Podcast appearances and mentions of Sophia Loren

Last week I published an episode about Black Pop Singers who emigrated to Europe in the 1950s and 1960s. Most of these gentlemen settled in the German-speaking countries, where there was a ready market for the “otherness” and exoticism that they embodied. The one outlier on that episode was Henry Wright, born in 1933, who in the late 1950s toured Italy with Lionel Hampton's band and elected to remain there. With a voice as suave and seductive as any of the great crooners of the 1950s and 1960s, Henry Wright first came to international prominence as the voice on the record to which Sophia Loren performed her legendary striptease in the 1962 film Ieri, oggi, domani [Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow]. He went on to make a great impact on Italian pop music throughout the 1960s. A couple years ago I began collecting the ultra-rare (and costly) records of Henry Wright, which formed the basis of two separate Countermelody episodes. Here is the second of those episodes, first published as a bonus episode nearly three years ago now, which is devoted to Henry Wright's recordings of pop standards, most of them from the so-called Great American Songbook, but a few of them English-language adaptations of favorite songs originally in Italian. The program begins with one of Henry Wright's first Italian recordings, which features standards by Duke Ellington and Harold Arlen. The majority of the music on the program, however, is from Henry Wright's 1967 LP, Prisoner of Amore, in which he is joined by the doodling pianism of Romano Mussolini (youngest son of the late dictator), and the somewhat overwrought arrangements of Giulio Libano. In spite of the excesses of his colleagues, Henry Wright still manages to make a positive showing in this, (as far as I know!) his final recording. In the course of the episode, I go down a number of rabbit holes that go off in a number of interesting directions: the songs of Harry Warren, the early pop stylings of Gérard Souzay in the first flush of youth as a pop crooner on the French airwaves, and the fascinating life and times of the pre-hippie Eden Ahbez, best known as the composer of “Nature Boy,” whose further compositions were performed by (among others) the sophisticated and cosmopolitan Eartha Kitt and Ahbez himself. Countermelody is the podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and author yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

Stay connected with us at americangroundradio.com, on Facebook, and Instagram. You're listening to American Ground Radio with Stephen Parr and Louis R. Avallone. This is the full show for February 19, 2026. 0:30 The United States Department of Justice has joined a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District over a policy that categorizes schools by race and ties funding, smaller class sizes, and enhanced programs to race. We break down what this “PHBAO” classification means, why attaching benefits based on race raises serious Equal Protection concerns, and how the 14th Amendment applies when government actors sort students by skin color. Is this equity… or is it government-sponsored discrimination under a new acronym? 9:30 Plus, we cover the Top 3 Things You Need to Know. The Department of Transportation is ordering 550 truck driving schools across the country to close. It looks like the Chicago Bears are leaving Illinois for Indiana. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew is being investigated for suspicion of misconduct in office. 12:30 Get Prodovite Plus from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 13:00 Representative Ilhan Omar is back in the headlines — sans apple cider viegar— but this time it’s what she said at a recent town hall that has people talking.Omar suggested Democrats don’t just want to abolish ICE — they’re prepared to dismantle the entire United States Department of Homeland Security. We unpack what that would actually mean, the political strategy behind it, and the bigger question: what does “law and order” mean in today’s America? 16:00 We got a question in for our American Mamas Teri Netterville and Kimberly Burelson. If you could rub a magic lamp and get just one wish for America — what would it be? From the days of three-network news to today’s explosion of social media platforms like X, the Mamas reflect on how information — and misinformation — shapes division in our country. They talk about the pandemic years, shadow bans, competing narratives, and the challenge of figuring out what’s actually true in a world where everyone has a microphone. But the conversation goes deeper than media. It’s about friendships strained over politics, assumptions made about neighbors, and how quickly labels replace relationships. When did who you vote for become more important than who you are? And how do we get back to a place where disagreement doesn’t mean disdain? It’s an honest, heartfelt discussion about truth, unity, and loving people even when you don’t share their politics — a reminder that restoring America might start with a little more light… and a lot more grace. If you'd like to ask our American Mamas a question, go to our website, AmericanGroundRadio.com/mamas and click on the Ask the Mamas button. 23:00 New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani built his campaign on a simple, viral promise: only the “uber wealthy” would pay more. Not you. Not your neighbor. Just the fat cats, the yacht crowd, the so-called one percent. But now? The Mamdani is floating a nearly 10% property tax hike — and that doesn’t just land on penthouse owners. It hits homeowners, retirees on fixed incomes, small landlords, and yes, renters, because higher property taxes don’t stay put. They trickle down into higher rents and higher costs for everyone. So what happened to “only the wealthy will pay”? We dig into how big spending promises — free programs, expanded benefits, sweeping commitments — eventually collide with math. When the tax base shrinks and high earners relocate, who makes up the difference? 26:00 Colorado just lost its largest corporation. Palantir Technologies — the $300+ billion AI firm that moved from Silicon Valley to Denver in 2020 citing cultural differences with Big Tech — has now packed up again, relocating its headquarters to Miami. The move follows months of protests outside its Denver offices over its contracts with the Israeli military and federal agencies like ICE, along with growing regulatory pressure from Colorado’s new AI law. So why leave? And why Florida? We break down whether this is about taxes, regulation, activist pressure, or a broader shift as companies seek business-friendly, right-to-work states. As America’s economy evolves, Palantir’s exit raises a bigger question: which vision of governance will win the future of growth? 32:00 Get TrimROX from Victory Nutrition International for 20% off. Go to vni.life/agr and use the promo code AGR20. 32:30 A tragic shooting at a Rhode Island ice rink is raising disturbing questions. Authorities say the gunman, Robert Dorgan, allegedly targeted his ex-wife, their son, and members of her family during a high school hockey game — and that this was not random, but deliberate. Reports indicate there had been long-standing family conflict, including disputes over his transgender identity and a divorce that followed. As more details emerge, the story becomes even more heartbreaking: a fractured family, mental health concerns, and a violent act that devastated multiple lives in a single moment. We examine what’s known about the case, the role family estrangement may have played, and the broader cultural tensions surrounding gender identity, media coverage, and mental health. Most importantly, we ask the difficult question: how do we recognize warning signs and prevent tragedies like this before they happen? 35:30 Sometimes the left tries so hard to make a point… that they end up making the conservative argument for us. Case in point: columnist Jill Filipovic recently argued that if gender-affirming surgeries for minors are banned, then all cosmetic surgeries for minors — nose jobs, breast augmentations, and the like — should be banned too (with exceptions for true medical necessity). Well… yes. We unpack how that statement actually reinforces a broader concern many conservatives have been raising: maybe we shouldn’t be encouraging cosmetic alterations for children at all. Maybe we shouldn’t be over-sexualizing teenagers. Maybe we shouldn’t be permanently altering bodies that haven’t fully developed. We also look at the cultural pressure to “fix” perfectly healthy bodies — from Hollywood cautionary tales like Jennifer Grey to today’s social media-driven beauty standards — and ask whether our society is sending young people the wrong message about identity and self-worth. At the heart of it all is a bigger question: instead of telling kids there’s something wrong with their bodies, should we be teaching them they were created with purpose and value just as they are? 39:30 Kansas lawmakers have drawn a clear line. After the legislature passed a bill defining sex in state law as biological sex at birth, Democratic Governor Laura Kelly vetoed it. Lawmakers responded by overriding her veto — and now the measure is officially the law in Kansas. To wrap up today's show we unpack the political showdown, the cultural debate behind it, and the broader question of identity in today’s America. We also reflect on a simple but powerful idea echoed by voices like Sophia Loren and Oscar Wilde: real confidence comes from being comfortable in your own skin. At the end of the day, the conversation turns to purpose, design, and the belief that we are not accidents — that we are created intentionally and with value. May your pursuit of happiness bring you joy. Articles Police asking Andrew's protection officers what 'they saw or heard' as part of Epstein files review AI giant Palantir moves its headquarters to Florida as tech company exodus continues Palantir, controversial data company tied to ICE, CIA, multiple countries' militaries, leaving Denver for Miami Goodbye, and Good Riddance: Palantir Technologies Has Left Denver INGERSOLL: No ‘Boob Jobs’ For 16-Year-Olds: The Latest Absurd Argument In Support Of Child Sex Changes See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alfons Haider ist einer der größten Entertainer im Land. Als Generalintendant der Seefestspiele Mörbisch holt er ein Hit-Musical nach dem anderen an den Neusiedlersee. Am Wörthersee moderiert er unter anderem jahrelang die Starnacht. Über Nacht zum bekanntesten Dancing-Star wird er - denn als erster Teilnehmer weltweit, fegt er mit einem männlichen Tanzpartner übers Parkett. Etikette einzuhalten, gelingt dem charmanten und selbst ernannten Handküsserkönig nicht nur im Interview mit Weltstars wie Paris Hilton, Grace Jones oder Sophia Loren. Souverän schlüpft er in viele verschiedene Rollen in beliebten TV Produktionen wie Helmi, Die liebe Familie, TOHUWABOHU oder dem Kaisermühlen Blues. Fuß fasst er auch auf großen Theater- und Musicalbühnen in unzähligen Rollen im Theater (unter anderem) in der Josefstadt oder dem Volkstheater. Der Heilige Vater ist als Kind sein erster Berufswunsch. Musikwunsch-Erfüller für Kinder ist er später als Gastgeber der Kultsendung Wurlitzer. Mehr Glitzer und Glamour erlebt er als langjähriger Moderator des Wiener Opernball. Viel Beifall bekommt er von seinem Publikum, wie leicht es ihm fällt, sich auch manchmal selbst zu applaudieren? Und ob sein Lieblingstier der Elefant ist, weil er eine dicke Haut hat…all das und vieles mehr, erfahrt ihr in dieser Podcastfolge. Selbstreflektiert fragt er sich heute, ob er vor etwas davongelaufen ist als er in jungen Jahren Tag und Nacht gearbeitet hat. Hat er die Selbstfindung vermieden oder ist einfach nie auf die Suche gegangen? Außerdem schildert er, welches Opfer er für seine Karriere erbracht hat, und hinterfragt im selben Moment, ob es ein wirkliches Opfer oder einfach SEIN Weg war. Offen zeigt er sich auch als er über seinen Umgang mit Niederlagen, Emotionen und Kritik spricht. Wann zieht er die dicke Haut an, wann reicht die dünne und wann ist der richtige Moment für eine blaue Badehose? Diese Fragen beantwortet Alfons Haider ernsthaft und mit einem kleinen Augenzwinkern, denn eines ist fix, alles hat zwei Seiten und jeder von uns zumindest einen kleinen „Huscher“. Folgt uns gerne auf unseren Social Media Kanälen: Alfons Haider (@alfons.haider) • Instagram-Fotos und -VideosAlfons Haider | FacebookAlfons Haider – Entertainer l Schauspieler l ModeratorMiriam Labus (@labusmiriam) • Instagram-Fotos und -VideosMiriam Labus | FacebookTeam 1 — miriam labusAbonniert "1 Gast 2 Seiten" per RSS-Feed, auf Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer oder Google Podcasts. Ich freue mich außerdem über eure Rezensionen und Bewertungen. Dieser Podcast wird produziert von Asta Krejci-Sebesta für Happy House Media Wien.Falls ihr Interesse habt, Werbung in meinem Podcast zu schalten, setzt euch bitte mit Stefan Lassnig von Missing Link Media Homepage - Missing Link Media (missing-link.media) in Verbindung.Vielen Dank! 

