Podcasts about master thespian

Send us a textWe're gargling out the taste of comic book fare on our 104th episode yet still swimming the turbulent oceans of their inspiration, the source of their epic power and mystery: Homer's Odyssey!Yes we're going to compare and contrast two versions of the Odyssey as seen through the eyes of Italian filmmakers starting with 1954's Ulysses directed by Mario Camerini and starring Kirk Douglas, Silvana Magano and Anthony Quinn up against 2024's The Return directed by Uberto Pasolini and starring Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, Charlie Plummer and Marwan Kenzari. My guests today are my two stodgy, nose-in-the air, advanced-degree holding, cohorts, kid sis and lit major Roseanne Caputi and Master Thespian, the mellifluous voice behind the most famous Hard Mountain Dew Code Red spot of all time, Gordon Alex Robertson! Before we dig in, the synopses:Ulysses (1954): A mythical adventure following the Greek hero Ulysses as he embarks on a perilous journey home after the Trojan War, encountering mythical creatures and divine beings before coming back to his wife Penelope. The Return (2024) delves into the emotional journey of Odysseus returning to Ithaca after his long absence in the Trojan War, finding his kindome in ruins, a strained relationship between him and Penelope and his son Telemachus, and the challenges of reintegrating into family life after years of war and separation.Which is the grandest telling of the classic poem?Find out! Watch the podcast on Youtube:https://youtu.be/AkDJke7ldRo

For Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, we're featuring interviews with some of the early cast members/writers. Dan Aykroyd talks about the moment he and John Belushi came up with the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel talks about working with Gilda Radner on two of her most iconic characters. And Al Franken tells us about a sketch he wrote that didn't make it past the censors. Jon Lovitz tells Terry how his character Master Thespian came to be. Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews The Annihilation of Fish, a romantic comedy starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave and Margot Kidder, made in 1999 and released now for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

For Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary, we're featuring interviews with some of the early cast members/writers. Dan Aykroyd talks about the moment he and John Belushi came up with the Blues Brothers. Writer Alan Zweibel talks about working with Gilda Radner on two of her most iconic characters. And Al Franken tells us about a sketch he wrote that didn't make it past the censors. Jon Lovitz tells Terry how his character Master Thespian came to be. Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews The Annihilation of Fish, a romantic comedy starring James Earl Jones, Lynn Redgrave and Margot Kidder, made in 1999 and released now for the first time. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Grim and James are joined by Jerry Cthulhu, ThatGuy, Nickie the Dude, RSHarmful, Pirateshipping, Anubis, and Suzanne! Enjoy the chat!! Email me for the Guilded chatroom link! Check out our anime review show Shonen Dump www.shonendump.com James Cruz Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/cruz_controllin Grimsteak Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/grimcrt Grimsteak Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@grimsteak Send us hatemail or love mail at grimsteak@gmail.com Live Show Every Tuesday at 9pm est on CwS Radio https://s3.radio.co/s230f698de/listen Check out Jerry's show "Nox Mente' at https://noxmente.simplecast.com/

