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Have a message for Karena? She'd love to hear from you and share your comment or question on air!Leave Karena a voicemail: https://www.speakpipe.com/KarenaDawnWhat if fear wasn't an enemy to conquer, but a source of fuel for creativity? In this powerful episode of The Big Silence, Karena sits down with actor, teacher, and Committed Impulse founder, Josh Pais. From growing up in New York's gritty Alphabet City to starring in over 150 films and shows alongside legends like Robert De Niro, Meryl Streep, and Joaquin Phoenix, Josh's story is one of resilience, presence, and creative freedom. He opens up about his new book, Lose Your Mind, how anxiety can become fuel instead of a roadblock, and why the unknown is the most powerful space for growth. Whether you're an artist, entrepreneur, or simply trying to quiet the self-judgment in your head, Josh's wisdom will shift the way you experience fear and creativity.How can we reframe fear as a source of creative energy?Josh reveals how fear, anxiety, and even sadness aren't enemies to suppress but sensations to ride — opening the door to authentic expression, connection, and freedom.(00:01:00) From Ninja Turtles to NeuroscienceHow Josh's father, a physicist who worked with Einstein, influenced his view of emotions as atomic vibrations.Early struggles with anxiety and why suppressing fear disconnects us from authenticity.How Committed Impulse grew from actor training into a tool for anyone stepping into the unknown.(00:11:30) The Four Access Points to PresenceJosh's simple framework: “I'm back,” body awareness, breath, and environment.Why tuning into sensation creates connection, from courtroom lawyers to surgeons in the OR.How these tools help shift from self-judgment into creativity.(00:20:00) Feeling Without FixingWhy any sensation, even anxiety, shifts in 7–12 seconds when fully felt.Josh guides Karena through noticing “atomic” sensations in her body.Why honoring sadness, joy, and fear unlocks energy instead of draining it.(00:27:30) Growing Up in Alphabet CityJosh's childhood surrounded by artists, danger, and addiction in Lower Manhattan.How play and imagination became his lifeline.The decision to step away from drugs and lean into creativity as a survival tool.(00:34:50) Lessons from LegendsStories from working with De Niro, Streep, Joaquin Phoenix, and more.Why the most powerful acting lesson he ever learned was simply: “Just talk to the person.”Josh's mantra before every scene: “I don't know what's going to happen.”Guest ResourcesFollow Josh Pais on InstagramGet his new book Lose Your MindLearn more about Committed Impulse trainingIf this episode moved you, please consider supporting The Big Silence Foundation and exploring our resources:Connect with The Big Silence CommunityOrder: The Big Silence Memoir audiobook
This week the one and only Sebastian Maniscalco sits down with Mike for a wide ranging conversation on their parenting strengths and weaknesses, the difference in what makes them cry, and Sebastian's early days waiting on his future co-star Robert DeNiro. Plus, Sebastian reveals if he ever acts like Sebastian offstage. Please Consider Donating To: Tag, You're It! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Auch im zweiten Teil zählen wir die Falten im Show Biz! Wir begleiten ein Leben in der Mafia, schauen, wie es einem früheren Action-Helden heute geht, lernen mit einer Filmlegende, wie man schauspielt, reisen mit einem Rentner durch die USA, freuen uns über den Liebesreigen von zwei Ü-60ern und finden dazu das passende Lied über Zeit und Vergänglichkeit.The Irishman Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHXxVmeGQUcCriterion's The Making Of The Irishman With Scorsese, Pacino, DeNiro and Pesci | Netflixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuhBT1GShi4How The Irishman's Groundbreaking VFX Took Anti-Aging To the Next Level | Netflixhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF-lElIlZM0Pacino, De Niro & Pesci Discuss Their Acting Methods in Scorsese's The Irishmanhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3awjDwwxdcA look at Jimmy Hoffa's relationship with Bobby Kennedyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Am9ockbXOiwThe Five Satins - In the Still of the Nighthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8yBhBl0WxgWTF happened to Bruce Willis?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbtvyJid1JkAt 70 Bruce Willis admits what we all fearedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf5EK_Ngp0gBruce Willis Interviewhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM0vJ75OmLQThe Roast of Bruce Willishttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfQMiFoNJv4Neil Young - Old Manhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuVIJlSDOs0The Kominsky Methodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B_ofjH8Bs0MICHAEL DOUGLAS and ALAN ARKIN Interview: The Kominsky Methodhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_6MagJPKtIThe Kominsky Method - Veteran Actors Revel in Show About Aginghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjf3jsYt8FMAudrey Landers - Dance: Ten; Looks: Threehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KIkWaU0mecAbout Schmidt - Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-dafG40eGUJack Nicholson in ‚About Schmidt‘ - What makes this movie great?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnO8tkUSH8kAlexander Payne Interviewwww.youtube.com/watch?v=nmVbbyxStM0&pp=ygUXYWJvdXQgc2NobWlkdCBpbnRlcnZpZXc%3DAbout Schmidt - Behind the Sceneshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvlEWFV6f_4Jay-Jay Johanson - I'm Older Nowhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeetq0gr49gSomething's Gotta Give Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3d9UYuqXz0INancy Meyers on approaching Diane Keaton for SOMETHING'S GOTTA GIVEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BIHYEGZDgm8'Something's Gotta Give' Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvjU_sblycE2003 Keanu Reeves / 'Something's Gotta Give' / Press Junkethttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS9gUPz2r_cCharles Trenet - Que Reste-T-il De Nos Amourshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_uvgm2_hRkThe Story of The Dark Side Of The Moonhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSLJHJSNTAMThe Story behind Pink Floyd's ‚Time‘, as told by Drummer Nick Masonhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/GvRpe3yGmvYPink Floyd - Time (Winner's behind the Scenes Video)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGuecWDHel8Pink Floyd - Time (4K)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LYk-sA7OnM
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You 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!This week we celebrate the late, great Robert Redford the Bad Dads way: with a chaotic Top 5 Roberts and a deep dive into All the President's Men — the newsroom thriller where Redford and Dustin Hoffman painstakingly peel back Watergate until the whole presidency caves in. It's cigarettes, typewriters, and journalism that actually mattered.What we get intoRedford & Hoffman, peak charisma: why their odd-couple energy (and immaculate 70s fits) makes procedural journalism feel electric.The craft stuff: split-diopter shots, sound design that drowns phone calls in newsroom chaos, and that final typewriter barrage (“Nixon Resigns”) still landing like a gut punch.Truth vs. proof: editors wrestling with “we know it” versus “we can print it,” and why that tension hits even harder now.Deep Throat decoded: “follow the money,” the parking-garage paranoia, and how the film weaponises quiet dread.Top 5 Roberts (no De Niro, no Redford — house rules)We raid film, TV, music and pop culture for the best Bobs/Roberts/Robbies—from Sideshow Bob and Robert Englund to Robert Mitchum, Rob Reiner, Bob Odenkirk, Robert “Bob with bitch tits” Paulson, SpongeBob (Robert) Squarepants, and some gloriously fringe picks (RIP Rob Garrison, Cobra Kai's OG goon). Expect arguments, deep cuts, and at least one guided detour through Spinal Tap and King Crimson.The chaotic quiz: Redford or Red Ford (…or both)?Sidey springs a quiz where every answer is either Redford (the man) or red Ford (the car on screen). Cue confusion, Christine vs Cars, The Sting, All Is Lost, and a tricksy Winter Soldier “both” that broke brains and buzzers.Content note: swearing, savage tangents, and the occasional anatomical overshare. If you came for “balanced coverage,” you've wildly misread the brand.
