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The Hustle
Panel - Cameron Crowe's The Uncool: A Memoir

The Hustle

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 78:40


Jon is joined by former guest Jackie Clary and our great friend Ryan Rauzon to discuss the recently released memoir by Cameron Crowe, The Uncool. We get into our history of fandom with Cameron, our thoughts on the book, on his career, the meaning of his "happysad" theory, rock journalism, and how he and the book have affected our lives. This was recorded live with no edits. If you've read the book, tell us what you think. Enjoy!  The Hustle Podcast | creating podcasts | Patreon

Kinocast | Der Podcast über Kinofilme, Sneak Preview, Filme, Serien, Heimkino, Streaming, Games, Trailer, News und mehr

Neue Podcast‑Episode: „Marty Supreme“, „Scarlet“, „Mercy“ & „Almost Famous“ – Analysen, Eindrücke und Empfehlungen In dieser Episode unseres Filmpodcasts nehmen wir vier Titel unter die Lupe, die unterschiedlicher kaum sein könnten – und genau deshalb eine perfekte Mischung für alle Filmfans bilden: das für neun Oscars nominierte Prestige‑Drama „Marty Supreme“ mit Timothée Chalamet und Gwyneth Paltrow, das poetische Anime‑Erlebnis „Scarlet“ von Mamoru Hosoda, der spannungsgeladene Thriller „Mercy“ mit Chris Pratt und Rebecca Ferguson sowie der Coming‑of‑Age‑Klassiker „Almost Famous“ von Cameron Crowe. Wir sprechen zunächst über „Marty Supreme“ und stellen die Frage, was einen echten Awards‑Favoriten ausmacht: Wie greift die Inszenierung die Themen des Films auf? Welche Akzente setzen Chalamet und Paltrow in ihren Rollen? Und welche Szenen bleiben als filmische Statements im Gedächtnis? Unsere Analyse beleuchtet Dramaturgie, Bildsprache und die emotionale Wirkung, die den Film für ein breites Publikum attraktiv macht. Mit „Scarlet“ wechseln wir in die Welt des japanischen Animationsfilms. Regisseur Mamoru Hosoda ist bekannt für Geschichten, die große Gefühle, Familienbande und Wachstumserfahrungen mit einer ausdrucksstarken Bildästhetik verbinden. Wir diskutieren, welche Motive Hosoda hier aufgreift, wie sich die Figurenentwicklung entfaltet und warum der Film sowohl Anime‑Neulinge als auch erfahrene Fans anspricht. In „Mercy“ rücken dann Spannung und Tempo in den Vordergrund: Chris Pratt und Rebecca Ferguson tragen einen Thriller, der auf starke Set‑pieces, klare Konflikte und ein hohes Erzähltempo setzt. Wir erläutern, was den Nervenkitzel treibt, wie die Figurenkonstellation funktioniert und warum die Dramaturgie bis zum Schluss fesselt – ohne dabei auf platte Effekthascherei zu setzen. Zum Abschluss feiern wir „Almost Famous“ – Cameron Crowes liebevollen Blick auf Musik, Jugend und Selbstfindung. Der Film verbindet Road‑Movie‑Vibes mit treffender Milieubeobachtung und unvergesslichen Momenten, die seit Jahren Fans weltweit berühren. Wir ordnen die Relevanz des Klassikers für heutige Zuschauer ein und geben Tipps, worauf man beim Rewatch achten sollte. Ob du nach einer fundierten Filmkritik, einer Spoiler‑freien Empfehlung oder einfach nach neuen Kinotipps suchst – diese Episode liefert dir Orientierung und Inspiration. Hör rein, abonniere unseren Podcast und teile deine Meinung: Welche Szene hat dich am meisten bewegt? Welche Empfehlung landet sofort auf deiner Watchlist? Timecodes: 00:00:00 Einleitung 00:02:27 Marty Supreme 00:21:17 Wir tippen den nächsten Sneakfilm 00:26:39 Scarlet (Anime) 00:32:39 Mercy 00:45:09 Kinocharts und Neustarts der Woche 00:49:55 Klassiker: Almost Famous 00:59:05 Bonus Content -

This Ends at Prom
Say Anything... (1989) w/ Alex Steed

This Ends at Prom

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 105:04


"I gave her my heart, and she gave me a pen."Cameron Crowe's directorial debut is a film solidified in pop culture history thanks to the singular image of John Cusack holding a boom box above his head, but SAY ANYTHING... has a lot more than a Peter Gabriel song to say. This week, The Wives Colangelo are joined by the incomparable Alex Steed to talk about one of the greatest teenage romance flicks ever made, and allow ourselves to believe in love. --------Become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/thisendsatprom--------MONTHLY SPOTLIGHTThe Springfield Unity Fund: https://givebutter.com/SpringfieldUnityFund--------Follow our guest!@AlexSteed @YouAreGood--------Social Media Plugs@ThisEndsAtProm@BJColangelo@HarmonyColangelo----------Logo Design: Haley Doodles @HaleyDoodleDoTheme Song: The Sonder Bombs 'Title': https://thesonderbombs.bandcamp.com/

Good Things with Matt Wells

A phrase we have all heard and have all used - "can't complain". But let's be honest... most days we could. With a little lyrical help from a song by the same name, and some words written by Cameron Crowe, Matt dives into that space between what we say... and how we truly feel. What a sucker!Follow us on Instagram @suckerforpossibility.Follow Matt on Instagram @mattawells. Theme song: "Fire" by @seanmccannsings.

Roderick on the Line
Ep. 615: "Number One Madam"

Roderick on the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026


The Problem: We were slender then. (Recorded on Monday, February 16, 2026.) Links “Against the Wind” — Bob Seger (1980) — “What to leave in? What to leave out?” Dave Nanian — Mastodon post about his original '81 copy — the friend who sparked the dB's conversation The dBs — “Black and White” (Repercussion, 1982) Don Dixon — “Girls L.T.D.” — solo track from the guy who co-produced early R.E.M. Sneakers (band, ~1975) — early NC power pop band featuring Dixon, Easter, and Stamey before they were famous Movies with Mikey — “But, did you knowwww?” Richard Hugo — “Degrees of Grey in Philipsburg” Candide — Voltaire (1759) — third episode running where Merlin has mentioned Cunegonde Claudine Longet — French singer who shot Olympic skier Spider Sabich; married to Andy Williams “Spicks and Specks” — Bee Gees (1966) — Merlin: “one of the purest pop songs ever written” “You Give a Little Love” — These crazy kids and their pies. From Bugsy Malone (1976) Marshall Brodien's TV Magic Cards — Merlin bought his trick cards at Walgreens Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982) — Roderick cites Cameron Crowe on the film's tragic subtext about being pressured to lose virginity Groundhog Day (1993) — “what a fucking great movie”; Ned Ryerson as “one of the all time great character actor appearances” Nut Tree (Vacaville, CA) — roadside attraction with amusement park and small airport; Roderick and his dad flew there in a small plane

