Best Scott Linden Podcasts (2025)

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GGACP Classic: George Takei 1:27:42

2d ago1:27:42

1:27:42

The GGACP team marks May’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by revisiting this interview with one of the world’s best-loved pop culture figures, actor-activist George Takei. In this episode, George shares his feelings about Caucasian actors in Asian roles, speaks frankly about Japanese-American internment, expresses his gratitude …

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Bird hunter, mentor with a season debrief, advice on e-scouting, Montana walk-ins, lessons learned in the field 1:00:51

4d ago1:00:51

1:00:51

My friend Eric Thompson moved to Montana for one thing: bird hunting. We benefit from his experiences since, with advice on finding new places to hunt, and a few strategies and tactics for the field. We learn about the highs and lows of owning - and losing - dogs, and how to help newcomers explore our sport. We'll debrief Eric's past season in mult…

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Sonny Fox Encore 1:34:35

5d ago1:34:35

1:34:35

GGACP marks Memorial Day 2025 with this ENCORE presentation of a favorite episode, as producer, broadcaster and World War II veteran Sonny Fox discusses his life-changing experience as a prisoner of war, his years as host of the beloved children’s show “Wonderama” and his memories of the notorious quiz show scandals of the 1950s. Also: Sonny hosts …

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Insider: 5 things to do after the point to be a better shooter 33:49

8d ago33:49

33:49

"It ain't over 'til it's over" ... so said baseball player-philosopher Yogi Berra. It's true in bird hunting, too. Once your dog stands a bird, there are a lot of things you can do right - or wrong - to conclude the transaction successfully with a bird on the ground. It's what you want, but just as important, it's what your dog wants, isn't it? I'l…

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Bobby Slayton 1:28:07

9d ago1:28:07

1:28:07

GGACP celebrates the birthday of the legendary “Pit Bull of Comedy” — actor, comic and horror movie aficionado Bobby Slayton (b. May 25) by revisiting this interview from back in 2016. In this episode, Bobby sits down with Gilbert and Frank for a funny and freewheeling discussion of a number of essential topics, including the brilliance of Ray Harr…

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‘Certainty: How Great Bosses Change Minds’ with Mike Mears 58:46

10d ago58:46

58:46

In this compelling episode of The Evolving Leader, we sit down with Mike Mears, former CIA leadership head and author of "Certainty: How Great Bosses Can Change Minds and Drive Innovation." Mike shares powerful insights from his extraordinary career – from his days as a combat platoon leader and nuclear missile commander to his transformative work …

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Tina Dokken on recruiting women bird hunters, dog training, teaching and motivation 1:06:23

11d ago1:06:23

1:06:23

The talented team of Tom and Tina Dokken is well-known for dog training expertise and the iconic Dead Fowl Trainer, but Tina has an additional calling: bringing more women into bird hunting. She offers advice on everything from how women learn differently than men, and what we can do as spouses or partners to motivate and educate newcomers. We'll g…

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Jeff Ross Encore 1:22:53

12d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

GGACP continues its celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of an interview with “Roastmaster General” Jeffrey Ross (Lifschultz) from way back in 2014. In this episode, Jeff talks about some of his favorite roasts -- and roast jokes -- and recalls his friendships with showbiz icons Buddy Hackett, Bea Arthur and Sid Caesar. PL…

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GGACP Classic: Ed Begley Jr. 1:33:57

16d ago1:33:57

1:33:57

GGACP celebrates Bike to Work Week and National Bike Month by revisiting this memorable interview with veteran actor and environmentalist ED BEGLEY JR. In this episode, Ed talks about the glory days of the Troubadour, the timelessness of “The In-Laws,” the absurdity of Hollywood urban legends and the career of his Oscar-winning dad, Ed Begley. Also…

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Senior test judge on training steadiness, retrieving, water work, praise ... and Mearns quail hunting 1:05:12

18d ago1:05:12

1:05:12

Ruth Weiss is a senior judge in the NAVHDA testing system as well as an active handler with 74 dogs tested including two versatile champions. She's seen it all and will share her insights on everything from steadiness to retrieving (advice for all levels), introducing a pup to water, and how and when to use praise. She's also an avid bird hunter an…

