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(This episode is a re-release from THIS IS TRUE, Episode 030) It's a Democracy of Ham and Eggs, a Shrine of Friendship, and the weirdest little club you've never heard of, until now. Guest: James MacMillan --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/disney-dependent/support

Since 1925, members of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club have been meeting bright and early to sing songs, solve puzzles, and eat ham and eggs. In 2024, a new California law will establish a retirement fund for mixed martial arts fighters. A similar law has been in place for boxers since the early 1980s. U.S. Postal Service mail carrier Lesly Gonzalez works 10-hour days leading up to Christmas. Does the heavy workload dampen her holiday spirit?

Dean is back from Amsterdam and he and Phil have a lot to discuss! Dean has advice on travel, and has stories about Vermeer, Rembrandt and Heineken. Phil has stories about TCM host (and Czar of Noir) Eddie Muller, and stories about stepping down from his roles at the famed Los Angeles Breakfast Club. Dean […]

Original Air Date: Monday 17 April, 9 pm Eastern Description: Dean is back from Amsterdam and he and Phil have a lot to discuss! Dean has advice on travel, and has stories about Vermeer, Rembrandt and Heineken. Phil has stories about TCM host (and Czar of Noir) Eddie Muller, and stories about stepping down from his roles at the famed Los Angeles Breakfast Club. Dean and Phil discuss the possible forthcoming writer's strike in Hollywood and in “Celebrity Deaths” remember the inventor of the game Settlers of Catan, the Oscar-winning production designer of the “Star Wars” and “Indiana Jones” films, an Oscar-nominated character actor and a cartoonist beloved by several generations of fans.

Original Air Date: Monday 27 June, 9 pm EasternDescription:This week, Dean and Phil discuss a limited television series about the making of "The Godfather", Season 3 of Amazon's "The Boys", the new AMC series "Dark Winds", and whether Dean was ever in an episode of “Lonesome Dove”. Phil's travels to Turlock get talked about, as do lava rocks, the recent planetary alignment, Lily's final week as president of The Los Angeles Breakfast Club, safety (or "warning") art, and Braille Institute's Braille Challenge. Your friends also respond to emails, tweets and texts from loyal listeners like you (yes, you!), pertaining to such topics as Kim Novak, the oft-discussed "Skidoo", Jean Harlow, whether last week's episode was a paid advertisement, and "Celebrity Deaths".

Original Air Date: Monday 16 May, 9 pm EasternDescription:Because Dean will be traveling to the UK, next week's episode will be a special, pre-recorded, “theme” show. On this week's show, Dean previews his trip. Phil shares an email from a loyal listener like you (YES, YOU!) about a rare and hard (impossible?) to find program from 30 years ago. That leads to a tribute to the late, great Robert Morse. Phil then pays tribute to a friend of his, a fixture of The Los Angeles Breakfast Club, who was as old as that 97 year-old club of hospitality and friendship when he died this past month. Phil also previews a speech he is giving this week at the club about Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Phil's recently-acquired appreciation for the greatness of James Mason takes another turn and leads to an appreciation of the greatness of Paul Newman! Dean's recent derision for all things Michael Mann gets explored and several of the most beloved AND a couple of the most under-appreciated crime films of the past 40 years get examined. Finally, Dean and Phil discuss the differences between disrespect and irreverence, the necessity of the latter and the unhealthy aspects of the former. Somehow this discussion involves both This is Spinal Tap and Elon Musk! From the heart-tugging to the thought-provoking, from the groan-inducing to the funny-bone tickling, it's all on the menu!

As we celebrate the symbolic end of summer this Labor Day Weekend, we also celebrate the return of the in-person Los Angeles Breakfast Club after its long stay-in-shelter! This Labor Day-themed installment of our audio time travel expeditions exploring the history, happenings and colorful characters that comprise the now 96 year story of the one and only Democracy of Ham an' Eggs is full of laughs, music and the opportunity to get better acquainted with some of our newest members! New Breakfast Club emcee Joe Selph and recent Chairman of the Day Rachel Skytt get the ball rolling by welcoming you to the Shrine of Friendship. Club President Lily Leirness initiates a half dozen new members. Reverend Barbara Adams pays tribute to our longtime and now retired and relocated Master of Ceremonies Richard Gilson. Celeste Hong introduces presenter Christina Rice who thrills us with info about legendary starlet Jane Russell. Jill Masters introduces presenter Beth Pratt who celebrates the resiliency of California wildlife. Steven Smith introduces presenter Mindy Johnson who takes us on a tour of the indelible contributions to the legacy of Disney animation made by women animators.  All that, plus Don Snyder selects and performs a very special song to celebrate the return of the LABC, host Phil Leirness gets us better acquainted with good Ham an' Egger Sabrina Parke, and Lily returns to update us on the negotiations to establish a long-term home for the Breakfast Club, to preview the Breakfast Club's upcoming events, and to wish our beloved Maurice Terenzio well in his recovery from surgery.

Original Date: March 30, 2015Dean Haglund is back from Australia where he was busy laying the groundwork for his full-time move down under in May. While he was there, he Skyped with Phil Leirness because, well, your friends in podcasting miss each other when they are apart AND because there was the big news about the return of “The X-Files” to discuss. Part of this week's show will be that (recorded) conversation, wherein they also discuss Gillian Anderson's “other” current series, the absolutely terrific “The Fall”.Back in L.A. there's plenty of TV news to discuss, including Emmy Awards rulings, a new host for “The Daily Show”, the return of “Coach”, the possible return of “Twin Peaks” and the “Sherlock” Christmas special. Before his trip, Dean performed and gave a fantastic presentation about Chaplin and City Lights at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. This will get discussed as the “Live Event of the Week” before Dean and Phil launch into movie news featuring the latest on Eddie Murphy, Idris Elba, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bradley Cooper. All that, plus two puzzling emails from listeners.This week on YOUR Chillpak Hollywood Hour! Wherever good podcasts can be found!

