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Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

Take a deep dive into pop nostalgia with us! Pop culture influencers, TV stars, film actors, comedians, and musicians share inspirational stories about the road to success. Insightful conversations that are part comedy/part drama and are always entertaining! If you love classic TV, if you love the movies, if you love film and tv interviews (see where I"m going with this), you"ll love Classic Conversations with your host, comedian, Jeff Dwoskin.

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51:45

Mark Farner's American Band

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2021/06/28

Mark Farner was an original member of Grand Funk Railroad. The band rose to one of the largest in the world only to realize their manager completely screwed them. Grand Funk rebuilt and eventually Mark's bandmates used deceptive practices as greed crept in to remove him from the band. Mark shares that story and rebuilding as a solo artist. Mark Farner is the legendary all-American frontman and guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad. Mark was the engine that pulled the original Grand Funk Railroad

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58:24

Close Encounters with Jaws and Joe Alves

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2021/06/21

If you love JAWS and Close Encounters of the Third Kind then you love Joe Alves. Joe design the shark and all the visuals we think of when reflecting on those iconic movies. Joe shares an oral history of both movies that will leave you breathless. We're celebrating the 46th anniversary of JAWS with Production Designer/Art Director/Director Joe Alves. Joe joins me for a mind-blowing deep dive into the making of JAWS and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. Joe is a recipient of the Art Directors

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44:45

Finding the Funny with Judy Carter

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2021/06/14

Judy Carter is a comedian that dedicated herself to helping others find the funny in them. Do you want to learn to make people laugh? Let Judy be your guide! Judy Carter is an author, comedian, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur. Judy started comedy as a magician in the 1980s and has authored numerous books such as 'The Comedy Bible', 'The New Comedy Bible,' and 'The Message of You.' Judy has been on Oprah and has over 100 television appearances. Today, Judy focuses on helping people find their

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54:01

Steve Stoliar Loves Animal Crackers

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2021/06/07

Steve Stoliar not only met his hero (Groucho Marx) he saved his movie (Animal Crackers) from obscurity. Steve also took a chance and landed a job with Groucho Marx during the last years of his life. Steve documented that amazing experience in a book. We discuss it all and you'll love it. Steve Stoliar is a writer, voice actor, and author. If you love the movie Animal Crackers Steve is responsible for pressuring Universal to spend the money to reacquire the rights after they lapsed and returned to

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38:25

Ed Asner Has Got Spunk

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2021/05/31

Ed Asner grew up in Kansas City. Ed discusses growing up an Orthodox Jew in Kansas City and his path to becoming the iconic actor we all know today. Ed shares regrets, obstacles, and his many successes with me. I am joined by a television legend, winner of eight Emmy Awards, and one of the most respected actors of his generation, Ed Asner. We discuss Ed's book, Son of a Junkman: My Life from the West Bottoms of Kansas City to the Bright Lights of Hollywood in detail. We talk about growing up in

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52:30

Al Jean The Simpsons Showrunner

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2021/05/24

For my ONE YEAR anniversary show I am joined by The Simpsons showrunner, Al Jean. Al discusses how meeting Mike Reiss and joining the Harvard Lampoon changed his life path from doctor to one of the most renowned comedy writers and showrunners in TV history. Al Jean is the executive producer/writer of The Simpsons for 32 years and showrunner for 22 seasons. Prior to The Simpsons Al was a writer for the National Lampoon, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, Alf, and It's Garry Shandling Show

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55:29

My Ted Alexandro Talk

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2021/05/17

Ted Alexandro is one of the funniest working comedians today. Ted shares his drive to take on social issues and his many comedic successes on Conan, Kimmel, etc. Ted Alexandro and I catch up after working together many years ago at the wonderful Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle! We discuss many topics including Ted's amazing web series "Teachers Lounge" that Ted co-created with Hollis James. We talk about working at watching comedy at the iconic Comedy Cellar in NYC. We discuss Ted's multiple

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40:17

Shannan Wilson is Dynamite

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2021/05/10

Shannan Wilson shares her story on following her dream to act. From commercials to starring roles in Sno Babies and Halston. Shannan is also the author of 'The Littlest Peanut' a book she wrote to help mothers with premature babies help track milestones. Shannan Wilson is an actor, author, and singer! Shannan is the star of Sno Babies (Amazon Prime) a powerful movie that depicts the grim realities of addiction and its effects on families. Sno Babies was supported/supports the Global Recovery

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57:34

Come Aboard With Ted Lange

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2021/05/03

Ted Lange is best known as the most famous bartender in the world: Isaac Washington from The Love Boat. Ted has spent the decades since “Love Boat” as a world-renowned playwright and director, creating over two dozen theatrical works highlighting the lives of forgotten black figures in American history. I am joined by actor, director, and author/playwright, Ted Lange. Ted is best known as the most famous bartender in the world: Isaac Washington. Ted portrayed Isaac on the legendary TV show, 'The

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01:07:00

Non Other Than Jack O'Halloran

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2021/04/26

Many know Jack O'Halloran as Non from Superman I & II but you don't know Jack! Jack discusses his time as a professional boxer and his father and leader of Murder, Inc., Albert Anastasia. The discussion leads us into a deep dive into the JFK Assassination and Jimmy Hoffa. Jack O'Halloran is an actor, boxer, and author. Best known as Kryptonian villain Non the menacing mute and muscle for General Zod in Superman (1978) and Superman II (1980). Jack shares a ton of stories from the set of Superman

