Podcast appearances and mentions of Neil Diamond

Cheech Marin steps out from Tommy Chong's shadow for his directorial debut, and Gene and Big D dig into whether this immigration comedy still holds up 40 years later. The Shat Crew breaks down the film's boldest gamble — leaving huge chunks of dialogue untranslated — plus the sight gags that still kill, the sketches that don't, and why Rudy's romance with Dolores might be the real heart of the movie. The conversation goes deeper than the jokes: workplace immigration raids in the '80s, the real cases (and real consequences) behind the comedy, and why Cheech says this movie now plays more like a documentary. Also covered: the good, the weird, and the completely bananas ending — featuring a Neil Diamond needle-drop and a border-storming finale nobody saw coming. This week's commissioner, Fernando Z., waited almost two years for this review — and it was worth it.  Subscribe Now Android: https://www.shatpod.com/android Apple/iTunes: https://www.shatpod.com/apple Help Support the Podcast Contact Us: https://www.shatpod.com/contact Commission Movie: https://www.shatpod.com/support Support with Paypal: https://www.shatpod.com/paypal Support With Venmo: https://www.shatpod.com/venmo Shop Merchandise: https://www.shatpod.com/shop Theme Song - Die Hard by Guyz Nite: https://www.facebook.com/guyznite

I spoke with Rik Emmett earlier today and thought it was so good I didn't want to wait to post it. Yes, I know I posted an interview already today (with Gene Simmons), but it's my podcast, and I make the rules! Obviously, I had to ask Rik about the tour and putting the band back together with some help from Phil X, Brent Fitz, and Todd Kerns. He was all about talking about that, Mike Levin not playing any of the shows, and the "Summer of Canadian Rock Trios" with Rush getting back on the road in 2026. Then, it's a classic interview with Fred Durst and Wes Borland from Limp Bizkit from 2010. This interview aired on WRIF but was never posted online, so here it is. It's cool to go back and listen to how the guys split and got back together. There are also some other cultural references, including a social media interaction with Neil Diamond. You may or may not recall that. Enjoy these two interviews. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whatever type of music you love, Rick Rubin has probably left his mark on it. Rubin, a founder of Def Jam Recordings and a former co-chairman of Columbia Records, might be the most influential music producer alive. A very partial roll call of the artists he's worked with: Johnny Cash, Jay-Z, Run-DMC, Eminem, Beastie Boys, Slayer, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Kanye West, Neil Diamond, Brandi Carlile and Adele. We recorded this in 2023, after Rubin released a fascinating, unusual book, “The Creative Act: A Way of Being.” I'd expected stories of late-night sessions with famous musicians, but instead it read like a spiritual tract. Rubin was offering a guide to how to cultivate the mind states that lead to real creativity. And that's what this conversation was about, too: how to open yourself up more to the world, and learn to trust your own taste. Rubin's advice feels more relevant with each passing year, as technology gets ever better at hacking our attention and the world fills with A.I. slop. So I wanted to share this episode again. Mentioned: The Tao Te-Ching by Lao Tzu, translated by Stephen Mitchell “American Recordings” by Johnny Cash “Pulses” by Steve Reich and Erik Hall “Music for Wobbling. Music Versus Gravity.” by F.S. Blumm and Nils Frahm Album recommendations: “Forever Changes” by Love “The Beatles” by The Beatles “Ramones” by Ramones Thoughts? Guest suggestions? Email us at ezrakleinshow@nytimes.com. You can find transcripts (posted midday) and more episodes of “The Ezra Klein Show” at nytimes.com/ezra-klein-podcast, and you can find Ezra on X @ezraklein. Book recommendations from all our guests are listed at https://www.nytimes.com/article/ezra-klein-show-book-recs. This episode of “The Ezra Klein Show” is produced by Annie Galvin. Fact-checking by Michelle Harris. Our senior engineer is Jeff Geld. Our recording engineer is Aman Sahota. Cinematography by Marina King. Our executive producer is Claire Gordon. The show's production team also includes Marie Cascione, Rollin Hu, Kristin Lin, Emma Kehlbeck, Jack McCordick and Jan Kobal. Original music by Pat McCusker. Audience strategy by Shannon Busta. The director of New York Times Opinion Shows is Annie-Rose Strasser. Special thanks to Jon Caramanica, Dan Charnas, Jack Hamilton, Felix Grimm, Carole Sabouraud and Kristina Samulewski. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Adam Levine's Guitar Teacher Carlos Calvo Loved every moment with my old friend, singer/songwriter/ guitarist/teacher Carlos Calvo. It had been far too long since we last chatted, pre-COVID. The world, art, and our lives have changed drastically since then. Carlos, with his wife and daughter, moved to Spain, for one. Most of his work and mine are now online. Gratefully, it felt like we were in the same room. Gotta love the Zoom. We caught up with the Calvos' relocation to a tiny hamlet in Galicia, the where, why, and when, and some family history plus a little geography to put things in perspective. We circled back to Carlos growing up in New Jersey, picking up a guitar at 3 1/2, his father's guidance to study classical guitar at Carnegie Hall, coming out to LA to attend the Music School... his early gigs, including working at the original Guitar Center and a customer named Stevie Wonder, for one. Great story there. Club gigs, and Tommy Tedesco opening the door to session work, while beginning to teach: first Dionne Warwick's son, a few other celebrity kids, and a few years in, 10-year-old Adam Levine, whom Carlos would school until Adam's first record deal. There was also Adam's neighbor, Jonah Hill, and his brother, Jordon Feldstein, who went on to become a prominent music manager (Maroon 5 from the band's inception), Joe Perry's son, two of Pamela Adlon's daughters, and Neil Diamond's son, which included sitting in on their family Thanksgiving dinner. Being called to teach guitar to actors who needed to play on film... like Californication, where he worked on set for years, first hired to teach Becca Moody, aka Madeleine Martin, then teaching a passionate David Duchovny how to play off camera and then working it into the show... his call with David today, now four albums of his own later. All the while doing his own singer/songwriter band thing. Throughout the pod, Carlos noodled a bit, including snippets of a couple of my impromptu requests, finally treating us to a taste of his guitar genius. Carlos and I have history. He opened for Micky Dolenz with Rob Morrow at a Women Who Write event in my living room, the two then generously playing at my book signing at Book Soup, then again at another WWW in my living room, with an unscheduled Esai Morales jumping up to sing some Beatles tunes with Carlos at the end of his set. Carlos' Hotel Cafe gig and his first appearance on Game Changers, at that time done face-to-face, also in my living room. Always warm, humble, enthusiastic, and fun, it felt like going home. I've missed my friend and had so much fun spending time, even if it was across the miles. I moved the show up two hours to accommodate the time difference, not realizing it'd be midnight for Carlos when we started. Not a peep of complaint, infact I was told he'd barely finished dinner. My gratitude abounds! Carlos Calvo on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson ***Wed, August 19th, SPECIAL TIME 3 pm PT, 6 pm ET*** Streamed Live on my FB, YouTube & LinkedIn

