Best Steven Van Zandt Podcasts (2024)

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Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett: A Fab Conversation About Favorite Beatles Songs 46:40

11m ago46:40

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Phil and David didn't want last week's conversation with Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett to end, so they invited The Artists Also Known as Howard Coward and Henry Coward to discuss The Fab Four and so much more. The result might have been A Hard Day's Night for our Fab guests, but it was the best kind of Magical Mystery Tour for Phil, David & all o…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with legendary actor H.M Wynant and author Steven Peros! 50:17

5h ago50:17

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary actor H.M. Wynant and author Steven Peros! H.M. Wynant discusses working with such legends as Jerome Robbins, Laurence Olivier, Katherine Hepburn, and Charlton Heston, how hewas indirectly responsible for the casting of The Honeymooners, worki…

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Rhett Miller: Coolest Conversation 11/14/2024 35:10

6d ago35:10

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Rhett Miller from the Old 97’s. “Falling Down” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Rhett Miller for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Elvis Costello & T Bone Burnett with Special Guests, The Coward Brothers! 1:10:37

8h ago1:10:37

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Pump It Up because Phil & David are thrilled to welcome a dynamic duo of musical heroes to their Imperial Bedroom studio for a conversation that's truly Beyond Belief. David takes credit for introducing Elvis to his wife backstage at the Grammy Award in 2002, the same year T Bone won Album of the Year for the "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" soundtrack…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with playwright and author Billy Van Zandt! 1:08:28

1d ago1:08:28

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with playwright and author Billy Van Zandt! Billy discusses his acting roles in films such as Jaws 2, Taps, and Star Trek: The Motion Picture, writing for TV legends like Lucille Ball ad Bob Newhart, his books Get in the Car, Jane!: Adventures in the TV Was…

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Episode 100: History of the Eagles with Jake Longstreth 1:51:31

2d ago1:51:31

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Welcome to the Very Special 100th Episode of Rock Docs! Today's episode is on "History of the Eagles", a 2013 film about the California rock band, directed by Alison Ellwood. Our guest today is our pal, American Painter Jake Longstreth, who's in the bands Mountain Brews and Richard Pictures as well as being a co-host of the Internet Radio Show Time…

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Legendary Songwriter Jimmy Webb with Special "Phil-In" Co-Host Brad Paisley 1:31:53

7d ago1:31:53

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Don't leave the cake out in the rain because by The Time You Get To Phoenix or MacArthur Park, you can enjoy this very special musical "Naked Lunch" episode spotlighting one of the greatest songwriters and composers of our times, the legendary Jimmy Webb. Webb discusses writing his classic songs for Glen Campbell (including "Wichita Lineman," "By T…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Cathy Moriarty from Raging Bull! 1:00:12

7d ago1:00:12

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author, Jonathan Rosen as they chat with Cathy Moriarty from Raging Bull! Cathy discusses working on the classic film, making Neighbors with Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi, appearing in the family favorite movie Casper, her upcoming film Beyond the Rush, & much more! Support the show…

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JEFF GREENFIELD: A Political Life 34:41

9d ago34:41

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Send us a text For some 50 years, Jeff Greenfield has written about political campaigns. He’s reported on political campaigns. He’s analyzed political campaigns for viewers on CBS, ABC and CNN. And he was a young speechwriter on one of the most compelling campaigns in American political history: the 1968 Presidential campaign of Bobby Kennedy that …

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Steve Conte: Coolest Conversation 11/06/2024 20:48

8d ago20:48

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Steve Conte of The Earls of Babylon. “My Little Frankenstein” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Steve Conte for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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MICHAEL BYRNE: A Life Of Service 36:27

13d ago36:27

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Send us a text I first met Michael Byrne in the months after Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Many parts of the New York area were still reeling from the hurricane. Byrne was overseeing FEMA’s response to the hurricane and he was serving the city where he was born and bred, just as he did after 9/11 working for the Department of Homeland Security, just as …

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Jimmy Kimmel: "Naked Lunch" Endorses Whatever Jimmy Says 58:25

16d ago58:25

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Phil and David -- unlike the "Los Angeles Times" and "Washington Post" -- want to make a big endorsement: we endorse whatever Jimmy Kimmel says. And so here with a brand new introduction, is the "Naked Lunch" episode that went viral and made headlines around the world. Yes, Jimmy talks Trump, but so much more in a funny, emotional and Italian food-…

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Pop Culture Retro presents: Hollywood Ghost Stories with Hollywood Historian Laurie Jacobson! 51:04