Welcome to a patriotic, heartfelt, hilarious and musical celebration of Independence Day done in the indelible style of The Los Angeles Breakfast Club! Trusty announcer Marc Hershon gets things rolling with some info about the origin of Independence day before longtime club emcee Richard Gilson and club President Lily Leirness lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Breakfast Club choir sings the Battle Hymn of the Republic and then host Phil Leirness takes over to celebrate the re-openings of both the in-person Breakfast Club and the Hollywood Bowl with an historic clip from 1935. Reverend Barbara Adams walks us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship" by celebrating the lives and careers of those 4th of July icons Jimmy Cagney and George M. Cohan.  There is a lot of patriotic and inspiring music, including performances by the Don Snyder Orchestra. There are thoughtful words from the club's Chairman of the Board, Jonathan Reich. There is a deeply touching personal story courtesy of Carole Nese. Esteemed member of the clergy Reverend Will Billow visits via Zoom to offer thoughts on his long career in the nation's capital. We get better acquainted with good ham an' egger Kevin Cartwright. Lily offers up personal thoughts about the club on Independence Day and previews all the exciting programs planned for the coming weeks as we leave zoom behind and head back to the Shrine of Friendship where we hope to bid you a "Good morning" real soon!  

We are commemorating Memorial Day, Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Cinco de Mayo and, hopefully, the final stages of the pandemic on this, our last "Covid-19" installment of the podcast! Trusty announcer Marc Hershon gets things rolling with some info about the origin of Memorial Day before host Phil Leirness takes over to celebrate the importance of history and stories, sharing troubling thoughts about how easy it is for these things to become lost forever.  After the usual celebration of member birthdays, we take the Audio Time Machine back to 1984 where author Diane Alexander proceeds to take us back even further in time to explore the origins of the Pasadena Playhouse. Not only did that organization make an indelible (perhaps unparalleled) mark on the movie industry, but Ms. Alexander's presentation includes facts that are eerily resonant today and features beloved Breakfast Clubber Will Rogers!  Filmmaker Stephen DeBro regales with tales of Eileen Eaton, a remarkable woman who was responsible for the success of the Olympic Grand Auditorium. Andy Lowe from East-West Players tackles the challenges in trying to create a more diverse and equitable world for performers and storytellers. Chaplain of the Day Greg Gonzalez instructs us about Cinco de Mayo. The Don Snyder Orchestra performs two songs. Phil Leirness allows us to get better acquainted with good Ham an' Eggers Jodi Kurland and Kevin Jordan. Lily Leirness wraps things up with her Presidential Report, previewing the Los Angeles Breakfast Club activities for June and offering insight into what we hope July might have in store for us. 

Original Date: April 23, 2018Back on schedule, your friends in podcasting offer up a fun grab bag of audio goodness this week … Dean reports on “Ironfest” and discusses his future “X-Files” convention appearances. Lily Holleman reports live from a film festival in Miami where she is attending the screening of a movie in which she co-stars. Phil is in Los Angeles, of course, where he discusses the revival of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, a truly bizarre cop film from the 1970’s, and a recent epic movie about a real-life explorer. All that plus Dean and Phil remember both a country music great and a beloved (diminutive) cinematic sidekick.

We are celebrating St. Patrick's Day, April Fools Day, and the life and legacy of our longest-tenured member, the irrepressible Dr. Jim Whitney. Host Phil Leirness, aided and abetted by his trusty announcer Marc Hershon, offers up another bonus-length audio love letter to the Los Angeles Breakfast Club and its members! There is the usual celebration of member birthdays, the return (via our Audio Time Machine) of the Harmony Headliners, a great tale from Ireland by filmmaker and Breakfast Clubber Christopher Monger, an hilarious round of Irish Pub Quiz Trivia, and frank, insightful interviews with club members Christopher Monger, Betsy Zajko, Mike Hain, Jill Masters and Doug Spice. Lily Leirness wraps things up with her Presidential Report, previewing many of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club activities for April and May, as well as offering a heartfelt, lovely farewell to the aforementioned Dr. Jim Whitney.   

Like Cupid shooting an audio arrow through your ears and straight to your heart, host Phil Leirness offers up a bonus-length love letter to the Los Angeles Breakfast Club and its members on this Valentine's Special! Good Ham an' Eggers Dorothy Rupert and Charles Coulombe get the ball rolling with a couple of New Year's wishes that Phil neglected to include in our New Year's show.  Then, after an historic clip about plastic surgery (!), and a celebration of member birthdays, Reverend Barbara Adams offers some truly inspiring words and Lily Leirness offers her Presidential Report.  Phil then conducts heartfelt, insightful and frequently hilarious "check-in" interviews with the Nurse's Table's Betsy Zajko and ("Colonel") Christopher Monger, with the Konrad Monti Smoking Section's Joanna Linkchorst, with the 60's Mafia Table's Oleg Korolov, and with the Rooster's very own Mr. L.A., Tom Sanchez.  And as if all that weren't enough, Don Snyder performs two romantic songs, announcer Marc Hershon provides a lot of laughs, and Phil pays tribute to longtime Breakfast Clubber (and mother of current club member Paul Currier), Peenie Currier, who died at the age of 97.

Thanks for coming back for more "Ham an' Eggs in the Age of Covid-19"! For the 5th consecutive month of life during the pandemic, we depart from the normal structure of our audio time travel expeditions into the history, happenings and colorful characters that comprise the now 95 year story of the one and only Los Angeles Breakfast Club ... Esteemed Master of Ceremonies Richard Gilson gets things started in his inimitable fashion, introducing Erynn Petrulis, who welcomes all within the sound of her voice to the Shrine of Friendship.  The Orville Knapp Orchestra performs many songs in a clip from 1934, including one of their best-selling records! August Birthdays are celebrated. Then host Phil Leirness makes the rounds of the various Breakfast Club tables, starting with the dais table and Chairman of the Board Jonathan Reich, who takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship" by describing how we have all become "Disney Princesses". Phil then drops in at the nurse's table, where he interviews the aforementioned Erynn Petrulis, who offers heartfelt details about her struggles with pandemic shelter-in-place and the lessons those struggles have taught her. The Konrad Monti smoking section's Mickey Corcoran reveals big personal news. The 60's Mafia table's Bill Siefke talks about the travel biz and realizes he has been sitting at the wrong table all these years. Finally, the terrific former Hanna-Barbera animator Dawna Berger rounds things out by making all of our lives a little bit brighter. You will learn things you never knew about these people, you will hear heartening tales of how they are embracing these challenging times, and you will enjoy a lot of laughs. It's a bonus-length episode, because frankly, we all deserve a little bit more audio ham an' eggs!