Welcome back to another episode of the Rick's Rambles Podcast! This week, we're taking a fun and meaningful journey from classic television and music history to one of the most important issues happening right here in Indiana. We kick things off with 10 fun facts about Kolchak: The Night Stalker, the classic 1970s TV series that has gone on to become a cult favorite and an important influence on later supernatural and investigative television. If you're a fan of Kolchak, classic TV, Darren McGavin, or strange and unusual television history, you'll want to hear this one! Then we turn to a much more serious subject: the massive flooding in Southeast Indiana. In what is usually our mental health segment, we're talking about the emotional impact of disasters and, more importantly, how we can actually help after a flood. We'll look at why well-intentioned volunteers can sometimes get in the way, how to find legitimate opportunities to help, and why supporting the needs identified by local communities is often the best way to make a difference. Next up is another installment of The Story Behind the Song, where we explore the history and meaning behind “Cracklin' Rosie” by Neil Diamond. We'll take a look at where the song came from, how it fits into Neil Diamond's career, and the story behind this memorable 1970 hit. And, as always, we wrap up the week with our Fun and Quirky Holidays, celebrating some of the wonderfully strange and entertaining unofficial holidays you may not even know exist! Whether you're discovering Rick's Rambles for the first time or you've been listening for a while, this episode has a little bit of everything: classic television, music history, disaster relief, mental health, Indiana community news, and plenty of fun and quirky facts.

Pool Sceners. When a jezebel gets in the way of your friendship and your band, only Steve Zahn, Jack Black and Neil Diamond can help. Jason Biggs and Amanda Peet also star in this underrated comedy from 2001, "Saving Silverman." Top 5 Most Wanted Music Biopics during the "Pool Check" and Jim has an ax to grind with Sony on the "Final Lap." Rotten Tomatoes got this gem wrong and you must "turn on your heart light" and enjoy this one. CARPE POON!   BUY YOUR POOL SCENE PODCAST SHIRTS AND STICKERS TODAY!!! DM US ON OUR FACEBOOK TO PURCHASE TODAY!!!   SPREAD THE WORD POOL SCENERS! JOIN THE POOL SCENERS GROUP ON FACEBOOK FOR EXCLUSIVE AND INCLUSIVE CONTENT! LIKE. COMMENT. SUBSCRIBE. RATE AND FOLLOW... APPLE. SPOTIFY. PODBEAN. PODBAY and EVERYWHERE PODCASTS ARE FOUND! LEAVE A 5 STAR REVIEW. WE READ IT ON THE AIR. YOU WIN A PRIZE!!! HAVE AN IDEA FOR AN EPISODE OR A POOL CHECK...MESSAGE US AT ONE OF THE LINKS BELOW. CONTRIBUTE TO THE SHOW ON LINKTREE!! WE GREATLY APPRECIATE IT!! Linktree: https://www.linktr.ee/poolscenepodcast Email: PoolScenePodcast@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoolScenePodacst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PoolScenePodcast Discord: poolscenepodcast Threads: https://www.threads.com/poolscenepodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/thepoolscenepodcast Twitch: https://twitch.tv/poolscenepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/PoolScenePodcast

You just might have a ball twice this week at two free Sunset Socials. Sunset Island will be the serene location for Karma Tai Chi on Saturday then you can attend a crafters handmade fair at Colony Cottage. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Fall Craft Show, and we have those details for you. Villagers for Veterans has two musical events on the calendar for you, plus, enjoy the sounds of Neil Diamond then attend a dance party, too. 

Reach out to Cody and Buhler to tell them what's up!Who answers the door when they are eating anyway?On today's episode of False Start, John Buhler (Lead Writer, FanSided) and Cody Williams (Content Director, FanSided.com) put some Neil Diamond into the eight-track to best help save Darren Silverman.With the help of this awesomely bad 2000s comedy, the guys looked at College Football Playoff contenders' "loaves on the lawn", as well as who could be getting fitted for their much-anticipated Satin Kimonos.The guys finished the show with some Neil Diamond JLN before talking about all sorts of animals and travel on LSR to tie a bow on this bad boy.We all help people because this is False Start!Support the show

Songs are re-rated on the Yachtski Scale, with music by Rickie Lee Jones, Neil Diamond, and Sade.

You're going to happily baby step your way right into this film. Dr. Leo Marvin (Richard Dreyfuss) is a somewhat prickly pear of a fella. He has just published a book and is about to take his family, Fay (Julie Hagerty), Siggy (Charlie Korsmo) and Anna (Kathryn Erbe), on a month-long summer vacation to their summer home in New Hampshire. Dr. Marvin takes on Bob Wiley (Bill Murray) as a new patient before his trip with the fam, and Bob takes his obsessive attachment and neurotic tendencies to a new level by tracking Dr. Marvin down. Good thing for Bob is that, outside of Dr. Marvin, everyone in the family loves him! Meanwhile, Leo is losing it! RTS enjoys comfort food on these hot summer nights. It's all so scrumptious. “Is this hand-shucked?” Jeremy gets strapped to a boat and goes sailing. He's a sailor. He sails now. La-Mar finds out the hard way that there are two types of people, “those who like Neil Diamond, and those who don't.” Collin learns that bouts of Tourette's can be fun with friends in the night. He hasn't been the same since. If you need anything, we have some Death Therapy to help you. 