Dwa dni po śmierci Valentino Garavaniego, jednego z najwybitniejszych projektantów XX wieku, na antenie Radia Wnet  jego sylwetkę i znaczenie dla świata mody przybliżyła Halina Rostkowska-Niemczyk, redaktor naczelna dwujęzycznego, modowo-dyplomatycznego magazynu La Mode et la Diplomatie.Jak podkreślała rozmówczyni, Valentino był kimś znacznie więcej niż tylko projektantem.„Valentino stał się ikoną, która wywarła wpływ daleko poza granice trendów i epok. On zmienił świat mody i wyznaczył nowe standardy piękna” – mówiła Rostkowska-Niemczyk.Centralnym punktem jego twórczości było zawsze wydobywanie naturalnego piękna kobiet.„Zależało mu przede wszystkim na jednym – wydobywać z kobiet prawdziwe piękno. Za to kobiety go kochały i to one wyniosły go na szczyt światowej mody”.Rozmówczyni przypomniała także anegdotę z młodości projektanta – moment olśnienia w barcelońskiej operze, gdy widok kobiet w czerwonych sukniach na zawsze związał jego nazwisko z legendarną czerwienią.„Ta czerwień stała się jego znakiem rozpoznawczym, choć dziedzictwo Valentino to znacznie więcej niż jeden kolor”.Valentino – wbrew rewolucjom obyczajowym lat 60. i 70. – świadomie wracał do klasyki, inspirując się złotą erą Hollywood.„Jego podejście było rewolucyjne. Zamiast prowokacji szukał zmysłowości, klasy i naturalnego piękna. Zawsze potrafił sprostać wymaganiom kobiet”.W rozmowie wielokrotnie powracał motyw dziedzictwa i niepowtarzalności stylu mistrza.„To ikona. Nie będzie powtórki z rozrywki. Następcy mogą kontynuować jego drogę, ale za tym stylem będziemy tęsknić” – przyznała redaktor naczelna.Valentino był również projektantem wielkich przyjaźni – ubierał i przyjaźnił się z największymi ikonami XX wieku.„Przez dwa lata tworzył wszystkie stroje dla Jackie Kennedy. Jego kreacje nosiły Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, Julia Roberts, Cate Blanchett… Kobiety o bardzo różnych typach urody, a on potrafił ubrać każdą z nich”.Rostkowska-Niemczyk zwracała uwagę, że kreacje Valentino były rozpoznawalne bez podpisu.„Nie trzeba było mówić, że to Valentino. To się widziało. Czuło się klasę i prestiż”.Na zakończenie rozmowy padły słowa, które stały się symbolicznym podsumowaniem jego filozofii:„Moda przemija, modą się bawimy. Ale styl – albo się go ma, albo nie. I Valentino Garavani ten styl miał”.

