Light logos on every wallMonster Energy sign bigger than GodSeventy-nine going on eightyTurns the whole country into his birthday partyPay-per-view, eight-ninety-nine a monthWhile pilots scream "I can't see the runway, cunt!"They said it was America's two-fiftyBut it's just one old man and his UFC griftCommodores bailed, Young MC dippedVanilla Ice is the only one left on the shipOCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!His face on the coin, We the People on the back!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!Autopen signed it, he was too busy to sign!You turned the Mall into a parking lot brawlAnd called it freedom, you senile asshole!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!Happy birthday to you, America's gone!Ring girls in flag bikinis on Flag DayViolating federal code in the most American way"Respect the flag!" they screamed for ten years straightNow it's ass cheeks and stars on the Octagon Girls stageCrypto dot com and Bud Light holding handsTKO stock in the president's pantsSixty million dollars, seven agencies deepWhile North Carolina can't afford to show up and weepThey starved the real commission, funneled the cashTo a cage fight and a coin with his face on the stashEleven-thousand-nine-hundred-and-ninety-nineFor a chunk of gold that's worth half that timeOCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!His face on the coin, We the People on the back!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!Autopen signed it, he was too busy to sign!You blinded the pilots over Reagan at nightSixty-seven died there, but the lights were too bright!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!Happy birthday to you, America's gone!Jane Fonda's eighty-eight throwing a real showPatti Smith, Bette Midler, five thousand rooms saying NOWhile you're in a chair watching men grapple for cashOn ground soaked in marches and blood from the pastThey tore up the reflecting pool like it was nothingMade the Washington Monument your corporate backdropYou wanted your name on the Kennedy Center tooJudge said "scrape it off" and thirty-five thousand cheered while it flewOCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!We the People are watching you lose!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!Your grift's showing, motherfucker, choose!Bud Light cage, Monster sign, coin made of shameStates walked out, musicians bailed, only the grifters remained!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!This ain't a birthday, this is a con!OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!We're burning it down before the next one!Happy two hundred and fifty, you geriatric clownThe cage comes down MondayBut the receipts? They're staying around.OCTOGENARIAN OCTAGON!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-unfiltered-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

On this Artist Spotlight episode, we visit with Grammy Award winning engineer, Michael O'Reilly.Michael is a Grammy Award winning engineer for his work recording and mixing Dianne Reeves' A Little Moonlight (Best Jazz Vocal Album). Michael is also the mixer/engineer of 11 Grammy Award winning albums and 6 Grammy Award nominated albums, as well as 15 Platinum,19 Gold and 8 Multi-Platinum records. Simply put, most of us have heard the familiar sounds he's captured. Take for instance the Prince song “I Feel For You”, recorded by Chaka Kahn, or the very first single, “You Give Good Love”, from Whitney Houston's debut album, Whitney Houston.Michael began his career at New York's legendary Atlantic Records Recording Studios as an assistant engineer where he honed his craft. He gained experience working with a range of mega artists-- from The Rolling Stones, Bette Midler, Average White Band, George Carlin, and James Taylor to Aretha Franklin and Charles Mingus. Michael had the distinguished honor of working alongside legendary Producer Arif Mardin on virtually all of Arif's projects over the last 30 years. In addition, he has taught as an adjunct instructor of Music Engineering at NYU.

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's my version. Chapters (00:00:09) - When You Were Simply Everything

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's my version. Chapters (00:00:08) - My Hero

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's my version. Chapters (00:00:08) - My Hero

It started out as a poem. Then it turned into a song. Then it became a background song for the movie “Beaches.” After various song covers at home and abroad, in 1988, Bette Midler made “Wind Beneath My Wings” a #1 hit in the USA. A year later, the song won Grammy Awards for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Here's my version. Chapters (00:00:09) - When You Were Simply Everything

