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Send us Fan Mail Episode 544 "Daredevil: Born Again" Cinematographer: Hillary Fyfe Spera Hillary Fyfe Spera is a Vermont born Cinematographer whose credits include "Run", "Dexter: New Blood" and "Daredevil: Born Again" We discuss this season of Daredevil, breakdown the amazing Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio, the tragic passing of  Kamar de los Reyes...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 543 "Bosch, The Town and Gone Baby Gone" | Actor: Titus Welliver Titus Welliver joins me to talk Gone Baby Gone, The Town, New England, Boston and his wonderful performance  as Harry Bosh in the final season of "Bosch" Titus has also played the Man in Black in Lost, Silas Adams in Deadwood, and Jimmy O'Phelan in Sons of Anarchy. Welliver is current...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 542 "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem"  Writer: Chris Brancato Chris Brancato, a writer and producer known for his work on "Narcos" and "Godfather of Harlem," is the co-creator and showrunner of the latter. " "Godfather of Harlem" is a dramatized historical series that follows the life of gangster Bumpy Johnson (played...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 540 "Godfather of Harlem" Actor: Rome Flynn | (Frank Lucas) Outside of being named MVP of the 2025 NBA All Star Celebrity Game, Rome Flynn is a terrific actor. Rome Flynn, known for his roles in "How to Get Away With Murder" and "With Love," joins the cast of "Godfather of Harlem" for season 4. He portrays the young Frank Lucas, a re...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 541 "Godfather of Harlem" | Actors: Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond James Lucy Fry and Michael Raymond-James are both actors who currently star in the MGM+ series Godfather of Harlem. Lucy Fry plays Stella Gigante, the daughter of Italian mob boss Frank Gigante. She has been a main cast member since the show's second season. Michael Raymond-James joined the cas...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 539 "Actors Michelle Randolph ("Landman", "1923) and Aminah Nieves ("1923"). Michelle Randolph (1923 and Landman) and Aminah Nieves (1923) join me talk their characters Elizabeth Strafford and Teonna Rainwater. Their characters have been through so much. We talk about that, Michelle's character in "Landman" and much more. Welcom...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 538 "The Righteous Gemstones" and "The Bondsman" | Actor/Singer: Jennifer Nettles Jennifer Nettles joins me to talk her new series on Prime Video "The Bondsman", we discuss Walton Goggins and Kevin Bacon, what Aimee Leigh would think of Lori dating Eli, Misbehavin, being a scream queen and much more. Welcome, Jennifer Nettles. #therighteousgem...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 537 "Cobra Kai" and "The Walking Dead" | Actor: Okea Eme-Akwari Okea joins me to talk two very unique characters in two very different universes. Shawn Payne in Cobra Kai and Elijah in The Walking Dead. We discuss both fan bases, how Shawn in Cobra Kai was an amazing, underutilized character,  how both Kenny and Shawn's storylines were just abandon...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 536 "Footloose" Dean Pitchford Dean Pitchford wrote the screenplay and many of the songs in "Footloose" In June of 2024, he was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Born and raised in Hawaii and graduated from Yale University, Dean Pitchford performed off- and on-Broadway (Godspell; Pippin) before turning to songwriting, screenwriting and directi...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 535 "Cobra Kai" Actor: Thomas Ian Griffith Thomas Ian Griffith absolutely crushed the role of Terry Silver in both "The Karate Kid III" and "Cobra Kai". He was calculated, layered and very complex. All good shows are only as good as their antagonist, and Terry Silver might be right up there with the best of them. Thomas joins me to talk about...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 533 "Celtics City" Lauren Stowell and Gabe Honig Lauren and Gabe join me to talk MAX's newest documentary "Celtics City" Celtics City chronicles the remarkable saga of the Boston Celtics, the NBA’s winningest and most storied franchise. From the team's founding as one of the league’s original members to its triumphant 2024 championship, the do...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 534 "Cobra Kai" Creators: Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg Jon, Josh and Hayden join me to talk some Cobra Kai. We discuss Johnny Lawerence in depth, how good it feels to create something this special, the challenges of having a large cast and so much more. Welcome, Jon, Josh and Hayden! www.mmcpodcast.com #cobrakaiseason6 #cobrakai #thekaratekid #...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 532 "Hoosiers" David Neidorf (#21 Everett Flatch) David Neidorf (Platoon, Bull Durham and Hoosiers) joins me a second time to talk "Hoosiers" and Gene Hackman. David and I talk about Gene, what he was like, his rapport with cast, other actors that were supposed to play Norman Dale, iconic scenes, Gene's thoughts on the movie and whether Norman Dale...