Thanks for coming back for more "Ham an' Eggs in the Age of Covid-19"! For the 4th consecutive month of life during the pandemic, we depart from the normal structure of our audio time travel expeditions into the history, happenings and colorful characters that comprise the now 95 year story of the one and only Los Angeles Breakfast Club ... The show begins with a phone conversation between host Phil Leirness and announcer Marc Hershon about the reasons behind Phil's departure from Los Angeles and the recent death of his father, as well as about an hilarious audio pilot that Marc wrote and produced (and which you can enjoy at https://succotash.libsyn.com/succotash-shut-in-epi209-special-presentation-sleevetalkers-pilot). Legendary explorer, adventurer and hunter Frank Buck ("Bring 'em Back Alive") was honored at the club back in the 1930's. On this month's show, we offer up a clip from that event, as well as a story Buck tells the assembled ham an' eggers about headhunters in Borneo! Phil makes the rounds of the various Breakfast Club tables, starting with the dais table and Reverend Barbara Adams, who takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Phil then drops in at the nurse's table, where he interviews Rachel Skytt. It's then on to the Konrad Monti smoking section for a chat with Adam Mellema. The 60's Mafia table's Dorothy Rupert is visited, and the Roosters' very own Grand Cockelorum, Robert Nichols, rounds things out. You will learn things you never knew about these people, you will hear heartening tales of how they are embracing these challenging times, and you will enjoy a lot of laughs.  All that, PLUS the Don Snyder Orchestra takes us on a "Sentimental Journey" and Carole Nese wakes up our brains!

Welcome to the "Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" in the age of Covid-19! For the 3rd consecutive month of life during the pandemic, we depart from the normal structure of our audio time travel expeditions into the history, happenings and colorful characters that comprise the now 95 year story of the one and only Democracy of Ham an' Eggs ... As he did last month, former club president Jerry Zerg gets the ball rolling, this time with the help of longtime club manager Harold Link, who speak of dark days in the club's past, when on more than one occasion, the Los Angeles Breakfast Club was forced to give up their beloved homes. Phil Leirness and his intrepid announcer, Marc Hershon, then guide you through member birthdays and through check-ins with each of the five Breakfast Club tables ... Find out how life is treating the dais table's Lily Leirness (who offers up a Presidential Report for the first time in months), the nurses table's Chicago Chapter (the irrepressible Maurice and Diane Terenzio), the Konrad Monti smoking section's Casey Schreiner (who has a new book AND some sad news to share with his L.A. friends), the 60's Mafia table's Bob De Wees (who updates on the the Breakfast Club's charitable foundation), and the Roosters' very own Rex Link. You will learn things you never knew about these people, you will hear heartening tales of how they are embracing these challenging times, and you will enjoy a lot of laughs.  Reverend Barbara Adams provides a few laughs of her own, as she takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship" and the Don Snyder Orchestra gets toes tapping with a song we have not heard played at the Shrine of Friendship in way too long!

Welcome to the "Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" in the age of Covid-19! This is far from a normal installment of our regular audio time travel expedition into the history, happenings and colorful characters that comprise the now 95 year story of the one and only Democracy of Ham an' Eggs. And that's okay, because these are far from normal times. Fortunately, the Shrine of Friendship is at least as much a state of mind as it is a physical space, and you will be treated to an hour of good music, hearty laughs and uplifting fellowship ... Host Phil Leirness gets the ball rolling with the inspiring "My Resolution" presented at the Los Angeles Breakfast Club at the start of 1942. He and his intrepid announcer, Marc Hershon, then guide you through new member initiations, featuring individually-crafted rituals by club president Lily Leirness, and member birthdays. Foundation president Bob DeWees then introduces Reverend Barabara Adams who takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship" with a remarkably prescient and uplifting reading. Bob then introduces legendary NBC 4 weather forecaster (and longtime stand-up comedian) Fritz Coleman, who brings the funny. Kevin Segall introduces actor-writer Steven Banks, who offers up a song. The 2nd half of the show involves Phil checking in with each of the five Breakfast Club tables, finding out how quarantine is treating the dais table's Richard Gilson, the nurses table's Sandy Boucher, the Konrad Monti smoking section's Christopher Hanson, the 60's Mafia table's Don Snyder, and the Roosters' very own Kahlil Nelson. You will learn things you never knew about these people, you will hear heartening tales of how they are embracing these challenging times, and you will enjoy a lot of laughs.     

It's our first episode in more than four months, out just in time to celebrate the 95th birthday of the one and only "Democracy of Ham an' Eggs!" Let your host Phil Leirness, and his faithful announcer Marc Hershon, guide you on this time travel expedition exploring the history, happening and colorful characters that comprise the story of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. Club emcee Richard Gilson and Chicago Chapter member Diane Terenzio get the festivities started. The great Reverend Jim Brougher offers remembrances of the club's founding. Multiple gold-winning diver Pat McCormick regales the club members in 1984 with tales of Olympic glory. The Richard Earl Orchestra offers up a toe-tapping tune. Reverend Barbara Adams ruminates on Valentine's Day while taking us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Club President Lily Leirness initiates new members AND previews what is on tap for March (as well as a Sunday night concert in April that is a yearly tradition no one will want to miss). All that plus a long-ago "banned" song, legendary actress Annette Andre sings the praises of the Breakfast Club, and beloved "Cathy" cartoonist Cathy Guisewite shares humorous pearls of wisdom. This is one birthday party you won't want to miss!

