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In the one-hundred-and-seventy-sixth episode, we explore the Appeal to Outdated Data, starting with Trump getting Chicago gun laws wrong, and being disingenuous about Fauci's masking advice, then Musk pretending the press minimizes violence against white men.In Mark's British Politics Corner, we look at Nigel Farage using old figures to claim the cost of aiming for Net Zero is too high.In the Fallacy in the Wild section, we check out examples from Jonathan Jarry, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Boston Legal.Jim and Mark go head to head in Fake News, the game in which Mark has to guess which one of three Trump quotes Jim made up.Then we talk about the Trump's latest flurry of pardons.And finally, we round up some of the other crazy Trump stories from the past week.The full show notes for this episode can be found at https://fallacioustrump.com/ft176 You can contact the guys at pod@fallacioustrump.com, on BlueSky @FallaciousTrump, Discord at fallacioustrump.com/discord or facebook at facebook.com/groups/fallacioustrumpAnd you can buy our T-shirts here: https://fallacioustrump.com/teeCreate your podcast today! #madeonzencastrSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/fallacious-trump/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Yellowjackets and The Originals actor Steven Krueger takes us on the unexpected journey from aspiring lawyer to full-time actor and, more recently, director. He opens up about the turning point when he realized he didn't want to be a lawyer — he wanted to be James Spader on Boston Legal — and how a brutally honest producer's advice shifted his mindset from “dabbling” in acting to making it a serious pursuit. Krueger gets candid about the value of life experience and education in shaping his craft, and how he built his career brick by brick — including the multiple rounds of auditions it took to land his breakout role on The Originals. Steven shares hilarious and humbling audition stories, like bombing a Percy Jackson read with a full-blown Cyclops voice, and lessons learned about navigating an industry that's equal parts craft, luck, and timing. He also dives into his evolution as an artist, from feeling creatively stagnant on long-running shows to pushing himself into directing his first short film. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Steven Krueger right here. CREDITS: Yellowjackets Goosebumps Good Trouble The Originals Pretty Little Liars Roswell, New Mexico NCIS Hawaii Five-O GUEST LINKS: IMDB: Steven Krueger, Actor THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF-TAPE MAY: Starting May 1st, 2025: Sign Up HERE ($88) THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: WRITER: Erin McCluskey WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings ASSISTANT: Elle Powell SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri

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High anxiety, some wisdom from Kris Kringle, keeping things cool, suicide kills, a little tribute to Nicky Katt, missing Adrienne Shelly, and getting my shit together. Stuff mentioned: Laura Branigan "Gloria" (1982), Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town (1970), Maury Laws & Jules Bass "Put One Foot in Front of the Other" (1970), Gloria Gaynor "I Will Survive" (1978), Dazed and Confused (1993), The Limey (1999), Andy Warhol's Frankenstein (1974), Andy Warhol's Dracula (1974), Insomnia (2002), Trust (1990), Simple Men (1992), Waitress (2007), Boston Legal (2004-2008), and Lynn Smith "NIcky Katt, a Go-To Guy With a Can-Do Attitude" (Los Angeles Times, August 1, 2002 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-aug-01-wk-smith1-story.html).

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Everybody needs a Jonathan Shapiro in their life. In this special season premiere of Talk About It, Greg sits down with his closest mensch and the other half of his party of two at the deli, Jonathan Shapiro. When life gets hard, Greg turns to him for sage advice and a nice bowl of matzoh ball soup. As you'll find out in this episode, Jonathan has quite a personal history, beginning his career as a federal prosecutor and eventually becoming... you guessed it... a television show writer and showrunner. (BOSTON LEGAL, THE PRACTICE, GOLIATH, THE BLACKLIST, among many others.)  Not only that, Jonathan has a deep personal connection to Greg because he is also the father of a son with epilepsy, the incredible Zeke Shapiro. The two mensches talk about Zeke's journey with his condition, and his abject bravery to perform stand up comedy and become a news anchor. They have always - and will continue to - lean on each other when times are really hard, or celebrate together when times are really great, and everything in between. All over a tuna melt on rye heels, of course. You don't want to miss this episode! The Talk About It podcast is excited to be sponsored in part by Neurelis. The Talk About It podcast is excited to sponsored in part by Seizures Are Signs — dedicated to educating families on the importance of early and specific diagnosis by providing an assessment to help get the conversation started, educational information, stories from families who have found a diagnosis, links to advocacy groups, and more. For more information, go to SeizuresAreSigns.com. Seizures are Signs is made available by Jazz Pharmaceuticals.  

Send us a textEpisode 518"The Fugitive", "Terrifier 3" and "The Munsters"Actor: Daniel Roebuck.The very kind Dan Roebuck joins me to talk his lengthy acting career from Matlock to Rob Zombie and his role in the iconic "The Fugitive". Plus Dan clears the air once and for all as to what happened with his casting in "Home Alone."Having made his feature film debut starring in the teen comedy Cavegirl Daniel Roebuck quickly realized that there was only one direction to travel in his career. Up!Soon after Cavegirl, Roebuck established himself as one of the industry's youngest character actors with his haunting portrayal as the teenage killer, Samson in The River's Edge.Daniel Roebuck was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, At the age of 10, he started performing in talent shows doing impressions of movie stars he loved. He joined a local circus two years later and made his debut as one of the youngest clowns in the country. Roebuck's clown act eventually segued into a magic act and he performed that throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York.His film credits are myriad, having starred in blockbusters like The Fugitive, US Marshals,and Final Destination, as well as popular titles including Agent Cody Banks and it's sequel, That's What I Am, Money Talks, Flash Of Genius and so many more.Lately, Roebuck has enjoyed working in a number of horror movies - his favorite genre. He has collaborated with filmmaker Rob Zombie on Halloween, Halloween 2, Devil's Rejects, and Lords of Salem (as well as a commercial for AMDRO, the insecticide). He also appeared in Don Coscarelli's cult favorite Bubba Ho Tep as well as the director's Reggie's Tales and John Dies At The End.Daniel has also been a familiar face on television for nearly 3 decades, he was a regular for three seasons on the evergreen hit drama, Matlock, portraying attorney 'Cliff Lewis," the junior partner of the law firm headed by Andy Griffith's beloved character, 'Ben Matlock.' Interestingly, his landing the role was the fulfillment of a promise made several years earlier with his first appearance on "Matlock" in its inaugural season. At that time, Roebuck was told that Griffith had been so impressed with his work that he would be back as a regular on the show. It took five seasons, two more guest shots as different characters, and a change of networks, but Griffith kept his promise and Roebuck indeed became a series regular.As a television guest star, Daniel has played countless characters. Some of his most memorable are a cop who literally turns into a pig on Grimm, a Romulan on Star Trek, Next Generation, a gun toting hostage taker on NYPD Blue, a cranky studio owner on Sonny With A Chance and a grieving father on Glee. He played other memorable roles on New Adventures of Old Christine, NCIS, Ghost Whisperer, CSI, Boston Legal, CSI Miami, Law And Order, Desperate Housewives and Hot in Cleveland.On the popular show, Lost, Roebuck portrayed the infamous Dr. Leslie Arzt, the aggravating science teacher whose explosive exit in the finale of the first season remains one of television's most surprising and talked about moments.He has starred in dozens of TV Movies. Perhaps his most famous turn was his critically acclaimed portrayal of Jay Leno in The Late Shift. Welcome, Daniel Roebuckwww.mmcpodcast.com#thefugitive #robzombie #horror #homealone #homealone2 #homealone #christmasmovies #themunsters Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mondaymorningcritic/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mondaymorningcriticMondaymorningcritic@gmail.com

Nicole and Jerry talk about Friendship, iCarly, MadTV, “Wendell & Vinnie”, electric shock collars, escape rooms, snowboarding, keeping in touch, drinking, LA tour buses, kids, and playing a grandmother at 40.Nicole Sullivan - As a native New Yorker, Nicole has been acting since she was seven years old. Nicole studied the drama classics at Northwestern University. Sullivan was an original cast member of FOX's smash hit “MADtv” and was their youngest member. She left “MADtv” to join the hit series “King of Queens.” Nicole was a series regular on “Hot Properties,” “Raines,” “Rita Rocks,” “Sh** My Dad Says,” and “Disjointed.” She has appeared in “17 Again,” “Guess Who,” “Scrubs,” “Law & Order: SVU,” “Boston Legal,” “Monk,” “My Boys,” “Grey's Anatomy,” “Will & Grace,” “The Mindy Project,” “All Rise,” “Good Girls,” “Mom,” “Bob Hearts Abishola,” and “Blackish” for 6 seasons. As a comedic voice actor, Sullivan has lent her voice to numerous animated hits including “Family-Jerry Trainor - Jerry Trainor's first television role was in the MTV series Undressed as Eric. Some of his other television credits include Law & Order True Crime, Angel,  Malcolm in the Middle & Crossing Jordan. He has had several small roles in films such as the science fiction drama Donnie Darko and Bring It On Again. Trainor had a recurring role on Drake & Josh as "Crazy Steve”, He starred in iCarly as Spencer Shay, the older brother and guardian of Miranda Cosgrove's title character from 2007 to 2012. He completed the 2008 music-themed comedy Wreckless Epic, in which he stars. Trainor starred in the animated series T.U.F.F. Puppy as the voice of Dudley Puppy, for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program.In 2013, Trainor starred in the short-lived series Wendell & Vinnie as Vinnie, the uncle and guardian of Buddy Handleson's character Wendell. He played Commander Michael Sullivan for both seasons of the Halo in-universe podcast Hunt the Truth. In 2017, Trainor voiced the recurring role of Commander Cone on Bunsen Is a Beast. Since 2018, Trainor and Mike O'Gorman have starred in a comedy Web series called The Porch, which can be found on YouTube. In 2018, Trainor starred in the film Cover Versions written and directed by award-winning filmmaker Todd Berger. The film premiered at the 2018 Palm Springs Film Festival and was acquired for distribution by Sony Pictures. Parts of the film were shot on location during the KAABOO Del Mar music festival (in coastal northern San Diego County). Trainor's performance was heralded as being edgy and thought-provoking.In March 2021, it was announced that iCarly was being revived. The series premiered on Paramount+ in June of that year, with Trainor reprising his role as Spencer Shay.