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 531 Actor: Chris Candy Chris joins me to talk about his work with Coldplay, that hilarious Dunkin Doughnuts commercial Chris was in during the Super Bowl, I ask Chris about the John Candy documentary being directed by Colin Hanks, we talk about his Dad, the profound effect he had on others, his work and so much more. I am grateful Chris took time to come on and talk about...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 530 "Blade Runner", "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" and "Uppercut" Actor: Joanna Cassidy The timeless Joanna Cassidy joins me to talk "Blade Runner", her character Zhora and that iconic scene, working with a variety of directors and her new Film,  "Uppercut" #bladerunner #bladerunner2049 #bladerunneredit #whoframedrogerrabbit #80...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 529 "1923"  Actors: Brian Geraghty & Sebastian Roché  (Zane Davis and Father Renaud) With Season 2 days away... Brian and Sebastian join me to talk about their characters, how reprehensible Father Renaud is, the multiple tragedies Zane is dealing with. Welcome, Brian and Sebastian. www.mmcpodcast.com #yellowstone #yellowstonetv #1923 #1923tv #taylorsheridan R...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 528 "1923" Actors: Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves (Mamie Fossett and Teonna Rainwater) Jennifer Carpenter and Aminah Nieves join me to talk Season 2 of "1923", they each breakdown their characters and Season 2 of 1923 introduces some characters to ski ⛷ and 🍕 They are both immensely talented and this could be Taylor Sheridan's best show. #ye...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 527 "The Pitt" Cinematographer: Johanna Coelho Joanna is the cinematographer behind one of the best new shows of 2025. Her unique vision, approach and work help drive this action packed show. Featured in 2018 in Variety as one of the Up Next generation of filmmakers, Johanna has worked as a cinematographer on a number of diverse projects, including award-winning...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 526 "American Primeval" Actor: Preston Mota Fourteen year old Preston Mota (Asteroid City, American Primeval) comes on to talk about his iconic scene in Asteroid City and his breakthrough performance in American Primeval. We discuss what its like being a child actor, that wonderful scene in Asteroid City, his character Devin Rowell in American Primeval, working w...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 525 "American Primeval" Dominic Bogart They very kind Dominic Bogart joins me to talk about his career and  "American Primeval".   Dominic is low key excellent in his role as "Frank Cook" We break down his character, working with Dane DeHaan, Peter Berg and some deleted scenes that did not make it into the final cut. Dominic Bogart is an actor...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 524 "American Primeval" Actor: Lucas Neff The very talented Lucas Neff joins me to talk about his career, movies, his Encyclopedic memory as they pertain to movies, and more.  We break down his VERY underrated character and performance as Captain Dellinger, his transformation into that role, the real life Captain Dellinger, some of those amazing scenes that Lucas...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 523 "American Primeval" Actor: Derek Hinkey Derek Hinkeyn (Red Feather) talks American Primeval, Red Feather, Native Americans, Fatherhood, Home and #danedehaan  #americanprimeval #therevenant #netflixseries #netflix #nativeamerican  Reach out to Darek Thomas and Monday Morning Critic! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondaymorningcritic/ Facebook: https://ww...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 522 "Stranger Things" Actor: Kendrick Cross (Agent Wallace) Kendrick and I talk his unbelievable workout routine, moving from Kentucky to Germany and to South Carolina. What he learned from that experience, his mother's amazing perseverance. We also talk Stranger Things and if we indeed will see Agent Wallace again. We are also joined by a special guest!!!!...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 521 "Major League" Skip Griparis (Monte the Colorman) Skip joins me to talk about the late Bob Uecker, his life and the movie Major League. Skip touches on what Bob was like to work with, why Major League has held up so well.  Skip chats about his life, his music and much, much more. #majorleaguebaseball  #mlb  #bobuecker  #clevelandindians  #movie #sportsmovies...

Send us Fan Mail Episode 520 "SUPER/MAN: The Christopher Reeve Story" Composer: Ilan Eshkeri Ilan Eshkeri is an award-winning composer whose eclectic body of work is linked by his love of emotional narratives. Known for cult films such as Layer Cake, Stardust, The Young Victoria and Still Alice, Eshkeri is also recognised for his innovative work with Ralph Fiennes and his extensive telev...