The great Jon Lovitz talks about comedy, acting, stand-up comedy, dogs, The Groundlings, Managers, A league of Their Own, The Simpsons, The Critic, and the serendipity of show business.  Bio: Jon Lovitz has been one of the best known comedians for the last thirty years. He got his start acting in High School plays and developing his skills at the University of California, Irvine where he earned a B.A. in Drama. He also studied acting with Tony Barr at the Film Actors Workshop. At the advice of Tony Barr, Jon decided to concentrate solely on comedy. He began taking classes with the famous improv comedy group, “The Groundlings” in 1982. One year later, after being accepted into “The Sunday Company”, Jon got his first acting job on the television show “The Paper Chase: the Second Year”. Thinking he was on his way, he promptly quit his job at a clothing store…and became a messenger. The next three years – nothing!!! Then, in September of 1984, he was accepted into the main company at “The Groundlings”.On March 28, 1985, “The Groundlings” appeared on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” where Jon premiered his character “Tommy Flanagan of Pathological Liars Anonymous”. Following the introduction of this persona, Jon got an agent, and booked a movie, a series, a voice over for a cartoon, and “Saturday Night Live”. Jon has been working non-stop since. He was nominated for an Emmy his first two years on “Saturday Night Live”. While on SNL, he became known for his characters “Tommy Flanagan of the Pathological Liars Anonymous” (“Year, that's the ticket”), “Master Thespian”, “Hanukkah Harry”, and “the Devil”. He has appeared in over 40 films, including “Big”, “A League of Their Own”, “The Wedding Singer”, “High School High”, “Small Time Crooks”, “Rat Race”, “The Producers”, “Eight Crazy Nights”, “The Benchwarmers”, “Grown Ups 2”, “The Ridiculous 6”,  among many others. He has also worked with acclaimed directors such as Penny Marshall, Rob Reiner, Jerry Zucker, and Woody Allen.  He one of a handful of actors used regularly in almost all his movies by Adam Sandler.This year, in 2024, he just completed the lead character in the film “The Toast” and will be appearing in “Happy Gilmore 2” starring Adam Sandler.Along with his comedy, Jon is well known for his distinctive voice. He was the lead voice for the character “Jay Sherman” in the acclaimed cult cartoon series, “The Critic”. He has also appeared in twelve episodes of “The Simpsons”, even creating the character of Marge Simpson's boyfriend, “Artie Ziff” (who sounds suspiciously like Jay Sherman). Jon has also appeared on Broadway at the Music Box Theatre in Neil Simon's play “The Dinner Party”,  taking over the lead role from Henry Winkler. He has sung (yes, he can sing!) at Carnegie Hall three times (including “Great Performances: Ira Gershwin at 100: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall) and sung the National Anthem at Dodger Stadium and the U.S. Open. He also sang with English rock star, Robbie Williams at the Royal Alpert Hall and appears on his album, “Swing While You're Winning!”He currently is performing his new musical comedy show, “From the Shower to the Stage” with celebrated musical conductor and arranger, Randy Waldman. Randy has been Barbra Streisand's personal pianist for the last 36 years and is her current musical conductor as well.Jon has also had an illustrious television career. He was the first famous guest star on the hit show “Friends”. In the same week, he appeared on an episode of Seinfeld. Jon also has had recurring roles on “Hot in Cleveland”, “Las Vegas”, “Two and a Half Men”, “Hawaii Five-O”, and “New Girl”.Editing Notes: Jon Lovitz episode seem to go on and on. Jon won't stop talking. Interested in how you think it is. I think I talk too much about wanting to have sex with Kate Upton. I do it TWICE.  (Kate Upton might not be famous anymore) Funny?  If not,  feel free to cut it.

Saturday Night Live Hall of Fame Podcast – Episode 14: Jon LovitzIn this episode, jD and the crew dive into the SNL career of Saturday Night Live legend Jon Lovitz, a cast member known for his distinct comedic style and unforgettable characters. Join us as we revisit Lovitz's classic SNL sketches, iconic moments, and enduring influence on both 1980s SNL cast highlights and beyond.[5:00 - 10:00]: We kick things off by exploring some of Jon Lovitz's most memorable SNL personas, including his roles as The Pathological Liar and Master Thespian. Lovitz's comedic timing and unique character choices continue to resonate with fans today.[15:00 - 20:00]: Discover what made Lovitz stand out among other SNL cast members and why his performances are remembered as some of the best of his era.[25:00 - 30:00]: We delve into Lovitz's top sketches, unpacking the reasons his characters, from the theatrical to the absurd, left an indelible mark on Saturday Night Live.[35:00 - 40:00]: Thomas and Brad analyze how Lovitz's influence spread beyond his SNL years, shaping future SNL generations and setting a bar for comedy within and outside of the show.[45:00 - 50:00]: Reflecting on the late 80s and early 90s, we consider how Jon Lovitz's work contributed to what many consider a “golden era” for SNL. Lovitz's bold character choices made him a fan favorite, and his legacy is still celebrated in today's comedy circles.[55:00 - 1:00:00]: We wrap up the Jon Lovitz's episiode with his post-SNL career and his impact on comedy's evolution.If you love reliving iconic SNL moments and exploring the legacies of SNL Hall of Fame legends like Jon Lovitz, subscribe, rate, and review the podcast on your favorite platform. Join our community on social media @snlhof, become part of the discussion in our Facebook group at facebook.com/groups/snlhof, and visit dewvre.com/snlhof for more insights and updates. Don't miss future episodes as we continue to celebrate the legends who defined Saturday Night Live!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/snlhof/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We start off with an unintentionally long discussion about Chelsea, EPL and FPL, and then move on to a listener request for Man U players and their SNL character comps.  Then on to some league updates and bets.Betting thus far:Pat     4-2Pete  3-3#FPL#EPL#PremierLeague#GambleDieOpening and filler music by The Tan and Sober Gentlemen