Getting kissed by Sean Connery, whilst he was James Bond, fanned repeatedly by Bob Dylan when she sang, plucked for a film by Frank Sinatra, bagels and the part of a lifetime from Tom Hanks, gaslit and insulted by Jerry Lewis, adored and showcased by Dean Martin, wildly successful club proprietor with Hugh Hefner, best friends with Connie Stevens, and Diane Ladd, taught a golden secret by Shelley Winters, asked to serenade her hero Judy Garland, and then had the favor returned, making the funny with Renee Taylor, the straight serious with John Houseman, stress understudying Barbara Streisand, mad love for Bette Midler, who almost played her, Tony, Emmy Golden Globe nominee, Lainie Kazan, dancer, singer, actor, spilled all this and so much more! My favorite character in my favorite movie, My Favorite Year, we got the behind-the-scenes fun, Peter O'Toole and his wonderfulness, improvising one of the funniest lines, likewise with My Big Fat Greek Wedding, which she waited a year to hear, then had the time of her life with a cast she's still connected to. What a life Lainie's led! What work she's done! And what a fun, fierce, and fabulous woman she is! Blessed to call her a friend and even more to know she was off to have drinks and dinner with my mother, which she does most nights. I can't wait for her in-process memoir, sure to shock, delight, and thrill. I love Lainie! Who doesn't! Lainie Kazan Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wed, May 27, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET Streamed Live on my FB, YouTube & LinkedIn

Sister Marie Therese Long and Fr. Richard Bradley cover Bette Midler's "From A Distance" - Wing And Wheel Music, Julie Gold Music©The Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Podcast is brought to you by The Diocese of Tulsa and Eastern Oklahoma.Sign up for diocesan email updates or follow the diocese at...Facebook | X | Instagram | Youtube

Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, a couple new shows on Netflix, and a drama series featuring Matt LeBlanc. She also shares details about Bette Midler’s magical movie […]

This week on the longest-running '80s pop culture podcast, Steve Spears and Brad Williams return to one of their favorite recurring topics: unlikely cover songs of the 1980s. Did you know Eddie Money's “I Wanna Go Back” was originally recorded by Billy Satellite? Or that Chaka Khan's Grammy-winning “I Feel for You” began as a deep cut by Prince? Episode Timeline 00:00 – Welcome back to Unlikely Cover Songs of the '80s 02:14 – “Wind Beneath My Wings” and its surprising origins 10:42 – Eddie Money vs. Billy Satellite: “I Wanna Go Back” 22:31 – Chaka Khan, Prince and “I Feel for You” 35:48 – The Clash cover Eddy Grant's “Police on My Back” 46:17 – TV Party seggy 51:42 – Arcade seggy 56:03 – Book updates, Barnes & Noble signing and Classic Pop review 59:50 – Closing thoughts   In this episode, the guys explore the surprising origins behind some of the decade's most beloved songs, including: “Wind Beneath My Wings” by Bette Midler “I Wanna Go Back” by Eddie Money “I Feel for You” by Chaka Khan “Police on My Back” by The Clash Along the way, they discuss: Forgotten original artists MTV-era music videos Prince songwriting trivia Jamaican rude boy culture Accidental studio moments that became iconic And why '80s music history is weirder than you remember Plus: Listener mail Arcade and TV Party seggies Updates on the Stuck in the '80s book Upcoming Florida book signings And more nostalgic chaos from your favorite retro podcast If you love '80s music, new wave, classic rock, MTV memories, and pop culture deep dives, this episode is for you. On Sale Now! Stuck in the '80s: 20 Years of Conversations with Pop Culture Icons Who Defined a Decade, by podcast creator Steve Spears, is finally for sale as both a paperback and ebook. Featuring more than 60 interviews from the podcast, along with insider stories and other previously unpublished insights, the book is available on most online bookstore websites including: Amazon Barnes and Noble Walmart Our Sponsors The 2027 lineup of The 80s Cruise has been announced. Join us Feb. 27 to March 6 onboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas along with Chaka Khan, Night Ranger, Loverboy, DMC, John Waite, Peter Hook & the Light, Public Image Ltd., DJ Jazzy Jeff, Bob Geldof and the Boomtown Rats, Stryper, The Romantics, Nick Heyward of Haircut 100, Bulletboys, Katrina of Katrina and the Waves, Slim Jom Phantom, the Plimsouls and more. Use the promo code STUCK when booking to get $250 cabin credit. For more information, go to www.the80scruise.com. Our podcast is listener-supported via Patreon. Members get special swag and invitations to patron-only Zoom happy hours with the podcast hosts. Find out more at our official Patreon page. The Stuck in the '80s podcast is hosted by creator Steve Spears and Brad Williams. Find out more about the show, celebrating its 21st year in 2026, at sit80s.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Daniel Pearl, A.S.C. is best known for his cinematography work on various horror films including The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974). He has worked on many feature films, over 400 music videos and more than 250 commercials. Some other notable films that he shot include the remake of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003), Invaders from Mars (1986), Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem (2007), Friday the 13th (2009), The Boy (2016) and Mom and Dad (2017). Some of the most notable music videos he worked on include Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean", Guns 'N Roses' "November Rain" and Meatloaf's "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That). He won the first MTV cinematography award for "Every Breath You Take" by The Police. He's worked with a record amount of artists in the industry including Billy Idol, Bette Midler, The Go-Go's, Mariah Carey, Ed Sheeran and Usher. Pearl filmed the Michael Bay-directed Meatloaf video, "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)", which he cites as "one of my personal all-time favorite projects ... I think the cinematography is pure, and it tells a story about the song." Michael Bay would later produce the 2003 Chainsaw remake and their collaborations continued on for years.  More films in Pearl's catalogue include Zapped! (1982), Pathfinder (2007) and The Apparition (2012).  He worked with Larry Cohen on a number of projects including Full Moon High (1981), It's Alive III: Island of the Alive (1987) and A Return to Salem's Lot (1987). 

