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Verge of the Dude
The Odyssey of Tom Purcell

Verge of the Dude

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2026 23:09


Hey Dude, I celebrate the long and winding journey of my old friend writer/producer Tom Purcell, who booked the ultimate celebrity for the grand finale of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at the Ed Sullivan Theater. QUOTE: "...he's only my third favorite Beatle." CAST: Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, The Roots, Jimmy Kimmel, David Letterman, Adam Carolla, Ray Oldhafer, Marc Maron, Ed Sullivan, Tom Purcell, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, Dan Klass, Stan Hillas, Jamie Kennedy, Leonardo DiCaprio, John Leguizamo, Jim Morrison, The Doors, David Letterman, Paul McCartney, The Beatles, Elvis Presley, Jon Batiste, Elvis Costello, Paul Shaffer, Achilles, Taylor Swift, John Lennon, George Harrison, Ringo Starr LOCATIONS: Hollywood, Hollywood Walk of Fame, North Hollywood, North Hollywood High School, Upfront Comedy Showcase, New York City, Ed Sullivan Theater, Chicago, Second City PROPS: "Unbuckled", The Late Show, Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Podcast Hall of Fame, Ed Sullivan Show, Mr. Show with Bob and David, Jamie Kennedy Experiment, Scream, Romeo + Juliet, Late Night with David Letterman, Hello Goodbye, Odyssey, Illiad, Star Wars, Rubber Soul, Sgt. Pepper, White Album SOUNDS: plane,  Laguna Sawdust Cowbell Chimes  (more cowbell), birds  PHOTO: "Tom Purcell the Coyote" shot with my iPhone XS RECORDED: May 30, 2026  in "The Cafe" under the flight path of the Hollywood Burbank Airport in Burbank, California GEAR: Zoom H1 XLR with Sennheiser MD 46 microphone. TOTAL RUNNING TIME: 23:08 FILE SIZE: ~ 23 MB GENRES: storytelling, personal storytelling, personal journal, journal, personal narrative, audio, audio blog, confessional  HYPE: "It's a beatnik kinda literary thing in a podcast cloak of darkness." Timothy Kimo Brien (cohost on Podwrecked and host of Create Art Podcast) DISCLAIMER/WARNING: Proudly presented rough, raw and ragged. Seasoned with salty language and ideas. Not for most people's taste. Please be advised.

Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen
Michael Elias wrote "The Jerk", Jay IS The Jerk

Don't Be Alone with Jay Kogen

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 52:34


Writer, Michael Elias, talks about growing up in the Catskills, where you had to make your money in the summer to survive the winter, and how that created a lot of tension. He also talks about taking acting classes, dealing with being an actor, and how acting helped him build scenes and characters. He talks about working for Glen Campbell without realizing how talented he was. He discusses his book Benders, L.A. and talks about going to Plato's Retreat and not scoring. He talks about Steve Martin and how The Frisco Kid was not what he originally thought it would be. It was originally supposed to be directed by Mike Nichols and star John Wayne. Carl Reiner may have made The Jerk better. Garry Marshall made Young Doctors in Love better, but some movies simply don't turn out the way you want them to. Michael wants people to know that Jews were all over the West and that minorities helped build this country. He says there was always a hangout somewhere. Mel Brooks was an egalitarian. Michael talks about having many writing partners, including Arnie Kogen, Rich Eustis, and Frank Shaw. He talks about getting kicked off The Ed Sullivan Show, writing for The Tonight Show, and learning from Neil Simon and Ed Weinberger.  He wishes he could tell his mother what's going on in his life now and imagines writing letters to her today. He also talks about giving yourself permission to stop reading books halfway through. He remembers me playing with the microphone at my bar mitzvah. He talks about paying rent at forty-two dollars a month while working as a substitute teacher. His father, a doctor, never really understood what he did until he saw the pilot of Head of the Class. Howard Hesseman had demands even though he was about to be fired. Bio: Michael Elias grew up in the Catskill Mountains, a Red Diaper Borscht Belt Baby in a world of artists, intellectuals, tumlers, folk singers, boxers, and Jewish gangsters, some of whom sleep at the bottom of Loch Sheldrake. His childhood heroes were Jerry Lewis, Harry Belafonte, Rocky Marciano, and Abe ‘Kid Twist' Reles. Educated in the classics at St. John's College, Elias took his knowledge of ancient Greek and philosophy to New York, trained at the Actors Studio, acted in The Living Theatre, La MaMa and the Judson Poets Theatre. From there Elias and Frank Shaw dove into the world of stand-up comedy, playing coffee shops, night clubs, with five stints on The Tonight Show. Fired from Ed Sullivan they abandoned the act and came to Hollywood where he and Shaw wrote sit-coms, variety shows, and The Frisco Kid. After parting ways, Elias participated in the anti-Vietnam War movement, earned a subpoena from a Nixon grand jury, and teamed up with Rich Eustis and created Head of the Class. Elias continues to write novels and screenplays in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife Bianca Roberts and their dachshund Mabel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Hour 3: The Galactic Federation Bar Bet | 04-29-26

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 52:31


Welcome back to The Other Side of Midnight with Walter Sterling, the ultimate late-night haven for "Midnight Misfits". In this wild episode, Walter teams up with Canadian UFO expert Dave Scott to uncover a "nefarious" conspiracy involving missing scientists, NASA interns, and an impending Galactic Federation. The switchboard lights up with unforgettable callers sharing wild tales—from 1970s Greenwich Village motorcycle gangs to settling the ultimate bar bet about the Dave Clark 5's record-breaking Ed Sullivan Show appearances. Plus, buckle up for a truly unhinged round of "Florida Stories" (featuring floating cocaine, a rhino exhibit accident, and a tricycle-riding woman claiming to be God), followed by Walter's fiery late-night rant exposing the absurd $850,000 salaries and multi-million dollar PR budgets of Pennsylvania Turnpike toll executives. It's strange, it's late, and it's unapologetically bizarre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carnival Personnel
Joni Grassey - Your favorite comedian's favorite comedian!

Carnival Personnel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 81:43


Joni Grassey is your favorite comedian's favorite comedian.  Go on … Go ask Ken “The Viper” Rogerson … go ask Sir Lenny Clark or the GREAT Mr. Tony V … ask bookers like Mike Smith …   Insane (and true) stories for days!  A walking spark-plug!   This episode does with a warning, “Joni Grassey is captivating and addicting, listen at your own risk!”   Joni's roots in comedy start by watching Johnathan Winters with her dad on The Ed Sullivan Show to being a beloved Vegas stand-up for two decades to currently wooing audiences all over New England.   Super funny, super smart, super adorable and dorky! Again, you were warned.   Opening: Gomer by Beyond Id (The Stovin' Years album on Spotify)   Closing Song: Recess by Beyond Id (The Stovin' Years album on Spotify)

P.I.D. Radio
Inanna, Athena, and the Whore of Babylon

P.I.D. Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 95:03


A STATUE of the goddess Athena has been discovered among the ruins of Laodicea—the site of the church Jesus said he would vomit out of his mouth. This is a fitting symbol for the world today. Athena is one manifestation of the ancient Sumerian goddess Inanna, a gender-fluid entity of sex and violence. If you've paid attention to the news over the last decade, you can see why we believe Inanna is the spirit of the age. Further, her descriptions in Sumerian texts are consistent with that of the woman in scarlet called Babylon the Great in Revelation 17. Although there has been pushback against the woke gender agenda by the Trump administration and a few other places around the world, Donald Trump won't be president forever. It's our mission to use this reprieve to share the gospel while we can.  We also discuss the ever-increasing calls for “disclosure” of government UFO files and the tragic death of paranormal writer and broadcaster David Wilcock this week at the age of 53. Here's the video we referred to of the legendary Charles Laughton reciting the story of Shadrach, Meshech, and Abednego from the third chapter of Daniel on The Ed Sullivan Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vmIcQTA1iu0 Sharon's niece, Sarah Sachleben, is fighting stage 4 bowel cancer, and the medical bills are piling up. If you are led to help, please go to GilbertHouse.org/hopeforsarah. Follow us! X (formerly Twitter): @pidradio | @sharonkgilbert | @derekgilbert | @gilberthouse_tvTelegram: t.me/gilberthouse | t.me/sharonsroom | t.me/viewfromthebunkerSubstack: gilberthouse.substack.comYouTube: @GilbertHouse | @UnravelingRevelationFacebook.com/pidradio JOIN US IN ISRAEL! We will tour the Holy Land October 11–23, 2026 with an optional three-day extension to Jordan. For more information, log on to GilbertHouse.org/travel. Thank you for making our Build Barn Better project a reality! Our 1,200 square foot pole barn has a new HVAC system, epoxy floor, 100-amp electric service, new windows, insulation, lights, and ceiling fans! If you are so led, you can help out by clicking here: gilberthouse.org/donate. Get our free app! It connects you to this podcast, our weekly Bible studies, and our weekly video programs Unraveling Revelation and A View from the Bunker. The app is available for iOS, Android, Roku, and Apple TV. Links to the app stores are at pidradio.com/app. Video on demand of our best teachings! Stream presentations and teachings based on our research at our new video on demand site: gilberthouse.org/video! Think better, feel better! Our partners at Simply Clean Foods offer freeze-dried, 100% GMO-free food and delicious, vacuum-packed fair trade coffee from Honduras. Find out more at GilbertHouse.org/store/.