This month's audio time travel expedition into the history, happenings and colorful characters that comprise the 94 year young story of the one and only Democracy of Ham an' Eggs boasts historic clips featuring the "Cheerful Philosopher", Burr McIntosh, and Co-Executive Director of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Malcolm MacEachern.  Emmy-nominated documentary filmmaker (and good ham an' egger) Steve Smith discusses Julie Andrews and The Sound of Music. Stephen Schafer describes his archival photography work. Author Andrea Richards details the hidden secrets of Los Angeles. Renowned architect Frank Escher celebrates the legacy of architect John Lautner. Breakfast Clubber Erin Johnson speaks about her work with native plants at the Theodore Paine Foundation. Musician Nicholas Galinaitis displays his virtuosity on the piano with an original composition. Host Phil Leirness gets better acquainted with Samantha and Dinah Kolasa, who are the youngest members of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club and the club's only twins! Club President Lily Leirness initiates new members and previews all that is upcoming in August at the Shrine of Friendship as well as a special Back to the Future tour. Trusty announcer Marc Hershon provides plenty of laughs along the way! 

Storyteller Adam Mellema opens the proceedings with heartfelt words about what the Los Angeles Breakfast Club means to him before the delightful Sherry Chovan welcomes you to the Shrine of Friendship and to episode 27 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" ... Because we have been away for a month, and because we will need to be skip another month, this is an extra-long show packed full of both current members and archival audio! The great Burr McIntosh pays tribute to his friend Will Rogers in the immediate wake of that legendary Breakfast Clubber's tragic death. Breakfast Club Master of Ceremonies Richard Gilson and club President Lily Leirness educate us about newly initiated members Samantha and Dinah Kolasa, Kevin Segall, Manuel Rosales, Oleg Korolov, Jeffrey Burbank, Eric Kurland, and Todd Lerew.  Taking us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship", Reverend Barbara Adams tells us a cat joke! Noted Hollywood historian E.J. Stephens tells of the early days of Universal Pictures and Japanese cinema. Sandi Hemmerlein introduces returning guest presenter Heather Goers who regales with the story of what brought architect Frank Lloyd Wright to Los Angeles and what inspired his concrete block style. Jay Kavoian introduces Professor William Deverell who tells us about Kathy Fiscus, the little girl who fell down a well and transformed post-war Baby Boom America. We get much better acquainted with the aforementioned Adam Mellema, learning about his storytelling, his love of history, his recent far out adventures in the far east, and his good work on the board of the Breakfast Club's charitable foundation. Infamous Japanese diplomat Yosuke Matsuoka offers some mid-1930's remarks, which in hindsight are positively chilling. President Lily Leirness previews all the events on tap at Friendship Auditorium in June as well as some special events the club is offering. She also lets us know how we can enjoy her acting on both stage and screen this month (under the name "Lily Holleman"). Longtime club manager Harold Link was responsible for much of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club's glorious legacy. He wraps up this months' proceedings by introducing some entertainment courtesy of a 1930's stage production of "Rob Roy". Host Phil Leirness and his trusty sidekick, announcer Marc Hershon, curate the entire affair, providing plenty of laughs along the way! 

It's our most unusual episode yet! Because we wanted to provide an audio "Whitman's Sampler" of the seasonal goodness enjoyed by the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, there is no time for a trip in our audio time machine. Nor is there time to get better acquainted with a contemporary Breakfast Clubber. Instead, Phil Leirness, Marc Hershon, Richard Gilson, Don Snyder, the Scrambled Egg Sisters, Maurice Terenzio, Steven Smith, Erynn Petrulis, Kahlil Nelson and Lily Holleman will entertain you with music, comedy and mystery!  There are also special appearances by artist Peter Soby, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Queen and her Court, and good ham an' egger Carole Nese, who tells a wonderful story. And rest assured, Reverend Barbara Adams DOES walk us down the path that leads to our continued Adventures in Friendship and Club President Lily Holleman DOES preview the first six events of 2019 (including one "Encore Sunday" evening show) coming your way from the one and only Democracy of Ham an' Eggs!

What might be our most fascinating episode yet gets started with a lot of laughs courtesy of announcer Marc Hershon, club master of ceremonies Richard Gilson and recent "chairman of the day" Braden Graeber. Host Phil Leirness then sets the stage for an truly adventurous time travel expedition into the past, featuring a famous explorer, a renowned Ethiopian chorus and the earliest presidents of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club. Club chaplain Reverend Barbara Adams takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship" as she pays tribute to former first lady Barbara Bush, sentiments echoed by L.A. council district 13 councilman Mitch O'Farrell.  Modern Hiker's Casey Shreiner encourages us all to drink deeply from The Devil's Punchbowl. The Don Snyder Orchestra performs the beautiful theme song from that film noir mystery classic Laura. We get better acquainted with the Breakfast Club's delightful Megan Lee. Club president Lily Holleman tells us of her recent travels and previews May's happenings at the Shrine of Friendship. Finally, good ham 'n egger Robert Nichols calls in to discuss the May 12th Los Feliz Neighborhood Council election.

This episode is all about the songs, symbols, and rituals that have long made the Los Angeles Breakfast Club the "Club of Hospitality". Of course, what makes the Breakfast Club truly unforgettable are all the colorful characters that have been members. You will hear from several of them - past and present. Club chaplain Reverend Barbara Adams takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship" as she pays tribute to our longest-tenured member. In one of our half-dozen or so historic clips this month, Reverend Barbara's predecessor shares an hilarious story.  March saw the Breakfast Club induct two new members. You will hear excerpts from these special ceremonies. Other audio highlights from the month include chef, food historian and educator Ernest Miller taking us on a journey through the "edible Gold Rush" of native Californian foods. Benjamin Dickow, President & Executive Director of the Columbia Memorial Space Center speaks about how Southern California has always been home to those exploring the frontiers of both aerospace and outer space. Mallory Furnier, executive committee chair of L.A. as Subject, speaks about the importance of archives and archivists. Finally, legendary local architect Barbara Bestor, who recently completed a 3 year renovation of John Lautner's iconic Silverlake House, Silvertop, shares personal stories of how she has redefined Los Angeles architecture. The Don Snyder Orchestra plays a sensational Gershwin classic. Nick Maiorino is the Secretary of the Board of Directors. He is the co-chair of the newly formed Archive and Historic Research Committee. He is the wrangler of the Roosters. And he was very nervous about getting interviewed by Phil Leirness! Club president Lily Holleman tells us of her recent travels, previews April's happenings at the Shrine of Friendship and shares some state secrets! If pleasure is something you enjoy, we think you will love episode 15 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR"!   

We've already disabled your snooze button so it's time to get up and listen to our trip to one of the strangest, most indescribable "secret" societies in the city: the Los Angeles Breakfast Club.  We talk with the wizards behind the curtain of it all Lily Holleman and Phil Leirness about the inclusive positivity of the place and which of your favorite stars from yesteryear were once members.  

As we approach the 93rd anniversary of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, we not only look back at the month that was, but we look back to the club's founding and to the creation of our longtime home, Friendship Auditorium, through historic and moving audio. Much as the Breakfast Club cherishes its traditions, from time to time, things do change. One such change in tradition occurred this past month and we celebrate that change through poignant and delightful clips. Club chaplain Reverend Barbara Adams takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Author Marcy Smothers speaks about her new book, Eat Like Walt. A tribute to visionary entertainment pioneer and former Breakfast Clubber, Walt Disney, the book chronicles Walt's rather revolutionary approach to dining at both his theme park and at his studio. Greg Salyer, President of the University of Philosophical Research explains a little bit about the history and mission of this Los Feliz-based university. Heather Goers, Architectural Historian from Historic Resources Group, presents a profile of noted architect Paul R. Williams. Sarah Lann, director of education for the Los Angeles Conservancy, describes the ways the conservancy helps people to fall in love with L.A. The Don Snyder Orchestra plays the jazzy seasonal favorite "When the Saints ". Host Phil Leirness interviews club member Sandy Boucher. Club president Lily Holleman previews March's happenings at the Shrine of Friendship. All that, plus more music, lots of laughs and a few emotional and inspiring surprises. We hope you will enjoy episode 14 so much, you will share it with your friends!   

Yes, it is I...Tyson Saner. Very grateful that you are joining me, brand new host of this program and pale imitation of former host Marc Hershon. It is a great honor to be entrusted with the keys to the Succotash SoundCast Soundkingdom and I look forward to carrying on the tradition that has been listening to and sampling Comedy (and otherwise) Soundcasts for your own personal variety show, between your ears, in the theater of your mind... Today I have for you what can best be described as an average amount of soundcast clips.  Six seems to be the magic number but it's certainly not set in stone as long-time listeners of this program can attest to. Soundcasts to look forward to hearing clips from include Fascination Street, Logical Nonsense, Your Mom's House, The Stanley and Branley Show, The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: On The Air, and the High Content Podcast. We also have a double dose of comedian and raging moderate Will Durst's famed "Burst O' Durst" segments. I am grateful that Mr. Durst has agreed to continue supplying us with his unique take on the politics of our times. You'll be hearing those later in the program. And if you're in or near the San Fransisco Bay Area you will find, on the aformentioned website, dates, locations, and tickets for Durst's latest one-man show: Durst Case Scenario: Mid Term Madness. And, as always, Succotash is sponsored by Henderson's Pants. As the associate producer of this show, when I was finding clips for this program and sending them off to Mr. Hershon I NOW realize that a few of my contributions over the years may have stretched the definition of "Comedy" a bit.  Sometimes my decision to submit a clip was made by it being interesting or different or having a particular quality about them that I felt made them worthy of inclusion on Succotash.  (I always had backup ideas for clips to submit in case my submissions couldn't be used for whatever reason but to Mr. Hershon's great credit, my submissions were rarely, if ever, unused.) Now I am completely aware that something "having a particular quality about them" is nebulous at best and nothing if not 100% a subjective viewpoint. Whether or not something is "interesting" or "different" is also, pretty much 100% subjective.  This, of course applies to comedy. Maybe not 100% with comedy but very probably. Anyway, just something to bear in mind as we explore the highways and byways of Soundcastland together. THE CLIPS Fascination StreetIt debuted on iTunes on July 3rd, 2017 and it is Hosted By Steve Owens of San Antonio, Texas. Last year, in 2017, Mr. Owens had the good fortune to spend a great deal of time with actor and Hollywood Legend, Clint Howard. There is a two-part episode of Fascination Street that is with Mr. Howard. The clip you are about to hear is from an interview that Mr. Owens had with Clint's father, another Hollywood legend, the Late Patriarch of the Howard family of actors and entertainers, Rance Howard.  According to Mr. Owens, this is the last interview Mr. Rance Howard ever gave. Logical NonsenseHere's a soundcast from Ontario, Canada whose 1st episode is listed on iTunes as having been posted in October of 2017.  The description of the show on Soundcloud and iTunes is: "Jab & Breezy take an explicit & comedic look into popular pop culture topics that make no sense to them. Every Tuesday without shame they will share their experiences and opinions while dissecting the nonsense and sharing new mind blowing facts and history that will leave you cry laughing. Follow us to join in our weekly challenges, where J & B compete against each other in a unique contest of wits or might." Your Mom's HouseHosts Tom Segura and Christina Pazsitsky podcast is part of the "All Things Comedy" network which, according to Wikipedia, "is a digital media co-operative and content creation studio and home to a community of professional comedians. It is the brainchild of comedians Al Madrigal and Bill Burr, founded in October 2012." I previously grabbed a clip of their episode "403" back for Succotash Epi 156 "Boozin' With Bill is Back" from July 29th, 2017 Sometimes they have guest for their program - which is often streamed LIVE on YouTube - this Clip is from episode 435 in which they do not have a guest… The Stanley and Branley ShowSometimes a soundcast will have very little biographical information attatched to their pages. The Stanley and Branley Show is one of those soundcasts. The description for the show on both their Soundcloud and iTunes page reads as follows: "Welcome to the worst call-in show you never heard." So far they have 60 episodes with several mini or bonus episodes and they've been posting on iTunes since May of 2016.  This clip is from episode 60, published February 13th 2018, and in it Stanley and Branley listen to dating advice from a YouTube video. If you want to hear more of these mysterious Soundcasters you can go to the aformentioned Soundcloud or iTunes. The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: On The AirIf you pay a visit to the Los Angeles Breakfast Club homesite, you will see the cheerful sentiment "Making Los Angeles a better place since 1925".  In case you have never heard of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club - or the LABC for short - you can also read the description of the club there OR listen to this epi of Succotash, during which I will read it to you. On February 28th, 2017 the Los Angeles Breakfast Club : On The Air soundcast debuted.  As described by host Phil Leirness in this same episode, "for many decades, The Los Angeles Breakfast Club was a fixture on the Radio" and on the soundcast Mr. Leirness called it a "return of sorts to the days of yesteryear..." The show features interviews, newsreel clips, a selection of musical interludes from throughout the near-century the LABC has been operating and various speakers who share their experiences and generally have a good time. Succotash's very own former-host-turned-executive producer, Marc Hershon, began announcing duties for this program in its 6th episode, published July 1st, 2017. High Content Podcast I became aware of this show as I was looking for soundcast-related gigs on Craigslist.  I happened across an ad from someone looking to start a soundcast who was seeking a co-host.  That someone was High Content Podcast's host, Iraj Lopez, who dropped his first episode on Soundcloud back in June of 2017.  Since then he has released episodes consistently, occasionally with co-host Joe Buratti, guests such as Ariel Robinson and comedians local to Humboldt County where this soundcast is based, including Joshua Barnes, Jessica Grant, and Matt Redbeard.  Also featured in the episode with Matt Redbeard was Chris Durant, the co-creator of Savage Henry Magazine - a well-known humor publication in Humboldt County that sponsors many comedy events throughout the year including a comedy festival every Labor Day weekend that had its sixth iteration in September of 2017. The show's topics range from pop culture, politics, science, nature and what is both frightening and exiting about humanity.  When there isn't a co-host or guest the show features host Iraj Lopez brainstorming ways to improve the world and various "what-if" scenarios. Our clip is from Episode 27, entitled "I want to boil a gallon of cum," posted on Feb 18th, 2018. Well, that about does it.  It's been a sort-of-but-not-really maiden voyage.   I'd like to thank Kenny Durgess, Will Durst, Joe Paulino, Scott Carvey, Bill Heywatt, Henderson's Pants and of course our Executive Producer Marc Hershon for their support and contributions to this episode and EVERY episode of Succotash that came before I had even heard of the program back when Mr. Hershon started posting episodes in March of 2011. I hope you will continue this journey of discovery with me and I look forward to continuing to bring you this "Whitman's Sampler" of soundcasts from all around the world where they record in English. For everyone here I bid you farewell and gently remind you to please, Pass the Succotash... — Tyson Saner