On this episode, Derek sits with Master Thespian, Stephen Tobolowsky.  Stephen tells of how he got into acting, takes through a few various roles he has played on Film, Television and Stage, working with the legendary Harold Ramis and of course, his portrayal of Ned Ryerson in the dark comedy, "Groundhog Day".Website: https://stephentobolowsky.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Tobolowsky/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephentobolowskyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephentobo/

What's up, dudes? SNL has been a staple of holiday sketches and music for decades! Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas and Sean Sotka from the Christmas Podcasts Podcast are here with me to dive into some of the funniest Christmas bits of SNL in the ‘80s! From April May June to Mr. Robinson to the Master Thespian! Christmas in New England? Check. It's a Wonderful Life: the Lost Ending? Got it! Hanukkah Harry Saves Christmas? Yep, that one too! So put on your fake beard, grab an ugly sweater, and laugh along with this episode!Sounds of ChristmasFB: @SOCMusicTwitter: @SOCMusicIG: @socmusic Christmas Podcasts PodcastFB: @christmaspods IG: @christmaspods Twitter: @ChristmasPods Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

This week on Fabulous Film & Friends we're going to start in on the work of The Philosopher Kings of modern Cinema, Joel and Ethan Coen, beginning with one of their seemingly lesser and lesser-known efforts, 1994's The Hudsucker Proxy.  Once again I'm joined by my younger sister Roseanne Caputi, Teacher, Tough Talking Career Gal,  one of the boys,  and easily as big a Coen Bros fan as I am.  Then there's Salt Lake City's leading pediatric dentist, all around deep thinker and film lover, David Johnson, DMD,  And this week, occupying the Paul Lynde Center Square is Master Thespian and Voice Actor Supreme, GORDON ALEX ROBERTSON. A fellow Southern Oregon University Alum, Alex and I became fast friends over of our shared love of SCTV, The Simpsons and The Coen Brothers' Raising Arizona. A quick Synopsis- Norville Barnes is a naïve and bumbling graduate from the Muncie School of Business who joins New York's Hudsucker Industries with big ideas to share.  Meanwhile, the Hudsucker Board of Directors, who, having witnessed their company president, Waring Hudsucker leap to his death from the window of the 44th floor conference room, agrees to a stock dumping scheme concocted by their nefarious head Sidney Mussburger. The plan? Put Norville in as President so the Hudsucker stock sinks in value before it goes public, allowing the board to buy in at rock bottom prices.  But Norville is indeed an idea man and delivers on his promise by inventing the Hula Hoop which sends Hudsucker's Stock into the stratosphere and thwarts the Board. Out to uncover the scheme is tough talking career gal and newshound Amy Archer who first believes Norville to be an imbecile but is soon won over by his good nature and lofty ideals.  We delve into the finer points of the film and decide whether it deserves the status of "lesser work." (Hint: It doesn't.) Enjoy.    

First, let's start off by saying that editing this episode was hell (due to sound issues), so we don't have time stamps for this one. Therefore, here's the order that we went in.... roughly.  The conversation, as usual, kicks off with the three-ring circus going on at the White House this week. From Trump begging like Keith Sweat to GA's Secretary of State to "find" votes out of the sky, to the peanut gallery of GOP folks looking to object to the Electoral College votes, we break it down. Plus, "SoHo Karen" proclaims she's Puerto Rican...which, apparently, somehow exempts her from being a Karen. Whatever... Also, we have a fun conversation about binge watching, including that "Bridgerton" show that everyone is talking about. Also, we pick out our favorite rappers-turned-actors, during which Suzy professes her "love" for Ja Rule, Master Thespian. (Seriously, she goes hard. Why, we don't know.) And we talk about rapper-turned-preacher-turned-rapper-turned-preacher again Ma$e's return to the pulpit...and let's just say, Raka is not too convinced.  Plus, the usual sibling rivalry between myself and D-Zel. You know...just another day. 