Jim and Mike TALK
KEITH HOPWOOD from Herman's Hermits / British Invasion Band Interview

Jim and Mike TALK

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 23:21


KEITH HOPWOOD (HERMAN'S HERMITS) INTERVIEW Rob interviews original guitarist for Herman's Hermits Keith Hopwood Keith was in the band from 1963 - 1972 and was a pivotal member during the band's height with the #1 US hits "Mrs. Brown You Have  Lovely Daughter" and "I'm Henry the Eighth, I am".  Other greats songs were "I'm into Something Good", "There's a Kind of Hush" and "Can't You Hear my Heartbeat." Rob talks to Keith about his upcoming show at Chiller Theatre (April 24-26) in Parsippany New Jersey!  This will be Keith's first ever autograph show.  He will be joined by Peter Noone on Saturday April 25th from 1:30 - 2:30 pm where they will be signing their new single "Remember When".  This new single is the first song they've recorded together in 50 years! Rob and Keith also talk about The Beatles, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Jackie Gleason Show, how Herman's Hermits got their name, "Tales of a Hermit" (Keith's book) and more! You can find out more about Keith at his website: www.keithhopwood.com And you can still get your tickets for Chiller Theatre to meet Keith in person ... from their website (www.chillertheatre.com) or at the door the day of the show (s). **** KNOW GOOD MUSIC can be found on Podbean (host site), Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Iheart Radio, Pandora, YouTube  and almost anywhere you listen to podcasts. Links to more sources at Link Tree - www.linktr.ee/knowgoodmusic Visit our YouTube Channel where you can see video segments from all of our interviews.  Just search "know good music" Please follow / subscribe & review Follow our Instagram & Facebook pages for info on upcoming podcasts and sometimes extra content Email Rob at: knowgoodmusicpodcast@gmail.com Know Good Music T-Shirts, Drink Coasters and Embroidered dad hats and winter hats now available.  Email Rob for all the info. TURN OFF THE TV and TURN UP THE MUSIC!!!

Music In My Shoes
The Ed Sullivan Show, Beatles Anthology 2, Jethro Tull, and Rush Tom Sawyer E125

Music In My Shoes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 38:41 Transcription Available


One TV host with a stiff posture and a sharp instinct helped rewrite the map of American pop culture. We're talking about The Ed Sullivan Show, the variety powerhouse that ran from 1948 to March 28, 1971 and acted like a weekly national stage for music, comedy, Broadway, and everything in between. When Ed thought you had talent, he put you in front of the country, and millions of people trusted his taste because there weren't a hundred other places to look. We walk through why that kind of platform mattered, including how the show opened doors for artists who couldn't get booked elsewhere, and how a single appearance could change record sales and career trajectories overnight. Then we hit the seismic moment: the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, the audience size, and the “I want to start a band” shockwave that followed. We also get into the messier side of live TV, where censorship and control collide with artists who refuse to play along, with stories that bring The Doors, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan into the same conversation. From there we shift into pure music history joy: why Beatles Anthology 2 is such a rewarding listen, how “Real Love” landed, and what demos, takes, and studio chatter reveal about the band's growth. We keep the momentum going with Jethro Tull's Aqualung era, then jump through chart-tied milestones from Blondie's “Rapture” to Rush's “Tom Sawyer” and “Limelight,” plus Joan Jett's “I Love Rock and Roll.” Jimmy's segment spotlights Guided by Voices and the art of making a big studio sound intentionally lo-fi, before we cap things off with more '90s rock favorites. Learn Something New orRemember Something OldPlease like and follow the Music in My Shoes Facebook and Instagram pagesReach out to us at musicinmyshoes@gmail.comSend us a one-way message. We can't answer you back directly, but it could be part of a future Music In My Shoes Mailbag!!!

Hearing Voices with Scott Watson Podcast
John Moffitt Interview

Hearing Voices with Scott Watson Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2026 28:35


From the Ed Sullivan show, the Emmys, comedy and musical legends- John Moffitt has worked with them all. Scott Watson talks with John about the Golden Age of American television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Notes From The Aisle Seat
Notes from the Aisle Seat Episode 5.13 - The "Pot of Gold" Edition

Notes From The Aisle Seat

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 56:00


Welcome to Season 05 Episode 5.13- the "Pot of Gold" edition - of Notes from the Aisle Seat, the podcast featuring news and information about the arts in northern Chautauqua County NY, sponsored by the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Your host is Tom Loughlin, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Chair Emeritus of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia. Guests on this episode include: Paul Preston :The Movie Guy"/Cinema Series; Prof. Don Marazzo/Tristan und Isolde; MUS1C Ryan C. Connelly/Navy Sea Chanters Notes from the Aisle Seat is available from most of your favorite podcast sites, as well as on the Opera House YouTube Channel. If you enjoy this podcast, please spread the word through your social media feeds, give us a link on your website, and consider becoming a follower by clicking the "Follow" button in the upper right-hand corner of our home page. If you have an arts event you'd like to publicize, hit us up at operahouse@fredopera.org and let us know what you have! Please give us at least one month's notice to facilitate timely scheduling. Time Stamps (Approximate) The Cinema Series/Paul Preston - 2:02 Tristan und Isolde Live at the Met/Don Marrazzo - 18:02 Arts Calendar - 34:33 US Navy Sea Chanters/MUS1C Ryan C. Connelly - 36:52 Artist Links Paul Preston "The Movie Guy" LA Film Locations Tour The Movie Guys Homepage Don Marrazzo MUS1C Ryan C. Connelly Media "The Star of the County Down", traditional Irish ballad, lyrics by Cathal MacGarvey, performed by The Irish Rovers, from the album 50 Years, 2014. "Liebsnacht", from the opera Tristan und Isolde, music and libretto by Richard Wagner (1865); performed by Waltraud Meier, soprano, and Siegfreid Jerusalem, tenor, with the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra, Daniel Barenboim, conductor, 1995 "Prelude", from the opera Tristan und Isolde, music and libretto by Richard Wagner (1865); performed by the Frankfort Symphony Radio Orchestra, Andrés Orozco-Estrada, conductor, 2018. "Haul Away Joe", traditional French chanty, performed by the US Navy Sea Chanter, July 2018 "The Rising of the Moon" tradition Irish ballad with lyrics by John Keegan Casey (1866), performed by the Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem, from an episode of The Ed Sullivan Show, March 12, 1961.   Visual and Performing Arts Events @ SUNY Fredonia Box Office at SUNY Fredonia Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery Lake Shore Center for the Arts Main Street Studios Ticket Website SUNY Fredonia School of Music Events WCVF Fredonia WRFA Jamestown The 1891 Run for the Opera House, April 2026 BECOME AN OPERA HOUSE MEMBER!    

Relay FM Master Feed
Conduit 122: There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann

Relay FM Master Feed

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 93:03


Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/conduit/122 http://relay.fm/conduit/122 Kathy Campbell and Jay Miller Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. clean 5583 Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Checked Connections - Merlin ✅ - Working on collecting the old sites and Fives list - Kathy ✅ - Get ready for unicorning cowork Keep sending those MyConduit Connections to us on Discord and through Feedback! New Connections - Merlin - Keep working on the site thing - Kathy - Take things to the post office For Our Super Conductors: Pre-Show: LIDar on iOS. How do you know if you're ladder is against the right wall? Post-Show: Embracing the chaos Credits Music: When You Smile Executive Producers: Relay FM Discord Community Conduit e122 Links Merlin's One Good Things Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Judy Greer (Ted Danson, Conan O'Brien Network) -- "I went in thinking, oh, this looks really good, and I ended up liking it probably twice as much as I expected." Judy Greer -- Cheryl/Carol on Archer, Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development. "It was neat to hear her talk about how important it was for her to get better at acting." Typora -- WYSIWYG Markdown editor ($15). "A really nice balance of what I'm looking for" -- discovered through the 5ives redesign work with Claude. Judi Dench speech on The Graham Norton Show -- "Made me cry." Kathy's One Good Thing Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women's hockey team -- Vegas celebration for the gold-medal team. Merlin responded by rapping "Bring the Noise" from memory. Merlin's Shows Do By Friday (with Alex Cox) Reconcilable Differences (with John Siracusa) Roderick on the Line (with John Roderick) Productivity / Publishing Inbox Zero -- "I'm the inbox zero guy." Merlin originated the concept; the world turned it into a marketing term. 43folders.com -- "In 2004, there were not a lot of websites about how to deal with your productivity problems as a Mac user." Back to Work (5by5) -- former podcast David Allen / Getting Things Done -- "He claims he's the laziest man in the world, and I've always admired that he says that." Danny O'Brien and the 2005 ETech "Life Hacks" talk -- "Danny and I are both so addled and odd and different... his energy was just incandescent to be around." The conference where Merlin's laptop had Wi-Fi for the first time. Site Meter -- "There's your life before site meter and your life after site meter." The little GIF badge that counted page loads and launched a million blog vanity spirals. 5ives & Typography 5ives -- Merlin's list site (2002), 450 lists, being revived. "I'm pleased with myself. I like that I made four hundred and fifty lists that some people thought were funny in the 2000s." Matthew Butterick -- fonts, Practical Typography. "One of those people where I'm just interested in your deal," like Simon Willison or Edgar Wright. Merlin bought the entire font set during a bout of situational depression and is finally using them for the 5ives redesign. Movies & TV The Hollow Crown (BBC) -- Trailer. "Look at that stacked cast." Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Okonedo, Rory Kinnear. Merlin told Kathy to buy it on Apple TV "or I can pirate it for you." Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) -- "My number one movie that I recommend." "You don't even need to understand what they're saying. It'll still give you shivers." Mark Rylance: St. Crispin's Day speech at the Globe -- "It gives you a different kind of shivers, like a different part of your neck and your back." Merlin recited part of the speech from memory. The Death of Stalin (2017) -- "A very dark, very funny film" by Armando Iannucci. Veep / The Thick of It -- "It's gonna be difficult difficult lemon difficult." Both Iannucci. Led to Merlin imagining Matthew Butterick as a Veep restaurant reservation alias. Women Talking (2022) / Men (2022) -- Merlin's suggested double feature for mom's night. "Start with Women Talking, back with Men." Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear. Our Flag Means Death -- Merlin named his Mac Studio "Buttons" after Ewen Bremner's Mr. Buttons ("the guy from Trainspotting"). Rhys Darby, Kristian Nairn ("Hodor's on there. He's a big fella."). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) -- "Just to be available." Merlin's favorite line, from Mr. Kylie the possum wanting to know his job in the big plan. Music Vikingur Olafsson: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023) -- Merlin's current obsession. "I care so intensely about that." Discovered after years of only knowing Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould: 1955 vs. 1981 Goldberg Variations -- The famous pair: 38 minutes of youthful showmanship vs. 51 minutes of deliberate structure. Public Enemy -- "Bring the Noise" -- Merlin rapped the full opening verse from memory when Kathy mentioned Flavor Flav. "Bass, how low can you go?" Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks -- "We Real Cool" (video of her 1983 Guggenheim reading) -- "We real cool. We jazz June. We die soon." Merlin on hearing poetry "in the air" vs. on the page. Sylvia Plath -- "Daddy" (her 1962 BBC recording) -- "You do not do, you do not do... you really hear something you didn't see on the page." Books & Podcasts Bessel van der Kolk on The Ezra Klein Show -- "One of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. It changed my life. Everything you know about trauma is screwing you up." Off Menu -- celebrities describe their dream meal. The Amanda Seyfried episode taught Merlin about a kind of olive he now puts on Brussels sprouts. Mr. Show with Bob and David -- source of the "hey everybody" drum bit Merlin does throughout. "I'm very, very, very specifically stealing it from a bit about the new Ku Klux Klan." Blank Check (Griffin Newman) -- source of "the great ___" bit. "I'll credit Griffin Newman for that bit." People James Thompson (PCalc, Dice by PCalc) -- "What if twenty-sided dice fell on your head?" Merlin on how James finds delight in close-to-the-metal Apple tech. Armando Iannucci -- "If you like English nerd comedy, he's really something." Simon Willison, Matt Webb, danah boyd -- people Merlin follows because "I'm just interested in your deal." Edgar Wright -- "I will just show up because I'm interested in what he's up to. I don't even care if I like his movie." Ecamm Live -- streaming app Kathy uses for her unicorn co-working sessions. Pre-Show (Superconductors only) LiDAR accessibility features on iPhone -- Merlin fiddled with it on the street, "pointing his phone at people for a very long time." Apple's breathing sleep LED -- the MacBook pulsing light. Kathy: "So relaxing, so unnecessary and delightful." Apple researched sleeping respiratory rates and chose the calmest end of the spectrum. Erich Brenn, plate spinner, on The Ed Sullivan Show -- the origin of "spinning plates" as a metaphor. 8 appearances in the 1950s-60s. Support Conduit with a Relay Membership

Conduit
122: There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann

Conduit

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 93:03


Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:15:00 GMT http://relay.fm/conduit/122 http://relay.fm/conduit/122 There is No One True Anything with Merlin Mann 122 Kathy Campbell and Jay Miller Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. clean 5583 Jay is gone again, so Kathy brings back Merlin Mann to discuss productivity porn as well as a ton of other topics of import. Guest Starring: Merlin Mann Links and Show Notes: Checked Connections - Merlin ✅ - Working on collecting the old sites and Fives list - Kathy ✅ - Get ready for unicorning cowork Keep sending those MyConduit Connections to us on Discord and through Feedback! New Connections - Merlin - Keep working on the site thing - Kathy - Take things to the post office For Our Super Conductors: Pre-Show: LIDar on iOS. How do you know if you're ladder is against the right wall? Post-Show: Embracing the chaos Credits Music: When You Smile Executive Producers: Relay FM Discord Community Conduit e122 Links Merlin's One Good Things Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Judy Greer (Ted Danson, Conan O'Brien Network) -- "I went in thinking, oh, this looks really good, and I ended up liking it probably twice as much as I expected." Judy Greer -- Cheryl/Carol on Archer, Kitty Sanchez on Arrested Development. "It was neat to hear her talk about how important it was for her to get better at acting." Typora -- WYSIWYG Markdown editor ($15). "A really nice balance of what I'm looking for" -- discovered through the 5ives redesign work with Claude. Judi Dench speech on The Graham Norton Show -- "Made me cry." Kathy's One Good Thing Flavor Flav sponsoring the US women's hockey team -- Vegas celebration for the gold-medal team. Merlin responded by rapping "Bring the Noise" from memory. Merlin's Shows Do By Friday (with Alex Cox) Reconcilable Differences (with John Siracusa) Roderick on the Line (with John Roderick) Productivity / Publishing Inbox Zero -- "I'm the inbox zero guy." Merlin originated the concept; the world turned it into a marketing term. 43folders.com -- "In 2004, there were not a lot of websites about how to deal with your productivity problems as a Mac user." Back to Work (5by5) -- former podcast David Allen / Getting Things Done -- "He claims he's the laziest man in the world, and I've always admired that he says that." Danny O'Brien and the 2005 ETech "Life Hacks" talk -- "Danny and I are both so addled and odd and different... his energy was just incandescent to be around." The conference where Merlin's laptop had Wi-Fi for the first time. Site Meter -- "There's your life before site meter and your life after site meter." The little GIF badge that counted page loads and launched a million blog vanity spirals. 5ives & Typography 5ives -- Merlin's list site (2002), 450 lists, being revived. "I'm pleased with myself. I like that I made four hundred and fifty lists that some people thought were funny in the 2000s." Matthew Butterick -- fonts, Practical Typography. "One of those people where I'm just interested in your deal," like Simon Willison or Edgar Wright. Merlin bought the entire font set during a bout of situational depression and is finally using them for the 5ives redesign. Movies & TV The Hollow Crown (BBC) -- Trailer. "Look at that stacked cast." Ben Whishaw, Tom Hiddleston, Sophie Okonedo, Rory Kinnear. Merlin told Kathy to buy it on Apple TV "or I can pirate it for you." Kenneth Branagh's Henry V (1989) -- "My number one movie that I recommend." "You don't even need to understand what they're saying. It'll still give you shivers." Mark Rylance: St. Crispin's Day speech at the Globe -- "It gives you a different kind of shivers, like a different part of your neck and your back." Merlin recited part of the speech from memory. The Death of Stalin (2017) -- "A very dark, very funny film" by Armando Iannucci. Veep / The Thick of It -- "It's gonna be difficult difficult lemon difficult." Both Iannucci. Led to Merlin imagining Matthew Butterick as a Veep restaurant reservation alias. Women Talking (2022) / Men (2022) -- Merlin's suggested double feature for mom's night. "Start with Women Talking, back with Men." Jessie Buckley, Rory Kinnear. Our Flag Means Death -- Merlin named his Mac Studio "Buttons" after Ewen Bremner's Mr. Buttons ("the guy from Trainspotting"). Rhys Darby, Kristian Nairn ("Hodor's on there. He's a big fella."). Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) -- "Just to be available." Merlin's favorite line, from Mr. Kylie the possum wanting to know his job in the big plan. Music Vikingur Olafsson: Goldberg Variations (Deutsche Grammophon, 2023) -- Merlin's current obsession. "I care so intensely about that." Discovered after years of only knowing Glenn Gould. Glenn Gould: 1955 vs. 1981 Goldberg Variations -- The famous pair: 38 minutes of youthful showmanship vs. 51 minutes of deliberate structure. Public Enemy -- "Bring the Noise" -- Merlin rapped the full opening verse from memory when Kathy mentioned Flavor Flav. "Bass, how low can you go?" Poetry Gwendolyn Brooks -- "We Real Cool" (video of her 1983 Guggenheim reading) -- "We real cool. We jazz June. We die soon." Merlin on hearing poetry "in the air" vs. on the page. Sylvia Plath -- "Daddy" (her 1962 BBC recording) -- "You do not do, you do not do... you really hear something you didn't see on the page." Books & Podcasts Bessel van der Kolk on The Ezra Klein Show -- "One of my all-time favorite podcast episodes. It changed my life. Everything you know about trauma is screwing you up." Off Menu -- celebrities describe their dream meal. The Amanda Seyfried episode taught Merlin about a kind of olive he now puts on Brussels sprouts. Mr. Show with Bob and David -- source of the "hey everybody" drum bit Merlin does throughout. "I'm very, very, very specifically stealing it from a bit about the new Ku Klux Klan." Blank Check (Griffin Newman) -- source of "the great ___" bit. "I'll credit Griffin Newman for that bit." People James Thompson (PCalc, Dice by PCalc) -- "What if twenty-sided dice fell on your head?" Merlin on how James finds delight in close-to-the-metal Apple tech. Armando Iannucci -- "If you like English nerd comedy, he's really something." Simon Willison, Matt Webb, danah boyd -- people Merlin follows because "I'm just interested in your deal." Edgar Wright -- "I will just show up because I'm interested in what he's up to. I don't even care if I like his movie." Ecamm Live -- streaming app Kathy uses for her unicorn co-working sessions. Pre-Show (Superconductors only) LiDAR accessibility features on iPhone -- Merlin fiddled with it on the street, "pointing his phone at people for a very long time." Apple's breathing sleep LED -- the MacBook pulsing light. Kathy: "So relaxing, so unnecessary and delightful." Apple researched sleeping respiratory rates and chose the calmest end of the spectrum. Erich Brenn, plate spinner, on The Ed Sullivan Show -- the origin of "spinning plates" as a metaphor. 8 appearances in the 1950s-60s. Support Conduit with a Relay Membership