In episode 10 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we hear ghostly tales from authors Charles A. Coulombe and James T. Bartlett, we hear jokes courtesy of Breakfast Club emcee Richard Gilson and show host Phil Leirness, we hear plenty from the Roosters and we hear two musical performances from the Don Snyder Orchestra. We travel back in time to 1935 to hear Captain Dudley S. Corrette describe the mysterious land of Ethiopia and Colonel William Easterwood describe the threat posed by the aviation force at the disposal of Benito Mussolini. Contemporary highlights include photographer Annie Lasky talking about her book The Wilshire Slides: a Mother & Daughter Kodachrome Adventure, author and filmmaker (and good ham 'n egger) Steven Smith discussing legendary film composer Bernard Hermann, Nuria Haltiwanger and Steve DeWitt of ACS infrastructure celebrating the restoration of downtown L.A's beloved funicular Angels Flight, and Reverend Barbara Adams discussing imagination and creativity as she takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship." All that, plus an interview with the longest-tenured member of the Los Angeles Breakfast Club, Dr. Jim Whitney, club President Lily Holleman with her monthly report, and intrepid announcer Marc Hershon keeping the show on schedule!

In episode 9 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we travel back in time for the founding of the southern California aviation industry and to hear from an Oscar-nominated writer of several classic films, books and stage plays. There is an interview with amazing club member Carole Nese, special appearances by Vivienne Powell and Richard Gilson, Lily Holleman with her monthly report and Reverend Barbara Adams taking us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship." Featuring the histories of El Pueblo de Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Police Department, the Emmy-winning TV camera man behind Huell Howser's "California Gold", several musical performances and a couple great jokes, this month's episode offers something for everyone.  So, buckle up, relax and let host Phil Leirness and announcer Marc Hershon take you on an audio time travel expedition!