Seth takes a closer look at oil and gas prices surging as a new poll shows that Americans are overwhelmingly opposed to the war in Iran.Then, Nathan Lane talks about portraying Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman" on Broadway, getting a theatrical driver's license and working with Bette Midler, Jonah Hill and Kristen Wigg in the new comedy film "Cut Off."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Award-winning composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Sister Act, Smash and many others) joins fellow Tony Award winner Nathan Lane for a look behind the curtain of life on Broadway, in Hollywood and on Television, with a conversation about Shaiman's new memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner. Emerging from community theater in his teens, sparking a decades-long collaboration with Bette Midler in the '70s, surviving the AIDS crisis of the '80s and bursting into Hollywood and Broadway glory, Marc Shaiman has spent 50 years making some of the most beloved musicals and film scores of our era. Hilarious and deeply human, Shaiman's story is a tribute to the power of music and the pull of the spotlight. Join him with his longtime pal Nathan Lane — a decades-long musical friendship — for a candid, uproariously fun evening of backstage stories from a shared life in show business, on and offstage.

Conspiracy theories...Matt has a breakdown...Doug is mean...Helen Slater...Doug has another stroke...The Wiggles...The internet is dumb...Bette Midler takes it on the (not so kind) chin...Doug makes predictions and they're all wrong...More movies you've never heard of...

A tribute to the wonderful Irish singer Moya Brennan (Clannad) who died this week. Also music from some of the winners at last weekend's Canadian Folk Music Awards, a few songs for Earth Day and Visaki, new music from young Irish blues singer Muireann Bradley, new singles by NS duo Mama's Broke, Canadian guitar wizard Don Ross, and the amazing Bette Midler, plus some stunning music from Senegal, Hungary, Bulgaria, Asturias and Castilla, and features on Eire's Dervish, Quebec's Le Vent Du Nord, and NL's Rum Ragged, and The Ennis Sisters. Lots more besides!

Jessica Vosk on stepping into Bette Midler's legacy with the Broadway musical ‘Beaches' and why she's not your typical Broadway girl. "There's a lot of C.C. [Bloom] in Jessica," Vosk said. "A person who is so focused, blinders on, true grit, willing to just crawl through the mud by yourself to get to where you want to go. I also base a lot of my life on self-deprecating comedy. I'm gonna make fun of myself before you get a chance to. And that's a very C.C. Bloom thing." Subscribe to my newsletter: https://for-the-culture.beehiiv.com Follow me: https://linktr.ee/halanscott See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of the late great Diane Keaton we have a whole month dedicated to her. To start it off we have a movie where she plays one of three recent divorcées. The other two being the equally great Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn. After the death of their best friend from college three friends plan revenge on their husbands and gain their confidence/voices/money back. Also starring Maggie Smith, Victor Garber, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Follow Billy and Raul on Bluesky @masterofpuns196 and @raulvaderrdz as well as the main show @synspod