Tina Morasco is the head of VO casting at Sound & Fury but began her journey at William Morris, then ICM (International Creative Management). Not only is she a voice actor herself - if you've ever seen HGTV's Love it or List it, she's the voice but she's also got on-camera credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. Today, in addition to being part of Sound & Fury, Tina offers voice over coaching and offers a video course called the Voiceover Library. *In this Episode, we talk about: * * Current state of the VO Industry * How can Voice Actors Stand Out * What is a GROUNDED, CONVERSATIONAL read? * Why doesn't the FINISHED spot sound like what they asked for in the AUDITION? * What Casting Wishes Voice Actors Understood * How to coach with Tina GET 15% OFF Tina's Coaching with The Library Video Course https://www.tinamorascocoaching.com/voiceoverlibrary ** CODE: **AVS15 CLICK HERE for 15% off a Voice123 Membership ($359 tier and up) - https://bit.ly/3uPpO8i Terms & Conditions - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CcYMkdLxWfbmwbvu-mwaurLNtWYVpIBgkJpOQTYLDwc/edit?usp=sharing *LET'S CONNECT! * facebook.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio instagram.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio twitter.com/atlvostudio tiktok.com/@atlantavoiceoverstudio YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/atlantavoiceoverstudio Atlanta Voiceover Studio & ProVoiceoverTraining's Classes & Workshops www.AtlantaVoiceoverStudio.com www.ProVoiceoverTraining.com **Sign up for FREE weekly VO tips: https://bit.ly/AVSemail

Mass Movement Presents... Episode 75: An Elegant Episode For A More Civilised Age... In which the middle aged crew ponder the ramifications of the Dead Boys using AI and Denzel heading to Wakanda, chat about Doom Patrol, The Day of the Jackal, Conclave, The Substance, Boston Legal and Mark Hamill's Pop Culture Quest before Chris reviews some of the latest and greatest graphic novels and Tim waxes lyrical about Westland American Oak Single Malt and gets Mad as Hell about being ghosted by folks who should know better. And somewhere in the middle of all that they find time to spin tracks by Thronk, Clobber and The Atlantic Union Project. Tune in, turn it up, and geek out. This one's a doozy...

On Episode 150 of the RETROZEST podcast, Curtis kicks off a celebration of the 45th Anniversary of the premiere of STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE! This film is a 1979 American science fiction drama directed by Robert Wise. It is based on and stars the cast of the 1966–1969 television series Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry, who serves as producer. In the film, set in the 2270s, a mysterious and powerful alien cloud known as V'Ger approaches Earth, destroying everything in its path. Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) assumes command of the recently refitted Starship Enterprise to lead it on a mission to determine V'Ger's origins and save the planet. Assisting Curtis in this endeavor in an exclusive interview is DAVID GAUTREAUX, the actor perhaps best known for work he never did – the role of Vulcan science officer Xon in the proposed Star Trek: Phase II television series. When the series was aborted, he was given the role of Commander Branch in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. David has also guest-starred in numerous television series including Man From Atlantis, Search for Tomorrow, One Life to Live, T. J. Hooker, L.A. Law, ER, Rules of Engagement, Boston Legal, and The Beast. He played recurring roles on Franklin & Bash, Damages, and the latest incarnation of S.W.A.T. In this interview, David discusses with Curtis about his career in and out of Star Trek, complete with several nuggets of minutia and obscurity which you'll only hear right here on RetroZest! Incidentally, you may help the RetroZest podcast by purchasing a unique T-Shirt or two (many different designs and colors!) from our store at store.retrozest.com/home. You may also help the RetroZest Podcast by purchasing a Celebrity Video Message gift for a friend/family member from CelebVM! Choose from celebrities like Barry Williams, Gary Busey, Ernie Hudson, Robert Fripp, Right Said Fred, etc.! Simply enter their website through our portal store.retrozest.com/celebvm, and shop as you normally would; it's no extra cost to you at all! Contact Curtis at podcast@retrozest.com, or via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Also, check us out on TikTok!

Today's Guest is Meredith Patterson and she happens to be a very good friend of Scott's. They met another lifetime ago…waaaaaay back in December 1996 and got to perform together 8 shows a week on the US and Canadian tour of Singin' in the Rain.   When the record button for this interview was pressed and when Meredith and Scott popped up on each others screens, they were so happy to see each other, they wound up talking and reminiscing for a while before they even talked about Meredith's career and the Disney stuff.  Since they talked for so long about so many things, and since people have asked what doesn't make the Final Cut - what gets edited out of these interviews - what's going to happen is this - Part 1 is released today, Part 2 will come out next week, and the week after, a bonus episode of some of Meredith and Scott's personal conversation will come out, with Meredith's blessing. You'll hear these two friends laugh, reminisce about their time together, etc.  On Broadway, Meredith is known for her incredible skills as a dancer both in balletic grace and tap dancing, and the New York Times compared her to the legendary Ginger Rogers. How's that for a compliment? She made her broadway debut in the Julie Taymor directed play The Green Bird. For those not familiar, Julie Taymor directed the Broadway musical, The Lion King. Meredith then lived the classic understudy's dream come true when she took over the starring role of Peggy Sawyer in the Tony Award Winning Revival of 42nd Street, where she made her Broadway musical debut.  Meredith was also the first non-original principal to be recorded for posterity with the Lincoln Center Archives. When her Broadway contract was up, Meredith went on to star in the groundbreaking Moscow production of 42nd Street, where she was the first American actress to perform in an English-speaking production in Russia. Also on Broadway, she originated the role of Judy Haynes in Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Other theatre credits include A Christmas Carol at Madison Square Garden and The Boy Friend where she played the Julie Andrews role of Polly Browne under the direction of Julie Andrews. Her national tour credits include starring as Judy Haynes in White Christmas, Polly in Crazy For You, and Kathy Seldon in Singin' in the Rain.  Her television career began with her hilarious role on Boston Legal in a 5 episode arch opposite Candace Bergen and Tom Selleck for Disney owned ABC. She also guest starred on Law & Order SVU opposite Marissa Hargitay, The Good Wife, and Made in Jersey. She played Francesca on All My Children and is featured as one of the last 3 girls for the role of Val in the critically acclaimed A Chorus Line documentary, Every Little Step. Meredith made her feature film debut as Marilyn Monroe in Paramount's Company Man. Some other film credits include Broken Flowers, where she played opposite Bill Murray and was Lady Alyssa in Disney's The Princess Diaries II: Royal Engagement with Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, and Chris Pine. Meredith now lives in Montana with her husband and two children where she runs her own production company. She's written two books and she has her own podcast, all of which we'll be talking about...in Part 2 so stay tuned! This episode picks up at the end of Meredith and Scott reminiscing. Enjoy Part 1 of Scott's conversation with the lovely...the talented...Meredith Patterson! Email: ⁠TheMouseAndMePodcast@gmail.com⁠ Support: ⁠www.patreon.com/themouseandme⁠ FB & Instagram: The Mouse and Me TikTok: @TheMouseAndMePodcast Twitter: @MouseMePodcast Music by Kevin MacLeod from ⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themouseandme/support

Jim is best known for playing Jerry Gergich on the NBC sitcom, Parks and Recreation. He has also been in countless films and TV shows such as Friends, Boston Legal, Malcolm in the Middle, Star Trek: Voyager, 3rd Rock from the Sun, ER, Parenthood, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Santa Stories, Better Call Saul, and many more.

Rhona Mitra is known for her countless roles in film and television. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Boston Legal, The Last Ship. Rhona stars in the new film Hounds of War, an action-packed revenge story that's streaming right now. This week, Rhona tunes in #TrulyOffGrid to talk about the film AND how she feels seen by the headstrong lead of the British epic period drama FAR FROM THE MADDING CROWD. From Rhona's former life in Los Angeles to the divine intervention of one such horse, this conversation is certified fresh! Then, buddy up with us because Jordan has one quick thing about the upcoming horror thriller Companion. The heat is on with this one!***With Jordan Crucchiola and Rhona Mitra.

Gary Anthony Williams: Actor;  Credits include: Night Court, Whose Line Is It Anyway, Uncle Ruckus and Boston Legal.