Andrea Goldstein"Cortina 1956"Un'Olimpiade tra guerra fredda e dolce vitaPrefazione di Francesco GiavazziRubbettino Editorewww.store.rubbettinoeditore.itImpossibile ripercorrere la storia delle Olimpiadi di Cortina senza soffermarsi sul versante mondano. Come scrisse la «Libertad» di Valladolid, «mentre i delegati ufficiali brindano gentilmente con frequenti cocktail eleganti tra il fumo spesso del tabacco, fiumi di vermut e belle e sofisticate turiste di tutto il mondo, gli atleti sudano sulla neve delle gare».«La memoria è il nostro futuro, così abbiamo intitolato i progetti per il Bicentenario del Museo Egizio; altrettanto vale per la pubblicazione in cui Andrea Goldstein rievoca le vicende lontane dei Giochi Invernali di Cortina del 1956. Passando per Torino 2006, fino a Milano Cortina 2026, un bel viaggio per ricordare e rilanciare la storia olimpica italiana».Evelina ChristillinTanley Albright – che aveva iniziato a pattinare da bambina per rimettersi dalla poliomielite e vinse l'oro malgrado un grave infortunio – e il principe di Svezia – che invitò al suo ricevimento di gala i salatori delle piste e i conduttori delle slitte. Toni Sailer – che entrò con prepotenza nella storia vincendo tutte le gare di sci alpino con margini mostruosi – e Sophia Loren – che arrivò con le poche cose necessarie per un paio di giorni stipate in sette bauli rosso fuoco. Eugenio Monti – che sulla pista di casa raccolse i primi allori di una carriera conclusa 12 anni dopo, a 40 anni, con due ori olimpici – e Lester Rodney – che per il quotidiano del Partito comunista americano descrisse i trionfi sovietici in piena Guerra fredda. Sono solo alcuni dei protagonisti delle prime Olimpiadi organizzate in Italia, agli albori del boom economico, ad appena 11 anni dalla fine della Seconda guerra mondiale. Ma che furono anche le prime trasmesse in diretta dalla televisione, le prime in cui una donna lesse il giuramento degli atleti, le prime in cui le due Germanie concorsero sotto la stessa bandiera. Il racconto di Cortina 1956 spazia dallo sport all'economia, dalla politica alla mondanità, in un tragitto ideale che da quei Giochi indimenticabili conduce fino a Milano Cortina 2026.Andrea Goldstein è economista e autore di numerosi saggi su economia, sport e globalizzazione. Collabora con Il Sole 24 Ore, l'Aspen Institute e insegna in Italia e all'estero. I suoi ultimi libri uniscono analisi economica e racconto sportivo. Cortina 1956 è il suo contributo alla memoria di un'Olimpiade che cambiò l'Italia.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Content Warning: This conversation contains themes of disordered eating and child abuseJameela Jamil is among the most beautiful public figures who hold some of the strongest anti-beauty sentiments. She was scouted for television while walking down the street and later hired to host a series on Channel 4. As she shares in the episode, this role reinforced many of the harmful patriarchal standards about women's beauty and bodies that she learned as a child. Jameela shares that she didn't feel beautiful growing up, and despite her early beauty icons being voluptuous women of color, she held herself to an unnatural standard of thinness and battled anorexia to achieve it. Her ascent into the public eye only exacerbated her struggles with her weight. By her late twenties, she began to question why she was being held to such rigid expectations by fashion media execs who couldn't meet them; ultimately, she decided to fight back.Since then, Jameela has made a name for herself as an actress, public figure, and outspoken advocate for women's rights. During our conversation, we discussed personal growth and why women must meet their own high standards, whether men like it or not, including her partner. Jameela doesn't hold back when it comes to ageism in fashion and politics, and the detrimental impact of AI on our ability to distinguish reality from virtual reality. We talk about her time on The Good Place and how Ted Danson helped make her debut performance so strong. Jameela lays out why she believes public figures have a role in advocating for transparency in costs and recovery of major cosmetic procedures. She also makes it clear that she is comfortable learning and growing publicly, so long as she leads with care and facts. Tune in as we discuss:(1:58) Her Not Feeling Beautiful Growing Up(3:17) Her Beauty Icons (Including Whoopi Goldberg & Sophia Loren)(4:35) How Whiteness Informs Body Standards In The Global South(5:50) She Was Introduced To Body Shame At School & Forced Into Dieting(10:03) How Being On Television Reinforced Anorexia( 11:25) Women Who Internalize & Uphold Patriarchy(12:15) The Irony That Unattractive People Set Beauty Standards In Fashion(13:15) Designers Prove Their Talent By Designing for Diverse Bodies (16:25) Obsession With Childlike Bodies In Fashion & Politics(19:20) Why Men Are Terrified By Powerful Women(21:08) On Living With Her Partner & Their Friends(21:35) She & Her Partner Have Strong Individual Identities(24:00) Men Are Naturally More Submissive Than Women(28:25) Uniform Cosmetic Dentistry in LA Was Shocking(29:48) The Dangers of AI Diminishing Our Ability to Distinguish Real From Fake (31:25) On Pretty Privilege While Being An Advocate for Safe Beauty(36:00) A Detailed Run-Down of The Dangers Of Plastic Surgery(42:45) The Good Place & How Ted Danson Helped Her Performance (43:24) Why She Created The IWeigh Platform(45:00) Shuttering IWeigh Because People Were No Longer Receptive(50:32) What Roles Public Figures Have In Activism (53:05) On Growing Publicly & Without Shame(57:45) How She Maintains Her Well-BeingRate, Subscribe & Review the Podcast on Apple Join the Naked Beauty Community on IG: @nakedbeautyplanet Thanks for all the love and support. Tag me while you're listening @nakedbeautyplanet & as always love to hear your thoughts :) Check out nakedbeautypodcast.com for all previous episodes & search episodes by topicShop My Favorite Products & Pod Discounts on my ShopMyShelfStay in touch with me: @brookedevardFollow Jameela @jameelajamilProducts Mentioned:K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair MaskStila Stay All Day Liquid LipstickCharlotte Tillbury Long-Lasting Eyeliner PencilCharlotte Tillbury Magic Serum Crystal Elixer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids’ slang keeps evolving, with terms like “cooked,” “low-key,” and “sus.” Now there’s a new cryptic phrase: “6–7.” Meanwhile, heating bills are expected to rise, and experts shared tips on how to keep costs down. A shooting at the La Brea Tar Pits shocked the city, and in another disturbing incident, criminals were caught rummaging through a child’s bedroom. Fires were widespread today, including an electrical blaze at a Woodland Hills high-rise. In West Hollywood, the community is split over a proposed homeless housing project. Conway took a tour to see firsthand how Chef Bruno feeds children every day, continuing his long-standing mission of generosity. And during crosstalk with Mark Thompson, they discussed Chef Bruno’s close friendship with Sophia Loren, reminisced about child stars, and Tim revealed he had a “radical lisp” as a kid that required time at The Learning Center.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When famed tenor and songwriter Pasquale Esposito was growing up in Naples, Italy, the music of Enrico Caruso would play throughout his house, inspiring him to sing at the local church in town. His dream was to come to America, to study and eventually perform. And that's exactly what he did. Fast forward twenty-five years, and Pasquale is now performing internationally to critical acclaim, and on Dec. 10, he'll perform along side world-renowned conductor Maestro Carlo Ponti on the Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California, presenting a magical Holiday concert of American and Italian traditions through spirited carols and emotional Neapolitan melodies. And I'm honored to speak with both gentlemen today on my show. I've known Carlo for some time now, and not only am I a huge fan of his work, but I admire his incredible talent and creative style. I'm also honored to call him a friend. Most people know he's the eldest son of the beautiful and talented Ms. Sophia Loren and filmmaker Carlo Ponti, and one can only imagine life growing up among such talent. But not only did Carlo inherit his parents gift of performance, he's lived his life in service of the arts, having founded the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, which raises awareness and funds for music education in the Los Angeles area. He shares his gift of philanthropy with Pasquale, who founded Notable Music and Arts, a non-profit focused on promoting cultural exchange through music, dance, theater, film, visual arts, and literature. We'll talk with both of them about this, in addition to their work, life, and upcoming performance at the Broad on 12/10. Please find my full conversation with Maestro Carlo Ponti and Tenor Pasquale Esposito on all video and audio podcast platforms of #DeborahKobyltLIVE, #LittleItalyPodcast, and the #LittleItalyOfLAPodcast. I'm your host, #DeborahZaraKobylt, and it's my pleasure to welcome you here. @pasqualetenor @maestrocarloponti @lavirtuosiorchestra #LAV #concert #classicalmusic #orchestra #losangeles

Der Name Yorgos Pan Cosmatos klingt zwar so griechisch wie Feta, Ouzo und Sirtaki, der werte Herr stammt allerdings aus dem schönen Florenz und feierte seine größten Erfolge in den USA mit Krachern wie RAMBO 2 (1985), COBRA (1986) und TOMBSTONE (1993). Doch bis es dazu kam, backte Mister Cosmatos in europäischen Gefilden kleinere Pitas. Für HEISSKALTES BLUT (The Beloved/Sin, 1971) konnte er mit Raquel Welch gleich einen veritablen Megastar gewinnen, um seine Variation einer klassischen Tragödie zu erzählen. Weniger fühlig, aber ebenso harsch ist DAS MASSAKER – DER FALL KAPPLER (aka Rapressaglia – Tödlicher Irrtum, 1973) geraten, in der sich Richard Burton als strammer Nazi-Offizier ungewollt für ein grausames Kriegsverbrechen verantwortlich zeichnet. Und selbst der mit Richard Harris, Sophia Loren, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Martin Sheen und Officer Nordberg stargespickte CASSANDRA CROSSING – TREFFPUNKT TODESBRÜCKE (1976) geht dahin, wo es weh tut. Etwas leichter wird es erst im abenteuerlichen FLUCHT NACH ATHENA (1979), in dem Roger Moore den britischsten Nazi aller Zeiten spielen darf, dessen Charme selbst Elliot Gould, Richard Roundtree und David Niven den Kopf verdreht. Dazu gibt's jede Menge Zoten, Explosionen, Kojak und die hinreißende Claudia Cardinale in Liebe und Tanz vereint. Herz, was willst du mehr?

