Sonstein Sessions

I found this so shocking: the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. is medical error! Director Steve Burrows has lived it and it changed his life forever. Steve joins me to talk about his new HBO doc: “Bleed Out." Then I am thrilled to welcome the iconic Cyndi Lauper. Lauper has sold 50 milllion albums and is one “O” away from an EGOT. Cyndi talks health, being shutout of the Rock and Roll Hall o...

I found this so shocking: the 3rd leading cause of death in the U.S. is medical error! Director Steve Burrows has lived it and it changed his life forever. Steve joins me to talk about his new HBO doc: “Bleed Out." Then I am thrilled to welcome the iconic Cyndi Lauper. Lauper has sold 50 milllion albums and is one “O” away from an EGOT. Cyndi talks health, being shutout of the Rock and Roll Hall o...

Ronnie Marmo doesn’t just star in “I’m Not A Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce” at The Cutting Room. He CHANNELS the late, great and so ahead of his time Lenny Bruce! His performance is naked...literally and emotionally. In today's social/political climate you need to experience Marmo's transformation into the pioneering comedian and social critic. He joins me in-studio. Then...Child labor, here in the U...

Ronnie Marmo doesn’t just star in “I’m Not A Comedian...I’m Lenny Bruce” at The Cutting Room. He CHANNELS the late, great and so ahead of his time Lenny Bruce! His performance is naked...literally and emotionally. In today's social/political climate you need to experience Marmo's transformation into the pioneering comedian and social critic. He joins me in-studio. Then...Child labor, here in the U...

Academy Award nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg is best known for “The Social Network” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.” His latest passion project is producing a documentary called “The World Before Your Feet.” The doc follows Matt Green as he walks every single street of NYC. I speak with Jesse, Matt & director Jeremy Workman. In our second segment: Maggie O’Hanlon of Cortlandt lost her re...

Academy Award nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg is best known for “The Social Network” and “Batman v Superman: Dawn Of Justice.” His latest passion project is producing a documentary called “The World Before Your Feet.” The doc follows Matt Green as he walks every single street of NYC. I speak with Jesse, Matt & director Jeremy Workman. In our second segment: Maggie O’Hanlon of Cortlandt lost her re...

The perfect companion piece to the Rosamund Pike movie “A Private War” is the even more harrowing documentary “Under The Wire.” It's about one of the greatest foreign correspondents of our time, Oyster Bay’s Marie Colvin, who was killed while covering the bombing of civilians in Syria. Both movies open this weekend. “Under The Wire” director Chris Martin joins me. This doc is one of the best movie...

The perfect companion piece to the Rosamund Pike movie “A Private War” is the even more harrowing documentary “Under The Wire.” It's about one of the greatest foreign correspondents of our time, Oyster Bay’s Marie Colvin, who was killed while covering the bombing of civilians in Syria. Both movies open this weekend. “Under The Wire” director Chris Martin joins me. This doc is one of the best movie...

A Veterans Day edition of Sonstein Sunday: Emmy/Tony winner Jeffrey Wright (“Angels In America”/”Westworld”/”Boardwalk Empire”) helped veterans create a collaborative poem which they performed under his direction. The show was called “We are Not Done Yet.” The making of it was turned into a doc by the same name, which is airing now on all HBO platforms. Veteran April Harris shares her experiences...

A Veterans Day edition of Sonstein Sunday: Emmy/Tony winner Jeffrey Wright (“Angels In America”/”Westworld”/”Boardwalk Empire”) helped veterans create a collaborative poem which they performed under his direction. The show was called “We are Not Done Yet.” The making of it was turned into a doc by the same name, which is airing now on all HBO platforms. Veteran April Harris shares her experiences...

Andrés Caballero is the co-director & producer of "The Interpreters," a documentary about Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who worked with U.S. forces and are now trying to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of wars. The film is premiering here this Veteran's Day weekend at the DOC NYC Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrés Caballero is the co-director & producer of "The Interpreters," a documentary about Iraqi and Afghan interpreters who worked with U.S. forces and are now trying to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of wars. The film is premiering here this Veteran's Day weekend at the DOC NYC Festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Life And Nothing More” is the most authentic movie you will see this year. It stars non-actors in a story about a single African-American mom in a small Florida town, trying to prevent her 14 year old from following his imprisoned dad’s footsteps. The film won the prestigious “John Cassavetes Award” at the Spirit Awards. Star Regina Williams and writer/director Antonio Mendez join me. Also the 6t...