Dune Pod
Fast Times at Ridgemont High (1982)

Dune Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 94:18


We're joined by the host of the podcast Channels, Peter Kafka, as we go back to 1982's Los Angeles, with Cameron Crowe and Amy Heckerling's teenage masterpiece starring Sean Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Phoebe Cates, Fast Times at Ridgemont High. We cover how The Pool Scene changed a generation, the first time Haitch got blue balls (after making out all night at a church lock in), why the Super Bowl sucked so hard, and just how sweet all those conservative tears taste right about now.Chapters Introduction (00:00:00) Hatch News (00:25:11) Fast Times at Ridgemont High Roundtable (00:34:28) Your Letters (01:16:39) Notes and Links Check out Escape Hatch Merch! Our all new collection of swag is available now and every order includes a free Cameo style shoutout from Haitch or Jason. Browse our collection now. Join the Escape Hatch Discord Server! Hang out with Haitch, Jason, and other friends of the pod. Check out the invite here. Escape Hatch is a TAPEDECK Podcasts Jawn! Escape Hatch is a member of TAPEDECK Podcasts, alongside: 70mm (a podcast for film lovers), Bat & Spider (low rent horror and exploitation films), The Letterboxd Show (Official Podcast from Letterboxd), Cinenauts (exploring the Criterion Collection), Lost Light (Transformers, wrestling, and more), and Will Run For (obsessed with running). Check these pods out!. See the movies we've watched and are going to watch on Letterboxd Escape Hatch's Breaking Dune News Twitter list Rate and review the podcast to help others discover it, and let us know what you think of the show at letters@escapehatchpod.com or leave us a voicemail at +1-415-534-5211. Follow @escapehatchpod on Bluesky,Instagram, and TikTok. Music by Scott Fritz and Who'z the Boss Music. Cover art by ctcher. Edited and produced by Haitch. Escape Hatch is a production of Haitch Industries.

Rock's Backpages
E222: Jeff Walker & Kim Gottlieb on Tom Waits + Gram Parsons

Rock's Backpages

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 77:43


For this episode we're joined — all the way from Laurel Canyon — by the husband-and-wife tag team that is Jeff Walker and Kim Gottlieb(-Walker). Married for 53 years, Jeff and Kim have worked in diverse capacities in the music business and talk about their experiences over those five-plus decades. We start with the couple's work together on monthly freesheet Music World, focusing on their 1973 encounters with Tom Waits and Gram Parsons (plus a 15-year-old Cameron Crowe tagging along). After audio clips of both Waits and Parsons, we hear a 1987 clip of Gram's great singing partner Emmylou Harris talking to Adam Sweeting about... Gram Parsons. Interweaving tales of Jeff's life as a publicity director and Kim's career as a photographer, we hear about Island Records, Jamaica and the couple's close relationship with Bob Marley, concluding with Jeff's account of being with Bob after the chief Wailer was shot by gunmen in 1976. After Jasper offers his thoughts on Bad Bunny's ICE-breaking half-time show at the Super Bowl, Kim channels her late '60s protesting self and eloquently summarises her feelings about staying sane in Trump's dystopian America. Finally, Mark quotes from newly-added library interviews with Captain Beefheart (1979) and David Thomas (1985), while Jasper hails Joe Muggs' 2021 piece about Joel Culpepper. Many thanks to special guests Kim Gottlieb-Walker and Jeff Walker. Visit Kim's website at lenswoman.com and read Jeff's writing on Rock's Backpages. Pieces discussed: Tom Waits: Thursday Afternoon, Sober as a Judge, Jackson Browne, Techno-Rock: Six Teutons And What Do You Get — A Programmed Sequencer And The Doppler Effect, Emmylou Harris audio, Captain Beefheart Pulls A Hat Out of His Rabbit, David Thomas: Unscrambling the egg man and Joel Culpepper: Almost Famous.

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast
January 2026: Eliana Ramage's To The Moon and Back

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 66:06


Description: This month in the Jen Hatmaker Book Club, Jen is joined by novelist Eliana Ramage to talk about her stunning debut, To the Moon and Back—a book that is as page-turny as it is tender, and as expansive as it is rooted. Jen and Eliana trace the actual arc of this book—how it began with an unforgettable spark of an idea at Dartmouth (about an “astronaut girl” who shows us that our stories aren't static, and neither are our people) and how, over more than a decade, that idea became a novel about ambition, belonging, identity, and the complicated, beautiful gravity of connection. In this conversation, Jen and Eliana explore a story centered on a young woman unraveling in the aftermath of loss, navigating complicated relationships, spiritual longing, and the quiet ache of wanting more than the life she's been handed. They dig into the women at the center of the novel—the ones you'll root for, the ones who will frustrate you (hi, ambition), and the ones who will linger long after you close the cover—and they unpack why the ending matters: not because it ties everything into neat bows, but because it honors what's true. Because in real life, healing doesn't land with fireworks. It lands with honesty. With restraint. With the choice to keep loving, even when certainty has slipped through our fingers. This is a conversation about grieving honestly, questioning inherited beliefs, and staying awake to your own life. It's about learning that connection matters more than performance—and trusting that the long arc of love and healing is still unfolding. Whether you're reading along with the book club or simply craving a thoughtful, soulful conversation to start the new year, this episode invites you to slow down, feel deeply, and remember: even in loss, even in doubt, we are still reaching—toward connection, toward each other, and back to ourselves. Thought-provoking Quotes: “This is a story about women who are trying to understand who they are and move forward together after making some mistakes. That's where I definitely am right now. And if I could just finish this one thing that has been so hard for so many years, then it would be the first time I had done something that I could be really proud of.” – Eliana Ramage “I think in real life, you don't need to know that everything is all gonna be figured out at once. You need to land the plane on what matters. I don't think any of us, for our own lives, feel like we have that written out. And so there's some wiggle room on where we could go next, I think.”– Eliana Ramage “It's become kind of a ritual to ask myself,  can you believe that you're doing this job because your wildest dreams came true?”– Eliana Ramage Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Avid Reader Press - https://avidreaderpress.com/ Fancy Lunch - https://tinyurl.com/3uyuxryf Joyride: A Memoir by Susan Orlean - https://amzn.to/49vTrhC The Uncool: A Memoir by Cameron Crowe - https://amzn.to/3LFmd7n Lily King - https://lilykingbooks.com/ Reese Witherspoon book club pick - September 2025 - https://reesesbookclub.com/book/to-the-moon-and-back/ Mid-America All Indian Center, Wichita, KS - https://www.theindianmuseum.org/ Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/4swRPg9 Parnassus Books - https://parnassusbooks.net/ Ring of Salt: A Memoir of Finding Home and Hope on the Wild Coast of Ireland by Betsy Cornwell - https://amzn.to/3Z9qtPu I'll Tell You When I'm Home by Hala Alyan - https://amzn.to/4bof7yr Guest's Links: Website - https://www.elianaramage.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elianaramage/ Connect with Jen!Jen's Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen's Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmakerJen's Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen's Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmakerJen's YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LIVIN THE GOOD LIFE SHOW
Leigh Steinberg, Notable Sports Agent