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut
L'intégrale - U2, Suicidal Tendencies, Air dans RTL2 Pop Rock Station (18/02/26)

RTL2 : Pop-Rock Station by Zégut

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 108:02


Mercredi soir dans Pop-Rock Station, Marjorie Hache navigue entre éclectisme assumé et actualité brûlante. Au programme : Björk, Simon & Garfunkel, Pantera, mais aussi des nouveautés signées Mitski, Dry Cleaning et White Denim. Événement du jour : la sortie surprise de l'EP "Days Of Ash" de U2. Le titre d'ouverture, "American Obituary", évoque des faits récents survenus dans le Minnesota. Retour en 1962 avec The Everly Brothers sur le plateau du The Ed Sullivan Show, puis cap sur Prince, Travis ou encore The Cult. L'album de la semaine, "Wuthering Heights", est signé Charli XCX. Pour cette B.O. sombre, elle s'entoure notamment de John Cale et Sky Ferreira sur "Eyes Of The World". La cover du soir revisite "Why D'ya Do It" de Marianne Faithfull, disparue l'an dernier, via Peaches et Shirley Manson. La suite alterne classiques et nouveautés : Linkin Park, The Who, Dynamite Shakers, Goldfrapp ou encore White Denim avec "(God Created) Lock and Key". U2 - American Obituary The Hives - Hate To Say I Told You So The Everly Brothers - Jezebel Björk - Human Behaviour Prince - Raspberry Beret Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Burning The Cult - Brother Wolf Sister Moon Charlie XCX - Eyes of the World Simon & Garfunkel - The Sound Of Silence Travis - Re-Offender Cream - White Room Mitski - Where's My Phone ? Shirley Manson & Peaches - Why d'Ya Do It Linkin Park - Breaking The Habit Dry Cleaning - Joy The Who - Behind Blue Eyes Suicidal Tendencies - How Will I Laugh Tomorrow Dynamite Shakers - Nightclub The Black Keys - Lonely Boy Rose Tattoo - Rock N Roll Outlaw White Denim - (God Created) Lock And Key The Guess Who - American Woman Pantera - Walk Goldfrapp - Utopia Air - Cherry Blossom Girl Type O Negative - Love You To DeathHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Nightside With Dan Rea
The Beatles! Part 1

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 39:06 Transcription Available


Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide February is a big month for fans of The Beatles and music historians alike. It was on February 9, 1964, that The Beatles first appeared in front of an American audience of 73 million viewers on The Ed Sullivan Show, kicking off the cultural phenomenon known as Beatlemania. It was also in February that The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum! Needless to say, the month of February is widely recognized by many Beatles fans. Beatles historian/expert ChaChi Loprete stopped by to celebrate The Beatles! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightside With Dan Rea
The Beatles! Part 2

Nightside With Dan Rea

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 39:39 Transcription Available


Bradley Jay Fills in On NightSide Continued conversation with Beatles historian/expert ChaChi Loprete. February is a big month for fans of The Beatles and music historians alike. It was on February 9, 1964, that The Beatles first appeared in front of an American audience of 73 million viewers on The Ed Sullivan Show, kicking off the cultural phenomenon known as Beatlemania. It was also in February that The Beatles performed their first U.S. concert at the Washington Coliseum! Needless to say, the month of February is widely recognized by many Beatles fans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arizona's Morning News
Back on this day in 1964, The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show.

Arizona's Morning News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 2:06


Back on this day in 1964, The Beatles perform on the Ed Sullivan show.  KTAR Timeline is brought to you by Beatitudes Campus. 

The Scoot Show with Scoot
Hour 3: Yesterday's counterculture is today's establishment

The Scoot Show with Scoot

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 31:26


It was this day in 1964 that the Beatles appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show and turned pop culture in America inside out

Music History Today
Beatles Play The Ed Sullivan TV Show & Jumpstart the British Invasion: Music History Today Podcast February 9

Music History Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 8:48


On today's show, ladies & gentlemen, the Beatles!! The Beatles play the Ed Sullivan TV Show & they also play the Cavern Club for the first time.Beatles On the Ed Sullivan Show: https://youtu.be/a1c3C8HNYjQFor more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 What happened on this date in music history04:05 Albums released on this date in music history 04:58 Singles released on this date in music history 05:39 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 06:31 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 08:13 What's on tomorrow's episode

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast
The night The Beatles changed America: The Ed Sullivan Show, February 1964

WGN - The Dave Plier Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026


WGN Radio's Dave Plier shares his conversation with Emmy and Grammy award-winning, producer, director, writer and documentary filmmaker Andrew Solt to talk about the most valued television libraries of all time which he owns: The Ed Sullivan Show and The Beatles first appearance on American television. The collection includes over 10,000 performances including The Beatles, The Rolling […]

Music History Today
The Beatles Arrive at JFK in New York City & The British Invasion Begins: Music History Today Podcast February 7

Music History Today

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2026 10:40


On the February 7 edition of the Music History Today podcast, The Beatles start the British Invasion and The Wall gets performed for the first time.Beatles On the Ed Sullivan Show: https://youtu.be/a1c3C8HNYjQFor more music history, subscribe to my Spotify Channel or subscribe to the audio version of my music history podcasts, wherever you get your podcasts fromALL MUSIC HISTORY TODAY PODCAST NETWORK LINKS - https://allmylinks.com/musichistorytodayChapters: 00:00 Intro 00:32 What happened on this date in music history03:53 Music award ceremonies that were held on this date in music history04:21 Albums released on this date in music history 06:08 Singles released on this date in music history 06:54 Birthdays of music artists on this date in music history 07:54 Passings of music artists on this date in music history 10:02 What's on tomorrow's episode

Rarified Heir Podcast
Episode #271: Patricia Weidenfeld (Pat Cooper) (Part One)

Rarified Heir Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 72:34


Today on an another encore edition of the Rarified heir Podcast, we bring you part one of our conversation with Patricia Weidenfeld, daughter of 'The Outrage Comic', Pat Cooper. Known for his explosive (but funny) temper on stage and his somewhat rogue temperament in the business, Cooper's humor revolved around his Italian heritage and calling out things that bothered him, his album cover parody, his seemingly endless Vegas showroom shows, a well-known Seinfeld episode and in later life, his time on The Howard Stern Show. We spoke to Patti about growing up with a father she loved dearly and a mother who seemed to smooth everything over when things went a little awry. We talk about Pat's years growing up in Coney Island, how he got his start in comedy, his early years making his bones on The Ed Sullivan Show, an appearance on the Tom Snyder's Tomorrow show that froze his career in limbo after he called out an show business injustice and more. We also get into their move to Las Vegas in the 1970s, numerous dates in Atlantic City, guest hosting shows like The Merv Griffin Show and other gigs that took him on the road. Life in the Cooper household seemed perfectly as it should be. Until it wasn't. Some things she heard from her parents didn't add up. It seemingly boiled over during a visit to New York City outside a Broadway Theater when her family was confronted by a person claiming to be Pat's son, hijacking their family outing. Who was that person and why hadn't Patti ever heard of or seen him before? And why here and why now? Take a listen to part one of our interview with Patricia Weidenfeld to hear what turns out to be the first out-of-nowhere moment that in many ways turned her idyllic life upside down. This is the Rarified Heir Podcast and everyone has a story. Take a listen.

