Best SAG AFTRA Foundation Podcasts (2025)

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Season 2 | Episode 8: Lesley and Louise: No Shame! Putting an End to the Secrecy of CAH 38:12

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In this gripping episode Dina and Stephanie tackle a most important and controversial topic, putting an end to the dangerous stigma which far too many children (both boys and girls), parents and adults living with CAH encounter, causing adverse effects on their lives. This episode is a crusade to make a difference to the lives of so many who live i…

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Season 2 | Episode 7: "Go Live Your Life as Normally as Possible" But...Nothing About CAH is Normal 34:56

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In the mid 1960's, Tim was diagnosed with CAH just weeks after he was born. His CAH simply didn’t set off many alarms with his medical team, nor his parents. As a result, he seemed to breeze through time with little challenges and even went 50 years without a single adrenal crisis! However, Tim had learned some difficult news at the age of 30, than…

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Season 2 | Episode 6: Dr Su: Words of Wisdom: Clearing up the Confusion of Stress Dosing 32:32

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In this masterfully eye-opening episode, Stephanie and Dina pick the brilliant mind of CARES Foundation's Medical Director, and Professor & Pediatric Endocrinologist at the NY Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center, Dr Karen Su. Dr. Su helps to clear up the confusion over "stress dosing" an adult or a child living with CAH. Of great importance t…

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Empowering Communities in AI Development with Vilas Dhar, President & Trustee, Patrick J. McGovern Foundation | EP 15 18:02

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Vilas Dhar, President & Trustee of the Patrick J. McGovern Foundation, discusses the critical role of philanthropy in shaping responsible AI development amidst rapid technological changes. He emphasizes the need for inclusive participation from communities, the importance of global governance, and the n…

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AI in the Entertainment Industry with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director & Chief Negotiator, SAG-AFTRA | EP 14 21:09

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, National Executive Director and Chief Negotiator at SAG-AFTRA, discusses the impact of AI on the entertainment industry, particularly in light of the historic 2023 strike. He outlines the protections negotiated for artists regarding their likenesses and creative work, emphasizin…

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Understanding Your AI Usage with Carmine Valente, Global Head of Cybersecurity Risk, Paramount | EP 12 18:22

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick speaks with Carmine Valente, the Global Head of Cybersecurity Risk at Paramount, about the intersection of AI and cybersecurity in the entertainment industry. They discuss the legal and security risks associated with AI, the importance of understanding AI usage, and the need for robust cybersecu…

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Responsible AI & Model Risk Management in Finance with Christophe Rougeaux, MRM Executive, TD Bank | EP 13 18:08

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In episode 13 of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick speaks with Christophe Rougeaux about the importance of responsible AI and model risk management in the financial sector. They discuss how banks can expand their model risk management capabilities to include AI oversight, the challenges of building specialized expertise in risk management teams, a…

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Why You Need AI Governance Amidst AI Regulation with Betty Louie, Partner & General Counsel, The Brandtech Group | EP 11 24:34

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick and Betty Louie discuss the evolving landscape of responsible AI, focusing on the importance of developing internal governance frameworks for AI compliance amidst fragmented global regulations. Betty emphasizes the need for companies to establish their own AI principles and policies to navigate …

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How AI Agents Will Impact Businesses with Jeff Redel, Managing Director of Data & AI Governance, ATB Financial | EP 10 17:56

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In this of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick speaks with Jeff Redel, Managing Director of the Data and AI governance team at ATB Financial. They discuss the evolution of AI agents, the importance of ethical implementation in banking, the skills financial professionals will need in the future, the necessity of human oversight in AI processes, and t…

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Season 2 | Episode 5: Raelie: CAH Does Not Define THIS Ten Year Old! 35:46

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Is ten-year-old Raelie unphased by her CAH? Find out in this important episode of CAH Pulse where Stephanie and Dina speak with Amanda and her strong, brave and laid back 5th grade daughter, Raelie. This insightful mother daughter duo gives us an up-close view through the window of their daily lives navigating and troubleshooting life with this rar…

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AI Risk & Ethical Considerations with Amy Challen, Global Head of AI at Shell | EP 09 22:17

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick speaks with Amy Challen, the Global Head of AI at Shell. They discuss the current landscape of AI, including the ethical considerations in AI development, the importance of risk management, and the public discourse surrounding responsible AI. The conversation highlights the need for a balanced a…

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The Significance of AI System Cards with Bryan McGowan and Christopher Jambor, Trusted AI Team at KPMG | EP 08 16:16

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In this episode, Patrick speaks with Brian McGowan and Chris Jambor from KPMG about the importance of responsible AI practices. They discuss the limitations of AI models, the development and significance of AI system cards, and how these tools can help mitigate risks associated with AI technologies. The conversation emphasizes the need for a struct…

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Season 2 | Episode 4: Abby: CAH Mom? Or NASCAR Driver! 31:36

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In another compelling episode, Dina and Stephanie introduce us to Abby, a mom of two small boys, one of which is her “salt waster”. Little Nash is only seven months old but he is already doing amazing things like swallowing medication in pill form and being the happiest joyful baby Abby could have hoped for. However, not everything with baby Nash i…

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The Complexities of State and Federal AI Regulation with Soribel Feliz, Former Senior AI & Tech Policy Advisor at the US Senate | EP 07 17:01

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For this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Soribel Feliz discusses the complexities of AI regulation, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach that considers both innovation and the rights of creators. She highlights the challenges faced by startups in complying with regulations and the differing impacts of state versus federal policies. Th…

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Mitigating the Risks of AI Chatbots with Vyoma Gajjar, IBM | EP 06 20:22

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick speaks with Vyoma Gajjjar about the critical issues surrounding responsible AI, particularly in the context of generative AI and chatbots. They discuss the balance between creating engaging AI interactions and maintaining transparency, the importance of implementing safety measures from the grou…

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Navigating the AI Deepfake Dilemma with Sophie Compton, Director of ANOTHER BODY | EP 05 21:38

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Director/Producer, Sophie Compton, joins us for episode 05 of the Responsible AI Report! In this conversation, Sophie Compton discusses the implications of AI and deepfakes, particularly in the context of misinformation during elections and the broader societal impacts of deepfake abuse. She emphasizes the importance of consent, the structural issu…

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Understanding AI Governance Structures with Megha Sinha, VP of AI/ML Practice at Genpact | EP 04 23:36

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick and Megha Sinha discuss the essential components of responsible AI governance. They explore the significant gap between AI ambitions and the resources available for implementing governance frameworks, emphasizing the need for organizations to establish clear ethical guidelines, accountability me…

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The Role of Experts in AI Regulation with Dr. Richard Saldanha, Founding Member of IST's AI Special Interest Group, UK | EP 03 20:53

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick and Dr. Richard Saldanha discuss the EU's AI Code of Conduct and its collaborative approach to AI governance. They explore the importance of adaptability in regulations, the balance between innovation and safety, and the need for qualified personnel in regulatory bodies. Richard emphasizes the s…

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Season 2 | Episode 3: Ryan: The Son of a Rainbow Maker 37:34

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In this memorable episode, Ryan, who has seemed to manage his classic salt wasting CAH head-on with an organized, matter of fact approach, has been faced with new challenges to consider now that he is in his 30's. Ryan's mom, Heidi, knew in his first 2 weeks of life that something was just not right with her baby and thanks to her intuition and dil…

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The Intersection of AI and Healthcare with Dr. Jolley-Paige and Caraline Bruzinski, mpathic | EP 02 18:29

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In this episode of the Responsible AI Report, Patrick speaks with Caroline Brzezinski and Dr. Amber Jolley-Paige from mpathic about the intersection of AI and healthcare. They discuss the importance of measuring AI accuracy, the need for standardized testing, acceptable error rates in medical AI, and current trends in AI adoption within the healthc…

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Towards a Global & Cooperative AI Future with Renata Dwan, Special Advisor to the UN Secretary General's Envoy on Technology | EP 01 25:25

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In episode 01 of the Responsible AI Report, Renata Dwan discusses the critical need for global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) and the challenges that arise from differing national perspectives. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration, equity, and transparency in developing effective AI governance frameworks. Dwan outlines strateg…

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Trailer: Welcome to the Responsible AI Report! 0:59

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The Responsible AI Report is a brand new podcast, brought to you by the Responsible AI Institute. Each week we will bring you the latest news and trends happening in the responsible AI ecosystem with leading industry experts. Whether it's unpacking promising progress, pressing dilemmas, or regulatory updates, our trailblazing guests will spotlight …

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Season 2 | Episode 2: Lydia: "I had no idea getting married and having children was a thing" 38:17

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In this episode of CAH Pulse, Stephanie and Dina speak with Lydia who was diagnosed with classic CAH at birth and although she received relatively good medical care from the start, she had little understanding about her condition. As a young adult, Lydia reveals that she foolishly decided to test the importance of taking her medication by eliminati…

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Season 2 | Episode 1: Marc: Living Life to it's Fullest - "Nothing Holds Me Back" 37:49

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Marc wasn't formally diagnosed with salt wasting CAH until he was the age of 3. Up to that point, Marc's mother had spent his infant and pre-school years simply trying to prevent him from vomiting all the time. The only remedy that seemed to work was constant high doses of salt. Lots and lots of salt. Although she was percieved as a neurotic helico…

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Season 1 | Episode 6: "The Hospital Refused to Recognize my Daughter as a Girl" 38:41

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Welcome to another astonishing CAH story. In this 6th episode of CAH Pulse, Stephanie and Dina learn the startling details of David and Brianne's CAH journey with their little girl who was born into an uncertain world. Not only was her birthday during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, but their newborn was diagnosed with salt-wasting CAH in a ho…

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Season 1 | Episode 5: Lindsey - "I Wish I Had Known More When I Was 16, 15 even 14" 37:06

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"We can assume kids are gonna have questions; so create a relationship outside of CAH and the rest will follow". One of the poignant thoughts belonging to Lindsey, a warm hearted, outspoken young woman who shares her compelling story of growing up in the midwest as a typical girl with friends, playing sports, going to college and now at 30, working…

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Season 1 | Episode 4: Trust Yourself - College Life with CAH 33:50

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There are varying degrees of fear that parents experience while raising a child with CAH. These fears are often from the challenges of medicating their child properly to ensure their safety from a looming adrenal crisis. Understandably, anxiety and worry can be off the charts. But Cares Foundation wants you to feel rest assured, with the proper att…

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Season 1 | Episode 3: Lesley Part 2 - ”I Don’t Want Others To Feel Like I Did” 28:54

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Despite her difficult journey, Lesley, who grew up in a children's home in England, continues her explanation of how she moved to the states and got the help she needed after living most of her life not knowing she had CAH. This is the second of a 2 part series where Lesley wraps up her inspiring story of survival, connections and giving back.…

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Season 1 | Episode 2: Lesley Part 1 - Feeling Lucky 29:30

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When Lesley's mom was unable to care for her, she was given up to the courts of England. Join Stephanie and Dina as Lesley shares her lowest of lows, love and loss, misinformation and surgeries she was never told why she had. Living most of her life unknowingly with CAH, Lesley’s is a story of survival, victory, resilience, giving back and feeling …

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Season 1 | Episode 1: Connections - You Are Not Alone 30:26

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Connecting with someone who knows your fears and challenges is a crusade Dina Matos, Executive Director of Cares Foundation and Stephanie Erb, long time career actress, advocate and mom of a grown child with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia have been on together. They bring us this compelling first episode of CAH Pulse, a podcast born and bred to edu…

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Conversations with Ed Asner (1990) 1:22:33

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Ed shares stories from his time as the President of SAG, including the 1980 Strike and merging with AFTRA. He discusses his early interest in acting, his acting career, and his eventual position as President. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with p…

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Conversations with Alan Arkin (2012) 52:30

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Q&A with Alan Arkin in honor of his role in ARGO. Moderated by Jenelle Riley, Back Stage.ALAN ARKIN, long one of the most respected artists of the stage and screen, won an Academy Award® for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 2006 hit "Little Miss Sunshine." Other credits include: "Argo," "The Muppets", "Marley & Me", "Get Smart.", "T…

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Conversations with Lisa Ann Walter (2023) 1:29:00

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Lisa Ann Walter shares stories from her performances in ‘Abbott Elementary’, ‘The Parent Trap’ and ‘Life's Work’ in this in this career spanning discussion moderated by actor Elaine Hendrix. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performe…

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Conversations with Ernie Hudson (2023) 1:21:30

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Ernie Hudson shares stories from his performances in ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Quantum Leap’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Jazz Tangcay, Variety. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process and pro…

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Conversations with Jane Krakowski (2023) 1:15:27

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Jane Krakowski shares stories from her performances in ‘30 Rock’, ‘Nine’ and ‘Ally McBeal’ in this in this career spanning discussion moderated by Frank DiLella, Spectrum News NY1. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, explor…

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Conversations with Mira Sorvino (2018) 1:24:07