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Kelly Carlin Encore 1:13:48

19d ago1:13:48

1:13:48

GGACP celebrates the birthday (May 12, 1937) of legendary comedian, writer and actor George Carlin with this ENCORE of a 2015 interview with writer-performer KELLY CARLIN. In this episode, Kelly discusses her revealing memoir, “A Carlin Home Companion” and shares treasured (and not-so-treasured) memories of growing up with the man who changed and r…

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Insider: Going solo, and why you should, at least once this season 36:43

22d ago36:43

36:43

Here's the third episode of the new, bi-weekly bonus programs doing a deep dive into single topics, inspirational stories, hunting adventures and special people. Delving deep, we philosophize about the value of hunting by yourself. Okay, with your dog, of course, but nobody else. Free, unencumbered, and a chance to explore your inner self. I'll wei…

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GGACP Classic: Marathon Man & Road to Perdition 22:38

23d ago22:38

22:38

GGACP celebrates May's National Dental Care Month by revisiting this discussion of a favorite Gilbert and Frank movie, the classic 1976 thriller "Marathon Man." In this mini-episode: Roy Scheider finds trouble, Dustin Hoffman relies on "the Method," Laurence Olivier attracts a crowd and Danny Kaye comes aboard as a "special consultant"?? PLUS: Fran…

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‘Ego Flip’ with James Woodcock 51:18

24d ago51:18

51:18

It's no secret that the world is changing rapidly (perhaps faster than many of us appreciate) and this demands a new kind of leadership. But is your ego holding back your ability to evolve and lead effectively? In this episode, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with business philosopher, consultant and author of ‘Ego Flip: …

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Field & Stream's Phil Bourjaily: insider observations on shotguns, dogs, hunting 1:08:18

25d ago1:08:18

1:08:18

Are pricey bespoke guns worth their stratospheric prices? My friend and Field & Stream's shotgun editor Phil Bourjaily has an answer and he should know. He's been writing on the subject for decades and now we get the lowdown. Phil also shares what he looks for (and so should we) when buying any shotgun, the joys and limitations of heavy and light g…

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Bob Balaban Encore 1:42:43

26d ago1:42:43

1:42:43

GGACP celebrates Jewish American Heritage Month with this ENCORE of a memorable interview with Oscar- and Emmy-nominated producer, director and actor Bob Balaban. In this episode, Bob talks about his family’s history in the movie theater business, his affection for horror films, his transition from acting to directing and his admiration for colleag…

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BONUS: Working in AI with Damian Lowe 41:30

29d ago41:30

41:30

In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader, host Jean Gomes speaks with Damian Lowe, a senior software engineer at Symphony AI. They discuss how many of us have moved beyond the initial reactions to services like ChatGPT towards a current phase focused on experimenting, learning, and building. Damian shares that for programmers, AI tools like lar…

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GGACP Classic: Allan Arkush 1:50:31

1M ago1:50:31

1:50:31

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning director and producer Allan Arkush by revisiting this in-depth interview from 2018. In this episode, Allan entertains Gilbert and Frank with tales of working at the late, great Fillmore East, crossing paths with Ol’ Blue Eyes (and Groucho!) apprenticing for the legendary Roger Corman and helming the cul…

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Dog training O.G. Bob West tells hunting stories, what we don't train hard enough, Chinese field trials? 1:01:56

1M ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Bob West is one of the legends in bird dog training, a writer, hunter, and all-around font of wisdom when it comes to hunting dogs. He joins me for reminiscences about what's changed in dog training,and how different today's trainers are from the old timers. Bob suggests what we should be doing differently in our own training, his choice for hardes…

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Odd Couple Anniversary Show 1:48:43

1M ago1:48:43

1:48:43

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy-winning actor Jack Klugman (b. April 27) by presenting this ENCORE of a 2020 tribute to ABC's "The Odd Couple." In this episode, comedian-superfan Dave Juskow, author Bob Leszczak (“The Odd Couple on Stage & Screen”) and the sons of Oscar Madison himself, Adam Klugman and David Klugman join Gilbert and Frank fo…