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
GGACP Rewind: Episode #5: Marty Allen

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 61:22


Throughout the late 1950's and 60's, the comedy duo of (Marty) Allen & (Steve) Rossi performed to sold-out Vegas crowds, recorded best-selling comedy albums and made hundreds of TV appearances (44 of them on “The Ed Sullivan Show"). Sadly, Steve Rossi had passed away earlier in 2014, but Gilbert and Frank tracked down the other half of the legendary team, 92-year-old Marty Allen, to talk about his 60+ years in the business, his brushes with Elvis and the Beatles and the origin of the his signature catch phrase, “Hello Dere!" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast
GGACP Rewind: Episode #4: Paul Shaffer

Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 84:28


Musician, comedian, actor and composer Paul Shaffer was heavily influenced by the musical (and comedy) acts he grew up watching on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” so it was only fitting that we interviewed him in the “Ed Sullivan Room” of the famed New York Friars Club. Not many people can say they worked with James Brown, John Belushi, Sammy Davis, Jr., Jerry Lewis, Brian Wilson, Mickey Rooney AND the infamous Phil Spector, but Paul has — and he shares memorable anecdotes about every one of them. Also, Gilbert and Paul discuss their mutual obsession with a certain Cindy Crawford/Valerie Bertinelli infomercial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews

Today we step back in time to an era of sock hops, chrome diners, and the golden age of variety shows….and meet the man who made the accordion the coolest instrument in America. Dick Contino burst onto the scene in the late 40s and 50s with lightning-fast fingers, movie-star looks, and a charisma that sent audiences swooning coast to coast. Whether it was on the "Ed Sullivan Show," in a packed theater, or playing for our troops overseas, Dick's music captured the spirit of postwar America – energetic, hopeful, and full of swing. Today, we'll revisit the incredible heights, the hurdles, and the unforgettable moments of a career that defined a generation. So, polish up your saddle shoes and pull up a booth at the malt shop. It's time to welcome squeezebox sensation…Dick Contino.

Ian Talks Comedy
Denise Nicholas (Room 222, In the Heat of the Night)

Ian Talks Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 41:54


Denise Nicholas joined me to discuss watching the Ed Sullivan Show; living on the same block as Hitsville, USA; not fitting in with her family; joining the Free Southern Theater and performing Waiting for Godot; Roscoe Orman; her part in the Civil Rights Movement; Negro Ensemble Company leads to It Takes a Thief with Robert Wagner; loving 2 1/2 Men; Room 222, the first "dramedy"; James L. Brooks; episodes were taken from the headlines; going on game shows with Karen Valentine; Hollywood Squares; injuring herself on Battle of the Network Stars; singing on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson in 1971; being the mystery guest on What's My Line; Match Game; Dinah Shore Show; having to prove herself to Sidney Poitier to cast her in Let's Do it Again; fighting to play Carroll O'Connor's girlfriend on In the Heat of the Night; asking for black writers; Redd Foxx; Baby, I'm Back; guesting on Diff'rent Strokes; her sisters gruesome murder; being in the pilot for Masquerade; guesting on Magnum, PI; getting an NAACP nomination for telefilm Mother's Day; joining the cast and writing staff of In the Heat of the Night; Ghost Dad; Richard Roundtree; her novel Freshwater Road; her second novel turning into her memoir deciding whether to work or not; 23 and me saying she is 64% European and 34% Nigerian; going to Nigeria and no one there believing she's Nigerian; Blacula; too much television shows

New Books in Gender Studies
Grace Kessler Overbeke, "First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Gender Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 44:12


Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all. First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll (NYU Press, 2024) tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among the pantheon of early stand-up comics such as Henny Youngman and Lenny Bruce, Jean Carroll rivaled or even outshone the male counterparts of her heyday, playing more major theaters than any other comedian of her period. In addition to releasing a hit comedy album, Girl in a Hot Steam Bath, and briefly starring in her own sitcom on ABC, she also made twenty-nine appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.Carroll made enduring changes to the genre of stand-up comedy, carving space for women and modeling a new form of Jewish femininity with her glamorous, acculturated, but still recognizably Jewish persona. She innovated a newly conversational, intimate style of stand-up, which is now recognized in comics like Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman, and Tiffany Haddish. When Carroll was ninety-five she was honored at the Friars Club in New York City, where celebrities like Joy Behar and Lily Tomlin praised her influence on their craft. But her celebrated career began as an impoverished immigrant child, scrounging for talent show prize money to support her family.Drawing on archival footage, press clippings, and Jean Carroll's personal scrapbook, First Lady of Laughs restores Jean Carroll's remarkable story to its rightful place in the lineage of comedy history and Jewish American performance. Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College Website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

New Books in Jewish Studies
Grace Kessler Overbeke, "First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Jewish Studies

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 44:12


Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all. First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll (NYU Press, 2024) tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among the pantheon of early stand-up comics such as Henny Youngman and Lenny Bruce, Jean Carroll rivaled or even outshone the male counterparts of her heyday, playing more major theaters than any other comedian of her period. In addition to releasing a hit comedy album, Girl in a Hot Steam Bath, and briefly starring in her own sitcom on ABC, she also made twenty-nine appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.Carroll made enduring changes to the genre of stand-up comedy, carving space for women and modeling a new form of Jewish femininity with her glamorous, acculturated, but still recognizably Jewish persona. She innovated a newly conversational, intimate style of stand-up, which is now recognized in comics like Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman, and Tiffany Haddish. When Carroll was ninety-five she was honored at the Friars Club in New York City, where celebrities like Joy Behar and Lily Tomlin praised her influence on their craft. But her celebrated career began as an impoverished immigrant child, scrounging for talent show prize money to support her family.Drawing on archival footage, press clippings, and Jean Carroll's personal scrapbook, First Lady of Laughs restores Jean Carroll's remarkable story to its rightful place in the lineage of comedy history and Jewish American performance. Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College Website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/jewish-studies

New Books in Dance
Grace Kessler Overbeke, "First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Dance

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 44:12


Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all. First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll (NYU Press, 2024) tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among the pantheon of early stand-up comics such as Henny Youngman and Lenny Bruce, Jean Carroll rivaled or even outshone the male counterparts of her heyday, playing more major theaters than any other comedian of her period. In addition to releasing a hit comedy album, Girl in a Hot Steam Bath, and briefly starring in her own sitcom on ABC, she also made twenty-nine appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.Carroll made enduring changes to the genre of stand-up comedy, carving space for women and modeling a new form of Jewish femininity with her glamorous, acculturated, but still recognizably Jewish persona. She innovated a newly conversational, intimate style of stand-up, which is now recognized in comics like Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman, and Tiffany Haddish. When Carroll was ninety-five she was honored at the Friars Club in New York City, where celebrities like Joy Behar and Lily Tomlin praised her influence on their craft. But her celebrated career began as an impoverished immigrant child, scrounging for talent show prize money to support her family.Drawing on archival footage, press clippings, and Jean Carroll's personal scrapbook, First Lady of Laughs restores Jean Carroll's remarkable story to its rightful place in the lineage of comedy history and Jewish American performance. Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College Website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

New Books in Women's History
Grace Kessler Overbeke, "First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Women's History

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 44:12


Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all. First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll (NYU Press, 2024) tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among the pantheon of early stand-up comics such as Henny Youngman and Lenny Bruce, Jean Carroll rivaled or even outshone the male counterparts of her heyday, playing more major theaters than any other comedian of her period. In addition to releasing a hit comedy album, Girl in a Hot Steam Bath, and briefly starring in her own sitcom on ABC, she also made twenty-nine appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.Carroll made enduring changes to the genre of stand-up comedy, carving space for women and modeling a new form of Jewish femininity with her glamorous, acculturated, but still recognizably Jewish persona. She innovated a newly conversational, intimate style of stand-up, which is now recognized in comics like Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman, and Tiffany Haddish. When Carroll was ninety-five she was honored at the Friars Club in New York City, where celebrities like Joy Behar and Lily Tomlin praised her influence on their craft. But her celebrated career began as an impoverished immigrant child, scrounging for talent show prize money to support her family.Drawing on archival footage, press clippings, and Jean Carroll's personal scrapbook, First Lady of Laughs restores Jean Carroll's remarkable story to its rightful place in the lineage of comedy history and Jewish American performance. Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College Website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Books in Popular Culture
Grace Kessler Overbeke, "First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll" (NYU Press, 2024)

