Best Michael Hepburn Podcasts (2025)

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Fionnula Flanagan, Legendary Actress 48:04

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Fionnula Flanagan, Legendary Actress About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Fionnula Flanagan, is a multi-award-winning and beloved actress who’s brought us dozens of unforgettable performances in a monumental career spanning 6 decades. On Broadway, she has twice been nominated for Tony Awards, fo…

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Oxbridge Interviews- A how to (Re-issue) 59:05

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Kate obtained a congratulatory first, a masters and a PhD at Oxford. During her time as a postgrad she was an interviewer for her college. In this episode, Michael picks her brain about Oxbridge interviews, how debating can help and some of the biggest mistakes students make with interviews. Kate also runs our 'Oxbridge Hub' which is a partnership …

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Michael Damian, Actor & Singer, “The Young and The Restless” 27:46

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Michael Damian Actor & Singer, “The Young and The Restless” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Michael Damian, is a highly popular and beloved, multi-award-winning actor, singer, writer, director and producer who’s conquered every medium in the entertainment industry. He is of course a superst…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews James Morrison, Acclaimed Actor, Writer, Filmmaker & Singer-Songwriter 41:35

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with James Morrison, Acclaimed Actor, Writer, Filmmaker & Singer-Songwriter About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, James Morrison, is a highly acclaimed actor, writer, filmmaker and singer-songwriter who’s well remembered for his portrayal of Counter Terrorist Unit Director Bill Buchanan on the blockbu…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Charlene, Singer, “I’ve Never Been To Me”, Songwriter & Author 28:56

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Charlene, Singer, “I’ve Never Been To Me”, Songwriter & Author About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Charlene, is a popular singer, songwriter, record producer and author who was the first white female singer to be signed to the Motown label. She’s been immortalized for her hugely popular, worldw…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Michael Ironside, Renowned Actor, Director & Producer 58:28

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Michael Ironside, Renowned Actor, Director & Producer About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Michael Ironside, is beloved and highly acclaimed actor, writer, producer and director who’s delivered well over 300 great performances in a distinguished career spanning over 5 decades. On the big screen,…

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Framing 22:11

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In this episode, Michael & Kate discuss 'framing' which can also be thought of as 'context setting'.By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Jonelle Allen, Renowned Actress, Singer, Dancer 51:02

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Jonelle Allen, Renowned Actress, Singer, Dancer About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Jonelle Allen, is a renowned actress, singer, dancer, director, writer and educator, whom we all fell in love with as “Grace”, the owner of Grace’s café on the highly popular TV series, “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woma…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Tom Santopietro, Author, “Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty” 40:46

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Tom Santopietro, Best-Selling Author, “Audrey Hepburn: A Life of Beautiful Uncertainty” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Tom Santopietro, making his 5th appearance on our show, is a renowned author whose books about the entertainment world are as insightful, entertaining and compelling as th…

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Harvey Brownstone with J. Randy Taraborrelli, Author, “JFK: Public, Private, Secret” 57:34

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with NY Times Best-Selling Author, J. Randy Taraborrelli, Author of “JFK: Public, Private, Secret” About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, J. Randy Taraborrelli, making his third appearance on our show, is my favorite celebrity biographer. He’s written 21 books, 17 of which have made the New Yor…

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Opening Lines 53:48

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Kate & Michael discuss opening lines. First looking at great opening lines in literature, we then discuss how to have a great opening line for public speaking and how to use opening lines in competitive debating.By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Actress Charlene Tilton, Co-Star, “Dallas” 54:38

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Actress Charlene Tilton, Co-Star, “Dallas” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Charlene Tilton, is a multi-award-winning actress, singer and producer who is perhaps best remembered for her unforgettable portrayal of “Lucy Ewing” on the phenomenally successful TV series, “Dallas”, for which she …

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Points of Information 1:17:09

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In this episode, Kate & Michael discuss POIs, the short interjections that you are allowed to offer in almost all forms of debating. How to give them, take them, their importance and their applications in real life.By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Acclaimed Actress, Donna Pescow, “Annette” – “Saturday Night Fever” 59:20