Paul and Erin discuss two films about obsessive fandom: Rob Reiner's 1990 Stephen King adaptation MISERY, and Tony Scott's 1996 De Niro/Snipes thriller THE FAN.
"As far back as I can remember I always wanted to be..." a podcaster..?In celebration of the 35th anniversary of Martin Scorsese's Goodfellas, we're going full Henry Hill and breaking our own rules with our longest episode to date! We spend nearly 2hrs of us obsessing over Ray Liotta's cocaine-fueled paranoia, Joe Pesci's unhinged antices, and Robert De Niro's villianous gazes. And since family is everything, we've brought in one of our own (again!), film producer Samantha Garcia, who's fresh off producing a short film with Jordan Peele's Monkeypaw.Make a film recommendation for an upcoming episode!Thank you for listening! Don't forget to rate & subscribe. New episodes bi-weekly. Also available on YouTube. All new website coming soon!
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Zwei Schauspielgiganten treffen erstmals aufeinander: #RobertDeNiro und #AlPacino bringt #MichaelMann in diesem Neonoir-Thriller zusammen auf die Leinwand – beim ersten Duell wird geredet, beim zweiten geschossen. „Heat“ ist einer der bedeutendsten Filme des 20. Jahrhunderts, der aber 1995 nicht einmal für einen Oscar nominiert war. Erzählt wird eigentlich eine ganz einfache Geschichte: Ein Cop jagt einen Gangster, doch wenn die beiden einander anblicken, dann sehen sie in ein Spiegelbild. Michael Mann zeigt in seinem knapp dreistündigen Film ein Los Angeles, wie wir es nie zuvor gesehen haben: grau-blau schimmert diese erbarmungslose Stadt, die von totaler Individualisierung geprägt ist. „Heat“ ist in erster Linie ein Film über die Einsamkeit in der Moderne, haltlos und besessen von etwas, das sie nicht benennen können, bewegen sich die Protagonisten durch die Straßen. Das Ziel haben sowohl De Niro als auch Pacino schon lange aus den Augen verloren, zur Umkehr jedoch ist es längst zu spät. Was sollte man auch sonst tun? Im Fernsehen Sport gucken und am Abend Barbecue zubereiten? Der Cop und der Gangster fürchten sich vor der Langeweile und der Gewöhnlichkeit, doch sie zahlen dafür einen hohen Preis. Michael Mann zeichnet nicht nur vielschichtige Figuren innerhalb eines komplexen Netzes aus Ökonomie und Verbrechen, sondern er zeigt auch eine Männlichkeit, die viele aktuelle Diskurse gar nicht wahrnehmen wollen. Mehr dazu von Wolfgang M. Schmitt im Video!Literatur:Wolfgang Schivelbusch: Lichtblicke. Zur Geschichte der künstlichen Helligkeit im 19. Jahrhundert. Fischer. Max Stirner: Der Einzige und sein Eigentum. Reclam.Sie können DIE FILMANALYSE finanziell unterstützen - vielen Dank!PayPal: http://www.paypal.me/filmanalyseWolfgang M. SchmittSparkasse NeuwiedIBAN: DE29 5745 0120 0130 7858 43BIC: MALADE51NWD Das Best-Of von DIE FILMANALYSE als Buch. Mit einem Vorwort von Dominik Graf. Affiliate-Link: https://amzn.to/3NCkVHBUnser Kinderbuch „Die kleinen Holzdiebe und das Rätsel des Juggernaut“ ist erschienen! Affiliate-Link: https://amzn.to/47h1LQIDie Anthologie SELBST SCHULD! ist jetzt erschienen.Affiliate-Link: https://amzn.to/47qau3a
Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver & Raging Bull are widely considered two of the best films of their era that were made in America. He and Robert DeNiro were a powerhouse creative team and they're still considered one of the all-time great collaborations in the history of the medium. This makes it curious that the film that they made together in between these monumental classics, 1977's New York, New York, has been largely forgotten and left out of the conversation.We're seeking to remedy that with our episode this week and we are happy to be joined by film enthusiast and historian Jim Hemphill. Jim has loved the film since he saw as a young film student and he brings some wonderful and personal insights to the discussion. In the episode we cover:Why directors and actors are often poor judges of their own workJim's early days in LA and getting to meet folks like Samuel Fuller, Billy Wilder, Budd Boetticher, and Blake EdwardsThe power of laserdiscs (and physical media in general) to develop and nurture generations of movie loversMarty's balance of strengths in having the talents of a classical studio director alongside the passions of an independent auteur The fact that NYNY may be Scorsese's only film (beyond his "faith trilogy") where the protagonist experiences genuine growthAnd more!Buy New York, New York Limited Edition Blu-RaySubstantive Cinema Episode ListJim's IndieWire article on NYNYBlu-ray Commentaries with Jim and his wife: The Golden Child and Navy SealsShoutouts:The Smashing MachineOne Battle After AnotherDexter: ResurrectionFollow Jim:InstagramIndieWireFollow Us:InstagramThreadsPhilip's LetterboxdBlueSkyShare Your Questions/Suggestions/Feedback With Us:Email: thesubstancepod@gmail.comDM on InstagramSupport Us: Support the show with an individual donation on CashApp to $TheSubstancePod or become a monthly Patreon supporter at patreon.com/TheSubstancePod
12 - Jimmy Kimmel is back! How does Dom rate his comeback and his apology to the viewers? We play audio and get Dom's reaction. 1205 - What is Kimmel going to say about anti-ICE sentiment written on shell casings as a gunman opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility? 1210 - Side - associated with Westerns 1220 - Who had more “TDS” last night? Kimmel or De Niro? 1235 - We need to get Ryan Walters on! He is looking to implement TPUSA chapters in schools across the state of Oklahoma. 1240 - Your calls. 1250 - Will they say that the shooting at the ICE facility was political? 1 - Sunlight is the best disinfectant! Through emails obtained by concerned parents and the Del-Val Journal, the Bucks County Commissioners think people still don't care about their draconian lockdowns and disregarding science. So, we welcome parent and friend of the show Jamie Cohen Walker to the program. What is the messaging that the board of commissioners in Bucks have given to parents like Jamie? How do these people keep winning re-election in the county? What will happen to these disgraced board members? Is Dr. Damsker still “locked in the basement,” so to speak? 110 - Automated Balls and Strikes are coming to the MLB in 2026! Will this be good for the game, or will unforeseen problems pop up? 120 - Dom likes how Dr. Oz explains the Trump administration's stance compared to RFK and the President himself. Why are there so many diagnoses? Your calls. 135 - Lt. Colonel Allen B. West joins us today after a shooting at an ICE facility in Dallas. How are the Cowboys looking? How concerning is the rise in violence against ICE facilities in Texas? Is there a link between political violence and gender dysphoria? How jarring is it that Charlie Kirk was murdered from a long distance, like a president would be murdered? Should these places have better security for these events? Why is Colonel West in Nova Scotia? 140 - Your calls. 150 - Do leftists understand why ICE agents have to be masked now? 155 - Wrapping up. 2 - They're addressing politics and Jimmy Kimmel on… “Live with Kelly and Mark”? Did the couple/talk show hosts miss the point in their rare political statement? 210 - Your calls. 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Why did New Jersey police officers not endorse Mikie Sherrill and instead side with Jack Ciattarelli? 235 - Republican Candidate for Mayor of Downingtown Rich Bryant joins us today. What is Rich's background as a political candidate? What are the problems that affect the borough? How does Rich campaign opposite a transgender opponent? Why is their funding coming from outside of Downingtown? What kind of voters reside in Downingtown? 250 - The Lightning Round!