New Books in Popular Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 44:12


Before Hacks and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, there was the comedienne who started it all. First Lady of Laughs: The Forgotten Story of Jean Carroll (NYU Press, 2024) tells the story of Jean Carroll, the first Jewish woman to become a star in the field we now call stand-up comedy. Though rarely mentioned among the pantheon of early stand-up comics such as Henny Youngman and Lenny Bruce, Jean Carroll rivaled or even outshone the male counterparts of her heyday, playing more major theaters than any other comedian of her period. In addition to releasing a hit comedy album, Girl in a Hot Steam Bath, and briefly starring in her own sitcom on ABC, she also made twenty-nine appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show.Carroll made enduring changes to the genre of stand-up comedy, carving space for women and modeling a new form of Jewish femininity with her glamorous, acculturated, but still recognizably Jewish persona. She innovated a newly conversational, intimate style of stand-up, which is now recognized in comics like Joan Rivers, Sarah Silverman, and Tiffany Haddish. When Carroll was ninety-five she was honored at the Friars Club in New York City, where celebrities like Joy Behar and Lily Tomlin praised her influence on their craft. But her celebrated career began as an impoverished immigrant child, scrounging for talent show prize money to support her family.Drawing on archival footage, press clippings, and Jean Carroll's personal scrapbook, First Lady of Laughs restores Jean Carroll's remarkable story to its rightful place in the lineage of comedy history and Jewish American performance. Jane Scimeca, Professor of History at Brookdale Community College Website here @janescimeca.bsky.social Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/popular-culture

Laugh Tracks Legends of Comedy with Randy and Steve

This week out we salute Jackie Mason who took comedy from the Temple and brought it to Broadway -- with a few roadblocks thrown in his path. Jackie started out his career as a rabbi -- and when he noticed that the funnier he made his sermons the larger the crowd he would draw Jackie connected the dots and made the leap to becoming a full-time comedian. A feud based on a misunderstanding led to a ban from the Ed Sullivan Show and two decades in the comedy wilderness for Jackie, but in the mid-1980s he made a spectacular comeback with The World According to Me, a one-man Broadway show in which Jackie really let the Jewish comedy fly. More shows followed and Jackie scored the highest pop culture tribute of our age when he was featured on The Simpsons as Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky, the father of Krusty the Clown. Find additional clips below and thanks for sharing our shows Want more Jackie? From the start, Jackie was different from other comics, particularly in his willingness to spar a bit with a tough crowd. This clip from the Hollywood Palace back in 1964 shows his skill. https://youtu.be/hPlbXs18kDE?si=jlaYcU8Oi5f88n1N Jackie's career hit it's peak when he returned from a long stint in comedy purgatory to create The World According to Me, a one-man Broadway Shows that in the words of The NY Times "Turn(ed) kvetching into comedy gold." https://youtu.be/5V4zYe23QLg?si=H3KT_GcO5FKisle- Being featured on the Simpsons has become a career highlight for many entertainers and Jackie made the grade when he was featured as Rabbi Hyman Krustofsky, the father of Krusty the Clown. Whatever the name it was unmistakably Jackie. https://youtu.be/-jR2LnD3Jms?si=wgN9M1nV91JAuQIu

A Breath of Fresh Air
Dennis Tufano: The Original Voice of The Buckinghams and Beyond

A Breath of Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 52:00


In this episode, we dive into the story of Dennis Tufano, the unmistakable voice that brought The Buckinghams to the top of the charts during one of the most exciting eras in American pop and rock music.Dennis Tufano's journey began in Chicago, a city whose vibrant music scene gave rise to countless legends. Long before he was singing “Kind of a Drag” on national television, Dennis was fronting local Chicago bands like The Pulsations, performing in small clubs and perfecting the soulful vocal style that would soon make him famous. When The Pulsations won a TV talent contest and rebranded as The Buckinghams, everything changed—almost overnight.The Buckinghams burst onto the charts in 1967 with “Kind of a Drag,” a song that captured the hearts of fans and climbed straight to number one on the Billboard Hot 100. With Dennis Tufano's velvety voice leading the way, the band followed up with a string of unforgettable hits: “Don't You Care,” “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy,” “Susan,” and “Hey Baby (They're Playing Our Song).”At the height of their success, The Buckinghams were one of the most played American groups on radio, performing on The Ed Sullivan Show, American Bandstand, and countless other programs that defined 1960s pop culture. Their fusion of brass-driven rock and soul-infused pop set them apart from both their British contemporaries and the emerging psychedelic rock sound of the time.But Tufano's story didn't end when the hits stopped coming. After The Buckinghams disbanded, Dennis formed the duo Tufano & Giammarese with his former bandmate Carl Giammarese, recording several critically acclaimed albums in the 1970s. The duo showcased a more intimate, singer-songwriter vibe that highlighted Tufano's range and songwriting depth.From there, Dennis moved into solo work, writing and recording for film and television—most notably contributing the theme song to Grease 2. He also worked as a voice actor and composer, keeping his creative spirit alive in new ways.Today, Dennis Tufano remains a beloved performer on the classic rock and oldies circuit, delighting fans with heartfelt performances that revisit The Buckinghams' timeless hits while celebrating his own musical evolution. His live shows remind audiences why his voice was, and still is, one of the most distinctive in American pop music.In this episode, we talk about his early Chicago days, the meteoric rise of The Buckinghams, and how Dennis carved out a remarkable solo career that's still going strong decades later.If you're a fan of 1960s rock, Chicago music history, or the golden age of pop, this episode is a must-listen.

Les grands entretiens
Itzhak Perlman, un violon pour guérir le monde 2/5 : "J'ai toujours voulu être jugé pour mon jeu et non pour mon handicap"

Les grands entretiens

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 25:07


durée : 00:25:07 - Itzhak Perlman, violoniste (2/5) - par : Judith Chaine - Prodige en son pays, Itzhak Perlman nous raconte la naissance de son rêve américain. Invité de l'émission Ed Sullivan Show alors qu'il n'a que treize ans, le violoniste est révélé aux yeux de millions d'américains, qu'il va rejoindre dès sa majorité pour entrer à la Juilliard School. - réalisé par : Adrien Roch Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert
Ben Stiller | Winging It

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 26:31


The Secret Service tried to block journalists from filming the demolition of the East Wing of the White House, President Trump angered America's cattle ranchers with a plan to buy more meat from Argentina, and Amazon is trying to put a good spin on news that robots will replace a large percentage of the company's human workers. Actor, writer and director Ben Stiller talks about visiting “The Ed Sullivan Show” as a kid and the many things he discovered as he went through his parents' belongings in preparation for a new documentary that chronicles their show business careers. Watch “Stiller & Meara: Nothing Is Lost” on AppleTV. 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

The Anna & Raven Show
Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Gas Prices are Down; Bowie, Presley, Cash; Creepy Noises Get Your Attention!

The Anna & Raven Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 51:29


National Horror Movie Day is October 23rd! Anna and Raven talk about the Top 5 Scary Movies and what they think is Slasher vs. Horror! Men are Afraid of the Dark! Yes! And it's Normal! So, Anna wanted to put that to the test! She locked her husband, Paul, in a dark room and see how he would react! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news including gas prices are actually low! Raven shares his secrets to finding low gas prices! And news for Thanksgiving! Turkey shortages are at an all time low for the holiday!  Researchers say you're most alert when you hear creepy sounds! Anna plays some of the scariest sounds to see what Raven thinks about them! Gen Z admits that sometimes they go on dates just to get a free meal, fill in the blank: I once dated a person just because ______________. Halloween Headlines continue for this horrifying season!  Anna and Raven share what haunted house character they would be! And where the most haunted house is in America!  Raven's leaves around his house are up for debate! His wife, Alicia, believes they should stick to their lawn! Raven believes they should be pushed into the street! Who do you agree with?! Does the “Red Nail Theory” actually work?! Anna and Raven called back 2 contestants who got red nail manicures to see how society reacted! Janelle Monáe, Singer and Actress, says that she “traveled” back to the 70s to see the Legendary David Bowie play “Ziggy Stardust”! Anna wishes she was the interviewer to ask more questions about her experience! They also talk about iconic performances from Elvis Presley on “The Ed Sullivan Show” and Johnny Cash! Sandra and David have been dating for six months, and they just moved in together.  They are already off on the wrong foot because he is not used to living with someone besides his parents. He leaves his dishes everywhere, laundry on the floor, etc. She has told him to pick them up and he has gotten a little better at it, but he still needs to improve a lot. David says that he's a mess, it's how he's always been, she saw his room at his home, he's willing to help with cleaning, but this is how he is. He's not asking her to be less messy, and it doesn't bother him when she cleans up for him. He says she's welcome to keep doing that. What do you think? Sean has a chance to win $1700! All he has to do is answer pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!

Bob Barry's Unearthed Interviews

Welcome to today's podcast. Our guest is a master of the well-timed….pause, the raised eyebrow, and the story that sneaks up on you with a punchline you didn't see coming. He's a man who could tell a joke so good you'd swear you'd heard it in your own family, but somehow, it's funnier when he tells it. From the Catskills to the “Ed Sullivan Show,” he entertained America with wit, warmth and a knack for finding humor in everyday life. He's the legendary storyteller and comedian, Myron Cohen.

Ian Talks Comedy
John Candy Tribute with his biographer Paul Myers

Ian Talks Comedy

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 60:29


Paul Myers joined me to discuss seeing The Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show; death of JFK; seeing John Candy for the first time on Coming up Rosie; Second City Television; writing this book at same time doc is coming out; Candy's humanity; his idols Laughton & Gleason; death of dad at 5 changed him profoundly; KITH and their dads; Del Close finding him and shaping him; going to enlist in Vietnam to lose weight, similar to Stripes; mud wrestling scene in Stripes; three orange whips; John Candy was picked as a topic because everyone knows him; couldn't get Bill Murray or Rick Moranis; hosting Jim Belushi's first SNL as a cast member and having him on set of Only the Lonely; his twenty plus year friendship with Dan Aykroyd; Splash; Summer Rental; Tracy J. Morgan; Valri Bromfield; Planes, Trains & Automobiles; Uncle Buck; coaching Macaulay Culkin; Chris Columbus; Maureen O'Hara; no scandals; anxiety and weight two biggest problems; Paul liking Canadian Bacon and me liking Delirious; Paul's mom on SNL Mothers Day; Don Pardo flirting with his mom; his brother Mike Myers' character Lothar

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Toxic Masculinity Meets WWE Politics | 10-08-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 195:40


It's Warrior Wednesday on The Other Side of Midnight! Lynn Shaw of Lynn's Warriors joins Lionel to expose the overlooked truth: America is failing its boys. Lionel dives deep into the toxic culture surrounding young men, examining the dangers of "toxic masculinity" and the rise of online rage groups. Lynn details how Big Tech prioritizes profit over children and discusses key legislative efforts like the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). Get essential, actionable advice on becoming a "warrior" in your own home and inoculating children against this destruction. Lynn's Warriors is committed to raising awareness and ending exploitation by grassroots mobilization, advocacy, and education. Lionel critiques the current political landscape, arguing that Republicans "don't know how to fight" and often rely on "WWE politics" instead of effective messaging. He aims to be the "psychologist general" in charge of propaganda, exposing how "narrowcasting" obscures the truth about the "shadow government" the real force running the show, controlling image and mood. Topics range from Hollywood's output to fundamental Constitutional issues like the separation of church and state. Lionel argues that the current political climate suggests America is headed for a "civil war" of an internal nature, fueled by those who view white Americans and patriots as the enemy.  Lionel delivers an intellectual "complete and total reset" for listeners, often referring to his methodology as a form of "fecal transplantation" for the mind. Lionel provides strategies for winning the intellectual war, including the necessity to weaponize humor, spotlight the rot of systems with style, and flood the zone with truth. Lionel urges his listeners to move on and not waste time arguing with those who don't know the facts, emphasizing that the goal is to win  Pop culture nostalgia and unpredictable conversations, beginning with the colossal legacy of The Ed Sullivan Show. Discover how the "stiff" host introduced everyone from Elvis (forced to be filmed waist-up) to the Beatles. The show also features hilarious and detailed anecdotes about bizarre Catholic rituals and unexpected calls about cryptic nicknames and the enduring fear of clowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano
Hour 4: Ed Sullivan & the Devil | 10-08-25

The Other Side of Midnight with Frank Morano

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2025 47:50


Pop culture nostalgia and unpredictable conversations, beginning with the colossal legacy of The Ed Sullivan Show. Discover how the "stiff" host introduced everyone from Elvis (forced to be filmed waist-up) to the Beatles. The show also features hilarious and detailed anecdotes about bizarre Catholic rituals and unexpected calls about cryptic nicknames and the enduring fear of clowns. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Louis Henry Mitchell: Creative Director of Character Design for Sesame Workshop

Authors on the Air Global Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2025 24:04


Louis Henry Mitchell is so much more than the Creative Director of Character Design for Sesame Workshop... he is a living, breathing example of finding your calling and creating your own destiny. Louis didn't step right into his dream job, he made small steps in the direction of his passion until one day he found himself there. How did he get to Sesame Street? The spark that started his creative journey began when he was just six years old, and saw Jim Henson on the Ed Sullivan Show. It was in that moment he realized that a person was behind creating his favorite characters, and if they could do it, why couldn't he? Today, Louis directs and oversees all aspects of character art for Sesame Workshop, the non-profit organization behind Sesame Street. He's designed Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons and floats, directed Sesame Street Muppet photo shoots, and created iconic characters we've come to love. In this interview we discuss his amazing career and his debut book, QREATIVE EVOLUTION: How to Question Everything to Find Your Creative Fulfillment. (Out Now!) To buy the book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DJFYVDSX?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ZNBE089W6YQ1V4ZGABF0&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ZNBE089W6YQ1V4ZGABF0&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_ZNBE089W6YQ1V4ZGABF0&bestFormat=true&previewDoh=1 To learn more about Louis: https://qreativeevolution.com/about-louis/ Photo Credit Julian Waas

Badlands Media
The Audio Files Ep. 13: The British Invasion

Badlands Media

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 91:16


Brad Zerbo and Jaytriot dive headfirst into the 1960s British Invasion, tracing how the Beatles' 1964 debut on The Ed Sullivan Show sparked a cultural explosion. They explore how the mop-top Beatles injected post-JFK-assassination America with joy and charisma, setting the stage for a flood of UK acts. From the Stones' bluesy swagger and the Who's proto-punk chaos to the Kinks' distorted riffs and the Zombies' haunting grooves, the hosts highlight how British bands reshaped American music while borrowing from U.S. blues and R&B. They dig into stories of staged hysteria, covers that outshone originals, and fights that got the Kinks banned from touring America. Along the way, they spin tracks from the Animals, Manfred Mann, the Yardbirds, and the Spencer Davis Group, tying it all to the seismic shifts in rock history. With personal anecdotes, humor, and even a nod to the “Paul is dead” rabbit hole, this episode captures how the British Invasion forever altered music, culture, and youth identity.

Audio Branding
Behind the Sound of Advertising: A Conversation with Ted “Theo” Rosnick - Part 1

Audio Branding

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 36:35


“We did one for Mercedes, which again was very unique and very simple. It was about this guy Raymond who had never tried ice cream before. And it was a great commercial, and it talked about Raymond never having ice cream, and he waited, and he would watch other people have ice cream, and then one day Raymond decided to have ice cream. And then all of a sudden it cuts to a Mercedes logo. And then the last ten seconds, it was for Mercedes, but it was so well done and so unique, and the score was very, very, very unique.” – Ted “Theo” Rosnick This episode's guest returned to Toronto from Boston in 1974 after attending Berklee College of Music. He soon began working as a studio drummer, but his passion for audio production quickly led him to start his own jingle production company, Rosnick Productions, in 1975. Through hard work and dedication, he quickly established himself as Canada's top audio producer and audio director for commercials. He went on to partner with Steve McKinnon in 1990, forming RMW Music, and the company remained the top music production company in Canada for decades before being sold to Vapor Music in 2016. Since that sale, he's remained with Vapor as a Creative Director, continuing to bring his expertise and passion to many projects and to the industry. His work is recognized not just in Canada but globally, having shaped the sound of major brands like IKEA, Molson, Subaru, Mercedes, Peroni, and Heinz, among many others. Over his five-decade career, he's earned hundreds of advertising awards for his music and sound design, always pushing creative boundaries with fresh ideas and meticulous attention to detail – all of which are things we definitely appreciate here.Beyond advertising, he's made his mark in sound design and music for feature films and documentaries, and he's the executive producer and audio director of the well-known advertising podcast IOFA with Aaron Starkman. He's also mentored countless emerging talents over the years, a role that he takes great pride in. Just this past February, he decided to retire from the advertising industry after an illustrious fifty-year career, and he now enjoys spending time at his cottage in northern Ontario with family and friends, playing the drums, and catching Raptors games.His name is Ted, or “Theo,” Rosnick, and getting the opportunity to speak with someone who has such a rich knowledge of the advertising industry and how it's evolved over the years – not to mention how much sound has played a part in that – is a real treat. If you want to know where advertising's been, where it is now, and where it might be heading, this is a discussion you won't want to miss. As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:00) - Legendary Marketing and Music MemoriesOur conversation starts off with Ted's early memories of sound, and it's one a few guests have shared: The Beatles' unforgettable performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. “I had never heard that kind of music before,” Ted tells us....

The Don Lemon Show
LEMON DROP | Kerry Gordy on Sunday's Best & How Ed Sullivan Elevated Black Artists

The Don Lemon Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 32:46


Don sits down with Kerry Gordy, music executive, producer, and son of Motown founder Berry Gordy, for an in-depth conversation about his life, career, and the legacy of Motown. Kerry shares stories from behind the scenes of the music industry, the lessons he's carried from his legendary family, and his perspective on where music and culture are headed today. They also dive into Kerry's new documentary, Sunday's Best, which explores the groundbreaking role of The Ed Sullivan Show in bringing Black artists into America's living rooms and changing the course of music history. Gordy also gives us a break down of the six degrees of separation between Ed Sullivan and Barack Obama. It's a candid, insightful conversation you won't want to miss. This episode is brought to you by ZBiotics. Go to https://zbiotics.com/LEMONDROPS and use LEMONDROPS at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television
How Ed Sullivan and The Smothers Brothers shaped variety television

TV CONFIDENTIAL: A radio talk show about television

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 13:33


TVC 701.3: From August 2016: Steve Binder, Emmy Award-winning producer and director and the co-author, along with Mary Beth Leidman, of Fade Up 26: The Movers and Shakers of Variety Television, talks to Ed about the controversy involving Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte behind the scenes of Clark's 1968 special for NBC, and why both The Ed Sullivan Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour really shaped the genre of variety television as we know it today.

