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A fun and informational look at past television, movies and other media from those who have covered it and helped create some of the most memorable moments. Do you enjoy sitting around with pals and discussing why Felix and Oscar met six different ways? What happened to Chuck Cunningham? and the best lines from Goodfellas? This is your show. Also read my new book, Killing Journalism: How Greed, Laziness and Donald Trump Are Destroying News: And How We Can Save It. It's available today at...

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Episode 14 - Sidd Finch Revisited

Apr 2nd, 2019 2:43 AM

It's been more than 30 years since Sports Illustrated pulled off the greatest April Fool's prank ever - The Curious Case of Sidd Finch, which told the story of a New York Mets rookie pitcher who was raised by Tibetan monks, played the French Horn and threw a 168 mile-per-hour fastball. It was a joke, of course. But it has became legend. We decided to honor this year's April Fool's Day by speaking with former SI Managing Editor Mark Mulvoy about how it came about, how they kept it secret and why it wouldn't happen today. Listen in.

Episode 13 - Confessions of Nellie Oleson

Mar 4th, 2019 1:59 PM

Little House on the Prairie's Alison Arngrim was the most hated child on TV in the 1970s as bad girl Nellie Oleson on the popular family drama. She reveals much of the ups and downs in her book, Confessions of a Prairie Bitch, which is now in a new audio version. During our lengthy discussion she goes beyond the book into her life today, how it was on the set, and which plotlines were rejected back in the day. And could a gay character have existed in Walnut Grove? Also, which fellow actors were nice, aloof and drinking on the set? Listen in.

Episode 12 - The Soprano Sessions

Jan 30th, 2019 12:56 PM

Rolling Stone Chief TV Critic Alan Sepinwall spent years covering the mob show for Tony Soprano's hometown paper, The Star-Ledger. Now he has co-written a great book on the show with episode guides and inside info. He spoke with us about the book, the show's background and what creator David Chase meant to say. Listen here.

Episode 11 - TV Shows And Movies That Couldn't Be Made Today

Jan 17th, 2019 12:42 PM

Veteran entertainment reporter and author Jennifer Armstrong joins me for a deep discussion on which past shows and films would not be allowed today, either due to sexism, questionable jokes or outright sexual assault disguised as humor. See if you agree.

Episode 10 - Child Star Pamelyn Ferdin

Jan 3rd, 2019 2:06 PM

You know her face if not her name. Pamelyn Ferdin was in numerous 60s and 70s TV shows - from The Odd Couple to CHiPs to Barnaby Jones and more. But what was it like? She discusses the shows that she enjoyed and others that were difficult. Also how her parents treated, or mistreated, her career, and her current animal rights work. Listen here.

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