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Backstage With Gentry Thomas

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Go Backstage with Gentry Thomas as he interviews interesting people from celebrity musicians, athletes, and even movie stars. STEP BEHIND THE SCENES ON THE BACKSTAGE PODCAST - HOSTED BY GENTRY THOMAS. WHERE MUSIC LEGENDS, SPORTS ICONS AND MOVIE STARS GET REAL ABOUT THEIR FAILURES, HARD WORK AND RISE TO THE TOP. The Playground loves Gentry’s cool and laid-back interview style and thinks you will too.

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23:28

The wrestler formerly known as Big Show reveals his...

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2022/04/30

Today on Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we are joined by the one and only WWE legend The Big Show or as he likes to be called Paul Wight. The two talk about his recent move to AEW (All Elite Wrestling) where his name is no longer The Big Show but instead he has decided to keep his name Paul Wight at least for the time being. Gentry also does his best to organize a match between Paul and The Big Aristotle AKA Shaq. The 50 year old wrestler talks about his involvement with an

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19:23

Kansas former lead singer John Elafante finds road to...

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2022/04/28

On today's episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we are visited by a four time Grammy award winning musician John Elefante. The former lead man of Kansas, a band made famous by songs such as ‘Carry on Wayward Son 'and ‘Dust in the Wind ', has just released his own solo album. Promptly named ‘The Amazing Grace' the album is dedicated to understanding God's faith and is available on Spotify, YouTube, and his website JohnElefante.com. John and Gentry

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12:45

Henry Winkler talks new Season of Barry on HBO

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2022/04/23

On today's episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we get to talk to the Fonz from Happy Days, the one and only Henry Winkler. The two talk about Winkler's ongoing show 'Barry' which is about a low level hitman traveling to LA and ends up wanting to be an actor. The show's first three seasons are available to watch on HBO Max and Hulu. The legendary actor gives Gentry his own mini acting class revealing inside tips on how to be a Hollywood star. The 76 year old author

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20:16

Vinyl Records new Resurgence Kevin Smokler talks new...

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2022/04/23

On today's episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we listen to author and director Kevin Smokler. The two talk about Smokler's new documentary 'Vinyl Nation' which looks into the new resurgence over the past decade of vinyl records. The documentary is available to watch on YouTube, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime. They also touch on the coming up vinyl record day which is August 12th where you celebrate by going out and supporting a local record store. The director discusses

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13:42

Jeff Foxworthy talks about 'The Good Old Days' new...

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2022/04/08

Today on Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we are visited by actor, writer, producer, and legendary comedian Jeff Foxworthy. Jeff has a new special called The Good Old Days which is available now to watch on Netflix. The special talks about whether or not if the good old days were really even the good old days and compares modern day life to when rotary phones ruled the land. Jeff and Gentry also talk Georgia sports and how recently they've been on fire. Jeff was especially

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12:11

Omar Epps talks Oscars and his new movie The Devil...

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2022/03/31

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we get to listen to a renowned actor, producer, Emmy award winner, and a Brooklyn Native Omar Epps. His newest film is titled The Devil You Know hitting theatres April 1st. The movie is a thriller about family, brotherhood, and justice. Omar also comments on the latest Oscar debacle between Will Smith and Chris Rock and how he feels the two will likely solve any of their beef behind closed doors. Speaking of The Oscars Omar

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22:20

Lisa Guerrero Secrets of Playboy on A&E

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2022/03/29

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we get to listen to an interview with a former sportscaster, model, journalist, and Playboy Bunny the beautiful Lisa Guerrero. She talks about the new docuseries which she's involved with called The Secrets of Playboy currently streaming on A&E. The series is an in depth look at Hugh Hefner and the early years of Playboy where the Bunnies tell all of their horror stories with the company and Hugh. Many of the stories in

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20:32

Backstage on the tour bus with Steve-O for his new...

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2022/03/24

This week we are joined by Jackass star and comedian Steve-O on todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas. Steve-O talks about his new Bucket List Comedy Tour which recently kicked off and is going all across the country. Gentry talks about his own personal experience with the new movie Jackass Forever and how seeing all the male genitals on the big screen has affected him. Steve-O speaks on how he feels his penis makes everything funnier and maybe part of the reason

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21:13

Seann William Scott aka Stifler talks new show on FOX...

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2022/03/18

On today's episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we get an in depth interview with Steve Stifler from American Pie and Doug The Thug Glatt from Goon, Mr Seann William Scott. He talks about his new show on Fox called Welcome to Flatch a mockumentary where the native Minnesotan plays the local minister in a small town in Ohio. Seann also talks about his relationship with Eugene Levy and how he has remained a successful actor and director for so long. The movie star talks

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13:55

Tim Tebow's new book Mission Possible

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2022/03/11

On today's episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas he talks with University of Florida legend, a BCS National Champion, Heisman Trophy winner, NFL quarterback, and an avid Christian, Tim Tebow. In this interview Gentry talks with Tebow about his new book 'Mission Possible' which is about finding your faith and finding your purpose in life. They reminisce on the dodgeball tournament Shaq held during Shaq's Fun House event where Timmy apologized for taking out the Big Diesels

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15:53

King Bach Laugh Now, Laugh Later Podcast Interview...