Based on the true story of a Fort Worth youth baseball team that defied the odds to make it all the way to the 2002 Little League World Series.Starring: Luke Wilson (Horizon: An American Saga), Greg Kinnear (The Present),along with Sarah Gadon (Ferrari), Lew Temple (The Walking Dead), EtienneKellici (Horizon: An American Saga), Molly Parker (Deadwood), Patrick Renna(The Sandlot) and Michael Cash (The Music Man on Broadway).PATRICK RENNA BIOMost widely known for his role as "Ham" in the sports cult classic, The Sandlot, Patrick Renna is back in the spotlight, hitting dingers across social media. Renna, immediately recognizable to Gen X and Millennials for being "The Hambino" regularly showcases his comedic genius on his social channels, which feature a constant influx of sports content, family content and a fresh twist on today's trends. Renna has become a multi-generational hit by adding Gen Z to his existing fan base - garnering hundreds of thousands of new fans and millions of views in the meantime. A father of two, Renna resides in Los Angeles, where he can often be found at his local course shooting a very average round of bogey golf, playing pick-up basketball at the YMCA, producing in the commercial and content space for his production company Brookline or being the founder of his apparel line Hambino.Patrick was born in Boston, and though he moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting at a young age, his accent still comes through when he gets excited. He went on to star in Disney's THE BIG GREEN, directed by Holly Goldberg Sloan. His long list of credits include such films as Son In Law, Punks, Ricky 6, Very Mean Men, Life Blood, Dark Ride, Dorm Daze and countless others. He also has done several Movies of the Week and has guest starred or recurred on dozens of hit TV shows such shows as ER, Bones, Over There, CSI, The Closer, The X-Files & Boston Legal where he didn't have a Boston accent... #irony).ABOUT YOU GOTTA BELIEVE, IN THEATERS AUGUST 30THYou Gotta Believe-the inspiring new movie based on the real-life 2002 Westside Little League All-Stars from Fort Worth, Texas-tells the story of the Southwest Region team that underwent a transformational journey from district underdog to taking its place in the Little League® World Series record books in a showdown that became an instant ESPN classic. The film will be opening in theaters nationwide on August 30.You Gotta Believe is directed by Ty Roberts (12 Mighty Orphans) and stars Luke Wilson (Horizon: An American Saga) and Greg Kinnear (The Present), along with Sarah Gadon, Etienne Kellici, Molly Parker, Patrick Renna, and newcomer Michael Cash. The film will be released by Plano-based film distributor Well Go USA."For more than 85 years, Little League has been about something bigger than baseball. It has served as an inspiration for community, friendship, and life's moments captured uniquely by all who have experienced it. There are millions of unique stories of Little League dreams, and the spirit of community is the common thread throughout all of them.," said Liz DiLullo Brown, Little League Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing and Business Relationship Officer. "We are proud to seeYou Gotta Believe hit theaters this August, as an inspirational reminder of the power of sport to bring people together."Film star Patrick Renna (THE SANDLOT), the real-life Robert Ratliff, and film producer Houston Hill will be attending the 2024 Little League Baseball® World Series, Presented by T-Mobile, on Saturday, August 17. More information about this visit will be available closer to the start of the World Series.The film is produced by Santa Rita Film Co. led by producers Houston Hill and Mr. Roberts. Their last sports drama 12 Mighty Orphans also starred Luke Wilson, alongside Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall in 2021.You Gotta Believe is a film supported by Little League Baseball and Softball through an entertainment licensing partnership and has been made in consultation with the staff at Little League Baseball, Incorporated.Here's the trailer:Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r_nbHSOyDEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/i-am-refocused-radio--2671113/support.

We had a great conversation with Emmy Award-winning Actress Danielle Bisutti on The Chris & Sandy Show. We talked about her role in The Blue Rose, what she learned from her role, her life and so much more!Born and raised in Los Angeles, Danielle Bisutti attended California State University, Fullerton, where she received a BA in Acting and Musical Theatre graduating Magna Cum Laude. While attending CSUF, she was nominated multiple times for Best Actress in the Irene Ryan Competition and took the runner-up position at The Lincoln Theatre in NYC. She played the role of ‘Sheila' in a California-based production of Hair and brought the cast to Chicago to perform at the Democratic National Convention, along with a five-week run at The New Athenaeum Theatre. Her other theater credits include Reno Sweeney in Anything Goes, Maggie in Boy's Life, Yelena in Uncle Vanya, Fastrada in Pippin and Ophelia in Hamlet. She also studied with Lesley Kahn, performed with the Upright Citizens Brigade and studied with the Film Actor's Workshop under Eric Kline. Bisutti has been seen on some of television's most popular series including Parks & Recreation, Last Man Standing, CSI: Miami, Without a Trace, The O.C., Castle, NCIS, Criminal Minds, 90210, Shonda Rhimes' For the People, Private Practice, Body of Proof, Two and a Half Men and Boston Legal. She is best known for her starring role as Amanda Cantwell opposite Keke Palmer on the Nickelodeon series True Jackson VP. Her film credits include Insidious Chapter 2, Universal Studio's Curse of Chucky, Michael Rosenbaum's indie comedy Back in the Day, Lionsgate's Venice Underground opposite Eric Mabius, The Neighbor with Matthew Modine and Lionsgate's Faith-based film No Greater Love. She won a Los Angeles area Emmy Award in 2022 for hosting Street Music Los Angeles. She co-produced the web series Hollywood Girl in which she had a starring role as Pasha Maneer. Her talents lend to both onscreen and behind the scenes work. In 2018, Bisutti provided the voice and motion capture for the Witch of the Woods, who is later to be revealed as the Goddess Freya in the Sony Playstation video game God of War. She continued her role for the 2022 release of God of War: Ragnarok – roles for which she has been BAFTA nominated for. Additionally, she performance captured the role of “Claudia Grimstone” in Madden NFL 21: Face of the Franchise and voiced “Wonder Woman” in the Lego Movie 2 video game. A Writer, Producer and Director: Her company Perfect Timing Productions' current projects include Mood Swings, a TV comedy series for Pureflix, and short film Little May which was an "Official Selection" of Academy Award qualifying LA Shorts International Film Festival and Fade In Awards Grand Jury Prize "Best Short Script" 2019. Projects in development include TV pilots: Wonderland, Damsels and feature films projects: The Fort, The Christmas Rebound, and Wake Me.As a Singer-Songwriter, Danielle's original songs have been placed in films Venice Underground, April Moon, In the Presence of, Shadowheart, and theme song Heaven for the indie feature City of... which she performed live at the 19th Annual Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards Desert AIDS Project accompanying dancers Kupono and Marko from So You Think You Can Dance with with choreography by Ray Leeper. She received a Los Angeles Music Award for "Best Female Singer-Songwriter." Her album "Glimmer" was nominated for AAA Album of the Year and her song "In Passing" has received Unanimous Choice Recipient Award for Independent AC Single of the Year. Music Connection Magazine has featured Danielle in its Hot 100 Unsigned Artists list. Annually Danielle sings on stage with rock n' roll legends at the Venice Beach Sign Holiday Lighting ceremony, past artists: Al Jardine of The Beach Boys and Andy Summers of The Police. Danielle sings and plays piano, guitar and ukulele with her band Midnight Velvet, interweaving jazz and blues standards in...

Welcome to the Girls Gone Hallmark podcast! Join your internet besties, Megan and Wendy, as they continue to get to know the Postables with a deep dive into the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" franchise. Today, Girls Gone Hallmark reviews "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream."  See the Signed, Sealed, Delivered SUMMER schedule here Are you watching "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" for the first time? Email us at meganandwendy@gmail.com or let's talk about it in the Girls Gone Hallmark Facebook Group! We Need Your 5-STAR Ratings and Reviews Spotify Podcast listeners: Spotify allows listeners to rate podcast episodes. Once you listen to a podcast for at least 30 seconds, you get the option to rate it between one and five stars. Return to the podcast's main page and tap the star icon. Then, tap submit. About "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream" Kevin Fair returns as director of "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream" as wells as Martha Williamson and Brandi Harkonen as writers of the screenplay. Megan Charpentier and William B. Davis return as Harper and Phoebe, previously seen in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Truth Be Told." Zak Santiago returns as Ramon. We last saw Zak in "From Paris with Love" and he will continue to make appearances throughout the "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" series.  Mark Valley plays Steve Marek. Mark has 61 acting credits 338 episodes of Jack Devereax on "Days of Our Lives." He also had a long running role on "Boston Legal" where he appeared in 70 episodes. For the Hallmark bingo card he appeared in 7 episodes of "Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce" and we'll see him return in "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: Higher Ground." Jill Teed plays Harriet Bullock. We loved Jill as the police captain in "Tipline Mysteries: Dial 1 For Murder." She can also be seen on "Under the Bridge" along with "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" star Geoff Gustafson.  Tammy Gillis plays Randilynn Amidon. Tammy has 68 acting credits and has ben on both "Once Upon a Time" and "Girlfriend's Guide to Divorce." For Hallmark she has had a number of appearances including: "Frozen in Love," "Chesapeake Shores," "Marrying Mister Darcy" and the "Fixer Upper Mysteries."  Watch the Trailer for "Signed, Sealed, Delivered: The Impossible Dream" from 2015