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Acclaimed Actress, Donna Pescow, “Annette” – “Saturday Night Fever” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Donna Pescow, is a popular and highly acclaimed actress and director who became internationally renowned for her performance as “Annette” in the phenomenally successful and iconic movie, “Sat…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Beatrice Welles, Daughter of the Legendary Orson Welles 43:25

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Beatrice Welles, Daughter of the Legendary Orson Welles About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Beatrice Welles, is descended from Hollywood royalty. She’s the daughter of one of the greatest and most influential actors, filmmakers and writers of all time, the legendary Orson Welles. Of course, we …

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Actress, Dyan Cannon 32:42

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Actress, Dyan Cannon About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Dyan Cannon, is a beloved, multi-award-winning actress, director, writer, producer, editor and humanitarian who’s been dazzling audiences, both in front of and behind the camera, in a monumental career spanning almost 7 …

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Rebuttal 47:57

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In this episode, Michael & Kate dive deep on responding to and defeating arguments in competitive debating. To attend our debating summer camp for ages 12-16 click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-hampstead-debate-academy-summer-camp-age-12-to-16-tickets-1394411475259?aff=oddtdtcreator To attend our debating summer camp for ages 9-11 clic…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Tim Russ, Actor, Director & Musician, Co-Star, “Star Trek: Voyager” 48:13

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Tim Russ, Actor, Director & Musician, Co-Star, “Star Trek: Voyager” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Tim Russ, is a highly popular, multi-award-winning actor, director and musician who’s been immortalized for his portrayal of the Vulcan security chief, “Lieutenant Tuvok”, in the blockbuster …

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Rodney Allen Rippy, Former Child Star, Actor 44:09

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Rodney Allen Rippy, Former Child Star, Actor About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Rodney Allen Rippy, is an actor, producer, TV personality, radio host, business man and humanitarian who first captured our hearts at the tender age of 3 years old. His over-the-top cuteness, infectious giggle and …

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Fred Mollin, Acclaimed Music Producer, Songwriter, Film and TV Composer 43:05

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Fred Mollin, Acclaimed Music Producer, Songwriter, Film and TV Composer About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Fred Mollin, is a true giant in the music world. Although he may not be a household name, I guarantee that you’ve heard his music multiple times and in a variety of mediums. He’s a multi-…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Renowned Actress, Veronica Cartwright 47:16

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Renowned Actress, Veronica Cartwright About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Veronica Cartwright, is a highly acclaimed and beloved actress who’s been dazzling audiences her entire life. We first saw her as the Kellogg's Girl doing commercials for Corn Flakes, Sugar Smacks and Rice Krispies. At th…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews James E Hibbard, Dancer, Choreographer, Author, “Can’t Stop Dancing” 42:34

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with James E Hibbard, Dancer, Choreographer, Author, “Can’t Stop Dancing” About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, James E Hibbard, may not be a household name, but I’m pretty sure you’ve seen him in many classic movies and TV shows. In a career spanning over 65 years, our guest has been a highly…

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Impacting & Weighing 45:52

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In this episode, Kate & Michael discuss the importance of 'why important' - more commonly called impacting. We also look at 'why more important' and 'why most important' commonly called weighing.By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Actress, Michele Lee 38:25

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Actress, Michele Lee About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Michele Lee, is a highly popular and beloved, multi-award-winning actress, singer, dancer, recording artist, producer and director who’s conquered every medium in the world of entertainment. She’s appeared on Broadway in…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Susan Stroman, Legendary Broadway Director & Choreographer 42:00

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Susan Stroman, Legendary Broadway Director & Choreographer About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Susan Stroman, is one of the greatest directors and choreographers the theatre world has ever known. She’s won 5 Tony Awards for her work in “Crazy For You”, “Show Boat”, “Contact”, and “The P…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Johnny Whitaker, Former Child Star, “Family Affair” 55:11