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01:16:58

Burt Ward and Robin To The Rescue

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2021/04/19

HOLY 50th EPISODE, BATMAN! Robin himself joins me, Burt Ward. Burt talks about how simply asking for a chance led to the audition of his lifetime. Tons of amazing nostalgic stories await you. Even more impressive is Burt's canine rescue work which has led to Burt saving over 15,000 dogs with his wife. You only know half this hero's story. Burt Ward is an actor, crime fighter, and canine crusader. From Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader we discuss Burt's two amazing origin stories. First, Burt's

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45:59

J Chris Newberg is Live Near Detroit

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2021/04/12

J Chris Newberg talks about following your passion and how he took the comedy world by storm. Moving from Detroit to LA and landing The Tonight Show, Arsenio Hall Show, and what led to his infamous roasting of Piers Morgan on America's Got Talent. J Chris Newberg is a comedian/writer/actor/producer. J Chris Newberg lives in LA but is from Detroit, Michigan. You recognize J Chris from famously roasting Piers Morgan during his time on America's Got Talent. J Chris and I reminisce on our late great

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55:40

Ted Neeley is Jesus Chris Superstar

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2021/04/05

Ted Neeley is everyone's favorite Jesus Christ. Ted shares the amazing story of landing the role of Jesus in the 1973 movie Jesus Christ Superstar. This role changed Ted's life and we discuss in detail what it's meant to him and the world. Ted Neeley, actor/singer, is known best as Jesus Christ from the 1973 movie Jesus Christ Superstar. Ted has also portrayed the role of Jesus Christ in the Jesus Christ Superstar live stage shows countless 1000s times. Ted and I discussed how he landed the role

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53:05

How Art Bell Created Comedy Central

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2021/03/29

Art Bell is responsible for the creation of Comedy Central. A really great story of believing in something until it actually happens. From pitch to constant life support to the powerhouse of laughs it is today. Art shares his journey and the comedy channel's journey with us. Art Bell is a former media executive and author. Art is the author of Constant Comedy the story of how Art started Comedy Central (originally called The Comedy Channel) in 1990, and helped make the fledgling channel a

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36:27

According to Jennifer Candy

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2021/03/22

Jennifer Candy, the daughter of John Candy, joins me to share stories of her amazing father. Jennifer reveals some amazing details only a daughter would know. Jennifer Candy starred in Camp Candy, According to Jim, Liv and Maddie, Wizards of Waverly Place and the Defenders. Jennifer hosts the amazing 'Couch Candy' where she talks to lifetime family friends of her father John Candy and they share amazing memories together. Jennifer and I talked about learning improv at Second City, the

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47:15

The Adventures of Bryan Behar

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2021/03/15

Bryan Behar shares the story of reviving Full House into Fuller House for Netflix. Bryan also shares amazing stories from his incredible career. Bryan Behar is a writer and producer. Bryan is a long-time Twitter friend and together we dive deep into his amazing career in television. Bryan has been a part of 21 TV shows over the past 25 years. Bryan was a big part of the Fuller House reboot including serving as showrunner for two seasons. Bryan shares experiences from Fuller House, as well as some

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50:37

Laughing It Up with Maryellen Hooper

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2021/03/08

Maryellen Hooper discusses finding your voice as a comedian. When I had the opportunity to work with Maryellen Hooper she gave me advice that changed how I did comedy from that day forward. Maryellen is one of the funniest and most talented working comedians today. Maryellen had one of the most popular Comedy Central specials of all time, she appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno twice and in 1998 she won the funniest female comedian. Maryellen and I have a hilarious time discussing finding

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55:08

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling Returns

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2021/03/01

Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling returns to the show to share an in-depth look at his time on The Howard Stern Show. Jackie also shares a lot of intimate stories of Rodney Dangerfield, Sam Kinison, and more. Comedian and author Jackie "The Joke Man" Martling shares stories about Rodney Dangerfield, Paul Williams, Eddie Murphy, and recording his first comedy albums. We discuss Jackie joining the Howard Stern show and his role on the show. Jackie shares some great Howard Stern stories involving

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36:46

In The Principal's Office with Bret Ernst

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2021/02/22

Bret Ernst shares his comedic journey with us that led to a reoccurring role on one of TV's greatest shows, Cobra Kai. Comedian and Cobra Kai star Bret Ernst is an accomplished comedian with over 23 years of comedy under his belt. Bret has had a Comedy Central Presents special and was a featured comic in Vince Vaughn's Wild West Comedy Show. Currently, Bret stars in Cobra Kai as Louis LaRusso Jr. Bret also has an hour-long special on YouTube 'Principal's Office' that boasts over 3 million views.

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45:57

The Incredible Kenneth Johnson

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2021/02/15

Kenneth Johnson discusses creating some of the most iconic characters and TV shows of all time. Join us for a first-hand discussion on The Bionic Woman, V, and The Incredible Hulk TV show. Writer, producer, and director Kenneth Johnson discusses his time becoming the drama guy in school to his first jobs in the industry (Mike Douglas Show) and later joining The 6 Million Dollar Man where he created The Bionic Woman and wrote those amazing Bigfoot episodes. We also discuss in depth V: The

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