Jeff Silbar is an acclaimed songwriter. He's best known for co-writing “Wind Beneath My Wings” for which he won a Grammy Award. The song became a mega-hit for Bette Midler. He's been voted Nashville Songwriter of the Year. He's also had hits with dozens of other artists including Kenny Rogers, John Cougar, Ringo, Dolly Parton and many others. My featured song is “My Love”, from the album Bobby M and the Paisley Parade. Spotify link. —----------------------------------------------------------- The Follow Your Dream Podcast:Top 1% of all podcasts with Listeners in 200 countries! Click here for All Episodes  Click here for Guest List  Click here for Guest Groupings  Click here for Guest Voices Click here to Subscribe  Click here to receive our Email Updates Click here to Rate and Review the podcast —---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH JEFF:www.jeffsilbar.com —--------------------------------------- ROBERT'S NEWEST RELEASE:“MI CACHIMBER ALL STARS” is the new, expanded version of Robert's single, “Mi Cachimber”, which he wrote for his father. Featuring Camila Cortina on Rhodes and Xito Lovell on trombone in addition to Benny Benack III and Dave Smith on flugelhorn, and Project Grand Slam's rhythm section. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICIAL VIDEO CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —-------------------------------------- ROBERT'S RECENT RELEASE: “MA PETITE FLEUR STRING QUARTET” is Robert's recent release. It transforms his jazz ballad into a lush classical string quartet piece. Praised by a host of classical music stars. CLICK HERE FOR YOUTUBE LINK CLICK HERE FOR ALL LINKS —--------------------------------------- Audio production: Jimmy RavenscroftKymera Films   Connect with the Follow Your Dream Podcast: Website - www.followyourdreampodcast.comEmail Robert - robert@followyourdreampodcast.com   Follow Robert's band, Project Grand Slam, and his music: Website - www.projectgrandslam.comYouTubeSpotify MusicApple MusicEmail - pgs@projectgrandslam.com    

Chic with Nile Rodgers, People, CNN, ABC, BET, FOXRobin Roberts & Whoopi Goldberg LOVE Them!!Music & Munchies is My Show Theme This Week: Soul Snacks Cookie Company!Music for this Segment: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers - Let's Dance(Live At The House Sídney 2013)Everyone wants to be a leader in a world where people don't often possess the experience or expertise to be in the lead. That is gained from mastering the skills and learning to follow. Ralph Rolle is a prime example of learning to follow becoming born to lead.Ralph followed his older brother in learning the drums, but that he led him to becoming a premier musician, who has created music with everyone from super producer Nile Rodgers and his iconic disco/R&B group Chic, pop legends Sting and Bono, the 1st woman inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Aretha Franklin, hip-hop giants Biggie Smalls and Queen Latifah, jazz superstar Chris Botti, the queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, Vanessa Williams, soul crooner D'Angelo, songstylist India Arie, Lady Gaga, Dolly Pardon, Bono, Roger Daltry, John Legend, Joss Stone, Elvis Costello and playing in the resident band for N.B.C. ‘It's Showtime at The Apollo' for over 15 seasons. Ralph has also served as the musical director for syndicated “The Caroline Rhea Show” and he served in the same role for Japanese R&B/soul superstar Toshi Kubota.Ralph took the time, any time he had the time, to stop and cook and enjoy life. It helped him to come down from the tension and time on the road that was always in motion. Cooking, another gift he received from his mother, gave him the peace of mind he needed to slow down and breathe. And in learning his way around the kitchen, he started to bake. hat stayed with him and when he was hanging out with his musician friends, he would have his signature cookies. At first they laughed, but quickly the request became “please bring those cookies with you!”Over time, his cookies found their way into the hands of clients such as Westside Market, Franks Market, and many more. Good Morning America host chose Soul Snacks for her holiday gifting in 2011. In 2015, Bette Midler and Ralph met when Nile Rodgers and Chic were the guest artists and Ms. Midler's annual Hulaween Charity event. Ralph had his “cookie calling card” with him. Ms. Midler loved Soul Snacks so much that she placed orders for her family and friends. Soon, he was selling his cookies at Melba's, a legendary soul food restaurant in Harlem. The orders poured in and soon, he was featured in CNN, BET, ABC and FOX networks, in New York Times newspaper and in The Source and Vibe magazines. From there, Ralph gave birth to “SOUL SNACKS.”SOUL SNACKS offers a variety of delicious cookies such as Georgia Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Peanut Butter, Down Home Double Chocolate Chip, Ebony and Ivory Almond Cookie, Grampy's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie, French Cocoa Chocolate Chip, Miami Raisin Walnut, Chunked Up Chocolate Walnut, Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin, Joyful Gingerbread and the most recently added, but now #1 seller, Sweet Potato Cookies. “Inside of every cookie is years of heart, soul and lots of pride that has been the main ingredient of SOUL SNACKS Cookies for over a decade.”All Rights Reserved © 2026 Building Abundant Success!!Join Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud 