Going coastal, a newbie in New York City, killer cabbies, the amazing Kim's Video, a Blonde Redhead redhead, drunken sledding, neighborhoods and abbreviations, meet me on Stacy Keach Street, a short Christopher Nolan movie, check out Jim Knipfel, porno theaters make no sense, Jeffrey Epstein is dead and rotting in hell, a double Spader, Mark Valley is a stand up guy (did I ever tell you that Vincent D'Onofrio liked me in an acting class?), planning trips, some Broadway movies, some Broadway plays, the dearly departed Philip Seymour Hoffman, Hal Hartley rules, welcome to my candy store, a great Gatz, I've got the golden brick-et, the ghosts of the Hotel Chelsea, and a summation from Werner Herzog. Stuff mentioned: Green Acres (1965-1971), Pace Picante Sauce commercial (1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S828Y7Eais), The Freshman (1990), Kim's Video (2023), Balthazar (80 Spring St, New York, NY 10012), Following (1998), Thurston Moore Sonic Life: A Memoir (2023), Sunshine Hotel (2001), New Museum (235 Bowery, New York, NY 10002), New Museum The Last Newspaper: Contemporary Art, Curating Histories, Alternative Models (October 6 2010–January 9 2011), Jim Knipfel Slackjaw (1999), Escape From New York (1981), Alphabet City (1984), Police Academy (1984), The Cruise (1998), Taxi Driver (1976), I, The Jury (1982), Manhattan (1979), The Blacklist (2013-2023), Boston Legal (2004-2008), Game of Thrones (2011-2019), Neue Galerie New York (1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028), Neue Galerie Richard Gerstl (June 2017-September 2017), Richard Gerstl Self-Portrait, Laughing (1907 https://www.neuegalerie.org/content/self-portrait-laughing), Café Sabarsky (1048 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028), Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) [2014], Rope (1948), Game 6 (2005), After Hours (1995), Late Night with Conan O'Brien "A Visit with Hunter S. Thompson" (June 11, 1997 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zwLuFy-TrY), All About Eve (1950), Sam Shepard True West (Circle in the Square Theatre 2000), Before the Devil Knows You're Dead (2007), Eugene O'Neill Long Day's Journey Into Night (Plymouth Theatre 2003), Will Eno Thom Pain (based on nothing) [DR2 Theatre 2005], Fay Grim (2006), Henry Fool (1997), Heathers: The Musical (New World Stages 2014), Heathers (1989), Heathers: The Musical "Candy Store" (2014), Elevator Repair Service Gatz (REDCAT 2012), F. Scott Fitzgerald The Great Gatsby (1925), Samuel Beckett Waiting for Godot (1953), Maidstone (1970), Dear Evan Hansen (2017 Music Box Theatre), Pitch Perfect (2012), In & of Itself (2017 Daryl Roth Theatre), Little Shop of Horrors (1986), Hotel Chelsea (222 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011), Arthur C. Clarke 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), William S. Burroughs Naked Lunch (1959), Chelsea GIrls (1966), Andy Warhol grave webcam (https://www.earthcam.com/usa/pennsylvania/pittsburgh/warhol/), Sid and Nancy (1986), Sid Vicious "My Way" (1979), Chelsea Hotel (BBC Arena 1981 https://vimeo.com/84587129), Nico "Chelsea Girls" (1967), and Nico Chelsea Girl (1967).

#708: Today we're sitting down with Julie Bowen. Julie Bowen is an award-winning actress, best known for playing Claire Dunphy on the sitcom Modern Family, Carol Vessey on Ed, and Denise Bauer on Boston Legal. We sit down for a conversation about her career, what it was like to work with and meet extremely famous people, and why she started JB SKRUB, her self-care line for tween boys. We also discuss the lack of a market for clean products for men and boys, why quitting can be the best decision you ever make, and how she balances family and her career.   To connect with Julie Bowen click HERE To connect with JB SKRUB click HERE To connect with Lauryn Bosstick click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE To Watch the Show click HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Head to the HIM & HER Show ShopMy page HERE to find all of Michael and Lauryn's favorite products mentioned on their latest episodes. Use code SKINNY20 for 20% off your first purchase at jbskrub.com This episode is brought to you by Sunday Lawn Care Sunday is available at Target, Walmart, and Lowe's stores nationwide. Use code SKINNY20 for 20% off your custom lawn plan on getsunday.com This episode is brought to you by Hiya Health Hiya Health fill in the most common gaps in modern children's diet to provide full-body nourishment our kids need with a yummy taste they love. Go to hiyahealth.com/skinny to receive 50% off your first order. This episode is brought to you by Primally Pure If you're tired of discomfort during your menstrual cycle, try the Cycle Soothing Spray from Primally Pure at primallypure.com/SKINNY and use code SKINNY for 15% off your order. This episode is brought to you by Nutrafol Nutrafol is the #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement, clinically shown to improve your hair growth, thickness, and visible scalp coverage. Go to nutrafol.com and use code SKINNYHAIR to save $10 off your first month's subscription, plus free shipping. This episode is brought to you by Pique Visit piquelife.com/skinny to get up to 15% off and a free cup and frother + free shipping for life. This episode is brought to you by Jaspr Visit jaspr.co and use code SKINNY for 10% off your first purchase. Produced by Dear Media

Alessandra Jacobs (Happiest Sad Person Podcast) returns and this time, we try to make sense of the most amusing yet poorly run law firm setting on BOSTON LEGAL.   Why is Alan Shore a danger to himself and others? Why does Denny Crane give Donald Trump a run for his money in terms of ruining everyone else's fun?   What recent online quotes and using episode clips to illustrate recent political events have shown the show's still relevant theme? Get your gavel ready and be prepared to guffaw at the absurdity!                             MAIN LINKS:  LinkTree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/JURSPodcast⁠ Facebook Page: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/JackedUpReviewShow/⁠ Facebook Group: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/2452329545040913⁠ Twitter:⁠ https://twitter.com/JackedUpReview ⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/jacked_up_podcast/ ⁠ Blind Knowledge Podcast Network: ⁠https://www.blindknowledge.com/⁠       SHOW LINKS: YouTube: ⁠https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCIyMawFPgvOpOUhKcQo4eQQ⁠   iHeartRadio: ⁠https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-jacked-up-review-show-59422651/⁠   Podbean: ⁠https://jackedupreviewshow.podbean.com⁠   Spotify: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/7Eg8w0DNympD6SQXSj1X3M⁠   Apple Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast/id1494236218⁠   RadioPublic: ⁠https://radiopublic.com/the-jacked-up-review-show-We4VjE⁠   Overcast: ⁠https://overcast.fm/itunes1494236218/the-jacked-up-review-show-podcast⁠   Google Podcasts: ⁠https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9hNDYyOTdjL3BvZGNhc3QvcnNz⁠   Anchor:  ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/a46297c/podcast/rss⁠   PocketCasts: ⁠https://pca.st/0ncd5qp4⁠   CastBox:  ⁠https://castbox.fm/channel/The-Jacked-Up-Review-Show-Podcast-id2591222⁠   Discord:  ⁠https://discord.com/channels/796154005914779678/796154006358851586⁠         #MovieReview #FilmTwitter #PodFamily #PodcastersOfInstagram #Movies #Film #Cinema #Music #Reviews #Retrospect #Podcasts #MutantFam #MutantFamily #actionmystery #bmovies #scifihorror #truecrime #historydramas #warmovies #podcastcollabs #hottakes #edgy #cultmovies #nsfw #HorrorFam #badass     

Episode 446."The Shawshank Redemption"Actor: Don McManus.Don and I talk Seinfeld (Duncan Meyer), Dexter, The Shawshank Redemption,  Vice and  his most recent film Joker: Folie à Deux.A veteran character actor on some of TV's most quirky series, Don McManus got his first recurring role playing Erick Reese Hillman, the first gay character to marry his boyfriend on television, on the critically acclaimed CBS dramedy "Northern Exposure." Next up for McManus was a change of pace, playing dynamic manager Lee Michaelson in Steven Bochco's searing courtroom drama "Murder One" and a recurring role as a recovering alcoholic on the gripping family drama "Party of Five." McManus continued to work steadily, with guest roles in such high-profile series as the political drama "The West Wing," the crime series "Cold Case," and the refreshingly original sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle." His next big recurring role was as Assistant District Attorney John Lennox on David E. Kelley's off-kilter law series "Boston Legal," where he appeared as an attorney who battles Crane, Poole, & Schmidt. In between his busy television schedule, McManus also found the time to appear in several films, including the critically acclaimed prison drama "The Shawshank Redemption," Paul Thomas Anderson's absurdist "Punch-Drunk Love," and the big-budget Nicolas Cage adventure "National Treasure."Welcome, Don McManus.https://linktr.ee/mondaymorningcritic#theshawshankredemption #seinfeld #vice #dexter #podcast #fyp #interview #shortsThe Sitcom StudyWelcome to the Sitcom Study, where we contemplate the TV shows we grew up with and...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

In today's episode I talk to A.Russell Andrews. Russell is an Olivier Award-winning Hollywood actor, director and author with an expansive 30-year theatrical career. He is the founding member of the acclaimed Los Angeles-based stage company, StageWalkers.  Recognised for his contributions to the stage, he has received numerous awards. In addition to his theatrical success, he has made a notable impact in commercial and TV acting, appearing in hit series like  Insecure, Better Call Saul, Grey's Anatomy, Harry's Law, CSI: Miami, Boston Legal, to name but a few. Additionally, he was chosen by Oscar nominated director Dianne Houston for the roles of Attorney Davis in Lifetime Network's Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland and Rev. Clinton Hines in TVOne's critically acclaimed Runaway Island, which earned him Emmy consideration for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie.  Other co-starring roles were in Arun K. Vir's multi-award-winning indie film Reset, The In-Laws (with Michael Douglas and Albert Brooks) and The Punisher (with John Travolta and Tom Jane). Russell also gives back to his community through his humanitarian work. He actively engages in social activism, dedicating his time and service to organisation's supporting the homeless community, including the Hollywood Food Coalition and The Giving Spirit. Russell recently marked his debut as a novelist with the release of his book SHOES. A remarkable episode where Russell shares his moving stories and we talk about human encounters, the plight of every person to be valued and recognised for who they really are. https://www.arussellandrews.com