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Insider edition: Yes, you can afford that road trip 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Here's the second episode of the new, bi-weekly bonus programs doing a deep dive into single topics, inspirational stories, hunting adventures and special people. This one is a list of ways to save money so you can wring out an extra day, buy more shells, or drink better beer on a road trip. I've compiled a bunch of suggestions, ideas and advice fr…

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GGACP Classic: Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin Part 2 55:42

1M ago55:42

55:42

GGACP's celebration of National Couples Appreciation Month continues with a revisit of this conclusion of a 2-part interview with veteran screen performers Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about sharing the stage with their children, celebrating 60 years of marriage, casting the comedy classic “My Favorit…

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The Next Breakthrough in Self Awareness with Caroline Williams 1:17:34

1M ago1:17:34

1:17:34

This week on The Evolving Leader is a double celebration – after more than 4 years and 190 episodes, we are thrilled to release our first in-person episode where co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender (usually sat thousands of miles apart) were together with guest, the renowned science writer Caroline Williams. Long term listeners will remember tha…

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Dog training, conservation, helping newbies ... oh, and behind-the-scenes look at PF/QF's inner workings 56:03

1M ago56:03

56:03

He's a fanatic bird hunter, conservationist, dog trainer and strong advocate for recruiting newbies to our ranks. Oh, he's also on the board of Pheasants Forever/Quail Forever. Douglas Spale has a unique backstory, too, and all his passions and life experiences combine to make him a fantastic interview. We'll cover everything from his own hunting o…

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Paula Prentiss and Richard Benjamin Part 1 Encore 1:07:44

1M ago1:07:44

1:07:44

GGACP celebrates National Couples Appreciation Month with this ENCORE of the first of a 2-part interview featuring celebrated actors and longtime Hollywood couple Richard Benjamin and Paula Prentiss. In this episode, Richard and Paula talk about their seven-decade careers in front of (and behind) the camera, co-starring in a groundbreaking sitcom, …

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GGACP Classic: Jackie Martling and Billy West 1:38:18

1M ago1:38:18

1:38:18

GGACP salutes National Humor Month AND celebrates the birthday of voice actor Billy West (b. April 16) by revisiting this fan favorite interview with Billy and comedian -- and former "Howard Stern Show" colleague -- Jackie Martling. In this episode, the boys discuss the cinema of George Pal, the versatility of Paul Frees, the uniqueness of Peter Se…

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Legendary bird dog trainer Rick Smith ... finally! 1:12:35

2M ago1:12:35

1:12:35

Bird Dog Hall of Famer Rick Smith of the legendary family that includes father Delmar and cousin Ronnie, joins me from the floor of Pheasant Fest. In a wide-ranging discussion, we cover rodeo(!), essential training gear, and do a very deep dive into dog psychology and training methods. We talk about steadiness, retrieving, picking a pup, a dog's mi…

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Brad Garrett Encore 1:48:12

2M ago1:48:12

1:48:12

GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month AND the birthday of comedian and Emmy-winning actor Brad Garrett (b. April 14) by presenting this ENCORE of one of the funniest interviews in the podcast's archive. In this episode, Brad talks about the camaraderie of Golden Age comedians, the strange appeal of the “Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts,” the co…

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Bird hunting insider: bonus episode on 5 things you should do now for next season 35:25

2M ago35:25

35:25

Here's the inaugural episode of bi-weekly bonus programs doing a deep dive into single topics, inspirational stories, hunting adventures and special people. I took stock of last season, made a "to-do" list, and will share my priorities ... maybe some will become yours too. From steadiness to shooting skills, we'll touch on the stuff you can do now …

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GGACP Classic: Kliph Nesteroff 1:32:22

2M ago1:32:22

1:32:22

GGACP celebrates April's National Humor Month by revisiting one of the funniest mini-episodes in the archive as pop culture historian Kliph and illustrator Drew Friedman join the boys to cover discuss the dark secrets of vaudeville, the tragic childhood of Eddie Cantor, the phenomenon of Martin & Lewis and the strange death of “Parkyakarkus.” Also,…