15d ago51:04

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they discuss Hollywood Ghost Stories with Hollywood Historian Laurie Jacobson! Laurie talks about an encounter that she had at the Chinese Theatre, how Sharon Tate foresaw her own death, the hauntings at Castillo Del Lago, ghost stories at various studios, & much more…

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Jordan Albertsen: Coolest Conversation 10/29/2024 1:08:26

16d ago1:08:26

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Jordan Albertsen, creator and director of "Boom: A Film About the Sonics". Jordan talks about what caused the spark to create the project and the challenges of getting it done. Go to sonicsfilm.com to learn more about upcoming screenings! Join the Mighty Manfred and Jordan Albertsen for this week’s Coolest Co…

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Listening to Kenny G with Franz Nicolay 1:07:30

16d ago1:07:30

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Today's episode is on "Listening to Kenny G", a 2021 film about the saxophone colossus, directed by Penny Lane. Our guest today is Franz Nicolay, multi-instrumentalist and composer, who records his own music and also is known from bands such as The Hold Steady. Franz' fascinating new book, Band People, features interviews with musicians who have ma…

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Cameron Crowe 1:16:09

21d ago1:16:09

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Phil and David welcome the brilliant director, writer & legendary Rolling Stone journalist Cameron Crowe to "Naked Lunch" to discuss the release of "Tom Petty: Heartbreakers Beach Party," Crowe's long lost and now wonderfully expanded directorial debut that hit theaters last week and will be streaming soon on Paramount Plus. Kate Hudson -- who famo…

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JOHN HODGMAN: Seriously Funny, Part 2 24:24

26d ago24:24

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Send us a text John Hodgman always makes me laugh, in his books, on his podcast and certainly during his long run on The Daily Show. He makes me laugh in interviews as well, but he is also an extremely thoughtful interview, especially about his many and varied influences and how they melded together into the career he’s fashioned. And so, there’s a…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with the authors of 50 Years of Happy Days, Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. 1:21:59

24d ago1:21:59

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the authors of 50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic! Brian and Fred discuss the history of the iconic show, how Fonzie's popularity launched Henry Winkler to stardom and changed the focus of the show, how everyone kn…

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Andy Babiuk: Coolest Conversation 10/21/2024 36:40

24d ago36:40

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Andy Babiuk of The Chesterfield Kings. “Crazy Days and Wild Nights” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Andy Babiuk for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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JOHN HODGMAN: Seriously Funny, Part 1 23:48

27d ago23:48

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Send us a text John Hodgman has made a wonderful career out of telling us things that are not true: as the “Resident Expert” and then “Deranged Millionaire” on The Daily Show and the author of three fun books of fake trivia. His warm and clever wit are on display each week on the podcast Judge John Hodgman. He is a thoughtful and compelling intervi…

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Naked Acting Lessons 3 with Jeff Bridges, Elaine May. Ray Romano & Brad Garrett, Steven & Maureen Van Zandt, John Stamos and more! 59:53

29d ago59:53

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Phil and David are not acting at all as they happily welcome more great actors to "Naked Lunch" starting with Oscar-winner and great dude Jeff Bridgers. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.By Phil Rosenthal, David Wild, and Straw Hut Media

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Pop Culture Retro interview with country music legend: T. Graham Brown! 43:35

1M ago43:35

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with country music legend T. Graham Brown! T. Graham talks about his journey in country music, being the voice of a national Taco Bell campaign, performing with artists such as Kenny Rogers and Carol Channing, having a part in the movie Heartbreak Hotel, wor…

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Supersonic - Oasis with Brendan Dentino 1:20:36

30d ago1:20:36

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Today's episode is on "Supersonic", a 2016 film about the trio Oasis, directed by Mat Whitecross Our guest today is Brendan Dentino, an Oasis superfan who wrote the excellent article "The hope and selfishness of Oasis". Please also check out "1995: The year Oasis made us want to live forever" on Treble. Supersonic is a chronicle of the band's rise …

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Dom Mariani: Coolest Conversation 10/14/2024 32:46

1M ago32:46

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Dom Mariani of The Stems. “Falling From The Sky” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Dom Mariani for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Sam Hollander Opens for Hanson 1:39:21

1M ago1:39:21

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David welcomes the witty and wonderful hit songwriter-producer Sam Hollander -- author of the hilarious and insightful memoir "21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of The Charts" -- to the Straw Hut Studios to discuss life & music, and how "Naked Lunch" fans can now WATCH episodes with Hanson, Bonnie Hunt, Daryl Hall and more on YouTube at the…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with legendary actress Adrienne Barbeau! 50:36