12 - Jimmy Kimmel is back! How does Dom rate his comeback and his apology to the viewers? We play audio and get Dom's reaction. 1205 - What is Kimmel going to say about anti-ICE sentiment written on shell casings as a gunman opened fire at a Dallas ICE facility? 1210 - Side - associated with Westerns 1220 - Who had more “TDS” last night? Kimmel or De Niro? 1235 - We need to get Ryan Walters on! He is looking to implement TPUSA chapters in schools across the state of Oklahoma. 1240 - Your calls. 1250 - Will they say they that the shooting at the ICE facility was political?
Imagine growing up in a small town in Sicily, dreaming of coming to America to open a restaurant, and surpassing all of your dreams? Chef Salvo Lo Castro did just that, where he began his culinary career at a young age in Sicily and now feeds the world from his NYC Soho restaurant, Casasalvo, considered a truly divine experience for the senses. Perhaps it's because Chef Salvo was formerly the lead chef at the Vatican for Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, and now, we can eat like kings, royalty, and the spiritual leaders, too, at his magnificent new eatery. I'm honored to welcome Chef Salvo to our show, sharing not only his experiences in the kitchen, but behind the scenes, too. He's cooked for the likes of Vadimir Putin, the Saudi Royal family, Muammar Gaddafi, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro and dozens of other world leaders, presidents, and celebrities. In fact, he's quoted as saying that after a meal, some high-profile guests will surprise him in the kitchen and thank him for a meal well served. Imagine! We'll talk about Chef Salvo's start in the culinary world, and how he ended up cooking at the Vatican after working around the world at top hotels and five-star Michelin restaurants. He says he does not get star-struck, because to him, every guest is treated like family. And no doubt, that's been part of his incredible success, along with his hand-crafted pastas and sauces. Chef Salvo says his ingredients are all fresh or from specialty farms with tradition in mind. He says he combines tradition with taste, and creativity with authenticity. Among his favorite dishes? His mother's meatballs, a recipe he cooks up to this day. For Chef Salvo, owning a restaurant in N.Y. is a dream come true. He first opened three espresso bars in the City which he still checks on each morning before riding down to his restaurant in Soho on his Vespa. He spends 18-hours a day there, which he calls home and his patrons invited guests. No doubt part of his success. We're thrilled to welcome Chef Salvo into our home, particularly with Italian History Month upon us. Please find my full interview with him on all video and audio platforms of #LittleItalyPodcast, #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. @realchefsalvolocastro @casasalvonyc @casasalvorestaurant #italianfood #italianchef #italianamerican #littleItaly
Imagine growing up in a small town in Sicily, dreaming of coming to America to open a restaurant, and surpassing all of your dreams? Chef Salvo Lo Castro did just that, where he began his culinary career at a young age in Sicily and now feeds the world from his NYC Soho restaurant, Casasalvo, considered a truly divine experience for the senses. Perhaps it's because Chef Salvo was formerly the lead chef at the Vatican for Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI, and now, we can eat like kings, royalty, and the spiritual leaders, too, at his magnificent new eatery. I'm honored to welcome Chef Salvo to our show, sharing not only his experiences in the kitchen, but behind the scenes, too. He's cooked for the likes of Vadimir Putin, the Saudi Royal family, Muammar Gaddafi, Tom Cruise, Robert DeNiro and dozens of other world leaders, presidents, and celebrities. In fact, he's quoted as saying that after a meal, some high-profile guests will surprise him in the kitchen and thank him for a meal well served. Imagine! We'll talk about Chef Salvo's start in the culinary world, and how he ended up cooking at the Vatican after working around the world at top hotels and five-star Michelin restaurants. He says he does not get star-struck, because to him, every guest is treated like family. And no doubt, that's been part of his incredible success, along with his hand-crafted pastas and sauces. Chef Salvo says his ingredients are all fresh or from specialty farms with tradition in mind. He says he combines tradition with taste, and creativity with authenticity. Among his favorite dishes? His mother's meatballs, a recipe he cooks up to this day. For Chef Salvo, owning a restaurant in N.Y. is a dream come true. He first opened three espresso bars in the City which he still checks on each morning before riding down to his restaurant in Soho on his Vespa. He spends 18-hours a day there, which he calls home and his patrons invited guests. No doubt part of his success. We're thrilled to welcome Chef Salvo into our home, particularly with Italian History Month upon us. Please find my full interview with him on all video and audio platforms of #LittleItalyPodcast, #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast, and #DeborahKobyltLIVE, and invite your friends, too. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. @realchefsalvolocastro @casasalvonyc @casasalvorestaurant #italianfood #italianchef #italianamerican #littleItaly
In an 18-minute monologue, Jimmy Kimmel addressed his recent suspension, expressing gratitude to those who supported him and defending his right to free speech. He thanked his late-night peers, conservative figures, and international hosts for their support.Kimmel clarified that his previous controversial comments were not intended to make light of a serious incident. He criticized the FCC's stance on regulating media content, citing concerns over potential government overreach.Kimmel concluded with a humorous bit featuring Robert De Niro, playing a fictional FCC chairman, highlighting the absurdity of media regulation.Also reactions from Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, and Joe Rogan, all supporting free speech in comedy. This is a bonus episode. The normal episode went out earlier this morning. There will be another bonus at noon today with Jason Zinoman from the New York Times.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/daily-comedy-news-with-johnny-mac--4522158/support.Become a premium subscriber! (no ads). For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app which says UNINTERRUPTED LISTENING and the bonus “DCN8” show.You also get 25+ other series (it's only $4.99 a month with a free-trial month)Contact John at john@thesharkdeck dot com Media Thoughts is mcdpod.substack.com dailycomedynews.substack.com DCN on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@dailycomedynews https://linktr.ee/dailycomedynews www.buymeacoffee.com/dailycomedynews