Louie Shelton is the legendary session musician whose unmistakable playing has appeared on countless hit records by artists including Lionel Richie, Seals & Crofts, The Jacksons, Marvin Gaye, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond and Whitney Houston. He's perhaps best known for performing the iconic guitar solo on Boz Scaggs' Lowdown and the unforgettable opening riff of Lionel Richie's Hello. A member of the Musicians Hall of Fame, Louie has spent decades shaping the sound of popular musicRAMBLE CITY is hosted by award wining Singer/songwriter Bradley McCaw, musing on art & life with artists & sportspeople from around the people. Welcome to RAMBLE CITY.Created, produced, mixed & hosted by Bradley McCaw.——————————————————————————————————Find Brad:Website: https://www.bradleymccawofficial.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleymccawofficialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradleymccawofficialYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradleymccawtvMusicals:Website: https://bradleymccawmakesmusicals.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bradleymccawmakesmusicals/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bradleymccawmakesmusicals/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BradMcCawMakesMusicals——————————————————————————————————Find Louie:Website: https://louieshelton.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/louieshelton/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LouieShelton/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@LouieShelton

The good times never seemed so good as we discuss the 2025 Biographical music drama ‘Song Sung Blue'. We see the story of Mike and Claire Sardinia who formed a Neil Diamond tribute act called ‘Lightning and Thunder'. Starring Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson in an Oscar nominated role, the film is packed full of classic songs. Tune in and feel So Good, So Good, So Good!

Few musicians have influenced popular music as profoundly as Louie Shelton, yet millions of people know his guitar long before they know his name. In this episode of A Breath of Fresh Air, Louie opens the studio door on one of the greatest periods in recording history.Growing up in Arkansas, Louie discovered the guitar as a young boy, met Elvis Presley while still at junior high school and later became friends with fellow Arkansan Glen Campbell before heading west to Los Angeles with one ambition—to become a top session guitarist. He explains why becoming a studio musician was the ultimate dream and how years of relentless work finally earned him a place among the legendary Wrecking Crew. Louie reveals how one inspired guitar hook changed everything. Asked to come up with something memorable for a new television project called The Monkees, he created the famous opening riff to Last Train to Clarksville, launching a career that would see producers across Los Angeles competing for his talents. He shares extraordinary stories from sessions with The Jackson 5, Motown, Boz Scaggs, Neil Diamond, The Carpenters, Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Smokey Robinson and dozens more, explaining how many classic recordings were built before the artists even stepped into the studio. You'll hear what made the Motown rhythm section so unique, why Michael Jackson immediately stood out as an 11-year-old vocalist and how session musicians created some of the most recognisable guitar parts in music history. Louie also reflects on working with Elvis Presley, Karen Carpenter, Tiny Tim and countless stars whose careers he watched unfold, while offering thoughtful observations on fame, celebrity and why so many legendary artists struggled with the pressures that accompanied enormous success. The conversation also explores Louie's transition from session guitarist to acclaimed producer, producing Seals & Crofts' Summer Breeze and Diamond Girl, launching England Dan & John Ford Coley, and producing Art Garfunkel's platinum-selling Fate For Breakfast. Finally, Louie reflects on why he believes the music of the '60s and 70s continues to resonate with audiences around the world and explains why, despite an extraordinary career spanning more than six decades, he still picks up the guitar every day. This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the true architects of popular music—a man whose guitar playing became part of the soundtrack of generations.

Sonny Paladino, the music supervisor for the Neil Diamond musical, explains how they crafted the narrative of the best-selling musician's life through his songs.

Urge Overkill appeared to be riding high after the critical triumph of its 1993 album, Saturation, and the prominent appearance of its Neil Diamond cover, “Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon,” in Pulp Fiction in 1994. But by the time the alt-rock trio reunited with producers the Butcher Bros. to record the follow-up album, expectations and circumstances had changed. As singer-songwriter-guitarists Nash Kato and Eddie “King” Roeser recall here in stark detail, the two of them were in different places personally and musically, drummer Blackie Onassis was fighting his own demons, and an unhealthy environment developed around the Butcher Bros.' new studio outside Philadelphia. Exit the Dragon, the resultant album that recently marked its 30th anniversary, is a dark, slithery, ragged work that has achieved a lasting power amid its tattered nerve endings. What happened here, and why did Exit the Dragon turn out to be the final Urge Overkill album featuring Kato, Roeser and the late Onassis? (Photo: Jerod Herzog)

Send us Fan MailOn this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.Today's Podcast will cover 2 musical influencers.Back in the 1950's and early 1960's when Rock and Roll was just in its infancy there was a famous NYC location that housed some of the best up and coming talent in the Music Industry.These people were songwriters, publishers, arrangers, producers and Record Label A&R personnel along with aspiring artists.The location off Broadway in Manhattan was called The "Brill Building" and featured many music legends in the making. On today's Podcast we introduce you to 2 of the best ever singer songwriters of all time........Welcome Neil Sedaka & Neil Diamond!Sedaka & Diamond  were accomplished writers at the time and they were responsible for countless Pop hits that made many an artist music stars. Listen in as we cover and discuss these "Brill Building" geniuses and their impact on the Music Business as singer songwriters with HOF Careers in Writing and Performing.CHAPTERS:(1:52) We discuss some of the most noteworthy "Brill Building" written songs (23:12) Here is Neil Sedaka!!  ---with 500 songs and 40 Million of his Records  sold that he wrote and co-wrote and his fantastic award winning solo artist career, Sedaka blazed a trail in the Music Biz for almost 6 decades, here is his story(37:50) Here is Neil Diamond!! ---with numerous songwriting credits and a jam packed  5+ decades career as a top performing Solo Artist with 38 Top 40 hits and 16 Top 10 Albums with over 130 Million Records Sold worldwide...here is his story and then it's a wrap!Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well

A Note from Jacob: Portions of this podcast feature clips from films and live broadcasts. I do not own any of these clips. These clips are the property of their respective owners.  Happy Birthday, America!  To commemorate our nation's 250th birthday and the 95th anniversary of its recognition as the official National Anthem of the United States, Jake's Take with Jacob Elyachar is revealing the 25 memorable covers of Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith's iconic tune.  What was your favorite rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner”?Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jake-s-take-with-jacob-elyachar--4112003/support.

