On the 80th anniversary of WWII, Celebrity Salute welcomes documentarian Tim Gray to discuss his new PBS documentary "Miles, Morale, and Memories: Bob Hope and World War Two." Randy and Tim explore Bob Hope's remarkable journey from entertainer to military morale champion, chronicling his countless performances for troops in the European and Pacific Theatres. Discover how Hope's dedication to supporting servicemen and women, beginning even before Pearl Harbor, ultimately cemented his legendary place

Dr. Seuss: an iconic author and iconic brand when it comes to film and television. Three new animated programs are coming to Netflix this fall — Red Fish Blue Fish (Sept. 8), Horton! (Oct. 6) and The Sneetches (Nov. 3). Two-time Emmy winning executive producer Dustin Ferrer (Peg+Cat) discusses all of them.

Today’s episode features Chris Wicke, a 25-year veteran of the film and TV industry and the founder of Embr Entertainment. Chris has been producing vertical mini dramas for platforms like ReelShort and Salty TV, with hits such as Truth or Dare (which ranked #4 on Salty TV) and Married to the Assassin. Before founding Embr, he produced vertical dramas at Be Here Media and has since built Embr Entertainment to focus exclusively on short drama production. With a background spanning film, television,

In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson - longtime producer on Australian Survivor - sits down with Lisa Holmes, the latest player eliminated from Survivor: Australia vs The World. Lisa went into the game as a proud superfan turned Survivor NZ winner. In this interview, she opens up about her Survivor journey, what it was like to go head-to-head with some of the most iconic players in the world, and how it felt to represent the fandom on such a global stage. Y...

Dete Meserve is the executive producer of highly anticipated new PBS Kids animated series "Weather Hunters", starring Al Roker. It premieres this Monday September 8th. Meserve and I discuss the show — and the lasting impact of the 2012 Richard Linklater film "Bernie", which she produced. The forecast is: Fun!

In this episode of Beyond Reality: Beyond Tribal, host Hayley Ferguson sits down with Tommy from Finland after his unforgettable exit from Australian Survivor: Australia vs The World. Tommy’s game came to a dramatic end in one of the most chaotic double tribal councils in Survivor history — even with the immunity necklace around his neck. In this exclusive exit interview, Tommy opens up about: ✨ Taking his big swing at Survivor legend Parvati Shallow ✨ The chaos of a double tribal council and...

Margaret Garlend is a self-taught seamstress who has been sewing for over 50 years. She has an amazing sewing school in Pikesville, Maryland, where she currently teaches classes. You can check out her website at: Sewfabulous Sewing | sewing school. kids and adults | 1100 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD, USA See Bio Below: Margaret Garland is a self-taught seamstress who has been sewing for more than 40 years. She took her education to the next level attending Morgan State Univ. an...

Send us a text Episode 564 "Dexter: Resurrection" | David Zayas | (Angel Batista) David joins me to talk about the smash hit season of "Dexter: Resurrection". We cover a plethora of topics which include: 1. Is Batista starting to become unhinged? 2. That honest moment at the end of Episode 7 between Dexter and Batista. 3. Dexter really does like Batista and admires him. 4. Do Dexter fans like Batista? 5. David's background as a 15 year Police Officer. David is also married to the amazing,...

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Tamar Polatoff for a truly engaging and insightful conversation. Tamar’s story is unique, and she shares her journey with honesty and depth. Throughout the interview, she offers perspectives on a variety of topics, giving listeners plenty to reflect on and be inspired by. Support the show

Christian Zyp interviews Madhan Selvaraj (Executive DIrector) about the INDIA FILM FESTIVAL OF ALBERTA (IFFA). It takes place from Fri Sept 5th - Sun Sept 7th, 2025. There will be over a dozen screenings at various locations (Windspear Centre, Zeidler Hall at the Citadel Theatre and more). See VILLAGE ROCKSTAR 2 at the Opening Night Gala with guest, director Rima Das. There will also be a rendez-vous with Dr. Kamal Haasan and a screening of DASAVATHAARAM. The Closing Night Gala will be a