Celebrated photographer Greg Gorman sits down with Paris Chong to discuss his current work, which includes an unannounced two-volume set of books dedicated to David Bowie and Grace Jones, both of whom he photographed for many years. He also shares that he, Matthew Ralston, and Herb Ritts are planning an upcoming project and book with Fahey Klein Gallery, stemming from their time in the "School of LA". Gorman, who is represented by Fahey Klein, details his busy schedule, which includes teaching at SVA in New York and running portraiture workshops in Maine and Aspen, Colorado.Gorman offers a candid critique of the photography industry, explaining that he made a conscious choice to step back from commercial work around 2006/2007, feeling he had "been there, done that". He attributes this change to the rise of digital and AI, which allowed producers to hire "Greg Gorman lookalikes" for a fraction of the price and use editing to mimic his style. His focus throughout his career has been on creating a "connected portrait"—getting inside the person's head to capture "a sense of the soul of who that individual was". He is the only person John Waters trusts to photograph his corpse, famously joking that Gorman would know he'd "need proper time for hair and makeup".Beyond his iconic black and white photography—known for its harsh lighting, strong highlights, hard shadows, and sculptured look—Gorman recounts the legendary status of his eclectic Hollywood dinner parties. He describes mixing guests like Bette Midler, David Bowie, and John Waters with "a hustler from Santa Monica Boulevard" and the popular, but unexpected, presence of Heidi Fleiss. Gorman also shares his history with Studio 54 and his connection to the late photographer Francesco Scavullo.Show Notes:www.theparischongshow.com/episodes/greg-gorman-talks-new-book-projects-and-why-only-john-waters-trusts-him-to-photograph-his-corpseChapters:00:00 Show Intro and Guest00:43 New Books Bowie and Grace01:57 John Waters Quote Talk03:13 Leica Versus Sony Gear05:38 Travel Wine and Workshops07:46 Portrait Philosophy and Industry19:22 Factory Days Memories19:56 Studio 54 First Night20:10 Francesco Scavullo Fan Talk22:06 Favorite Photographers Ethics23:58 Legacy Foundation Iconic Warhol28:56 Travel Festivals Workshops Farewell

Jess is joined by performance artist and rocker AMBER MARTIN (@msambermartin)! Topics — the origins of her Bette Midler at the Continental Baths show "Bette, Bathhouse & Beyond," winning the NYC artist housing lottery at Manhattan Plaza, touring with the Scissor Sisters, the Allways Cabaret in New Orleans, working as a flight attendant, radical faeries and more!  ⭐ IG: @jessxnyc | @msambermartin ⭐ Jess' docu-series on the history, mystique & lore of Fire Island — Finding Fire Island

In this episode, Dennis is joined by author Mark Malkoff to talk about his book Love Johnny Carson about the iconic Tonight Show host and what made him an American institution. Mark talks about how he first became obsessed with Carson as a kid, conducting 400 interviews for his book, celebrities whose careers were made by Carson like Bette Midler, David Letterman and The Potato Chip Lady and what Carson was like off-camera. He also talks about Carson's career before the Tonight Show, his problems with drinking, his progressive attitudes around race and homosexuality and why Dana Carvey's SNL impression of him really got under his skin and contributed to his decision to retirn. Other topics include: a blow-by-blow breakdown of Johnny's rift with Joan Rivers, the power of asking, the emotions that came up during his 400-plus interviews, Johnny's tennis temper and what Johnny Carson meant to America.

For more than 50 years, Bette Midler has entertained audiences across music, film, television and Broadway, earning Grammy, Emmy and Tony awards, as well as two Oscar nominations. In this conversation from July 2024, Midler joins Hoda to reflect on the defining moments of her life and career, including how she found her path at a young age and “the greatest thing” she's ever done. Plus, she opens up about the emotional note her father left her before his passing. 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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EPISODE 347 - LEADING LADIESJennifer Jacobs is a veteran wardrobe supervisor, costume designer, and stylist with more than 30 years of experience in the entertainment industry. She began her touring career in 1991 as a wardrobe assistant for Luther Vandross and went on to work with some of the biggest names in music, including Tina Turner, Cher, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Pink, Bruce Springsteen, Natalie Cole, and Bette Midler.Throughout her career, Jennifer has worked across global concert tours, television, and theatrical productions, and has also managed costume archives for artists like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Bruno Mars—helping preserve iconic stage looks for future generations.She holds degrees in both Fashion Design and Costume Design and lives by the motto: “Do what you love and you will have a happy career, not a job.”This episode is brought to you by Lightswitch #geezersofgear #lightswitch #geezersmediagroup #leadingladies #podcast #leadingladiespodcast

Adrienne Barbeau joins Steve Kmetko for a candid and entertaining conversation about a career that has spanned Broadway, television, cult films, and animation.   Long before becoming a horror icon, Adrienne Barbeau first gained national attention playing Carol Traynor on the groundbreaking sitcom Maude opposite the legendary Bea Arthur. From there she built a career that moved effortlessly between stage, television, and film, appearing in classics like The Fog, Escape From New York, Creepshow, and Swamp Thing. She also became the unforgettable voice of Catwoman in Batman: The Animated Series, a role that continues to resonate with fans decades later.   In this episode, Adrienne looks back at her early days performing for U.S. troops overseas for just seven dollars a day, her Broadway run in Fiddler on the Roof alongside Bette Midler, and what she learned working with Bea Arthur on one of television's most influential sitcoms. She shares behind the scenes stories about working with directors like John Carpenter and George Romero, explains how she accidentally became a horror movie legend, and reveals why she never saw herself as the “bombshell” many fans remember from films like Cannonball Run.   Adrienne also talks about aging in Hollywood, why she has avoided cosmetic procedures, the surprising fan encounters that still happen at conventions, and how her children keep her grounded after decades in the spotlight.   It's a funny, insightful look at a remarkable career that continues to evolve more than sixty years after her first professional job.   This is Still Here Hollywood. I'm Steve Kmetko. Join me with today's guest, actor Adrienne Barbeau.     00:00 Introduction – Adrienne Barbeau joins Still Here Hollywood 00:48 A Career That Spans Broadway, Television, and Film 02:07 Entertaining U.S. Troops for $7 a Day 03:10 Broadway Years and Fiddler on the Roof with Bette Midler 04:22 Learning the Difference Between Stage and Film Acting 06:07 Adrienne Barbeau on Fame and Success 09:19 A Wild Story About Burt Reynolds and Celebrity Life 10:35 How Maude Impacted Fans in Real Life 13:12 What Adrienne Learned from Bea Arthur 14:53 Life on the Set of Maude 17:30 When Adrienne Realized Maude Was Groundbreaking 19:03 The Behind the Scenes Rhythm of Filming Maude 22:22 Finding Confidence as Carol on Maude 24:04 The Controversial Maude Abortion Episode 27:27 How Adrienne Became a Horror Movie Icon 29:30 Almost Turning Down George Romero's Creepshow 31:08 When Horror Fans Started Recognizing Her Work 33:04 Adrienne's New Film Oddities 35:37 Voicing Catwoman in Batman: The Animated Series 37:23 The Acting Advice That Changed Her Career 40:05 The “Bombshell” Label in Hollywood 41:15 The Famous Cannonball Run Costume Story 43:00 Do Actors Have More Freedom Today? 44:47 What Keeps Adrienne Barbeau Grounded 45:11 Adrienne Barbeau on Turning 80 49:30 Her Early Days Working in a New York Nightclub 51:23 Advice Adrienne Would Give Her Younger Self 53:35 Playing Catwoman and Voice Acting Work 54:40 HBO's Carnivàle and Her Favorite Role 56:30 Closing Thoughts Show CreditsHost/Producer: Steve KmetkoAll things technical: Justin ZangerleExecutive Producer: Jim LichtensteinMusic by: Brian SanyshynTranscription: Mushtaq Hussain https://stillherehollywood.comhttp://patreon.com/stillherehollywoodSuggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.comAdvertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.comPublicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Bette Midler and Lily Tomlin star in dual roles as two sets of twins mixed at birth and stumble upon each other 40 years later during a trip to New York City.  Co-starring Fred Ward, Edward Herrmann and Seth Green.

Gilbert and Frank return to the New York Friars Club to sit down with the (VERY!) candid and colorful Danny Aiello about his uphill and unlikely journey from Greyhound bus dispatcher to Oscar nominee. Also, Danny shares his memories of goofing around with Paul Newman, sightseeing with Rodney Dangerfield and singing backup for Bette Midler, and tells us why he's embarrassed by his role in the classic rom-com “Moonstruck.” Also in this episode: Uncle Miltie meets Jack Ruby, Danny jokes about his notoriously fiery temper and Robert De Niro learns to throw a baseball. PLUS: The Pete Best of “The Godfather”! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textJoin director, and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary songwriter Marc Jordan!Marc discusses writing songs for such entertainers as Rod Stewart, Cher, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, etc., the biography about him: Rhythm of My Heart, appearing onstage as Olivia Newton-John's husband, and much more!Support the show

It's a huge one this week, we have superstar Margot Robbie coming home to Clapham! Fresh from the Eurostar after the Parisian premiere for her new film ‘Wuthering Heights' (starring Jacob Elordi and directed by friend of the pod, the gorgeous Emerald Fennell) Margot was exactly what we always dreamed she would be; a gem of a guest and gorgeous human! We talked about the juggle with producing and acting in films, the food she ate growing up (including ‘Fivesies' and 'Bogan Narrrrchos'), how her own gin ‘Papa Salt' came to be, teaching Bette Midler about ‘Gavin & Stacey', the bachelorette party her friends threw for her character Cathy, her husband being a phenomenal cook, the accent training she needed when she started in ‘Neighbours', and we hear how she nearly killed her grandma-in-law by feeding her raw ham! Margot, you're welcome to join us every week, and we're absolutely popping round for one of Tom's famous ‘egg' steaks! 'Wuthering Heights' is released globally in cinemas on 13th February. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the podcast by subscribing to our Patreon to get access to hundreds of hours of bonus content, early access to upcoming episodes, and the ability to chat with the hosts! www.patreon.com/mediumpopcorn    Justin and Tati review the 1996 dramedy, "The First Wives Club". They discuss why Brandon put it on the list, the performances of Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Midler, and why so many folks enjoy this movie.    Don't forget to leave a five star review on your favorite podcast app!   MP Links: - patreon.com/mediumpopcorn   - youtube.com/@MediumPopcornPodcast   - https://www.teepublic.com/stores/medium-popcorn   Hosts: Justin Brown Tatiana Albandos Medium Popcorn Podcast   "Medium Popcorn" is a production of Casa de Collins LLC.    Special thanks as always to our producer Lluvia Gilliam. 

Marc Shaiman is a renowned composer, lyricist, arranger, and music producer known for his prolific work across film, television, and theater. His film work includes “When Harry Met Sally”, “Sister Act”, “City Slickers”, “A Few Good Men”, “Sleepless in Seattle”, “The American President”, and the first “South Park” movie. Shaiman has written and arranged music for countless artists such as Harry Connick Jr., Mariah Carey, Billy Crystal, and Bette Midler. Shaiman earned widespread acclaim for co-writing the hit Broadway musical “Hairspray” alongside his co-lyricist Scott Wittman. Shaiman and Wittman went on to co-create musicals “Catch Me If You Can”, “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”, “Some Like It Hot”, and “Smash”. Marc Shaiman has been nominated for seven Academy Awards, two BAFTA awards, and has won a Tony, two Emmys, and two Grammys.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.