Look back on the life and music of Tom Hensley — an Indiana-born pianist whose remarkable career took him from Bloomington and Indianapolis to the biggest stages in music. As a session keyboardist, he played on Hall & Oates' hit "Rich Girl," along with recordings by John Lennon, Ringo Starr, Leonard Cohen, Cher, Lionel Richie, Diana Ross, and toured as pianist for Neil Diamond. Kyle Long spoke with Tom in 2017 about his time in Indiana, specifically his work with Masters of Deceit.

Send us Fan MailOn this Podcast Tom and Bert celebrate AMERICA 250 with this 4th of July 2026, Independence Day Special! This is PART 1 of 2.In Celebration of our Great Nations 250th "Birthday" we bring you a list of some of our most famous Patriotic Songs.We cover and discuss some of the best songs that make us proud to be Americans and we cover their uniqueness. So many genres from March's , Ballads, Pop, Country, Soul..... hits spanning from the early 1900's up through the 2020's.We cover the MUSIC that makes our Nation and our Freedom and Independence so special!From Lee Greenwood to Ray Charles, Dolly Parton, Sam Cooke, Johnny Cash, Whitney Houston, Neil Diamond, Elton John, Marvin Gaye, Toby Keith, Kid Rock Roy M Cohan and John Phillip Souza and countless others we discuss them all!Listen in and Enjoy the Show!You can email us at reeldealzmoviesandmusic@gmail.com or visit our Facebook page, Reel Dealz Podcast: Movies & Music Thru The Decades to leave comments and/or TEXT us at 843-855-1704 as well.

Welcome back to What's New to Netflix, and prepare for the disappointment awaiting you when we go through the June 2026 titles coming to Netflix. Then John Travolta has to protect his son and ex-wife from a murderous Vince Vaughn in Domestic Disturbance from 2001. Next, Kevin Costner takes us to a world far in the future, where dry land is a myth and bad dudes smoke cigarettes and ride jet skis in Waterworld from 1995. And finally, the true story of one man pushed to the edge, a ramshackle hostage situation, and the media circus that followed in Dead Man's Wire from 2025. All of this plus the Riddick and Rocky movies, rom-coms aplenty, World Cup content, J. Lo getting steamy in the workplace, a Neil Diamond tribute band, Viral Hit, new Beavis and Butt-head, and a Divine Comedy dramedy? got a suggestion for the show?: whatsnewtonetflix@gmail.com

In this weeks podcast we reflect on Keir Starmer, the Iran peace deal; Change in Colombia; Fauci lied about Covid; The UK grooming gangs report; Ayaan Hirsi Ali on why all cultures are not the same;  The World Cup - the nations of the world; Best fans of the world cup; Cape Verde; Country of the Week - Japan;  Ideologies that kill - Humanism; Pauline Hanson on abortion; Men in womens prisons in Australia;  California reserves government contracts for gay companies only; West Midlands police inspector spared jail; Indoctrination of children in Scottish Highlands schools;  Disclosure - the Church and Aliens ;  The Hawkstone Farmers Choir wins BGT;  James Burrows dies;  Bob Newhart; No. 3 guitarist - Robbie Robertson; Starbucks Korea have an AI disaster; Feedback;  The NSS report a Church for its preaching;  the Final Word - Reveleation 7:9with music from The Hawkstone Farmers Choir; Baccara;  Oasis; Nick Morgan; Neil Diamond; Deep Purple; Robbie Robertson and Eric Clapton; Maasaki Suzuki; and Roy Turner  

Hello you beautiful people!We start the show with a version of A Christmas Carol. This one is from the sit-com A Different World, and the episode is from series 3 called, For Whom the Jingle Bell Tolls. I watched it on Netflix and it was well and truly...  meh.In Do You Hear What I Hear? Bob Baker looks at the British term 'A damp squib'. If you don't know what it means, you will when you listen to this.Then its The Christmas Quiz. I scored 6, not my best score, but I've done worse. Make sure to send me your score.Then Bob is back with Where Are You Christmas? and this one is a bit different, he looks at 7 locations around the globe.Check out Bob's podcast here:  https://4fpodcast.buzzsprout.comA while ago I covered a Christmas song by Neil Diamond, well thanks to listener Jason Matusiak we're looking at another one. This is a delightful song and it's called You Make it Feel Like Christmas.  You can check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-kqf30kwbUThis episode's recommendation is the book Theo of Golden by Allen Levi. To quote Bob Baker 'This is a true Christmas book that is not about Christmas'. You can win a voucher for it on Audible, just make sure to email me and I'll put your name in the hat.Get in touch:Email: totalchristmas@gmail.comMerry Christmas!

Good times never seemed so good this week! We're taking it back to a Hot August Night in 1971, when Neil Diamond delivered an iconic performance at LA's Greek Theatre! The show produced a live double album packed with his early career's greatest hits, from the pining Red Red Wine to the powerful I Am... I Said (and of course, a prerequisite dose of Sweet Caroline). We'll learn how his pre-med career evolved from the Brill Building to the stage and find out what made him such a compelling arranger and performer. Can Connor's gamble rise above James' previous ranking of Stones?We'll dwell on previous Diamond experience, explore the jukebox musical centered around his life, and lament an expensive divorce or two. The Mixtaper (a Solitary Man) keeps Connor en garde with facts on swordplay, birdsmithing, and bad actors during Fact Or Spin! Then we focus in on a handful of the 29 tracks on this massive record, from Crunchy Granola Suite to Holly Holy Holly (... Holy) and beyond. Find out if this Easy Listening artist can live up to his genre, and see if this clean collection of live hits can bolster his standing in our official rankings!What do YOU think is going on with that cover photo? Is this album "live" enough for you? And can you even IMAGINE this guy winning fencing championships? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and on socials! Like and follow for more next week!Keep Spinning at www.SpinItPod.com!Thanks for listening!0:00 Intro4:37 About Neil Diamond8:56 About Hot August Night20:54 Fact Or Spin24:18 Neil Diamond Is An Award-Winning Actor30:03 He Became A Birdsmith36:23 An Interlude38:15 He's An Award-Winning Fencer42:33 He Made An Interesting Cameo48:14 Album Art49:54 Prologue51:01 Crunchy Granola Suite53:25 Done Too Soon54:42 Dialogue56:03 Solitary Man57:51 Cherry Cherry1:01:57 Sweet Caroline1:06:21 Porcupine Pie, You're So Sweet1:08:14 Red Red Wine1:09:19 Soggy Pretzels, Gitchy Goomy1:11:59 And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind1:12:21 I Think It's Going To Rain Today1:12:42 Shilo1:13:54 Modern Day Version Of Love1:14:20 Girl You'll Be A Woman Soon1:15:08 Walk On Water, Kentucky Woman, Stones, Musician Intros1:16:13 Play Me1:17:50 Canta Libre, Morningside1:18:07 Song Sung Blue1:19:54 Cracklin' Rosie1:20:40 Holly Holy1:22:12 I Am... I Said1:25:03 Soolaimon / Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show1:27:21 Final Spin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Graceland' was an almighty gamble for Paul Simon, a costly, high-risk departure from the music he'd been making and a complex international venture. And a game-changing, worldwide triumph. When Ashley Kahn taught a course about it at New York University, Simon turned up to contribute. His book ‘Days Of Miracle And Wonder' tells the story of what inspired the album, the way it was recorded and the global reaction when it arrived in 1986. We talk to him here about … … the bootleg cassette of township jive that inspired the Graceland project … fraying relations with Art Garfunkel and Carrie Fisher ... his habit of playing unfinished tracks to people – David Byrne, Philip Glass, Neil Diamond – while singing the vocal into their ear … the extraordinary way he apologised for the failure of One Trick Pony … how Bakithi Kumalo's bass solo on You Can Call Me Al is a palindrome – “first half forwards, second half reversed!” … the advice Quincy Jones gave him about South Africa's cultural boycott … the key role of Roy Halee, engineer and long-time creative collaborator ... the Johannesburg sessions that “started with rhythm and worked backwards” … Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, other albums that merit a book to themselves … the details you hear in the tracks' last seconds … and the Grammy telecast that cemented the album's US success. Order copies of ‘Days of Miracle And Wonder' here: https://geni.us/DaysofMiracleandWonderHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Graceland' was an almighty gamble for Paul Simon, a costly, high-risk departure from the music he'd been making and a complex international venture. And a game-changing, worldwide triumph. When Ashley Kahn taught a course about it at New York University, Simon turned up to contribute. His book ‘Days Of Miracle And Wonder' tells the story of what inspired the album, the way it was recorded and the global reaction when it arrived in 1986. We talk to him here about … … the bootleg cassette of township jive that inspired the Graceland project … fraying relations with Art Garfunkel and Carrie Fisher ... his habit of playing unfinished tracks to people – David Byrne, Philip Glass, Neil Diamond – while singing the vocal into their ear … the extraordinary way he apologised for the failure of One Trick Pony … how Bakithi Kumalo's bass solo on You Can Call Me Al is a palindrome – “first half forwards, second half reversed!” … the advice Quincy Jones gave him about South Africa's cultural boycott … the key role of Roy Halee, engineer and long-time creative collaborator ... the Johannesburg sessions that “started with rhythm and worked backwards” … Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, other albums that merit a book to themselves … the details you hear in the tracks' last seconds … and the Grammy telecast that cemented the album's US success. Order copies of ‘Days of Miracle And Wonder' here: https://geni.us/DaysofMiracleandWonderHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Graceland' was an almighty gamble for Paul Simon, a costly, high-risk departure from the music he'd been making and a complex international venture. And a game-changing, worldwide triumph. When Ashley Kahn taught a course about it at New York University, Simon turned up to contribute. His book ‘Days Of Miracle And Wonder' tells the story of what inspired the album, the way it was recorded and the global reaction when it arrived in 1986. We talk to him here about … … the bootleg cassette of township jive that inspired the Graceland project … fraying relations with Art Garfunkel and Carrie Fisher ... his habit of playing unfinished tracks to people – David Byrne, Philip Glass, Neil Diamond – while singing the vocal into their ear … the extraordinary way he apologised for the failure of One Trick Pony … how Bakithi Kumalo's bass solo on You Can Call Me Al is a palindrome – “first half forwards, second half reversed!” … the advice Quincy Jones gave him about South Africa's cultural boycott … the key role of Roy Halee, engineer and long-time creative collaborator ... the Johannesburg sessions that “started with rhythm and worked backwards” … Kind Of Blue, A Love Supreme, other albums that merit a book to themselves … the details you hear in the tracks' last seconds … and the Grammy telecast that cemented the album's US success. Order copies of ‘Days of Miracle And Wonder' here: https://geni.us/DaysofMiracleandWonderHelp us to keep The Longest Continuous Conversation In Rock'n'Roll going: https://www.patreon.com/wordinyourear Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Growing up on tour with Neil Diamond gave Daisy Press a unique outlook on the magic and mysteries of music, and started a journey that leads from Indian Ragas via the 12th century chant of Hildegard von Bingen -- all the way to Frederic Rzewski, whose work she performs at this weekend's Louth Contemporary Music Society festival, Coming Together.

This week's episode is giving "organized chaos with a side of spiritual side quests."