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Johnny Whitaker, Former Child Star, “Family Affair” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Johnny Whitaker, is an actor, filmmaker, educator, addiction counselor and humanitarian whom we all grew up watching and loving on the classic TV series, “Family Affair”, on which he portrayed “Jody”, the br…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Actress & Producer, Donna Mills 36:47

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Actress & Producer, Donna Mills About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Donna Mills, is a highly popular and beloved, multi-award-winning actress and producer who has been immortalized by her unforgettable portrayal of the conniving, scheming “Abby Cunningham” on the blockbuster T…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Country Music Superstar, Jo Dee Messina 19:47

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Country Music Superstar, Jo Dee Messina About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Jo Dee Messina, is a highly popular and beloved, multi-award-winning country music superstar whose beautiful, powerful and instantly recognizable voice has brought us NINE number one, and SIXTEEN Top 4…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Celebrated Actor, Bronson Pinchot 28:46

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Celebrated Actor, Bronson Pinchot About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Bronson Pinchot, is a highly popular and beloved actor who will forever be immortalized as the naive, optimistic, and loveable “Balki Bartokomous” on the hit TV sitcom, “Perfect Strangers”, for which he received an Emmy Award…

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Adolescence- How to discuss in schools with Laura Coryton 59:17

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In a special episode, Michael sits down with Laura Coryton MBE to discuss how schools can have productive conversations around the themes raised in the smash hit show Adolescence. Laura is the founder and director of the relationships and sex ed social enterprise 'Sex Ed Matters', the author of 'Speak Up!' and a prominent activist and campaigner. R…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Mo’Nique, Legendary Actress, Comedienne & Author 54:10

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Mo’Nique, Legendary Actress, Comedienne & Author About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Mo’Nique, is a multi-award winning and beloved superstar actress, comedienne, writer and producer, whose brilliant and unforgettable performance in the 2009 movie, “Precious”, earned her an Academy Awar…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Andrea Simon, Author, “Bashert: A Granddaughter’s Holocaust Quest” 29:23

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Andrea Simon, Author, “Bashert: A Granddaughter’s Holocaust Quest” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Andrea Simon, is a multi-award winning writer from York City, whose captivating and historically important book entitled “Bashert: A Granddaughter’s Holocaust Quest” moved me so much that I ju…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Singer / Songwriter & Author, Judy Collins 48:43

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Singer / Songwriter & Author, Judy Collins About Harvey's guest: Today’s special guest, Judy Collins, is a legendary, multi-award winning singer, songwriter, humanitarian, activist and author who is universally beloved for her sublime, angelic voice, her imaginative interpretations of …

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Renowned Actor, Darby Hinton, "Israel" on "Daniel Boone" 47:01

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Renowned Actor, Darby Hinton, Israel on Daniel Boone About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Darby Hinton, is a wonderful actor with whom the whole world fell in love when he was only 5 years old, playing Fess Parker's son 'Israel Boone' on the hugely popular and iconic TV show, 'The Daniel Boone S…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews BernNadette Stanis, Renowned Actress, Thelma of “Good Times” 47:26

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with BernNadette Stanis, Renowned Actress, Thelma of “Good Times” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, BernNadette Stanis, highly popular actress and author who will always be remembered for her portrayal of the quick-witted, savvy “Thelma Evans”, on the groundbreaking TV sitcom, “Good Times”, develo…

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Analysis 52:33

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In the second episode of season 2 Kate & Michael discuss how to properly 'analyse' (explain/justify) points to make compelling and persuasive arguments. We cover chains, chunking, characterisation, analogy, intuition pumps and micro comparisons.By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Audrey Landers, Actress, Singer, Co-Star “Dallas” 52:51

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Audrey Landers, Actress, Singer, Co-Star “Dallas” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Audrey Landers, is a popular and beloved actress, singer, writer, director, composer and producer who is perhaps best known for her portrayal of “Afton Cooper” for 8 years on the blockbuster TV series, “Dallas…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Highly Acclaimed Actress, Singer & Dancer, Sandy Duncan 30:26