1M ago50:36

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with legendary actress Adreinne Barbeau! Adrienne discusses her Broadway roles in Fiddler on the Roof and Grease, working with Bea Arthur on the groundbreaking sitcom Maude, starring with Moosie on Charlie and the Great Balloon Chase, her movies such as The F…

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BARRY SONNENFELD: A Series Of Fortunate Events 44:01

1M ago44:01

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Send us a text Barry Sonnenfeld is a storyteller. In film. And in conversation. His journey has taken him from the streets of Washington Heights to the heights of Hollywood. He tells hundreds of these stories in a new memoir, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time.” He shared more than a few of them in our conversation.…

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Joe Grushecky: Coolest Conversation 10/07/2024 35:49

1M ago35:49

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Joe Grushecky of Joe Grushecky & the Houserockers. “This Is Who We Are” is our Coolest Song in the World this week. Join the Mighty Manfred and Joe Grushecky for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Naked Acting Lessons with Jane Fonda, Ted Danson, Keanu Reeves, Pam Adlon, Ike and Alan Barinholtz, Wendie Mallick & Billy Bob Thornton 1:11:36

1M ago1:11:36

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Phil and David act naturally with more of their favorite actors and friends. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.By Phil Rosenthal, David Wild, and Straw Hut Media

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Elva Green, author of Maude! 59:40

2M ago59:40

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Elva Green, author of Maude! Elva discusses everything she discovered about the iconic series, her book about her father Eddie Green: The Rise of an Early 1900s Black American Entertainment Pioneer, her upcoming book about Good Times, and & much more! S…

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Not Not Jazz - Medeski Martin & Wood with Josh Frisch 1:01:59

1M ago1:01:59

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Today's episode is about "Not Not Jazz", a 2024 film about the trio Medeski Martin & Wood, directed by Jason Miller. Our guest today is Josh Frisch of the Dad Rocks podcast, which we were on years ago, and now we get to return the favor. As you'll hear, there was a bit of confusion, as Andy ended up watching a different MMW documentary. But we made…

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HARRY TEINOWITZ: Getting Another Shot 34:12

2M ago34:12

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Send us a text Talk to Harry Teinowitz for ten seconds and it’s easy to understand why he’s had a successful career in Chicago sports talk radio. There’s a fun gift of gab, a solid sense of humor and a passionate love of sports. He brought a lot of joy to Chicago sports fans. But then came a DUI, rehab and a coming to terms with his alcohol problem…

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Daryl Hall 57:07

2M ago57:07

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Phil and David -- the Private Eyes of podcasting and frequent "Lunch" Maneaters -- are totally X-Static to use their Voices to welcome David's early musical hero and longtime friend Daryl Hall to a long distance Zoom "Lunch." Hear as Daryl Hall discuss his remarkable career in music and his show "Live From Daryl's House," uses a surprising amount o…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Willie Aames from Eight is Enough! 1:16:18

2M ago1:16:18

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Willie Aames from Eight is Enough! Willie discusses his time on the classic series, other shows he worked on like Charles in Charge and the Saturday morning cartoon Dungeons and Dragons, competing on Battle of the Network Stars, & much more! Support the…

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Jesse Malin: Coolest Conversation 09/24/2024 34:01

2M ago34:01

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Jesse Malin. Our Coolest Song in the World this week is Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day’s version of Jesse Malin’s song, “Black Haired Girl”. Billie Joe Armstrong is but one of a star-studded cast of characters who appear on 'Silver Patron Saints: The Songs of Jesse Malin'. The tribute album was released on…

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Naked Acting Lessons with Allison Janney, Michelle Yeoh, Ke Huy Quan, Paul Reiser, Kevin Bacon, Henry Winkler & More! 59:13

2M ago59:13

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Phil and David act naturally as they welcome some amazing actors to dine out on great stories. This week's "Naked Lunch" episode kicks off with three Oscar-winners and it's an honor just to be nominated to listen to this episode! To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philr…

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BEN MANKIEWICZ: For The Love Of Family And Film 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Send us a text Many of us grow up in homes with high expectations, but perhaps not the burden of expectation that Ben Mankiewicz experienced. His grandfather and great uncle were prominent in Hollywood, his father in the world of politics. Ben long ago dreamed of being a baseball broadcaster. Along the way, he worked in sports media, hosted an ecle…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Denny Reese & Steven Thompson: authors of Set Sail with McHale! 57:30

2M ago57:30

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the authors of the McHale's Navy book, Set Sail with McHale! Denny and Steven discuss the classic sitcom, behind the scenes with its stars, Ernest Borgnine, Joe Flynn, and Tim Conway, the brief spinoff show Broadside, & much more! Support the show…