Certains d'entre vous ont déjà vu durant leurs vacances, New York la nuit. Comment résister à une balade qui nous met inévitablement dans les pas de tant de cinéastes, photographes, chanteurs, compositeurs, écrivains et acteurs qui ont marqué notre imagination. Et vous vous y êtes cru, hein ? Vous vous êtes revu dans votre fauteuil à regarder Breakfast at Tiffany's, Vous avez un message ou encore Mad Men. Tant de films, tant de séries, impossible de les citer tous. Et puis il y a les chansons, de Bob Dylan à Lady Gaga, en passant par Simon & Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen et Taylor Swift.New York, la nuit. La ville qui ne dort jamais, comme dit la chanson. Tout le monde connaît New York New York. Les néons de Times Square qui éclaboussent Broadway de leurs couleurs, les sirènes de police qui déchirent l'air, les taxis jaunes qui filent vers le pont de Brooklyn, les patineurs en décembre sur Rockfeller Plaza, chaque quartier ou coin de rue a déjà été filmé, chanté, raconté, bref, a été immortalisé. Robert De Niro, en Taxi Driver, fou de solitude, Al Pacino dans la peau de Serpico, le flic désabusé, Woody Allen qui regarde l'aube se lever sur Manhattan, et John Travolta dansant dans une discothèque de Brooklyn sur un titre des Bee Gees ; la nuit new-yorkaise, c'est cette promesse de fiction qui se transforme en réalité.Car la nuit à New York, c'est le grand écart : les paillettes et la misère, les comédies musicales de Broadway et le jazz enfumé dans les clubs de Harlem, la réussite et la ruine à Wall Street et bien sûr l'Empire State Building et les façades sombres du Bronx. Les rêves s'y font et s'y brisent, mais toujours sur fond de musique et d'histoires, comme si la ville refusait le silence.Et la chanson ne dément pas. Frank Sinatra, je vous l'ai dit. Mais aussi Madonna, dansant sur un taxi, Lou Reed qui erre poétiquement dans l'underground, les bas-fonds, et à l'opposé Jay-Z et Alicia Keys érigeant New York en cathédrale pop avec Empire State of Mind. Alors chaque soir, le rideau se lève. Vous le savez, vous y avez assisté. Les projecteurs éclairent Manhattan, un réalisateur invisible crie « Action ! ». Et vous, simple passant, devenez pour quelques heures l'acteur d'un film plus grand que vous. Parce qu'à New York, la nuit, la légende ne s'arrête jamais. Comme disait Simone de Beauvoir : “Il y a quelque chose dans l'air de New York qui rend le sommeil inutile.”
Last week ABC, who is owned by Disney, announced that American Late Night Host Jimmy Kimmel was to be suspended indefinitely after pressure from the FCC and President Donald Trump's administration, over comments he made related to the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Yesterday, Disney announced that Kimmel would be re-instated, and would continue hosting the show starting today. This follows news from July, when it was announced that CBS would be ending the The Late Show franchise at the end of this season – currently hosted by Stephen Colbert – after similar pressure from the Trump administration. After Kimmel's suspension, reports followed that estimated Disney had lost a reported $3.8 billion USD in market value. Along with this, many actors involved with Disney in the past and present promoted cancellation of Disney Plus subscriptions to their fans through social media, with many hundreds of celebrities, including Meryl Streep, Jennifer Aniston and Robert De Niro signing a letter where they backed Kimmel. To discuss these events and how they impact free speech in the United States, Producer Max spoke to Stephen Hoadley, a retired professor in international relations and editor of a series of books on international human rights.
John welcomes Drew Nieporent, the celebrated owner-operator behind Nobu, Tribeca Grill, and Montrachet, to discuss his new memoir, “I'm Not Trying To Be Difficult: Stories From the Restaurant Trenches.” Nieporent describes his role in transforming the stuffy, fussy, French-focused fine dining culture of New York in the 1970s into the dynamic, freewheeling, scene-driven atmosphere that took hold in the late 1980s; how his fabled partnership with Robert De Niro and Nobuyuki Matsuhisa spawned a globe-spanning culinary empire, but not before his partners cut him out of the business; and how, although the restaurant industry managed to survive Covid, it was changed forever (and not for the better) by the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Repeat after me and say it with the coolest lisp in cinema: here beginneth the 687th Have You Ever Seen podcast. The Untouchables is one Brian De Palma's most-successful films is also the first one of his to be discussed around here in 9 years...and, after Carrie, only the 2nd in total. And he was great at violent gangster flicks. It's still the days of Prohibition in America and Al Capone runs the underground liquor trade. Sean Connery won his only Oscar playing an "Irish" beat cop who has all the answers about how to take down the filthy rich mob boss, who's played by Robert De Niro. Connery, Kevin Costner, Andy Garcia and Charles Martin Smith are the title heroes, who dirty their hands more than they ever intended. So spend this first day of autumn hearing about booze, bribes and slo-mo shootouts in The Untouchables. It's probably the Chicago Way, but it's definitely the Toronto way to subscribe to this podcast...and to not take your baby carriage to a train station at midnight. Rate it in your app (***** perhaps?). Write a review. Follow, spread the word, do all that. Want to offer your own thoughts? Use Twi-X (@moviefiend51) or Bluesky (ryan-ellis) You can also just as easily type up an email (haveyoueverseenpodcast@gmail.com).
