Classic Conversations: Pop culture Interviews with Jeff Dwoskin

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Turning Point: 911 and the War on Terror (from live ep 40) White Hot: The Rise and Fall of Abercrombie & Fitch (from live ep 71) Prey (from live ep 84) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends fr...

After leaving home at 15yo for New York City and finding success on Broadway, Rita Rudner turned her sites to comedy and became one of the most successful and hilarious comedians of all time. My guest, Rita Rudner and I discuss: Rita's memoir, "My Life in Dog Years" Touring with Dennis Miller (including a stop in my hometown at Pine Knob Music Theater) Performing with Tony Bennett at a state fair...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Ozark (from live ep 27) Confess Fletch (from live ep 89) Lennox Lewis: Untold Story (from live ep 71) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they binge o...

A passion for teaching the craft of acting set the path toward the audition of a lifetime that would lead to fame as one of the greatest villains of all time. My guest, William B. Davis and I discuss: William's mastery of slalom skiing Williams's book, "On Acting... and Life" William Davis Center for Actors Study His Passion for teaching acting Answers the question: can anyone be a great actor? Wh...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: The Incredible Hulk Returns (from live ep 78) 1971 The Year That Changed Everything (from live ep 27) Rita Moreno: Just A Girl That Decided To Go For It (from live ep 46) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was t...

Grabbing someone else's mail changed the course of Wendy's life unlocking the tools and lighting the path to becoming one of the funniest comedians ever. My guest, Wendy Liebman and I discuss: Her amazing comedic delivery The upside to Zoom comedy shows How being hit by a car (twice) changed her perspective on life and comedy Performing on America's Got Talent Comedy origin story: How taking the w...

Renowned TV expert Pat Jankiewicz takes me on a guided tour of the groundbreaking The Incredible Hulk TV series (1977 - 1982) starring Bill Bixby and Lou Ferrigno My guest, Pat Jankiewicz and I discuss: Our shared Michigan roots! His TV companion book to The Incredible Hulk TV series: You Wouldn't Like Me When I'm Angry: A Hulk Companion The deep approach to storytelling that grounded the series a...

Following your instincts is the way to go. Just ask my guest who followed his instincts and became an Oscar winner and Hollywood legend. My guest, George Chakiris and I discuss: His mentor Eduard Caso Dancing with Marilyn Monroe in the infamous Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend dance number Almost getting a kiss from Marilyn Monroe Dancing with Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas Working with Judy...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Drop Dead Gorgeous (from live ep 84) Shadow and Bone (from live ep 21) Task Master (from live ep 75) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they binge on...

Born to make people laugh a focus on Improv led to a workshop with Mike Myers and later the role that would change her life in Mike Myers' Austin Powers trilogy. My guest, Mindy Sterling and I discuss: Developing a love of entertaining Improv Her time with The Groundlings and her famous students (Maya Rudolph, Cheri Oteri, Chris Kattan) Hiring a one-day famous babysitter: Kristen Wiig Workshopping...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes (from live ep 72) Hotel Walmart (from live ep 87) Mare of Easttown (from live ep 28) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV sho...

Inspired at age 12 by a live comedy performance by Rodney Dangerfield Mark knew his destiny was to be a comedian. Mark appeared many times on both The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Late Night with David Letterman. He has had both HBO and Showtime specials and has been the featured act at the Montreal Comedy Festival. He has written for and guest-starred on Mad About You, as well as appearing on E...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Anchorman: Wakeup Ron Burgundy (from live ep 78) The Champion (from live ep 89) Piranha 3D (from live ep 87) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they...

After being discovered at 6 years old Jessica followed her dream and thanks to her very supportive mother never gave up on that dream leading to the breakout role of Vanessa on Gossip Girl. Jessica Szohr currently stars on The Orville. My guest, Jessica Szohr and I discuss: Being discovered at age 6 and modeling for Kohls, Sears, and JC Penny Acting techniques to look like you're really drinking a...

Following in the footsteps of Judy, Barbra, and Gaga, Debbie Wileman seems to be creating her very own A Star is Born story. Over the pandemic, Wileman began singing "A Song A Day" and posting videos of timeless songs on Facebook. With over one million views later, she became an internet sensation with global fans. Following two sold-out performances in November 2021 in London starring in Little M...

How does following your passion and never relenting lead to legendary status? Karen Grassle, known around the world for her portrayal of the iconic character of "Ma" on Little House on the Prairie, shares her inspirational journey with me. My guest, Karen Grassle and I discuss: Karen's memoir, Bright Lights, Prairie Dust Karen's hilarious episode of The Love Boat with Fred Willard and Joe Namath F...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (from live ep 80) Ninja III: The Domination (from live ep 83) Archie: To Riverdale and Back (from live ep 82) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discuss...

From "Hot Lips" to animal activist. Ending animal suffering and cruelty is my guest's goal. We discuss an amazing career and how you can donate to help protect the animals! Loretta Swit, is an award-winning animal activist, artist, and actress, who is known worldwide for her iconic starring role as Major Margaret Houlihan on TV's most honored series, M*A*S*H. My guest, Loretta Swit and I discuss:...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Get Back (from live ep 51) Music Box: Woodstock 99 (from live ep 34) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they binge on one of the many, many streaming...

Learn how a penny saver coupon changed the creative direction of Bruce Ferber from Home Improvement showrunner to novelist. We also talk a lot about the Beatles! Bruce Ferber is an Emmy-nominated television writer and producer and was the showrunner of Home Improvement and Sabrina the Teenage Witch. My guest, Bruce Ferber and I discuss: Being showrunner of Home Improvement and Sabrina the Teenage...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Toast of London (from live ep 40) Marvin Hagler - R.I.P. Boxing's Greatest Warrior (from live ep 83) Station Eleven (from live ep 53) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV...

An Egyptian-born American dropped into a family of Muslims, Christians and Jews talks about the dangers of prejudice, touring the world doing comedy, and how he met and married his wife during the pandemic. My guest, Tamer Kattan and I discuss: Tamer's Jewish, Muslim and Egyptian roots Moving to the USA as a child The joys of LIVE comedy Touring the world as a comedian Performing for the troops in...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (from live ep 55) Dying Laughing (from live ep 82) The Bear (from live ep 81) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and mov...

Right houseguest at the wrong time. Having lived with Nicole Brown Simpson and then OJ Simpson my guest Kato Kaelin found himself smack in the middle of the trial of the century: The OJ Simpson murder trial. My guest, Kato Kaelin and I discuss: DID OJ do it? Growing up in the midwest Ice Wars One Degree of Scandalous (Kato's podcast) Auditioning for Dumb and Dumber Dealing with the trauma of being...

Need TV binge suggestions? You've come to the right place. We've got you covered. In this bonus episode we discuss a few great binge suggestions: Bathtubs Over Broadway (from live ep 66) Black Crab (from live ep 67) Barry (from live ep 79) Crossing the Streams originated on this podcast in episodes 8 and 15. My idea was to record friends freely discussing TV shows (and movies) they binge on one of...