This week we take a look at a "based on a true story" of a Neil Diamond tribute artist, his wife, and their blended family. Sing-a-long music, beautiful acting, and a heart-warming story, - join us as we explore themes of love, devotion, and how we are better together!

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Cindy Pearlman Gaber, senior writer for the New York Times and entertainment columnist for the Las Vegas Review-Journal, joins Bob Sirott to talk about the possibility of a “Friends” podcast, Paul Rudd’s interaction with Neil Diamond, and the 40th anniversary of “Pretty in Pink.” She also shares details about a crime series featuring Kevin Bacon […]

Seth takes a closer look at Trump facing backlash from Republicans after nominating a crony with no experience to be director of national intelligence.Then, Paul Rudd talks about having a real Irish pub in his basement, starring alongside Nick Jonas in the movie "Power Ballad," and the time he asked Neil Diamond if he was "wanging chung" while DJing at a party.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe Caskey is living the dream.The DFW native and Oklahoma City University graduate joins The Stage Door Podcast to talk about making his national tour debut in A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical. From playing Elvis Presley and the Beast to stepping into one of the biggest touring productions in the country, Joe shares his journey, the realities of life on the road, and what it's like bringing Neil Diamond's legendary music to audiences across America.Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A Beautiful Noise tells the inspiring true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became one of the most successful recording artists of all time. Packed with iconic hits like "Sweet Caroline," "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Cracklin' Rosie," the musical celebrates the life and career of a true American music legend.A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical is the fifth and final production in the 2025-2026 Broadway in Toledo season and will play eight performances at the Stranahan Theater from June 16-21, 2026.Tickets are available at BroadwayInToledo.com, StranahanTheater.com, and Etix.com.Performance Schedule:Tuesday, June 16 – 7:30 PMWednesday, June 17 – 7:30 PMThursday, June 18 – 7:30 PMFriday, June 19 – 7:30 PMSaturday, June 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:30 PMSunday, June 21 – 1:00 PM & 6:30 PMFollow Broadway in Toledo:Facebook: @BroadwayInToledoInstagram: @BwayToledoNew episode streaming now.

Looking for daily inspiration?  Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning.   Paul Couch is the Creative Producer of PTC Stages. Over the course of a decades-long career in entertainment, Paul built a remarkable path through theme parks, concert venues, theater management, and higher education. Beginning as a singer inspired by live performance, he worked at parks including Kings Island, Opryland USA, and Dollywood while also helping lead entertainment operations at the historic Ryman Auditorium. Along the way, he produced concerts, managed festivals, developed theatrical productions, and later became an Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University. In this interview, Paul talks about theme park career stories, entertainment as the human experience, and working with Dolly. Theme park career stories “Working at King's Island that summer was the best job of my life.” Paul shares a fascinating career journey that began with a desire to become a professional singer after being inspired by a live Neil Diamond album as a teenager. That passion eventually led him into the theme park industry when he was hired to perform at Kings Island, where he unexpectedly found himself immersed in country music and theme park entertainment. That experience introduced him to a larger world of live entertainment production and sparked his interest in building a career beyond performing alone. From there, Paul worked his way through Nashville's entertainment scene, balancing music industry jobs with carpentry work before deciding to pursue live show production full time. Networking played a critical role in helping him transition into management at Opryland, where he developed a reputation for getting things done and eventually became deeply involved in concerts, Halloween festivals, and large-scale entertainment operations. His career later expanded to the Ryman Auditorium, where he helped guide concerts and theatrical productions during a transformative period for downtown Nashville before ultimately joining Dollywood's entertainment leadership team. Entertainment as the human experience “Entertainment has a big footprint, not just as a business, but as part of the human experience.” Paul offers a thoughtful perspective on why entertainment matters so deeply within theme parks and beyond. He explains that gathering together for shared experiences is fundamentally part of being human, pointing to the ancient Greek Theater of Dionysus as evidence that people have always sought communal entertainment experiences. For Paul, theme parks are not simply offering rides and attractions. They are creating opportunities for emotional connection and collective experiences that guests actively crave. He also discusses the evolving role of technology in entertainment and how guest expectations continue to rise. Modern audiences expect sophisticated lighting, sound, video, and production value, and parks that successfully balance those advancements with manageable operating costs will be positioned well for the future. Paul believes entertainment remains essential because it fulfills something deeply rooted in human nature, which is why live concerts, productions, and immersive experiences continue to grow in popularity across the industry. Working with Dolly “She is the person that you hope she is.” When discussing his experience working with Dolly Parton, Paul describes her as authentic, professional, and deeply collaborative. He explains that while working with someone of Dolly's stature was initially intimidating, their relationship evolved over time into a friendship built on trust and mutual respect. He credits her with maintaining incredibly high standards for the entertainment experiences connected to her name while also remaining approachable and generous in the creative process. Paul also shares insight into their collaboration on Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, a musical that premiered in Boston before touring internationally and across the United States. He emphasizes that Dolly values equal collaboration and genuinely wants to hear ideas from her creative partners. That openness, combined with her professionalism and kindness, helped create an environment where everyone involved could feel proud of the final product and invested in the work they created together.   Paul can be reached on LinkedIn, as well as by email at ptcstages@gmail.com. To learn more about PTC Stages, visit www.ptcstages.com. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas   To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)

Tad Kubler stops by The Hoodrat Recap and it feels less like an interview and more like catching up with an old friend. We dig into his new LP Casanova Complex — how he played and engineered more of it than you might expect — and then things get good. Tad unloads road stories from his years with Lifter Puller and The Hold Steady that you will not hear anywhere else. What went down in Albuquerque? Why is Tad Kubler no longer allowed near the fireworks/pyrotechnics? All of that gets answered. So put on your head light…err (or whatever the hell Neil Diamond sang about ET?)Listen to Tad Kubler's new LP on Bandcamp:https://tadkubler.bandcamp.com/album/the-casanova-complexPlease send us a voicemail:https://www.speakpipe.com/TheHoodratRecapPodcastPlease contact us at:https://linktr.ee/thehoodratrecap?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Americana, Roots, Folk, Blues and Country Music. Includes Guy Clark, Lucinda Williams, Neil Diamond, Rosanne Cash and Willie Nelson.VINTAGE AMERICANA SONGS