Der Name Yorgos Pan Cosmatos klingt zwar so griechisch wie Feta, Ouzo und Sirtaki, der werte Herr stammt allerdings aus dem schönen Florenz und feierte seine größten Erfolge in den USA mit Krachern wie RAMBO 2 (1985), COBRA (1986) und TOMBSTONE (1993). Doch bis es dazu kam, backte Mister Cosmatos in europäischen Gefilden kleinere Pitas. Für HEISSKALTES BLUT (The Beloved/Sin, 1971) konnte er mit Raquel Welch gleich einen veritablen Megastar gewinnen, um seine Variation einer klassischen Tragödie zu erzählen. Weniger fühlig, aber ebenso harsch ist DAS MASSAKER – DER FALL KAPPLER (aka Rapressaglia – Tödlicher Irrtum, 1973) geraten, in der sich Richard Burton als strammer Nazi-Offizier ungewollt für ein grausames Kriegsverbrechen verantwortlich zeichnet. Und selbst der mit Richard Harris, Sophia Loren, Burt Lancaster, Ava Gardner, Martin Sheen und Officer Nordberg stargespickte CASSANDRA CROSSING – TREFFPUNKT TODESBRÜCKE (1976) geht dahin, wo es weh tut. Etwas leichter wird es erst im abenteuerlichen FLUCHT NACH ATHENA (1979), in dem Roger Moore den britischsten Nazi aller Zeiten spielen darf, dessen Charme selbst Elliot Gould, Richard Roundtree und David Niven den Kopf verdreht. Dazu gibt's jede Menge Zoten, Explosionen, Kojak und die hinreißende Claudia Cardinale in Liebe und Tanz vereint. Herz, was willst du mehr?

En este episodio Mario Mengoni entrevista a DANY MAÑAS, el hombre que vivió en el corazón del "Showbiz". Todo un profesional con una trayectoria nacional e internacional, con experiencia en teatro, TV, producción de eventos, relaciones con estrellas globales, y con una gran sensibilidad literaria. Trabajó con SUSANA GIMÉNEZ, SHARON STONE, SOPHIA LOREN, MIRTHA LEGRAND, JOAN COLLINS, URSULA ANDRESS, CINDY CRAWFORD, CARMEN MAURA, ROGER MOORE y muchos más. Y entre relato y relato escuchamos producciones de LOU'ANA, DEEJAY MANKIE feat. MISS FUNKYFLYY, PARAISO by JEX OPOLIS, FRAZELLE y EURYTHMICS. IMPORTANTE: La música en este programa es propiedad de sus respectivos artistas y sellos. Se utiliza solo con fines de difusión y sin intención de lucro. Apoyá a los músicos en sus plataformas oficiales. Conducción, musicalización y producción general: Mario Mengoni. Asistente de Producción: Diego Hidalgo. Locutores: Leandro Brumatti y Raúl Proenza. Operador Técnico: Carlos Rodríguez Sitio oficial: www.discorama.net Seguinos en nuestras redes y dejanos tu comentario: https://www.instagram.com/discoramabymario https://www.facebook.com/discoramabymario https://x.com/DiscoramaAR

You've heard of stars in the sky... but stars in the S I D E W A L K!? What!? We explore the origins of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and dig into the subject of its first star. Also, Chelsea's back, baaaaaayyyyybeeeeee! Don't miss a movie filled MouthGarf Report, and a Hollywood historical I See What You Did There!Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_Walk_of_Famehttps://www.grunge.com/471875/this-was-the-first-star-to-be-placed-on-the-hollywood-walk-of-fame/https://www.tellmebest.com/1famous-facts-about-the-historic-hollywood-walk-of-fame/Please give us a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts! Want to ask us a question? Talk to us! Email debutbuddies@gmail.comListen to the archives of Kelly and Chelsea's awesome horror movie podcast, Never Show the Monster.Get some sci-fi from Spaceboy Books.Get down with Michael J. O'Connor and the Cold Family and check out his new compilation The Best of the Bad Years 2005 - 2025Next time: First Film Directed by Cameron Crowe

Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to playwright, author and educator Luke Yankee, son of Oscar-winning actress Eileen Heckart. Luke spoke to us about his biography about his mother, Just Outside the Spotlight, his then upcoming play about his mother and the many, many tales he witnessed growing up the son of his actor/mother who was anything but a wilting flower. Eileen was a pistol and o're to be the subject of one of her pointed barbs! We also talk about host Josh Mills' mother Edie Adams who Luke had a first person connection to as well as some of Luke's mother's best known films, The Bad Seed, Barefoot in the Park, Butterflies Are Free and more. Along with that comes great tales about Goldie Hawn, George Segal, Soupy Sales, Sophia Loren, Marilyn Monroe and many more. While all of these amazing stories are told with a fun and mirth, there was one moment that genuinely choked us up in it's beautiful humanity that we just loved hearing. It was a pure and honest moment that gave us a truly well rounded picture of the complex woman that was Eileen Heckert. Broadway, the big screen and even a pivotal role on the small screen on The Mary Tyler Moore Show are all part of this episode with Luke Yankee. Everyone has a story.

Dorothy Lucey on Good Day LA, Surviving Live TV, and Life After the Morning News She woke up Los Angeles for nearly two decades with wit, warmth, and fearless honesty. Dorothy Lucey, the longtime co-host of Good Day LA, joins Steve Kmetko for a surprise-filled episode of Still Here Hollywood that's equal parts laughter, nostalgia, and truth-telling. From newsroom chaos to red carpet interviews, Dorothy shares candid stories about her career in television—what it was really like working alongside Steve Edwards and Jillian Barberie, the behind-the-scenes tensions that made great TV, and the morning her boss told her she “made his eyes bleed.” She opens up about the gift and heartbreak of being fired, teaching the next generation of broadcasters, and the surprising turns life takes when you let go of control. Along the way, Dorothy and Steve revisit their early newsroom days together, Madonna's big break, boozy lunches, and even a baby shower that featured a real Oscar on the beach. In this episode: Behind-the-scenes of Good Day LA—friendships, fights, and live TV chaos Why George Clooney is everyone's favorite interview The Madonna story Dorothy swears proves she “launched” her Getting fired live on Oscar morning—and why she calls it a gift wrapped in trouble Teaching, charity work, motherhood, and life after the spotlight Memories with Steve Kmetko: Emmy wins, newsroom scandals, and surviving the grind of morning TV Why watch: It's not just a trip down memory lane—it's a smart, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation with one of LA's most iconic broadcasters. Keywords / tags: Dorothy Lucey, Good Day LA, KTTV Fox 11, Steve Edwards, Jillian Barberie, Los Angeles TV, morning shows, entertainment reporting, Steve Kmetko, Still Here Hollywood, celebrity interviews, Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Madonna, Sophia Loren, Jane Fonda, classic TV journalism, women in broadcasting Hashtags: #DorothyLucey #GoodDayLA #StillHereHollywood #SteveKmetko #HollywoodStories #ClassicTV #EntertainmentNews Show Credits Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko All things technical: Justin Zangerle Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein Music by: Brian Sanyshyn Transcription:  Mushtaq Hussain   https://stillherehollywood.com http://patreon.com/stillherehollywood Suggest Guests at: stillherehollywood@gmail.com Advertise on Still Here Hollywood: jim@stillherenetwork.com Publicist: Maggie Perlich: maggie@numbertwelvemarketing.com   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Icons represent ideas that are bigger than themselves.Myths are stories that represent ideas that are bigger than themselves.Archetypes are symbols of recognizable patterns of behavior.Letters of the alphabet are symbols (graphemes) that represents sounds (phonemes,) just as notes on a sheet of music are symbols that represent sounds.A role model is a personal icon, an archetype that you have chosen to emulate.The human brain loves symbols and patterns. This is why we embrace icons, myths, and archetypes.When we recognize a pattern that has been stored in our subconscious, we call it intuition. When we hear a pattern that has been repeated too many times, we call it a predictable cliché.Icons, myths, and archetypes evolve with each new generation.I was born in the 12th year of the 18-year Baby Boom generation that began exactly 9 months and 10 minutes after the end of World War II.Marilyn Monroe was the iconic sex symbol. The Statue of Liberty, Yankee Stadium, Yellowstone, and Woodstock were America's iconic places. Rolls Royce, Cadillac, Corvette, Camaro and Mustang were iconic cars. Tetris, Pong, and Pac-Man were iconic video games.The mythic stories of Baby Boomers were mostly about combat. Sometimes we fought the Indians of the Old West. Sometimes we fought the Germans, or the Japanese. We fought the Establishment. We fought for justice. Or we fought just to stay alive.And we always won.Our definitive male archetype in these mythic stories was rugged, brave, independent, and honorable. John Wayne, Paul Newman, Clint Eastwood, Sean Connery.Baby Boomer female archetypes were smart, pretty, and strong; Elizabeth Taylor, Audrey Hepburn, Julie Andrews, Sophia Loren.Lots of movies ended with a wedding.These societal forces shaped the birth cohort known as the Baby Boomers.Gen-X was shaped by an entirely different set of icons, myths, and archetypes.Millennials had icons, myths, and archetypes that were all their own, as well.The Gen-Z cohort believes it is their responsibility to straighten out everything that the Boomers and X-ers screwed up.Gen-Alpha is determined to make their own decisions and decide for themselves what they want to do. They will be the vanguard of the next “Me” generation.Fortunately, there are elemental beliefs that bind us all together.It is upon those beliefs that successful customer-bonding ad campaigns are built. Openly name these beliefs and they lose their magic.If you claim to possess them, no one will believe you.EXAMPLES: Never claim to be honest. Just say something that only an honest person would say. Never claim to be a perfectionist. Just do something that only a perfectionist would do. Don't tell people that you are an author or a podcaster. Just give them a copy of your book. Invite them to be on your podcast.If you would win the hearts and minds of tomorrow's customers, this is what you must do:Imagine that you are standing face-to-face with three perfect customers and they are each looking into your eyes.The first one says, “Talk is cheap. Don't tell me what you believe. Show me.”The second customer says, “Tell me a true story that lets me know who you really are, including the price that you pay for being you.”Customer three says, “If you betray me after I have given you my trust, I will burn you down so hot that grass won't grow for 100 years.”Now you understand cancel culture. Frustration created it, and social media fuels it.People are looking for someone who really is...