LIVIN THE GOOD LIFE SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 16:41


TALKING SUPER BOWL, NIL, BASEBALL RUMORED LOCKOUT & MORE. An American sports agent, philanthropist, and author. During his 41-year career, Steinberg has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFLdraft a record eight times. Steinberg is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the sports agent in Cameron Crowe's film Jerry Maguire in 1996.Steinberg has successfully negotiated over $3 billion in contracts for players including Troy Aikman, Steve Young, and Patrick Mahomes. He has represented the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft a record eight times, in addition to representing over 60 other first round draft picks in the NFL.

Brad and John - Mornings on KISM
Thursdays Trash 2526

Brad and John - Mornings on KISM

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 4:07


There is a biopic of Joni Mitchell coming out that will star Meryl Streep and be directed by Cameron Crowe! The list of famous musicians Joni has been romantically linked to is pretty impressive!

#LeDriveRTL2
L'INTÉGRALE - #LeDriveRTL2 (03/02/26)

#LeDriveRTL2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 130:02


Les classiques du jour : - Kansas "Dust in the Wind" - Weezer "Buddy Holly" - The Runaways "Cherry Bomb" Les nouveautés du jour : - Sam Sauvage "J'suis pas beau" - The Maine "Die To Fall" Le journal de la musique : - Le biopic sur Michael Jackson dévoile sa deuxième bande-annonce - Cameron Crowe prépare un film sur Joni Mitchell avec potentiellement Meryl Streep dans le rôle principal - "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" de Bonnie Tyler dépasse le milliard d'écoutes, 40 ans après sa sortie One Hit Wonder : Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Relax" Le live du jour : Queens of the Stone Age "No One Knows" (Live at Brixton Academy, 2005) Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

#LeDriveRTL2
Le journal de la musique du #DriveRTL2 (03/02/26)

#LeDriveRTL2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 2:21


- Le biopic sur Michael Jackson dévoile sa deuxième bande-annonce - Cameron Crowe prépare un film sur Joni Mitchell avec potentiellement Meryl Streep dans le rôle principal - "Total Eclipse Of The Heart" de Bonnie Tyler dépasse le milliard d'écoutes, 40 ans après sa sortieHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Making Pondo/Talking Pondo
Talking Pondo: Clerks and Say Anything With Ben Apuan

Making Pondo/Talking Pondo

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 78:35


Send us a text In this episode, first time guest Ben Apuan joins the podcast. He brings along the movie Clerks. Marty and Clif give Ben the movie Say Anything to watch.This week on Talking Pondo, Marty and Clif are joined by Ben from Chasing the Whimsy for a deep dive into two landmark films that helped define independent cinema: Cameron Crowe's Say Anything (1989) and Kevin Smith's Clerks (1994).On the surface, these movies couldn't be more different. One is a heartfelt, romantic coming-of-age story, the other a black-and-white, foul-mouthed retail comedy. But together, they capture the shifting cultural moment between the late '80s and early '90s, when indie filmmakers proved you didn't need studio polish to say something real.The conversation digs into Clerks as a once-in-a-lifetime debut: it's handmade feel, sharp dialogue, budget-driven creativity, and the birth of the View Askewniverse. From newspaper machines and 37 infamous confessions to Jay & Silent Bob's unlikely legacy, the crew explores why Kevin Smith's $33,000 gamble still resonates decades later.They also connect the dots between both films through music, tone, first-time directors, and a shared DNA of alternative cinema that celebrate authenticity over perfection.Support the showFind our films here: The Love Song of William H Shaw Revenge of Zoe Writing Fren-ZeeMaking Pondo on FacebookX (formerly Twitter):@MakingPondoInstagramMaking Pondo on Letterboxd:Season One Season Two Season Three Season Four Theme Song "The Rain" by Russ PacePhotos by Geoffrey Notkin

The Film Stage Show
The B-Side Ep. 175 – Rachel McAdams

The Film Stage Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 126:09


Welcome to The B-Side! Here we talk about movie stars! Not the movies that made them famous or kept them famous, but the ones that they made in between.  Today we celebrate Canadian greatness. We celebrate Rachel McAdams! Our B-Sides include The Lucky Ones, The Time Traveller's Wife, Passion, and Every Thing Will Be Fine. We also spend some time on The Hot Chick, and do a couple of Rachel McAdams-inspired quizzes at the top of the episode. It's fun! We talk about her new Sam Raimi movie Send Help. We reflect on McAdams' stratospheric rise to stardom within the first few years (and films) of her career, that time she dated Ryan Gosling, and her many accents over the years. We also shout-out the sheer amount of great filmmakers she's worked with over the years: Wes Craven, Ira Sachs, Woody Allen, Terrence Malick, Brian De Palma, Cameron Crowe, Antoine Fuqua, Tom McCarthy, Wim Wenders, Mark Osborne (animated), Sam Raimi, and Kelly Fremon Craig. That's incredible! There's the limited amount of press she has done over the years (though this podcast episode is lovely, about her and her dear friend) and the fact that the hit movies she's starred in throughout her career are mostly not made for movie theaters anymore. We speak to her comedy chops and her constant alignment with the directors she works with. She's a pro! And finally, we show some appropriate respect to the Michael Sucsy-directed romance The Vow. The woman loves a movie wherein time is manipulated!