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1079, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Elemental Latin 1: Aurum. gold. 2: Ferrum. iron. 3: Plumbum. lead. 4: Argentum. silver. 5: Kalium. potassium. Round 2. Category: The Real Adams Family 1: Let's drink a beer to the memory of this man who died in Boston Oct. 2, 1803, aged 81. Sam Adams. 2: In 1900 Brooks Adams predicted that in 50 years these countries would be the world's 2 main powers. the United States and Russia. 3: On becoming president, he said he was "less possessed of your confidence... than any of my predecessors". John Quincy Adams. 4: Henry Adams lived in this city, and there's a memorial to his wife Clover in Rock Creek Cemetery there. Washington, D.C.. 5: In 1848 Charles Francis Adams was on the ticket of this 2-word party formed to oppose the extension of slavery. the Free Soil Party. Round 3. Category: Beantown Tv 1: We learned of 3 people who'd never been in Cliff Clavin's kitchen when he played "Jeopardy!" on this sitcom. Cheers. 2: Julie Bowen, Candice Bergen and Rene Auberjonois get lawyered up on this David E. Kelley drama. Boston Legal. 3: Bruce Greenwood, Ed Begley Jr. and Denzel Washington played doctors at St. Eligius on this drama. St. Elsewhere. 4: In the '70s he played Banacek, a suave Beacon Hill P.I.; in the '80s he led "The A-Team" and blew up a lot of stuff. (George) Peppard. 5: Sharon Leal, Jeri Ryan and Chi McBride educated us on this David E. Kelly drama. Boston Public. Round 4. Category: Consciousness Of Stream Writing 1: Mark Twain's memoir "Life on" it tells tales of one of America's great rivers. the Mississippi. 2: Jonathan Schneer's history of this river includes an account of the 1215 negotiation of the Magna Carta on its banks. the Thames. 3: Whistle a happy tune and name this Pierre Boulle World War II P.O.W. novel that was made into an Oscar-winning film. Bridge on the River Kwai. 4: Alan Moorehead published histories of these 2 main branches of the world's longest river. the Blue Nile and the White Nile. 5: 4 men on a canoe trip in this James Dickey novel fight to survive the wild Cahulawassee River and scary locals. Deliverance. Round 5. Category: Call Me Cat. With Cat in quotation marks 1: Something very appealing to people is likened to this "feline" herb of the mint family. catnip. 2: 19th c. consumers liked buying from folks they knew, so Mr. Montgomery Ward might send a personal note if you ordered from this. the catalog. 3: This No. 1 hit has haunted fathers since 1974 as they watch time pass all too quickly as their sons grow up. "Cat's In The Cradle". 4: Someone full of big talk without being able to back it up is said to be "all hat, no" this. cattle. 5: You're sitting in this idiomatic "seat" when you have a position of great advantage. the catbird seat. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

THE NEW YEAR STANDS BEFORE US, LIKE A CHAPTER IN A BOOK, WAITING TO BE WRITTEN. -MELODY BEATTIE  With the new year comes new goals, new career moves, etc. but you first need inspiration to set them and motivation to achieve them. While many of us are exploring the unknown as it relates to 2024. Are you determined to write a new chapter, and where exactly do you start? How can we ensure that each page is worth reading? If you want to make this your best year ever, check out this dynamic conversation we recently had with a Hollywood Producer, William E. Aydelott on his 35+ plus career journey in the movie business. Go behind the scenes of some of your favorite movies that have inspired us to dream out loud, work towards a future goal, or make us smile. Let's begin a new Chapter, together. Bill Aydelott is the founder and ongoing principal producer/director of Waverly Motion Pictures, LLC.  He leads a team of creative professionals and location resources that have collaborated on 100's ratings-winning commercials for broadcasters throughout North America.  His team produces efficiently and maximizes every dollar for their clients, and that unique expertise extends to extremely high-end location production for a variety of prominent major TV series, including Bones, The Gilmore Girls, Boston Legal, Ally McBeal, The Practice, The Good Doctor, and many others. Aydelott films and commercials have been honored with CINE Golden Eagles, the first place Gold Awards from the New York Festivals, the Clio Awards, and the U.S. Television Commercials Festival.  He is also the only individual to have won Best Director honors from both the New England Broadcasting Association and The Emmy Awards.  Click Here to Learn More About Waverly Productions Click Here to Support the Podcast Click Here to Follow Us online and enter to Win a $50 Gift Card Support the Podcast and Sign up for Exclusive Perks --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karmisha-superville/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karmisha-superville/support

In this Classic episode of All2ReelToo we have an All2Interview with actor, Jim O'Heir, O'Heir is an American actor and comedian best known for portraying Jerry Gergich on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. O'Heir first became active in Chicago theater and improv during the late 1980s and early 1990s as part of the comedic theater troupe "White Noise", and appeared in such plays as The Book of Blanche, Stumpy's Gang and Ad-Nauseam with the group. O'Heir has appeared in several films and made guest appearances on such shows as Friends, Boston Legal, Malcolm in the Middle, Star Trek: Voyager, 3rd Rock from the Sun, ER, and Parenthood. In 2000, he starred in the Comedy Central series Strip Mall as Harvey Krudup, the husband of protagonist Tammi Tyler, who was played by Julie Brown. In 2009, O'Heir became a regular supporting cast member of the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, playing Jerry Gergich. He is such a great guy and story teller. Listen, rate and share. Find us at all2reeltoo.com Listen to Mike on The Family Fright Night Horror Podcast ... https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kstbpDOnLQeI8BQGLzina Check out some cool music by host Matthew Haase at https://youtu.be/5E6TYm_4wIE Check out cool merchandise related to our show at http://tee.pub/lic/CullenPark Become a Patron of the show here.... https://www.patreon.com/CullenPark Listen to Mike on The Nerdball Podcast.... https://pod.fo/e/ba2aa Check out some cool music from Jason Quick at www.jasonquickmusic.com If you can during these troubling times make a donation to one of the following charities to help out. https://www.pcrf.net/information-you-should-know/how-to-help-palestine.html https://matthewperryfoundation.org/ https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.hrc.org/hrc-story/hrc-foundation https://pointfoundation.org/ https://www.directrelief.org/ https://www.naacpldf.org/ https://www.blackvotersmatterfund.org https://www.tahirih.org/ https://www.monafoundation.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Shatner has cultivated a career spanning over 60 years as an award-winning actor, director, producer, writer, recording artist, and horseman. He is one of Hollywood's most recognizable figures and a major philanthropist. He has won Emmys and also won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of eccentric lawyer “Denny Crane” on both The Practice and Boston Legal. He has received four additional Emmy nominations as well as other Golden Globe and SAG Award nods.   Mr. Shatner currently is the host and executive producer of The UnXplained on The History Channel. From the producers of Ancient Aliens and The Curse of Oak Island, the one-hour, non-fiction series explores the world's most fascinating, strange and inexplicable mysteries. Shatner continues to act, write, produce and direct while still making time to work with charities and further his passion in equestrian sports. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.

In this bonus Q&A with Michele, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for youA surprising anecdote from Michele's time as a backup singer for the musical legend, Ray Charles. Stanford grad Michele Moreno became a staff writer for business guru Tom Peters and on 2 best-selling books by Guy Kawasaki. But she dreamed of acting, packed her life into a U-Haul and learned from every Hollywood hard knock.She won roles on FX's The Shield, ABC's Boston Legal, and NBC's Parenthood, sang backup for soul legend Ray Charles and spent 10 years as an award-winning multimedia producer.Now an award-winning communication and storytelling strategist, she's helped thousands become clear and compelling with 80+ appearances worldwide. She's a recipient of the Growthspace Top Expert award and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Michele Moreno:LinkedInWebsite

Michele has a wealth of experience in boosting leadership and communication within organizations. She'll be sharing practical tips on giving feedback, using nerves to enhance your performance, and the power of storytelling in presentations.Expect a down-to-earth discussion on career growth, adapting to technology like AI in the workplace, and the key skills you'll need to thrive in the future. You will also learn:How to use storytelling and visualization to engage and lead teams effectively.The power of data in storytellingThe importance of understanding your audience, and techniques like the 1-minute business story framework.Stanford grad Michele Moreno became a staff writer for business guru Tom Peters and on 2 best-selling books by Guy Kawasaki. But she dreamed of acting, packed her life into a U-Haul and learned from every Hollywood hard knock.She won roles on FX's The Shield, ABC's Boston Legal, and NBC's Parenthood, sang backup for soul legend Ray Charles and spent 10 years as an award-winning multimedia producer.Now an award-winning communication and storytelling strategist, she's helped thousands become clear and compelling with 80+ appearances worldwide. She's a recipient of the Growthspace Top Expert award and a member of the Forbes Coaches Council.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Michele Moreno:LinkedInWebsite

On a special Christmas edition of the Star trek Podcast from a non-Trekkie perspective, the Spocklight crew discuss two festive episodes of Boston Legal (Hired Guns from Season 1 and Green Christmas from Season 4) starring William Shatner in his Emmy Award winning turn as Denny Crane.    We're joined for this dive into David E. Kelley's legalverse by Eleanor Parker of the Bygones Podcast, which examines Ally McBeal episode by episode through modern eyes, as we talk Denny Crane's penchant for guns, the other Star Trek connections that Boston Legal had over the years, the odd tone of the show, the surprisingly starry cast and how the anti-environmental message of Green Christmas has aged very badly, all while polishing off a bottle of port.   Come join us for a cigar on the balcony and download now.    As usual you can find SPOCKLIGHT on: TWITTER - @spocklightpod INSTAGRAM – @spocklightpod FACEBOOK – https://www.facebook.com/spocklightpod/ EMAIL - spocklightpod@gmail.com Please Follow, like, share and all that good stuff.   Eleanor can be heard on the Bygones Podcast at all good pod places and you can find the pod @BygonesPodcast on X.  Credit for our wonderful theme music goes to the incredibly talented, Adam Johnston's, you can find more of his work at - https://adamjohnstonuk.bandcamp.com/ Our beautiful artwork was created by Stephen Trumble, see more at http://www.stephentrumble.com/ Huge thanks to Russell Honeywell for post production sound support 

On this episode, we discuss an episode of Dark Fantasy called "Superstition be Hanged" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnOmFTgdxxc). Meanwhile, Rahul is infuriatingly skeptical of tiny horses, Lawrence recalls tales of swords and circuses, and Ronald writes some Boston Legal fanfic. Plus, the fellas get into a lore off, and Lawrence somehow confuses the Showa and Heisei eras of Godzilla. Recommendation Fine Lines (2019, directed by Dina Khreino) Uncle From Another World (2022-, directed by Shigeki Kawai) Lost Girl by Adam Nevill Caution The Thing (2011, directed by Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.) Society (1992, directed by Brian Yuzna) Plug The Wikipedia page for Godzilla vs. Spacegodzilla (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Godzilla_vs._SpaceGodzilla)

What does it really take to become a successful lawyer? And what are the hidden truths of navigating a legal career that TV shows like Boston Legal and Suits might not portray? In an enlightening chat with Victoria Reading, a seasoned attorney who has walked this path, we delve into the heart of these questions. Victoria not only shares her unique journey and the shifts she made in her legal career but also offers her expert advice on estate planning and the little-known legal requirements of a valid will in North Carolina.Launching a business? We've got you covered. Victoria highlights how necessary it is to seek expert advice, especially in niches like the wedding service industry. In an industry where every tiny detail matters, having the right paperwork in place before you venture into business can make all the difference. Victoria also shares her thoughts on the importance of building trust in business relationships and debunks common myths around estate planning. Plus, if you're curious about her favorite outdoor activities and best walking routes in Wilmington, you're in for a treat!It's not all serious law talk, though. Victoria gives us a peek into her personal life, moving from Phoenix to Wilmington, and how she integrated herself into the local community. She shares how she built her reputation and skills while emphasizing the importance of confidence, especially for young women entering the male-dominated legal profession. Lastly, if you're someone who loves a good laugh, Victoria's humorous takes on court transcripts are sure to tickle your funny bone. Tune in for an entertaining and informative chat where we explore the world of law from a lawyer's perspective.Support the showThank you all for listening to this week's podcast! If you enjoy listening please consider rating, following, and reviewing the show. Want to support the show further? Consider subscribing to the show, HEREHow to find us:Whiskey & Wisdom: @whiskey.and.wisdomChris Kellum: @ctkellum LinkedIn: Christopher KellumTyler Yaw: @tyler_yaw_LinkedIn: Tyler Yaw

EPISODE 1802: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to best-selling writer and Hollywood actress Annabelle Gurwitch on her experience of taking in a homeless couple in Los AngelesANNABELLE GURWITCH is a New York Times Bestselling author, actress and activist whose most recent collection of essays "You're Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility" is a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022. ​Annabelle uses personal stories and humor to illuminate issues in the social zeitgeist including "harnessing resilience and learning how life's disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most” (Tara Parker Pope, New York Times). She's written for The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and Hadassah amongst other publications. Her five books include the New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist "I See You Made an Effort." She was the longtime cohost of the fan favorite "Dinner & a Movie" on TBS and a regular commentator on NPR. She's performed on the Moth Mainstage, at Carolines on Broadway, and at arts centers around the country. Her acting credits include: "Seinfeld,""Murphy Brown,""Boston Legal," and "Dexter." Once in while she returns to acting playing a rabbi on "Better Things" on FX or a therapist for an FBI agent in Michael Bay's "Ambulance." Time Magazine featured Annabelle in their “Ten Ideas that are Changing the World” annual series. Her media appearances include: GMA, The Today Show, Real Time with Bill Maher, CBS Early Morning, Oprah, and PBS Newshour. Annabelle is honored to be featured as a notable Southern Jewish author alongside Tony Kushner and Lillian Hellman in the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience in New Orleans. Annabelle has been chronicling living with stage iv lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during covid. She's given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including: Vienna, Rome, Singapore, and Brisbane. She co-hosts the podcast, "Tiny Victories," dedicated to appreciating small mercies and minor triumphs on the Maximum Fun Podcast Network. She's guest lectured,taught essay writing and storytelling at The School of the New York Times, University of CA Redlands graduate writing program, Miami Dade Community College, Thurber House, George Washington U, Maine Media College, and University of Dayton, Ohio. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

The key to living a legendary life is to strive to be more like Abe Lincoln.  At least, that is what my guest this week, Jonathan Shapiro, says is the key.  Join us for a conversation  about the principles of the great Abraham Lincoln, and how following seven steps can help us all lead a more extraordinary life. We talk about stoicism, storytelling, humor, river raft rides, the heart of American culture, and the importance of love.  All of which lead us to look at how Abraham Lincoln, perhaps our greatest President of all time, built a blueprint that might save the soul of America.Jonathan Shapiro has written and produced some of television's most iconic legal dramas, including HBO's The Undoing, Amazon Prime's Goliath, and NBC Peacock's The Calling. An Emmy and Humanitas Award-winner, Shapiro's other television credits include Peacock's Mr. Mercedes, based on the Stephen King novels, NBC's series The Blacklist, FOX's Justice, NBC's Life, and the ABC series Boston Legal, The Practice, and Big Sky. His first play, Sisters in Law, premiered in 2019. He is the author of three books, including the novel Deadly Force (2015), and the memoir Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling (2014). He is currently an adjunct law professor at the UCLA School of Law. Prior to becoming a writer, Shapiro practiced law for 12 years in the U.S. Department of Justice Criminal Division, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, and of counsel at Kirkland & Ellis. A graduate of the University of California Berkeley School of Law, he earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees in history from Harvard University and was a Rhodes Scholar at Oriel College, Oxford University. To buy his latest book:How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary LifeSupport the showKeep up with all things WeSTAT on any (or ALL) of the social feeds:InstagramThreads : westatpodFacebookLinkedInTwitterHave a topic or want to stay in touch via e-mail on all upcoming news?https://www.westatpod.com/

EPISODE 1785: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Jonathan Shapiro, author of HOW TO BE ABLE LINCOLN, about the seven steps to finding a moral compass and living a worthy lifeSince 2000, Jonathan Shapiro has written and produced some of television's most iconic legal dramas, including HBO's The Undoing, Amazon Prime's Goliath, and NBC Peacock's The Calling. An Emmy and Humanitas Award-winner, Shapiro's other television credits include Peacock's Mr. Mercedes, based on the Stephen King novels, NBC's series The Blacklist, FOX's Justice, NBC's Life, and the ABC series Boston Legal, The Practice, and Big Sky. His first play, Sisters in Law, premiered in 2019. He is the author of three books, including the novel Deadly Force (2015), and the memoir Lawyers, Liars, and the Art of Storytelling (2014). Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.

How to Be Abe Lincoln: Seven Steps to Leading a Legendary Life by Jonathan Shapiro https://amzn.to/3RDzNJ6 More than at any time in American history, except perhaps Abe Lincoln's own, we need his help. And not just to inspire us. Over sixty-thousand books have been written about him, and most give us the heroic Lincoln. What we need now is a book that gives us the practical Lincoln. This is that book. It shows us how to survive our dangerously fractious age, one that is too often unmoored from truth, ignorant of facts, and unwilling to do the hard work of becoming better. It is written for those who don't just admire Lincoln but want to emulate his rational, practical approach to law, love, leadership, and life. It identifies the seven steps that made Abe Lincoln legendary and teaches you how to follow them. Written in the accessible, humorous style of Shapiro's previous books and television shows, the book is part history and biography, part philosophy, part memoir, part James Spader rant, and like Lincoln himself, a true original. Above all, it is great storytelling, using narrative to teach and inspire. About the author Jonathan Shapiro has spent the last 16 years writing and producing some of television's most iconic shows, including The Blacklist, The Practice, Life and Boston Legal. An Emmy, Peabody, and Humanitas Awards winner, he and David E. Kelley are the creators and executive producers of Trial, a legal thriller set to air on Amazon in 2016. In addition to his work in television, he is also the author of two recent books: the memoir "Liars, Lawyers, and the Art of Storytelling" (ABA Publishing) and the novel "Deadly Force" (Ankerwycke Press). For the last two years, he was Of Counsel for litigation at the Kirkland & Ellis law firm. Prior to writing for television, Jonathan spent a decade as a federal prosecutor and as an adjunct law professor at Loyola Law School and the University of Southern California's Gould School of Law. He is a member and the former chairman of the California Commission on Government Economy and Efficiency, as well as the founder and director of the Public Counsel Emergency for Torture Victims. He is a graduate of Harvard University, a Rhodes Scholar at Oriel College, Oxford University, and received his law degree from the University of California, Berkeley.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Bob Gunton, Legendary Actor, Star, “The Shawshank Redemption” About Harvey's guest: Today's special guest, Bob Gunton, is a veteran actor whose prolific body of work over the past 5 decades has created some of the most memorable roles in movies, on television and on the Broadway stage.   On the big screen, he brought us “Chief George Earle” in "Demolition Man", “Mr. Pease” in “Delores Claiborne”, “Pritchett” in “Broken Arrow”, medical school dean Dr. Walcott in "Patch Adams", Cecil Dobbs in “The Lincoln Lawyer”, and Secretary of State Cyrus Vance in "Argo".   But the one role, more than any other, that has guaranteed him cinematic immortality, is his chilling portrayal of the despicable Prison Warden “Samuel Norton” in "The Shawshank Redemption".   On television, in addition to many guest appearances on shows like “Miami Vice”, “L.A. Law”, “CSI”, “Nip/Tuck”, “Boston Legal”, “Law & Order: SVU”, “The Blacklist”, and dozens more, he played Governor George Wallace in “Unconquered”, he played Tommy Dorsey in the 1992 miniseries “Sinatra”, he played President Woodrow Wilson in “Iron Jawed Angels”, he played President Nixon in “Elvis Meets Nixon”, and he played President Roosevelt twice: once in the TV movie, “Kingfish: A Story of Huey P. Long”, and again in the miniseries “World War 2: Behind Closed Doors”.   He also had recurring roles, as Dr. Leonard Schrader on “Hothouse”, “Judge Homer Conklin” in “Courthouse”, “Mayor Smith” in “Peacemakers”, “Noah Taylor” in “Desperate Housewives”, the Secretary of Defense, then Chief of Staff, then Secretary of State “Ethan Kanin” on “Twenty-Four”, “Leland Owlsley” in "Daredevil", “General William Collins” in “Royal Pains”, and “Jeremiah Davis” in “Trial and Error”.    And if all of that weren't enough, our guest is a Broadway superstar.  He originated the role of “Juan Perón” in the Broadway premiere of Evita, receiving a Tony Award nomination AND a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical.  And he played the title role in the Broadway revival of “Sweeney Todd”, earning a second Tony Award nomination, and nominations for an Outer Critics Circle Award and a Drama Desk Award.   His other Broadway credits include “King of Hearts”, for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, “How I Got That Story”, for which he won an Obie Award, a Clarence Derwent Award, and a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Play, “Big River”, for which he received a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical, and “The Great Ostrovsky”, for which he received a Barrymore Award Nomination for Excellence in Theatre. For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ To see more about Bob Gunton, go to:https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0348409/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Guntonhttp://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/person/78189%7C0/Bob-Gunton/ #BobGunton    #harveybrownstoneinterviews