FROM THE ARCHIVES - Original Airdate of 4.10.2021 New intro by Rob Today Jim (rob) and Mike (matt) talk about the 1976 film THE LAST WALTZ ABOUT THE LAST WALTZ The Last Waltz was a concert by the Canadian-American rock group The Band, held on American Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1976, at Winterland Ballroom in San Francisco. The Last Waltz was advertised as The Band's "farewell concert appearance", and the concert saw The Band joined by more than a dozen special guests, including their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan as well as Paul Butterfield, Bobby Charles, Eric Clapton, Neil Diamond, Dr. John, Joni Mitchell, Van Morrison, Ringo Starr, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Wood, and Neil Young. The musical director for the concert was The Band's original record producer, John Simon. The event was filmed by director Martin Scorsese and made into a documentary of the same title, released in 1978. Jonathan Taplin, who was The Band's tour manager from 1969 to 1972 and later produced Scorsese's film Mean Streets, suggested that Scorsese would be the ideal director for the project and introduced Robbie Robertson and Scorsese. Taplin served as executive producer. The film features concert performances, intermittent song renditions shot on a studio soundstage, and interviews by Scorsese with members of The Band. A triple-LP soundtrack recording, produced by Simon and Rob Fraboni, was issued in 1978. The film was released on DVD in 2002 as was a four-CD box set of the concert and related studio recordings. The Last Waltz is hailed as one of the greatest documentary concert films ever made,[3] although it has been criticized for its focus on Robertson.  In 2019, the film was selected by the Library of Congress for preservation in the National Film Registry for being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". ****** Rob (and co-hosts) will be back in June 2026 with some brand-new podcasts and interviews!  Stay Tuned ****** 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.

We are taking a true crime break this week, but still focusing on a "based on a true story" movie. Mike and Claire Sardina were a real-life Milwaukee husband-and-wife musical duo who formed the popular Neil Diamond tribute act "Lightning & Thunder". Their remarkable true story of soaring success, devastating heartbreak, and perseverance inspired the acclaimed feature film Song Sung Blue (2025). The duo were also the subject of the 2008 documentary of the same name. A story that proves we should all dream big. Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDukMQIz1ScSong Sung Blue the Documentary (2008) Song Sung Blue https://parade.com/movies/meet-the-real-life-couple-who-inspired-song-sung-bluehttps://ew.com/song-sung-blue-true-story-fact-vs-fiction-11876118https://shepherdexpress.com/film/i-hate-hollywood/lightning-thunder-story/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/hugh-jackman-kate-hudson-face-backlash-real-family-behind-tribute-band-filmhttps://archive.jsonline.com/entertainment/musicandnightlife/35103989.html

This week on Bad Dads Film Review, we cover Song Sung Blue — a true-story music biopic about married couple Mike and Claire Sardina, whose Neil Diamond tribute act takes them from local gigs to national attention. What starts as a feel-good performance story gradually becomes a heavier drama about fame, pressure, family strain, and loss.What the Movie Is AboutSet around a tribute-band scene, the film follows Mike and Claire as they chase success while trying to hold their personal lives together. As their act grows, so do the pressures: health issues, emotional fallout, and the cost of trying to keep the show on the road. It's part music crowd-pleaser, part rise-and-fall relationship drama.Main CastHugh Jackman as Mike SardinaKate Hudson as Claire SardinaThe panel agreed both leads are strong, committed, and believable as performers and as a couple under pressure.Our Overall FeelingThe Bad Dads landed mixed-to-positive overall.Big praise for the lead performances and emotional moments.Some of us found it moving and surprisingly effective.The main criticism: it feels overlong, with a 90-minute story stretched to around 2h15.Final Verdict✅ Recommended — but with runtime caveatsYou can now text us anonymously to leave feedback, suggest future content or simply hurl abuse at us. We'll read out any texts we receive on the show. Click here to try it out!We love to hear from our listeners! By which I mean we tolerate it. If it hasn't been completely destroyed yet you can usually find us on twitter @dads_film, on Facebook Bad Dads Film Review, on email at baddadsjsy@gmail.com or on our website baddadsfilm.com. Until next time, we remain... Bad Dads

Send us Fan MailHello, my friend, hello...This week, Libby Welch joins me for a conversation that starts with wedding songs, curly hair, and dance moms… and somehow lands in grief, postpartum anxiety, mental health, identity, and building a business that actually gives a damn about people.Libby opens up about losing her dad after years of overwork and an undiagnosed mental health condition, and how that experience changed the way she sees herself, motherhood, and emotional wellness. We talk honestly about postpartum anxiety symptoms that often get missed — the control, overstimulation, rigid routines, unexplained weight loss, the feeling that something is just… off. Not the cute Instagram version of motherhood. The real one.We also get into:postpartum mental health + asking for helpgrief and generational patternsconfidence, curls, and self-imagebuilding Movement Haven in Dublin, Ohio“community over competition” in youth danceraising emotionally healthy kidsskincare, hydration, intermittent fasting, and random life tangents because obviouslyLibby shares the mission behind Movement Haven and why she believes in “human first, artist second” — a philosophy that feels refreshing as hell in a hyper-competitive world.If you've ever struggled with anxiety, grief, identity, motherhood, or trying to build a life that actually aligns with your values… this episode will hit home.And if you came for Neil Diamond and stayed for emotional healing? Honestly, same.