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Fugazi Instrument with Vish Khanna 1:23:27

2M ago1:23:27

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Today's episode is about "Instrument", a 1999 film about the D.C. post-hardcore legends Fugazi, directed by Jem Cohen in collaboration with the band. Check out "Celebrate the Catalog: Fugazi" on treblezine.com Our guest today is Vish Khanna, the host of the Kreative Kontrol podcast. This is a first for Rock Docs...in prep for this episode, and in r…

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Morten Henriksen: Coolest Conversation 09/16/2024 19:01

2M ago19:01

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The Mighty Manfred’s guest this week is Morten Henriksen aka Morty Yum Yum! The Yum Yum’s have this week’s Coolest Song in the World, “Vitamin U’. Join the Mighty Manfred and Morten Henriksen for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Stand Up Lunch 3 with Alex Edelman, Pete Holmes, Wendy Liebman, Greg Fitzsimmons, Andy Kindler and Carl Reiner 1:05:00

2M ago1:05:00

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The third time's a charm as Phil & David revist more of their favorite conversations yet with some of their funniest friends who just happen to be comedy icons from a few generations. Listen, laugh and learn. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at philrosenthalworld.com.…

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FRANK RICH: From Ticket Taker To Critic To Producer 43:26

2M ago43:26

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Send us a text You never know what job you have that will teach you lessons that you’ll use decades later. Growing up as a theater loving kid, Frank Rich got a dream job as a ticket taker in a theater in his hometown of Washington, D.C. And he watched as shows were changed, rewritten, shortened and lengthened from night to night in preparation for …

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Corin Nemec from Parker Lewis Can't Lose! 50:58

2M ago50:58

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Corin Nemec from Parker Lewis Can't Lose! Corin talks about his time on the hit 90s sitcom, working on Webster, appearing in the mini-series My First Name is Steven, Filming Stephen King's The Stand, his book Creating a Character for the Stage or Life, …

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Shel Talmy: Coolest Conversation 09/10/2024 41:38

2M ago41:38

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This week is an ULTRA- Coolest Conversation, as the Mighty Manfred’s guest is the legendary Shel Talmy! Shel takes us from his roots, working with The Kinks and The Who, all they way to what he’s currently up to. Join the Mighty Manfred and Shel Talmy for this week’s Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard Rock…

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Top 10 Sitcoms Ever! (A Very Funny Call In Episode) 1:01:59

2M ago1:01:59

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What are the greatest TV situation comedies of all time? Phil -- who created the classic sitcom "Everybody Loves Raymond" -- and David -- who watched it religiously -- discuss their own favorite shows, and take your calls about yours. To learn more about building community through food and "Somebody Feed the People," visit the Philanthropy page at …

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LEN ELMORE: Balancing The Books And Ball 38:00

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Send us a text For much of his adult life as an athlete and attorney, Len Elmore has balanced academics and athletics. That work continues to this day as a Senior Lecturer at Columbia University in the Sports Management program. The balancing act began long ago growing up in New York City, then attending Power Memorial Academy, the University of Ma…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Zack Ward from A Christmas Story! 56:15

3M ago56:15

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Send us a text Join former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Zack Ward from A Christmas Story! Zack talks about the making of the iconic film, his part in Almost Famous, working on Freddy vs Jason, directing his own film The Keepers of the 5 Kingdoms, and much more! Support the show…

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Adam Sherman: Coolest Conversation 09/03/2024 30:27

2M ago30:27

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The Mighty Manfred's guest this week is Adam Sherman of The Nervous Eaters. “Inside Out” is our Coolest Song in the World this week! Join the Mighty Manfred and Adam Sherman for this week's Coolest Conversation, presented by Hard RockBy Coolest Conversations with the Mighty Manfred:

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Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple 1:16:17

3M ago1:16:17

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Today's episode is about "Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple", a 2024 HBO/MAX doc about Little Steven aka Miami Steve aka Silvio Dante aka the Lillehammer guy, directed by Bill Teck. This doc has almost everything you ever wanted to know about the legendary sideman, front man, and Renaissance man. The man who likes scarves, who loves rock & roll, and who a…

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Jimmy Jam & Denny Tedesco on Music, Fathers & Sons & "Immediate Family" 1:08:11

3M ago1:08:11

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David & Phil joyfully welcome their friend Jimmy Jam and their new friend Denny Tedesco to "Naked Lunch" for a moving conversation about music, fathers and sons and so much more. Jimmy Jam shares an inspiring update about his ongoing reunion with his long estranged father, who is the subject of a great new book, "Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs & Sal…

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