Gary Anthony Williams sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his son. After that we talk about his acting career and how much fun he has when it comes to improv. In addition we talk about voice acting and how much he loves to voice many different characters. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  Gary Anthony Williams  Gary Anthony Williams' film credits include the newly released Block Party, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, The Internship, Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle, Undercover Brother, Soul Plane and The Factory. On television, Williams recently starred in the sitcom The Crew, Reno 911! The Hunt for QAnon, and as Santa in the Disney Channel Original Movie Christmas Again. His additional television credits include I'm Sorry, Boston Legal, Blue Collar TV, The Neighborhood, How I Met Your Mother, Whose Line is it Anyway?, The Soul Man, Raising Hope, Malcolm in the Middle and Weeds. He is also the voice of the award-winning music show Unsung. An accomplished voice actor, Williams is best known for voicing Uncle Ruckus on The Boondocks. His additional voiceover credits include Disney Channel's Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, based on Marvel's hit comic books, Oddballs, Hailey's On it, The Lion Guard, Star Wars Resistance, Star vs. The Forces of Evil, Puppy Dog Pals, Love, Death & Robots, Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Bob's Burgers, Rick and Morty, Family Guy, American Dad! and Rugrats. He is also a proud member of the all-black improv show, The Black Version. Born in Fayetteville, Georgia, Williams currently resides in Los Angeles with his family. Make sure you follow Gary on Twitter at @GaryAWilliams and at Instagram at @garyanthonywilliams. In addition go to his website at garyawilliams.com.  Kinzoo Is This Week's Sponsor Kinzoo is built around the belief that the majority of parents are just trying to find the right balance for technology in their families. In addition, Kinzoo works hard to earn the right to be that trusted tech partner for parents. They provide apps that give kids and tweens only the best that technology has to offer, without exposure to the worst of it. Kinzoo thinks that the positive potential of technology is unlocked when it connects, promotes creativity and enables the cultivation of new skills and interests. In addition, Kinzoo also actively provides thought leadership on the subject of kids and technology with their active blog, their founder's bi-weekly newsletter That Digital Dad, and their founder's book, Screen Captured. Kinzoo is flipping the script on screen time. To learn more go to kinzoo.com or where you get at your device's app store. About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.

Voice Over Coffee Shop Episode # 61 Hi there! My name is Andrew Morrison, and welcome to the voice over coffee shop where we start our day with some of the finest names in voice over. If you'd like to know a bit more about me, feel free to check out my website at http://andrewdmorrison.com In this episode, we are honored to be joined by the fabulous Tina Morasco! Tina has worked steadily in film and television for years, with credits including Jane The Virgin, Castle, Parks and Recreation, Two and a Half Men, Numb3rs, Boston Legal, CSI, Cold Case and many more. She can also be heard every Monday night as the voice of the HGTV hit series, Love It or List It, as well as countless TV and radio commercials and promos. And In 2018, she joined forces with Sound & Fury Media, Inc. where she is currently the Head of VO Casting. In this episode we talk about: -How to really get yourself into the conversational read. -The dos and don'ts when submitting your auditions -Current trends in upcoming VO scripts I really hope you enjoyed this truly enlightening conversation with Tina, where we broke down the 4th wall ourselves and discovered ways to truly connect with both a script, and people. If you'd like to get to know Tina or would like to get a copy of the Voiceover Coaching Library, you can find it all on her website at http://tinamorasco.com Thank you for listening, and I'll see you next time!

Marty Belafsky is a former actor/comedian. He began acting professionally at age 13 and landed the role of Crutchy in the Disney musical film, Newsies and has since appeared in TV shows and films like The Wonder Years, Boston Legal, Pearl Harbor, and A Mighty Wind. In 1998, he became a regular in the LA stand-up scene and started headlining nationally eventually touring with Rodney Dangerfield who gave him starring roles in, Back by Midnight and The 4th Tenor. After two decades of touring and acting, Marty decided to hang up the mic, get an MBA, and work for one of the big Hollywood studios. He now lives in Phoenix, AZ with his wife and two children, where Mike tries to convince him to return to comedy. Please rate us on Apple and Spotify and subscribe for free at mikeyopp.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mikeyopp.substack.com/subscribe

Improv Class with Peggy   ABOUT PEGGY:   For over 40 years, Peggy has studied and performed Improv with The Groundings, Gross National Product, National Lampoon Players, TheatreSports, and Improvatorium. She is a current performing member of Puppet Up! (Adult Improv Puppet Show produced by The Jim Henson Company). She can be seen in The Barbarian and The Troll (series regular), Seinfeld, Boston Legal, Crash and Bernstein, The Last Champion, Earth to Ned, among others... She studied at San Francisco State University, Pacific Conservatory of the Performing Arts, American Conservatory Theatre, and holds a degree in Theatre.  She taught short form at Improvatorium. It's also great for learning communication skills in your day-to-day time. Listening in your day-to-day.   The power of Yes and.  Let's try that again, but this time with a yes, try with a yes.   The Who, the What, and the Where.  Listening is a skill, and it's a muscle.   Emotional response as another tool.   Improv works onstage, it works in auditions, and it works in life. 

Join Jim O'Heir for a behind-the-scenes journey through the world of Parks and Recreation. With candid insights into his fellow cast members, his audition process for the show, and much more My guest, Jim O'Heir, and I discuss: Jim O'Heir's iconic portrayal of Jerry Gergich has made him a household name. We dive into the magic that the writers brought to every script of Parks and Recreation, and Jim talks about the importance of writers in bringing a show to life. Jim's journey in the entertainment industry started as a DJ and then led him to broadcast school and improv at Second City in Chicago. Jim's improv group, White Noise, and their cult hit Stumpy's Gang, which brought him to LA where he became a full-time working actor. We discuss Jim's role as Santa on both Ally McBeal and Boston Legal, as well as his role on Tim Allen's The Santa Clauses TV show. Jim shares some great stories about his fellow Parks and Recreation cast members, including Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza. Jim discusses the audition process that led to his casting as Jerry Gergich on the show, and we wonder where Chris Pratt, who played Andy Dwyer, is now. Jim shares stories of the cast of Parks and Recreation going to see Chris Pratt as Starlord at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy Jim talks about his Emmy win for his role on The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as his time on Friends with Anna Faris prior to Parks and Recreation. Jim shares the news of his new gig as co-host of Parks and Recollection, the official Parks and Recreation podcast. Jim's first series regular job on Comedy Central was on Strip Mall with Julie Brown, and he also talks about his time on Curb Your Enthusiasm and their unique approach to creating the show through improv. We even touch on the rumors that Jim was going to be in the latest season of The Mandalorian. Jim shares the upsides to being Jerry Gergich, which include being married to Christie Brinkley and having a large ******. And much more! You're going to love my conversation with Jim O'Heir IMDB Facebook Twitter Instagram Parks and Recollection (podcast) SPONSORS: AIRDOCTOR: Head over to https://airdoctorpro.com and use promo code CLASSIC, and depending on the model, you'll receive UP TO 39% off or UP TO $300 off! FACTOR MEALS - Head over here and use code classic50 to get 50% off your first box. Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 3 of Song Chronicles. Our guest today is singer and songwriter Billy Valentine, who just released a new album called "a masterclass in soul interpretation" by Record Collector. Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth was chosen as the first record for the relaunch of Flying Dutchman, the iconic imprint known for releases by Duke Ellington, Gil-Scott Heron, and Leon Thomas. Billy was born in West Virginia as one of thirteen children and later moved to Columbus, Ohio where his parents owned a nightclub. His brother Alvin introduced him to the path of professional entertainer. At 15 years old, Billy booked his first paying gig after sitting in with his brother Alvin during a performance at Leon's Cocktail Lounge in Patterson, NJ. After a stint in the original touring company of The Wiz, Billy and his brother John formed The Valentine Brothers. Together they recorded four albums and had a breakout Reagan-era protest single "Money's Too Tight (To Mention)." The Valentine Brothers After the duo split, Billy began a songwriting collaboration with Bob Thiele, Jr and Phil Roy. The trio's songs were recorded by Bonnie Raitt, Pops and Mavis Staples, The Neville Brothers, and his hero Ray Charles. We talk about the "pinch me" moment of hearing Ray's recording of his song, the title track of the album My World. Ray Charles's 1993 album My World Billy's incredible vocal interpretations made him a sought-after demo singer for songwriting greats like Burt Bacharach & Hal David and Gerry Goffin. Bob Thiele, Jr. says it was Billy's voice that made the songs they wrote together irresistible, making Billy "the secret weapon of nearly every songwriter in LA." We talk about how Billy came to sing on the soundtrack of Boston Legal. Burt Bacharach and Billy Valentine Recording during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 brought Billy back to the '60s, being brought up in Ohio during the Kent State and Vietnam War protests. He chose to reinterpret iconic protest songs by Gil-Scott Heron, Curtis Mayfield, and Stevie Wonder for his new record Billy Valentine & The Universal Truth. We talk about the permanence of protest songs in our cultural landscape. After many decades in the business, Billy says he is finally feeling good in his own skin and proud of how he made these songs sound. We talk about how hard artists are on themselves and how pleasing yourself is the hardest part. He has an ageless quality about him and describes himself as having a "young heart." Enjoy this conversation with a storied interpreter of songs.

Actor Craig Bierko's film roles include Timothy in the 1996 action film The Long Kiss Goodnight which he credits for being cast in darkly humorous roles such as Max Baer in Cinderella Man opposite Russell Crowe, Tom Ryan in Scary Movie 4 (spoofing Tom Cruise throughout the film), Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Thirteenth Floor. In 2000 Bierko made his Broadway debut as Professor Harold Hill in Susan Stroman's critically acclaimed revival of Meredith Willson's The Music Man. He played “the jazz guy” Ray King, a love interest for Carrie Bradshaw in the fourth season of Sex and the City, attorney Jeffrey Coho on season three of the ABC television series Boston Legal and one of four newly divorced friends on Fox's short-lived Unhitched. He was cast as Dave Lister in the pilot for the American TV version of the British show Red Dwarf and has appeared twice on TV's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit - first as Andy Eckerson, a United States Deputy Marshal who is working with the SVU (and ex-flame Det. Olivia Benson) to recapture an escaped convict and several years later, a serial rapist. He also appeared for four seasons in the Peabody Award-winning series UnREAL as Chet Wilton, the eccentric, drug addicted, womanizing creator of a reality dating show. Recently, he appeared on The Blacklist as The Chairman, the coldly sociopathic head of an underground stock market for criminals and will be seen on season two of the hit Netflix show Sex/Life as a superstar literary agent. Craig would love you to donate to Loma Linda University Children's Hospital: https://lluch.org/ways-give

In this episode, I chat with Annabelle Gurwitch about her career in acting, speaking, and writing, her experience with SPY (Safe Place For Youth), her first publishing story, and her new book You're Leaving When?Annabelle Gurwiitch is a New York Times Bestselling author, actress and activist whose most recent collection of essays You're Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility is a 2021 New York Times Favorite Book for Healthy Living, a Good Morning America Must Read and a finalist for The Thurber Prize for American Humor Writing 2022. In both her speaking and writing, Annabelle uses personal stories and humor to illuminate issues in the social zeitgeist including "harnessing resilience and learning how life's disappointments can teach you about the things that matter most” (Tara Parker Pope, New York Times). She's written for The New Yorker, New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Magazine, and Hadassah amongst other publications. Her five books include The New York Times bestseller and Thurber Prize finalist I See You Made an Effort.She was the longtime cohost of Dinner & a Movie on TBS and a regular commentator on NPR. She's performed on the Moth Mainstage, at Carolines on Broadway, and at arts centers around the country. Her acting credits include: Seinfeld, Murphy Brown, Boston Legal and Dexter and once in while she returns to acting playing a rabbi on Better Things on FX or a therapist for an FBI agent in Michael Bay's Ambulance. She's been featured in Time Magazine's annual “10 Ideas That are Changing the World,” GMA, Real Time with Bill Maher, CBS Early Morning, Oprah, and PBS Newshour.Annabelle had been chronicling living with stage iv lung cancer and inequities in healthcare in the New York Times and Washington Post since her out-of-the-blue diagnosis during covid. She's given patient advocate talks at scientific conferences around the globe including: Vienna, Rome, and Brisbane. She co-hosts Tiny Victories, a podcast, dedicated to appreciating  small mercies and minor triumphs. ​She's guest lectured and taught essay writing and storytelling at The School of the New York Times, University of CA Redlands graduate writing program, Miami Dade Community College, Thurber House, George Washington U, Maine Media College, and University of Dayton, Ohio. Annabelle Gurwitch You're Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility, Annabelle Gurwitch Annabelle Gurwitch: Real Time With Bill Maher Tiny Victories PodcastI Have some Questions For You, Rebecca MakkaiBootstrapped, Alissa Quart Unraveling, Peggy OrensteinSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links

Shrinking actor Matt Knudsen had a non-traditional path to showbiz success. Hear his story. Matt Knudsen was born in Hawaii, raised in the Midwest and sailed around the world as a merchant marine. After trips to Europe, Africa and the Far East, he eventually put down his sea bag, picked up a microphone and began performing stand up comedy all across the country. As an actor, Matt has shared the screen with Oscar winners Michael Douglas, Alan Arkin, Sean Penn and more, and has appeared in dozens of Emmy and Golden Globe winning television shows like Key & Peele, Workaholics, The Big Bang Theory, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, The League, NCIS, Big Love, Boston Legal and Malcolm in the Middle. As a comedian, he's been on Conan, The Late Late Show, Last Call, ASX Live and Comics Unleashed. His latest stand up special Good News was produced by Dry Bar Comedy and currently has millions of views throughout their distribution network. Festival appearances include Montreal Just for Laughs (Best of the Fest), The San Francisco Sketchfest, Bridgetown, High Plains, Limestone and he's even entertained at The White House for President and Mrs. Obama. His critically acclaimed albums The Comedy Stylings of Matt Knudsen, American, and Yes And are top downloads on iTunes and heard regularly on SiriusXM and Pandora radio. They “Mix droll observation with a dry, almost hypnotic delivery,” (The Onion A.V. Club) and with Knudsen's unique style, “The personal feels universal, and the universal feels personal. The only explanation for this phenomenon is that it's all finely crafted comedy from a strong central voice…a great stand up album.” (The Huffington Post)

Flashback Episode of The Father Time Podcast with Jamie KalerMark Valley is a West Point Grad, Army Veteran, successful actor, and Dad. You may know him from his numerous credits including Boston Legal, Pasadena, Keen Eddie, CSI, and Feud. He talks openly about growing up on the Canadian Border of upstate New York to a football coach Dad, his time in the Army, his first acting job with John Schlesinger and Anthony Hopkins, and fathering a child at an early age. Mark is an incredibly charming guy who is quick with an impression and tells a great story. He tells the story of how his 16 year old daughter comes to live with him in Venice, California at a time when he is a hugely recognizable actor during his stint on Boston Legal. How it didn't become a TV show unto itself is crazy. He's a great example of how to handle the responsibility of fatherhood and a shining example to all of you out there who are dealing with becoming a Dad at such an early age.You can catch more of Mark Valley at: https://twitter.com/yesmarkvalleyYou can catch The Parent's Lounge live every Tuesday Night 10pm EST/7pm PST at:https://www.facebook.com/theparentslounge#theparentslounge #markvalley #bostonlegal #parenthood #parentingpodcast #jamiekaler #jasongowin #katemulligan #comedians #parentingadvice #funnyparents #hilarious #cohosts #keeneddie #CSI #fathertime #dadlife #standupcomedy #parentinghumorJamie Kaler's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiekaler/Jason Gowin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasongowin/Kate Mulligan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katestmomever/The Parent's Lounge TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentsloungeshow

Hello babies! Emily is diving head first into Boston Legal, and we're starting to get concerned. She is exclusively wearing pinstriped power suits and has started saying inappropriate things to our young female paralegals. We're also looking to be connected with someone from an english muffin manufacturer, we have some pressing questions. On Wiki of the Week, we read the Wikipedia page for Roy Sullivan, a man recognized by Guinness World Records as the person struck by lightning more recorded times than any other human being.

This week we are revisiting an episode deep in the archives, fan favorite MY LEGAL PONY! Nancy brings the case against her friend Becky. They are both veterinarians. Nancy lives out in the country, and owns a herd of Shetland ponies. She says the ponies act as ponies do, and are perfectly fine just as they are. Becky says Nancy's ponies are ill-mannered. Who's right? Who's wrong? Make sure to stay tuned after the verdict for some updates on these ponies and their behavior. Click HERE to check out the evidence from this episode. Thanks to Alex Maeder for naming this week's case! 

Julie Bowen [Modern Family, Ed, Boston Legal, Happy Gilmore] talks with Anna about female rivalry, the pressure to be sexy, underwear, an audition reminiscent of Basic Instinct, marriage, divorce, people who are too good looking, Julie's new podcast Quitters, and much more.Today's first call is with Jordan who introduced a friend to his crush which unfortunately resulted in them falling for each other. Now Jordan is wondering how to process this new dynamic while keeping both of his friendships.Next to call in is Sarah who is getting close to her wedding date but considering eloping after her father issued an ultimatum involving her guest list. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.