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‘Normalising Human Leadership’ with Nicky Lowe 53:53

2M ago53:53

53:53

In this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender talk to Nicky Lowe. Nicky started her career working for a Silicon Valley tech company during the lead up to Y2K, where the financial rewards were great but for many their own wellbeing was secondary. After having her first child Nicky experienced burnout on her …

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Bird hunting besties: Quail pro's on habitat, strategy, tactics 54:59

2M ago54:59

54:59

From the floor of Pheasant Fest: hunting for bobwhites will be a lot easier with the advice you'll get here from Frank Loncarich and Kyle Hedges of Land & Legacy. They've got boots-on-the-ground know-how based on decades of science and practical experience. We'll learn more about behavior, reproduction, and fundamentals from hunting strategy to tac…

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"Stump the Hosts!" with Kevin Dougherty and Drew Friedman Encore 32:17

2M ago32:17

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GGACP marks the recent L.A. screening of Drew Friedman and Kevin Dougherty's documentary "Drew Friedman: Vermeer of the Borscht Belt" with this ENCORE of an entertaining 2017 mini-episode as Kevin attempts to stump Gilbert, Frank AND Drew with podcast guest-related trivia. Also in this episode: Gilbert bombs in New Delhi, Jerry Lewis remakes "The J…

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GGACP Classic: Dennis Muren 1:27:54

2M ago1:27:54

1:27:54

To celebrate National Film Score Day, Gilbert and Frank are joined by Oscar-winning composer and guest co-host Michael Giacchino for a chat with one of Michael's childhood heroes, Academy Award-winning special effects artist (and GGACP fan!) Dennis Muren. In this episode, Dennis praises the artistry of stop-motion animation, looks back on the early…

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Gun Dog editor from Pheasant Fest: pups, making TV and magazines, hunting season debrief 58:36

2M ago58:36

58:36

From the floor of National Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic: Put down your coffee cup - you won't need any more caffeine once you feed off Kali Parmley's energy. She's editor of Gun Dog magazine, a hard core upland hunter, hosts the Wild Upland TV series, and hunts hard all season. You'll find her in the stratosphere chasing ptarmigan, and among the…

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Henry Gross and Roger Cook Encore 2:01:48

2M ago2:01:48

2:01:48

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Brooklyn-born songwriter-recording artist Henry Gross (“Shannon”) with this ENCORE of a 2021 interview with Henry and British-born singer-songwriter Roger Cook (“Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress”). In this episode, Henry and Roger share tales from their seven decades in the music business and talk about playing mob-…

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GGACP Classic: Dara's Mom's Record Collection 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

GGACP closes out its celebration of March's Women's History Month by revisiting this hilarious mini-episode from 2019 as Dara tries to stump the boys by dusting off records from her mom's record collection: This week: J. Fred Muggs! “Blackboard Jungle”! The brilliance of Charles Fox! Krusty the Clown sings! Al Jolson gets serviced! And the gang bid…

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‘Fake News and Why We Fall For It’ with Sander van der Linden 1:03:45

2M ago1:03:45

1:03:45

During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation and its implications for society with Professor Sander van der Linden. Sander is Professor of Social Psychology in Society in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge and Director of the Cambrid…

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Season debrief: Montana sharptails, Gambel's quail ... hunting two dogs and train in the house 1:10:11

2M ago1:10:11

1:10:11

Re-live your own season while listening to the stories of my friends George Gomez and Rashawn Gordon. George had an incredible Montana hunt and we'll get the highlights from him: dog work, bird numbers and other challenges. (And I share a once-in-aplifetime shot!) Rashawn trains dogs and guides in the Southwest, where he chases primarily Gambel's q…

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Dara's CD Collection Encore 41:11

2M ago41:11

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GGACP's Women's History Month celebration continues with this encore of a thoroughly enjoyable mini-episode from 2019 as Dara challenges Gilbert, Frank and Paul to "name that tune" from her personal CD collection. This week: The Jewish Elvis! The Divine Miss M! Cole Porter goes west! The cinema of Art Garfunkel! And Pat Benatar plays “Catch a Risin…