Yes, friend. It is I. Marc Hershon, host and handmaiden of Succotash, the Comedy Soundcast Soundcast. Welcome to Epi158, which is another edition of Succotash Clips, featuring a great, steaming pile of snippets taken from comedy soundcasts as heard on the internet. Our Associate Producer Tyson Saner snipped us off a trio of clips, I grabbed some, and one enterprising soundcaster got us a clip from their show by uploading it directly to us — if you’d like to try that it's as simple as hitting our direct upload link at http://hightail.com/u/Succotash!  We’re featuring snip-snips from My Dad Wrote A Porno, Off Book, Quick Question, The All Seeing Guys, and We’re No Doctors. MORE THAN CLIPS In addition to the clips we have a double shot (triple, actually*) of our Burst O’ Durst segment from friend and political comedian Will Durst. Plus we have a new Boozin’ With Bill segment, where our beloved announcer teaches us how to make a the bitterest drink ever to flow from the Studio P wetbar.  And the whole show is brought to you by our friends at Henderson’s Pants. Henderson’s — if you’ve got the legs, they’re got the pants. (Heck, they even have legless pants, so go ahead and drag your torso over to wherever fine and not-so-fine pants are sold.) CLIPS My Dad Wrote A PornoThe first clip out of the barrel is from a soundcast I just reviewed for Splitsider and that’s My Dad Wrote A Porno. I had the cast — Jamie Morton, James Cooper, and Alice Levine — on Succotash Chats Epi141 and now they are just concluding reading Rocky Flintstone’s FOURTH book in his Belinda Blinked series. It’s a consistently funny formula and a truly horrible series of pornographic novels.  Off BookOff Book is a soundcast that is helping to stretch the borders of what a show can do. There are a lot of improvised shows out there but this one, hosted by Jessica McKenna and Zach Reino, presents a full-blown improvised musical. This clip, provided by Tyson, is from their debut episode “Shrugging Destiny” and features the hardest working guest in soundcasting, Paul F. Tompkins. (Speaking frankly, I’m not a big fan of being in an improv group that improvises music because it’s usually pretty bad. Paul F, early in this episode, even remarks that he’s not that great at it. But these guys obviously know what they’re doing, so it’s a different ballgame. Check out my review of this episode from last July on Splitsider.) Quick QuestionOur esteemed Associate Producer Tyson Saner harvested a clip from a new show by an old friend. Travis Clark, late of the Tiny Odd Conversations soundcast, has joined forces with Jonathan Sadowski, an actor you may be familiar with if you have watched Young & Hungry on TV. Their new soundcast is called Quick Question and every episode starts with, as you may have guessed, a question. They then do their best to try and answer said query. The All Seeing GuysThis clip comes directly from the source. Greg and Joe, the fellows at The All Seeing Guys soundcast across the pond in England, used our direct upload link (http://hightail.com/u/Succotash) to get us this chunk from one of their recent episodes. In their cover note they say, “We had a clip played by you a couple of years back so thought we'd possibly throw a newer clip your way.” Just a couple of chaps, sitting around and yakking it up? Soundcasting at it’s purest — good enough for me! We're No DoctorsAnother pretty new-to-you soundcast is We’re No Doctors, co-hosted by Steve Agee and Busy Phillips. They’re not just both comedians and actors, but they’re also self-admitted neurotic hypochondriacs who decided they should do a show about health and medicine.  In this clip from recent Epi4, they talk with guest Nicole Sullivan, another comedian/actor who recounts her brush with death caused by the dread swine flu. (Did you guys catch Steve Agee in Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 2? He plays Gef, one of the Ravagers. He’s the guys with the huge thick glasses. Not a lot of lines but a whole lot of funny…) That's it for now. We're doing a special episode of Succotash Clips to help raise money for victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston but it will only be available as part of a package of soundcast episodes being put together by Houston area soundcaster Justin Corbett, co-host of the Mindfudge soundcast. So our next "regular" 'sode will likely be a Succotash Chats show. I will be hanging out at the upcoming 6th Annual Los Angeles Podcast Festival in Los Angeles in October, from the 6th to the 8th. And later in October, on the 22nd, I'll be the on-hand announcer for a live Los Angeles Breakfast Club extravaganza. Thanks for passing the Succotash! — Marc Hershon *Listen to midway through the closing credits for a free bonus Burst O' Durst!

In episode 8 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we celebrate the founding of Los Angeles and one of the city's "top cops". There is an interview with stalwart musical director Don Snyder, special appearances by Sandi Hemmerlein and Richard Gilson, Lily Holleman with her monthly report and both Reverend Jim Brougher AND Reverend Barbara Adams taking us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship." Featuring the history of L.A.'s water supply, landmark buildings both lost and restored, a sanctuary for wildlife, tales of L.A.'s most notorious liars, and a history of hand-painted billboards, this month's audio time machine runs the cultural gamut.  So, buckle up, relax and join host Phil Leirness and announcer Marc Hershon for some great stories, a couple toe-tapping musical numbers, and a lot of laughs.

In episode 7 of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we celebrate friendship, comedy and America, with historic audio tributes to a California Governor and a U.S. Senator, an appearance by groundbreaking female journalist Mary Patterson Routt, as well as a vintage music performance by "Baby" Patty Kelly. We also celebrate the life and legacy of the legendary ham 'n egger Will Rogers. Featuring square dancing, a field trip to Glendale's Grand Central Air Terminal, and presentations on Bob Baker's marionettes and the community organization A Place Called Home, we review all of July's happenings at the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs before club president Lily Holleman previews August (and early September) in her monthly report. All that, plus an interview with Darrell Hughes, and Reverend Barbara Adams walking us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Join host Phil Leirness and announcer Marc Hershon for some great stories and a lot of laughs.

In the sixth episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", we welcome new announcer Marc Hershon, we take the podcast time machine back to the 1930's to hear then Secretary of War under FDR (and former Governor of Utah) George H. Dern as well as then governor of Missouri Guy B. Park, and we recap the happenings of June at the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs and preview July. All that, plus an interview with club secretary Erynn Petrulis, a musical performance by Doug and Mandy Lacy, special appearances by Joanna Linkchorst and Sandi Hemmerlein, Lily Holleman with her monthly report and Reverend Barbara Adams paying tribute to a fellow breakfast clubber as she takes us down the path that leads to our continuing "Adventures in Friendship". Join host Phil Leirness as the 1930's, taxidermy, emergency preparedness, the Marx Brothers, neon art, and "Clifton's Camera Girls" are just some of the topics discussed.

The fifth episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" covers a lot of ground, and spans a lot of decades, in an effort to capture the indelible charm of "the little club time almost forgot and that the decades can not improve." The episode features a performance by Don Snyder of a Cole Porter classic, as well as the vocal stylings of club president Lily Holleman, belting out an ode to California. An interview with the club's resident chaplain, who also serves as the Treasurer of the LABC charitable foundation, Reverend Barbara Adams, will provide us all with the opportunity to become better acquainted with this amazing lady. And rest assured, she also offers up another presentation to aid in our continuing Adventures in Friendship, one that ties in quite nicely with the historic radio clips from 1933 we have chosen for you this month. Host Phil Leirness, along with some audio excerpts from the meetings in question, recaps a busy month at the club, including hidden treasures available for L.A. pedestrians, a landmark building in Washington, D.C. that is home to the International Order of the Eastern Star, and restored architectural icons right here in the City of Angels. Lily previews what everyone can look forward to at the Shrine of Friendship in June, and we welcome a new sponsor and say goodbye to our announcer, Pete Handelman.