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Josh Duhamel and director Allan Ungar about their new action-comedy London Calling, following their successful collaboration on Bandit.Josh opens up about stepping into the role of a down-on-his-luck hitman forced to babysit his mob boss’s awkward teenage son, played by Jeremy Ray Taylor. He shares how the film balances high-stakes action with heartfelt humor, what it was like building the unlikely duo’s chemistry,

In this episode, we feature a conversation from the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition with Steph, a Toronto-based multi-hyphenated director and producer reshaping vertical storytelling with cinematic flair, emotional depth, sharp pacing, and a no-compromise approach to short-form drama. With nearly 15 years in film and media, Steph entered vertical dramas two years ago and has since worked on multiple series across Canada. She brings both creative and critical perspective, especially on how female

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Anthony "CiTRiC" Campos about his role as Emilio in King of the Hill Season 14, the long-awaited revival of Mike Judge’s beloved animated series. Anthony shares his excitement about returning to Arlen, Texas, and voicing Emilio — a new character who shakes up Bobby’s world while honoring the show’s legendary roots. He opens up about how it feels to join the iconic cast, his first reaction to getting “the call,” and

Welcome to Celebrity Salute! Host Randy Miller sits down with accomplished actor PJ Byrne, known for his roles in major Hollywood productions, to discuss his exciting new project on USA Network's "The Rainmaker." In this candid conversation, PJ opens up about:His starring role in USA Network's latest series "The Rainmaker" Navigating a successful Hollywood career across film and television The unique challenge of promoting network TV shows in today's streaming-dominated landscape Behind-the-scenes

Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall, and their story beyond the vote. In this episode of Beyond Tribal, Hayley chats with Kirby Bentley, a fearless player known for her rebellious energy and strategic gameplay. Kirby reveals: ✨ The th...

In this Reel Insights episode, Sean Tajipour, the Mayor of Nerdtropolis, chats with Owen Teague about his role as Brad in Griffin in Summer, the heartfelt coming-of-age comedy from writer/director Nicholas Colia.Owen opens up about why the film feels so different from anything he’s done before, calling it “one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in a long time” while still carrying a “sweet soul” at its core. He shares how his character Brad — a misguided mentor figure — challenged him in new ways, and

Brilliant in acting. Brilliant in producing. Brilliant in executive producing. Brilliant in...directing? Let's hope so. Given her extraordinarily body of work, most recently in front of the camera in Gil Henry's PAS VRAIMENT ORDINAIRE (2025), we can only hope my guest, Floriane Andersen, will be in the director's chair soon. She certainly has made the opportunity for herself; the production company she co-founded, Artak Pictures, has six projects in the works, two of which she is slated

Beyond Reality host Hayley Ferguson has spent the past decade producing Australian Survivor, and now in this special series, she’s taking you Beyond Tribal. She’ll be chatting with players from Survivor: Australia vs The World as they leave the game - unpacking their strategy, their downfall, and their story beyond the vote. In this episode of Beyond Tribal, Hayley sits down with Tony Vlachos, a two-time winner and legendary Survivor player known for his bold moves and strategic prowess. Tony...

Podcast Bio: Sage Alexander Meet Sage Alexander, a multifaceted creative born and raised in Temecula, California—just a short drive from San Diego but with dreams much bigger than his hometown. From a young age, Sage was drawn to the energy and possibility of big city life. In high school, his passion for fashion began to take shape thanks to a standout teacher who introduced him to sewing, style, and the art of spotting trends. That passion led him to the Fashion Institute of Design & Me...

In this special episode, recorded as part of the lead-up to the Short Drama Forum 2025 Q3 Edition, I interviewed Bogdan Nesvit, the co-founder and co-CEO of HOLYWATER — the tech company behind MyDrama, My Passion, and My Muse. HOLYWATER’s content ecosystem now reaches over 55 million users worldwide, empowering creators to produce high-quality stories, series, and books, distribute them to global audiences, and shape a new era of content.In our conversation, Bogdan shares his insights on building an