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The Enneagram in Real Life with Stephanie Barron Hall 50:52

2M ago50:52

50:52

In this bonus episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, host Scott Allender talks to Enneagram Practitioner, Leadership Consultant, and Author Stephanie Barron Hall. During the episode, Stephanie explains what the Enneagram is, how people new to the Enneagram might approach it and how it can be applied to teams in the workplace. Stephanie is the auth…

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GGACP Classic: Doug Benson 1:25:12

2M ago1:25:12

1:25:12

ABC's "Mr. Belvedere" premiered 40 years ago this month and in this memorable conversation, comedian, movie obsessive and podcaster Doug Benson (“Doug Loves Movies”) finally reveals the sordid "truth" about the infamous on-set mishap. Also in this episode, Doug and the boys talk about bad sequels, booking dream guests, breaking into the business an…

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Bird dog, shotgun industry insiders tip us on choke tube manufacturing, launching a new magazine 54:10

2M ago54:10

54:10

We peek behind the curtains with insights from Scott Trulock of Trulock Chokes on everything from the state of the industry to why steel quality counts, and an explanation of what TSS really is. Then Chris Ingram talks about launching a new magazine for sport dogs of all stripes (and their owners) from the United Kennel Club and American Field. Fro…

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Hal Linden Encore 1:31:12

3M ago1:31:12

1:31:12

GGACP celebrates the birthday of Emmy and Tony-winning actor-singer Hal Linden (b. March 20) by revisiting this interview from 2016. In this episode, Hal joins Gilbert and Frank for a look back at his long and varied career (including work in sitcoms, on Broadway and in nightclubs) and reveals why “Barney Miller” was considered the most authentic o…

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GGACP Classic: Sally Struthers Part 2 1:11:17

3M ago1:11:17

1:11:17

The celebration of March's Women's History Month continues as GGACP revisits Part 2 of a memorable two-part episode featuring veteran screen and stage actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally regales Gilbert and Frank with entertaining backstage tales from “All in the Family,” “The Gilmore Girls” and the all-female production of Neil Simon’s…

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Permission to Feel with Dr. Marc Brackett 59:40

3M ago59:40

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During this episode of The Evolving Leader podcast, co-hosts Jean Gomes and Scott Allender are in conversation with Dr Marc Brackett. As the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, Marc is professor in the Child Study Center at Yale, and author of the best-selling book 'Permission to Feel'. Marc’s next book ‘Dealing With Fe…

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Bird hunters debrief: chukars to quail, dogs to habitat, your dog's injuries tallied 1:02:45

3M ago1:02:45

1:02:45

Chukars to Mearn's quail, we've got you covered as the season debriefs roll on. I'm joined by two avid bird hunting friends on this edition: Lance Larson of Arizona, and Omar Alyahya of Oregon. Weather, dog work, challenges from puppies to cactus all are part of the discussion. Omar also shares his hunting upbringing in Kuwait. We'll learn about ch…

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Sally Struthers Part 1 Encore 1:12:07

3M ago1:12:07

1:12:07

GGACP continues the celebration of Women's History Month with this ENCORE of the first part of a two-part interview with Emmy-winning actress Sally Struthers. In this episode, Sally joins Gilbert and Frank for a laugh-filled conversation about the aloofness of Rudy Vallee, the eccentricities of Sam Peckinpah, the versatility of Bill Dana, the unexp…

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Bird hunter's bonus: hunting dog eye care 25:35

3M ago25:35

25:35

Now's the time to practice this - when nobody's under any pressure. I'll share the lessons I've learned the hard way about keeping your dog's eyes clean and functioning well. From teaching him to let you poke around, to getting out the crud under his eyelids, to when NOT to use eye drops. I'll outline the few tools you need, some of the methods, an…

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GGACP Classic: Marion Ross 1:19:34

3M ago1:19:34

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GGACP's celebration of Women's History Month continues with this repost of a 2018 interview with Mrs. C herself, Emmy-nominated actress Marion Ross. In this episode, Marion recalls her early days as a studio contract player, her struggles to find her footing in Hollywood, her curious methods of getting into character and her working relationships w…

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