“Life And Nothing More” is the most authentic movie you will see this year. It stars non-actors in a story about a single African-American mom in a small Florida town, trying to prevent her 14 year old from following his imprisoned dad’s footsteps. The film won the prestigious “John Cassavetes Award” at the Spirit Awards. Star Regina Williams and writer/director Antonio Mendez join me. Also the 6t...

Are you dreading Thanksgiving because of the political strife in your family (seemingly EVERY family)? You gotta see the new satire “The Oath,” which takes our divided times to extremes – starring the red hot Tiffany Haddish. Writer, directer, producer, AND stars Ike Barinholtz (“Mad TV” & “The Mindy Project”) joins me. I LOVED this movie. Ricki Lake (“Hairspray” & the youngest person ever to host...

Are you dreading Thanksgiving because of the political strife in your family (seemingly EVERY family)? You gotta see the new satire “The Oath,” which takes our divided times to extremes – starring the red hot Tiffany Haddish. Writer, directer, producer, AND stars Ike Barinholtz (“Mad TV” & “The Mindy Project”) joins me. I LOVED this movie. Ricki Lake (“Hairspray” & the youngest person ever to host...

We lost legendary bluesman Paul Butterfield to an OD at 44. Many believe it was Butterfield’s performance at the Newport Folk Festival that inspired Bob Dylan to go electric the next day: a pivotal moment in rock history...Just one tidbit from the new doc “Horn From The Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story”. Such great interviews and footage. You can see it at the Roxy in Tribeca this weekend and at...

We lost legendary bluesman Paul Butterfield to an OD at 44. Many believe it was Butterfield’s performance at the Newport Folk Festival that inspired Bob Dylan to go electric the next day: a pivotal moment in rock history...Just one tidbit from the new doc “Horn From The Heart: The Paul Butterfield Story”. Such great interviews and footage. You can see it at the Roxy in Tribeca this weekend and at...

Remember Polly Draper from “30 Something”? Who knew her two sons Alex and Nat would become movie actors. They star with her in Draper’s new film “Stella’s Last Weekend.” And we hear from Q104.3 listener Stephen Nettler of Westfield with MS PR manager Daphne Mack. Steve’s wife was diagnosed with MS a little more than 10 years ago. Ever since, he has done the Bike MS NYC event-coming up Roctober 21s...

Remember Polly Draper from “30 Something”? Who knew her two sons Alex and Nat would become movie actors. They star with her in Draper’s new film “Stella’s Last Weekend.” And we hear from Q104.3 listener Stephen Nettler of Westfield with MS PR manager Daphne Mack. Steve’s wife was diagnosed with MS a little more than 10 years ago. Ever since, he has done the Bike MS NYC event-coming up Roctober 21s...

Rocktober is breast cancer awareness month. While we usually think of women when it comes to breast cancer, some men get it too. Male breast cancer is NOT rare at all in the 9/11 community. Q104.3 listener Nat Spencer worked for Barclays Capital for 25 years. He went back to work below Canal Street days after 9/11 when the EPA declared the air was safe. Nat is now fighting numerous health issues,...

Rocktober is breast cancer awareness month. While we usually think of women when it comes to breast cancer, some men get it too. Male breast cancer is NOT rare at all in the 9/11 community. Q104.3 listener Nat Spencer worked for Barclays Capital for 25 years. He went back to work below Canal Street days after 9/11 when the EPA declared the air was safe. Nat is now fighting numerous health issues,...

“Platoon” Oscar nominee Tom Berenger & writer/director co-star and Q listener Carmine Cangialosi join me to discuss their VOD movie “American Dresser,” a sort of “Easy Rider” 50 years later. Billy Gibbons does the title song- great music! Relatable!! I had no idea ‘til I watched “City Of Joy” (on Netflix), that rape is sometimes used as a WEAPON of war, instead of guns and bombs. Joining me are di...

“Platoon” Oscar nominee Tom Berenger & writer/director co-star and Q listener Carmine Cangialosi join me to discuss their VOD movie “American Dresser,” a sort of “Easy Rider” 50 years later. Billy Gibbons does the title song- great music! Relatable!! I had no idea ‘til I watched “City Of Joy” (on Netflix), that rape is sometimes used as a WEAPON of war, instead of guns and bombs. Joining me are di...

Regardless of what you think of her, Jane Fonda is one intriguing woman. A warts and all look at her, after 20 hours of interviews, is what you will see on HBO tonight (Mon. 9/24) @ 8:00. Sag Harbor’s own award winning Susan Lacy made “Jane Fonda in Five Acts.” Painfully candid stuff. Sept 17th through the 24th is Prostate Cancer Awareness Week and we get to learn the latest with Dr. Todd Carpente...