This week we're MONKEEING AROUND with Chris McGovern (The Gen-X Muse) and R. Alan Siler (Modern Musicology) to revisit the Monkees' 1990's album, Justus! Our 'You May Also Like' recommendations this week are packed! Check out the new singles "Home to Us” by Paul McCartney feat. Ringo Starr, “The Sky Isn't Falling” by Strawberry Alarm Clock, and “Aurora” from Yes and the albums “Wild at Heart” from Neil Diamond, “Look For Your Mind” by The Lemon Twigs, and “Stop and Take a Minute” from The Woggles!! Monkeeing Around is a part of the ESO Podcast Network, Executive Producer Mike Faber. #monkees #justus #mickydolenz #mikenesmith #davyjones #petertork #hometous #strawberryalarmclock #yesband #neildiamond #lemontwigs #woggles

durée : 00:54:41 - Very Good Trip - par : Michka Assayas - Il a écrit pour les autres avant de chanter pour des millions. Voix de velours brun, mélodies irrésistibles : Michka Assayas retrace le parcours de Neil Diamond, géant méconnu de la pop américaine. - réalisation : Vincent Godard Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

In this episode of Jewish Voices, American Stories, we'll explore the powerful role Jewish musicians have played in shaping the soundtrack of America. From the concert hall to Broadway to the radio, music has always helped tell the story of our nation—and Jewish voices have played a part in that story in profound and lasting ways.We begin with Itzhak Perlman, a world-renowned violinist whose journey from Tel Aviv to American stages captivated millions. Despite physical challenges from childhood polio, Perlman's joy, warmth, and extraordinary talent have brought classical music into living rooms across the country—and reminded audiences that music has the power to unite, uplift, and inspire.Next, Jimmy Burns takes us to Broadway, where composer Richard Rodgers helped define the golden age of American musical theater. Through iconic works like Oklahoma!, South Pacific, and The Sound of Music, Rodgers didn't just write songs—he helped tell the American story itself, weaving themes of hope, justice, and human dignity into melodies that still resonate today.Finally, CJ Burroughs shares a deeply personal reflection on Neil Diamond, a legendary singer-songwriter whose music became part of the fabric of American life. From the Brill Building to sold-out arenas, Diamond's songs carried echoes of Jewish faith, longing, and identity—offering light, comfort, and connection to generations of listeners.These stories remind us that music is more than entertainment—it's memory, identity, and testimony. And through these Jewish artists, the soundtrack of America has been enriched with melodies of resilience, faith, and hope.To learn more about God's people—from the days of the Bible through the present—visit The Fellowship's Learn Center.

Bob Wiley wants you to know there are two kinds of people in this world. People who love Neil Diamond and people who don't. This week on Pop Culture Pastor, Dave & Cody revisit Frank Oz's What About Bob? (1991) in a Be Kind Rewind. The Bill Murray comedy turns 35 this year and might be the most documented on-set nightmare in Hollywood history. We dig into what holds up (the pacing, Dreyfuss as one of the great comedy villains of the 90s, peak-era Bill Murray), what doesn't (the third act goes completely off the rails, modern mental health audiences would have notes), and the full story of the Murray-Dreyfuss feud — from a 1978 SNL appearance that started it all, to thrown ashtrays, crushed sunglasses, and producers tossed in lakes.Plus: we Muppetize the movie, Cody breaks down why this film couldn't be remade today, and Dave makes the case that Dr. Leo Marvin is every dad who confused providing with being present.Bonus: the Blair Witch Project reboot is happening, and we want to hear from anyone whose parents took them to see it in theaters as a child.https://linktr.ee/PopCulturePastorPod

Send us Fan MailThis episode Jeff wants to discuss the New York Times 30 GREATEST LIVING AMERICAN SONGWRITERSMore than 250 music insiders and six New York Times criticsweighed in on who defines the new American songbook. Here, in an unranked list, are the artists they chose.

One hundred episodes of real conversations for real women — and for this one, I brought someone new into the studio. My husband Craig. The first man to ever sit across from me on Mom~2~Mom Mentoring. Craig and I are wired completely differently.

Welcome back, this week Jim hunts Dust Bunnies, Elton enters pothole city, Darren has a problem with Rogue Trooper's knitted vest and Lee pays £8 for a pint in an empty pub. After which we move on to a grim (but scientifically shambolic) future where everythings gone to hell but at least we can still sing to Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline... The Netflix apocalyptic prestige movie The Midnight Sky. Media Discussed This Week Dust Bunny - Amazon Prime / VOD The Bride! - VOD Hammers 4 sided triangle - Cinema Equidistant Atomfall - All game platforms Fallout 4 - All game platforms The Boys Season 5 - Amazon Prime London Calling - Amazon Prime Akira (4K rerelease) - Theatrical Release The Midnight Sky - Netflix

Kate Hudson is up for an Oscar for her role as Claire in the film ‘Song Sung Blue,' starring opposite Hugh Jackman as one half of Lightning & Thunder, a Neil Diamond tribute band. She spoke with Tonya Mosley about pursuing singing late in her career. We also hear from Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgard. He's earned an Oscar nomination for his performance in the film ‘Sentimental Value.' He'll talk with Dave Davies about his many roles over the years -- from 'Dune' to 'Good Will Hunting,' and 'Mamma Mia!' and recovering from a stroke that impaired his ability to memorize lines.David Bianculli reviews a new documentary about Paul McCartney in his decade after the Beatles.To manage podcast ad preferences, review the links below:See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Will Arnett stars in the new film ‘Is This Thing On?' about a man going through a divorce, who finds himself onstage doing stand-up. He spoke with Terry Gross about trying out stand-up under a fake name, and his voiceover work.  Also, director Craig Brewer talks about his film, ‘Song Sung Blue.' It's based on the true story of a Milwaukee couple who became local legends performing as a Neil Diamond tribute band.Plus, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews the roadtrip novel ‘The Rest of Our Lives,' by Benjamin Markovits. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

The new film ‘Song Sung Blue' is about a Neil Diamond tribute band and stars Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson. Before Diamond began recording his own hits like “Solitary Man,” “Cherry, Cherry,” “America,” and “Sweet Caroline,” he wrote songs for other musicians, including The Monkees. Diamond spoke with Terry Gross in 2005. Also, the hit HBO medical drama ‘The Pitt' is back for season two. Noah Wyle plays the veteran attending physician in a Pittsburgh emergency room. The actor/producer spoke with Dave Davies about his tenure on ‘ER' and putting scrubs back on for ‘The Pitt.' Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy