Best Gregory Walker Podcasts (2025)

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Hollywood's Most Elegant Era & A Legacy Of Wildlife Conservation with Stefanie Powers 1:18:14

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We’re joined by Stefanie Powers for a layered conversation that spans Hollywood’s golden-era traditions, cultural change, and a life shaped by both stardom and purpose. For those in the Los Angeles area, Stefanie, with co-star Patrick Wayne, will be performing 'Love Letters' at the El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood as a benefit for the William H…

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Preserving A Music History Legacy & Voicing Classic Pop Culture Characters with Cam Clarke 1:08:13

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We welcome Cam Clarke for a fascinating deep dive into one of the most successful musical dynasties in American entertainment: The King Family. Cam takes us behind the scenes with the legendary singing group, and then Cam, a talented voice actor goes is and out of famous roles as we 'interview' some of his most beloved V.O. characters! Cam is the s…

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TV's First Responders & Adapting To Showbiz Shifts with Kevin Tighe and Susie Singer Carter 1:01:45

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We are honored to welcome Kevin Tighe, the actor who brought Roy DeSoto to life on the groundbreaking series Emergency! and whose career has spanned stage, screen, and service. Kevin takes us back to his beginnings at the Pasadena Playhouse, where he first stepped into the world of acting at just 10 years old. From there, he trained with legendary …

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Bewitched By Classic TV & Finding Joy After Child Stardom with Erin Murphy 1:01:58

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We welcome actress Erin Murphy, who spent her first eight years of life charming TV watchers as young Tabitha Stephens on Bewitched. Erin takes us behind the scenes at one of television’s most beloved classics, sharing vivid memories from a childhood spent witnessing the creation of Hollywood magic. Erin and her fraternal twin sister Diane were ori…

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The Little House Legacy & A Prairie Reunion with Karen Grassley, Alison Arngrim & Dean Butler 1:07:23

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We are taking a heartwarming ride back to Walnut Grove with three beloved Little House On The Prairie cast members: Alison Arngrim, Dean Butler, and Karen Grassle, as they reunite to celebrate the show’s enduring magic and to preview a new documentary and a Simi Valley cast reunion event in December, 2025. We explore why Little House continues to r…

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Making Teen Movie Classics & Tales Of The Second City with John Kapelos 1:03:31

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We welcome actor John Kapelos, whose unforgettable turns in The Breakfast Club and Sixteen Candles enshrine him as a John Hughes Universe fixture. From Second City to Shermer High, John weighs in on comedy, character & The Hughes legacy. John takes us back to his youth in London, Ontario, Canada, and his first big leap into show business as a membe…

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Stories With Universal Themes & The Relatability Of A Gay Marine with Greg Cope White 1:02:46

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We’re joined by two authors whose stories illustrate courage, creativity, and the unpredictable tides of adversity and accomplishment, while also uniting us through humanity’s common threads. Greg Cope White is the Marine whose true story inspired Boots on Netflix. His book is called The Pink Marine and Greg takes us behind the scenes on its screen…

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Johnny Carson's Legacy & The Power Of His Tonight Show 1:15:49

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We’re pulling back The Tonight Show curtain, not only to reveal Johnny Carson, but to explore the lore and the legend that were Johnny’s Tonight Show reign. Joining us are Love Johnny Carson author and The Carson Podcast host, Mark Malkoff, along with Carson Tonight Show guest and Leno Tonight Show writer, Jimmy Brogan. Mark’s new Carson book offer…

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Reality Bites 1:05:06

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From Housewives to humanity — this episode of Popcorn & Bubbles dives into how pop culture, music, and everyday chaos shape who we are beyond our 9-to-5s. Hosts Kirti Naik and Greg Yates sit down with Matty Durkin (Concern Worldwide, The Durkin Foundation) to unpack: Why TV shows mirror our modern identities The soundtrack to resilience and real li…

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Redefining Women In Comedy & Staying Up All Night Again with Rhonda Shear 1:00:56

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We welcome Rhonda Shear, an intrepid entrepreneurial trailblazing woman in the fields of comedy, 90s late night TV, and online intimate apparel sales. Rhonda has so much to tell us! Her iconic USA weekend movie show, Up All Night is coming to Youtube! Her cheeky, late-night, movie marathon antics pulled in big ad dollars and turned B-movies into mu…

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Reality Bites 1:05:16

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From Housewives to humanity — this episode of Popcorn & Bubbles dives into how pop culture, music, and everyday chaos shape who we are beyond our 9-to-5s. Hosts Kirti Naik and Greg Yates sit down with Matty Durkin (Concern Worldwide, The Durkin Foundation) to unpack: Why TV shows mirror our modern identities The soundtrack to resilience and real li…

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Yes, And... 50 Years Of Improv Comedy with The Off The Wall Improv Group! 1:13:39

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The Off The Wall Improv Comedy Group has been entertaining audiences for 50 years! Blossoming, in 1975 out of a dance studio next to a West Hollywood hamburger stand, the group has worked with Robin Williams, John Ritter, George Wendt, Chevy Chase, Garry Shandling, and Jim Belushi, with Michael Feinstein at the piano! Original members, Andy Goldber…

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The Gen-X Child Actor Club & Stories of a Kid In New Hollywood with Moosie Drier! 1:12:54

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We welcome Moosie Drier, one of the most familiar young faces of 70s and 80s TV and film! Moosie takes us back to a time when child actors were a tight crew who worked and auditioned for roles together, forging friendships, supportive rivalries and shared memories. Alongside fellow child actors like Lance Kerwin, Brad Savage, Ike Eisenmann, and Mat…

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Preserving Mayberry's Characters & The Andy Griffith Shows' Legacy 1:14:58

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What happens when a big time movie star gets popped for speeding while rolling through Mayberry? He just may learn the value of connection and community, that’s what! Mayberry Man… first a movie, then a series… was inspired by the reverent fervor that is the annual Mayberry Days Festival which takes place annually in Andy Griffith’s hometown of Mou…

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Getting Rock On The Radio & The Peak Era Of Music Marketing with Paul Rappaport 1:20:53

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For 33 1/3 years, Paul Rappaport made history as a rock promotions kingpin at Columbia Records, shaping pathways for the biggest artists of the ’70s, 80s and ’90s to find their audience. Paul has penned 'Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay, and the Art of Rock Promotion', a memoir that captures the creative fun and the rich, human connection …

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Semi-Unscripted Hollywood & Writing Jokes For The Stars with Bruce Vilanch 1:27:05

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We stand in gratitude to Bruce Vilanch for Peak Hollywood’s most treasured and iconic entertainment history moments. Bruce is an EGOT Award Show Writer and he’s penned warehouses and server farms full of TV Variety shows and specials with lingering legacies. As infamous Youtube gems were mined, during lockdown, by intrepid Millennial podcasters, Br…

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Iconic Show Biz History & The American Entertainment Dream with Ann Jillian 1:28:24

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We’re joined by actress/singer/dancer Ann Jillian who takes us on an extraordinary journey which begins as her parents escape Soviet-Occupied Lithuania and continues into the Hollywood soundstages that launch Ann’s career as a child star in Gypsy and Babes in Toyland and then winds towards her adult career as a beloved Hollywood icon. Ann shares th…

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Cinematic Fiction & The Rich History of Detroit's Black Bottom with Blair Underwood & Joe McClean 52:43

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We’re joined by award-winning Actor/Producer Blair Underwood and Director/Producer/Author Joe McClean to talk about their new novel, Sins of Survivors, written by Joe and presented by Blair. The book brings Black Bottom back to beautiful and sweeping life through the story of The Carter family. Fictional brothers Jasper and Ben whose heart wrenchin…

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An Improv Master & Lessons In Life & Comedy with Colin Mochrie 57:47

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Improv is so much more than hilarious. It’s a comedy writing tool, a key to unlocking our truest selves and a valuable collection of life lessons. Whose Line’s Colin Mochrie is here to enlighten and entertain! He starred in the British and American versions of Whose Line Is It Anyway for over 30 years while also making hundreds of TV, film and stag…

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The Rules We Break: Career, Culture & Choosing a Life That Fits 58:06

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We Stopped Following the Rules and Started Living. What if the “right way”wasn’t your way? In this punchy, personal episode, Greg and Kirti unpack the invisible rules we’ve all been taught from work and success to family and identity—and why breaking them might be your best decision yet. - Rules we’ve rejected (and why we don’t regret it) - Rewriti…

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The Rules We Break: Career, Culture & Choosing a Life That Fits 58:09

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We Stopped Following the Rules and Started Living. What if the “right way” wasn’t your way? In this punchy, personal episode, Greg and Kirti unpack the invisible rules we’ve all been taught—from work and success to family and identity—and why breaking them might be your best decision yet. 🔥 Rules we’ve rejected (and why we don’t regret it) 🧠 Rewrit…

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The Battle Against Misinformation & Democracy In The Digital Age with Barbara McQuade 1:11:49

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Can disinformation really take down a democracy from the inside? This week’s guest, Barbara McQuade, thinks so — and she’s here to show us exactly how it’s happening and what we can do about it. Barbara is a former U.S. Attorney, a law professor, an MSNBC legal analyst and the author of Attack From Within: How Disinformation Is Sabotaging America, …

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Pioneering A Woman's Voice In TV Comedy & The How To's Of Humor with Carol Leifer 1:00:10

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Carol Leifer entered comedy when a woman stand-up was considered a novelty or a niche, but even then she knew "things would eventually change." And change has come, due in no small part to Carol's own stelar show biz contributions. Carol joins us this week to talk about her formative years, her early standup, giving voice to iconic characters like …

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Becoming A Creative Leader & Keeping The 70s Music Spirit Alive with Bo Donaldson 1:04:09

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Our guests exemplify the power of passion, mastery and skill blending in creating a lasting legacy. We begin with the co-authors of The Creative Leader: What Every Leader Should Know About The Art & Science of Creative Intelligence. Bob Boden and Dr. Robert Carpenter share how we can all better merge and apply our left and right brain thinking. We …

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Summer Of NO Regrets 1:01:52

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This summer, Gregory Yates & Kirti Naik are all about balance mixing work, life, and fun without regrets. We share tips on how to plan your days right, take advantage of cool events happening near NYC, and even some smart hacks to save money while you’re at it. Plus, big news: they’re recruiting band members to put together a live band and record a…

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Summer Of NO Regrets 1:01:52

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This summer, Gregory Yates & Kirti Naik are all about balance mixing work, life, and fun without regrets. We share tips on how to plan your days right, take advantage of cool events happening near NYC, and even some smart hacks to save money while you’re at it. Plus, big news: they’re recruiting band members to put together a live band and record a…

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Politically Influential Improv Comedy & Show Biz Versatility In High Gear with Hal Sparks 1:27:54

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Can your keyboard produce enough hyphens to define Hal Sparks? He is a Comedian-Actor-Musician-Magician-Podcaster-Political Commentator-TV and Radio Personality-Host-Podcast Guest, and beyond. We are hoping his mother keeps a scrapbook. Hal has brought us such memorable characters as “Zoltan” in Dude, Where’s My Car, “Elevator Passenger” in Spiderm…

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Stories of 60s Child Stardom & Decades of Thriving in Show Biz with Kathy Garver! 1:03:40

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You may know Kathy Garver from Family Affair but her career before and since “Cissy” is expansive! She is still extraordinarily prolific with a calendar full of film dates, audio book recordings, and event appearances! Kathy began’ singing and dancing at age three and had already racked up 12 screen credits when she was cast as an extra in The Ten …

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Writing, Voice Acting & Entertainment Career Building with Nick Bakay! 1:04:30

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You may know him best as the voice of Salem The Cat or Norbert from Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Angry Beavers but Nick Bakay is also the Writer/Producer who brought you Mom, King Of Queens, Paul Blart Mall Cop and Bookie. What does it take to sustain a multi-decade entertainment industry career? Versatility. Nick takes us deep into Sabrina lore w…

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They Trusted the Brand — Then Everything Fell Apart… Or Did It? | Got Spice? ft. Ryan Walker 1:04:06

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They trusted the brand. Then everything changed. In this episode of Got Spice?, I sit down with Ryan Walker, President of RJ Walker & Co., to talk about what most financial firms still get wrong about PR, marketing, and reputation — even in 2025. We cover: • Why “Reputation Matters™” is more than a tagline • The evolution of RJ Walker from media fi…

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They Trusted the Brand — Then Everything Fell Apart… Or Did It? | Got Spice? ft. Ryan Walker 50:43

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They trusted the brand. Then everything changed. In this episode of Got Spice?, I sit down with Ryan Walker, President of RJ Walker & Co., to talk about what most financial firms still get wrong about PR, marketing, and reputation — even in 2025. We cover: • Why “Reputation Matters™” is more than a tagline • The evolution of RJ Walker from media fi…

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Ruling The Broadcast TV Era & Navigating Hollywood's Landscape 1:10:18

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He has entertained tens of millions of people over the course of four decades with iconic film and TV appearances, yet he remains humble and modest - He is Mystic Pizza, Falcon Crest and Perry Mason (to name a few!) actor, William R. Moses! His Mom, Marian McCargo and big brothers, Rick and Harry Moses were in the business and, although his step-da…

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Exploring Family Band Dynamics & Testing 'Cowsills' Knowledge with Vicki Peterson, John Cowsill & Bob Cowsill 1:11:24

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It's a return trip down the Media Path for Vicki and John and this time Bob is along for fun, games and Cowsill family lore! We welcome back Vicki Peterson and John Cowsill, who recently joined us to talk about their collaboration on a new album of songs written by John's late brothers, Billy and Barry Cowsill, 'Long After the Fire', plus fellow fo…

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How To Make Pop Culture History & The Creative Depths Of Rock Stardom with Rick Springfield 1:12:33

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The whole world knows Rick Springfield, the performer, songwriter, idol, rock star, actor, hitmaker....but the real Rick is an introspective deep thinker who has overcome wrenching personal and professional obstacles while remaining true to his purpose and authentic self. Rick joins us this week to talk about a remarkable career trajectory, a new a…

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The Persistent Draw of Titanic & A New Perspective On A Historic Tragedy 1:05:07

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Author, performer, podcaster, interviewer and host Nelson Aspen has covered a lot of ground in his highly prolific career, but he continues to return to one spot in particular, figuratively speaking: 41°43'32" N, 49°56'49" W...better known as the location of the most well known and intensely chronicled sea-faring vessel in history: White Star Line'…

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The Business of Child Stardom & A Family of Hollywood Trailblazers with Keith Coogan 1:01:15

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When family stories become show biz stories, the world listens. Fitting that very bill we’ve got actor Keith Coogan, the grandson of the original child star, Jackie Coogan, whose namesake law in the state of California, is the first to safeguard the rights of young performers in Hollywood. Keith talks about growing up with this legend plus his own …

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The Complexities of Adolescence & The Real Life Drama of Medicine with Lesley Boone, Dina and Ryder Friedman 1:06:32

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We have entered an exciting new TV drama era in which creators are immersing viewers in the gritty, heart wrenching details of real life trauma. We are celebrating this provocative and inspiring new chapter by focusing on two of the most buzz-worthy shows in the stream-os-phere, The Pitt on Max and Adolescence on Netflix - Prepare for a fresh frame…

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A Dynamo's Impact On Showbiz & Tracing The Timeline Of Women In Comedy with Jo Anne Worley 1:06:17

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The exuberantly effervescent Jo Anne Worley, queen of the quip and paradigm of the pizzazz, turns our studio into a cabaret club this week, dazzling and delighting with stories of show biz daring do… her fearless stage style, her bold reach for brilliance, behind the scenes lore from the set of Laugh-In and a fabulous flurry of anecdotes and memori…

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Was Sinatra a Good Tipper + Dolly, Cher & More Stories From A Legendary Comic & Opener to the Stars! 55:35

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We've always suspected that the key to uniting our polarized nation may lie in our shared entertainment, and now we have definitive proof. It comes in the form of comedian Bobby Collins who has toured our nation and beyond, many times over, performing in states of every color, at USO and U.S. embassy shows abroad, and at political events for both p…

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A Lifetime of Loving Harmony & And Musical Family Bonds with Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill 1:40:01

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Two artists who have left an indelible mark on American music are, in actual fact, a married couple with a brand new album on the verge of dropping. The Bangles' Vicki Peterson and The Cowsills' John Cowsill join us! Differences between these two abound: New England vs. Southern California origins, 60s family pop vs. 80s girl-band rock, drums vs. g…

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A Tireless Classic Hollywood Star Turns 90 & The Secret To A Perfect Speech with Ruta Lee and Rick Mitchell 1:23:07

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A Golden Age Hollywood star in every sense, at just 16 Ruta Lee was cast in the all-time great movie musical, 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers', subsequently becoming the designated smoldering beauty, spicy sexpot and fiery vixen in iconic TV Westerns, mysteries and dramas of the '50s and '60s. She is celebrating her 90th birthday in classic Ruta f…

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Powerful Playwriting & Collective TV Icon Memories with Anson Williams, Linda Purl & Sharon Scott Williams 1:01:13

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Sharon Scott Williams bares her soul in a play called Crazy Mama, a powerful, personal story that's at once unique and wholly relatable. It's about family, mental illness and the bonds and devotion that propel us to protect and defend those we hold dear. Crazy Mama is running at the Rubicon Theatre in Ventura, CA March 26 - April 6, 2025. It stars …

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The Many Chapters of a Thrilling Career & Chronicling a Survivor's Stories with Arnetia Walker & Erika Kahn 1:14:56

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Arnetia Walker has lit up stages and screens for decades and she joins us this week to review her stunning show biz resume, including her latest entry, Bookie, the Chuck Lorre Max comedy on which she is currently slaying as Grandma. We are also joined by artist and Holocaust Survivor Erika Kahn, a first-hand witness to the consequences of authorita…

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Documenting Trump & Realizing The Show Biz Dream with Gregory Harrison and Brian Karem 1:07:22

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In the 1970s, Gregory Harrison went east to Hollywood. The son of Catalina Island’s glass bottom boat captain, Gregory began dreaming of a career in acting when a Doris Day movie was filmed on and named after his father’s Glass Bottom Boat. Now 120 IMDB credits into his career, Gregory joins us for a debriefing. After serving as an Army medic durin…

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Navigating Relationships: Casual to Professional :: Ep. 37 1:02:16

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From personal to professional, relationships shape every part of our lives. In this episode, Greg & Kirti break down what makes relationships thrive, where they break down, and how to strategically nurture them for lasting impact. Whether it’s love, business, or friendships, we’re diving into real experiences, lessons learned, and actionable strate…

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Navigating Relationships: Casual to Professional :: Episode 37 1:02:16

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From personal to professional, relationships shape every part of our lives. In this episode, Greg & Kirti break down what makes relationships thrive, where they break down, and how to strategically nurture them for lasting impact. Whether it’s love, business, or friendships, we’re diving into real experiences, lessons learned, and actionable strate…

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Creative Expressionism In All It's Forms & Spiritual Healing Through Buddhism with Alexander Polinsky 1:22:36

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Alexander Polinsky began his showbiz career on stage, at seven, and soon landed a role on one of the 80s’ biggest sitcoms, Charles in Charge. From there, Alex followed his imagination into working as a toy maker, a magician, a chef, a clown, a musician and a voice actor. Alex joins us to share stories about his Universal backlot adventures, his spi…

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Why The Golden Girls Never Age & Disco Didn't Die with Frank DeCaro & Jim Colucci 1:35:13

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We are celebrating The Golden Girls and Disco! The masterful creative output of the 70s and 80s continues to inform and inspire! Diving deep to illuminate this point are coffee table book couple, Jim Colucci and Frank DeCaro. Jim’s book, Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind The Lanai is packed with hundreds of exclusive interviews, beh…

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Football, media & billion-dollar secrets 1:35:57

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Football, Media & Billion-Dollar Secrets: Episode 36 The world of journalism, media, and high-net-worth investing is shifting fast. With Meta removing fact-checking and family offices controlling trillions while feeling underserved, the stakes have never been higher. In this episode of Got Spice, host Gregory Yates sits down with Mike Thrasher, fou…

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Football, media & billion-dollar secrets 1:35:55

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Football, Media & Billion-Dollar Secrets | Hosted by Gregory & Kirti | ft. Mike Thrasher | Ep. 36 The world of journalism, media, and high-net-worth investing is shifting fast. With Meta removing fact-checking and family offices controlling trillions while feeling underserved, the stakes have never been higher. In this episode of Got Spice, host Gr…