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Career Retrospective with Mira Sorvino. Moderated by Stacey Wilson Hunt, New York Magazine.Mira Sorvino can next be seen in the hit ABC series MODERN FAMILY in 2018 and in Audience Network’s series CONDOR, opposite Max Irons and Brendan Fraser. Prior to that, she was seen in Adam Marino’s BENEATH THE LEAVES and also played pivotal roles in the dram…

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The Business: Conversations with Casting Executives 1:11:19

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Featuring Rob Decina (CBS), Marci Phillips (ABC), and Clint Anderson (FOX). Moderated by Lori Hammel, actor. The Business panels provide multiple viewpoints from directors, producers, writers, agents, managers, casting directors and industry experts on a wide range of topics. Through this program, actors receive first-hand tips and strategies from …

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Conversations with Chukwudi Iwuji (2018) 1:19:14

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Career Conversations Q&A with Olivier Award winner Chukwudi Iwuji who is currently starring in Othello, moderated by Broadway World's Richard Ridge of "Backstage with Richard Ridge!" Chukwudi Iwuji can currently be seen starring as the title character in Othello for The Public Theatre’s Shakespeare in the Park. He most recently starred as John Blan…

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Conversations with Diego Luna (2023) 1:27:41

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Diego Luna shares stories from his performances in ‘Y Tu Mamá También,' ‘Frida,’ and ‘Andor’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Clayton Davis, Variety. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the process …

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Conversations with Richard Kind (2023) 1:32:10

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Richard Kind shares stories from his performances in ‘Spin City,' ‘A Serious Man,’ and ‘Inside Out’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Brent Lang, Variety. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring the proc…

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Conversations with Artios Award-Nominated Casting Directors (2023) 52:52

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Artios Award nominees Gayle Keller (‘Bros,’ ‘The Bubble’), Nikki Barrett (‘Elvis’), Avy Kaufman (‘Tár,’ ‘Montana Story,’ ‘Spoiler Alert’), Douglas Aibel (‘White Noise,’ “Armageddon Time’), and Sarah Halley Finn (‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’) joined us to share details on their award nominated performances. M…

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Conversations with Robin Thede (2023) 1:32:10

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Robin Thede shares stories from her performances in ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’, ‘The Rundown with Robin Thede,’ and ‘The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Joyelle Johnson. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students …

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Conversations with Robert Osborne - Legacy Collection (2009) 1:41:15

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As primetime host and anchor of Turner Classic Movies (TCM), Robert Osborne brought viewers out of their living rooms and into the world of classic Hollywood , providing insider information, facts and trivia on TCM movie presentations. Osborne was also a columnist-critic for The Hollywood Reporter, the daily show business trade paper. He was known …

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Conversations with Casting Director John Levey (2023) 1:23:40

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John Levey shares stories from his work in ‘ER’, ‘The West Wing’, and ‘Animal Kingdom’ in this conversation about his career as a casting director, moderated by actor Shawn Hatosy. The Business panels provide multiple viewpoints from directors, producers, writers, agents, managers, casting directors and industry experts on a wide range of topics. T…

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Conversations with Raquel Welch (2005) 1:44:43

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Raquel Welch shares stories from her performances in ‘Fantastic Voyage’, ‘One Million Years B.C.’ and ‘The Three Musketeers’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Ilyanne Kichaven. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performe…

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Conversations with Cate Blanchett - Legacy Collection (2003) 1:48:25

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Cate Blanchett shares stories from her performances in ‘Elizabeth’, ‘The Missing’ and ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy in this career spanning discussion moderated by Tom Schuch. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, exploring…

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Conversations with James Hong - Legacy Collection (2005) 1:34:56

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James Hong shares stories from his performances in ‘The New Adventures of Charlie Chan’, ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Blade Runner’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Paul Bales. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with p…

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Conversations with Brendan Fraser (2023) 1:32:06

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Brendan Fraser shares stories from his performances in ‘The Mummy’, ‘George of the Jungle’ and ‘The Whale’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Perri Nemiroff, Collider. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, explor…

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Conversations with Eddie Izzard (2023) 1:22:17

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Eddie Izzard shares stories from her performances in ‘Great Expectations’, ‘The Riches’ and ‘Ocean's Twelve’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Richard Ridge, Broadway World. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers,…

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Conversations with Harry Hamlin (2023) 1:11:41

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Harry Hamlin shares stories from his performances in ‘L.A. Law’, ‘Mad Men’ and ‘Clash of the Titans’ in this career spanning discussion moderated by Joe Neumaier, WOR- 710AM Radio. This interview is part of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations series, an essential resource for actors, filmmakers and students of discussions with performers, explor…