Join Dan and Tom as they decode the 1965 spy movie, OPERATION CROSSBOW. Find out if this spy movie, based on a real World War II operation, is worth watching. This movie, which stars George Peppard, Sophia Loren, Trevor Howard, and more tells us the story of the real-life Operation Crossbow operation from World War II.  This operation was created to try to stall or eliminate Germany's efforts to create the V-1 and V-2 missiles. So, this movie is part a war movie and part a spy movie.  Does that work?  Some of the things we cover in our look at OPERATION CROSSBOW include: ·         The cast – does it work? ·         A couple of nice cameo appearances ·         What is the marketing gimmick that was used to promote this movie? ·         What title did it get in the U.S.A and why? ·         Is the cinematography picture perfect? ·         And is the soundtrack music to your ears? ·         Does Richard Johnson's portral of Winston Churchill work? ·         Also, what are some of the corellations between what we see in OPERATION CROSSBOW and what is happening in the world today? ·         Did you know about the test pilots for the pilotless rockets? ·         How was the balance of “spy movie” vs. “war movie”? ·         Do Dan and Tom think this spy movie is worth watching? ·         And of course, there are more. So take a listen to hear what works and what doesn't work in this movie. Tell us what you think about our decoding of OPERATION CROSSBOW? Had you seen this movie before listening to this episode?  If not, will you now?    Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you think of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: http://bit.ly/4m7ZDAq

Death Pool Celebrities GameScott and Burke hosted a macabre-themed show where they discussed death and dying, introducing a "Death Pool" game where they picked celebrities to bet on who would pass away first. They selected several high-profile individuals including Alan Alda, Bruce Willis, Dick Van Dyke, David Attenborough, Eva Marie Saint, Mel Brooks, King Charles III, and Michael J. Fox, with each person being at least 76 years old. The game involves filling 100 slots, with the number dropping to 50 in 2026, and players can make trades throughout the season when someone dies.Celebrity Health and Age AnalysisScott and Burke discussed a list of celebrities, focusing on those who are older or facing health issues. They shared information about actors, musicians, and other public figures, including their ages, notable works, and current health conditions. Burke and Scott adjusted the screen-sharing setup to better view the list and discussed potential scoring systems based on age. They continued selecting celebrities from their lists, with Scott explaining his reasoning for choosing certain individuals, such as Anthony Hopkins and Al Pacino, due to their age or significant contributions to film.Death List Celebrities DiscussionScott and Burke discussed their picks for a death list, focusing on actors and their ages. They shared information about several celebrities, including Marion Ross (96 years old) and James Hong (96 years old), noting their longevity in the entertainment industry. Burke mentioned that he was selecting people based on age rather than conditions, while Scott was choosing famous actors. They also briefly discussed a recent death from the movie "Big Trouble in Little China."Celebrity Ages and Career HighlightsScott and Burke discussed several celebrities and their ages, including Sophia Loren, Clint Eastwood, Julie Andrews, Robert Wagner, Jane Fonda, Barbara Eden, Michael Caine, Willie Nelson, Morgan Freeman, Judy Dench, Faye Dunaway, Tippi Hedren, Julie Christie, and Ringo Starr. They shared information about the celebrities' careers, notable films, and ages, with some discussion about how Reddit links they had used for research were no longer accessible.Death Pool List PlanningBurke and Scott discussed their picks for a death pool list, focusing on celebrities and historical figures who are older or have health issues. They agreed to keep the list at 50 people for now, with the option to expand next year. Burke mentioned using ChatGPT to generate potential picks. They also talked about the rules for updating the list, including the ability to swap out picks if someone gets sick or dies. The conversation ended with a discussion about lawn mowers and a brief mention of an upcoming air show in Cleveland.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/davisanddavis/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pierre Hotel Affair: How Eight Gentleman Thieves Orchestrated the Largest Jewel Heist in HistoryNew York City, 1972: Bobby Comfort and Sammy "the Arab" Nalo were highly skilled jewel thieves who specialized in robbing luxury Manhattan hotels. (They once robbed Sophia Loren's suite, relieving the Italian actress of over $1 million in gems.) With the blessing of the Lucchese crime family, their next plot targeted the posh Pierre Hotel - host to kings and queens, presidents and aldermen, and the wealthiest of the wealthy. Attired in tuxedos and driven in a limousine, this band of thieves arrived at the Pierre and with perfect timing, they seized the security guards and, in systematically choreographed moves, they swiftly took the night staff - and several unfortunate guests who happened to be roaming around the lobby - as hostages. The deposit boxes inside the vault chamber were plundered and, after the intruders held the Pierre under siege for almost two hours, the gentlemanly thieves departed in their limousine with a haul of $28 million. But then matters began to deteriorate. Comfort, Nalo, and their partners began to double and triple cross one another - two absconding to Europe with the bulk of the booty while three were murdered by their former associates.https://amzn.to/3JiXTGWBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.