Sure, Daniel-Day Lewis might be the greatest actor of his generation. Yes, he can immerse himself into a role so completely that it's easy to forget the actor who is playing the character. But has he ever played himself beating up Adam Sandler on a golf course in a fit of range? No? Score one for Bob Barker, Master Thespian. This week we're looking at one of the most difficult roles an actor can play: themselves. These are ridiculous and over-the-top portrayals that require the actor to have a pretty healthy sense of humor. SHOW NOTES Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in "Airplane!" (Richard's Choice) Jay Leno in Literally Every 90s Movie (Michael's Choice) Keanu Reeves in "Always Be My Maybe" (Richard's Choice) David Bowie in "Zoolander" (Michael's Choice) Bob Barker in "Happy Gilmore" (Richard's Choice) Julia Roberts in "Ocean's 12" (Michael's Choice) John Malkovich in "Being John Malkovich" (Joint Choice)  

Tread Perilously's month of series finales goes into overtime with one last installment: 3rd Rock From The Sun's final two-part episode, "The Thing That Wouldn't Die." When Mary learns the truth about aliens, Dick and the rest of the team are recalled to their homeworld. Dick wants to bring her with him -- well, once she's okay with him being an alien -- while Sally wants to help Don find his way back to being a cop after an incident leaves him doubting his initiative. Tommy fights his conflicted feelings about leaving and Harry has a crappy subplot about dating someone he believes to be twins. Erik and Justin speak from the past and the future as this episode was recorded long ago. Erik tries to develop a John Lithgow impression, landing on Saturday Night Live announcer Don Pardo, Master Thespian, and Brian Blessed instead. He also defends Lithgow's right to ham it up. Justin defends Blade and Wesley Snipes. Jane Curtin becomes the episode's MVP thanks to one scene in which she recalls the entire series. Justin theorizes Thanos was behind the disappearance of belly chains in the late 2000s. Erik remembers a number of Elvis Costello songs -- but not the one featured in the episode -- and a case of mistaken identity leads to a discussion of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine executive producer Ira Steven Behr.

College Football stadiums, spring practice, Randy Sanders suspended and Les Miles, Master Thespian all in one show....

Chris and Mackenzie travel back to the early 90’s to unearth one of their favorite forgotten gems of Animation Past: The Critic! Jay Sherman is a movie critic who only seems to review bad movies. Are we living in his dystopian Hollywood future? What does a cartoon from the 90’s have to do with the 2016 Presidential election? Why do we love characters voiced by Jon Lovitz so much? Links About The Critic http://bit.ly/2cFY0c5 The Critic on IMDB http://imdb.to/2cH0MRw About the episode “Miserable” http://avc.lu/2cH14aI About Jon Lovitz http://bit.ly/2cFYC1r Jon Lovitz as the Master Thespian on SNL http://bit.ly/2chd8OX Jon Lovitz as Tommy Flanagan (Pathological Liar) on SNL http://bit.ly/2chdeGg About Al Jean http://bit.ly/2cFXTgM About Mike Reiss http://bit.ly/2cFYRd0 “Penguins Can’t Fly!!” http://bit.ly/2chdTri Jay Sherman on The Simpsons http://bit.ly/2cFYQpk The Critic Theme http://bit.ly/2chcC3s Buy The Critic on DVD http://amzn.to/2cH1DBn Ten Frighteningly Prophetic Parodies from ‘The Critic’ http://uproxx.it/2csWF9u About “30 Rock” http://bit.ly/2cFY7EJ About “BoJack Horseman” http://bit.ly/2cheadW

Join us for the 4 episode of the Bollywood Podcast - We will be discussing the week in trailer reactions (new videos posted, song reactions, trailers and more posted!) We will also discuss the reaction community and the direction it is going! We will continue our discussion over who is the Master Thespian! Hollywood vs Bollywood face off! Please check out our website @RemnantXradio.com!

Laura talks with Master Thespian, Punk Rocker & America's Best Dad Craig Anton about The Master, the American Dream & its reflection in theater & some books & stuff. He's the best! Enjoy.

Gun (2010) stars renaissance man Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson. He wrote and starred in this ode to firearms. Also there’s plenty of Val Kilmer in it. But there’s plenty of Val Kilmer these days. Second half we take an epic voicemail from halfway round the world. Then we do our breakdown of the 2011 Summer […]

Today we discuss Herman's epic search for a Galaga system, Man Guy sounds like a gay Droopy Dog, TMNT, the Master Thespian and vaginal candles.  We also introduce our new segment "Lovesuckers", and give our take on the economy and housing.  Herman for president, 2016!!  Start the movement.

Today we discuss Herman's epic search for a Galaga system, Man Guy sounds like a gay Droopy Dog, TMNT, the Master Thespian and vaginal candles.  We also introduce our new segment "Lovesuckers", and give our take on the economy and housing.  Herman for president, 2016!!  Start the movement.