The Ryan Kelley Morning After
TMA (1-27-26) Hour 3 - Always Be Teasing and EMOTD

The Ryan Kelley Morning After

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 36:41


(00:00-8:20) Everybody was sleeping with everybody, kinda like this show. Audio of Josh Schertz's pre-game speech to the boys before the game against the Bonnies. Great gamblers parlay and tease and then talk about it on social media. Auctioning us off like cattle. Why does Jackson look like Eminem in prison?(8:28-22:14) Does this make you think of Almost Famous or Elton John? Mt. Rushmore of Cameron Crowe films. E-Mail of the Day(22:24-36:32) Feels like this could be the Cardinals' year. TV on a tripod. Three games at one is too many. Need to get that Rammer on the show. The Top 100 MLB Prospects. How many Cardinals on there? Doug's anti-Irish is showing. Great catching is the secret. Just bad memory on Jackson's part. Bader to the Giants. The guy that climbed the skyscraper on Netflix. Zuggalos.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Whitcoulls Recommends: The Heir Apparent and The Uncool

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 5:24


The Heir Apparent by Rebecca Armitage - I touched on this one in the fiction round up at the end of last year but given time constraints with a number of books in that piece, it really warrants a bit more attention. Lexi Villiers is a trainee doctor in Tasmania when she's suddenly summarily summonsed back to London by her grandmother the Queen, after her father and twin brother are killed in a skiing accident - meaning she's now next in line for the throne. It's fun, entertaining fiction based on the monarchy about which the author clearly knows quite a lot and followers of The Crown will love it. The Uncool by Cameron Crowe - This is a memoir by a legendary rock and roll journalist. Back in the 70's, Cameron Crowe began writing about bands and music, and was published by Rolling Stone magazine at the age of just fourteen. He really lived the dream - spending time with, and writing about Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Joni Mitchell, The Rolling Stones and many many more. He went on to write the screenplay for the autobiographical movies Fast Times at Ridgemont High and then Almost Famous (which he also directed). This was an era we'll never see again, and it's wonderful nostalgia about a glorious time in music and a young man who took full advantage of it. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The LIFERS Podcast
245. LIFERS - Selena Fragassi

The LIFERS Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 83:12


Selena Fragassi publishes more books before 9am than most people do all day. Just last year, the always hustling music writer and journalist wrote and published books about Alanis Morissette, Sabrina Carpenter, Greta Gerwig AND her latest:  PEARL JAM LIVE — a hefty and thorough tome covering the band's 35 year history as one of the world's best live acts (it also features a forward written by Scott, but we digress). In between all the manic book writing, Selena somehow finds time for her regular gigs writing for the Chicago Sun Times, monthly appearances on WFLD 32 and contributing to every publication and outlet from SPIN to Loudwire. This week we talk to Selena about life moments with Cameron Crowe, fan letters to Donnie Wahlberg, looking Chrissie Hynde in the eye, what to do when Jim DeRogatis trashes all your favorite bands, the ineffable awesomeness of Bonnie Raitt, the sue-happy UN-awesomeness of Gene Simmons, and getting mammogram advice from Debbie Harry. Pretty awesome. PLUS: Ben gets gonged and our buddy John Oakes calls in with a report from the front lines in Minneapolis.

Album Nerds
I Love 1981: Alabama & Men at Work

Album Nerds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 52:07 Transcription Available


Don and Dude continue the “I Love the 80s” journey with a trip to 1981, a year when economic anxiety and political tension coexisted with malls, arcades, and cable TV escapism. Country and Pop both learned how to look and sound modern. One host brings a polished, harmony‑driven Country blockbuster from Alabama, while the other counters with a nervy, hook‑stuffed New Wave debut from Men at Work, tracing how crossover production, global pop, and quirky storytelling reshaped early‑'80s radio.The AlbumsAlabama – Feels So Right (1981) A smooth, harmony‑rich Country set that blends traditional instrumentation with Southern rock and soft‑rock polish, Feels So Right finds Alabama sanding down honky‑tonk grit into warm, radio‑ready crossover anthems. Built on Randy Owen's conversational vocals, tight three‑part harmonies, and clean electric arrangements, the record moves from intimate ballads to dark Hollywood cautionary tales, sketching how early‑'80s country stepped confidently into the pop mainstream without losing its storytelling roots.Men at Work – Business as Usual (1981) An off‑kilter, endlessly catchy debut, Business as Usual fuses New Wave, reggae‑rock, and pop hooks into anxious, witty songs about paranoia, identity, and global culture, all filtered through an unmistakably Australian lens. Colin Hay's nervy vocals, Greg Ham's iconic sax and flute lines, and the band's elastic grooves turn tales of door‑knocking strangers, daydreaming kids, and Vegemite‑fueled wanderers into one of the defining pop documents of the early '80s.Diggin' AlbumsOurs – Rocket's Red Glare (2025) The long‑running alt‑rock project from Jimmy Gnecco returns with a cinematic, emotionally charged set that pairs soaring vocals and guitar crunch with themes of love, loss, and resilience. Rocket's Red Glare channels late‑'90s melodrama into a mature, widescreen sound that feels tailor‑made for headphones and midnight drives.Red Rider – As Far As Siam (1981) Canadian rockers Red Rider deliver melodic, thoughtful heartland rock on this 1981 LP, balancing straight‑ahead riffs with introspective writing. Anchored by “Lunatic Fringe,” the album became a staple of AOR radio and helped cement Tom Cochrane's reputation as a songwriter with both punch and atmosphere.NITE – NITE (2025) Dallas twins Kyle and Myles Mendes push their darkwave/synthpop project into a sleek, shadowy new chapter on this self‑titled release, blending post‑punk guitars, electronic pulse, and emotive hooks. The record dives into pain, obsession, and alienation over nocturnal beats and synths, landing somewhere between dancefloor melancholy and bedroom confession.Ashes and Diamonds – Are Forever (2025) A supergroup of post‑punk and alt veterans, Daniel Ash, Bruce Smith, and Paul Spencer Denman, craft a moody, cinematic collage of glam, dark pop, and experimental electronics on Are Forever. Recorded after a page‑one restart, the album leans into Hollywood decadence, identity crises, and existential drift, its clipped‑headline lyrics and atmospheric production feeling like a neon‑lit fever dream for aging club kids.Follow the show on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and Bluesky @albumnerds, and support by subscribing, rating, reviewing, and sharing.“We'll never fully understand the 80s until we admit they were equal parts escape fantasy and quiet panic—and the best records let both feelings live in the same song.” – Cameron Crowe

Film Stories with Simon Brew
Almost Famous (2000) and Cellular (2004) | A box office stumble, and an underappreciated action thriller

Film Stories with Simon Brew

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 63:27


Regular episodes of Film Stories with Simon Brew resume for 2026, with two very different films in the spotlight. First up there's Cameron Crowe's superb Almost Famous, a film he got the greenlight to make in the aftermath of Jerry Maguire's success. A hugely personal story, here's how it stumbled at the box office, but found new life. Then, from the same brain that gave us Phone Booth comes Collateral. There aren't many film you could bill Chris Evans, Oscar-winner Kim Basinger and Jason Statham in, all from the director of Snakes On A Plane. How, then, did this one end up a treat? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rock Talk Studio: Reviewing Rock 'n' Roll Books and Documentaries

Here they are, after reading 32 rock n roll books last year, I have narrowed down the Top 10. Here comes the best of the best for 2025!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox? New editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right here Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