New Edition available here. 'A fascinating, tragic and instructive story, vividly told' Sunday TelegraphRoger Lewis, in his no-holds-barred biography, exposes a Peter Sellers the world little knows. Recognized as the greatest British comic since Charlie Chaplin, Sellers was the grand master of fifty-five films - from Dr. Strangelove, to Being There and the Pink Panther hits.But shadowing his phenomenal career was a history of increasingly bizarre behaviour involving psychotic violence, compulsive promiscuity, drug abuse and humiliating self-destructive obsessions with people including Princess Margaret, Sophia Loren, Liza Minnelli and each of his four wives (Ann Hayes, Britt Ekland, Miranda Quarry and Lynne Frederick). He alternately showered his wives and children with gifts and then threatened to kill them. Sellers' fluidity as an actor made for a terrifying madness that grew like a slow metastasizing cancer throughout his adult life.The Life and Death of Peter Sellers concludes with his premature death at the age of 54, 'sick at heart and alone in those sunless hotel rooms', so recoiled from intimacy that no one really knew him anymore. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Edition available here. 'A fascinating, tragic and instructive story, vividly told' Sunday TelegraphRoger Lewis, in his no-holds-barred biography, exposes a Peter Sellers the world little knows. Recognized as the greatest British comic since Charlie Chaplin, Sellers was the grand master of fifty-five films - from Dr. Strangelove, to Being There and the Pink Panther hits.But shadowing his phenomenal career was a history of increasingly bizarre behaviour involving psychotic violence, compulsive promiscuity, drug abuse and humiliating self-destructive obsessions with people including Princess Margaret, Sophia Loren, Liza Minnelli and each of his four wives (Ann Hayes, Britt Ekland, Miranda Quarry and Lynne Frederick). He alternately showered his wives and children with gifts and then threatened to kill them. Sellers' fluidity as an actor made for a terrifying madness that grew like a slow metastasizing cancer throughout his adult life.The Life and Death of Peter Sellers concludes with his premature death at the age of 54, 'sick at heart and alone in those sunless hotel rooms', so recoiled from intimacy that no one really knew him anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to It's A Wonderful Podcast!A celebration of a selection of the best Italian movies in history all August long as we have FIVE great movies to delve into from the shores of that most wonderful of countries!From a quiet, reserved romance movie to a chaotically mad melodrama of a romance movie as Morgan and Jeannine have nothing but love in celebrating the craziness of the most toxic of all toxic relationships, the inimitable Sophia Loren, and the effortlessly balanced Marcello Mastroianni in Vittorio De Sica's passion-fuelled, hilarious, and surprisingly dark MARRIAGE ITALIAN STYLE (1964)!Our YouTube Channel for Monday Madness on video, Morgan Hasn't Seen TV, Retro Trailer Reactions & More⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvACMX8jX1qQ5ClrGW53vow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The It's A Wonderful Podcast Theme by David B. Music.Donate:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Patreon:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠IT'S A WONDERFUL PODCAST STORE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/g9design⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sub to the feed and download now on all major podcast platforms and be sure to rate, review and SHARE AROUND!!Keep up with us on (X) Twitter:Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/ItsAWonderful1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Morgan:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Th3PurpleDon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jeannine:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/JeannineDaBean⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠_Keep being wonderful!!

Eddie Brill joins me to discuss watching Jackie Gleason, Ernie Kovacs, & Bill Dana as a kid; going to Emerson college; Andy Kaufman; creating a comedy major at Emerson; trying stand up, quitting, and going back four years later; running the Paper Moon Comedy Club; Fright Night; Bill Gonzalez' Cable Comedy Show; watching the '86 World Series in Boston; minor league stadiums; his dad catching Sandy Koufax; hockey; 1969 - year of 3 NY championships; friendships with Sam Kinison & Robert Schimmel; doing warm up on Saved by the Bell; Louis CK gets him job as warm up at Letterman; subbing for Alan Kalter; Dr. Katz; first warm up after 9/11; doing bits on the show; doing stand up in UK, France, and Amsterdam; Mitch Hedberg and Stephen Wright; meeting Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Rodney Dangerfield, and Redd Foxx; Flip Wilson; Police Squad; booking ventriloquists; meeting childhood crushes Farrah Fawcett & Sophia Loren; Don Rickles compliments him; appearing on Never Mind the Buzzcocks & The Jonathan Ross Show; doing a character, Jackie Shecky and being recognized by the Beastie Boys; The Chevy Chase Roast; Richard Belzer; Robert Klein; David Brenner & Joan Rivers help him hone his first Letterman appearance; Cleon Jones, Roberto Clemente, and Sid Fernandez; and eating mustard on baked potatoes

In this episode of Wisdom from the Wardrobe, the team kicks things off with a stylish stroll through the latest fashion headlines. First up: Anna Wintour announced her stepping down as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue on a random Thursday, that news had the fashion world buzzing. Then there's was that not-so-subtle spectacle that was the Bezos wedding in Venice. While the event itself was dripping in star power and staggering expense, it was the bride's dress that really stole the spotlight—and not necessarily in a good way. Aiming for Sophia Loren glam but landing somewhere between Dynasty cosplay and 1980s prom queen, it left the internet divided and our fashion senses tingling. But once the veil lifts, it's time to bare legs and bold opinions in our main topic: shorts in the workplace. Are they a sign of modern dress code evolution or a professional misstep? Can you channel Tom Browne tailoring without looking like you wandered in from a school drop-off? From inseams to office norms, the team debates the do's and beware of workplace shorts, how to style them with intention, and how to decode your company culture before letting your knees do the talking. As always, expect laughs, side-eye-worthy examples, and practical tips on how to stay stylish (and employed) when the temperatures rise. Spoiler: It's not just about shorts; it's about the strategy. Whether you are team trouser or pro-pedal pusher, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to beat the heat without breaking the unspoken office style rules. Happy Listening!

In this episode of Historical Happy Hour, bestselling author Jane Healey welcomes fellow novelist Camille Di Maio to discuss her new release, Come Fly With Me—a richly researched and heartfelt novel set in the glamorous world of 1960s Pan Am stewardesses. Di Maio shares the serendipitous origin of the book, penned partly on a liquor store bag in Tahiti, and describes her immersive journey into the world of the World Wings International alumnae. From training regimens and rigid stewardess rules to tales of Sophia Loren's elegance in-flight, Camille dives into the fascinating lives of mid-20th-century women with a dual-timeline narrative that blends friendship, reinvention, and mystery. Aspiring writers will also appreciate her insights on writing without outlines, editing, and getting published with humility and grit.

This week, Samantha sits down with the powerhouse that is Kerstin Schulze—actor, coach, mom, and founder of Party and Diet. From her role on The Righteous Gemstones to helping everyday women feel strong, confident, and balanced, Kerstin brings her signature no-nonsense, all-heart energy to the mic.In this honest and eye-opening episode, Kerstin shares:Her journey from Germany to Hollywood—and how she ended up training Thor himself (yes, really)Why balance matters more than restriction when it comes to food, fitness, and motherhoodHer go-to approach for managing perimenopause and hormones through nutritionHow short, intentional workouts can totally change your mood and metabolismHer favorite supplements, morning routines, and mindset shifts to support busy womenWhy food shame needs to go—and what Sophia Loren has to do with itWhether you're deep in your “wine mom” era or trying to find a rhythm that actually feels sustainable, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and a little less alone in the middle.

Neste episódio, Fred e Alexandre recebem Luísa Lopes, curadora da Mostra Permanente de Cinema Italiano de São Paulo e também colaboradora no Podcast Cinema Italiano, para conversarem sobre o filme de Vittorio de Sica que deu a Sophia Loren o Oscar de melhor atriz, tornando-a a primeira a realizar tal fato atuando numa película de língua não-inglesa. Falamos, é claro, do clássico "Duas Mulheres" (La Ciociara, 1960), mais uma colaboração do roteirista Cesare Zavattini com De Sica e que neste podcast se torna o quinto filme do cineasta abordado em episódios de filmes individuais: já discutimos anteriormente "Ladrões de Bicicletas", "Vítimas da Tormenta”, "Umberto D." e "Matrimônio à Italiana" (fora “O Jardim dos Finzi-Contini”, em um Dicas Triplas).----------------------Acesse nosso site: ⁠http://www.filmesclassicos.com.br⁠Acesse nosso perfil no Instagram : @podcastfcNos procure no seu aplicativo de podcast do celular, no Spotify, YouTube, Anchor ou iTunes.

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TVC 684.3: Hank Garrett talks to Ed, Tony, and Donna about working with Sophia Loren in the 1979 thriller Firepower; the night Hank once escorted Audrey Hepburn for a Hollywood event; and the generosity that Tony Bennett showed Hank when he opened for Bennett at the Copa Cabana. Hank's memoir, From Harlem Hoodlum to Hollywood Heavyweight, is available through Briton Publishing, Amazon.com, and other online retailers.