Hundreds of Hollywood and Broadway stars, from Robert De Niro to Kerry Washington, have signed an ACLU-organized letter defending free speech after ABC suspended late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. The letter called the suspension “a dark moment for freedom of speech in our nation” and warned that “if it happens to one of us, it happens to all of us.” Whoopi Goldberg and New York City mayoral candidate Zoan Mandani added their voices to the backlash. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
My guest today first joined us back in July 2025, and he's here again to share the remarkable journey he's had since his days at Club Med, this time as a creative force in the film and television industry. In 1996, he wrote and directed Kiss Me, Guido, which went on to premiere at the 1997 Sundance Film Festival. The film even earned a glowing review from none other than Janet Maslin, the esteemed critic at The New York Times. Both Kiss Me, Guido and his third feature, Life's a Beach, draw directly from his Club Med experience. It's an honor to welcome back to the podcast, Tony Vitale! In this episode, we dive into Tony's incredible journey in film and television. He tells us how he landed a job as a Location Scout on A Bronx Tale, Robert De Niro's directorial debut. We then explore Tony's own first feature, Kiss Me, Guido, which he not only wrote and directed but later adapted into a CBS sitcom starring Jason Bateman. From there, we move on to Life's a Beach, where Tony takes us behind the scenes of the production and shares hilarious stories about working with Christopher Walken and Rutger Hauer. If you love movies, television, and the fascinating process of bringing stories to life in Hollywood, this episode is a must-listen! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora, and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts. To watch Life's a Beach, written and directed by Tony, please visit the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrmJ7dSJl4M
The Cinematography Podcast Episode 325: John Conroy, ASC, ISC For the Netflix six-part political thriller, Zero Day, cinematographer John Conroy, ASC, ISC worked with director Lesli Linka Glatter to create a visual style that felt grounded in reality. Their goal was to make the story, which follows a cyberterrorist attack, feel like it could happen tomorrow. This approach allowed them to focus on the human element and the psychological impact of the events rather than sensationalized drama or violence. John shot all six episodes of the series, a creative choice he found deeply rewarding, although he doesn't feel the need to always be the lead DP. “Ultimately, if you're lucky enough to be shooting, you should feel lucky enough that you're shooting,” he says. “Doing all six was really great because I felt that I could curate the whole look of the show by episode by episode. But if I was only going to do two episodes, I would have enjoyed it just as much.” The cohesive approach was important since they prepped the episodes over 10 weeks as three separate films. John and Glatter shotlisted scenes on weekends, deciding what images would create the most impact for beginnings, transitions and exits for each scene. He made notes in his script to track the desired look, light, and emotion for each scene. John says working with Robert De Niro was a pleasure. “It was one of the privileges of my career to shoot him. And he was very gracious and took notes and was very helpful with the camera crew and overall it was just like a really really good experience.” John found a subtle way to enhance De Niro's performance through lighting and camera tests. “People's faces look different when you light them from one side or the other,” he notes. “I found with Bob that when he was lit from his right hand side, that he looked more severe than when he was lit from the left hand side.” John used this technique in interrogation scenes to emphasize the character's increasing pressure and tension. For more emotional scenes, he lit De Niro from the left to convey a more nuanced and serious tone. Framing each shot was important to the story as well. John always shot De Niro's character, George Mullen, around high doorways and down long hallways, making him seem trapped and under increasing pressure. A key element of the show's look is John's use of single-source lighting, keeping things simple and uncomplicated as much as possible. But he encountered a challenge with the Zero Day Commission offices, whose walls consisted of several layers of glass. John collaborated closely with the set builders to plan his shots and manage the numerous reflections in the office sets. To prevent unwanted double reflections, they created custom black panels to black out panes of glass behind the camera. The lights were cued to dim as actors walked through a shot, controlling reflections. John's passion for cinematography began at an early age, inspired by his father, Jack Conroy, who was also a cinematographer. At just 12, John began loading 16mm film for his father on documentaries and commercials. He then worked as a focus puller until he decided to move into cinematography after working on The DaVinci Code. He and his father were able to work together on the TV series Broadchurch, with Jack shooting second unit. John's current work can be seen on Wednesday Season 2, the upcoming Dune: Prophecy Season 2, and the upcoming Fallout Season 2. Find John Conroy: Instagram: @jccine See Zero Day on Netflix. Sponsored by Hot Rod Cameras: https://hotrodcameras.com/ Sponsored by ARRI: https://www.arri.com/en The Cinematography Podcast website: www.camnoir.com YouTube: @TheCinematographyPodcast Facebook: @cinepod Instagram: @thecinepod Blue Sky: @thecinepod.bsky.social
A young boy, Calogero, grows up in the 1960s Bronx torn between two father figures: his hardworking bus driver father and Sonny, a local crime boss who offers the allure of easy money and respect through violence. A Bronx Tale, Robert De Niro's 1993 directorial debut, balances nostalgic coming-of-age storytelling with moral complexity, and asks whether we learn more from the people we admire or the mistakes we witness. As always, thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy our discussion. Where to watch the film: Kanopy (Stream) YouTube (Rent) Apple TV (Rent Send us film recommendations or feedback at: lefilmpodcast@gmail.com
Buckle up for guest Cliff Froehlich's pick, Martin Scorsese's landmark 1976 film Taxi Driver, with a hall-of-fame performance from Robert DeNiro. The great St. Louis film-scene leader guides Andrew and Josh through his cinematic upbringing in St. Louis and the morally murky streets of Scorsese's scuzzy NYC. Despite all that, do Andrew and Josh think Taxi Driver belongs in the Take-Up's pantheon? After they answer that burning question, they'll recommend One More Thing with Jia Zhang-ke's Caught by the Tides, and Stephen King's From a Buick 8. Next week Andrew and Josh continue talking King, going long on the latest big-screen adaptation of his work, The Long Walk.Read on at TheTake-Up.com and follow us @thetakeupstl on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and Facebook. Special thanks to Social Media Manager Kayla McCulloch and Contributor Ethan Tarantella. Theme music by AMP.
In this Snack Break, Dan dusts off his convo with comedy powerhouse Sebastian Maniscalco. You know him from sold-out stand-up tours and roles in The Irishman and Green Book. Maniscalco is about to hit the road again, starting September 12. He talks about how to find your voice, why the “downs” are just as important as the “ups,” and what it feels like to stand on a set with Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese staring back at you. Oh, and as a bonus, Dan confronts his addiction to the “A” word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You can find it all in the street.Pam Grier does some heavy lifting, Samuel L Jackson and Robert De Niro do what we expect, but this may be a rare instance of Tarantino needing a no-man.
With her Emmy-winning role in Abbott Elementary, Sheryl Lee Ralph has become a powerful voice for educators while cementing her place as one of Hollywood's most enduring talents. In this conversation from February 2024, Ralph sits down with Willie Geist to celebrate her career renaissance after decades in the business and shares how Robert De Niro gave her advice that kept her moving in her career.
Some imaginary friends are sweet little companions… others might just be DEADLY.
On this episode of Special Sauce we talk to the restaurateur's restaurateur Drew Nieporent about his lifelong love affair with restaurants. Nieporent partnered with Nobu Matsuhisa and movie star Robert DeNiro to open Nobu in NY. And even before Nobu, Nieporent played a leading role in establishing NYC's Tribeca neighborhood restaurant scene when he opened Montrachet in 1985. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
Charlotte Cardin était l'invitée du Double Expresso RTL2 ce vendredi 12 septembre. La chanteuse canadienne est venue présenter son nouveau single "Tant pis pour elle", dévoilé le jour-même. Elle a offert une interprétation pleine d'émotion de ce titre avant de livrer une version piano/voix intimiste de son morceau "Feel Good". Charlotte Cardin a également annoncé sa participation au très attendu RTL2 Pop Rock Live au Trianon le 10 octobre, où elle partagera la scène avec des artistes de renom tels que Sting, Helena et The Last Dinner Party. L'info du matin - L'amitié peut coûter cher : Grégory Ascher et Justine Salmon vous ont parlé de la *friendflation*, ce phénomène qui fait exploser le budget sorties entre amis. Le winner du jour - Une entreprise propose un stage à 30 000 € par mois et l'annonce fait le tour du monde. - Un conducteur arrêté au volant d'un mini Jeep Barbie rose. Le flashback de mars 1981 - À la télé : lancement de "La chasse aux trésors" sur Antenne 2, émission imaginée par Jacques Antoine. - Au cinéma : sortie de "Raging Bull" de Martin Scorsese avec Robert De Niro. La chanson du jour - Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) "Enola Gay" Jeu Benson Boone - Élodie de Belfort gagne le transport, l'hébergement et ses places pour le concert de Benson Boone le 10 novembre à Amsterdam. Le jeu surprise - Virginie de Bréhand repart avec une Lexon Tykho. La banque RTL2 - Claire de Saint-Zacharie gagne 400 euros. - Nicolas de Yves gagne 1 900 euros. Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
Lena and Alissa dive into the story of legendary love-scammer Miranda Grosvenor, a woman who anonymously enchanted Hollywood's most famous men over the phone. Some of her confirmed callers include Warren Beatty, Robert DeNiro, and Billy Joel. Lena and Alissa discuss the isolation of fame, the long-lost magic of landlines, and then talk to Sia about the intentions behind hiding one's face. This episode was first published on 7/13/2019. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A tour de force of talent stemming from the collaboration of Paul Schrader, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese. The wrathful tour of vengeance by Travis Bickle is a story that was shocking at the time of release and has lived on in our culture into today. Don't miss as Ben and Zach discuss this legendary movie!Instagram-@TheMovieVaultPodEmail us- themovievaultpod@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lastresortnetworkThis episode is brought to you by Point A Insurance (formerly Hedman Anglin Agency). Contact them at 614-486-7300 for your home and auto insurance needs. If you do contact them, make sure to tell them that Ben and Zach sent you! Visit their website for more information at www.PointAInsurance.com
It's become something of a recurring theme on The Film ‘89 Podcast of late where the film being discussed has been described as “one of the big ones”, a film of such significance to the hosts that it fills them with an almost dread anticipation that they might not do it justice. No film fits that bill more than the one being discussed on Episode 138, an episode that Neil and Skye have been teasing and putting off for the longest time. That film is Michael Mann's epic tale of crime and obsession from 1995, starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro and an astonishing supporting cast, it is of course, Heat. An original idea of Mann's and based on the real life exploits of former Chicago Detective, Chuck Adamson, and bank robber, Neil McCauley, Heat is a sprawling crime saga where character development is as important as any other aspect of of the story being told, whilst also featuring some of the most technically astounding action ever committed to film. Not only was it the film that brought together arguably the two greatest actors alive at the time, but it also showcased a director at the very top of his creative game. It's been the guys' intention to cover some of 1995's best films this year for their 30th anniversary, and this is the second of three such episodes but there's every chance that they'll declare Heat not just the best film of that year, but one of the very best ever made.
Martin Scorsese's glitzy, blood-soaked chronicle of power, greed, and betrayal in the neon-lit mirage of Las Vegas: Casino. Robert De Niro plays Ace Rothstein, the meticulous casino manager who knows every bet, every angle, and every cheat—until love and loyalty start skewing the odds. Joe Pesci is a walking powder keg as Nicky Santoro, a mob enforcer with no off-switch, and Sharon Stone delivers a hurricane of heartbreak and havoc as Ginger. It's a symphony of excess where the chips are high, the violence is sudden, and the house always wins—until it doesn't. Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Want even more? Get bonus content and connect with us directly by supporting the show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com. And if you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your favorite podcast app—especially Apple Podcasts. Your support keeps the show going!
Chaz and AJ had Sebastian Maniscalco on the phone this morning, and not even 10 seconds into the call, he had some advice for AJ's choice of footwear. Plus, why he hates to listen to people chewing food, and how awesome it was to work with Robert DeNiro. Photo credit: Khoi Ton/Mohegan Sun
“This gun says you live, this gun says you die.” Join Ian & Liam for our 295th episode as we step into Tarantino's world of money drops, double-crosses, and smooth soul soundtracks with Jackie Brown (1997). Kev? He's running a cash pickup at the mall but got distracted by an Orange Julius. Megs? She's busy cutting a deal with Ordell Robbie that may or may not involve a new handbag. But don't worry—we're not flying solo. We're joined by BFF of the BFE: Shai Bergerfroind, who slipped us a cassette tape of Delfonics tunes and insisted this was the Tarantino film to talk about. This week we discuss: How Jackie Brown might be Tarantino's most mature film—and why it doesn't get the same love as Pulp Fiction. Pam Grier's powerhouse performance: is this one of the greatest star comebacks in cinema history? Robert De Niro as the quietest ex-con ever—and how a single scene changes everything. Samuel L. Jackson's Ordell: terrifying or hilarious, or both at once? Is this the most “realistic” Tarantino film? And does that make it better or just slower? Ian and Liam debate whether this film is about survival, romance, or just getting by. Shai drops in to explain why the soundtrack is the real star of the film (and why he's been humming Delfonics all week). Which scenes had us holding our breath—and which ones could've been trimmed. Why Max Cherry might be Tarantino's most underrated character—and how Robert Forster's quiet dignity steals the show. And finally, whether Jackie Brown is the Best Film Ever—or just the coolest hangout movie you forgot you loved. Become a Patron of this podcast and support the BFE at https://www.patreon.com/BFE. We are extremely thankful to our following Patrons for their most generous support: Juleen from It Goes Down In The PM Hermes Auslander James DeGuzman Synthia Shai Bergerfroind Ariannah Who Loves BFE The Most Andy Dickson Chris Pedersen Duane Smith (Duane Smith!) Randal Silva Nate The Great Rev Bruce Cheezy (with a fish on a bike) Richard Ryan Kuketz Dirk Diggler Stew from the Stew World Order podcast NorfolkDomus John Humphrey's Right Foot Timmy Tim Tim Aashrey Buy some BFE merch at https://my-store-b4e4d4.creator-spring.com/. Massive thanks to Lex Van Den Berghe for the use of Mistake by Luckydog. Catch more from Lex's new band, The Maids of Honor, at https://soundcloud.com/themaidsofhonor. Also, massive thanks to Moonlight Social for our age game theme song. You can catch more from them at https://www.moonlightsocialmusic.com/.
Fighter pilots have “Top Gun.” Race car drivers have “F1” and “Days Of Thunder.” What movie did firefighters have up until 1991 to put their heroics on full display? Nothing. Absolutely nothing, until a director, mostly known for making comedies, decided that firefighters finally get their day in the sun. That director was Ron Howard and the movie that helped the aura of firefighters burn so bright is the movie I'm reviewing in this episode of Movies Merica. That movie is “Backdraft.” Kurt Russell and William Baldwin play Stephen and Brian McCaffrey, two brothers who grew up in a family of firefighters in Chicago. To put it mildly, they don't like each other very much. Stephen is a veteran firefighter and Brian is his younger brother still trying to carve out his niche in life. Brian decides his latest venture is to go into the family biz and fight fire too. Add to the family friction, a series of mysterious deaths due to fires, that may or may not be murder. Many of you have seen this classic, but for you of those who haven't, is it worth checking out? Watch this episode of Movies Merica to find out! “Backdraft” also stars Robert De Niro, Donald Sutherland, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Scott Glenn, Rebecca De Mornay, Jason Gedrick, J.T. Walsh, Tony Mockus Sr., Cedric Young, Juan Ramirez, Kevin Casey, Jack McGee and Mark Wheeler. Support the showFeel free to reach out to me via:@MoviesMerica on Twitter @moviesmerica on InstagramMovies Merica on Facebook
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Jay has just returned from The Gathering Of The Juggalos and has stories for Sal Vulcano who is filling in for Bobby Kelly. Jay seemed a little fed up with clown rap but enjoyed sucking on balloons full of drugs. | Starting the early 90's, movies were getting made about comedians and their lives on and off the stage. Years later, Robert De Niro made the film "The Comedian." Sal and Jay take a deep dive into this unrealistic tale and wonder if his act would actually work if a real comedian used his jokes. | Jay tells the story of the time he and Christine hooked up with a lady on the Impractical Jokers Cruise. Go to Salvulcanocomedy.com for his tour dates and info. Big Jay is on punchup.live/BigJayOakerson. *To hear the full show to go www.siriusxm.com/bonfire to learn more! FOLLOW THE CREW ON SOCIAL MEDIA: @thebonfiresxm @louisjohnson @christinemevans @bigjayoakerson @robertkellylive @louwitzkee @jjbwolf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of The Bonfire ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
Baywatch Berlin ist zugegebenermaßen kein Anfängerpodcast. Wer da nicht von Anfang an dabei war, sein Archiv nicht ordentlich organisiert hat und hier und da mit der Sekundärliteratur nachlässig ist, wird inhaltlich schnell aus der Kurve fliegen. Zu komplexe Handlungsstränge, die einzelnen Ebenen teils so verworren, dass selbst inhaltlich eng eingebundene Kollegen wie Kultkonsti oder Pfeifenheinrich regelmäßig den Überblick verlieren, zwischen welchen und wie vielen Layern hier gerade agiert wird. Deshalb ist es von Zeit zu Zeit notwendig, ein Angebot an potenzielle Neuhörer zu gestalten. Das sind Folgen, die unregelmäßig eingestreut werden, in denen die intellektuelle Zugbrücke ABSICHTLICH etwas weiter heruntergelassen wird, um neuen Menschen Zugang zur Zauberwelt Baywatch Berlin zu gewähren. Diese Folgen erkennen Sie daran, dass sich die drei Podcaster am Anfang einmal namentlich vorstellen & dann in weiterer Folge sogenanntes „dummes Zeug“ geredet wird. In dieser Einsteigerfolge werden folgende Themen – naja – behandelt: • Wie läuft die Karriere vom Sexschamanen und hat sich Schmitti durch seine Passiv-Sex-Erfahrung des Sommers vollends aus der knisternden Welt der Erotik zurückgezogen? • Kann man Millionär werden, wenn man rauskriegt, wie man selber Bonbons macht? (Nein) • Und kann man einem Tierarzt „Beine machen“, wenn man sich verhält wie Robert De Niro in Taxi Driver? Sie sehen: Es lohnt sich mal reinzuhören, denn so leicht machen es Ihnen die drei mindestens eine Woche lang nicht bei Baywatch Berlin. Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/BaywatchBerlin **** https://kickenmitherz.de/#mithelfen Kicken mit Herz Spendenkonten der Veranstalter Spendenkonto des Placebo Kickers Hamburg e.V. Betreff: Adresse für Spendenbescheinigung HASPA BIC: HASPDEHHXXX IBAN: DE19 2005 0550 1011 3113 11
We're diving into Heat (1995), Michael Mann's sprawling crime saga where Al Pacino's relentless detective and Robert De Niro's meticulous thief circle each other in a deadly dance of professionalism, obsession, and inevitability. It's a masterclass in tension and style—where bank heists roar, downtown streets crackle, and two cinematic titans meet across a diner table for one of film's great showdowns. Did you enjoy the episode? Don't forget to hit that subscribe button and join us for more retro movie discussions! Want even more? Get bonus content and connect with us directly by supporting the show on Patreon. For additional episodes and exclusive insights, head to www.30podcast.com. And if you love what you hear, leave us a glowing review on your favorite podcast app—especially Apple Podcasts. Your support keeps the show going!
Drew Nieporent is the guy behind legendary New York City restaurants Montrachet, Tribeca Grill, Nobu, and nearly 40 more, and he joins me in the studio today for an amazing conversation. He's written a memoir, I'm Not Trying to Be Difficult: Stories from the Restaurant Trenches, and it's one of Matt's favorite restaurant books in recent years. In our conversation, we cover a lot of ground: opening in Tribeca in the early '80s, collaborating with Robert De Niro on multiple restaurants, and why Keith McNally isn't the only New York City restaurant man with a good story to tell. Subscribe to This Is TASTE: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's late August and it's hot out which means we're reviewing Heat! This somewhat modern American classic starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro has become a film-bro staple, but did it work for us thirty years after it's release? Come back next week as we say goodbye to summer and the heat with Wet Hot American Summer!
In this episode of Gangland Wire, retired Kansas City Intelligence Unit detective Gary Jenkins dives deep into the life of James “Jimmy the Gent” Burke. Prompted by listener Paul Blackwood of Edinburgh, Gary explores Burke's world beyond the headlines of the Lufthansa heist. From his turbulent childhood in foster homes and orphanages to his rise as a feared and respected mobster in the Lucchese family, Burke's story is one of violence, loyalty, and paranoia. Gary traces Burke's early years of crime, his ties with Henry Hill and Paul Vario, and the meticulous planning of the Lufthansa heist that netted millions—and left a trail of blood in its aftermath. The episode also covers Burke's role in gambling and drug rackets, his eventual downfall in the Boston College point-shaving scandal, and his complicated legacy in mob history. Was Jimmy the Gent a loyal operator, or a ruthless killer who trusted no one? Tune in for a gripping exploration of one of organized crime's most enigmatic figures. Subscribe to Gangland Wire wherever you get your podcasts, and join us each week as we uncover the stories buried beneath the headlines—and the bodies. Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. Hit me up on Venmo for a cup of coffee or a shot and a beer @ganglandwire Click here to "buy me a cup of coffee" To go to the store or make a donation or rent Ballot Theft: Burglary, Murder, Coverup, click here To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here. To rent Gangland Wire, the documentary, click here 0:06 Introduction to Jimmy Burke 1:12 The Rise of Jimmy the Gent 6:19 Jimmy's Early Life and Influences 10:25 Family Ties and Notorious Names 14:41 Criminal Ventures Begin 17:51 The Notorious Lufthansa Heist 23:57 The Boston College Scandal 30:49 Conclusion and Legacy [0:00] I had a listener named Paul Blackwood from Edinburgh, Scotland, [0:04] email me with some great compliments about the show. So thank you, Paul. Hope you're listening to this. I will try to remember to send you an email just before I release this one. However, Paul suggested that I do a story that focuses more specifically on Jimmy Burke, also known as Jimmy the Gent. And I looked around, and I agreed with Paul. Burke is mentioned on many podcasts because we all want to discuss the famous Lufthansa. I want to talk about Henry Hill, some of the other mob people in the Lucchese family, but it seems like I wasn't really finding a show that was just focused on Burke. So, James, Jimmy the Gent, Burke and where he came from and where he went. [0:43] Oh, and don't forget to hit me up on Venmo, buy me a cup of coffee once in a while, or maybe go donate on the podcast. I appreciate it. It helps pay the bills and keep me going. Now, Burke may be one of the most famous mob associates of all times, I would say. Oh, there's some in Chicago. They had a lot of associates in Chicago. But because of, of course, Henry Hill and Robert De Niro playing him, [1:07] why, he probably would be the most famous mob guy who is not a made man. If Henry Hill had not gone into witness protection, if Henry Hill had not done that book with Nicholas Pelleggi, Wise Guys, or if the famous filmmaker Martin Scorsese hadn't taken Wise Guys and Pellegi's book and got Pellegi to help write a script and titled it Goodfellas. And when Robert De Niro took the part of Jimmy the Gent, his place in history was assured, I'll tell you that, especially in mob history. In my humble opinion, this book and film were arguably the best depictions of day-to-day mob life ever that I've ever seen. I thought it was amazing. He did a heck of a job at the casino. [1:55] And to see the egos of these guys, once they turn, are just amazing. When Lefty Rosenthal heard Robert De Niro was going to play him, he told Pelleggio, oh yeah, I'll work with you, I'll work on this. And I'm not sure what brought Henry Hill around,
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Adnan Virk is back as a guest again on our show. The stories this man has from sports and Hollywood are just undeniably incredible. We sat in the pocket as he made us laugh and cry journeying down memory lane. Adnan just released his first book, "Cinephile: Interviews, Essays, and Tales from the Red Carpet," which is available now wherever books are sold. If you are a member of our family, please support Adnan because he's the absolute best. His stories in the book, if you can believe it, are better than even the ones you hear in this episode. Supporting Adnan is like supporting us, so we very much appreciate it! Thanks so much to Adnan for chatting with us during his vacation and to YOU for taking the time to listen and laugh with us! Remember to subscribe and follow wherever you are listening right now! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC
Guest host Maria Randazzo welcomes comedian and writer Katie Rich (“Saturday Night Live,” “Harley Quinn”) to unpack Parker Posey's memoir “You're on an Airplane: A Self-Mythologizing Memoir.” They examine the “White Lotus” and “Party Girl” star's rise to 90s indie film darling, her friendship with writer-director Nora Ephron, the joys of working with Christopher Guest, and the possibly coded messages about some terrible Hollywood men. Plus, dog psychics, a trashy Chex Mix recipe, and why Robert De Niro just wanted Parker to commit. A content warning: This episode contains discussions of sensitive topics, including sexual harassment and body image. Take care while listening and find helpful resources here. Join the cookie community: Become a member of the Patreon Follow Maria Randazzo: Instagram @mariafreakin Listen to The List Show Notes: Parker Posey T-Shirt - VeraMeat.com Liz Phair Memoir Episode (with Katie Rich) Griffin Dunne Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Tina Knowles Memoir Episode (with Maria Randazzo) Matthew McConaughey Memoir Episode Mia Farrow Memoir Episode Louis C.K. Is Accused by 5 Women of Sexual Misconduct - NY Times Louis C.K. Responds to Accusations: ‘These Stories Are True' - NY Times Where to find our guest Katie Rich: Instagram *** Glamorous Trash is all about going high and low at the same time— Glam and Trash. We recap and book club celebrity memoirs, deconstruct pop culture, and sometimes, we cry! If you've ever referenced Mariah Carey in therapy... then this is the podcast for you. Thank you to our sponsors: Thrive Causemetics - Get 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/glamorous Everyplate - Get a special offer of only $1.99 a meal at everyplate.com/podcast and use code GLAMOROUS199 Libro.fm - Click here to get 2 audiobooks for the price of 1 with your first month of membership using code TRASH. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We go back to May 27th of 2021. Donny sits down with legendary actor, comedian, writer, producer, and longtime friend, Denis Leary. The two dive right into defining Denis' edgy brand, how a strong concept outlives fame, and what he's learned from acting greats like DeNiro and Hoffman. They also discuss Denis' passion for firefighters, why America needs a female President, and how you're nobody unless your mom thinks you're somebody. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week's throwback guest is Cal Fussman. This was a very special interview for me, because Cal is one of the major reasons why I started podcasting in the first place. He made an appearance on Tim Ferriss' show, to which Tim talked him into starting his own show. As both of them are my podcasting inspirations, I knew this was going to be a good one! Cal is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Professional Speaker, Storytelling Coach, and host of “Big Questions” Cal was best friends with Larry King and shared breakfast with him every morning. He also traveled around the world for 10 years straight after booking a 1 way ticket to start a trip. He worked his way around the world, bus by bus where locals would invite him to their house to stay (more about this in the episode).Cal was a former writer for Esquire Magazine, where he interviewed a very impressive list, including: Muhammad Ali, Mikhail Gorbachev, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Jimmy Carter, Robert DeNiro, Donald Trump, Al Pacino, Joe Biden, Larry King, Ted Kennedy, Tony Bennett, Barbara Walters, Bruce Springsteen, Dr. Michael DeBakey (father of open-heart surgery), Pele, Vint Cerf (co-creator of the Internet), George Clooney, Lauren Hutton (first super model) Leonardo DiCaprio, Dr. Dre, Walter Cronkite, Clint Eastwood, Mary Barra (General Motors CEO), legendary coaches John Wooden, Bobby Bowden and Mike Krzyzewski, Salman Rushdie, Tom Hanks, Shaquille O'Neal In this episode, we discussed:How A Good Question Can Get You To The Most Powerful Person In The WorldUkraine and Their Fight For A Free SocietyBuilding The Connection Bridge How Every Step back Is A Step Forward Rethinking Healthcare in America How To Tell Your StoryMuch More! Please enjoy this week's episode with Cal Fussman____________________________________________________________________________I am now in the early stages of writing my first book! In this book, I will be telling my story of getting into sales and the lessons I have learned so far, and intertwine stories, tips, and advice from the Top Sales Professionals In The World! As a first time author, I want to share these interviews with you all, and take you on this book writing journey with me! Like the show? Subscribe to the email: https://mailchi.mp/a71e58dacffb/welcome-to-the-20-podcast-communityI want your feedback!Reach out to 20percentpodcastquestions@gmail.com, or find me on LinkedIn.If you know anyone who would benefit from this show, share it along! If you know of anyone who would be great to interview, please drop me a line!Enjoy the show!
What if a middle-aged Toronto-based businessman decided to become Robert De Niro? Friends, you don't have to wonder! We discuss the hilarious vanity project REAL GANGSTERS!™ (2013), by Canada's answer to Tommy Wiseau. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus "Ottawa's Air Canada strike debacle shows it failed to learn from history" by Barry Eidlin - https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-air-canada-strike-flight-attendants-union-cupe/ "The Air Canada strike wasn't just a win for workers. It was also a wrench in Mark Carney's plans" by Luke Savage - https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/the-air-canada-strike-wasnt-just-a-win-for-workers-it-was-also-a-wrench/article_723e12c5-a225-4565-b044-206eeef18c49.html Will's classic interview with Tommy Wiseau - https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-will-tommy-22188229 "How Did an Oscar-Nominated Legend End Up in This Painfully Amateurish Horror Film?" by Vadim Rizov - https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/11/james-caan-sicilian-vampire