Off Topic: Der Podcast mit Roland Austinat und Jürgen Hüsam

Wie ist die Lage zwei Tage vor Heiligabend? Wir decken für euch das gesamte Kulturspektrum ab, denn Roland kommt vom Weihnachtsmarkt, Jürgen hingegen aus dem Theater. Doch natürlich dienen auch Brett-, Computer- und Videospiele zur kulturellen Auferbauung: Roland hat ein neues „The Witcher“-Brettspiel erstanden, Jürgen bereits eine Karte für die nächste „Stay Forever“-Con in der Tasche. Okay, das Jahr 2025 ist auch noch nicht ganz um, deshalb schauen wir in unseren PlayStation-Jahresrückblick, staunen über die teuersten Alben des Jahres und feiern die Gewinner der Game Awards 2025. Was wir nicht gefeiert haben? Unser eigenes Jubiläum im Oktober 2025 – und den „Assassin’s Creed Day“ am 21.12. Multimedialist Jürgen präsentiert zum Trost ein Film-Update mit „Song Sung Blue“ und „Avatar: Fire and Ash“. Der dritte „Avatar“-Teil bringt uns sogleich zum Grübeln: Hat James Cameron noch die Zielgerade im Blick? Oder ist er irgendwo falsch abgebogen? Richtig biegen wir ab und küren eine neue Filmreihe, die wir exklusiv für diesen Podcast anschauen und besprechen werden. Da mag Warners TV- und Filmstudios kaufen, wer will. Nach einer Würdigung von Rob Reiner, Chris Rea und Lee Tamahori schwenken wir zu den Memoiren von Cameron Crowe, Don Camillo und Peppone sowie Batman, Superman und dem Joker. Als Rauswerfer hat Jürgen einen neuen Queen-Song im Gepäck, den Brian May jüngst im Programm der BBC vorgestellt hat. (Aufgenommen am 22. Dezember 2025)

Debts No Honest Man Can Pay
Debts-cember 2025 Part 3 - Best of the Rest

Debts No Honest Man Can Pay

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 255:44


On this week's show, we wrap up the merry month of Debts-cember (and the year in general) with the most honorable of mentions, the runners-up that fill our cup, the best of the rest of 2025  All this & much, much less! Debts No Honest Man Can Pay is over 2 rock-solid hours of musical eclectica & other noodle stories. The show started in 2003 at WHFR-FM (Dearborn, MI), moved to WGWG-FM (Boiling Springs, NC) in 2006 & Plaza Midwood Community Radio (Charlotte, NC) in 2012, with a brief pit-stop at WLFM-FM (Appleton, WI) in 2004.

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All Of It
Cameron Crowe on His Rock Memoir 'The Uncool'

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 23:58


Cameron Crowe discusses his new memoir, The Uncool, which chronicles his time working for Rolling Stone, covering some of the biggest rock bands in the world, as a very young journalist.

The Rewatchables
‘Shampoo' With Bill Simmons, Cameron Crowe, and Sean Fennessey

The Rewatchables

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 131:17


The Ringer's Bill Simmons and Sean Fennessey are joined by writer-director Cameron Crowe to discuss one of his favorite movies, ‘Shampoo,' starring Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, Jack Warden, and Goldie Hawn. Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Chia Hao Tat, and Eduardo Ocampo A State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Another Kind of Distance: A Spider-Man, Time Travel, Twin Peaks, Film, Grant Morrison and Nostalgia Podcast
Acteurist Oeuvre-view – Gloria Grahame – Part 12: OKLAHOMA! (1955) and THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS (1956)

Another Kind of Distance: A Spider-Man, Time Travel, Twin Peaks, Film, Grant Morrison and Nostalgia Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 50:19


In this week's episode of our Gloria Grahame Acteurist Oeuvre-view, we explore the unique casting of unmusical Gloria in Fred Zinnemann's film version of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! (1955) and follow the thread that leads (through Jud Fry) from the supposedly "wholesome" musical to Charlie Kaufman's dark, experimental I'm Thinking of Ending Things. Then we switch over to British espionage curiosity The Man Who Never Was (1956), starring Gloria and Clifton Webb... although they never share a scene. And in Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto, another curious pairing: Cameron Crowe's quintessential 90s romantic comedy Singles (1992) and Luc Moullet's weirdo Western A Girl Is a Gun/Une aventure de Billy le Kidd (1971) offer wildly divergent perspectives on the problem of love. Time Codes: 0h 00m 25s:    OKLAHOMA! (1955) [dir. Fred Zinnemann] 0h 32m 04s:    THE MAN WHO NEVER WAS (1956) [dir. Ronald Neame] 0h 40m 38s:    Fear and Moviegoing in Toronto – Cameron Crowe's Singles (1992) at The Revue Cinema and Luc Moullet's A Girl is a Gun /Une aventure de Billy le Kid (1971) at TIFF Lightbox +++ * Listen to our guest episode on The Criterion Project – a discussion of Late Spring * Marvel at our meticulously ridiculous Complete Viewing Schedule for the 2020s * Intro Song: "Sunday" by Jean Goldkette Orchestra with the Keller Sisters (courtesy of The Internet Archive) * Read Elise's piece on Gangs of New York – "Making America Strange Again" * Check out Dave's Robert Benchley blog – an attempt to annotate and reflect upon as many of the master humorist's 2000+ pieces as he can locate – Benchley Data: A Wayward Annotation Project!  Follow us on Twitter at @therebuggy Write to us at therebuggy@gmail.com We now have a Discord server - just drop us a line if you'd like to join! 

Cult Cinema Circle
Almost Famous (2000) with special guest Mark J. Parker

Cult Cinema Circle

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 91:27


"The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool."It's Music Month here at the Cult Cinema Circle Headquarters, so we needed to start this month off with an absolutely classic film about music, Almost Famous (2000). Joining me for this episode is Mark J. Parker, host of Release Date Rewind. As part of this episode, we talk about Cameron Crowe, this fabulous cast, what we think of these characters and some of the themes that are being explored in this film.This movie is all about going out and experiencing this culture of music, but it's also a great story about being able to "go home", and I think we had a great conversation around thatIntro/Outro Music: "Phantom Fun" by Jonathan BoyleShow E-Mail: cultcinemacircle@gmail.com----Follow Mark on InstagramFollow Release Date Rewind on Instagram and YoutubeFollow Cult Cinema Circle on Instagram, Bluesky, and Letterboxd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TechnoRetro Dads
Enjoy Stuff: Famous Firsts-Part Deux