The Colin McEnroe Show
The Nose looks at ‘Eddington' and ‘Sunday Best'

The Colin McEnroe Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 48:59


Eddington is the fourth feature film written and directed by Ari Aster. It’s a neo-Western comedy set in the fictional and titular New Mexico town during May, 2020. Eddington was nominated for the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, and it’s one of three Pedro Pascal movies that are currently in the top 20 at the domestic box office. And: Sunday Best is a new Netflix documentary directed by, and in memory of, the late journalist, musician, and filmmaker Sacha Jenkins. It’s about the cultural importance of The Ed Sullivan Show and Sullivan’s “legacy of equality.” GUESTS: RS Benedict: A writer and bureaucrat whose fiction and non-fiction has been published in the New Haven Review, Fangoria, Current Affairs, and a bunch of other places Shawn Murray: A stand-up comedian, writer, and the host of the Fantasy Filmballpodcast Bill Yousman: Professor of media studies at Sacred Heart University The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe and Dylan Reyes contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Carl Nelson Show
Uncover Motown Stories, Crypto Insights, and City Gentrification Solutions

The Carl Nelson Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 195:02 Transcription Available


Join us for an incredible opportunity to hear from Kerry Gordy, son of the legendary Berry Gordy! Kerry will be sharing insights from his documentary, “Sunday Best,” now streaming on Netflix. This captivating film takes you behind the scenes of the iconic Ed Sullivan Show, showcasing unforgettable performances by Motown artists. Kerry will also share fascinating stories from the Motown era and discuss his vital work in securing funding for artists who have faced financial challenges in the music industry. But that’s not all! We will kick off the morning with insights from cryptocurrency expert Ceasar Korvinus, and former NY lawmaker Charles Barron, who will tackle the pressing issue of gentrification affecting our cities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin
Victor Garber on Stage and Screen

Here's The Thing with Alec Baldwin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 34:58 Transcription Available


Victor Garber is a prolific actor and singer who seamlessly traverses theater, film, and television. He originated roles in iconic musicals such as “Sweeney Todd”, “Godspell”, “Noises Off”, and “Assassins”. Garber also appeared in Oscar award-winning films such as “Titanic”, “Argo”, and “Milk”. You may also recognize him as Jack Bristow from the long-standing ABC series “Alias”. A six-time Emmy award nominee and recent recipient of the Forest City Film Festival Lifetime Achievement Award, Victor Garber has done everything from perform on the Ed Sullivan Show with his 1960’s band “The Sugar Shoppe” to defend a murder trial in “Legally Blonde”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audio Branding
The Power of Sound and Vision in Music: A Conversation with Andy Gesner - Part 1

Audio Branding

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 29:56


“I said, ‘Well, uh, my team and I would love to see the video,' and the woman at Lost Highway said, ‘All right, let me pop a VHS in FedEx, it'll be there tomorrow morning.' So, we watched the Johnny Cash Hurt music video and once we'd wiped a tear out of our eyes, I got on the phone. I said, ‘Retta, put us in, coach. We want to play.' And the rest is history. It was and remains still the most iconic music video of an artist doing a cover to date.” – Andy Gesner This episode's guest is the owner and president of HIP, one of the most trusted names in music marketing. He's been releasing records since 1979, giving him firsthand insight into the complexities of the music industry, and he's channeled his expertise and passion for music into uplifting fellow artists over the past twenty-four years. He and his team have promoted over 4,800 music videos, championing some of the most renowned artists and best indie talent from all corners of the globe.His name is Andy Gesner, and if you're a musician, this is a conversation you don't want to miss. I know how hard it can be these days to make a living from your art, and it can be even harder if you don't pay attention to marketing. If you're creative, you have to wear a lot of hats, and if you're looking for tips, Andy has some great ones to share in this two-part discussion.As always, if you have questions for my guest, you're welcome to reach out through the links in the show notes. If you have questions for me, visit audiobrandingpodcast.com, where you'll find a lot of ways to get in touch. Plus, subscribing to the newsletter will let you know when the new podcasts are available, along with other interesting bits of audio-related news. And if you're getting some value from listening, the best ways to show your support are to share this podcast with a friend and leave an honest review. Both those things really help, and I'd love to feature your review on future podcasts. You can leave one either in written or in voice format from the podcast's main page. I would so appreciate that. (0:00:00) - From Sound to PromotionOur conversation starts off with Andy's very first memory of sound, which just happens to be the Beatles' historic performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. “Well, my sister starts screaming like a banshee and she starts twirling around like a whirling dervish,” he recalls. “And I look over at my brother, and his jaw hits the floor. And I look at this little black and white TV and there are these four guys with what at the time was considerably long hair.” He tells us about how his career shifted from performance to promotion, and what his work on Johnny Cash's classic “Hurt” video taught him about taking creative risks. “It was like, ‘We can't play a Johnny Cash video on MTV, no way,'" he remembers producers saying at the time. “People thought Johnny's version of Hurt was a bit too out there. But you and I both know, as a marketing person, you present, and the public decides.”(0:19:46) - The Importance of Music VideosOur discussion turns to how the digital era has reshaped music promotion and how the music videos of the ‘80s paved the way for today's influencer culture. “Now more than ever,” he explains, “artists, independent creatives, are public figures, and you can't just sit on the couch and say, ‘Hey, I'm not going to do any of that public figure stuff, I just want the world to love me for my music.' Those days are over.” We talk about the bands that, starting around the turn of the 21st century, have had to rely on video and online marketing instead of radio airplay, and he shares a memorable example. “I remember in 2007,” Andy says, “sending...

Pop Culture Retro Podcast
Pop Culture Retro interview with legendary comedian John Byner!

Pop Culture Retro Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 46:52


Send us a textJoin former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary comedian John Byner!John discusses getting his start on The Ed Sullivan Show, appearing in films such as What's Up Doc and The Black Cauldron, helping launch Bob Einstein's Super Dave Osborne, his memoir Five Minutes, Mr. Byner!: A Lifetime of Laughter, & much more!Support the show

Pop Culture Happy Hour
Best Moments In Live TV

Pop Culture Happy Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 20:30


Live television is all about high risk, high reward. Whether it's musical performances, awards ceremonies, sports events, or comedy shows, there's an electric charge to watching something as it's happening. Today, we're debating the greatest moments of live television in pop culture - including a viral news blooper, John Travolta's "Adele Dazeem" flub at the Oscars, Kanye stating "George Bush doesn't care about Black people", and The Beatles making their debut on The Ed Sullivan Show.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Drew and Mike Show
Kanye & Bianca: Splitsville or Trolltown? – February 13, 2025

Drew and Mike Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025 178:16


Bianca Censori dumps Ye, Jimmy Butler pooped his pants, JP Morgan v. Gen Z, Sly Stone's Hulu documentary, USA Today's Best of SNL lists, mad Maz, a new Bonerline, and Jim's (one week late) Picks: Super Bowl Halftime songs.  Vince Neil's drunk private jet crashed into a parked plane on the runway. Vince did not comment as he is still celebrating his birthday week on the beach. JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon RIPS people working from home. Gen Z continues to boggle Drew's boomer mind. They're taking mini-retirements to prioritize their boring social lives and gain more experiences. Drew is about to get some implants. Check out Sly Lives on HULU, the new documentary about extremely underrated Sly Stone. Also, don't forget to enjoy Sly on The Ed Sullivan Show. USA Today put out a DEI dominated Top 50 list worse than any of Jim's lists...The Top 50 SNL Cast Members.Let's see if this Top 50 SNL Characters is any better. Didn't you know you're not supposed to wear white after Labor Day? Golden State Warrior Jimmy Butler didn't get the message and pooped his white shorts. Zach Bryan is doing an intimate, private show for "The Cult" in Ann Arbor. They're hoping to break a record. We make our own window to call Maz. We get into Alex Bregman to the Red Sox. Professional athletes that pooped themselves. Is Myles Garrett coming to the Lions? Matt Patricia to Ohio State. GM Tom is convinced he knows where Matt Stafford will be traded and why. Kanye West and Bianca Censori are going to be together forever. Right? WRONG! They're getting divorced... unless we're being trolled. Johnny Manziel & Josie Canseco split because, despite being younger & Jose Canseco's daughter, she is more mature. Seth Rogen & James Franco have also broken up. Will there be a re-tap in their future? Where has Catherine Heigl been? Apparently, all she's doing is selling diapers because babies ruin "down there." Bonerline. 209-66-BONER. Jim's Picks rule! Radar Online picked up on our interview with Paul Soliz's mother in law. Slow down, Radar Online. Still pretty cool, though. Britney Spears is selling her house. She clearly finally has her life together. Jim's Picks: Top 10 Super Bowl Halftime Performances. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).