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Highly Acclaimed Actress, Singer & Dancer, Sandy Duncan About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Sandy Duncan, is a highly acclaimed and beloved actress, singer and dancer who has been dazzling audiences for 6 decades in every medium of the entertainment world. On the big screen, she starred in “Sta…

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Coming Up With Points 1:00:36

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In this first episode of season 2, Kate & Michael discuss the tips and tricks of coming up with arguments, the most fundamentals and important skill in debating. Season 2 will focus on a different skill each episode.By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Burt Kearns, Author, “SHEMP! The Biography of the Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard” 48:44

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Burt Kearns, Author, “SHEMP! The Biography of the Three Stooges’ Shemp Howard” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Burt Kearns, is an award-winning producer, director, writer, journalist and author who is renowned for his work in nonfiction television and film, in TV shows like “Breaking the Ic…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Actor, Barry Bostwick 52:46

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Actor, Barry Bostwick About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Barry Bostwick, is a legendary actor who has brought us dozens of unforgettable performances in a career spanning over 5 decades. On Broadway, he originated the role of “Danny Zuko” in “Grease”, for which he was nominated for a…

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Goal setting for competitive debaters 47:05

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In our first episode of 2025, Kate & Michael decided to talk about goal setting! How to set goals as a debaters that actually help you improve, how to know if you are being realistic. What to focus on to improve, and more!By Michael Hepburn

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Renowned Jazz Singer, Holly Cole 21:57

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Renowned Jazz Singer, Holly Cole About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Holly Cole, is an internationally renowned vocalist and multi-platinum recording artist whose sultry, smoky and sexy, perfect pitch voice somehow defies categorization. She has a way of reshaping traditional genres, like jazz,…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Award Winning Actress, Carol Kane 43:10

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Award Winning Actress, Carol Kane About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Carol Kane, is a legendary multi-award winning actress who’s brought us dozens of memorable performances in a career spanning over 5 decades. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Leading Ro…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Iconic Actress and Singer, Linda Purl 50:22

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Iconic Actress and Singer, Linda Purl About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Linda Purl, is an iconic and highly popular actress and singer who’s been dazzling audiences for over 5 decades. On the big screen, she’s appeared in many great movies including “Crazy Mama”, “W.C. Fields and Me”, “Leo an…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Renowned Actor, Writer, Producer & Director, Dan Butler 43:37

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Renowned Actor, Writer, Producer & Director, Dan Butler About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Dan Butler, is a highly popular actor, writer, producer and director who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of “Bob Briscoe”, better known as “Bulldog”, the volatile, macho host of the “Gonzo Sports…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Renowned Actor, Writer & Producer, Dan Lauria 50:20

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Renowned Actor, Writer & Producer, Dan Lauria About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Dan Lauria, is a highly popular and beloved actor, writer and producer who became a household name for his portrayal of “Jack Arnold”, the stern, gruff but loving father of “Kevin”, played by Fred Savage, on the h…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Legendary Singer / Songwriter, Peabo Bryson 49:46

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Legendary Singer / Songwriter, Peabo Bryson About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Peabo Bryson, is a legendary singer and songwriter who is widely referred to as “the voice of love”. In a career spanning 5 decades, this man’s rich, soulful voice has brought us 21 albums, 5 of which have been cert…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Christopher Atkins, Renowned Actor, Star of “The Blue Lagoon” 51:37

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Christopher Atkins, Renowned Actor, Star of “The Blue Lagoon” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Christopher Atkins, is a actor, writer, producer and entrepreneur whose very first movie, “The Blue Lagoon”, made him a global sensation, and earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best New…

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Harvey Brownstone Interviews Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Renowned Actor, Co-Star, “Welcome Back Kotter” 40:40

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Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth Interview with Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, Renowned Actor, Co-Star, “Welcome Back Kotter” About Harvey's guest: Today’s guest, Lawrence-Hilton Jacobs, is a renowned actor, writer, director and producer who is perhaps best known for his portrayal of “Freddie Washington”, better known as “Boom Boom”, one of the “Swe…