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2022/03/01

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomaswe get an in depth look at one of the biggest social media influencers of all time King Bach. The Vine star has a new upcoming comedy tour "Laugh Now, Laugh Later"which kicks off March 4th. King Bach aka Andrew Bachelor (the name his mama gave him) talks about his early comedy gigs and how much he has grown as an artist leading up to his new comedy tour. The King of social media speaks on his transfer from Vine to Instagram

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15:17

Charles Oakley on Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas

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2022/02/07

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas he talks with one of the NBA's most legendary enforcers Charles Oakley. The NBA Hall of Famer has recently wrote a book 'The Last Enforcer'. Which goes in depth about his NBA career and the people he's met along the way. With Tom Brady's recent retirement the two talk about where he stacks up in the GOAT debate and if he has passed Michael Jordan. They revisit the historic rivalry between the Knicks and Bulls in the 90s and

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21:18

Ian Anderson of Jethro Tull talks with Gentry Thomas

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2022/02/02

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas he is joined by famous member and front man of Jethro Tull 70s rock star Ian Anderson. The Scottish flautist talks about his new album 'The Zealot Gene' with Jethro Tull. it is quite amazing considering the last time they released a full length album George W. Bush was in office and the original Finding Nemo was topping the charts. The singer songwriter speaks on the inspiration for the new album being the Bible and how he's

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17:37

Valerie Bertinelli talks about losing the love of her...

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2022/01/25

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas, Gentry converses with a well known actress, author, cook, football fan, and former wife to Rockstar Eddie Van Halen Mrs. Valerie Bertinelli. The two talk about the NFL playoffs, the best foods to serve at a super bowl party, and how exciting the recent games have been along with her brand new book called 'Enough Already'. Gentry gets all the facts about her time as a young teen on the show 'One Day at a Time' and how it

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29:37

Don McLean celebrates the 50th Anniversary of...

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2022/01/18

On todays episode of Backstage with Gentry Thomas he interviews legendary musician Don McLean. Gentry reaches out to Don and thanks him on behalf of all DJs for making the well known eight minute - thirty six second classic American Pie. They also go in depth about McLean's relationship with Buddy Holly, how he had influenced his music, and how devastating his death was to him. They additionally went in depth about the upcoming 50 year anniversary tour for Don McLean's all time

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13:49

Mike Rowe back to getting Dirty on the Job

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2021/12/24

On todays episode of Backstage Pass with Gentry Thomas we have an in depth and dirty conversation from the king of dirt Mike Rowe! Mike speaks upon his new hit Christmas song'Santa's Got a Dirty Job' which is currently topping the charts and what's even better about the song is that all the money made from the tune is being donated to charity. https://youtu.be/49dCobL213M Mike describes how he began his music career as young man with a stutter and how he moved on from singing

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10:58

Alan Alda debunks & confirms the rumor that he was...

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2021/12/16

Former star of M.A.S.H. and now podcaster Alan Alda stars in todays episode of Backstage with Gentry Thomas. Alan talks about his new podcast Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda and his recent guest who's an actor and an author Max Brooks. Alan and Gentry also talk about how todays warfare is fought over cyberspace and how much has changed since the former Golden Globe winners days at M.A.S.H. The six time Emmy Award winner talks about going to college in the Bronx at Fordham University

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19:45

Kansas State's Bill Snyder talks life and football...

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2021/12/14

Nowadays you can find former Head Coach Bill Snyder trying to keep up with his ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The legendary college football Hall of Famer joined Gentry to discuss his new book called My Football Life and The Rest of The Story. When Coach Snyder took over at Kansas State, not one of the kids on the team had ever won a college football game. What makes this story so special is the perseverance of the team along with Snyder's dedication to the

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10:39

Wesley Snipes with Gentry Thomas talks new series...

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2021/12/06

Actor and four-time NAACP winner Wesley Snipeshas been making a bit of a comeback as of recent. The star appears in the new Netflix limited seriesTrue Storywhere he plays the role of Carlton, the burdensome and seemingly jealous older brother to the show’s lead character, the Kid, played byKevin Hart.Snipes brings the same level of intensity and awe aspiring energy to the TV screen as he’s done in several timeless films including his seminal role in theBlade

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17:42

Doug E Fresh with Gentry Thomas on The Backstage Pass...

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2021/12/03

His Mother called him Douglas, the hip-hop world calls him "The World's Greatest Entertainer," most know him as Doug E Fresh. The Human Beatbox joins Gentry Thomas on this episode of The Backstage Pass to talk about his new album and wanting to spread good vibes and energy. Fresh grew up in Harlem, N.Y. and says the best thing he did was get the permission to use the Inspector Gadget theme for his hit song The Show with Slick Rick. On the podcast he tells us how he got connected

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