TechnoRetro Dads

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 121:02


It's the first week of December, so Jay and Shua return for another round of their hit game, Famous Firsts! They challenge each other to guess the opening lines of iconic songs and movies, and invite you to play along. Kick off December with some fun trivia and festive firsts! It's the first time for the second time!   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Jay recently attended a special screening of Almost Famous, reconnecting with the emotional power, music, and filmmaking magic of Cameron Crowe's classic. The experience gave him a fresh appreciation for the characters and themes that have made the movie so beloved. Shua has been diving into The Beatles Anthology 4, rediscovering rare tracks and behind-the-scenes stories that add new layers to the band's evolution. The music and archival insights remind him why the Beatles continue to influence generations of fans and creators.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay shifts into high gear with Mad Max: Fury Road, exploring the groundbreaking visuals, intense themes, and landmark craftsmanship of George Miller's post-apocalyptic masterpiece. He breaks down why the film still stands as one of the most influential action movies of the century. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Firsts!  Shua and Jay kick off December with another edition of Famous Firsts, testing each other on the opening lines of well-known songs and movies in a Jeopardy-style format. Enjoy a special extended episode and make sure to share how you did as you play along. Come celebrate the return of festive fun on Enjoy Stuff.   How did you do? What's a favorite first that you know? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "For the first time in forever" will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com 

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen Presents: Cameron Crowe

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 20:51


Stephen and Becca discuss Thanksgiving plans and traditions before launching into a very special interview with Oscar-winning filmmaker and journalist Cameron Crowe, who saw Bob Dylan perform at a school gym in 1964 and interviewed the world's biggest bands as a teenager, and brings our host a personalized message from the one and only Joni Mitchell. Crowe's new memoir, "The Uncool," is available now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Naked Lunch
"Uncool" Friendsgiving with Jimmy Jam, Brad Paisley, Bill Janovitz & Boo Boos + Cameron Crowe with Kate Hudson Revisited

Naked Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 119:48


This episode's overstuffed, but it's no turkey. First, Jimmy Jam and David get in the holiday spirit, then welcome a procession of old and new friends. Best selling author (Leon Russell: The Master Of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History) and Buffalo Tom band member Bill Janovitz joins to discuss his great new book, The Cars: Let The Stories be Told. Go here to buy Bill's new book. Then Mark Oliver Everett of EELS and Kate Mattison of 79.5 join the party to talk about their fantastic music project, Boo Boos, one of David's favorite albums of 2025. Go here for more information or to buy the album. Finally, Phil zooms into his own podcast on the way to a talk show and Brad Paisley joins to celebrate his excellent new Christmas album, "Snow Globe Town." Go here for more info on Brad. Finally, to celebrate the release of Cameron Crowe's great new memoir, "The Uncool," Phil and David share highlights of their very cool recent "Lunch" with Cameron, including a question from Kate Hudson, star of the upcoming film, "Song Sung Blue"! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Naked Lunch
"Uncool" Friendsgiving with Jimmy Jam, Brad Paisley, Bill Janovitz & Boo Boos + Cameron Crowe with Kate Hudson Revisited

Naked Lunch

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 116:19 Transcription Available


This episode's overstuffed, but it's no turkey. First, Jimmy Jam and David get in the holiday spirit, then welcome a procession of old and new friends. Best selling author (Leon Russell: The Master Of Space and Time's Journey Through Rock & Roll History) and Buffalo Tom band member Bill Janovitz joins to discuss his great new book, The Cars: Let The Stories be Told. Go here to buy Bill's new book. Then Mark Oliver Everett of EELS and Kate Mattison of 79.5 join the party to talk about their fantastic music project, Boo Boos, one of David's favorite albums of 2025. Go here for more information or to buy the album. Finally, Phil zooms into his own podcast on the way to a talk show and Brad Paisley joins to celebrate his excellent new Christmas album, "Snow Globe Town." Go here for more info on Brad. Finally, to celebrate the release of Cameron Crowe's great new memoir, "The Uncool," Phil and David share highlights of their very cool recent "Lunch" with Cameron, including a question from Kate Hudson, star of the upcoming film, "Song Sung Blue"! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.

Rock Talk Studio: Reviewing Rock 'n' Roll Books and Documentaries
Cameron Crowe memoir The Uncool- Book Review

Rock Talk Studio: Reviewing Rock 'n' Roll Books and Documentaries

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 11:38


The only true currency in this bankrupt world is what you share with someone else when you're uncool. Cameron Crowe delivers stories only he could tell. Pure rock n roll history here. No one interviewed Bowie, Greg Allman, Jimmy Page, Ronnie Van Zant, Joni Mitchell, Glen Fry- to name a few, at the age of 15!!*Want the latest in Rock N Roll Book and Documentaries news sent to your inbox?  Sign up for the FREE monthly BLAST!! newsletter- right hereNew editions come out on the last Friday of the month featuring all the book buzz and doc news, recently released titles, top 5 lists, and entry into ALL giveaways and more. Support the showemail Big Rick at:info@rocktalkstudio.com

LIVIN THE GOOD LIFE SHOW
Leigh Steinberg - Iconic Sport Agent - NIL, gambling, MLB trike & more

LIVIN THE GOOD LIFE SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 15:47


TOPICS: NIL, GAMBLING BY PLAYERS, POTENTIAL MLB STRIKE, & MORE...An American sports agent, philanthropist, and author. During his 41-year career, Steinberg has represented over 300 professional athletes in football, baseball, basketball, boxing, and Olympic sports. He has represented the No. 1 overall pick in the NFLdraft a record eight times. Steinberg is often credited as the real-life inspiration for the sports agent in Cameron Crowe's film Jerry Maguire in 1996.Steinberg has successfully negotiated over $3 billion in contracts for players including Troy Aikman, Steve Young, and Patrick Mahomes. He has represented the No. 1 pick overall in the NFL draft a record eight times, in addition to representing over 60 other first round draft picks in the NFL.

Gut Check Podcast
#261 | Mem-wah?

Gut Check Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 40:58


This week: Cameron Crowe was sadder than expected; additional celebrity Jews; Is it harder to inspire us now? We're overdue for a gritty Charades movie; rando RoboCop talk.

The Next Track
Episode #321: Writing About Music

The Next Track

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 27:02


Kirk recently read Cameron Crowe's memoir The Uncool, about his experience writing about music, notably for Rolling Stone. Doug and Kirk reflect on rock music journalism. Help support The Next Track by making regular donations via Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/thenexttrack). We're ad-free and self-sustaining so your support is what keeps us going. Thanks! ‌Show notes Cameron Crowe: The Uncool, a Memoir (https://amzn.to/4oOzPf3) Almost Famous (https://amzn.to/485TQ9O) Fast Times at Ridgemont High (https://amzn.to/3XD38oG) Jerry Maguire (https://amzn.to/485Ct8O) Aloha (https://amzn.to/3XI2LJr) Can AI tell us anything meaningful about Bob Dylan's songs? - Aeon Essays (https://aeon.co/essays/can-ai-tell-us-anything-meaningful-about-bob-dylans-songs) Write Now with Scrivener (https://podcast.scrivenerapp.com/) The Bongos - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bongos) Richard Hambleton, ‘Shadowman' of the '80s Art Scene, Dies at 65 - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/03/obituaries/richard-hambleton-dead-shadowman-of-the-80s-art-scene.html) Shadowman (https://amzn.to/48mUuAP) (documentary about Richard Hambleton) Our next tracks: Patti Smith: Horses (https://amzn.to/47RAE0E) Superchunk: Misfits & Mistakes: Singles, B-sides & Strays 2007–2023 (https://amzn.to/4idX0gm) If you like the show, please subscribe in Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/the-next-track/id1116242606) or your favorite podcast app, and please rate the podcast.

Debut Buddies
First Film Directed by Cameron Crowe (1983)

Debut Buddies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 114:26


Somewhere, somehow, somebody must have kicked this podcast around some! This episode we're talking about Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party, the 1983 directorial debut for Cameron Crowe, and lovely artifact of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the earliest moments of MTV. Join us as we relish in Petty's charming humanity, Crowe's youthful filmmaker vibe, and the somewhat magical inflection point for two influential creative treasures. Plus, MouthGarf and I See What You Did There!Sources:https://variety.com/2025/music/news/tom-petty-heartbreakers-beach-party-paramount-streaming-debut-cameron-crowe-1236303687/Watch the film: https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/YP4um6Ey_qFQq9mLqUrEFLVH5SjNQHXo/Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Gmail

198.4 KFLX Fiction Radio
Almost Famous

198.4 KFLX Fiction Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 78:42


This episode is more fun than an emotionally charged summer road trip with a famous band in the 1970s! We're doing Cameron Crowe again this week, this time with the 2000 film "Almost Famous" and the band at the heart of it - Stillwater! We'll cover all the nods to other 70s rockers – intended or not – plus get some behind-the-scenes info on how these songs came together with the help of Peter Frampton, and Nancy Wilson from Heart. Also, as with our last Crowe flick, there is a grunge element. Plus, caller Aviv Rubenstien hits us with an absolute deluge of Almost Famous facts and goodies!

InSession Film Podcast
Women InSession: Cameron Crowe

InSession Film Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 57:54


On this episode, we talk about the great Cameron Crowe and what makes his story of becoming a filmmaker one of the most fascinating!  Panel: Kristin Battestella, Amy Thomasson Visit insessionfilm.com for merch and more! Thanks for listening and be sure to subscribe! Become an ISF VIP today to get exclusive bonus content!

Damn Good Movie Memories
Episode 476 - Almost Famous (2000)

Damn Good Movie Memories

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 94:10


Cameron Crowe's love-letter back to the music he grew up on. A teenage journalist gets an opportunity to go on the road with an up-and-coming rock band in the early 1970s.  Starring Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Zooey Deschanel, Anna Paquin and Fairuza Balk. This is a cross-over episode with our friends from the Growin' Up Rock Podcast!  Check out their upcoming episode where we discuss the Almost Famous soundtrack track-by-track!

Debut Buddies
First Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960)

Debut Buddies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 123:54


You've heard of stars in the sky... but stars in the S I D E W A L K!? What!? We explore the origins of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and dig into the subject of its first star. Also, Chelsea's back, baaaaaayyyyybeeeeee! Don't miss a movie filled MouthGarf Report, and a Hollywood historical I See What You Did There!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Famehttps://www.grunge.com/471875/this-was-the-first-star-to-be-placed-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/https://www.tellmebest.com/1famous-facts-about-the-historic-hollywood-walk-of-fame/Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Film Directed by Cameron Crowe

Fresh Air
Best Of: Guillermo Del Toro / Cameron Crowe

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 48:54


The great filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro has a new adaptation of Frankenstein. He saw the 1931 film when he was 7. “I realized I understood my faith better through Frankenstein than through Sunday Mass,” he tells Terry Gross. “And I decided at age seven that the creature of Frankenstein was gonna be my personal avatar and my personal messiah.” His other films include Pan's Labyrinth and The Shape of Water. Also, we hear from Cameron Crowe, who wrote and directed Jerry Maguire, Say Anything and the semi-autobiographical film Almost Famous, about writing for Rolling Stone starting at age 15. His new memoir is about being a naive teen, exposed to the excesses of rock musicians.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Anderson Cooper 360
Tale Of The Tapes

Anderson Cooper 360

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 45:28


Two federal prosecutors who described the people who attacked the Capitol on January 6th as a "mob" are suddenly suspended, and their court document is replaced. Plus, new images of the enormous destruction Hurricane Melissa did to Jamaica, when it came through as a Category 5 storm. And, Anderson's interview with legendary music journalist and filmmaker Cameron Crowe, who first made a name for himself interviewing rock and roll royalty in the 1970s when he was just a teenager. He talks about his new memoir "The Uncool”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hell & High Water with John Heilemann
Cameron Crowe, Pt 2: Backstage Passes & Lost Youth, Lester Bang & Jeff Spicoli

Hell & High Water with John Heilemann

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 98:30


In the second installment of John's conversation with Cameron Crowe about his new memoir, “The Uncool,” the Oscar-winning writer-director explores his relationship with legendary rock critic Lester Bangs (and casting Philip Seymour Hoffman to play him in “Almost Famous”); the previously unacknowledged teenage suicide of his elder sister and how it fed into the complex family dynamics that compelled him to spend much of his adolescence on the road with rock stars; the end of his career as a music journalist at age 21; how writing “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” helped Crowe reclaim his lost youth and opened the door to Hollywood; and how Tom Cruise convinced him not to cut the most famous line in "Jerry Maguire." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh Air
For Cameron Crowe, Being 'Uncool' Is A Badge Of Honor

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 46:12


The filmmaker's new memoir, 'The Uncool,' is about his teen years in the '70s as a rock journalist for 'Rolling Stone.' His unconventional story was dramatized in the 2000 movie 'Almost Famous.' Crowe spoke with Terry Gross about getting access to rockstars before he could drink, being mentored by Lester Bangs, and his interviews with David Bowie. |Also, David Bianculli reviews the new season of 'The Diplomat.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Hell & High Water with John Heilemann
Cameron Crowe, Pt 1: The Birth of The Uncool

Hell & High Water with John Heilemann

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 81:30


John sits down for an epic conversation with Oscar-winning writer-director Cameron Crowe about his new memoir, “The Uncool,” which covers his years as a teenaged rock music writer for Rolling Stone in the 1970s — years that served as the inspiration for his classic movie, “Almost Famous.” In the first installment of this special two-part episode, Crowe details his seminal experiences on the road with The Eagles, The Allman Brothers, Led Zeppelin, and other defining bands of the era, which shaped his unusual adolescence and turned him into a magazine journalism wunderkind, as well as the unique relationship he forged with Bob Dylan, which ultimately paid dividends for another of his hit films, “Jerry Maguire.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

CBS This Morning - News on the Go
Cameron Crowe Revisits 'Almost Famous" | Oz Perlman on Reading People

CBS This Morning - News on the Go

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 38:25


BASE jumping in national parks is illegal, but with the federal government shut down, some thrillseekers are taking advantage of the situation. CBS News' Carter Evans explains. California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Robert Costa in a "CBS Sunday Morning" exclusive interview that he'll consider a 2028 White House bid. Costa joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss what Newsom said will guide his decision and who else could enter the Democratic race. Writer and filmmaker Cameron Crowe joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new memoir, "The Uncool," where he reveals the true stories behind his classic film, "Almost Famous," and his early days interviewing legends like Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, and the Allman Brothers. In this week's "Dear David," CBS News contributor David Begnaud shares two powerful stories of love: Jerome and Agnes Bourgeois of Houston, marking 66 years of marriage through song, and 9-year-old Nora Vaughn of Louisiana, spreading laughter to raise money for her sister with Rett syndrome. World-renowned mentalist Oz Perlman joins "CBS Mornings" for his first live TV interview about his new book, "Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist." He shares how techniques used to read people can also unlock personal and professional potential. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thirty Twenty Ten
Brie Larson is Trapped, Ralph Fiennes Jacks In, Cameron Crowe Crashes

Thirty Twenty Ten

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 169:01


Oct. 10-16: No Doubt brings ska to the masses, Jack Black has goosebumps, Demi Moore destroys classic literature, Mad TV aims high, Keira Knightley is a bounty hunter, squids take over Adult Swim, Idris Elba goes to Netflix, Guillermo del Toro gets gothic, Tom Hanks goes to East Berlin, and Crazy Ex-Girlfriend's opening number. All that and more from 30, 20, and 10 years ago.

The Rizzuto Show
Crap On Extra: Best Movies To Make You Cry and Avril Lavigne Wines

The Rizzuto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 24:32


MUSICAvril Lavigne announced the release of her first official wine, "Banshee Complicated" with Banshee Wines, named after her 2002 breakout single "Complicated." https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/food/959387/avril-lavigne-to-release-limited-edition-wine-complicated/story/ Aerosmith will announce details this Wednesday of their new song, “My Only Angel,” featuring Yungblud. They posted a video on Instagram with the caption, “We're back. Big news tomorrow (Wednesday).” This will be their first new song since their last album, 2012's Music From Another Dimension! https://www.instagram.com/p/DOrXJEREiTB/?hl=en Drummer Matt Cameron says Soundgarden is "over halfway done" with the final Soundgarden album to feature vocalist Chris Cornell, who died in 2017. https://blabbermouth.net/news/matt-cameron-on-soundgardens-final-recordings-with-chris-cornell-were-definitely-over-halfway-done-with-it RIP: At the Gates vocalist Tomas Lindberg has died at the age of 52, following complications related to his ongoing cancer treatment. https://loudwire.com/at-the-gates-tomas-lindberg-dead-52/Remember that file-sharing service LimeWire? They're the ones who bought the Fyre Fest brand. https://consequence.net/2025/09/limewire-acquires-fyre-fest-brand/TV"America's Got Talent" semifinal results at 8:00 p.m. on NBC.• Episode 5 of "South Park" Season 27 at 10:00 p.m. on Comedy Central.• The fourth season premiere of "The Morning Show" on Apple TV+.• The series finale of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" on Amazon. If you're a pasta lover, Kristen Bell has a hack that can help stabilize your blood sugar, make you feel fuller longer, and prevent overeating and weight gain. https://youtu.be/0lRHC9YLTi4 GTA 6 gearing up for gigantic launch … Grand Theft Auto 6 is set to release in May 2026 – and Rockstar Games is already getting ready for a record-breaking debut. The company went so far as to describe it all as "the largest game launch in history." Behind the scenes, they're hiring a bunch of people to scale things up to handle the demand, especially considering this is the first new entry in the franchise in over a decade. MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:Colin Farrell and Margot Robbie appeared on The Today Show on Tuesday to promote their new movie, A Big Bold Beautiful Journey. https://x.com/mrbrphotos/status/1968020788436734088· A Joni Mitchell biopic is in the works, and rumor has it that it'll star Anya Taylor-Joy and Meryl Streep as Joni at different points in her life. Cameron Crowe admitted that there's not much he can say about the upcoming film yet, but confirmed it will be made next year in 2026 — "Soon I'll be able to speak more definitively about who's in it and how we're gonna do it and everything," he said. https://ultimateclassicrock.com/meryl-streep-anya-taylor-joy-joni-mitchell-biopic-casting/ AND FINALLYNeed a good cry? This list will get you going:https://www.self.com/story/best-movies-to-make-you-cryAND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s
From the Archive: Almost Famous

Filmspotting: Reviews & Top 5s

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 58:21


Cameron Crowe's ALMOST FAMOUS turns 25 this fall, so we dig into the archive for a 2018 Sacred Cow (or should we say Golden God?) review of Cameron Crowe's autobiographical film with bonus insights from ⁠Uproxx rock critic Steven Hyden⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Daily
'The Interview': What Happened to Cameron Crowe? He Has Answers.

The Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 51:45


The writer-director made hit after hit movie, until he didn't. But he doesn't let it get him down.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Even the Rich
Kate Hudson: It's All in the Family | 293

Even the Rich

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 47:01


Kate Hudson was born into show business. The daughter of actor Goldie Hawn and musician Bill Hudson, Kate's raised by Goldie and Kurt Russell and grows up on film sets. And while she could have gone the nepo baby route, she opts to do it herself. After wowing critics and audiences with her star turn in Cameron Crowe's 2000 hit “Almost Famous,” Kate winds up on the Mount Rushmore of rom-com queens thanks to her role in 2003's “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”. But Kate deals with the dark side of the business too. After her meteoric rise, she contends with and an up-and-down film career, high profile relationships, as well as a controversial business venture. But these days, Kate couldn't be hotter. With a hit Netflix show (Running Point) and a debut musical album under her belt - Kate is proving that 25 years after the success of “Almost Famous,” she is very famous - and here to stay.You can follow Brooke and Aricia on socials at @brookesiffrinn and @ariciaskidmorewilliamss. And check out the brand new Even the Rich merch store at www.eventherich.com.Be the first to know about Wondery's newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterListen to Even The Rich on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/even-the-rich/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.