The fourth episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" serves as a tribute, of sorts, to the founder of the Breakfast Club, Maurice De Mond (1875 - 1931). The episode features musical performances by the Don Snyder Orchestra and by MGM tenor of the 1930's, Earl Oxford. There is an interview with the President of the LABC charitable foundation, Bob De Wees, and a special appearance by "The King  of Hollywood", Clark Gable! "Birthday Girl" Revered Barbara Adams returns to lead us on our continuing Adventures in Friendship. Host Phil Leirness, along with some clips, recaps a busy month at the club, including several kicks on Route 66 AND a conga line! Lily Holleman previews what everyone can look forward to at the Shrine of Friendship in Mayl  All that, plus the dulcet tones of announcer Pete Handelman and ... "The Hokey Pokey"!

In the third episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR" you will learn about the mysterious Breakfast Club Cryptogram, you will hear an amazing speech delivered to the Secretary of War and several state governors at a club meeting from 30 July 1933, and you will hear some of the illustrious members of that era get introduced. Revered Barbara Adams returns to lead us on our monthly trip along the path that leads to our continued Adventures in Friendship. Host Phil Leirness, along with some clips, recaps a busy month at the club, including a particularly amazing experience surrounding the great Carl Laemmle's involvement with the LABC. Lily Holleman previews what everyone can look forward to at the Shrine of Friendship in April  All that, plus an interview with Chicago-based Breakfast Clubbers Diane and Maruice Terenzio, and a special performance from LABC Musical Director Don Snyder.

In the second episode of "The Los Angeles Breakfast Club: ON THE AIR", you will learn about the Roosters (a group once led by the legendary Will Rogers), you will hear announcements from a club meeting in 1933, and you will be treated to performances by the LABC Glee Club from 1935 as well as contemporary musical performances by current club members Adam Mellema and Lily Holleman. All that, plus an interview with Breakfast Club emcee Richard Gilson, a clip of Reverend Barbara Adams, many surprises and a lot of laughs!

Founded in 1925 by business leaders, entertainment figures and politicians, The Los Angeles Breakfast Club is the weekly gathering place for those seeking camaraderie and those who love the history and culture of Los Angeles. A tribute to the days of yesteryear when the LABC was a fixture on radio, “ON THE AIR” will be a monthly review and preview of happenings at “the Democracy of Ham ‘N Eggs” hosted by podcast veteran Phil Leirness (co-host and co-producer of YOUR Chillpak Hollywood Hour and a weekly USA cultural correspondent to the UK's “Midweek Drive” program on Siren FM and Southside Broadcasting).  Episode 1 provides some of the history of the club, including audio of President Calvin Coolidge and California Governor CC Young. Current members regale with stories of the club's long history. Club President Lily Holleman previews coming events at "the Democracy of Ham 'N Eggs", and there are musical numbers and plenty of laughs.

This week on the Popcorn Podcast Chad and Izola are joined by friends and fellow podcasters Phil Leirness (Chillpak Hollywood Hour) and Lily Holleman (Los Angeles Breakfast Club) for a post Super Bowl recording.  They discuss podcast relationships, Los Angeles Breakfast Club, LA SciFest. John Wick Chapter 2 and much more.  Sit back, relax and enjoy. The post Ep 102: Six Degrees of Poopsock appeared first on The Popcorn Channel.

Yes, it’s me. Marc Hershon. Your host and cruise director for Epi112 of Succotash, the Comedy Podcast Podcast. This is a Succotash Chats episode, featuring a delightful conversation with our Special Guests: Phil Leirness of The Chillpak Hollywood Hour and Lily Holleman, one of the two hosts of a brand new podcast called Am I Right, Ladies? We recorded the chat on their lovely rooftop at the edge of Hollywood as the sun was setting, drinking martinis. I think this is the most civilized episode of this show recorded so far. (Please forgive the occasional gusts of wind, traffic noise, and sirens that make listening a bit of a challenge during portions of the interview…) I've featured both Phil and Lily on the show before but it's been a while and this is the first time that we've had them on doing a "team interview". In addition to Phil's long time co-hosting of Chillpak — now into it's ninth year – he is a filmmaker, an acting teacher, and a violence prevention specialist. Lily is a film producer, a stage and screen actress, a writer, and the toast of the 90-year-old Los Angeles Breakfast Club. One of the other reasons I was doing the "SoCal Shuffle" this weekend is to hang out on the Grabbing Lunch podcast with Matt Knudsen, where I’ll be dining with him and the co-host of the Pop My Culture podcast – and past Succotash guest – Cole Stratton, later today. I’ll let you know when the episode of Matt’s show drops. In addition to our convo with Phil and Lily – or “Phily”, to give them their appropriate Hollywood “Power Couple” portmanteau – we’ve got some delicious Burst O’ Durst with our resident political comedian and social commentator Will Durst. Iin fact, we have a double dose o' Durst — the first segment deals with the fracas over the Confederate Flag, while the second is Will's observance of the 4th of July holiday in the US of A. We also have an ad from Henderson’s Pants – this episode is brought to you by Henderson’s new Pain Pants. We’ll dip into the ol’ Tweetsack. And we DO have a couple of clips – I know it’s a Chats episode – but these clips will be from the shows of our two guests. On the podcast review front, just to keep you up to speed, this past week I reviewed a somewhat silly podcast called Hello From The Magic Tavern, a show featuring sort of D&D characters that are actually hosting a podcast rather than adventuring, and it’s actually pretty funny. I’ll clip ‘em the next Succotash Clips epi. And I also mentioned a couple of other p-casts: A new one to me called You Better DON’T and a special extra episode of Welcome to Night Vale. You can find those reviews and mentions up at Splitsider and Huffington Post. Next episode will be a Succotash Clips show. We've already got a full rack lined up but it you're a comedy podcaster and would like us to feature your show, you can upload a 3-5 minute MP3 clip directly to us at http://hightail/u/succotash. Until next time, thanks for passing the Succotash! — Marc Hershon