The Mark Joseph Show

In this new episode in the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sat down with the late Brian Mulroney to discuss his close friendship with Ronald Reagan and the world-changing leadership of the 1980s. Mulroney shared personal stories from private meetings, international summits, and late-night phone calls with Reagan, which offered a rare insider perspective on the partnership between Canada and the...

Legendary biographer Marc Eliot joins Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging conversation about a lifetime spent chronicling some of the most fascinating figures in music, film, and American culture. Eliot shares behind-the-scenes stories about the Eagles, Don Henley, David Geffen, Donna Summer, Charlton Heston, Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, Ronald Reagan, and the world of Hollywood biography. From the rise of th...

Country music legend Tanya Tucker joins Mark Joseph for an unforgettable conversation in the Making REAGAN series about her song, “Do We Want To Win,” for the Reagan Movie, as well as her powerful new collaboration, "On My Way to Heaven," featuring Dennis Quaid and Kris Kristofferson. Along the way, Tanya shares never-before-heard stories about Ronald Reagan, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Bill...

In this episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with actor Elya Baskin for a fascinating conversation about his journey from the Soviet Union to Hollywood. Best known for roles in films such as Moscow on the Hudson, Air Force One, and Spider-Man, Baskin reflects on emigrating from the USSR in 1976, arriving in America with little English, and pursuing an acting career despite be...

Kathie Lee Gifford joins Mark Joseph for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about her connection to Ronald Reagan, the song she co-wrote after an early screening of the film, and why the love story between Ron and Nancy became the emotional heart of her creative response. Along the way, she shares memories of meeting the Reagans, working alongside Frank Gifford, and collaborating with s...

Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight joins Mark Joseph for a new Making REAGAN conversation about his role in the film, where he portrays a former KGB operative tasked with tracking Ronald Reagan’s rise from Hollywood actor to world leader. Drawing from his own experiences in the Soviet Union, Voight shares firsthand observations of life under communism, the dramatic changes he witnessed after i...

In this new episode of the Making REAGAN series, Mark Joseph sits down with acclaimed screenwriter Howard Klausner for an in-depth conversation about the 20-year journey of bringing Reagan to the screen. Howard goes through his start as a young aspiring actor and musician from Tennessee and how he found his way into Hollywood, broke through with Space Cowboys, and ultimately spent nearly two decad...

Recorded on location during the filming of REAGAN, this conversation features actor, director, and producer Will Wallace in a behind-the-scenes discussion with producer Mark Joseph. Wallace reflects on portraying Attorney General Ed Meese in the film, his preparation process, and what it was like stepping into the world of Ronald Reagan alongside Dennis Quaid and the cast of REAGAN. The interview...

Amanda Righetti joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about portraying Ronald Reagan’s mother, Nelle Reagan, in the REAGAN Movie, the challenges of filming during the height of COVID, and the emotional family dynamics that shaped Reagan’s early life. Amanda reflects on researching Nelle’s faith, resilience, and marriage to Reagan’s alcoholic father, while also sharing behind-the-scenes stories...

Michael Sweet joins Mark Joseph for a new conversation about the incredible journey of his band Stryper, from rehearsing in a small garage in La Mirada, California to becoming one of the most successful and longest lasting rock bands in history. Michael shares behind-the-scenes stories about the early Los Angeles metal scene, Stryper's breakthrough years, their unexpected success in Japan, th...

What was Prince really like behind the scenes? In this candid conversation, Prince’s guitarist and long-time collaborator Dez Dickerson joins Mark Joseph to share extraordinary stories from the earliest days of Prince’s rise to global superstardom. Dez takes listeners inside the formation of the band, the creation of 1999 , the evolution of The Revolution, and the intense creative drive that made...

Investigative journalist and Just The News founder John Solomon joins Mark Joseph for a topical conversation on the state of American politics, media credibility, foreign influence, and the battles that shaped the Trump era. Solomon reflects on his decades-long journalism career, from covering Ronald Reagan as a teenage reporter to breaking major stories involving Russian collusion, Hunter Biden,...

In this new conversation, Mark Joseph sits down with publisher and media icon Bob Guccione Jr., founder of SPIN Magazine and son of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione. Bob reflects on growing up with one of the most famous names in publishing, why he walked away from the Penthouse empire to launch SPIN, and the painful father-son split that lasted nearly two decades before reconciliation. The discussi...

In this newest episode of the Making REAGAN series recorded on the set of the REAGAN movie, actor Dan Lauria joins Mark Joseph for a fascinating conversation about portraying Tip O’Neill in the Reagan film, working opposite Dennis Quaid, and the surprising friendship between Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neill during one of America’s most politically divided eras. Lauria reflects on what today’s leaders...

In this new conversation in the Making REAGAN series, a series of interviews with those who participated in the making of the REAGAN Movie, host Mark Joseph sits down with William King of the legendary Commodores for a wide-ranging discussion on music, inspiration, and an extraordinary career spanning decades. King shares the powerful story behind the song, "Always," that he created for...

What really happened behind the scenes of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno? In this candid conversation, veteran producer Dave Berg sits down with Mark Joseph to share insider stories from his years shaping one of the most influential shows in television history. From his unlikely journey through journalism and network news to landing a job just “three doors down” at NBC, Berg reveals how the show w...

Steve Taylor joins filmmaker and producer Mark Joseph for a candid conversation about music, movies, faith, and a career that has crossed nearly every corner of the entertainment industry. In this wide-ranging interview, Taylor looks back on his journey from a struggling college musician to one of the most influential and controversial voices in Christian rock. He shares how he broke into the musi...

Behind every viral video is a real life. Lori Conway, also known as Crazy Busy Mama, reveals the truth about social media success, from viral growth and online hate to personal tragedy and rebuilding life as a single mom of four. On this newest episode of The Mark Joseph Show, we highlight an honest conversation covering entrepreneurship, family life, grief, and why the world is craving authentici...

Radio legend Mancow Muller joins filmmaker and cultural commentator Mark Joseph for a wide-ranging, no-holds-barred conversation that spans faith, free speech, media censorship, politics, Japan, pop culture, and parenting in a collapsing culture. From his early days in radio working alongside legends like Larry King, to his disillusionment with modern media, shadow-banning, and political tribalism...

In this conversation with host Mark Joseph, Cheryl Hines looks back on her unlikely journey from bartending in L.A. and taking improv classes with Lisa Kudrow to starring on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," struggling financially even while acting on "Friends," and eventually entering the political spotlight through her husband, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She opens up about life in Hollywood...

In this heartfelt conversation, Sonny Sandoval, frontman of multi-platinum band P.O.D., opens up about his new book, "Son of Southtown," and the journey that shaped his music and faith. From growing up on the border of Mexico, to losing his mother at a young age, to finding his voice in a band that would eventually release an album on 9/11, Sonny shares stories of resilience, gratitude,...

In this wide-ranging conversation, investigative journalist Sharyl Attkisson joins Mark Joseph to discuss her career in journalism, the pressures of corporate and government influence on the news, and her experiences exposing stories that mainstream outlets avoid. From her early days at CNN and CBS to launching her independent show Full Measure, Attkisson reflects on what it takes to remain nonpar...

In this first episode of the Making REAGAN series, rock legend Gene Simmons peels back the persona to reveal the man behind the makeup and talks about his contribution to the REAGAN Movie. He discusses his new venture into filmmaking, the return of the Gene Simmons Band, and his no-nonsense approach to parenting, money, and legacy. From family values and faith to the American dream and personal di...