Send us a textIn this episode I interview Professor Nora Berend of the University of Cambridge about her new book El Cid; The Life and Afterlife of a Medieval Mercenary (Pegasus Books, 2025). We discuss how the historical Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar, a ruthless and ambitious mercenary who served both Christian and Muslim rulers in the violent and chaotic political world of late eleventh-century Iberia was transformed into the national hero of Francoist Spain and the hero of the 1961 movie starring Charlton Heston.This episode includes the audio track from the theatrical trailer to the 1961 movie "El Cid", starring Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren, and directed by Anthony MannListen on Podurama https://podurama.com Intro and exit music are by Alexander NakaradaIf you have questions, feel free to contact me at richard.abels54@gmail.com

Welcome to the At The Flicks archive. This one is a real blast from the past!  Recently Graham was rummaging around in the At The Flicks vault and fell over some old recording cans that had been left on the floor.  Luckily Graham had been drinking that day, or he might have swerved passed them by and this show would still be sitting there! After swearing and moaning about his now sore leg, Graham checked the cans and realised it was an unreleased edition of our very popular Rediscovering the classic with Elijah series.  It is our discussion about the classic historical epic El Cid (1961). Apart from Jeff and Graham, the team for this episode comprised, of course Elijah, and a voice we miss on the show.  Neil. For those of you not familiar with the film, it stars Charlton Heston and Sophia Loren and is a bio pic about legendary Spanish hero Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar (aka El Cid), a knight who lived in the 11th Century.  Normally it is Elijah who is discovering the film for the first time.  Not here, this time it's Jeff and Graham who are seeing it with fresh eyes for the first time (although both have seen it before – don't worry it's all explained in the show). Other things discussed in this podcast: - Why the main stars didn't like each other - What film director Anthony Mann got fired from just before this (and also Jeff initially getting his facts wrong) - Miklos Rozsa's score and the use of trumpets - Herbert Lom not being politically correct  - Correlation to Dune It's fascinating to hear the old team back together again.  Who knows, there may be more life in rediscovering the classics to come. Until then bye for now and see you At The Flicks.

8 Movies again, annnnnnnd here goes.
1. (Halls of Anger 1970) Calvin Lockhart, a young Jeff Bridges and Janet MacLachlan star in this serious look at racism and teaching. Ed Asner makes yet another appearance too.
2. (Skin Game 1971) Same director here as the first movie. Rockford Files and Iron Eagle star with Mom from Webster in yet another film having a heavy dialogue about racism. This one tries to Trojan horse it in with some comedy, does it work, let's see. Oh look, Ed Asner.
3. (Aaron loves Angela 1975) Where the heck is Ed Asner, sigh. Gordon Parks jr. directs this rad 70's film lookin at young love and race, using Romeo and Juliet as a basic template. Irene Cara is in the house.
4.(Hard Times 1975) Warriors director Walter Hill is here, making a film where James Coburn needs to not gamble so much, damn, There's Charles Bronson and boxing too. Bronson is glowing and so expressive, an amazing on screen presence, NOT. 5. (Special Day 1977) Oh my, Italian cinema can be tricky, at least the 70's Italian films that we have seen which are few, but whoa, tricky is a too nice way of saying there's disgusting treatment of women in these films. This film, though not perfect, is an exception, and with some unexpected queer content. Sophia Loren is here, as well as Marcello Mastroianni (who appears to be in every Italian film ever) oh also the dean from Animal House. Special Day is directed by Ettore Scola. Pretty epic stuff.
6.(Skateboard the movie 1978) Silly, dumb, quickly made cash grab about Skateboarding, that I really like and even own the soundtrack. If you like the subject, and fun B movies, this is a win for me, let us tell you all about it. You might have more fun listening with the commentary track on, which means you'd have to buy it, and if yer that interested, you probably already have it. Teen heart throb Leif Garret is here and is the only one who can't skate great. Here also is Kathleen Lloyd of The Car.
7. (The Outsider 1979) Heavy film here about the troubles. It sure got some great images on film in Northern Ireland. Brits out!
8. (Penitentiary 1979) This is final film of rad director Jamaa Fanaka that we get to review. Here Sweet Pea tries to survive prison. Please see also Emma Mae 1976. 
ok enjoy the show, thanks for listening.


Join Peter for the first livestream of 2025.  Even though the F1 season is still a month or so away there's still plenty about which to talk. Subjects range - as they do -  from Lewis's prospects at Ferrari, to George Russell's status at Mercedes and to Sophia Loren's role in the 2000 Pirelli calendar.With thanks to Jetcraft, the world's largest buyer and seller of executive jets:https://jetcraft.comTo OEM Exclusive, the passionate suppliers of OEM upgrades for exotic and high-performance vehiclesAnd to TrackNinja, a lap-timer and data app designed to help users improve their on-track car and driver performance through analysis and an innovative Data Garage. A lite version is free; the loaded edition is US$9.99 pcm or $99.99 yearlyhttps://trackninja.appAlpinestars:https://alpinestars.comFollow our Motor Racing with Peter Windsor WhatsApp Channel:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VakyBQT0gcfSyQvrwc0mWatching from a Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking part of the world? Visit our dedicated new language channels: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor/español; https://youtube.com/peterwindsor/portuguesFollow Peter on Bluesky, Twitter (X) and Instagram:@peterdwindsorAnd follow our Short Corners podcast - now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon MusicWe support the Race Against Dementia:https://raceagainstdementia.com#standwithukraine Best wishes for a prosperous and healthy 2025. Thanks for your support.Nick: you're with us alwaysVisit: https://youtube.com/peterwindsor for F1 videos past, present and future

Je stálicí v českých seriálech. Teď ji můžete vidět v Ordinaci v Růžové zahradě. Všechno ale začalo Chalupáři, kam se dostala díky mamince. Na konzervatoř se hlásila už jako známá dětská herečka. I tak tehdy musela předvést psa ve sněhu a ústřední topení... Jak dokázala natočit film ve francouzštině, i když francouzsky neuměla? Proč dostala od maminky pórkem, když stála čestnou stráž u pomníku padlých hrdinů? A jak se jí proměnil rodinný život po pandemii? Poslechněte si.Všechny díly podcastu Blízká setkání můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

Considerada por muchos como la mujer mas guapa de los años 70's con muchísimos pretendientes que deseaban conquistar su corazón. Una mujer que fue perseguida por buenas y malas intenciones, hoy te comtamos la historia, romantica, dolorosa, trágica e interesante de… #SophiaLoren solo aquí

Sophia Loren o Audrey son algunas de las actrices con actuaciones musicales que han pasado a la historia del cine. Lourdes Lancho repasa junto a Máximo Pradera grandes momentos que han quedado en el imaginario colectivo por una increíble interpretación musical.

Sophia Loren (1934 - present) is an Italian actress and sex symbol with a career spanning more than 70 years. She is widely considered to be one of the last surviving major stars from the Golden Age of Hollywood cinema. For Further Reading: Sophia Loren: The Story of the Most Iconic Italian Actress Sophia Loren - TCM Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow: My Life Bellissima: Sophia Loren’s Love-Filled Life This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. History classes can get a bad rap, and sometimes for good reason. When we were students, we couldn’t help wondering... where were all the ladies at? Why were so many incredible stories missing from the typical curriculum? Enter, Womanica. On this Wonder Media Network podcast we explore the lives of inspiring women in history you may not know about, but definitely should. Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know–but definitely should. These diverse women from across space and time are grouped into easily accessible and engaging monthly themes like Educators, Villains, Indigenous Storytellers, Activists, and many more. Womanica is hosted by WMN co-founder and award-winning journalist Jenny Kaplan. The bite-sized episodes pack painstakingly researched content into fun, entertaining, and addictive daily adventures. Womanica was created by Liz Kaplan and Jenny Kaplan, executive produced by Jenny Kaplan, and produced by Grace Lynch, Maddy Foley, Brittany Martinez, Edie Allard, Lindsey Kratochwill, Carmen Borca-Carrillo, Taylor Williamson, Sara Schleede, Paloma Moreno Jimenez, Luci Jones, Abbey Delk, Hannah Bottum, Adrien Behn, Alyia Yates, and Vanessa Handy. Special thanks to Shira Atkins. Original theme music composed by Miles Moran. Follow Wonder Media Network: Website Instagram Twitter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Donna Reed Show's Paul Petersen Returns to Continue His Fun And Personal Interview! Paul Petersen continues from the first episode of this interview and shares more highlights from his career, including working with a young Harrison Ford, working with James Caan on Journey to Shiloh, and Walt Disney on Disney's last film "The Happiest Millionaire. Paul reflects on his involvement in the film Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star, advocating for child actors, recounting stories of Dana Plato, Shirley Temple, and his work with A Minor Consideration. He also shares memories of Sophia Loren's talent and beauty in Houseboat and the influence of mothers on stars like Billy Gray and Tony Dow. Thanks so much Paul on so many levels! Paul Petersen's organization to protect child actors: www.aminorconsideration.org Become a That's Classic! PATREON member including the opportunity to see Exclusive Bonus Footage: patreon.com/thatsclassic That's Classic! Merchandise: http://tee.pub/lic/2R57OwHl2tE Subscribe for free to That's Classic YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBtpVKzLW389x6_nIVHpQcA?sub_confirmation=1 Facebook: facebook.com/thatsclassictv Hosted by John Cato, actor, voiceover artist, and moderator for over 20 years for the television and movie industry. John's background brings a unique insight and passion to the podcast. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-cato/support

Robin and guest Regina Scully discuss what really happened at Sophia Loren's 90th birthday. Updates on the Azerbaijan climate conference, with hopeful news.

GGACP celebrates the birthday of veteran character actor Hank Garrett (b. October 26th) by revisiting this 2016 interview with the man who played Officer Ed Nicholson on Gilbert's beloved “Car 54, Where Are You?". In this episode, Hank reminisces about working with Robert Redford, Sophia Loren, Al Pacino and Kirk Douglas (to name a few) and tells the boys about his unlikely journey from street tough to award-winning actor. Also, Hank remembers Al Lewis, emulates Sid Caesar, wrestles with Luca Brasi and shares a bill with Tony Bennett. PLUS: Gorgeous George! The Great Ballantine! The legend of Joe E. Ross! Gilbert meets Nipsey Russell! The genius of Nat Hiken! And Hank reveals how Sammy Davis Jr. changed his life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we sit down with airline industry veteran Cory Garner to discuss the complex world of airline distribution and frequent flyer programs. Cory shares his insider perspective on how airlines are using new technologies and strategies to compete for customer loyalty in an increasingly dynamic market. We also dive into the pros and cons of splitting your loyalty between airlines to maximize benefits. Highlights: (0:00) Introduction (1:23) Airlines using new tech to influence loyalty (5:54) NDC gives airlines more control over distribution  (11:25) Leisure agencies adapted to NDC, corporate lags (14:58) Airlines mark up fares in legacy channels (17:52) Loyalty programs drive 15-20% of airline revenue (22:28) Cash + points offers usually a worse deal (26:45) Split loyalty in competitive markets to maximize benefits (33:55) Made pizza, saw Sophia Loren filming location NTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notouristsallowed321/ NTA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@notouristsallowed-aninside7994 NTA Podcast Links: https://podfollow.com/no-tourists-allowed-an-insiders-guide-to-travel NTA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-tourists-allowed _  Produced by Podcast Studio X.

ARABESQUE is a 1966 spy movie starring Gregory Peck, Sophia Loren, and Alan Badel. Is it worth a watch? Dan and Tom decode ARABESQUE to enhance your viewing experience – is it worth a watch? There are some very strong positives as well as some negatives to this movie In this episode, we discuss: Why is this movie titled ARABESQUE? Did the cinematography help or hinder the movie? Which role might have been miscast? Was there chemistry between Sophia Loren and her leading male actors? What movies may have influenced ARABESQUE? What movies have ARABESQUE influenced? Was the shower scene funny enough? What did director Stanley Donen think of the script? Sophia Loren's wardrobe What article of clothing is important to the plot? What famous stunt performer/coordinator had his first role in this movie? The benefit of disavowing a spy And more … As you can see, there is a lot to decode, so take a listen to find out why this movie gets mixed reviews.  Some people like it and some don't. Tell us what you think about our decoding of ARABESQUE So, take a listen and let us know what you think.  Have you seen ARABESQUE?  If so, what did you think of it?  If not, did we give you enough information to help you decide if you want to watch it? Let us know your thoughts, ideas for future episodes, and what you thought of this episode. Just drop us a note at info@spymovienavigator.com.  The more we hear from you, the better the show will surely be!  We'll give you a shout-out in a future episode!   You can check out all of our CRACKING THE CODE OF SPY MOVIES podcast episodes on your favorite podcast app or our website. In addition, you can check out our YouTube channel as well.   Episode Webpage: https://bit.ly/4dTya1i

Discover the riveting journey of Dr. Shohreh Ghassemi, an Iranian oral surgeon and human rights advocate, whose story is a testament to resilience and dedication.From navigating the challenges of immigration and the travel ban to making groundbreaking strides in facial cosmetic surgery, Dr. Ghassemi's experiences illuminate the perseverance needed to thrive in a male-dominated field. Explore her perspectives on gender equality and the importance of teaching the next generation of surgeons, showcasing how personal grit can lead to professional excellence.We also explore the cultural nuances of beauty ideals in the Middle East, shedding light on the rising preference for non-invasive cosmetic procedures and female surgeons. The conversation delves into the increasing reliance on safe techniques like fillers and thread lifts, while reflecting on how social media shapes modern beauty standards. By paying homage to timeless icons like Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren, we celebrate the fusion of personality and charm with physical appearance as the essence of true beauty.

 Mike Garafolo, NFL Network,  and Jason "Puck" Puckett,  open up about kids and summer break, and NFL quarterback contracts. They touch on the challenges of entertaining kids during summer break, and the frustrations of doctor visits. They also discuss the recent contract extension of Trevor Lawrence and the potential impact on Dak Prescott's contract negotiations. In this conversation, Mike Garafolo and Puck discuss various topics including Dak Prescott's potential as a free agent, potential landing spots for him, the situation with Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers, the hiring of David Shaw by the Broncos, the Kansas House bill to lure the Chiefs and Royals to Kansas, and the off-season storyline of Bill Belichick dating a 24-year-old former competitive cheerleader.  Rita Moreno, Sophia Loren, and Helen Mirren....they all still got it! Rundown00:00 Entertaining kids during summer break! 04:41 Mike details a day of hell of shuffling his kids around NYC and to the doctors office 10:29 The Impact of Trevor Lawrence's Contract Extension13:32 Dak Prescott's Contract Negotiations and Future Plans15:37 Dak Prescott's Potential as a Free Agent and Potential Landing Spots21:31 David Shaw's Hiring by the Broncos22:26 The Kansas House Bill to Lure the Chiefs and Royals24:05 The Off-Season Storyline of Bill Belichick's Dating Life26:18 Mike says that Rita Moreno, Sophia Loren, and Helen Mirren still have it! 

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Hollywood historian and Turner Classics Movies host Ben Mankiewicz (b. March 25) with this ENCORE presentation of an interview from 2021. In this episode, Ben joins Gilbert and Frank to talk about (among other topics) his famous family, the depiction of grandfather Herman Mankiewicz in David Fincher's “Mank,” the real authorship of “Citizen Kane” and his well-received TCM podcast “The Plot Thickens.” Also, Mickey Rooney finds religion, Harpo Marx goes to a seder, Jerry Lewis leaves a mysterious voicemail and Ben remembers the late, great Robert Osborne. PLUS: “Duck Soup”! “Mad Dog of Europe”! Tony Curtis: fashion icon! Kirk Douglas knocks Joseph Mankiewicz! And Ben interviews Sophia Loren, Ernest Borgnine and Max von Sydow! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. January 30) of a friend of the podcast, veteran character actor Gino Conforti ("Three's Company," "That Girl," "Man of La Mancha") with this ENCORE of an entertaining interview from 2018. In this episode, Gino talks about the life of a "journeyman" actor and looks back on his working relationships with Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr., Zero Mostel, Debbie Reynolds and Orson Welles. Also, Sophia Loren takes a spill, Jerome Robbins takes a powder, Jonathan Winters comes to dinner and Gilbert and Gino remember the late, great John Ritter. PLUS: "Bungle Abbey"! Uncle Carl Laemmle! In praise of Tom Hanks! Gino "befriends" Sally Field! And the Golden Helmet of Mambrino!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

GGACP celebrates the birthday (b. January 30) of a friend of the podcast, veteran character actor Gino Conforti ("Three's Company," "That Girl," "Man of La Mancha") with this ENCORE of an entertaining interview from 2018. In this episode, Gino talks about the life of a "journeyman" actor and looks back on his working relationships with Lucille Ball, Sammy Davis Jr., Zero Mostel, Debbie Reynolds and Orson Welles. Also, Sophia Loren takes a spill, Jerome Robbins takes a powder, Jonathan Winters comes to dinner and Gilbert and Gino remember the late, great John Ritter. PLUS: "Bungle Abbey"! Uncle Carl Laemmle! In praise of Tom Hanks! Gino "befriends" Sally Field! And the Golden Helmet of Mambrino!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices